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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.
MALT artist: From 'eating therapy' to pets and houses
"When I learned about art therapy, I thought it would be a good way to use art to help people," says Sondra Rosenberg. more
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Nancy Williams told us this about Randy: “He had such a great sense of humor. He would laugh so hard that his shoulders would shake. We had similar values, and we had a great 56-year run.”
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. more
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David Long, 95, and his wife, Patty Ann, 93, will celebrate 70 years of wedded bliss on Aug. 23. David told us, “My wife is the sweetest woman who ever lived on this earth!”
95-year-old man Longs to be the mane man for Pantene
You might say that this story is “hair-d” to believe or that there is “locks” to explain. more
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Cellist Ronald Lipscomb (left), who lived in both Mt. Airy and Germantown, had a remarkable career, playing with the New York Philharmonic under Leonard Bernstein, the American Symphony under Leopold Stokowski and with an orchestra conducted by Duke Ellington.
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. more
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Mt. Airy author Lynn Gregory, with her cat Skeeter, will appear at booked, 8511 Germantown Ave. on Saturday, April 19, at 11 a.m., to discuss her just-released third historical novel, “You've Found Her.”
Three post-career novels for Mt. Airy author at booked
Mt. Airy author Lynn Gregory will appear at booked, 8511 Germantown Ave. on Saturday, April 19, 11 a.m., to discuss her third historical novel, “You've Found Her.” more
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Some of the 117 letters and postcards from the 1950s.
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. more
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I first met James “Jimmy” DePriest, seen here in 1965 with his legendary aunt, Marian Anderson, in our high school cafeteria.
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. more
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"Dan was incredibly smart,” said his wife, Jennifer, “especially when it came to sports, and his deep knowledge often amazed those around him. He was truly one in a million.”
Wyndmoor resident saves lives after sudden death at 41
Daniel Ford was a modest, humble resident of Wyndmoor but because of his selfless decision, he saved the lives of several people. more
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Mary Ann Domanska taught students in a rural Kenyan village a craft called Kumihimo, a traditional way of making braids and cords, often used for decorative purposes.
Local author’s African journey yields magical tale
After volunteering in rural Kenya, West Mt. Airy resident and longtime SCH Academy teacher Mary Ann Domanska has transformed her experience into a children's book. more
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Lauren Wiley with her husband, Jason, and sons, Ben (left), now a student at Penn State University, and Elliot (right), a student at Houston Elementary School.
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. more
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“Donegal Rocks,” 2025, oil on canvas by Jeffrey Reed
Chestnut Hill artist captures Ireland's shifting skies
Artist Jeffrey Reed, of Chestnut Hill,  has no family roots in Ireland, but he has visited the country annually for the last 25 years to paint its extraordinary landscapes. more
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Germantown artist Kambel Smith, whose iconic work now sells for upwards of $25,000, transforms everyday trash into architectural masterpieces. Pictured above is Smith at his exhibition in New York’s 2019 Outsider Art Fair.
Germantown’s 'Cardboard Genius'
With discarded cardboard and a remarkable eye for detail, Kambel Smith transforms everyday trash into architectural masterpieces that have left art critics speechless. more
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Rabbi Malkah Binah Klein will be exhibiting some of her floral photos through the end of April at the High Point Cafe in the Allens Lane Train Station.
Local rabbi’s photos bloom with messages of peace
Rabbi Malkah Binah Klein's stunning floral photo exhibit, "Flowers are Relationships," can now be seen at the High Point Cafe in the Allens Lane Train Station. more
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Kareem Rosser (right) plays in the 2024 annual Philly Polo Classic, which he co-founded.
Mt. Airy polo star pens championship journey
Eight-year-old Kareem Rosser's life changed forever when a wrong turn on a bicycle landed him at Chamounix Stables in Fairmount Park. more
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Kim Tucker holds an award/statuette presented April 2, 2019, at Canaan Baptist Church in Germantown.Tucker, along with Lovett Hines, received the awards “for their dedication to the arts and the local music community.”
Philadelphia’s jazz hero has earned well-deserved recognition
When a beloved Philadelphia jazz musician died without family or funds for a proper burial, Kim Tucker stepped in. more
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Printmaker Zoë Greggs, of Mt.Airy, who recently won a Leeway Foundation grant, will be using the funds for a project that explores death and mourning through the Black American lens.
Local artist wins Leeway grant
Zoë Greggs, 30, of Mt. Airy, recently won a Leeway Foundation grant for Greggs’ work in the community. more
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Chestnut Hill resident Bernadette L. Maguire did trailblazing work at a time when there were very few female engineers in the U.S.
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. more
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Author Bridgett Davis will be appearing at booked on Sunday, March 30 to discuss her new memoir, ‘Love, Rita.’
‘Love, Rita’ author brings sisterhood tale to booked
When a test car driver who moonlighted as a belly dancer died of lupus at just 44, her sister began to suspect something beyond mere medical bad luck was at work. more
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Wyndmoor resident Rashied Amon opened SOOK Vinyl & Vintage, the only Black-owned record store in Philadelphia, in mid-December.
Mt. Airy’s vinyl haven curates Black culture
SOOK Vinyl & Vintage is much more than Philadelphia's only Black-owned record store. more
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Receiving a preservation award from the Chestnut Hill Conservancy in January of 2016 (from left) were Phil Tankel of the Chestnut Hill Rotary, Conservancy Board President Randy Williams, Rotary member Carl Shaifer, Valley Green Bank CEO Jay Goldstein, Conservancy Board member Emily Cooperman, and Conservancy Executive Director Lori Salganicoff.
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. more
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