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May 5 , 2005 Issue  

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Woodmere neighbors make their case
A ruling is expected this week

by MICHAEL J. MISHAK
A group of Chestnut Hill residents opposing the expansion plans of Woodmere Art Museum outlined their case before the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment last week, contending that increased attendance and inadequate parking would ultimately harm their quality of life.

Ex-Miller aide survives a public challenge
by MICHAEL J. MISHAK
Activists called for Steven Vaughn's ouster from a Germantown community development corporation. The group's board tabled the action.
Study points to need for traffic calming

Study Calls for Traffic Calming
by JAMES STURDIVANT
It doesn’t take an expert to know that Chestnut Hill has too many vehicles passing through its streets, but a recently-released traffic study may provide grist for the mill of those looking to find solutions to the problem. 

Church panel overturns defrocking
A Methodist appeals court restored the credentials of Beth Stroud, a lesbian minister from Germantown

by MICHAEL J. MISHAK
Beth Stroud, the lesbian pastor who had been defrocked by a church trial court last December for violating her denomination's ban on gay clergy, is again an ordained minister.

9th Ward Dems back D.A., split on controller
by MICHAEL J. MISHAK
In endorsing the party-backed candidates for the two major races in this month's municipal primary, the 9th Ward Democratic Committee upheld a time-honored tradition of independence last week with process, if not outcome.