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Yet another zoning vote delay means anyone interested in the future of the Greylock Estate will have to wait a little longer.

More testimony but no zoning vote on Greylock

Greylock’s future is still unanswered as the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) delayed a final decision again at a hearing on Oct. 23. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/31/24

An Italian greyhound-dachshund mix named Daisy won for the ‘cutest’ category on a day marked by sunshine and smiles.

Costumed canines draw record crowd

Wagging tails and creative costumes took center stage Sunday as four-legged friends strutted their stuff. more

10/31/24

About 300 people are expected to come out to enjoy the festive Harvest Kitchen Tour event.

A taste of some of Chestnut Hill’s finest kitchens

Local foodies and home design enthusiasts will get a chance to step inside six of Chestnut Hill's most distinctive kitchens. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 10/31/24

Last year’s Passion & Spice Indonesian dinner sold out within days of being scheduled.

Indonesian chef kicks off annual Bali pop-up

James Beard-nominated chef Diana Widjojo is back with her Indonesian cuisine expertise next week. more

10/31/24

Chestnut Hill Tower served as the 17th Division’s polling place for more than 20 years until voters temporarily were sent to the United Lutheran Seminary in Mt. Airy during the 2020 primary.

Pressure grows for return to pre-Covid polling

The question of where the 206 registered voters who live in Chestnut Hill Tower will cast their vote has been a confusingly moving target. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/23/24

The Chestnut Hill Community Association: The third annual Fall Frolic

10/17/24

CHCA Agenda

All meetings are open to the public. more

10/17/24

Smart-aleck sign writer condemns litter on Cresheim Valley Drive.

Fighting litterbugs with pointed humor

Chestnut Hill faces an untidy predicament. more

by Tommy Tucker and Carla Robinson | 10/16/24

The sign on the door at Fiesta Pizza says it all.

Pizza pro closes shop after 40 years

After more than 40 years of serving pizza (and more) to the people of Chestnut Hill, Fiesta Pizza III is closing. more

by Maggie Dougherty and Carla Robinson | 10/16/24

Residents watch as the Chestnut Hill Conservancy flips the switch, illuminating storefronts along Germantown Avenue for the organization's annual "Night of Lights" event.

‘Night of Lights’ on the Avenue

The Chestnut Hill Conservancy launched its seventh annual Night of Lights with an enthusiastic "Flip the Switch" ceremony on Friday night. more

10/10/24

CHCA Agenda

Tuesday, Oct. 15, Development Review Committee Meeting - MEETING CANCELED more

10/10/24

Chestnut Hill scientist Sol Rosenblatt, 95, is still inventing antimicrobial products.

Moon landings, microbes and 14 patents

At 95, most people might be content to reflect on past accomplishments. Not Solomon Rosenblatt. more

by Len Lear | 10/9/24

Stolen Kamala Harris campaign signs dumped under a train bridge near SEPTA’s Highland Avenue Station.

Campaign sign bandits strike again

Several Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy residents have had their Democratic campaign signs stolen again. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/8/24

A construction worker outside the Our Mother of Consolation School building in Chestnut Hill.

Reopening of OMC now slated for April 2025

The reopening of Our Mother of Consolation School – devastated by a fire last year that started in the roof – has been postponed. more

by Catherine Lee | 10/2/24

The Crefeld School's Glee Club and student musicians, who performed a mix of covers and original music at last year’s Night of Lights, will be stationed next to the Flip the Switch opening ceremony again this year.

Conservancy’s Night of Lights returns

As the night air turns crisp and laced with the sound of autumn leaves, the Chestnut Hill Conservancy is once again gearing up for Night of Lights. more

9/25/24

Joe Block Quintet and Kate Kortum promise an unforgettable night

At 25 years old, Joe Block is one of the jazz world's most sought-after performers and arrangers in New York's jazz scene. more

by Will Standish | 9/25/24

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