10+ hour, 47+ min ago  (536+ words) The Chestnut Hill Local Kathleen Marie (Mc Kenna) Winter Kathleen Marie (Mc Kenna) Winter, a painter, devout Catholic, and spiritual support for many, died peacefully on June 9, 2026 at age 91 with family by her side. Kathy was born April 21, 1935, in Philadelphia,…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (932+ words) The controversy arose on June 8 " Philadelphia's Democratic Party ward leaders on Monday night agreed to a revote to determine the leadership of the city's 22nd Ward, led by Councilmember Cindy Bass, after controversy erupted at a June 8 meeting in which she…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (330+ words) We have temporarily shut the project down and " Construction at the former Trolley Car Diner property is stalled amid a RICO lawsuit brought by developers alleging a fraudulent, coordinated lending scheme perpetrated" by asset manager Saluda Grade Holdings and Builders…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (390+ words) I always find it interesting to meet someone who transferred from one career into something they never anticipated and never studied in college, possibly because I myself wound up in journalism by accident. I called a wrong number after I…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (468+ words) And that completely and happily suits members of The Plants, a Philadelphia-area band that caters to the whimsical " and sometimes serious " musical appetites of little kids. The Plants will be the opening act for the Chestnut Hill Community Association's Pastorius…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (244+ words) The program is designed to connect "Philadelphians of all ages to the learning, creativity and discovery that make our city so special," Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said in a press release. "As Philadelphia continues to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, residents in every…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (452+ words) The Chestnut Hill Local This week in Chestnut Hill Local history, 1966-2016 Negotiations fail, business owners lose parking lot Chestnut Hill's only parking lot reserved exclusively for the use of proprietors of commercial establishments has been closed. Parking Lot #7, on the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (759+ words) One of the most stunning art exhibits in Northwest Philadelphia in years is "Affinities," currently at Mount Airy Contemporary, 25 W. Mt. Airy Ave. It opened on May 22 and continues until July 2. The exhibit showcases the work of Nancy Agati, Nathan Pankratz…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (424+ words) Tookany Creek Park in Cheltenham is an activity hub for both visitors and wildlife, offering a trail for bikers, woodlands for birdwatching and Tookany Creek for fishing. This year, the township is making it a priority to restore some of…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (542+ words) The Phillies were the last National League team to sign a Black player, fielding infielder John Kennedy in 1957, a full 10 years after the Dodgers brought up Robinson. (Most " The Phillies were the last National League team to sign a Black…...