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Enjoy The Local's free printed grassroots newspaper online & around town Anchored by other N.I.C.E. Available free from advertisers.

The Local started in October 2014 as , a page for photos & items of interest specific to a small neighborhood in NW Philly where we live. In 2019, we changed our name to "The Local" when we branched out to Germantown & other surrounding communities. By 2021 we had teamed up with WHYY's News & Information Community Exchange program, and then in 2022, we began publishing with

one of our N.I.C.E. partners, REVIVE Media, to become Philadelphia's first grassroots collaborative newspaper. partners, The Local now features strong voices from all over the city from a variety of media platforms. A printed local news publication is crucial as the city undergrows tremendous growth & change. Philadelphia remains however one of the most segregated cities in America. The Local paper seeks to disrupt that narrative, creating an inclusive media space for conscious conversation across cultures, ages, classes, and boundaries of all kinds. ADVERTISERS Along with traditional advertising, we'll brainstorm creative, value-added engagement with our lively, diverse online community: [email protected]
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Six years ago today from the
05/21/2026

Six years ago today from the

Vivid stretch of Tilden

Seven years ago today from the
05/21/2026

Seven years ago today from the

Flowers are popping in East Falls' historic district. (Midvale Ave)
Looking forward to a colorful Pack Walk this Sunday. https://nwlocalpaper.com/pack-and-play

Nine years ago today from the
05/21/2026

Nine years ago today from the

Where in would you find such a geometric view, any guesses?

Eight years ago today from the
05/11/2026

Eight years ago today from the

Spring camouflage: there's a house in here somewhere on Warden Drive.

Nine years ago today from the
05/08/2026

Nine years ago today from the

Ainslie porches on a sunny May morning

THIS SATURDAY! Historic Germantown, in partnership with Germantown United CDC, is launching Second Saturday: G-Town Gat...
05/04/2026

THIS SATURDAY! Historic Germantown, in partnership with Germantown United CDC, is launching Second Saturday: G-Town Gatherings—a vibrant series of pop-up events hosted in some of Germantown’s most unique and historic spaces.

Running monthly from May through October, these gatherings will transform the neighborhood’s green spaces and cultural sites into lively hubs of music,
food, and local commerce.

The inaugural event is set for Saturday, May 9th, in Vernon Park, running from 12–4pm. The day will begin at 11am with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the
Germantown Bell outside Coleman Library, in partnership with Philadelphia250.

Each Second Saturday event runs from 12-4pm and will feature:
●Live music from local performers
●A rotating lineup of small business vendors
●Food trucks offering a variety of cuisines
●Free, family-friendly activities in welcoming outdoor settings

Featured Vendors for the May 9th Kick-Off Event: The first event will proudly host many exciting local businesses, food trucks, and artists! Guests can enjoy a
diverse food court featuring Liege waffles, fusion tacos, and gourmet BBQ alongside a curated market of jewelry, upcycled fashion, and handmade crochet accessories. The lineup highlights holistic wellness through herbal rituals and skincare services,
complemented by live caricatures, tarot readings, and local art. From a mobile bookshop featuring diverse authors to innovative family tools and spiritual essentials, this event offers a vibrant mix of community-rooted art, healing, and flavor

Ten years ago today from the
05/04/2026

Ten years ago today from the

Warden drive turning off Henry Avenue

Nine years ago today from the
04/24/2026

Nine years ago today from the

Spring hits Tilden at Conrad: pow! :-)

Ten years ago today from the
04/09/2026

Ten years ago today from the

Cold spring morning in the Wissahickon

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