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Through rain, sleet, snow, or pandemic, Steve Silverberg has served as Trivia Night’s stalwart master of ceremonies since 2017.

Even sweltering heat cannot deter Hill trivia buffs

Wednesday, July 30, was the hottest day of the year, with a heat index of 103 degrees. Nevertheless, about 60 people showed up at Chestnut Hill’s Wednesday Trivia Night at the Chestnut Hill Brewing Company. more

by Len Lear | 8/14/25

Steve Druggan is returning to SCH after three years at the American School of Dubai.

Dr. Steve Druggan returns as SCH head

When Yolanda Banks, president of the Parents Association board at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH), heard Dr. Delvin Dinkins would be departing as head of school after the 2024-25 academic year, she was worried. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 8/14/25

Borscht Belt kitchen staff outside the new space at Market at the Fareway on opening day, July 31.

The Borscht Belt opens in Chestnut Hill

The Borscht Belt Delicatessen opened in the Market at the Fareway on Thursday, July 31, dishing out sandwiches and American Jewish deli food. more

by Lucy Tobier | 8/6/25

After 50 years on the Hill, Campbell's Place will close its doors for good.

Campbell’s Place says farewell to Chestnut Hill

The July 24 message on Campbell’s Place’s Facebook page came as a surprise to many Hillers: “After more than 17 years of memories, meals, and moments shared, the time has come for us to close our doors.” more

by Brian Nelson | 7/31/25

Leaders of the Mermaid Park restoration movement pose at Saturday’s event. From left to right: State Rep. Tarik Khan (D.,194th), Chestnut Hill Community Association (CHCA) Executive Director Anne McNiff, Councilmember Cindy Bass, architect Joyce Lenhardt, CHCA President Laura Lucas, landscape architect Jessica Wolff, and Friends of the Cresheim Trail Executive Director Brad Maule.

Mermaid Park gathers feedback for new design phase

For over 60 years, a rock garden built in a former Chestnut Hill quarry lay hidden under weeds. Now, the space is being restored. more

by Lucy Tobier | 7/24/25

Villavillekula prepares for the Royal Rummage Sidewalk Sale.

The Royal Rummage sidewalk sale celebrates 60 years

The Royal Rummage Sidewalk Sale returns to Germantown Avenue July 25 to 27 for Chestnut Hill’s summer tradition of sales, food and fun. more

by Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer | 7/24/25

CHCA Agenda

All meetings are open to the public. more

7/17/25

Mary Ann Boyer, co-founder of Boyer Sudduth Environmental Consultants, won the Service to the Flock Award, 2025.

Hill ‘environmental nerd’ honored by area school group

Longtime Chestnut Hill resident Mary Ann Boyer calls herself “an environmental nerd,” but others who know her prefer to call her a champion of the environment. more

by Len Lear | 7/3/25

Multiple businesses at Market at the Fareway recently closed, but planning is underway to fill the open spots.

Businesses say goodbye and hello to Chestnut Hill

Hoser’s served its final dish on July 1, and several other businesses are coming and going from the Hill. more

by Brian Nelson and Lucy Tobier | 7/3/25

CHCA Board welcomes seven members for new term

The Chestnut Hill Community Association begins a new term in August with a slate of seven new and returning members to its board of directors. more

7/3/25

Conservancy wins preservation grant

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission awarded the Chestnut Hill Conservancy $25,000 through its Keystone Historic Preservation Grant. more

by Brian Nelson | 6/26/25

Cynthia Fillmore stands outside Windfall Gallery’s uphill location, where the business will now be located.

Windfall Gallery moves uphill, Duke Barber expands

Cynthia Fillmore, owner of Windfall Gallery in Chestnut Hill, wants to clarify one important distinction: her business is moving, not closing. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 6/26/25

Amy Beth Edelman and John Millard will celebrate 25 years of owning The Night Kitchen Bakery & Cafe at 7723-25 Germantown Ave. on Friday, June 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is open to the public.

Celebrating 25 years of savory sweets at the Night Kitchen

Owners of the Night Kitchen Bakery & Cafe, a Chestnut Hill mainstay, invite the public to a celebration on June 27. more

by Len Lear | 6/26/25

Chestnut Hill author and screenwriter Tom Turner signed autographs for his fantasy novel, “Sign of the Sandman,” at last year’s annual American Library Association Conference in San Diego. This year's conference will be on June 26-30 in Philadelphia.

Hill novelist featured at national library conference

When the American Library Association (ALA) hosts its annual conferences this weekend, Chestnut Hill author and screenwriter Tom Turner will be there to sign books and chat with conferencegoers. more

by Len Lear | 6/24/25

Our Mother of Consolation Church in Chestnut Hill participated in tolling the bell on June 6, National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

Local churches sound the alarm on gun violence epidemic

Multiple churches in Northwest Philadelphia participated in Toll the Bell, a citywide sound installation to raise awareness about gun violence. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 6/12/25

Chestnut Hill Starbucks workers pose for a group photo after unanimously voting to join Starbucks Workers United (Schultz is pictured in the back row, fourth from right).

Chestnut Hill Starbucks joins union

Chestnut Hill Starbucks workers voted unanimously on May 30 to unionize, joining Starbucks Workers United. more

by Tommy Tucker | 6/11/25

Archbishop Nelson J. Perez leads the annual Alumni Weekend Mass at Chestnut Hill College.

Chestnut Hill College celebrates its centennial

Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson J. Perez led CHC's annual Alumni Weekend Mass in celebration of the college's 100th anniversary. more

by Walt Maguire | 6/5/25

Left to right, Anne McNiff, executive director of the Chestnut Hill Community Association; Richard Newell, president and CEO of Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital; and Laura Lucas, CHCA president, at Pastorius Park.

$10,000 donation helps support Summer Concerts

Temple Health – Chestnut Hill Hospital presented the check to the Chestnut Hill Community Association in support of the Pastorius Park Summer Concert Series. more

6/5/25

Ellis “El-Dog” Ferrell Jr. (sitting) and his son, Darrin Ferrell, taught students at C.W. Henry about Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club’s history and proper horse care.

Urban cowboys mosey into C.W. Henry

Members of the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club visited C.W. Henry School on May 30. They brought a horse, of course. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 6/4/25

Chestnut Hill residents Jeff and Ilene Rush were recently named first and second prize winners out of more than 300 submissions nationwide in a fictional short story contest run by Philadelphia Stories magazine.

Hill couple win nationwide short story contest

What are the odds a magazine would hold a short fiction contest receiving more than 300 submissions, and the first and second place winners would be a husband and wife from Chestnut Hill? more

by Len Lear | 5/29/25

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