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Angela Cooper and Omar Bullock lament their bleak work situation in a closing plant in “Skeleton Crew,” now at Stagecrafters until Feb. 20. Photo by Joanne Davis
An exploration of deindustrialization on Hill stage
Patricia Masarachia's bunker-like break room is expressive, and director Connie Norwood's dynamic cast gives this play a pulse. more
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Celebrate This Valentine's Season with a Blind Date Book and Book Sale!
The event last year marked a soft opening for the used bookstore. For a $5 donation, the Friends will set you up on a Blind Date with a Book. more
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Villanova University graduate Rob Rosiello is the prolific award-winning playwright who created “Vernal Rites,” now running through Jan. 30 at Old Academy Players in East Falls.
A whale of a tale now at Old Academy Players
Time keeps the best secrets and eventually buries the truth in an unmarked grave, forever lost to the ages because the truth has a way of always finding its way home. more
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Floral Wallpaper can be a deterrent to prospective buyers.
Good design choices can turn a dump into a dream home
It is the rare individual who can walk through an available residence and have the ability to see past an unfortunate layout, outdated kitchen and baths, ghastly wallcoverings and linoleum floors - not to mention paint colors that are reflective of the current owner’s taste.   more
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Leon Tilson Burrows, the newly appointed Organist and Choirmaster at Grace Epiphany Episcopal Church in Mt. Airy.
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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