Police Captain Stuart McCoullum is clearly a Marvel fan. Walking into his 14th District office, you immediately note the Thanos memorabilia.
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by Tommy Tucker
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2/5/25
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Northwest Philadelphia is transforming into a vibrant canvas of Black culture and history this February.
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2/5/25
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With the Philadelphia Eagles heading to the Super Bowl on Sunday, NBC10 will be stopping in Chestnut Hill with its “Road To Victory" pep rally on Wednesday.
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2/5/25
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A decade ago, Jordan Parisse-Ferrarini was already a successful contractor. He wanted to take the next step and become a developer.
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by Courtney DuChene
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1/29/25
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SEPTA is touting a 33% drop in major crime.
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by Tom MacDonald, WHYY
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1/22/25
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Hill residents called for action to protect pedestrians.
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by Tommy Tucker
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1/22/25
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A proposed development at 7600 Germantown Ave. faced an unexpected setback when Councilmember Cindy Bass' office raised objections.
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by Tommy Tucker
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1/22/25
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A local circus arts organization faces steep cleanup costs after becoming the latest victim in a series of illegal dumping incidents that have plagued Northwest Philadelphia.
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by Tommy Tucker
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1/15/25
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Northwest Philadelphia residents are planning to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
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by Kristin E. Holmes
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1/15/25
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Prema Katari Gupta, the new head of the Center City District, is a 15-year resident of Mt. Airy who brings her Northwest experience to managing Philadelphia’s downtown.
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by Len Lear
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1/15/25
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declined to hear neighbors' appeal to prevent a five-story development at 10 Bethlehem Pike.
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by Carla Robinson
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1/7/25
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West Mount Airy Neighbors (WMAN) is teaming up with Councilmember Cindy Bass' office to form a "Zoning Remapping Task Force."
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by Tommy Tucker
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1/7/25
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Billy DiMaio, a 25-year-old former lacrosse captain who embodied the spirit of Chestnut Hill College, was among those killed on New Year's Day.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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1/7/25
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In this special New Year's edition of The Local, we’ve invited various community organizations to share their vision for the coming year.
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1/1/25
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It seems to us that tiny, grassroots community organizations like ours are MORE ESSENTIAL than ever.
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by Josephine Winter and Stephen Kendall, executive director and president of West Mt. Airy Neighbors
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1/1/25
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2025 promises to be a milestone year at Woodmere.
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by Bill Valerio, director and CEO, Woodmere
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1/1/25
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As we close out another year at the CHCA, we take a moment to reflect on our accomplishments and look ahead to the future.
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by Anne McNiff, CHCA executive director
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1/1/25
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Northwest Philadelphia grappled with significant infrastructure challenges in 2024.
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by Donna Shaw and Carla Robinson
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12/25/24
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Northwest Philadelphia neighborhoods navigated significant changes while setting new precedents for historic preservation.
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by Donna Shaw and Carla Robinson
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12/25/24
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Whether it was soaring taxes, scorching heat or a drought that dulled autumn's palette, 2024 tested the resilience of Northwest Philadelphians.
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by Donna Shaw and Carla Robinson
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12/25/24
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