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The Pennsylvania firefly isn’t just a pretty face. It’s also the state insect.

It’s a good year for Philly’s lightning bugs

The middle of summer brings peak lightning bug season in Philadelphia. Experts say it’s been a lively time for the insect so far. more

by Abby Weiss | 7/24/25

Members of Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting receive updates on the impact of immigration policy and the Welcoming Homes Program from Judith Bernstein-Baker (standing, left) and Mindy Maslin (seated in red).

NW congregations respond to immigrant services funding cuts

When Diana Thompson opened her Germantown home to three strangers, she couldn’t have anticipated the lasting importance of that invitation. more

by Lucy Tobier | 7/17/25

Teaming up for culture coverage

We’re happy to announce the Chestnut Hill Local’s new partnership with Broad Street Review. more

7/17/25

Five artists vie to honor trailblazing lawyer

The winning design for a statue depicting Dr. Sadie T. M. Alexander, a history-making lawyer and economist, is scheduled to be selected this month. more

by Kristin E. Holmes | 7/10/25

Carl Tannenbaum and his news friends at the Phillies game.

A delightful day at Citizens Bank Park

A man and his adult son sat in the seats to our right. The man said this was their first game, could I please explain it? They had never seen baseball in their native Mongolia. more

by Carl Tannenbaum | 7/10/25

Volunteers mend garments for guests in the dining room at Face to Face Germantown.

Germantown menders help restore clothes and dignity

Face to Face Germantown sees a lot of need in its neighborhood, and since 1984 has been working hard to alleviate it. more

by Kimberly Haas | 7/10/25

Robert Lange, a Mt. Airy resident, stands outside Carpenter Station which he uses frequently to travel within Philadelphia. Although he owns a car, he prefers to use public transportation.

SEPTA cuts could derail senior independence

Looming SEPTA cuts would remove five train lines, cut bus and metro schedules, and end service after 9 p.m. Older city residents will lose access to healthcare, food, community, entertainment and family. more

by Lucy Tobier | 7/10/25

Youngsters learn the skills that make the Big Top a success at the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts in West Mt. Airy.

Circus arts summer camp: Where fun and tumbles collide

The first rule of circus summer camp: Don’t break your face. The second rule of circus summer camp: Have fun. With rules like these, who wouldn’t want to give it a whirl? more

by Buffy Gorrilla | 7/10/25

The Chestnut Hill Bocce Club celebrates the organization's 109th Independence Day bike parade for youngsters and their families. The parade, which begins at 9 a.m., will convene at Ardleigh Street and Hartwell Lane.

The Northwest lights up for a star-spangled celebration

Here’s a sampling of July 4 events in the area. more

by Andee Hochman | 7/2/25

Pictured from left to right, the Germantown Hall of Fame honorees are Theodore A. McKee, Mary Kay Meeks-Hank and William R. Valerio.

Historic Germantown Hall of Fame helps bridge funding cuts

A trio of leaders in law, human services and the arts are the newest members of the Historic Germantown Hall of Fame. more

by Kevin Riordan | 6/26/25

Chestnut Hill author and screenwriter Tom Turner signed autographs for his fantasy novel, “Sign of the Sandman,” at last year’s annual American Library Association Conference in San Diego. This year's conference will be on June 26-30 in Philadelphia.

Hill novelist featured at national library conference

When the American Library Association (ALA) hosts its annual conferences this weekend, Chestnut Hill author and screenwriter Tom Turner will be there to sign books and chat with conferencegoers. more

by Len Lear | 6/24/25

Marc DeSouza fulfilled a childhood dream when he opened the House of Magic in Glenside.

From childhood hobby to House of Magic

Long before Marc DeSouza ever opened Glenside’s House of Magic, he surrounded himself with magic. more

by Len Lear | 6/19/25

Goat Holiday (center) prepares to lead the herd in a parade around the block on June 10.

Philly Goats kick off summer with visit to the Hill

Five goats and their herders made their way to the top of the Hill on June 10 to visit the Chestnut Hill Library. more

by Brian Nelson | 6/19/25

Chestnut Hill's Sam Gugino has written five cookbooks and has written for several newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times, and was nominated for a James Beard Journalism Award in 1997. More recently, he's taken up acting, and has performed in a dozen area theaters.

Former Hill restaurant critic now cooks up acting roles

Chestnut Hill actor Sam Gugino will star in “The Outsider,” a political comedy, at DCP (Dutch Country Players) Theatre in Telford, Montgomery County. more

by Len Lear | 6/12/25

These four teenagers delivered newspapers in Longview, East Texas, in the 1950s.

‘Paperboy’ recalls 365-day job that paid $7 a week

New York State just passed a law making it illegal for anyone under 14 to take part in “the time-honored tradition of a newspaper route." more

by Len Lear | 6/12/25

Designs such as this one by Krieger + Associates Architects facilitate aging in place.

Aging in place: Prepare your home ahead of time

Don’t be caught off guard. It's important to consider the steps to success. more

by Susan Schaefer | 6/12/25

An original 1844 rendering of the gatehouse.

Laurel Hill East’s historic gatehouse gets a facelift

Laurel Hill, the historic cemetery in East Falls, announced the completion of a $4.9 million exterior rehabilitation of its iconic gatehouse. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 5/29/25

Pictured left to right at the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund grand opening: Program Manager Lauren Van Buren; Community Engagement Manager Linda Bean; Founder and Board Member Peggy Dolan; Chloe Griffith in green is next to her mother, Executive Director Danielle Scott-Griffith; Communications and Fundraising Manager Thomas Hart Jr.

Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund finds a new home on the Hill

For nearly five decades, the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund has been a beacon of hope for families caring for seriously ill children. more

by Buffy Gorrilla | 5/29/25

Yvette Ousley, the only Black editor at New Jersey Advance Media and the winner of numerous journalism awards, is a new member of the Chestnut Hill Local board.

Yvette Ousley on journalism, diversity and finding her voice

Yvette Ousley used to be terrified of talking to strangers. Now, more than three decades into an award-winning journalism career, she's made a living out of it. more

by Len Lear and Carla Robinson | 5/29/25

Chelsea Aubert (from left) is a former instructor at the Snyder School of Singing. Willa Douglas, Megnot Toggia and Julie Snyder are current teachers.

Snyder and Solstice school students take on ‘Chicago: Teen Edition’

I cannot count all the times I have driven in Erdenheim and seen the sign on Bethlehem Pike announcing the Snyder School of Singing. more

by Len Lear | 5/29/25

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