2021 College Aid: How Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy Area Compares In Application Rates

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy Patch.

Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how college aid applications changed for Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy area high schools.

In Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy Area, Share Of College Grads Rising

The share of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. Here's how it’s changed in Philadelphia County.

Chestnut Hill Student Wins Global Entrepreneur Challenge

Alexa Rhodes, a Springside Chestnut Hill Academy junior, won the challenge with her homeless support project.

Chestnut Hill Student Named National Merit Semifinalist

Lizhou Wang is doing Springside Chestnut Hill Academy proud.

Philly Students Could Be Learning Virtually Through Mid-November

School District of Philadelphia is proposing totally digital learning for the entire first marking period of the 2020-2021 school year.

Philly Schools Holding Virtual Graduation Tuesday

The virtual ceremony will be streamed and broadcast at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with former Eagle Malcolm Jenkins delivering the keynote address.

Salute Your 2020 Chestnut Hill, Mt Airy Grad On Patch

They might not have a traditional graduation ceremony this year, but they've worked hard to get to this point. Here's to the class of 2020!

Chestnut Hill College Gets $1.6M In CARES Act Funds

Funding is being provided through the CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief (HEER) Fund.

Water Tower Recreation Center Open For Drop-In Activities

Fifty recreation centers and 30 schools are offering drop-in activity spaces and grab-and-go meals, respectively, for two weeks.

Chestnut Hill College Closed Through Sunday Due To Coronavirus

Due to coronavirus in the city, Chestnut Hill College has closed its doors for the next several days for social distancing and cleaning.

Chestnut Hill School Among State's Best, List Says

How did this Chestnut Hill private school rank against other private and public schools across the state? Find out here.

Mt. Airy: Art Garage Volunteers And Emlen Students Collaborate On Annual Murals

Emlen Elementary students were hard at work recently completing a yearlong art project that culminates in a permanent mural at the school.

Chestnut Hill Student Named National Merit Semi-Finalist

Semi-finalists for the scholarship were announced on Wednesday.

Chestnut Hill Area Student Wins Corporate Merit Scholarship

He is among more than 1,000 high school seniors to win corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship awards financed by 160 companies.

Jim Allison Joins Delaware Valley Friends School

Delaware Valley Friends School in Paoli, Pennsylvania, welcomes Jim Allison to its Board of Trustees.

Mildred Butler-Coleman Joins Delaware Valley Friends School

Delaware Valley Friends School in Paoli, Pennsylvania, welcomes Mildred Butler-Coleman to its Board of Trustees.

Shannon Breuer Joins Delaware Valley Friends School

Delaware Valley Friends School in Paoli, Pennsylvania, welcomes Shannon Breuer to its Board of Trustees.

All Philly Schools Dismissing Early Wednesday Due To Heat

Wednesday's early dismissal will be the third early dismissal for all School District of Philadelphia students in a week's time due to heat.

Submit First Day Of School Pics To Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy Patch

Have your kids featured in the Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy Back To School Gallery as they head into another year of learning and growing.

Nic James Joins Delaware Valley Friends School

Delaware Valley Friends School is pleased to announce the addition of Nic James as the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy School Calendar 2018-19: Start Date, More

When's the first day of school in Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.

Philadelphia Teacher Accused Of Taking Bribes For Good Grades

How much would you pay for an A+?

Share Year-End School Photos With Chestnut Hill-Mt Airy Patch

You sent us your first day of school photos, now we want to see the last day and graduation photos. Send photos in to be featured on Patch!

Lovett Park Hosting Mixer For Philly School Families Friday

With a half day Friday for Philadelphia public schools, families are invited to attend a mixer event at the Lovett Memorial Library Park.

Philly Public, Catholic Schools Closing For Super Bowl Parade

Catholic schools in the suburbs will be closed as well, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced Monday.

2 Chestnut Hill-Area Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Congratulations and good luck to these outstanding Chestnut Hill-area students.

Chestnut Hill College Among PA's Best: U.S. News And World Report

U.S. News & World Report is out with its ranking of top colleges, and 106 in Pennsylvania made the list, including Chestnut Hill College.

Submit First Day Of School Pics To Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy Patch

Have your kids featured in the Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy Patch Back To School Gallery as they head into another year of learning and growing.

Mt. Airy Woman Honored By Alma Mater

Congratulations Babette Pace!

Chestnut Hill College Taking Discrimination Case To PA Supreme Court: Report

A recent court ruling said the private college had to follow state rules on discrimination, but the college is appealing that decision.

Chestnut Hill School Competing For New Recycled Playground

The playground is made entirely of recycled oral care products.

Five Students, One Teacher Still Hospitalized After Bus Crash: Philadelphia School District

Twenty-one students, one chaperone, one parent, and a bus driver have been released from medical centers, the district said.

PA's Most Challenging School Is In Philadelphia, Washington Post Says

The school is also among the most challenging schools in the nation.

Chestnut Hill College Must Follow Anti Discrimination Rules: Report

A court ruled catholic colleges are included in the state's anti-discrimination laws, different from Catholic elementary and high schools.

Philadelphia Schools Chief Education Officer Responds To Teacher's Billboard Campaign​

Philly teacher George Bezanis wants to shame officials into giving the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers a new contract.

Philly Teacher To "Call Out" District, City Officials With Interstate 95 Billboard

With city teachers working without a contact for years, the billboard wants to shame district and city officials until an agreement is made.

Joe Biden To Lead New Diplomacy And Global Engagement Center At Penn​

Biden was caught on a hot mic in early January discussing his role after leaving the White House. Now it's official.

Alleged "Fake" Doctor Gave Philly School Kids Physicals, Report Says

The medical ID number used by the "doctor" is not listed with the state.