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Cedar Park

Cedar Park: Local Group Unifies Community With Jazz Concerts

June 20, 2012 0

https://vimeo.com/43435728] Cedar Park Neighbors, established in 1960, is a non-partisan association run by volunteers living in the neighborhood. It’s comprised of diverse businesses and households based in Cedar Park. The association aims to nurture relationships [continue reading…]

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Cedar Park: Residents Take Pride in Their Neighborhood

June 13, 2012 0

https://vimeo.com/43898876] The block located at 47th Street and Cedar Avenue in Cedar Park is home to both new and longtime residents. The Queen Anne style buildings, which are Victorian architectures, show both the uniqueness and [continue reading…]

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Cedar Park: Private Pet Service Benefits Neighborhood

June 8, 2012 0

Sharon Wasko never thought of herself as an animal enthusiast until she walked a 150-pound mastiff as a favor for a friend. Wasko was an artist looking for jobs and began accepting more four-legged clients [continue reading…]

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Cedar Park: Jewelry is a Girl’s Best Friend

June 8, 2012 0

Eun Kim is a fashionista who had been searching for good quality, high-end fashion accessories for a reasonable price. After countless journeys through several malls, outlet malls and department stores, she was left with only [continue reading…]

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Cedar Park: A New Location Creates Big Impact For Mariposa Co-op

March 19, 2012 4

The day before the official grand opening, Eric “Bull” Gervasi carefully placed each carton of eggs onto the shelves of the dairy cooler.  Much of the heavy lifting had already been undertaken and this seemed to [continue reading…]

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Cedar Park: Residents Use Local Resources to Stay Active

June 20, 2011 0

Exercise is a prominent part of the lives of many residents in the Cedar Park area. With many establishments promoting fitness and health, and recreational parks and centers encouraging healthy practices, many residents have learned [continue reading…]

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Cedar Park: Local Residents and Organizers Continue Efforts to Revitalize Baltimore Avenue

June 9, 2011 0

Local residents, business owners and community organizers gathered in People’s Baptist Church, located 5039 Baltimore Ave., to discuss community issues and revitalization projects in the area. The “Next Steps in the Baltimore Avenue Conversation” meeting [continue reading…]

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Cedar Park: Local Studio Promotes Wellness in the Community

June 6, 2011 0

On any given day in West Philadelphia, residents travel through the neighborhood via various public trolleys, all of which run past a variety of gift boutiques, organic eateries, bookstores and art and culture centers in [continue reading…]

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Cedar Park: Gift Boutique Houses Local Treasures

May 26, 2011 1

https://vimeo.com/24198091] Many structures in West Philadelphia harbor a rich history. VIX Emporium, located on 5009 Baltimore Ave., is no different. The unique gift boutique not only houses handcrafted jewelry, locally designed cards, ceramics and all [continue reading…]

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Cedar Park: Local Food Co-op Readies Larger Space

May 19, 2011 1

Along the 4700 block of Baltimore Avenue, Mariposa Food Cooperative is preparing for a move. The co-op has a long and rich history in the neighborhood. Started in the 1960’s in local residents’ basements, Mariposa [continue reading…]

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