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East and West Mt. Airy Neighbors hosted a tenants advocacy meeting at First United Methodist Church of Germantown on Nov. 19. A smaller crowd than their first meeting, Jo Winter says the size of the crowd isn’t important.
Tenant advocacy group forming in the Northwest
A growing group of tenant advocates is working to do something about deteriorating buildings. more
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Longtime Wyndmoor resident Betty Long (left), RN, MHA, President/CEO and Founder of Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates, was handed her prestigious award at an Oct. 22 ceremony by Kathleen A. Bower, a previous recipient who nominated Long for the award.
National honors for Wyndmoor's nurse-advocate founder
Betty Long founded Flourtown-based Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates to provide patient and family services. more
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Crime Report
The following is for crimes reported for the period from Nov. 18 to Nov. 24. 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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James Burnett, president of VestedIn, (left), and U.S. Congressman Dwight Evans (center), presented Broderick Byers with federal funding for his project which included shooting promotional videos of Chestnut Hill businesses.
New digital platform seeks to transform local shopping
Local shopping directories have a history of falling flat in Philadelphia, but one entrepreneur has a new approach. more
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Dave Leitch and Elizabeth Liddell bought the building formerly occupied by Greenhouse Internists, which closed in December 2022.
Wellness Center replaces Mt. Airy’s Greenhouse Internists
A beloved Mt. Airy medical practice that once served more than 6,000 patients has been reborn as a holistic wellness center. 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
Crime Report
The following is for crimes reported for the period from Nov. 11 to Nov. 17. more
Jerome Balka's best quality was “his interest in fighting for the underdog,” said his son, Richard, “whether it was a recent immigrant, a new business owner or a client wrongly accused or just struggling. He liked fixing other people's problems.”
From pushcart to justice: ‘People’s lawyer’ Jerome Balka dies
Jerome (Jerry) Balka was a lawyer and community activist who championed Philadelphia street vendors and social justice causes. more
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“Hedgehogs and Mushrooms,” by Allyn Howard
Trading Brooklyn for Mt. Airy: An artist’s new chapter
A charming menagerie of animal artwork at Little Wares, 8117 Germantown Ave., reveals the magical touch of West Mt. Airy artist Allyn Howard. more
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Volunteers help provide food for families throughout the Northwest, including in Germantown at two community fridges in the neighborhood.
The Northwest sets a Thanksgiving table
As the chill of late fall engulfs the Northwest, the warmth inside the neighborhood’s kitchens tells a different story. more
Holiday craft markets
If you feel like skipping the mall this holiday season, Northwest Philadelphia's neighborhoods are decking their halls with an array of festive craft markets. more
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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
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Roman Omelchenko, his wife, Natalia, and daughter, Oleksandra, have found refuge and help in Mt. Airy after fleeing their home in Kyiv, Ukraine. Roman and Natalia are both medical doctors who have not been able to practice their profession in the U.S.
Three-time refugee family finds new home, support in Mt. Airy
Roman Omelchenko and his family arrived in Mt. Airy one year ago after fleeing the war in Ukraine, leaving the capital of Kyiv. more
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The potential development would sit on West Mt. Pleasant Avenue between Lincoln Drive and Emlen Street, directly across from Mount Airy Tap Room.The rendering shows the parking access in the middle of the building, which participants at the meeting asked if it will be moved following the developer’s ongoing litigation.
Driveway lawsuit looms over massive mixed-use project
A controversial high-density apartment project in Mt. Airy cleared a required design review as questions linger. more
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Choosing empathy, and common ground
No matter how you feel about the election outcome, I’m guessing that you, like me, might be wondering how best to bridge seemingly insurmountable divides.  more
Crime Report
The following is for crimes reported for the period from Nov. 3 to Nov. 10. more
Mt. Airy pianist Lou Walinsky, 79, who spent five years overcoming carpal tunnel syndrome, has just released his third CD, the jazzy “Adventures with Standards.”
At 79, Mt. Airy pianist strikes a new chord
Lou Walinsky's fingers dance across the piano keys with the confidence of a lifelong musician - a remarkable feat for someone who once faced carpal tunnel syndrome. more
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Mark Daugherty left the law for a career in music more than 40 years ago.
From law books to music scores
For 40 years, Mark Daugherty has been weaving musical magic throughout Northwest Philadelphia, earning him the nickname "Pied Piper of Northwest Philly." more
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The New Bethel AME Church at Germantown Avenue and Tulpehocken Street (at left) was built in 1977. Its roots date back to 1858 as the only pre-Civil War African-American church in Germantown. Now the building will be transformed into apartments with ground-floor retail.
New Bethel to get new life as mixed-use development
A significant new development project has the potential to transform an entire Germantown Avenue block. more
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