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The buildings that housed the Philadelphia Print Shop and 3000 BC Spa next door on the 8400 block of Germantown Ave. are both vacant now. (Photo by Stacia Friedman)
Hill shops that closed, opened or moved during pandemic
In the wake of the pandemic, many of the “charming shops of Chestnut Hill” have closed or moved up and down the Avenue like pieces on a chess board. With over a dozen vacant storefronts, we wanted to find out why some shops vanished while others survived and thrived. more
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Crime Report: A fight in a laundry room and a stolen Camaro
The following crime report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the period between Mar.22 to Mar. 28 Chestnut Hill Mar. 23 Theft at 7700 Crittenden St. A woman told police … more
Dr. Angela Stout, of Chesheim Dental Associates in Erdenheim, had to shut down her practice for almost four months, except for emergencies, because of the pandemic.
How Erdenheim dental practice reacted to pandemic
Dr. Stout has always followed CDC guidelines, and dentists already had strict protocols in place to navigate contagious viruses. Even after shutting down, Stout insists that she and her staff never missed a beat: “I just had to do the research,” she said. “It was new for everyone. We had nothing to go by.” more
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Keith Russell (center), an ornithologist who grew up in West Mt. Airy but now lives in Germantown, is seen here bird-watching with fellow members of the National Audubon Society. (Photo courtesy of National Audubon Society)
City responds to Hill area scientists on bird die-offs
Late last year Keith Russell, an ornithologist who grew up in Mt. Airy and now lives in Germantown, brought to our attention the fact that huge numbers of birds, as many s 1500 in one 24-hour period in October, have been dying after flying into high-rise buildings in center city “die-offs.” more
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Maureen Pié-Bruno on the proposed building site at 10 Bethelehm Pike. She’s concerned a proposed apartment building would block the evening sun from her home, behind her. (Photo by DB Fromm)
Neighbors organize to oppose development at old Sunoco site
They hired a lawyer to uncover zoning violations, sent a letter to the Chestnut Hill Community Association, and met with Cindy Bass. Near-neighbors to the old top of the Hill Sunoco station have … more
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Woodmere Art Museum wants to raise money to purchase St. Michael’s Hall at 9001 Germantown Ave. from the Sisters of St. Joseph. Museum director William Valerio said Woodmere would use the property for a number of “back of the museum” functions, including offices. He believes it could eventually have dedicated gallery space as well.
Woodmere mobilizes to acquire, save historic Germantown Ave. home
When Woodmere Museum director and CEO William Valerio learned that St. Michael’s Hall was for sale, he realized he was being presented with a significant opportunity. St. Michael’s … more
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Springfield meeting discusses support for Asian American and Pacific Islander community and meets with Oreland residents affected by flooding
Here are the highlights to the March’s Springfield Township Board of Commissioner Workshop and Business meetings held on March 8 and 10, respectively.  Among other things, the Board also … more
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Crime Report: 3 thefts from cars,  2 retail  thefts, gunfire reported
The following crime report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the period between Mar.15 to Mar. 21 Chestnut Hill Mar. 16 Theft from vehicle on the 8100 block of Germantown … more
Springfield Township partners with local organizations to launch survey on police – community interactions
On March 8, 2021, Springfield Township announced the launch of a community wide survey on Police-Community relations and urged all residents to complete it by April 30, 2021. more
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Crime Report: 4 thefts from cars, 1 aggravated assault
The following crime report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the period between Mar.8 to Mar. 14 Chestnut Hill Mar. 10 Theft from vehicle on Valley Green Road. A woman … more
The Goldenberg Group has proposed a 250-unit, four-story apartment building to replace the Blossom/UCP facilities. Neighbors say this is not what the land is zoned for.
Neighbors oppose 250-unit development for E. Mermaid Ave. property
Neighbors to the property at 100-102 E. Mermaid Lane met representatives of the Goldenberg Group recently and came away dissatisfied with the proposed development. more
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An image from the city's website marking the anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic.
City to mark anniversary of pandemic today
Mayor Jim Kenney announced that the city will mark one year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia with a day of reflection on Tuesday, March 16. It was on March 16, 2020 that the first … more
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Alexandra Hunt, a public health researcher and grassroots organizer, has launched a long-shot campaign for Pennsylvania’s third congressional district in the May 18 Democratic Party primary against incumbent Congressman Dwight Evans.
'Trauma survivor' to challenge Evans in Democratic House primary
Last month Alexandra Hunt, a public health researcher and grassroots organizer from Roxborough who previously lived in Germantown and East Falls, officially launched her campaign for … more
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This house at 907 Bethlehem Pike, built in 1890, is one of 28 buildings on Springfield Township’s historical inventory.
Springfield’s new historical ordinance aims to preserve township’s past
At the February meeting of the Springfield Township Historical Commission, the commissioners shared their recent accomplishment; it was the first step toward their mission to retain the historic character of their township. more
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Community radio follows a different programming model than commercial stations. Program Director Joanna Wikander screens proposals from locals with an interest, but not necessarily a radio background.
Community radio tries to shorten the self-distance across the Northwest
G-town started in 2006 as a livestream. In 2018 they obtained a low-power license to also broadcast at 92.9 FM, Wednesday through Sunday, over what they consider their target audience in Northwest Philadelphia more
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City touts FEMA vaccination center
The FEMA-run vaccination site at the Pennsylvania Convention Center opened on Wednesday this week, vaccinating 5,600 people on opening day and 6,125 people on Thursday. The site, which is … more
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Crime Report: ATM bombed in Chestnut Hill, rape reported in Mt. Airy
The following crime report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the period between March 1 – March 7. … more
Philadelphia Hospitality Network helps find homes for the homeless in Northwest Philadelphia. The pandemic has seen demand for the organization’s services climb.
Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network services needed more during pandemic
Philadelphia was experiencing a housing crisis before COVID arrived. The Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network (PIHN) has been meeting the needs of the community with its holistic model since the start of the pandemic. more
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There has been a coffee shop In the Allens Lane Station for over twenty years. The apartment on the second floor has been vacant for three days over that time.
SEPTA Stations can still be a destination even without trains
Philly Office Retail handles the leases for three regional rail stations. Ken Weinstein and his partners are looking into eight more. more
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Chestnut Hill West Station.
Chestnut Hill West resumes limited service on Monday
SEPTA announced last week that it would resume limited, weekday-only service on its Chestnut Hill West Line. That line has been closed last year when initial stay-at-home orders closed nearly all … more
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