Despite a last-minute objection from Councilmember Cindy Bass, the ZBA voted unanimously to approve a use variance for the development at 7600 Germantown Ave.
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by Tommy Tucker
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1/30/25
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The following is for crimes reported for the period from Jan. 12 to Jan. 26.
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1/30/25
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Charles Day Dilks, a Chestnut Hill giant in the field of conservation, died Dec. 28, 2024, of cardiac amyloidosis at his home.
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by Len Lear
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1/23/25
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Friends of the Wissahickon will outline plans to improve park conservation and water quality at its annual public projects meeting Jan. 29.
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1/23/25
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A proposed development at 7600 Germantown Ave. faced an unexpected setback when Councilmember Cindy Bass' office raised objections.
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by Tommy Tucker
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1/22/25
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Charles Dilks passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2024, at the age of 83.
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1/6/25
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For Friends of the Wissahickon, 2024 was a year like no other. We celebrated 100 years of stewarding Wissahickon Valley Park.
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by Ruffian Tittmann, executive director, Friends of the Wissahickon
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1/1/25
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Northwest Philadelphia grappled with significant infrastructure challenges in 2024.
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by Donna Shaw and Carla Robinson
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12/25/24
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Whether it was soaring taxes, scorching heat or a drought that dulled autumn's palette, 2024 tested the resilience of Northwest Philadelphians.
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by Donna Shaw and Carla Robinson
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12/25/24
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You don't see the house from the street at first. Instead, you pass through the gateposts to enter a stone courtyard that shuts out the busy road.
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By Edward and Carla Robinson
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12/21/24
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Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) celebrated the completion of the $3.5 million Valley Green Run Restoration and Pedestrian Bridge Project.
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by Tommy Tucker
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12/19/24
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Residents of Valley Greene condominiums saw a man drive a truck down the driveway beside their building and dump debris.
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by Tommy Tucker
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12/19/24
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For most runners, completing a marathon is a pinnacle achievement. For Michael Koehler, 42, it was just the beginning.
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by Len Lear
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12/12/24
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Someone recently asked me why I am so enthusiastic about living in Chestnut Hill. The first word that came to mind was "community."
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by Jeff Sklar
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12/12/24
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Friends of the Wissahickon is accepting applications through Dec. 31 for volunteer positions to help maintain and preserve the city's Wissahickon Valley Park.
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11/21/24
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Your local community association and your local newspaper are joining forces to ask for your financial support.
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11/20/24
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Volunteers across the city will have the chance to show some love to green spaces around the region Nov. 8 to 10.
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11/7/24
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A historic coal company building may soon be joined by eight new townhouses.
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by Tommy Tucker
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11/6/24
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Following the officially designated trails while utilizing the established yield pattern is at the foundation of our position.
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10/31/24
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The Wissahickon Valley Park is a centerpiece of Christine Bamberger’s life.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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10/31/24
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