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The Local spoke with four former Alden employees, including the former property manager, who detailed what they said were the practices of the owners and managers.
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by Tommy Tucker
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7/29/26
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The Philadelphia-based ReAnimator Coffee has opened a new location, this one in Mt. Airy at 6509 Germantown Ave.
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by Tommy Tucker
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7/23/26
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In June, the Blue Warbler opened with a soft launch of its all-day hybrid restaurant, bar, and cafe model.
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by Tommy Tucker
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7/9/26
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Over a year after being re-awarded the project, Columbus, Ohio-based developer KBK Enterprises has yet to present a plan for the Germantown YWCA property.
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by Tommy Tucker
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7/2/26
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Work has begun on a new building in West Mt. Airy, set to feature 29 condos, 29 underground parking spaces, a small food hall, and commercial space.
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by Tommy Tucker
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7/2/26
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The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) has removed metered parking in parts of the Mt. Airy and Germantown commercial corridors on Germantown Avenue.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/24/26
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On Wednesday night, the 22nd Democratic Ward held a revote to determine its leader, with City Councilmember Cindy Bass remaining ward leader after multiple tie votes.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/17/26
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Construction at the former Trolley Car Diner property is stalled amid a RICO lawsuit brought by developers.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/17/26
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Following the May 19 election of new committee people, the 22nd Ward, led by Councilwoman Cindy Bass, sparked controversy over a voice vote to determine its leader.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/15/26
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In January 2025, West Mount Airy Neighbors (WMAN) launched its Zoning Remapping Task Force to examine zoning in three commercial areas in West Mt. Airy.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/11/26
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Several advocates showed up for City Council’s Committee on Rules hearing on June 3 to raise objections to Councilmember Mark Squilla’s bill, amending regulations for historic properties within the city.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/10/26
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Philadelphia’s Democratic ward leaders will vote this month to select a party chair, with longtime chair Bob Brady seeking another term amid criticism from the progressive wing of the party.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/10/26
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After running against state Sen. Art Haywood in 2022, Republican candidate Todd Johnson is again challenging the longtime state senator in the Nov. 3 general election.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/3/26
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West Central Germantown Neighbors (WCGN) will host a home and garden tour of the nationally registered Tulpehocken Station Historic District on Sunday, May 31.
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by Tommy Tucker
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5/28/26
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City Councilperson Cindy Bass is opening a new district office in Germantown at 5521 Wayne Ave.
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by Tommy Tucker
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5/28/26
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With state Rep. Chris Rabb’s victory in the Democratic congressional primary on May 19, he’s likely passing the torch to newcomer Chris Johnson in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
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by Tommy Tucker
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5/27/26
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State Rep. Chris Rabb won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating three opponents.
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by Tommy Tucker
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5/20/26
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After two hearings, the Philadelphia Fair Housing Commission (FHC) has ruled that Alden Park’s property management retaliated against the tenants’ association leader, Kadi Ashby.
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by Tommy Tucker
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5/20/26
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State Sen. Art Haywood is running for re-election in Pennsylvania’s 4th State Senate District against Democratic primary challenger Michael Cogbill.
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by Tommy Tucker
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5/13/26
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Three candidates are in the running to fill the seat left by state Rep. Chris Rabb in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
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by Tommy Tucker
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5/13/26
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