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Three (four?) local residents taking a break on June 20 at the Top of the Hill. Left to right, Cindy DeMaio, Terry Simpson, Frank Hendrie and the restored sculpture, “Confirming Predictions,” by the late New Jersey artist, J. Seward Johnson.

Postcard of the Week

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7/16/26

Tommy Conwell & the Dirty Pints are set to perform at Pastorius Park on July 22.

Hear Tommy Conwell, some Young Rumblers tunes — and more — at Pastorius

If you were following the vibrant Philly rock music scene in the 1980s, you can’t help but recall Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers. more

by Jeff Meade | 7/16/26

Veronika Pavliutina (behind children), who fled from Odessa, Ukraine, when the Russian bombing started, with her children — Polina, Nina and Yegor — and Rich McIlhenny (far right), his wife, Marissa Vergnetti (far left) and their son, Daniel (second from left). The family stayed in the McIlhennys’ Mt. Airy home for several months.

Ukrainian refugees rescued in Mt. Airy leaving U.S.

Veronika Pavliutina, a 48-year-old single mom from Odessa, fled Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, when the Russian bombing started. more

by Len Lear | 7/16/26

Volunteers from The Philadelphia Project completed four days of service at the Water Tower Recreation Center.

Volunteers clear neglected area of Water Tower Rec Center

A little less than 20 volunteers spent time at the Water Tower from July 7-10, helping to clear a neglected and overgrown area behind the pickleball and tennis courts. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 7/15/26

Fred Mogul, owner of the Blue Warbler, opened his restaurant in June, located at 8001 Germantown Ave.

Blue Warbler settling in as the Hill’s newest restaurant

In June, the Blue Warbler opened with a soft launch of its all-day hybrid restaurant, bar, and cafe model. more

by Tommy Tucker | 7/9/26

Chestnut Hill native Madeline Lawrence is the co-founder of a European cybersecurity company valued at $1 billion.

Hill native helps grow $1 billion cybersecurity company

Aikido, a cybersecurity firm co-founded by Madeline Lawrence, has been raising money at a billion-dollar clip. more

by Len Lear | 7/9/26

In the living room of his home near Ambler, Dr. Steven Gewirtzman holds some of the letters and cards he has received from his patients and their parents after he recently announced his upcoming retirement.

Beloved Hill pediatrician retires after 39-year career

Nowadays, any professional person or owner of a retail business has to be more solicitous of customer and client needs and feelings than ever before. more

by Len Lear | 7/9/26

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7/9/26

Chill on the Hill is on East Highland Avenue, near Germantown Avenue.

Chill on the Hill freezes out the competition as a Philly favorite

For Michael Hurst, the appeal of Chill on the Hill was not frozen yogurt: It was Chestnut Hill. more

by Elie Bekelman | 7/9/26

Penn’s Walk, a 21-unit building, is coming to East Willow Grove Avenue in Wyndmoor.

Penn’s Walk set to bring new condos to Wyndmoor

Construction has begun on Penn’s Walk, a new condominium building, located at 1011 E. Willow Grove Ave. in Wyndmoor. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 7/8/26

Executive chef Roth Perelman, a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, previously worked as a chef at upscale restaurants.

dohō, new upscale restaurant, opens in West Mt. Airy

Since Jansen closed its doors in West Mt. Airy last September, some local foodies have lamented the paucity of fine dining options in Northwest Philadelphia. more

by Len Lear | 7/2/26

Over a year after being re-awarded the project, developer KBK Enterprises has yet to present a plan for the Germantown YWCA property.

One more year of unanswered questions on YWCA

Over a year after being re-awarded the project, Columbus, Ohio-based developer KBK Enterprises has yet to present a plan for the Germantown YWCA property. more

by Tommy Tucker | 7/2/26

Entries in the 8 to 14 age group division of the “Design Your Own Flag Contest.”

Hill celebrates America’s 250th with flag contest

The Chestnut Hill Community Association has partnered with the Chestnut Hill Business District this summer to host a fun “Design Your Own Flag Contest” for America’s 250th anniversary. more

by Julianna Musser | 7/2/26

Developer Scott Seibert shared an earlier rendering of the proposed building at 360 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave.

Condos and food hall coming to Mt. Airy

Work has begun on a new building in West Mt. Airy, set to feature 29 condos, 29 underground parking spaces, a small food hall, and commercial space. more

by Tommy Tucker | 7/2/26

Mansions and other dwellings dot the landscape.

Celebrating America with ‘Garden Railway: Revolutionary Philly’

To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the miniature railway at Morris Arboretum & Gardens has a new title: “Garden Railway: Revolutionary Philly.” more

by Julianna Musser | 7/2/26

The Chestnut Hill Cat Clinic is closing after serving felines in the area for 40 years. The clinic’s last day will be on Aug. 28. According to an email sent to the veterinarian’s clients, Dr. Mark Fox is retiring and the business is bidding a “bittersweet farewell.”

Chestnut Hill Cat Clinic to close in August

7/2/26

The Germantown Historical Society building at 5501 Germantown Ave. is the new home of the Historic Germantown Visitor Center.

Historic Germantown unveils visitor center amid 250th

With the new Historic Germantown Visitor Center opening on July 9, guests have a new way to discover the full breadth of what the neighborhood has to offer. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 7/1/26

Last year’s Chestnut Hill bike parade drew a large crowd of children.

Hill’s Bocce Club is ready to host annual July Fourth celebration

The 93-year-old Chestnut Hill Bocce Club will be continuing a patriotic tradition that started more than six decades ago when the organization hosts its annual Fourth of July celebration on Saturday. more

by Len Lear | 7/1/26

A new mural in Germantown honors Zachery Frazier for his work with young people.

Mural dedication set for Saturday

Mural Arts Philadelphia will dedicate a new mural in Germantown on Saturday, June 27, in honor of Zachery Frazier, co-founder of the Trust Factor Organization. more

6/25/26

Rafiah Cheeks (holding photo of his late mother, Michele Alford) and his niece Shanee Brooks (from left), brother DeVaughn Alford and sister Dr. Antonia Alford.

Mt. Airy athlete honors donor who saved him

Rafiah Cheeks, 41, a Mt. Airy resident for the past 12 years, had serious health problems from the time he was born with jaundice in February 1985. more

by Len Lear | 6/25/26

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