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A judge denied reconsideration for local developer Ken Weinstein’s petition to gain a conservatorship over the Germantown YWCA building. more

by Tommy Tucker | 4/23/25

Construction continues at Woodmere's Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art and Education, scheduled to open in fall 2025.

Woodmere scrambles amid cuts

Standing at his desk, Woodmere Art Museum Director and CEO William Valerio opened the email that arrived late at night. more

by Robert Calandra | 4/23/25

Kadina Smith-Flemming, a registered nurse at Chestnut Hill Hospital, spoke at a Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals press conference on April 16, calling for safer staffing levels and wage increases.

CH Hospital nurses warn, ‘We are strike ready’

Nurses and technicians held a press conference outside the hospital, informing the public of their concerns. more

by Tommy Tucker | 4/23/25

"Dan was incredibly smart,” said his wife, Jennifer, “especially when it came to sports, and his deep knowledge often amazed those around him. He was truly one in a million.”

Wyndmoor resident saves lives after sudden death at 41

Daniel Ford was a modest, humble resident of Wyndmoor but because of his selfless decision, he saved the lives of several people. more

by Len Lear | 4/16/25

Guests, including State. Rep.Tarik Khan, attended a Ramadan Iftar dinner hosted by Gov. Josh Shapiro last month at the Harrisburg mansion.

Local officials denounce Shapiro arson attack

Local officials condemned the firebombing of Gov. Josh Shapiro's Harrisburg mansion, expressing outrage over the incident. more

by Tommy Tucker | 4/16/25

Commuters take the Chestnut Hill West line on a weekday morning.

Without new funds, SEPTA to cut Chestnut Hill West

SEPTA officials announced a budget proposal that would see fare increases and drastic cuts, ending service to several Regional Rail lines. more

by Tommy Tucker | 4/10/25

Mt. Airy residents wait at the Richard Allen station for Sunday’s Center City protest.

NW Philly joins thousands at 'Hands Off!' march

Thousands of demonstrators against President Donald Trump and his policies convened in Center City Philadelphia on Saturday for the “Hands Off!” protest. more

by Carmen Russell-Sluchansky, WHYY | 4/9/25

Developer MGMT Residential has submitted initial renderings and designs for a 45-unit mixed-use project at 6225-27 Germantown Ave., its second new building on the same Germantown block.

Germantown’s development boom continues

The latest big new apartment building proposed in Germantown is a 45-unit mixed-use project next to the shuttered Rite Aid on the 6200 block of Germantown Avenue. more

by Tommy Tucker | 4/8/25

Dump update

The Local can now report that, according to city officials, the total cost of cleanup for the Alden Park “trash mountain” behind 5720 Wissahickon Ave. amounted to $11,757.72. more

4/2/25

Kareem Rosser (right) plays in the 2024 annual Philly Polo Classic, which he co-founded.

Mt. Airy polo star pens championship journey

Eight-year-old Kareem Rosser's life changed forever when a wrong turn on a bicycle landed him at Chamounix Stables in Fairmount Park. more

by Len Lear | 4/2/25

Kismet Bagels co-owners Alex and Jacob Cohen have decided to look for other Chestnut Hill locations.

Kismet and Roller part; storefront stays empty

Although they just announced plans to open a Kismet Bagels luncheonette in the former Roller’s Express-O, the co-owners now are looking for other locations. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 4/2/25

Wyndmoor resident Rashied Amon opened SOOK Vinyl & Vintage, the only Black-owned record store in Philadelphia, in mid-December.

Mt. Airy’s vinyl haven curates Black culture

SOOK Vinyl & Vintage is much more than Philadelphia's only Black-owned record store. more

by Len Lear | 3/26/25

Cliff and Nancy Hence’s yard has a marker from the National Wildlife Federation indicating that it is a certified wildlife habitat.

Weeds or habitat? Local pair tackle city code

Cliff and Nancy Hence were surprised by a $75 fine from the city for “high weeds, bushes.” more

by Maggie Dougherty | 3/26/25

Dozens of Charles W. Henry School parents joined a nationwide protest Wednesday about the proposed elimination of the U.S. Department of Education.

Henry parents protest cuts

Dozens of Charles W. Henry School parents joined a nationwide protest against President Donald Trump's proposed elimination of the U.S. Department of Education. more

by Tommy Tucker and Maggie Dougherty | 3/26/25

Former President Joe Biden (center) visited Bishop Ernest Carl Morris (right) last fall at the Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ.

From pastor to bishop: Building a ministry

Editor’s note: This week, we share part two of the remarkable story of growth and community service of Ernest Carl Morris. more

by Len Lear | 3/19/25

Emergency personnel found a woman dead in her home after being called to the 7100 block of Mt. Airy Place on Monday.

Woman found dead in house collapse

An elderly woman was discovered dead inside a partially collapsed home on the edge of a quiet cul-de-sac in West Mt. Airy on Monday afternoon, according to fire officials. more

by Tommy Tucker and Len Lear | 3/19/25

City sanitation workers had to navigate a steep slope behind Valley Greene to get all the trash that had fallen along it.

Trash mountain finally cleared

After several months of persistent complaints, the city completed a challenging cleanup of illegally dumped trash behind Valley Greene Apartments. more

by Tommy Tucker | 3/19/25

Bishop Ernest Morris Sr. became a spellbinding preacher at the Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ, which has more than 4,000 members and is the third-largest church congregation in Philadelphia.

From postman to pastor: How the Local changed a life

Editor's Note: This week we begin a special two-part series about Bishop Ernest Carl Morris Sr. more

by Len Lear | 3/12/25

Nurses and technicians at Chestnut Hill Hospital held an informational picket on Nov. 4, one year after voting to join the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals.

CHH nurses, techs schedule strike vote

Nurses and technicians at Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital have scheduled a March 19 strike vote. more

by Tommy Tucker | 3/12/25

On March 4, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation showed up at the Alden Park ‘trash mountain,’ which is on a steep hill, to assess the safest way to haul it away.

Citizen detective tracks illegal dumper

A trail of trash led to accountability this week when a demolition contractor agreed to help clean up illegal dumping behind Valley Greene Apartments. more

by Tommy Tucker | 3/12/25

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