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Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Organization Brings Teens Together for Service and Fun

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Teenagers Inc. places young people in the community to provide services to residents in need. In turn, neighbors aid the organization in its fundraising efforts, working together to provide members of Teenagers Inc. with rewarding experiences.

Education

Germantown: Local Author Discusses New Book Set in Texas

February 24, 2013

It took a 1,700-mile move to Philadelphia for Texas native Kevin Grauke to write about his past. On Tuesday, the local author will read from his new book and discuss the process of writing and

Germantown

Germantown: Officials Determine Cause of Baynton Street Fire

February 22, 2013

Officials have discovered the cause of the fire that occurred early Tuesday morning in a three-story townhouse, located on Baynton Street, in Germantown. Executive Chief Richard Davidson has confirmed that the house fire prompted a

Germantown

Germantown: Woman Jumped From Window to Save Her Life

February 20, 2013

A woman in Germantown jumped from the third story of a burning home early Tuesday morning to save herself, Philadelphia Fire Department officials said. Executive Chief Richard Davis said firefighters from Engine 19, Ladder 8

Germantown

Germantown: Senior Citizens Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Love Café

February 15, 2013

Center in the Park, located at 5818 Germantown Ave., was filled with laughter as lovers gathered to celebrate Valentine’s Day at Love Café. Senior citizens from the community celebrated their love for life at the

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: Local Seniors Craft Sock Puppets for Children Abroad

February 14, 2013

Residents of Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapely on the corner of Greene Street and West Washington Lane found a way to spread cheer to needy children abroad. Nearly 20 resident seniors teamed up with Clowns

Featured Stories

Germantown: Church’s Coffeehouse Event Promotes Unity Through the Arts

February 12, 2013

A night of poetry reading, storytelling, singing and joke-telling entertained the crowd at the Bread and Cup Coffeehouse event at the First Presbyterian Church in Germantown. But for the Rev. Kevin Porter, the Bread and

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: A Cappella Groups Perform at Germantown Friends School

February 10, 2013

For the past two nights, Loeb Performing Arts Center at West Coulter and Greene streets has been the scene of choreographed a cappella performances that would have fans of Glee on their feet. Germantown Friends

Germantown

Germantown: Woman’s Business Stands Out Among Nearby Competitors

February 6, 2013

Khadijha Bryant only had a few yams, some chicken and the last of her juice to offer as she got ready to close up her business for the night. Bryant moved to Germantown two years

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: Local Artists Display Their Work in Underused Buildings

February 2, 2013

On Friday morning, the office space at 322 W. Chelten Ave. stood empty; only red, white and blue walls remained from its time as an Obama for America headquarters. By Friday evening, artwork covered the

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