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To the person who complained about the dictator signs mounted on telephone poles in Chestnut Hill, I concur that the choice of an object to post the signs on was a very poor one.
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4/9/26
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Ace Shoe Repair's owner, Willie Alston, is a longtime veteran of the business, having been in it for 55 years.
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by Len Lear
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4/9/26
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If it’s spring, it’s time for the “Toad Detour” in Upper Roxborough.
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by Chelsea Lubbe
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4/9/26
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Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill will serve as the backdrop on Saturday, April 11, for “Stroll the Avenue for a Cause,” benefiting Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW).
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4/9/26
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The blooming has begun at Morris Arboretum & Gardens in Chestnut Hill, and several events are scheduled for this month.
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4/9/26
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Joe Harmar, 73, passed away on August 30, 2025, at his home in Rancho Mirage, CA, surrounded by family, friends, and love.
Born in Chestnut Hill, PA, to Mary and William Harmar, Joe was devoted …
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4/8/26
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Months after it was called out for spraying synthetic pesticides in parks, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation says it’s taking steps to phase out their use.
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by Abby Weiss
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4/8/26
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In March, Chris Johnson announced his campaign to run for the state House seat currently held by Rep. Chris Rabb, who is not seeking reelection while running for Congress.
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by Tommy Tucker
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4/8/26
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4/8/26
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Ball, Ethan Frank Jr., 95, passed on February 16, 2026, at Foulkeways at Gwynedd. Ethan was born on January 18, 1931, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Ethan Frank Ball and Mildred Louise (Coyle) Ball, …
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4/2/26
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James M. “Jim” Parsly, age 93, a resident of Cathedral Village in Roxborough, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Jim was predeceased by his beloved wife Sarah H. “Sally” …
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4/2/26
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There’s more than one variety of sake, the traditional rice wine of Japan.
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by Jeff Meade
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4/2/26
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David Contosta has done it again. Contosta, 81, a longtime professor at Chestnut Hill College, has written his 27th book.
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by Len Lear
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4/2/26
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This week in Chestnut Hill Local history
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4/2/26
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Tuesday Nights at the Movies on April 7 presents “Dodsworth,” one of the most perceptive relationship dramas of Hollywood’s Golden Age.
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by Lily Williams
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4/2/26
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Doorfront to Storefront is a five-part series in collaboration with WURD Radio through funding from the Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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4/2/26
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To submit a photo, email: editor@chestnuthilllocal.com.
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4/2/26
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Not too many people know it, but I’m a huge sports fan. More specifically, I’m a huge fair-weather sports fan. To be even more precise, I don’t really follow sports at all.
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by D.W. Palmer
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4/2/26
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The following is for crimes reported from March 15 to March 29.
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4/2/26
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The exhibit of Pragya Gupta’s work, “The Places We Carry: A Search for Identity,” will be on display through April 28 at Asbury Arboretum's Cope House.
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by Len Lear
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4/2/26
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