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Customers browse at the Big Truck Book Sale fundraiser hosted earlier this month by the Friends of Chestnut Hill Library. The library, which reopened in April after a major renovation, needs furniture, window shades and materials for its collection. The sale raised more than $2,500 to benefit the library.

Big Truck Book Sale raises more than $2,500 for Chestnut Hill Library

Thanks to our volunteers, board members and book lovers, the Friends of Chestnut Hill Library Big Truck Book Sale was a success. more

6/29/23

Daniel Ellsberg was a true hero

Daniel Ellsberg died June 16 at the age of 92. He made public the “Pentagon Papers.” more

6/29/23

The new Cresheim Trail covers 10 acres of an old quarry that runs behind the face of Mermaid Park.

Greenspaces is playing matchmaker

We love our green spaces in Chestnut Hill, with more than 30 on our radar. more

6/22/23

Dear Editor. Scratch That. To whom it may concern.

I hope that this letter finds you well. Speaking of which, I’m really hoping it finds you, period. more

6/22/23

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Swimming holes of old give way to parks and pools

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Kambel Smith’s hidden talent is hidden no more

Lonnie Smith peered inside the vent and saw crumpled pieces of paper. On each page was a cartoon, images drawn by his 7-year-old son, who rarely spoke, but often screamed and yelled.

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