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Gravers Station, at the corner of Gravers Lane and Anderson Street, was designed by Frank Furness, Philadelphia's most important architect of the industrial age.
Developer Ken Weinstein chosen to renovate five regional rail stations
SEPTA is set to award long-term leases to local developer Ken Weinstein in a landmark deal. more
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For Sam Carmichael, co-owner of the newly opened Downtime Bakery in Mt. Airy, their mission is “all about community.”
Home baking business grows into Mt. Airy storefront
A line of eager customers packed into the newly opened Downtime Bakery in the heart of Mt. Airy on Dec. 5. more
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A red Santa mailbox continues a Mt. Airy tradition.
Holiday magic in a bright red box
Kelly Bright resurrects a happy neighborhood tradition. more
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Anh Vongbandith, owner of Tipsy Cafe & Catering and Das Good Cafe, along with volunteers, gave out 412 meals to anyone who happened to pass by her Germantown Avenue location on Nov. 27.
Tipsy Cafe's annual turkey giveaway feeds hundreds
Since Anh Vongbandith opened Tipsy Cafe & Catering on Germantown Avenue in 2020, her shop has given out Thanksgiving meals each year. more
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Longtime Nicholson Church Lane gardeners Garth Herrick and Roz McKelvey enjoy the sun and the plants in the garden.
Life sprouts in historic community garden
The legacy of Chris and Helen Nicholson lives on. more
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Mt. Airy's Malvern Hall, built in 1925, represents the garden style seen in the proposed historic district. The U-shaped building features a prominent courtyard and is one of 30 apartments and condominiums included.
Historic status advances for NW Philly apartments
The hard work of West Mount Airy Neighbors' Historic Preservation Initiative is paying off. more
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Chestnut Hill Conservancy honors historic gems
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy was scheduled to present seven awards and induct five historic properties into its Architectural Hall of Fame. more
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CHCA Agenda
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Karise Allen-Crew
Hill biz district welcomes a new ‘storyteller’
For Karise Allen-Crew, walking down Germantown Avenue feels like "opening up a gift." more
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Free holiday parking
Chestnut Hill is offering free parking in all six of its foundation-managed lots during the annual Stag & Doe shopping event. more
Christmas arrived by crane on Monday as workers hoisted Chestnut Hill’s holiday tree onto the rooftop terrace at Germantown Avenue and Gravers Lane.
Giant tree takes flight
CHCA Agenda
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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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Pastorius Park gets a $275,000 makeover
Friends of Pastorius Park says the initiative, scheduled to break ground in spring 2025, will be the historic park's largest restoration to date.  more
CHCA Agenda
All meetings are open to the public. more
The Woodmere Art Museum will soon become officially known as just the ‘Woodmere.’
Woodmere nickname will soon be official
Woodmere Art Museum is rebranding to simply "Woodmere" as part of a major institutional transformation. more
State funding for Happy Hollow
State Rep. Darisha Parker (D., Phila.) recently announced that Happy Hollow Recreation Center will receive a $1 million grant for facility upgrades. more
The holiday festivities in Chestnut Hill offer a month of entertainment, food and drink, and seasonal cheer.
Your guide to holiday magic: From Santa to house tours
The most wonderful time of the year is quickly approaching, and there's no place to spend the holidays quite like Chestnut Hill. more
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The proposed 75-unit apartment building across Germantown Avenue from the now-shuttered high school has received mixed reactions.
Historic town hall gets a modern neighbor
A 75-unit, 96,645-square-foot apartment project adjacent to Germantown’s historic Town Hall cleared a key hurdle. more
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