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Last year’s Passion & Spice Indonesian dinner sold out within days of being scheduled.
Indonesian chef kicks off annual Bali pop-up
James Beard-nominated chef Diana Widjojo is back with her Indonesian cuisine expertise next week. more
Maurice Sampson (left) and Michael Kleiner (right), elected Democratic committeepeople in the 22nd Ward’s 6th Division, knock on every door to stop and speak with neighbors – whether or not it’s an election year.
Mt. Airy: A grassroots lesson for democracy
“That’s what we do here,” says commmitteperson Maurice Sampson. more
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Last year’s inaugural community gathering at Mt. Airy Ecolab was a big success.
Mt. Airy community BBQ to honor local heroes
West Mt Airy Neighbors will honor six local people who have made significant contributions to the neighborhood. more
The parking lot behind the shuttered Rite Aid on Germantown Avenue and Tulpehocken quickly became a short-dumping site. Before and after photos of the mess were taken by Germantown resident Gary Hines.
When a new state rep calls city Streets Department
Germantown resident Gary Hines began noticing the growing pile of trash shortly after the Rite Aid closed its doors. more
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Mary Kalyna was given the 2024 Social Justice Award for Community Service by the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations during a ceremony on Oct. 17 at the Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St.
Ukrainian American honored for human rights activism
As the 2024 election approaches, West Mt. Airy resident and lifelong social justice activist Mary Kalyna is laser-focused on her mission. more
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Artist Joe Boruchow displays his artwork in various locations around Germantown, from bus stops to abandoned buildings.
The bold paper-cut street art that has Germantown talking
Joe Boruchow's signature black and white stencils can be found around Germantown. more
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Kate Matthews (the previous president of the Sustainability Club) worked alongside Molly Ellis of Threadwell to collect plastic.
High schoolers collect 1,000 lbs of plastic
The environmental impact of non-biodegradable plastics may seem insurmountable, but local high schoolers are taking charge. more
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Chestnut Hill Tower served as the 17th Division’s polling place for more than 20 years until voters temporarily were sent to the United Lutheran Seminary in Mt. Airy during the 2020 primary.
Pressure grows for return to pre-Covid polling
The question of where the 206 registered voters who live in Chestnut Hill Tower will cast their vote has been a confusingly moving target. more
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The Chestnut Hill Community Association: The third annual Fall Frolic
CHCA Agenda
All meetings are open to the public. more
Smart-aleck sign writer condemns litter on Cresheim Valley Drive.
Fighting litterbugs with pointed humor
Chestnut Hill faces an untidy predicament. more
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Mayor Cherelle Parker reaffirmed her commitment to the city’s commercial corridors at the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District’s annual meeting.
Parker packs a Mt. Airy business meeting
Parker returned to her home turf of Mt. Airy. more
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The sign on the door at Fiesta Pizza says it all.
Pizza pro closes shop after 40 years
After more than 40 years of serving pizza (and more) to the people of Chestnut Hill, Fiesta Pizza III is closing. more
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Residents watch as the Chestnut Hill Conservancy flips the switch, illuminating storefronts along Germantown Avenue for the organization's annual "Night of Lights" event.
‘Night of Lights’ on the Avenue
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy launched its seventh annual Night of Lights with an enthusiastic "Flip the Switch" ceremony on Friday night. more
The Rev. Beverly Dale's books deal with what she calls “the potentially harmful Christian beliefs around sexuality and the unholy trinity of sexual guilt, shame and fear.”
The spiritual dimension of sex
Mt. Airy’s Rev. Beverly Dale is challenging traditional religious views on sexuality with her new book. more
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Panel to discuss Project 2025 in political forum
The National Association of Black Journalists’ Philadelphia Chapter will host a discussion examining Project 2025. more
Olly collects discarded woolen clothing, washes and dries them, and turns them into colorful, intricate throw rugs in a sewing room that resembles a Goodwill. He also makes silk neckties into rugs.
Former Penn professor turns rags into riches
At 99, Oliver "Olly" Perry Williams sits in his West Mt. Airy home, his fingers nimbly working strips of wool into vibrant rugs. more
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Victoria Coleman's makeup skills came in handy last Halloween when she turned her brother, Brock, into a green goblin.
Local makeup artist came, saw and contoured
Even when she was in high school and working in Chestnut Hill, Victoria Coleman aspired to become a professional makeup artist. more
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CHCA Agenda
Tuesday, Oct. 15, Development Review Committee Meeting - MEETING CANCELED more
Chestnut Hill scientist Sol Rosenblatt, 95, is still inventing antimicrobial products.
Moon landings, microbes and 14 patents
At 95, most people might be content to reflect on past accomplishments. Not Solomon Rosenblatt. more
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