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The $1 deal: How SEPTA is revitalizing old stations - The Chestnut Hill Local

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.
Kambel Smith’s hidden talent is hidden no more - The Chestnut Hill Local

1 week ago | chestnuthilllocal.com | Kristin E. Holmes

Bending down, Lonnie Smith peered inside the vent and saw crumpled pieces of paper, scores of them. On each page was a cartoon, images drawn by his 7-year-old son, who rarely spoke, but often screamed and yelled. In the drawings, Kambel was clear. He told stories about a character who had ribbons for arms and legs, or a villainous man in a white van. As his father unfolded piece after piece, he understood more about the son who often left him frustrated and bewildered.
Swimming holes of old give way to parks and pools - The Chestnut Hill Local

1 week ago | chestnuthilllocal.com | Kyle Bagenstose

Splish, splash Posted Thursday, June 19, 2025 3:06 am Those who are just fine cooling off in a pool have no need to travel far. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation operates numerous pools in the city’s northwest, with listings and addresses below. Official opening and closing dates for the 2025 season were not available at press time but are typically published in early June. (Visit phila.gov/services/culture-recreation/find-a-swimming-pool/ for updates.) According to Parks & Rec, public swim...
Shapiro and Parker attend Jumpstart celebration - The Chestnut Hill Local

1 week ago | chestnuthilllocal.com | Tommy Tucker

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker visited Germantown on June 10 to celebrate Jumpstart Germantown’s 10th anniversary. Founded by local real estate developer Ken Weinstein in 2015, Jumpstart trains and mentors developers from within the community, connecting them to resources they may not have working alone. Since 2015, more than 1,600 people have graduated from Jumpstart. The program has provided more than $60 million in loans.
Nurses authorize July 4 strike - The Chestnut Hill Local

1 week ago | chestnuthilllocal.com | Tommy Tucker

After over a year of bargaining, Chestnut Hill Hospital nurses and technicians voted June 11 to authorize a five-day strike beginning on July 4, if no agreement can be reached before Independence Day. Since joining the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals (PASNAP) union in December 2023, the nurses and technicians at Chestnut Hill Hospital have cited staffing and wage concerns in ongoing negotiations with Temple Health, the hospital’s majority owner.
Chestnut Hill Starbucks joins union - The Chestnut Hill Local

2 weeks ago | chestnuthilllocal.com | Tommy Tucker

Chestnut Hill Starbucks workers voted unanimously on May 30 to unionize, joining Starbucks Workers United. The vote makes the company’s Chestnut Hill location the 15th in the Philadelphia area to join the union and the 41st in Pennsylvania. In total, Starbucks Workers United represents over 11,000 baristas in more than 590 stores across the country.
Alden Park residents fight for maintenance - The Chestnut Hill Local

2 weeks ago | chestnuthilllocal.com | Tommy Tucker

Built in 1927 overlooking Lincoln Drive in East Falls, the historic Alden Park Apartments feature amenities such as an indoor pool, gym and tennis courts and glamorous former residents including Grace Kelly’s mother, Margaret. However, residents say safety concerns and slow maintenance response now cast a shadow over its storied past and luxury perks.
Honors for two Philadelphia Marines - The Chestnut Hill Local

2 weeks ago | chestnuthilllocal.com | Valerie Russ

On June 14 — Flag Day, and just in time for Father’s Day — two former Montford Point Marines will receive posthumous honors and replicas of the Congressional Gold Medal. Family members of the marines will accept the replicas on behalf of their fathers, Gunnery Sgt. Lewis Monroe Alexander Jr., who served in the Marshall Islands from 1942 to 1945, and Cpl. Willie Gus Talley, who served from 1943 to 1946 and faced combat in Okinawa.
Broadway classics take center stage at Springfield church - The Chestnut Hill Local

3 weeks ago | chestnuthilllocal.com | Len Lear

Fans of Broadway musicals are in for a treat on Sunday, June 8, when two talented local musicians perform selections from “My Fair Lady,” “Camelot” and other theater classics in the community concert “Broadway Adventure” at the First Presbyterian Church of Springfield in Flourtown.
Pride events showcase parties, performances and family fun - The Chestnut Hill Local

3 weeks ago | chestnuthilllocal.com | Anndee Hochman

You’ve probably already heard the news: queer and trans people are under heightened scrutiny. In recent months, members of the LGBTQ+ community experienced book challenges and a renewed prohibition on transgender folks serving in the military. On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order declaring that the U.S. government recognizes only two genders: male and female.