The Chestnut Hill Local

06/30/2025

The Chestnut Hill Local is seeking an advertising sales representative! Learn more about the position below. Interested applicants can send a resume and cover letter to Leisha Shaffer at [email protected].

We are Hiring! Advertising Sales Rep

06/30/2025

AFSCME District Council 33, the largest municipal workers union in Philadelphia, said it will strike at midnight tonight if no deal is reached with the city. This union represents blue collar workers in departments ranging from sanitation to street maintenance. If the strike occurs, the Department of Sanitation will operate in a “modified capacity,” which includes a temporary elimination of residential curbside trash and recycling collection starting Tuesday and the creation of 63 drop-off locations throughout Philadelphia. If no deal is reached, check next week’s issue of the Local for more coverage.

06/30/2025

Strike averted, Chestnut Hill Hospital nurses and techs union signs contract with Temple Health:

Chestnut Hill Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses & Allied Professionals (PASNAP) members voted Friday, June 27, to ratify their first union contract with Temple Health. The contract comes after over a year of negotiations between the union and Temple Health. Read more about it in this week's paper.

06/30/2025

Congressman Evans not seeking reelection, State Rep. Chris Rabb "seriously considering" run:

Congressman Dwight Evans (D) announced he will not be seeking reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026, ending his term on Jan. 3, 2027. Multiple local Democrats are now eyeing the seat, including State Representative Chris Rabb, who confirmed to the Local he is “seriously considering” a run for the position. Read more about the announcement in this week’s issue.

06/27/2025

High Point Cafe is celebrating its 20th anniversary of serving coffee, pastries, and community. Read more from patrons and employees about the java joint’s impact in the Northwest and beyond.

The business is built on its close bonds with customers.

06/25/2025

Join Broad Street Review and the Chestnut Hill Local’s interim editor Wendy Rosenfield for a webinar about writing reviews as a critic on July 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Plus, this summer, the Local is teaming up with BSR to publish stories about arts in Northwest Philadelphia. Look out for theater and gallery reviews, as well as reporting on an arts program for Germantown youth and an interesting local architectural project. Stay tuned for more!

06/20/2025

If no agreement is reached with Temple Health before July 4, nurses at Chestnut Hill Hospital have authorized a five-day strike.

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.

06/19/2025

String of armed postal carrier robberies in Mt. Airy:

According to police, on three separate instances, a male suspect approached postal workers from behind as they carried out their delivery routes and displayed a firearm. The suspect demanded keys from the victims, and in the first two incidents, a postal key used to access collection boxes was taken.

The first incident occurred on June 10, in the 7400 block of Boyer Street, and the second on June 16, in the 6500 block of Ross Street. The third robbery took place on June 17, in the 400 block of W. Allens Lane.

During the June 17 robbery, the suspect stole a key to a postal vehicle. However, the vehicle was not taken.

Police describe the suspect as a Black man, approximately 5'8", with a stocky build, aged 30–35, short black hair, unshaven, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and white/gray shoes. He was armed with a black firearm.

Police investigators urge anyone with information to contact Northwest Detectives at 215-686-3353.

Look for more information in next week's edition of the Local.

06/19/2025

Manayunk Arts Festival is this weekend. Parks on Tap is coming to Germantown next week. And a full list of July events is now available on our Explore page! Check it out for the latest concerts and community events in NW Philly and SE Montgomery County. https://www.chestnuthilllocal.com/explore/

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06/18/2025

Both Governor Josh Shapiro and Mayor Cherelle Parker were in attendance to celebrate Jumpstart Germantown’s 10th anniversary on June 10.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker visited Germantown on June 10 to celebrate Jumpstart’s 10th anniversary.

06/13/2025

Chestnut Hill nurses and techs voted to authorize a five day strike for July 4th, if no agreement can be reached before then.

Joining the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals (PASNAP) union in December 2023, the nurses and techs at Chestnut Hill Hospital cite staffing and wage concerns in ongoing negotiations with Temple Health, the hospital’s majority owner.

Read more about it in next week’s issue.

06/12/2025

Baristas at the Chestnut Hill Starbucks unanimously voted to join the Starbucks Workers United union on May 30.

Chestnut Hill Starbucks workers voted unanimously on May 30 to unionize, joining Starbucks Workers United.