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The DePaul Catholic School plans to turn the former St. Francis of Assisi church in Germantown into a soccer field and playground, but a historic nomination of the property may hinder their plan.
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by Tommy Tucker
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9/30/26
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The DePaul Catholic School plans to turn the former St. Francis of Assisi church in Germantown into a soccer field and playground, but faces opposition from a local community organization.
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by Tommy Tucker
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9/25/26
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Illegal dumping costs the city $9 million annually to clean up, according to a Sept. 15 report from City Controller Christy Brady.
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by Tommy Tucker
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9/23/26
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The Germantown Life Enrichment Center (GLEC) has received a $750,000 state grant for critical building renovations, which state Sen. Art Haywood (D-4th District) presented to the organization on Sept. 17.
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by Tommy Tucker
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9/23/26
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The Familiar Hearts Animal Society Pet Pantry will hold its next event on Sept. 26 at the Germantown Boys & Girls Club.
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by Tommy Tucker
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9/17/26
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The developer for the long-vacant Germantown Town Hall will hold a community meeting on Sept. 30 to share updates on the building’s restoration.
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by Tommy Tucker
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9/9/26
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The Annex at Germantown apartment complex has been operating without a rental license since opening in 2024, and tenant reaction has led to at least one confrontation with management.
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by Tommy Tucker
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9/2/26
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SEPTA rolled out phase one of its new bus network on Sunday and Monday, adding two new routes and six extensions while discontinuing seven other routes.
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by Tommy Tucker
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8/26/26
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State Sen. Jarrett Coleman, a Republican representing parts of Bucks and Lehigh counties, has introduced a bill that would allow bicyclists across Pennsylvania to treat red lights and stop signs as yields.
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by Tommy Tucker
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8/26/26
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West Central Germantown Neighbors (WCGN) has received a grant for its new pocket park project coming to 6100 Germantown Ave.
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by Tommy Tucker
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8/19/26
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Weavers Way Co-op’s Chestnut Hill location plans to close for eight to 10 weeks next summer for renovations.
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by Tommy Tucker
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8/19/26
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After closing on July 23 for HVAC and cooling repairs, the Chestnut Hill Library at 8711 Germantown Ave. reopened last Friday afternoon, three days ahead of schedule.
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by Tommy Tucker
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8/13/26
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The American Cancer Society honored state Sen. Art Haywood (D-4th District), who represents Northwest Philadelphia and parts of Montgomery County, on Aug. 4.
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by Tommy Tucker
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8/12/26
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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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