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Blue Warbler to blend comfort food with global flavors

Chestnut Hill’s newest restaurant will be a hybrid concept combining a bakery-cafe, diner and neighborhood pub.

Local ice cream shop chooses closure over expansion

A successful shop announcing its closure usually signals trouble. But for Zsa's Ice Cream, the decision to close at the end of 2025 comes at the height of success.

GA wrestlers triumph at SCH

Less than 45 minutes after last Friday's wrestling meet at SCH got underway, the host Blue Devils were rolling up the mats.

Neighbors lose Sunoco site fight

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declined to hear neighbors' appeal to prevent a five-story development at 10 Bethlehem Pike.

Mount, SCH, and Penn Charter all went into holiday break with wins

On consecutive days, three girls' basketball teams from the area won their final games before the holiday hiatus.
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Local ice cream shop chooses closure over expansion

A successful shop announcing its closure usually signals trouble. But for Zsa's Ice Cream, the decision to close at the end of 2025 comes at the height of success.

Blue Warbler to blend comfort food with global flavors

Chestnut Hill’s newest restaurant will be a hybrid concept combining a bakery-cafe, diner and neighborhood pub.

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Crime Report

The following is for crimes reported for the period from Dec. 15 to Jan. 5.

CHCA Agenda

All meetings are open to the public. To register for any of the Zoom meetings go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/meetings.php.

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Historic funeral home spans six generations

It has often been said that the two things no one can avoid are death and taxes, which might explain why the Jacob Ruth Funeral Home has been a Chestnut Hill institution for almost 175 years.

Crosswalk danger draws city response

After a close call when a speeding car nearly struck a mother and child, Chestnut Hill residents will meet with city and state officials next week.

The first big snow

Monday’s storm brought 1.8 inches of snow to the Philadelphia region, closing schools and blanketing the Northwest, including the Christ Ascension Lutheran Church on Germantown Avenue.

Pollinators and new research coming to Morris Arboretum

Institutions like the Morris are de facto arbiters of important public conversations about climate change and biodiversity.

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.

New zoning considered for Mt. Airy

West Mount Airy Neighbors (WMAN) is teaming up with Councilmember Cindy Bass' office to form a "Zoning Remapping Task Force."
Health & Wellness

Former dancer, Mt. Airy yoga teacher moves ‘With Love’

Holly Colino found her calling through tears and heartbreak when a quiet voice whispered: "Move With Love."

Mount Airy plans crosswalks, murals for 2025

The vision is to continue enhancing the cleaning, greening, beautification and safety of Germantown Avenue's commercial corridor.

WMAN celebrates 2024, plans wins for 2025

It seems to us that tiny, grassroots community organizations like ours are MORE ESSENTIAL than ever.

Mt. Airy historian named Montco society director

The Historical Society of Montgomery County has announced Dr. David W. Young as its new executive director.
After months of delay, the Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to approve variances for the proposed development.
A 75-unit, 96,645-square-foot apartment project adjacent to Germantown’s historic Town Hall cleared a key hurdle.
A controversial high-density apartment project in Mt. Airy cleared a required design review as questions linger.
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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.

New Indian restaurant opens in Lafayette Hill

Lassan opened Sept. 14 with dishes that are ambrosial in taste and aesthetically pleasing, colorful presentations.

High schoolers collect 1,000 lbs of plastic

The environmental impact of non-biodegradable plastics may seem insurmountable, but local high schoolers are taking charge.
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