In 1995, Jan Wilson was in a horrific car accident. She tried acupuncture -- and that led to a new Chestnut Hill business.
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by Len Lear
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7/10/25
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Hoser’s served its final dish on July 1, and several other businesses are coming and going from the Hill.
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by Brian Nelson and Lucy Tobier
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7/3/25
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Cynthia Fillmore, owner of Windfall Gallery in Chestnut Hill, wants to clarify one important distinction: her business is moving, not closing.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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6/26/25
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Owners of the Night Kitchen Bakery & Cafe, a Chestnut Hill mainstay, invite the public to a celebration on June 27.
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by Len Lear
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6/26/25
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Two businesses — whose founders are married — must close after ownership of a building on Germantown and West Willow Grove avenues recently changed hands.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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5/22/25
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Jansen, the upscale “Center City” restaurant at 7402 Germantown Ave. in Mt. Airy that has been a magnet for fine-dining aficionados for the last decade, will close its doors for good.
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by Len Lear
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5/8/25
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The culinary journey of David Simms, the chef and owner of Eatible Delights Catering, has taken him far.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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5/8/25
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Nestled in the heart of Wyndmoor, Locals Coffee has become more than just a place to grab a morning brew. Its star is rising.
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by Buffy Gorrilla
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5/1/25
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According to the Chestnut Hill Business District, there are currently 30 Black-owned businesses in Chestnut Hill, which might be the most ever.
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by Len Lear
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5/1/25
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Jake Bevan acquired the business on Feb. 28.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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4/17/25
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The Bone Appetite, a dog grooming and pet supply store, will close Sunday, March 30, after being in Chestnut Hill for over a decade.
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3/27/25
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In the heart of Germantown's Maplewood Mall, Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe serves up handmade treats from its cozy storefront.
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by Len Lear
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2/27/25
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The stunning holiday window displays at Laete are the work of a doctor turned florist.
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by Len Lear
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2/20/25
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When a devastating shoulder injury ended Kaitlin Frady's career as an aerial circus performer, it opened an unexpected path to healing.
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by Len Lear
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1/23/25
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A successful shop announcing its closure usually signals trouble. But for Zsa's Ice Cream, the decision to close at the end of 2025 comes at the height of success.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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1/9/25
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Chestnut Hill’s newest restaurant will be a hybrid concept combining a bakery-cafe, diner and neighborhood pub.
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by Tommy Tucker
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1/9/25
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We approach the new year with momentum and optimism built upon three previous years of growth and success in our business district.
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by Courtney O’Neill, executive director, Chestnut Hill Business District
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1/1/25
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Holly Colino found her calling through tears and heartbreak when a quiet voice whispered: "Move With Love."
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by Len Lear
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1/1/25
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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.
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by Len Lear
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12/19/24
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SEPTA is set to award long-term leases to local developer Ken Weinstein in a landmark deal.
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by Carla Robinson
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12/12/24
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