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Food is a part of everyday life, but not many people think about it beyond a surface level. Yet, for author and teacher Julie Knutson, deeper questions surrounding food are often in the forefront of her mind.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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8/27/26
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Lindsay Smiling, a Mt. Airy resident, took over as sole artistic director of the Wilma Theater on Aug. 1. Smiling, however, is no stranger to the role.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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8/20/26
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The Greater Philadelphia Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, a nonprofit that focuses on sustaining the legacy of the men and women who served as Tuskegee Airmen during World War II, is hosting several ongoing exhibits.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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8/13/26
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United Lutheran Seminary (ULS) is celebrating its bicentennial, or 200th anniversary, in 2026 with a series of celebratory events.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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8/13/26
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When Tricia Way heard John “Yahya” Moore, who was serving a life sentence without parole, say he was innocent, it caught her attention.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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8/6/26
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Every year, Woodmere selects a juror to put out a call for contemporary artists in Philadelphia to submit their work for an exhibition centered around a general theme.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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7/30/26
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The Chestnut Hill Conservancy is hosting a community listening session on Aug. 5 from 6-8 p.m. at Our Mother of Consolation (OMC) Parish Hall and virtually for those who register.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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7/30/26
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For many years, Christopher Yingling dreamed of having a theater company. When it came time for him to create one, he turned to some of his closest friends.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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7/30/26
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Many people view the act of grieving as a private affair — something to be hidden. Priscilla Tennant, associate pastor at Chestnut Hill United Church, disagrees.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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7/23/26
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The Lantern Theater Company is making progress on an expansion to Northwest Philadelphia, with a planned 2027 opening of its Mt. Airy theater.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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7/23/26
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Yes! And… Collaborative Arts (YACA), a youth performing arts organization in Germantown, is having a busy and ambitious summer.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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7/16/26
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A little less than 20 volunteers spent time at the Water Tower from July 7-10, helping to clear a neglected and overgrown area behind the pickleball and tennis courts.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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7/15/26
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With plenty of high-energy performances under his belt, Sweeny’s latest endeavor might seem surprising: He is presenting his first solo exhibition of paintings at Awbury Arboretum’s Cope House Gallery.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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7/9/26
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Construction has begun on Penn’s Walk, a new condominium building, located at 1011 E. Willow Grove Ave. in Wyndmoor.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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7/8/26
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Lil’ Filmmakers has persevered through the help of grants and donors. To celebrate this resilience, on July 11, the organization will hold Rox the Block, a block party-style fundraiser.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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7/2/26
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With the new Historic Germantown Visitor Center opening on July 9, guests have a new way to discover the full breadth of what the neighborhood has to offer.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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7/1/26
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About a year ago, the staff and board at the Chestnut Hill Conservancy began discussing ideas for an exhibit to honor the semiquincentennial.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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6/25/26
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Jerry Pinkney, the late renowned artist and Germantown native, provided the inspiration for the title of Woodmere’s newest exhibition, “Arc of Promise.”
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by Maggie Dougherty
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6/25/26
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ArtPhilly, an organization aiming to amplify Philadelphia as a major destination for arts and culture, is wrapping up its citywide, multidisciplinary festival called “What Now: 2026.”
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by Maggie Dougherty
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6/25/26
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Coming up with a name can be one of the most challenging parts of forming a musical act. Every once in a while, though, a group strikes gold.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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6/18/26
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