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Photos | Full house for MLK Day event

By Exedra Staff | January 17, 2023

This year's event -- Beyond Race, Beyond Class, Beyond Nation -- was hosted by the Piedmont Anti-Racism and Diversity Committee (PADC) and the City of Piedmont.

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Student work highlighted in PADC MLK Day showcase

By Ellen Lee | PADC | January 17, 2023

Watch a slideshow highlighting their work.

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PCSC to host community service project on Jan. 22

By Ken Li | Piedmont Community Service Crew | January 17, 2023

Help repaint the fence bordering St. Mary's Center, an organization in Oakland that provides services to the elderly and preschool kids.

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Farewell (for now) to holiday tree lights in the park

By Piedmont Beautification Foundation | January 13, 2023

What goes up must come down.

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18th annual Girl Scout Pinewood Derby car making workshop

By Beth Wiesbrock | Reader Submission | January 13, 2023

Derby Race Day is Feb 4 so don't miss this fun Jan 22 workshop for girls of all ages.

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August Grahn art exhibition at PCA in February

By The family of August Grahn | January 13, 2023

Grahn died in 2020 at the age of 26. His family invites the community to celebrate his life through viewing and discussing his art.

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What’s the Deal With … ?

By Exedra Staff | January 10, 2023

In which we try to solve some of Piedmont's (smaller) mysteries -- like why there's a hold on hanging banners in downtown Piedmont.

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PRFO announces $500,000 matching grant for Piedmont Community Pool Project

By Piedmont Recreational Facilities Organization (PRFO) | January 10, 2023

Anonymous donor helps inspire others to give.