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Fun fact: Samaiah Locke really does not like heights.
Which made the final shot of this video - at the top of the City Hall tower - a particularly impressive act of courage.
Tonight, we’re celebrating Samaiah, who recently completed her internship with and her program with the City College for Municipal Employment (CCME) held in partnership with the Community College of Philadelphia!
Over the past several months, Samaiah supported the Capital Program Office and Rebuild team at community events, supported digital communications, and assisted our engagement team in building a database of neighborhood stakeholders near project sites.
The best part? Samaiah planned, produced, and starred in this video, encouraging others to explore CCME and the opportunities it can open.
Her message from the top of the tower: “Don’t be afraid. Go for it.”
Congratulations, Samaiah!
05/29/2026
We’re excited to share renderings of the future Carousel House Recreation Center, a transformational $44 million investment that will become Rebuild’s largest project to date, Philadelphia’s flagship recreation center, and one of the best universally accessible recreation facilities in the nation!
Designed with and for the disability community, families, neighbors, and program participants, the new Carousel House was shaped by hundreds of stakeholders and will deliver a world-class, fully accessible experience for people of all ages and abilities.
What’s coming:
• A 2-court gym with a mobility loop for walking and exercise
• A lap pool and activity pool with a sloping entrance into the water
• Adaptive fitness equipment, sensory rooms, and flexible program spaces
• Art & ceramics, computer, and multi-purpose rooms
• An inclusive playground designed for users of different ages and abilities
The new Carousel House is being designed through an adaptive reuse approach that honors the history of this beloved facility while expanding it to better serve future generations.
This is more than a renovation. It’s the return of a place that has meant so much to so many, and it’s a once-in-a-generation investment to create a space where every Philadelphian can participate and belong.
Click the link in our bio and visit the Carousel House Website to learn more about this exciting project.
Groundbreaking later this year. Stay tuned!
05/27/2026
Shout out to everyone who braved the rain today to break ground on a $5 million project at Russo Park - the third Rebuild groundbreaking in a month!
This project includes a new state-of-the-art turf field, basketball courts, site furnishings, lighting, critical stormwater infrastructure, and landscaping, including 89 new trees!
A big thank you to Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Councilmember Mike Driscoll, Rep. Pat Gallagher, Senator Joe Picozzi, Dr. Liz Pando and St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls. And, first and foremost, every community member who supports Russo.
In April, we broke ground on an $8 million renovation of Joseph F. Vogt Recreation Center - another major investment in an essential neighborhood public space!
Originally built in 1965, the project will modernize the recreation center with upgraded building systems, accessibility improvements, a new playground, enhanced lighting and landscaping, and other site upgrades designed to support the neighborhood.
The Capital Program Office, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Councilmember Mike Driscoll, Senator Tina Tartaglione, Community Ventures, and Tacony residents came together to celebrate the start of construction.
Check out the recap for some highlights from the event!
05/15/2026
From this ➡️ to THIS.
Kingsessing Recreation Center just received a major upgrade.
New athletic spaces. Modern interiors. Restored historic details. Improved accessibility. A completely transformed space for the community.
Swipe through for the before and afters!
05/13/2026
This morning we broke ground on an exciting $4 million project at Cherashore Playground. This project will transform and modernize the building and the 5.2-acre site with new sports courts, tennis, adult fitness, and more.
Shout out to the team behind this incredible project! First and foremost, Ms. Geneva and every community member who supports this space and the people it serves, the team at Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Go Mt. Airy, Councilman Anthony Phillips, Senator Sharif Street, and Rep. Darisha Parker!
Swipe through for highlights from the event.
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