The Chestnut Hill Local

The Chestnut Hill Local The Chestnut Hill Local is an independent weekly newspaper published since 1958.
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Have questions, concerns, or ideas about the paper? Come visit our publisher Daralyse Lyons at Mt. Airy Axis Coworking a...
08/12/2024

Have questions, concerns, or ideas about the paper? Come visit our publisher Daralyse Lyons at Mt. Airy Axis Coworking at 520 Carpenter Lane from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14.

Local developer Ken Weinstein has moved to take control of the old Mt. Pleasant Garage site, AKA “the most blighted sigh...
08/10/2024

Local developer Ken Weinstein has moved to take control of the old Mt. Pleasant Garage site, AKA “the most blighted sight in Mt. Airy.”

Nearly two years after the demolition of the old Mt. Pleasant Garage, local developer Ken Weinstein has moved to take control of the property.

Known for his stand-up on taboo issues, the late George Carlin was one of the most influential comedians of all time. Th...
08/09/2024

Known for his stand-up on taboo issues, the late George Carlin was one of the most influential comedians of all time. The Local’s own Len Lear once had a chance to meet Carlin, but let’s just say things did not go as planned.

There probably was no bigger fan of the late comedian and social critic George Carlin than myself, even though I once had a nightmarish personal experience with him.

The long fight to stop a proposed development at Bethlehem Pike and Summit Street has been brought to the state Supreme ...
08/09/2024

The long fight to stop a proposed development at Bethlehem Pike and Summit Street has been brought to the state Supreme Court.

Residents disappointed by a ruling in favor of a proposed development at Bethlehem Pike and Summit Street hope the court will hear the case.

UPDATE: Philadelphia Historical Commission architectural committee unanimously rejects apartment proposal for 250-year-...
07/23/2024

UPDATE: Philadelphia Historical Commission architectural committee unanimously rejects apartment proposal for 250-year-old Detweiler property.

The Philadelphia Historical Commission staff have recommended approval for a five-story apartment development at 8226 Germantown Avenue, across the street from the Chestnut Hill Hotel.

What would you like to see in the Local? Are there great stories in your neighborhood? Stop by one of our Idea Labs, me...
06/19/2024

What would you like to see in the Local? Are there great stories in your neighborhood? Stop by one of our Idea Labs, meet our Business Growth Officer Daralyse Lyons and let us know what's on your mind!
Tomorrow's Idea Lab will be from 9-11:30 am at The Braid Mill collaborative and coworking space - 441 High Street in Germantown.

It’s almost Supper Time!!Stop by the Mt. Airy Local’s booth - right across from Nippon St. Sweet treats for the early bi...
06/12/2024

It’s almost Supper Time!!
Stop by the Mt. Airy Local’s booth - right across from Nippon St.
Sweet treats for the early birds!
Go Mt. Airy

05/01/2024

With rain predicted to deluge Chestnut Hill this weekend, the Home & Garden Festival has been rescheduled for May 19. “In light of the worsening weather outlook for Sunday, May 5, we are going to postpone the festival until the advertised rain date of Sunday, May 19,” said Courtney O’Neill, executive director of the Chestnut Hill Business District. “We appreciate your understanding and hope for a gorgeous, sunny day on May 19.”

ONE DAY LEFT - LEAP INTO ACTION!This leap year we have ONE EXTRA DAY to raise $5,000 and meet our 50K Challenge grant! P...
02/29/2024

ONE DAY LEFT - LEAP INTO ACTION!
This leap year we have ONE EXTRA DAY to raise $5,000 and meet our 50K Challenge grant! Please step up, right now, for the community you love. The Chestnut Hill Community Association and the Chestnut Hill Local newspaper need your support!
Click now to make a difference. https://www.chestnuthill.org/annual_appeal.php
Make a tax-deductible contribution today! We need your support. Every dollar brings us one step closer to realizing the full potential of our incredible community!
Give at https://www.chestnuthill.org

ONE DAY LEFT - LEAP INTO ACTION!This leap year we have ONE EXTRA DAY to raise $5,000 and meet our 50K Challenge grant! P...
02/29/2024

