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Older adults  face one of the most serious threats to the programs and services they have relied on for 60  years, and that threat could undo decades of progress.  more
Rabb was the only elected official to come to the Philadelphia People’s Tribunal on War Crimes & Genocide in Gaza. more
Thank you for your impressive profile of my father, the Rev. Gus Roman (“Inspirational Germantown church minister dies at 92,” May 22).   more
I am writing with profound urgency regarding the approval of Elamipretide, a life-changing medication for Barth syndrome. more
In response to “MLK High School Book Bank’s future uncertain,” this sounds like just a rotten part of a chronic problem. more
Supporters of environmental journalism came together at the home of Judy Wicks to raise awareness and funds for the Local’s new reporter. more
We have lived our entire adult lives in the Northwest section of the city and, most recently, in its suburbs. One of the constants has been the Chestnut Hill Local. more
We are pleased that Pope Leo XIV has spoken publicly advocating for action on climate change. more
Chestnut Hill VFW 5205 hosted an inspiring program of Memorial Day remembrances. more
I'd like to pause and recognize our veterans and local VFW post in Chestnut Hill. more
The last year-plus has seen a whirlwind of activity. more
Our digital editor does it all. Okay, “all” may be hyperbole, but she does a lot. more
In the 2024 election, the top issue for voters was affordability. People may be working as hard as ever, but their money is not going as far. more
I appreciated the article about Blooming Peace in the May 15th edition of the Local. more
SEPTA’s doomsday budget lays out a stark future for mass transit without the $200 million infusion proposed in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget. more
I wanted to reach out to you in appreciation for the lovely words you wrote in your article about my brother, Thom. more
In early May, along with Transit Forward Philly, I was at Holmesburg Junction, talking to people about SEPTA's budget pains. more
Wow, the revised masthead is recognizably beautiful! more
Change is hard. It can also be exciting. more
Philadelphia Gas Works has filed a request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to increase the gas base for residential properties. more
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