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Chestnut Hill’s Petapalooza returns with what promises to be a fun afternoon of entertainment, vendors, and live music.
A ‘Paw-some’ celebration for animal lovers
Gather your pets and head to Chestnut Hill on June 2 for a day filled with laughter, love, and wagging tails. more
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State, federal, and city officials who stood to cut the actual ribbon joked about who had raised the biggest sum. Most of the credit went to U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans for helping create Pennsylvania's Fresh Food Financing Initiative in 2004. Photo by Ann Marie Doley
New Germantown Weavers Way brings smiles to the aisles
Germantown's newest grocery store, a 6,000-square-foot Weavers Way Co-op, is off to a booming start. more
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Local cosplayer Eric “The Smoke” Moran posed for photos with Multiverse customers during the store’s celebration of Free Comic Book Day, which coincided this year with Star Wars Day.
On the Avenue: Free comics, blue milk & Star Wars
One of Chestnut Hill's newest businesses teamed up with one of its more established favorites for "May the Fourth be with you." more
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Germantown Weavers Way to celebrate opening
Weavers Way Co-op will hold a May 17 ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new Germantown store. more
Surera Ward is the CEO and founder of Girls Fix It, LLC, in Mt. Airy, which specializes in repairing cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, game consoles and computers.
Broken cell phone leads to new repair business
In 2019, Surera Ward's nephew seemed to break his cell phone on a regular basis.  Thus a new business was born. more
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State Rep. Tarik Kahn (center) recently presented a $6,500 check to the Night Kitchen Bakery at 7725 Germantown Ave. through the Small Business Advantage Grant Program. The funds will help the legendary community business replace a walk-in refrigerator.
Night Kitchen gets funding
Chestnut Hill's annual Clover Market sale will turn the neighborhood around Germantown and West Highland avenues into an outdoor bazaar offering handmade items, homemade delicacies and lively music.
Clover Market returns April 14 with a focus on vintage
The award-winning Clover Market kicks off its 15th year in Chestnut Hill with a curated handmade and vintage popup market on Sunday, April 14. more
John Cacciamani, seen here a little over a year ago, announcing the successful sale of the hospital.
John Cacciamani steps down as Chestnut Hill Hospital CEO
Cacciamani's departure was effective immediately. more
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Christopher Petersen is in the final stages of completing the Mt. Airy Coffee Company, slated to open Feb. 18 at 7101 Emlen St. He is seen here with his top-of-the-line La Marzocco espresso machine, handmade in Florence, Italy.
A 'brew-tiful' new coffee shop to open in Mt. Airy
Coffee may perk you up and help you deal with the daily grind, but if you’re anything like Christopher Petersen, you absolutely must have a cup of coffee in the morning. more
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Jim Ranck is celebrating 40 years at the Market at the Fareway (formerly Chestnut Hill Farmers Market), far longer than any other merchant in the market.
The man behind Chestnut Hill's longest-standing deli
If anyone writes a book on the history of Chestnut Hill, Jim Ranck will have his own chapter. more
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Kristin Leader Ramirez and her son Marco cut the ribbon at her new store, Little Wares, with Chestnut Hill Business District Retail Advocate Ann Nevel looking on.
This past year brought nine new stores to Chestnut Hill
In Chestnut Hill, we are fortunate to have a walkable, green, charming commercial corridor -- our “Main Street,” Germantown Avenue. more
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Philadelphia businesses struggle with labor and money
Business professionals recently gathered inside the Kimmel Center for Performing Arts to discuss the regional economy. more
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This Wednesday is the last of Chestnut Hill’s popular Stag and Doe nights, a late-night Christmas shopping night peppered with live music and holiday cheer. According to Courtney O’Neill, executive director of the Chestnut Hill Business District, this year has been a big success. “From what we’ve been hearing, most of the retailers and restaurants are reporting that this year has been very strong - particularly that first night, on Nov. 29,” said O’Neill.
Another success for Stag and Doe
Alana Davis (from left), Scott Davis and Susan McGoldrick are proud of their new breakfast/lunch venture, Froot Cafe, which opened recently at 909 E. Willow Grove Ave. in Wyndmoor. (A fourth partner, Jim McGoldrick, is not seen here.)
Froot, with healthy food options, opens in Wyndmoor
Alana and Scott Davis gave up lucrative corporate careers to pursue one of the riskiest businesses in the country. more
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This year's Small Business Saturday in Mt. Airy will debut a "Go Mt. Airy" passport, which allows shoppers to accumulate points toward a neighborhood-themed prize.
Mt. Airy shopping crawl, complete with passports
This Small Business Saturday, Mt. Airy is encouraging residents to shop local with a fun Go Mt. Airy Shopping Crawl. more
'Gratefully Germantown,' the Germantown Arts District's inaugural arts festival for Small Business Saturday, will feature games as well as locally made products for purchase.
Germantown builds community while celebrating the holidays
The holiday season brings new chances to celebrate community in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood. more
The Woodmere Art Museum debuts its revamped holiday museum store Nov. 16 with a focus on new vendors, young artists and an eclectic selection of merchandise including original art, glass, handbags, jewelry and clothing.
Woodmere opens a new, locally sourced gift shop
The Woodmere Art Museum has opened its revamped museum store this holiday season with a focus on highlighting local artists.  more
SCH entrepreneurs will once again be selling their unique wares in a pop-up on the Avenue for Chestnut Hill's first Stag & Doe Night, on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Pictured here are student business owners (left to right) Ron Brown of IGB Apparel (made-to-order athletic clothing); Mike Mellor of Mike's Landscaping (leaf cleanup, snow removal, and more); and Priya Jonas and Brynn Donohue of Sonas to America (ethnically made handwoven goods for a cause: scarfs, tea towels, and more). Not pictured is Marcus Rieker (of Riekers Meats) who will be selling sausages grilled on an open fire and hot cider. Look for the SCHop & Stroll pop-up at Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty at 8431 Germantown Ave.
SCHop & Stroll returns
The 27th annual From Bali to US bazaar returned to Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill on Saturday with an opening celebration that featured a Balinese dance performance. If you missed it, don’t worry. From Bali to US’s bazaar lasts until Dec. 24, and features a variety of upcoming events, including a Balinese cooking demonstration and a feast on Nov. 16.
'From Bali to US' returns to the Avenue
Juby George, seen here with his wife, Shireen, owns Smell the Curry Indian Food outlets in the Flourtown Farmers Market and the Market at the Fareway in Chestnut Hill.
New Hill vendor currying favor with Indian food buffs
Many immigrants give up successful, lucrative careers in their chosen fields to pursue their “American dream.” Juby George is just such a person. more
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