On top of Philly news ‘First of many’ protests over teardown of Philly’s only rec center for people with disabilities
“I’m praying that they stay open,” said a mother whose son has Down syndrome and visited the Carousel House often.
Protesters upset about the planned demolition of Carousel House made their way onto Belmont Ave to stop traffic and make their point heard, chanting, Repair and reopen for the disabled community. Emily Cohen / WHYY Love Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia, every day.
About 100 people gathered Saturday morning in West Philadelphia to protest the demolition of the city’s only recreation center designed for people with disabilities.