Christopher Madison Turman III died of natural causes on April 24, at his home in Chestnut Hill. He was 85. Turman was the President and CEO of Morris Wheeler, & Co. Inc., a leading Philadelphia … ...

A new stop sign along E. Evergreen Avenue at Ardleigh Street. (Photo by Will McQuillan) by Will McQuillan On East Evergreen Avenue, child-sized figures made of bright green plastic line the sidewalk. ...

James S. Bishop, 73, of Germantown, retired owner of the former Main Line furniture store O'Neill & Bishop, died Sept. 18 off Long Beach Township, N.J., in what authorities reported as a … ...

The Chestnut Hill Conservancy has announced that architect, board member and longtime community volunteer Jean McCoubrey will serve as the next president of its board of directors beginning Aug. 1.

The reopening of Our Mother of Consolation School – devastated by a fire last year that started in the roof – has been postponed until April 2025 because of delays in permitting for the steel I-beams ...

The Chestnut Hill Community Association has partnered with the Chestnut Hill Business District this summer to host a fun “Design Your Own Flag Contest” for America’s 250th anniversary. Local ...

To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the miniature railway at Morris Arboretum & Gardens has a new title: “Garden Railway: Revolutionary Philly.” ...

The Chestnut Hill Cat Clinic is closing after serving felines in the area for 40 years. The clinic’s last day will be on Aug.

What does freedom mean to you? As the United States celebrates its semiquincentennial, Steven CW Taylor is probing this question in his exhibition, “UNBOUND: A Visual Study on the Nature of Freedom.” ...

Since Jansen closed its doors in West Mt. Airy last September, some local foodies have lamented the paucity of fine dining options in Northwest Philadelphia.

“This is the first time that I have settled in my own space,” says Kwan Howard, the founder and curator of Umbria Arts. “This is the first full-blown commercial home.” ...

In addition to the Chestnut Hill Bocce Club bike parade and celebration, several other local communities are holding parades and fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July.