Nori Leybengrub

2 weeks ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Jasmine Vaughn-Hall |Nori Leybengrub

Sonia Eaddy remembers when the recreation center in Poppleton provided more than a place to go after school to learn karate or dance. It connected communities. When therec center opened in the 1970s, Eaddy said, she watched neighbors from Lexington Terrace public housing, Poe Homes and other placescome to one, safe place to play and enjoy free activities, including summer camp. “It was this new shiny rec center with different programs.