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Crime Report
The following is for crimes reported for the period from March 10 to March 16.  more
What began as a routine dog walk turned into an unexpected neighborhood rescue operation when Springfield resident Luke Angus and his 3-year-old daughter Lily spotted a neighbor and daughter gazing up at a cat stranded 75 feet high in a tree. They witnessed a dramatic rescue response from Springfield police (including the officer pictured above with Lily), and fire trucks from both Wyndmoor and Flourtown, with firefighters needing an extended ladder to reach the feline. "Bar none, it was our most eventful dog walk!" Angus said.
A dog walk leads to cat rescue
Cedars House cafe to close
The Cedars House, a cafe situated on Forbidden Drive in the Wissahickon Valley Park, has announced its permanent closure on March 23. more
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CHCA Agenda
To register for any Zoom meetings go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/meetings.php more
Supporters of legalizing cannabis rally outside the state Capitol in Harrisburg.
State’s weed lobby spends $1.6M for recreational use
Pro-cannabis interests spent at least $1.6 million lobbying the Pennsylvania legislature in 2024 as lawmakers weighed a legalization scheme. more
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Residents attending a meeting to discuss SEPTA’s mixed-use development plan at Germantown station told officials the need for affordable housing is paramount.
Germantown dreams big for SEPTA station site
Germantown residents packed into an event room on March 11 to share their thoughts on SEPTA’s mixed-use development plan at Germantown station. more
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FOW: Environmental restoration talks
The Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) will host two Spring Valley Talks focusing on local environmental restoration and artistic landmarks. more
Former President Joe Biden (center) visited Bishop Ernest Carl Morris (right) last fall at the Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ.
From pastor to bishop: Building a ministry
Editor’s note:  This week, we share part two of the remarkable story of growth and community service of Ernest Carl Morris. more
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Emergency personnel found a woman dead in her home after being called to the 7100 block of Mt. Airy Place on Monday.
Woman found dead in house collapse
An elderly woman was discovered dead inside a partially collapsed home on the edge of a quiet cul-de-sac in West Mt. Airy on Monday afternoon, according to fire officials. more
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City sanitation workers had to navigate a steep slope behind Valley Greene to get all the trash that had fallen along it.
Trash mountain finally cleared
After several months of persistent complaints, the city completed a challenging cleanup of illegally dumped trash behind Valley Greene Apartments. more
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Residents gather in Glenside on March 4 in the aftermath of the SPS fire to protest ongoing federal budget and workforce cuts.
Glenside residents protest DOGE cuts in the aftermath of SPS fire
Residents gathered in Glenside, a mile from the aerospace parts manufacturing facility that was recently engulfed in fire, to protest ongoing federal funding and job cuts. more
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Lincoln Drive to close April 5 for spring cleanup
A portion of Lincoln Drive will close temporarily next month as part of a spring cleanup effort in Wissahickon Valley Park. more
About 40 people gathered on March 7 for a vigil in support of Ukraine outside the Unitarian Society of Germantown on Lincoln Drive. As cars in the evening rush hour honked in support, participants demonstrated solidarity with the people of Ukraine by holding signs and flags. The vigil is scheduled to continue every Friday from 5 to 6 p.m.
Standing with Ukraine
MADD urges driving safety for St. Patrick's Day celebrations
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is urging Philadelphia residents to plan for safe transportation during the holiday known for heavy alcohol consumption. more
A Lululemon bag and a crass reference to Louboutins were particularly offensive to Chestnut Hill resident Amma Napier, who trudged out to clean up after teenagers who were partying in a portion of the park behind her house on Saturday night.
Teenage parties trash the park
Amma Napier, who lives on Rex Avenue in Chestnut Hill, could hear the sound of partying loud and clear on Saturday night. more
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Apiary Studio in Germantown won a gold medal for innovative design with "Grass Stains" and also won the Governor’s Trophy at the 2025 PHS Flower show, which ended on Sunday.
Northwest success at Flower Show
Northwest Philadelphia's finest horticultural talents triumphed at the 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. more
Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich (left) speaks as Gov. Josh Shapiro looks on.
More accountability for elder abuse as Shapiro denies ‘crisis’
The public will soon have easy access to critical information about whether county agencies are keeping at-risk older adults safe from abuse and neglect. more
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Seniors watchdog group warns of rising email scams
AARP Pennsylvania is alerting consumers to be vigilant against increasingly sophisticated phishing scams that aim to steal personal and financial information. more
Crime Report
The following is for crimes reported for the period from March 3 to March 9.  more
Bishop Ernest Morris Sr. became a spellbinding preacher at the Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ, which has more than 4,000 members and is the third-largest church congregation in Philadelphia.
From postman to pastor: How the Local changed a life
Editor's Note: This week we begin a special two-part series about Bishop Ernest Carl Morris Sr. more
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