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Members of Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting receive updates on the impact of immigration policy and the Welcoming Homes Program from Judith Bernstein-Baker (standing, left) and Mindy Maslin (seated in red).
NW congregations respond to immigrant services funding cuts
When Diana Thompson opened her Germantown home to three strangers, she couldn’t have anticipated the lasting importance of that invitation. more
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OTH Capital presented a rendering for their 49-unit, four-story senior affordable housing project in Germantown during a public meeting on April 30.
Senior affordable housing sought for Germantown
The Philadelphia Historical Commission (PHC) was scheduled to host a public meeting on Wednesday, July 16, to discuss a senior affordable housing project in Germantown.  more
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Crime Report
The following is for crimes reported from July 7 to July 13. more
The historic house at 5 Awbury Road before the original windows were replaced.
Unpermitted work done on historic Germantown property
The original windows of a historic house in Awbury Arboretum have been removed without approval, according to the Philadelphia Historical Commission. more
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Young journalists, big stories: Interns Lucy Tobier and Brian Nelson
Both started their journalism careers at a young age. The Local thrust them into the deep end. more
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Alan Harler, pictured here in 2000, was the artistic director of the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia from 1988 until 2015. He rescued the ensemble from financial ruin and championed contemporary choral music.
Alan Harler, 85, beloved choral conductor
Virtually all musicians “play” music. A select number “make” music. An even smaller selection "serve" music. more
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Expanding on their bestselling “Campfire Stories” books, which feature tales from national parks and beyond, Glenside residents Ilyssa and Dave Kyu will introduce their three new collections at booked on July 19.
Local authors share ‘Campfire Stories’ at booked
Surprisingly, Dave and Ilyssa Kyu, longtime Glenside residents and editors of the “Campfire Books” anthology series, did not grow up camping. more
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“Fairlawn,” a Tudor Revival-style house, was constructed in the early 20th century by George Woodward and William D. Hewitt. The property is located in the Pelham neighborhood of West Mt. Airy.
The villages of Northwest Philadelphia: Yesterday and today
From the array of shops in Chestnut Hill, through Mt. Airy’s tree-lined streets, to historic sites in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia is known for its unique character. more
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A portrait of the artist as a young man: McElhinney at the start of his directing career.
A 16-year-old’s film gets its 30th anniversary screening
Andrew McElhinney hadn’t graduated from high school by the time he finished his second film, “A Maggot Tango,” in 1995. more
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Michael Clemmons’ solo exhibition fills his Ubuntu Gallery with ceramics, painting and more.
‘If This World Were Mine,’ Michael Clemmons at the Ubuntu Gallery
Brace yourself for a moving journey if you visit “If This World Were Mine,” artist Michael Clemmons’ solo exhibition at Ubuntu Gallery, 5423 Germantown Ave. more
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The proposed Verizon cellphone tower site faces pushback from the state, but the Chestnut Hill Conservancy has not yet taken a position.
Verizon proposes cell tower in Chestnut Hill
Verizon is proposing a 175-foot monopole cellphone tower on the SugarLoaf Campus of Chestnut Hill College. more
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Plymouth Whitemarsh graduate Jordyn Thomas, of Team Black, successfully wrangles a rebound.
Jefferson’s Team Black stands alone atop Summer League
In the college summer hoops league last week, the number of undefeated teams dropped from three to just one. more
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Representatives Tarik Khan (left), a Democrat, and Tom Jones, a Republican, shake hands after passing their bill, amending the Donated Food Limited Liability Act.
Governor signs Rep. Khan’s bill protecting food donors
Governor Josh Shapiro on June 30 signed State Rep. Tarik Khan’s sponsored bill, amending the Donated Food Limited Liability Act. more
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SEPTA will charge for parking
SEPTA began charging for parking on weekends and holidays at all SEPTA-owned lots and garages on July 7. more
Crime Report
The following is for crimes reported from June 30 to July 6.  more
Neighbors need a raise
Sadly, 2009 was the last time Pennsylvania raised its minimum wage. more
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Carl Tannenbaum and his news friends at the Phillies game.
A delightful day at Citizens Bank Park
A man and his adult son sat in the seats to our right. The man said this was their first game, could I please explain it? They had never seen baseball in their native Mongolia.  more
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Jan Wilson owned Cafette, a BYOB restaurant on the Hill for 21 years. For the last decade she has run Chestnut Hill Family Acupuncture Clinic.
Former Cafette owner praised for ‘jab’ well done
In 1995, Jan Wilson was in a horrific car accident. She tried acupuncture -- and that led to a new Chestnut Hill business. more
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British-born muralist Femi Olatunji believes making and viewing art offers healing.
Three new murals capture Mt. Airy spirit
Aside from being visual feasts, three new Germantown Avenue murals stand as neighborhood biographies and towering testaments to creativity. more
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Volunteers mend garments for guests in the dining room at Face to Face Germantown.
Germantown menders help restore clothes and dignity
Face to Face Germantown sees a lot of need in its neighborhood, and since 1984 has been working hard to alleviate it. more
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