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The Story of 861 Selby: A Legacy Still Unfolding

The Story of 861 Selby: A Legacy Still Unfolding

Jun 25, 2025

By Felicia Perry, Economic Development Manager, Rondo Community Land Trust A few weeks ago, I ran into Dr. Aretta-Rie Johnson at Golden Thyme Restaurant. We exchanged greetings, and shortly after, we scheduled a one-on-one meeting so I could learn more about her work and explore how I might support her through my role at Rondo Community Land Trust. What she shared with me about the building at 861 Selby Avenue—its history, its purpose, and her family’s legacy—has stayed with me.

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Rondo Days 2025

Rondo Days 2025

Jun 25, 2025

Watch for a special edition of the Porchlite featuring the details of Rondo Days 2025!

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The Great Gatsby at 100: A Cathedral Hill Celebration

The Great Gatsby at 100: A Cathedral Hill Celebration

Jun 25, 2025

How Our Neighborhood Shaped America's Greatest Novel One hundred years ago this April, a young man who grew up walking our tree-lined streets published a book that would become the Great American Novel. F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby turns 100 this year, and our Cathedral Hill neighborhood is at the heart of the celebration.

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