ONE DAY LEFT - LEAP INTO ACTION!
This leap year we have ONE EXTRA DAY to raise $5,000 and meet our 50K Challenge grant! Please step up, right now, for the community you love. The Chestnut Hill Community Association and the Chestnut Hill Local newspaper need your support!
Click now to make a difference. https://www.chestnuthill.org/annual_appeal.php
Make a tax-deductible contribution today! We need your support. Every dollar brings us one step closer to realizing the full potential of our incredible community!
Give at https://www.chestnuthill.org/annual_appeal.php

The Chestnut Hill West regional rail line is likely first on the chopping block if SEPTA is forced to make service cuts....
02/23/2024

The Chestnut Hill West regional rail line is likely first on the chopping block if SEPTA is forced to make service cuts. The coalition of neighborhood civic groups that is working to rally support for local ridership is holding their next rally, complete with live music, tomorrow morning at the Chelten Avenue station.

https://www.chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/this-saturdays-rally-to-save-the-chesthut-hill-west-regaional-rail-line-comes-with-live-music,31250?

This Saturday's rally to save the Chestnut Hill West regional rail line comes with live music, local history and some good old-fashioned letter writing......

Holy Cross School in Mt. Airy is committed to your child's achievement. Challenging academics, extracurricular activitie...
01/31/2024

Holy Cross School in Mt. Airy is committed to your child's achievement.

Challenging academics, extracurricular activities and exposure to social and cultural experiences contribute to the development of well-rounded students. The Holy Cross experience is available to families of all faiths and income levels.

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https://www.chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/holy-cross-school-the-choice-for-achievement,30941?

Located in beautiful Mount Airy since 1910, Holy Cross School is a landmark in the community. Holy Cross School is Middle States accredited and offers a small class size, with caring, experienced, …

The Rev. Emily Barr Richards made history in January of 2022 when she became both the first female and the first disable...
01/24/2024

The Rev. Emily Barr Richards made history in January of 2022 when she became both the first female and the first disabled rector of the 326-year-old St. Thomas' Episcopal Church in Whitemarsh, and in the time since she became a beloved member of that community. Her services are scheduled for tomorrow.
https://www.chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/beloved-st-thomas-whitemarsh-rector-dies-at-52,30932?

The Rev. Emily Barr Richards, who made history when she became both the first female and first disabled rector of the church, died Jan. 16.

Tragic death in a fatal fire that broke out in the Stotesbury Estates development in Wyndmoor early Monday.https://www.c...
01/23/2024

Tragic death in a fatal fire that broke out in the Stotesbury Estates development in Wyndmoor early Monday.
https://www.chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/woman-and-her-dog-die-in-wyndmoor-fire,30881?

Firefighters were called to the residence, which is the center townhouse in a block of five townhouses in the Stotesbury Estates development, at 2:10 a.m., said Springfield Township Fire Marshal Chuck Bailey. He did not identify the victim.

Shout out to the PPA and the Philadelphia Streets Department for another year of picking up Christmas trees at the Highl...
01/16/2024

Shout out to the PPA and the Philadelphia Streets Department for another year of picking up Christmas trees at the Highland Avenue Septa train station for recycling as compost. This year's pickup loaded more than 100 trees!

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You’re done with your tree. Now what? “If you’re looking to dispose of your Christmas tree this January, you could simply put it on the curb in front of your house and the city’s sanitation department will pick it up. But you shouldn’t. In fact, sources have confirmed to the Local that this is how the Grinch disposes of his Christmas trees. Instead of simply disposing of your tree, which is useful to nobody, you could donate or recycle it, and there are very good options to do so nearby. “. Find out how by reading the rest of the article by Tom Beck in this week’s edition of the Local, including how you get your Christmas trees gobbled up by these very happy goats! 🐐 🐐 🐐 Visit https://www.chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/youre-done-with-your-tree-now-what,26325

Video shot from the Local's offices at 8:00 am showing firefighters battling the fire at the Masonic Lodge building. Germantown Avenue is currently closed from Evergreen Avenue to Southampton Avenue as efforts continue. Multiple pages of coverage in this week's Local - on newsstands tomorrow. Video courtesy of Hillary O'Carroll.

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Ice Skating at Pastorius Park
Ice Skating at Pastorius Park

We now interrupt this regularly scheduled news program to share a moment of truly pure and joyful bliss: Ice skating was possible this week on the pond at Pastorius Park. What a fabulous thing. 🥰 Thanks to @georgejward for doing it and filming it and allowing us to share it!! ❤️

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