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Recently, I became aware of the passing of author, social activist Rabbi Arthur Waskow, who packed a lot of punch into his 92 years.
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11/20/25
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In her Chestnut Hill Local op-ed (11/6/2025), Councilwoman Bass claims to be a “champion” of responsible development, guided by what the community supports. Her self-serving statement attempts to cover her mistakes.
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11/13/25
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With deep sadness, I read both Councilperson Bass and Anthony Fullard’s opinion articles in last week’s issue of the Local (Nov. 6).
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11/13/25
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We need to prevent AI data centers from accessing public electricity and water in Pennsylvania.
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11/13/25
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If you want to protect birds and other animals, you have to protect their source of food, namely, bugs.
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11/6/25
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Just wanted to say that Bill Valerio and his team at Woodmere Art Museum have done a spectacular job with Maguire Hall.
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11/6/25
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As a member of the community served by the Chestnut Hill Local, it was heartwarming to witness 700-plus local citizens participate in the historic celebration of No Kings.
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10/30/25
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Councilmember Jamie Gauthier has introduced the Stop Trashing Our Air Act. This bill will end the incineration of Philly’s trash in Chester.
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10/30/25
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If the Legislature does not ban electric scooters from Pennsylvania’s roads many children will be maimed and killed.
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10/30/25
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The Friends of the Chestnut Hill Library celebrate a long wished for and advocated development: the return of Saturday hours at our local branch library.
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10/23/25
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It’s easy to feel discouraged about government today but Springfield Township actually stands out for good Democratic leadership.
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10/23/25
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Charlie and I were filled with great sadness upon learning of the passing of Tommy the Cat on July 13, 2025.
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10/23/25
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I greatly appreciate the article written by David Gest of the Conservancy on the topic of “by right” development.
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10/16/25
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Thank you for such a beautiful piece on the inspiring walkers of Wissahickon Valley Park.
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10/16/25
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As we approach the Nov. 4 retention election, Pennsylvanians are being flooded with misleading mailers about our judges.
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10/16/25
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I am writing to beg rich people who can’t physically help save the country to please give money to groups who are willing to put their lives and careers on the line to protest Trump and other right-wingers who are ruining our country.
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10/9/25
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I wanted to bring the new statue at the top of the hill to your attention. It’s outside the new condo/retail space identified by the new Citizens Bank sign (8623 Germantown Ave.)
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10/9/25
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Southeastern Pennsylvania provides essential care to more than 20,000 people in Philadelphia every year.
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10/9/25
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We read Abby Weiss’ article (“Philadelphia still spraying outlawed herbicides in city’s public parks,” 9/17/25) about the city’s use of outlawed herbicides with great interest.
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10/2/25
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This summer you published my appeal for help to contact the FDA about a lifesaving drug for Barth syndrome (“Call for FDA drug approval,” 6/12/25).
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10/2/25
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