When we launched our Idea Labs, earlier this month, we weren't sure how the community would react. We should've known.
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by Daralyse Lyons
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6/18/24
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In early June, 16 families from C. W. Henry and Henry Houston schools went to Harrisburg to demand fair funding.
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by Kressent Pottenger
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6/18/24
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As mothers of young children who care deeply about the future of our community, we are excited to be running for a seat on the CHCA board.
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6/18/24
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I was so happy and moved that you did a piece on Rod Serling (“Peeking into the past: My time with TV's 'angry young man,'” June 13!)
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6/18/24
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Last spring, I took my graduation pictures in a hazy smog. Again we are seeing wildfire smoke impacting air quality, this time in the Midwest.
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6/18/24
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I joined the Chestnut Hill Local Board when I was 29. To my peers: If we aren't involved, the places and spaces around us won't represent us.
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6/13/24
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I write with two purposes: To thank the Local and to express the hope that the new bridge is more pedestrian friendly.
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6/6/24
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With the arrival of National Trails Day on June 1, it is fitting to reflect on the rich history of the Wissahickon Valley's trails.
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by Alex Bartlett, Chrissy Clawson and Krista Gebbia of the Chestnut Hill Conservancy
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6/6/24
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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.
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by Chrissy Clawson
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5/31/24
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Our studio building is celebrating a birthday, giving us a chance to reflect upon how we fit into its generational story and all the choices that brought us here.
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by Val Nehez
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5/17/24
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My aim, in my new position as the Local’s business growth officer, is to listen – to you.
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5/9/24
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When are we going to learn to share the world with other species who, in this case, have more of a right to the park than we do?
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5/9/24
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The winner won ONLY 35% of the vote. Situations like these have a simple solution: ranked choice voting.
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5/9/24
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Six months ago, The Local made a happy announcement. It's only gotten better.
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5/2/24
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My car slid into the guard rail. Then a man in a truck stopped to help.
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5/2/24
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The recent observation of Earth Day was a time to reflect on our connection with - and impact on - this planet that we share.
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5/2/24
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Mt. Airy, a vibrant and diverse community in Philadelphia, faces a pivotal moment in its urban development trajectory.
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by Linda Bell, President, East Mt. Airy Neighbors
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4/25/24
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The resolution establishes the Pennsylvania Task Force on Agent Orange and Other Toxins.
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by State Rep. Tarik Khan, 194th District
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4/25/24
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On Monday night, Jews will begin celebrating Passover during the seder. I can’t help but think about my friend and his family who are living in a tent in Gaza.
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by Lila Bricklin
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4/18/24
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The CH Conservancy and FOW will do everything in our power to ensure and encourage a responsible and sustainable development at Greylock.
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by Lori Salganicoff, Executive Director, Chestnut Hill Conservancy
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4/4/24
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