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“Stroll the Avenue for a Cause” is set for April 11.

Businesses step up to support FOW with fundraiser

Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill will serve as the backdrop on Saturday, April 11, for “Stroll the Avenue for a Cause,” benefiting Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW). more

4/9/26

Wissahickon Valley Park’s Forbidden Drive trail. Nearly two tons of pesticides were sprayed in the park in 2024.

Philadelphia parks department commits to reducing pesticide use

Months after it was called out for spraying synthetic pesticides in parks, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation says it’s taking steps to phase out their use. more

by Abby Weiss | 4/8/26

Mt. Airy resident Chris Johnson is running to fill Chris Rabb’s seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Meet the candidates: Mt. Airy’s Chris Johnson runs for Pa. House seat

In March, Chris Johnson announced his campaign to run for the state House seat currently held by Rep. Chris Rabb, who is not seeking reelection while running for Congress. more

by Tommy Tucker | 4/8/26

The Springfield Township Historical Society has an exhibit on the William Penn Oak Tree, so called because it was living when William Penn first came to Pennsylvania in 1682. The tree was felled in December 1975.

This week in Chestnut Hill Local history, 1966-2016

This week in Chestnut Hill Local history more

4/2/26

Crime Report

The following is for crimes reported from March 15 to March 29. more

4/2/26

Eloise Gayer, rose specialist at Morris Arboretum & Gardens, inspects glory-of-the-snow blooms at the Rose Garden.

‘A good year for gardening’ predicted after snowy, frozen winter

This past winter saw two major snowstorms in the Philadelphia area. And now that the frozen mass has melted, the region is taking its time to warm up following the Spring Equinox. more

by Abby Weiss | 4/2/26

A “barnacle” attached to a windshield, blocks the driver’s view until the parking fine is paid.

Bass bill would curb ‘barnacles’

Councilmember Cindy Bass (8th District) has introduced legislation to regulate the use of vehicle immobilization devices commonly known as “barnacles." more

4/2/26

Protesters greet motorists at Germantown Avenue and Cresheim Valley Drive.

‘No Kings’ rallies draw crowds in Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy, Andorra

Large groups turned out in several Northwest Philadelphia locations on Saturday for the third in a series of “No Kings” demonstrations that were held across the country to protest Trump Administration policies. more

4/2/26

Chris Johnson currently serves as director of state and federal government relations for the School District of Philadelphia.

Mayor and Rabb endorse candidate for Mt. Airy state House seat

On Friday, Chris Johnson announced his candidacy for Pennsylvania’s 200th Legislative District, currently held by Chris Rabb, ahead of the May 19 primary election. more

by Tommy Tucker | 4/1/26

Tenants raise their hands during the hearing to show who in the room has dealt with unsafe living conditions.

Council housing committee passes Safe Healthy Homes bills — again

After initially being approved by the committee on March 4 but being delayed by a landlord lawsuit, the two remaining Safe Healthy Homes bills, once again, have been passed by City Council’s Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless. more

by Tommy Tucker | 4/1/26

Phillip Levin, director of the Nature Record, presented the assessment to members of the public at the Schuylkill Center on March 24.

Public weighs in on national nature assessment at Schuylkill Center

The Nature Record, formerly the National Nature Assessment, is the first holistic assessment of the state of nature in the United States. more

by Abby Weiss | 4/1/26

Chelten Market IGA at 176 W. Chelten Ave. has closed, with City Councilwoman Cindy Bass working with the Commerce Department to identify potential tenants.

Neighborhood group discusses Chelten IGA

In January, the Chelten Market IGA in Germantown closed, leaving residents wondering what would move into the now-vacant building. more

by Tommy Tucker | 3/26/26

Proponents endorse state Rep. Chris Rabb, left, for Congress.

Working Families, Anderson-Oberman endorse Rabb

Working Families Party City Councilmembers Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O’Rourke are joining with Seth Anderson-Oberman to endorse state Rep. Chris Rabb. more

by Tommy Tucker | 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

Protesters chant at City Hall in support of the Safe Healthy Homes Act.

Protesters rally for Safe Healthy Homes after Council vote delayed

Ahead of an expected Philadelphia City Council vote on March 19 on the two remaining Safe Healthy Homes bills, a lawsuit brought by landlords, and a subsequent settlement, pushed them back to committee. more

by Tommy Tucker | 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

Crime Report

The following is for crimes reported from March 8 to March 15. 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

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