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A novel use of federal money could aid urban gardeners in Philadelphia

Illustration by Kathleen White Safe to Grow? by Alex Vuocolo Jennifer Morales knew that the soil beneath her community garden at A and Indiana streets in North Philadelphia might be contaminated. But without the resources or know-how to test the soil herself, there was no way to be sure.   “There used to be a

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March 31, 2016
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