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State Rep. Tarik Khan (D., Phila.), who represents the 194th Legislative District, testifies before the Pennsylvania House State Government Committee.

From hospital floor to state budget committee

My recent appointment to the Pennsylvania House's influential Appropriations Committee will help give patients an even stronger voice in our government. more

by State Rep. Tarik Khan | 1/23/25

The Curtis Institute quartet-in-residence, Erinys String Quartet, performs at the Chestnut Hill Library, 8711 Germantown Ave., at 5:15 p.m. Jan. 28.

Friends of historic library plan 2025

Even as we all ring in the new year, the Chestnut Hill Library is still facing many of the challenges of the old year. more

by Lynne Brown, Board member, Friends of the Chestnut Hill Library | 1/23/25

SEPTA leases point to better economic development

SEPTA's recent lease agreements with developer Ken Weinstein should be viewed as welcomed news. more

by Dan Hoffman | 1/9/25

State grants show success in curbing gun violence

Our days in the Pennsylvania State Legislature for 2024 have concluded. Here are some results. more

by Sen. Art Haywood | 1/9/25

Market Frankford Line’s 5th Street Station at Independence Mall is an excellent example of what we should aim to achieve.

Safety, frequency key to 2025 SEPTA ridership

Thanks to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s efforts, SEPTA has secured enough funding to avoid service cuts through June 30, 2025. more

by Bob Previdi, policy director, Save the Train | 1/1/25

Would you like a side of weed killer with that?

In recent years, the debate over glyphosate, the active ingredient in many popular herbicides, has intensified. more

by Teagan Thoman | 12/19/24

Why I love living in Chestnut Hill

Someone recently asked me why I am so enthusiastic about living in Chestnut Hill. The first word that came to mind was "community." more

by Jeff Sklar | 12/12/24

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

by State Rep. Tarik Khan, D-Philadelphia | 10/31/24

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

by Mary Ann Boyer, volunteer tree tender | 10/31/24

Hall of Fame voting is open

Residents throughout the region can now shape the future of Chestnut Hill’s architectural legacy. more

by Chrissy Clawson, programs and communications manager for the Chestnut Hill Conservancy | 10/31/24

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

by State Rep. Tarik Khan, Democrat, 194th District | 10/24/24

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

by Bob Previdi and Josephine Winter, Save the Train Coalition | 10/17/24

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

by Diana Lind | 10/3/24

The club no one wants to join

Have any of us not been touched by breast cancer? We all know someone. more

10/3/24

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