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A Rebuilt Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School In Philadelphia Reopens 2 Years After Massive Fire

On Wednesday morning, the Philadelphia Catholic school reopened after a devastating fire destroyed the school two years ago.

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Chestnut Hill College Grad Killed In New Orleans Terrorist Attack

Billy DiMaio, Chestnut Hill College Class of 2022, died in the New Year's morning terrorist attack in New Orleans.

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National Merit Scholarships: See Chestnut Hill Semifinalists

Three students from Springside Chestnut Hill Academy have been named semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Morris Arboretum Of The University Of Pennsylvania: Are You Barking Up The Wrong Tree? Explore Penn Plant Explorer

If you are looking for a green space in which to stroll or relax, a map of all campus gardens and parks is included as well.

Morris Arboretum Retired Executive Director Receives The Veicht Medal

Congratulations Paul, and thank you for everything you've done for the Arboretum and beyond.

Morris Arboretum Of The University Of Pennsylvania: Four Flourishing Ferns In The Fernery

Pyrrosia lingua is one of the easier Pyrrosias to grow, but it’s just out of reach hardiness-wise for planting outside in Philadelphia.

Morris Arboretum Of The University Of Pennsylvania: Plant Names And Provenance: Juniperus Virginiana

Juniperus virginiana is a common native evergreen tree spread by birds that eat and disseminate the blue, berry-like seed cones.

Morris Arboretum Of The University Of Pennsylvania: Plant Names And Provenance: Juniperus Virginiana (Eastern Red-Cedar)

See the latest announcement from Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania.

Morris Arboretum Of The University Of Pennsylvania: When Your 188-Year-Old Tree Has Issues... Who You Gonna Call

It is a common species of fungus which can cause a spongey, white rot condition that could impact structural roots.

Morris Arboretum Of The University Of Pennsylvania: Provenance And Plants: Juniperus Rigida (Temple Juniper)

The evergreen nature of the plant imbues it with an air of immortality.

Morris Arboretum Of The University Of Pennsylvania: Farewell To The Beloved Cathedral Sycamore

Planting American sycamore’s adjacent to springhouses seems to have been a tradition in the 1700s and 1800s.

Morris Arboretum Of The University Of Pennsylvania: Plant Names Tell Their Stories: Fern Fever

The Fernery and Stumpery are strategically located opposite one another for your enjoyment in any season.

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

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

Morris Arboretum Of The University Of Pennsylvania: Preserving Philadelphia's Heritage Trees At Penn

As a result of this FRES-funded project, the trees are well on their way to surviving another 85 years.

COVID Closes Some Philadelphia Schools Again

The 2021-22 school year was hardly underway before the delta variant forced local schools to shut their doors.

Morris Arboretum Of The University Of Pennsylvania: Plant Names Tell Their Stories: Athyrium Niponicum Var. Pictum (Japanese Painted Fern)

Cultivars such as 'Burgundy Lace’ and ‘Pewter Lace' show enhanced coloration.

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.

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

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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!