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The following is for crimes reported within the last two weeks from July 21 to August 3.
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8/6/25
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State Rep. Chris Rabb, who represents Mt. Airy and parts of Chestnut Hill and West Oak Lane, has proposed creating two bills aimed at investing in independent newsrooms across Pennsylvania.
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by Tommy Tucker
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8/6/25
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The Borscht Belt Delicatessen opened in the Market at the Fareway on Thursday, July 31, dishing out sandwiches and American Jewish deli food.
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by Lucy Tobier
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8/6/25
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On July 26, Anou Vongbandith was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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by Tommy Tucker and Maggie Dougherty
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8/6/25
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In each Philadelphia neighborhood, you will find buildings that are seriously old, especially so in the Northwest neighborhoods like Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy, and Germantown.
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by Tommy Tucker
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7/31/25
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The July 24 message on Campbell’s Place’s Facebook page came as a surprise to many Hillers: “After more than 17 years of memories, meals, and moments shared, the time has come for us to close our doors.”
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by Brian Nelson
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7/31/25
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Monthly water bills for Philadelphia homeowners are set to increase in September, following a unanimous vote last week by the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.
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by Abby Weiss
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7/31/25
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When the Fourth of July rolled around, Judy Wicks, founder of the White Dog Cafe, was not feeling very patriotic about the United States.
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by Tommy Tucker
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7/31/25
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For over 60 years, a rock garden built in a former Chestnut Hill quarry lay hidden under weeds. Now, the space is being restored.
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by Lucy Tobier
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7/24/25
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At a press conference on July 18, officials denounced food assistance cuts and new work requirements.
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by Lucy Tobier
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7/24/25
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The flyer read, “Sometimes change calls for a little trouble.” But the crowd of roughly 150 people gathered at the Chestnut Hill West station seemed more jubilant than troubled.
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by Brian Nelson
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7/24/25
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The following is for crimes reported from July 13 to July 20.
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7/24/25
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By July 16, the building that was once 6657-59 Blakemore St. was reduced to rubble.
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by Brian Nelson
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7/23/25
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The Philadelphia Historical Commission met on July 16 to discuss a proposed senior affordable housing project in Germantown.
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by Tommy Tucker
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7/23/25
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With state Sen. Sharif Street currently serving as Pennsylvania Democratic Party chairman, calls from within the party have come in for him to step down to run for Congress.
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by Tommy Tucker and Lucy Tobier
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7/22/25
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The Philadelphia Historical Commission (PHC) was scheduled to host a public meeting on Wednesday, July 16, to discuss a senior affordable housing project in Germantown.
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by Tommy Tucker
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7/17/25
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The following is for crimes reported from July 7 to July 13.
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7/17/25
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The original windows of a historic house in Awbury Arboretum have been removed without approval, according to the Philadelphia Historical Commission.
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by Tommy Tucker
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7/17/25
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All meetings are open to the public.
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7/17/25
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When District Council 33 (DC33) union members went on strike, all Philadelphia Free Libraries also shut their doors.
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by Lucy Tobier
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7/16/25
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