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Physical therapist Joanne Fagerstrom, of Erdenheim, will conduct a one-day workshop, “Taking Charge of Your Bone Health After Breast Cancer,” Saturday, June 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, as well as online.

Breast cancer/osteoporosis workshop at Hill church

During her research, Fagerstrom, of Erdenheim, heard lots of women say that they’d developed osteoporosis after treatment for breast cancer. Those conversations led her to design a one-day workshop for women. more

by Constance Garcia-Barrio | 5/26/22

Beloved Hill nun retires after 50 years of teaching

A member of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Sister Roseann is retiring this month after 50 years as a Montessori teacher in Catholic schools, the last 38 of those years as a beloved first, second and third grade teacher at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy. more

by Len Lear | 5/26/22

SCH senior Delaney Brody pitches the EpiPhone at the school’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership's recent Demo Day.

SCH student’s product helps severe allergy sufferers live worry-free

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH) senior Delaney Brody has produced the EpiPhone - an insulated silicone case that attaches to the back of a cell phone to house an epinephrine device. more

5/26/22

David L. Cohen, now Canada ambassador, delivers CHC commencement address

Chestnut Hill College celebrated its 95th Annual Commencement ceremony for students in the School of Undergraduate Studies and students in the Accelerated Adult Degree Program on Saturday. more

by Carla Robinson | 5/26/22

David Caulk: My family and I joined the Chestnut Hill community in March 2020 after relocating from Chicago. My spouse, two lively boys - ages 5 and 3 - and I fell in love with the natural and built environment and the area’s eclectic character. My professional passion lies in pursuing common goals among diverse stakeholders. I earned a BA from The University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Throughout my career, I have worked with local and national governments, nonprofits, Fortune-500 companies, startups, academics, and entrepreneurs. Starting my career in financial management for the federal government, I soon moved to Chicago to build and run a boutique consulting firm called The Greatest Good. We helped clients run field experiments and design choice architectures to improve high-stakes decision-making.  Currently, I am focused on raising my boys, independent consulting, and community-building through various projects, including building a library for the J.S. Jenks School. I admire the mission and recent work of the Chestnut Hill Community Association, and I am eager to collaborate with neighbors on initiatives that bring Chestnut Hill together. I look forward to joining the CHCA Board of Directors and leveraging both my professional and personal interests to further enrich the Chestnut Hill community.

Candidates, rules and ways to vote in the CHCA election

Candidates plus rules and ways to vote in CHCA election. more

5/26/22

MALT’s annual tour of lush private gardens returns

Mt. Airy Learning Tree’s ever-popular annual fundraiser, the Hidden Gardens Tour, is back this year. more

by Carla Robinson | 5/26/22

The Hassrick House (1958) in East Falls, designed by Richard Neutra. Now owned by Thomas Jefferson University.

Celebrating Modern architecture in the Northwest

Northwest Philadelphia’s remarkable treasures of Modern architecture are being celebrated in late May at the annual DOCOMOMO-US conference, this year being held in Philadelphia. more

by George McNeely | 5/26/22

Longtime Piffaro the Renaissance Band artistic directors Joan Kimball and Robert Wiemken take a bow.

Piffaro salutes its founders in Hill concert

Piffaro, Philadelphia’s world-acclaimed Renaissance Band, presented its final series of concerts under the direction of its longtime artistic directors Joan Kimball and Robert Wiemken on May 13-15. more

by Michael Caruso | 5/26/22

Owner Tom Ivory began the Baker Street Bread Co. three decades ago, and even the pandemic has not seemed to slow them down.

Making lots of dough in Chestnut Hill for 30 years

Since 1992, Baker Street Bread Co. and Cafe has crafted its pillowy, made-from-scratch creations for a hungry audience of residents, restaurants, wholesale customers and catering companies. more

by Debra Malinics | 5/26/22

Juan Castellanos, former Chestnut Hill resident and Springside/Chestnut Hill Academy graduate, will perform for the Metropolitan Ballet Company's 25th anniversary gala event June 4 on the Abington Friends School campus. Photo by Rick Belden

SCH grad, professional ballet dancer, returns to perform

Castellanos, who currently dances with the Charlotte Ballet’s second company (sort of like Triple-A in baseball), has been promoted and will be a full-time paid professional in the North Carolina troupe’s primary company next season. more

by Len Lear | 5/25/22

Philly Goat Project Founder and Director Karen Krivit and Clementine the goat bond with Arden Monaghan, 3, of Lafayette Hill during a visit at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill Preschool Program last week.

Philly Goat Project visits Hill preschoolers

The 65 children brushed the five animals in three separate half-hour sessions, and gave them carrot treats in the playground. more

by Barbara Sherf | 5/18/22

Outdoor rooms, always a favorite, are perpetually in demand

While outdoor living rooms definitely appeal to potential buyers, they also make life better for current homeowners - so it’s an investment that pays off whether you sell or not. more

By Carla Robinson | 5/18/22

Light Up the Tower Fundraising Committee: Lucie Daigle, Mary Pomichter, Barbara Diaz, Marianna Santry, Fran Marcolina, Christina Hindman (not shown) Keith Kunz, President of Water Tower Advisory Council & Bob Kelly of Good Day Philadelphia

Community Rallies to Support the Water Tower Recreation Center

Thursday’s dinner was the first event of an effort to fund components of a Master Plan developed to improve the recreation center and grounds now and in the coming years. more

by Mary Pomichter, chair of the “Light Up the Tower” committee | 5/18/22

George Blood LP in Fort Washington is a leading provider of archival audio and moving image services; digitizing audio, video, film, and migrating data.

Time’s running out for preserving audiovisual materials

Almost a quarter into the 21st century, a new problem has entered our lives. People of all ages now find themselves with more personal audiovisual material than ever before - and with so many of … more

by Andrew Repasky McElhinney | 5/18/22

Elizabeth Anne Martins is a prolific composer and author of children's books in addition to “Reasons to Smile,” whose second edition will be released later this year.

Local author inspired by sister with Down syndrome

It took quite a few years, but Andrea completed the book with help from another daughter, Elizabeth Anne, who grew up and graduated in 2006. more

by Len Lear | 5/13/22

Mt. Airy resident Claire Hand is the new adult/teen librarian at the Chestnut Hill Library. Photo by Brian Rudnick

Finally, Chestnut Hill gets a new librarian

“Why do we still need libraries now that almost every kid has a virtual Google library in their pocket?” more

by Len Lear | 5/12/22

The Green Street Monthly Meeting of Friends has pledged to spend $50,000 a year for 10 years to assist Black homeowners in Germantown with issues related wills, deeds and titles.

Germantown Quaker group giving $500,000 in reparations

Recognizing that for most middle class Americans, home ownership is a primary source of wealth and stability, the congregation is focused on making sure their immediate Black neighbors are able to keep and maintain their properties. more

by Len Lear | 5/12/22

Gravers Lane Station, designed by famed architect Frank Furness

Saving our stations: The 1983 restoration of the Gravers Lane

The Gravers Lane train station, the first building in Chestnut Hill to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places, was in grave danger when the Historical Society took it on. more

by Shirley Hanson | 5/12/22

Preserving audiovisual materials can be tricky

If you really care about keeping it, now’s the time to ask an expert. more

by Andrew Repasky McElhinney | 5/12/22

Sophisticated, authentic Mexican cuisine in Flourtown

It opened late in 2015 at 726 Bethlehem Pike in Flourtown and is as focused as a guided missile. more

by Len Lear | 5/11/22

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