by Carole Verona Although Séamus Egan performed with his Irish band Solas at Pastorius Park several times during the past decade, he actually played here for the first time “years and years and years ago when I was a teenager,” he recalled. After 21 years with Solas, Egan will perform with a newly formed group […]
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The Environmental Justice Center at Chestnut Hill United Church has been working for years to slow climate change. Although climate disruption will hurt almost all sectors of the natural and human worlds, the Center recognizes that those at the margins of society – the elderly, the very young, people of color, the medically fragile, the […]
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by Eric Dolente A man of devout faith, the Rev. Jarrett Kerbel, rector of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church, preaches well beyond sermons and community prayers. When it comes to social justice, Kerbel and his progressive church have a major influence in the community. Kerbel’s 24-year career in the priesthood has influenced not only this small Philadelphia […]
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This is the final article in a series that examines adolescence and addiction. Instead of focusing on the growing problem, it attempts to make the public aware of some the programs that are attempting to address addiction and provide hope for those who struggle with addiction every day. by Sue Ann Rybak In […]
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by Eric Dolente Hidden beyond the carefully placed dumbbells, assorted workout machines and welcoming fitness trainers of Balance Chestnut Hill are beeping monitors and breathing masks ready to be used by earnest clients of BioFit Philly. Besides those machines preside two enthusiastic fitness coaches capable of helping make your ideal workout dreams become a reality. […]
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by Brendan Sample In the months following two pit bull attacks in Pastorius Park, Chestnut Hill residents are taking notice of several changes that have occurred in the park since then. In short, the dogs are gone. After a pit bull attack was first reported at Pastorius back in October, a number of Hillers began […]
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by Pete Mazzaccaro Mt Airy resident Peter Javsicas, a prominent transportation activist, died of injuries he sustained in a Center City traffic accident on June 13. Javsicas, 76, was walking near Suburban Station on John F. Kennedy Boulevard when a minivan struck an SUV while attempting to switch lanes, jumped the curb and slammed into […]
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by Carole Verona “We were delighted to find out that we will be performing in Pastorius Park,” said Sam Quintal, founding violist of the Jasper String Quartet. “This is a little outside of what we usually do. We play a lot of concerts in chamber music venues for chamber music audiences – which we love […]
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Councilwoman Cindy Bass (yellow shirt) cut the ribbon at a dedication of Chestnut Hill’s new Pickleball Courts on Saturday, June 10, at the Water Tower Recreation Center, Hartwell Lane and Winston Road. Joining Bass to give remarks were and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Chief of Staff, Tiffany Thurman (white blazer) and local pickleball group leader […]
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by Sue Ann Rybak This is the fourth article in a series that examines adolescence and addiction. Instead of focusing on the growing problem, it attempts to make the public aware of some the programs that are attempting to address addiction and provide hope for those who struggle with addiction every day. Chestnut Hill native […]
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