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When librarian Molly Ward first sorted through the Germantown Book Collection at the Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library, she immediately noticed something missing.
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by Elie Bekelman
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1/22/26
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As colleges and universities across the area return for the spring semester, the FBI Philadelphia Field Office is advising international student communities of a scam involving foreign government impersonators.
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1/22/26
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Network for New Music continues its 2025-26 season with a special concert honoring the 100th birthday of author and illustrator Edward Gorey.
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by Michael Caruso
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1/22/26
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A Pennsylvania-based firm is assessing the possibility of installing a renewable energy system at John F. McCloskey Elementary School and the neighboring Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center in Cedarbrook.
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by Abby Weiss
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1/22/26
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The Philadelphia-based ReAnimator Coffee plans to open a location in Mt. Airy, potentially by March.
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by Tommy Tucker
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1/22/26
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The following is for crimes reported from Jan. 11 to Jan. 18.
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1/22/26
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The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA) and the City of Philadelphia have unveiled 22 artist-designed fiberglass replica Liberty Bells to be installed in neighborhoods across the city.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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1/22/26
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“Deer me”
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1/22/26
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I’m relieved that the Local seems to oppose AI data centers. As you said, they use 1.3 million of gallons of water EACH day.
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1/22/26
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Three-time Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Sharon G. Flake is coming to Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books on Thursday at 7 p.m. for a celebration and signing of her newest book.
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by Elie Bekelman
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1/22/26
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Students and staff from Chestnut Hill College, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, and Norwood-Fontbonne Academy joined together on Friday for prayer, service projects, lectures and other activities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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1/22/26
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This week in Chestnut Hill Local history
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by Elie Bekelman
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1/22/26
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Germantown Friends School’s All School Commons has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects Philadelphia with a 2025 gold medal in design.
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1/22/26
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Want to write your own comic book, or learn to cook, or even explore your dreams? The new semester is beginning at the Mt. Airy Learning Tree and there’s room in a variety of classes.
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1/22/26
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Mushrooms make an excellent addition to any pantry. Stored properly in an airtight container in a cool, dark place, most varieties can be kept for 12 months or more.
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by Kieran McCourt, Weavers Way Shuttle contributor
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1/22/26
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In Inter-Ac League girls’ basketball, two significant upsets occurred in the first half of January, and last Friday evening the Germantown Academy Patriots were hoping for a third.
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by Tom Utescher
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1/22/26
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The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) released its quarterly construction newsletter on Jan. 13, providing updates on several water infrastructure projects in Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy and Germantown.
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by Abby Weiss
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1/22/26
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When people ask me how I’m doing, I find myself saying the same thing.“I’m great. Except for the world burning down around me.”
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by State Rep. Tarik Khan, D-194th
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1/22/26
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I’d like to express my thanks to the staff of Fresh Market, who kindly came to my assistance when I had a sudden medical issue while shopping there yesterday.
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1/22/26
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In 2018, a retaining wall collapsed in the 300 block of Glen Echo Road in Mt. Airy. The neighbors were then left with the question, “Who will fix this?”
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by Tommy Tucker
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1/21/26
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