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Gwynedd Mercy receives grant
Gwynedd Mercy University has received a $20,000 state grant to bolster its special education teacher preparation program. 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 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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With looming fare hikes and budget cuts at SEPTA, commuters who use the Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail line may lose service.
SEPTA fares to soar 29%
Despite months of lobbying, SEPTA is now proposing to increase fares by up to 29 percent and cut services by 20 percent. more
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Better Together: Your community needs you
Your local community association and your local newspaper are joining forces to ask for your financial support. more
The potential development would sit on West Mt. Pleasant Avenue between Lincoln Drive and Emlen Street, directly across from Mount Airy Tap Room.The rendering shows the parking access in the middle of the building, which participants at the meeting asked if it will be moved following the developer’s ongoing litigation.
Driveway lawsuit looms over massive mixed-use project
A controversial high-density apartment project in Mt. Airy cleared a required design review as questions linger. more
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Crime Report
The following is for crimes reported for the period from Nov. 3 to Nov. 10. more
CHCA Agenda
All meetings are open to the public. more
Charlotte Trayes (above, front of boat) and Caitlin Keough finished their season with a gold medal at the Hidden River Chase Regatta.
'Chemistry is Everything': Teamwork powers rowing duo
For SCH athletes Caitlin Keough, a senior, and Charlotte Trayes, a junior, the greatest challenge isn't physical – it's mental. more
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The New Bethel AME Church at Germantown Avenue and Tulpehocken Street (at left) was built in 1977. Its roots date back to 1858 as the only pre-Civil War African-American church in Germantown. Now the building will be transformed into apartments with ground-floor retail.
New Bethel to get new life as mixed-use development
A significant new development project has the potential to transform an entire Germantown Avenue block. more
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The Greylock mansion
Greylock hits speed bump
The Philadelphia City Planning Commission has recommended limiting development to Greylock's existing structures. more
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Architect Sherman Aronson, co-founder of West Mt. Airy Neighbor's Historic Preservation Initiative, in front of the historic Upsal Gardens apartment complex.
Racing to save NW Philadelphia’s grand apartments
Northwest Philadelphia's pre-war apartment buildings stand as architectural treasures from long ago. more
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Love Your Park Fall Weekend is seeking volunteers to help clean up parks around the region.
Love your park and give back
Volunteers across the city will have the chance to show some love to green spaces around the region Nov. 8 to 10. more
Correction
In last week’s story about Greylock, The Local incorrectly characterized the Planning Commission's recommendations. more
Crime Report
The following crimes were reported Oct. 28-Nov. 3. more
CHCA Agenda
All meetings are open to the public. more
PGW heating aid program
Philadelphia Gas Works customers can now apply for up to $1,000 in heating assistance through LIHEAP. more
Eight single-family townhomes are planned for the proposed development at 7600 Germantown Ave., behind the historic St. Martin’s Coal Company office.
New homes for historic coal company site
A historic coal company building may soon be joined by eight new townhouses. more
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The former Germantown YWCA is a historically important building that has been vacant and deteriorating for more than two decades under city ownership.
Judge rejects bid for G-town Y
A judge has dismissed local developer Ken Weinstein's petition to take control. more
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Democratic women celebrities gather at Locals Coffee, Wyndmoor. From left to right: Emily Tisch Sussman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and Eva Chen.
Stars step up for election
Lately, celebrities have been flocking to our neighborhood. more
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