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Michelle Jokisch Polo, Editor of On The Ground GR

Michelle Jokisch Polo, Editor of On The Ground GR's Latest Articles

Power of the people: Celebrating the heart and soul of Grandville Avenue

“Comamos Juntos,” or as titled it in English, “Around the Dinner Table,” was a shared dinner celebrating Grandville Ave. and the meaningful relationships built every day in that community.

Rumsey Street: Leaving behind a history of sacred space

Veronica Quintino-Aranda grew up on Grandville Avenue and has attended St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church her entire life. As the building is demolished to make room for new development--Quintino-Aranda wants future generations to remember the space with reverence and respect.

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