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On Monday morning, Connor Barwin was at Smith Playground for the project's ground-breaking ceremony

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Dec 28, 2015

On Monday morning, Connor Barwin was at Smith Playground for the project's ground-breaking ceremony

Julie Bacanskas

Through his Make The World Better Foundation, the linebacker donated 300,000 dollars to the revitalization project

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Dec 28, 2015

Through his Make The World Better Foundation, the linebacker donated 300,000 dollars to the revitalization project

Julie Bacanskas

Smith Playground is located at 24th and Jackson Streets in South Philadelphia

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Dec 28, 2015

Smith Playground is located at 24th and Jackson Streets in South Philadelphia

Julie Bacanskas

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson kicked off the ceremony

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Dec 28, 2015

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson kicked off the ceremony

Julie Bacanskas

Barwin thanked all who made the project possible and is proud to be part of this restoration

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Dec 28, 2015

Barwin thanked all who made the project possible and is proud to be part of this restoration

Julie Bacanskas

Barwin joined Johnson, Mayor Michael Nutter and others for the ceremonial ground breaking

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Dec 28, 2015

Barwin joined Johnson, Mayor Michael Nutter and others for the ceremonial ground breaking

Julie Bacanskas

All are excited for this project to be officially underway

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Dec 28, 2015

All are excited for this project to be officially underway

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Barwin and Johnson helped ensure the new multipurpose field will be turf

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Dec 28, 2015

Barwin and Johnson helped ensure the new multipurpose field will be turf

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Mayor Nutter spoke with members of the South Philly Hurricanes, a local youth football team that uses Smith Playground

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Dec 28, 2015

Mayor Nutter spoke with members of the South Philly Hurricanes, a local youth football team that uses Smith Playground

Julie Bacanskas

There are a lot of big plans for Smith Playground

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Dec 28, 2015

There are a lot of big plans for Smith Playground

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Mayor Nutter also tossed the football around for a few minutes following the ceremony

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Dec 28, 2015

Mayor Nutter also tossed the football around for a few minutes following the ceremony

Julie Bacanskas

Barwin, on the other hand, spent time with the kids at the park

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Dec 28, 2015

Barwin, on the other hand, spent time with the kids at the park

Julie Bacanskas

The linebacker had a great time and is excited for Smith Playground to become an even more important part of the South Philadelphia community

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Dec 28, 2015

The linebacker had a great time and is excited for Smith Playground to become an even more important part of the South Philadelphia community

Julie Bacanskas

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