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This photo (left) of what is now Studio IQL on Indian Queen Lane shows a quilt made by the building’s original Falls United Methodist Church congregation.
Celebrating all our choices, and the collective result
Our studio building is celebrating a birthday, giving us a chance to reflect upon how we fit into its generational story and all the choices that brought us here.  more
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Curtis Sisco Sr. (seen here) purchased Rowell’s department store in 1974. It was the first department store owned by an African American and was believed to be the largest Black-owned business in the U.S. at the time. Photo courtesy of Noah Yoder
A forgotten pioneer: ‘The Jackie Robinson of retail’
Curtis W. Sisco, Sr was "handsome enough to model his own clothes." more
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When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, sudden bouts of exertion on the treadmill are generally discouraged.
Some (not so) good advice for New Year’s resolutions
Almost four of every 10 of us will make New Year’s resolutions. By Jan. 2, 75% of those four will abandon their temporary insanity. more
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Student joins the Local to report on township administration
My name is Ayla DiBattista and I’m a senior at Springfield Township High School. I jumped at the chance to intern with the Chestnut Hill Local. more
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Pryce Jamison at his desk in the newsroom
Cabrini graduate joins the Local to launch his career
June 26 was not just the first day I stepped into the office, it was also the first day I took a step into a higher level of professionalism. more
A letter to our advertisers
First, let me thank you for the trust you place in The Local to deliver your advertising message to the residents of Northwest Philadelphia. more
The Rev. Dr. John Wilkinson
Easter: A holiday that is complex and multifaceted
Life can be like a precious gem. Its many facets reveal a breadth and depth of experiences and perspectives. more
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Unequal burden when systems fail
Last week’s Trinseo chemical spill showed how environmental disasters can potentially impact everyone in a community. more
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Imam Idris Abdul-Zahir
Ramadan: A sacred month of fasting, prayer and charity
Beginning Tuesday or Wednesday evening at sunset, Muslims around the world began the tradition of watching for the new moon to determine when the Ramadan fast would begin. more
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Pictured, left to right, Barbara Reid, Polly Burlingham, Peggy Freeman and Elizabeth Wright at West Highland Train Station gardens cleanup day in October.
Show your love for green spaces during Earth Month
While March 20 marks the beginning of spring, many garden and green space lovers have been planning larger projects. more
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Members of the Springside Chestnut Hill Varsity Lacrosse Team
SCH lacrosse team unearths Water Tower history
On Saturday, March 4, the Springside Chestnut Hill Varsity Lacrosse Team worked on a cleanup and landscaping project to benefit  the Water Tower Recreation Center. more
Interior of Chestnut Hill Library, 1909.
Library’s long history is worthy of support
Since 1871, there has been a library building in Chestnut Hill at 8711 Germantown Avenue. Now, we need you to do your part. more
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Teviot, the house at 399 East Willow Grove Ave. that is now facing the wrecking ball, was designed by noted Philadelphia architect Wilson Eyre Jr.
Wilson Eyre: A distinctly American master
Wilson Eyre was one of Philadelphia’s best known and most respected architects.  The house at 339 East Willow Grove Ave. should be saved. more
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Hanukkah: A time to bring light and peace into our shared world
“What is Hanukkah?” These are the words that open the discussion on Hanukkah in the Talmud, the central text of Rabbinic Judaism. more
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