Adelinas, upscale Italian, thriving in Chestnut Hill

Antonio Presta (and his brother, Giuliano) opened Adelinas in 2022 at 8235 Germantown Ave. The restaurant is named for their grandmother.

Adelinas was opened by Antonio Presta and his brother, Giuliano (the restaurant is named for their grandmother), whose family owned the Bella Trattoria restaurant in Manayunk for many years.

Jenks dismisses early after water service disruption

Students at J.S. Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences in Chestnut Hill were sent home early on Nov. 4 due to a loss of water service.

‘Caregiver Week’ honors Hill healthcare expert

Susan Sargent, of Chestnut Hill, was a nationally recognized leader in expanding health insurance coverage for behavioral health services.

Susan Sargent was a nationally recognized leader in expanding health insurance coverage for behavioral health services.

Water Tower continues fundraising, hosts event
The Water Tower Advisory Council (WTAC), a group of volunteers working to support the Water Tower Recreation Center in Chestnut Hill, is currently fundraising to improve the grounds of the historic building.
Tavern on the Hill: Fine food with side dish of comedy
For more than two decades, Tavern on the Hill has been producing fine food and drink in an English pub-like setting. Now, however, along with your main course, you may be able to get a side dish of comedy.
Pet parade was a bow-wowser
The Chestnut Hill Community Association’s annual Halloween Pet Costume Parade on Sunday brought out the best dressed dogs and their humans as well. Prizes were awarded for scariest (Tarantula), …
CHCA’s Fall Frolic draws a large, festive crowd
Good food, good music and a good time were enjoyed by the participants at last Thursday’s Chestnut Hill Community Association Fall Frolic.
Popular Chestnut Hill ghost walk rises again
Something is stirring on the Hill. On Saturday, Oct. 17, the “Ghost Walk of Chestnut Hill” returns, sending five lantern-led tours out from the Chestnut Hill Library at 5, 5:30, 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m.