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'Jaccident' dominates at Ninja Worlds

At 17, Jackson Erdos has already climbed to the top of his sport three times.

Mt. Airy CAPA grad wins Met Award

When she was 12 and growing up in Mt. Airy, Leah Hawkins began taking voice lessons from a Chestnut Hill opera singer and teacher.

CHC summer team falters in playoffs

As the college summer league transitioned to playoff mode last week, the first of the teams with local ties ended its season.
Northwest Pets

Painting and passion meet on the subject of animals

Lynnette Shelley walked away from a successful career to be a full-time artist. Anyone who loves animals is thrilled that she did.

Local teen delivers handmade comfort

For his Eagle Scout project, Charles "Chip" Amuso is overseeing the creation of 10 handmade quilts for residents of Keystone House.
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'Jaccident' dominates at Ninja Worlds

At 17, Jackson Erdos has already climbed to the top of his sport three times.

Mt. Airy CAPA grad wins Met Award

When she was 12 and growing up in Mt. Airy, Leah Hawkins began taking voice lessons from a Chestnut Hill opera singer and teacher.

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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, securing a permanent home for the classical repertory company and …

MAAG controversy resolved, no discrimination found

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission found insufficient evidence of discrimination at the Mt. Airy Art Garage.

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CHCA Agenda

Thursday, July 25, 7 p.m., CHCA Board of Directors Meeting

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.

CHCA Agenda

Thursday, July 25, 7 p.m., CHCA Board of Directors Meeting

Little Wares, a new place for parents to connect

At a time when Ramirez needed comfort, she received them in the place she had intended to be not only a business, but also a refuge for parents.

Curbside parking rates are $2.40/hr, with a maximum of two hours, cash or credit. The lots are $2.40/hr with a maximum six hours. Both MeterUp! and ParkMobile apps work, and times can be extended via the app.  For a map of the six lots or more on hours and rates, see chestnuthillpa.com/parking/

The Chestnut Hill Parking Foundation is offering free parking in its six public lots all day and night every Wednesday from November 10th through Christmas.

Small steps, big impact: G-town’s St. Harmony Cafe

At St. Harmony Cafe, kids pick up litter. They plant and water trees, make drinks and serve their neighbors.

Mt. Airy professor will always be a ‘Jeopardy!’ champion

No matter what else the future brings, longtime Mt. Airy resident Mark C. Lashley will always be known as a "Jeopardy!" champion.

Humidity closures at Lovett

The library has faced repeated closures this year due to indoor humidity issues.

A sunny new outlook appears for Weavers Way

With a big flat roof on its new supermarket in Germantown, the Weavers Way grocery co-op is going solar.

Mt. Airy Baseball: Preserving a neighborhood gem

Mt. Airy Baseball is preparing to celebrate its 40th anniversary next year.
About 30 neighbors of the now-defunct Germantown YWCA trekked to City Hall last Thursday to support local developer Ken Weinstein in his quest to be named conservator.
The CHCA board voted to recommend approval of a variance for 7929 Roanoke Street, with provisos, for a short-term rental property.
Chestnut Hill’s three Registered Community Organizations, have arranged for a public meeting on Zoom with City Councilmember Cindy Bass to discuss the proposal.
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Road work brings relief, and headaches

The transformation of the section of Bethlehem Pike in Flourtown from a four-lane roadway to a freshly paved three-lane street has elicited a range of reviews.

Horticulturist wins major national award

Larry Weaner is one of only six horticulturists in the country to be given a “Great American Gardeners Award.” 

Wyndmoor nonprofit raises $100,000 for NICU babies

"We want to serve more NICU families during their difficult days," said Martha Sharkey.
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