Ukrainian war refugee drives taxi in Prague
A Ukrainian tourist, stranded abroad by war, finds love in Paris and work as taxi driver in Prague
Category: Current Affairs
1903 Chestnut Hill stone building demolished for townhouse development
Experienced operating engineer demolishes historic but not historically registered stone building as part of controversial plan to replace it with 8 four story townhouses in Chestnut Hill neighborhood of northwest Philadelphia
Playing online game, she attacks Russian web servers
At a bake sale in support of Ukraine, a woman plays an online game that attacks Russian web servers important to Russia’s military in its invasion of Ukraine.
With grace, efficiency FEMA and marines vaccinate masses against Covid-19
With participation of the U.S. Marines, FEMA vaccinates thousands of people each day against COVID-19 at the Philadelphia Convention Center.
Fun with Zoom Scrabble and a new Scrabble “Cheat Sheet”
Your correspondent participates in a Scrabble group which used to meet at some place where we could eat, drink, talk and, yeah, play some scrabble. [Read More…]
Trenches dug, pipes laid, switching to new water mains
Workers put in new water mains along Ardleigh Street north of Gravers Lane in Northwest Philadelphia. An excavator scoops soil to form a 5 foot [Read More…]
Chestnut Hill neighbors weigh in on NextDoor polls
Since September, your correspondent has been posting polls on NextDoor to inform and learn from the community, to take its pulse and to move the [Read More…]
New camera helps eye doctor maintain safe distance
Dr Weber explains how high resolution digital camera helps her keep safe distance from patient during exam.
Religious activity: feeding the hungry, reaching out to youth
On a Saturday, one church gives out free food, another makes a video for youth group outreach
Alleging racism, Free Library staff protests to oust Board Chair
Free Library of Philadelphia workers picket at Chestnut Hill home of Library Board Chair in ongoing campaign to force her resignation, alleging racist remarks and behavior.