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Grays Ferry: Vare Recreation Center Reopens But Still Needs Work

December 22, 2017 Daniel Fitzpatrick 0

“Originally, we had no idea of when we were going to reopen,” said Gina Batavick, the recreational leader at Vare Recreation Center. “We had a community meeting the last week of October and they told us [continue reading…]

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Brewerytown: Diane Scott Treats Everyone At Athletic Recreation Center As Family

October 27, 2017 Daniel Bartels 0

The Athletic Recreation Center is more than just a place for kids to go after school and prides itself on treating each and every child who comes through the doors like family. Diane Scott (pictured above) [continue reading…]

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Olney: This Week in the News – Philly Accents, Chosen League And Neighborhood Diversity

August 4, 2017 Brianna Spause 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Olney: Chosen League- Outdoor Philly hoops with a flair at 10th and Olney: Every game is like [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Organization Provides Recreational Sports For Adults

May 12, 2017 David Gough 0

There are plenty of options in the city for a kid to participate in recreational sports. For adults who want to continue playing their favorite sports despite being older, there aren’t as many choices. One [continue reading…]

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Amateur Sports: Sports Groups are Important for Mental Health

June 17, 2016 Andrew J Knight 0

The physical benefits of sports and exercise have long been established. Staying active can help fight disease, improve your immune system and show better character traits to help you develop as a person. But what about [continue reading…]

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Germantown: Officer Ernest Pollard Helps Keep Inner City Youth Off the Streets

June 2, 2016 Andrew J Knight 0

Those around him have often recognized Officer Ernest Pollard (above) for his dedication and desire to help others inside of the Goldie Paley PAL Center, as well as on the streets of Philadelphia … and on [continue reading…]

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Logan: Philadelphia Youth Basketball Wants to Rise Above the Rim With New Facility

March 10, 2016 Michael A Guise 2

After a trip to Legacy Youth Tennis and Education last year, Eric Worley had a vision. Joined by Legacy’s president and CEO Kenny Holdsman (above), Worley walked the halls of the East Falls complex and was impressed by the programs and [continue reading…]

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Amateur Sports: Reminiscing About a Bygone Era of Catholic League Basketball

December 16, 2015 pnadmin 0

Regarded as one of the best high school basketball leagues in the country, the Philadelphia Catholic League presents some of the toughest competition anywhere. But for those old enough to remember the glory days of [continue reading…]

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Manayunk: Sport and Social Club Offers Exercise, Camaraderie in All Seasons

December 14, 2015 pnadmin 0

Since 1999, the Manayunk Sport and Social Club has given local residents an opportunity to play sports, have fun and meet new people. The league offers a variety of sports, and attracts players of all [continue reading…]

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Center City: Roman Catholic’s Nazeer Bostick Becomes a Leader

November 17, 2015 pnadmin 0

While basketball is not a major contact sport, aggressiveness and toughness are certainly important traits. Nazeer Bostick possesses both of these and has used them to become a leader on one of the top high [continue reading…]

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