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SCH junior Roman McNichols earns princely award

Roman McNichols received two prestigious awards from British Prince Edward. more

by Susan Schaefer | 5/21/25

Water department testing led to fear, confusion.

Wissahickon water rumors flood internet

The fluorescent green water stemmed from a nontoxic fluorescent dye used by the Philadelphia Water Department. more

by Tommy Tucker | 5/21/25

Local residents gathered at SEPTA headquarters, urging more state funding.

Residents, officials rally for more SEPTA funding

Northwest Philadelphia residents and Save the Train Coalition members united Monday morning, taking the Chestnut Hill West line to SEPTA headquarters for a rally. more

by Tommy Tucker | 5/21/25

OMC students Grace Sprandio (seventh grade), Claudia Fisk and Cara Plover (eighth grade), and Johnny Matthew (fourth grade).

A Catholic surprise on the Hill

The news came around 1 p.m. last Thursday: white smoke from the Sistine Chapel. Leo XIV would ascend to the Catholic church’s helm as the new pope. more

by Walt Maguire | 5/14/25

Disqualified Mike Huff still on ballot

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Philadelphia judicial candidate Mike Huff ineligible to run in the upcoming primary election. more

5/14/25

Actors at Quintessence Theatre Group perform “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

Local arts organizations lose federal funding

Multiple Northwest Philadelphia arts organizations, among hundreds of other groups nationwide, lost promised grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 5/14/25

Working Families Party organizer arrested in murder

Sergio Hyland faces charges in a July 2024 death. more

by Tommy Tucker | 5/7/25

Patrons of McNally’s Tavern enjoyed an April 30 lunchtime visit from Jason Kelce, Philly’s favorite podcaster, clothier and wannabe Mummer. Seen here with McNally’s general manager Sam Pié and co-owner Meg McNally, the former Eagle worked up an appetite assisting the Philadelphia Cricket Club’s grounds crew as they prepared for the upcoming Truist Championship. The event will feature a specially designed clothing line from Kelce’s own Underdog Apparel. Anne McNally (also Sam’s mother and the tavern’s other co-owner) reported Kelce made his way through both a Schmitter and a Dickens sandwich, and with two unidentified pals, tried all three cakes: chocolate, carrot and coconut. No word on whether beer was consumed, but let’s just assume yes.

Kelce visits McNally’s

The former Eagles star made his way through a Schmitter and a Dickens sandwich. more

5/7/25

“I never sent a letter. It's not my letter. I never signed anything, and it's a forgery,” Brady told the Local.

Mystery letter adds confusion to election

More questions have arisen over its origin. more

by Tommy Tucker | 5/7/25

U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (right) talks about his experience working with State Rep. Tarik Khan during a community forum on April 23 at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education in Roxborough.

Evans, Khan host community forum

Much of the conversation focused on the Trump administration, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and appointed officials. more

by Tommy Tucker | 4/30/25

Roughly 50,000 square feet of hospitality space was constructed for the Truist Championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club.

PGA Tour set to boost local economy

The PGA Tour’s Truist Championship arrives at the Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon course in Flourtown from May 8-11. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 4/30/25

Chestnut Hill Conservancy Executive Director David Gest hopes the exhibit exploring the geographic history of the Wissahickon encourages the public to visit the organization’s historic headquarters.

Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s new exhibit maps the Wissahickon

The Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s new exhibition explores the changing landscape of the Wissahickon Valley. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 4/30/25

G-Town Y’s future remains a question

A judge denied reconsideration for local developer Ken Weinstein’s petition to gain a conservatorship over the Germantown YWCA building. more

by Tommy Tucker | 4/23/25

Construction continues at Woodmere's Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art and Education, scheduled to open in fall 2025.

Woodmere scrambles amid cuts

Standing at his desk, Woodmere Art Museum Director and CEO William Valerio opened the email that arrived late at night. more

by Robert Calandra | 4/23/25

Kadina Smith-Flemming, a registered nurse at Chestnut Hill Hospital, spoke at a Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals press conference on April 16, calling for safer staffing levels and wage increases.

CH Hospital nurses warn, ‘We are strike ready’

Nurses and technicians held a press conference outside the hospital, informing the public of their concerns. more

by Tommy Tucker | 4/23/25

"Dan was incredibly smart,” said his wife, Jennifer, “especially when it came to sports, and his deep knowledge often amazed those around him. He was truly one in a million.”

Wyndmoor resident saves lives after sudden death at 41

Daniel Ford was a modest, humble resident of Wyndmoor but because of his selfless decision, he saved the lives of several people. more

by Len Lear | 4/16/25

Guests, including State. Rep.Tarik Khan, attended a Ramadan Iftar dinner hosted by Gov. Josh Shapiro last month at the Harrisburg mansion.

Local officials denounce Shapiro arson attack

Local officials condemned the firebombing of Gov. Josh Shapiro's Harrisburg mansion, expressing outrage over the incident. more

by Tommy Tucker | 4/16/25

Commuters take the Chestnut Hill West line on a weekday morning.

Without new funds, SEPTA to cut Chestnut Hill West

SEPTA officials announced a budget proposal that would see fare increases and drastic cuts, ending service to several Regional Rail lines. more

by Tommy Tucker | 4/10/25

Mt. Airy residents wait at the Richard Allen station for Sunday’s Center City protest.

NW Philly joins thousands at 'Hands Off!' march

Thousands of demonstrators against President Donald Trump and his policies convened in Center City Philadelphia on Saturday for the “Hands Off!” protest. more

by Carmen Russell-Sluchansky, WHYY | 4/9/25

Developer MGMT Residential has submitted initial renderings and designs for a 45-unit mixed-use project at 6225-27 Germantown Ave., its second new building on the same Germantown block.

Germantown’s development boom continues

The latest big new apartment building proposed in Germantown is a 45-unit mixed-use project next to the shuttered Rite Aid on the 6200 block of Germantown Avenue. more

by Tommy Tucker | 4/8/25

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