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There’s karaoke -- where people sing along to prerecorded music -- and then there’s “carol-oke,” where the songs are holiday-oriented.
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12/30/25
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As we enter a new year in Northwest Philadelphia, one truth guides us: Strong communities are built by people who show up for each other, year after year.
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by Ericka Stewart and Linda Bell, President and Secretary of East Mt. Airy Neighbors
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12/30/25
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The genesis of “Perfect Days,” the Academy Award nominated film playing at Woodmere on Jan. 6, begins in a public restroom. Or, rather, it begins in several.
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by Will Standish
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12/30/25
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In 2025, Awbury Arboretum strengthened its role as one of Northwest Philadelphia’s most vital public green spaces.
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by Kiersten Adams, Programs & Communications Manager, Awbury Arboretum
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12/30/25
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America is not alone in ushering in a new era as 2026 continues a period of growth and significant advancements at Chestnut Hill College.
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by Marilee Gallagher, Assistant Director of Digital and Social Media at Chestnut Hill College
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12/30/25
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Coming off Woodmere’s most transformative year since Charles K. Smith opened the Museum doors in 1913, the opening of Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art & Education in November has redefined Woodmere’s presence and potential.
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by William R. Valerio, Ph.D., Director and CEO
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12/30/25
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As we close out another year at the Chestnut Hill Community Association (CHCA), we take a moment to reflect on our accomplishments and look ahead to the future.
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by Anne McNiff, CHCA Executive Director
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12/30/25
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Hard to believe it’s been a year since the Springfield Township Historical Society was first asked to participate in the Local’s “Local leaders on the coming year” issue and share with you about our 40th anniversary.
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by Stephanie Walsh, Archivist, Springfield Township Historical Society
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12/30/25
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All the buzz around America’s upcoming 250th birthday has had me thinking about our own shared history here in West Mt. Airy.
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by Josephine Winter, Executive Director, West Mt. Airy Neighbors
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12/30/25
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As we head into 2026, Historic Germantown is preparing for one of the most significant years in our nation’s history.
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by Tuomi Forrest, Executive Director, Historic Germantown
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12/30/25
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For Mt. Airy Community Development Corporation, 2025 was an especially significant milestone year, marking 45 years since our founding in June 1980.
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by Philip Dawson, Executive Director, Mt. Airy Community Development Corporation
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12/30/25
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In 2025, the Chestnut Hill Conservancy continued to connect the community with history, stewardship, and storytelling while advancing preservation, conservation, archives, and advocacy work.
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by Chrissy Clawson, Chestnut Hill Conservancy Programs and Communications Manager
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12/30/25
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At the Chestnut Hill Business District, this is the season when we take stock of the year’s accomplishments and look ahead to what’s next.
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by Abby Link, Ann Nevel, Courtney O’Neill and Kate O’Neill
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12/30/25
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Opening soon on Germantown Avenue, The RAD Lab (short for robotics, automation, and dance) is coming to Chestnut Hill.
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by Sean Marsala
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12/18/25
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Mt. Airy is hosting its Decemberfest Holiday Shopping Stroll on Germantown Avenue on Saturday -- and this year, organizers hint, it will look a little different.
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12/18/25
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The 12th and 59th Democratic wards, both Germantown-based, will host a community forum on Jan. 13, with four of the candidates running for retiring U.S. Congressman Dwight Evans’ seat.
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by Tommy Tucker
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12/18/25
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Germantown’s Boy Scout Troop 358 of Grace Baptist Church of Germantown is embarking on a great Alaskan adventure in summer 2026.
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12/18/25
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Mt. Airy Coffee Company has started a GoFundMe after experiencing electrical issues in its building.
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by Tommy Tucker
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12/11/25
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It’s been more than a half century since the old Hill Theater was torn down — but that was the start of a remarkable effort that continues to bring classic movies to the area today.
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12/11/25
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