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When Christine Benedum and her family decorated their Christmas tree in early November, they had boxes of ornaments left over.
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by Abby Weiss
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12/11/25
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It’s been more than a half century since the old Hill Theater was torn down — but that was the start of a remarkable effort that continues to bring classic movies to the area today.
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12/11/25
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The holiday spirit was on full display Dec. 3 as The Sivel Group partnered with Matines Café to host a festive community gathering in support of Toys for Tots.
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12/11/25
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Gifting memberships, season passes and tickets afford people the opportunity to enjoy their holiday gifts throughout the year.
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by Leisha Shaffer
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12/11/25
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I don’t know how to bow, at least not gracefully. My lack of bowing prowess was on public display last month at the Venice Island Performing Arts Center in Manayunk.
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by Robert Calandra
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12/11/25
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Light flurries added to the scenery at Chestnut Hill’s annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, complete with fire engines, marching bands, choirs, antique cars, and school groups.
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12/11/25
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With nearly one in four Philadelphians over 60, and an even higher share in the immediate area, these are neighborhoods where older adults can winter confidently, warmly, and well.
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by Henry Trapnell
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12/11/25
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Unique and handmade gifts will be available at the Mt. Airy Winter Art Market, being held at Allens Lane Art Center on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13-14 from noon to 5 p.m.
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12/11/25
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Brian McCloskey, who was appointed Chestnut Hill College’s eighth president in August, has deep roots in Philadelphia.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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12/10/25
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Tony DePaul, who was born in Chestnut Hill and still lives here today, has to be one of the most prolific authors in the community.
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by Len Lear
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12/4/25
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Sore throat, runny nose, cough, chest congestion, fever, chills, body aches… as we enter the cold-weather season, all of these unpleasant symptoms are making the rounds right now in one form or another.
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by Jeff Meade
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12/4/25
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Petra, a beautiful 3-year-old tortoiseshell cat, was found with a litter of kittens in a shed in Chestnut Hill.
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12/4/25
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When Guy A. Sims was growing up in Mt. Airy, he was surrounded by creativity.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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12/4/25
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The rich architectural heritage of Chestnut Hill will be on display Dec. 13 during the 29th annual Holiday House Tour, organized by the Chestnut Hill Community Association (CHCA).
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by Maggie Dougherty
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12/4/25
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December is an ideal moment for a little Canning 101, winter-style: calm, small batches with none of the summer chaos.
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by Henry Trapnell
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12/4/25
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“I took this photo on Sunday during a windy and sunny fall day. It reflects the amazing colors of the season!”-- Photo taken by Massimo Cristofanilli, Chestnut Hill
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12/4/25
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Philadelphia’s most famous sandwich is, of course, the cheesesteak. But the city also has a rich history of producing some other iconic sandwiches.
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by Dan Macey
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12/4/25
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On Nov. 4, State Rep. Tarik Khan’s (D, 194th District) brother Joe was elected as the first Democratic district attorney in Bucks County since 1891.
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by Tommy Tucker
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12/4/25
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Many programs came to a screeching halt during the COVID-19 lockdown. Nature PHL, a Philadelphia-based initiative that counsels patients on the health benefits of outdoor activity, was no exception.
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by Abby Weiss
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12/3/25
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When Germantown native John Fabian Witt graduated from Germantown Friends School (GFS) in 1990, no one could have predicted that he would go on to become a Yale University professor and Pulitzer Prize finalist.
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by Len Lear
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11/26/25
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