Last week, 134 years after the architectural treasure known as Teviot was built at 399 E. Willow Grove Ave., fencing and a backhoe suddenly appeared.
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by Lori Salganicoff
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2/1/23
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On Jan. 29, we at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church here in Chestnut Hill will have the honor of welcoming the Rt. Rev. Mary D. Glasspool, Bishop Assistant of the Episcopal Diocese of New York.
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1/27/23
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"Oh, yeah, the dog park," a friend commented when we first moved near Pastorius Park more than 30 years ago.
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1/27/23
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Although I am in my 80s and my wife is just a bit younger, neither of us had ever required the services of a hospital -- until last year.
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1/27/23
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As a lifelong resident of Northwest Philadelphia, I know how much this community, like every community, values its local hospital.
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1/27/23
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Thanksgiving 2022 might be a distant memory for many but it’s still vivid at the Today is a Good Day organization.
It’s a precious time of year for us. Many of our volunteers and our …
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1/19/23
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I just finished a book written by Anne Perry titled “Shoulder the Sky.” It is a work of fiction which follows a family through their experiences in World War I.
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1/19/23
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Wissahickon Valley Park has reached a dark time in its storied history. This winter marks 25 years of the unjust war on white-tailed deer, the state animal of Pennsylvania.
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1/19/23
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Not mentioned in Bridget Irons’ important April 2022 letter about ending the unjust annual Wissahickon deer kill is that it doesn’t work.
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1/19/23
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Recently, a homeless man living in his truck was invited to sleep on a friend's couch on a 5-degree night. He parked at a train station.
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1/19/23
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As the Jenks Playground comes up on its 25th anniversary, there were a number of projects completed in 2022, thanks to generous donations and grants.
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1/5/23
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Water Tower pickleball extends many benefits to Philadelphians and the broader community.
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12/30/22
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In November, the Springfield Township Board of Commissioners voted 4-3 against advancing a single-use plastic bag prohibition.
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12/23/22
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As a community we united to host another fantastic holiday parade. Our parade continues to grow and evolve while fostering our simple goal – to celebrate the season and our community spirit!
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12/15/22
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It's time for us to ban gas leaf blowers. They are hazardous to our health, significantly contribute to air pollution, and are a waste of money.
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12/15/22
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“What is Hanukkah?” These are the words that open the discussion on Hanukkah in the Talmud, the central text of Rabbinic Judaism.
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12/15/22
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Before we know it, Advent ends – with us wondering where it went. So whatever religious tradition you follow, I would like to take this Advent season to offer a thought: Slow down.
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12/8/22
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I will be delivering a check to CHCA this weekend because I believe in supporting local community institutions.
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12/8/22
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The CHCA, founded in 1948, will celebrate its 75th Anniversary in 2023 and our Annual Appeal is more ambitious and exciting than ever this year.
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12/7/22
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We appreciate State Rep. Rabb’s profound impact while representing our section of the city. He has gone to great lengths to ensure the immediate and long-term well-being of his constituents.
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12/1/22
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