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3/29/25
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As we were putting together this spring issue, a theme emerged that we hadn't initially planned: the intricate tapestry of people, places, and organizations.
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3/29/25
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In our enthusiasm for Chestnut Hill's rich inventory of large and impressive houses, we may overlook the extraordinary breadth of other housing options in the Northwest.
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by George McNeely
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3/29/25
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On any given day, drive down Willow Grove Avenue past the Philadelphia Cricket Club and you'll see four glass-enclosed courts buzzing with activity.
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by Carla Robinson
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3/29/25
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If you passed Jesse Kardon on the street you probably wouldn't look twice. The bearded 32-year-old acts like just another hipster.
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by Robert Calandra
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3/29/25
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If Philadelphia is the United States' "gardening capital," the Northwest could well be its nonprofit nexus.
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by Daralyse Lyons
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3/29/25
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12/21/24
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On a recent morning, I found myself trailing behind Rich Snowden and Eric Graber as they debated the merits of a towering Concolor fir.
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12/21/24
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"Too tall?" Snowden muses, eyeing a towering Concolor fir. "Probably," Graber responds.
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By Carla Robinson
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12/21/24
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What was once St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School is now the home of the Germantown organization, Face to Face.
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By Robert Calandra
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12/21/24
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You don't see the house from the street at first. Instead, you pass through the gateposts to enter a stone courtyard that shuts out the busy road.
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By Edward and Carla Robinson
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12/21/24
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In an era of corporate radio and algorithmic playlists, one Philadelphia neighborhood has cultivated something increasingly rare: its own voice.
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By Len Lear
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12/21/24
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Holiday shopping takes on a special charm – and the warmth of local creativity – at seasonal pop-up markets and bazaars.
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12/21/24
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The veteran drummer known for his innovative improvisation lived for 20 years in New York, a city not known for its affordability.
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by Kristin Holmes
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12/21/24
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There are two recommendations before you visit Treasure's Cove for the first time. First, try the chicken wings. Second, bring an instrument along and get ready to play.
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By Will Standish
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12/21/24
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As the chill of winter begins to settle in, there's no better way to ward off the cold than sitting down for a piping-hot glass of something delicious.
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By Chestnut Hill Local staff
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12/21/24
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9/30/24
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As the air grows crisp with the scent of turning leaves, there's no better time to explore the vibrant tapestry of life in Northwest Philadelphia.
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9/30/24
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The railroad executive, entrepreneur, real estate developer and philanthropist is now remembered as the founding father of Chestnut Hill.
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by George McNeely
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9/30/24
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Umbrellaed café tables and colorful signs announcing “We’re Open,” and “Weavers Way Co-op - Food for All” frame the sidewalk at the newest store.
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by Robert Calandra
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9/30/24
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