This “love note” to our newspaper recently arrived as a voicemail from a former Chestnut Hill neighbor. We thought we’d share it.
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2/13/25
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Pedestrian safety can be addressed by also enforcing parking regulations.
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1/30/25
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A pedestrian safety meeting was held Jan. 15 in Chestnut Hill. The following summarizes a letter sent to these officials after the meeting.
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1/30/25
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I read last week about the closing of Zsa's. Good news, though, is Scoopful Delights at 7060 Germantown Ave.
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1/23/25
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I loved so much reading Len Lear’s article entitled “Former Dancer, Mt. Airy Yoga Teacher Moves ‘With Love'."
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1/16/25
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We are recyclers from way back. There’s never been an item in my crosshairs that I believe can’t be recycled.
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1/16/25
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A fresh copy of The Local is one of my simple pleasures in life.
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1/16/25
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In 2024, Friends of Pastorius Park (FoPP) proudly advanced our mission of preserving and enhancing the park.
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12/25/24
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Philadelphia is losing its natural beauty and health — over 6% of its urban tree canopy has vanished in just 10 years.
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12/19/24
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As the debate rages over the 76ers’ proposal to construct an arena near Chinatown, a possible compromise solution is being offered.
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12/19/24
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On behalf of the Chestnut Hill Community Association, I am thrilled to invite you to this year’s Holiday House Tour.
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12/12/24
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We did it again! As a community, we united to host another fantastic holiday parade.
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12/12/24
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“The Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa FastHorse, now at Stagecrafters Theater, is a razor-sharp satire about cultural sensitivity gone awry.
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12/5/24
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Today we reaped the benefits of small town living.
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11/27/24
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SEPTA's problems can be more productively addressed if you see them within a larger regional system.
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11/27/24
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As a member of the Philly Transit Rider Union (TRU), I have grave concerns about potential SEPTA service cuts and fare increases.
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11/21/24
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I want to thank state Rep. Tarik Khan for the information about increased help for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers.
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11/7/24
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What is a broadleaf evergreen, you might ask, or why do I need to water them now?
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11/7/24
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As autumn arrives and trees shed their colorful foliage, it's more than a seasonal shift for insects and invertebrates.
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11/7/24
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Following the officially designated trails while utilizing the established yield pattern is at the foundation of our position.
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10/31/24
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