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The Local's two newest staffers, Tommy Tucker (left) and Maggie Dougherty (right) are fresh from the halls of academia. They, along with the rest of us, will be working from home as we complete our much-needed office renovations.
Big changes coming at the Chestnut Hill Local
Exciting times are upon us. We're launching some changes that promise to breathe new life into our storied institution. more
On laughter
Why am I giving time to something so inane? It’s because is so inane. more
When will Route 23 trolley cars come back?
On file at the Department of Records of the City of Philadelphia is an extremely rare photo of a horsecar operating on Germantown Avenue. more
Advice from a centenarian
I loved the article about Lucy Nemetz (“Advice from a centenarian: Vegetables are overrated,” Aug. 8).  more
Drugs, alcohol, Carlin 'brushoff'
How disappointing that Len Lear was so rudely brushed off by George Carlin. I am happy that Lear forgave him. more
Rep. Khan speaks with Gov. Shapiro at the budget bill signing.
A bright future for Philadelphia students
Now, after decades of chronic underfunding, Pennsylvania public school students finally got a down payment on their future. more
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Detweiler project may be dangerous
While I’m in complete agreement thus far on comments expressed regarding the Detweiler project, there's another issue. more
Conservancy is an essential resource
Our community group is proud to support the organization. more
A broken fence at the Greylock property.
Conservancy and owner responsible for Greylock
The owners are not fulfilling their responsibilities to care for the property. The Chestnut Hill Conservancy also continues to fail. more
Daralyse Lyons
Chestnut Hill Local gets a new publisher
The Chestnut Hill Community Association and the Chestnut Hill Local officially approved the appointment of Daralyse Lyons. more
Vision Zero, not speed cameras, is the solution to cars that kill cyclists
The camera doesn't protect bike riders or pedestrians when a car goes out of control. more
Researching Philo Farnsworth
I am one of the principal biographer/promoters of the legend of Philo T. Farnsworth. I commend the job you have done. more
Greylock: Chestnut Hill Conservancy is responsible
The Greylock estate has been deteriorating for at least two decades. more
Greylock Mansion
Save Greylock!
The conservation and preservation easements on Greylock simply do not permit the construction of new residential buildings. more
Goodbye, and thank you, to a transformational leader
After nearly a decade at the Chestnut Hill Conservancy, Executive Director Lori Salganicoff has decided to move on. more
Our political parties are the problem and need reform
We need to change the rules of the game by which we make political choices. more
Living in the Farnsworth House
I loved the article Len Lear wrote about Philo T. Farnsworth in last week's Local. I live in that house. more
A bulldozer comes for a treasure
Unless a champion steps forward, bulldozers and chainsaws are coming for Harston Woods in October. more
Laura Lucas
Chestnut Hill Community Association 2024 annual review
Help us grow our membership by sharing this message with your neighbors and asking them to become active members. more
The Chestnut Hill Business Association is seeking to fill empty storefronts on the Germantown Avenue business corridor with local ‘mom and pop’ shops, such as the recently opened Multiverse, located between Abington and Willow Grove avenues.
A word about our local storefronts
Chestnut Hill has an extraordinary commercial corridor. more
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