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Crime Report

The following is for crimes reported from June 16 to 22. more

6/26/25

Meg Hagele, owner of High Point Cafe in 2005, just before opening “The Mothership.”

High Point Cafe celebrates 20 years of coffee and community

The business is built on its close bonds with customers. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 6/25/25

Covenant House Pa. leadership and donors celebrated their new transitional housing facility in Germantown at a ribbon cutting on June 18.

Covenant House Pa. opens new youth housing

Covenant House Pennsylvania, a nonprofit organization providing shelter and services for young people, opened a new facility in Germantown this month. more

by Tommy Tucker | 6/25/25

We the People Wednesday held their weekly rally at Allen Lane Train Station in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia. Councilmember Rue Landau was the featured speaker. Landau is a civil rights and housing attorney, a public school parent, and the first openly LGBTQ+ member of Philadelphia City Council.

Rue Landau joins We the People Wednesday protest

Philadelphia City Councilmember at-large Rue Landau visited Mt. Airy last week, but not just to enjoy the neighborhood. more

by Brian Nelson | 6/24/25

A powerful storm with heavy rain and strong winds tore through the Philadelphia region on the afternoon of June 19, causing plenty of power outages and widespread damage. The tree-lined streets of Northwest Philadelphia were hit hard, as many trees fell on power lines and blocked roads. Residents such as Abbey Stace of W. Mt. Airy Ave. — pictured here with a fallen tree on her house — are now left to clean up the destruction.

Storm causes heavy damage in the Northwest

6/24/25

Crime Report

The following is for crimes reported from June 8-15. more

6/19/25

Protesters gather in front of the Germantown White House, at 5442 Germantown Ave., on June 13, in solidarity with the larger event happening on June 14.

Brandywine Peace Community holds ‘No Kings’ protest in Germantown

The protest was in solidarity with those that took over streets nationwide on June 14. more

by Brian Nelson | 6/18/25

Nurses and technicians at Chestnut Hill Hospital organized an informational picket on Nov. 4, protesting staffing issues and low wages.

Nurses authorize July 4 strike

After over a year of bargaining, Chestnut Hill Hospital nurses and technicians voted June 11 to authorize a five-day strike beginning on July 4. more

by Tommy Tucker | 6/18/25

Shapiro and Parker attend Jumpstart celebration

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker visited Germantown on June 10 to celebrate Jumpstart’s 10th anniversary. more

by Tommy Tucker | 6/18/25

Our Mother of Consolation Church in Chestnut Hill participated in tolling the bell on June 6, National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

Local churches sound the alarm on gun violence epidemic

Multiple churches in Northwest Philadelphia participated in Toll the Bell, a citywide sound installation to raise awareness about gun violence. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 6/12/25

Crime Report

The following is for crimes reported from June 1 to June 8. more

6/12/25

Firefighters battle the blaze at SEPTA’s Midvale lot.

SEPTA Midvale lot fire caused by decommissioned bus

A battery on a decommissioned electric bus started the fire that burned 40 buses at SEPTA’s Midvale lot on June 5 near the border of Germantown and Nicetown. more

by Lucy Tobier | 6/12/25

Sgt. Lewis Monroe Alexander Jr., a Marine who trained at the segregated Montford Point facility in North Carolina and served in the Pacific during World War II, will be honored June 14 during a ceremony at the Veterans Administration in University City.

Honors for two Philadelphia Marines

On June 14 — Flag Day, and just in time for Father’s Day — two former Montford Point Marines will receive posthumous honors. more

by Valerie Russ | 6/11/25

Alden Park Luxury Apartments, at 2961 West Schoolhouse Lane, feature a number of amenities, but residents say safety concerns and slow maintenance overshadow the luxury aspects.

Alden Park residents fight for maintenance

Residents of Alden Park Apartments say safety concerns and slow maintenance response now cast a shadow over its storied past and luxury perks. more

by Tommy Tucker | 6/11/25

Chestnut Hill Starbucks workers pose for a group photo after unanimously voting to join Starbucks Workers United (Schultz is pictured in the back row, fourth from right).

Chestnut Hill Starbucks joins union

Chestnut Hill Starbucks workers voted unanimously on May 30 to unionize, joining Starbucks Workers United. more

by Tommy Tucker | 6/11/25

Archbishop Nelson J. Perez leads the annual Alumni Weekend Mass at Chestnut Hill College.

Chestnut Hill College celebrates its centennial

Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson J. Perez led CHC's annual Alumni Weekend Mass in celebration of the college's 100th anniversary. more

by Walt Maguire | 6/5/25

Left to right, Anne McNiff, executive director of the Chestnut Hill Community Association; Richard Newell, president and CEO of Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital; and Laura Lucas, CHCA president, at Pastorius Park.

$10,000 donation helps support Summer Concerts

Temple Health – Chestnut Hill Hospital presented the check to the Chestnut Hill Community Association in support of the Pastorius Park Summer Concert Series. more

6/5/25

The Goldenberg Group presented plans on its Mermaid Lane development on May 27, showing a 28-unit planned community on the 4.4-acre property.

Mermaid Lane plans draw support

Local real estate developer the Goldenberg Group presented its latest plans for the 4.4-acre property at 100-102 Mermaid Lane on May 27. more

by Tommy Tucker | 6/4/25

Ellis “El-Dog” Ferrell Jr. (sitting) and his son, Darrin Ferrell, taught students at C.W. Henry about Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club’s history and proper horse care.

Urban cowboys mosey into C.W. Henry

Members of the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club visited C.W. Henry School on May 30. They brought a horse, of course. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 6/4/25

"Dadball" members run a "Kidball" program at the Germantown Life Enrichment Center, teaching kids basketball. Greg Anderson is pictured back row, fourth from left.

GLEC launches fundraiser

The Germantown Life Enrichment Center will soon launch its fundraising campaign for what the organization calls a “desperately needed” renovation. more

by Tommy Tucker | 6/4/25

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