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Let Us Play

January 3, 2020 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Monday Jan 13th — check out the new playground coming to McMichael Park this spring!   [more…]

Local news

2019 Rewind

December 2, 2019 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Where we last left off with some of the year’s biggest stories…  [more…]

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Schools and kids

Wee Made It!

September 14, 2017 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Finally! After four years of litigation, the kids of Wee Care Daycare can play outside again. Hard to believe the “hostage situation” on Midvale Avenue is over at last! The school’s children had been banned [more…]

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Development

Rumor Has It…

July 19, 2017 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Have you heard? There’s apparently some sort of controversy about a playground here..?? An insider’s scoop on McMichael Park blows NBC10’s coverage away. [more…]

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Development

Just Push Play

July 14, 2017 Carolyn Fillmore 8

UPDATE 7-14-17  “Friends” strike back against playground advocates with two supremely bitchy editorials in the Philadelphia Inquirer  [more…]

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Development

EFF RECAP: Playground Progress, Grasso Vote

May 20, 2016 Carolyn Fillmore 1

A day after Community Council’s zoning committee voted unanimously to green-light new riverfront development, East Falls’ other RCO initiates a democratic vote of members. But first: neighbors on both sides discuss plans for an “organic” playground at [more…]

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Kids At Play: An Indoor Gym for All Abilities

April 12, 2016 Carolyn Fillmore 2

This indoor “multi-sensory playground” packs thrills for all skill levels with zip-line, ball pit, swings, slides, and more. Plus, support & education, too. [more…]

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