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Why We Renovate!

April 25, 2013by madisonsquare Leave a comment

Okay, so this isn’t technically about our renovation project.  But websites like these, listing all of the fabulous and unique aspects of our neighborhood, remind us WHY we love working […]

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Upcoming Events: Triangles Meeting

March 24, 2011by madisonsquare Leave a comment

What are you doing Tuesday, March 29 at 7pm?   The Grey’s Ferry Triangles Project is having a Community meeting next week at St Matthew Baptist Church (at Grays Ferry & […]

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SWCC Run: Do It!

September 6, 2011by madisonsquare Leave a comment

Looking for something challenging and fun to do on Saturday October 29th this year?  How about the SWCC Rock Roll & Run?  Register now and come run, walk, or stroller-push […]

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South Street Bridge

November 9, 2010by madisonsquare Leave a comment

Saturday, the newly rebuilt South Street bridge opened after two years.  It’s on the north end of our neighborhood and connects our side of the river to West Philly (Drexel, […]

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Party Time, WPTL Style

August 30, 2011by madisonsquare Leave a comment

If you’ve ever wanted to visit the West Philly Tool Library, this Thursday is the night.  They’re having a party in their new space!   When: Thursday September 1st;  7:30 – 10:30pm […]

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Park & Coffee

October 15, 2012by madisonsquare 2 Comments

This weekend we checked out the newly opened Catherine Park, a pocket park 1.5 blocks from our house: . We also had a mini brunch at our 5 day old […]

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