Susan Slawson
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New CEO of Fairmount Park Conservancy Sets Sights on Boosting Philadelphia’s Parks Profile
It has now been about three months since Anthony Sorrentino officially took on the role as the CEO of the Fairmount Park Conservancy. However, even…
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City Officials Celebrate Ribbon Cutting at Piccoli Playground, Honoring $1.9M Renovation Project
On Friday, August 22, a ribbon cutting ceremony took place at Piccoli Playground in Juniata Park. Earlier this year, Rebuild Philadelphia awarded a $1.9 million…
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As 2026 Demand Looms, Love Park ‘Flying Saucer’ Scouting for New Restaurant Tenant
With a busy 2026 approaching, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is renewing its search for a restaurant tenant to fill the long-vacant Love Park Welcome Center,…
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Rivera Recreation Center, Mann Older Adult Center in Fairhill Undergoes $16.8M Makeover
On Friday, April 4, an official ribbon-cutting ceremony took place outside the Rivera Recreation Center and Mann Older Adult Center in Fairhill. The ribbon-cutting celebrated…
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General Recreation Playground Revamp Opens at Fox Chase Recreation Center
General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square provided improvements to playground areas at Fox Chase Recreation Center. Philadelphia City Councilman Brian O’Neill and Department of Parks…
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Vare Recreation Center in Grays Ferry Celebrates $21M Renovation, Grand Reopening
Vare Recreation Center in Grays Ferry recently celebrated the ribbon cutting and grand opening of its new $21 million renovation project, writes Cory Sharber for…































