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The choice is between incumbent Councilmember Cindy Bass and political newcomer Seth Anderson-Oberman. Both are vying to secure the Democratic Party’s nomination to represent the 8th District
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by Carla Robinson, Editor
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4/28/23
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The Northwest Summit is a collective of nonprofits, faith communities and individuals serving Germantown and Northwest Philadelphia.
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4/28/23
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I watched [Princeton University Professor] Eddie Glaude’s response to the shooting in Tennessee. His comments spoke to the real causes.
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4/28/23
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It was with a sad resignation that I saw McNally’s streetery being dismantled the other day.
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4/28/23
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The upcoming Democratic primary on May 16 is an event of considerable importance for the residents of Northwest Philadelphia.
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by Carla Robinson, Editor
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4/20/23
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I was surprised to see last week’s article about Seth Anderson-Oberman and his success in slightly out-fundraising his opponent.
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4/20/23
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Should any council member be in City Hall longer than any president is in the White House?
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4/20/23
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When my daughter was in 10th grade at Masterman 16 years ago, I realized that she was going to go all the way through high school without ever hearing the words “climate” and “change” in sequence.
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by Liz Robinson
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4/20/23
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Due to an editing error, last week’s article about Clover Market incorrectly identified the name of a band. It is The Wayside Shakeup. They can be found at waysideshakeup.com.
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4/20/23
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When the fire that devastated Our Mother of Consolation School broke out last month, I was at the Jenks playground with my 4-year-old grandson.
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by Catherine Lee
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4/20/23
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As Philadelphia’s City Council race heats up, residents of Northwest Philadelphia’s 8th District find themselves at a critical crossroads. Send us your questions before two upcoming debates.
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by Carla Robinson, Editor
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4/13/23
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As a Unitarian Universalist minister, I am often asked to explain what Unitarian Universalism is and what we believe. Here's my very short answer, as short as I can make it.
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by the Rev. Cheryl M. Walker
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4/13/23
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We have just witnessed another horrific mass murder in this country – this time in Louisville, Kentucky.
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4/13/23
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Life can be like a precious gem. Its many facets reveal a breadth and depth of experiences and perspectives.
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by The Rev. Dr. John Wilkinson
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4/7/23
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Last week’s Trinseo chemical spill showed how environmental disasters can potentially impact everyone in a community.
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by W. Roger Randolph III
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4/7/23
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I recently spoke to an overflow crowd about the need to end closed primaries in Pennsylvania. I was blown away by the energy and sense of urgency.
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by David Thornburgh
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4/7/23
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The April 26 8th council district community forum where incumbent Cindy Bass faces the first significant challenger in over a decade in Seth Anderson-Oberman promises be a true community event.
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by Jo Winter
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4/6/23
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The upcoming 8th Councilmanic district election marks the first highly competitive race in a dozen years. And the stakes are high.
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by Carla Robinson, Editor
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3/30/23
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We are writing in response to last week’s Chestnut Hill Local article about Councilwoman Cindy Bass facing a challenge from Germantown resident and union organizer Seth Anderson-Oberman.
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3/30/23
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I want to publicly express my appreciation to our dear neighbors who have exhibited extraordinary hospitality to the OMC community.
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3/30/23
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