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The board of the Chestnut Hill Community Centre (CHCC) held an event at Matines Café on June 10 to raise funds for the next phase of renovations to the building at 8419 Germantown Ave.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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6/17/26
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On Wednesday night, the 22nd Democratic Ward held a revote to determine its leader, with City Councilmember Cindy Bass remaining ward leader after multiple tie votes.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/17/26
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Construction at the former Trolley Car Diner property is stalled amid a RICO lawsuit brought by developers.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/17/26
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Following the May 19 election of new committee people, the 22nd Ward, led by Councilwoman Cindy Bass, sparked controversy over a voice vote to determine its leader.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/15/26
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Seventh and eighth grade students at C.W. Henry School held a rally on June 3 to raise awareness about the effects of redlining policies on Philadelphia.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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6/11/26
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In January 2025, West Mount Airy Neighbors (WMAN) launched its Zoning Remapping Task Force to examine zoning in three commercial areas in West Mt. Airy.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/11/26
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Thomas “Tommy” Walsh was memorialized on Saturday with the dedication of a bench in his honor in the 8400 block of Germantown Avenue.
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6/11/26
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More than 500 people attended Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania’s Moonlight & Roses fundraising gala on Friday.
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by Abby Weiss
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6/11/26
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The following is for crimes reported from June 1 to June 7.
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6/11/26
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Life Turning Point (LTP), a nonprofit that provides a transitional home to mothers and children looking for housing, is fundraising to renovate a cottage on its Germantown campus.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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6/11/26
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The city on June 8 launched “Summer Quest,” a new citywide summer learning and engagement program that invites children, teens and adults to explore science, gaming, history, art and reading.
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6/11/26
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Norwood-Fontbonne Academy’s technology department is hosting an “upcycling” drive to collect electronic equipment, in partnership with the electronic waste company Upcycle USA.
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6/11/26
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A mural depicting the groundbreaking Sun Ra Arkestra will be unveiled in a ceremony on June 13 on a wall of the October Gallery Museum, about a mile from the jazz collective’s longtime home base in Germantown.
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by Len Lear
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6/11/26
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Tookany Creek Park in Cheltenham is an activity hub for both visitors and wildlife, offering a trail for bikers, woodlands for birdwatching and Tookany Creek for fishing.
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by Abby Weiss
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6/11/26
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Several advocates showed up for City Council’s Committee on Rules hearing on June 3 to raise objections to Councilmember Mark Squilla’s bill, amending regulations for historic properties within the city.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/10/26
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The word COMMUNITY describes a “common experience.” A strong community is built by people who come together to make a difference.
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by Laura Lucas and Kathi Clayton
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6/10/26
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Philadelphia’s Democratic ward leaders will vote this month to select a party chair, with longtime chair Bob Brady seeking another term amid criticism from the progressive wing of the party.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/10/26
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Launched in April, the Life Skills through Career Program is the only college campus-based vocational, life-skills curriculum in Pennsylvania for developmentally disabled adults.
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by Robert Calandra
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6/10/26
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The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education is showing a new documentary, “Plan C for Civilization,” on June 5 at 6 p.m.
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6/4/26
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The following is for crimes reported from May 24 to May 31.
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6/4/26
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