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		<title>Does your pooch have the chomps to take a bite out of pollution?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[She’s a furry bouncing ball of shih tzu energy that tears up your favorite jacket for fun. He’s a cranky little bulldog sweetheart who plops on the couch while watching TV. Don’t lie: your pooch is the apple of your eye, warts and all. But does your zany best friend have the chomps to take [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.westphillylocal.com/2013/05/21/does-your-pooch-have-the-chomps-to-take-a-bite-out-of-pollution/</link>
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		<title>No undergrads, no pharmacies, more parking: Residents weigh in on 43rd and Baltimore project</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The roughly 40 residents who sat down Monday evening at the International House (3701 Chestnut St.) to offer their input on the proposed 92-unit residential development project at 43rd and Baltimore made a few things clear: More parking, no pharmacies, absolutely no undergraduates and a design that respects what Clark Park means to West Philly. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.westphillylocal.com/2013/05/21/no-undergrads-no-pharmacies-more-parking-residents-weigh-in-on-43rd-and-baltimore-project/</link>
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		<title>Curio Theatre comes to The Woodlands with one-night-only performance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This Tuesday (May 21) there&#8217;s a rare chance to see a Curio Theatre show at an historic location. For one night only Curio presents &#8220;William Hamilton: Not Your Typical 18th Century Gentleman&#8221; at the Hamilton Mansion at the Woodlands (40th and Woodland). The show runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Here are some details about [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.westphillylocal.com/2013/05/20/curio-theatre-comes-to-the-woodlands-with-one-night-only-performance/</link>
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		<title>Who&#8217;s running in primary election Tuesday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So, we&#8217;re passing this along in case you forgot: There&#8217;s a primary election tomorrow in the city. You could be forgiven if you didn&#8217;t remember. On the Democratic side, District Attorney Seth Williams is running unopposed and there&#8217;s a dizzying list of judges running. The hot nomination is for City Controller, the city&#8217;s auditor of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.westphillylocal.com/2013/05/20/whos-running-in-primary-election-tuesday/</link>
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		<title>Smoke/steam draws fire trucks to Penn Alexander</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A reader, James, reports that fire trucks responded to a call of smoke at Penn Alexander school at 43rd and Locust at around 8 p.m. Sunday. Some kind of smoke or steam was indeed leaving the top of the domed area on the school building, which might have triggered the call. The trucks left quickly [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.westphillylocal.com/2013/05/19/smokesteam-draws-fire-trucks-to-penn-alexander/</link>
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		<title>Lost tabby cat with injured paw. Update: Found!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Emily was last seen Wednesday, May 15 near 48th and Cedar. She was wearing a collar. Her right paw is injured and she is limping. Please call 614-499-6506 with information. There is a $100 reward for her return. Update (5/20): Emily was found with the help of West Philly Local readers. Her owner, Matthew, would [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.westphillylocal.com/2013/05/18/lost-tabby-cat-with-injured-paw/</link>
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		<title>Dog found in Clark Park</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This dog (a pitbull mix) was found in the Clark Park Dog Bowl (44th and Chester) on Thursday, May 16. If you have any information about the owner please call Sean-Michael at 347-399-4143.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.westphillylocal.com/2013/05/17/dog-found-in-clark-park/</link>
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		<title>Proposed apartments at 43rd and Baltimore: community meetings to begin Monday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The developers of the proposed residential building at 4224 Baltimore Avenue are seeking residents&#8217; input on the project through a series of community engagement meetings, with the first one scheduled on Monday, May 20, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at International House of Philadelphia (South America Room, 3701 Chestnut St). The goal of the meetings is to come up [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.westphillylocal.com/2013/05/17/proposed-apartments-at-43rd-and-baltimore-community-meetings-to-begin-monday/</link>
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		<title>Happy Dirt Day!: A compost extravaganza at the Dirt Factory tomorrow</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a great opportunity for gardeners to get free compost and check out West Philly&#8217;s Dirt Factory. The Dirt Factory, which opened almost a year ago at 4308 Market Street, is inviting neighbors to Dirt Day on Saturday, May 18 where you can receive free compost created at the facility from waste contributed by local residents, attend free [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.westphillylocal.com/2013/05/17/happy-dirt-day-a-compost-extravaganza-at-the-dirt-factory-tomorrow/</link>
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		<title>History lesson: Local b-boy crew explains the Civil Rights Movement using Hip Hop</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While West Philly’s Hip Hop Fundamentals has already reached—and exceeded—their $10,000 Kickstarter fundraising goal, there are still 22 hours left to donate to the campaign supporting the dance crew’s upcoming educational assembly, &#8220;Civil Rights Movements: The Power of Youth Engagement as Seen Through the Eyes of Dr. King.&#8221; Founded in 2011 by Repstyles Crew members [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.westphillylocal.com/2013/05/16/history-lesson-local-b-boy-crew-explains-the-civil-rights-movement-using-hip-hop/</link>
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