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Five elements of the interior of the Germantown Trust Company Building - including a gold floor plaque - will be preserved.
Conservancy works to preserve Germantown Trust Company Building
Ahead of an upcoming renovation, the Chestnut Hill Conservancy worked with owners of the Germantown Trust Company Building to preserve certain elements. more
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Sincere thanks for Local coverage
The Board of Directors and residents of Valley Greene Cooperative Apartments wish to express our sincere appreciation. more
Developer MGMT Residential has submitted initial renderings and designs for a 45-unit mixed-use project at 6225-27 Germantown Ave., its second new building on the same Germantown block.
Germantown’s development boom continues
The latest big new apartment building proposed in Germantown is a 45-unit mixed-use project next to the shuttered Rite Aid on the 6200 block of Germantown Avenue. more
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Classic Wissahickon schist and deep, shady porches grace the front of twin homes on West Highland Avenue.
How shared walls shaped a community
In our enthusiasm for Chestnut Hill's rich inventory of large and impressive houses, we may overlook the extraordinary breadth of other housing options in the Northwest. more
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Marian Anderson Museum reopens after 5-year closure
The Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society will reopen to the public on Saturday, following five years of extensive repairs. more
More than 1,000 people are buried in the Bethany Lutheran Church cemetery, which occupies a large lot in a residential street in Roxborough.
Historic status for local cemetery
In the middle of a residential block in Roxborough sits a weather-worn burial ground with graves spanning more than a century of history. more
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The 33-unit, five-story mixed-use project at 26-34 Church Lane, which sits on the edge of Germantown central historic square, can now move forward after a court granted their request to be removed from the historic district.
Court decision opens door for development
Thanks to a Court of Common Pleas ruling, a parking lot within the Germantown Urban Village Historic District, at 26-34 Church Lane, now may become a 33-unit building. more
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City gets $11M federal grant for EV network
Federal officials announced last Monday that Philadelphia will receive more than $11 million to install up to 200 electric vehicle charging ports throughout the region, with a focus on historically … more
Years of controversy over the possible future of the Julia Hebard Marsden House on Germantown Avenue, now the Chestnut Hill Health Care Women’s Center, ended in May, when the building was added to the Philadelphia Historical Register.
A year of change for our built environment
Northwest Philadelphia neighborhoods navigated significant changes while setting new precedents for historic preservation. more
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Chestnut Hill’s popular Pastorius Park concert series celebrated its 75th anniversary.
Milestones mark a banner year for NW Philadelphia arts
NW Philadelphia’s arts and cultural institutions celebrated significant achievements in 2024. more
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Mt. Airy's Malvern Hall, built in 1925, represents the garden style seen in the proposed historic district. The U-shaped building features a prominent courtyard and is one of 30 apartments and condominiums included.
Historic status advances for NW Philly apartments
The hard work of West Mount Airy Neighbors' Historic Preservation Initiative is paying off. more
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Chestnut Hill Conservancy honors historic gems
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy was scheduled to present seven awards and induct five historic properties into its Architectural Hall of Fame. more
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The proposed 75-unit apartment building across Germantown Avenue from the now-shuttered high school has received mixed reactions.
Historic town hall gets a modern neighbor
A 75-unit, 96,645-square-foot apartment project adjacent to Germantown’s historic Town Hall cleared a key hurdle. more
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Architect Sherman Aronson, co-founder of West Mt. Airy Neighbor's Historic Preservation Initiative, in front of the historic Upsal Gardens apartment complex.
Racing to save NW Philadelphia’s grand apartments
Northwest Philadelphia's pre-war apartment buildings stand as architectural treasures from long ago. more
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From 'doomsday' to renaissance: A vision for public transit
SEPTA's "doomsday map" is a stark rendering of severe cuts we may face without additional support for the 2025 budget. more
State funding for seven historic organizations in the Northwest
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission has awarded nearly $4 million in grants to 173 museums and historical societies. more
A complete guide to candidates for state auditor general
As Nov. 5 approaches, Pennsylvania voters are preparing to cast their ballots for the state's next auditor general. more
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The 44-year-old Beyer Studio in Germantown's stained glass restoration work can be found in churches across the Northwest Philadelphia region.
The stained glass maestro
For decades, Joe Beyer has worked tirelessly to restore corroded and blighted stained glass windows to their former glory. more
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Gov. Josh Shapiro
A miss for America
The absence of Gov. Josh Shapiro from the 2024 presidential ticket isn’t just a loss for the Democratic Party. more
Detweiler redevelopment project is 'too close for comfort'
The Philadelphia Historical Commission's architecture committee voted unanimously to reject a five-story apartment development across the street from the Chestnut Hill Hotel. more
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