Tree House Books celebrates the exciting next chapter with MLB Legacy and Phillies Charities

Jul 14

Now this was one for the books.

As Philadelphia welcomes the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, we’re proud to celebrate one of the game’s lasting legacies right here in our own community.

Recently, Tree House Books welcomed supporters, project partners, community leaders, MLB, Phillies Charities Inc., and special guests, including Ryan and Krystle Howard, to celebrate one of Philadelphia’s 2026 MLB All-Star Legacy Projects.

As the General Contractor, we are proud to help bring this vision to life through the renovation and expansion of Tree House Books in North Philadelphia. The project combines two three-story Philadelphia rowhomes into one unified library and literacy center featuring a new exterior façade, windows, and roof - creating a vibrant space where reading, learning, creativity, and community can come together under one roof. As part of today’s celebration, Ryan and Krystle Howard were honored with the naming of the All-Star Legacy Literacy Clubhouse, a dedicated reading nook that will inspire young readers for years to come.

The celebration was made even more memorable by the children from the Tree House Books Summer Camp, who were surprised with a visit from the Phillie Phanatic! It was a special day for everyone involved - from our MBC project team to our partners at Becker & Frondorf and Studio 6mm - to celebrate alongside the families, volunteers, donors, and community members who are making this project possible. One highlight of the day? Ryan Howard trading his Phillies cap for an MBC hard hat...we’d say he wears the MBC red pretty well.

We’re grateful to Tree House Books, Phillies Charities, MLB Together, Ryan and Krystle Howard, Becker & Frondorf, Studio 6mm, and everyone who has helped make this project possible. Seeing the excitement today was a reminder that this building is already making an impact - even before its doors officially open. We’re looking forward to welcoming the community this Red October when this incredible new space opens its doors.

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