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Friends of Abolition Hall lose appeal to halt developer’s conditional use permit

News | December 5th, 2019 | Leave a comment

by Brendan Sample The ongoing controversy over Abolition Hall saw another new major development in favor of developer K. Hovnanian Homes. The Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas officially dismissed the Friends of Abolition Hall’s appeal of the Whitemarsh Township Board of Supervisors’ decision to grant Hovnanian a conditional use permit to construct 67 townhouse […]

Mt. Airy scientist to speak at SCH on conservation crisis

Events, Mt. Airy, News | December 4th, 2019 | Leave a comment

by Len Lear It’s a struggle to hold on to optimism, but it’s crucial,” insists Dr. Winnie Hallwachs, tropical biodiversity scientist and long-time Mt. Airy resident who wishes that the biodiversity crisis would be given equal weight to the climate crisis. “What I know for certain is that the natural world needs protection and action, […]

Recalling the Chestnut Hill Market: Local grocer ran market on Germantown Ave. from 1917 to 1955

Featured Post, News | December 4th, 2019 | Leave a comment

by Lois Perch Villemaire Sam Blumenthal was a ladies man. He was handsome, and he knew it. He worked at staying in good shape and weighed himself every day like a prize fighter. As a teen, he was on the track team at Central Manual Training School in downtown Philadelphia. He was a stylish dresser […]

CHCA board hears community health needs

News | November 27th, 2019 | Leave a comment

by Brendan Sample With 2019 nearly wrapped up, Chestnut Hill Hospital presented its Community Health Needs Assessment for the year at the latest Chestnut Hill Community Association board meeting. Board member Cathy Brzozowski, who is also the marketing director for the hospital, demonstrated key data from the hospital’s studies, what this said about its community […]

Norio of Tokyo owner will retire after more than 45 years in Chestnut Hill

Featured Post, News | November 27th, 2019 | Leave a comment

by Sue Ann Rybak Chestnut Hill resident Norio Ariumi, owner of Norio of Toyko Hair Salon, will retire after more than 45 years in Chestnut Hill on Saturday, Nov. 30. Ariumi never intended to open a salon in Chestnut Hill, but fate had other plans. He accidentally took a wrong turn while driving through the […]

Friends of the Wissahickon names new executive director

News | November 20th, 2019 | Leave a comment

by Laura Feragen Friends of the Wissahickon announced that Ruffian Tittmann has been named executive director of the organization, effective on Jan. 1. She currently serves as FOW’s deputy director. Tittmann succeeds Maura McCarthy, Ph.D., who has served in the role for the past 14 years and was recently appointed executive director of the Fairmount […]

Kenney, Rep. Rabb open CH College conference on criminal justice reform

News, Schools | November 20th, 2019 | Leave a comment

by Brendan Sample Chestnut Hill College began an in-depth discussion on how to reform the justice system in Philadelphia, and the larger system in America, with its first annual Transforming Justice conference. Held on the school’s SugarLoaf campus on Friday, Nov. 15, the conference featured panel discussions held by professors, local representatives and experts, including […]

Print shop owner puts business up for sale, plans to retire

Featured Post, News | November 20th, 2019 | Leave a comment

by Brendan Sample Many Chestnut Hill residents were surprised to see a “For Sale” sign on the Philadelphia Print Shop, which has been in Chestnut Hill since 1982. The owner, Donald Cresswell, 78, is selling his business because he is looking to retire. As the sale is still ongoing with no confirmed buyer, Cresswell, who […]

First Presbyterian Church in Germantown marks centennial of its pipe organ with concert series

News | November 14th, 2019 | Leave a comment

by Sue Ann Rybak The First Presbyterian Church in Germantown, 35 W. Chelten Ave., is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the McLean Memorial Pipe Organ, donated by member Mrs. William L. (Sarah) McLean, with a series of free concerts in 2019-2020. The Rev. Rebecca Segers, pastor of the church, said the organ […]

General election results: Bass wins easy re-election

News | November 13th, 2019 | Leave a comment

With one independent challenger and no Republican opponent, Cindy Bass easily secured a third term as 8th District Councilperson in last week’s election. Bass received 24,784 total votes for an 81% victory. Her independent challenger, Greg Paulmier, managed to get 5,814 votes for a total of 19%. Concerning Council-at-Large seats, the big story was Kendra […]