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State must fund SEPTA before budget deadline

The CHCA is proud to be part of Northwest Philadelphia’s Save the Train and Step Up for SEPTA coalition. more

by Anne McNiff | 6/19/25

SEPTA Regional Rail train drops off riders at the Chestnut Hill West Station.

Private schools fear possible SEPTA cuts

Private school students are among the many groups that would be affected by the proposed upcoming SEPTA cuts. more

by Tommy Tucker | 5/28/25

Local residents gathered at SEPTA headquarters, urging more state funding.

Residents rally for SEPTA funding

Northwest Philadelphia residents and Save the Train Coalition members united, taking the train to SEPTA headquarters. more

by Tommy Tucker | 5/21/25

Harrisburg must support transformative plans for SEPTA

SEPTA’s doomsday budget lays out a stark future for mass transit without the $200 million infusion proposed in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget. more

by Bob Previdi and Josephine Winter, Save the Train Coalition | 5/15/25

Commuters take the Chestnut Hill West line on a weekday morning.

Without new funds, SEPTA to cut Chestnut Hill West

SEPTA officials announced a budget proposal that would see fare increases and drastic cuts, ending service to several Regional Rail lines. more

by Tommy Tucker | 4/10/25

Friends of the Wissahickon volunteers regularly participate in planting in the park.

Do you love living in Philly's northwest?

If Philadelphia is the United States' "gardening capital," the Northwest could well be its nonprofit nexus. more

by Daralyse Lyons | 3/29/25

WMAN celebrates 2024, plans wins for 2025

It seems to us that tiny, grassroots community organizations like ours are MORE ESSENTIAL than ever. more

by Josephine Winter and Stephen Kendall, executive director and president of West Mt. Airy Neighbors | 1/1/25

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

by Donna Shaw and Carla Robinson | 12/25/24

Shapiro finds SEPTA funds

The move temporarily averts deep service cuts and fare hikes. more

by Carla Robinson | 11/27/24

With looming fare hikes and budget cuts at SEPTA, commuters who use the Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail line may lose service.

SEPTA fares to soar 29%

Despite months of lobbying, SEPTA is now proposing to increase fares by up to 29 percent and cut services by 20 percent. more

by Tommy Tucker | 11/20/24

Members of the ‘Save the Train’ coalition traveled to Harrisburg last week to meet with legislators, including State Rep. Tarik Khan (at left), about increased funding for public transit.

Deadline looms for state’s SEPTA funding

This impending crisis is unacceptable. more

by Bob Previdi and Josephine Winter, Save the Train Coalition | 10/17/24

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

9/26/24

SEPTA starts hiking fares

SEPTA has proposed a fare increase that eliminates discounts for Key card users, potentially affecting thousands of riders. more

by Carla Robinson | 9/11/24

The Save the Train coalition includes 79 member organizations across Northwest Philadelphia that are advocating for additional state funding for public transit.

Don’t be fooled: Amid service increases, SEPTA’s budget crisis looms

SEPTA still has a $240 million budget deficit for this year alone. more

by Robert W. Previdi and Josephine Winter, Save the Train Coalition | 9/5/24

More trains, better times: SEPTA expands regional rail

In the face of a $240 million budget deficit, SEPTA announced that it plans to add trains to its regional rail service starting Sept. 8. more

by Carla Robinson | 8/28/24

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

by Tommy Tucker | 8/21/24

Rep. Khan speaks with Gov. Shapiro at the budget bill signing.

A bright future for Philadelphia students

Now, after decades of chronic underfunding, Pennsylvania public school students finally got a down payment on their future. more

by State Rep. Tarik Khan, Democrat, 194th District | 8/8/24

The Chestnut Hill West regional rail line is, due to its historically low ridership rates, particularly vulnerable to service cuts.

State budget shorts SEPTA; NW braces for transit cuts

Residents of Northwest Philadelphia are bracing for potential cuts to regional rail and bus lines as SEPTA grapples with a state budget shortfall. more

by Carla Robinson | 7/17/24

Chestnut Hill Community Association 2024 annual review

Help us grow our membership by sharing this message with your neighbors and asking them to become active members. more

7/11/24

Save the train music fest planned

The Save the Train Coalition will host a multi-site concert May 16 along the Chestnut Hill West Line that the group hopes to save from SEPTA cuts. more

5/2/24

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