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NW Philly sends a pair of progressives to the statehouse

In Chestnut Hill, political newcomer Tarik Khan defeated Pam DeLissio, and Chris Rabb defeated opponent Isabella Fitzgerald more

by Tom Beck and Carla Robinson | 5/25/22

Philly Goat Project Founder and Director Karen Krivit and Clementine the goat bond with Arden Monaghan, 3, of Lafayette Hill during a visit at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill Preschool Program last week.

Philly Goat Project visits Hill preschoolers

The 65 children brushed the five animals in three separate half-hour sessions, and gave them carrot treats in the playground. more

by Barbara Sherf | 5/18/22

Players who use the pickleball courts at the Water Tower Recreation Center love the sports, which is growing in popularity nationwide. Photo by Carla Robinson

Parks & Rec put on notice by Water Tower neighbors over pickleball noise

June 15 will mark the end of the city’s piloting period for new hours, which started in March. more

by Tom Beck | 5/18/22

Springfield Township: open space, roads, traffic and community events take top billing at May BOC meetings

Board of Commissioners All seven commissioners attended the May workshop meeting (Board President Eddie Graham and Commissioner Michael Maxwell participated virtually). Graham and Commissioner … more

by Betsy Wallace | 5/18/22

Light Up the Tower Fundraising Committee: Lucie Daigle, Mary Pomichter, Barbara Diaz, Marianna Santry, Fran Marcolina, Christina Hindman (not shown) Keith Kunz, President of Water Tower Advisory Council & Bob Kelly of Good Day Philadelphia

Community Rallies to Support the Water Tower Recreation Center

Thursday’s dinner was the first event of an effort to fund components of a Master Plan developed to improve the recreation center and grounds now and in the coming years. more

by Mary Pomichter, chair of the “Light Up the Tower” committee | 5/18/22

Chestnut Hill and neighboring Mt. Airy are seeing steep increases to their tax assessments. Photo by Carla Robinson

Homeowners hit with sudden and steep increases in property taxes

Homeowners in the Northwest are grappling with the potential impact of increases as high as 30 to 40 percent - and in some cases even more. more

by Carla Robinson and Tom Beck | 5/18/22

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