Legislation

Chew Playground Basketball Courts Honored as "Rasual Butler Basketball Courts" in Point Breeze.

The City Council bill names the Chew Playground basketball courts at 1800 Washington Avenue as 'Rasual Butler Basketball Courts' in honor of Point Breeze native Rasual Butler's achievements in NBA and his connection to the community.

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Field at 4th and York Streets Renamed in Honor of Fallen Firefighter Eric N. Casiano

A new name is on the horizon for the city's York Street Field, set to be renamed after Eric Casiano, a firefighter who made the ultimate sacrifice while battling a blaze just blocks away in 2019.

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Northeast Philly Playground To Be Renamed After Late Community Leader George C. Pelbano

A piece of Northeast Philly's history is getting a face-lift: the Rhawnhurst Memorial Playground will be renamed in honor of late community leader George C. Pelbano, a beloved figure who served his neighborhood for decades.

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Gymnasium at North Philly's Lonnie Young Rec Center Renamed to Honor Late Rep David P Richardson Junior

Philadelphia City Council votes on renaming North Philly's Lonnie Young Rec Center gymnasium after beloved Rep. David P. Richardson, Jr., a move that honors the lawmaker's legacy and brings a new layer of community pride to the historic center.

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Library Branch Renamed in Honor of Charles Santore

This bill renames a branch of the Philadelphia Free Library in honor of Charles Santore.

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