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Matthew Lee, Ben Swain, and Max Tonkon — juniors at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH) — have each experienced a glimpse of fame just while walking the hallways of school.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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10/9/25
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According to a recent study in the research journal iScience, the number of Americans who read for pleasure has significantly dropped over the past two decades. This study alarmed plenty of people, including Stephanie Marudas, a Mt. Airy resident and journalist-turned-podcaster.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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10/9/25
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When Bridget Bonner, the newly installed president of Norwood-Fontbonne Academy (NFA), first visited the school’s campus in Chestnut Hill, she kept receiving signs — or, as Bonner calls them, “God winks.”
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by Maggie Dougherty
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10/2/25
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A man was killed after being struck by a train in East Falls on Sept. 25.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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10/2/25
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Yaga M. Staretz — known around Chestnut Hill as Yaga Brady — intentionally chose to publish her debut novel under her maiden name. But Staretz’s decision to reach back to her origins is not the only surprising aspect of this story.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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9/25/25
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Batala Philly, a samba-reggae percussion group with several members from Northwest Philadelphia, performed during halftime of the Eagles game, Sunday, Sept. 21, to celebrate Latino Heritage Month.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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9/23/25
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The Chestnut Hill Local’s new advertising sales representative, Jason Hellmann, is used to working in digital media.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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9/18/25
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Dr. Samta Amin, a physician specializing in palliative care, joined KeystoneCare in August.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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9/18/25
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On Sept. 5, a pair of shoplifting and robbery incidents affected Chestnut Hill business owners, who say both were committed by the same suspect.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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9/11/25
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Rebecca Kamen’s copy of “The Sense of Wonder,” a book published in 1965 by the famous environmentalist Rachel Carson, is unlike any other edition.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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9/11/25
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Natalie Nixon is a productive person. The Mt. Airy resident shared her background in an , discussing her status as a global keynote speaker and award-winning author known for her expertise on …
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by Maggie Dougherty
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9/11/25
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Getting recognized at work is far from the only highlight of Sadie Gust’s up-and-coming music career.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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9/4/25
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Emily Nussdorfer may have a background in helping others heal, but she didn’t expect to need that help herself.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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9/4/25
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As the calendar turns to September, Woodmere is preparing for a busy fall.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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8/28/25
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As soon as Matines Café opened on Nov. 10, 2022, owners Arthur and Amanda de Bruc were met with business — and lots of it. Yet, a problem soon emerged.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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8/27/25
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The announcement that Zsa’s Ice Cream would close at the end of 2025 broke a lot of hearts.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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8/21/25
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The Philly Bookstore Crawl returns for a third year on Saturday, Aug. 23, bringing book lovers a slew of deals, signings, and giveaways.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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8/21/25
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As August winds down, plenty of local entrepreneurs are celebrating a successful National Black Business Month.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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8/21/25
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When Yolanda Banks, president of the Parents Association board at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH), heard Dr. Delvin Dinkins would be departing as head of school after the 2024-25 academic year, she was worried.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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8/14/25
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When Liz Dunleavy founded the local elder care organization Kith Care in 2015, she selected a meaningful name.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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8/14/25
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