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“All things considered, and I don't mean this flippantly, I really had a great year,” said Jack. “I felt that when everything was stripped away, I was able to reassess what I really need or what I really want.”
Jack Saint Clair Orchestra brings jazz to the Pastorius Park series July 28
The free summer concert series continues at Pastorius Park with the third show in the 2021 series. Jack Saint Clair Orchestra brings jazz Wednesday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m. more
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Instead of the traditional summer sidewalk sale, something for those who missed the traditions of the Christmas season last year.
Chestnut Hill Christmas in July
Santa is ditching his coat and donning a Hawaiian shirt as he brings Christmas cheer to Chestnut Hill early this year. This weekend, in fact. more
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A mysterious illness has been ravaging songbird populations in the eastern United States.
Mystery Disease Strikes Song Birds
Got a bird feeder? Take it down. more
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Chris Canavan, President of WB Homes, Inc., presented two draft plans for the Haws Lane tract. Both plans reduce the number of total townhome units on the property from 41 to 36 and both include a public walkway leading from the townhomes to school property. The second draft, seen here, is the same proposed in June except that one block of 5 townhomes has been eliminated.
Springfield Township July Workshop Meeting
Demolition of old Enfield Elementary School scheduled for Fall, Haws Lane Townhome Development more
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Park concert moved indoors tonight
Due to chance of a severe thunderstorm, the July 21st concert at Pastorius Park has been moved to the auditorium at Springside CH Middle School. more
Meghan Cary performs with the Analog Gypsies: Peter Farrell, keyboards (left); Bob Beach, harp and flute (with hat, center); Stacy Weathers on “not-your-typical-bluegrass banjo”; and Irene Lambrou, harmony and backup.
Meghan Cary performs at Pastorius Park, July 21
The free summer concert series continues at Pastorius Park with the second show in the 2021 series. more
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The park at Germantown and Pelham, next to Malelani’s Café, was created in 2018. There are five pocket parks in Mt. Airy, with a sixth opening this summer in the 7100 block. (Photo by Walt Maguire)
Planned Pedestrian Crossings move ahead in Mt. Airy
While finding parking along Germantown Avenue will always be difficult, it will soon be easier to walk the avenue in Mt. Airy.   more
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Elections, Annual Meeting for Chestnut Hill Community Association
Thursday, July 22, is the CHCA Annual Membership Meeting, in person, and the deadline for voting on new members of the board. more
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Congressman Dwight Evans, State Representative Chris Rabb and Cresheim Village Neighbors coordinator Steve Stroiman assist in the ribbon-cutting, officially opening the bridge to traffic for the first time in over two years.
Allens Lane Bridge reopens
The Allen’s Lane Bridge reopened on June 11. It closed back in May of 2019 due to the poor condition of the deck, superstructure, and substructure, blocking a major route from Lincoln Drive to Germantown Avenue. more
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E. Chestnut Hill Avenue closes weekdays until August
From July 6 to July 30, East Chestnut Hill Avenue is closed due to sewer work, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. more
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Andrew Lipke and the Azrael String Quartet kick off the new concert season on July 14 at 7:30 pm. (Photo by Chris Sikich)
Wednesday night concerts return to Pastorius July 14
After a pandemic hiatus, the free summer concert series returns to Pastorius Park on Wednesday,  July 14, with Andrew Lipke and the Azrael String Quartet at 7:30 pm. more
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Philip Dawson, Executive Director of the Chestnut Hill Business District, believes the Chestnut Hill’s unique blend of independent businesses has been an asset before and during the pandemic.
CHBA, community kept businesses open through pandemic
Working to support Chestnut Hill’s business community, the Chestnut Hill Business Association promotes Chestnut Hill as a commercial destination where members of the community as well as people from surrounding areas can visit, shop and dine. more
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Keeping Hill food workers safe during a hard year
When restaurants suffered, so did their employees. more
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City mask policies relaxed, with exceptions
The mask mandate was lifted in June as part of Philadelphia’s reopening, but there are still exceptions in place. more
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A Google Earth image shows 6717 Chew Ave., the location for a proposed development that was approved last week by Philadelphia’s Zoning Board of Adjustments.
ZBA approves Chew Ave apartments over objection from neighbors, councilwoman
Despite vast local oppositionand a plan that doesnot conform to existingzoning, the Philadelphia ZoningBoard of Adjustments voted June30 to approve a four-story apartmentbuilding at 6717 ChewAvenue, … more
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CAARSEA co-founder and board member Gail Plant and Plymouth Township Chief John Myrsiades at CAARSEA's First Anniversary celebration, June 6, 2021.
A suburban activist group builds dialogue with the police
In the suburban communities northwest of the city — Whitemarsh and Plymouth Townships and Conshohocken Borough, all part of the Colonial School District — a dialogue between citizens and … more
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The proposed development of 30 W. Highland Ave., currently the home of E.B. O’Reilly Associates, sparked six months of discussions.
Agreement on 30 W. Highland development
After more than six months of stalemate, neighbors and owners have reached an agreement on a design for 30 W. Highland Avenue. more
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This property at 8232 Germantown Avenue is just one of the many mixed use properties owned and managed by Bowman Properties with retail space on the first floor and residential rentals above. Bowman prioritizes the preservation of historic rental properties and works to maintain the historic character of facades on Germantown Avenue. (Photo courtesy of Bowman Properties.)
Property managers view the rental market in NW Philly
We recently reported on how tough it is to buy a home in the popular neighborhoods of Chestnut Hill, Mount Airy and surrounding areas.  Realty companies that own and manage rental properties relate similar challenges. more
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Pete Mazzaccaro at work in his office.
Pete Mazzaccaro steps down as the Chestnut Hill Local’s editor
After 15 years and more than 750 issues, Pete Mazzaccaro is stepping down as the Chestnut Hill Local’s editor. His last day is Friday, July 2. more
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The Board said they could not approve a variance without knowing what the intended use would be.
CHCA Board denies variance on 54O W. Moreland
A variance request for subdividing the property at 540 W. Moreland was denied. A variance allowing an existing semi-detached cottage behind 215 E. Evergreen Avenue to be used as a long-term rental property was approved. more
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