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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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The explanation of the board members who voted to approve is vexing and does not bode well for our city or nation.
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4/4/24
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The discussions over Greylock have left out one very important voice: that of the former owners who placed the easements on the property.
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4/4/24
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I thoroughly enjoyed Len Lear’s story about his experiences as a camp counselor.
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3/28/24
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Without any change in footprint or controversial voiding of a conservation easement, the buildings could easily house 12 condominiums.
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3/28/24
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The CHCA voted to support zoning variances sought by the current owner of Greylock. Here's why.
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by Laura Lucas, CHCA President,
and Matt Rutt, CHCA VP of Physical Division
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3/21/24
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Growing up as a Muslim kid in a Jewish neighborhood with a Catholic mom, I saw every day how religious diversity can make a family happier.
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by State Rep. Tarik Khan, 194th District
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3/21/24
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I have sad news. The Chestnut Hill Local is losing Tom Beck.
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3/14/24
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Politicians in Harrisburg come and go, but one enduring constant is a reflexive inclination to shield information from the very people who pay the bills — we, the taxpayers.
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by Spotlight PA CEO & President Christopher Baxter
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3/14/24
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I am horrified to learn that two CHCA committees seem willing with slim majorities to approve a major development at Greylock Estate.
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3/14/24
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As the granddaughter of a shoemaker, I was saddened to discover that another member of the post-war industry was no longer in business.
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3/14/24
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As I listened to the speech, the governor called for many big-ticket items I’ve been lobbying his administration for.
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by State Rep. Tarik Khan, 194th District
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3/7/24
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Looked at side by side, it is difficult to discern any difference between the revised and original plans.
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2/29/24
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