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Congratulations on your story on Del Ennis (“Recalling Olney High’s Del Ennis, a legendary Phillie,” June 11). Since it seems that we’re about the same age, this brought back a lot of memories for me.
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6/25/26
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As Philadelphia welcomes thousands of visitors for a summer filled with historic events, matches and celebrations, it’s important to remember that extreme heat poses serious health risks.
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6/25/26
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As executive director of Family Promise of Philadelphia, I see firsthand how quickly families can lose housing stability.
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6/18/26
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Thank you so much for the article (“Former model/actor exhibits artistic beauty on Hill,” June 4). I’d say the exhibit was a success!
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6/18/26
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On June 1, 1998, a meeting was held behind closed doors to determine policy concerning deer, which set the stage for a relentless persecution of innocent animals who have committed no crime.
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6/18/26
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Brenda’s Cat Rescue (BCR), a 501(c)(3) non-profit cat rescue, would like to thank the Chestnut Hill Local for featuring a story last fall about PawPath Consulting.
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6/4/26
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Compliments to Abby Weiss for her excellent work as the Local’s environmental reporter and thanks also for her recent article “Friends of Pastorius Park celebrates major project launch.”
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6/4/26
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There are few policy proposals that have the potential to do more good than a massive public investment in cultivated-meat research.
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6/4/26
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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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Tarik Khan missed everything with his op-ed promoting speed cameras.
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5/21/26
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Your donations at our electronic recycling event on April 11 enabled the Environment Committee of Weavers Way Co-op to give grants to community groups.
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5/7/26
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The clock is ticking on a fundamental right many take for granted.
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4/30/26
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As a new voter in America and a young resident of Pennsylvania, I want to raise awareness about the impacts that ICE detention centers have on our communities and environment.
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4/30/26
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I’m writing in response to your recent article (April 16, 2026) about the Chestnut Hill Community Centre building and want to share why it was called the Redheffer House for over 100 years.
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4/30/26
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Chestnut Hill is a special neighborhood nestled in the Wissahickon valley in Northwest Philadelphia – a National Register historic district with charming buildings, mature trees and parks, century-old businesses, walkable streets, and a strong sense of community.
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4/23/26
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Over the past three years, members of Chestnut Hill’s three principal Registered Community Organizations have met on a regular basis to tackle two thorny issues.
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4/23/26
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I am writing to express my support for the proposed new zoning pilot program.
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4/23/26
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When the time to vote arrives, please consider voting to change the status quo development review process that contributed in part to the 25-plus current visible vacancies on Germantown Avenue.
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4/23/26
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Chestnut Hill is known for its charm, but it also faces ongoing issues that affect residents and homeowners.
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4/23/26
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The boards of Chestnut Hill’s three registered community organizations are all scheduled to vote later this spring on a final version of a proposal to overhaul the current development review process.
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4/16/26
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