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PA Cyber is proud of first grader, Julian Nahas. Bothered by the unrest he has witnessed on television, young Julian, with the help and support of his family, used his energy and big heart to bring together his community and the police. Julian and his family created a neighborhood Cider Stand in front of his … Continued

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