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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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A rendering of the building proposed for 42-68 Church Lane in Germantown, as originally presented in the spring.
Church Lane plans withdrawn
The future of 42-68 Church Lane, a parcel for which developers had proposed a five-story, 125-unit apartment building, is “to be determined.” more
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Windfall Gallery owner Cynthia Fillmore, her mother Marie Nee and Terrence Speights, a friend of her mother, met a variety of Eagles players, including defensive end Brandon Graham (pictured here), during their trip to the NovaCare Complex on Nov. 1.
Local gallery owner become Eagles social media sensation
When Marie Nee attended the Philadelphia Eagles’ matchup against the Miami Dolphins, the last thing she was expecting was to turn into a social media star. more
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A disruptive incident allegedly involving an employee from the City Commissioners Office occurred Tuesday morning at the Chestnut Hill Friends Meetinghouse, pictured here. Photo by Carla Robinson
Poll workers at Chestnut Hill’s Quaker Meetinghouse say they were “accosted” by a city election worker
The incident, poll workers told the Local, happened right in front of voters and left at least one first time poll worker, Kathy McCrea, feeling doubtful that she’ll ever work polls again. more
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The atmosphere at McMenamin's Tavern was subdued for much of Monday night as the Phillies failed to generate offense against the Arizona Diamondbacks in game six of the National League Championship Series.
Making the best of the ballgame at McMenamin’s
It’s game six of the National League Championship Series, and the mood at McMenamin’s Tavern is subdued.  more
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The Chestnut Hill Business Improvement District’s proposed new footprint includes the Market Square Shopping Center and the Chestnut Hill Tower apartment building, seen included here in pink, along with the BID’s existing membership.
Hill business district seeks growth, reauthorization
The Chestnut Hill Business Improvement District’s executive director, Courtney O’Neill, testified in City Council for the 10-year reauthorization of the BID. more
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City Councilmember Cindy Bass discusses redevelopment plans for the Germantown YWCA at a community meeting last Thursday while developer Keith B. Key, who was awarded the contract in 2016, looks on.
Seeking subsidies, G-town Y developer meets with neighbors
Keith B. Key, CEO of a development company that’s been contracted to redevelop the Germantown YWCA, announced a new funding plan. more
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The Chestnut Hill Business Association’s marketing and events coordinator Georgia Forjohn, executive director Courtney O’Neill and director of operations Kate O’Neill pack for the organization’s big move toward the bottom of the Hill. Oakley the Dog supervises.
Business Association is moving down the Hill
The Chestnut Hill Business Association is wrapping up its last week of packing before moving to East Springfield Avenue. more
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The Germantown YWCA building at 5820 Germantown Ave. Photo by Carla Robinson
G-town Y developer to meet with neighbors
“The subsidies the developer will apply for require the developer to have community meetings,” PRA spokesperson Jamila Davis said in an email. “This meeting is part of that process.” more
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Dan Reyes leads a breakout session at the North/Northwest People’s Summit, which was held inside the Germantown Life Enrichment Center on Saturday afternoon.
Anderson-Oberman supporters organize for the future
Reading like a who’s who of the burgeoning North and Northwest progressive coalition, leaders who supported Seth Anderson-Oberman gathered for summit. more
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As part of PennDOT's long-term plans for Lincoln Drive, the intersection at Lincoln and Emlen Street will eventually become a traditional intersection that doesn't have a confusing island in the middle of it. Photo by Tom Beck
Safety improvements are coming to Lincoln Drive; here’s what PennDOT plans to do
By the end of Fall, the city hopes to have rumble strips placed along both the yellow centerlines and white edge lines of the entirety of the corridor. It also hopes to install speed tables. more
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A cease and desist notice was issued by Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses & Inspections for J’Excellence Event Hall on Aug. 26.
L&I issues ‘cease and desist’ to Mt. Airy event hall
The city of Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses & Inspections issued a cease and desist order to J’Excellence Event Hall, located at 5-7 W. Mt. Airy Ave., on Aug. 26. more
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Shots were fired in a suspected drive-by shooting on the 5500 block of Germantown Avenue, pictured here, on Monday at approximately 4:28 p.m. The location is just steps away from Greene Street Friends School.
Afternoon shots fired outside GSFS
Police confirmed to the Local that five bullet casings were recovered from a shooting that occurred on the 5500 block of Germantown Avenue on Monday. more
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Seth Anderson-Oberman is one of the emerging leaders of a North and Northwest Philadelphia-based movement that seeks to unite the 8th councilmanic district. At-large Councilmember and Nicetown resident Kendra Brooks and State Representative Chris Rabb, who are also considered leaders of the movement, stand in the background.
Anderson-Oberman supporters regroup to organize continued political pressure
Four months after a nail-bitingly narrow loss to Cindy Bass, Anderson-Oberman is once again organizing for action.  more
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State Rep. Chris Rabb
Rabb announces re-election bid, rails against corporate greed
A collection of friends and supporters of State Rep. Chris Rabb gathered in Mt. Airy on Sunday as he announced his re-election bid. more
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A rendering of the five-story, 125-unit development proposed at 42-68 Church Lane.
CDR board continues hearing on Germantown Church Lane project
Philadelphia’s Civic Design Review committee voted unanimously in favor of continuing its hearing on 42-68 Church Lane. more
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To combat neo-Nazi flyers posted in her neighborhood, Jenks fifth grader Tashyia Ishman wrote “LOVE WINS” on the grounds of the school’s playground in sidewalk chalk.
Jenks students choose to smother hate with love
Determined not to be intimidated by white nationalists, they responded to neo-Nazi flyers with declarations of love and inclusivity. more
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B Inspired is planning to add more basketball programming to after-school activities this year.
Two women create buzz for after-school opportunities
Liz Harris and Amy Carolla could’ve written a check. But that seemed “a bit passive,” Harris said. more
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Locals seeking to protect Hill's business district
Stakeholders in the Chestnut Hill community have been quietly working on a plan to manage the density that inevitably will come here. more
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A sign on the bank door after the robbery.
TruMark robbed
Police responded to a robbery on Friday at Chestnut Hill’s TruMark Financial Credit Union branch, on the 8500 block of Germantown Avenue. more
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