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April 23, 2013
DeCesare, right, with a volunteer working for The Soldiers Project. Photo courtesy of The Soldiers Project in Pennsylvania.

The Soldiers Project is a volunteer organization that facilitates free emotional-wellness services for returning veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. It was launched in … Read the full story >>

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April 22, 2013
Senior residents came out to watch "Moneyball" and enjoy homemade soup.

The Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment at 8431 Germantown Ave., offers seniors living in northwest Philadelphia opportunities for independent-living activities. The staff holds events and … Read the full story >>

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April 13, 2013
Matt Paul's home on Evergreen Avenue in Chestnut Hill sells regardless of his new property assessment.

While some Philadelphians have been scrambling in the wake of the city’s property value reassessments under the Actual Value Initiative, some residents of Chestnut Hill … Read the full story >>

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April 12, 2013
Folk dancers took a break and come together to discuss the dances they had practiced.

The different types of restaurants, shops and boutiques on Germantown Avenue underline the fact that Chestnut Hill has plenty to offer for everyone no matter … Read the full story >>

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April 4, 2013
The Chestnut Hill Cheese Shop, owned by Dan Weiss is located on Germantown Avenue.

Before the new property assessments under the Actual Value Initiative were mailed out, business owners in Chestnut Hill were feeling anxious about what effects the … Read the full story >>

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April 3, 2013
Owner of Indigo Schuy, Schuy Nunn, pledged to light up her store in blue for Autism Awareness Month.

For World Autism Awareness Day on Tuesday, two shops on Germantown Avenue donated 10 percent of the day’s proceeds to Autism Speaks. Indigo Schuy, at … Read the full story >>

Chestnut Hill, Economy, Social issues »

March 20, 2013
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Jonathan Best Gourmet Grocer at 8229 Germantown Ave. is closing its doors on March 31 after decades of serving the community. The specialty foods store … Read the full story >>

Chestnut Hill, Entertainment »

March 6, 2013
Restaurants, like McNally's Tavern, are the main attraction on Germantown Avenue this month.

“[Restaurant Month] is a definite reason to check out Chestnut Hill,” said Anne McNally, owner of McNally’s Tavern at 8634 Germantown Ave. Her restaurant is … Read the full story >>

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March 2, 2013
Junior high students hung out and played games at the Teen Center last Friday night.

Teenagers Inc. places young people in the community to provide services to residents in need. In turn, neighbors aid the organization in its fundraising efforts, … Read the full story >>

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February 28, 2013
Brien Tilley, president of the Chestnut Hill Community Association in his office.

While some city residents were still feeling uninformed and anxious about the new tax assessments, Chestnut Hill was feeling a little more prepared. The Chestnut Read the full story >>