Public pools are a vital resource in the United States. We need more of them. On a sweltering Friday afternoon in Chicago earlier this month, I was in desperate search of relief from the heat. The ...

The end of summer isn’t far away, but the sweltering persists in parts of the country. For many Americans, a sure way to beat the heat is to go for a swim. If you live far from a public beach, though, ...

For a certain sect of swimming enthusiasts in New York City, the start of September brings the yearly lament: Why should our outdoor public pools close while it’s still so hot outside? In Public Pools ...