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Jen Torpie, the new executive director of Bird in Hand, has ambitious goals for the nonprofit Chestnut Hill consignment shop.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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11/13/25
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Linda Bell thinks of volunteering as an investment. That’s why Bell, secretary of East Mount Airy Neighbors (EMAN), wants to spread the word about Northwest Volunteer Connect.
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by Jane M. Von Bergen
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11/13/25
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With funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) still in limbo because of the federal shutdown, the city has announced new measures to help get food to those who need it.
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11/13/25
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A crowd gathered outside the abandoned Ada H.H. Lewis Middle School in Germantown on Oct. 18 when the body of Kada Scott, 23, of Mt. Airy, was found murdered, buried in a shallow grave on the school grounds.
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11/13/25
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Power Interfaith and congregations around the city and Northwest Philadelphia will host press conferences demanding action on “the city’s growing affordability crisis.”
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by Tommy Tucker
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11/7/25
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Since forming a consortium to buy Chestnut Hill Hospital in early 2023, Temple University Health System has been expanding its footprint in the area.
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by Donna Shaw
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11/6/25
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The following is for crimes reported from Oct. 26 to Nov. 2.
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11/6/25
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Local developer Ken Weinstein held an open house on Nov. 1, showcasing the five Regional Rail stations he plans to renovate.
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by Tommy Tucker
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11/6/25
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In reaction to the federal government cutting off funds to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Weavers Way announced last week that it has created the Cooperative Food Fund.
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11/6/25
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Mural Arts Philadelphia and Penn State’s Center for Black Digital Research/#DigBlk have unveiled a new mural at Greene Street Friends School in Germantown.
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11/6/25
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Philadelphia City Council has passed legislation that would require all retailers to charge customers 10 cents each for a paper bag.
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by Abby Weiss
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11/6/25
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“Yesterday was a beautiful day for a walk at the Morris Arboretum. The Japanese call the brilliant colors ‘Aki no nishiki’ or autumn brocade.”
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11/5/25
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Petite Matines celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 31 in Chestnut Hill.
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11/5/25
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The city’s Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) voted unanimously on Oct. 29 to grant a special exception for the removal of heritage trees for TierView Development’s 81-unit apartment development in Mt. Airy.
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by Tommy Tucker
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11/5/25
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Volunteers are planting the start of what they hope will be Chestnut Hill’s first mini-forest.
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by Abby Weiss
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10/30/25
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Next Tuesday is election day, and even though it’s considered an “off” year, there are several important races in Pennsylvania.
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by Donna Shaw
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10/30/25
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Balance Life is expanding — both in size and in services offered.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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10/30/25
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The city is forming a specialized unit dedicated to eliminating illegal dumping across the city effective Nov. 3, targeting one of the most persistent quality-of-life issues affecting residents.
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10/30/25
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This weekend offered perfect sunny days for events celebrating Halloween.
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10/30/25
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The following is for crimes reported from Oct. 19 to Oct. 26.
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10/30/25
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