The Chestnut Hill Local

NW Philly’s questions answered

Ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, the Local invited several candidates running for local and federal offices to answer questions submitted by Northwest Philadelphia organizations.

Five-year-old Elina draws and writes with a volunteer at St. Christopher’s Hospital. “I can tell you, when I go somewhere, she always takes me to the toys, not the books. But when she actually gets a book, that’s very helpful,” says her mother, Elizabeth.

‘Reach Out and Read’ expands, plans fundraiser

Reach Out and Read is a national nonprofit that works to “strengthen families with young children through guidance from medical clinicians about nurturing relationships through shared reading.”

The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program has recognized Springside Chestnut Hill Academy as a Level 1 arboretum, making it the third accredited arboretum in Chestnut Hill.

SCH arboretum scores international recognition

Among the historic architecture and red-brick paths, there are 32 tree species planted around Springside Chestnut Hill Academy’s 62-acre campus.

Pet parade was a bow-wowser

The Chestnut Hill Community Association’s annual Halloween Pet Costume Parade on Sunday brought out the best dressed dogs and their humans as well. Prizes were awarded for scariest (Tarantula), …

Park renamed for Yvonne Haskins

Goodbye to DST, hello to restful sleep

Very few of us like to see the end of Daylight Saving Time, which ends Sunday at 2 a.m. as it ushers in earlier sunrise times, yes — but it also means earlier sunsets and the onset of winter.

Fall honey from lanternflies? Try it with yogurt, BBQ

Since the first spotted lanternflies arrived in Berks County in 2014, the invasive insect has caused a stir.

Local Down syndrome artist honored for self-advocacy

Heather Michaelson is a talented artist, teacher and award-winning self-advocate who will be walking the runway in formal attire at a national fundraiser for Down syndrome on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Postcard of the Week

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Stunning exhibit by Hill’s Louis Kahn aide, now 92

At the time of his death of a heart attack in March of 1974, Louis Kahn, then 73, was widely considered one of the world’s most revered and influential modern architects, leaving behind landmark buildings.