Philadelphia– Mayor Jim Kenney, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell, Councilman Curtis Jones Jr., and State Representative Morgan Cephas will join community members to host a dedication ceremony for the new boxing gym at Shepard Recreation Center. The gym features a new boxing ring with other equipment to be installed including speed bags, heavy bags and medicine balls.  New head gear and training gloves will also be available for athletes.

WHAT: City officials will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony with local community members to celebrate the new boxing ring at Shepard recreation center.

WHO: Mayor Jim Kenney, City of Philadelphia
Kathryn Ott Lovell, Commissioner, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
Councilman Curtis Jones Jr.
State Representative Morgan Cephas

WHERE: Shepard Recreation Center Boxing Ring, 5700 Haverford Avenue
(Down the stairs of main entrance)

WHEN: Wednesday, October 4th       11:00 am

VISUALS: Community members will join city officials to participate in a ribbon cutting photo op and athletes will spar in the new ring.