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Union Commits Chestnut Hill Arson?

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Philadelphia's building trades unions, which have been embroiled in controversy roughly since the founding of the nation, are on the hot seat again. "The site where Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting is building a new meetinghouse was damaged by arsonists during Christmas week, and police are now 'absolutely' sure the attack was the result of a dispute between members of a Philadelphia construction union and the project's nonunion contractor." [Inquirer]