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Tausha Saunders, associate general counsel at Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital, was the winner for the second year in a row. Richard Newell, president and CEO of the hospital, made it to the final four.

Victory is so sweet in CH Hospital’s annual cookie baking contest

A panel of judges drawn from the community, along with hospital staff and administration, valiantly sampled the sweet treats — and re-sampled them, just to make sure — in a grueling hour-and-a-half competition. more

by Jeff Meade | 3/26/26

Benjamin D’Annibale is the former keyboardist for Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church.

Classical Schubert concert set for Ebenezer Maxwell mansion in Germantown

Benjamin D’Annibale, the supremely talented former keyboardist for Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church, and local opera singer Sophia Santiago will perform in concert the music of Franz Schubert on March 29. more

by Len Lear | 3/26/26

Rashied Amon is eager to draw tourists to the treasures available at SOOK Vinyl & Vintage.

Doorfront to Storefront: SOOK Vinyl & Vintage

Doorfront to Storefront is a five-part series in collaboration with WURD Radio through funding from the Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 3/26/26

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Philadelphia hosted a prayer vigil at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Center City on March 18 as part of the New Sanctuary Movement’s 40 weeks of Interfaith Prayer Vigils held every Wednesday at noon. They were joined by state Rep. Tarik Khan (center) as well as many congregations of women religious, parish communities and others. “The Sisters of Saint Joseph recognize that the plight of immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers is one of the defining moral challenges of our age,” the organization said in a news release, adding that they would “pray for those affected by ICE and those who are working for ICE.” The Sisters’ sponsored works include Chestnut Hill College, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Norwood-Fontbonne Academy and Saint Joseph Villa.

Chestnut Hill sisters hold prayer vigil

3/26/26

Christopher Steinmeier is the new executive director of Awbury Arboretum, a 56-acre public garden and farm in Germantown. He began the role on Tuesday.

Germantown nonprofit leader named Awbury’s new executive director

Early spring flowers are slowly emerging across Awbury Arboretum in Germantown, fueled by March rain and temperate conditions. more

by Abby Weiss | 3/25/26

Vich Properties presented a rendering for 8226 Germantown Ave. to the CHCA’s Development Review Committee on March 17.

CHCA’s Development Review Committee supports project on the Avenue

The Chestnut Hill Community Association’s Development Review Committee (DRC) reviewed a proposal for 8226 Germantown Ave. on March 17. more

by Tommy Tucker | 3/25/26

‘Hoops Madness’ returns, and scores a big win

More than 300 participants packed the gyms at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy in Chestnut Hill and and La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor on Saturday for “Hoops Madness.” more

3/19/26

Jenks playground is getting a makeover

“Love our playground with your helping hands” was the theme over the weekend as the Friends of Chestnut Hill Park led a group of volunteers in helping restore the Jenks playground. more

3/19/26

OMC students Niamh Harbour (fourth grade, left) and Cali Bourne (kindergarten, right) pose on the mulch where the new playground will be installed.

OMC fundraises to cap off exciting year with new playground

After several false starts — the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and a devastating fire in 2023 — OMC is now moving forward with plans to build a playground for students. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 3/18/26

Parents and teachers advocate for Fitler

Amid the planned school closures announced by the Philadelphia School District in January, parents and teachers at Fitler Academics Plus School in Germantown are advocating strongly for their school to remain open. more

by Tommy Tucker | 3/18/26

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

Historic marker in Mt. Airy will return after maintenance

Over the weekend, members of the Mt. Airy/Cedarbrook Community Facebook page noticed a historic marker missing from the former home of Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander. more

by Tommy Tucker | 3/12/26

Bishop Yehiel Curry, leader of the national Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), will be a featured speaker at this year’s “Preaching with Power” series hosted by United Lutheran Seminary in Mt. Airy.

Mt. Airy seminary hosts ‘Preaching with Power’ series

The United Lutheran Seminary’s Mt. Airy campus will celebrate the school’s 44th annual “Preaching with Power” series March 15-18 at locations mostly in Northwest Philadelphia. more

3/12/26

The Goldenberg Group presented a neighborhood design layout for their Mermaid Lane project at the Conservancy’s HDAC meeting.

Conservancy reviews Mermaid Lane development plan

The Goldenberg Group on March 5 presented its plans for the 4.4-acre property at 100-102 Mermaid Lane to the Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Historic District Advisory Committee (HDAC). more

by Tommy Tucker | 3/11/26

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

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

StretchLab’s flexologists customize their treatment programs to fit each customer’s needs.

StretchLab in Flourtown offers flexible programs

For Natalie Murray, owner of StretchLab in Flourtown, deciding to open a new wellness center came after inspiration struck. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 3/5/26

Jenks students bring wax museum to life

Students at Chestnut Hill’s Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences on Friday dressed as some of their favorite current and historical figures as part of a "wax museum" project. more

3/5/26

Chestnut Hill artist presents exhibit with themes of womanhood and liberty

Viola Bordon, a multidisciplinary artist based in Chestnut Hill, will be presenting an exhibition at the Museum for Art in Wood in Old City from March 6 to July 26. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 3/5/26

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