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Springfield Twp. considers budget, open space and pickleball
The Board of Commissioners proposed a 5.1 percent increase in the 2024 budget at its Nov. 11 meeting. more
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KECO’s application materials assert that it holds regular meetings at the historic Thomas C. Potter House, located on the 5900 block of Greene Street, on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. However, when the Local tried to attend the October meeting, the building appeared vacant. Some of the windows were boarded up, the doors were locked and there were no cars in the parking lot. A phone number for the banquet hall had been scratched off both sides of the sign in front.
A new civic group in Germantown and Mt. Airy is raising eyebrows as well as questions
A new civic group with the potential power to influence development in both Mt. Airy and Germantown has community leaders worried. more
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CH parking lot rates triple
Cheap parking has officially come to a screeching halt in Chestnut Hill – shocking many longtime regulars along the neighborhood’s busy business strip.  more
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Redevelopment is underway at the historic Germantown High School, vacant since it closed in 2013.
Details emerge for Germantown HS redevelopment
If the team slated to turn the former Germantown High School into an apartment complex gets its way, it could be ready for move-in in 18 months. more
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This year's Small Business Saturday in Mt. Airy will debut a "Go Mt. Airy" passport, which allows shoppers to accumulate points toward a neighborhood-themed prize.
Mt. Airy shopping crawl, complete with passports
This Small Business Saturday, Mt. Airy is encouraging residents to shop local with a fun Go Mt. Airy Shopping Crawl. more
'Gratefully Germantown,' the Germantown Arts District's inaugural arts festival for Small Business Saturday, will feature games as well as locally made products for purchase.
Germantown builds community while celebrating the holidays
The holiday season brings new chances to celebrate community in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood. more
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Court finds ban on ‘thin blue line’ flag unconstitutional
A federal court ruled that Springfield Township’s resolution banning the public display of the “thin blue line” flag by township employees is unconstitutional. more
The always popular vegan Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner is back this year at the Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting, 20 East Mermaid Lane, on Thursday, Nov. 23, from 4 to 7 p.m. Bring any kind of dish – as long as it's vegan: entree, side dish, dessert or beverage. There will be musical entertainment and a gift table to buy holiday items. Asking for a $5 - $10 donation at the door. For more info, text/call Zie at 267-847-6553 or email publiceyephilly@gmail.com.
A vegan Thanksgiving at CH Friends Meeting
Meetinghouse poll volunteers ‘accosted’ by election worker
The City Commissioners Office is investigating one of its employees, after he was summoned to the polling station to fix a technical error. more
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Founded in 1854, the Philadelphia Cricket Club is one of the oldest in the country.
A putter’s dream: Golfweek ranks historic St. Martins course
Golfweek's list of the top 40 short courses in the United States lists the nine-hole St. Martins course in the heart of Chestnut Hill as No. 2. more
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The Local wins Lenfest grant to fuel news sustainability and expansion
The paper is among 17 local news organizations to receive such awards, which are designed to help support long-term sustainability. more
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CHCA Agenda
All meetings are open to the public. more
Concerned residents gathered in groups to talk about different issues raised by the redevelopment of Germantown High School.
Faith leaders lead community input for G-town development
The developer of the long-shuttered Germantown High School campus is scheduled to appear at a Town Hall next week to discuss his plans. more
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Members and friends of the Venetian Social Club gather for their annual dance in 1931.
A centennial celebration kicks off by looking back
In 1924, the Venetian Social Club was founded at 8030 Germantown Ave. by artisans from northern Italy. The club will celebrate its centennial in 2024. more
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The 27th annual From Bali to US bazaar returned to Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill on Saturday with an opening celebration that featured a Balinese dance performance. If you missed it, don’t worry. From Bali to US’s bazaar lasts until Dec. 24, and features a variety of upcoming events, including a Balinese cooking demonstration and a feast on Nov. 16.
'From Bali to US' returns to the Avenue
Developer Michael Young has released an architectural rendering of the 43,000-square-foot apartment building he intends to build at the top of the Hill, near the intersection of Germantown Avenue and Bethlehem Pike.
New Hill apartment building unveiled
Developer Michael Young has released an architectural rendering of the apartment building he intends to build at the top of the Hill. more
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CHCA Agenda
All meetings are open to the public. more
When OMC's Class of 1967 posed for their graduation photo, they didn't know what the future might hold. At a recent reunion they discovered that, even though they've taken different paths, their childhood friendships are still strong.
Decades later, OMC memories and bonds still going strong
As we caught up, the years seemed to slip away.  more
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Morning shooting kills Route 23 SEPTA bus driver
A female passenger shot and killed the driver of a Route 23 SEPTA bus in the Wayne Junction section of Germantown on Thursday. more
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Vanna Venturi House
Three houses from the Sixties: modernist masterpieces in Chestnut Hill
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy is hosting a lecture by internationally renowned architect and author Witold Rybczynski on Nov. 8. more
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