The recently restored 18th-century Yeakel Cemetery in Wyndmoor now has a sign that explains its historical significance.
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11/23/23
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The Chestnut Hill Parking Foundation raised its fees. Why not look to the business community to share costs?
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11/23/23
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The article in the Nov. 9 issue of the Chestnut Hill Local regarding the Venetian Social Club was amazing.
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11/16/23
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Can we residents of Chestnut Hill slow some of the unrestrained growth in our community that threatens our small town ambience?
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11/16/23
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The Chestnut Hill Parking Foundation Board of Directors recently voted for an increase in hourly parking rates effective Nov. 3.
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11/16/23
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By now you may have received an envelope in the mail from the Chestnut Hill Garden District Fund.
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11/9/23
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Fall is a transition time for insects and other invertebrates to acclimate to colder temperatures. Where do they go in the winter?
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11/9/23
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Have you seen the eye-catching banners honoring local veterans along Willow Grove Avenue in Wyndmoor and wondered how they got there?
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11/9/23
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When the Water Tower Advisory Council was fundraising to refurbish the park, our local VFW Post 5205 answered the call.
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11/9/23
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I went to the Chestnut Hill Hospital Emergency Room on Sunday, Oct. 22, because of a broken thumb. I cannot say enough about the people there.
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11/2/23
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My favorite memory of Paul Meyer comes from a visit my first husband and I made to the Morris Arboretum around 1990.
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11/2/23
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My experience of residing in Philadelphia and engaging with the community has revealed how poverty impacts their daily lives.
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11/2/23
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I read with great interest the piece by State Rep. Tarik Khan, “To bullies everywhere: Here, we SLAPP back,” (Local, 10/19).
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11/2/23
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Walking by the water tower during the last few weeks, passersby can’t help but notice that work is underway on the "Light Up the Tower" project.
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10/26/23
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I didn't believe mentors really existed until I met Cherelle Parker.
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10/26/23
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Whenever he could, Paul was always eager to help.
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10/26/23
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The Chestnut Hill Conservancy and Friends of the Wissahickon are participating in community reviews of the variance request.
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10/26/23
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Editor’s note: This letter is in response to editorials about the importance of The Local that appeared in the paper on Oct. 12.
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10/26/23
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I enjoyed the “Woodstuck” article (Sept. 14) very much! Not only was it a fun read, but it brought back lots of memories.
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10/5/23
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Allow me to take this opportunity to thank our councilwoman, Cindy Bass, for introducing the North Germantown Zoning Map.
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10/5/23
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