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In 1942, Louise Reid posed alongside Timmy, the beloved Melcher family dog.
The Women’s History Month story of Louise Reid
The following is an account of the life of Louise Reid, drawn from an oral history conducted by Andrew Jarvis on Sunday, January 10, 1988.  more
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During a televised tribute, Joe Ciccimaro (center) stands before a 30-piece orchestra comprised mostly of professional musicians who were students of the retired music teacher.
Surprise! Millions watch Wyndmoor music legend on GMA
It's one thing to have a surprise birthday party. It's another thing to have a surprise tribute that millions of people watch on national TV.  more
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Roxborough-Manayunk resident Alissa Abba will be selling her wares at the Flower Show’s Makers Market this weekend. Abba’s products are a fixture at Chestnut Hill shops and shows including Clover Market and the Home & Garden fair.
Local plant enthusiasts help the Flower Show bloom
No surprise that when the Philadelphia Flower Show opens on Saturday, Northwest Philadelphia will be well represented. more
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First Fridays bring festivities to the Hill
More than 30 galleries, shops and eateries will stay open late on the first Friday of each month in a new Chestnut Hill initiative. more
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Frederick Douglas
Douglass in Ireland: A shared legacy of rebellion
In a celebration of cross-cultural solidarity, the Commodore Barry Club is set to screen "Frederick Douglass and the White Negro." more
Wayne Skilton, a volunteer and retired chemical technician who operates the maple evaporator for the Wyncote Academy program, proudly shows the finished syrup. It takes 40 gallons of sap to produce one gallon of maple syrup.
School taps into the local landscape
Money may not grow on trees, but maple syrup certainly does – in specific trees, to be exact.  more
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CHillie the Polar Bear spent two years in rehab at the Thornburgh residence on East Graver’s Lane.
CHillie the Polar Bear gets her own love letter
Editor’s note: Chestnut Hill’s beloved CHillie the Polar Bear is back on the Avenue, set for her unveiling on Saturday. more
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Teddy Pendergrass, the nation's most successful R&B star at the time, showed off the “1-TP” license plate on the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit he parked in front of his house on Allens Lane in West Mt. Airy.
Teddy Pendergrass: My first impression didn't last
Editor’s note: A Vintage View showcases senior reporter Len Lear, who has been reporting in Northwest Philadelphia for more than 50 years.  more
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The "Love, Chestnut Hill" event aims to highlight local businesses and their patrons in a Valentine's Day-themed celebration that invites residents not only to shop, but also to share their special memories of the Northwest Philadelphia community.
‘Love, Chestnut Hill’ delivers a local Valentine
Hoping to receive a valentine? This year, Chestnut Hill would like to send you one. more
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Puppy Bowl competitor Linus, aka Dave, charms children at Lakeland Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore, Maryland.
Wyndmoor pup gets a ‘Super’ showing
The Super Bowl is approaching, and we have an area resident competing for a championship. more
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“If the war hadn't started, I would have never left,” said Max, who now lives with his family in Chestnut Hill. “My Ukrainian dream is just to go back home and have a peaceful life.”
When college classes start in the wee morning hours
Who takes college classes in the middle of the night? The answer: Maksym Burych, forced to flee Ukraine. more
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Roman holds a biography of Benjamin Franklin, which he wrote in the Polish language.
From Poland to Chestnut Hill: An immigrant story
One of the best things about this job is meeting fascinating, creative people who have come to Chestnut Hill from around the world. more
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The Janosik Polish Dancers perform at the Pierogi Festival in the Port Richmond section of lower Northeast Philadelphia, which has a sizable Polish-American population.
Polish folk dancing delivers friends as well as fun
The award-winning dance troupe will hold a recruiting event on Sunday, Jan. 28, at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill. more
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Jim Ranck is celebrating 40 years at the Market at the Fareway (formerly Chestnut Hill Farmers Market), far longer than any other merchant in the market.
The man behind Chestnut Hill's longest-standing deli
If anyone writes a book on the history of Chestnut Hill, Jim Ranck will have his own chapter. more
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“I believe that every child should benefit from sports, regardless of their economic background,” said SCH student Jenna Seidman, who started a program to deal with this dilemma of vastly unequal resources for sports equipment.
On a mission to turn used sports gear into opportunity
SCH student collects new and “gently used” equipment, sells it at an 80 percent discount, and donates the proceeds. more
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Walk around Philadelphia: In Chestnut Hill
An exhibit of Walk Around Philadelphia will be displayed at Cedar House Cafe. more
Chestnut Hill Local’s new board member, retired lawyer Richard Tuttle, is also a novelist and a self-taught bass player who started the Irish band “Reilly's Daughter with Tommy Conwell” with his wife, vocalist Lucie Daigle.
Lawyer, musician and novelist joins The Local board
After 41 years of practicing law, musician and novelist Richard Tuttle has taken up a new job. more
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The murder of Philly mob boss Phil Testa, who was killed by a remote control bomb, dominated news headlines.
How my dinner with a Philly mob boss turned into a dynamite story
I just finished reading a book about mob boss John Gotti. It reminded me of arguably the most bizarre experience I ever had in all of my 57 years as a reporter.  more
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Chaplain Deborah Milburn at Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley, a senior living center in Germantown, said residents there really benefit from volunteer help.
A 'job fair' for Northwest nonprofits that need volunteers
It's hard for nonprofits to attract essential volunteers, when they cannot offer salaries or benefits like paid vacation, sick days and health care. more
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Curtis Sisco Sr. (seen here) purchased Rowell’s department store in 1974. It was the first department store owned by an African American and was believed to be the largest Black-owned business in the U.S. at the time. Photo courtesy of Noah Yoder
A forgotten pioneer: ‘The Jackie Robinson of retail’
Curtis W. Sisco, Sr was "handsome enough to model his own clothes." more
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