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Local Author Extravaganza - Wednesday, June 17 at 5:30 PM at American Philosophical Society in Old City, Philadelphia

Local Author Extravaganza

Wednesday, June 17 at 5:30 PM·5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.·Old City·American Philosophical Society·104 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Local Author Extravaganza

Local Author Extravaganza - Wednesday, June 17 at 5:30 PM at American Philosophical Society in Old City, Philadelphia

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