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1/7/25
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Billy DiMaio, a 25-year-old former lacrosse captain who embodied the spirit of Chestnut Hill College, was among those killed on New Year's Day.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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1/7/25
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Monday’s storm brought 1.8 inches of snow to the Philadelphia region, closing schools and blanketing the Northwest, including the Christ Ascension Lutheran Church on Germantown Avenue.
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1/7/25
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Charles Dilks passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2024, at the age of 83.
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1/6/25
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Luba Baird, 95, longtime resident of Chestnut Hill passed away on December 15.
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1/6/25
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On consecutive days, three girls' basketball teams from the area won their final games before the holiday hiatus.
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By Tom Utescher
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1/2/25
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The women of Chestnut Hill College closed out the pre-Christmas portion of their basketball season with a convincing victory.
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By Tom Utescher
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1/2/25
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1/2/25
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In this special New Year's edition of The Local, we’ve invited various community organizations to share their vision for the coming year.
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1/1/25
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It seems to us that tiny, grassroots community organizations like ours are MORE ESSENTIAL than ever.
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by Josephine Winter and Stephen Kendall, executive director and president of West Mt. Airy Neighbors
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1/1/25
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2025 promises to be a milestone year at Woodmere.
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by Bill Valerio, director and CEO, Woodmere
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1/1/25
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As we close out another year at the CHCA, we take a moment to reflect on our accomplishments and look ahead to the future.
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by Anne McNiff, CHCA executive director
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1/1/25
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All meetings are open to the public.
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1/1/25
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The Chestnut Hill Conservancy reflects on preservation victories, impactful programs and vital community support.
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by Chrissy Clawson, programs and communications manager, Chestnut Hill Conservancy
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1/1/25
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Historic Germantown, a consortium of 19 historic and cultural institutions, serves more than 150,000 visitors annually.
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by Tuomi Forrest, executive director, Historic Germantown
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1/1/25
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Thanks to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s efforts, SEPTA has secured enough funding to avoid service cuts through June 30, 2025.
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by Bob Previdi, policy director, Save the Train
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1/1/25
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For 40 years, the Springfield Township Historical Society has been honoring its mission of preservation, research, and education.
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by Stephanie Walsh, archivist, Springfield Township Historical Society
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1/1/25
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For Friends of the Wissahickon, 2024 was a year like no other. We celebrated 100 years of stewarding Wissahickon Valley Park.
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by Ruffian Tittmann, executive director, Friends of the Wissahickon
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1/1/25
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The vision is to continue enhancing the cleaning, greening, beautification and safety of Germantown Avenue's commercial corridor.
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by Janis Risch, executive director, Mt. Airy Business Improvement District
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1/1/25
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Germantown United Community Development Corporation is launching an ambitious slate of initiatives for 2025.
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by Aubrey Fink, Corridor engagement and marketing manager, Germantown United CDC
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1/1/25
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