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New Phoenix Correctional Institution is Welcome Upgrade to Graterford Prison
The new State Correctional Institution at Phoenix that is due to open next summer will be a huge upgrade to the old Graterford state prison, write Michaelle Bond & Joseph N. DiStefano for Philly.com. The Phoenix, which will cost over $400 million, is a stark contrast to the 90-year-old Graterford prison. The new prison will…
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Skippack’s Phoenix State Correctional Institute Ready for Employees After Years of Delays
Nearly two years after it was originally scheduled to be ready, Pennsylvania will begin introducing staff to the State Correctional Institute Phoenix in Skippack Township, write Joseph N. DiStefano & Michaelle Bond for Philly.com. SCI Phoenix is the biggest and most expensive prison in the state, costing taxpayers $400 million, with another $23 million in…
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Graterford Prison Welcomes First Formal Music Program for a Decade
The first formal music program in a decade has returned to Graterford Prison in Skippack Township, providing a long-awaited dose of humanity for its inmates, writes Samantha Melamed for Philly.com. Songs in the Key of Free was launched last October as a barely funded initiative mostly staffed by volunteers. However, the program has been hugely…
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State Correctional Institution in Skippack Township Gets New Completion Date
State Correctional Institution in Skippack Township Gets New Completion Date Meta Description (150 Characters): After ongoing delays, the completion date for the State Correctional Institution Phoenix in Skippack Township has now been set for September 29. SEO Keyword (1-2 Words): Skippack Township Word Count (Less 31 For Template): 248 The Post (Target length: 250 to…
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Inside Skippack’s New Inclusive Playground at Palmer Park
Skippack Township is opening the gates to a new kind of playground, designed so children of all abilities can play side by side, according to a press release. Township officials will officially unveil the new inclusive playground at Palmer Park during a grand opening celebration on Friday, May 15 at 4:30 PM. The project was…
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