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Hard to believe it’s been a year since the Springfield Township Historical Society was first asked to participate in the Local’s “Local leaders on the coming year” issue and share with you about our 40th anniversary.
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by Stephanie Walsh, Archivist, Springfield Township Historical Society
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12/30/25
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All the buzz around America’s upcoming 250th birthday has had me thinking about our own shared history here in West Mt. Airy.
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by Josephine Winter, Executive Director, West Mt. Airy Neighbors
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12/30/25
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As we head into 2026, Historic Germantown is preparing for one of the most significant years in our nation’s history.
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by Tuomi Forrest, Executive Director, Historic Germantown
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12/30/25
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For Mt. Airy Community Development Corporation, 2025 was an especially significant milestone year, marking 45 years since our founding in June 1980.
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by Philip Dawson, Executive Director, Mt. Airy Community Development Corporation
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12/30/25
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In 2025, the Chestnut Hill Conservancy continued to connect the community with history, stewardship, and storytelling while advancing preservation, conservation, archives, and advocacy work.
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by Chrissy Clawson, Chestnut Hill Conservancy Programs and Communications Manager
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12/30/25
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This year, we’re building resilience into our wild landscape.
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by Mae Axelrod, Director of Communications, Schuylkill Center
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12/30/25
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At the Chestnut Hill Business District, this is the season when we take stock of the year’s accomplishments and look ahead to what’s next.
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by Abby Link, Ann Nevel, Courtney O’Neill and Kate O’Neill
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12/30/25
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The following is for crimes reported from Dec. 15 to Dec. 21.
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12/25/25
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Philadelphia Parks and Recreation announced that it is enforcing expanded curfew hours in select park areas to ensure public safety during yearly deer control operations.
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12/25/25
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The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education has appointed Sydney Gilsan as the new director of its Wildlife Clinic.
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12/25/25
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Morris Arboretum & Gardens is offering special winter admission prices through January and February, with general admission fees discounted for everyone, and children under 3 free.
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12/25/25
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A number of well-known area residents died in 2025, leaving deep holes in the community.
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12/25/25
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The year 2025 saw a number of accomplishments and new programs for schools in the area, starting with Chestnut Hill College wrapping up a year-long celebration of its 100th anniversary.
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by The Staff
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12/25/25
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Over the decades, few issues have drawn more controversy in the Northwest than that of development, and 2025 was no different.
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by The Staff
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12/23/25
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My journey to running for Congress goes directly through my West Philadelphia upbringing.
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12/23/25
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The old adage that if you work hard and play by the rules, you will get ahead, isn’t true for too many Philadelphians.
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12/23/25
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The year in politics began with news from U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans, a Democrat whose 3rd Congressional District includes most of Northwest and West Philadelphia as well as Center City.
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by The Staff
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12/23/25
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I’m running for Congress because I’ve seen firsthand how generational poverty, endemic gun violence and lack of opportunities is hurting our communities.
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12/23/25
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The year 2025 was eventful for many local community groups and institutions -- some good news, some losses, some battles that were waged and won.
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by the Local Staff
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12/23/25
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