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Sondra Rosenberg worked as an art therapist from 2005 to 2020 at the Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders in Roxborough, but now she is primarily a portrait painter.
"When I learned about art therapy, I thought it would be a good way to use art to help people," says Sondra Rosenberg.
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Local worshipers mourn pope

Worshipers at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Germantown gathered to mourn the loss of Pope Francis on Easter Monday.
A vintage view

The lifetime impact of my high school meeting with a musical genius

I still clearly recall my first day in the lunchroom at Central High School in February of 1954. It was there I first saw Jimmy DePriest.
Spring education guide

Henry middle schoolers play with purpose – and win it all

The Charles W. Henry basketball team took home the Philadelphia Youth Basketball program’s Middle School Gold Division championship for the first time in memory.
Spring education guide

Time capsule in cursive: SCH student discovers a jazz pioneer in vintage letters

It was in a hidden corner of a Lansdale antique store that 14-year-old Ali Norcini stumbled upon a cardboard box covered in what appeared to be decades of dust.

Chestnut Hill resident awarded Canadian medal for charitable work

When Adrian Stanley, of Chestnut Hill, received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in Canada, his wife and 14-year-old son cracked some jokes.
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Community Feature

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Obituaries
Beloved Hill architecture preservationist dies at 82
John Randolph Williams Jr., a bon vivant known for his prowess as a cook, competitive tennis player and builder of homes, died on April 9.
Mt. Airy cellist played with Bernstein, Ellington, Casals
Not too many local musicians have memories of playing with two legendary American innovators and composers, but Ron Lipscomb performed with the best.
Mt. Airy education activist dies suddenly at age 50
Lauren Wiley, a fierce advocate for public education, dedicated journalist and community leader, died of a heart attack in her West Mt. Airy home Feb. 28.
Trailblazing engineer dies at 89
Longtime Chestnut Hill resident Bernadette L. Maguire worked on projects including the development of heat shields for the Apollo spacecraft program.
Chestnut Hill community champion dies at 92
Carl Shaifer, a longtime Chestnut Hill resident known for his business acumen and tireless community service, died March 5 of age-related causes.
Business
Jake Bevan acquired the business on Feb. 28.
The Bone Appetite, a dog grooming and pet supply store, will close Sunday, March 30, after being in Chestnut Hill for over a decade.
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Crime

Crime Report

The following is for crimes reported from April 13 to April 20. 

Crime Report

The following is for crimes reported from April 7 to April 13. 

Homes and Gardens

A guide to caring for an old house in three sessions

West Mt. Airy Neighbors is launching the "Old House Care 2025 Workshop Series," a trio of educational sessions aimed at assisting homeowners.
Comforts of Home

The comfort of gardens: Landscapes that make a house a home

The gardens of Chestnut Hill grow not just from soil, but from stone.

Mastering the renovation process

Smart renovations enhance both property value and livability, but timelines often extend beyond homeowner expectations.

A spring design guide for transforming your home

For many of us, spring triggers an instinct to refresh our surroundings.

When proper lighting becomes a love language

As a designer, I am certain, the single, most important and non-negotiable design element is light.

Sports

SCH softball rises to 2-0 in Inter-Ac League with win over Notre Dame

Sophomore pitcher Sami Snyder logged her second perfect game of the 2025 softball season when her Springside Chestnut Hill Academy squad visited the Academy of Notre Dame.
Sports

GA, SCH girls start Inter-Ac League track season at Notre Dame

Track teams from Germantown Academy and Springside Chestnut Hill Academy traveled to the Academy of Notre Dame for the first girls' meet of the 2025 season.

Area crews finish the regular season in the fifth Manny Flick race

Area rowers finished up the 2025 "regular season" in crew last Sunday, competing in the fifth and final Manny Flick/Horvat race.

A non-league encounter in girls' lacrosse turned out to be a close and dramatic match, when the Patriots of Germantown Academy visited the Mount St. Joseph Academy Magic.

The girls' lacrosse team at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy has a new look this spring.
At the CHC softball field, the numbers changed frequently on one side of the scoreboard and unfortunately for the Griffins, it was in the section labeled "visitors."
Three of Philadelphia's youth soccer organizations announced Monday they are merging to create a new club called Inter Philly.
After playing a few scrimmages and going 1-1 in a pair of non-league games, Mount St. Joseph Academy's lacrosse squad opened its season.
Schools

Lower School science teacher Marianne Maloy spoons out warm sap, a school tradition for the past 9 years.

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy has received a $1,500 Green Schools Grant to implement a hydroponic garden in its middle school cafeteria.

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St. Martin calls artists for Holy Week display
Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields is inviting congregation artists to create an exhibition for the Stations of the Cross as part of its Lenten observance.
Bus driver assaulted, slammed into Primo Hoagies glass window
A SEPTA bus operator was attacked by an unidentified man on Bethlehem Pike outside Primo Hoagies at about 5 p.m. on March 28. 
Coal site townhouses get city green light
Despite a last-minute objection from Councilmember Cindy Bass, the ZBA voted unanimously to approve a use variance for the development at 7600 Germantown Ave.
Hill duo collects computers for Ugandan school trip
The life work of Barbara Wybar isn't local to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or even the United States. To locate the roots of her work, one must visit Uganda.
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