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The Rev. Beverly Dale, a Mt. Airy resident for 27 years, is about as similar to most other ordained ministers as lightning is to a lightning bug.
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by Len Lear
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4/23/26
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Two Springside Chestnut Hill Academy students were among the top winners recently in a pitch competition to identify new business ideas from high school entrepreneurs.
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4/23/26
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Police are investigating a fatal drowning that occurred on Friday, April 17, in Wissahickon Valley Park.
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by Tommy Tucker
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4/23/26
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If you’re inspired by the beauty of Wissahickon Valley Park, now’s the time to capture those sights and submit the images to Friends of the Wissahickon’s (FOW) 2026 Biennial Wissahickon Photo Contest.
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4/23/26
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A youth rugby team from France visited the area from April 7 to April 14 to experience American culture and bond with local players over their love for the sport.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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4/23/26
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Henry H. Houston Elementary School in Mt. Airy welcomed Sarah Meller, a Holocaust survivor, to speak to eighth grade students on April 16.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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4/23/26
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In the 1960s, folk music was all the rage in many parts of the country. But with the ascent of rock ‘n’ roll, heavy metal, soul music and eventually disco, folk music faded into the background.
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by Len Lear
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4/23/26
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The Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Spring Gala on Saturday, May 30, will honor Dennis F. Meyer for his lifelong dedication to craftsmanship and stewardship.
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by Chrissy Clawson, Director of Programs and Communications, Chestnut Hill Conservancy
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4/23/26
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Doorfront to Storefront is a five-part series in collaboration with WURD Radio through funding from the Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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4/23/26
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The following is for crimes reported from April 12 to April 19. This report is compiled from information provided by the 14th Police District. (Some crimes that occurred on dates earlier than the …
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4/23/26
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To submit a photo, email: editor@chestnuthilllocal.com.
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4/23/26
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Over the past three years, members of Chestnut Hill’s three principal Registered Community Organizations have met on a regular basis to tackle two thorny issues.
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4/23/26
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I am writing to express my support for the proposed new zoning pilot program.
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4/23/26
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When the time to vote arrives, please consider voting to change the status quo development review process that contributed in part to the 25-plus current visible vacancies on Germantown Avenue.
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4/23/26
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Chestnut Hill is known for its charm, but it also faces ongoing issues that affect residents and homeowners.
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4/23/26
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William Squibb Colehower, 88, passed away on November 28, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born in Abington, Pennsylvania to Emily Squibb Colehower and Harry Howard Colehower, Bill was raised in …
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4/22/26
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Lydia E. McAuliffe died at home in Chestnut Hill on April 12, 2026, with her two daughters by her side, at the age of 94.
She was born on March 1, 1932, in Germany and raised in the Netherlands. …
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4/22/26
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Charlotte Costa Kleis, a distinguished professor and beloved member of the academic community, passed away on March 30, 2026, at The Hill at Whitemarsh. Born on November 4, 1936, in Detroit, …
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4/22/26
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John Pregmon, who passed away on April 11, 2026, was dedicated to his family, friends, the outdoors, and Penntex, the construction management business he …
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4/22/26
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