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While our state’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, has packed his bags for warmer digs this month, hope springs eternal we will be back to work in our beloved greenspaces soon after the big thaw.
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by Laura Lucas, CHCA President and Greenspace Chair
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2/26/26
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For decades, Rev. Jesse Jackson was one of the most powerful African American leaders in the United States.
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by State Sen. Art Haywood
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2/26/26
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Every time I drive past the top of the hill, I find myself asking the same question: How did Philadelphia allow this to happen?
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2/19/26
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Red light camera boosters don’t want you to know that in many jurisdictions with red light cameras, accidents and injuries have increased.
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2/19/26
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On Feb. 27, National Term Limits Day, Americans commemorate the 75th anniversary of the 22nd Amendment — the constitutional provision that limits U.S. presidents to two terms in office.
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by Andy Dinniman and John Eichelberger
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2/19/26
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I am angered and appalled at the removal of signage regarding Washington’s ownership of slaves on Independence Mall.
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2/12/26
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In the past few years I’ve had more breakups than I’d like to admit, with family members, friends and people I cared about.
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by Jasmine Schley
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2/12/26
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Milk has been getting a bad rap lately; quite frankly, it’s unjustified, considering milk is the best beverage of all time.
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2/12/26
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Every time a climate disaster hits, we see the same story.
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2/12/26
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Bucks County is home to a cruel practice that most Pennsylvanians believe belongs in the past: live pigeon shoots.
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2/5/26
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It has been several weeks since our last update about the health of the newspaper.
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by Laura Lucas, Chestnut Hill Community Association President
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2/5/26
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I’ve attended two community forums to hear some of the Democrats who tossed their hats into the ring for Congressman Dwight Evans’ seat.
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2/5/26
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We can once again make America a global beacon of hope, dignity, and justice.
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1/29/26
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While I admire their goal of removing blight by building and renovating 153 apartments and houses, is spending $549,000 per unit the most efficient and effective way to provide affordable homes for Philadelphia’s low income families?
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by Ken Weinstein
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1/29/26
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I’m relieved that the Local seems to oppose AI data centers. As you said, they use 1.3 million of gallons of water EACH day.
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1/22/26
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When people ask me how I’m doing, I find myself saying the same thing.“I’m great. Except for the world burning down around me.”
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by State Rep. Tarik Khan, D-194th
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1/22/26
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I’d like to express my thanks to the staff of Fresh Market, who kindly came to my assistance when I had a sudden medical issue while shopping there yesterday.
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1/22/26
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The Muslim League of Voters of the Delaware Valley is officially endorsing state Sen. Sharif Street in his campaign for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District.
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1/15/26
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As we mark the fifth anniversary of the insurrection that took place on Jan. 6, 2021, let us pause and reflect.
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by John S. Brenner, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Municipal League
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1/15/26
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As my former colleague Dwight Evans retires at the end of this year, it is critically important that we elect someone who brings the skills and determination to fight for Philadelphia in Washington.
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1/15/26
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