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The office at 8430 Germantown Ave. afforded costume designer Brooke Bennett a space to explore period piece clothing.
Chestnut Hill plays role in production of upcoming Vivien Leigh biopic
A new movie about Vivien Leigh just wrapped filming in Philadelphia — and Chestnut Hill played a role. more
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Postcard of the week
Sister Marjorie Lawless, SSJ, of Norwood-Fontbonne Academy in Chestnut Hill, captured some snowy scenes on campus last week. more
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Jenks students bring wax museum to life
Students at Chestnut Hill’s Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences on Friday dressed as some of their favorite current and historical figures as part of a "wax museum" project. more
This week in Chestnut Hill Local history, 1966-2016
This week in Chestnut Hill Local history more
The community dining room at Face to Face Germantown serves free meals to anyone in need.
Face to Face Germantown expands free meal service
Face to Face Germantown, a community-based charity organization and housing shelter, on Feb. 17 expanded its free meal service to seven days a week. more
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Dennis Scott and fellow tenants are suing the property owner of Upsal Garden Apartments in Mt. Airy.
Upsal Garden tenants detail living conditions that led to lawsuit
Ten years ago, Dennis Scott fulfilled his longtime wish for a bigger apartment. more
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Germantown Town Hall located at 5928 Germantown Ave., has been vacant for over two decades and was constructed in the 1920s.
Developer presents plans for G-town town hall
Philadelphia-based developer Anthony Fullard, president of West Powelton Development, presented redevelopment plans for the Germantown Town Hall building on Feb. 26. more
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Robertson’s Flowers & Events in Chestnut Hill used the business’ upcoming 100-year anniversary to inspire their award-winning exhibit at this year’s PHS Philadelphia Flower Show.
Northwest area wins a bouquet of Flower Show awards
Floral designers and gardening experts based in the Northwest Philadelphia area won honors at this year’s PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. more
Crime Report
The following is for crimes reported from Feb. 15 to Feb. 22. more
Hundreds of volunteers built Jenks Playground over the course of 11 days in 1997.
Jenks Playground volunteers plan for future, set three-day work event
Almost 30 years after Jenks Playground was built, FOCP is hoping to draw community support for the playground as it ages. more
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East Vincent Township’s board of supervisors scrapped a draft ordinance on Dec. 17 that would have set restrictions on a proposed data center project. The planning commission voted against the project on Feb. 17.
East Vincent Planning Commission votes against Pennhurst data center plan
The East Vincent Township Planning Commission last week recommended against approving a data center proposal at the former Pennhurst State School and Hospital grounds. more
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Large turnout for ‘immigrant bystander’ training
Several groups, including West Mt. Airy Neighbors and Reclaim Philadelphia, hosted an “immigrant bystander” training event at the Unitarian Society of Germantown on Saturday. more
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City expands options for tax filing
With the 2026 tax filing season officially underway, the Philadelphia Department of Revenue has announced that it is expanding its customer service options to make filing easier and faster. more
Valley Greene Apartments in East Falls committed to a 25-year rooftop solar energy project with the Clean Energy Co-op.
Valley Greene Apartments agrees to 25 years of solar energy
The board members of Valley Greene Apartments in East Falls have wanted to go solar for nearly a decade. more
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State Rep. Andre Carroll kicked off his re-election campaign at Braid Mill in Germantown on Saturday.
Rep. Carroll kicks off re-election campaign
Democratic state Rep. Andre Carroll, who represents Germantown, kicked off his re-election campaign at Braid Mill in Germantown on Saturday with several guests. more
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A newly awarded state grant will help fund traffic safety on a stretch of Lincoln Drive that runs along Wissahickon Creek.
Pa. dedicates $2 million grant toward traffic safety on Lincoln Drive
Philadelphia is receiving a state grant that will support traffic safety measures on Lincoln Drive, a road that has sparked concern among residents for decades due to its history of crashes, sharp curves, and heavy commuter traffic. more
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Even a Chestnut Hill door knocker was cold.
Knock knock, winter’s back!
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Magpie’s opening reception on Feb. 12 drew a crowd to the home decor shop.
Magpie celebrates official opening with visit from top designer
Magpie, an antique and vintage home decor shop at 8517 Germantown Ave., celebrated its official opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 12. more
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Community members came out in force on Saturday, Valentine’s Day, to show their love for the long-shuttered Germantown YWCA building, which has been vacant since the 1990s. Local residents decorated the building with handmade hearts, posters and artwork as part of the Young Friends of the Preservation Alliance’s yearly “Heart-Showering” event. Coordinators of the event are hoping to jump-start restoration of the landmark building.
Germantown shows its love for YWCA on Valentine’s Day
Germantown residents celebrated Valentine’s Day at the Young Friends of the Preservation Alliance’s yearly “Heart-Showering” event, this year at the Germantown YWCA building. more
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Crime Report
The following is for crimes reported from Feb. 9 to Feb. 15. more
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