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Big Blue Marble Bookstore opened in 2005 at 551 Carpenter Lane in West Mt. Airy and is still going strong.
Mt. Airy bookstore survives against impossible odds
It has become so easy to order books online that one would think it must be impossible for a small bookstore to survive. Yet this one does. more
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Northwest Philly residents win national media award
Three Northwest Philadelphia residents won national recognition with Hometown Media Awards for their work with PhillyCAM. more
CHCA Agenda
Thursday, Aug 3, 2023, Land Use, Planning & Zoning Committee, no agenda items at this time. more
Mt. Airy residents and students get their hands dirty planting trees in the EcoLab’s edible hedgerow.
Mt. Airy neighbors transform SEPTA eyesore
An unkempt piece of land will soon become a community hub where Mt. Airy residents can plant vegetables, tend to trees and explore nature.  more
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The Philadelphia neighborhoods of Chestnut Hill, Wynnefield, South Philadelphia West and Rhawnhurst all have had two kidnappings so far this year. Powelton Village, Fox Chase and Brewerytown all had three and two zip codes, which include Kensington and North Philadelphia, each had nine.
Carjacking arrest made; kidnappings unsolved
Philadelphia Police have arrested an East Germantown man for one of three gun-related crimes in Chestnut Hill in recent weeks. more
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Captain Tanisha Richardson
Meet Tanisha Richardson, the 14th District’s new captain
With her appointment to lead the Philadelphia Police Department’s 14th District, Capt. Tanisha Richardson is, in a way, coming home. more
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Pete Merzbacher moved his bakery from an Olney rowhouse to a 4,800-square-foot brick warehouse at 4530 Germantown Ave.
Knead great bread? G'town baker is GMA award winner
Pete Merzbacher insists he was so busy making his popular baked goods that he did not even realize he was part of a winning team.  more
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Mt. Airy daycare center seeks to become event hall
Two zoning issues will be discussed at the West Mt. Airy Neighbors zoning committee meeting on Aug. 2. more
It's 'bubbling' fun at Morris Arboretum
For families looking for something to do with their little ones, Morris Arboretum is a good place to start.  more
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Award-winning slam poet and author Elizabeth Acevedo will discuss her latest novel at a book signing, 7 p.m., Aug. 7, at Greene Street Friends.
Uncle Bobbie's, GSF host discussion with slam poet and National Book Award winner
Award-winning young adult author Elizabeth Acevedo will discuss her new book, “Family Lore,” at a book signing on Aug. 7. more
CHCA Agenda
Thursday, July 27, CHCA Board of Directors meeting more
Hundreds of people turned out for Mt. Airy’s Supper Sessions dinner festival on Germantown Avenue last Wednesday.
Mt. Airy celebrates the return of Supper Sessions
Mt. Airy’s Supper Sessions dinner festival returned with hundreds of people flooding the 7100 and 7200 blocks of Germantown Avenue. more
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Bronson Tennis (second from left) and his band De Tierra Caliente will bring their brand of Latin roots fusion music to Pastorius Park for the last performance of the season in the Chestnut Hill Community Association’s summer concert series. The presenting sponsor is Temple Health – Chestnut Hill Hospital and the performance is 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 26.
De Tierra Caliente brings a sizzling series closer
Bronson Tennis returned to North America with the realization that Latin roots fusion music was his calling. more
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Cresheim Valley Apartments last summer, while under construction for new steps, new sanitary sewers, a new key fob entry system, and more security cameras, according to SBG owner Phillip Pulley.
AG sues Cresheim Valley Apartments, claims widespread violations
A six-count suit filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia charges widespread negligence and retaliatory behaviors. more
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Cars parked in front of Christine Visco’s house on the 600 block of East Gravers Lane.
Potential truce with ‘Cannabis Queen’
Residents of the 600 block of Gravers Lane in Springfield Township may have a deal to end the parking practices of their neighbor. more
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Chestnut Hill-based choir The Crossing is one of the many cultural arts organizations to benefit from the Presser Foundation's support.
Classical music foundation trades Center City for Chestnut Hill
The Presser Foundation, which provides grants to music organizations in this region, is now one of Chestnut Hill’s newest neighbors. more
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Grand Marshal Sean McMenamin, president of the Irish Center in West Mt. Airy, is pictured leading the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Philadelphia in 2019.
Mt. Airy’s Irish Center bounces back from the brink
Life after death has always been a controversial concept, but it is hard to quarrel with the idea that the Irish Center has achieved it. more
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CHCA Agenda
For the week of July 10, 2023 more
Singer Deb Callahan will perform excerpts from her new album “Backbone,” a mix of soul, funk and blues music, 7:30 p.m., July 19, at Pastorius Park.
Deb Callahan Band brings ‘Backbone’ to the blues
Deb Callahan Band’s first album was released in 2002, but the group is still churning out exciting new blues music. more
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Summer classes for adults to enjoy
Why let the kids have all the fun? This summer, Northwest Philadelphia has an array of creative opportunities for adults. more
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