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Cedars House cafe to close
The Cedars House, a cafe situated on Forbidden Drive in the Wissahickon Valley Park, has announced its permanent closure on March 23. more
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Angel Flight East’s annual gala will include a fundraising auction.
Fundraising gala to celebrate volunteer pilots, lifesaving flights
Angel Flight East, a Blue Bell-based nonprofit that provides free flights to those who need medical treatment far from home, is hosting its largest fundraiser of the year on March 28. more
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Ruffian Tittmann, who has served as executive director of Friends of the Wissahickon for five years, is moving on from her post with the nonprofit to a new job with the Allentown Parknership.
FOW director departs after transformative tenure
After working at Friends of the Wissahickon for almost two decades, Ruffian Tittmann is ready for a new adventure.  more
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Ava Badstubner’s prize-winning quilt, “A Snapshot of Who I Am,” includes six different squares with a personal touch in each one.
Stitching stories: Local teen’s quilt takes global prize
When the judges of the largest quilting event in the world announced that Ava Badstubner had won second place in the Youth Quilts category, she missed her name being called.  more
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Alex and Jacob Cohen met with Paul Roller to sign a lease to fill the empty Roller’s Express-O earlier this month.
Shuttered Roller's gets a new bagel restaurant
The empty Roller’s Express-O in Chestnut Hill finally has a trendy new tenant: Kismet Bagels. more
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Cindy Webster (left), a consultant with the Darren Daulton Foundation, helped connect 8-year-old Betsy (right) and her family to the nonprofit which assists families who have a loved one fighting brain cancer.
Eight-year-old raises thousands for brain cancer charity
The Chestnut Hill community came together for a good cause on Feb. 8, supporting a young girl's efforts to raise money for charity. more
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Tomas Christian, a Glenside native who attended La Salle University, will be playing at the APTA Nationals.
Cricket club hosts paddle championship
Platform tennis is the fast-growing winter sport – and it's coming to Chestnut Hill in a big way. more
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David Gest and former Chestnut Hill Conservancy Board President Eileen Javers attended the inaugural Preservation Party in December.
New CHC leader brings diverse skills
David Gest's role is to find a balance between those who wish to preserve everything in its original state and those who prioritize new development. more
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Local love: NW Philly Valentine happenings
From haunted Valentine's experiences to couples' yoga, Northwest Philadelphia is offering unique ways to celebrate love this February. more
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Despite the challenges facing Bududa as an under-resourced region in Africa, Bududa Vocational Academy has thrived due in part to Barbara Wybar’s efforts.
Hill duo collects computers for Ugandan school trip
The life work of Barbara Wybar isn't local to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or even the United States. To locate the roots of her work, one must visit Uganda. more
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Green has been a member of the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) for 50 years, helping further the mission of Scouting America.
Scout leader celebrates Golden Eagle anniversary
When Bruce Green was growing up, he used to be asked what gang he was involved with. His answer: "I was a Boy Scout." more
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Conservancy members convene for 2025 annual meeting
Frigid temperatures did not dissuade members of the Chestnut Hill Conservancy from gathering to usher in the new year. more
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Danielle Jowdy has decided to close her ice cream shop at the end of a year-long celebration of community.
Local ice cream shop chooses closure over expansion
A successful shop announcing its closure usually signals trouble. But for Zsa's Ice Cream, the decision to close at the end of 2025 comes at the height of success. more
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Billy DiMaio
CHC alum killed in New Orleans attack
Billy DiMaio, a 25-year-old former lacrosse captain who embodied the spirit of Chestnut Hill College, was among those killed on New Year's Day. more
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The crowd at Caroling at the Creche spans generations, from babies to grandparents.
Christmas carolers keep 71-year Hill tradition alive
After decades, some traditions become ingrained in the culture of a neighborhood. Caroling at the Crèche is one such event. more
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Chestnut Hill Friends invited members to have a vegetarian lunch at Hosers Central Kitchen in November.
CH Friends Meeting finds spiritual fulfillment in going green
Meeting members have embraced environmental action as both a practical necessity and a spiritual calling. more
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ABC News reporter Morgan Norwood poses alongside Diana Anello and Jake Boyd, of Bredenbeck's, during Good Morning America's broadcast from Chestnut Hill for the second time in two years on Tuesday.
GMA returns to Chestnut Hill
It was "Good Morning America's" second live segment in just two years from Chestnut Hill. more
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Shopping in Northwest Philadelphia offers unique gifts, personalized service and a festive holiday atmosphere.
Still shopping? No worries. NW Philly has it all
With Christmas only two weeks away, buying presents for your loved ones is quickly becoming crunch time. more
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Karise Allen-Crew
Hill biz district welcomes a new ‘storyteller’
For Karise Allen-Crew, walking down Germantown Avenue feels like "opening up a gift." more
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In 1968, 19-year-old Charles Buckley was killed fighting in Vietnam. Last week, two women tried to return his dog tags.
Veteran searches for mystery Samaritans
A chance encounter changed everything. more
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