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Jenkintown and the dangers of happy talk
It always puzzles me when I see and hear people lament controversy and seek a return to nothing but happy talk, whether it’s about their town, their particular interest group, or about some relationship. The Titanic might be sinking, but they just want to gaze at the majestic iceberg in... Continue reading
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Jenkintown falls to the summit
Last night’s committee meetings featured presentations and public comment that went on for at least 90 minutes before they started to address items on the BZR agenda. All in all, it was a policy wonk’s dream, especially if you like to listen to legal discussions, ponder the minutiae of tax... Continue reading
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Jenkintown makes code enforcement double-plus good.
Big Brother peers in on the Jenkintown Community Facebook page A few weeks ago, I made the mistake of recommending to a fellow resident seeking a contractor for a furnace replacement that he might do the work himself. Facing a similar project, I consulted a friend and fellow DIYer, who... Continue reading
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Roizman is not building a skyscraper
Roizman’s five-floor proposal for Jenkintown isn’t perfect, but it will enhance our downtown in a way that a drive-through window never could. Among the lesser controversies swirling about the Borough Hall of Fun is the five-story apartment building for seniors proposed by Roizman Development to replace the Salem Baptist Church.... Continue reading
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