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Green planning and tree removals at Frances M. Maguire Hall
At Frances M. Maguire Hall, Woodmere’s unchanged, ongoing commitment to preserving one of the property’s great assets -- its mature estate trees -- continues. more
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The Rev. James Littrell, interim rector of the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, confers a blessing on Penny Garcia’s horse, Violet, at a St. Francis of Assisi day blessing of the animals Sunday.
Blessing of the animals
An example of one of the images featured in the ‘Lots to Offer’ slideshow of Parking Lot 6, now the Turquoise lot on the north side of West Highland Avenue. Shown circa 1961 just after its completion.
Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Night of Lights returns
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Night of Lights, conceived six years ago to bring the neighborhood's rich history to Germantown Avenue, starts Friday, Oct. 6. more
Last year's Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival was fun for all ages.
Chestnut Hill's Fall for the Arts Festival returns
Chestnut Hill's 38th annual Fall for the Arts Festival returns on Sunday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., closing Germantown Avenue from Rex Avenue to Willow Grove Avenue. more
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The room was humming at Char & Stave’s new coffee and whiskey bar on Friday, opening day for Chestnut Hill’s newest attraction.
Char & Stave opens all-day cafe and cocktail bar
Char & Stave, the local roastery and café-by-day, cocktail bar-by-night, from Bluebird Distilling founder Jared Adkins, has opened in Chestnut Hill. more
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Gralin and Sara Zia Ebrahimi Hughes unpacking and organizing books that they plan on stocking in their store, Multiverse.
The portal to the Multiverse is opening in Chestnut Hill
For Gralin and Sara Zia Ebrahimi Hughes, the Multiverse is more than a backdrop for the escapades of Marvel and DC superheroes. It’s a welcoming space for fans and creators. more
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CHCA Agenda
For the week of Sept. 25  more
Louis Khan is one of several world-class architects who worked in Chestnut Hill and will be featured in the newest addition to the Chestnut Hill Conservancy's Night of Lights.
Night of Lights is back, and brings new stories
Depressed that daylight is ending sooner and winter is nigh?  Just in time, the Chestnut Hill Conservancy is hosting its annual and beloved Night of Lights festival. more
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Spencer Tracy and Loretta Young
Tuesday Night at the Movies: Tracy and Young
Spencer Tracy and Loretta Young star in Frank Borzage's 1933 melodrama "Man's Castle" at 7:30 pm, Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Woodmere Art Museum. more
Fabrizio Franco prepares to brace a newly planted magnolia at the Chestnut Hill West train station.
New trees and makeover for CH West train station
Attention, passengers! Now arriving at Chestnut Hill West station: Trees. Shrubs. Flowers. Please watch your step. more
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CHCA Agenda
For the week of Sept 18, 2023 more
Hearing continued for hospital building’s historic status
A hearing on the Chestnut Hill Hospital’s Women’s Center's potential designation to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places was continued. more
CHCA Agenda
For the week of Sept. 18 more
Co-founders of the Team First Elite AAU Basketball Program are Coach Cadiann Cole, at left in the black sweatshirt, and Coach Melvin Brown, standing and wearing a light blue hoodie.
A successful second year for new Northwest basketball program
Team First Elite, a basketball program for students from Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy schools, has had an impressive second year. more
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To combat neo-Nazi flyers posted in her neighborhood, Jenks fifth grader Tashyia Ishman wrote “LOVE WINS” on the grounds of the school’s playground in sidewalk chalk.
Jenks students choose to smother hate with love
Determined not to be intimidated by white nationalists, they responded to neo-Nazi flyers with declarations of love and inclusivity. more
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Inside the post office at 7782 Crittenden St. in Chestnut Hill is where the writer mailed a check to PECO for $88 that was stolen, “washed,” rewritten for $1,818,23 and cashed by Citizens Bank.
How an $88 PECO check turned into a $1,818.23 theft
On Aug. 25, the local CBS affiliate, Channel 3, ran a story about recent break-ins of blue post office boxes. Add me to the list of victims. more
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CHCA Agenda
Thursday, Sept. 7, Land Use, Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting - CANCELED more
After a long journey, El Limon in Chestnut Hill had its ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday at 8612 Germantown Ave. Present for the honors were several members of the Jain family (Pawan & Saroj Jain on the far left, parents to Ranjiv & Sanjiv Jain, the two men in the back row along with Jasmine Jain (Sanjiv's daughter), Councilwoman Cindy Bass, Becky Jain (one of the owners), Kea Larson (Becky's daughter), Sally Guerra (manager), Karina Vargas, the creator and founder of El Limon, Courtney O'Neil (executive director), Ann Nevel (retail advocate). El Limon serves fast casual Mexican food seven days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. There is seating inside as well as outside on their back patio. You may also order food to go and pick up or order through DoorDash for delivery. There are two parking spots in the rear for quick pickups – so please don't park in front on Germantown Ave. - even if it is for a "quick" pickup.
El Limon opens at top of the Hill
Chestnut Hill’s annual Petapalooza is coming back to Germantown Avenue this Saturday, bringing animal lovers and their pets together for a day of entertainment, shopping and fun. (Also scheduled for Saturday is the Magical Market of the Macabre; Sunday is Clover Market. See details in the story below.)
Petapalooza rolls out the red carpet for furry friends
Chestnut Hill is pet-friendly year-round, but this Saturday’s Petapalooza on Germantown Avenue is the one special day when animals rule. more
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Screenshot of surveillance footage posted to Facebook by the Springfield Township Police Department shows two men in their late teens or early 20s entering yards on Patton Road in Springfield Township.
Police nab bike theft suspects
The Philadelphia Police Department arrested a pair of 21-year-old men last week who are believed to be connected to a rash of bicycle thefts. more
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