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. 

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.

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.
Bass objects to coal site townhouses
A proposed development at 7600 Germantown Ave. faced an unexpected setback when Councilmember Cindy Bass' office raised objections.
West Mt. Airy group tackles zoning in neighborhood commercial areas
Launching their "Zoning Remapping Task Force," West Mount Airy Neighbors held a meeting Jan. 8, allowing community members to contribute to the project.
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.
Local ice cream shop chooses closure over expansion
A successful shop announcing its closure usually signals trouble. But for Zsa's Ice Cream, the decision to close at the end of 2025 comes at the height of success.