The Chestnut Hill Local

The Philly Goat Project, which celebrates the dynamic and delightful capacities of goats by creating educational and wellness opportunities in our community, is one of Awbury Arboretum’s most popular attractions.

Awbury Arboretum plans an ambitious 2025

As we embark on another year, Awbury Arboretum aims to cultivate a community and land stewardship.

Building upon – and expanding – a successful track record in Germantown

Germantown United Community Development Corporation is launching an ambitious slate of initiatives for 2025.

Historic Germantown will host more festivals in 2025

Historic Germantown, a consortium of 19 historic and cultural institutions, serves more than 150,000 visitors annually.

New Germantown United director plans for a stronger retail mix

Leo Dillinger has been named executive director of Germantown United Community Development Corporation.

Still shopping? No worries. NW Philly has it all

With Christmas only two weeks away, buying presents for your loved ones is quickly becoming crunch time.

Uncle Bobbie's goes Hollywood

Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books got a Hollywood shoutout in the fourth episode of Netflix’s “The Madness.”

Life sprouts in historic community garden

The legacy of Chris and Helen Nicholson lives on.

Tipsy Cafe's annual turkey giveaway feeds hundreds

Since Anh Vongbandith opened Tipsy Cafe & Catering on Germantown Avenue in 2020, her shop has given out Thanksgiving meals each year.

Historic status advances for NW Philly apartments

The hard work of West Mount Airy Neighbors' Historic Preservation Initiative is paying off.

State funding for Happy Hollow

State Rep. Darisha Parker (D., Phila.) recently announced that Happy Hollow Recreation Center will receive a $1 million grant for facility upgrades.

Historic town hall gets a modern neighbor

A 75-unit, 96,645-square-foot apartment project adjacent to Germantown’s historic Town Hall cleared a key hurdle.