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Michelle Widgins Lewis, a tireless housing advocate, champion of the underdog and founder and CEO of the nonprofit Northwest Counseling Services (NCS), died June 29 after a 10-year battle with cancer.
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by Len Lear
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7/23/26
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William David Wine, who wrote freelance movie reviews for the Chestnut Hill Local every week from July 2019 to October 2021, died of age-related illnesses June 14 at home in Wyncote.
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by Len Lear
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7/9/26
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If you ever have a conversation with Richard Leonard, an eighth grade teacher at Our Mother of Consolation Parish School (OMC), odds are you will learn more than your typical facts and figures.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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6/4/26
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Historic Germantown — a partnership of 20 historic houses, destinations, and museums in Northwest Philadelphia — is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a series of 26 guided walking tours.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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2/26/26
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Just about every movie ever made about summer sleepaway camp includes a scene with one common element: tears.
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2/12/26
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All of the hard work paid off. The La Salle College High School football team had worked hard since the end of last season to prepare for a state championship run.
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by Patrick Birkhead
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12/11/25
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Tony DePaul, who was born in Chestnut Hill and still lives here today, has to be one of the most prolific authors in the community.
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by Len Lear
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12/4/25
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Veterans Day is this week, on Nov. 11, but it is always a good time to honor those who fought and died for our country.
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by Len Lear
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11/13/25
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The Episcopal Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Chestnut Hill will present pianist James Palmer in recital Sunday, Nov. 16, at 5 p.m.
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by Michael Caruso
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11/6/25
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Tony Sorrentino, a Chestnut Hill resident who has worked on major projects, including the revitalization of the 40th Street retail corridor, was named chief executive officer of the Fairmount Park Conservancy.
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by Len Lear
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8/28/25
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Longtime Chestnut Hill resident Diamantino (“Tino”) Machado, 84, is allergic to power.
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by Len Lear
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6/12/25
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After falling behind early in last Monday's Catholic Academies softball contest, Mount St. Joseph went ahead by four runs and then survived a rally by visiting Villa Maria.
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by Tom Utescher
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5/7/25
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Low will teach five weekly sessions of “Methods of Meditation” for Mt. Airy Learning Tree.
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by Len Lear
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5/1/25
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In parts of Northwest Philadelphia and the adjacent suburbs, Chris Mattingly designs plant beds with the know-how of an engineer and the heart of a farmer.
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by Len Lear
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5/1/25
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Daniel Ford was a modest, humble resident of Wyndmoor but because of his selfless decision, he saved the lives of several people.
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by Len Lear
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4/16/25
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Raymond T. Cullen, Jr. “Ray” of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, at the age of 87.
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3/18/25
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Platform tennis is the fast-growing winter sport – and it's coming to Chestnut Hill in a big way.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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2/19/25
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At 81, Glenside resident Freyda Thomas may well lay claim to Northwest Philadelphia's longest running career in show business.
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by Len Lear
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2/13/25
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Christian Brother Gerard “Gerry” Molyneaux took a vow of silence that lasted 15 months, but the beloved La Salle University professor emeritus has spoken quite a bit since then.
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by Len Lear
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1/30/25
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A decade ago, Jordan Parisse-Ferrarini was already a successful contractor. He wanted to take the next step and become a developer.
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by Courtney DuChene
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1/29/25
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