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The Philly Goat Project, which celebrates the dynamic and delightful capacities of goats by creating educational and wellness opportunities in our community, is one of Awbury Arboretum’s most popular attractions.
Awbury Arboretum plans an ambitious 2025
As we embark on another year, Awbury Arboretum aims to cultivate a community and land stewardship. more
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Morris Arboretum & Gardens plans to focus on the importance of pollinators this coming summer in a new exhibition, Bees, Butterflies & Blooms: A Pollinator Paradise.
Pollinators and new research coming to Morris Arboretum
Institutions like the Morris are de facto arbiters of important public conversations about climate change and biodiversity. more
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Threatened cuts to SEPTA’s transit service to Northwest Philadelphia prompted concerned citizens to organize “Save the Train,” a coalition of organizations now fighting to save it.
Bridges, trains, water and parks: Infrastructure challenges of 2024
Northwest Philadelphia grappled with significant infrastructure challenges in 2024. more
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Years of controversy over the possible future of the Julia Hebard Marsden House on Germantown Avenue, now the Chestnut Hill Health Care Women’s Center, ended in May, when the building was added to the Philadelphia Historical Register.
A year of change for our built environment
Northwest Philadelphia neighborhoods navigated significant changes while setting new precedents for historic preservation. more
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2024: What we’ll remember from this passing year
Whether it was soaring taxes, scorching heat or a drought that dulled autumn's palette, 2024 tested the resilience of Northwest Philadelphians. more
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Violent crime down for 2024; car tag theft and shoplifting up
Crime rates have fallen significantly across Northwest Philadelphia in 2024, according to data from the police department. more
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The Weavers Way co-op’s new Germantown store, which opened in May, is bustling – with sales targets that have been stronger than expected.
Changing retail: Old shops close and new ones open
Northwest Philadelphia's business landscape was marked by notable openings and emotional closings of longtime community fixtures in 2024. more
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The new Valley Green Run bridge not only increases pedestrian safety, but also serves as an observation platform offering expanded views of the watershed below.
FOW opens $3.5M pedestrian bridge after long wait
Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) celebrated the completion of the $3.5 million Valley Green Run Restoration and Pedestrian Bridge Project. more
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Leo Dillinger succeeded Emaleigh Doley as executive director of Germantown United Community Development Corporation, taking on the new role in November.
New Germantown United director plans for a stronger retail mix
Leo Dillinger has been named executive director of Germantown United Community Development Corporation. more
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Dr. David W. Young
Mt. Airy historian named Montco society director
The Historical Society of Montgomery County has announced Dr. David W. Young as its new executive director. more
Piles of drywall, scrap metal and mattresses lay strewn about at the edge of Alden Park's property close to the Wissahickon.
The Local spurs city action on illegal dumping
Residents of Valley Greene condominiums saw a man drive a truck down the driveway beside their building and dump debris. more
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Virtual concerto competition
The Philadelphia International Music Festival (PIMF) has opened submissions for its Spring Virtual Concerto Competition. more
Crime report
The following is for crimes reported for the period from Dec. 8 to Dec. 15. more
CHC expands athletics
Chestnut Hill College announced it will add women's flag football and women's golf to its athletic program. more
Pre-K-8 students scholarships
Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia announced thousands of need-based scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year. more
Sixers arena opponents chanted as City Council weighed whether to approve a preliminary bill that would allow a new arena to be built on Market Street.
Bass, Council back $1.3B Sixers arena plan
Eighth District Councilmember Cindy Bass joined 11 colleagues Thursday to vote in support of the $1.3 billion 76ers arena project. more
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ABC News reporter Morgan Norwood poses alongside Diana Anello and Jake Boyd, of Bredenbeck's, during Good Morning America's broadcast from Chestnut Hill for the second time in two years on Tuesday.
GMA returns to Chestnut Hill
It was "Good Morning America's" second live segment in just two years from Chestnut Hill. more
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Local wins Report for America grant
The Chestnut Hill Local has been selected as one of 66 new organizations nationwide to receive a Report for America grant for 2025. more
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Almost a year after they voted to unionize, Chestnut Hill Hospital nurses and techs are protesting for higher wages and more staffing.
Local pols join nurses' picket at Chestnut Hill Hospital
State and local elected officials joined nurses and healthcare workers on the picket line as passing vehicles honked in support. more
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CHCA Agenda
To register for any of the Zoom meetings go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/2024_upcoming_meetings.php more
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