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Local students and residents press council to add youth recreation, free Wi‑Fi and pop‑up shops; rec board and staff say ideas under review
Summary
A Crafton high‑school student urged investments in arts, culture, recreation and free public Wi‑Fi to give teens safe alternatives; the rec board and borough staff said they are considering park Wi‑Fi, pop‑up swap meets and a pre‑holiday flea market and invited the speaker to the July 1 rec board meeting.
A Crafton resident and high‑school student urged borough leaders on Thursday to expand arts, recreation and free internet access so teenagers have safe places and constructive activities, and borough staff and the recreation board reported several related pilot ideas are under consideration.
“I'm urging our leaders and neighbors to take immediate action. Our kids and teenagers deserve better, and it is starting with investing in arts, culture, and recreation accessibility,” Faith Murphy said during the public‑comment portion of the June 12 Crafton Borough Council meeting. Murphy, who said she attends…
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