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New nursing graduates at Montgomery County Community College take their oath.
MCCC graduates 28 new nurses
Montgomery County Community College celebrated the graduation of 28 nursing students. more
The Philly Goat Project, which celebrates the dynamic and delightful capacities of goats by creating educational and wellness opportunities in our community, is one of Awbury Arboretum’s most popular attractions.
Awbury Arboretum plans an ambitious 2025
As we embark on another year, Awbury Arboretum aims to cultivate a community and land stewardship. more
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Morris Arboretum & Gardens plans to focus on the importance of pollinators this coming summer in a new exhibition, Bees, Butterflies & Blooms: A Pollinator Paradise.
Pollinators and new research coming to Morris Arboretum
Institutions like the Morris are de facto arbiters of important public conversations about climate change and biodiversity. more
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The Germantown Branch of the Settlement Music School will be renamed to honor Peter Benoliel, the branch’s first president.
A look into the new year finds both sun and clouds
For local classical music lovers, two pivotal changes serve as harbingers of the year to come. more
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The winter/spring program starts with the 1950 classic 'Sunset Boulevard,' directed by Billy Wilder.
A new state-of-the-art projection system for Woodmere movie nights
The Chestnut Hill Film Group kicks off its 53rd season with a major technological upgrade, introducing a new laser projector. more
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A 23-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a guard rail while heading westbound on Cresheim Valley Road on Sunday, Dec. 29 at 11:38 a.m. No injuries were reported according to police.
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Dec 30, 2024 issue
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Vincent (Jim) J. Santanasto
Vincent (Jim) J. Santanasto, passed away peacefully in his Chestnut Hill Pennsylvania home on December 22, 2024 at the age of 98. more
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Dec 26, 2024 issue
Threatened cuts to SEPTA’s transit service to Northwest Philadelphia prompted concerned citizens to organize “Save the Train,” a coalition of organizations now fighting to save it.
Bridges, trains, water and parks: Infrastructure challenges of 2024
Northwest Philadelphia grappled with significant infrastructure challenges in 2024. more
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Years of controversy over the possible future of the Julia Hebard Marsden House on Germantown Avenue, now the Chestnut Hill Health Care Women’s Center, ended in May, when the building was added to the Philadelphia Historical Register.
A year of change for our built environment
Northwest Philadelphia neighborhoods navigated significant changes while setting new precedents for historic preservation. more
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2024: What we’ll remember from this passing year
Whether it was soaring taxes, scorching heat or a drought that dulled autumn's palette, 2024 tested the resilience of Northwest Philadelphians. more
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Violent crime down for 2024; car tag theft and shoplifting up
Crime rates have fallen significantly across Northwest Philadelphia in 2024, according to data from the police department. more
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The Weavers Way co-op’s new Germantown store, which opened in May, is bustling – with sales targets that have been stronger than expected.
Changing retail: Old shops close and new ones open
Northwest Philadelphia's business landscape was marked by notable openings and emotional closings of longtime community fixtures in 2024. more
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The Chestnut Hill Local’s new publisher, Daralyse Lyons (center) attended the 2024 Chestnut Hill Community Association's annual gala with Kathi Clayton, board chair of the Chestnut Hill Community Fund (left) and Carla Robinson, Chestnut Hill Local editor (right).
2024 brought critical change to the Local
Not that we want to brag – well OK, we do – but 2024 was the second year in a row that the Chestnut Hill Local was a statewide award winner. more
A big year for Pastorius Park
In 2024, Friends of Pastorius Park (FoPP) proudly advanced our mission of preserving and enhancing the park. more
CHCA Agenda
Thursday,  Jan. 9, 8 p.m. Land Use Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting Via Zoom more
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Lives we lost: Remembering those who left a lasting legacy
Northwest Philadelphia lost some remarkable individuals in 2024, each leaving behind legacies that helped shape the region's landscape. more
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Squash champion Olivia Weaver, who learned the game on the courts of the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill, is now ranked No. 4 in the world and is the top-ranked American player. She plans to go for the gold when the sport makes its Olympics debut at the 2028 games in Los Angeles.
A championship year for NW Philadelphia athletes
From professional squash to youth baseball, Northwest Philadelphia's athletes and teams dominated their respective sports in 2024. more
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Chestnut Hill’s popular Pastorius Park concert series celebrated its 75th anniversary.
Milestones mark a banner year for NW Philadelphia arts
NW Philadelphia’s arts and cultural institutions celebrated significant achievements in 2024. more
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