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Woodmere filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Keith Sonderling, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, and Russell T. Vought (the agency’s director).
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by Tommy Tucker
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9/3/25
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With the first round of SEPTA cuts taking effect Sunday, Aug. 24, Philadelphians are already feeling the impact, including healthcare workers and patients who rely on public transportation for work and treatment.
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by Tommy Tucker
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9/3/25
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On Friday, Aug. 29, a Common Pleas Court judge ordered SEPTA to halt all service cuts and fare increases that were not already in place.
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by Tommy Tucker
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9/3/25
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When asked whether powerful stakeholders share a vision of a water-happy Philadelphia, the answer is clear, yet indecisive: It’s complicated.
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by Kyle Bagenstose
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8/28/25
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A mature sycamore tree that towered over Chestnut Hill for centuries was cut down last week.
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by Abby Weiss
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8/28/25
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Tyraine Ragsdale, known by his DJ name, Master Scientist Grand Hank, has finalized the outdoor section of his upcoming science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) center in Germantown.
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by Abby Weiss
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8/28/25
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State Sen. Sharif Street (D) announced Monday that he will resign as chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party in September, ahead of his run for U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans’ (D) seat in 2026.
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by Tommy Tucker
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8/28/25
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City Controller Christy Brady released an audit of the Department of Licenses & Inspections (L&I) on Thursday, finding “significant gaps” in oversight of city construction.
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by Tommy Tucker
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8/28/25
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In last week’s issue of the Chestnut Hill Local, Maggie Dougherty’s article, “Local entrepreneurs celebrate National Black Business Month,” incorrectly stated the year NoName Gallery opened.
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8/28/25
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As soon as Matines Café opened on Nov. 10, 2022, owners Arthur and Amanda de Bruc were met with business — and lots of it. Yet, a problem soon emerged.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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8/27/25
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On Monday, Aug. 25, School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr. visited Chestnut Hill’s Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences to celebrate the first day of school.
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by Tommy Tucker
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8/27/25
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The city placed a lien on Alden Park Luxury Apartments due to unpaid charges from a March 2025 property cleanup.
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by Tommy Tucker
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8/27/25
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The announcement that Zsa’s Ice Cream would close at the end of 2025 broke a lot of hearts.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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8/21/25
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Symiya Taylor, a young woman from West Philadelphia, was keeping cool in the Wissahickon on June 24 when temperatures hit 100 degrees.
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by Kyle Bagenstose
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8/21/25
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Mt. Airy resident Rick S. Hock was taking his morning walk along St. Georges Road right off McCallum Street one late July morning, when he came across an unusual sight.
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by Abby Weiss
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8/21/25
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The Familiar Hearts Animal Society Pet Pantry will host its third pantry event on Sept. 13 at the Germantown Boys & Girls Club at 25 W. Penn St.
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by Tommy Tucker
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8/21/25
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A new educational program is set to take root at Morris Arboretum & Gardens this month.
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by Abby Weiss
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8/21/25
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Some PECO customers are eligible to receive help paying their electricity bills, thanks to a program that launched last week.
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by Abby Weiss
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8/21/25
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In response to President Trump’s recent takeover of the Washington, D.C. police force despite the objections of the district’s mayor, State Sen. Art Haywood (D-4) announced plans to introduce legislation shielding Pennsylvania police departments from similar federal overreach.
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from State Sen. Art Haywood’s office
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8/21/25
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The following is for crimes reported from Aug. 11 to Aug. 17.
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8/20/25
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