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HomeAuthorsMarie A Sechuk

Articles by Marie A Sechuk

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Architectural Hall Of Fame Gets 5 New Members

December 10, 2016Marie A Sechuk and

Chestnut Hill has inducted five new members into its Architectural Hall of Fame. The buildings and landscapes chosen this year include the Morris Arboretum (numerous architects, 19th-21st centuries); the Chestnut Hill Fire Station (John T. Windrim, 1894); the Church

Business

Chestnut Hill: Fitness Studio Helps Clients Get Healthy Through Knowledge, Exercise

December 2, 2016Marie A Sechuk and

There are not many yoga studios in Chestnut Hill but that isn’t the reason Water and Rock studio stands out. Water and Rock studio stands out because it offers more than just working out. It

Arts and Entertainment

Chestnut Hill: Road Closures Planned For Harry Potter Festival

October 20, 2016Marie A Sechuk

The community’s annual Harry Potter Festival has become so popular that officials have decided to close a portion of Germantown Avenue during the event, which runs this year from Oct. 21-22. According to Chestnut Hill Local

Arts and Entertainment

Chestnut Hill: Group Focuses On New Ideas To Improve Community Life

October 4, 2016Marie A Sechuk and

Ryan Rosenbaum cares deeply about the community of Chestnut Hill and is working to improve the future of the neighborhood. He has held the position of executive director of the Chestnut Hill Community Association for 10 months

Business

Chestnut Hill: Five Must-Try Cafes

September 27, 2016Marie A Sechuk and

If you are sick of standing in Starbucks’ long lines and eating its pre-made food, you should check out the cafes in Chestnut Hill on Germantown Avenue. They are all mom-and-pop shops and unique in their

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