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At last, the Swimmo will come back to life

Tom Beck - March 29, 2019

The Swimmo initially closed its doors two years ago because of plumbing issues.Rebuild is a citywide initiative to rebuild parks and community centers in the...

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Fond farewell and splashing celebration

Melissa Komar - March 13, 2018

Children, staff and city officials bid farewell to pool, celebrate start of renovation project at Bridesburg RecSophie Heck, 18, a three-year lifeguard addressed the...

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Northern Liberties Recreation Center offers free martial art classes

Lindsey Nolen - September 27, 2017

This is being done throughout the entire month of OctoberKarate has had a home at Northern Liberties Rec for over ten years. Sensei Brandon Blake...

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DRCC hosts Greenway 5K Run/Walk

Lindsey Nolen - September 25, 2017

The annual event brings together Northeast communities for a fun run by the riverThe Delaware River City Corporation (DRCC), a non-profit dedicated to creating an...

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Spotlight Saturday: Penn Treaty Park

Lindsey Nolen - September 24, 2017

Hosted by Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Monument LabAs part of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Monument Lab, a public art and history project produced by Mural Arts Philadelphia...

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Posing in Pulaski Park

Lindsey Nolen - September 5, 2017

The local community is invited to participate in “Yoga by the River”Just in time for the often stressful back-to-school season, the Delaware River City Corporation...

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Turning pages at the playground

Melissa Komar - August 2, 2017

Literacy Night at Glavin Playground highlights Parks and Rec partnership with Read by 4thAnother child who participated in the event was Connor Udris, 7, who...

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Hagert Playground experiencing late-night troubles

Melissa Komar - July 25, 2017

Friends of Hagert Playground concerned over uptick in trespassing, suspicious activity after area is closedBy Lindsey NolenSituated in the heart of East Kensington, Hagert Playground was...

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Taking the plunge into pool season

Melissa Komar - June 30, 2017

Philadelphia Parks and Recreation pools now open in the River WardsYou may notice something different when you walk onto the pool deck at Northern Liberties...

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