The Chestnut Hill Conservancy has named Bill Webster, SEPTA's Chief Communications Officer, as the new president of its board of directors.
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by Carla Robinson
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2/6/25
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A Mt. Airy father was among those who perished when a medical transport plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia Friday evening.
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by Carla Robinson
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2/6/25
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In a tribute to Philadelphia's Victorian heritage, the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion will revive its annual fundraising gala on Feb. 15.
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by Carla Robinson
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2/6/25
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U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans, a Democrat whose district includes most of Center City, West, and Northwest Philadelphia, has returned to Congress following a months-long recovery.
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by Carla Robinson
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1/16/25
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After a close call when a speeding car nearly struck a mother and child, Chestnut Hill residents will meet with city and state officials next week.
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by Carla Robinson
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1/8/25
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declined to hear neighbors' appeal to prevent a five-story development at 10 Bethlehem Pike.
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by Carla Robinson
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1/7/25
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Northwest Philadelphia grappled with significant infrastructure challenges in 2024.
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by Donna Shaw and Carla Robinson
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12/25/24
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Northwest Philadelphia neighborhoods navigated significant changes while setting new precedents for historic preservation.
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by Donna Shaw and Carla Robinson
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12/25/24
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Whether it was soaring taxes, scorching heat or a drought that dulled autumn's palette, 2024 tested the resilience of Northwest Philadelphians.
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by Donna Shaw and Carla Robinson
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12/25/24
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Northwest Philadelphia's business landscape was marked by notable openings and emotional closings of longtime community fixtures in 2024.
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by Donna Shaw and Carla Robinson
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12/25/24
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Northwest Philadelphia lost some remarkable individuals in 2024, each leaving behind legacies that helped shape the region's landscape.
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by Len Lear and Carla Robinson
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12/25/24
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From professional squash to youth baseball, Northwest Philadelphia's athletes and teams dominated their respective sports in 2024.
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by Donna Shaw and Carla Robinson
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12/25/24
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NW Philadelphia’s arts and cultural institutions celebrated significant achievements in 2024.
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by Donna Shaw and Carla Robinson
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12/25/24
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"Too tall?" Snowden muses, eyeing a towering Concolor fir. "Probably," Graber responds.
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By Carla Robinson
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12/21/24
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You don't see the house from the street at first. Instead, you pass through the gateposts to enter a stone courtyard that shuts out the busy road.
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By Edward and Carla Robinson
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12/21/24
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Eighth District Councilmember Cindy Bass joined 11 colleagues Thursday to vote in support of the $1.3 billion 76ers arena project.
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by Carla Robinson
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12/18/24
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The Chestnut Hill Local has been selected as one of 66 new organizations nationwide to receive a Report for America grant for 2025.
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by Carla Robinson
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12/18/24
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SEPTA is set to award long-term leases to local developer Ken Weinstein in a landmark deal.
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by Carla Robinson
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12/12/24
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The Chestnut Hill Conservancy was scheduled to present seven awards and induct five historic properties into its Architectural Hall of Fame.
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by Carla Robinson
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12/5/24
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Citing ongoing concerns about staffing levels and stagnant wages, nurses and allied health professionals at Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital are planning an informational picket for Dec. 4.
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By Tommy Tucker and Carla Robinson
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12/3/24
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