{"id":27404,"date":"2025-11-07T04:50:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T04:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/27404\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T04:50:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T04:50:10","slug":"positive-youthful-energy-has-returned-north-philly-pal-center-reopens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/27404\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Positive youthful energy has returned&#8217;: North Philly PAL Center reopens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9707E25D2D3566AF7C2001A96BA6B743.jpg\" alt=\"PAL Center reopens in North Philly\" class=\"sr-only\" data-v-7a5d4fdb=\"\"\/>    <\/p>\n<p data-v-6fc2855c=\"\">PHILADELPHIA &#8211; The 23rd PAL Center is back in action, welcoming young athletes once again after a year-long closure.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WTXF\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-6fc2855c=\"\">What we know:<\/p>\n<p data-v-6fc2855c=\"\">The 23rd PAL Center in North Philadelphia reopened after being closed for nearly a year due to a burst pipe that caused flooding.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-6fc2855c=\"\">New flooring has been installed, and the center is now bustling with activities for kids.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-6fc2855c=\"\">Officer Kiwinzi Crawford, who grew up in North Philadelphia, is the new officer running the center.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-6fc2855c=\"\">He expressed his connection to the community, saying, &#8220;The kids don&#8217;t know now but they will know that I&#8217;m from this neighborhood.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-6fc2855c=\"\">The reopening celebration included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by families enjoying pizza, snacks, and playtime.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-6fc2855c=\"\">Tamika Barber, a parent, shared her relief, saying, &#8220;It&#8217;s good for them to be able to have somewhere to go.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WTXF\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-6fc2855c=\"\">What they&#8217;re saying:<\/p>\n<p data-v-6fc2855c=\"\">Erica Banstone, Executive Director of the Police Athletic League, announced new programming additions, including rollerskating and traditional sports like basketball and flag football.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-6fc2855c=\"\">She emphasized the center&#8217;s focus on mentorship, homework help, and holiday resources, stating, &#8220;We&#8217;re about mentorship, we&#8217;re about homework help.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-6fc2855c=\"\">Barber, a single mom, views the PAL Center as a second home for her kids, highlighting the support system it provides.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-6fc2855c=\"\">&#8220;They definitely need a bigger support system than more than just me,&#8221; 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