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Neighbors Fight Plan To Sell Edgehill Park
To help fund schools, the mayor's budget proposes selling property that includes a community garden, a historic homesite and green space.

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To help fund schools, the mayor's budget proposes selling property that includes a community garden, a historic homesite and green space.

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