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Gravers Station, at the corner of Gravers Lane and Anderson Street, was designed by Frank Furness, Philadelphia's most important architect of the industrial age.
Developer Ken Weinstein chosen to renovate five regional rail stations
SEPTA is set to award long-term leases to local developer Ken Weinstein in a landmark deal. more
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For Sam Carmichael, co-owner of the newly opened Downtime Bakery in Mt. Airy, their mission is “all about community.”
Home baking business grows into Mt. Airy storefront
A line of eager customers packed into the newly opened Downtime Bakery in the heart of Mt. Airy on Dec. 5. more
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Stephen Kerzner at Woodmere with his favorite dog, Sophie the Pug, who was rescued at age 13 by one of Kerzner's co-workers.
Longtime Woodmere museum personality dies at 74
Stephen Kerzner, the longtime director of the store at Woodmere, died of stroke complications. more
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A red Santa mailbox continues a Mt. Airy tradition.
Holiday magic in a bright red box
Kelly Bright resurrects a happy neighborhood tradition. more
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Karise Allen-Crew
Hill biz district welcomes a new ‘storyteller’
For Karise Allen-Crew, walking down Germantown Avenue feels like "opening up a gift." more
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Small Business Saturday was a big hit in Chestnut Hill as a steady stream of crowds turned out to shop along Germantown Avenue.
A big Saturday for small local businesses
Small Business Saturday, promoted by the Chestnut Hill Business Association, has many independent retailers among its membership. more
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Nurses and techs with the union’s bargaining committee are planning an informational picket on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Staffing, wage concerns prompt picket at Chestnut Hill Hospital
Citing ongoing concerns about staffing levels and stagnant wages, nurses and allied health professionals at Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital are planning an informational picket for Dec. 4. more
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Shapiro finds SEPTA funds
The move temporarily averts deep service cuts and fare hikes. more
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In 1968, 19-year-old Charles Buckley was killed fighting in Vietnam. Last week, two women tried to return his dog tags.
Veteran searches for mystery Samaritans
A chance encounter changed everything. more
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The Greylock estate
City ZBA approves Greylock
After months of delay, the Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to approve variances for the proposed development. more
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The proposed 75-unit apartment building across Germantown Avenue from the now-shuttered high school has received mixed reactions.
Historic town hall gets a modern neighbor
A 75-unit, 96,645-square-foot apartment project adjacent to Germantown’s historic Town Hall cleared a key hurdle. more
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With looming fare hikes and budget cuts at SEPTA, commuters who use the Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail line may lose service.
SEPTA fares to soar 29%
Despite months of lobbying, SEPTA is now proposing to increase fares by up to 29 percent and cut services by 20 percent. more
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Better Together: Your community needs you
Your local community association and your local newspaper are joining forces to ask for your financial support. more
Charlotte Trayes (above, front of boat) and Caitlin Keough finished their season with a gold medal at the Hidden River Chase Regatta.
'Chemistry is Everything': Teamwork powers rowing duo
For SCH athletes Caitlin Keough, a senior, and Charlotte Trayes, a junior, the greatest challenge isn't physical – it's mental. more
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The New Bethel AME Church at Germantown Avenue and Tulpehocken Street (at left) was built in 1977. Its roots date back to 1858 as the only pre-Civil War African-American church in Germantown. Now the building will be transformed into apartments with ground-floor retail.
New Bethel to get new life as mixed-use development
A significant new development project has the potential to transform an entire Germantown Avenue block. more
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The Greylock mansion
Greylock hits speed bump
The Philadelphia City Planning Commission has recommended limiting development to Greylock's existing structures. more
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Eight single-family townhomes are planned for the proposed development at 7600 Germantown Ave., behind the historic St. Martin’s Coal Company office.
New homes for historic coal company site
A historic coal company building may soon be joined by eight new townhouses. more
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The former Germantown YWCA is a historically important building that has been vacant and deteriorating for more than two decades under city ownership.
Judge rejects bid for G-town Y
A judge has dismissed local developer Ken Weinstein's petition to take control. more
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Democratic women celebrities gather at Locals Coffee, Wyndmoor. From left to right: Emily Tisch Sussman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and Eva Chen.
Stars step up for election
Lately, celebrities have been flocking to our neighborhood. more
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A new restaurant is planned for the corner of Germantown and Willow Grove avenues in Chestnut Hill.
Exciting news for foodies
Chestnut Hill appears to be gaining a pair of new eateries that are exciting locals. more
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