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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025