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Area high school grads playing key roles for CHC women's soccer

After struggling a bit in September, Chestnut Hill College women’s soccer got a conference win at home.

Mount tops host SCH, 2-1, in ‘Dream Crazy’ field hockey match

Nearby rivals Springside Chestnut Hill Academy and Mount St. Joseph Academy met for a nonleague field hockey match.

Pizza pro closes shop after 40 years

After more than 40 years of serving pizza (and more) to the people of Chestnut Hill, Fiesta Pizza III is closing.

Local makeup artist came, saw and contoured

Even when she was in high school and working in Chestnut Hill, Victoria Coleman aspired to become a professional makeup artist.
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Former Penn professor turns rags into riches

At 99, Oliver "Olly" Perry Williams sits in his West Mt. Airy home, his fingers nimbly working strips of wool into vibrant rugs.
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Pizza pro closes shop after 40 years

After more than 40 years of serving pizza (and more) to the people of Chestnut Hill, Fiesta Pizza III is closing.

Area high school grads playing key roles for CHC women's soccer

After struggling a bit in September, Chestnut Hill College women’s soccer got a conference win at home.

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The 2024 PA ballot: When, where and how to vote

On Nov. 5, voters across Pennsylvania will decide their candidates for president, U.S. House and Senate, and more.

Raptor numbers fall in Militia Hill hawk watch

The skies over Fort Washington’s Militia Hill, which are typically teeming with raptors at this time of year, have fallen oddly quiet.

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CHCA Agenda

All meetings are open to the public.

Fighting litterbugs with pointed humor

Chestnut Hill faces an untidy predicament.

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Tuesday, Oct. 15, Development Review Committee Meeting - MEETING CANCELED

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.

Parker packs a Mt. Airy business meeting

Parker returned to her home turf of Mt. Airy.

The spiritual dimension of sex

Mt. Airy’s Rev. Beverly Dale is challenging traditional religious views on sexuality with her new book.

Campaign sign bandits strike again

Several Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy residents have had their Democratic campaign signs stolen again.

No TV? No problem: Teenage prodigy sharpens his woodworking skills

As someone who struggled mightily - and never finished - building a broom holder in shop class, I am in awe of Moshe “Mozi” Weisenberg.

Mt. Airy scientist, 97: A lifetime of caring for children

Dr. Hope Handler Punnett, a 97-year-old geneticist from West Mt. Airy, continues to challenge stereotypes about aging.
The future of the Greylock, a historic 22-room mansion on 6.5 acres at 209 W. Chestnut Hill Ave., remains undecided.
Another large new apartment building is going up on Germantown Avenue, this time replacing the Comer Paper & Party building.
A 75-unit apartment building may be built next door to Germantown Town Hall, across the street from the former home of Germantown High School.
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A family breaks barriers while building community

Two generations of Helwigs shape Springfield Township's Rotary

Some father-daughter duos share interests, hobbies, or even quirks. For Dan Helwig and his daughter Amanda Helwig, the similarities go a bit further. 

Phillies honor beloved ‘father figure,’ David Montgomery of Wyndmoor

When David Montgomery was given the team’s highest honor, the main message was about the way he treated people.

A local ‘living legend’ celebrates 100 years

Tom Fitzpatrick's life "is a tapestry of bravery, knowledge, humor and deep faith," said a close friend.
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