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West Mt. Airy’s Aminda Edgar, founder of Familiar Hearts Animal Society, with one of the many abandoned animals she has rescued.
From trash to treasured: West Mt. Airy’s pet rescuer
When the Rev. Laura Palmer heard about a dog named Doc, she knew right away that she wanted to help. more
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Sandra Folzer, competing at the 12-K Masters Championship in Highland, N.J., where she topped the 85- to 89-year-old American record by a half-hour.
At 85, local runner breaks world record and battles plastic waste
When Sandra Folzer crossed the finish line at November's Rothman 8K race, she didn't just finish -- she made history. more
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Chestnut Hill’s annual holiday house tour is one of the neighborhood’s most popular events.
Six Chestnut Hill homes open doors for some holiday magic
Chestnut Hill will open its doors for a holiday house tour on Dec. 14, featuring six decorated properties with trolley service. more
Shopping in Northwest Philadelphia offers unique gifts, personalized service and a festive holiday atmosphere.
Still shopping? No worries. NW Philly has it all
With Christmas only two weeks away, buying presents for your loved ones is quickly becoming crunch time. more
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Gravers Station, at the corner of Gravers Lane and Anderson Street, was designed by Frank Furness, Philadelphia's most important architect of the industrial age.
Developer Ken Weinstein chosen to renovate five regional rail stations
SEPTA is set to award long-term leases to local developer Ken Weinstein in a landmark deal. more
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Chestnut Hill Conservancy honors historic gems
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy was scheduled to present seven awards and induct five historic properties into its Architectural Hall of Fame. more
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CHCA Agenda
To register for zoom meetings: https://www.chestnuthill.org/meetings.php more
Karise Allen-Crew
Hill biz district welcomes a new ‘storyteller’
For Karise Allen-Crew, walking down Germantown Avenue feels like "opening up a gift." more
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Free holiday parking
Chestnut Hill is offering free parking in all six of its foundation-managed lots during the annual Stag & Doe shopping event. more
Christmas arrived by crane on Monday as workers hoisted Chestnut Hill’s holiday tree onto the rooftop terrace at Germantown Avenue and Gravers Lane.
Giant tree takes flight
CHCA Agenda
To register for any of the zoom meetings go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/meetings.php more
James Burnett, president of VestedIn, (left), and U.S. Congressman Dwight Evans (center), presented Broderick Byers with federal funding for his project which included shooting promotional videos of Chestnut Hill businesses.
New digital platform seeks to transform local shopping
Local shopping directories have a history of falling flat in Philadelphia, but one entrepreneur has a new approach. more
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Pastorius Park gets a $275,000 makeover
Friends of Pastorius Park says the initiative, scheduled to break ground in spring 2025, will be the historic park's largest restoration to date.  more
CHCA Agenda
All meetings are open to the public. more
The Woodmere Art Museum will soon become officially known as just the ‘Woodmere.’
Woodmere nickname will soon be official
Woodmere Art Museum is rebranding to simply "Woodmere" as part of a major institutional transformation. more
The holiday festivities in Chestnut Hill offer a month of entertainment, food and drink, and seasonal cheer.
Your guide to holiday magic: From Santa to house tours
The most wonderful time of the year is quickly approaching, and there's no place to spend the holidays quite like Chestnut Hill. more
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Lori Salganicoff, who helped the Chestnut Hill Conservancy grow in revenue, membership and personnel over her 10 years as executive director, at a “2024 Discovering Chestnut Hill” walking tour at Awbury Arboretum, led by architectural historian George McNeely.
Preservation champion steps down, leaves a legacy of growth
Salganicoff's tenure is marked by bold action, innovative progress and growth. more
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CHCA Agenda
All meetings are open to the public. more
The newly curated collection of LGBTQ+-friendly books at Chestnut Hill Library is being assembled by members of Girl Scouts Troop 974.
Local Girl Scouts boost LGBTQ+ representation at Hill library
Three Junior Girl Scouts from Troop 974 have completed a Bronze Award project. more
Chong Kim has been traveling across the country for over a month, finding community on every pickleball court at which he plays.
Grief sparks 50-state pickleball trip for mental health
Chong Kim's love for the game took on a whole new meaning and sent him on a journey. more
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