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A seriously good laugh
It’s been a long time since something tickled my funny bone so much I guffawed and chuckled and then guffawed again. more
Conservancy receives art & culture grant
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy has been awarded a $12,875 Art & Culture Grant through the Philadelphia Cultural Fund’s 2026 program. more
Circus peanuts do not contain actual peanuts but they’re just as addictive.
I can’t say ‘nuts’ to circus peanuts
So, let me tell you about my love affair with circus peanuts. more
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The Deb Callahan Band with special guest Rev. Chris are set to perform at this summer’s final Pastorius Park summer concert on July 29.
‘Hit the Road, Jack’ to Pastorius Park for Deb Callahan’s take on Ray Charles
Music has been part of Philly area singer Deb Callahan’s life since she was a kid listening to — and loving — her mother’s Nina Simone records and learning to appreciate Black musical traditions. more
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Lukas Elisii, a visitor engagement associate at the Museum of the American Revolution, with children and their families at the Chestnut Hill Library learning about the importance of 1776.
Museum hosts history programs for children at local libraries
As the celebration of America’s 250th birthday continues, the Museum of the American Revolution is partnering with the Free Library of Philadelphia to host educational events. more
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Prolific Chestnut Hill novelist Ted Fink has just published “After the Heist,” which he calls “a novel of ambition, loyalty, betrayal and the devastating cost of one reckless choice by Earl Bowers, a hardworking restaurateur scraping by in North Philadelphia.”
Latest novel by Hiller who lost 20 years of work
Ted Fink has just published “After the Heist,” which he calls “a novel of ambition, loyalty, betrayal and the devastating cost of one reckless choice." more
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The Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensembles are embarking on a summer tour overseas. Above is the Commonwealth Youth Choir, part of the Ensembles.
Choral groups touring the world this summer
The Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensembles’ performances extend far beyond Philadelphia. As is tradition, the ensembles will travel around the world — this summer, to Japan, South Korea, Bulgaria, and Romania. more
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Crime Report
The following is for crimes reported from July 12 to July 19. more
Congress has the power
It seems so apparent that I am astounded that everyone has not been talking about this for years, an issue so obvious that even my writing about it feels stupidly redundant. more
DeJohn’s obit beautiful
A beautiful obituary for Emil DeJohn. We were friends for many years, and then I hired him to design a line for me. more
Crowds filled Germantown Avenue for the most recent Go Mt. Airy Supper Session, on July 8.
Go Mt. Airy Supper Sessions delight hungry neighbors
It’s no secret that Mt. Airy goes all out for its Go Mt. Airy Supper Sessions, and the events this year are no different. more
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Th Local won Keystone Media Awards honoring its editorial and advertising content.
The Local wins multiple statewide news awards
The Chestnut Hill Local won a dozen Professional Keystone Media Awards in the 2026 Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (PNA) contest, the statewide organization announced on July 16. more
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Jul 23, 2026 issue
Philadelphia was under a code purple air quality alert for particulate matter early last Friday due to dense smoke from wildfires. Smoky days “will be an increasingly frequent reminder that we need to take care of the environment,” said one expert.
Air quality improves as smoke clears, for now
Outdoor activities are now safe in the Philadelphia region again after a smoky couple of days last week, but the threat remains. more
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Erdenheim Farm spans more than 475 acres.
Conservancy congratulates Erdenheim Farm on National Register listing
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy congratulates the owners, stewards and partners of Erdenheim Farm following the property’s official listing in the National Register of Historic Places. more
Anne and Meg McNally proudly display a Schmitter, the signature sandwich of their century-old family business.
McNally’s Schmitter returns to the ballpark
After more than a decade away, Chestnut Hill’s McNally’s Tavern is bringing its iconic Schmitter back to Citizens Bank Park — just in time for Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week. more
Because he loved his work so much, Dr. Fox once told the Local that he never worked a day in his life.
Beloved vet, owner of two local hospitals, dies at 73
Dr. E. Mark Fox, the veterinarian who owned the 99-year-old Rau Animal Hospital in Glenside for 40 years and the Chestnut Hill Cat Clinic, once told me, “I consider myself the luckiest person in the world." more
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KP’s closes at the Fareway, moves back to delivery business
KP’s Fine Meats is leaving the Market at the Fareway in Chestnut Hill, saying that “after six years of running our brick and mortar locations, we are heading back to our roots of being a mobile butcher business." more
Old Academy’s “Summer Bonanza” consists of seven one-act plays, each about 10 minutes long.
Old Academy celebrates the season with ‘Summer Bonanza’
The 10-minute play is a unique theater genre that has taken hold in recent years, with many one-act festivals ranging from community-based events to international galas. more
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Three (four?) local residents taking a break on June 20 at the Top of the Hill. Left to right, Cindy DeMaio, Terry Simpson, Frank Hendrie and the restored sculpture, “Confirming Predictions,” by the late New Jersey artist, J. Seward Johnson.
Postcard of the Week
To submit a photo, email: editor@chestnuthilllocal.com. more
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