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58th Street resident Sharon Drayton said that since the planter box benches were installed, she feels like there’s more community on her block. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) This story is part of the WHYY ...

DEAR SARA: My cousin made a planter from cinder blocks. I haven’t seen it because she’s out of state, but I heard about it. I’d like to make one, but I’m not sure how to go about it and I don’t want ...

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MIFFLINBURG, Pa. — For a fun and unique Father’s Day craft, we visited Keith Phelps of Inspired Designs by Keith Phelps to learn how to turn a simple cinder block into a special, handmade gift. He ...