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Philadelphia City Council, in passing two “nuisance-business” bills seems to have missed the biggest nuisance business of all, by far.
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12/30/25
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Crime has decreased in 2025. That’s based on statistics collected from police department websites throughout Philadelphia and the Southeastern Pennsylvania region.
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12/30/25
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What a day for our community! Once again, we came together to celebrate the season and the spirit that makes our neighborhood so special.
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12/18/25
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I recently read an article on gratitude. In addition to the reasons given for which to be thankful, another would be giving thanks for all the animal life in the world.
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12/4/25
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Have you ever had trouble getting a doctor’s appointment when you really needed one? Maybe you had to go to the ER instead?
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12/4/25
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Big Tech is spending hundreds of billions of dollars in the global race for AI dominance. It must never be at the expense of the citizens of Pennsylvania.
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11/20/25
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Recently, I became aware of the passing of author, social activist Rabbi Arthur Waskow, who packed a lot of punch into his 92 years.
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11/20/25
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In her Chestnut Hill Local op-ed (11/6/2025), Councilwoman Bass claims to be a “champion” of responsible development, guided by what the community supports. Her self-serving statement attempts to cover her mistakes.
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11/13/25
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With deep sadness, I read both Councilperson Bass and Anthony Fullard’s opinion articles in last week’s issue of the Local (Nov. 6).
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11/13/25
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We need to prevent AI data centers from accessing public electricity and water in Pennsylvania.
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11/13/25
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If you want to protect birds and other animals, you have to protect their source of food, namely, bugs.
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11/6/25
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Just wanted to say that Bill Valerio and his team at Woodmere Art Museum have done a spectacular job with Maguire Hall.
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11/6/25
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As a member of the community served by the Chestnut Hill Local, it was heartwarming to witness 700-plus local citizens participate in the historic celebration of No Kings.
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10/30/25
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Councilmember Jamie Gauthier has introduced the Stop Trashing Our Air Act. This bill will end the incineration of Philly’s trash in Chester.
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10/30/25
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If the Legislature does not ban electric scooters from Pennsylvania’s roads many children will be maimed and killed.
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10/30/25
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The Friends of the Chestnut Hill Library celebrate a long wished for and advocated development: the return of Saturday hours at our local branch library.
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10/23/25
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It’s easy to feel discouraged about government today but Springfield Township actually stands out for good Democratic leadership.
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10/23/25
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Charlie and I were filled with great sadness upon learning of the passing of Tommy the Cat on July 13, 2025.
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10/23/25
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I greatly appreciate the article written by David Gest of the Conservancy on the topic of “by right” development.
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10/16/25
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Thank you for such a beautiful piece on the inspiring walkers of Wissahickon Valley Park.
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10/16/25
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