Rezoning bills introduced for Bowman’s Magarity project
By Amy Z. Quinn
For PlanPhilly
Time could be running out for the Chestnut Hill Community Association to have a meaningful say in the major development proposed for old Magarity dealership site at 8200 Germantown Ave. While the CHCA’s various committees More »
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