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Overbrook Park: Marc Reason Leads The Way For Civic Association

October 3, 2016Kevin P Glasson and

For nearly two years, Marc Reason, 47, has been president of the Overbrook Park Civic Association. Reason doesn’t only work as the president of the OPCA, he is a teacher at the Harambee Institute of

Education

Overbrook Park: Teenagers in Charge Provides Positive Growth for Teens

October 29, 2012

An ideal Saturday morning for most teenagers likely consists of sleeping late, watching television and possibly catching up on the latest Facebook gossip.  But the members of Teenagers in Charge are not among the average.

Environment

Overbrook Park: Community Cleanup Day Attracts Far Flung Help

October 3, 2012

The Overbrook Park Civic Association orchestrated a Saturday community cleanup event in late September continuing its efforts to beautify the Rose Playground and the surrounding area. Angela Hall-Morris, treasurer of the Overbrook Park Civic Association,

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