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Smoking Ban Passed In Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Cherry Hill Council members have passed an ordinance Monday night that will ban smoking in any Township-owned area.

2012/11/26

New Schuylkill River Bridge To Open Oct. 20th

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A new city bridge will be open to the public as of next Sunday, Oct. 20th. The Schuylkill River Parks Connector Bridge, a 95-foot-long structure that connects the Schuylkill Banks to Schuylkill […]

2012/10/12

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Rittenhouse Square Ranked One Of The Nation’s Most Popular

According to one social media network, Rittenhouse Square is among the top 20 most popular parks in the United States.

2012/09/20

Top Spots To See Fall Foliage

Lucky for us, there are more than a few places near Philly to see those autumn leaves in all their glory—and before they go up in smoke on that totally illegal bonfire in your neighbor’s backyard.

2012/09/18

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Nutter Announces Plan To Prevent Teen Mischief This Summer

“Every rec center open, every library open, every park open, every pool open this summer,” he said.

2012/05/17

Gov. Christie’s New Parks Plan Has Some Environmental Groups Angry

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced a plan to begin privatization of the state’s park system in an attempt to bridge an operating deficit now pegged at some $31 million.

2011/11/06

New Park Is Part Of Major Facelift For Delaware River Waterfront

It’s been decades since a park opened along Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront, but the opening of “Washington Avenue Green” at Pier 53 is the first step in what looks to be a long reclamation project.

2010/10/28

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