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Author Tony Knighton returns to Hilltop Books Sept. 21 to discuss his latest thriller, “A Night at the Shore.” more

9/19/24

The festival offers arts and crafts, live music and culinary delights for its 40th year.

Fall for the Arts Festival brings autumn charm to Chestnut Hill

The weather is cooling down and the leaves are changing color, which can only mean one thing: Chestnut Hill’s Fall for the Arts Festival is fast approaching. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 9/12/24

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

8/22/24

Last year’s Bastille Day celebration at Matines Cafe.

The Northwest celebrates Bastille Day

Matines Cafe and Jansen are both celebrating with special events and menus. more

7/11/24

In addition to writing five novels, Fink has performed music and storytelling at several Northwest venues over many years.

Losing 20 years of work didn’t stop this Hill novelist

Ted Fink, who will discuss his new book at Hilltop Books, lost a lifetime of work when he stuffed three novel manuscripts, 30 short stories, 20 songs, and dozens of poems into an overnight bag and checked it onto a plane that he and his family were taking to Puerto Rico. more

by Len Lear | 5/31/24

Michael Allman will close out the rescheduled Chestnut Hill Home & Garden festival on Sunday with an after-party and concert at the Venetian Social Club. Doors open at 4 p.m., and tickets are $20.

Hill festival returns, Michael Allman to headline after party

Michael Allman, known for a bluesy, soulful voice that evokes his father in his prime, will perform at the Venetian Social Club of Chestnut Hill, located at 8030 Germantown Ave. more

by Carla Robinson | 5/17/24

Last year's Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival was fun for all ages.

Chestnut Hill's Fall for the Arts Festival returns

Chestnut Hill's 38th annual Fall for the Arts Festival returns on Sunday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., closing Germantown Avenue from Rex Avenue to Willow Grove Avenue. more

by Regina Marie | 10/5/23

James Douglas Rosenthal, who just published a novel bashing the art world, does not smoke. He is holding a rolled up piece of paper in this photograph. Maybe he wants to look like Humphrey Bogart.

Mt. Airy artist's new novel bashes the art world

When you walk into James Douglas Rosenthal's Mt. Airy house of 25 years, you can immediately smell the varnish, turpentine and oil paint in his art studio. more

by Len Lear | 9/7/23

Police said the second kidnapping occurred at around 2:15 p.m. on July 13, on Bethlehem Pike just above the intersection with Chestnut Hill Avenue.

Hill hit by two ransom kidnappings

In two separate incidents since July 1, two young men who were walking along Chestnut Hill streets each were forced into a car at gunpoint. more

by Carla Robinson | 7/19/23

Customers browse at the Big Truck Book Sale fundraiser hosted earlier this month by the Friends of Chestnut Hill Library. The library, which reopened in April after a major renovation, needs furniture, window shades and materials for its collection. The sale raised more than $2,500 to benefit the library.

Big Truck Book Sale raises more than $2,500 for Chestnut Hill Library

Thanks to our volunteers, board members and book lovers, the Friends of Chestnut Hill Library Big Truck Book Sale was a success. more

6/29/23

Seven candidates for seven seats in 2023 CHCA board election

This year the Chestnut Hill Community Association has seven board seats open and received seven nominations. more

6/8/23

Stan Cutler (left) and James Gleeson, of the Friends of the Chestnut Hill Library, setting up a point-of-sale terminal for Hilltop Books, where Cutler will discuss and sign copies of his new novel.

Election-themed thrillers on tap at Hilltop Books

Chestnut Hill resident Stan Cutler will appear at Hilltop Books, the community bookstore at 84 Bethlehem Pike, on Saturday, May 27. more

by Len Lear | 5/25/23

Zachary Bourne, general manager of Jansen, takes his mother Wendi Bourne out to sample the seafood tier and caviar, both of which are available for Jansen’s Mothers Day brunch.

Celebrate Mom with local Mother's Day brunches

Let’s all face the facts: We probably would not experience good food were it not for mothers. more

by April Lisante | 5/11/23

Laya Martinez, author of the extraordinarily candid and compelling memoir, “When Your Family Says No,” will be discussing the book on Saturday, April 15, 1 p.m., at Hilltop Books in Chestnut Hill.

Local author brings 'family betrayal' to Hill bookstore

“I never reconciled with my parents. I did go to see my mom, and I was allowed to go into the house, but my husband never could." more

by Len Lear | 4/13/23

Interior of Chestnut Hill Library, 1909.

Library’s long history is worthy of support

Since 1871, there has been a library building in Chestnut Hill at 8711 Germantown Avenue. Now, we need you to do your part. more

by Lynne Brown, Friends of the Chestnut Hill Library | 3/16/23

Joanne Dhody, a third-generation Chestnut Hill resident, is stepping down after 27 years as a volunteer with Friends of the Chestnut Hill Library.

After 27 years, a loyal volunteer steps down

Joanne Dhody, a third-generation resident of Chestnut Hill and a beloved volunteer who never met a worthy cause she would not help, is stepping down as a library volunteer after 27 years. more

by Len Lear | 1/27/23

Stan Cutler (left) and James Gleeson are seen with the Friends of the Chestnut Hill Library Book Store’s point-of-sale terminal when it was new two years ago.

Hill library cheerleader is also a prolific writer

Stan Cutler, a Chestnut Hill resident for 22 years and a Germantown resident for 20 years before that, is known as a stalwart cheerleader for the local library. more

by Len Lear | 11/10/22

Interactive storyteller, music and movement teacher Thembi Palmer dances with Jenks students, including Ava Sanders and Miya Soriano, at the Reading Promise event held at the Jenks Academy on Oct. 13.

"Reading Promise" event opens doors to new Jenks library

The new student lending library at Jenks was officially unveiled on Oct. 13. more

by Emily Plowman, Friends of Jenks | 10/27/22

From left to right, Principal Corinne Scioli, President of Jenks Home and School Council Roberta Frempong, Emily Pugliese, representing State Sen. Art Haywood, and Chestnut Hill Children's Librarian Prather O'Donnell.

Letter: Kudos on the Jenks School Library opening

On Thursday, Oct. 13, the Jenks School community celebrated Reading Promise Week, a city-wide initiative to celebrate reading. more

10/20/22

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