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Dan Helwig and his daughter Amanda share a passion for serving the community as Rotarians and Realtors – something they hope to pass down to 8-year-old Tennyson.
A family breaks barriers while building community
Some father-daughter duos share interests, hobbies, or even quirks. For Dan Helwig and his daughter Amanda Helwig, the similarities go a bit further.  more
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Seeking a bigger playground
The Friends of Happy Hollow and SoLo Germantown Civic Association are calling for the expansion of Philadelphia's Happy Hollow Playground. more
A visitor looks at the “Inspiration” wall of writings, testimonials and artwork by people who were formerly incarcerated.
New G-town museum examines the lives of people who were incarcerated
Since being released from prison more than two decades ago, the Rev. Michelle Simmons has turned her formidable energies into helping others. more
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The 47-unit apartment building now going up on the corner of Germantown Avenue and Washington Lane replaces the now-demolished Comer Paper & Party building, which had long been a neighborhood eyesore.
Mixed-use project reshapes G-town corner
Another large new apartment building is going up on Germantown Avenue, this time replacing the Comer Paper & Party building. more
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CHCA Agenda
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The 75-unit building, next door to Germantown Town Hall and across the street from the former home of Germantown High School, does not need zoning approvals to move forward.
Another big apartment building for Germantown’s historic corridor
A 75-unit apartment building may be built next door to Germantown Town Hall, across the street from the former home of Germantown High School. more
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Bill McKinley sells audio equipment and entire sound systems at Chestnut Hill Audio, 8022 Germantown Ave., an “old school” business that was started 42 years ago.
Vinyl revival: Chestnut Hill Audio keeps old-school sound alive
Bill McKinley, the 72-year-old owner of Chestnut Hill Audio, doesn't mind being told he is "old school." more
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Former Philadelphia Phillies president and CEO David Montgomery, who lived in Wyndmoor before his death in 2019, was recently awarded the team’s highest honor.
Phillies honor beloved ‘father figure,’ David Montgomery of Wyndmoor
When David Montgomery was given the team’s highest honor, the main message was about the way he treated people. more
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George Drakopoulos, who immigrated to the U.S. from South Africa, is celebrating 10 years in business with a big street festival that showcases music, food and local flair.
Malelani Cafe throws itself a joyous birthday bash
West Mt. Airy’s popular Malelani Cafe will celebrate its 10th anniversary, Saturday, Sept. 14, in what promises to be a rollicking street fair. more
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Dr.Tom Fitzpatrick and his horse Seamus were regulars at the Devon Horse Show.
A local ‘living legend’ celebrates 100 years
Tom Fitzpatrick's life "is a tapestry of bravery, knowledge, humor and deep faith," said a close friend. more
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CHCA Agenda
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Neighbors of 116 and 118 Hillcrest Ave. say proposed development there threatens the Wissahickon Watershed.
A long fight over Watershed rules pits old maps against new ones
Neighbors who 10 years ago successfully battled development plans for Hillcrest Avenue now find themselves back in the fight. more
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Drew does not hesitate to give credit to several teachers at Henry School who “ignited my passion for theater and self-expression” that has led to a career on stage and television.
Broadway star grateful for Henry School teachers
Laila Drew may be a principal cast member in “Suffs,” a smash Broadway hit, but she has not forgotten where she came from. more
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CHCA Agenda
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Lois Villemaire's new book of poetry, “My Eight Greats,” is full of poems about Chestnut Hill, and features her maternal grandfather, Sam Blumenthal, (above), who operated a grocery store, Blumenthal & Hayman, at 8512-14 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill in the 1930s.
New book of poetry pays homage to Chestnut Hill
Lois Villemaire's book, “My Eight Greats,” is replete with poems about Chestnut Hill. more
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Chestnut Hill professor Miles Orvell's new book, his 11th, “Death in the Age of Climate Change,” is his first work of fiction.
Prolific Hill professor pens fictional ‘Climate Change’
It's the first foray into fiction for long-time Chestnut Hill resident Miles Orvell, a professor at Temple University for more than 50 years. more
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The Germantown YWCA has sat vacant for years as development problems continue.
PRA under fire for YWCA redevelopment delays
Germantown's beleaguered YWCA has encountered yet another setback as the developer has failed to secure crucial financing. more
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Philadelphia Museum of Art Senior Curator of Costume and Textiles Dilys Blum with the extremely rare 1723 Speck Manuscript, a detailed instruction guide to over 40 ancient weaving patterns like those on Oriental carpets, that has a connection to Chestnut Hill.
Unraveling a long Gillies family history of weaving
When 64-year-old John Gillies began exploring his German ancestry, he had no idea his research would connect so many threads. more
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Another Royal Rummage sale celebrates Hill history
Chestnut Hill's annual Royal Rummage Sale, held the last weekend in July, attracted visitors from across the city. more
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CHCA Agenda
To register for any of the zoom meetings go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/2024_upcoming_meetings.php more
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