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I’m here to plead with you to ensure that the Local continues well into the future, serving the community in its customary prize-winning fashion. Serving you.
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by Jeff Meade
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12/18/25
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On Nov. 20, the Philadelphia City Council introduced legislation that, if adopted, would significantly alter the City’s historic preservation ordinance.
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by the Chestnut Hill Conservancy
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12/4/25
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I recently read an article on gratitude. In addition to the reasons given for which to be thankful, another would be giving thanks for all the animal life in the world.
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12/4/25
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Have you ever had trouble getting a doctor’s appointment when you really needed one? Maybe you had to go to the ER instead?
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12/4/25
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Traditionally, it is the time of year when the Chestnut Hill Community Association holds its Annual Appeal to raise funds for our programs, events and operations. This year is different.
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11/26/25
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The tragedy of Kada Scott’s death renews our longstanding concerns for safety and quality of life when buildings in a neighborhood are left vacant for so many years.
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by the Awbury Arboretum Neighbors Association
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11/20/25
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Big Tech is spending hundreds of billions of dollars in the global race for AI dominance. It must never be at the expense of the citizens of Pennsylvania.
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11/20/25
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The news out of the governor’s office last week was a mixed bag at best.
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by Bob Previdi and Josephine Winter
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11/20/25
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The Richard Allen Lane Station was the first site along the Chestnut Hill West line to be leased to Ken Weinstein more than 20 years ago. Now that he has been granted five more stations to renovate, it can serve as a template for the others.
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by Steve Stroiman, Cresheim Village Neighbors
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11/20/25
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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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I am writing in response to Councilwoman Bass’s opinion piece, “Community is more important than profits,” published on Nov. 6.
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by Ken Weinstein
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11/13/25
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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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In the Oct. 23 issue, I shared the urgency felt by the Chestnut Hill Community Association (CHCA) and the Chestnut Hill Local staff about being able to publish our weekly community newspaper week after week.
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by Laura Lucas, President, Chestnut Hill Community Association
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11/13/25
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Councilmember Cindy Bass’s column, “Community is more important than profits,” (Chestnut Hill Local, Nov. 6) claims that raising redevelopment and accountability after the death of Kada Scott is opportunism. It is not.
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by Patrick W. Jones, Ward Leader, 59th Democratic Ward
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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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In the wake of the appalling tragedy involving Kada Scott, a young woman whose disappearance and death have rocked her community, the remarks offered by Ken Weinstein do more than disappoint.
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by Anthony Fullard, President, West Powelton Development Inc.
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11/6/25
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On Saturday, Nov. 1, more than two million Pennsylvanians faced losing access to the food assistance they rely on to feed their families.
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by State Rep. Tarik Khan 194th District
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11/6/25
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It is deeply disappointing that anyone would attempt to turn the tragic death of 23-year-old Kada Scott into a debate about real estate.
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by Councilwoman Cindy Bass, 8th District
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11/6/25
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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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