In 1948, Chestnut Hill built a monument to the 81 area soldiers who died in World War II, and to commemorate all those who served.
more
by Mary Pomichter
|
5/25/23
|
When my daughter was in 10th grade at Masterman 16 years ago, I realized that she was going to go all the way through high school without ever hearing the words “climate” and “change” in sequence.
more
by Liz Robinson
|
4/20/23
|
When the fire that devastated Our Mother of Consolation School broke out last month, I was at the Jenks playground with my 4-year-old grandson.
more
by Catherine Lee
|
4/20/23
|
As a Unitarian Universalist minister, I am often asked to explain what Unitarian Universalism is and what we believe. Here's my very short answer, as short as I can make it.
more
by the Rev. Cheryl M. Walker
|
4/13/23
|
I recently spoke to an overflow crowd about the need to end closed primaries in Pennsylvania. I was blown away by the energy and sense of urgency.
more
by David Thornburgh
|
4/7/23
|
We are writing in response to last week’s Chestnut Hill Local article about Councilwoman Cindy Bass facing a challenge from Germantown resident and union organizer Seth Anderson-Oberman.
more
3/30/23
|
In 1989, a call in the middle of the night shattered the peace of Dr. John Scanlon's life: Fire had destroyed his medical practice. The Chestnut Hill community was there to support him.
more
3/2/23
|
During the Chestnut Hill Community Annual Appeal, the Chestnut Hill Business Association and Business Improvement District would like to thank the Chestnut Hill Community Association and Greenspace Initiatives.
more
3/2/23
|
Representation is essential in adequately recording history, especially today. The Black community of Philadelphia has a rich history, and Chestnut Hill is a part of that.
more
by Tatiana Paden
|
2/24/23
|
Finally, a judge has confirmed what so many of us have been saying all along: Our children have never been well served by the state when it comes to funding its public schools.
more
2/19/23
|
Last week, 134 years after the architectural treasure known as Teviot was built at 399 E. Willow Grove Ave., fencing and a backhoe suddenly appeared.
more
by Lori Salganicoff
|
2/1/23
|
It's time for us to ban gas leaf blowers. They are hazardous to our health, significantly contribute to air pollution, and are a waste of money.
more
12/15/22
|
Before we know it, Advent ends – with us wondering where it went. So whatever religious tradition you follow, I would like to take this Advent season to offer a thought: Slow down.
more
12/8/22
|
Living overseas, I’ve been asked this incessantly every fall for over 20 years.
more
11/10/22
|
One of the common threads that unites our community is our beloved green spaces.
more
11/10/22
|
Voting is a sacred right and the parishioners at the Church of St. Martin in the Fields in Chestnut Hill believe democracy and human rights are at risk in our country.
more
11/3/22
|
Roxborough has always been known as a place with deep roots. And as our community grows, the heart here beats stronger.
more
9/29/22
|
If current members of City Council want to run for mayor, they must first give up their council seats.
more
by Ellen Mattleman Kaplan
|
9/23/22
|
The calendar still says it’s summer, but you may have had to get out your rake to clear dried-up leaves from your lawn. Why does it look like fall already?
more
by Morris Arboretum staff
|
9/8/22
|
In a meeting held over Zoom on Thursday, June 30, leadership from the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education (SCEE) unveiled their plan to sell off 24 acres of donated forested land.
more
7/14/22
|