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CHCA Agenda

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4/24/25

Construction continues at Woodmere's Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art and Education, scheduled to open in fall 2025.

Woodmere scrambles amid cuts

Standing at his desk, Woodmere Art Museum Director and CEO William Valerio opened the email that arrived late at night. more

by Robert Calandra | 4/23/25

Kadina Smith-Flemming, a registered nurse at Chestnut Hill Hospital, spoke at a Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals press conference on April 16, calling for safer staffing levels and wage increases.

CH Hospital nurses warn, ‘We are strike ready’

Nurses and technicians held a press conference outside the hospital, informing the public of their concerns. more

by Tommy Tucker | 4/23/25

Edward (Ned) McConaghy’s depiction of Jesus being taken down from the cross won in the professional category last year. It was hung next to Station 13.

St. Martin calls artists for Holy Week display

Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields is inviting congregation artists to create an exhibition for the Stations of the Cross as part of its Lenten observance. more

by Robert Calandra | 4/10/25

Bus driver assaulted, slammed into Primo Hoagies glass window

A SEPTA bus operator was attacked by an unidentified man on Bethlehem Pike outside Primo Hoagies at about 5 p.m. on March 28. more

by Tommy Tucker | 4/1/25

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

Despite the challenges facing Bududa as an under-resourced region in Africa, Bududa Vocational Academy has thrived due in part to Barbara Wybar’s efforts.

Hill duo collects computers for Ugandan school trip

The life work of Barbara Wybar isn't local to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or even the United States. To locate the roots of her work, one must visit Uganda. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 1/23/25

Andrew Levitt, one of many speakers at a local meeting to discuss pedestrian safety, expressed concerns about the crosswalks on Germantown Avenue, fearing that “somebody's going to die” if nothing is done to correct the issue.

Residents: New paint is not enough for crosswalk safety

Hill residents called for action to protect pedestrians. more

by Tommy Tucker | 1/22/25

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

CHCA Agenda

To register for any of the zoom meetings, go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/meetings.php more

1/16/25

Conservancy members convene for 2025 annual meeting

Frigid temperatures did not dissuade members of the Chestnut Hill Conservancy from gathering to usher in the new year. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 1/16/25

Amira Heep, a greeter for the Philadelphia Eagles and Sixers, was named Star of the Game by the Eagles Autism Foundation during an Eagles game.

Chestnut Hill star sets sights on Eagles national anthem

For Amira Heep, who greets fans at Lincoln Financial Field, nothing would be more thrilling than singing the national anthem before a Philadelphia Eagles game. more

by Len Lear | 1/15/25

Senator Art Haywood and Rep. Tarik Khan presented a check for Chestnut Hill Hospital for $670,500 to make needed renovations to their elevators.

CHH honors state lawmakers

Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital hosted an event Jan. 9 to recognize state lawmakers for securing over $3 million in Commonwealth funding. more

1/14/25

The former home of the Wendy Concannon gallery at 8001 Germantown Ave. will become “The Blue Warbler,” a hybrid bakery, cafe, diner and neighborhood pub.

Blue Warbler to blend comfort food with global flavors

Chestnut Hill’s newest restaurant will be a hybrid concept combining a bakery-cafe, diner and neighborhood pub. more

by Tommy Tucker | 1/9/25

CHCA Agenda

All meetings are open to the public. To register for any of the Zoom meetings go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/meetings.php. more

1/9/25

This photo, taken about 1870, shows the original owners of the Jacob Ruth Funeral Home. From left, back row, William Fisher, his son Jacob H. Fisher and James Gold, who worked for Jacob Fisher for 50-60 years. William Fisher died in 1873. The girl with the cat (front row, middle) may be Jacob Fisher’s daughter Sara Fisher, who married James D.M. Ruth. The two older women are unknown.

Historic funeral home spans six generations

It has often been said that the two things no one can avoid are death and taxes, which might explain why the Jacob Ruth Funeral Home has been a Chestnut Hill institution for almost 175 years. more

by Len Lear | 1/9/25

The painted lines on many crosswalks on Germantown Avenue have worn off.

Crosswalk danger draws city response

After a close call when a speeding car nearly struck a mother and child, Chestnut Hill residents will meet with city and state officials next week. more

by Carla Robinson | 1/8/25

A contentious development battle has been underway at Bethlehem Pike and Summit Street, where residents took their fight against a proposed five-story mixed-use development to the state Supreme Court.

Neighbors lose Sunoco site fight

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declined to hear neighbors' appeal to prevent a five-story development at 10 Bethlehem Pike. more

by Carla Robinson | 1/7/25

The first big snow

Monday’s storm brought 1.8 inches of snow to the Philadelphia region, closing schools and blanketing the Northwest, including the Christ Ascension Lutheran Church on Germantown Avenue. more

1/7/25

Maguire Hall ushers a new era of growth for Woodmere

2025 promises to be a milestone year at Woodmere. more

by Bill Valerio, director and CEO, Woodmere | 1/1/25

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GFS youth ensemble introduces new generation to jazz

The upcoming Germantown Jazz Festival — scheduled for April 25-27 — aims to celebrate the art form embedded in the culture of the historic neighborhood for decades.

Helena Bonham Carter shines as a young woman transformed by Italy

Woodmere Art Museum’s Tuesday Nights at the Movies will screen the lyrical coming-of-age movie, “A Room with a View,” on April 29.

Germantown couple’s art meets activism at iMPeRFeCT Gallery

Plenty of kids doodle, draw and dabble in art, then drop those pursuits as they grow older. Karen Singer and Peter Handler never stopped.

St. Paul’s organ rededication recital series continues May 2

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chestnut Hill, continues its series of rededication recitals at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 2.

Sing Slavic brings Eastern Europe to Chestnut Hill

Sing Slavic focuses on Slavic folk songs and specializes in performing a repertoire of Eastern European folk songs from countries like Ukraine, Bulgaria, Poland and Russia.

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