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Arts & Entertainment

Letter to the Editor | PCA’s ‘sweetheart’ lease deal deserves scrutiny

By Rachel Long | January 29, 2021

Piedmont parent, nonprofit exec, and theater consultant Rachel Long says more public comment is needed on how the city-owned building that houses the arts center is used.

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Piedmont doctors call for schools to reopen in letter to PUSD

By Exedra Staff | January 27, 2021

The signatories say science supports their position.

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Letter to the Editor | Addressing PCA lease does not mean the arts center must go

By Garrett Keating | January 26, 2021

Why does the issue keep getting framed as a false choice -- and why has the city limited public input, asks Garrett Keating

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor | Renew the PCA lease

By Tabatha Thomas, Piedmont resident | January 26, 2021

Tabatha Thomas says the downtown area needs the arts center.

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Letter to the Editor | Dialogue and compromise the way forward for Arts center

By Scott Corvin | January 12, 2021

Do not let the divided times of this country spill over into the management of this town, says resident Scott Corvin

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Letter to the Editor | Center for the Arts is a Piedmont treasure

By Valerie Corvin | January 12, 2021

A few disgruntled voices shouldn't overshadow the benefit this beloved institution has brought to our community, urges PCA co-founder Valerie Corvin.

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Commentary | Hope is the thing that shimmers

By Kathryn Pritchett | December 18, 2020

Without the usual holiday distractions, author and lifestyle blogger Kathryn Pritchett leans into seasonal decorating and gardening.

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Letter to the Editor | Make affordable housing a win for Piedmont

By Rick Raushenbush | December 18, 2020

The city should evaluate whether developing Blair Park can help it comply with state housing requirements, says Piedmont resident Rick Raushenbush.

COVID-19

Letter to the Editor | We must fortify ourselves for the hard months ahead

By Sarah Handelsman, MD | December 16, 2020

Friends and families who gather together without following COVID-19 restrictions put others at risk says Dr. Sarah Handelsman, MD.

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Commentary | Grateful to family, friends, city staff

By Conna McCarthy, Piedmont city councilwoman | December 11, 2020

Newly elected City Councilwoman Conna McCarthy cites the public service legacy of her father, former CA Lt. Governor Leo McCarthy, in her first remarks on council.