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Mt. Airy man wins book award

Philadelphia attorney and Mt. Airy resident Howard Langer, 74, has won the National Jewish Book Award for his debut novel "The Last Dekrepitzer."
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Mount swimming churns to a seventh straight AACA championship

With no divers, the Mount St. Joseph Magic were far behind on the scoreboard before the first swimmer could start. But they made up for it.
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Late rally by Mount falls short in Catholic Academies semifinals

Saying the Mount St. Joseph offense picked up momentum as the game went on would be an understatement.
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GA hoopsters survive late Penn Charter rally, win 61-52

Early in the fourth quarter, visiting Germantown Academy appeared to have last Thursday's Inter-Ac League basketball game well in hand. But it was close.
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St. Katherine's tops St. Philip Neri girls in Snowball finals

In the girls' bracket, St. Philip Neri was able to return to the championship game, but ultimately could not retain the title.
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Mount swimming churns to a seventh straight AACA championship

With no divers, the Mount St. Joseph Magic were far behind on the scoreboard before the first swimmer could start. But they made up for it.

GA hoopsters survive late Penn Charter rally, win 61-52

Early in the fourth quarter, visiting Germantown Academy appeared to have last Thursday's Inter-Ac League basketball game well in hand. But it was close.

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Shapiro renews push for $526M in aid to poorest schools

Shapiro is asking the legislature to legalize recreational cannabis, tax popular gaming terminals, and direct more than $500 million to the state’s poorest schools.

SEPTA to spend $211M on new fare collection system

SEPTA's board has approved a $211 million contract for a next-generation fare collection system to replace the aging SEPTA Key.

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Coal site townhouses get city green light

Despite a last-minute objection from Councilmember Cindy Bass, the ZBA voted unanimously to approve a use variance for the development at 7600 Germantown Ave.

Hill duo collects computers for Ugandan school trip

The life work of Barbara Wybar isn't local to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or even the United States. To locate the roots of her work, one must visit Uganda.

Bass objects to coal site townhouses

A proposed development at 7600 Germantown Ave. faced an unexpected setback when Councilmember Cindy Bass' office raised objections.

Curbside parking rates are $2.40/hr, with a maximum of two hours, cash or credit. The lots are $2.40/hr with a maximum six hours. Both MeterUp! and ParkMobile apps work, and times can be extended via the app.  For a map of the six lots or more on hours and rates, see chestnuthillpa.com/parking/

The Chestnut Hill Parking Foundation is offering free parking in its six public lots all day and night every Wednesday from November 10th through Christmas.

Arrest at local ACME

Police arrested a 37-year-old man Thursday after he allegedly threatened violence during a shoplifting incident at the ACME supermarket in Mt. Airy.

Owner to rebuild burned art space

Moneek Pines was in an Uber in the Bahamas when she got the call that her business ARTrageous Brush & Flow was on fire. 

Scout leader celebrates Golden Eagle anniversary

When Bruce Green was growing up, he used to be asked what gang he was involved with. His answer: "I was a Boy Scout."

Aerial artist's path leads to Mt. Airy healing space

When a devastating shoulder injury ended Kaitlin Frady's career as an aerial circus performer, it opened an unexpected path to healing.

Mt. Airy mom heads CCD

Prema Katari Gupta, the new head of the Center City District, is a 15-year resident of Mt. Airy who brings her Northwest experience to managing Philadelphia’s downtown.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declined to hear neighbors' appeal to prevent a five-story development at 10 Bethlehem Pike.
SEPTA is set to award long-term leases to local developer Ken Weinstein in a landmark deal.
The hard work of West Mount Airy Neighbors' Historic Preservation Initiative is paying off.
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Creative spirit shines

Upper Dublin artist Heather Michaelson's work is taking center stage at a special event in Flourtown on Feb. 8.

Historic society marks 40 years of township stories

For 40 years, the Springfield Township Historical Society has been honoring its mission of preservation, research, and education.

New Indian restaurant opens in Lafayette Hill

Lassan opened Sept. 14 with dishes that are ambrosial in taste and aesthetically pleasing, colorful presentations.
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