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As part of PennDOT's long-term plans for Lincoln Drive, the intersection at Lincoln and Emlen Street will eventually become a traditional intersection that doesn't have a confusing island in the middle of it. Photo by Tom Beck
Safety improvements are coming to Lincoln Drive; here’s what PennDOT plans to do
By the end of Fall, the city hopes to have rumble strips placed along both the yellow centerlines and white edge lines of the entirety of the corridor. It also hopes to install speed tables. more
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CHCA Agenda
For the week of Sept 18, 2023 more
A cease and desist notice was issued by Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses & Inspections for J’Excellence Event Hall on Aug. 26.
L&I issues ‘cease and desist’ to Mt. Airy event hall
The city of Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses & Inspections issued a cease and desist order to J’Excellence Event Hall, located at 5-7 W. Mt. Airy Ave., on Aug. 26. more
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Kristen Clark launched the Germantown Arts District in April. The nonprofit organization will host a September Block Party, 5 to 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 22, on the 5400 block of Germantown Avenue.
Germantown original grows up to launch Arts District
The Germantown Arts District will transform into a backdrop for an outdoor party celebrating art, culture and community this Friday. more
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Memorial service for former Chestnut Hill Local staffer
A memorial service for John O’Donnell, former advertising representative for the Chestnut Hill Local, will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Saturday. more
Electronic waste drive at SCH
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH) is sponsoring an e-waste drive on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at 8000 Cherokee St. more
Shots were fired in a suspected drive-by shooting on the 5500 block of Germantown Avenue, pictured here, on Monday at approximately 4:28 p.m. The location is just steps away from Greene Street Friends School.
Afternoon shots fired outside GSFS
Police confirmed to the Local that five bullet casings were recovered from a shooting that occurred on the 5500 block of Germantown Avenue on Monday. more
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Seth Anderson-Oberman is one of the emerging leaders of a North and Northwest Philadelphia-based movement that seeks to unite the 8th councilmanic district. At-large Councilmember and Nicetown resident Kendra Brooks and State Representative Chris Rabb, who are also considered leaders of the movement, stand in the background.
Anderson-Oberman supporters regroup to organize continued political pressure
Four months after a nail-bitingly narrow loss to Cindy Bass, Anderson-Oberman is once again organizing for action.  more
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The Lightning House lead architect Lode Vranken (in red) and his assistant, Jonathan Zweissler, play a section of roof boards while completing the project. The boards are designed to resonate when walked upon, acting as a kind of architectural xylophone.
PHS plants a new hub for the city’s urban forest at Awbury Arboretum
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society will cap off its three-year project focused on growing the urban forest with the opening Friday of “The Lightning House." more
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State Rep. Chris Rabb
Rabb announces re-election bid, rails against corporate greed
A collection of friends and supporters of State Rep. Chris Rabb gathered in Mt. Airy on Sunday as he announced his re-election bid. more
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Crime Report
The following crime report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the period from Sept. 2  to Sept. 10. more
Hearing continued for hospital building’s historic status
A hearing on the Chestnut Hill Hospital’s Women’s Center's potential designation to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places was continued. more
CHCA Agenda
For the week of Sept. 18 more
A rendering of the five-story, 125-unit development proposed at 42-68 Church Lane.
CDR board continues hearing on Germantown Church Lane project
Philadelphia’s Civic Design Review committee voted unanimously in favor of continuing its hearing on 42-68 Church Lane. more
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Correction
Last week’s article about a group who are developing a protective zoning “overlay” for Germantown Avenue incorrectly reported on who was writing it. more
Co-founders of the Team First Elite AAU Basketball Program are Coach Cadiann Cole, at left in the black sweatshirt, and Coach Melvin Brown, standing and wearing a light blue hoodie.
A successful second year for new Northwest basketball program
Team First Elite, a basketball program for students from Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy schools, has had an impressive second year. more
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In happier times, William and Leslie Newbold celebrated the Christmas season with their three children — Chase (from left), Samantha and William — and their four-legged family members, Madison (left) and Oakley.
Suicide: Newbold family responds by trying to help others
Sept. 23 'Walk & Talk' to raise funds for suicide prevention. more
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To combat neo-Nazi flyers posted in her neighborhood, Jenks fifth grader Tashyia Ishman wrote “LOVE WINS” on the grounds of the school’s playground in sidewalk chalk.
Jenks students choose to smother hate with love
Determined not to be intimidated by white nationalists, they responded to neo-Nazi flyers with declarations of love and inclusivity. more
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Correction
Last week’s print issue of the Local featured a photograph of Mt. Airy resident and developer Ken Weinstein, with no caption. more
Inside the post office at 7782 Crittenden St. in Chestnut Hill is where the writer mailed a check to PECO for $88 that was stolen, “washed,” rewritten for $1,818,23 and cashed by Citizens Bank.
How an $88 PECO check turned into a $1,818.23 theft
On Aug. 25, the local CBS affiliate, Channel 3, ran a story about recent break-ins of blue post office boxes. Add me to the list of victims. more
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