Comedian and North Philadelphia native (near 15th and Erie) Kevin Hart donated 500 computers to the City of Philadelphia, including 300 laptops, according to a release.
The laptops will go to eight schools and the desktops will go to 27 recreation centers.
Mayor Michael Nutter also launched a crowdfunding campaign for school supplies in September. It raised $531,00.
Companies:
School District of Philadelphia
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