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‘Checkmate Violence’ chess marathon starts today
A "Checkmate Violence" 24-hour chess marathon begins today at Temple University's Gittis Student Activity Center, 13th Street and Montgomery Avenue.
Students from the ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships Philadelphia Youth Chess Challenge will raise money for their individual chess clubs while spotlighting the importance of chess as an anti-violence activity.
Mayor Nutter will help kick off the event, sponsored by Peco Energy Co., at 6 p.m.
To register, contact Windsor Jordan at 215-545-2727 ext. 18 or wjordan@phillyasap.org. - Inquirer staff
