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More trains, better times: SEPTA expands regional rail
In the face of a $240 million budget deficit, SEPTA announced that it plans to add trains to its regional rail service starting Sept. 8. more
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Rydal resident Katalin “Kati” Kariko, who is being honored by the Wistar Institute in October, won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with her University of Pennsylvania colleague Dr. Drew Weissman for their contributions to the development of the Moderna and Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines.
Vaccine pioneer wins Wistar Institute award
Dr. Katalin “Kati” Kariko, 69, grew up in an adobe home off a dirt road in a small town in Hungary called Kisujszallas, without running water, a refrigerator or a television set. more
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Andrew Kotylo, the director of music at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, will be using the newly restored organ in a celebratory recital on Friday, Sept. 27.
Pipe dreams come true at St. Paul's Episcopal
The $2.5 million restoration may just deliver an instrument that, in its new incarnation, will be the envy of every congregation in the area. more
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SEPTA looks to cut costs, raise parking fees
SEPTA discussed a series of cost-cutting measures to address budget uncertainties at its board meeting on Thursday. more
The Chestnut Hill West regional rail line is, due to its historically low ridership rates, particularly vulnerable to service cuts.
State budget shorts SEPTA; NW braces for transit cuts
Residents of Northwest Philadelphia are bracing for potential cuts to regional rail and bus lines as SEPTA grapples with a state budget shortfall. more
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SEPTA’s commuter parking spots won’t be free much longer
Much of the ridership has returned and SEPTA faces a tight budget. more
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Billions over budget: Questions swirl over city’s “green” fix for sewers
More than a decade after the Philadelphia Water Department introduced its 'Green City, Clean Waters' program, costs have quietly ballooned to at least $4.5 billion at its halfway mark. more
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About 150 people turned out for Save the Train's third rally, held Saturday morning at the Chelten Avenue station, to protest the potential loss of the Chestnut Hill West regional rail line. Speakers included State Sen. Art Haywood, State Rep. Chris Rabb, City Councilmember at large Nina Ahmad, Jumpstart Germantown founder Ken Weinstein, and Weavers Way general manager Jon Roesser and Anh Vongbandith of Tipsy Cafe & Catering on Germantown Avenue, who are opening a new grocery store and a new cafe on Chelten. Kristen Clark, founder of the Germantown Arts District, also spoke and Tom Judd, a local neighbor, wrote and performed a song.
SEPTA GM: ‘Certain regional rail lines will go away’
He confirmed what many have feared. more
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Omicron gives way to JN.1 as the new COVID variant
A new, fast-spreading COVID variant is sweeping across the nation. more
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Chestnut Hill West riders arrive at Center City’s Suburban Station just before 9 a.m. on Monday.
SEPTA woes bring new worry for Chestnut Hill West
Many residents of Northwest Philadelphia fear the worst as pandemic funding runs dry and SEPTA sees a $240 million shortfall.  more
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22nd Ward open caucus endorsements
The 22nd Ward Open Caucus has announced its endorsements for the General Election on Nov. 7. more
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Flu, RSV, COVID: A seasonal viral stew is brewing
As the weather cools down, health officials are gearing up for a new season of sickness. It’s the time for gathering indoors and spreading respiratory viruses. more
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The Chestnut Hill Business Association’s marketing and events coordinator Georgia Forjohn, executive director Courtney O’Neill and director of operations Kate O’Neill pack for the organization’s big move toward the bottom of the Hill. Oakley the Dog supervises.
Business Association is moving down the Hill
The Chestnut Hill Business Association is wrapping up its last week of packing before moving to East Springfield Avenue. more
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There's high demand for this fall's COVID shots, which offer protection against circulating variants of omicron. But there's been some distribution hiccups.
This year’s COVID vaccine rollout is off to a bumpy start, despite high demand
Doses were supposed to be available right away at pharmacies . But two weeks later, consumers are reporting problems. more
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PA tops nation for Lyme disease, runs major new study
The largest study of its kind — focused on tiny ticks — is underway in Pennsylvania. more
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Germantown and Mt. Airy residents Boz Heinley, Buck Buchanan, Kim Empson, Charlie Cooper and Wain Ballard make up the Humbleman Band, which has played for 24 years at Northwest Philly venues.
Mermaid Inn to host Humbleman Band’s joyous return
Charlie Cooper  and his popular Humbleman Band have been playing local gigs for 24 years, but right now he just feels lucky to be alive. more
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Donald Nally will lead The Crossing in a performance of the world premiere of Ted Hearne’s “Farming” at Kings Oaks Farm in Newtown, Bucks County, June 22-25.
The Crossing heads outdoors for premiere of ‘Farming’
Donald Nally and The Crossing will present the world premiere of Ted Hearne’s “Farming” outdoors at Kings Oaks Farm in Newtown, Bucks County, June 22-25. The Grammy Award-winning … more
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Comcast opens application period for small business grants
Small business owners looking for financial help and advice are invited to apply for this year’s round of Comcast RISE initiative grants, which award $5,000 to local entrepreneurs. more
Sharmain Matlock-Turner, CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition
Gala to honor modern-day heroes of 'The German Township’
Once collectively known as the German Township, the three neighborhoods of Chestnut Hill, Mount Airy and Germantown are steeped in centuries of a rich history. more
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Mount senior Faith DeCarlo became part of a three-way tie for first place in the high jump at the AACA Championships.
Mount wins third straight Catholic Academies track title
The Mount Magic won six of 15 events, finishing second in six others, and piling up additional points with its team depth. more
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