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Local News

Avenue construction project wraps up in time for holidays
by Jennifer Katz

Germantown Avenue reopened the week before Thanksgiving to a general sigh of relief from the business owners along the construction corridor and a few lingering doubts about the future.

Mt. Airy pharmacy is last area independent
by JOEL HOFFMANN

Lynne Berkowitz found no reason to rejoice when Reese Pharmacy in Chestnut Hill went out of business.

Over the past 35 years, Berkowitz, owner of Cooperman’s Pharmacy at Germantown and Mt. Pleasant avenues in Mt. Airy, has seen independent pharmacies steadily disappear from Northwest Philadelphia, allowing chain stores like CVS and Rite Aid to dominate the region.

 

House tour Saturday
by Paula M. Riley

This Saturday, Dec. 6, be sure to indulge in the area’s favorite holiday event, the Chestnut Hill Community Association’s annual Holiday House Tour, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sneak a peek into four beautiful Chestnut Hill homes decorated for the holiday season.

 

Party local at the CHHS Potpourri
by PAULA M. RILEY

During this holiday season, many residents have renewed their commitment to shop locally. Now it is time to party locally. This Saturday night the biggest party of the year will be held in one of Chestnut Hill’s finest residences, and it is not too late to get tickets.