Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy Area

The Red Cross is holding a couple blood drives soon in the Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy area.

Chestnut Hill Community Centre To Undergo Renovations

Renovation plans include preserving the building’s historical registration, increasing square footage, and increasing ADA compliance.

Blood Donors Needed In Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is seeking blood donations in the Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy area. The pandemic has impacted the nation's blood supply.

Blood Donors Needed In Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the country's blood supply.

Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up In Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy Area

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the country's blood supply.

Excerpted With Comment From Fairy Communities Of Mid-Atlantic Regions – A History

It is thought that fairies first left Tir na nog, the land of external youth about 65 million years ago to help heal the earth from the ...

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania: Step Fountain Restoration In English Park

By James Churchill, Conservator, Kreilick Conservation LLCNow that spring is in the air, we are delighted to reopen Step Fountain.

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania: Step Fountain

The Step Fountain was designed by the architect, Robert Rodes McGoodwin, a graduate and instructor architect of our very own University.

Blood Donations Needed In Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is seeking blood donors in the Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy area. The pandemic has affected the nation's blood supply.

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania: Plant Names Tell Their Stories: Spiraea Thunbergii ‘Ogon'

Spiraea thunbergii ‘Ogon' is a delightful early spring-blooming shrub in the rose family; come see it at the Morris Arboretum.

Blood Donors Needed In Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held near you.

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania: What Constitutes A State Champion Tree?

Morris Arboretum’s Spring/Summer Seasons newsletter erroneously referred to our Katsura tree as a ‘former’ state champion.

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania: Plant Names Tell Their Stories: Chamaecyparis Pisifera ‘Squarrosa’

As you enter the Morris Arboretum from the main parking lot, you will encounter a tall stainless steel sculpture.

Morris Arboretum: Plant Names Tell Their Stories: The Heart-Shaped Leaves Of Katsura-Trees

Cercidiphyllum means having leaves like Cercis, the redbud tree, which also has heart-shaped (cordate) leaves.

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania Christmas Bird Count

We counted about 30 bird species at the Arboretum, the temperature when we started was about 20 degrees!

Fresh Produce Distributed To 200 Families In Mount Airy

Eyewitness News was at the Emlem Elementary School in Philadelphia's Mount Airy section.

The Maple Red List Is About More Than Fall Color

The recently released Red List of Acer describes the conservation status of all 158 maple species from around the world.

Climate Change And Tree Care

With climate change taking its toll on woodlands in the Northeast, trees are more important than ever, and there is a greater need for m ...

Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy: Plant Names Tell Their Stories

Clerodendrum trichotomun is a shrub of peak garden interest in the fall.

Chestnut Hill-Mt Airy Heroes: Help Recognize Difference Makers

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve.

Household Hazardous Materials

Always Dispose of Properly

Chestnut Hill-Mt Airy Year In Review: 2019's Biggest Stories

Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy were abuzz with news, good and bad, in 2017. See the biggest stories from the year here.

Census Worker Recruitment Events Coming To Chestnut Hill, Mt Airy

Philadelphia census workers recently got a pay raise, some making $28 an hour. Interested parties should visit the recruitment events.

Feast To Mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day Held At Awbury Arboretum

More than 30 people gathered at the arboretum for the second annual Native American-inspired dinner to celebrate Indigenous People's Day.

Mt Airy: Delayed Bridge Construction Means Continued Stress For Commuters And Residents

The construction of the Allens Lane Bridge has been delayed and that means commuters and locals are feeling the stress.

Join Friends Of The Wissahickon For Service Day Saturday

The public is invited to attend a planting at Thomas Mansion to beautify this historic park location​.

30th St Station Flap Board Gets New Home At Railroad Museum of PA

The iconic flap board that was removed from Philly's 30th Street Station has a new home at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.

See Activities Planned For Philly Free Streets 2019

Philly Free Streets' fourth installment is set for Aug. 4, so check out all the activities going on along North Broad Street during the day.

3 Streambanks In Wissahickon Park To Be Stabilized

Park goers are urged to use caution around the heavy equipment being used on the stabilization project.

500 Volunteers Sought For Wissahickon Park 'Mega Service Day'

Do you love Wissahickon Valley Park? IF so, you may want to sign up for the Super Mega Volunteer Service Day to help keep it clean.

6 Philly Neighborhoods Target Of New Street Cleaning Program

A new pilot program will run through November in six Philadelphia neighborhoods to help keep streets clean.

Chestnut Hill Ranked Among PA's Best Places To Live In New List

A new set of rankings from the website Niche names the best places to live in 2019. See how Chestnut Hill ranked in the list.

Chestnut Hill, Mt Airy's Top Stories From February

Man shot in face during robbery; local eatery's pizza lauded; community organization rebrands.

Mt Airy USA Rebrands As Mt Airy CDC With New Logo, Website

The Mt. Airy USA community group is changing things up, rebranding at Mt. Airy CDC. A new website is coming soon, too.

Mt Airy Woman Named 'Community Quarterback' By Eagles, Santander

Mt. Airy's Marlene Trice has run a food pantry that serves about 700 families each week in the Philadelphia region for about 20 years.

Philadelphia Among 10 Most 'Sinful' US Cities: WalletHub

In WalletHub's new study of 2019's Most Sinful Cities, Philadelphia scored high in jealousy, greed, and laziness. Surprised?

Philly Cops Charged For Illegally Detaining Man, Fudging Records

Two officers face charges, one a felony, and will be fired from the force after each serve a 30-day suspension, the police department said.

Share Your Love Of Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy: Become A Patch Mayor

Being a Patch Mayor will get you more involved with the community and help keep people informed on local happenings.

Wissahickon Photo Contest Submissions Open Now

See here for details on the contest, including how to enter, categories, judging criteria, and more.

First Wednesday Events In Chestnut Hill Begin May 2

On the first Wednesday of each month through December, Chestnut Hill shops will feature sales, food and drink deals, discounts, and more.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.