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Walnut Hill: Community Rebuilds Park From The Ground Up

October 6, 2017Alexa Monteleone

Community members in Walnut Hill gathered in a collaborative effort with the Wells Fargo Regional Foundation and the Enterprise Center to rebuild the Walnut Hill Park creating a safe and relaxing space for children and

Chestnut Hill: Proposed Expansion of Firehouse Remains a Hot Topic

April 27, 2017Ryan Wallen

The proposed expansion of the Engine 37 firehouse (above) in Chestnut Hill remains a burning topic in the local community as steps are being taken to allow the 123-year old station to remain functional yet historically

Northwest: Mount Airy Learning Tree Branching Out to Create Stronger Community

April 3, 2017Howard Knapp and

Mount Airy Learning Tree (MALT) is a community-based nonprofit organization that has been bringing together members of the Northwest Philadelphia community for more than 35 years. Founded in 1980 by Barbara Bloom, MALT looks to

Mount Airy: Lovett Memorial Library Getting Closer to Completion

March 31, 2017Howard Knapp

In 2013, the Lovett Memorial Library on Germantown Avenue in Mount Airy was selected as one of four Philadelphia branches to be a part of the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Building Inspiration: 21st Century Libraries

Chestnut Hill: Chestnut Hill Local Remains a Vital Part of Northwest Community

March 28, 2017Ryan Wallen

Since its inception in 1958, The Chestnut Hill Local newspaper has served neighborhoods in the Northwest section of Philadelphia, covering smaller-scale news stories pertaining to the local community, rather than the entire city. “The Chestnut

Northwest Philadelphia: Entrepreneur Doing Well By Doing Good for the Community

March 7, 2017Howard Knapp and

For Ken Weinstein (above), passion is more than just a cliche, it is the driving factor that has motivated him to become the successful real estate developer, entrepreneur, and benefactor he is today. “Passion

Mount Airy: Five Places to Grab a Bite on Germantown Avenue

February 22, 2017Howard Knapp and

Mount Airy is a quiet neighborhood in the Northwest portion of Philadelphia. Situated between Germantown and Chestnut Hill, Mount Airy is undergoing a “revival” of sorts with many new businesses and restaurants coming to the

Chestnut Hill: The Arts Thrive on Germantown Avenue

May 10, 2016Robert William Methlie and

Chestnut Hill, which is known as Philadelphia’s “Garden District,” is home to artists, an art supply store, art galleries, and the Woodmere Art Museum. The arts live and thrive in Chestnut Hill. Up and down

Chestnut Hill: Local Music Store Provides a Unique Experience for Shoppers

April 1, 2016Chelsea E Titlow

Hideaway Music is a store located in Chestnut Hill that sells CDs, DVDs, vinyl, and vintage audio equipment. “I was looking for something else to do professionally,” said storeowner Brian Reisman, who opened the shop 13

Chestnut Hill: Enrichment Center Keeps Older Adults Active

March 14, 2016Chelsea E Titlow and

The Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment was formed in 1978 by the Chestnut Hill Community Association as a program (then known as the Chestnut Hill Senior Services Center) to provide activities and resources enhancing the wellness, community involvement,