South End residents say they picked up 180 needles in less than a week at neighborhood park

Just days after a public safety meeting at Cathedral High School, the community shared an “SOS” message created with the discarded needles.

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After South End residents called on public officials to crack down on drug use and dealing at a public safety meeting, a group of volunteers picked up nearly 180 needles in less than a week along a neighborhood park, the group shared on social media.

Just days after a public safety meeting at Cathedral High School Oct. 23, Steve Fox, a South End advocate, said a group of volunteers picked up 180 needles in six days along the Southwest Corridor Park. The linear park is home to playgrounds and a walking path…

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