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Following the May 19 election of new committee people, the 22nd Ward, led by Councilwoman Cindy Bass, sparked controversy over a voice vote to determine its leader.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/15/26
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Karen “Magic Fingaz” Smith, a Mt. Airy resident for the past 33 years, is a peripatetic bundle of energy, multitalented joy and just plain fun.
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by Len Lear
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6/11/26
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An ornate, hand-carved hope chest, created by local 20th century artist Harry Louis Stevens, was stolen last week and the artist’s granddaughter, who owns the chest, is hoping someone will …
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6/11/26
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This week in Chestnut Hill Local history
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6/11/26
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Seventh and eighth grade students at C.W. Henry School held a rally on June 3 to raise awareness about the effects of redlining policies on Philadelphia.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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6/11/26
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In January 2025, West Mount Airy Neighbors (WMAN) launched its Zoning Remapping Task Force to examine zoning in three commercial areas in West Mt. Airy.
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by Tommy Tucker
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6/11/26
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Thomas “Tommy” Walsh was memorialized on Saturday with the dedication of a bench in his honor in the 8400 block of Germantown Avenue.
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6/11/26
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More than 500 people attended Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania’s Moonlight & Roses fundraising gala on Friday.
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by Abby Weiss
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6/11/26
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The following is for crimes reported from June 1 to June 7.
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6/11/26
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To submit a photo, email: editor@chestnuthilllocal.com.
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6/11/26
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You are likely a casual American sports fan. You know the World Cup is here (the first of six Philadelphia matches is scheduled for June 14), that it matters but don’t totally understand why.
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by JR Schroeder
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6/11/26
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Life Turning Point (LTP), a nonprofit that provides a transitional home to mothers and children looking for housing, is fundraising to renovate a cottage on its Germantown campus.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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6/11/26
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Summer brings with it a bounty of seasonal produce — bright red strawberries, tender peaches and juicy tomatoes.
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by Kieran McCourt, Weavers Way Shuttle contributor
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6/11/26
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Beverly Tucker Gaynus, a lifelong Northwest Philadelphia resident, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and devout Christian, died May 13.
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by Len Lear
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6/11/26
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I always find it interesting to meet someone who transferred from one career into something they never anticipated and never studied in college, possibly because I myself wound up in journalism by accident.
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by Len Lear
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6/11/26
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The city on June 8 launched “Summer Quest,” a new citywide summer learning and engagement program that invites children, teens and adults to explore science, gaming, history, art and reading.
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6/11/26
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To celebrate Pride Month, the first-ever Mt. Airy Pride Festival is set to take place at High Point Cafe on Cresheim Road on Sunday, June 14.
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by Julianna Musser
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6/11/26
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One of the most stunning art exhibits in Northwest Philadelphia in years is “Affinities,” currently at Mount Airy Contemporary, 25 W. Mt. Airy Ave.
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by Len Lear
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6/11/26
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“Monster Under My Bed.”“Bear Eating a Pickle.”“Funk-a-Zoo.”“If I Was a Fish.”These are song titles. “Eleanor Rigby” and “I Will Always Love You” they are not. They are silly. …
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by Jeff Meade
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6/11/26
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Norwood-Fontbonne Academy’s technology department is hosting an “upcycling” drive to collect electronic equipment, in partnership with the electronic waste company Upcycle USA.
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6/11/26
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