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“The idea that we were not alone made human life feel less sealed shut. Less trapped inside itself. If there were others out there, then maybe existence was still unfinished.”

The child in me still looks up, but we ignore the down-to-earth

I have been fascinated by aliens and UFOs for as long as I can remember. Not only by the physics or the engineering or the hard science of it all. What captivated me was the story. more

by Sam Beckett | 6/4/26

The Great Flood of 1955

My first memory of having a passion for the Delaware River was in the summer of 1955. more

By Marianne Fluehr | 9/4/25

Better Together – Holiday Edition!

I am here to make an unabashed appeal to your heartstrings during the holidays to support the CHCA and the Chestnut Hill Local. more

12/5/24

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