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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 with landmark lease agreement
SEPTA is set to award long-term leases to local developer Ken Weinstein in a landmark deal that will breathe new life into five historic rail stations in Northwest Philadelphia. The regional … more
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Chestnut Hill Conservancy honors historic gems
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy was scheduled to present seven awards and induct five historic properties into its Architectural Hall of Fame. 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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Police search Penn Charter
William Penn Charter School was placed under lockdown for more than three hours after a threatening message was discovered. more
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Olivia Weaver’s dominance in squash started at the courts of the Philadelphia Cricket Club, where she returned to win the Chestnut Hill Classic this month.
Local squash star Olivia Weaver defends her crown
Olivia Weaver, ranked No. 4 in the world and the top-ranked American player, defended her title at the Chestnut Hill Classic last week. more
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Speaking at Monday’s PennEnvironment press conference were (from left to right) Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, chair of the Committee on the Environment; Belle Sherwood, clean energy associate at PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center, and Mac Frederick, founder and owner of Phone Repair Philly.
Buying refurbished: Save money, and the planet too
Environmental advocates unveiled a new shopping guide Monday aimed at helping holiday consumers save money while reducing waste. more
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The Northwest’s mom-and-pop businesses will be spotlighted on Small Business Saturday, offering their own unique gifts for the holiday shopping season
How shopping small makes a very big difference
This weekend, three of our distinct neighborhoods -- Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy and Manayunk -- are creating holiday magic. more
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The late Paul W. Meyer, retired F. Otto Haas Executive Director and Conservancy Board member, joined Conservancy Executive Director Lori Salganicoff in unveiling and celebrating the 2018 Chestnut Hill Architectural Hall of Fame Inductees.
Conservancy gala to honor architectural excellence
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy will celebrate architectural excellence and preservation at its first Preservation Party on Dec. 3. 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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Smart-aleck sign writer condemns litter on Cresheim Valley Drive.
Fighting litterbugs with pointed humor
Chestnut Hill faces an untidy predicament. more
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The sign on the door at Fiesta Pizza says it all.
Pizza pro closes shop after 40 years
After more than 40 years of serving pizza (and more) to the people of Chestnut Hill, Fiesta Pizza III is closing. more
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Re-enactors portraying British and Continental soldiers will offer insights into the experiences of those who fought in the pivotal battle.
Step back in time to Germantown’s revolutionary past
The Revolutionary Germantown Festival, a longstanding event celebrating the neighborhood's rich historical heritage, returns on Saturday, Oct. 5, to Cliveden. more
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Harris campaign headquarters at the corner of Chelten Avenue and Morris Street on Monday morning. Photo by Tommy Tucker
Blue voters, red paint: Protest graffiti mars Harris HQ
Tensions over the Israel-Gaza conflict spilled onto the streets of Germantown on Monday. more
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Community members from Center in the Park (CIP), Maple Village and Friends for the Restoration of the Germantown YWCA Building chartered a bus to the hearing, hoping the judge will rule the building is blighted.
Court case concluding for G-town YWCA
The fate of Germantown's historic YWCA building may be decided within a few weeks. more
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SEPTA starts hiking fares
SEPTA has proposed a fare increase that eliminates discounts for Key card users, potentially affecting thousands of riders. more
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Awbury Arboretum’s Wild Wisdom course teaches participants how to use the wild plants that are native to the region for edible and medicinal purposes.
From Goldenrod to Sumac: Unlocking nature’s wild pantry
Aspiring foragers and herbalists can head over to the Farm at Awbury Arboretum’s  “Wild Wisdom & Potluck” on Sept. 7. more
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Maxwell Over, 1992-93, by Ronald Bateman (Gift of Ann E. and Donald W. McPhail, 2013). Oil on canvas; 28 x 40 in.
New Woodmere show celebrates the surreal
In a world teetering on the edge of perpetual crisis, artists have long served as seismographs of societal tremors. more
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The Chestnut Hill West line
More trains, better times: SEPTA expands regional rail
In the face of a $240 million budget deficit, SEPTA announced that it plans to add trains to its regional rail service starting Sept. 8. more
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Among the schools closed because they lack sufficient air conditioning are the John S. Jenks school in Chestnut Hill (above), the Henry Houston and C.W. Henry schools in Mt. Airy and the Anna L. Lingelbach school in Germantown.
Heat wave forces some NW Philly schools to close
As Philadelphia braces for a short but intense heatwave, the city's school district has announced early dismissals for dozens of schools. more
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