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Environmental groups are warning that new state legislation targeting some agencies’ ability to acquire land would jeopardize conservation efforts.
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by Abby Weiss
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7/2/26
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Work has begun on a new building in West Mt. Airy, set to feature 29 condos, 29 underground parking spaces, a small food hall, and commercial space.
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by Tommy Tucker
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7/2/26
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The following is for crimes reported from June 21 to June 28.
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7/2/26
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With the new Historic Germantown Visitor Center opening on July 9, guests have a new way to discover the full breadth of what the neighborhood has to offer.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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7/1/26
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In addition to the Chestnut Hill Bocce Club bike parade and celebration, several other local communities are holding parades and fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July.
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7/1/26
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The 93-year-old Chestnut Hill Bocce Club will be continuing a patriotic tradition that started more than six decades ago when the organization hosts its annual Fourth of July celebration on Saturday.
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by Len Lear
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7/1/26
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Mural Arts Philadelphia will dedicate a new mural in Germantown on Saturday, June 27, in honor of Zachery Frazier, co-founder of the Trust Factor Organization.
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6/25/26
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The following is for crimes reported from June 14 to June 21.
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6/25/26
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About a year ago, the staff and board at the Chestnut Hill Conservancy began discussing ideas for an exhibit to honor the semiquincentennial.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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6/25/26
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What started as a classroom idea grew into an award-winning business venture for Springside Chestnut Hill Academy graduating senior Colin Salas.
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6/25/26
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The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) has removed metered parking in parts of the Mt. Airy and Germantown commercial corridors on Germantown Avenue.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/24/26
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With the Fourth of July approaching in a year that also celebrates the nation’s 250th birthday, there is perhaps no better time to highlight the historic significance of two area landmarks.
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by Len Lear
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6/24/26
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The following is for crimes reported from June 7 to June 14.
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6/18/26
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The start to summer means peak tick season. The warming temperatures, rising humidity and vibrant greenery are ideal conditions for the tiny arachnids.
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by Abby Weiss
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6/18/26
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When Dr. Barbara Rolnick isn’t assisting patients at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Pediatric Primary Care in Roxborough, she tends to her plot at a community garden in Ardmore.
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by Abby Weiss
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6/18/26
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The Johnson House Historic Site will be hosting its 20th annual Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 20, from noon to 7 p.m.
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by Julianna Musser
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6/18/26
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Chestnut Hill College’s nursing program will host a free Community Health Fair on Friday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to noon at Grace Christian Assembly, 610 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave.
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6/18/26
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The city is accepting applications through June 26 for neighborhood beautification projects designed to strengthen communities.
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6/18/26
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