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Irish tradition celebrates St. Stephen’s Day with wren-themed hat decorations.

A local Irish cultural organization will host its 25th annual Wren Party, a traditional post-Christmas celebration, on Dec. 26. more

12/12/24

Crime Report

The following is for crimes reported for the period from Dec. 1 to Dec. 8. more

12/12/24

SEPTA plans extra game-day trains

SEPTA is providing extra service Sunday for the Eagles game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field. more

12/12/24

Feds fund water conservation

Removing dams to restore fish passage, and creating rain gardens to reduce flooding and stormwater runoff, are among the projects. more

by Zoë Read, WHYY | 12/12/24

Artistic Director Tony Braithwaite stars in "Christmas in the Catskills, A Star is Borscht," an encore production of the Act II Playhouse hit in Ambler.

From Catskills to comedy: Act II revisits the Borscht Belt

Act II Playhouse celebrates the holiday season with an encore production of "Christmas in the Catskills, A Star is Borscht." more

by Hugh Hunter | 12/12/24

Chestnut Hill’s annual holiday house tour is one of the neighborhood’s most popular events.

Six Chestnut Hill homes open doors for some holiday magic

Chestnut Hill will open its doors for a holiday house tour on Dec. 14, featuring six decorated properties with trolley service. more

12/12/24

The Rev. Eric Milner-White, a British Anglican priest, academic and decorated World War I military chaplain, was instrumental in expanding the popularity of the Christmastime church service “Lessons and Carols.” St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill will celebrate the service on Dec. 15.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church hosts ‘Lessons and Carols’

One of the most beloved holiday music traditions in Chestnut Hill is the annual service of “Lessons and Carols.” more

by Michael Caruso | 12/12/24

Cynthia Erivo, left, and Ariana Grande-Butera in “Wicked.”

‘Wicked’ is a lush, star-studded holiday release

Red tulip fields, emerald-green hair salons and yellow brick roads may color the screens of theaters, but something darker lurks. more

by Zoe Gray | 12/12/24

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

by Maggie Dougherty | 12/12/24

Occasionette is one of the many stores that offer the kind of unique items that are a trademark of Northwest neighborhood businesses.

Twelve ways your local shopkeepers have your back this holiday season

'Tis the season to celebrate many things. Among them are our local retailers. more

by Chestnut Hill Local staff | 12/12/24

Gravers Station, at the corner of Gravers Lane and Anderson Street, was designed by Frank Furness, Philadelphia's most important architect of the industrial age.

Developer Ken Weinstein chosen to renovate five regional rail stations

SEPTA is set to award long-term leases to local developer Ken Weinstein in a landmark deal. more

by Carla Robinson | 12/12/24

Dec 12, 2024 issue

12/12/24

Ludlow Miller

Ludlow Miller of Pleasanton, California, formerly of Chestnut Hill, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024. more

12/11/24

For Sam Carmichael, co-owner of the newly opened Downtime Bakery in Mt. Airy, their mission is “all about community.”

Home baking business grows into Mt. Airy storefront

A line of eager customers packed into the newly opened Downtime Bakery in the heart of Mt. Airy on Dec. 5. more

by Tommy Tucker | 12/11/24

Stephen Kerzner at Woodmere with his favorite dog, Sophie the Pug, who was rescued at age 13 by one of Kerzner's co-workers.

Longtime Woodmere museum personality dies at 74

Stephen Kerzner, the longtime director of the store at Woodmere, died of stroke complications. more

by Len Lear | 12/11/24

A red Santa mailbox continues a Mt. Airy tradition.

Holiday magic in a bright red box

Kelly Bright resurrects a happy neighborhood tradition. more

by Kristin E. Holmes | 12/11/24

Mount freshman Lexi Schoen is on her way to victory in the 100 yard freestyle event.

Strong freshman class helps Mount swimmers

The Mount St. Joseph Academy swim team opened its season with a strong showing against Wissahickon High School. more

by Tom Utescher | 12/11/24

Junior Florence Ajunwa, the Blue Devils' high scorer in both games last week with 21 points in each contest, drives against Shipley School.

After home loss, SCH hoopsters notch first win on the road

The girls of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy secured their first victory, defeating Lawrenceville School. more

by Tom Utescher | 12/11/24

Dec 10, 2024 issue

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Dec 5, 2024 issue

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