Official:Naming and designating the Mantua Recreation Center located at 34th Street and Haverford Avenue as the "James Lee Wright Recreation Center."
Sponsor: Councilmember Blackwell
Introduced: March 25, 2004
Signed: May 27, 2004
: Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill renames a recreation center in Mantua to honor James Lee Wright, a community leader.
Add your view and see how other readers lean. One vote per person.
to cast your vote
Philadelphia Council Pays Tribute to Legendary Athlete and Broadcaster Johnny Sample with New Park Name
190742 · Signed Into Law · 2019
City Council Votes to Rename Historic Robin Hood Dell East Venue After Beloved Leader Georgie Woods
080245 · Lapsed · 2008
Naming Allegheny West Playground after Its Local Community
260063 · Introduced · 2026
Honor Margaret Tartaglione Park with a New Name
250717 · Signed Into Law · 2025
Charles Baker Recreation Center Renamed to Honor Carol Baker Rice's Contributions
230576 · Signed Into Law · 2023
Philadelphia Adds Hudson United Bank as Official City Deposit Account Holder
040332 · Lapsed · 2004
Council Adds Local Community Bank to List of Approved City Fund Depositories Today
040329 · Lapsed · 2004
City Borrowing Bill Clears Council, Paving Way for Major Capital Projects Across Philadelphia
040328-A · Signed Into Law · 2004
Every City Council bill since 2000, summarized in plain English.