A 4.9 acre parcel of woods – Harston Woods at 380 Haws Lane – is at risk.
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7/20/23
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Having “Good Morning America” live from Germantown Avenue was very exciting and helped set the scene for the parade.
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7/13/23
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Summer in Northwest Philadelphia can look and feel a lot like a post-Rapture Earth. Suddenly, neighbors have disappeared.
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by John Derr, Publisher
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7/6/23
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Each year, the Pennsylvania legislature must pass a budget to fund our state government. Several crucial projects will be considered.
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6/29/23
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Thanks to our volunteers, board members and book lovers, the Friends of Chestnut Hill Library Big Truck Book Sale was a success.
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6/29/23
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Daniel Ellsberg died June 16 at the age of 92. He made public the “Pentagon Papers.”
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6/29/23
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We love our green spaces in Chestnut Hill, with more than 30 on our radar.
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6/22/23
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I hope that this letter finds you well. Speaking of which, I’m really hoping it finds you, period.
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6/22/23
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Speeding kills. Mt. Airy residents have asked repeatedly for speed cameras on Lincoln Drive.
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6/15/23
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The city also should be considering proactive policies.
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6/15/23
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The murder of a person on the SEPTA 23 bus is tragic and alarming. But is it really safer to drive a car on Philadelphia streets?
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6/8/23
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Maureen Gallo (“Former Local sales rep and 'free spirit' dies at 55,” June 1) was a great co-worker at the Local.
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6/8/23
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Does anyone else notice the deterioration of our main street?
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6/8/23
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Len Lear's recent article about successful cataract surgery encouraged me to have it done as well.
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6/8/23
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Congrats to the Chestnut Hill Local for publishing a terrific story about one of the community’s biggest real estate embarrassments.
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6/1/23
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Regarding a story in last week's issue.
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6/1/23
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An anonymous donor from Chestnut Hill has pledged $150,000 to Friends of the Wissahickon for a new pedestrian bridge.
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6/1/23
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Norwood-Fontbonne Academy has been awarded a $400,000 state grant to support campus enhancements and improvements.
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6/1/23
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In 1948, Chestnut Hill built a monument to the 81 area soldiers who died in World War II, and to commemorate all those who served.
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by Mary Pomichter
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5/25/23
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What a beautiful tribute you wrote for Al (“Albert John Wenzel, multitalented CHA grad, dies at 76,” May 18).
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5/25/23
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