Features
Green has been a member of the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) for 50 years, helping further the mission of Scouting America.
When Bruce Green was growing up, he used to be asked what gang he was involved with. His answer: "I was a Boy Scout."
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Family's escape from Taliban ends in NW Philadelphia

He trained Afghan police officers in human rights and helped women escape domestic violence. Now, he and his family are the ones who needed to escape.

Young quilters stitch their way to a national stage

Forget your grandmother's traditional patchwork – today's young quilters are creating abstract art with fabric, exploring digital-inspired designs, and tackling social issues.

Chestnut Hill star sets sights on Eagles national anthem

For Amira Heep, who greets fans at Lincoln Financial Field, nothing would be more thrilling than singing the national anthem before a Philadelphia Eagles game.

Historic funeral home spans six generations

It has often been said that the two things no one can avoid are death and taxes, which might explain why the Jacob Ruth Funeral Home has been a Chestnut Hill institution for almost 175 years.
A vintage view

When I met the woman who'll stand at Paine Plaza

You may have read recently that the city of Philadelphia is seeking artists to create a statue to honor the late civil rights lawyer and economist Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander.
Local Calendar
Community Feature

Last week the girls of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy took on the team smack in the middle of the Inter-Ac basketball standings, then faced the squad ranked first in the league. The SCH Blue …

Obituaries
Charles Day Dilks, Hill conservation giant, dies at 83
Charles Day Dilks, a Chestnut Hill giant in the field of conservation, died Dec. 28, 2024, of cardiac amyloidosis at his home.
Beloved Hill portrait painter for 80 years dies at 104
I have met many extraordinary individuals in the Chestnut Hill area over the last 40 years, but Emilie (Kayo) Rivinus Brégy is definitely among the most memorable.
Media scholar and military leader Howard Myrick dies
Howard A. Myrick, 90, was a longtime resident of West Mt. Airy and a professor emeritus in communications and media.
Longtime Woodmere museum personality dies at 74
Stephen Kerzner, the longtime director of the store at Woodmere, died of stroke complications.
Local mother of four was known for her kindness
Philomena Rush, 90, a beloved Wyndmoor resident for 56 years who was born in Northern Ireland as one of 13 siblings, died Nov. 6.
Business
When a devastating shoulder injury ended Kaitlin Frady's career as an aerial circus performer, it opened an unexpected path to healing.
Chestnut Hill’s newest restaurant will be a hybrid concept combining a bakery-cafe, diner and neighborhood pub.
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Crime

Crime Report

The following is for crimes reported for the period from Jan. 1. to Jan. 12.

Crime Report

The following is for crimes reported for the period from Dec. 15 to Jan. 5.

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

Seven pins help PC wrestlers take down SCH Blue Devils, 58-11

In Inter-Ac League wrestling, it appears that a battle for second place could be shaping up between Germantown Academy and Penn Charter.
Sports

Mount becomes another victim of Inter-Ac leader Notre Dame

Early in the third quarter, Mount St. Joseph Academy appeared to be hanging with undefeated Academy of Notre Dame. Then Notre Dame went on a 25-4 run.
Sports

SCH basketball slips below .500 with consecutive losses

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy had a pair of rough outings in Inter-Ac League basketball last week.

Less than 45 minutes after last Friday's wrestling meet at SCH got underway, the host Blue Devils were rolling up the mats.

On consecutive days, three girls' basketball teams from the area won their final games before the holiday hiatus.
The women of Chestnut Hill College closed out the pre-Christmas portion of their basketball season with a convincing victory.
In the first two basketball games they played last week, the girls of Germantown Academy defeated a top team.
From professional squash to youth baseball, Northwest Philadelphia's athletes and teams dominated their respective sports in 2024.
Schools

Montgomery County Community College celebrated the graduation of 28 nursing students.

A new year brings new reasons for celebration at Chestnut Hill College, with the continuation of its 100th anniversary and new programs.

Chestnut Hill College announced it will add women's flag football and women's golf to its athletic program.

Opinion & letters
Editorials
The Chestnut Hill Local is seeking a dedicated environmental reporter to help expand our commitment to serving the Northwest Philadelphia region.
Letters to the editor
About Chestnut Hill
Hill duo collects computers for Ugandan school trip
The life work of Barbara Wybar isn't local to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or even the United States. To locate the roots of Wybar's life work, one must visit the village of Bududa in the African nation of Uganda.
CHCA Agenda
To register for any of the Zoom meetings go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/meetings.php
Conservancy members convene for 2025 annual meeting
Frigid temperatures did not dissuade members of the Chestnut Hill Conservancy from gathering to usher in the new year.
CHCA Agenda
To register for any of the zoom meetings, go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/meetings.php
CHH honors state lawmakers
Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital hosted an event Jan. 9 to recognize state lawmakers for securing over $3 million in Commonwealth funding.
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