Zarett Rehab: Resistance training frequency effect on the muscle growth

For many seeking hypertrophy (muscle growth) or strength gains, the focus often shifts to how frequently they should be hitting the gym.

Expect The Unexpected

People’s Light in Malvern Produces a New Adaptation of A Christmas Carol

Dad Shoots Son During Argument In East Mt Airy: Reports

A father shot his 24-year-old son during an argument Saturday night in East Mt. Airy, according to reports.

Jim McCaffrey Honored in New Hope & Harrisburg

President of McCaffrey's Food Markets presented "History Hero Award" by New Hope Historical Society.

Chestnut Hill Is Philly's Richest Neighborhood, Money Inc Says

The average home listing price in Chestnut Hill is $1.46 million, according to a new analysis from Money Inc.

Star Students: Help Shout Out Stellar Chestnut Hill, Mt Airy Students

Patch and T-Mobile teamed up to celebrate Star Students who make life better in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy with contributions big and small.

Mt. Airy Church Opens 24/7 Outdoor Food Pantry For Community

Take what you need and donate what you can.

Tacony Creek Park Music & Arts Festival, Saturday, October 1st. 1- 5PM

Ring in fall with free music, dance, arts & crafts, games, bike rides, books and plants, donuts and cider!

Eat & Drink to Your Health

Smoothies and Kombucha at the Flourtown Farmers Market

Friends Of Wissahickon Hiring Seasonal Field Crew Members

Pay is $17.50 an hour and work 14 to 28 hours per week to share FOW’s mission and responsible park use principles with park visitors.

Chestnut Hill, Mt Airy Among The Most Walkable Areas: Philly Mag

Philadelphia Magazine released its list of "The Most Walkable Philadelphia Suburbs and Neighborhoods" and the two neighborhoods fared well.

Smell The Curry - From Pandemic to Passion

For the Love of Cooking. Goodbye Corporate World.

Water Main Break In Chestnut Hill Repaired

The break affected customers in Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy, West Oak Lane, and Roxborough for several hours Monday.

Are You a Foodie?

Check out what these new owners are doing for you.

Neighborhood Of Chestnut Hill: Friends Of The Wissahickon Is Recruiting Skilled Volunteers 

The Crew Leader program is perfect for anyone interested in getting their hands dirty working on trails and habitat restoration.

Neighborhood Of Chestnut Hill: Buy A Ticket To The Twilight Toast

Join the CHCA for A Twilight Toast To The Holidays At Norwood Fontbonne Academy's Big House.

Zsa's Ice Cream In Mount Airy Putting A Unique Spin On Classic Ice Cream Flavors With Locally Sourced Ingredients

At Zsa’s on Germantown Avenue, they always have 10 unique and unbelievably delicious flavors that are seriously from scratch.

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

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

Rediscovering the Strawberry Mansion Reservoir

Learn about Philadelphia’s unique preserved habitat right in Fairmount Park

Just Ducky!

5th Annual Cobbs Creek Rubber Duck Races

Tacony Creek Park Fall Festival & Concert

Celebrate our local creek, park and trail with nature games, crafts, and a concert.

River Days – Watershed Walks

Explore the Schuylkill Center on a 1-mile trail walk

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

All types of donations are needed, especially type O.

Chestnut Hill 'Night of Lights' Set For Oct 8 Through Oct 17

On Oct 8 Chestnut Hill Conservancy will kick of Night of Lights with a “Flip the Switch” gathering at George Woodward Co. Offices.

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

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

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

All types of donations are needed, especially type O.

Friends Of Wissahickon Cancel Ice Cream Social Event

Due to the weather forecast for Wednesday, Friends of the Wissahickon have canceled their free ice cream social event.

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

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

Friends Of Wissahickon Hosting Free Ice Cream Event Next Week

The stewardship group is inviting everyone to its free Annual Ice Cream Social event at the Woodmere Art Museum in Chestnut Hill next week.

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

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

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.