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Crime Report
The following is for crimes reported from June 8-15.  more
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
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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
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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
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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
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Crime Report
The following is for crimes reported from June 1 to June 8.  more
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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"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
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Crime Report
The following list is for crimes reported for the period from May 25 to June 1. more
The 2018 Porsche Panamera 4S was left deep inside Valley Green.
Porsche abandoned on Valley Green trail
Hikers in the Wissahickon’s Valley Green park noticed an unusual addition to the orange trail on May 19 – an abandoned blue Porsche.  more
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Hyperlocal solutions for water and flood resilience
Germantown is one of Philadelphia’s most flood-prone neighborhoods due to Wingohocking Creek being paved many years ago. more
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Rachel Blanchfeld, co-coordinator for the Philly Book Bank’s Books from the Start program, reads to kids at an event at Philadelphia Police’s 12th district headquarters.
School Book Bank’s future uncertain
The Philly Book Bank serves MLK High School in Germantown. Now, officials feel they are being pushed out. more
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SEPTA Regional Rail train drops off riders at the Chestnut Hill West Station.
Private schools fear possible SEPTA cuts
Private school students are among the many groups that would be affected by the proposed upcoming SEPTA cuts. more
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