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Borscht Belt kitchen staff outside the new space at Market at the Fareway on opening day, July 31.

The Borscht Belt Delicatessen opened in the Market at the Fareway on Thursday, July 31, dishing out sandwiches and American Jewish deli food. more

by Lucy Tobier | 8/6/25

Anou Vongbandith of Das Good Café in Germantown.

Das Good Cafe co-owner faces deportation

On July 26, Anou Vongbandith was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). more

by Tommy Tucker and Maggie Dougherty | 8/6/25

After 50 years on the Hill, Campbell's Place will close its doors for good.

Campbell’s Place says farewell to Chestnut Hill

The July 24 message on Campbell’s Place’s Facebook page came as a surprise to many Hillers: “After more than 17 years of memories, meals, and moments shared, the time has come for us to close our doors.” more

by Brian Nelson | 7/31/25

Leaders of the Mermaid Park restoration movement pose at Saturday’s event. From left to right: State Rep. Tarik Khan (D.,194th), Chestnut Hill Community Association (CHCA) Executive Director Anne McNiff, Councilmember Cindy Bass, architect Joyce Lenhardt, CHCA President Laura Lucas, landscape architect Jessica Wolff, and Friends of the Cresheim Trail Executive Director Brad Maule.

Mermaid Park gathers feedback for new design phase

For over 60 years, a rock garden built in a former Chestnut Hill quarry lay hidden under weeds. Now, the space is being restored. more

by Lucy Tobier | 7/24/25

Jackson Galka, owner of North Star MMA, stands in front of stained glass at St. Michael’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mt. Airy, the new home of his business.

North Star MMA breaks holy ground in new location

Looking in the stained glass from the outside, you wouldn't imagine that inside is a mixed martial arts gym. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 7/24/25

Villavillekula prepares for the Royal Rummage Sidewalk Sale.

The Royal Rummage sidewalk sale celebrates 60 years

The Royal Rummage Sidewalk Sale returns to Germantown Avenue July 25 to 27 for Chestnut Hill’s summer tradition of sales, food and fun. more

by Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer | 7/24/25

The now-cleared site of 6657-59 Blakemore St.

Demolition sparks debate in East Mt. Airy

By July 16, the building that was once 6657-59 Blakemore St. was reduced to rubble. more

by Brian Nelson | 7/23/25

A developer intends to take down a Wissahickon Schist wall that runs behind properties on 328-330 W. Queen Lane, acting as a fence along several backyards.

Housing vs. character: Proposed development raises questions

The Philadelphia Historical Commission met on July 16 to discuss a proposed senior affordable housing project in Germantown. more

by Tommy Tucker | 7/23/25

Members of Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting receive updates on the impact of immigration policy and the Welcoming Homes Program from Judith Bernstein-Baker (standing, left) and Mindy Maslin (seated in red).

NW congregations respond to immigrant services funding cuts

When Diana Thompson opened her Germantown home to three strangers, she couldn’t have anticipated the lasting importance of that invitation. more

by Lucy Tobier | 7/17/25

OTH Capital presented a rendering for their 49-unit, four-story senior affordable housing project in Germantown during a public meeting on April 30.

Senior affordable housing sought for Germantown

The Philadelphia Historical Commission (PHC) was scheduled to host a public meeting on Wednesday, July 16, to discuss a senior affordable housing project in Germantown. more

by Tommy Tucker | 7/17/25

The historic house at 5 Awbury Road before the original windows were replaced.

Unpermitted work done on historic Germantown property

The original windows of a historic house in Awbury Arboretum have been removed without approval, according to the Philadelphia Historical Commission. more

by Tommy Tucker | 7/17/25

CHCA Agenda

All meetings are open to the public. more

7/17/25

British-born muralist Femi Olatunji believes making and viewing art offers healing.

Three new murals capture Mt. Airy spirit

Aside from being visual feasts, three new Germantown Avenue murals stand as neighborhood biographies and towering testaments to creativity. more

by Constance Garcia-Barrio | 7/10/25

Volunteers mend garments for guests in the dining room at Face to Face Germantown.

Germantown menders help restore clothes and dignity

Face to Face Germantown sees a lot of need in its neighborhood, and since 1984 has been working hard to alleviate it. more

by Kimberly Haas | 7/10/25

Nancy Chabeaud started as a housekeeper 30 years ago at Spring Mill Pointe, a nonprofit retirement facility in Lafayette Hill, and rose to a management position as director of buildings and grounds.

From housekeeper to executive staff at Spring Mill Pointe

When Spring Mill Pointe opened in 1995, Nancy Chabaud took a job as the Lafayette Hill retirement community’s only housekeeper. Now she's director of building and grounds. more

by Len Lear | 7/10/25

Youngsters learn the skills that make the Big Top a success at the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts in West Mt. Airy.

Circus arts summer camp: Where fun and tumbles collide

The first rule of circus summer camp: Don’t break your face. The second rule of circus summer camp: Have fun. With rules like these, who wouldn’t want to give it a whirl? more

by Buffy Gorrilla | 7/10/25

Mary Ann Boyer, co-founder of Boyer Sudduth Environmental Consultants, won the Service to the Flock Award, 2025.

Hill ‘environmental nerd’ honored by area school group

Longtime Chestnut Hill resident Mary Ann Boyer calls herself “an environmental nerd,” but others who know her prefer to call her a champion of the environment. more

by Len Lear | 7/3/25

Multiple businesses at Market at the Fareway recently closed, but planning is underway to fill the open spots.

Businesses say goodbye and hello to Chestnut Hill

Hoser’s served its final dish on July 1, and several other businesses are coming and going from the Hill. more

by Brian Nelson and Lucy Tobier | 7/3/25

CHCA Board welcomes seven members for new term

The Chestnut Hill Community Association begins a new term in August with a slate of seven new and returning members to its board of directors. more

7/3/25

Face to Face’s head chef, Charles Richardson, prepares meals for the community dining room.

Face to Face receives grant to expand services

Face to Face — a nonprofit offering health, legal and social services in Germantown — won a $31,000 grant in June from Impact100 Philadelphia. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 6/26/25

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