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Chestnut Hill

Arts and Entertainment

Chestnut Hill: Bothy Club Open Mic at The Mermaid Inn

September 13, 2013

Folk music is alive and well in what Chestnut Hill residents consider a special venue. The Mermaid Inn, built in 1734, embodies the area’s characteristics: art, history and acceptance. A collection of musicians, known as

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Chestnut Hill: Nature in Unexpected Places

September 5, 2013

A cool breeze caresses you as you walk through a tree-lined path. The sounds of birds, cicadas and the flow of water are the only sounds able to be heard. No one would ever imagine

Suzie Brown performs with her band
Arts and Entertainment

Chestnut Hill: Diverse Lineup Draws People to Pastorius Park Concerts

July 1, 2013

[vimeo 69421188] Chestnut Hill’s scenic Pastorius Park is great for a daily escape – a sprawling green space valued by the community for rest and relaxation. Come summertime, however, that tranquility is replaced by a custom

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Chestnut Hill: Organization Gives Veterans the Help They Need

April 23, 2013

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 2004 by Dr. Judith Broder in Los Angeles. In 2010,

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Chestnut Hill: Center for Enrichment Offers Senior Activities

April 22, 2013

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 activities for residents 50 and older to gather together, mingle

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Axis Philly: AVI’s Actual Impact on the Chestnut Hill Real Estate Market

April 13, 2013

[vimeo 63924212] 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 who are selling their homes have had no problem

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Chestnut Hill: Folk Dance on Fridays Displays Culture and Diversity

April 12, 2013

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 what their background may be. For example, people who enjoy

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Axis Philly: Chestnut Hill Business Owners Still Feeling Insecure About Actual Value Initiative

April 4, 2013

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 new values would have on their establishments. Dan Weiss is

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Chestnut Hill: Shops on Germantown Avenue Give Back to Autism Speaks

April 3, 2013

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 8432 Germantown Ave., and Quelque Chose, at 8437 Germantown Ave.,

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Chestnut Hill: Gourmet Grocer to Close After 25 Years

March 20, 2013

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 carried groceries that used to be hard to find. However, with

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