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Philly’s Rebuild program is finally on track to finish all the renovations on its list — half as many as originally hoped

Avatar photo by Jordan Levy February 28, 2023March 8, 2023

It will be a challenge, city leaders say, but Philly’s Rebuild initiative has the resources to complete the 72 playgrounds and rec centers currently on its docket.  The prospect of […]

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More than 20 rec centers and playgrounds: What’s coming in Rebuild’s biggest year yet

Avatar photo by Jordan Levy January 17, 2023February 28, 2023

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