The Philadelphia Historical Commission has unanimously voted to list the Chestnut Hill Hospital's Women's Center at 8835 Germantown Ave. in the Philadelphia Register.
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Chrissy Clawson, programs and communications manager at the Chestnut Hill Conservancy
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5/17/24
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In an era when developers are descending on Northwest Philadelphia, Ashton Gage, Linard Gay and Jonathan Harris are on a different mission.
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by Len Lear
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5/9/24
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This special report is in recognition of Historic Preservation Month.
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by Francesca Chapman
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5/8/24
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The owners of the property at 100-102 Mermaid Lane in Chestnut Hill have applied to be added to the agenda of an upcoming meeting.
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5/2/24
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The Chestnut Hill community’s three institutional civic organizations are developing stronger protections for the Germantown Avenue business corridor.
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by Carla Robinson
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5/1/24
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After two years of sitting as a burned-out hulk in the middle of one of the Chestnut Hill business corridor’s busiest blocks, Hiram Lodge has been listed for sale.
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by Carla Robinson
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4/17/24
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A controversial plan to develop the Greylock Estate remains in limbo this week because so many people showed up to speak.
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by Carla Robinson
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4/4/24
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The Chestnut Hill Community Association board voted 10-5 in favor of supporting the variances required to redevelop the historic mansion.
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by Tom Beck
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3/20/24
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The CHCA’s Land Use, Planning and Zoning Committee voted unanimously in favor of developers’ plans to rehabilitate the H. Louis Duhring Residence.
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by Tom Beck
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3/14/24
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Despite modifications, the Philadelphia Historical Commission unanimously denied a proposal to build a five-story building in the heart of Germantown.
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by Tom Beck
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3/14/24
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A controversial development proposal for the historic Greylock mansion was approved by the narrowest of margins by a committee of the Chestnut Hill Community Association.
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by Tom Beck
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3/13/24
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In next month's primary election, voters can also show support for registered community organizations.
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by Rasheed Ajamu, Germantown Infohub
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3/6/24
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Chestnut Hill’s first Airbnb variance request to go before the Zoning Board of Adjustment under the city’s new rule on short-term rentals is being heard this week.
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by Tom Beck
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3/6/24
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Two committees on Monday asked for more information before voting on the controversial redevelopment of the Greylock Estate.
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by Carla Robinson
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2/21/24
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Redevelopment of long-shuttered Germantown High School is chugging right along. Or at least it was.
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by Tom Beck
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2/21/24
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The Germantown Urban Village Historic District was unanimously designated by the Philadelphia Historical Commission on Friday.
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by Tom Beck
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2/14/24
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Seeking to turn five boarded-up stations in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy into businesses, SEPTA plans to issue a request for proposals this week.
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by Tom Beck
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2/14/24
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Developer Olympia Holdings has a new proposal for the church parking lot next to the former site of Nolen Building Materials.
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by Tom Beck
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2/1/24
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If Thursday's meeting is any indication, controversy about the potential development of Greylock mansion seems unlikely to end soon.
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by Tom Beck
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1/25/24
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A residential project at the former site of the diner is running behind, but now has plenty of Wissahickon Schist.
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by Tom Beck
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1/17/24
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