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A medevac helicopter and multiple emergency responders were called to the scene of a recent fatal car crash at the intersection of Stenton and East Evergreen avenues. A new RCO aims to reduce such accidents, and has asked PennDOT about options for traffic calming in Chestnut Hill.
New Chestnut Hill RCO for housing and pedestrian safety
A group of residents has formed a new Registered Community Organization (RCO) covering all of Chestnut Hill, focusing on pedestrian safety and housing accessibility. more
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Andrew Kotylo, the director of music at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, will be using the newly restored organ in a celebratory recital on Friday, Sept. 27.
Pipe dreams come true at St. Paul's Episcopal
The $2.5 million restoration may just deliver an instrument that, in its new incarnation, will be the envy of every congregation in the area. more
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The world’s top 70 ranked golfers are expected to show up for the PGA Tour’s Truist Championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon course in Flourtown next spring.
Historic PCC to host PGA championship
The PGA Tour is bringing one of its signature events to the Philadelphia Cricket Club's historic Wissahickon course in Flourtown. more
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Chestnut Hill faces steepest city tax hikes
Property taxes are going up substantially in Northwest Philadelphia – and more than anywhere else, in dollar amount, in Chestnut Hill. more
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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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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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Squash champion Olivia Weaver, who learned the game on the courts of the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill and graduated from Germantown Friends School, plans to go for the gold when the sport makes its Olympics debut at the 2028 games in Los Angeles.
PCC squash star sets her sights on Olympic Gold
With squash set to make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, Olivia Weaver is getting ready. 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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Neighbors have posted signs about the incident, warning residents to be on the lookout for suspicious activity.
Mother forced out of car at gunpoint
A woman and her 11-year-old child were victims of an armed carjacking near their home on the 200 block of East Meade Street on July 25. more
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A medevac helicopter and multiple emergency responders were called to the scene of the fatal car crash at the intersection of Stenton and E. Evergreen avenues early Monday. Photo by Jeff Meade
Fatal crash with stolen car kills 15-year-old passenger, injures 3 others
A fatal crash at Stenton and Evergreen Avenues in Wyndmoor left a 15-year-old dead and multiple others injured early Monday. more
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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Detweiler redevelopment project is 'too close for comfort'
The Philadelphia Historical Commission's architecture committee voted unanimously to reject a five-story apartment development across the street from the Chestnut Hill Hotel. more
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Nnennia Chikaodili Esther Mazagwu, of Chestnut Hill, demonstrates the “Rest in Repose” creation, a zero-gravity rocker that distributes body weight evenly and reduces pressure on the spine, simulating the sensation of weightlessness.
Chestnut Hill designer wins recognition in global competition
Inventive creativity comes naturally to Nnennia Chikaodili Esther Mazagwu. more
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Mobile dehumidifiers have been installed at Lovett Memorial Library to help reduce the facility's humidity levels, which have reached the mid-70s.
Humidity closures at Lovett
The library has faced repeated closures this year due to indoor humidity issues. more
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The Chestnut Hill West regional rail line is, due to its historically low ridership rates, particularly vulnerable to service cuts.
State budget shorts SEPTA; NW braces for transit cuts
Residents of Northwest Philadelphia are bracing for potential cuts to regional rail and bus lines as SEPTA grapples with a state budget shortfall. more
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Mt. Airy Baseball, a community institution for almost 40 years, is one of a few local Little League programs that continues to thrive.
Mt. Airy Baseball: Preserving a neighborhood gem
Mt. Airy Baseball is preparing to celebrate its 40th anniversary next year. more
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Megan Rath gives a “thumbs up” at the summit of Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, which she climbed in May of this year.
Summit training at the Cricket Club
Megan Rath is preparing for another grueling training session. more
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Fireworks will be part of the lineup for families around the region who are celebrating the Fourth of July.
July Fourth: Parades, fireworks and history
Excited about the red, white and blue but still unsure about how you're going to spend July Fourth? Don’t worry. We’ve got you. more
Donna Reed Miller
Donna Reed Miller dies
Donna Reed Miller, a former Philadelphia City Councilmember who represented the 8th District for 16 years, was 77. more
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Hiram Lodge, at 8427 Germantown Ave., has sat vacant since an August 2022 blaze ripped through the property.
Developer Michael Young buys fire-damaged Hiram Lodge
Developer Michael Young has purchased the property at 8427 Germantown Ave. for $1.85 million. more
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