Chestnut Hill

History Chestnut Hill became part of Philadelphia in 1854 when the state legislature annexed some 129 square miles to the old city of Philadelphia, which occupied the land between the Schuykill and the Delaware Rivers. The village of Chestnut Hill lay ten miles north of city hall and served as a way station for travelers […]

Neighborhood Profile: CHESTNUT HILL

History: Chestnut Hill became part of Philadelphia in 1854 when the state legislature annexed some 129 square miles to the old city of Philadelphia, which occupied the land between the Schuykill and the Delaware Rivers. The village of Chestnut Hill lay ten miles north of city hall and served as a way station for travelers and […]

A chat with Sara Stewart, Realtor

Where are you working today / where are your appointments? Elkins Park What is your favorite on-the-go lunch choice? Grilled Cheese with tomato! Do you have a favorite new local restaurant or business that you are really excited about? In Chestnut Hill we are loving Paris Bistro, but wine tasting at Jansen’s in Mount Airy […]

A chat with John O’Connell, Realtor

Do you have a favorite new local restaurant or business that you are really excited about? I’ve been trying the coffee at a new place in Germantown called “Germantown Espresso“. It’s very good actually. What do you enjoy in your free time? I cherish my free time, driven by the rude calculation that shows me […]

A chat with Amy Greenstein, Realtor

Where are you working today / where are your appointments? I am actually doing work at home today, I have to write up a listing contract, do last minute items for 2 of my closings next week and then I have an appointment to show houses in Chestnut Hill. What is your favorite on-the-go lunch […]

A chat with Jan LeSuer, Realtor

Where are you working today/where are your appointments: It is an exciting beginning to the year, and my schedule today reflects that. I am spending some time at the office, but have already been to Ardmore, Mount Airy and Wyndmoor. Both listing homes and walking a client through the inspection process. Where is your favorite […]

A chat with Joanne Colino, Realtor

Where are you working today / where are your appointments? In the City of Philadelphia, City of Brotherly LOVE for Valentine’s Day What is your favorite on-the-go lunch choice? Jules thin-crust pizza, keeps a girl slim and trim Do you have a favorite new local restaurant or business that you are really excited about? Anywhere […]