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HomeChestnut Hill Business Association

Chestnut Hill Business Association

COVID-19

Northwest: Chestnut Hill West Line Service Returns After Pandemic Disruption

July 9, 2021 Philadelphia Neighborhoods

As life begins to return to normal, commuting is too with the restoration of SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill West line.

Business

Chestnut Hill: Head of Business Association Talks About Support During Pandemic and Moving Forward

June 11, 2021 Mikyhial Terrance Clarke

Phila Dawson and the Chestnut HIll Business Association developed various communication strategies to help connect local retailers to resources and revenue over the past year.

Arts and Entertainment

Chestnut Hill: Safety, Community Enhancement are Top Priorities for Business District Executive Director

March 27, 2017 Howard Knapp

Martha Sharkey is the executive director for the Chestnut Hill Business Association and is one of the primary people leading the way in bringing new businesses, programs and community safety projects to the local community. Sharkey,

Arts and Entertainment

Chestnut Hill: Association Works with Businesses to Promote Neighborhood

April 3, 2015

Small businesses are no stranger to Chestnut Hill. Shops, boutiques and restaurants flood Germantown Avenue. Whether it is an upscale clothing boutique, a small frozen yogurt shop or a historical store a customer wants, their

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Recruiting Retail To Combat Vacancies

June 5, 2014

Growing up in Chestnut Hill means trips to Bredenbeck’s Bakery for hand dipped ice cream in the summer, perusing trinkets at the Antique Gallery’s outdoor tables, stopping by O’Doodles for bubbles or other small toys,

Chestnut Hill

Northwest: Five Small Businesses in Chestnut Hill That Stuck Through The Years

April 11, 2014

The stretch of Germantown Avenue that makes up Chestnut Hill’s main business district is home to many family owned and operated businesses. The Chestnut Hill Business Association represents more than 125 shops and restaurants in

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Businesses Come Together to Create a Magical Weekend

November 4, 2013

On the third weekend in October, businesses along Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill came together to transform a few blocks into J.K. Rowling’s magical world of Harry Potter. The Chestnut Hill Business Association put on

Arts and Entertainment

Chestnut Hill: Restaurant Month Brings Reservations to Germantown Avenue

March 6, 2013

“[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 just one of many participating in this month’s festivities. For

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Zoo, Business Association Bring ‘Lorax’ Trail to Town

September 24, 2012

With the change of season this weekend in Chestnut Hill, so too came the spirit of a popular children’s book. Germantown Avenue came alive with the spirit of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, which focuses on

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Environmental Activists Want to Bring Big Bellies to the Hill

June 14, 2011

When you hear the word Grinch you probably think of the green monster that destroyed a holiday in the whimsical Dr. Seuss book, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas“, but a local environmental group is working

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