Resident FAQ
Chestnut Hill is served by the 14th Police District of the Philadelphia Police Department, dedicated to keeping our neighborhood safe and welcoming.
- Non-Emergency Police Phone: (215) 686-3013
- Emergency: 911
- More info: Philadelphia Police 14th District
Trash and recycling are collected weekly. Generally, trash pickup is on Tuesday, and recycling is picked up on Thursday. For exact schedules and holiday updates, visit the Philadelphia Streets Department website or call:
- Streets Dept. Customer Service: 311 (within Philadelphia) or (215) 686-8686 (outside Philly)
- Online: Philadelphia Streets Department
You can report these directly to the Philadelphia Streets Department:
- Call 311 or use the Philadelphia 311 Online Portal.
- The Chestnut Hill Business District also helps coordinate city services—contact us at (your BID phone/email).
You can report these directly to the Philadelphia Streets Department:
- Call 311 or use the Philadelphia 311 Online Portal.
- The Chestnut Hill Business District also helps coordinate city services—contact us at (your BID phone/email).
Join the Chestnut Hill Business District, volunteer with the Chestnut Hill Conservancy, attend community meetings, or take part in local events and festivals. For opportunities and info:
- Email: info@chestnuthillbid.org
- Visit: Chestnut Hill Conservancy
Chestnut Hill is served by two SEPTA Regional Rail lines — Chestnut Hill East and Chestnut Hill West — plus several bus routes. For schedules and routes, visit:
- SEPTA Regional Rail
- SEPTA Bus Routes
Chestnut Hill is part of Philadelphia’s 4th City Council District. For details on your state and federal representatives, visit:
- Philadelphia City Council Districts
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- U.S. House of Representatives
Chestnut Hill is home to excellent educational opportunities for all ages:
Public Schools Serving Chestnut Hill
- Armstrong Elementary School (K-8)
- Jenks Academy for the Arts & Sciences (6–12)
- Cook-Wissahickon School (K-8) — nearby and serves some Chestnut Hill students
- Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School (9–12) — nearby option focusing on environmental science
- Germantown High School (9–12) — traditional neighborhood high school serving parts of Northwest Philadelphia
Private Schools in and Near Chestnut Hill
- Germantown Friends School (Pre-K–12)
- Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (Pre-K–12)
- Chestnut Hill Academy (K–8)
- The Waldorf School of Philadelphia (Pre-K–8) — just outside Chestnut Hill, offering Waldorf education
- Colleges: Chestnut Hill College, a well-regarded private Catholic college, offers undergraduate and graduate programs right in the neighborhood. For more information about schools and enrollment, visit the School District of Philadelphia or individual school websites.