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Broken cell phone leads to new repair business

In 2019, Surera Ward's nephew seemed to break his cell phone on a regular basis.  Thus a new business was born.

A big week for CHYSC junior baseball

The steady wave of game day buzz grew throughout the week as families settled in on Water Tower bleachers for CHYSC games.

PC lacrosse succumbs to Episcopal in clash for first place

Until last week, Penn Charter's lone league loss in girls lacrosse had been a 12-6 setback in the Quakers' Inter-Ac opener against Episcopal Academy.

CHYSC leagues launch Water Tower baseball

The Water Tower Baseball fields are in full swing with three leagues of 10 Chestnut Hill Youth Sports Club Junior Baseball teams.
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GA lacrosse steps up after slow start

The weather was beautiful last Tuesday afternoon when GA traveled to Agnes Irwin School for a lacrosse match, but the outcome wasn't as sunny.
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Women's professional football takes hold in NW Philadelphia

Professional women’s tackle football is a relatively new phenomenon, and the Philadelphia Phantomz don't have it easy.

PC lacrosse succumbs to Episcopal in clash for first place

Until last week, Penn Charter's lone league loss in girls lacrosse had been a 12-6 setback in the Quakers' Inter-Ac opener against Episcopal Academy.

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Save the train music fest planned

The Save the Train Coalition will host a multi-site concert May 16 along the Chestnut Hill West Line that the group hopes to save from SEPTA cuts.

Some movement for proposed Mermaid Lane development

The owners of the property at 100-102 Mermaid Lane in Chestnut Hill have applied to be added to the agenda of an upcoming meeting.

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A milestone Arbor Day at Pastorius Park

The Friends of Pastorius Park are marking Arbor Day on Friday by gathering at the big American Sycamore to celebrate the park’s new Level 1 arboretum status. 

Prestigious accreditation for Pastorius

Pastorius Park has been recognized as a Level 1 arboretum by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program.

Hiram Lodge is listed at $1.4 million

After two years of sitting as a burned-out hulk in the middle of one of the Chestnut Hill business corridor’s busiest blocks, Hiram Lodge has been listed for sale.

Curbside parking rates are $2.40/hr, with a maximum of two hours, cash or credit. The lots are $2.40/hr with a maximum six hours. Both MeterUp! and ParkMobile apps work, and times can be extended via the app.  For a map of the six lots or more on hours and rates, see chestnuthillpa.com/parking/

The Chestnut Hill Parking Foundation is offering free parking in its six public lots all day and night every Wednesday from November 10th through Christmas.

Go Mt. Airy Gala set for Saturday

The May 4 Go Mt. Airy Gala will be celebrated inside the iconic Sedgwick Theater.

New head of Mt. Airy church has come a long way

The Rev. Tanya Regli was just appointed Clergy in Charge at Grace Epiphany Episcopal Church.

Grief Walk at The Farm

Grief coach Naila Francis will lead a walk through nature for anyone in mourning, noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at The Farm at Awbury Arboretum.

Mt. Airy sidewalks fully funded

The state Department of Community and Economic Development came through with a final $1.8 million that Mt. Airy needs to get started on its crossing project.
The Chestnut Hill Community Association board voted 10-5 in favor of supporting the variances required to redevelop the historic mansion.
Despite modifications, the Philadelphia Historical Commission unanimously denied a proposal to build a five-story building in the heart of Germantown.
The CHCA’s Land Use, Planning and Zoning Committee voted unanimously in favor of developers’ plans to rehabilitate the H. Louis Duhring Residence.

Springfield Twp. news

Springfield Township held its annual  “No Stigma, No Shame” day to support public awareness of substance use disorder and mental health challenges.

Wyndmoor mourning a murder

The handwritten note on plain white paper attached with binder clips to the door of Lucky Dogz Doggie Day Care reads “Closed Until Further Notice.”
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