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CHYSE leagues launch Water Tower baseball

The Water Tower Baseball fields are in full swing with three leagues of 10 Chestnut Hill Youth Sports Club Junior Baseball teams.
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GA lacrosse steps up after slow start

The weather was beautiful last Tuesday afternoon when GA traveled to Agnes Irwin School for a lacrosse match, but the outcome wasn't as sunny.

Area crew: Boys on the water, girls on the riverbank

The regattas that come later in the annual Manny Flick crew series split the schedule between boys' and girls' events.

SCH stickmen top GA in League opener; softball also wins

The Blue Devils hosted the Germantown Academy Patriots to launch the 2024 boys' lacrosse season.
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Mt. Airy 'urban archaeologist' digs deep into Philly history

We tend to associate the word “archaeology” with remote locations. Rebecca Yamin digs into Philadelphia.

GA lacrosse steps up after slow start

The weather was beautiful last Tuesday afternoon when GA traveled to Agnes Irwin School for a lacrosse match, but the outcome wasn't as sunny.

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To register for Zoom meetings: https://www.chestnuthill.org/meetings.php

Jenks principal Scioli wins Lindback Award

Principal Corinne Scioli of the J.S. Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences has been honored with the Lindback Distinguished Principal Award.

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A milestone Arbor Day at Pastorius Park

The Friends of Pastorius Park are marking Arbor Day on Friday by gathering at the big American Sycamore to celebrate the park’s new Level 1 arboretum status. 

Prestigious accreditation for Pastorius

Pastorius Park has been recognized as a Level 1 arboretum by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program.

Hiram Lodge is listed at $1.4 million

After two years of sitting as a burned-out hulk in the middle of one of the Chestnut Hill business corridor’s busiest blocks, Hiram Lodge has been listed for sale.

Clover Market returns April 14 with a focus on vintage

The award-winning Clover Market kicks off its 15th year in Chestnut Hill with a curated handmade and vintage popup market on Sunday, April 14.

Curbside parking rates are $2.40/hr, with a maximum of two hours, cash or credit. The lots are $2.40/hr with a maximum six hours. Both MeterUp! and ParkMobile apps work, and times can be extended via the app.  For a map of the six lots or more on hours and rates, see chestnuthillpa.com/parking/

The Chestnut Hill Parking Foundation is offering free parking in its six public lots all day and night every Wednesday from November 10th through Christmas.

New head of Mt. Airy church has come a long way

The Rev. Tanya Regli was just appointed Clergy in Charge at Grace Epiphany Episcopal Church.

Grief Walk at The Farm

Grief coach Naila Francis will lead a walk through nature for anyone in mourning, noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at The Farm at Awbury Arboretum.

Mt. Airy sidewalks fully funded

The state Department of Community and Economic Development came through with a final $1.8 million that Mt. Airy needs to get started on its crossing project.

Judge hears plea to put Germantown Y in new hands

Common Pleas Court Judge Ann Butchart heard testimony supporting developer  Ken Weinstein’s effort to take control.
Despite modifications, the Philadelphia Historical Commission unanimously denied a proposal to build a five-story building in the heart of Germantown.
The CHCA’s Land Use, Planning and Zoning Committee voted unanimously in favor of developers’ plans to rehabilitate the H. Louis Duhring Residence.
A controversial development proposal for the historic Greylock mansion was approved by the narrowest of margins by a committee of the Chestnut Hill Community Association.
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Springfield Township held its annual  “No Stigma, No Shame” day to support public awareness of substance use disorder and mental health challenges.

Wyndmoor mourning a murder

The handwritten note on plain white paper attached with binder clips to the door of Lucky Dogz Doggie Day Care reads “Closed Until Further Notice.”

Springfield Twp. retirements, promotions celebrated

During the March Board of Commissioners meeting, a ceremony led by Police Chief Michael E. Pitkow honored old and new leaders.
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