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Multiple churches in Northwest Philadelphia participated in Toll the Bell, a citywide sound installation to raise awareness about gun violence.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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6/12/25
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The following is for crimes reported from June 1 to June 8.
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6/12/25
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A battery on a decommissioned electric bus started the fire that burned 40 buses at SEPTA’s Midvale lot on June 5 near the border of Germantown and Nicetown.
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by Lucy Tobier
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6/12/25
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On June 14 — Flag Day, and just in time for Father’s Day — two former Montford Point Marines will receive posthumous honors.
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by Valerie Russ
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6/11/25
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Residents of Alden Park Apartments say safety concerns and slow maintenance response now cast a shadow over its storied past and luxury perks.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/11/25
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Chestnut Hill Starbucks workers voted unanimously on May 30 to unionize, joining Starbucks Workers United.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/11/25
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Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson J. Perez led CHC's annual Alumni Weekend Mass in celebration of the college's 100th anniversary.
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by Walt Maguire
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6/5/25
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Temple Health – Chestnut Hill Hospital presented the check to the Chestnut Hill Community Association in support of the Pastorius Park Summer Concert Series.
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6/5/25
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Local real estate developer the Goldenberg Group presented its latest plans for the 4.4-acre property at 100-102 Mermaid Lane on May 27.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/4/25
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Members of the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club visited C.W. Henry School on May 30. They brought a horse, of course.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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6/4/25
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The Germantown Life Enrichment Center will soon launch its fundraising campaign for what the organization calls a “desperately needed” renovation.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/4/25
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The following list is for crimes reported for the period from May 25 to June 1.
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6/3/25
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Hikers in the Wissahickon’s Valley Green park noticed an unusual addition to the orange trail on May 19 – an abandoned blue Porsche.
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by Tommy Tucker
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5/29/25
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Germantown is one of Philadelphia’s most flood-prone neighborhoods due to Wingohocking Creek being paved many years ago.
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by Lindsay Stolkey
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5/29/25
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The Philly Book Bank serves MLK High School in Germantown. Now, officials feel they are being pushed out.
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by Tommy Tucker
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5/28/25
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Private school students are among the many groups that would be affected by the proposed upcoming SEPTA cuts.
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by Tommy Tucker
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5/28/25
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The Chestnut Hill Local will welcome a new journalist this July as one of 101 newsrooms across the country that has been chosen to partner with Report for America.
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5/27/25
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All meetings are open to the public.
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5/22/25
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The following list is for crimes reported for the period from May 11 to May 18.
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5/22/25
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Roman McNichols received two prestigious awards from British Prince Edward.
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by Susan Schaefer
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5/21/25
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