Santa, gingerbread and a giant crane

Northwest Philadelphia’s holiday season is now in full swing – bringing a giant Christmas tree to Germantown Avenue as well as a parade featuring Santa.

New life in store for Top of the Hill, Mimi’s

A new tenant is scheduled to be announced “sometime next year.”

Airbnbs stir civic issues

Changes to how the city regulates some Airbnbs have left many in Chestnut Hill wondering whether to welcome the short-term rental service.

Features

Finally! The Holiday House Tour returns to Chestnut Hill

One of Chestnut Hill’s most popular traditions is back again this year, after a three-year hiatus due to Covid.

Angelo Cataldi makes Philly sports fans look good

After hanging up the headphones in February, former WIP host and current Chestnut Hill resident Angelo Cataldi is back with a new book.

History scholar and new leader at G-town mansion

George Boudreau is the newly named executive director at Ebenezer Maxwell Victorian Mansion.

Mt. Airy 'urban archaeologist' digs deep into Philly history

We tend to associate the word “archaeology” with remote locations. Rebecca Yamin digs into Philadelphia.

New to the NW, he's painting 100 Chestnut Hill scenes

If you were walking down Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill recently, you just might have seen Trevor Wade Thomas and his easel.

At Jenks school, ‘Dads’ volunteer and show up for duty

On a normal morning, Jenks Dads on Duty (JDOD) can be seen helping students cross the busy street and providing words of encouragement.

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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.

Making the most of small spaces

One of the most frequent questions we get from clients is how they can make small spaces look larger than they actually are. Here's some tips.

By Design

Mid-century furniture complements many styles

Interior design is about layout, balance, color, proportion and style.

Design Matters

A Wyndmoor transformation increases space, intimacy and light

Located in a charming and bucolic pocket of Wyndmoor is a stone cottage. But built in the 1920s, the original kitchen was too small.

Shades of English country style

In 1988, I was asked to participate in my first “Art and Design” showhouse. My vision was impeccable... until it wasn’t.

Small space planning is a ‘jigsaw’ exercise

Laura and Blake loved their row home on a historic block. The problem was fitting everything they wanted inside.

Inside strength could help SCH basketball climb Inter-Ac ladder

As the new season gets underway for the Blue Devils, second-year head coach Bartley Jeannoute should be able to put together a strong inside game.

Only girl on the football team displays 'heart and determination'

“I wish I had 13 kids like Abby on my football team. I wish I had the heart and determination myself at that age that she has."

A putter’s dream: Golfweek ranks historic St. Martins course

Golfweek's list of the top 40 short courses in the United States lists the nine-hole St. Martins course in the heart of Chestnut Hill as No. 2.

Area sports teams wrap up the fall season

Fall sports teams from the area that qualified for postseason tournaments have now ended their seasons, with varying degrees of success.

More Sports

Decades later, OMC memories and bonds still going strong

As we caught up, the years seemed to slip away.

SCH hosts two league hockey games, including "Pink" fundraiser

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy split its two Inter-Ac League field hockey games last week, downing Penn Charter and losing to Episcopal Academy.

SCH boys' soccer confronts Inter-Ac League leaders

In a pair of home soccer games last week, the boys of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy faced the two teams competing for the league's top spot.

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Letters to the editor

- Finding federal/state tax credits and rebates for going green
  
  A free informational session is scheduled for those looking for guidance and information on “going green.”
- Thankful for the help of strangers
  
  I got a flat tire AND a dead battery. Several passersby stepped up to help me.
- Should businesses share the cost of maintaining parking lots?
  
  The Chestnut Hill Parking Foundation raised its fees. Why not look to the business community to share costs?
- New sign interprets Historic Yeakel Cemetery
  
  The recently restored 18th-century Yeakel Cemetery in Wyndmoor now has a sign that explains its historical significance.
- A parking lot price hike
  
  The Chestnut Hill Parking Foundation Board of Directors recently voted for an increase in hourly parking rates effective Nov. 3.
- Hoist by our own petard
  
  Can we residents of Chestnut Hill slow some of the unrestrained growth in our community that threatens our small town ambience?
- A Venetian Social Club thank you
  
  The article in the Nov. 9 issue of the Chestnut Hill Local regarding the Venetian Social Club was amazing.
- Two local veterans, both dedicated to family, community and country
  
  When the Water Tower Advisory Council was fundraising to refurbish the park, our local VFW Post 5205 answered the call.

Supporting local merchants in style

Chestnut Hill will have all its historic charm on display this weekend as it celebrates the holiday season – and supports local merchants.

CH parking lot rates triple

Cheap parking has officially come to a screeching halt in Chestnut Hill – shocking many longtime regulars along the neighborhood’s busy business strip.

A vegan Thanksgiving at CH Friends Meeting

Meetinghouse poll volunteers ‘accosted’ by election worker

The City Commissioners Office is investigating one of its employees, after he was summoned to the polling station to fix a technical error.

The Local wins Lenfest grant to fuel news sustainability and expansion

The paper is among 17 local news organizations to receive such awards, which are designed to help support long-term sustainability.