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My encounter with Billy The Rigger
We are recyclers from way back. There’s never been an item in my crosshairs that I believe can’t be recycled. more
Prema Katari Gupta, a Mt. Airy resident for 15 years, is president and CEO of the Center City District, whose purpose, among other things, is to help keep Center City safe and clean.
Mt. Airy mom heads CCD
Prema Katari Gupta, the new head of the Center City District, is a 15-year resident of Mt. Airy who brings her Northwest experience to managing Philadelphia’s downtown. more
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SEPTA leases point to better economic development
SEPTA's recent lease agreements with developer Ken Weinstein should be viewed as welcomed news. 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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WMAN celebrates 2024, plans wins for 2025
It seems to us that tiny, grassroots community organizations like ours are MORE ESSENTIAL than ever. more
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Market Frankford Line’s 5th Street Station at Independence Mall is an excellent example of what we should aim to achieve.
Safety, frequency key to 2025 SEPTA ridership
Thanks to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s efforts, SEPTA has secured enough funding to avoid service cuts through June 30, 2025. more
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Threatened cuts to SEPTA’s transit service to Northwest Philadelphia prompted concerned citizens to organize “Save the Train,” a coalition of organizations now fighting to save it.
Bridges, trains, water and parks: Infrastructure challenges of 2024
Northwest Philadelphia grappled with significant infrastructure challenges in 2024. more
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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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76ers arena alternative
As the debate rages over the 76ers’ proposal to construct an arena near Chinatown, a possible compromise solution is being offered. more
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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Almost a year after they voted to unionize, Chestnut Hill Hospital nurses and techs are protesting for higher wages and more staffing.
Local pols join nurses' picket at Chestnut Hill Hospital
State and local elected officials joined nurses and healthcare workers on the picket line as passing vehicles honked in support. more
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New safety grant for SEPTA
SEPTA will launch a new "One Ear Out" safety campaign to combat track trespassing. more
SEPTA plans extra game-day trains
SEPTA is providing extra service Sunday for the Eagles game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field. more
Gravers Station, at the corner of Gravers Lane and Anderson Street, was designed by Frank Furness, Philadelphia's most important architect of the industrial age.
Developer Ken Weinstein chosen to renovate five regional rail stations
SEPTA is set to award long-term leases to local developer Ken Weinstein in a landmark deal. 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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SEPTA fare hikes begin
Philadelphia's public transit system implemented its first fare increase in seven years starting Sunday, Dec. 1. more
Shapiro finds SEPTA funds
The move temporarily averts deep service cuts and fare hikes. more
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Hike parking fees to make SEPTA a smarter choice
SEPTA's problems can be more productively addressed if you see them within a larger regional system. more
The Northwest’s mom-and-pop businesses will be spotlighted on Small Business Saturday, offering their own unique gifts for the holiday shopping season
How shopping small makes a very big difference
This weekend, three of our distinct neighborhoods -- Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy and Manayunk -- are creating holiday magic. more
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Let’s treat SEPTA funding like the I-95 emergency
As a member of the Philly Transit Rider Union (TRU), I have grave concerns about potential SEPTA service cuts and fare increases. more
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