Trash mountain finally cleared

After several months of persistent complaints, the city completed a challenging cleanup of illegally dumped trash behind Valley Greene Apartments.

Woman found dead in house collapse

An elderly woman was discovered dead inside a partially collapsed home on the edge of a quiet cul-de-sac in West Mt. Airy on Monday afternoon, according to fire officials.

From pastor to bishop: Building a ministry

Editor’s note: This week, we share part two of the remarkable story of growth and community service of Ernest Carl Morris.

Features

Guests will get the chance to join the herd on an unusual hike in the Wissahickon.

Hit the trails with friendly, four-legged tour guides

Nature lovers seeking a unique outdoor experience can hike with rescued goats.

Fundraising gala to celebrate volunteer pilots, lifesaving flights

Angel Flight East, a Blue Bell-based nonprofit that provides free flights to those who need medical treatment far from home, is hosting its largest fundraiser of the year on March 28.

Summer camp guide

Summer camp countdown: Plan now, play later!

While winter winds still howl and holiday decorations have barely been tucked away, savvy parents are already planning for summer sunshine and camp adventures.

Summer camp guide

Finding the right summer spot for your child

The quest to find the perfect summer camp can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.

Summer camp guide

How summer camp experiences shape the next generation

As the school year winds down and textbooks give way to summer freedom, parents everywhere face the question: How will my child spend the summer?

Senior Life

Menopause: A beginning

While puberty and pregnancy come with countless guidebooks and support systems, menopause often unfolds in whispered conversations.

Crime Report

The following is for crimes reported for the period from March 10 to March 16.

Crime Report

The following is for crimes reported for the period from March 3 to March 9.

Mastering the renovation process

Smart renovations enhance both property value and livability, but timelines often extend beyond homeowner expectations.

A spring design guide for transforming your home

For many of us, spring triggers an instinct to refresh our surroundings.

Design Matters

When proper lighting becomes a love language

As a designer, I am certain, the single, most important and non-negotiable design element is light.

Home Works’ assignment connects culture and community

After pivoting from her original pandemic-era business model, Home Works owner Shawn Gibbons has transformed her Germantown Avenue design shop.

Your stuff or your time?

Considering my vocation as a designer, I have a tough time purchasing objects, new objects in particular.

Young PC girls' lacrosse squad looks sharp in season debut

After engaging in two scrimmages during the first week of March, the girls of Penn Charter played their lacrosse season opener at home on March 10.

CHC and Jefferson hoopsters stumble in conference tournament

A year ago, Chestnut Hill College faced the women of Jefferson University in the basketball championship game of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference. Neither won this year.

Platform tennis championship at PCC

The American Platform Tennis Association (APTA) National Championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club brought 256 of the world’s finest players to Chestnut Hill.

GA falls to Shipley in four/five Indy tournament game

Athletic teams that know how to apply a press have given Germantown Academy problems this season, and it looked like the girls of Shipley School were aware of that.

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SCH gets city grant for hydroponic garden

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy has received a $1,500 Green Schools Grant to implement a hydroponic garden in its middle school cafeteria.

Plymouth Meeting Friends School names interim head

Plymouth Meeting Friends School has appointed Matthew Bradley as interim head of school for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2025.

State lawmakers tease plans that would help parents

The Pennsylvania General Assembly kicked off another session of drafting, debating, and voting on legislation in early January.

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Letters to the editor

- Join neighbors April 5 to clean Chestnut Hill
  
  As part of a broader community-wide effort to keep Chestnut Hill clean and green, volunteers are needed.
- Wondering how much Hilltop helps the library
  
  Hilltop Books is a lovely community bookstore that I enjoy and appreciate. But to what extent does it benefit the library?
- A surprising kindness
  
  I wanted to share a heartwarming experience that took place in Chestnut Hill on Feb. 13.
- Len Lear’s article about the peacemaker
  
  I so enjoyed two articles in the Local this week by Len Lear.
- A love letter to the Local
  
  This “love note” to our newspaper recently arrived as a voicemail from a former Chestnut Hill neighbor. We thought we’d share it.
- Chestnut Hill awaits action on pedestrian safety
  
  A pedestrian safety meeting was held Jan. 15 in Chestnut Hill. The following summarizes a letter sent to these officials after the meeting.
- Parking and pedestrian safety issues
  
  Pedestrian safety can be addressed by also enforcing parking regulations.
- Family ice cream shop scoops winter comfort food
  
  I read last week about the closing of Zsa's. Good news, though, is Scoopful Delights at 7060 Germantown Ave.

CHCA Agenda

To register for any Zoom meetings go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/meetings.php

Coal site townhouses get city green light

Despite a last-minute objection from Councilmember Cindy Bass, the ZBA voted unanimously to approve a use variance for the development at 7600 Germantown Ave.

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 her work, one must visit Uganda.

Bass objects to coal site townhouses

A proposed development at 7600 Germantown Ave. faced an unexpected setback when Councilmember Cindy Bass' office raised objections.

Residents: New paint is not enough for crosswalk safety

Hill residents called for action to protect pedestrians.