Richmond philanthropist to replace George Mason playground
Thanks to a local philanthropist, George Mason Elementary School is getting a new playground.
Two days after the school's showplace piece of recreational equipment was destroyed by fire, longtime Richmond resident W.E. Singleton said he would cover the entire cost of replacing it. The project will cost about $70,000, school officials said.
Singleton attended Robert E. Lee Elementary, Albert Hill Middle and Thomas Jefferson High schools in the city.
His donation will be administered by the Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation.
The plastic-coated, metal-based playground was destroyed in a fire officials believe was intentionally set. The fire, reported at about 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, is under investigation.
-- Zachary Reid
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Reader Reactions
Why wasn’t it covered by insurance?
I’m nearly speechless for a change. Children deserve a safe place to play. Mr. Singleton, you are a hero.
What a blessing! Now this is the kind of stories that I enjoy reading.
Well done
Kudos for Mr. Singleton! It’s heart warming, in this day of ‘every man for himself,‘ to know that there are civic minded people who still care about the community!
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