The Chestnut Hill Local

06/04/2026

Todd Johnson is challenging state Sen. Art Haywood this November, running on a platform of community involvement, safety, and “oversight” of SEPTA and the Philadelphia school system.

After running against state Sen. Art Haywood in 2022, Republican candidate Todd Johnson is again challenging the longtime state senator in the Nov. 3 general election.

06/03/2026

The Chestnut Hill Local mourns the loss of colleague and music critic Michael Caruso, who died on May 24 at the age of 77. He was a skilled reviewer who wrote from deep knowledge and experience, with equal parts passion and kindness.

The unexpected death of someone close always comes as a profound shock. So it is for us as we learned last week of the death of colleague and longtime Chestnut Hill Local classical music critic Michael Caruso.

05/28/2026

East Vincent Township supervisors denied a developer’s plan to build a 1.9 million-square-foot data center at the former site of the Pennhurst State School and Hospital on May 21. The vote followed months of public meetings and community opposition. The battle isn’t over, as the developer plans to appeal the township’s decision.

The East Vincent Township Board of Supervisors rejected a contentious application to build a data center at the former site of Pennhurst State School and Hospital.

05/20/2026

State Rep. Chris Rabb won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating three opponents.

05/20/2026

State Rep. Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary election for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District. Photos by Tommy Tucker.

05/14/2026

Chris Johnson, Qasim Rashad, and Deshawnda Williams are running to fill the seat left by state Rep. Chris Rabb in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Read the candidates’ responses to questions relevant to Northwest Philadelphia in the Local’s questionnaire.

Three candidates are in the running to fill the seat left by state Rep. Chris Rabb in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

05/13/2026

After two hearings, the Philadelphia Fair Housing Commission ruled that Alden Park’s property management retaliated against the Tenants Association leader, Kadi Ashby. Look for the full story in next week's paper.

After two hearings, the Philadelphia Fair Housing Commission (FHC) ruled that Alden Park’s property management retaliated against the Tenants Association leader, Kadi Ashby.

05/06/2026

Two weeks before the May 19 primary election, the Local invited the candidates running for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District to answer questions submitted by Northwest Philadelphia organizations.
Candidates were given one minute to think on their answer and two minutes to respond. They did not receive the questions ahead of the interview.
Here is the Local’s interview with Shaun Griffith.

05/06/2026

Two weeks before the May 19 primary election, the Local invited the candidates running for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District to answer questions submitted by Northwest Philadelphia organizations.
Candidates were given one minute to think on their answer and two minutes to respond. They did not receive the questions ahead of the interview.
Here is the Local’s interview with Dr. Ala Stanford.

05/06/2026

Two weeks before the May 19 primary election, the Local invited the candidates running for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District to answer questions submitted by Northwest Philadelphia organizations.
Candidates were given one minute to think on their answer and two minutes to respond. They did not receive the questions ahead of the interview.
Here is the Local’s interview with state Rep. Chris Rabb.