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Crime Report
The following report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the period from May 1 - 7.  more
CHCA Agenda
For the week of May 8, 2023 more
Local Penn professor talks crime
Just last month, a Pew Research Center poll of Philadelphia residents confirmed what a lot of city residents already believed: reducing the city’s crime rate is a “top priority.” more
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An historic bank building on Germantown Avenue will be partially demolished in preparation for a major addition.
Demo starts for historic Mt. Airy bank
TierView Development was granted a demolition permit for one wall of the building that formerly housed the Mt. Airy National Bank at 7208 Germantown Ave. in preparation for an addition. more
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District 8 City Council candidates take on the issues, in their own words
Answers from Cindy Bass and Seth Anderson-Oberman more
The lack of development on Germantown YWCA was a key issue during the debate.
One week left: highlights from the second 8th councilmanic debate
Like the first debate, the second, which was held jointly by Germantown Community Radio and Center in the Park, had its fair share of highlights that portrayed the differences between Bass and Anderson-Oberman, who, if elected, would serve in office for the first time. The Local was present and rounded up a few of the highlights. more
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Many Germantown voters questioned why Bass has allowed a developer she favors to maintain the contract to redevelop the publicly owned Germantown YWCA building despite not having started work on the project since 2016.
Primary day nears; voters to choose 8th District future
Campaign season in the 8th Councilmanic District will end Tuesday when voters decide whether to retain incumbent Councilmember Cindy Bass or elect her challenger, Seth Anderson-Oberman. more
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Chloe and Kai Jacquette were among many who stopped for a portrait at the festival on Sunday.
A beautiful day, a big turnout and a successful Hill festival
This year’s annual Home and Garden Festival was a blooming success, drawing 12,000 to 15,000 visitors to Chestnut Hill’s Germantown Avenue on Sunday. more
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Eighth district councilmember Cindy Bass (left) kicked off her reelection campaign in February at Dare to Imagine Church in East Mt. Airy.
Bass pulls ahead in money for District 8 council seat
In a statement emailed to the Local Friday, Bass repeated the quote she provided for a previous Local story: “It’s not an auction; it’s an election.” more
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Chestnut Hill residents have complained about repeated graffiti being sprayed throughout Gravers Lane Train Station, located near the Water Tower Recreation center on the eastern side of Chestnut Hill. “They’re really destroying that train station,” said near neighbor Tracy Gardner. “On Thursdays-Fridays-Saturdays cars pull up at midnight and they leave in cars. It seems to have gotten worse since COVID.” In a statement to the Local, SEPTA spokesperson Kelly Greene said that her organization is aware of the issue. “SEPTA Transit Police were also notified,” she added. “Our crews are addressing the graffiti as quickly as possible.”
Crime Report
The following report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the period from April 16 - 23.  more
A rendering of the proposed five-story, 148-unit building at 42-68 Church Lane in Germantown.
‘Behemoth’ development stirs controversy in Germantown
About 100 Germantown neighbors turned out in force to express unanimous opposition to a proposed five-story, 148-unit project at 42-68 Church Lane. more
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Last week’s debate was Seth Anderson-Oberman’s best chance of the campaign so far to introduce himself to hundreds of new voters. It was also his very first political debate. For incumbent Cindy Bass, it was a chance to defend her record. The result was a high-energy exchange that reflected the high-stakes nature of the race.
Bass, Anderson-Oberman square off in lively debate
Last Wednesday evening’s debate for May 16th’s 8th District Councilmanic primary election featured three-term incumbent Cindy Bass and her challenger, Seth Anderson-Oberman. more
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CHCA Agenda
For week of May 1, 2023 more
Festival-goers stroll along Germantown Avenue during last year's Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Festival.
'Bigger than ever' Home & Garden Festival back with new artists, vendors, and more of the Avenue
It’s a sure sign of spring in Chestnut Hill: the annual Home & Garden Festival, returning to Germantown Avenue Sunday, May 7.  more
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A rendering of the proposed changes to the intersection of Germantown Avenue and Durham Street, which shows the added crosswalk and the sidewalk bump-outs on either side.
Progress for pedestrians in Mt. Airy
Mt. Airy residents are on track to soon see the construction of eight newly improved crosswalks along Germantown Avenue beginning in the fall of next year. more
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Highland Station Native Gardens Group members seated on Tyler's Wall, a new feature at the Gardens on Graver's Lane constructed by neighbor Tyler Schoen. Standing from left to right are Betsy Torg, Fabrizio Franco, Jason LaRocco, Norman Silver and Christopher Sohnly. Seated from left to right are Tilly Larocco, Emily Hawkins, Pamela Hans, Tracy Gardener, Beth Wright, Mackenzie LaRocco, Elliot Rood and Anne von Scheven.
New train gardens go native
Deep into the pandemic, Beth Wright surveyed SEPTA’s Highland Station and saw silent tracks and an empty parking lot. She saw something else, too. more
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A circa 1891 cricket match at Germantown Cricket Club, England vs. The Gentleman of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Cricket Club to host cricket festival games
In 1995, the Philadelphia International Cricket Festival was started to promote the sport in Philadelphia and beyond. This year's event is set for May 4-7. more
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Crime Report
The following report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the period from April 16 - 23.  more
The 27 students on Springside Chestnut Hill Academy's robotics team traveled to FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, TX, this past week for the season's culminating event, one of only 10 percent of high school teams that qualified to compete at "Champs." Students met event founder Dean Kamen, who stopped at the team's pit to talk to students and to hear about Team 1218's robot, affectionately called "Stinger." Pictured left to right are Leo Cohen, Logan Landau, Danny O'Connor (a team captain), Dean Kamen (founder of FIRST Robotics), Emma Ludwikowski and Paige Murray.
SCH robotics team at 'Champs' event
Henry Elementary, the 5th city school to close for asbestos
The C.W. Henry Elementary School in Mt. Airy just became the 5th city school that must close due to the discovery of asbestos in the building. more
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