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State Representative Chris Rabb is using his background in grassroots organizing to engage Black male voters this election.
State Rep. Chris Rabb takes on Black voter stereotypes
Pennsylvania State Representative Chris Rabb is making a special effort to reach Black male voters. more
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Maurice Sampson (left) and Michael Kleiner (right), elected Democratic committeepeople in the 22nd Ward’s 6th Division, knock on every door to stop and speak with neighbors – whether or not it’s an election year.
Mt. Airy: A grassroots lesson for democracy
“That’s what we do here,” says commmitteperson Maurice Sampson. more
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Mt. Airy needs more help fighting gun violence
Having to be on guard and prepared for the worst is no way to feel safe. more
Residents watch as the Chestnut Hill Conservancy flips the switch, illuminating storefronts along Germantown Avenue for the organization's annual "Night of Lights" event.
‘Night of Lights’ on the Avenue
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy launched its seventh annual Night of Lights with an enthusiastic "Flip the Switch" ceremony on Friday night. more
Fall festival for seniors
State Rep. Chris Rabb will host his annual Grown Folks Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 5, at Woodcrest United Church of Christ in Cedarbrook. more
Harris campaign headquarters at the corner of Chelten Avenue and Morris Street on Monday morning. Photo by Tommy Tucker
Blue voters, red paint: Protest graffiti mars Harris HQ
Tensions over the Israel-Gaza conflict spilled onto the streets of Germantown on Monday. more
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George Drakopoulos, who immigrated to the U.S. from South Africa, is celebrating 10 years in business with a big street festival that showcases music, food and local flair.
Malelani Cafe throws itself a joyous birthday bash
West Mt. Airy’s popular Malelani Cafe will celebrate its 10th anniversary, Saturday, Sept. 14, in what promises to be a rollicking street fair. more
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George Carlin
Dope, delays, and disappointment: My George Carlin story
There probably was no bigger fan of the late comedian and social critic George Carlin than myself, even though I once had a nightmarish personal experience with him. more
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Seth Anderson-Oberman
Seth Anderson-Oberman to lead Reclaim, continue his ‘working class’ agenda
The move comes a little more than a year after his narrow loss to three-term incumbent Councilmember Cindy Bass in the 8th District Democratic primary. more
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Mary Carpenter (from left), Stephen Cole, Kevin Regan and Caroline Rhoads, of Comedy Sportz, have no shame. They will do whatever it takes, no matter how silly, to make audiences laugh.
Having fun, and delivering laughs, with improv
Standing on a stage in front of an audience and not knowing what will happen next might be scary for some, but for the ComedySportz troupe, no script, no problem. more
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About 40 people gathered at Iron Hill Brewery last Wednesday for a “refreshing” experiment in ranked choice voting.
Brewing up democracy at Iron Hill
MarchOnHarrisburg, a nonpartisan good-government watchdog group, hosted a group of about 40 Northwest Philadelphians to learn about ranked-choice voting. more
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State, federal, and city officials who stood to cut the actual ribbon joked about who had raised the biggest sum. Most of the credit went to U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans for helping create Pennsylvania's Fresh Food Financing Initiative in 2004. Photo by Ann Marie Doley
New Germantown Weavers Way brings smiles to the aisles
Germantown's newest grocery store, a 6,000-square-foot Weavers Way Co-op, is off to a booming start. more
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Scott Parkinson, as Lady Macbeth, confronts the horror of her husband — played by Daniel Miller — wielding a bloody dagger.
Shakespeare’s Macbeth:
No matter the staging, Shakespeare's "Macbeth" is elusive. Always, you struggle with the absurd, nagging sympathy you feel for a blood-drenched tyrant. more
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Rep. Chris Rabb
Opinion: Supporting democracy amid political machinations
I am compelled to speak out against the recent actions of the Philadelphia Democratic City Committee chairman, Bob Brady. more
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More than 300 people, including State Rep. Chris Rabb and City Councilwoman Cindy Bass, gathered at SEPTA’s Allen Lane Station for a ‘Save the Train’ rally on Saturday morning.
Gov. Shapiro moves to save Chestnut Hill West
A group that hopes to preserve service on the Chestnut Hill West rail line got a boost when the governor proposed a funding increase. more
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Chestnut Hill West riders arrive at Center City’s Suburban Station just before 9 a.m. on Monday.
SEPTA woes bring new worry for Chestnut Hill West
Many residents of Northwest Philadelphia fear the worst as pandemic funding runs dry and SEPTA sees a $240 million shortfall.  more
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Crime Report
The following report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the period from Dec. 18 to Dec. 31. more
SCH senior Alex Reilly takes one on the chin for the Blue Devils.
SCH girls soccer takes on GA after rare league loss
The girls of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy got back above the .500 mark last Tuesday in the Inter-Ac League soccer standings. more
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Owner Lee Lockyear says, “As a proudly BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and LGBTQ+ owned business, we welcome all with open arms.”
Mt. Airy location a perfect fit for Avenues Cafe
Lee Locklear feels right at home in Mt. Airy. more
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Dan Reyes leads a breakout session at the North/Northwest People’s Summit, which was held inside the Germantown Life Enrichment Center on Saturday afternoon.
Anderson-Oberman supporters organize for the future
Reading like a who’s who of the burgeoning North and Northwest progressive coalition, leaders who supported Seth Anderson-Oberman gathered for summit. more
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