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Special Olympics athletes learned tricks from Harlem Globetrotter Sterling “Smooth” Forbes during a March 2006 visit to the Franklin Institute. Some of the local athletes are participating in the first-ever National Games.

This week in Chestnut Hill Local history, 1966-2016

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3/19/26

Claudette Colbert stars in “Torch Singer” at Woodmere on March 24.

Claudette Colbert locates her lost child in forgotten gem ‘Torch Singer’

Woodmere is presenting a rarely seen film March 24, “Torch Singer,” starring Claudette Colbert. more

by Andrew Gilmore | 3/19/26

Postcard of the week

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

3/19/26

The 1980s Art and Design Showhouse, second-floor sitting room of the Eleanor Houston Smith House, resplendent in English antiques.

Celebrating 40 years in design, and the start of a creative new life

Don’t we all love to travel back in time? The year was 1986, and my interior architecture and design firm was in its infancy. more

by Patricia Cove | 3/19/26

The Commodore John Barry Arts and Cultural Center in Mt. Airy was full of family-friendly celebration on Sunday after the city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.

Family-friendly St. Patrick’s fun at the Commodore Barry Center

If you were looking for a place to celebrate the beginning of St. Patrick’s week in Philadelphia, the Commodore John Barry Arts and Cultural Center in Mt. Airy was the place to be Sunday afternoon. more

by Jeff Meade | 3/18/26

Nature camps bring youngsters into contact with the great outdoors.

The various types of summer camps

Parents have lots of options at their disposal when choosing summer camps for their children. more

3/12/26

A summer camp timeline for families to follow

Late winter may seem like an odd time for families to begin thinking about summer camp, but parents with a history of arranging summer camp experiences for their children know spots typically fill up long before the first day of spring. more

3/12/26

Glenside celebrated its first St. Patrick’s Day parade last year, and they’re back March 21 for the 2026 version.

Everything’s coming up clover on St. Patrick’s Day

A day that began as a way to commemorate St. Patrick, the cleric who helped spread Christianity throughout Ireland, has evolved into a celebration of everything Irish. more

3/12/26

How to find the right fit for summer camp

Millions of people have great memories of summer camp. more

3/12/26

Attending camp with friends can make youngsters more excited about the experience, while meeting campers from different places helps children expand their social networks.

Questions to ask before enrolling in a summer camp

The American Camp Association reports that 26 million children enroll in summer camp each year, and many of them make memories that last a lifetime while building lifelong friendships along the way. more

3/12/26

Slice it, dice it, serve it: Hints for that refreshing mint

Different varieties of it can be found growing all over the world. more

by Kieran McCourt, Weavers Way Shuttle contributor | 3/12/26

High school students joined with Friends of the Library to provide the Chestnut Hill Library with 250 new books.

This week in Chestnut Hill Local history, 1966-2016

This week in Chestnut Hill Local history more

3/12/26

Taking stock of my life, but this message will self destruct in 5 seconds

It’s been said that at some point in every well-lived life, there comes a time to fully take stock of oneself. more

by D. W. Palmer | 3/12/26

Family Promise of Philadelphia gives out supplies such as shoes and socks to underserved families.

Family Promise helps families overcome housing instability

When someone contacts Family Promise of Philadelphia (FPP) or walks into their office space in Mt. Airy, they aren’t likely to hear the word “no." more

by Maggie Dougherty | 3/12/26

On St. Patrick’s Day, warm up with this hearty Irish stew

St. Patrick’s Day is known for revelry. more

3/12/26

John Gallagher came to visit Cindy Zimmerman at her job at Chestnut Hill Hospital.

Chestnut Hill Hospital nurse saves driver on Pa. Turnpike

Cindy Zimmerman, manager of the emergency department at Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital, has over 35 years of nursing experience, but that lifestyle extends beyond her job. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 3/12/26

Elizabeth Hirsh Fleisher was the first woman to become a registered architect in Philadelphia.

Program will celebrate first woman registered architect in Philadelphia

A virtual program on the life, career and architectural legacy of Elizabeth R. Hirsh Fleisher, the first woman to become a registered architect in Philadelphia, is scheduled for Thursday evening, March 12. more

3/9/26

The office at 8430 Germantown Ave. afforded costume designer Brooke Bennett a space to explore period piece clothing.

Chestnut Hill plays role in production of upcoming Vivien Leigh biopic

A new movie about Vivien Leigh just wrapped filming in Philadelphia — and Chestnut Hill played a role. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 3/5/26

Postcard of the week

Sister Marjorie Lawless, SSJ, of Norwood-Fontbonne Academy in Chestnut Hill, captured some snowy scenes on campus last week. more

3/5/26

Tim Bruno and Anne Marie Maletta at Table 13, where Maletta remembers a young man kneeling to propose to his girlfriend, prompting applause from the other diners. Not long ago, Bruno’s went through a TV makeover on the Gordon Ramsey Show. There’s now a large lit-up BRUNO’S sign inside the restaurant, and nicely framed black-and-white photographs of good times from Bruno’s past. The outside dining area also has new colorful seating and curtains.

A silver anniversary at Bruno’s and the memories that come with it

I moved to Whitemarsh Township in 1993 from West Philly, and the first restaurant that caught my attention was Bruno’s, a classic mix of a breakfast-and-lunch diner and Italian bistro. more

by John Grant | 3/5/26

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