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The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission awarded the Chestnut Hill Conservancy $25,000 through its Keystone Historic Preservation Grant. more

by Brian Nelson | 6/26/25

Armed robberies of postal carriers plague Mt. Airy

On three separate instances, as postal workers carried out their deliveries, a male suspect approached them from behind and displayed a firearm, according to police. more

by Tommy Tucker | 6/26/25

Cynthia Fillmore stands outside Windfall Gallery’s uphill location, where the business will now be located.

Windfall Gallery moves uphill, Duke Barber expands

Cynthia Fillmore, owner of Windfall Gallery in Chestnut Hill, wants to clarify one important distinction: her business is moving, not closing. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 6/26/25

Amy Beth Edelman and John Millard will celebrate 25 years of owning The Night Kitchen Bakery & Cafe at 7723-25 Germantown Ave. on Friday, June 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is open to the public.

Celebrating 25 years of savory sweets at the Night Kitchen

Owners of the Night Kitchen Bakery & Cafe, a Chestnut Hill mainstay, invite the public to a celebration on June 27. more

by Len Lear | 6/26/25

Paintings from Marcasso Art will be featured at the Germantown Fashion & Arts Festival.

Fashion and art take to the streets in Germantown

Get ready for a community event celebrating local designers, diverse sewists and regional food vendors on Saturday, June 28. more

by An Nichols | 6/26/25

Meg Hagele, owner of High Point Cafe in 2005, just before opening “The Mothership.”

High Point Cafe celebrates 20 years of coffee and community

The business is built on its close bonds with customers. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 6/25/25

Covenant House Pa. leadership and donors celebrated their new transitional housing facility in Germantown at a ribbon cutting on June 18.

Covenant House Pa. opens new youth housing

Covenant House Pennsylvania, a nonprofit organization providing shelter and services for young people, opened a new facility in Germantown this month. more

by Tommy Tucker | 6/25/25

We the People Wednesday held their weekly rally at Allen Lane Train Station in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia. Councilmember Rue Landau was the featured speaker. Landau is a civil rights and housing attorney, a public school parent, and the first openly LGBTQ+ member of Philadelphia City Council.

Rue Landau joins We the People Wednesday protest

Philadelphia City Councilmember at-large Rue Landau visited Mt. Airy last week, but not just to enjoy the neighborhood. more

by Brian Nelson | 6/24/25

Chestnut Hill author and screenwriter Tom Turner signed autographs for his fantasy novel, “Sign of the Sandman,” at last year’s annual American Library Association Conference in San Diego. This year's conference will be on June 26-30 in Philadelphia.

Hill novelist featured at national library conference

When the American Library Association (ALA) hosts its annual conferences this weekend, Chestnut Hill author and screenwriter Tom Turner will be there to sign books and chat with conferencegoers. more

by Len Lear | 6/24/25

The Germantown Community Fridge at 19 E. High St.

Germantown Community Fridge invites neighbors to break bread

Residents of Germantown will have the opportunity to enjoy a home-cooked meal and meet their neighbors this Saturday, June 21, at Neighbors Table. more

by Nat Čermák | 6/19/25

Protesters gather in front of the Germantown White House, at 5442 Germantown Ave., on June 13, in solidarity with the larger event happening on June 14.

Brandywine Peace Community holds ‘No Kings’ protest in Germantown

The protest was in solidarity with those that took over streets nationwide on June 14. more

by Brian Nelson | 6/18/25

Shapiro and Parker attend Jumpstart celebration

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker visited Germantown on June 10 to celebrate Jumpstart’s 10th anniversary. more

by Tommy Tucker | 6/18/25

Our Mother of Consolation Church in Chestnut Hill participated in tolling the bell on June 6, National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

Local churches sound the alarm on gun violence epidemic

Multiple churches in Northwest Philadelphia participated in Toll the Bell, a citywide sound installation to raise awareness about gun violence. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 6/12/25

Chestnut Hill Starbucks workers pose for a group photo after unanimously voting to join Starbucks Workers United (Schultz is pictured in the back row, fourth from right).

Chestnut Hill Starbucks joins union

Chestnut Hill Starbucks workers voted unanimously on May 30 to unionize, joining Starbucks Workers United. more

by Tommy Tucker | 6/11/25

Archbishop Nelson J. Perez leads the annual Alumni Weekend Mass at Chestnut Hill College.

Chestnut Hill College celebrates its centennial

Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson J. Perez led CHC's annual Alumni Weekend Mass in celebration of the college's 100th anniversary. more

by Walt Maguire | 6/5/25

Left to right, Anne McNiff, executive director of the Chestnut Hill Community Association; Richard Newell, president and CEO of Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital; and Laura Lucas, CHCA president, at Pastorius Park.

$10,000 donation helps support Summer Concerts

Temple Health – Chestnut Hill Hospital presented the check to the Chestnut Hill Community Association in support of the Pastorius Park Summer Concert Series. more

6/5/25

Supper Sessions, Mt. Airy’s signature summer dining event, kicks off June 11 with an evening food festival each month through September on Germantown Avenue.

Supper Sessions returns: Dining al fresco with neighbors

The Mt. Airy Community Development Corporation is gearing up for the return of its signature seasonal program, Supper Sessions. more

by Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer | 6/5/25

Vocalist Shane Tapley will perform selections from popular musicals in “Broadway Adventure” at the First Presbyterian Church of Springfield on Sunday, June 8.

Broadway classics take center stage at Springfield church

Fans of Broadway musicals are in for a treat on Sunday, June 8, when two talented local musicians perform selections from theater classics in Flourtown. more

by Len Lear | 6/5/25

Ellis “El-Dog” Ferrell Jr. (sitting) and his son, Darrin Ferrell, taught students at C.W. Henry about Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club’s history and proper horse care.

Urban cowboys mosey into C.W. Henry

Members of the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club visited C.W. Henry School on May 30. They brought a horse, of course. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 6/4/25

"Dadball" members run a "Kidball" program at the Germantown Life Enrichment Center, teaching kids basketball. Greg Anderson is pictured back row, fourth from left.

GLEC launches fundraiser

The Germantown Life Enrichment Center will soon launch its fundraising campaign for what the organization calls a “desperately needed” renovation. more

by Tommy Tucker | 6/4/25

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