How to get more people vaccinated? In Philly, by hosting a parade down Broad Street
A brass band, a rap emcee — and free vax clinics along the way.
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From the Schuylkill Crossing to Graffiti Pier, there's lots of progress planned for this year.
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Why the FDR Park golf course is going away forever
Instead of tees, fairways and greens, there'll be fields, basketball courts and trails.
$200 million renovation won’t touch FDR’s world-famous skatepark
The concrete complex operates under DIY rules.
Parks on Tap: FDR Park Gazebo
Head over to South Philly tonight for the first evening of Parks on Tap at the FDR Park Gazebo. It'll be open through Monday.
Where: FDR Park at 1800 Pattison Avenue
When: May 24, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. to May 29, 2017 at 10:00 p.m.
How much: Pay as you go