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Temple Hospital gets patient safety award
Temple University Hospital has received the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades, placing it among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide. more
GMU partners to expand nursing program
Gwynedd Mercy University announced the expansion of its Nursing Scholars Program. more
SEPTA introduces 'Stroller Spots'
SEPTA launched a new initiative to add designated stroller areas on buses serving six Philadelphia routes. more
Crime Report
The following is for crimes reported for the period from March 17 to March 23. more
Wyndmoor resident Rashied Amon opened SOOK Vinyl & Vintage, the only Black-owned record store in Philadelphia, in mid-December.
Mt. Airy’s vinyl haven curates Black culture
SOOK Vinyl & Vintage is much more than Philadelphia's only Black-owned record store. more
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Cliff and Nancy Hence’s yard has a marker from the National Wildlife Federation indicating that it is a certified wildlife habitat.
Weeds or habitat? Local pair tackle city code
Cliff and Nancy Hence were surprised by a $75 fine from the city for “high weeds, bushes.” more
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Dozens of Charles W. Henry School parents joined a nationwide protest Wednesday about the proposed elimination of the U.S. Department of Education.
Henry parents protest cuts
Dozens of Charles W. Henry School parents joined a nationwide protest against President Donald Trump's proposed elimination of the U.S. Department of Education. more
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Crime Report
The following is for crimes reported for the period from March 10 to March 16.  more
What began as a routine dog walk turned into an unexpected neighborhood rescue operation when Springfield resident Luke Angus and his 3-year-old daughter Lily spotted a neighbor and daughter gazing up at a cat stranded 75 feet high in a tree. They witnessed a dramatic rescue response from Springfield police (including the officer pictured above with Lily), and fire trucks from both Wyndmoor and Flourtown, with firefighters needing an extended ladder to reach the feline. "Bar none, it was our most eventful dog walk!" Angus said.
A dog walk leads to cat rescue
Cedars House cafe to close
The Cedars House, a cafe situated on Forbidden Drive in the Wissahickon Valley Park, has announced its permanent closure on March 23. more
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Supporters of legalizing cannabis rally outside the state Capitol in Harrisburg.
State’s weed lobby spends $1.6M for recreational use
Pro-cannabis interests spent at least $1.6 million lobbying the Pennsylvania legislature in 2024 as lawmakers weighed a legalization scheme. more
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Residents attending a meeting to discuss SEPTA’s mixed-use development plan at Germantown station told officials the need for affordable housing is paramount.
Germantown dreams big for SEPTA station site
Germantown residents packed into an event room on March 11 to share their thoughts on SEPTA’s mixed-use development plan at Germantown station. more
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FOW: Environmental restoration talks
The Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) will host two Spring Valley Talks focusing on local environmental restoration and artistic landmarks. more
Former President Joe Biden (center) visited Bishop Ernest Carl Morris (right) last fall at the Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ.
From pastor to bishop: Building a ministry
Editor’s note:  This week, we share part two of the remarkable story of growth and community service of Ernest Carl Morris. more
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Emergency personnel found a woman dead in her home after being called to the 7100 block of Mt. Airy Place on Monday.
Woman found dead in house collapse
An elderly woman was discovered dead inside a partially collapsed home on the edge of a quiet cul-de-sac in West Mt. Airy on Monday afternoon, according to fire officials. more
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City sanitation workers had to navigate a steep slope behind Valley Greene to get all the trash that had fallen along it.
Trash mountain finally cleared
After several months of persistent complaints, the city completed a challenging cleanup of illegally dumped trash behind Valley Greene Apartments. more
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Residents gather in Glenside on March 4 in the aftermath of the SPS fire to protest ongoing federal budget and workforce cuts.
Glenside residents protest DOGE cuts in the aftermath of SPS fire
Residents gathered in Glenside, a mile from the aerospace parts manufacturing facility that was recently engulfed in fire, to protest ongoing federal funding and job cuts. more
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Lincoln Drive to close April 5 for spring cleanup
A portion of Lincoln Drive will close temporarily next month as part of a spring cleanup effort in Wissahickon Valley Park. more
About 40 people gathered on March 7 for a vigil in support of Ukraine outside the Unitarian Society of Germantown on Lincoln Drive. As cars in the evening rush hour honked in support, participants demonstrated solidarity with the people of Ukraine by holding signs and flags. The vigil is scheduled to continue every Friday from 5 to 6 p.m.
Standing with Ukraine
MADD urges driving safety for St. Patrick's Day celebrations
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is urging Philadelphia residents to plan for safe transportation during the holiday known for heavy alcohol consumption. more
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