Dec. 1, 2022: Land Use, Planning and Zoning Committee, 8pm via Zoom
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12/1/22
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Councilmember Cindy Bass introduced legislation in City Council on Thursday that would combat the theft of catalytic converters.
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by Tom Beck
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11/30/22
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When the Lantern Theater announced that it would be coming to Mt. Airy’s former Presbyterian Church at the corner of Germantown and Mt. Pleasant avenues, there was at least one issue it didn’t see coming.
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by Tom Beck
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11/30/22
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In last week’s Chestnut Hill Local, I wrote about the financial state of the paper. This year, unlike previous years, you will be able to help The Local address some immediate needs when you give to the CHCA Annual Appeal.
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11/30/22
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The following crime report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the period from Nov. 14-Nov. 20.
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11/24/22
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Dec. 1, 2022, Land Use, Planning and Zoning Committee
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11/24/22
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About 200 people turned out on Saturday night in support of the Water Tower Recreation Center for an evening of great food, drinks and lively music.
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11/24/22
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Quintessence Theatre Group has won Theater Philadelphia’s $25,000 Philadelphia Award for Social Insight, honoring the company for its production of "Flyin' West."
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by Hugh Hunter
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11/24/22
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Eryn Santamoor, a former chief of staff to Councilmember-At-Large Allan Domb and deputy managing director during the administration of former Mayor Michael Nutter, is running for an at-large seat.
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by Tom Beck
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11/24/22
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Did you know that Chestnut Hill was once planned to be bisected by a cross-country highway, with a roundabout where Pastorius Park is now?
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11/24/22
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11/24/22
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The city Streets Department has begun testing two choices for the new LED streetlights that will be installed across the city and is now offering residents a chance to weigh in on their color.
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by Carla Robinson
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11/23/22
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This year, unlike previous years, you will be able to help The Local address some immediate needs when you give to the CHCA Annual Appeal.
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11/23/22
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The Springfield Township Police Benevolent Association’s adoption of the "thin blue line" flag as their logo is still causing controversy for some township residents.
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by Betsy Wallace
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11/17/22
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You can have a big impact on your neighborhood. The deadline to apply for a free street tree for spring planting is Tuesday, Nov. 22 – a little more than two weeks away.
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11/17/22
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The Children's Playground at the Jenks School is turning 25 this year, which means there are local kids now playing where their parents used to.
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by Alex Bartlett, Archivist, Chestnut Hill Conservancy
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11/17/22
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The following crime report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the period from Nov. 6-Nov. 13.
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11/17/22
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Note: Agenda items are subject to change. To confirm an item is on a specific meeting agenda, please email info@chestnuthill.org
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11/17/22
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On the heels of an uninvited raccoon that caused damage to the drop ceiling last November, the Chestnut Hill Library is again having maintenance issues that force it to close for an indefinite period.
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11/16/22
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Civic leaders and preservationists succeeded in saving the Joseph P. Bolton Store and Residence at 4841 Germantown Ave. from near certain demolition on Thursday.
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by Tom Beck
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11/16/22
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