THE VIEW FROM THE POLICE

The officers of the South Street police detail, located at Ninth and South streets, attended a Friday evening roll call in preparation to head out to serve and protect the area. With their helmets on and their bikes ready, the police officers are prepared for another night of interaction with the South Street area on what is one …

Flag Day celebrations seem few and far between these days, and at the Sparks Shot Tower Rec. Center, neighbors are taking advantage of this excuse to celebrate. The Sparks Shot Tower on Front and Carpenter Streets in South Philadelphia looks like an abandoned relic in a sea of playground equipment and grass. But for neighbors with kids and their fans, the Shot Tower Playground is a community meeting place where arts and crafts, little league, summer camp and many other family oriented resources and events happen.

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