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The introductory slide for Springfield Township’s Ready for 100 presentation.
Springfield Township commissioners plan for sustainable future
At their Workshop and Business meetings this month, the Springfield Township Commissioners received presentations on the progress of its Ready for 100 Plan and its efforts to improve community-police … more
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Participants in a rally held by Cathedral Village residents to support Presidential candidates Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris.(Photo by Barbara Sherf).
Cathedral Village seniors march for Biden-Harris
A group of 40 seniors residing at Cathedral Village Retirement Community in Roxborough, ranging in age from their 70s through 100s, marched in support of the Biden-Harris ticket on Thursday … more
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Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley.
City announces venue limits as Covid case counts rise
After reviewing Governor Wolf’s new event size limits for Pennsylvania, Philadelphia announced its new limits which will be more restrictive than the Governor’s, due to the “unique … more
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This photo of 8616-8618 Germantown Avenue, built circa 1870, is part of ­­­­­­­­­­­­­The Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Archives’ slideshow Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill, Before and After. Projection Sponsor: Millan Architects.
Hill history hunt illustrates community’s past with modern technology
Now there really is a good reason to walk and stare at your phone! Enjoy a fun and educational jaunt down Germantown Avenue by linking your smartphone to a game that challenges users to spot … more
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Extracting the core from a tree.
Two old Valley Green tupelos date back to the park’s origin
By Ned Bardnard Emilie and Peter Lapham and I clambered up a trail leading from Forbidden Drive to the Yellow Trail. We looked for old trees growing above Valley Green Inn. We saw a big old … more
Germantown resident Karla Ballard, a 1990 alumna of Germantown Academy with a long history of community involvement, is the Vice-Presidential candidate for the Independent Party.
Germantown businesswoman running for Vice President
Germantown resident Karla Ballard, 49, who went to Houston Elementary School in Mt. Airy and graduated from Germantown Academy in 1990, has had careers in banking, the mobile app business and lofty … more
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At an event marking her new bill to ban toxic herbicides in city public lands were (from left) Councilperson Cindy Bass, Bass staffer Rodnie Jamison and Toxic Free Philly member Kris Soffa. (Photo by Sadie Francis)
Bass bill banning toxic herbicides on council agenda
An ordinance proposing the elimination of toxic herbicide use on publicly owned land in Philadelphia is scheduled for a city council hearing on October 13. Bill #200425, titled Healthy Outdoor … more
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Chestnut Hill College's St. Joseph's Hall.
Chestnut Hill college announces layoffs, salary cuts
Chestnut Hill college announced last week that it eliminated 12 staff positions and furloughed 21 other staffers among other personnel cuts. Those cuts included a 15% salary cuts to the college … more
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Dr. Amanda Woodworth is the Regional Director of Breast Services at the Chestnut Hill Hospital-Tower Health Women’s Center.
Chestnut Hill Hospital doctor leads advances in breast cancer treatment
Fighting breast cancer is nothing like it used to be. Gone are the days when all hope was lost early on or chemotherapy was the only course of care. Thanks to medical breakthroughs and the work … more
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Someone ransacked this porch at OMC in the early morning hours of Sept. 30. The stain-glass window in the top, center of this photo, has three holes in it from rocks. The damage was estimated to be worth $19,000.
OMC vandalized; Hill homes burglarized on same night
Someone threw rocks through a stain-glass window at Our Mother of Consolation, 9 E. Chestnut Hill Ave., doing more than $19,000 in damage in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Sept. 30. On the … more
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Chestnut Hill architects and planners are thinking about what changes might come to Germantown Avenue as retail vacancies are likely to continue to rise due to Covid-19 pressures.
Hill architects consider retail corridor health after Covid
Architect Jean McCoubrey who is , chair of the Chestnut Hill Community Association’s Land Use Planning and Zoning Committee, said there is no clear cure for vacancies in the Chestnut Hill … more
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Black Lives Matter demonstrators are now entering the 18th week of protests outside the Unitarian Society of Germantown at 5 p.m. during weekdays. More than 40 demonstrators turned out Friday night and were joined by the P’nai Or Congregation. (Photo by Barbara Sherf)
Black Lives Matter supporters demonstrate every week at Unitarian Society of Germantown
As protests heated up again after Louisville courts failed to bring charges against the officers who shot and killed Breonna Taylor, a group of Black Lives Matter (BLM) activists are now in their … more
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The city released data that allows users to track trash collection.
City to release app to track trash collection
Philadelphia is launching an app this week which will allow residents to track sanitation truck routes and pick-up status in “almost real time.” “PickupPHL is a new web map that … more
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City urges caution as Covid rates remain controlled
Daily case counts of Covid-19 remained stable for another week in Philadelphia, and city leaders balance optimism and caution while reminding residents that the pandemic is not over. "Our daily … more
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Lillian Penn, program assistant manager at JEVS Human Services E3 Power Center City, started a walking club. Craig Stone, of Mt. Airy (seen here with Penn), who was badly beaten at Glen Mills Schools, walks with her around the Philadelphia Art Museum area twice a week. (Photo courtesy of JEVS Human Services)
Mt. Airy man overcoming abuse suffered in detention
Mt. Airy resident Craig Stone, now 24, was just 14 years old when he was sent to Glen Mills Schools (GMS), a juvenile detention center in Delaware County, for nine months. GMS, which was originally … more
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Folkshul held a socially distanced Tashlich ceremony to observe Rosh Hashanah at Pastorius Park on Friday, Sept. 18. David Rupp (right) blows the shofar to mark the occasion. (Photo by Barbara Sherf)
Folkshul marks Rosh Hashanah in Pastorius Park ceremony
To mark Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, about 30 members of Folkshul held a socially distanced Tashlich ceremony on Friday afternoon at Pastorius Park. The first-time event for the secular … more
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“The average daily case count and the percent positive is the lowest we’ve had since the first week of the epidemic back in March,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley. Data is from the city's site for Covid site at phila.org/covid-19
City’s Covid cases hit all-time low, rental assistance program increased
The city made a significant update to its emergency rental assistance program this week and announced road closures ahead of the Eagles home opener on Sunday, as part of its response to the COVID-19 … more
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A server waits on customers at Woodmere Art Museum, which has partnered with Mica for dinners on the museum's expansive front porch. During this pandemic, it's more important than ever to treat servers with respect and to tip as generously as you can.
How to treat your local businesses in a pandemic
Two weeks ago, restaurants that have been hanging on throughout the pandemic here in Chestnut Hill finally opened their doors for indoor dining at a 25 percent seating capacity. This week, many … more
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Despite the masks, everyone was all smiles at the Sedgwick-Mower Neighbors’ Party with a Purpose fundraiser on Saturday. Attending were (from left) U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans, Democratic Committeeman Michael Kleiner, coordinators Pamela Gwaltney and Mary Kalyna. (Photo by Barbara Sherf)
Mt. Airy block hosts party that drew local polls, encouraged voting
Mt. Airy neighbors fired up their speakers this past Saturday for a “Party with a Purpose” in the form of a socially distanced block party in the 100 block of West Sedgwick and 7000 block … more
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The Springfield Board of Commissioners meets over Zoom on Wed., Sept. 9.
Springfield Township commissioners consider police – community relations, other township business
At its September Workshop and Business meetings, the Springfield Township Board of Commissioners explored constructive ways to improve community police relations and transparency with the community, … more
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