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Grays Ferry: Inside the Queen Memorial Library When Water Damage Forced the Building to Close

December 22, 2021Sam D Cohn

Queen Memorial Library has been closed since before Labor Day due to water damage causing structural issues throughout the ceilings while ruining rugs and various bookshelves.

Arts and Entertainment

Point Breeze: Water Ice Party, Praise In The Park And More This Week

August 14, 2017Jonathan Ginsburg and Jonathan Ginsburg

Looking to find out what’s going on in Point Breeze this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  PSA (Police Service Area) 2 Meeting: Tuesday, Aug. 15, 6-7:30 p.m., 1700

Amateur Sports

Point Breeze: Rock Paper Scissors, Soul Fitness And More Events This Week

July 24, 2017Jonathan Ginsburg and Jonathan Ginsburg

Looking to find out what’s going on in Point Breeze this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  District Community Meeting: Monday, July 24, 5-7 p.m. – 17th District Police

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