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“I never sent a letter. It's not my letter. I never signed anything, and it's a forgery,” Brady told the Local. 
Mystery letter adds confusion to election
More questions have arisen over its origin. more
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The long-vacant Germantown YWCA
Make G-town Y a mayoral priority
In January of 2024, the long-vacant Germantown YWCA was the subject of yet another failed development effort. more
Bob Brady calls circulating letter a ‘forgery’
Local groups say all but one Democratic-endorsed judicial candidate withdrew from their online public forum before the event. They cited a mysterious letter as the cause. more
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The historic Germantown YWCA building
G-Town Y’s future remains a question
A judge denied reconsideration for local developer Ken Weinstein’s petition to gain a conservatorship over the Germantown YWCA building. 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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Bass introduces bills to combat nuisance businesses
Following persistent complaints from residents, City Councilmember Cindy Bass has introduced three bills aimed at cracking down on nuisance businesses, commonly known as stop-and-go stores. The … 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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Members of The Friends for the Restoration of the Germantown YWCA traveled to Center City on Feb. 12 to attend a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority board meeting and voice their concerns about the project's previous developer KBK Enterprises.
PRA opens door for new developer at historic Germantown YWCA
The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (PRA) has allowed its commitment letter to KBK Enterprises to expire without renewal. more
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Khadija Renee, the architect of the Germantown Jazz Festival, has performed as a jazz singer since the 1980s.
Planning to revive a local jazz tradition
Play any jazz song for Khadija Renee, the woman now planning the Germantown Jazz Festival, and she will tell you whether the artist is from Philadelphia. more
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A rendering of the proposed development.
Coal site townhouses get city green light
Despite a last-minute objection from Councilmember Cindy Bass, the ZBA voted unanimously to approve a use variance for the development at 7600 Germantown Ave. more
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Chestnut Hill awaits action on pedestrian safety
A pedestrian safety meeting was held Jan. 15 in Chestnut Hill. The following summarizes a letter sent to these officials after the meeting. more
Andrew Levitt, one of many speakers at a local meeting to discuss pedestrian safety, expressed concerns about the crosswalks on Germantown Avenue, fearing that “somebody's going to die” if nothing is done to correct the issue.
Residents: New paint is not enough for crosswalk safety
Hill residents called for action to protect pedestrians. more
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The proposed development at 7600 Germantown Ave. features a set of rowhouses overlooking the Cresheim Trail.
Bass objects to coal site townhouses
A proposed development at 7600 Germantown Ave. faced an unexpected setback when Councilmember Cindy Bass' office raised objections. more
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Mt. Airy residents gathered at a "Zoning Remapping Task Force” meeting on Jan. 8.
West Mt. Airy group tackles zoning in neighborhood commercial areas
Launching their "Zoning Remapping Task Force," West Mount Airy Neighbors held a meeting Jan. 8, allowing community members to contribute to the project. more
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Members of Circus Forge were shocked to find multiple piles of construction waste on their property Sunday morning Dec. 29. They are now seeking volunteers to help haul away the trash.
Dumpers hit local circus
A local circus arts organization faces steep cleanup costs after becoming the latest victim in a series of illegal dumping incidents that have plagued Northwest Philadelphia. more
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The painted lines on many crosswalks on Germantown Avenue have worn off.
Crosswalk danger draws city response
After a close call when a speeding car nearly struck a mother and child, Chestnut Hill residents will meet with city and state officials next week. more
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New zoning considered for parts of Mt. Airy
West Mount Airy Neighbors (WMAN) is teaming up with Councilmember Cindy Bass' office to form a "Zoning Remapping Task Force." more
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Outgoing Conservancy Executive Director Lori Salganicoff (left), State Representative Tarik Khan (center), and incoming Conservancy Executive Director David Gest at the Conservancy’s inaugural Preservation Party.
A big year of preservation wins for CH Conservancy
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy reflects on preservation victories, impactful programs and vital community support. more
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Sixers arena opponents chanted as City Council weighed whether to approve a preliminary bill that would allow a new arena to be built on Market Street.
Bass, Council back $1.3B Sixers arena plan
Eighth District Councilmember Cindy Bass joined 11 colleagues Thursday to vote in support of the $1.3 billion 76ers arena project. more
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East and West Mt. Airy Neighbors hosted a tenants advocacy meeting at First United Methodist Church of Germantown on Nov. 19. A smaller crowd than their first meeting, Jo Winter says the size of the crowd isn’t important.
Tenant advocacy group forming in the Northwest
A growing group of tenant advocates is working to do something about deteriorating buildings. more
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