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When a devastating shoulder injury ended Kaitlin Frady's career as an aerial circus performer, it opened an unexpected path to healing.
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by Len Lear
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1/23/25
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When Bruce Green was growing up, he used to be asked what gang he was involved with. His answer: "I was a Boy Scout."
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by Maggie Dougherty
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1/23/25
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Hill residents called for action to protect pedestrians.
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by Tommy Tucker
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1/22/25
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A proposed development at 7600 Germantown Ave. faced an unexpected setback when Councilmember Cindy Bass' office raised objections.
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by Tommy Tucker
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1/22/25
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Launching their "Zoning Remapping Task Force," West Mount Airy Neighbors held a meeting Jan. 8, allowing community members to contribute to the project.
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by Tommy Tucker
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1/16/25
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To register for any of the zoom meetings, go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/meetings.php
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1/16/25
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Frigid temperatures did not dissuade members of the Chestnut Hill Conservancy from gathering to usher in the new year.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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1/16/25
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Prema Katari Gupta, the new head of the Center City District, is a 15-year resident of Mt. Airy who brings her Northwest experience to managing Philadelphia’s downtown.
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by Len Lear
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1/15/25
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For Amira Heep, who greets fans at Lincoln Financial Field, nothing would be more thrilling than singing the national anthem before a Philadelphia Eagles game.
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by Len Lear
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1/15/25
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Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital hosted an event Jan. 9 to recognize state lawmakers for securing over $3 million in Commonwealth funding.
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1/14/25
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A successful shop announcing its closure usually signals trouble. But for Zsa's Ice Cream, the decision to close at the end of 2025 comes at the height of success.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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1/9/25
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Chestnut Hill’s newest restaurant will be a hybrid concept combining a bakery-cafe, diner and neighborhood pub.
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by Tommy Tucker
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1/9/25
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All meetings are open to the public. To register for any of the Zoom meetings go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/meetings.php.
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1/9/25
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It has often been said that the two things no one can avoid are death and taxes, which might explain why the Jacob Ruth Funeral Home has been a Chestnut Hill institution for almost 175 years.
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by Len Lear
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1/9/25
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After a close call when a speeding car nearly struck a mother and child, Chestnut Hill residents will meet with city and state officials next week.
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by Carla Robinson
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1/8/25
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declined to hear neighbors' appeal to prevent a five-story development at 10 Bethlehem Pike.
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by Carla Robinson
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1/7/25
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West Mount Airy Neighbors (WMAN) is teaming up with Councilmember Cindy Bass' office to form a "Zoning Remapping Task Force."
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by Tommy Tucker
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1/7/25
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Monday’s storm brought 1.8 inches of snow to the Philadelphia region, closing schools and blanketing the Northwest, including the Christ Ascension Lutheran Church on Germantown Avenue.
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1/7/25
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It seems to us that tiny, grassroots community organizations like ours are MORE ESSENTIAL than ever.
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by Josephine Winter and Stephen Kendall, executive director and president of West Mt. Airy Neighbors
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1/1/25
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2025 promises to be a milestone year at Woodmere.
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by Bill Valerio, director and CEO, Woodmere
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1/1/25
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