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Doug Wechsler's new book (paperback released Dec. 7 and hardback on Dec. 21) is “Blowholes Book Gills and Butt-Breathers: How Animals Get Their Oxygen.”

Dive into Hiller's book to learn about 'butt-breathers'

Doug Wechsler, who has written 24 previous books about nature and the animal world and has taken most of the photos in them, specializes in researching information that is not widely known to the public. more

by Len Lear | 1/5/22

Plymouth Meeting Friends School explores the Quaker theme of Light

Students at Plymouth Meeting Friends School have been exploring the Quaker theme of Light this month and spent art classes in December creating clay luminaries, inspired by examples from around the world. more

12/31/21

An art center volunteer and blind ceramics artist Ron Bryant, whose works will be on display in the lobby of Allens Lane Art Center starting Jan. 8.

Inspiring blind artists at Allens Lane Art Center

Ron Bryant was born in Philadelphia and spent his youth in and out of foster homes. He tended to run away when foster parents became too protective of him due to his visual impairment. Despite his deteriorating eyesight, he always prioritized freedom of movement. more

by Amy Cohen | 12/30/21

Covid made the Germantown photographer Amber Johnston turn toward outdoor venues for her wedding and portrait photography business.

Local photographer adapts her business for a pandemic world

Before the pandemic, photographer Amber Johnston was doing a lot of wedding and portrait photography, specializing in capturing intimate moments in the lives of diverse couples and families. more

by Stacia Friedman | 12/30/21

Director Hassan Al Rawas, who was born in Beirut, Lebanon and raised in Kuwait, “always felt at home in the theater.”

From Kuwait to Mt. Airy, now directing 'Little Women'

An actor, writer and director, Hassan Al Rawas finds the time to spread his many talents between the U.S and Kuwait. more

by Rita Charleston | 12/30/21

Kevin Toniazzo-Naughton is one of the stars of “Really Good Tidings,” now playing at Act II Playhouse in Ambler through Dec. 30.

Even at age 5, he knew he had to be an entertainer

“Really Good Tidings” includes Tony Braithwaite, Act II's Artistic Director who also directs the show; Renee McFillin and Kevin Toniazzo-Naughton. more

by Rita Charleston | 12/28/21

Dalton’s work is treasured by collectors, including an area resident who owns over one hundred of her wooden creatures.

Carving Out a Career

When Dona Dalton received her BFA in sculpture from Philadelphia College of Art (now University of the Arts) in the late 1960s, she did what most artists do. She got a job she hated. more

by Stacia Friedman | 12/24/21

At the Wyck house, culinary historian Gregory Funk shows off a plate of tasty almond “mackaroons” that he made after updating a recipe from the Hannah Marshall Haines receipt book dated 1811-1824.

Wyck volunteer brings Germantown culinary history alive

Gregory Funk translates 200-year-old recipes into food at the Wyck House. more

by Barbara Sheehan | 12/23/21

Fire pits for cozy cheer on Stag & Doe nights

The Sivel Group invited visitors to their fire pit for Stag & Doe night. Cocoa and cookies were complimentary. The final Stag & Doe night of the year is Wednesday, Dec. 22. more

by Walt Maguire | 12/22/21

Maboud Ebrahimzadeh and Ian Merrill Peakes in Peoples Light's "A Christmas Carol."

Mt. Airy director triumphs with 'Christmas Carol'

David Bradley is currently directing People's Light's world premiere musical adaptation of “A Christmas Carol,” streaming a filmed version of the show from Dec. 24 through Jan. 6. more

by Len Lear | 12/22/21

Grace Epiphany Church welcomes renowned organist and choirmaster

Leon Tilson Burrows, the newly appointed Organist and Choirmaster at Grace Epiphany Episcopal Church in Mt. Airy, is a nationally recognized organist who brings a wealth of preparation and experience … more

12/22/21

Chestnut Hill resident Julia Blumenreich, a Germantown Academy teacher, holds up a copy of her just-published poetry book, “The What of Underfoot.”

Local poet explores grief and loss in 'Underfoot'

Julia Blumenreich, a Germantown Academy fourth grade teacher, has written “The What of Underfoot” in which her poetry explores the effect of grief, loss, world politics and the relationship of nature to our lives and the lives of children. more

by Len Lear | 12/17/21

Paul Farber, who was born and raised in Mt. Airy and still lives there, is the co-founder of Monument Lab, which was just awarded a $4 million, three-year grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Monuments under the microscope as times change

When Dr. Paul M. Farber was growing up in Mt. Airy, he was surrounded by history. He started with that in his talk on public art for the Chestnut Hill Conservancy last week. more

by Walt Maguire | 12/17/21

At Isabella Sparrow, points out the decorative wrappings and displays, involving fabric, baskets and ribbon. “If my things look beautiful it makes the argument against single-use plastic,” said owner Hillary O’Carroll.

Reuse rather than recycle: Philly grows a circular economy

A new Philadelphia movement founded on the concept of a circular economy, which seeks to recirculate more and toss out less. And Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy are turning out to be little laboratories for demonstrating how well it can work. more

by Walt Maguire | 12/17/21

The Tavern on the Hill is requiring proof of vaccination. Campbells Place requires proof for inside dining, but not outside dining; the Tavern does not have outside seating.

Vaccine mandate soon to come for all Philadelphia restaurants

The City of Philadelphia announced on Monday morning that starting Jan. 3, 2022, any establishment in Philadelphia that sells food and/or drink for consumption onsite may only admit patrons who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. more

by Tom Beck | 12/16/21

Germantown Avenue full of great gifts for last minute shoppers

We have picked out stores in Chestnut Hill and Mt Airy that offer immediate gratification and, in many cases, unique gifts that cannot be found anywhere else. more

by Stacia Friedman | 12/16/21

Give with a clear conscience with eco-friendly wrapping

This holiday season make an effort to be more intentional with how you wrap your holiday presents. Each year, about 227,000 miles worth of wrapping paper gets thrown away - enough to circle the … more

by Hannah Riegel | 12/16/21

Raindrops, kettles and mittens are some of Our 'Favorite Things'

We wanted to bring the Sound of Music song “My Favorite Things” to life with a local take on some of the iconic “things” from the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic. more

by April Lisante | 12/16/21

Chestnut Hill personal chef/caterer Kimberly Fonville has now become the “Spice Lady” with her unique line of 35 made-from-scratch jars of herbs and spices.

Chestnut Hill chef develops her own brand

A personal chef makes her own spices. more

by Len Lear | 12/16/21

Mt. Airy resident Karen Bojar, author of several books, founded the women's studies/gender studies program at Community College of Philadelphia.

Local professor pens history of feminist political organizing

Longtime Mt. Airy resident Karen Bojar, professor emerita of English and Women's Studies at the Community College of Philadelphia, has been thinking for 20 years about the issues explored in her new book, “Feminist Organizing Across the Generations.” more

by Len Lear | 12/15/21

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