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Bunny in the saddle

The Easter Bunny paid a visit to Northwestern Stables on Sunday.

About to celebrate her 100th birthday, she’s still dancing

Betty Matusow Perlmutter was in a coma and on life support for two weeks. She was 87. Now, “There is so much joy and wonder in everything," she says.

Grieving in life and art

How does one deal with the sudden tragic death of a loved one? For vision-impaired sculptor Ron Bryant, relief comes by way of his artistic creations.
A Summer of Fun! 2024 Summer Camp Guide

Summer memories of cold showers and flashlights at night

I have a trio of distinct kinds of camp experiences, all kind of miraculous and memorable to me.
A Summer of Fun! 2024 Summer Camp Guide

New summer camp routines can turn out to be glorious

When you’re a kid, summer camp gives you a chance to experience real life, but seen through a funhouse mirror.
A vintage view

A summer camp counselor's memories from 65 years ago

When I was a child, I never went to summer camp as an actual camper because my family could not afford it. Later, I became a camp counselor.
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Community Feature

A day before spring break began, the softball teams from Penn Charter and Springside Chestnut Hill Academy opened the 2024 Inter-Ac League season.

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During the March Board of Commissioners meeting, a ceremony led by Police Chief Michael E. Pitkow honored old and new leaders.
The following is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the two-week period from March 11 to March 25. 
More than 50 media organizations and community groups collaborated to cover the mayoral election last year. Now, the initiative returns with new focus.
The subject was "Michael’s Law," a bill calling for public venues to not charge admission fees for personal care attendants accompanying individuals with disabilities.
Business
Cacciamani's departure was effective immediately.
Crime

Crime Report

The following crime report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the period from May 16 to June 6. 

Homes and Gardens

The historic character of our neighborhood is a design all its own

When most people think about design, they usually immediately think of interiors. But we are surrounded by design no matter where we are. 
Design Matters

Sometimes you need a contractor who can say ‘no’

Almost every person who undertakes a major house renovation wants to get the very most for the budget they have.
By Design

When sleuthing helps you care for your historic home

Maintaining a home’s historic significance takes time, patience and often a lot of research.

Some budget-friendly ideas to decorate your home

People often seek our advice on affordable ways to enhance their home's appearance. The first question: “Why are you doing this?"

Design principles that work in all styles of homes

As in many cities, the housing inventory in Philadelphia and its suburbs covers a wide range of sizes, styles, layouts and configurations.

Sports

A big thanks for another year of Hoops Madness

We did it again - another fun and memorable Hoops Madness was had by all involved.

Crew season's opening day for area rowers

Area rowers launched the 2024 crew season on the Schuylkill last Sunday, enjoying unusually warm weather conditions for mid-March.

New coach leads Mount lacrosse in tough season opener

Mount St. Joseph Academy's lacrosse team figuratively dove right in at the deep end of the pool by hosting a perennial powerhouse.

Chestnut Hill College junior Bri Rider was hoping the Griffins could win last Tuesday's Central Atlantic Conference quarterfinal so that she could return to action in the semifinal round. She got her wish.

In the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, the 2024 women's basketball championship came down to two teams from Northwest Philadelphia.
UPDATE: In the PAIS semifinals, both Inter-Ac teams fell to Friends Schools League opponents. Friends Central edged GA, 54-49, and Westtown dispatched Notre Dame, 66-41.
The longest-running scholastic basketball tournament in Chestnut Hill celebrated its 50th anniversary last week.
After winning all of its regular-season swim meets against fellow AACA members, Mount St. Joseph placed first at the championships.
Schools

Located in beautiful Mount Airy since 1910, Holy Cross School is a landmark in the community. Holy Cross School is Middle States accredited and offers a small class size, with caring, experienced, …

Pennsylvania will need to spend at least $5.4 billion to close the gap between rich and poor school districts, according to a report.

At the start of 2023, Jenks excitedly celebrated its centennial anniversary in recognition of its historical past, present initiatives and future goals.

Obituaries
‘Keeper of the earth’ rabbi dies at 70
Rabbi Ellen Bernstein, of the Germantown Jewish Centre in West Mt. Airy, founded the nation’s first national Jewish environmental organization.
The life of Mt. Airy's Dorothy Cousins was a series of 'firsts'
Dorothy F. Cousins, a pioneer whose life encompassed a series of “firsts” in the Philadelphia Police Department and District Attorney's Office, died Feb. 29.
Walter Joseph Clayton, Jr.
Walter Joseph Clayton, Jr., 80, of Chestnut Hill, PA, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, with his family by his side.
Lafayette Hill doctor and 'humble healer' dies at 89
Dr. George R. Green, of Lafayette Hill, who practiced internal medicine and the subspecialty of allergy and immunology for more than 50 years, died peacefully on Jan. 28.
Lifelong Hill teacher, coach, athlete dies at 77
Francis (Frank) Paul Cauthorn, a lifelong teacher, coach and athlete who lived in Chestnut Hill for 25 years, died Feb. 9 at the age of 77.
Opinion & letters
Editorials
I have sad news. The Chestnut Hill Local is losing Tom Beck. 
Letters to the editor
About Chestnut Hill
Rex Ave. plans earn high praise
The CHCA’s Land Use, Planning and Zoning Committee voted unanimously in favor of developers’ plans to rehabilitate the H. Louis Duhring Residence.
CHCA Agenda
All meetings are open to the public.
Airbnb variance denied
The Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously voted Wednesday to deny a zoning variance for an Airbnb at 7918 Ardleigh St.
CHCA Agenda
 To register for any of the Zoom meetings go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/meetings.php
First Fridays bring festivities to the Hill
More than 30 galleries, shops and eateries will stay open late on the first Friday of each month in a new Chestnut Hill initiative.