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Ace is available for adoption at Doggie Style Pets in Chestnut Hill.

Meet Ace! Surrendered to ACCT Philly’s animal shelter in September because his owner’s schedule did not allow time to take care of a dog, Ace is a 9-month-old pit-mix who’s full of energy. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/23/25

State Rep. Chris Rabb speaks at Monday’s vigil for Kada Scott.

Bass wants vacant Germantown school demolished after Kada Scott found dead

Police found Kada Scott’s body behind the vacant Ada H.H. Lewis Middle School in Germantown on Saturday. Now, City Councilmember Cindy Bass is calling for the building to be demolished. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/21/25

A crowd gathers in front of the abandoned Ada H. Lewis Middle School on Ardleigh Street in Germantown on Saturday as word spread that a body had been found.

Police find body during search for missing woman

Police said they found the body of a female in a shallow grave behind the abandoned Ada H. Lewis Middle School in Germantown on Saturday, in the area where they have been searching for Kada Scott, 23, missing since leaving work in Chestnut Hill on Oct. 4. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/18/25

Pa. Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis (left) attended the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District’s annual meeting on Oct. 6, speaking to attendees alongside local developer Ken Weinstein.

Mt. Airy BID hosts lieutenant governor

The Mt. Airy Business Improvement District (BID) hosted its annual meeting on Oct. 6 with Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis as keynote speaker.The yearly meeting reviews ongoing and upcoming … more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/16/25

Dugan speaks with Hill Republicans

The Republican ward of Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy on Oct. 8 hosted district attorney candidate Pat Dugan, who is running as a Republican after losing the Democratic primary. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/16/25

The sign on the door of the Chestnut Hill Library says it’s closed on Saturdays — but no more. Starting Oct. 18, the library will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Chestnut Hill library to reopen on Saturdays

Ghost Walk tradition also returningThe Free Library of Philadelphia is expanding its six-day service by adding Saturday hours at several neighborhood library locations, including Chestnut Hill on … more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/16/25

TierView Development presented renderings for an 81-unit apartment building in Mt. Airy at 6903-6915 Germantown Ave. at a CDR meeting on Oct. 7.

81-unit apartment building coming to Mt. Airy

At a Civic Design Review (CDR) meeting on Oct. 7, TierView Development presented its plans for an 81-unit apartment building in Mt. Airy at 6903-6915 Germantown Ave. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/15/25

Police are searching for a gold 1999 Toyota Camry, in relation to the missing 23-year-old Kada Scott. It has a damaged front left bumper.

Suspect charged with kidnapping in Kada Scott case

A suspect is in custody, charged with kidnapping in relation to the missing 23-year-old woman Kada Scott, who was last seen in Chestnut Hill on Oct. 4. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/15/25

Germantown native Dr. Ala Stanford announced her campaign for Congress on Oct. 1.

Ala Stanford runs for Evans’ seat

Dr. Ala Stanford, founder of the Black Doctors Consortium, announced her campaign for Congress on Oct. 1, running for Pennsylvania’s 3rd congressional district. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/8/25

Chestnut Hill Tower residents say they have safety concerns after a series of car break-ins, along with complaints about maintenance.

Tower residents report safety concerns

A group of residents at Chestnut Hill Tower (CHT) have formed a neighborhood watch in the wake of what they say are ongoing maintenance issues and recent safety concerns. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/8/25

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Kevin Dougherty (left) spoke at a judicial candidate forum on Sept. 26 in Mt. Airy. He was joined by City Councilmember Cindy Bass (right) and Commonwealth Court Judge candidate Stella Tsai (third from left).

Democratic wards host Mt. Airy judicial candidate forum

The 9th (Chestnut Hill), 21st (Roxborough and Manayunk), and 22nd (Mt. Airy) Democratic Wards hosted a judicial candidate forum in Mt. Airy on Thursday, Sept. 26. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/2/25

Kadi Ashby, president of the Alden Park tenants association, was denied a lease renewal by the historic apartment complex.

Alden tenant leader denied lease renewals

Alden Park Tenants Association President Kadi Ashby was a driving factor in the group’s formation earlier this year. Now, Alden’s management has denied her lease renewal. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/1/25

Passengers exit a Chestnut Hill West line train at Upsal Station in Mt. Airy on Friday.

Capital funds and the risk for SEPTA

As SEPTA’s long-term funding solution gets kicked further down the tracks, the transit agency is relying on capital funds to stay afloat. more

by Tommy Tucker | 9/24/25

Passengers exit the Chestnut Hill West line Friday afternoon at Upsal Station, one of the future sites for Ken Weinstein’s station renovation project.

Ken Weinstein’s SEPTA project moves forward

SEPTA agreed in December to lease five vacant Regional Rail Stations to Ken Weinstein’s local property development company Philly Office Retail, but the project still awaited approval from the FTA. more

by Tommy Tucker | 9/24/25

Attendees shop for the odd and unusual at Laurel Hill East Cemetery’s 2023 Market of the Macabre.

Market of the Macabre returns to Laurel Hill

Laurel Hill East Cemetery’s ninth annual Market of the Macabre returns Saturday, Sept. 20, celebrating “the magical and morbidly curious.” more

by Tommy Tucker | 9/18/25

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant suddenly closed its Chestnut Hill location on Wednesday morning, Sept. 10.

Iron Hill Brewery abruptly closes Chestnut Hill restaurant location

Chestnut Hill residents were surprised Wednesday morning, Sept. 10, to find Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant permanently closed. more

by Tommy Tucker | 9/17/25

Woodmere's grant has been reinstated by the federal government.

Woodmere’s grant money reinstated

After their Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in March, the agency, President Donald Trump and his administration to reclaim it. Now, the federal government has reinstated the grant. more

by Tommy Tucker | 9/11/25

Philadelphia attorney George Bochetto speaks with press after Thursday’s SEPTA hearing.

Judge orders reversal of SEPTA cuts

Gov. Josh Shapiro approved a plan Monday giving SEPTA permission to access up to $394 million in capital assistance funds, staving off transportation cuts for two years. more

by Tommy Tucker | 9/11/25

Partial service returns on Chestnut Hill East

On Monday, partial service returned to the Chestnut Hill East (CHE) Regional Rail line after it closed for the summer. more

by Tommy Tucker | 9/11/25

Iron Hill Brewery abruptly closes Chestnut Hill Location

Chestnut Hill residents were surprised Wednesday morning to find Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant permanently closed. more

by Tommy Tucker | 9/10/25

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