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Ground broken for Smith Playground revitalization

December 29, 2015December 29, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth 2100 S. 24th St., 24th and Jackson, 24th Street, Connor Barwin, Jackson Street, Make The World Better Project, Smith Playground min read

Ralph Brooks Park saw a transformation, which was unveiled at the end of August, with improvements including things like new sidewalks, an improved basketball backboard, a community garden shed, a mural from Steve Powers and more. Thanks to the success

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Completed Ralph Brooks Park to be unveiled at ribbon cutting ceremony

August 25, 2015August 25, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth Connor Barwin, Make The World Better Project, Ralph Brooks Park, Ralph Brooks Tot Lot, Smith Playground min read

After months of work on fixing up Ralph Brooks Park at 20th and Tasker, it’s finally time for an official unveiling. On Monday, August 31, the completed park will be shown off to the public at a ribbon cutting ceremony.

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$300k raised for Smith Playground revitalization project

June 30, 2015June 29, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth 24th and Jackson, 24th Street, Connor Barwin, Jackson Street, Make The World Better Project, Ralph Brooks Park, Smith Playground min read

Earlier this month we told you about the plans to renovate Smith Playground at 24th and Jackson after the success of the almost-completed Ralph Brooks Park revitalization project. At a benefit concert at Union Transfer, which featured artists including Mac Demarco

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Two major park revitalization projects moving forward in South Philly

June 19, 2015June 19, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth 20th and Tasker, 20th Street, 24th and Jackson, 24th Street, Connor Barwin, Jackson Street, Make The World Better Project, Ralph Brooks Park, Ralph Brooks Tot Lot, Smith Playground, Tasker Street, Urban Roots Foundation min read

Back in December ground was broken for the revitalization of Ralph Brooks Tot Lot at 20th and Tasker. That revitalization project expanded from just fixing pieces of Ralph Brooks Park to a full-on revitalization project, expected to be completed by August.

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Shovels officially in the dirt at the Ralph Brooks Tot Lot

December 23, 2014December 23, 2014 Taylor Farnsworth Connor Barwin, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, Ralph Brooks Tot Lot, Urban Roots min read

The groundbreaking for the new tot lot at Ralph Brooks Park finally took place yesterday afternoon at 20th and Tasker Street. Thank You! @SenTonyWilliams @ConnorBarwin98 @PhilaParkandRec @PhillyH2O @RepHarris @muralarts @PhillyRisingMDO pic.twitter.com/AazIKwnbfr — Kenyatta Johnson (@CouncilmanKJ) December 22, 2014 The event