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The Marion Anderson Pool has been renovated thanks to neighborhood volunteers. The chain link fence between the seating area and the pool has been removed, and umbrellas and lounge chairs dot the area around the pool.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Marion Anderson Pool has been renovated thanks to neighborhood volunteers. 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