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The life of President Dwight D. Eisenhower (center, sitting) will be the focus of a one-man show that opens the upcoming season of Act II Playhouse.

Act II Playhouse announces its 2026-2027 season

Ambler’s Act II Playhouse has released its schedule of 2026-2027 productions, with classic drama, history, romance and comedy. more

3/26/26

GA junior Harper Henly (right), who scored a hat trick for the Patriots, drives past Mount sophomore Cece Freimuth. In the left background is another GA junior, Caroline Baughman.

GA lacrosse ekes out 10-9 victory over visiting Mount St. Joseph

Heading into last Thursday’s nonleague lacrosse match at Germantown Academy, visiting Mount St. Joseph was coming off of a 10-4 loss to Marple Newtown High School. more

by Tom Utescher | 3/26/26

In Carman’s shoe repair shop are, from left, Carman Notarianni, Jr. Carman Notarianni, Sr., William Wilson, Patricia E. Notarianni and Bruce Dale.

This week in Chestnut Hill Local history, 1966-2016

This week in Chestnut Hill Local history more

3/26/26

Left to right, director Ida Lupino, Edmond O’Brien and Frank Lovejoy

Secret Cinema presents Ida Lupino’s ‘The Hitch-Hiker’ at Woodmere

The Secret Cinema returns to the Woodmere on Tuesday, March 31, to present “The Hitch-Hiker,” a hard-as-nails 1953 thriller from the golden age of film noir, directed by Ida Lupino. more

3/26/26

Postcard of the Week

To submit a photo, email editor@chestnuthilllocal.com. more

3/26/26

Kathleen “Kay” McNulty’s high school graduation photo

Celebrating 80th anniversary of the ENIAC with a Chestnut Hill connection

Chestnut Hill College (CHC) was scheduled to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) on Tuesday evening. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 3/26/26

Chelten Market IGA at 176 W. Chelten Ave. has closed, with City Councilwoman Cindy Bass working with the Commerce Department to identify potential tenants.

Neighborhood group discusses Chelten IGA

In January, the Chelten Market IGA in Germantown closed, leaving residents wondering what would move into the now-vacant building. more

by Tommy Tucker | 3/26/26

Tausha Saunders, associate general counsel at Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital, was the winner for the second year in a row. Richard Newell, president and CEO of the hospital, made it to the final four.

Victory is so sweet in CH Hospital’s annual cookie baking contest

A panel of judges drawn from the community, along with hospital staff and administration, valiantly sampled the sweet treats — and re-sampled them, just to make sure — in a grueling hour-and-a-half competition. more

by Jeff Meade | 3/26/26

Proponents endorse state Rep. Chris Rabb, left, for Congress.

Working Families, Anderson-Oberman endorse Rabb

Working Families Party City Councilmembers Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O’Rourke are joining with Seth Anderson-Oberman to endorse state Rep. Chris Rabb. more

by Tommy Tucker | 3/26/26

Thomas Walsh had the magical ability to make everyone around him feel better about themselves.

Thomas Walsh, 63: ‘He made the world a better place’

Thomas J. Walsh, a lifelong Chestnut Hill resident who was able to brighten up the day of anyone with whom he came into contact, died peacefully of natural causes on Feb. 21. more

by Len Lear | 3/26/26

Welcome back, Len Lear

It’s a lucky March for us and we couldn’t be more thrilled. more

3/26/26

Benjamin D’Annibale is the former keyboardist for Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church.

Classical Schubert concert set for Ebenezer Maxwell mansion in Germantown

Benjamin D’Annibale, the supremely talented former keyboardist for Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church, and local opera singer Sophia Santiago will perform in concert the music of Franz Schubert on March 29. more

by Len Lear | 3/26/26

Rufus Harley, of Germantown, one of DiNardo’s subjects, died in 2006 and is widely regarded as the world’s greatest jazz bagpipe player.

Northwest Philly musical giants take center stage in new ‘encyclopedia’

Tom DiNardo grew up in Germantown, went to Germantown Friends School and later became one of the region’s most prolific music writers. more

by Len Lear | 3/26/26

Rashied Amon is eager to draw tourists to the treasures available at SOOK Vinyl & Vintage.

Doorfront to Storefront: SOOK Vinyl & Vintage

Doorfront to Storefront is a five-part series in collaboration with WURD Radio through funding from the Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 3/26/26

Hoops Madness scores another success

We did it again — another fun and memorable Hoops Madness was had by all involved! more

3/26/26

Volunteer for Clean and Green

Spring is here and it’s time to make Chestnut Hill once again Clean and Green! more

3/26/26

Enough with the signs

Yesterday, I removed all of your wooden “dictator” signs that were screwed in, 8 feet high on telephone poles throughout our neighborhood. more

3/26/26

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Philadelphia hosted a prayer vigil at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Center City on March 18 as part of the New Sanctuary Movement’s 40 weeks of Interfaith Prayer Vigils held every Wednesday at noon. They were joined by state Rep. Tarik Khan (center) as well as many congregations of women religious, parish communities and others. “The Sisters of Saint Joseph recognize that the plight of immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers is one of the defining moral challenges of our age,” the organization said in a news release, adding that they would “pray for those affected by ICE and those who are working for ICE.” The Sisters’ sponsored works include Chestnut Hill College, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Norwood-Fontbonne Academy and Saint Joseph Villa.

Chestnut Hill sisters hold prayer vigil

3/26/26

The last boat on the water for Germantown Academy last Sunday was the girls’ varsity quad crewed by (from left) Nina Sager, Joie Leoni, Mira Hayes and Maya Salerno.

Changing weather conditions greet area crews as spring season begins

The old adage about weather in the month of March, “In like a lion, out like a lamb,” was realized in a single day last weekend along Kelly Drive. more

by Tom Utescher | 3/26/26

The cherry tree walk at Morris Arboretum & Gardens.

Get your bloom on at Morris Arboretum

The blooming has begun at Morris Arboretum & Gardens in Chestnut Hill, and several events are scheduled for this month.Tickets can be purchased online or on-site. General admission tickets can … more

3/26/26

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