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95-year-old man Longs to be the mane man for Pantene

You might say that this story is “hair-d” to believe or that there is “locks” to explain.
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SCH softball rises to 2-0 in Inter-Ac League with win over Notre Dame

Sophomore pitcher Sami Snyder logged her second perfect game of the 2025 softball season when her Springside Chestnut Hill Academy squad visited the Academy of Notre Dame.
Comforts of Home

Laurel Hill Gardens owner plants himself in Chestnut Hill

Jake Bevan acquired the business on Feb. 28.

Chestnut Hill resident awarded Canadian medal for charitable work

When Adrian Stanley, of Chestnut Hill, received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in Canada, his wife and 14-year-old son cracked some jokes.
Sports

GA, SCH girls start Inter-Ac League track season at Notre Dame

Track teams from Germantown Academy and Springside Chestnut Hill Academy traveled to the Academy of Notre Dame for the first girls' meet of the 2025 season.
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Chestnut Hill resident awarded Canadian medal for charitable work

When Adrian Stanley, of Chestnut Hill, received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in Canada, his wife and 14-year-old son cracked some jokes.

Laurel Hill Gardens owner plants himself in Chestnut Hill

Jake Bevan acquired the business on Feb. 28.

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Crime Report

The following is for crimes reported from April 13 to April 20. 

Mixed reactions to Germantown development

The 59th Democratic Ward held a Civic Design Review (CDR) meeting on Germantown’s latest mixed-use development, with attendees commenting on the project's size.

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CHCA Agenda

All meetings are open to the public.

CH Hospital nurses warn, ‘We are strike ready’

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

Woodmere scrambles amid cuts

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

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.

Curbside parking rates are $2.40/hr, with a maximum of two hours, cash or credit. The lots are $2.40/hr with a maximum six hours. Both MeterUp! and ParkMobile apps work, and times can be extended via the app.  For a map of the six lots or more on hours and rates, see chestnuthillpa.com/parking/

The Chestnut Hill Parking Foundation is offering free parking in its six public lots all day and night every Wednesday from November 10th through Christmas.

MALT artist: From 'eating therapy' to pets and houses

"When I learned about art therapy, I thought it would be a good way to use art to help people," says Sondra Rosenberg.

Local student wins prestigious NSF research internship

A biology student from Mt. Airy has been selected for a coveted National Science Foundation research internship at the University of New Mexico this summer.

Three heritage trees razed for Mt. Airy parking lot

Merakey Total Health has begun tearing down two turn-of-the-century twin homes adjacent to its property on East Mt. Airy Avenue to build a parking lot for its customers. 

Savor Northwest Philly at Mt. Airy food festival

Germantown Avenue is about to get a flavor boost as Northwest Philadelphia celebrates Mt. Airy Restaurant Week.
The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (PRA) has allowed its commitment letter to KBK Enterprises to expire without renewal.
Thanks to a Court of Common Pleas ruling, a parking lot within the Germantown Urban Village Historic District, at 26-34 Church Lane, now may become a 33-unit building.
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.

Creative spirit shines

Upper Dublin artist Heather Michaelson's work is taking center stage at a special event in Flourtown on Feb. 8.

Historic society marks 40 years of township stories

For 40 years, the Springfield Township Historical Society has been honoring its mission of preservation, research, and education.
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