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Brian O’Neill defended his proposed data center to the audience at the Upper Merion Township Planning Commission meeting on July 27.
Developer doubles down on data center plans
Brian O’Neill understands why people are resisting his planned data-center projects in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia. But the only input that matters to him is the law, he says. more
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City Councilmember Nina Ahmad, Education Committee Chair Isaiah Thomas and other councilmembers held a press conference on July 28 encouraging the School District and Board to amend its facilities plan.
Council calls for district to reconsider closing plan
Members of City Council urged the Philadelphia Board of Education last week to reconsider its plan to close multiple schools, including five in the Northwest. more
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Delise Williams, a Democratic committeeperson and Mt. Airy resident, has filed a lawsuit against the School District of Philadelphia over its new facilities plan. A hearing is scheduled for late August.
Mt. Airy activist sues district over schools plan
The School District of Philadelphia has received backlash from City Council and many residents over its plan to close more than a dozen schools. A Mt. Airy woman is going a step further by taking the district to court. more
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Chestnut Hill, which falls under zone U, spans several Geographic Market Areas (GMAs). Parts of Mt. Airy fall between zones U and M and include varying GMAs. The city analyzes sales within these smaller GMAs, rather than by neighborhood boundaries, when valuing properties.
Property assessments rise, with tax bills to follow
Property owners throughout Northwest Philadelphia can expect higher tax bills come December, including in Chestnut Hill, where nearly 90% are seeing increases, according to the city. more
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On July 22, the Upper Merion Township Planning Commission held a second meeting dedicated to a cluster of data center proposals in King of Prussia.
Planners vote no on King of Prussia data centers
The Upper Merion Township Planning Commission last week voted against three data center proposals for King of Prussia, 10 miles upstream from Northwest Philadelphia. more
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Alden Park Luxury Apartments, at 2961 West Schoolhouse Lane, feature a number of amenities, but residents say safety concerns and slow maintenance overshadow the luxury aspects.
Former Alden employees: No change for residents
The Local spoke with four former Alden employees, including the former property manager, who detailed what they said were the practices of the owners and managers. more
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Fifty years ago, a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia upended the city’s economy and led to the identification of the illness.
PA lawmakers weigh Legionnaires’ disease prevention
The summer of 1976 was projected to be a busy one for Philadelphia, as the city was hosting celebrations for the bicentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. more
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Crowds filled Germantown Avenue for the most recent Go Mt. Airy Supper Session, on July 8.
Go Mt. Airy Supper Sessions delight hungry neighbors
It’s no secret that Mt. Airy goes all out for its Go Mt. Airy Supper Sessions, and the events this year are no different. more
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Th Local won Keystone Media Awards honoring its editorial and advertising content.
The Local wins multiple statewide news awards
The Chestnut Hill Local won a dozen Professional Keystone Media Awards in the 2026 Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (PNA) contest, the statewide organization announced on July 16. more
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Philadelphia was under a code purple air quality alert for particulate matter early last Friday due to dense smoke from wildfires. Smoky days “will be an increasingly frequent reminder that we need to take care of the environment,” said one expert.
Air quality improves as smoke clears, for now
Outdoor activities are now safe in the Philadelphia region again after a smoky couple of days last week, but the threat remains. more
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The new Giant grocery store is the anchor tenant in a revitalizing Andorra Shopping Center on Henry Avenue and Cathedral Road.
Developer: New Andorra stores create ‘a destination’
The former Acme supermarket building at the Andorra Shopping Center sat empty after closing in spring 2024. Now, it has been replaced by a 50,000-square-foot Giant, which opened on June 19. more
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Volunteers from The Philadelphia Project completed four days of service at the Water Tower Recreation Center.
Volunteers clear neglected area of Water Tower Rec Center
A little less than 20 volunteers spent time at the Water Tower from July 7-10, helping to clear a neglected and overgrown area behind the pickleball and tennis courts. more
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The Schuylkill Navigation System was leased to the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company in 1870. Parts of the abandoned railroad still remain along the Manayunk Canal.
Manayunk Canal water quality improves after 80-plus years of stagnant flow
This year, as they walk along the Schuylkill River Trail, people are noticing a change. more
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Take care in the extreme heat.
Summer heat waves require extra precautions
Extreme heat is a killer. In fact, extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related death in the United States. more
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Children ride in the Oreland parade.
Celebrating 250: Conquering heat and storms with parades, bells and fireworks
Across the region and beyond, Fourth of July parades, festivals and other celebrations were shortened, delayed or even canceled in a bow to Mother Nature. more
Penn’s Walk, a 21-unit building, is coming to East Willow Grove Avenue in Wyndmoor.
Penn’s Walk set to bring new condos to Wyndmoor
Construction has begun on Penn’s Walk, a new condominium building, located at 1011 E. Willow Grove Ave. in Wyndmoor. more
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The Germantown Historical Society building at 5501 Germantown Ave. is the new home of the Historic Germantown Visitor Center.
Historic Germantown unveils visitor center amid 250th
With the new Historic Germantown Visitor Center opening on July 9, guests have a new way to discover the full breadth of what the neighborhood has to offer. more
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A float at last year’s Glenside parade.
Nearby fun and fireworks this holiday weekend
In addition to the Chestnut Hill Bocce Club bike parade and celebration, several other local communities are holding parades and fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July. more
Last year’s Chestnut Hill bike parade drew a large crowd of children.
Hill’s Bocce Club is ready to host annual July Fourth celebration
The 93-year-old Chestnut Hill Bocce Club will be continuing a patriotic tradition that started more than six decades ago when the organization hosts its annual Fourth of July celebration on Saturday. more
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Parking meters have been removed in portions of the Mt. Airy and Germantown commercial districts.
Metered parking removed in G-town Ave. commercial corridors
The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) has removed metered parking in parts of the Mt. Airy and Germantown commercial corridors on Germantown Avenue. more
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