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Steve Lopez once wrote, “At Jim Dragoni’s performances, the rhythm of the music pulls people in, the melody grabs them, and the improvisation holds them."
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by Len Lear
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8/13/26
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Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense,” first published right here in Philadelphia 250 years ago, argued that some ideas are so rooted in reason and justice that ordinary people recognize them instinctively.
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by State Rep. Tarik Khan (D-194th District)
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8/13/26
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After closing on July 23 for HVAC and cooling repairs, the Chestnut Hill Library at 8711 Germantown Ave. reopened last Friday afternoon, three days ahead of schedule.
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by Tommy Tucker
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8/13/26
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This week in Chestnut Hill Local history
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8/13/26
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The following is for crimes reported from Aug. 3 to Aug. 9.
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8/13/26
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Midnight is a young, happy, friendly gal who wants to be with her human all the time.
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8/13/26
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8/12/26
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The American Cancer Society honored state Sen. Art Haywood (D-4th District), who represents Northwest Philadelphia and parts of Montgomery County, on Aug. 4.
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by Tommy Tucker
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8/12/26
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Violent crime has declined or remained flat in much of the Local’s coverage area during the six-month period from Jan. 1 to July 1., while property crimes have varied by neighborhood.
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by Elie Bekelman
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8/12/26
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Brian O’Neill understands why people are resisting his planned data-center projects in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia. But the only input that matters to him is the law, he says.
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by Abby Weiss
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8/12/26
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Stanley John Angelo, Jr. Huntingdon Valley, PA, November 22, 1942 – August 3, 2026
Stan Angelo, husband of the late Janet Margaret Angelo (née Lane, March 2, 1942 - August 30, 2022) passed …
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8/11/26
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What makes an effective sermon? How should Catholics spread the gospel? What’s the difference between a good atheist and a good Catholic? Who is called to holiness?
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by Jeff Meade
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8/6/26
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Kathleen Marie (McKenna) Winter, a talented painter, former longtime Chestnut Hill resident, devout Catholic and spiritual support for many friends and family members, died peacefully on June 9 at age 91.
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by Len Lear
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8/6/26
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To submit a photo, email: editor@chestnuthilllocal.com.
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8/6/26
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True Light Fellowship Church will host its annual Community Day & Festival 2026 on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 6400 Ardleigh St. in Germantown.
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8/6/26
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The following is for crimes reported from July 26 to Aug. 2.
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8/6/26
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Don’t get Keith Wallace started about pretentious sommeliers who expound on the balance and complexity of a wine while ignoring the finish on the casual drinker’s wallet.
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by Robert Calandra
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8/6/26
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When Tricia Way heard John “Yahya” Moore, who was serving a life sentence without parole, say he was innocent, it caught her attention.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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8/6/26
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During the summer of 2015, 14 individuals from neighborhoods across Philadelphia traveled to G-Town Radio in Germantown to take part in the creation of #Racism is a Sickness.
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by Len Lear
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8/6/26
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Longtime Mt. Airy singer/songwriter Sharon Katz, who will be performing selections from her new album, “Desert Air,” in Wayne on Aug. 9, is so much more than an outstanding musician.
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by Len Lear
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8/6/26
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