Tag: Public Parks
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Family Challenges Long Beach Over Memorial Bench Fees
Nearly 20 years ago, Lori Diane Edmonds purchased a memorial bench and plaque to honor her late husband. Now, the City of Long Beach is demanding thousands of dollars to keep the bench in place. Long Beach Family’s Unexpected Fee LONG BEACH, Calif. – Lori Diane Edmonds and her family were taken aback when the…
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Judge Clears Way for FDR Park Construction Amid Lawsuit
A Philadelphia judge has ruled in favor of the city’s plans to proceed with the renovation of FDR Park in South Philadelphia, despite opposition from local residents and environmental advocates. Background: FDR Park Renovation Project FDR Park, spanning 348 acres in South Philadelphia, has been a focal point of controversy as the city pursues a…
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Schuylkill River Park Shooting: Teen Injured, Three Detained
A recent incident at a basketball court located within Schuylkill River Park in Center City has brought attention to the issue of violence in urban recreational spaces. The incident, which occurred on the 2500 block of Delancey Place on a Friday evening just before 7 p.m., involved the shooting of a 17-year-old individual. Details of…
