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Hey Neighbors: Want A Rain Barrel?

July 19, 2011by madisonsquare Leave a comment

Remember in 2009 when Philadelphia Water Department offered FREE rain barrels? Here’s ours to refresh your memory. Well they are back at it, but this time… they install it for […]

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New Neighbors

July 15, 2011by madisonsquare Leave a comment

One of the corner lots on our block has been empty since the 1970s… Now 30+ years later, it’s finally being rebuilt to “match” the rest of Mad Sq: Their […]

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Hey, Neighbors: To Market!

June 30, 2011by madisonsquare Leave a comment

Just a friendly reminder to everyone that the Julian Abele Park Farmers Market is back this year – every Friday 3-7.   Last summer we frequented the market and always found something […]

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Hey Neighbors: St Albans Bazaar

June 17, 2011by madisonsquare Leave a comment

A block north of Madison Square is our sister garden block*, St Albans Place, and they’re hosting their annual bazaar this Saturday.  Check it out – last year there was a booth giving away hundreds […]

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Big Belly Success!

April 12, 2011by madisonsquare Leave a comment

Guess who’s getting a Big Belly??    SOSNA’s campaign raised enough money from neighbors to install the first two Bellies in our neighborhood, which are going to be installed later this […]

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Neighbors: Upcoming Homeowner Workshops

April 7, 2011by madisonsquare Leave a comment

SOSNA and the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia is hosting a series of Homeowner Workshops for owners and aspiring owners of historic homes. Right after we bought our house, Rob […]

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