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The Chestnut Hill Conservancy has announced that architect, board member and longtime community volunteer Jean McCoubrey will serve as the next president of its board of directors beginning Aug. 1.
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by Chrissy Clawson
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7/2/26
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When I was a kid, gambling meant my dad taking the bus to Atlantic City, betting lines in the back of the sports page, and Vegas Vic on WIP.
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by State Rep. Tarik Khan (D., 194th District)
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7/2/26
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Congratulations on your story on Del Ennis (“Recalling Olney High’s Del Ennis, a legendary Phillie,” June 11). Since it seems that we’re about the same age, this brought back a lot of memories for me.
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6/25/26
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As Pennsylvania Republicans head toward the 2026 governor’s race, an uncomfortable reality is becoming impossible to ignore: The energy that the grassroots once had has vanished.
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by Ernie Springer
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6/25/26
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As Philadelphia welcomes thousands of visitors for a summer filled with historic events, matches and celebrations, it’s important to remember that extreme heat poses serious health risks.
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6/25/26
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Editor’s note: This is adapted from a formal statement filed by Ms. Franklin last week with the National Park Service.
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by Carol Franklin
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6/18/26
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As executive director of Family Promise of Philadelphia, I see firsthand how quickly families can lose housing stability.
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6/18/26
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Thank you so much for the article (“Former model/actor exhibits artistic beauty on Hill,” June 4). I’d say the exhibit was a success!
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6/18/26
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On June 1, 1998, a meeting was held behind closed doors to determine policy concerning deer, which set the stage for a relentless persecution of innocent animals who have committed no crime.
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6/18/26
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You are likely a casual American sports fan. You know the World Cup is here (the first of six Philadelphia matches is scheduled for June 14), that it matters but don’t totally understand why.
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by JR Schroeder
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6/11/26
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The Water Tower Advisory Council is planning a project to add much-needed improvements to the grounds of the historic Water Tower Recreation Center.
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by Mary Pomichter, Water Tower Advisory Council volunteer
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6/11/26
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Brenda’s Cat Rescue (BCR), a 501(c)(3) non-profit cat rescue, would like to thank the Chestnut Hill Local for featuring a story last fall about PawPath Consulting.
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6/4/26
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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.
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by Sam Beckett
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6/4/26
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Compliments to Abby Weiss for her excellent work as the Local’s environmental reporter and thanks also for her recent article “Friends of Pastorius Park celebrates major project launch.”
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6/4/26
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There are few policy proposals that have the potential to do more good than a massive public investment in cultivated-meat research.
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6/4/26
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One day in 1963, while cleaning my M14 rifle and sitting on my footlocker in the Fort Dix recruits’ barracks, our typically authoritative and gruff platoon sergeant sauntered through the door.
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by Paul Rappoport
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5/28/26
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For the rich and powerful, there always seems to be enough money to go around.
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by State Rep Tarik Khan (D., 194th District)
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5/28/26
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On immigration issues, we honestly find the current moment frightening.
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5/21/26
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For more than two decades, I have served the city in nearly every educational role imaginable.
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by KaTiedra Argro
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5/21/26
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Tarik Khan missed everything with his op-ed promoting speed cameras.
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5/21/26
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