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David Edwin Loder, of Flourtown, an advocate of humanitarian (and animal) causes, as well as a successful attorney and supporter of many local educational and cultural institutions, passed away peacefully on Oct. 23 at the age of 71.
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by Len Lear
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11/20/25
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The city of Philadelphia has built a new $33 million waste transfer center in Roxborough, with the Sanitation Department announcing its completion and holding an open house and ribbon cutting on Nov. 14.
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by Abby Weiss
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11/20/25
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Most people in Northwest Philadelphia will probably have turkey as their main course for dinner on Thanksgiving Day.
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by Len Lear
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11/20/25
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Get the whole gang involved so everyone is invested and feels like it is “their” event.
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by Dan Macey
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11/20/25
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Home Works and the Chestnut Hill Community Association hosted a free, members-only table setting workshop on Nov. 12 to ring in the holiday season.
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11/20/25
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The Richard Allen Lane Station was the first site along the Chestnut Hill West line to be leased to Ken Weinstein more than 20 years ago. Now that he has been granted five more stations to renovate, it can serve as a template for the others.
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by Steve Stroiman, Cresheim Village Neighbors
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11/20/25
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Recently, I became aware of the passing of author, social activist Rabbi Arthur Waskow, who packed a lot of punch into his 92 years.
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11/20/25
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Faith leaders called for housing affordability and a repeal of the city’s business tax cuts last week during a series of press conferences in neighborhoods across the city including the Northwest.
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by Tommy Tucker
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11/19/25
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Nearly every time she walks out the door, Fairhill resident Teea Tynes witnesses some form of dumping.
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by Abby Weiss
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11/19/25
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11/19/25
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Susan Tyler Rhett Mills, of Chestnut Hill and Ambler PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 28th, 2025. She was 86.
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11/18/25
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Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Ounsworth
Born: Jamaica, NY May 12, 1943
Died: Newton, MA October 6, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of our beloved mom …
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11/13/25
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Camilla Fairman Williams, known as Cimmie, a beloved wife, devoted mother, distinguished designer and friend to many, passed away peacefully on October 23rd.
Born on June 8, 1923, in …
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11/13/25
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Dr. Eleanor Morris, a prominent architecture professor and city planner in her own right and direct descendant of Henry Howard Houston, died of age-related issues on Aug. 16 at age 89.
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by Len Lear
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11/13/25
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Chestnut Hill’s Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields is aiding in the resettlement to Philadelphia of an Afghan family.
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by Tommy Tucker
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11/13/25
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The Rev. Dr. Mary Barber is about to finish up her first year as rector at the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Chestnut Hill.
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by Tommy Tucker
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11/13/25
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I am writing in response to Councilwoman Bass’s opinion piece, “Community is more important than profits,” published on Nov. 6.
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by Ken Weinstein
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11/13/25
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Thanksgiving décor, says Starr Osborne, should feel as inviting as the meal itself.
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by Henry Trapnell
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11/13/25
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The following is for crimes reported from Nov. 3 to Nov. 9.
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11/13/25
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Before giving thanks, residents can give back to their local park this weekend.More than 100 volunteer groups in Philadelphia will run cleanups for the city’s biannual Love Your Park event.From …
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by Abby Weiss
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11/13/25
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