With a ceremonial ribbon cutting, the 23rd PAL Center officially reopened in North Philadelphia, welcoming families back after it was forced to shut down 10 months ago following a severe flood from several burst pipes.

Guests were treated to food, games, giveaways and more as they had a chance to tour the renovated spaces, including new facilities and an upgraded computer room, along with new hardwood floors — perfect for a game of hoops and even a roller-skating party.

"PAL is about community, it's about the Philadelphia Police Department reaching out and trying to find another way to engage the community, and if that's on roller skates, that's great," Erica Vanstone, the executive director of PAL, said.

Kiwinzi Crawford, a Philadelphia police officer, will be stationed at the PAL Cent

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