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City Breaks Ground On New Phillies Urban Youth Academy

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A ground breaking ceremony took place on Tuesday for a brand new indoor baseball training facility.

The Marian Anderson Rec Center will be the home of the new facility. Mayor Michael Nutter, the Philadelphia Phillies, and Major League Baseball celebrated the building of the Phillies MLB Urban Youth Academy.

The 7,500 square-foot addition will be added to the existing recreation center.