Features

Small steps, big impact: G-town’s St. Harmony Cafe

At St. Harmony Cafe, kids pick up litter. They plant and water trees, make drinks and serve their neighbors.

'Jaccident' dominates at Ninja Worlds

At 17, Jackson Erdos has already climbed to the top of his sport three times.

Mt. Airy CAPA grad wins Met Award

When she was 12 and growing up in Mt. Airy, Leah Hawkins began taking voice lessons from a Chestnut Hill opera singer and teacher.
Northwest Pets

Painting and passion meet on the subject of animals

Lynnette Shelley walked away from a successful career to be a full-time artist. Anyone who loves animals is thrilled that she did.

Local teen delivers handmade comfort

For his Eagle Scout project, Charles "Chip" Amuso is overseeing the creation of 10 handmade quilts for residents of Keystone House.

Mt. Airy professor will always be a ‘Jeopardy!’ champion

No matter what else the future brings, longtime Mt. Airy resident Mark C. Lashley will always be known as a "Jeopardy!" champion.

Horticulturist wins major national award

Larry Weaner is one of only six horticulturists in the country to be given a “Great American Gardeners Award.” 
Local Calendar
Community Feature

As the college summer league transitioned to playoff mode last week, the first of the teams with local ties ended its season.

Business
At a time when Ramirez needed comfort, she received them in the place she had intended to be not only a business, but also a refuge for parents.
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

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.
By Design

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 …

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. 

Sports

CHC alums suffer first summer league loss

In the last full week of regular-season play in the women's college summer league, the league leader experienced its first loss but remained atop the standings.

Defending summer league champs still rolling; Jefferson tied for second

In the last week of the women's college summer league before the July 4th hiatus, the number of undefeated teams and the number of winless teams was whittled down to one.

Chestnut Hill alums remain unbeaten in college summer league

In the second week of action in the women's college summer league, one of two teams remaining undefeated includes four CHC grads.

The Philadelphia/Suburban Women's Summer Basketball League launched its 30th season on June 11.

Dill gets the ball out of the timeout, and sure enough, when he drives to the basket and Shipley defenders collapse on him, his man is wide open.
The revitalization of these courts marks a significant milestone, not just for the avid players, but for everyone who cherishes this communal space.
After suffering a 1-0 loss in the Pennsylvania Independent Schools tournament finals a year ago, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy's softball team captured the 2024 championship last Thursday at Ursinus College.
Schools

SCH awarded its highest honor, the Shield Award, to the graduating senior.

The Upper School Symphonic Band of William Penn Charter School has been awarded a prestigious Grand Sweepstakes Award.

Obituaries
Beloved OB-GYN, who 'delivered thousands,' dies at 99
Dr. Nathan Schnall, 99, a longtime Wyndmoor resident, died June 2.
Donna Reed Miller dies
Donna Reed Miller, a former Philadelphia City Councilmember who represented the 8th District for 16 years, was 77.
Tragic death of daughter spurs parents to save lives
It was a sudden and terrible shock to all those who loved her when 19-year-old Caroline Shea Kyle died in her sleep at home on July 9, 2022.
A leader in government, journalism and the arts
Verna Mae Andersen Shmavonian, who served as a director of research and technical staff in Philadelphia City Council, died peacefully in her sleep on April 18.
Hill's Van Sciver Furniture chain descendant dies at 53
Carolyn Louise Van Sciver Armstrong, formerly of Chestnut Hill, died unexpectedly March 27 in Orlando, Florida.
Opinion & letters
Editorials
I recently had the pleasure of joining the CHCA’s Annual June Membership Meeting to report on the past year of business for The Local.
Letters to the editor
About Chestnut Hill
CHCA Agenda
Thursday, July 25, 7 p.m., CHCA Board of Directors Meeting
CHCA Agenda
Thursday, July 25, 7 p.m., CHCA Board of Directors Meeting
New Hill instructor uses yoga for healing
When potential customers walk into Jennifer's Leaf Health & Wellness Studio, they naturally assume the ultra-fit owner and certified yoga instructor is named Jennifer.
CHCA Agenda
To register for zoom meetings: https://www.chestnuthill.org/meetings.php
New CHCA board members elected
The CHCA has concluded its recent election for the Board of Directors, with seven new members elected to serve three-year terms.