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Jim Ranck is celebrating 40 years at the Market at the Fareway (formerly Chestnut Hill Farmers Market), far longer than any other merchant in the market.
The man behind Chestnut Hill's longest-standing deli
If anyone writes a book on the history of Chestnut Hill, Jim Ranck will have his own chapter. more
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Long-time Mt. Airy resident Rev. Elsa Johnson Bass is the founder and artistic director of Christian Theater Workshop and Cross Culture Christian Theater in West Oak Lane. She recently retired as worship arts pastor for 45 years at the Christ Center Church of God at 1615 W. Chelten Ave.
This Mt. Airy evangelist believes in the uplifting power of art
The Rev. Elsa Johnson Bass recently retired as a worship arts pastor whose mission was to get young people involved. more
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Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
Hill to speak at MLK event
Dr. Marc Lamont Hill will deliver the keynote speech Saturday, Jan. 20, at the 7th Annual MLK Radical Symposium. more
CHCA Agenda
For Thursday, Jan. 25, 7:00 p.m. more
The foundation for Blake Development’s five-story, 114-unit development at 7619 Germantown Ave., delayed after the construction company discovered more Wissahickon Schist in the ground than expected, is now finally complete.
A rocky start for Trolley Car development
A residential project at the former site of the diner is running behind, but now has plenty of Wissahickon Schist. more
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A rendering of a portion of the proposed new building at 6915 Germantown Ave., which would wrap around behind the historic building seen here to front Gorgas Lane.
Another large apartment building for Germantown Avenue
Mt. Airy residents now have an idea of what they can expect to see on the 6900 block of Germantown Avenue. more
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A busy 2024 for Water Tower
As the new year begins, the Advisory Council of the Water Tower Recreation Center has much to celebrate, including its fundraising efforts. more
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Art programming at Allens Lane includes a wide variety of visual and performing arts, as well as a fully equipped ceramics studio.
70 years of history at Allens Lane Arts Center
In 2023, Allens Lane celebrated the center’s 70th anniversary with renewed energy, passion and commitment to the founders’ vision. more
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Conservancy Board Member Richard Bartholomew leads a walking tour through Chestnut Hill while stopping in front of the Vanna Venturi House at 8330 Millman Street.
A busy year of preservation for Chestnut Hill Conservancy
Chestnut Hill Conservancy is grateful for the community's unwavering support in sustaining the Chestnut Hill area's history, architecture and green space.  more
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This piece, as featured in "Barbara Bullock: Fearless Vision," will be on view through Jan. 21.
Woodmere: Building the future in Chestnut Hill
At Woodmere, we are looking forward to continuing progress in the renovation of the Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art and Education. more
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New CHC president, partnerships and chaplain part of vision for future
Chestnut Hill College’s 99th year was truly one for the history books. New beginnings and exciting milestones helped tell the College’s story. more
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State Rep.Tarik Khan greeted students at Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences on the school’s 100th birthday celebration at the beginning of the school year.
Jenks reflects on centennial year with art, a library and IB program
At the start of 2023, Jenks excitedly celebrated its centennial anniversary in recognition of its historical past, present initiatives and future goals. more
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Kristin Leader Ramirez and her son Marco cut the ribbon at her new store, Little Wares, with Chestnut Hill Business District Retail Advocate Ann Nevel looking on.
This past year brought nine new stores to Chestnut Hill
In Chestnut Hill, we are fortunate to have a walkable, green, charming commercial corridor -- our “Main Street,” Germantown Avenue. more
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Pastoris Park photo by Anne Skoogfors
A big loss for Pastorius Park in 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, the Friends of Pastorius Park can look back on a year that continued our sustained and significant progress in our ongoing park restoration. more
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Building on generations of effort in East Mt. Airy
The birth of East Mt. Airy Neighbors (EMAN) in 1966 marked the commencement of a transformative movement. more
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Anne Dicker, who leads WMAN’s Traffic Calming Committee, is pictured here with representatives from PennDOT and the Philadelphia Department of Streets while conducting a site visit to Lincoln Drive. The group was preparing for the installation of traffic calming measures along the corridor. Those measures are currently being installed.
Mt. Airy traffic-calming advocate to lead civic group
You might know Anne Dicker as chair of West Mt. Airy Neighbors’ Traffic Calming Committee. Come Jan. 9, she’s slated to add another title. more
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CHCA Agenda
All meetings are open to the public. more
Bomb threat at GJC synagogue
Children attending classes at Germantown Jewish Centre were evacuated last week after the Mt. Airy synagogue received an emailed threat. more
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Cherese Akers is the author of “Stillbirth But I Still Birthed,” and the founder of two nonprofit organizations in Mt. Airy, “Still I Birthed” and “We Heard You.”
Mt. Airy activist and mom tells her ‘Stillbirth’ story
Cherese Akers works to raise awareness about losing a baby. more
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A section of ACES Veterans Museum in Germantown that served as a USO for World War II soldiers of color was named to the city's Register of Historic Places in January.
Working to honor history and secure museum’s future
The Philadelphia Historical Commission has added a section of Germantown’s ACES Veterans Museum to its list of historic places. more
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