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American toads are the most common in this area.

Being a toad in the city isn’t easy, but volunteers hop in to help

If it’s spring, it’s time for the “Toad Detour” in Upper Roxborough. more

by Chelsea Lubbe | 4/9/26

Contosta’s previous books include biographies of Charles Darwin, Abraham Lincoln and Henry Adams as well as works about religious institutions and higher education, including the history of Chestnut Hill and the Woodward and Houston families.

CHC professor writes 27th book, tackles survival of democracy

David Contosta has done it again. Contosta, 81, a longtime professor at Chestnut Hill College, has written his 27th book. more

by Len Lear | 4/2/26

The Springfield Township Historical Society has an exhibit on the William Penn Oak Tree, so called because it was living when William Penn first came to Pennsylvania in 1682. The tree was felled in December 1975.

This week in Chestnut Hill Local history, 1966-2016

This week in Chestnut Hill Local history more

4/2/26

Crystal Jackson wants tourists to visit Perfectly Flawless Boutique in Germantown so she can provide “fashion therapy.”

From Doorfront to Storefront: Perfectly Flawless Boutique

Doorfront to Storefront is a five-part series in collaboration with WURD Radio through funding from the Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 4/2/26

Postcard of the Week

To submit a photo, email: editor@chestnuthilllocal.com. more

4/2/26

With spring’s arrival, ’tis a new season for fair-weather fans

Not too many people know it, but I’m a huge sports fan. More specifically, I’m a huge fair-weather sports fan. To be even more precise, I don’t really follow sports at all. more

by D.W. Palmer | 4/2/26

From finance to fine art: Hill artist explores her identity in new exhibit

The exhibit of Pragya Gupta’s work, “The Places We Carry: A Search for Identity,” will be on display through April 28 at Asbury Arboretum's Cope House. more

by Len Lear | 4/2/26

Sister Kathleen Boyle, of Chestnut Hill’s Sisters of St. Joseph, and friend.

Spring: A time of faith and renewal

As some of religion’s most holy days are celebrated this spring, people of faith around the region are focusing on themes of freedom, hope and renewal. more

4/2/26

Len Lear relaxes after his recent triple-bypass open-heart surgery at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital.

Fire, surgery, pneumonia, kidney failure can’t keep a good man down

On Nov. 26, the day before Thanksgiving, I had a seven-hour, open-heart, triple-bypass surgery. more

by Len Lear | 3/26/26

In Carman’s shoe repair shop are, from left, Carman Notarianni, Jr. Carman Notarianni, Sr., William Wilson, Patricia E. Notarianni and Bruce Dale.

This week in Chestnut Hill Local history, 1966-2016

This week in Chestnut Hill Local history more

3/26/26

Postcard of the Week

To submit a photo, email editor@chestnuthilllocal.com. more

3/26/26

Kathleen “Kay” McNulty’s high school graduation photo

Celebrating 80th anniversary of the ENIAC with a Chestnut Hill connection

Chestnut Hill College (CHC) was scheduled to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) on Tuesday evening. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 3/26/26

Tausha Saunders, associate general counsel at Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital, was the winner for the second year in a row. Richard Newell, president and CEO of the hospital, made it to the final four.

Victory is so sweet in CH Hospital’s annual cookie baking contest

A panel of judges drawn from the community, along with hospital staff and administration, valiantly sampled the sweet treats — and re-sampled them, just to make sure — in a grueling hour-and-a-half competition. more

by Jeff Meade | 3/26/26

Rufus Harley, of Germantown, one of DiNardo’s subjects, died in 2006 and is widely regarded as the world’s greatest jazz bagpipe player.

Northwest Philly musical giants take center stage in new ‘encyclopedia’

Tom DiNardo grew up in Germantown, went to Germantown Friends School and later became one of the region’s most prolific music writers. more

by Len Lear | 3/26/26

Rashied Amon is eager to draw tourists to the treasures available at SOOK Vinyl & Vintage.

Doorfront to Storefront: SOOK Vinyl & Vintage

Doorfront to Storefront is a five-part series in collaboration with WURD Radio through funding from the Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 3/26/26

Refugia Design cultivated a native plant garden around this Chestnut Hill home.

How to install a lawn that helps, not hurts, the planet

The clean-cut, green suburban lawn became a symbol of the American Dream in the 20th century. more

by Abby Weiss | 3/19/26

This will be the Mayfly Project’s first year on the Wissahickon Creek.

The Mayfly Project empowers foster children through fly fishing

The therapeutic quality of fishing led to the creation of the Mayfly Project, a nonprofit organization that supports youth in foster care through fly fishing. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 3/19/26

Calli is a Maine Coon mix with a loud purr and gentle manner.

Give a cat a home

Calli is looking for a lap, love, and a furever home. more

3/19/26

Alysse Einbender surrounded by her own work and one -- the large round sculpture (front right) -- by Sid Carpenter.

Finding her own comfort zone, she does ‘the most transformative thing’

Artist Alysse Einbender recalls creating her first sculpture. She was 10, and it was a delicate figurine of a dancer. more

by Jeff Meade | 3/19/26

Michele Haines, a former foreign language teacher at Germantown Friends School, founded Spring Mill Cafe 48 years ago.

Authentic French cuisine is only minutes away from Northwest Philly

One of the most memorable people in our community is Michele Haines, 83, the beret-wearing native of France and civil rights activist who founded Spring Mill Cafe 48 years ago. more

by Len Lear | 3/19/26

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