Features
Jack Leaming, State Senator Art Haywood and another veteran celebrated Memorial Day last year in Chestnut Hill.
While Memorial Day is often celebrated as the unofficial kickoff to summer, the holiday is also a reminder of the people who gave their lives serving our country.
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Memorial Day 2025: Honoring William Boulton Dixon and the heroes of WWI

Memorial Day is more than just a long weekend for backyard barbecues or time to squeeze in another round of golf. It is a solemn day of remembrance.

Germantown Friends tutors at shelter reap surprising benefits

In December 2023, Andrew Li, a junior at Germantown Friends School, learned that a family shelter was looking for volunteers. He took it from there.

Morris Arboretum Garden Railway unveils new train station

Now entering its 27th year, Morris Arboretum’s Garden Railway will unveil a new Chestnut Hill-inspired train station and pollinator-focused exhibition for the upcoming season. 
A Vintage View

A daily newspaper dies, not because of low circulation

In September 1977, I saw a brief article in the now-defunct Philadelphia Bulletin announcing a new newspaper.

New 'Friendship Bench' in Erdenheim combats alienation

It's no secret that countless millions of Americans are feeling alienated, frustrated, overwhelmed and stressed out. Doven Brezner is not just sitting on the sidelines.
Local Calendar
Community Feature

Robert and Susan Peck, whose service to the community spans decades, will be honored at the Chestnut Hill Conservancy's annual Spring Gala on Saturday, May 31.

Obituaries
Inspirational Germantown church minister dies at 92
The Rev. Gus Roman, an inspirational orator, spiritual leader and humanitarian, died April 23.
Ex-Hiller, hero, star athlete, dies at 66
James Gillies, a former Chestnut Hill resident, died of heart failure at age 66 at St Luke’s Hospital in Allentown on March 26.
Virginia Ashenfelter, co-owner of The Happy Butterfly, dies at 94
Virginia “Ginny” Ashenfelter died on April 22 at age 94 in the Complete Care at Harston Hall Nursing Home in Flourtown.
Germantown LGBT+ icon, film festivals creator, dies at 79
From 1982 to 2017 I wrote a weekly restaurant review column. It seemed almost every time we visited a Center City restaurant, we would see Thom Cardwell.
Beloved Hill architecture preservationist dies at 82
John Randolph Williams Jr., a bon vivant known for his prowess as a cook, competitive tennis player and builder of homes, died on April 9.
Business
Two businesses — whose founders are married — must close after ownership of a building on Germantown and West Willow Grove avenues recently changed hands. 
The culinary journey of David Simms, the chef and owner of Eatible Delights Catering, has taken him far.
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Crime

Crime Report

The following list is for crimes reported for the period from May 11 to May 18.

Crime Report

The following is for crimes reported for the period from May 5 to May 11.

Homes and Gardens

Tour offers rare look inside Louis Kahn-designed Esherick House

Art and architecture lovers now have a rare opportunity to explore the Margaret Esherick House, a midcentury modern gem designed by famed architect Louis Kahn.

Caring for native pollinators in your garden

Spring is here, and along with pollen comes the pollinators; Pennsylvania is home to 437 native bee species, and diverse plants in your garden can help their populations thrive. 

Local company helps residents grow their own food

In parts of Northwest Philadelphia and the adjacent suburbs, Chris Mattingly designs plant beds with the know-how of an engineer and the heart of a farmer.

A guide to caring for an old house in three sessions

West Mt. Airy Neighbors is launching the "Old House Care 2025 Workshop Series," a trio of educational sessions aimed at assisting homeowners.

Laurel Hill Gardens owner plants himself in Chestnut Hill

Jake Bevan acquired the business on Feb. 28.

Sports

Sixth-inning spree sends PC Softball past Patriots of GA

The Penn Charter-Germantown Acedemy rematch was a closely fought contest -- for five innings.
Sports

Area teams chase Episcopal at 2025 Inter-Ac Track Championships

The host school for last Saturday's Inter-Ac League Track and Field Championships, Episcopal Academy, celebrated the continued success of both its boys' and girls' teams.

Area crews excel at Philadelphia City Championships on the Schuylkill

The "postseason" in crew began last weekend with the Philadelphia City Championships, and area rowers assembled along Kelly Drive to mine the Schuylkill for precious medals.

After falling behind early in last Monday's Catholic Academies softball contest, Mount St. Joseph went ahead by four runs and then survived a rally by visiting Villa Maria.

The last of the Inter-Ac League schools to begin playing boys' lacrosse, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy recently became competitive with the league’s long-established powers.
Penn Charter completed a softball-season sweep of Inter-Ac League rival Academy of Notre Dame, logging a six-inning mercy-rule victory on the road.
After notching a solid victory over Penn Charter, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy's Blue Devils turned their attention to a rematch with Germantown Academy.
Sophomore pitcher Sami Snyder logged her second perfect game of the 2025 softball season when her Springside Chestnut Hill Academy squad visited the Academy of Notre Dame.
Schools

Amid the school’s 100th anniversary celebrations, Chestnut Hill College honored graduates with its annual commencement ceremonies on May 15 and 17.

Two years after the public launch of a $40 million fundraising campaign, Germantown Friends School held a grand opening celebration.

The Charles W. Henry basketball team took home the Philadelphia Youth Basketball program’s Middle School Gold Division championship for the first time in memory.

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Conservancy works to preserve Germantown Trust Company Building
Ahead of an upcoming renovation, the Chestnut Hill Conservancy worked with owners of the Germantown Trust Company Building to preserve certain elements.
New Sip & Shop event on May 10 celebrates the Avenue’s flowers
For the 22nd consecutive year, Germantown Avenue is about to explode with the color of flowers planted in windowboxes, barrels, hanging baskets and parks.
Eileen Javers — A life of leadership and quiet impact
Stepping down as board president of the Chestnut Hill Conservancy after eight years of leadership, Javers remains on the board and executive committee.
CH Hospital nurses warn, ‘We are strike ready’
Nurses and technicians held a press conference outside the hospital, informing the public of their concerns.
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