The Freedom Playground at Penn Forest will return in a few weeks Gene Marrano August 5, 2014 1 min read Its been much more than a school-yard diversion for Penn Forest Elementary students … the Freedom Playground has been a community resource, and its getting an upgrade. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Two killed when taxicab strikes tree, catches fireNext: State Police: man killed by Bedford Co. deputy had just come here from California Related Stories 2 min read From Red Sox to RidgeYaks: Salem’s minor league team unveils new identity Ian Price November 8, 2025 1 min read Roanoke airport feels effects of longest U.S. government shutdown Web Staff November 7, 2025 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025