Search Results for 'Wissahickon Valley Park'

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Jim (right) is seen here circa 1987 with siblings (from left) Bill, of Dallas, Texas; Susan Gillies Ladd, of Coatesville, and John, who lives in Switzerland.

Ex-Hiller, hero, star athlete, dies at 66

James Gillies, a former Chestnut Hill resident, died of heart failure at age 66 at St Luke’s Hospital in Allentown on March 26. more

by Len Lear | 5/15/25

Chestnut Hill Conservancy Executive Director David Gest hopes the exhibit exploring the geographic history of the Wissahickon encourages the public to visit the organization’s historic headquarters.

Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s new exhibit maps the Wissahickon

The Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s new exhibition explores the changing landscape of the Wissahickon Valley. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 4/30/25

A somewhat hidden treasure

I just received my copy of the Spring 2025 Wissahickon magazine supplement and was delighted to see a great photograph of the home I lived in. more

4/17/25

Explore Events Calendar

MAY EVENTS May 23 to September 30 GARDEN RAILWAY: WORLD POLLINATORS Watch the miniature trains wind through the Morris Arboretum & Gardens summer-long exhibition: Bees, Butterflies & Blooms: A Pollinator Paradise. more

4/15/25

Sincere thanks for Local coverage

The Board of Directors and residents of Valley Greene Cooperative Apartments wish to express our sincere appreciation. more

4/10/25

Dump update

The Local can now report that, according to city officials, the total cost of cleanup for the Alden Park “trash mountain” behind 5720 Wissahickon Ave. amounted to $11,757.72. more

4/2/25

Friends of the Wissahickon volunteers regularly participate in planting in the park.

Do you love living in Philly's northwest?

If Philadelphia is the United States' "gardening capital," the Northwest could well be its nonprofit nexus. more

by Daralyse Lyons | 3/29/25

Go-To Guide: Attractions

The Wissahickon Valley is home to an incredible natural setting as well as a vibrant arts community. Hike a trail, visit a garden or museum or take in a locally-produced show or concert. It's … more

3/22/25

Cedars House cafe to close

The Cedars House, a cafe situated on Forbidden Drive in the Wissahickon Valley Park, has announced its permanent closure on March 23. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 3/20/25

Guests will get the chance to join the herd on an unusual hike in the Wissahickon.

Hit the trails with friendly, four-legged tour guides

Nature lovers seeking a unique outdoor experience can hike with rescued goats. more

3/20/25

Ruffian Tittmann, who has served as executive director of Friends of the Wissahickon for five years, is moving on from her post with the nonprofit to a new job with the Allentown Parknership.

FOW director departs after transformative tenure

After working at Friends of the Wissahickon for almost two decades, Ruffian Tittmann is ready for a new adventure. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 3/13/25

Lincoln Drive to close April 5 for spring cleanup

A portion of Lincoln Drive will close temporarily next month as part of a spring cleanup effort in Wissahickon Valley Park. more

3/13/25

A Lululemon bag and a crass reference to Louboutins were particularly offensive to Chestnut Hill resident Amma Napier, who trudged out to clean up after teenagers who were partying in a portion of the park behind her house on Saturday night.

Teenage parties trash the park

Amma Napier, who lives on Rex Avenue in Chestnut Hill, could hear the sound of partying loud and clear on Saturday night. more

by Tommy Tucker | 3/13/25

City officials say they plan to clean up this illegal dump site, which sits on Alden Park property behind Valley Greene condominiums in Germantown, but can’t say when.

City cleanup leaves behind a giant pile of trash

City workers who cleaned up illegally dumped construction debris behind Valley Greene apartments have completed only half the job. more

by Tommy Tucker | 2/27/25

Sarah West, a beloved Trail Ambassador for Friends of the Wissahickon, took visitors on guided tours of Wissahickon Park for many years. She also won four bronze medals at age 76 in an international Dragon Boat competition in 2013 in Hungary.

FOW ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award winner dies at 87

Sarah West, a longtime Mt. Airy resident and beloved figure in the Wissahickon Valley community, died of age-related ailments. more

by Len Lear | 2/27/25

A rendering of the proposed development.

Coal site townhouses get city green light

Despite a last-minute objection from Councilmember Cindy Bass, the ZBA voted unanimously to approve a use variance for the development at 7600 Germantown Ave. more

by Tommy Tucker | 1/30/25

Crime Report

The following is for crimes reported for the period from Jan. 12 to Jan. 26. more

1/30/25

Charlie Dilks, sailing near his easement-protected farm in Maryland.

Charles Day Dilks, Hill conservation giant, dies at 83

Charles Day Dilks, a Chestnut Hill giant in the field of conservation, died Dec. 28, 2024, of cardiac amyloidosis at his home. more

by Len Lear | 1/23/25

FOW to hold annual meeting

Friends of the Wissahickon will outline plans to improve park conservation and water quality at its annual public projects meeting Jan. 29. more

1/23/25

The proposed development at 7600 Germantown Ave. features a set of rowhouses overlooking the Cresheim Trail.

Bass objects to coal site townhouses

A proposed development at 7600 Germantown Ave. faced an unexpected setback when Councilmember Cindy Bass' office raised objections. more

by Tommy Tucker | 1/22/25

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