Anne Dicker News Today

He confirmed what many have feared.

Seeking to turn five boarded-up stations in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy into businesses, SEPTA plans to issue a request for proposals this week.

This time, the threat that the Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail line could be closed due to funding cuts and low ridership is not a fire drill.

A group that hopes to preserve service on the Chestnut Hill West rail line got a boost when the governor proposed a funding increase

The group plans to take the 10:50 a.m. train to Chestnut Hill West, then take the 23 bus, which runs along Germantown Avenue, back to Mt. Airy. 

“We cannot let SEPTA be decimated,” one resident said. “I could only imagine what else is on the chopping block.”

Many residents of Northwest Philadelphia fear the worst as pandemic funding runs dry and SEPTA sees a $240 million shortfall. 

You might know Anne Dicker as chair of West Mt. Airy Neighbors’ Traffic Calming Committee. Come Jan. 9, she’s slated to add another title.

After years of Mt. Airy residents clamoring for speed cameras on Lincoln Drive, a new law could grant them their wish.

Catherston Stud has paid tribute to tiny superstar Littledale Bright Star, who has been put down aged 26. The 12.2hh Catherston Nightsafe stallion had been at Catherston since he was a weanling, siring about 100 progeny in the UK, US, New Zealand and Australia. He is the only pony stallion to have achieved elite status […]