By Barbara Wybar

I have been here for ten, really action-packed days, but there is still time to relish living in this beautiful spot, with the perfumes of its tropical flowers, its cheerful friendly people and the delicious avocados and exotic fruits. Last night, my visitors and I even went outdoors to gaze in wonder at the inky black night sky and the brilliant stars.

I think the best way to describe my life here is to review one particular day.

The Rotary Club of Chestnut Hill continues its extensive outreach in the community by recently awarding grants to 15 local and international organizations that fall within several of Rotary International’s areas of focus: supporting education, improving local communities, and protecting the environment.

From The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 18, by Kristen A. Graham, photos by Tom Gralish, staff photographer 

It took a year, thousands in donations, hours of volunteer time, and a massive amount of planning. But as of this week, John Story Jenks, the public school in Chestnut Hill, pulled off a feat — it reopened its long-closed school library.