Chestnut Hill

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Reduced and Pending: Chestnut Hill House Where a Jodie Foster Movie was Filmed

Lynnewood, a three-story house resting atop 3.5 acres and vaunting the respect of the Chestnut Hill Historical Society, is now under contract. As one would […]

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Free Phrosty 5K Fun Run Hits the Wissahickon This Weekend

Remember last month when we told you about the new Facebook group, iRunTheHill, for Chestnut Hill-area runners? Well, the group now officially has over 300 […]

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Garces Alums Are Spreading Their Wings

This week we’ve seen two sets of Garces alums open new restaurants. Former Garces director of operations, George Atterbury has opened El Poquito in Chestnut Hill. […]

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Enjoy the Food of Santa Fe in Chestnut Hill

Heirloom in Chestnut Hill is hosting a series of events highlighting different regional cuisines from across the United States. Next up is Santa Fe. Available only […]

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Homes with Names: “High Hollow”

If you had looked into acquiring this home last year, you would have found the property listed as a rental asking for $10,000 a month. […]

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10 Things to Do in Philly This Week: Winterfest, the Art Museum’s Ugly Sweater Party, Strand of Oaks, and More

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iRunTheHill: New Facebook Group for Chestnut Hill Runners and Cyclists

We have to admit, you guys, that it tickles us pink every time we hear about a new way you all are connecting with one another to make […]

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11 Things To Do In Philly This Weekend: Franklin Flea Winter Market Opens, Franklin Square Holiday Festival, Dilworth Park Ice Skating Rink Opens and More

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Jaw-Dropper of the Week: Mermaid Lane Residence with Gothic Dining Hall

As the story goes, in 1889, financier Edward W. Clark Jr. commissioned George T. Pearson–an architect noted for his “eclectic Victorian taste“–to design him a home. The […]

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PHOTOS: Harry Potter Festival 2014

This past weekend Chestnut Hill turned into Hogsmeade as the fourth annual Harry Potter Festival transformed Germantown Avenue into the magical world of witches, goblins, and wizards. […]

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What’s Happening at This Year’s Harry Potter Festival in Chestnut Hill

Did you miss the train to Hogwarts this year? Well, you can at least join the other wizards and witches (and Muggles, of course) at […]

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On the Market: $2M Boxly Estate in Chestnut Hill

A stream runs through the meadows surrounding Boxly, which, to give you an idea of its pedigree, was designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted, the famed landscape architect […]

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12 Things to Do Outside the City This Fall

Ditch the concrete jungle for autumnal splendor at the many fall festivals located just outside the city proper. From boozy to spooky to totally kid-friendly, there’s […]

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Restaurant Review: Paris Bistro

By the time Gary Cattley maneuvered his tuba into Paris Bistro’s basement, Drew Nugent & the Midnight Society had been ragging Tin Pan Alley curios […]

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This Saturday: A Germantown Avenue Brewpub Crawl

Saturday, September 20th from noon until 5 p.m. a continuous bus loop will connect three of Philadelphia’s most talented brewers; Paul Rutherford of Iron Hill Brewery […]