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Chestnut Hill Business Improvement District

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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,

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Despite Changing Business Landscape, Avenue Owners Cling to Small-Town Vibe

November 8, 2012

https://vimeo.com/53047583] At 92 years old, Russell Goudy still walks the creaky wood floors of his hardware store with obvious intent. When customers express doubt about finding an item, he guides them to the appropriate aisle,

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Local Business Owner Mentors Others on the Hill

February 29, 2012

After more than four years of having a home goods store in Phoenixville, David Friday and Lindsey Herman, co-owners of Hipster Home, relocated their business to Chestnut Hill in October. But the move to 8236

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