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2022 Cleaning Team Stats

January 5, 2023
The SCSSD Cleaning Team had a very productive 2022, working over 12,291 total hours and collecting 381,060 pounds (190.5 tons) of litter, leaves, and debris. Stated differently, the Cleaning Team…
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Theodore Scairato, Sr. Way

August 25, 2022
On August 19, 2022, the 2900 block of South Sydenham Street was ceremoniously renamed “Theodore Scairato, Sr. Way” to honor the life and legacy of Theodore “Ted” Scairato, Sr. for serving the…
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Geary Park Grand Opening

June 1, 2022
On May 24, 2022, SCSSD held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the newly renovated Geary Park. SCSSD Board Members, along with District 1 residents and special guest SWOOP, attended the…
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PHS Gardener’s Blog – Geary Park

April 14, 2022
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) posted a story about the SCSSD-funded Geary Park renovation project on their Gardener’s Blog. Click on the following link to read the post:…
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Marconi Plaza Park – Public Planning Meeting

March 25, 2022
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is developing a Master Plan for Marconi Plaza Park. A public meeting, to gather feedback, has been scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 10:00am to 12:00pm….
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Cleaning by the Numbers – 2021 in Review

January 10, 2022
Despite continued challenges from the ongoing pandemic, the SCSSD Cleaning Team had a very productive 2021, working over 9,450 hours and collecting 321,840 pounds (161 tons) of litter, leaves,…
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2021 Children’s Halloween Drive-Thru

October 7, 2021
SCSSD is holding a Halloween Drive-Thru Event inside FDR Park, in front of the American Swedish Historical Museum, on Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 1:00PM – 3:00PM. SCSSD residents will receive…
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Geary Park Renovation Project

September 28, 2021
The Sports Complex Special Services District (SCSSD) has been working on a renovation project for the City-owned Geary Park, located at the southeast corner of S. Broad & Geary Streets. We are…
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2021 Halloween Party

August 27, 2021
Save the date! The 2021 SCSSD Children’s Halloween Party will be held on Saturday, October 30th, from 1:00PM to 3:00PM, at the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR…
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