Features

Local makeup artist came, saw and contoured

Even when she was in high school and working in Chestnut Hill, Victoria Coleman aspired to become a professional makeup artist.
Senior life

Former Penn professor turns rags into riches

At 99, Oliver "Olly" Perry Williams sits in his West Mt. Airy home, his fingers nimbly working strips of wool into vibrant rugs.
A vintage view

Before they were famous: My brush with two baseball greats

The Phillies' current playoff run reminds me of two local guys I knew about 60 years ago.

Transforming racial conflict into opportunities for growth

Chestnut Hill resident Howard Stevenson and his brother, Bryan, are living proof that there is no limit to what can be achieved.

Rooted in tradition: Seed savers cultivate cultural preservation

A Germantown-based seed company is at the heart of a groundbreaking exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.

Muted fall color for Philadelphia trees this year

Philadelphia's trees are sending out a distress signal this fall as drought and heat are forcing them to shed their leaves weeks ahead of schedule.

No TV? No problem: Teenage prodigy sharpens his woodworking skills

As someone who struggled mightily - and never finished - building a broom holder in shop class, I am in awe of Moshe “Mozi” Weisenberg.
Local Calendar
Community Feature

Ayana Banks, a junior at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, recently delivered four giant duffel bags for young patients.

Business
The Chestnut Hill Business Association is launching its first Halloween Scavenger Hunt on Oct. 27.
Crime

Crime Report

The following is for crimes reported for the period from Sept. 29. to Oct. 6.

Homes and Gardens

Likes and pins are nailing us into a coffin of the banal

At their inception, online platforms showcasing images of aspiring homes were evocative and inspiring. No more.
Design Matters

Hotels: A great summer ‘getaway’

Have you ever considered a summer respite at two fabulous boutique city hotels?
Design Matters

Hidden gems for home decor at a new local ReStore

I used to drive all the way to Maple Shade to browse the treasures that can be found at Habitat for Humanity's ReStore. But now I don't have to.

When renovating, windows and doors need special care

When preserving historic architecture, which brings so many benefits to a community, including sustainability, windows and doors carry particular importance.

New Habitat for Humanity ReStore in the Neighborhood

Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia recently opened the doors to its second ReStore, following the popular example of its South Philadelphia counterpart. The new store and donation center, located at …

Sports

Second-half strikes by SCH boys decide Inter-Ac opener

The lads of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy traveled to Germantown Academy to launch the 2024 league campaign.
Sports

Productive first half propels SCH girls' soccer past Penn Charter

SCH's program of homecoming games began with an Inter-Ac League girls' soccer showdown.
Sports

SCH volleyball ends the month with 7-2 overall record

After starting last week by splitting matches, SCH's volleyball team faced a squad that came across the Delaware.

Scoring twice in the first eight minutes, Mount St. Joseph Academy then entered a scoring drought that lasted almost until the end of the match.

A sweep of the three singles flights helped the racquet women of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy claim their first Inter-Ac League victory last Tuesday.
Winning field hockey games on the road and at home last week, Mount St. Joseph Academy reached the middle of the month with an unblemished record of 7-0.
The cross country runners who finished first and third at the girls' Inter-Ac League championships last year started the 2024 league season at Germantown Academy.
Young upper-school soccer players should be seeing varsity playing time for Springside Chestnut Hill Academy this fall.
Schools

On the first day of school at SCH, most Upper School students go to their classes and meet their new teachers — but not everyone.

Gwynedd Mercy University and West Chester University have announced a partnership for a Master of Science program.

Free pre-K spots are still available for the 2024-2025 school year in Philadelphia, with seats open at 350 locations across the city.

Obituaries
Frankie Beverly, Germantown's soul music icon, dies at 77
Frankie Beverly, the Germantown-born soul music legend who led the band Maze to R&B stardom and became a cornerstone of Black music culture, died Sept. 10.
Award-winning animation filmmaker dies at 59
John Robert Serpentelli directed more than 100 films for networks such as Nickelodeon, HBO, PBS and Sesame Street.
Renowned harpist and artist, Ellen Tepper, dies at 71
Ellen Formanek Tepper, of Glenside, a professional harpist, award-winning artist, dancer and lover of dragons and kitties, died July 17.
Betty Perlmutter: A zest for life and a legacy of love
"I have done it all and had such fun,” she said. “I lived a lifetime of love."
Beloved OB-GYN, who 'delivered thousands,' dies at 99
Dr. Nathan Schnall, 99, a longtime Wyndmoor resident, died June 2.
Opinion & letters
Editorials
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Letters to the editor
About Chestnut Hill
CHCA Agenda
Tuesday, Oct. 15, Development Review Committee Meeting - MEETING CANCELED
‘Night of Lights’ on the Avenue
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy launched its seventh annual Night of Lights with an enthusiastic "Flip the Switch" ceremony on Friday night.
CHCA Agenda
To register for any of the zoom meetings go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/meetings.php
Joe Block Quintet and Kate Kortum promise an unforgettable night
At 25 years old, Joe Block is one of the jazz world's most sought-after performers and arrangers in New York's jazz scene.
Conservancy’s Night of Lights returns
As the night air turns crisp and laced with the sound of autumn leaves, the Chestnut Hill Conservancy is once again gearing up for Night of Lights.
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