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Chestnut Hill residents Jeff and Ilene Rush were recently named first and second prize winners out of more than 300 submissions nationwide in a fictional short story contest run by Philadelphia Stories magazine.
Hill couple win nationwide short story contest
What are the odds a magazine would hold a short fiction contest receiving more than 300 submissions, and the first and second place winners would be a husband and wife from Chestnut Hill? more
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David Gest and former Chestnut Hill Conservancy Board President Eileen Javers attended the inaugural Preservation Party in December.
New CHC leader brings diverse skills
David Gest's role is to find a balance between those who wish to preserve everything in its original state and those who prioritize new development. more
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On Saturday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Heather Michaelson will fill orders for her artwork, which is currently on display at Scarlet Begonias, a women's fashion boutique in Flourtown.
Creative spirit shines
Upper Dublin artist Heather Michaelson's work is taking center stage at a special event in Flourtown on Feb. 8. more
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Lives we lost: Remembering those who left a lasting legacy
Northwest Philadelphia lost some remarkable individuals in 2024, each leaving behind legacies that helped shape the region's landscape. more
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Chestnut Hill Brewing Company has two beers for Oktoberfest this year: Mighty pumpkin and Festbier.
Oktoberfest celebrations brew up German joy in the Northwest
We might not be in Munich, Germany, but anyone looking to channel their inner Deutsch identity can find Oktoberfest celebrations all around Northwest Philadelphia.  more
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More than 250 people attended the Chestnut Hill Rotary Club’s most recent event, this year’s Lobsterfest fundraiser, on Sept. 21.
Hill Rotarians host Arcadia forum to boost voter turnout
The Rotary Club of Chestnut Hill is partnering with Arcadia University to sponsor a civic discussion examining “Why Pennsylvania Matters Most in 2024.” more
"Hidden: A Musical," the story of a former Springside School teacher's survival of the Holocaust, will be performed at Gratz College in Elkins Park.
Survivor’s story takes center stage
A former Springside teacher survived the Holocaust thanks to courageous individuals. more
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Lois Villemaire's new book of poetry, “My Eight Greats,” is full of poems about Chestnut Hill, and features her maternal grandfather, Sam Blumenthal, (above), who operated a grocery store, Blumenthal & Hayman, at 8512-14 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill in the 1930s.
New book of poetry pays homage to Chestnut Hill
Lois Villemaire's book, “My Eight Greats,” is replete with poems about Chestnut Hill. more
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You never know who might show up at the annual Philly Bookstore Crawl.
Philly Bookstore Crawl: A literary tour through the Northwest
Book lovers, mark your calendars for Saturday, Aug. 24, when  the Philly Bookstore Crawl returns. more
'Task' wraps up filming at Wissahickon
HBO's upcoming crime drama "Task" is being filmed in parts of Northwest Philadelphia’s Wissahickon Valley Park. more
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Betty Matusow Perlmutter, who was 100 on April 4, with her great-granddaughters, Maia and Juliana Zilber-Reusing, who are rising second graders at Henry School in Mt. Airy.
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." more
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After decades in Wyndmoor, Dr. Schnall and his wife, Dolly, moved to the Sunrise Assisted Living complex in Abington (where this photo was taken) until Dolly died in 2020 at age 96.
Beloved OB-GYN, who 'delivered thousands,' dies at 99
Dr. Nathan Schnall, 99, a longtime Wyndmoor resident, died June 2. more
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Nala Bloom, former farm manager at Wyncote Academy, was killed in a car accident at age 33.
Beloved farm manager, 33, dies in car accident
On March 27, a Philadelphia man was arrested and charged with drunk driving and vehicular homicide in connection with the death of Nala Bloom. more
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Betty Perlmutter will be 100 on April 5, but she can still “cut a rug.”
About to celebrate her 100th birthday, she’s still dancing
Betty Matusow Perlmutter was in a coma and on life support for two weeks. She was 87. Now, “There is so much joy and wonder in everything," she says. more
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Wayne Skilton, a volunteer and retired chemical technician who operates the maple evaporator for the Wyncote Academy program, proudly shows the finished syrup. It takes 40 gallons of sap to produce one gallon of maple syrup.
School taps into the local landscape
Money may not grow on trees, but maple syrup certainly does – in specific trees, to be exact.  more
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Windfall Gallery owner Cynthia Fillmore, her mother Marie Nee and Terrence Speights, a friend of her mother, met a variety of Eagles players, including defensive end Brandon Graham (pictured here), during their trip to the NovaCare Complex on Nov. 1.
Local gallery owner become Eagles social media sensation
When Marie Nee attended the Philadelphia Eagles’ matchup against the Miami Dolphins, the last thing she was expecting was to turn into a social media star. more
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Juby George, seen here with his wife, Shireen, owns Smell the Curry Indian Food outlets in the Flourtown Farmers Market and the Market at the Fareway in Chestnut Hill.
New Hill vendor currying favor with Indian food buffs
Many immigrants give up successful, lucrative careers in their chosen fields to pursue their “American dream.” Juby George is just such a person. more
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The limestone facade of Lynnewood Hall is a perfect expression of the grandiosity of the Gilded Age.
A monumental mansion is ready for a new lease on life
The good news is that a new chapter is being written for Lynnewood Hall. The not-as-good news is that it will cost almost $100 million. more
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Go! Local
Events from Thursday, Aug. 10, to the end of August and beyond. more
Alice Karnavas
Alice Karnavas passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 8, 2023, at her home in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania. more
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