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A rendering of the planned restoration of the theater's historic marquis
Quintessence completes final purchase of Sedgwick Theater
After four years of trying, Quintessence Theatre Group has finally completed the purchase of the historic Sedgwick Theater building, securing a permanent home for the classical repertory company and … more
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Detweiler redevelopment project is 'too close for comfort'
The Philadelphia Historical Commission's architecture committee voted unanimously to reject a five-story apartment development across the street from the Chestnut Hill Hotel. more
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Nnennia Chikaodili Esther Mazagwu, of Chestnut Hill, demonstrates the “Rest in Repose” creation, a zero-gravity rocker that distributes body weight evenly and reduces pressure on the spine, simulating the sensation of weightlessness.
Chestnut Hill designer wins recognition in global competition
Inventive creativity comes naturally to Nnennia Chikaodili Esther Mazagwu. more
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Mobile dehumidifiers have been installed at Lovett Memorial Library to help reduce the facility's humidity levels, which have reached the mid-70s.
Humidity closures at Lovett
The library has faced repeated closures this year due to indoor humidity issues. more
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The Chestnut Hill West regional rail line is, due to its historically low ridership rates, particularly vulnerable to service cuts.
State budget shorts SEPTA; NW braces for transit cuts
Residents of Northwest Philadelphia are bracing for potential cuts to regional rail and bus lines as SEPTA grapples with a state budget shortfall. more
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Mt. Airy Baseball, a community institution for almost 40 years, is one of a few local Little League programs that continues to thrive.
Mt. Airy Baseball: Preserving a neighborhood gem
Mt. Airy Baseball is preparing to celebrate its 40th anniversary next year. more
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Megan Rath gives a “thumbs up” at the summit of Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, which she climbed in May of this year.
Summit training at the Cricket Club
Megan Rath is preparing for another grueling training session. more
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Fireworks will be part of the lineup for families around the region who are celebrating the Fourth of July.
July Fourth: Parades, fireworks and history
Excited about the red, white and blue but still unsure about how you're going to spend July Fourth? Don’t worry. We’ve got you. more
Donna Reed Miller
Donna Reed Miller dies
Donna Reed Miller, a former Philadelphia City Councilmember who represented the 8th District for 16 years, was 77. more
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Hiram Lodge, at 8427 Germantown Ave., has sat vacant since an August 2022 blaze ripped through the property.
Developer Michael Young buys fire-damaged Hiram Lodge
Developer Michael Young has purchased the property at 8427 Germantown Ave. for $1.85 million. more
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Businesses along Germantown Avenue scrambled to cope with a 10-hour power outage during a sweltering day last week.
Outage disrupts a day of business
Anne McNally was on her way to work last Thursday when she saw police cars blocking access because of a downed pole.  more
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A freshly delivered package waits in front of this local home.
Porch piracy plague
The day Gary expects a package delivery to his Mt. Airy apartment, he tracks the truck’s arrival with the focus of an air traffic controller. more
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Among this year's Local winners are several who won last year as well, shown here at the 2023 awards ceremony. Left to right, they are editor Carla Robinson; Leisha Shaffer, the Local’s sales and marketing manager; and former reporter Tom Beck. The 2024 Keystone Media Awards will be presented in the fall in Harrisburg.
The Local wins 29 media awards
The Local doubled its total over last year. more
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“Floribunda,” oil on canvas, 68” x 56,” 1991, displays Batchelor's whimsical imagination.
A career retrospective blossoms amid art school uncertainty
The delicate flower paintings of Betsy Batchelor are part of a colorful career retrospective on exhibit at the Cope House Gallery in Germantown. more
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The Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s spring gala, held on June 8 at a historic Norman-style property with a conservation easement in Wyndmoor, raised $92,000. The gala honored Charlie Dilks for his lifelong dedication to conservation and announced the planting of a Lois Magnolia tree in Pastorius Park.
Chestnut Hill Conservancy director to depart
Lori Salganicoff, executive director of the Chestnut Hill Conservancy, will leave the organization in six months. more
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The renovation of the Water Tower Recreation Center's basketball courts has inspired athletes of all ages to shoot and hope for nothing but net.
Restored Water Tower basketball courts debut
The revitalization of these courts marks a significant milestone, not just for the avid players, but for everyone who cherishes this communal space. more
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The Engine 37 firehouse on Highland Avenue, which had a $10 million renovation and expansion, is the oldest continuously operated firehouse in Philadelphia. Its main building was built in 1894.
Northwest landmarks earn citywide preservation awards
Projects and organizations based in Northwest Philadelphia and nearby suburbs were honored by the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. more
A photo of Gloria Brown, taken at Center in the Park's Juneteenth Celebration on June 16, 2023.
NW Philadelphia celebrates ‘second Independence Day’
Throughout Northwest Philadelphia, people of all ages and demographics will come together to celebrate Juneteenth this weekend. more
A passionate outdoorswoman and athlete, Hughes is seen here with an oversized backpack hiking in the Patagonia region of Chile with the “Grey Glacier” behind her.
A new leader and a new generation
At 30 years old, Jane Hughes recently became the youngest person to chair the Chestnut Hill Local board since its founding in 2016. more
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Rev. Dr. Beth Stroud (in black robe and red stole) was restored as an elder in full connection at the clergy session of the Eastern Pennsylvania Annual Conference.
Defrocked by Church, a former Germantown pastor is reinstated
Twenty years ago, Beth Stroud was defrocked as a United Methodist Church pastor. Now she has been reinstated. more
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