Play ball! Parliament Hill softball league sweet outlet for stressed out staffers

The Parliament Hill Softball League started in 1985 as a pickup softball game. Today, it’s an officially sanctioned league with 16 teams.

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BY Laura Ryckewaert

October 4, 2013

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