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Malcolm X Park Weight Club

The Malcolm X Park Weight Club is an informal group of guys who meet most weekday mornings in Malcolm X Park to lift weights and socialize. Featured are Vernon, who founded the group, and his friends Black, New Boo, and Jake.

This video was produced by Andrew Schwalm a resident of 51st Street and member of the Friends of Malcolm X Park.

Google Maps: 52nd & Pine Streets

The Devil's Pool

A secret 30 foot waterfall jump hidden in the backwoods of Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. Geronimoooooo. "Devil's Pool" was produced and directed by Josh Camerote and hosted by Brian James Dwyer.

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Ike Johnstone Portrait

An interview of Ike Johnstone, formerly a Temple University police officer, who now runs an equestrian summer program for disadvantaged youth at Belmont Stables in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.

Editing and interview by Christopher Wink, and filmed by Eugene Martin, on May 1, 2007.

Google Maps: Belmont Stables