WHEREAS,
The Chestnut Hill Local
was first published in 1958, after a decision by the Chestnut Hill Community Association in December of 1957 that a community newspaper was needed in recognition that communicating with the Public was essential to its success; and
WHEREAS,
The Chestnut Hill Local
was so-named with reference to the two local commuter train lines and the fact that it would be the Chestnut Hill Community’s local newspaper; and
WHEREAS,
The Chestnut Hill Local
is the only legitimate newspaper owned and published by a community association in the Country; and
WHEREAS,
The Chestnut Hill Local
publishes news vital to the Community, covering local politics, business. sports, cultural events, and personalities; and
WHEREAS,
The Chestnut Hill Local
’s policy is to anticipate community problems and prepare public opinion for their solutions, to review community problems as they arise and to present possible solutions, to study community problems and, with the help of expert opinion, direct community thinking toward a solution consistent with local tradition and the best forward-looking interests of Chestnut Hill; and
WHEREAS,
The Chestnut Hill Local
has become an award-winning, independent weekly newspaper that serves the neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, and so improves the quality of life in the City of Philadelphia as well; and
WHEREAS,
The City of Philadelphia hopes for—nay, demands—another 50 years of journalistic excellence from
The Chestnut Hill Local
; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA,
That it recognizes, honors, celebrates, and thanks
The Chestnut Hill Local
for its invaluable contributions to the Chestnut Hill Community and the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary.
FURTHER RESOLVED,
That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to
The Chestnut Hill Local
, further evidencing the sincere admiration and gratitude of this legislative body.
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