Philadelphia Neighborhoods | Overbrook residents make their voices heard at Facilities Master Plan meeting

“I did the walk myself: from Overbrook to Heston Elementary is about 23 minutes, from Overbrook to Barry is 35 minutes,” said Virgo. “Imagine a six or seven year old making that trip. Imagine winter mornings, rain, snow, busy intersections, traffic. It’s safe to assume none of you would elect to have your children take that walk to and from school […] So why should it be acceptable for ours?”