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David Jansen, known for his meticulous attention to detail, was a chef at the Four Seasons Hotel in Center City for 20 years.
Fine dining winner Jansen closing at end of September
Jansen, the upscale “Center City” restaurant at 7402 Germantown Ave. in Mt. Airy that has been a magnet for fine-dining aficionados for the last decade, will close its doors for good. more
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Five elements of the interior of the Germantown Trust Company Building - including a gold floor plaque - will be preserved.
Conservancy works to preserve Germantown Trust Company Building
Ahead of an upcoming renovation, the Chestnut Hill Conservancy worked with owners of the Germantown Trust Company Building to preserve certain elements. more
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Brezner discusses her “Friendship Bench" with the Local's Len Lear.
New 'Friendship Bench' in Erdenheim combats alienation
It's no secret that countless millions of Americans are feeling alienated, frustrated, overwhelmed and stressed out. Doven Brezner is not just sitting on the sidelines. more
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Van de Velde hauls an Awbury Christmas tree. Just another day at the job.
Christopher Van de Velde: The Man of the Fields who flunked retirement and found life’s meaning
Many cultures strongly advocate the idea that a name defines an individual or a thing. Such must be the case for Christopher Van de Velde, whose Dutch surname means “of the fields.” more
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Current residents at Life Turning Point are taught life skills, financial literacy and parenting tips.
Life Turning Point provides transitional home for women and children
Homelessness is a devastating experience for anyone, but the hardship is compounded when children are involved. more
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Brian Tyree Henry (right) models his new Locals Coffee swag with Scott Davis.
Locals Coffee: From neighborhood gem to Hollywood hotspot
Nestled in the heart of Wyndmoor, Locals Coffee has become more than just a place to grab a morning brew. Its star is rising. more
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After eight years of leadership, Eileen Javers steps down from her role as board president of the Chestnut Hill Conservancy.
Eileen Javers — A life of leadership and quiet impact
Stepping down as board president of the Chestnut Hill Conservancy after eight years of leadership, Javers remains on the board and executive committee. more
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This year's planting will be dominated by vibrant jewel tones.
New Sip & Shop event on May 10 celebrates the Avenue’s flowers
For the 22nd consecutive year, Germantown Avenue is about to explode with the color of flowers planted in windowboxes, barrels, hanging baskets and parks. more
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Sondra Rosenberg worked as an art therapist from 2005 to 2020 at the Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders in Roxborough, but now she is primarily a portrait painter.
MALT artist: From 'eating therapy' to pets and houses
"When I learned about art therapy, I thought it would be a good way to use art to help people," says Sondra Rosenberg. more
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MGMT Residential presented renderings for 6225-27 Germantown Ave., a 45-unit mixed-use project, during a Civic Design Review meeting on April 8.
Mixed reactions to Germantown development
The 59th Democratic Ward held a Civic Design Review (CDR) meeting on Germantown’s latest mixed-use development, with attendees commenting on the project's size. more
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The historic Germantown YWCA building
G-Town Y’s future remains a question
A judge denied reconsideration for local developer Ken Weinstein’s petition to gain a conservatorship over the Germantown YWCA building. more
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Construction continues at Woodmere's Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art and Education, scheduled to open in fall 2025.
Woodmere scrambles amid cuts
Standing at his desk, Woodmere Art Museum Director and CEO William Valerio opened the email that arrived late at night.  more
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Kadina Smith-Flemming, a registered nurse at Chestnut Hill Hospital, spoke at a Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals press conference on April 16, calling for safer staffing levels and wage increases.
CH Hospital nurses warn, ‘We are strike ready’
Nurses and technicians held a press conference outside the hospital, informing the public of their concerns. more
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Merakey Total Health is currently demolishing two turn-of-the-century twin homes at 29-31 E. Mt. Airy Ave. to make room for a parking lot.
Three heritage trees razed for Mt. Airy parking lot
Merakey Total Health has begun tearing down two turn-of-the-century twin homes adjacent to its property on East Mt. Airy Avenue to build a parking lot for its customers.  more
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Edward (Ned) McConaghy’s depiction of Jesus being taken down from the cross won in the professional category last year. It was hung next to Station 13.
St. Martin calls artists for Holy Week display
Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields is inviting congregation artists to create an exhibition for the Stations of the Cross as part of its Lenten observance. more
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Cat litter, dry food and flea medication were among the items distributed March 22 at the Germantown Pet Pantry.
Germantown pet pantry empties 90 minutes after opening
The Germantown Pet Pantry gave out its entire stock of pet food and pet care items an hour and a half after opening on March 22. more
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Janell Goldsmith
Local student wins prestigious NSF research internship
A biology student from Mt. Airy has been selected for a coveted National Science Foundation research internship at the University of New Mexico this summer. more
Developer MGMT Residential has submitted initial renderings and designs for a 45-unit mixed-use project at 6225-27 Germantown Ave., its second new building on the same Germantown block.
Germantown’s development boom continues
The latest big new apartment building proposed in Germantown is a 45-unit mixed-use project next to the shuttered Rite Aid on the 6200 block of Germantown Avenue. more
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A March 27 fire engulfed a home on the 500 block of Brinton Street and spread to an adjacent residence, leaving two people dead, and one firefighter was injured in the blaze.
Two dead in East Germantown fire
Two people perished in a house fire on the 500 block of Brinton Street on Thursday, March 27, according to the Philadelphia Fire Department. more
The elderly West Mt. Airy resident who was found dead in a house collapse on March 17 was identified as Patricia Terry. According to health and fire officials, the homeowner died as a result of blunt impact injuries after parts of the house caved in on her. Firefighters responded to the 7100 block of Mt. Airy Place around 12:30 p.m. after a neighbor noticed that a portion of the back of the house had caved in and called authorities for a wellness check. Philadelphia Fire Department Chief Charles Walker told reporters at the scene that crews arrived to find significant structural damage, with parts of the first floor having collapsed into the basement. The woman's body was discovered amid the rubble, officials said.
House collapse killed homeowner
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