Huff is optimistic the American chestnut can be saved, and that’s why he meticulously tends to the 74 plots he has planted over the last several years.

Chestnut Hill comes alive during Holidays on the Hill, a celebration launching November 16 and running through December 25.

A startup called American Castanea has joined the quest to revive the American chestnut tree ... 150 acres of rolling green hills stretch off into the distance. About a dozen people—tree ...

From a seedling Robert Hawkins, a supervisor at the Indiana nursery that’s been growing the chestnut’s offspring, said you don’t need to be Jewish to understand the meaning Frank projected ...

Founding members of the New York Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation approached Dr. William Powell and Dr. Charles Maynard of ESF in 1989, asking them about using modern tools of genetic ...

Despite its affluent zip code, Chestnut Hill has an old-fashioned village charm anchored by established local bars and restaurants. Family-run bakeries like Bredenbeck’s Bakery and Night Kitchen ...

Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck harnesses the autumnal qualities of chestnuts in this recipe for smooth-as-silk chestnut soup. Calling upon ruby port for bold fruitiness and heavy cream for ...

The winner of a world championship tournament for the children’s game “conker” is being accused of cheating his way to the title — with a steel chestnut found stashed in his pocket.

The professional circuit for the game of conkers — in which contestants swing a chestnut attached to a string in a bid to crack their opponent’s nut — was thrust into the spotlight over the ...

Most of the chestnuts available in supermarkets during the chestnut season (late September to December) are from Europe rather than home-grown. If you buy your chestnuts fresh, choose plump smooth ...

Joey Chestnut mustered the strength to down a world record 83 hot dogs on Monday, relishing another victory against rival ...

Chestnut Hill comes alive during Holidays on the Hill, a celebration launching November 16 and running through December 25. With festive activities, seasonal cheer, and a warm community spirit ...