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Traffic calming brings safer school routes to Houston
The stretch of West Allens Lane in front of Houston Elementary School is now home to a brand new speed table designed to calm traffic. more
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Lovett Library’s six-year-old HVAC system is causing humidity issues that forced the building to close periodically this summer and will be expensive to repair.
Costly HVAC problem at Lovett Library, and others
After spending $6.7 million renovating Mt. Airy’s Lovett Library, officials have discovered a humidity issue that has forced periodic closures. more
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Commonwealth Youthchoir’s new executive director, Jameson Gilpatrick
New leader for local youth choir
Commonwealth Youthchoirs, a nonprofit choral music education organization based in Germantown, named Jameson Gilpatrick as its new executive director.  … more
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The Chestnut Hill Hospital's Women's Center building is scheduled to be considered for historic designation.
Hospital, Conservancy clash over historic status
The future of the Chestnut Hill Hospital’s Women’s Center is going before the city’s historical commission for potential designation to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. more
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Funding for the renovation of the Woodward Community Centre, located between Gravers Lane and Highland Avenue on Germantown Avenue, is nearly complete.
Historic center inches toward renovation
About seven years after the Chestnut Hill Community Centre’s board began exploring potential buyers for its building, it is poised to return to its former glory. more
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Deceased man on Gravers Lane lawn identified
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health identified him as Sean R. Williams.  More details are pending. more
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Jeff Duncan
Catching up with the CHCA’s new board officers
The Local reached out to each newly elected member to get their thoughts on what made them run and what they hope to accomplish. more
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Zoning board rejects event hall in Mt. Airy
The city’s zoning board denied a special exception request from the owners of J’Excellence, an event hall located at 5-7 W. Mt. Airy Ave. more
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Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie performs in Wilmington.
Low Cut Connie frontman to stop by Chestnut Hill's Hideaway Music
Philly’s Low Cut Connie has amassed a cult fan base that includes Elton John, Bruce Springsteen and former President Barack Obama. more
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Neighbors slam event space proposal in Mt. Airy
Mt. Airy neighbors overwhelmingly rejected a business owner’s proposal to operate an event space on 5-7 W. Mt. Airy Ave. more
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Mt. Airy Art Garage, a popular community institution in the heart of Mt. Airy since its founding in 2009.
MAAG responds to founder’s claim of homophobia
The conflict between the founder of the Mt Airy Art Garage and its current board members appears unlikely to end soon. more
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New CHCA president Laura Lucas
Laura Lucas is back as CHCA board president
After a three year hiatus from the Chestnut Hill Community Association’s presidency, Laura Lucas has reclaimed her former spot. more
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The 100 block of West Gravers Lane, where a dead body was found next to a tree on Saturday morning.
Dead body discovered on Gravers Lane lawn
A man was found lying dead on a lawn on Saturday morning on the 100 block of West Gravers Lane. more
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Mt. Airy residents and students get their hands dirty planting trees in the EcoLab’s edible hedgerow.
Mt. Airy neighbors transform SEPTA eyesore
An unkempt piece of land will soon become a community hub where Mt. Airy residents can plant vegetables, tend to trees and explore nature.  more
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The Philadelphia neighborhoods of Chestnut Hill, Wynnefield, South Philadelphia West and Rhawnhurst all have had two kidnappings so far this year. Powelton Village, Fox Chase and Brewerytown all had three and two zip codes, which include Kensington and North Philadelphia, each had nine.
Carjacking arrest made; kidnappings unsolved
Philadelphia Police have arrested an East Germantown man for one of three gun-related crimes in Chestnut Hill in recent weeks. more
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Captain Tanisha Richardson
Meet Tanisha Richardson, the 14th District’s new captain
With her appointment to lead the Philadelphia Police Department’s 14th District, Capt. Tanisha Richardson is, in a way, coming home. more
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Bronson Tennis (second from left) and his band De Tierra Caliente will bring their brand of Latin roots fusion music to Pastorius Park for the last performance of the season in the Chestnut Hill Community Association’s summer concert series. The presenting sponsor is Temple Health – Chestnut Hill Hospital and the performance is 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 26.
De Tierra Caliente brings a sizzling series closer
Bronson Tennis returned to North America with the realization that Latin roots fusion music was his calling. more
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The summer breeze flows through the hair of Philadelphia Sailing Club members Michael and Karen Cooley on one of the club's trips to the Chesapeake Bay.
High seas adventures with good friends
Dan Levine learned early that particular pleasure that comes with the snap of a sail as it unfurls to catch a big gust of air. more
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Cars parked in front of Christine Visco’s house on the 600 block of East Gravers Lane.
Potential truce with ‘Cannabis Queen’
Residents of the 600 block of Gravers Lane in Springfield Township may have a deal to end the parking practices of their neighbor. more
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Singer Deb Callahan will perform excerpts from her new album “Backbone,” a mix of soul, funk and blues music, 7:30 p.m., July 19, at Pastorius Park.
Deb Callahan Band brings ‘Backbone’ to the blues
Deb Callahan Band’s first album was released in 2002, but the group is still churning out exciting new blues music. more
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