Spring Cleanup meeting
The West Rockland Street Neighbors group will hold a “Germantown Cleanup Meeting” at 7 p.m. Monday at St. Francis of Assisi, 4821 Greene St. (enter between Logan and West Rockland streets). Up for discussion: the April 14 Philly Spring Cleanup as well as a prospective community garden and future plans for the lot at Greene and Rockland streets. Email rocklandstreet@gmail.com or call (215) 805-8091 for more information.
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