As a black man and Chestnut Hill area resident, it's hard to describe how disturbed I am with Tyler Britten's "white savior attitude."
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9/21/23
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The story about a zoning overlay to "protect" Chestnut Hill ran on the same day the Avenue was vandalized with white supremacy stickers.
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9/14/23
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Last week was back to school for many. It was heartbreaking to see someone target Chestnut Hill with hate and divisiveness.
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9/14/23
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Six years ago, the Chestnut Hill Community Centre faced the prospect of insolvency and closure for building code and ADA violations.
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9/7/23
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Jeanne Andrews has a point (in her letter of 8/24/23) that we need to feel secure in our homes. However, she is mistaken in her approach.
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8/31/23
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Single-party rule, in my opinion, is not now, nor has it ever been a good idea.
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8/31/23
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I was thrilled to see the Chestnut Hill Local named the state’s top weekly newspaper. It certainly deserves the recognition.
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8/31/23
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It's no secret that there is a critical shortage of police in Philadelphia.
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8/24/23
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We are seeking new homes for parts of the building we don't need, which include items such as doors, light fixtures and radiators.
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8/24/23
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The Shapiro Administration announced it would end Pennsylvania’s 30-year contractual relationship with Real Alternatives.
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8/17/23
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Lately, we have seen a disturbing group of young boys show up on bikes or get dropped off by parents. They are torturing the animals.
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8/3/23
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I just read the article about John O'Donnell (obituary, July 20). John was the person to open the door to advance my life.
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8/3/23
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On July 17, a warning signal, reminding me of Paul Revere, resounded from the CSX train cars derailed in Whitemarsh Township.
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7/27/23
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of John O'Donnell (“Local historian, author and record runner dies at 77,” July 20).
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7/27/23
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Two canopy trees that stood as century guardians observing the development of Chestnut Hill now only exist in our shared history.
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7/20/23
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A 4.9 acre parcel of woods – Harston Woods at 380 Haws Lane – is at risk.
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7/20/23
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Having “Good Morning America” live from Germantown Avenue was very exciting and helped set the scene for the parade.
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7/13/23
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Each year, the Pennsylvania legislature must pass a budget to fund our state government. Several crucial projects will be considered.
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6/29/23
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Thanks to our volunteers, board members and book lovers, the Friends of Chestnut Hill Library Big Truck Book Sale was a success.
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6/29/23
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Daniel Ellsberg died June 16 at the age of 92. He made public the “Pentagon Papers.”
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6/29/23
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