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Germantown Weavers Way to celebrate opening
Weavers Way Co-op will hold a May 17 ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new Germantown store. more
Jonathan Harris (from left), Linard Gay and Ashton Gage all grew up in Mt. Airy just blocks from where their company, 118 E. Sharpnack Street LLC, is constructing several townhouses and duplexes that will start at $599,000.
A trio of childhood friends brings development home
In an era when developers are descending on Northwest Philadelphia, Ashton Gage, Linard Gay and Jonathan Harris are on a different mission. more
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Mt. Airy Day offers a full day of fun for the kids who can play, jump, create, dine and dance during the annual street festival.
Mt. Airy Day celebrates spring, and community
The annual Mt. Airy Day street festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, and organizers are inviting residents to “embrace the spirit of community.” more
Roy Book Binder, who has had a 50-year career playing on the road as “more of an entertainer than a musician,” will perform in the Historic Germantown courtyard at 5501 Germantown Ave. on Saturday, May 11, 4 p.m.
Roy Book Binder brings his 25-city tour to NW Philly
Roy Book Binder, who insists that he is “more of an entertainer than a musician,” will open Historic Germantown's series of six concerts on May 11. more
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Go Mt. Airy Gala set for Saturday
The May 4 Go Mt. Airy Gala will be celebrated inside the iconic Sedgwick Theater. more
Mt. Airy Day, the street festival that started in the 1970s, is scheduled to return for another year on Saturday, May 11. The day full of shopping, music, food and fun will kick off at noon and last until 5 p.m. on Germantown Avenue between Mt. Pleasant Avenue and Gorgas Lane. The rain date is Saturday, May 18. The festival started as a way to foster relationships between neighbors east and west of Germantown Avenue. At Mt. Airy Day in 1983 (above), youngsters ride The Tempest amusement park attraction, which had been set up on Germantown Avenue.
Mt. Airy Day’s return is a sign of spring
The Rev. Tanya Regli was recently appointed Clergy in Charge at Grace Epiphany Episcopal Church, 224 E. Gowen Ave. in Mt. Airy.
New head of Mt. Airy church has come a long way
The Rev. Tanya Regli was just appointed Clergy in Charge at Grace Epiphany Episcopal Church. more
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Grief Walk at The Farm
Grief coach Naila Francis will lead a walk through nature for anyone in mourning, noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at The Farm at Awbury Arboretum. more
Mt. Airy sidewalks fully funded
The state Department of Community and Economic Development came through with a final $1.8 million that Mt. Airy needs to get started on its crossing project. more
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The Germantown YWCA, located in the heart of Germantown's historic district, has sat vacant for decades and remains mired in conflict over who should have the right to develop it.
Judge hears plea to put Germantown Y in new hands
Common Pleas Court Judge Ann Butchart heard testimony supporting developer  Ken Weinstein’s effort to take control. more
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Mt. Airy gala announced
The Mt. Airy CDC is excited to officially announce the Go Mt. Airy Gala and open ticket sales this month.  more
Peace Ike’s “Dinner & Discussion” series creates a “brave space” and welcoming environment for people to discuss divisive topics with empathy and compassion.
Hosting dinners that build bridges
“Dinner & Discussion” series creates a space where differing viewpoints are respected and honoring diversity is expected.  more
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A five-story proposal in the heart of the Germantown Urban Village Historic District was denied approval by the Philadelphia Historical Commission on Thursday.
Church Lane project denied by Historical Commission
Despite modifications, the Philadelphia Historical Commission unanimously denied a proposal to build a five-story building in the heart of Germantown. more
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A diagram shows proposed pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection of Germantown Avenue with East and West Durham streets.
New, improved sidewalks for Mt. Airy
Construction is likely to begin later this year on Mt. Airy’s long-awaited sidewalk project. more
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Christopher Petersen is in the final stages of completing the Mt. Airy Coffee Company, slated to open Feb. 18 at 7101 Emlen St. He is seen here with his top-of-the-line La Marzocco espresso machine, handmade in Florence, Italy.
A 'brew-tiful' new coffee shop to open in Mt. Airy
Coffee may perk you up and help you deal with the daily grind, but if you’re anything like Christopher Petersen, you absolutely must have a cup of coffee in the morning. more
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Germantown’s Market Square
Germantown’s central square gets historic protection
The Germantown Urban Village Historic District was unanimously designated by the Philadelphia Historical Commission on Friday. more
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Holy Cross School – The Choice for Achievement
Located in beautiful Mount Airy since 1910, Holy Cross School is a landmark in the community. Holy Cross School is Middle States accredited and offers a small class size, with caring, experienced, … more
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Long-time Mt. Airy resident Rev. Elsa Johnson Bass is the founder and artistic director of Christian Theater Workshop and Cross Culture Christian Theater in West Oak Lane. She recently retired as worship arts pastor for 45 years at the Christ Center Church of God at 1615 W. Chelten Ave.
This Mt. Airy evangelist believes in the uplifting power of art
The Rev. Elsa Johnson Bass recently retired as a worship arts pastor whose mission was to get young people involved. more
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Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
Hill to speak at MLK event
Dr. Marc Lamont Hill will deliver the keynote speech Saturday, Jan. 20, at the 7th Annual MLK Radical Symposium. more
The foundation for Blake Development’s five-story, 114-unit development at 7619 Germantown Ave., delayed after the construction company discovered more Wissahickon Schist in the ground than expected, is now finally complete.
A rocky start for Trolley Car development
A residential project at the former site of the diner is running behind, but now has plenty of Wissahickon Schist. more
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