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Donald Hyman fears that peace — and his health — will be jeopardized by plans to build an AI data center the size of more than 20 football fields across the street.
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by Abby Weiss
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1/21/26
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Protesters against federal government policies, financing and the killing last week of a woman in Minneapolis gathered over the weekend at multiple sites in Northwest Philadelphia.
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1/14/26
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The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) has announced plans to revitalize 28 properties originally associated with Germantown Settlement.
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by Tommy Tucker
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1/14/26
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Another artificial intelligence data center has been proposed along the Schuylkill River, less than an hour northwest of Chestnut Hill.
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by Abby Weiss
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1/14/26
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In August 2022, a two–alarm fire severely damaged the historic Hiram Lodge building at 8425-27 Germantown Ave..
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by Tommy Tucker
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1/7/26
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The City of Philadelphia is set to expand trail access in Manayunk after winning a nearly $1 million state grant to fill a gap in the trail network where the Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Creek intersect.
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by Abby Weiss
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1/7/26
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The year 2025 was eventful for many local community groups and institutions -- some good news, some losses, some battles that were waged and won.
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by the Local Staff
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12/23/25
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There was plenty of turnover in the local business community throughout the year, with some treasured shops and restaurants closing and newcomers being welcomed into the fold.
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by The Staff
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12/23/25
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Last week, the Local sent a list of questions to Democratic candidates running in 2026 for retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans’ seat ahead of the May 19, 2026 primary.
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by Tommy Tucker
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12/23/25
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Community activists are planning for change now that Philadelphia City Council has unanimously passed two bills aimed at addressing nuisance businesses.
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by Tommy Tucker and Donna Shaw
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12/17/25
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Researchers have found unhealthy salt levels in the Wissahickon watershed ahead of the winter season, when municipalities and others use road salt as a safety precaution in icy conditions.
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by Abby Weiss
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12/17/25
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With 2025 coming to a close, end-of-year crime data shows shoplifting down nearly 30% in the 14th Police District.
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by Tommy Tucker
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12/10/25
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Brian McCloskey, who was appointed Chestnut Hill College’s eighth president in August, has deep roots in Philadelphia.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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12/10/25
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With almost a dozen candidates vying for retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans’ seat in the 2026 midterm election, the 9th Ward Democratic Committee held a candidate forum in Mt. Airy on Dec. 4 featuring five candidates.
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by Tommy Tucker
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12/10/25
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Many programs came to a screeching halt during the COVID-19 lockdown. Nature PHL, a Philadelphia-based initiative that counsels patients on the health benefits of outdoor activity, was no exception.
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by Abby Weiss
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12/3/25
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The Chestnut Hill Conservancy has adopted a 2025–30 Strategic Plan, looking to engage more with the community and in advocacy, while expanding its coverage area.
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by Tommy Tucker
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12/3/25
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If you’re paying attention to all the television advertising for Medicare Advantage plans, you’ll know that Medicare Open Enrollment ends Dec. 7.
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by Jeff Meade
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11/26/25
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During a heavy rainstorm, thousands of gallons of water gravitate towards the intersection of West Springfield Avenue and Valley Green Road in Chestnut Hill.
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by Abby Weiss
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11/26/25
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A large, festive crowd gathered at Woodmere on Saturday evening for Chestnut Hill’s annual Circle of Trees Celebration.
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11/26/25
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