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Rep. Evans to focus on health after stroke
U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans, a Democrat whose district includes most of Center City, West, and Northwest Philadelphia, has returned to Congress following a months-long recovery. more
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The painted lines on many crosswalks on Germantown Avenue have worn off.
Crosswalk danger draws city response
After a close call when a speeding car nearly struck a mother and child, Chestnut Hill residents will meet with city and state officials next week. more
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A contentious development battle has been underway at Bethlehem Pike and Summit Street, where residents took their fight against a proposed five-story mixed-use development to the state Supreme Court.
Neighbors lose Sunoco site fight
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declined to hear neighbors' appeal to prevent a five-story development at 10 Bethlehem Pike. more
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Threatened cuts to SEPTA’s transit service to Northwest Philadelphia prompted concerned citizens to organize “Save the Train,” a coalition of organizations now fighting to save it.
Bridges, trains, water and parks: Infrastructure challenges of 2024
Northwest Philadelphia grappled with significant infrastructure challenges in 2024. more
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Years of controversy over the possible future of the Julia Hebard Marsden House on Germantown Avenue, now the Chestnut Hill Health Care Women’s Center, ended in May, when the building was added to the Philadelphia Historical Register.
A year of change for our built environment
Northwest Philadelphia neighborhoods navigated significant changes while setting new precedents for historic preservation. more
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2024: What we’ll remember from this passing year
Whether it was soaring taxes, scorching heat or a drought that dulled autumn's palette, 2024 tested the resilience of Northwest Philadelphians. more
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The Weavers Way co-op’s new Germantown store, which opened in May, is bustling – with sales targets that have been stronger than expected.
Changing retail: Old shops close and new ones open
Northwest Philadelphia's business landscape was marked by notable openings and emotional closings of longtime community fixtures in 2024. more
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Lives we lost: Remembering those who left a lasting legacy
Northwest Philadelphia lost some remarkable individuals in 2024, each leaving behind legacies that helped shape the region's landscape. more
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Squash champion Olivia Weaver, who learned the game on the courts of the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill, is now ranked No. 4 in the world and is the top-ranked American player. She plans to go for the gold when the sport makes its Olympics debut at the 2028 games in Los Angeles.
A championship year for NW Philadelphia athletes
From professional squash to youth baseball, Northwest Philadelphia's athletes and teams dominated their respective sports in 2024. more
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Chestnut Hill’s popular Pastorius Park concert series celebrated its 75th anniversary.
Milestones mark a banner year for NW Philadelphia arts
NW Philadelphia’s arts and cultural institutions celebrated significant achievements in 2024. more
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Chestnut Hill's iconic Christmas tree towers above the corner of Germantown Avenue and Gravers Lane.
How Chestnut Hill gets its holiday crown
"Too tall?" Snowden muses, eyeing a towering Concolor fir. "Probably," Graber responds. more
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A long view of George Howe's The Firs, approached from the Wissahickon.
Turning a hill of schist into architectural treasure
You don't see the house from the street at first. Instead, you pass through the gateposts to enter a stone courtyard that shuts out the busy road. more
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Sixers arena opponents chanted as City Council weighed whether to approve a preliminary bill that would allow a new arena to be built on Market Street.
Bass, Council back $1.3B Sixers arena plan
Eighth District Councilmember Cindy Bass joined 11 colleagues Thursday to vote in support of the $1.3 billion 76ers arena project. more
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Local wins Report for America grant
The Chestnut Hill Local has been selected as one of 66 new organizations nationwide to receive a Report for America grant for 2025. more
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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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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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