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According to the late Rev. Leon Sullivan, a legendary civil rights leader, Rev. Roman, seen here, was “one of the greatest preachers in the country.”
Inspirational Germantown church minister dies at 92
The Rev. Gus Roman, an inspirational orator, spiritual leader and humanitarian, died April 23. more
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The five sisters from left to right: Donna, DeAnn, Cheryl, Gail and Debra.
Remembering a Pier 34 victim from Germantown
Sunday marked 25 years since Gail Ramsey lost her sister, DeAnn White, a Germantown native, in the Pier 34 collapse. more
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City Councilmember Cindy Bass, center, discusses the issues with participants at a Northwest Tenants meeting on April 7 in Germantown. 
Cindy Bass attends tenants' group housing talk
The affordability of rental housing and tenants’ rights were among the primary topics as City Councilmember Cindy Bass attended a Northwest Tenants meeting. more
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Violinist Francisco Fullana will perform and conduct in upcoming programs with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia.
Tempesta performs Bach Trio Sonatas on the Hill
The Tempesta di Mare Chamber Players will present a concert of Trio Sonatas by Johann Sebastian Bach on Sunday, April 6. more
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Former President Joe Biden (center) visited Bishop Ernest Carl Morris (right) last fall at the Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ.
From pastor to bishop: Building a ministry
Editor’s note:  This week, we share part two of the remarkable story of growth and community service of Ernest Carl Morris. more
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Bishop Ernest Morris Sr. became a spellbinding preacher at the Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ, which has more than 4,000 members and is the third-largest church congregation in Philadelphia.
From postman to pastor: How the Local changed a life
Editor's Note: This week we begin a special two-part series about Bishop Ernest Carl Morris Sr. more
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A contentious development battle has been underway at Bethlehem Pike and Summit Street, where residents took their fight against a proposed five-story mixed-use development to the state Supreme Court.
Neighbors lose Sunoco site fight
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declined to hear neighbors' appeal to prevent a five-story development at 10 Bethlehem Pike. more
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David Hayes (above) made a triumphant return to Philadelphia earlier this month in his new post as music director of The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. Hayes formerly served on the conducting staff of The Philadelphia Orchestra and as music director of The Philadelphia Singers.
Local classical musicians lead the way in weekend concerts
Local classical musicians took the lead in concerts during the first full weekend of October. more
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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, seen here with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during the announcement of her selection to the court, will discuss her new memoir “Lovely One” at an event Sept. 28 at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Cedarbrook.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to discuss new memoir
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will discuss her memoir, “Lovely One,” at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Cedarbrook. more
Acclaimed organist Cherry Rhodes will perform at a concert Sept. 27 celebrating the restoration of the Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill.
St. Paul’s celebrates pipe organ restoration with gala recital
They say that all good things come to those who wait. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill is about to celebrate the truth of that age-old piece of advice.  more
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Philadelphia born and raised Eve, who spent her early days in Germantown, will discuss her new memoir Sept. 18 at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Cedarbrook.
Hip-hop’s Eve returns to discuss new memoir and Philly roots
Philadelphia native and hip-hop artist Eve returns to her hometown Sept. 18 to discuss her new memoir. more
An architectural rendering of a proposed five-story, 33-unit apartment building for 10 Bethlehem Pike, now being challenged by neighbors and the Chestnut Hill Community Association.
Hill zoning clash reaches state's highest court
Residents disappointed by a ruling in favor of a proposed development at Bethlehem Pike and Summit Street hope the court will hear the case. more
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Odean Pope, playing in front of the John Coltrane House at 1511 North 33rd St., a National Historic Landmark, in 2018. Saxophonist and jazz pioneer John Coltrane was Pope's friend and gave him his first musical job in 1955.
Jazz giant Odean Pope to headline Germantown event
His chops have been thrilling audiences for 70 years, "blowing changes" with chord tones and harmonic rhythms. more
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Conductor Donald Meineke, of Chestnut Hill, soon will begin spending his Sundays a few blocks away from the Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity on Rittenhouse Square where he has been music director for about three years. Meineke is the new permanent organist and choirmaster at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, in Center City.
Chestnut Hill conductor named organist/choirmaster at St. Mark’s Church
Chestnut Hill’s Donald Meineke has been named the new, permanent organist and choirmaster at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Center City. more
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Donald Nally will conduct The Crossing, tonight, June 27, in the choir’s “Month of Moderns 2: Prairie in Our Backyard” concert at Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church.
Vox Ama Deus announces upcoming season with local concerts
Valentin Radu -- founder, artistic director and conductor of Vox Ama Deus – has announced the ensemble’s 2024-25 season. more
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Crime Report
The following report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the period from June 14 to June 16. more
Renovation is now underway at Maguire Hall, the 1850s Victorian building at 9001 Germantown Ave. that the Woodmere Art Museum purchased with the support of the Maguire Foundation. The high-profile property was not protected by historic status and is currently zoned for as many as 20 new homes. It is now being converted into a museum space, event space and education center for Woodmere.
NW Philadelphia: Unprotected and vulnerable
This special report is in recognition of Historic Preservation Month. more
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Honoring Berry, left, on his 100th birthday is Susan Prentiss, a Navy veteran and the commander of Legion Post 405 at the Union League, to which Berry belongs. On the right is Jake Ruser, 99, a fellow World War II veteran.
Local WWII veteran wins high French honor
World War II veteran Benjamin Berry, a Germantown resident who celebrated his 100th birthday last Sept. 16, just received a belated birthday present. more
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People showed up at Biden’s campaign launch event at Montgomery County Community College last week both to support and hear the sitting president and also to protest the U.S. support of Israel in its war against Hamas.
Biden launches campaign at local campus
President Joe Biden kicked off his 2024 campaign at Blue Bell’s Montgomery County Community College on Friday. more
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A 2023 time capsule: The news that shaped the year
In 2023, the Local was crowned the top weekly newspaper in the state by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association. We don’t mean to brag, much. more
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