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Rep. Jenn O'Mara, fellow co-prime sponsors, and first responders in the PA House after passage of the PTSI Bill
New law supports first responders battling PTSI
A bipartisan bill makes first responders eligible for PTSI benefits under workers' compensation. more
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A tremendous opportunity for free street trees
As climate change continues to affect our daily lives, there is a simple yet impactful action we can all take. more
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Hall of Fame voting is open
Residents throughout the region can now shape the future of Chestnut Hill’s architectural legacy. more
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State Reps. Tarik Khan and Maureen Madden, co-prime sponsors on the legislation that became Act 111, embrace on the House floor, celebrating a law that will aid Alzheimer’s patients and their families.
Gov. Shapiro signs bill supporting Alzheimer’s patients and families
Many of the 400,000 or so caregivers of individuals with ADRD in Pennsylvania are unaware of the services available to them. more
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Members of the ‘Save the Train’ coalition traveled to Harrisburg last week to meet with legislators, including State Rep. Tarik Khan (at left), about increased funding for public transit.
Deadline looms for state’s SEPTA funding
This impending crisis is unacceptable. more
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Expand — yes, expand — public transit
Four and a half years since the onset of the pandemic, the metric that actually seems to be changing is transit ridership. more
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The club no one wants to join
Have any of us not been touched by breast cancer? We all know someone. more
From 'doomsday' to renaissance: A vision for public transit
SEPTA's "doomsday map" is a stark rendering of severe cuts we may face without additional support for the 2025 budget. more
Congress should follow our lead on pharmacy benefit reform
When Gov. Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 1993 into law, he simultaneously enacted my bill improving access to critical health care for over a million Pennsylvania children. more
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The Save the Train coalition includes 79 member organizations across Northwest Philadelphia that are advocating for additional state funding for public transit.
Don’t be fooled: Amid service increases, SEPTA’s budget crisis looms
SEPTA still has a $240 million budget deficit for this year alone. more
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Kevin Chung
Announcing a new Conservancy board member
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy is delighted to announce the election of Kevin Chung to its board of directors. more
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Conservation easements protect the Wissahickon Watershed
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Easement Program plays a crucial role in preserving the natural and cultural landscape of Northwest Philadelphia. more
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A state budget that helps everyone to live with dignity
Some of the most important investments are set to take center stage as the school year begins. more
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Gov. Shapiro signs anti-SLAPP bill into law
SLAPP cases are garbage frivolous lawsuits meant to intimidate and silence. more
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Rep. Khan speaks with Gov. Shapiro at the budget bill signing.
A bright future for Philadelphia students
Now, after decades of chronic underfunding, Pennsylvania public school students finally got a down payment on their future. more
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Our political parties are the problem and need reform
We need to change the rules of the game by which we make political choices. more
A clean city rebuilds our capacity for hope
Recently, two men unloaded a van filled with construction debris directly behind my house in Mt. Airy, on my neighbor’s property. more
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State Rep. Tarik Khan (left) with State Rep. Anthony Bellmon at a June 10 public school funding rally in Harrisburg.
Public schools can thrive with equitable funding
One by one, my Republican colleagues spoke in opposition to our bill to support every student and every school district. more
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Students from C.W. Henry School and Henry Houston School visited State Representative Chris Rabb's Harrisburg office to lobby for passage of a school funding bill.
C.W. Henry families advocate for school funding in Harrisburg
In early June, 16 families from C. W. Henry and Henry Houston schools went to Harrisburg to demand fair funding. more
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Charlie Dilks sailing near his easement-protected farm in Maryland. Photo courtesy of Charlie Dilks.
A life of stewardship: Charlie Dilks
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy's sold-out Spring Gala on Saturday, June 8, will honor Charlie Dilks, a man whose commitment to conservation has significantly impacted the community. more
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