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The Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensembles are embarking on a summer tour overseas. Above is the Commonwealth Youth Choir, part of the Ensembles.

Choral groups touring the world this summer

The Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensembles’ performances extend far beyond Philadelphia. As is tradition, the ensembles will travel around the world — this summer, to Japan, South Korea, Bulgaria, and Romania. more

by Elie Bekelman | 7/23/26

Anne and Meg McNally proudly display a Schmitter, the signature sandwich of their century-old family business.

McNally’s Schmitter returns to the ballpark

After more than a decade away, Chestnut Hill’s McNally’s Tavern is bringing its iconic Schmitter back to Citizens Bank Park — just in time for Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week. more

7/16/26

Three (four?) local residents taking a break on June 20 at the Top of the Hill. Left to right, Cindy DeMaio, Terry Simpson, Frank Hendrie and the restored sculpture, “Confirming Predictions,” by the late New Jersey artist, J. Seward Johnson.

Postcard of the Week

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

7/16/26

Give a cat a home

Meet “double-jointed Jalen,” a young, mellow and gentle male that was rescued from Manayunk. more

7/16/26

Chestnut Hill shop owner Emily Ennulat wrote and illustrated this award-winning book.

Local author receives IPPY for children’s book

As Emily Ennulat's first book, “Wander Out Wonder In” was created to inspire kids to explore nature and the world around them. more

by Julianna Musser | 7/16/26

Tommy Conwell & the Dirty Pints are set to perform at Pastorius Park on July 22.

Hear Tommy Conwell, some Young Rumblers tunes — and more — at Pastorius

If you were following the vibrant Philly rock music scene in the 1980s, you can’t help but recall Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers. more

by Jeff Meade | 7/16/26

Wyndmoor native Craig Shoemaker, who will perform at the Celebrity Theater at Claridge in Atlantic City on July 17 and 18 and the Sellersville Theater on July 25, has performed in every major comedy venue in the country.

Wyndmoor native and major stand-up comic returns

Craig Shoemaker has had impressive success in show business, winning two Emmy Awards for his work as a writer, actor and producer for the regional TV network, PRISM. more

by Len Lear | 7/16/26

Veronika Pavliutina (behind children), who fled from Odessa, Ukraine, when the Russian bombing started, with her children — Polina, Nina and Yegor — and Rich McIlhenny (far right), his wife, Marissa Vergnetti (far left) and their son, Daniel (second from left). The family stayed in the McIlhennys’ Mt. Airy home for several months.

Ukrainian refugees rescued in Mt. Airy leaving U.S.

Veronika Pavliutina, a 48-year-old single mom from Odessa, fled Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, when the Russian bombing started. more

by Len Lear | 7/16/26

Fred Mogul, owner of the Blue Warbler, opened his restaurant in June, located at 8001 Germantown Ave.

Blue Warbler settling in as the Hill’s newest restaurant

In June, the Blue Warbler opened with a soft launch of its all-day hybrid restaurant, bar, and cafe model. more

by Tommy Tucker | 7/9/26

Chestnut Hill native Madeline Lawrence is the co-founder of a European cybersecurity company valued at $1 billion.

Hill native helps grow $1 billion cybersecurity company

Aikido, a cybersecurity firm co-founded by Madeline Lawrence, has been raising money at a billion-dollar clip. more

by Len Lear | 7/9/26

David Sweeny’s new exhibit highlights paintings of various birds.

New exhibit showcases avian art at Awbury Arboretum

With plenty of high-energy performances under his belt, Sweeny’s latest endeavor might seem surprising: He is presenting his first solo exhibition of paintings at Awbury Arboretum’s Cope House Gallery. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 7/9/26

Hungry July 4th celebrants line up for free lunch at festivities sponsored by Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy Businessmen’s Association.

This week in Chestnut Hill Local history, 1966-2016

This week in Chestnut Hill Local history more

7/9/26

In the living room of his home near Ambler, Dr. Steven Gewirtzman holds some of the letters and cards he has received from his patients and their parents after he recently announced his upcoming retirement.

Beloved Hill pediatrician retires after 39-year career

Nowadays, any professional person or owner of a retail business has to be more solicitous of customer and client needs and feelings than ever before. more

by Len Lear | 7/9/26

Postcard of the Week

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

7/9/26

This photo symbolizes the seriousness and scholarliness of this column.

A seriously good column title brings clarity ... maybe

I was perusing the Local the other day and noticed that this column now has a title: “But Seriously …” Thank goodness! more

by D. W. Palmer | 7/9/26

The stars of “The Honeymooners,” (from left) Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Audrey Meadows and Joyce Randolph.

Overcoming a dad’s ‘You’ll never amount to anything!’

A relative recently asked me who was the most memorable person I ever interviewed in my 60 years as a reporter and editor. After thinking for a while, I answered, “Probably Jackie Gleason.” more

by Len Lear | 7/9/26

Give a dog a home

Harlem is a pocket-pit/boxer mix, and the definition of a lapdog. more

7/9/26

Chill on the Hill is on East Highland Avenue, near Germantown Avenue.

Chill on the Hill freezes out the competition as a Philly favorite

For Michael Hurst, the appeal of Chill on the Hill was not frozen yogurt: It was Chestnut Hill. more

by Elie Bekelman | 7/9/26

The Gestalt Quartet will perform in Pastorius Park on July 15.

For Gestalt Quartet, playing together is ‘like coming home’

In psychology, the definition of “gestalt” could be summed up like this: The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. more

by Jeff Meade | 7/9/26

Summer heat waves require extra precautions

Extreme heat is a killer. In fact, extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related death in the United States. more

by Jeff Meade | 7/8/26

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