John Derr, publisher, is leaving the Chestnut Hill Local

John Derr is leaving the Chestnut Hill Local (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) after serving as its publisher for the past five years. 

John’s efforts have made a lasting impact on our paper and our community. We are grateful for the energy, skill and dedication he brought every day to continuing the mission of the Local and enriching our readers’ experience. He will be missed.

John’s mark on the Local is most noticeable in the redesigned paper, website upgrade and our two new brands: the Wissahickon Magazine and the Mt. Airy Local. His efforts were instrumental in attracting Editor Carla Robinson to the paper, along with bringing other top talent to the organization. Blending new team members with our existing core of exceptional news professionals elevated the Local’s content and expanded its editorial coverage. 

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