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The 33-unit, five-story mixed-use project at 26-34 Church Lane, which sits on the edge of Germantown central historic square, can now move forward after a court granted their request to be removed from the historic district.
Court decision opens door for development
Thanks to a Court of Common Pleas ruling, a parking lot within the Germantown Urban Village Historic District, at 26-34 Church Lane, now may become a 33-unit building. more
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SEPTA’s summer bridge work to close rail line
SEPTA will temporarily close part of the Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail line for 11 weeks this summer to rehabilitate five bridges along the service line. more
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Crime Report
The following is for crimes reported for the period from Jan. 12 to Jan. 26. more
An analysis by the Chestnut Hill Local and the Philadelphia Citizen found that most developers are investing in neighborhoods close to home. This interactive map illustrates how close many live to the communities in which they invest.
Neighborhood renewal:
by residents, for residents
A decade ago, Jordan Parisse-Ferrarini was already a successful contractor. He wanted to take the next step and become a developer. more
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Matthew Bradley has been appointed to a two-year term as interim head of school at Plymouth Meeting Friends School.
Plymouth Meeting Friends School names interim head
Plymouth Meeting Friends School has appointed Matthew Bradley as interim head of school for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2025. more
State Capitol in Harrisburg, PA
State lawmakers tease plans that would help parents
The Pennsylvania General Assembly kicked off another session of drafting, debating, and voting on legislation in early January. more
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Members of the SCH DEI council, preparing for the 10th annual student-led diversity conference on Saturday, Feb. 1. Drawing from more than 30 schools across the Delaware Valley, nearly 200 students and faculty will come together for a full-day program that features personal messages from student leaders, a story exchange, and social action workshops.
Are the state’s poorest schools likely to get more funding?
Last summer, Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a budget that acknowledged a roughly $4.5 billion “adequacy gap” to properly fund its poorest schools. more
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Federal funding for clean energy rebates approved
Close to a dozen states are offering new rebates for home upgrades like electric heat pumps and insulation. more
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FBI removes Chinese-backed malware from thousands of U.S. computers
The Justice Department and FBI have removed malicious software from more than 4,200 infected U.S. computers in a sweeping international operation. more
City gets $37M in federal grants
Two major Philadelphia infrastructure projects will receive nearly $37 million in federal funding. more
PA boomers hold grip on housing
Pennsylvania's baby boomers own a larger share of homes than the national average, reflecting a pattern that's squeezing younger homebuyers. more
City gets $11M federal grant for EV network
Federal officials announced last Monday that Philadelphia will receive more than $11 million to install up to 200 electric vehicle charging ports throughout the region, with a focus on historically … more
Sanitation Commissioner Crystal Jacobs Shipman (in gray coat), with (from left) developer Ken Weinstein and Mt. Airy BID Executive Director Janis Risch, celebrate the installation of foot-pedal-operated "BigBelly" trash bins in Mt. Airy.
New trash bins on Germantown Avenue
The now older BigBellies were replaced with newer models along Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy, Germantown and other commercial corridors. more
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FOW to hold annual meeting
Friends of the Wissahickon will outline plans to improve park conservation and water quality at its annual public projects meeting Jan. 29. more
SEPTA is expanding the agency's transit police division to include more uniformed and undercover officers.
SEPTA sees significant drop in crime
SEPTA is touting a 33% drop in major crime. more
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Andrew Levitt, one of many speakers at a local meeting to discuss pedestrian safety, expressed concerns about the crosswalks on Germantown Avenue, fearing that “somebody's going to die” if nothing is done to correct the issue.
Residents: New paint is not enough for crosswalk safety
Hill residents called for action to protect pedestrians. more
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The proposed development at 7600 Germantown Ave. features a set of rowhouses overlooking the Cresheim Trail.
Bass objects to coal site townhouses
A proposed development at 7600 Germantown Ave. faced an unexpected setback when Councilmember Cindy Bass' office raised objections. more
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Mt. Airy residents gathered at a "Zoning Remapping Task Force” meeting on Jan. 8.
West Mt. Airy group tackles zoning in neighborhood commercial areas
Launching their "Zoning Remapping Task Force," West Mount Airy Neighbors held a meeting Jan. 8, allowing community members to contribute to the project. more
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Crime Report
The following is for crimes reported for the period from Jan. 1. to Jan. 12. more
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