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The CHCA Annual Member Meeting on July 20 was their first in-person meeting in over a year. Many other meetings are continuing as virtual for now.

CHCA Annual Meeting caps an unusual year

The annual members meeting of the Chestnut Hill Community Association on July 22 began with the recitation of the CHCA’s activities over the past year, and a reminder of how difficult things had been. more

by Walt Maguire | 7/28/21

Christmas in July brought an extra holiday mood

Sunny skies and a late July heat didn’t stop Chestnut Hill from having itself a merry little Christmas this weekend. more

by Zoe Sophia Gray | 7/28/21

“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.” Photo by DB Fromm

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

by DB Fromm | 7/25/21

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

by Molly Welby | 7/22/21

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

by John O’Donnell | 7/22/21

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

by Betsy Wallace | 7/22/21

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

7/21/21

Crime Report: 4 bikes stolen, home robberies while away

Crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the two-week period between July 11 to June 18. more

7/21/21

Crime Report: Thefts from cars, ATM

The following crime report is for crimes reported in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy for the two-week period between July 5 to July 12. Some dates earlier than the current period took place at that date … more

7/16/21

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

by Walt Maguire | 7/16/21

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

by Walt Maguire | 7/16/21

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

by Walt Maguire | 7/15/21

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

by Greg Stark | 7/14/21

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

by Greg Stark | 7/14/21

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

by Walt Maguire | 7/9/21

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

by Molly Welby | 7/8/21

Keeping Hill food workers safe during a hard year

When restaurants suffered, so did their employees. more

by Greg Starks | 7/8/21

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

by Kate Dolan | 7/7/21

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

by Patrick Cobbs | 7/7/21

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

By John Grant | 7/2/21

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