Jesse Hendren, above, uses a roller to pack down the dirt to improve an alley off Pink Street in Church Hill. He was part of a city Department of Public Works crew operating in the East End on Monday.
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City alleys now to receive maintenance on regular schedule
The roar of heavy equipment over a backyard fence signals the start of work on another alley. Suddenly, with little publicity, city alleys are starting to get regular attention and care.