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The weather was almost postcard perfect for Sunday’s Fall for the Arts festival.
Sunny weather and a fall festival success
The 40th annual Fall for the Arts Festival drew a large crowd of people seeking to experience Chestnut Hill on a beautiful Sunday last weekend.  more
A rendering of the proposed 75-unit apartment building at 5932-42 Germantown Ave., next to Germantown Town Hall.
Growth vs. character: G-town grapples with housing project
Concerns about traffic, overcrowding and impact on the neighborhood's historic character dominated discussion. more
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Renovations at Maguire Hall require a partial, one-lane Germantown Avenue closure that will last four weeks.
Maguire Hall connects to the city sewer
Driving on Germantown Avenue, you may have seen that Maguire Hall looks like a construction site, and we are deep into our renovation. more
Crime Report
The following is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the period from Aug. 26 to Sept. 8. more
Still Kickin' specializes in music from the 1950s up to the present and will make you want to get up and dance at MAAG Rocks Art.
MAAG Rocks Art! returns with 35 local artists and musicians
Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG) is set to host its fifth annual MAAG Rocks Art! event. more
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The festival offers arts and crafts, live music and culinary delights for its 40th year.
Fall for the Arts Festival brings autumn charm to Chestnut Hill
The weather is cooling down and the leaves are changing color, which can only mean one thing: Chestnut Hill’s Fall for the Arts Festival is fast approaching. more
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A visitor looks at the “Inspiration” wall of writings, testimonials and artwork by people who were formerly incarcerated.
New G-town museum examines the lives of people who were incarcerated
Since being released from prison more than two decades ago, the Rev. Michelle Simmons has turned her formidable energies into helping others. more
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The 47-unit apartment building now going up on the corner of Germantown Avenue and Washington Lane replaces the now-demolished Comer Paper & Party building, which had long been a neighborhood eyesore.
Mixed-use project reshapes G-town corner
Another large new apartment building is going up on Germantown Avenue, this time replacing the Comer Paper & Party building. more
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The 75-unit building, next door to Germantown Town Hall and across the street from the former home of Germantown High School, does not need zoning approvals to move forward.
Another big apartment building for Germantown’s historic corridor
A 75-unit apartment building may be built next door to Germantown Town Hall, across the street from the former home of Germantown High School. more
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Bill McKinley sells audio equipment and entire sound systems at Chestnut Hill Audio, 8022 Germantown Ave., an “old school” business that was started 42 years ago.
Vinyl revival: Chestnut Hill Audio keeps old-school sound alive
Bill McKinley, the 72-year-old owner of Chestnut Hill Audio, doesn't mind being told he is "old school." more
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Crime Report
The following report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the period from Aug. 12 to 25. more
George Drakopoulos, who immigrated to the U.S. from South Africa, is celebrating 10 years in business with a big street festival that showcases music, food and local flair.
Malelani Cafe throws itself a joyous birthday bash
West Mt. Airy’s popular Malelani Cafe will celebrate its 10th anniversary, Saturday, Sept. 14, in what promises to be a rollicking street fair. more
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Lois Villemaire's new book of poetry, “My Eight Greats,” is full of poems about Chestnut Hill, and features her maternal grandfather, Sam Blumenthal, (above), who operated a grocery store, Blumenthal & Hayman, at 8512-14 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill in the 1930s.
New book of poetry pays homage to Chestnut Hill
Lois Villemaire's book, “My Eight Greats,” is replete with poems about Chestnut Hill. more
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You never know who might show up at the annual Philly Bookstore Crawl.
Philly Bookstore Crawl: A literary tour through the Northwest
Book lovers, mark your calendars for Saturday, Aug. 24, when  the Philly Bookstore Crawl returns. more
The Germantown YWCA has sat vacant for years as development problems continue.
PRA under fire for YWCA redevelopment delays
Germantown's beleaguered YWCA has encountered yet another setback as the developer has failed to secure crucial financing. more
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A medevac helicopter and multiple emergency responders were called to the scene of a recent fatal car crash at the intersection of Stenton and East Evergreen avenues. A new RCO aims to reduce such accidents, and has asked PennDOT about options for traffic calming in Chestnut Hill.
New Chestnut Hill RCO for housing and pedestrian safety
A group of residents has formed a new Registered Community Organization (RCO) covering all of Chestnut Hill, focusing on pedestrian safety and housing accessibility. more
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Philadelphia Museum of Art Senior Curator of Costume and Textiles Dilys Blum with the extremely rare 1723 Speck Manuscript, a detailed instruction guide to over 40 ancient weaving patterns like those on Oriental carpets, that has a connection to Chestnut Hill.
Unraveling a long Gillies family history of weaving
When 64-year-old John Gillies began exploring his German ancestry, he had no idea his research would connect so many threads. more
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When will Route 23 trolley cars come back?
On file at the Department of Records of the City of Philadelphia is an extremely rare photo of a horsecar operating on Germantown Avenue. more
Dikki Du Carrier (above) and The Zydeco Krewe will bring Mardi Gras music to Chestnut Hill.
Shake your body at a Zydeco dance party
The boogie and bop of Mardi Gras will touch down on Germantown Avenue on Saturday, Aug. 17. more
Detweiler project may be dangerous
While I’m in complete agreement thus far on comments expressed regarding the Detweiler project, there's another issue. more
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