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Local juggler honored for circus education innovation

Thom Wall, a Germantown resident and internationally touring juggler, has been named the recipient of an "Innovation in Education" award.

SCH teacher chosen for Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms

Julie Knutson, a teacher at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH), has been awarded a Fulbright Teacher Exchange award for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Mount field hockey is off to a 7-0 start on the season

Winning field hockey games on the road and at home last week, Mount St. Joseph Academy reached the middle of the month with an unblemished record of 7-0.

Young talent on display in PC, GA cross country opener

The cross country runners who finished first and third at the girls' Inter-Ac League championships last year started the 2024 league season at Germantown Academy.
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Mount field hockey is off to a 7-0 start on the season

Winning field hockey games on the road and at home last week, Mount St. Joseph Academy reached the middle of the month with an unblemished record of 7-0.

Young talent on display in PC, GA cross country opener

The cross country runners who finished first and third at the girls' Inter-Ac League championships last year started the 2024 league season at Germantown Academy.

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Election 2024: Your guide to state treasurer candidates

Pennsylvanians will head to the polls on Nov. 5 to choose who they want to serve as their state treasurer for the next four years.

Court rules misdated mail-in ballots can be tossed

Pennsylvania voters could have their mail-in ballots thrown out if they do not write accurate dates on envelopes they use to return them.

Chestnut Hill More on the Hill

Sunny weather and a fall festival success

The 40th annual Fall for the Arts Festival drew a large crowd of people seeking to experience Chestnut Hill on a beautiful Sunday last weekend. 

CHCA Agenda

To register for any of the Zoom meetings, go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/2024_upcoming_meetings.php

CHCA Agenda

To register for any of the zoom meetings go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/2024_upcoming_meetings.php

Vinyl revival: Chestnut Hill Audio keeps old-school sound alive

Bill McKinley, the 72-year-old owner of Chestnut Hill Audio, doesn't mind being told he is "old school."

Curbside parking rates are $2.40/hr, with a maximum of two hours, cash or credit. The lots are $2.40/hr with a maximum six hours. Both MeterUp! and ParkMobile apps work, and times can be extended via the app.  For a map of the six lots or more on hours and rates, see chestnuthillpa.com/parking/

The Chestnut Hill Parking Foundation is offering free parking in its six public lots all day and night every Wednesday from November 10th through Christmas.

Mt. Airy Village Fair to celebrate neighborhood ties

The 15th annual Mt. Airy Village Fair, a volunteer, community-led event, is set to return this year on Sunday, Sept. 22.

Growth vs. character: G-town grapples with housing project

Concerns about traffic, overcrowding and impact on the neighborhood's historic character dominated discussion.

New G-town museum examines the lives of people who were incarcerated

Since being released from prison more than two decades ago, the Rev. Michelle Simmons has turned her formidable energies into helping others.

Seeking a bigger playground

The Friends of Happy Hollow and SoLo Germantown Civic Association are calling for the expansion of Philadelphia's Happy Hollow Playground.

Mixed-use project reshapes G-town corner

Another large new apartment building is going up on Germantown Avenue, this time replacing the Comer Paper & Party building.
The future of the Greylock, a historic 22-room mansion on 6.5 acres at 209 W. Chestnut Hill Ave., remains undecided.
A 75-unit apartment building may be built next door to Germantown Town Hall, across the street from the former home of Germantown High School.
Neighbors who 10 years ago successfully battled development plans for Hillcrest Avenue now find themselves back in the fight.
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A family breaks barriers while building community

Two generations of Helwigs shape Springfield Township's Rotary

Some father-daughter duos share interests, hobbies, or even quirks. For Dan Helwig and his daughter Amanda Helwig, the similarities go a bit further. 

Phillies honor beloved ‘father figure,’ David Montgomery of Wyndmoor

When David Montgomery was given the team’s highest honor, the main message was about the way he treated people.

A local ‘living legend’ celebrates 100 years

Tom Fitzpatrick's life "is a tapestry of bravery, knowledge, humor and deep faith," said a close friend.
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