Features

Transforming racial conflict into opportunities for growth

Chestnut Hill resident Howard Stevenson and his brother, Bryan, are living proof that there is no limit to what can be achieved.

Rooted in tradition: Seed savers cultivate cultural preservation

A Germantown-based seed company is at the heart of a groundbreaking exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.

Hill retailers host Halloween scavenger hunt

The Chestnut Hill Business Association is launching its first Halloween Scavenger Hunt on Oct. 27.

Lessons from the wilderness: SCH kicks off 9th grade

On the first day of school at SCH, most Upper School students go to their classes and meet their new teachers — but not everyone.

Beep beep!

Whitemarsh Township's annual Touch a Truck event rolled into Miles Park last Saturday, transforming the lower parking lot into a playground of wheels and wonder.

Iced tea stand for Woodmere

After attending Woodmere’s Straw Maze with their families, 4-year-olds Sebastian Cabrera and Alaia Peale decided to host an iced tea stand.

Mt. Airy scientist, 97: A lifetime of caring for children

Dr. Hope Handler Punnett, a 97-year-old geneticist from West Mt. Airy, continues to challenge stereotypes about aging.
Local Calendar
Community Feature

SCH's program of homecoming games began with an Inter-Ac League girls' soccer showdown.

Business
John Panichello came up with the idea of putting premium tequila in a resealable, shatterproof shot vessel.
Crime

Crime Report

The following is for crimes reported for the period from Sept. 22. to Sept. 29.

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 volleyball ends the month with 7-2 overall record

After starting last week by splitting matches, SCH's volleyball team faced a squad that came across the Delaware.

Late goal lifts young Mount soccer squad over Bishop Shanahan, 3-2

Scoring twice in the first eight minutes, Mount St. Joseph Academy then entered a scoring drought that lasted almost until the end of the match.

Singles strength helps SCH tennis notch first league win at GA

A sweep of the three singles flights helped the racquet women of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy claim their first Inter-Ac League victory last Tuesday.

Winning field hockey games on the road and at home last week, Mount St. Joseph Academy reached the middle of the month with an unblemished record of 7-0.

The cross country runners who finished first and third at the girls' Inter-Ac League championships last year started the 2024 league season at Germantown Academy.
Young upper-school soccer players should be seeing varsity playing time for Springside Chestnut Hill Academy this fall.
Germantown Academy opened its 2024 field hockey season with back-to-back home games last Wednesday and Thursday.
There's been a major development with the girls' soccer program at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy.
Schools

Gwynedd Mercy University and West Chester University have announced a partnership for a Master of Science program.

Free pre-K spots are still available for the 2024-2025 school year in Philadelphia, with seats open at 350 locations across the city.

Julie Knutson, a teacher at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH), has been awarded a Fulbright Teacher Exchange award for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Obituaries
Frankie Beverly, Germantown's soul music icon, dies at 77
Frankie Beverly, the Germantown-born soul music legend who led the band Maze to R&B stardom and became a cornerstone of Black music culture, died Sept. 10.
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.
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About Chestnut Hill
CHCA Agenda
To register for any of the zoom meetings go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/meetings.php
Joe Block Quintet and Kate Kortum promise an unforgettable night
At 25 years old, Joe Block is one of the jazz world's most sought-after performers and arrangers in New York's jazz scene.
Conservancy’s Night of Lights returns
As the night air turns crisp and laced with the sound of autumn leaves, the Chestnut Hill Conservancy is once again gearing up for Night of Lights.
Sunny weather and a fall festival success
The 40th annual Fall for the Arts Festival drew a large crowd of people seeking to experience Chestnut Hill on a beautiful Sunday last weekend. 
CHCA Agenda
To register for any of the Zoom meetings, go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/2024_upcoming_meetings.php
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