Good afternoon. Hiram Lodge’s future has been a question mark since a 2022 fire severely damaged the building, but plans are being finalized to restore the building and convert it into three condominiums. Plus, the “Wissahickon Gateway Trail” secured a $947,668 grant, moving the project one step closer to construction.
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Several years after a fire severely damaged the historic Hiram Lodge building, a developer plans to begin work in March on converting the structure to three condominiums — two residential units and one commercial unit featuring an antiques and furniture store.
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The City of Philadelphia received a state grant to fill a gap in the trail network where the Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Creek intersect.
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Looking to get rid of your Christmas tree in an environmentally sustainable way? Check out this list of public and private services accepting drop-offs and pickups.
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Completing his first half-marathon in his 80s is impressive enough, but Paul Henry took the feat a step further through his commitment to running for a worthy cause.
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In Other News...
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Since the Local has been publishing since 1958, our archives are a treasure trove. In this issue, we take a look back at “This week in Chestnut Hill Local history” — including a Hill resident traveling to Russia to promote peace in 1986 and a bank robbery netting $10,000 in 2006.
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Things to do in Northwest Philadelphia
Thursday, Jan. 8:
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Silent Book Club: 7 p.m., Baker Street Bread Co., 8009 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill
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Come solo or bring a crew for the winter edition of Silent Book Club. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., so grab a hot beverage or pastry and claim a seat. Read silently from 7 to 8 p.m., and then stay afterwards for some bookish socializing.
Saturday, Jan. 10:
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A Conversation with Peter Paone: Snowpeople and Beyond: 2:30 p.m., Woodmere, 9201 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill
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This conversation between artist Peter Paone and Woodmere’s associate curator Amy Gillette will explore Paone’s “Snowpeople” exhibition as well as his other works on display at Frances M. Maguire Hall.
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Christmas Tree-Cycle Festival: 12-3 p.m., Awbury Arboretum, 6336 Ardleigh St., Germantown
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Join the Philly Goat Project for a festival of sustainability and fun. There is a suggested donation of $20 per tree, plus free s’mores, hot cocoa, and more.
Looking for more local events and activities? Check out the Explore page here.
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