Features

From Goldenrod to Sumac: Unlocking nature’s wild pantry

Aspiring foragers and herbalists can head over to the Farm at Awbury Arboretum’s  “Wild Wisdom & Potluck” on Sept. 7.

A family breaks barriers while building community

Some father-daughter duos share interests, hobbies, or even quirks. For Dan Helwig and his daughter Amanda Helwig, the similarities go a bit further. 

Life in the fast lane of professional horse racing

For Josean Ramirez, it was the injuries that made the Flourtown resident retire. He won more than $9 million for the horses' owners.

Phillies honor beloved ‘father figure,’ David Montgomery of Wyndmoor

When David Montgomery was given the team’s highest honor, the main message was about the way he treated people.

A retiring teacher takes an emotional journey home

Teresa Maebori’s parents had been married for two weeks when the Japanese bombed the Pearl Harbor Naval Base.

Vinyl revival: Chestnut Hill Audio keeps old-school sound alive

Bill McKinley, the 72-year-old owner of Chestnut Hill Audio, doesn't mind being told he is "old school."

Broadway star grateful for Henry School teachers

Laila Drew may be a principal cast member in “Suffs,” a smash Broadway hit, but she has not forgotten where she came from.
Local Calendar
Community Feature

There's been a major development with the girls' soccer program at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy.

Business
If you want to know what a hospital means to a community, just consider the impact when one is suddenly closed.
Crime

Crime Report

The following report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the period from Aug. 12 to 25.

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

SCH field hockey looks to fill graduation gaps, wins season opener

The field hockey team at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy got in one game before Labor Day weekend, defeating the Academy of the New Church 5-0 last Thursday afternoon.

GA volleyball aims to repeat as Inter-Ac and PAISAA champion

Germantown Academy's volleyball players have reassembled to launch their 2024 season.

Mount field hockey, tennis and volleyball back in action

The teams held tryouts and practices during the second full week of August and engaged in their first interscholastic matches last week.

With squash set to make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, Olivia Weaver is getting ready.

The wily veterans prevailed once again as the Philadelphia/Suburban Women's Summer Basketball League wrapped up its 30th season.
On the first of two nights of playoffs in the college summer league last week, the seedings largely predicted the results in the quarterfinals.
As the college summer league transitioned to playoff mode last week, the first of the teams with local ties ended its season.
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.
Schools

A new exhibit at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy will showcase works that highlight the natural splendor of the Wissahickon Valley.

As Philadelphia braces for a short but intense heatwave, the city's school district has announced early dismissals for dozens of schools.

Dariel Benton-Updike, 21, a rising senior at Temple University, is proving that one person can make a difference.

Obituaries
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.
Donna Reed Miller dies
Donna Reed Miller, a former Philadelphia City Councilmember who represented the 8th District for 16 years, was 77.
Opinion & letters
Editorials
Exciting times are upon us. We're launching some changes that promise to breathe new life into our storied institution.
Letters to the editor
About Chestnut Hill
CHCA Agenda
To register for any of the zoom meetings go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/2024_upcoming_meetings.php
CHCA Agenda
To register for any of the Zoom meetings go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/meetings.php
Prolific Hill professor pens fictional ‘Climate Change’
It's the first foray into fiction for long-time Chestnut Hill resident Miles Orvell, a professor at Temple University for more than 50 years.
New book of poetry pays homage to Chestnut Hill
Lois Villemaire's book, “My Eight Greats,” is replete with poems about Chestnut Hill.
CHCA Agenda
All meetings are open to the public.
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