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Two abandoned buildings will be demolished in NE

Members of the Take Back Your Neighborhood civic association last month unanimously approved development of a property at Levick Street and Roosevelt Boulevard.

The proposal is for the area near an existing Boston Market and health-care facility.

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At present, there are two abandoned buildings that were once home to a furniture store. They will be demolished.

TD Bank has signed a 20-year lease to open a branch on site.

Construction will begin next year.

In other news from the Oct. 21 meeting:

• Dr. Val Arkoosh spoke about why she believes she is the best candidate in next year’s race in the 13th Congressional District.

Arkoosh is in a four-way Democratic primary with state Sen. Daylin Leach, state Rep. Brendan Boyle and former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Margolies. She bills herself as a problem-solving doctor who can help end the infighting in the House of Representatives. The election is May 20, 2014.

“I want to bring a different kind of voice to Congress,” she said.

• Rhawnhurst Turning Point will hold “A Night at the Museum” on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rhawnhurst Presbyterian Church, 7701 Loretto Ave. Guests will view student artwork and hear from teachers, students and parents. Light refreshments will be served.

Rhawnhurst Turning Point caters to sixth- through 12th-graders. It offers homework help; access to computers, printers, the Internet and video games; a safe and quiet place to gather after school; art and music classes; and various weekend activities.

For more information, call 267–601–5147 or email director Cheryl Lafferty at rhawnhurstturningpoint@yahoo.com

• Old Pine Community Center, at 401 Lombard St., will host an event to welcome newly arrived refugee families on Sunday, Nov. 24, from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information on the pre-Thanksgiving celebration, contact Annie Reading at 215–832–0923 or areading@hiaspa.org

• Take Back Your Neighborhood will meet again on Monday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. at Max Myers Playground. ••

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