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A map of train lines in Philadelphia.
Summer derailment raises train safety concerns
First came the heavy rains. Then came the derailed train. more
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The Germantown YWCA building at 5820 Germantown Ave. Photo by Carla Robinson
G-town Y developer to meet with neighbors
“The subsidies the developer will apply for require the developer to have community meetings,” PRA spokesperson Jamila Davis said in an email. “This meeting is part of that process.” more
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Crime Report
The following crime report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the period from Sept. 10 to Sept. 24. more
Mt. Airy armed robbery triggers school lockdown
C.W. Henry School was put into lockdown on Thursday after a woman walking about a block from the school was robbed at gunpoint. more
Judicial report, plastic bag ban top Springfield agenda
Magistrate Judge Kate McGill presented a report of the events of last year; bag ordinance amended. more
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Flourtown Reproductive Rights Rally Group members (from left to right) Carol Lockard, Terri Cohen-Johnson, Ginny Goldberg and Claire Gawinowicz have been meeting at the Flourtown Shopping Center every Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to show their support for abortion rights. They plan to keep up their protest until the Nov. 7 general election and they’re seeking additional supporters, especially younger women. “Abortion is healthcare; women are going to get them whether they’re legal or not, and banning them will just make them very unsafe,” Gawinowicz said.
Weekly protests for abortion rights
Correction
In a Sept. 14 article about suicide prevention, The Local incorrectly reported the year that the Newbold family’s son William died. He took his own life on May 14, 2022. more
Dan Reyes leads a breakout session at the North/Northwest People’s Summit, which was held inside the Germantown Life Enrichment Center on Saturday afternoon.
Anderson-Oberman supporters organize for the future
Reading like a who’s who of the burgeoning North and Northwest progressive coalition, leaders who supported Seth Anderson-Oberman gathered for summit. more
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CHCA Agenda
For the week of Sept. 25  more
Fabrizio Franco prepares to brace a newly planted magnolia at the Chestnut Hill West train station.
New trees and makeover for CH West train station
Attention, passengers! Now arriving at Chestnut Hill West station: Trees. Shrubs. Flowers. Please watch your step. more
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As part of PennDOT's long-term plans for Lincoln Drive, the intersection at Lincoln and Emlen Street will eventually become a traditional intersection that doesn't have a confusing island in the middle of it. Photo by Tom Beck
Safety improvements are coming to Lincoln Drive; here’s what PennDOT plans to do
By the end of Fall, the city hopes to have rumble strips placed along both the yellow centerlines and white edge lines of the entirety of the corridor. It also hopes to install speed tables. more
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CHCA Agenda
For the week of Sept 18, 2023 more
A cease and desist notice was issued by Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses & Inspections for J’Excellence Event Hall on Aug. 26.
L&I issues ‘cease and desist’ to Mt. Airy event hall
The city of Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses & Inspections issued a cease and desist order to J’Excellence Event Hall, located at 5-7 W. Mt. Airy Ave., on Aug. 26. more
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Kristen Clark launched the Germantown Arts District in April. The nonprofit organization will host a September Block Party, 5 to 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 22, on the 5400 block of Germantown Avenue.
Germantown original grows up to launch Arts District
The Germantown Arts District will transform into a backdrop for an outdoor party celebrating art, culture and community this Friday. more
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Memorial service for former Chestnut Hill Local staffer
A memorial service for John O’Donnell, former advertising representative for the Chestnut Hill Local, will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Saturday. more
Electronic waste drive at SCH
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH) is sponsoring an e-waste drive on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at 8000 Cherokee St. more
Shots were fired in a suspected drive-by shooting on the 5500 block of Germantown Avenue, pictured here, on Monday at approximately 4:28 p.m. The location is just steps away from Greene Street Friends School.
Afternoon shots fired outside GSFS
Police confirmed to the Local that five bullet casings were recovered from a shooting that occurred on the 5500 block of Germantown Avenue on Monday. more
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Seth Anderson-Oberman is one of the emerging leaders of a North and Northwest Philadelphia-based movement that seeks to unite the 8th councilmanic district. At-large Councilmember and Nicetown resident Kendra Brooks and State Representative Chris Rabb, who are also considered leaders of the movement, stand in the background.
Anderson-Oberman supporters regroup to organize continued political pressure
Four months after a nail-bitingly narrow loss to Cindy Bass, Anderson-Oberman is once again organizing for action.  more
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The Lightning House lead architect Lode Vranken (in red) and his assistant, Jonathan Zweissler, play a section of roof boards while completing the project. The boards are designed to resonate when walked upon, acting as a kind of architectural xylophone.
PHS plants a new hub for the city’s urban forest at Awbury Arboretum
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society will cap off its three-year project focused on growing the urban forest with the opening Friday of “The Lightning House." more
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State Rep. Chris Rabb
Rabb announces re-election bid, rails against corporate greed
A collection of friends and supporters of State Rep. Chris Rabb gathered in Mt. Airy on Sunday as he announced his re-election bid. more
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