Carla Robinson
Editor at Chestnut Hill Local
Philadelphian, Journalist, Mother, Wife, Daughter, Friend.
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1 week ago |
chestnuthilllocal.com | Carla Robinson
On any given day, thousands of commuters pass through historic rail stations across Southeastern Pennsylvania — architectural gems that once bustled with ticket agents and travelers. Today, many sit vacant and deteriorating — beautiful but neglected relics of an era when rail transit connected the region. But that state of neglect — thanks to a deal crafted here in Northwest Philadelphia — appears to be changing.
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1 month ago |
chestnuthilllocal.com | Len Lear |Carla Robinson
Posted 5/29/25Yvette Ousley used to be terrified of talking to strangers. Now, more than three decades into an award-winning journalism career, she's made a living out of it. "As a journalist, you have to have a certain level of confidence because you have to go up to people you don't know, introduce yourself, and start asking questions," says Ousley, who recently joined the Chestnut Hill Local's board of directors.
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Mar 29, 2025 |
chestnuthilllocal.com | Carla Robinson
On any given day, drive down Willow Grove Avenue past the Philadelphia Cricket Club and you'll see four glass-enclosed courts buzzing with activity. Players dash around in doubles matches, sending balls ricocheting off walls in a dynamic dance that looks like a hybrid of tennis and squash. This is Padel.
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Feb 19, 2025 |
chestnuthilllocal.com | Carla Robinson
Posted 2/19/25The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority has approved a $2.27 million contract to restore and rehabilitate the exterior of Chestnut Hill's Water Tower Recreation Center, marking the largest investment in the historic community resource in decades. The classical revival-style building, built in an era when public buildings were designed to inspire civic pride, has received minimal investment for years and needs repairs.
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Feb 13, 2025 |
chestnuthilllocal.com | Tommy Tucker |Carla Robinson
The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (PRA) has allowed its commitment letter to KBK Enterprises to expire without renewal, potentially marking a turning point in the long-stalled redevelopment of the historic Germantown YWCA. The expiration, confirmed by PRA Board Chair David Thomas, means the property is now technically open to new applications from other developers.
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