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It’s the gateway cruciferous vegetable exiled from the White House during the George H.W. Bush administration and later welcomed back.
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by Kieran McCourt, Weavers Way Shuttle contributor
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5/28/26
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When Emma Hearn was acting and singing in plays at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy in Chestnut Hill and then Germantown Academy in Fort Washington, she dreamed of performing on professional stages.
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by Len Lear
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5/28/26
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Local Veterans of Foreign Wars posts held ceremonies on Memorial Day despite the weather, continuing their tradition of paying homage to those who fought and died for their country.
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by Julianna Musser and Jeff Meade
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5/27/26
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Cresheim Valley Apartments tenants and their neighbors are cultivating a new — and greener — chapter in the Mt. Airy building’s history.
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by Abby Weiss
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5/27/26
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With state Rep. Chris Rabb’s victory in the Democratic congressional primary on May 19, he’s likely passing the torch to newcomer Chris Johnson in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
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by Tommy Tucker
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5/27/26
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The East Vincent Township Board of Supervisors rejected a contentious application to build a data center at the former site of Pennhurst State School and Hospital.
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by Abby Weiss
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5/27/26
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5/27/26
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Ralph Purvis, Jr., (1934-2026) passed May 3 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. To describe Ralph as an extrovert is like calling the Himalayas hills. He loved interacting with people and …
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5/26/26
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State Rep. Chris Rabb won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating three opponents. “Tonight, in this moment, in this amazing city, in our …
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by Tommy Tucker
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5/21/26
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The weather in mid-May can be fickle, so participants in last weekend’s 99th annual Stotesbury Cup Regatta had to be pleased with conditions along the Kelly Drive racecourse.
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by Tom Utescher
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5/21/26
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Philadelphia250 is launching “Neighborhood Jawnts,” a free citywide tour series celebrating the culture, creativity and small businesses that define Philadelphia’s neighborhoods.
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5/21/26
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Doorfront to Storefront is a five-part series in collaboration with WURD Radio through funding from the Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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5/21/26
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Wyndmoor resident Anne Jarvis Thomas always knew she wanted to work with her hands for a living. The only problem was finding a path to do so.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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5/21/26
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In recent years, several people have asked me if I know what ever happened to Paul Roller and his restaurants. I have wondered the same thing myself.
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by Len Lear
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5/21/26
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This week in Chestnut Hill Local history
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5/21/26
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To submit a photo, email to: editor@chestnuthilllocal.com.
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5/21/26
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Chestnut Hill College celebrated the achievements of its graduates during the school’s 99th annual commencement ceremonies this past weekend.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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5/21/26
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When Kimberly Iraci, owner of Kimberly James Bridal in Chestnut Hill, received an email from the Hallmark Channel last year, she thought it was a phishing scam.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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5/21/26
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On immigration issues, we honestly find the current moment frightening.
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5/21/26
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Friends of the Wissahickon has launched its Streambank Resiliency and Flood Study, an effort to address longtime trail issues in the park and the increasing risk of flooding due to climate change.
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by Abby Weiss
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5/21/26
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