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The Closing of Ceci Cela – A HUGE Loss for this Neighborhood

We have lost two small businesses Run by Women of Color who were generous and involved Community Members.

Their rents went up – despite staying through the pandemic and all the trauma of that time – landlords raised their rent.

There is no replacing these businesses.

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  • Post published:July 17, 2023
  • Post category:News

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