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Receiving a preservation award from the Chestnut Hill Conservancy in January of 2016 (from left) were Phil Tankel of the Chestnut Hill Rotary, Conservancy Board President Randy Williams, Rotary member Carl Shaifer, Valley Green Bank CEO Jay Goldstein, Conservancy Board member Emily Cooperman, and Conservancy Executive Director Lori Salganicoff.
Chestnut Hill community champion dies at 92
Carl Shaifer, a longtime Chestnut Hill resident known for his business acumen and tireless community service, died March 5 of age-related causes. more
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Jennifer Celeste Briggs, who grew up in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy, with her daughter, Sarah, the subject of Briggs' book released Jan. 21, “Watching Sarah Rise: A Journey of Thriving with Autism.”
Local author shows path to ‘rise’ above autism diagnosis
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in every 36 children, and at least 2% of adults in the U.S., have autism spectrum disorder. more
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Montco child is confirmed for measles
Health officials in Montgomery County have confirmed a case of measles in a child, and say it’s possible members of the public were exposed. more
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 John Augustine Roman
 John Augustine Roman, born on July 28, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025 at the age of 95. more
Damian Salas manages Open Minds Psychological in Plymouth Meeting, which specializes in treating the specific mental health challenges of entrepreneurs.
Local psychologists pioneer therapy for business founders
Open Minds Psychological deals with a wide range of mental and emotional disorders affecting people of all ages. more
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Matthew Bradley has been appointed to a two-year term as interim head of school at Plymouth Meeting Friends School.
Plymouth Meeting Friends School names interim head
Plymouth Meeting Friends School has appointed Matthew Bradley as interim head of school for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2025. more
Emilie Brégy created acclaimed oil and watercolor paintings, both abstract and representational, for 80 years.
Beloved Hill portrait painter for 80 years dies at 104
I have met many extraordinary individuals in the Chestnut Hill area over the last 40 years, but Emilie (Kayo) Rivinus Brégy is definitely among the most memorable. more
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Vincent (Jim) J. Santanasto
Vincent (Jim) J. Santanasto, passed away peacefully in his Chestnut Hill Pennsylvania home on December 22, 2024 at the age of 98. more
Jessie Tristan Read with “Number 1, Yellow.”
Former finance whiz now banking on abstract art world
You might think that finance and abstract art have as much in common as cheese and chalk. But Jessie Tristan Read proves they can coexist. more
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Edward Allen Rittenhouse, Jr “Ted”
Edward Allen Rittenhouse, Jr “Ted”,  November 5, 1941-December 6, 2024, died peacefully surrounded by his family.  more
Robert (Bob) James Brown
Robert (Bob) James Brown (1937-2024) of Normandy Farms Estates in Blue Bell died October 28 from cardiopulmonary disease. more
Robert Seeley, his wife, Ruth, and daughter, Laura, are seen during a family vacation in Berwick upon Tweed in northern England, where Ruth grew up.
Lifelong Germantown human rights activist dies at 81
Robert Atkinson Seeley was the former executive director of the Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors. more
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Oscar N. Johnson, a longtime Baptist deacon, trustee and choir member, said his faith was a guidepost throughout his life.
Veteran, Baptist deacon and retired supervisor dies at 102
Oscar N. Johnson, a retired contract supervisor who served as a deacon at his Germantown Church for over 30 years, died Oct. 14. more
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Kathleen Grace Santanasto
Kathleen Grace Santanasto, of Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 9, 2024 at the age of 94. more
Victoria Coleman's makeup skills came in handy last Halloween when she turned her brother, Brock, into a green goblin.
Local makeup artist came, saw and contoured
Even when she was in high school and working in Chestnut Hill, Victoria Coleman aspired to become a professional makeup artist. more
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Micah Jones, who started out as a violinist, but found fulfillment as a jazz bassist, is the new director of Germantown Branch of Settlement Music School.
Settlement in Germantown welcomes new director
As the new school year at the Germantown Branch of Settlement Music School gets underway, it does so under a new branch director. more
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Aerial adventures meet community spirit at Wings Field
The long-running Wings N’ Wheels festival returns on Sept. 7 for its 32nd year. more
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“Sleeping Leopard,” by Lynnette Shelley, is a 24” x 36” ink and acrylic on wood panel work of art.
Painting and passion meet on the subject of animals
Lynnette Shelley walked away from a successful career to be a full-time artist. Anyone who loves animals is thrilled that she did. more
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Saxophonist Fostina Dixon performs July 20; vocalist and trumpeter John Dimase takes the stage Aug. 20 at the Germantown Settlement’s outdoor concert series.
St. Martin’s sings Pride, outdoor music serenades in Germantown 
Plymouth Meeting’s Kris Rudzinski, director of the Germantown Branch of Settlement Music School, has announced a full schedule. more
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Michael Christopher Schantz, a Chestnut Hill Academy graduate, and Mary Cadden Tucker, Springfield High School graduate, professional actors with numerous TV, movie and theater credits, will be getting married in September.
From Chestnut Hill to Broadway: A local love story
Michael Schantz discovered acting at Chestnut Hill Academy. Meanwhile, Mary Cadden Tucker was acting in musicals at Springfield Township High School. more
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