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Friends of Weccacoe Playground

QVNA President Jeff Hornstein, Councilman Mark Squilla and Rep. Michael O'Brien talk with Architect Jason Austin about the proposed changes to the Weccacoe Playground building.
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South Philadelphia: Residents Celebrate Upcoming Changes to Weccacoe Playground

June 4, 2012

https://vimeo.com/43392422] The Queen Village Neighbors Association has big plans for Weccacoe Playground. A decade ago residents referred to the playground, a public park on the 400 block of Catherine Street, as “Broken Glass Park,” but

Queen Village

South Philadelphia: Local Playground to Receive Funds for Renewal

April 11, 2012

Between the graffiti, chipping paint and ancient swing set, Weccacoe Playground doesn’t look like a popular place for children to play. It appears almost neglected. But the playground at the corner of Fourth and Catherine

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