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Wissahickon Trails Gets $333K Grant For Land Acquisition
The grant dollars are expected to help Wissahickon Trails purchase a 12.1-acre property in nearby Whitpain Township.

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The grant dollars are expected to help Wissahickon Trails purchase a 12.1-acre property in nearby Whitpain Township.

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