South Philly Review
Money flowing to improve FDR Park
The largest park in South Philly is receiving major contributions to enhance and beautify the area.
FDR Park at Broad Street and Pattison Avenue received $4.5 million in funding for the latest implementation of the FDR Park Master Plan, the Gateway Project.
“Families in South Philadelphia know and rely upon the fresh air and green space at FDR Park,” said City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, whose district includes FDR Park. “From family gatherings, to celebrations in the Boathouse or marathon training along the loop road, FDR has something for everyone. Thanks to the new funding announced today, FDR will be on the path to providing visitors 21st century park amenities in a majestic natural setting.”
Harrisburg, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf reiterated his commitment to phase out Pennsylvania’s gas tax. Phasing it out would require attention to other funding streams to support Pennsylvania s transportation network,
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Bird-watching, hiking and snot otters: Head outdoors with Marcus Schneck via our new newsletter
Updated Mar 11, 2021;
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For those who love venturing outdoors to explore all the natural wonders the Keystone State has to offer, we have some good news.
Starting this week, reporter Marcus Schneck will be putting out a weekly newsletter, “Outdoor Pennsylvania,” at 11 a.m. each Friday.
“Everything from birding our forests to paddling our streams to cozy relaxing in a rustic state park cabin to watching the winter sunrise from a deer stand, ‘Outdoor Pennsylvania’ will take readers there,” Schneck said. “There are few outdoor pursuits that the Keystone State fails to offer, or that I’ve tried at least a few times, and this weekly newsletter will explore them all.”