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Dr.Tom Fitzpatrick and his horse Seamus were regulars at the Devon Horse Show.
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. more
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CHCA Agenda
To register for any of the Zoom meetings go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/meetings.php more
Neighbors of 116 and 118 Hillcrest Ave. say proposed development there threatens the Wissahickon Watershed.
A long fight over Watershed rules pits old maps against new ones
Neighbors who 10 years ago successfully battled development plans for Hillcrest Avenue now find themselves back in the fight. more
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Drew does not hesitate to give credit to several teachers at Henry School who “ignited my passion for theater and self-expression” that has led to a career on stage and television.
Broadway star grateful for Henry School teachers
Laila Drew may be a principal cast member in “Suffs,” a smash Broadway hit, but she has not forgotten where she came from. more
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CHCA Agenda
All meetings are open to the public. more
Lois Villemaire's new book of poetry, “My Eight Greats,” is full of poems about Chestnut Hill, and features her maternal grandfather, Sam Blumenthal, (above), who operated a grocery store, Blumenthal & Hayman, at 8512-14 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill in the 1930s.
New book of poetry pays homage to Chestnut Hill
Lois Villemaire's book, “My Eight Greats,” is replete with poems about Chestnut Hill. more
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Chestnut Hill professor Miles Orvell's new book, his 11th, “Death in the Age of Climate Change,” is his first work of fiction.
Prolific Hill professor pens fictional ‘Climate Change’
It's the first foray into fiction for long-time Chestnut Hill resident Miles Orvell, a professor at Temple University for more than 50 years. more
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The Germantown YWCA has sat vacant for years as development problems continue.
PRA under fire for YWCA redevelopment delays
Germantown's beleaguered YWCA has encountered yet another setback as the developer has failed to secure crucial financing. more
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Philadelphia Museum of Art Senior Curator of Costume and Textiles Dilys Blum with the extremely rare 1723 Speck Manuscript, a detailed instruction guide to over 40 ancient weaving patterns like those on Oriental carpets, that has a connection to Chestnut Hill.
Unraveling a long Gillies family history of weaving
When 64-year-old John Gillies began exploring his German ancestry, he had no idea his research would connect so many threads. more
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Another Royal Rummage sale celebrates Hill history
Chestnut Hill's annual Royal Rummage Sale, held the last weekend in July, attracted visitors from across the city. more
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CHCA Agenda
To register for any of the zoom meetings go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/2024_upcoming_meetings.php more
An unsightly hole in the ground and a littered chain link fence is all that remains of the old Mt. Pleasant Garage at 7078 Lincoln Drive.
Weinstein applies for Act 135 control of Mt. Pleasant Garage
Nearly two years after the demolition of the old Mt. Pleasant Garage, local developer Ken Weinstein has moved to take control of the property. more
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CHCA Agenda
To register for any of the zoom meetings go to: https://www.chestnuthill.org/2024_upcoming_meetings.php more
Restaurateurs Anh and Anou Vongbandith of Das Good Café in Germantown have infused their new eatery's menu with flavors reflecting their immigrant journey.
A taste of aloha comes to Germantown
In Germantown, full-service restaurants and cafés are a rarity. This may account for the excitement about Das Good Café. more
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An architectural rendering of a proposed five-story, 33-unit apartment building for 10 Bethlehem Pike, now being challenged by neighbors and the Chestnut Hill Community Association.
Hill zoning clash reaches state's highest court
Residents disappointed by a ruling in favor of a proposed development at Bethlehem Pike and Summit Street hope the court will hear the case. more
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CHCA Agenda
Thursday, Aug. 1, Land Use Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting - CANCELED more
Charles and Sharita Reyes, parents of five children, opened an ice cream shop, Scoopful Delights, at 7060 Germantown Ave. (at Mt. Pleasant) in Mt. Airy on June 29.
Community activist dips into a sweet new venture
Charles and Sharita Reyes have opened an ice cream shop. more
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A rendering of the planned restoration of the theater's historic marquis
Quintessence completes final purchase of Sedgwick Theater
After four years of trying, Quintessence Theatre Group has finally completed the purchase of the historic Sedgwick Theater building. more
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Leah Hawkins, who grew up in Mt. Airy and attended Houston Elementary School, attributes much of her success to Chestnut Hill vocal coach Leigh Munro.
Mt. Airy CAPA grad wins Met Award
When she was 12 and growing up in Mt. Airy, Leah Hawkins began taking voice lessons from a Chestnut Hill opera singer and teacher. more
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CHCA Agenda
Thursday, July 25, 7 p.m., CHCA Board of Directors Meeting more
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