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Outgoing Conservancy Executive Director Lori Salganicoff (left), State Representative Tarik Khan (center), and incoming Conservancy Executive Director David Gest at the Conservancy’s inaugural Preservation Party.
A big year of preservation wins for CH Conservancy
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy reflects on preservation victories, impactful programs and vital community support. more
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The Springfield Township Historical Society has cataloged more than 8,000 items in its permanent collection. Housed in the historic Black Horse Inn along Bethlehem Pike since 2006, these materials include photographs, objects, ledgers, maps and blueprints of various times within the township's existence.
Historic society marks 40 years of township stories
For 40 years, the Springfield Township Historical Society has been honoring its mission of preservation, research, and education. 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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A painting that accompanies his poem, “Red Vision,” by Richard Metz, in his new book, “A Murder of Crows.”
Art, poetry and the environmental echo of crows
You might say that artist Richard Metz likes to crow about his paintings and prints. more
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Kate Matthews (the previous president of the Sustainability Club) worked alongside Molly Ellis of Threadwell to collect plastic.
High schoolers collect 1,000 lbs of plastic
The environmental impact of non-biodegradable plastics may seem insurmountable, but local high schoolers are taking charge. more
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Phyllis Chapell sings at fundraising gala.
‘Kamala Gala’ held in Mt. Airy
Mt. Airy Art Garage hosted the "Kamala Gala" on Oct. 1, featuring several folk musicians. 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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The Crefeld School's Glee Club and student musicians, who performed a mix of covers and original music at last year’s Night of Lights, will be stationed next to the Flip the Switch opening ceremony again this year.
Conservancy’s Night of Lights returns
As the night air turns crisp and laced with the sound of autumn leaves, the Chestnut Hill Conservancy is once again gearing up for Night of Lights. more
October Events
The  first week of October is rocking in the Northwest!   Five large-scale events will be happening on the first weekend of the month. more
Dan Helwig and his daughter Amanda share a passion for serving the community as Rotarians and Realtors – something they hope to pass down to 8-year-old Tennyson.
A family breaks barriers while building community
Some father-daughter duos share interests, hobbies, or even quirks. For Dan Helwig and his daughter Amanda Helwig, the similarities go a bit further.  more
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A medevac helicopter and multiple emergency responders were called to the scene of the fatal car crash at the intersection of Stenton and E. Evergreen avenues early Monday. Photo by Jeff Meade
Fatal crash with stolen car kills 15-year-old passenger, injures 3 others
A fatal crash at Stenton and Evergreen Avenues in Wyndmoor left a 15-year-old dead and multiple others injured early Monday. more
Members of the Philly SoulSations, who will be playing at the Venetian Club on July 28, are, from left, Omar Welch, Hayden Bank, Barry Greenspan, Ken Ridgeway and Noble Watson.
Multigenerational ‘Motownesque’ musicians at Venetian Club
I am going to go way out on a limb and declare that there could not possibly be another performing band in the U.S. like Philly SoulSations. more
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Larry Weaner, of Glenside, was honored last month by the American Horticultural Society as one of only six horticulturists in the country to be given its “Great American Gardeners Award.”
Horticulturist wins major national award
Larry Weaner is one of only six horticulturists in the country to be given a “Great American Gardeners Award.”  more
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Bethlehem Pike is one lane now!!!!!?? (social media post)
Road work brings relief, and headaches
The transformation of the section of Bethlehem Pike in Flourtown from a four-lane roadway to a freshly paved three-lane street has elicited a range of reviews. more
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A bulldozer comes for a treasure
Unless a champion steps forward, bulldozers and chainsaws are coming for Harston Woods in October. more
Martha Sharkey (right), founder of local nonprofit, Today is a Good Day, which provides personal and financial support for families with babies in Neonatal Intensive Care Units, receives a $100,000 donation from the Kelsey-Naylor Family Foundation. It was secured for TIAGD by Wyndmoor residents Mandy (left) and Chuck Marion.
Wyndmoor nonprofit raises $100,000 for NICU babies
"We want to serve more NICU families during their difficult days," said Martha Sharkey. more
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Desiree Pressley, who was certified to teach yoga in 2023 at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Massachusetts, teaches gentle yoga, chair yoga and Kripalu yoga at her new Chestnut Hill studio.
New Hill instructor uses yoga for healing
When potential customers walk into Jennifer's Leaf Health & Wellness Studio, they naturally assume the ultra-fit owner and certified yoga instructor is named Jennifer. more
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Team members of Dahlgren Social Media Services are, from left, Owen Quinn, Daniel Gendron, Clara Farrell, founder Asher Dahlgren, Matthew Hay, Ava Pastore, Kazuya Kiguchi and Justin Whang. All are students at Springfield Township High School except for Pastore, who attends Haverford High School.
Wyndmoor teen running successful social media firm
It is no secret that young people today (and lots of older people) are obsessed, and in some cases, even addicted to their phones. Then there is Asher Dahlgren, 16, of Wyndmoor. more
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Incoming CHC freshman Tikyra Miller makes a determined drive toward the basket.
30th season begins for college summer hoops league
The Philadelphia/Suburban Women's Summer Basketball League launched its 30th season on June 11. more
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Liz Jarvis and intern Nicole Hudson from Jefferson University comb through a series of deeds, indentures and plans that the conservancy received from Joe Van Sciver in 2017.
Honoring a valued member: Liz Jarvis retires
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy would like to thank Liz Jarvis, who retired on May 3 after 30 years of growing the Conservancy’s archives. more
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