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SEPTA last week announced that it has awarded a contract to the City of Philadelphia for the long-term lease of the former Shawmont Station along the Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line.
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10/1/26
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Chestnut Hill artist Claudia Rilling always wanted to be an artist, even as a child growing up in Bucks County, but she had no idea how to make that happen.
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by Len Lear
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10/1/26
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I can still remember going to Jake’s restaurant in Manayunk when it opened on Oct. 19, 1987, because that same day the stock market crashed, losing about 500 points.
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by Len Lear
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10/1/26
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This week in Chestnut Hill Local history
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9/24/26
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This week in Chestnut Hill Local history
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9/17/26
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Now that summer is winding down, you might be feeling a bit melancholy about not being able to enjoy all of the wonderful seafood you had at the shore this summer. Well, fear not!
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by the Local Foodie Team
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9/10/26
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Each year, hundreds of cyclists take part in the Scenic Schuylkill Century Recreational Bicycle Rides.
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9/10/26
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In March of 1978, David Braverman parked a school bus dubbed “Max” on Sansom Street on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus. LeBus was an immediate hit.
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by Len Lear
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9/3/26
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Along with his brother, Joe, who runs the second Stanley’s True Value Hardware location in Oreland, Mark Jaconski says he’s committed to providing a positive experience for his customers.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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9/3/26
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Summer is winding down, but there’s still time for at least one more heat wave. We asked our readers to recommend their favorite spots for a sweet summer treat.
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9/3/26
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Foodies will take over Main Street from Sept. 14-20 at more than 20 locations, with special menus and prices as Manayunk Restaurant Week returns with old favorites as well as some newly opened hot spots.
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9/3/26
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After a 10-year hiatus, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend, with the main events on Sunday — and of course, the terror of “The Wall” in Manayunk.
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8/27/26
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This year’s fourth Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl, an annual celebration of the area’s book scene, took place on Saturday, drawing crowds of enthusiastic readers.
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8/27/26
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SEPTA rolled out phase one of its new bus network on Sunday and Monday, adding two new routes and six extensions while discontinuing seven other routes.
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by Tommy Tucker
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8/26/26
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Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense,” first published right here in Philadelphia 250 years ago, argued that some ideas are so rooted in reason and justice that ordinary people recognize them instinctively.
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by State Rep. Tarik Khan (D-194th District)
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8/13/26
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Violent crime has declined or remained flat in much of the Local’s coverage area during the six-month period from Jan. 1 to July 1., while property crimes have varied by neighborhood.
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by Elie Bekelman
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8/12/26
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Property owners throughout Northwest Philadelphia can expect higher tax bills come December, including in Chestnut Hill, where nearly 90% are seeing increases, according to the city.
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by Elie Bekelman
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8/5/26
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Meet “double-jointed Jalen,” a young, mellow and gentle male that was rescued from Manayunk.
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7/16/26
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This year, as they walk along the Schuylkill River Trail, people are noticing a change.
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by Abby Weiss
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7/15/26
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When this city steps onto the global stage to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, some 10,000 loyal Philadelphians will be showing up too.
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by Carla Robinson
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7/6/26
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