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Whitemarsh Township's annual Touch a Truck event rolled into Miles Park last Saturday, transforming the lower parking lot into a playground of wheels and wonder. more
Fireworks will be part of the lineup for families around the region who are celebrating the Fourth of July.
July Fourth: Parades, fireworks and history
Excited about the red, white and blue but still unsure about how you're going to spend July Fourth? Don’t worry. We’ve got you. more
Families around the region celebrated last year’s Fourth of July with patriotic bike parades, joyous music, snazzy headwear, and a visit from ABC’s “Good Morning America,” which spent part of the holiday broadcasting from Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill..
Celebrate July Fourth with parades, fireworks and history 
You don’t have to fight the traffic and the crowds in Center City to celebrate Independence Day in the nation’s birthplace. more
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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Crime Report
The following report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the period from May 20 to June 2. more
Boaters on the creek below the Hermit Lane bridge in 1905.
Echoes of the past: The layered history of this landscape
Meander through the deep woods of the Wissahickon Valley and you can't help but happen upon traces of a different time. more
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Christina Visco, an entrepreneur, was the first woman to receive a medical marijuana license in Pennsylvania.
Medical marijuana pioneer from Wyndmoor dies at 52
Christina (“Chrissy”) J. Visco, of Wyndmoor, the first woman to receive a medical marijuana license in Pennsylvania, died Oct. 19. more
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Reporting on the current state of The Local
I am gratified by the number of inquiries we have received into how the Chestnut Hill Local has been managing since John Derr’s departure. more
“A Ticket to Ride: Chestnut Hill Amusement Park” will be the subject of an entertaining history of the park at the Ambler Theater on Sunday, Nov. 12. Seen here is the amusement park's lake and promenade on a postcard, circa 1905. The lake still exists today as Hillcrest Pond.
Reliving century-old Chestnut Hill Amusement Park
Current Chestnut Hill residents most likely are unaware that once upon a time the neighborhood boasted a hugely successful amusement park. more
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Karamoor Estate grapes are ripe and ready for hand picking.
Karamoor Estate visitors discover a bountiful harvest and so much more
Where Butler and Skippack pikes meet in Blue Bell, a long fence follows the road and stretches into the distance. more
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A map of train lines in Philadelphia.
Summer derailment raises train safety concerns
First came the heavy rains. Then came the derailed train. more
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Commissioner Peter Wilson gives Springfield Township Police Officer Mark Hoisington the Board of Commissioners resolution honoring his 34 years of commendable public service.
Springfield Twp. bans single-use bags, honors police officer
The Springfield Township Board of Commissioners voted 5-1 to ban retail establishments from distributing single-use plastic carry-out bags. more
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Toxic trains should not be allowed on uninspected tracks
On July 17, a warning signal, reminding me of Paul Revere, resounded from the CSX train cars derailed in Whitemarsh Township. more
Whitemarsh Police Chief Christopher Ward, with Montgomery County Commissioner Ken Lawrence (left), said train recovery efforts will have a limited impact on local roads and nearby residents.
Sinkhole may be to blame for Whitemarsh train derailment
A CSX train derailed in Whitemarsh Township on Monday morning near Joshua Road and Stenton Avenue. more
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The Wawa Welcome America Fireworks Spectacular at the Philadelphia Museum of Art is the largest of many July 4th celebrations scheduled throughout the region.
Regional celebrations of American independence
Memorial Day is in the rearview and Labor Day seems miles away. So now is the time to gear up for the 4th of July next week. more
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Movie–goers enjoy a night out at the movies on the grounds of the Water Tower Recreation Center in 2017.
Summer movies al fresco under the stars
There was a time when drive-in movies were all the rage. There are still some options in this region, including at the Water Tower. more
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Energy savings, taxes, community relations with police and traffic study on Springfield agenda
An audit shows that the township has saved a total of $194,000 in energy costs in the administration, public works and library buildings. more
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Julie Lawson (left), current chair of the history committee of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Whitemarsh, and the Rev. Emily Richards, current rector of St. Thomas', are delighted to be celebrating the church's 325th anniversary.
St. Thomas revives Country Fair, not held since 2002
A longtime tradition at St. Thomas Episcopal Church Whitemarsh is set to return after a more than 20-year absence. more
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St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Whitemarsh, has about 1,000 members.
St. Thomas' Church celebrates 325 years of service
Legend has it that the land that now houses St. Thomas Church Whitemarsh had been a Native American burial ground for the Lenni Lenape tribe. more
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Springfield Township Police commendation honorees and commissioners at the March 8 board meeting
Springfield Township honors 12 officers for exemplary police performance
The Springfield Township Board of Commissioners and Police Chief Robert Pitkow came together at a March business meeting to officially commend almost half of the force. more
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