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Mt. Airy 'urban archaeologist' digs deep into Philly history

We tend to associate the word “archaeology” with remote locations. Rebecca Yamin digs into Philadelphia.

A popular celebrity TV host brings humanitarian work to East Falls

Why would a celebrity TV star wind up living in Northwest Philadelphia? "We love it here," Simonetta Lein says.

Only girl on the football team displays 'heart and determination'

“I wish I had 13 kids like Abby on my football team. I wish I had the heart and determination myself at that age that she has."

New to the NW, he's painting 100 Chestnut Hill scenes

If you were walking down Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill recently, you just might have seen Trevor Wade Thomas and his easel.
Small business Saturday, Nov. 25

Supporting local merchants in style

Chestnut Hill will have all its historic charm on display this weekend as it celebrates the holiday season – and supports local merchants. 
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New to the NW, he's painting 100 Chestnut Hill scenes

If you were walking down Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill recently, you just might have seen Trevor Wade Thomas and his easel.

Only girl on the football team displays 'heart and determination'

“I wish I had 13 kids like Abby on my football team. I wish I had the heart and determination myself at that age that she has."

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Development projects, both on and off, in Mt. Airy

Despite rising interest rates, development in Mt. Airy continues to chug along as investors seek to capitalize on land for dense new housing projects.

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At Jenks school, ‘Dads’ volunteer and show up for duty

On a normal morning, Jenks Dads on Duty (JDOD) can be seen helping students cross the busy street and providing words of encouragement.

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For the week of Nov. 27, 2023

CH parking lot rates triple

Cheap parking has officially come to a screeching halt in Chestnut Hill – shocking many longtime regulars along the neighborhood’s busy business strip. 

Curbside parking rates are $2.40/hr, with a maximum of two hours, cash or credit. The lots are $2.40/hr with a maximum six hours. Both MeterUp! and ParkMobile apps work, and times can be extended via the app.  For a map of the six lots or more on hours and rates, see chestnuthillpa.com/parking/

The Chestnut Hill Parking Foundation is offering free parking in its six public lots all day and night every Wednesday from November 10th through Christmas.

History scholar and new leader at G-town mansion

George Boudreau is the newly named executive director at Ebenezer Maxwell Victorian Mansion.
Small business Saturday, Nov. 25

Germantown builds community while celebrating the holidays

The holiday season brings new chances to celebrate community in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood.
Small business Saturday, Nov. 25

Mt. Airy shopping crawl, complete with passports

This Small Business Saturday, Mt. Airy is encouraging residents to shop local with a fun Go Mt. Airy Shopping Crawl.

A new civic group in Germantown and Mt. Airy is raising eyebrows as well as questions

A new civic group with the potential power to influence development in both Mt. Airy and Germantown has community leaders worried.

The Local wins Lenfest grant to fuel news sustainability and expansion

The paper is among 17 local news organizations to receive such awards, which are designed to help support long-term sustainability.
A CHCA meeting to discuss the future of Greylock was postponed by the developer in an attempt to “engage neighbors and listen to their concerns."
The 2008 state law, Act 135, gives neighbors, businesses, and nonprofit organizations the right to ask a court to put the property in the hands of a conservator. 
The future of 42-68 Church Lane, a parcel for which developers had proposed a five-story, 125-unit apartment building, is “to be determined.”
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Springfield Twp. considers budget, open space and pickleball

The Board of Commissioners proposed a 5.1 percent increase in the 2024 budget at its Nov. 11 meeting.

Court finds ban on ‘thin blue line’ flag unconstitutional

A federal court ruled that Springfield Township’s resolution banning the public display of the “thin blue line” flag by township employees is unconstitutional.

Pivoting late in life, from academic scholar to artist

This newspaper has profiled innumerable local artists over the years, most of whom always had a passion for art. Alice Lesnick took a different path.
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