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If having our community paper means something to you, read on and buckle up. We need you.
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by Laura Lucas, Chestnut Hill Community Association President
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10/23/25
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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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Across Pennsylvania, schools, counties, and nonprofits are taking out loans just to stay afloat. Not because of mismanagement — but because the Republican-controlled Senate has refused to pass a budget.
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by State Rep. Tarik Khan, 194th District
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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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For those feeling whiplash about SEPTA’s financial situation, here’s where things stand.
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by Joe O’Brien
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10/16/25
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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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People change.
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by John Derr
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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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As we approach the Nov. 4 retention election, Pennsylvanians are being flooded with misleading mailers about our judges.
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10/16/25
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One day last month, newspaper stories shined a light on the troubles, triumphs and transformations happening in communities across Pennsylvania.
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by William M. Cotter, President & CEO Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association
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10/9/25
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I am writing to beg rich people who can’t physically help save the country to please give money to groups who are willing to put their lives and careers on the line to protest Trump and other right-wingers who are ruining our country.
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10/9/25
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I wanted to bring the new statue at the top of the hill to your attention. It’s outside the new condo/retail space identified by the new Citizens Bank sign (8623 Germantown Ave.)
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10/9/25
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Southeastern Pennsylvania provides essential care to more than 20,000 people in Philadelphia every year.
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10/9/25
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We read Abby Weiss’ article (“Philadelphia still spraying outlawed herbicides in city’s public parks,” 9/17/25) about the city’s use of outlawed herbicides with great interest.
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10/2/25
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This summer you published my appeal for help to contact the FDA about a lifesaving drug for Barth syndrome (“Call for FDA drug approval,” 6/12/25).
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10/2/25
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My name is Claire and I worked at The Fresh Market in Chestnut Hill for over four years, a bittersweet experience.
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10/2/25
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The unauthorized recreation of a few poppies for use in augmenting an exhibit about pollination at the Morris Arboretum elides the original concept and message intended by the artist.
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10/2/25
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We would like to take this opportunity to thank Daralyse Lyons for her enthusiasm, dedication, and the tremendous impact she had on the Chestnut Hill Local.
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10/2/25
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As the medical director of Temple University Hospital’s bariatric surgery division, I’ve seen great advancements in obesity treatment over the years.
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by Dr. Rohit Soans
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10/2/25
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