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Visitors tour the empty Upsal train station.

Weinstein holds SEPTA station open house

Local developer Ken Weinstein held an open house on Nov. 1, showcasing the five Regional Rail stations he plans to renovate. more

by Tommy Tucker | 11/6/25

TierView Development presented renderings for an 81-unit apartment building in Mt. Airy at 6903-6915 Germantown Ave. at a Civic Design Review meeting on Oct. 7.

81-unit apartment moves forward with ZBA approval

The city’s Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) voted unanimously on Oct. 29 to grant a special exception for the removal of heritage trees for TierView Development’s 81-unit apartment development in Mt. Airy. more

by Tommy Tucker | 11/5/25

City Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke spoke at a vigil for Kada Scott on Oct. 20, in front of Ada H.H. Lewis Middle School.

Vacant city-owned properties frustrate neighbors

With the recent tragedy of Kada Scott’s body being found behind the abandoned Ada H.H. Lewis Middle School in Germantown, residents’ long-held concerns over vacant city-owned properties have risen to the surface. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/29/25

The historic 18,000-square-foot, 22-room mansion, at 209 W. Chestnut Hill Ave., was built in 1901 and has not been used as a private residence since World War II.

Greylock update: Appeals continue

The city’s Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) voted unanimously last November to approve requested variances for the proposed Greylock development in Chestnut Hill but the appeals process is continuing. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/29/25

Mt. Airy and Hill residents rally for ‘No Kings’

A large crowd of Mt. Airy residents gathered in front of Lovett Memorial Library on Saturday for a local “No Kings” rally, protesting against President Donald Trump’s policies. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/23/25

Passengers exit the Chestnut Hill West line at Upsal Station, one of the future sites for Ken Weinstein’s station renovation project.

Regional rail station open house ahead of restoration

Local developer Ken Weinstein’s Philly Office Retail will host an open house on Nov. 1, showcasing the five Regional Rail stations he plans to renovate. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/23/25

Ace is available for adoption at Doggie Style Pets in Chestnut Hill.

Give a dog a home

Meet Ace! Surrendered to ACCT Philly’s animal shelter in September because his owner’s schedule did not allow time to take care of a dog, Ace is a 9-month-old pit-mix who’s full of energy. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/23/25

State Rep. Chris Rabb speaks at Monday’s vigil for Kada Scott.

Bass wants vacant Germantown school demolished after Kada Scott found dead

Police found Kada Scott’s body behind the vacant Ada H.H. Lewis Middle School in Germantown on Saturday. Now, City Councilmember Cindy Bass is calling for the building to be demolished. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/21/25

A crowd gathers in front of the abandoned Ada H. Lewis Middle School on Ardleigh Street in Germantown on Saturday as word spread that a body had been found.

Police find body during search for missing woman

Police said they found the body of a female in a shallow grave behind the abandoned Ada H. Lewis Middle School in Germantown on Saturday, in the area where they have been searching for Kada Scott, 23, missing since leaving work in Chestnut Hill on Oct. 4. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/18/25

Pa. Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis (left) attended the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District’s annual meeting on Oct. 6, speaking to attendees alongside local developer Ken Weinstein.

Mt. Airy BID hosts lieutenant governor

The Mt. Airy Business Improvement District (BID) hosted its annual meeting on Oct. 6 with Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis as keynote speaker.The yearly meeting reviews ongoing and upcoming … more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/16/25

Dugan speaks with Hill Republicans

The Republican ward of Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy on Oct. 8 hosted district attorney candidate Pat Dugan, who is running as a Republican after losing the Democratic primary. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/16/25

The sign on the door of the Chestnut Hill Library says it’s closed on Saturdays — but no more. Starting Oct. 18, the library will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Chestnut Hill library to reopen on Saturdays

Ghost Walk tradition also returningThe Free Library of Philadelphia is expanding its six-day service by adding Saturday hours at several neighborhood library locations, including Chestnut Hill on … more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/16/25

TierView Development presented renderings for an 81-unit apartment building in Mt. Airy at 6903-6915 Germantown Ave. at a CDR meeting on Oct. 7.

81-unit apartment building coming to Mt. Airy

At a Civic Design Review (CDR) meeting on Oct. 7, TierView Development presented its plans for an 81-unit apartment building in Mt. Airy at 6903-6915 Germantown Ave. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/15/25

Police are searching for a gold 1999 Toyota Camry, in relation to the missing 23-year-old Kada Scott. It has a damaged front left bumper.

Suspect charged with kidnapping in Kada Scott case

A suspect is in custody, charged with kidnapping in relation to the missing 23-year-old woman Kada Scott, who was last seen in Chestnut Hill on Oct. 4. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/15/25

Germantown native Dr. Ala Stanford announced her campaign for Congress on Oct. 1.

Ala Stanford runs for Evans’ seat

Dr. Ala Stanford, founder of the Black Doctors Consortium, announced her campaign for Congress on Oct. 1, running for Pennsylvania’s 3rd congressional district. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/8/25

Chestnut Hill Tower residents say they have safety concerns after a series of car break-ins, along with complaints about maintenance.

Tower residents report safety concerns

A group of residents at Chestnut Hill Tower (CHT) have formed a neighborhood watch in the wake of what they say are ongoing maintenance issues and recent safety concerns. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/8/25

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Kevin Dougherty (left) spoke at a judicial candidate forum on Sept. 26 in Mt. Airy. He was joined by City Councilmember Cindy Bass (right) and Commonwealth Court Judge candidate Stella Tsai (third from left).

Democratic wards host Mt. Airy judicial candidate forum

The 9th (Chestnut Hill), 21st (Roxborough and Manayunk), and 22nd (Mt. Airy) Democratic Wards hosted a judicial candidate forum in Mt. Airy on Thursday, Sept. 26. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/2/25

Kadi Ashby, president of the Alden Park tenants association, was denied a lease renewal by the historic apartment complex.

Alden tenant leader denied lease renewals

Alden Park Tenants Association President Kadi Ashby was a driving factor in the group’s formation earlier this year. Now, Alden’s management has denied her lease renewal. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/1/25

Passengers exit a Chestnut Hill West line train at Upsal Station in Mt. Airy on Friday.

Capital funds and the risk for SEPTA

As SEPTA’s long-term funding solution gets kicked further down the tracks, the transit agency is relying on capital funds to stay afloat. more

by Tommy Tucker | 9/24/25

Passengers exit the Chestnut Hill West line Friday afternoon at Upsal Station, one of the future sites for Ken Weinstein’s station renovation project.

Ken Weinstein’s SEPTA project moves forward

SEPTA agreed in December to lease five vacant Regional Rail Stations to Ken Weinstein’s local property development company Philly Office Retail, but the project still awaited approval from the FTA. more

by Tommy Tucker | 9/24/25

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World-class Maguire

Just wanted to say that Bill Valerio and his team at Woodmere Art Museum have done a spectacular job with Maguire Hall.

Give a dog a home

Meet Leen! Brought to ACCT Philly animal rescue in October, police found her tied to a fence and abandoned. She is currently available for adoption at Doggie Style Pets in Chestnut Hill.

City Council approves 10-cent paper bag fee

Philadelphia City Council has passed legislation that would require all retailers to charge customers 10 cents each for a paper bag. The bill, which passed by a vote of 10-5 on Oct. 30, now heads to …

Leave the leaves

If you want to protect birds and other animals, you have to protect their source of food, namely, bugs.

Community is more important than profits

It is deeply disappointing that anyone would attempt to turn the tragic death of 23-year-old Kada Scott into a debate about real estate.

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