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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, …
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by Betsy Wallace
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9/15/20
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When Daralyse Lyons, 37, isn’t doing splits or jumping out of airplanes, this former yoga teacher, adrenaline junkie and Mt. Airy resident can be found scribbling her latest novel the …
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by Len Lear
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9/14/20
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The city announced an increased capacity for outdoor gatherings and outlined its economic recovery plan as this week marked six months since the first confirmed case of Covid-19 in Philadelphia.
The city announced an increased capacity for outdoor gatherings and outlined its economic recovery plan as this week marked six months since the first …
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By Kate Dolan
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9/14/20
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Looking for something different to do on a Saturday morning? How about getting a free Antiques Roadshow-style appraisal of that 18th century antique chest you got from Aunt Jane's estate or the set …
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by Len Lear
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9/11/20
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When the Local published an article about several pocket parks located on the east side of lower Chestnut Hill recently, Chestnut Hill resident Joe Pizzano felt slighted. He had been helping to …
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By Barbara Sheehan
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9/10/20
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by Len Lear
Mt. Airy singer/songwriter Chana Rothman organized a demonstration on Tuesday, Aug. 25, noon, in front of the Mt. Airy Post Office, 6711 Germantown Ave., in coordination with the …
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9/9/20
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Crime Report: Thieves ransack cars at Valley Green, woman reports assault and domestic abuse
The following crime report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill from Aug 31 to Sep 6.
Aug. 31 …
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9/9/20
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This pandemic and time of social distancing has drastically altered the typical ways that many children and teens would spend their summer break from school. With limited social engagement …
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By Greg Starks
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9/3/20
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High school students all across Philadelphia are preparing to return to classes after a historic summer of masks, social distancing and travel restrictions. Teens have recently learned of their …
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By Alexa Leckrone
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9/2/20
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The following crime report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill from Aug. 24 to Aug. 30, 2020.
Aug 24 Theft from Vehicle on the 8200 block of Shawnee Street. A Shawnee St. resident called …
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9/2/20
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By Chandler Fattah
Schools have begun the process of
reopening, and it is a back to school season unlike any we have ever seen. No
one would have predicted students and teachers being …
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8/27/20
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Kim is a licensed clinical social worker, counselor and owner of Amel Counseling and Consulting in Chestnut Hill. She has lived in Mt. Airy for nine years with her family. by Suzanne Cloud According …
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8/27/20
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Wyndmoor resident Betsy Wallace on her deck overlooks the home of her neighbor and friend, Ella, who died of ovarian cancer. Ella guided Wallace through her diagnosis and treatment. (Photo by Barbara …
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8/27/20
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Mt. Airy residents (from left) Jane Wiedmann, Mary Kalyna Deborah Cooper demonstrate to protect the post office from what many believe is meddling by President Donald Trump and his recent Postmaster …
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8/26/20
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The following crime report is for crimes reported in
Chestnut Hill from Aug. 17 to Aug. 23, 2020.
Aug. 18 Theft from vehicle on 100 block of W.
Highland Avenue. A woman reported that someone …
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8/26/20
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By Kate Dolan
Several updates to Philadelphia’s response to the COVID-19
pandemic were announced this week, including the opening of Access Centers to
supervise children on digital …
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8/21/20
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Mt. Airy licensed marriage/family therapist Lauren Kahn has for years specialized in “outdoor therapy” for her clients. (Photo by Susan Beard Design) by Len Lear You might say that Mt. Airy …
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8/21/20
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Donte Fassett (left), classically trained chef-owner of Alena's Cafe, which opened in June of last year at 6669 Germantown Ave. in Mt. Airy, also founded Mason Meals (named for Donte's son), a …
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8/21/20
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By Stan Cutler There will soon be a used bookstore at 84 Bethlehem Pike, just a long block from Germantown Avenue with plenty of free, street parking. The Friends of the Chestnut Hill Library are …
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8/20/20
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The Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Native American logo has been denounced by critics both within the club’s membership and from without. (Photo by Emilie Krause) By Kate Dolan In the wake of George …
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8/19/20
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