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  1. February 2, 2025

    Cheltenham grad, Philly council member Rue Landau introduces resolution condemning Trump for ‘underqualified nominees’, Move-in Affordability Plan

    Councilmember Rue Landau, a 1987 graduate of Cheltenham High School, introduced a resolution “condemning President Donald J. Trump for his selection of underqualified cabinet, subcabinet, and leadership nominees to further advance his Project 2025 agenda and undermine the integrity of American democracy, equity, human rights, and freedom,” the City Council…

  2. May 28, 2024

    Cheltenham grad, Philly City Council member Rue Landau feat. by Philly Mag

    Rue Landau, a 1987 graduate of Cheltenham High School and the first openly LGBTQ person on Philadelphia’s City Council, was featured in the June 2024 edition of Philadelphia Magazine. The article profiles Landau’s life in a nutshell, from her Cheltenham High School beginnings (she said her worst subject was chemistry), her first…

  3. November 8, 2023

    Cheltenham grad Rue Landau becomes Philadelphia’s first openly LGBTQ City Council member, CHS’ Christy Brady elected City Controller

    Rue Landau, a 1987 graduate of Cheltenham High School, was elected to an at-large seat and will serve as the first openly LGBTQ person on Philadelphia’s City Council. “I am so excited. Philadelphia has once again made history. I’m the first openly LGBTQ council person ever, and I will serve…

  4. July 28, 2023

    Cheltenham grads Rue Landau, Chris Bartlett named to Metro Philly’s 2023 LGBTQ+ Power Players List

    Cheltenham High School graduates Chris Bartlett and Rue Landau have been named to Metro Philly’s 2023 LGBTQ+ Power Players List. Bartlett, a 1984 graduate, is the executive director of the William Way LGBT Community Center. Landau, a 1987 graduate, is a civil rights and housing attorney. For Landau’s listing, you can…

  5. May 17, 2023

    Cheltenham grad Rue Landau makes LGBTQ+ history in City Council election

    Rue Landau, a 1987 graduate of Cheltenham High School, will likely serve as the first openly LGBTQ+ member in Philadelphia City Council’s history. Landau will finish in the top five of Democratic primary candidates for City Council At Large, all but assuring her a victory in November’s general election.

  6. November 6, 2023

    Cheltenham grads Landau and Brady vying for Philly offices

    Two Cheltenham High School graduates are on the ballot for Tuesday, November 7’s Election Day in Philadelphia. Christy Brady, a 1990 graduate of Cheltenham High, is running for Philadelphia City Controller. According to local historian Chuck Langerman, she was known as Christy Meehan during her CHS days, where she…

  7. March 1, 2025

    Cheltenham grad to step down as executive director of William Way LGBT Community Center this summer

    Chris Bartlett, a 1984 graduate of Cheltenham High School and the executive director of William Way LGBT Community Center in Philadelphia, will be leaving the role on June 30 after almost 15 years in the position, Philadelphia Gay News reported. During his career, Bartlett co-created the…

  8. February 2, 2025

    Sixers submit bid to bring WNBA team to Philly

    The Philadelphia 76ers have made an official bid to bring a WNBA expansion team to the city, The Inquirer reported on Friday. According to the story, the bid was expected ever since the Sixers and Comcast Spectacor abandoned the team’s plans to…

  9. January 12, 2025

    76ers scrap plans to build a Center City arena, will stay in South Philly

    The 76ers’ plans for their new arena, 76 Place at Market East, are being scrapped after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell got involved, according to an X.com post by Ernest Owens of Philadelphia Magazine.  The Sixers and Comcast Spectacor will build a new arena in South Philly…

  10. December 20, 2024

    76ers final plan to build a $1.3 billion arena approved by Philly Council, Cheltenham grad voted against the proposal

    Philadelphia City Council approved the 76ers’ proposal to build a new $1.3 billion arena in Center City by a 12-5 vote on Thursday, December 19, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. The proposal has been advertised as a way to revitalize the Market East corridor and criticized as a threat to nearby…
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