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Building on generations of effort in East Mt. Airy
The birth of East Mt. Airy Neighbors (EMAN) in 1966 marked the commencement of a transformative movement. more
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Anne Dicker, who leads WMAN’s Traffic Calming Committee, is pictured here with representatives from PennDOT and the Philadelphia Department of Streets while conducting a site visit to Lincoln Drive. The group was preparing for the installation of traffic calming measures along the corridor. Those measures are currently being installed.
Mt. Airy traffic-calming advocate to lead civic group
You might know Anne Dicker as chair of West Mt. Airy Neighbors’ Traffic Calming Committee. Come Jan. 9, she’s slated to add another title. more
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CHCA Agenda
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Bomb threat at GJC synagogue
Children attending classes at Germantown Jewish Centre were evacuated last week after the Mt. Airy synagogue received an emailed threat. more
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Cherese Akers is the author of “Stillbirth But I Still Birthed,” and the founder of two nonprofit organizations in Mt. Airy, “Still I Birthed” and “We Heard You.”
Mt. Airy activist and mom tells her ‘Stillbirth’ story
Cherese Akers works to raise awareness about losing a baby. more
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A section of ACES Veterans Museum in Germantown that served as a USO for World War II soldiers of color was named to the city's Register of Historic Places in January.
Working to honor history and secure museum’s future
The Philadelphia Historical Commission has added a section of Germantown’s ACES Veterans Museum to its list of historic places. more
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Springfield Township’s new school board meets
New and returning members of the board began their first meeting on Dec. 5 with a recognition of the new officers. more
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The groundbreaking for the Woodmere Art Museum’s new building, the Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art and Education, brought the regional art community’s benefactors and dignitaries out in full force last week. That project is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2025.
Woodmere breaks ground for Maguire Hall
CHCA Agenda
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The Jenks Dads on Duty are usually in front of the school entrance as early as 7 a.m., helping students get into the school safely. Members in the top row, from left to right: Maurice Whitaker, Khayri McKinney and Randy Green. Members in the middle row, from left to right: Albert Geiger, Kenneth Searles, Tyler Baber and Benj Baehr. Members in the bottom row, from left to right: Larry Conway and Marcus Dedan Tolbert.
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. more
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Rebecca Yamin at a Center City archaeology excavation, one of many she has overseen.
Mt. Airy 'urban archaeologist' digs deep into Philly history
We tend to associate the word “archaeology” with remote locations. Rebecca Yamin digs into Philadelphia. more
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A Mt. Airy resident, Boudreau came to Philadelphia 30 years ago “because of the great historical resources here.” He applied for four highly coveted fellowships and won them all.
History scholar and new leader at G-town mansion
George Boudreau is the newly named executive director at Ebenezer Maxwell Victorian Mansion. more
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A rendering of Khosla Properties' proposed development at 20-30 Allens Lane, behind the Mt. Airy Wawa.
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. more
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Santa will be sitting in his sleigh at Northwestern Stables on Saturday, ready and waiting for pictures with the kids.
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.  more
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. more
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KECO’s application materials assert that it holds regular meetings at the historic Thomas C. Potter House, located on the 5900 block of Greene Street, on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. However, when the Local tried to attend the October meeting, the building appeared vacant. Some of the windows were boarded up, the doors were locked and there were no cars in the parking lot. A phone number for the banquet hall had been scratched off both sides of the sign in front.
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. more
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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.  more
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Redevelopment is underway at the historic Germantown High School, vacant since it closed in 2013.
Details emerge for Germantown HS redevelopment
If the team slated to turn the former Germantown High School into an apartment complex gets its way, it could be ready for move-in in 18 months. more
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This year's Small Business Saturday in Mt. Airy will debut a "Go Mt. Airy" passport, which allows shoppers to accumulate points toward a neighborhood-themed prize.
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. more
'Gratefully Germantown,' the Germantown Arts District's inaugural arts festival for Small Business Saturday, will feature games as well as locally made products for purchase.
Germantown builds community while celebrating the holidays
The holiday season brings new chances to celebrate community in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood. more
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