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After forming earlier this year, the Alden Park Tenants’ Association continues to expand, gaining the attention of City Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke’s office.
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by Tommy Tucker
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8/13/25
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When John Thomas, of Oreland, was a child growing up in Charlestown, West Virginia, his elementary school teacher prepared an interesting exercise for the children.
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by Len Lear
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8/13/25
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At C. W. Henry, J. S. Jenks, Houston, and Emlen, parents express admiration for what they say happens inside these buildings. But the structures themselves? Falling apart.
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by Lucy Tobier
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8/13/25
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State Rep. Chris Rabb, who represents Mt. Airy and parts of Chestnut Hill and West Oak Lane, has proposed creating two bills aimed at investing in independent newsrooms across Pennsylvania.
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by Tommy Tucker
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8/6/25
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The Borscht Belt Delicatessen opened in the Market at the Fareway on Thursday, July 31, dishing out sandwiches and American Jewish deli food.
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by Lucy Tobier
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8/6/25
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On July 26, Anou Vongbandith was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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by Tommy Tucker and Maggie Dougherty
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8/6/25
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In each Philadelphia neighborhood, you will find buildings that are seriously old, especially so in the Northwest neighborhoods like Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy, and Germantown.
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by Tommy Tucker
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7/31/25
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The July 24 message on Campbell’s Place’s Facebook page came as a surprise to many Hillers: “After more than 17 years of memories, meals, and moments shared, the time has come for us to close our doors.”
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by Brian Nelson
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7/31/25
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Monthly water bills for Philadelphia homeowners are set to increase in September, following a unanimous vote last week by the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.
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by Abby Weiss
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7/31/25
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By July 16, the building that was once 6657-59 Blakemore St. was reduced to rubble.
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by Brian Nelson
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7/23/25
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The Philadelphia Historical Commission met on July 16 to discuss a proposed senior affordable housing project in Germantown.
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by Tommy Tucker
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7/23/25
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When District Council 33 (DC33) union members went on strike, all Philadelphia Free Libraries also shut their doors.
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by Lucy Tobier
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7/16/25
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Verizon is proposing a 175-foot monopole cellphone tower on the SugarLoaf Campus of Chestnut Hill College.
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by Tommy Tucker
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7/16/25
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Philadelphia’s largest city workers' union, AFSCME District Council 33, and the city came to a tentative agreement early Wednesday.
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by Tommy Tucker
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7/9/25
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The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” cuts taxes and Medicaid, and potentially raises the federal deficit.
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by Tommy Tucker
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7/9/25
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The Chestnut Hill Local won a dozen Keystone Media Awards and came in second place for News Organization of the Year.
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by Donna Shaw
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7/9/25
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After more than a year of negotiations, nurses and technicians at Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital signed their first union contract.
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by Tommy Tucker
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7/2/25
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Congressman Evans's district includes Northwest Philadelphia.
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by Tommy Tucker
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7/2/25
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The business is built on its close bonds with customers.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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6/25/25
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Covenant House Pennsylvania, a nonprofit organization providing shelter and services for young people, opened a new facility in Germantown this month.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/25/25
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