The commission voted to approve new regulations that restrict the ability of third parties to participate in the budgeting process.
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by Sophia Schmidt, WHYY
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9/5/24
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The Friends of Happy Hollow and SoLo Germantown Civic Association are calling for the expansion of Philadelphia's Happy Hollow Playground.
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9/5/24
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The future of the Greylock, a historic 22-room mansion on 6.5 acres at 209 W. Chestnut Hill Ave., remains undecided.
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by Tommy Tucker
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9/4/24
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Germantown's beleaguered YWCA has encountered yet another setback as the developer has failed to secure crucial financing.
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by Carla Robinson
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8/21/24
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Property taxes are going up substantially in Northwest Philadelphia – and more than anywhere else, in dollar amount, in Chestnut Hill.
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by David Hawkings
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8/14/24
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Residents disappointed by a ruling in favor of a proposed development at Bethlehem Pike and Summit Street hope the court will hear the case.
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by Carla Robinson
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8/7/24
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Charles and Sharita Reyes have opened an ice cream shop.
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by Len Lear
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8/1/24
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Help us grow our membership by sharing this message with your neighbors and asking them to become active members.
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7/11/24
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The move comes a little more than a year after his narrow loss to three-term incumbent Councilmember Cindy Bass in the 8th District Democratic primary.
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by Daralyse Lyons
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7/4/24
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Donna Reed Miller, a former Philadelphia City Councilmember who represented the 8th District for 16 years, was 77.
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by Carla Robinson
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7/2/24
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Thank you for giving front page coverage to Lincoln Drive traffic safety improvements in the May 16th issue.
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6/27/24
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The delicate flower paintings of Betsy Batchelor are part of a colorful career retrospective on exhibit at the Cope House Gallery in Germantown.
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by Len Lear
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6/23/24
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The revitalization of these courts marks a significant milestone, not just for the avid players, but for everyone who cherishes this communal space.
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by Melissa D’Agostino and Melvin Brown
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6/18/24
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Chestnut Hill's East Mermaid Lane Neighborhood Conservation Overlay is to take effect immediately following a vote by the Planning Commission.
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6/13/24
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City Councilmember Cindy Bass met with Chestnut Hill community members to discuss a proposed zoning conservation overlay for East Mermaid Lane.
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by Carla Robinson
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6/5/24
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Northwest Philadelphia is gearing up for Pride Month, which starts on Saturday, with a calendar full of activities recognizing that love is love.
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5/31/24
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About 30 neighbors of the now-defunct Germantown YWCA trekked to City Hall last Thursday to support local developer Ken Weinstein in his quest to be named conservator.
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by Richard L. Stein
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5/31/24
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The CHCA board voted to recommend approval of a variance for 7929 Roanoke Street, with provisos, for a short-term rental property.
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by Carla Robinson
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5/31/24
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Chestnut Hill’s three Registered Community Organizations, have arranged for a public meeting on Zoom with City Councilmember Cindy Bass to discuss the proposal.
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by Carla Robinson
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5/31/24
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Verna Mae Andersen Shmavonian, who served as a director of research and technical staff in Philadelphia City Council, died peacefully in her sleep on April 18.
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by Len Lear
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5/23/24
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