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Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) was recently awarded $356,000 in grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Growing Greener Program for its ongoing $1.2 million Pachella Gully Restoration and Sedimentation Reduction Project. In partnership with the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation (PPR), FOW is restoring the actively eroding 500-foot gully along an access trail behind Pachella Ball Field in Wissahickon Valley Park. Since the gully was first identified with PWD a decade ago, erosion has worsened substantially. Environmental engineers estimate that 22,000 pounds of sediment and 34 pounds of phosphorus are being discharged from the Pachella gully into the Wissahickon Creek each year. Presenting the ceremonial grant check to FOW’s Executive Director Ruffian Tittmann are State Rep. Tarik Khan (left) and DEP Communications Director Wallace Weaver.
$356,000 state grant for gully restoration
From left, Amelia Brugger Ford (4th grade), Emma Simpson (4th grade), Malina Covington (6th grade) and Kai Williams (6th grade) will be performing with many other children in “Aladdin Kids” March 14 and 15, 6:30 p.m., at Houston Elementary School, Allens Lane & Rural Lane in West Mt. Airy.
Houston Elementary to stage a magical musical trip
The Henry H. Houston School’s production of “Aladdin Kids” is a case study of what kind of magic can happen when a committed teacher gets an entire community involved. more
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Ride the rails for SEPTA
Northwest Philadelphia’s Save the Train coalition of civic organizations is boarding a train to Harrisburg for its next rally on Monday, March 18. more
A diagram shows proposed pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection of Germantown Avenue with East and West Durham streets.
New, improved sidewalks for Mt. Airy
Construction is likely to begin later this year on Mt. Airy’s long-awaited sidewalk project. more
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The Greylock mansion
Greylock plan gets a green light
A controversial development proposal for the historic Greylock mansion was approved by the narrowest of margins by a committee of the Chestnut Hill Community Association. more
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Get your tax credits for 2023 energy upgrades
It’s time for people who made clean energy upgrades around their homes or bought an electric vehicle (EV) last year to claim a federal tax credit. more
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Conservancy benefit for ‘Save the Train'
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy will host a virtual lecture supporting the Save the Train campaign on Tuesday, March 12. more
CHCA Agenda
 To register for any of the Zoom meetings go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/meetings.php more
Crime Report
The following is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the period from Feb. 25 to March 3. more
Legal help for RCOs is on the ballot
In next month's primary election, voters can also show support for registered community organizations. more
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The city has updated its short-term rental rules, effective this year.
Hearing for Hill’s first Airbnb variance
Chestnut Hill’s first Airbnb variance request to go before the Zoning Board of Adjustment under the city’s new rule on short-term rentals is being heard this week. more
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John Cacciamani, seen here a little over a year ago, announcing the successful sale of the hospital.
John Cacciamani steps down as Chestnut Hill Hospital CEO
Cacciamani's departure was effective immediately. more
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Left to right, Robert "Rob" Fleming, R. Scott Hanson and Federico Mingozzi
New board members for Chestnut Hill Conservancy
The Conservancy elected three new directors alongside the re-election of five existing members. more
CHCA Agenda
 To register for this meeting go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/2024_upcoming_meetings.php more
Crime Report
The following is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the period from Feb. 11 to 25. more
Township receives $500,000 to preserve open space
The money will be used to purchase 2.76 acres on Hawes Lane in Erdenheim. more
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About 150 people turned out for Save the Train's third rally, held Saturday morning at the Chelten Avenue station, to protest the potential loss of the Chestnut Hill West regional rail line. Speakers included State Sen. Art Haywood, State Rep. Chris Rabb, City Councilmember at large Nina Ahmad, Jumpstart Germantown founder Ken Weinstein, and Weavers Way general manager Jon Roesser and Anh Vongbandith of Tipsy Cafe & Catering on Germantown Avenue, who are opening a new grocery store and a new cafe on Chelten. Kristen Clark, founder of the Germantown Arts District, also spoke and Tom Judd, a local neighbor, wrote and performed a song.
SEPTA GM: ‘Certain regional rail lines will go away’
He confirmed what many have feared. more
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Carman's Shoe Repair, one of Chestnut Hill’s oldest businesses, is closing.
'Sole-ful' business closes after 87 years
Soon, Northwest Philadelphia will be without the shop founded by Carmen Notarianni Sr., and currently operated by his son. more
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Three security cameras in a Wissahickon trailhead parking lot on Bells Mill Road are incompatible with police systems.
Police locked out of security cameras
The cameras use software that’s not compatible with the Philadelphia Police Department’s camera monitoring system. more
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Keewaydin goes up in flames
About 60 members of the Philadelphia Fire Department, including firefighters, medics and other personnel, responded to a fire at the estate at 540 W. Moreland Ave. more
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