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Woodmere filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to reclaim $750,000 in grant money that was canceled in March.
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City Councilmember Cindy Bass told the Local this week that an update on the Germantown YWCA is coming very soon — potentially by the end of the month.
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Rashida Irvin, owner of Mister Relaxation Spa & Lounge in Germantown, was found fatally shot on Aug. 11. Kyle Irvin, Rashida's husband, has an active arrest warrant for the homicide. chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/busine…
At C. W. Henry, J. S. Jenks, Houston, and Emlen schools, parents express admiration for what happens inside the buildings. But the structures themselves? Falling apart. chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/northw…
Anou Vongbandith, head chef of Das Good Cafe in Germantown, was detained by ICE on July 26. Vongbandith, originally from Laos, has been in the U.S. since he was 5, but never attained citizenship in large part due to a plea bargain he accepted in 2008.
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Northwest Philadelphia neighborhoods are full of buildings with historic protections, but what is the correct way for homeowners to go about making changes to these properties?
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The Chestnut Hill Community Association and Friends of the Cresheim Trail are gathering feedback on design features such as picnic areas and walking paths for the restoration of the 11-acre Mermaid Park. chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/mermai…
When the District Council 33 union went on strike July 1, all Philadelphia Free Libraries also shut their doors. However, for plenty of these libraries, being closed was nothing unusual. chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/staffi…
For seniors such as Robert Lange, an 80-year-old Mt. Airy resident, looming SEPTA cuts could hinder access to healthcare, food, community, entertainment, and family. chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/septa-…
Mayor Cherelle Parker and AFSCME District Council 33 reached a tentative contract agreement early this morning. Trash pickup is set to resume on Monday. chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/city-w…
Transit depends on smart development. @TheCHLocal reports on SEPTA's adaptive reuse of ticket stations - starting in the northwest, but hopefully moving across the system. chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/the-1-…
Strike averted:
Chestnut Hill Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses & Allied Professionals (PASNAP) members voted Friday, June 27, to ratify their first union contract with Temple Health. Read more about it in this week's paper.
Congressman Dwight Evans (D) announced he will not be seeking reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026, ending his term on Jan. 3, 2027. Read more about the announcement in this week's issue of the Local.
Both Governor Josh Shapiro and Mayor Cherelle Parker were in attendance to celebrate Jumpstart Germantown’s 10th anniversary on June 10. chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/shapir…
Chestnut Hill Hospital nurses and techs voted to authorize a five day strike for July 4th, if no agreement can be reached before then.
Read more about it in next week’s issue.
Safety concerns and slow maintenance response are casting a shadow over the storied past of Alden Park Luxury Apartments.
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Real estate developer The Goldenberg Group presented its latest plans for the property at 100-102 Mermaid Lane on May 27, drawing a generally positive reception from neighbors.
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