Michael D'Onofrio

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Michael D'Onofrio |Isaac Avilucea

Illustration: Brendan Lynch/AxiosπŸ‘Ύ The Philly school district was swindled out of roughly $700,000 last year as part of acyber scam, per an audit from the city controller's office. The district paid out scammers posing as real vendors who had provided flood damage repairs at a school as well as student services(Chalkbeat)😩 Philly's voter turnout was a measly 16.4% in Tuesday's primary, per unofficial results.

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Alex Fitzpatrick |Chrissy Suttles |Michael D'Onofrio

Data: Feeding America; Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosNearly a third of all children are food insecure, per new estimates from Feeding America. The big picture: Federal funding cuts to food aid programs, rising costs, tariffs and potential Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) changes could squeeze food banks and exacerbate the childhood hunger crisis. "For the third consecutive year, the reported need increased," says Adam Dewey, research director at Feeding America.

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Analis Bailey |Michael D'Onofrio

Illustration: Maura Losch/AxiosLive Nation is offering $30 tickets to shows in the Philadelphia region as part of a new summer concert promotion. Why it matters: The "$30 Ticket to Summer" launched this week and includes roughly 1,000 shows across the country. Worth noting: This promotion will add more tickets throughout the summer, giving fans flexibility. Between the lines: The $30 promo includes all fees, per Live Nation, but not taxes, which will differ between venues.

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Michael D'Onofrio

A young girl living it up at Joseph E. Mander Playground's spray grounds. Photo courtesy of the city of PhiladelphiaDozens of spraygrounds at Philly parks and recreation centers are opening this weekend. Why it matters: Kids and parents can cool out over the long Memorial Day weekend. State of play: Roughly half of Philly's 112 splash pads and water features are turning on via automatic timers starting today, per a city spokesperson.

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Analis Bailey |Michael D'Onofrio

17 hours ago15 Best Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia, According to a Philly LiferFrom tried-and-true neighborhood jawns to modern chef-driven versions. The City of Brotherly Love is filled with meat-and-cheese sandwich lovers.