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Lynnewood Hall, the 110-room, Gilded Age mansion in Elkins Park, has just been acquired by preservationists.
Preservationists take ownership of Lynnewood Hall
The Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation has completed its purchase of the historic estate, paving the way for future public access. more
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Jonene Nelson, owner of NoName Gallery. Photo by Tom Beck
Getting ready for Good Morning America
Residents are invited to come out early on July 4, when the 8100 block of Germantown Avenue will be closed to traffic. more
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Merakey Total Health is rebuilding its health center on E. Mt. Airy Ave. to provide primary health care services to people with mental health or developmental challenges.
Mt. Airy's historic health hub reborn
In 1969, the Northwest Center in Mt. Airy opened its doors to help those with mental health and developmental challenges. Now it's undergoing a renovation to help further that vision. more
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The large shade tree that grew in front of the old Santander Bank building, a week before it was cut down.
Two big canopy trees come down
If you’re a pedestrian who’s strolled by the corner of Germantown Avenue and Bethlehem Pike in the past week, you may have noticed a bit less shade than you’re used to seeing.  more
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Threadwell owner Molly Ellis and Courtney O'Neill, executive director of the Chestnut Hill Business District, are among many in the local community who are working to get ready for the neighborhood's Fourth of July celebrations, which will be featured this year on "Good Morning America."
‘Good Morning America’ to spotlight Chestnut Hill
Producers at "Good Morning America” have chosen the neighborhood for their Fourth of July broadcast this year. more
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Gutwirth, in front of one of her stunning works of art.
Hill artist alive because father escaped from Nazis
Sarah Gutwirth, an acclaimed Chestnut Hill artist, has an interesting story about how she wound up in her job. more
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The Germantown YWCA has sat empty for decades.
City sticking with MIA developer KBK Enterprises for Germantown Y
A years-long battle that residents have fought to find a new developer for the Germantown YWCA appears to have hit a brick wall. more
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Marie Kelly-Tralies (from left), Dr. Susan Bray and Maura Coulter displayed a plaque recently honoring Dr. Bray, who was with Chestnut Hill Hospital for almost 50 years. Kelly-Tralies and Coulter are both Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners.
Honored Hill physician and dedicated community advocate dies
Dr. Susan Jane Higley Bray's name is on the palliative care unit at Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital. more
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The building at 8623 Germantown Avenue, which used to house a Santander Bank branch and Palladio, a custom framing shop, sits next to a historic Baptist church.
Another apartment building coming to the top of Germantown Ave.
Chestnut Hill residents may soon get a look at the proposed plans. more
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"Winter Lights, Germantown Avenue,” an oil painting on panel done by Chestnut Hill artist Paul Rickert in 1997.
Iconic Chestnut Hill artist dies at 77
Paul James Rickert, 77, one of Chestnut Hill's most iconic and beloved artists, died last week of complications from Parkinson's disease. more
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The Local’s winning editorial team includes, (from left to right) Editor Carla Robinson, Features Editor Len Lear, Reporter Tom Beck, Assistant Editor Kristin Holmes and Stacia Friedman, a regular contributor.
The Local wins 15 statewide honors
The Chestnut Hill Local has received 15 awards in separate Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (PNA) contests for excellence in media. more
Portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart painted in 1803.
NW development: Five stories or historic glory?
President George Washington had a “summer White House” on Germantown Avenue. What would he make of a five-story, 148-unit apartment building across the street? more
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The shooting aboard the Route 23 bus that killed 15-year-old Randy Mills, of Mt. Airy, at 11 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, happened near Germantown’s central business district – about two blocks from Germantown Friends School, Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books, and Maker’s Pizza.
Residents rattled as teen killed by shooter on 23 bus
For people who live in Germantown and are regular riders of the Route 23 SEPTA bus, the shooting of a passenger Wednesday, May 24, came as a shock, but not a surprise. more
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The two-month-long street closure of the block of Highland Avenue that runs by Kilian’s Hardware store may finally be coming to an end. According to Henry O’Reilly, owner of the property at 30 W. Highland Ave., which is now being developed into a series of townhouses, the site contractor anticipates having the street work finished sometime this week. “After that, there’s one more plan that the city has to give us the okay on,” he said. “We anticipate being able to open the street back up and then, at some future date, have to close it again for the city sewer tie-in.” O’Reilly said the project has been slowed by the fact that the ground underneath much of Chestnut Hill is very rocky – replete with its trademark Wissahickon Schist. “That’s Chestnut Hill,” he said. “There’s a lot of rock there.” The project replaces what had been a roughly 5,000-square-foot office building on a .4-acre site with a 10,000-square- foot complex of eight townhouses, each of which has a two-car garage.
Road closure ending?
The two-month-long street closure of the block of Highland Avenue that runs by Kilian’s Hardware store may finally be coming to an end. more
The Local chosen for national “Lab for Journalism Funding”
The Chestnut Hill Local was selected along with 15 other news organizations from across the United States and Canada. more
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Cherelle Parker. Photo by Jared Piper
NW residents Cherelle Parker and Nina Ahmad poised to go to City Hall
Northwest Philadelphia residents Cherelle Parker and Nina Ahmad won their primary races for mayor and city council at large. more
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Councilmember Cindy Bass kicked off her reelection campaign Saturday at Dare to Imagine Church in East Mt. Airy.
Bass narrowly defeats Anderson-Oberman, wins 8th district Democratic primary
Bass won the race despite being beaten overwhelmingly in Chestnut Hill’s 9th ward, which had the highest turnout in the city. more
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Seth Anderson-Oberman and his team the moment Bass' lead went from 20 percentage points down to two. Photo by Tom Beck
8th District Council race: Cindy Bass declares herself the winner
As midnight approached, Bass' lead would be cut to just two percentage points, re-energizing the now-thinned-out crowd at Seth Anderson-Oberman's campaign event. more
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Nina Ahmad outside the Mt. Airy Library on election day. Photo by Tom Beck
Mt. Airy resident Nina Ahmad wins at-large seat on city council
“First, I want to say thank you to everyone who helped me get here,” Ahmad told the Local. more
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Wally, a fan favorite, is seen in his front yard with his favorite blanket.
Beloved canine 'Mayor of Abington Avenue' passes away
Normally, even the most popular mayors have opponents. But no one ever uttered a hint of criticism about Wally. more
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