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If you’re searching for spooktacular activities this Halloween season, look no further than Northwest Philadelphia.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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10/23/25
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The Chestnut Hill Conservancy is sponsoring a free program this month as part of its “Ask the Experts” series.“
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by Donna Shaw
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10/23/25
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If you enjoy scary stories, then “Misery,” now running at Act II Playhouse, is the show for you.
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by Hugh Hunter
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10/23/25
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Pumpkins are a staple of Halloween. But when the spooky season ends, a new terrifying trend emerges.
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by Abby Weiss
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10/23/25
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If having our community paper means something to you, read on and buckle up. We need you.
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by Laura Lucas, Chestnut Hill Community Association President
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10/23/25
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Local developer Ken Weinstein’s Philly Office Retail will host an open house on Nov. 1, showcasing the five Regional Rail stations he plans to renovate.
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by Tommy Tucker
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10/23/25
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Meet Ace! Surrendered to ACCT Philly’s animal shelter in September because his owner’s schedule did not allow time to take care of a dog, Ace is a 9-month-old pit-mix who’s full of energy.
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by Tommy Tucker
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10/23/25
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In the latest updates on Germantown Avenue, a local business has moved down the Hill and another has opened its storefront.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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10/23/25
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The following is for crimes reported from Oct. 12 to Oct. 19. This report is compiled from information provided by the 14th Police District.
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10/23/25
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Although it’s hardly as old as the city’s venerable Mendelssohn Club Chorus, Philadelphia’s Singing City choir traces its lineage all the way back to 1948.
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by Michael Caruso
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10/23/25
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The Friends of the Chestnut Hill Library celebrate a long wished for and advocated development: the return of Saturday hours at our local branch library.
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10/23/25
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Mt. Airy resident and chef Nathan Baynes’ food cart, “2 Street Sammies,” is a Northwest Philadelphia landmark as much as the Water Tower or McNally’s.
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by Len Lear
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10/23/25
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Across Pennsylvania, schools, counties, and nonprofits are taking out loans just to stay afloat. Not because of mismanagement — but because the Republican-controlled Senate has refused to pass a budget.
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by State Rep. Tarik Khan, 194th District
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10/23/25
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Recognizing the Northwest’s surplus of creativity, the Roxborough Development Corporation (RDC) is offering an outlet for these artists to showcase their work through a new gallery called Art on the Ridge.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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10/23/25
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Six residents of West Mt. Airy opened their homes to the public on Oct. 19 for the second annual West Mt. Airy Historic House Tour.
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by Lillian Wright-Attea
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10/23/25
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Pears have been cultivated across the globe for thousands of years, from China to Europe, for their sweet, juicy flesh.
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by Kieran McCourt, Weavers Way Shuttle contributor Sponsored content provided by Weavers Way Co-op
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10/23/25
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It’s easy to feel discouraged about government today but Springfield Township actually stands out for good Democratic leadership.
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10/23/25
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Charlie and I were filled with great sadness upon learning of the passing of Tommy the Cat on July 13, 2025.
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10/23/25
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After going on the road to finish out the league schedule with a 3-2 victory at Villa Maria, Mount St. Joseph Academy’s volleyball team returned home for a non-league match with Strath Haven High School last Wednesday.
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by Tom Utescher
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10/22/25
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The Chestnut Hill Local collected a dozen Keystone Media Awards and won honors in the competition for News Organization of the Year at a Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (PNA) ceremony in Harrisburg on Oct. 16.
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by Donna Shaw
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10/22/25
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