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Blockson collected more than one million books, documents, photos, letters, posters, slave narratives, sheet music, phonograph recordings and other items related to African American history.
Acclaimed scholar, historian and collector dies at 89
Charles L. Blockson, a scholar, historian and football star, died June 14 at his home in Gwynedd. more
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Betty Trout (left) with Helen Seitz, was crowned “Most Senior Neighbor” at Cresheim Village Neighbors' annual multi-block party last year.
The power of getting organized – and connected
Community spirit is alive and well - and few know that better than the members of Mt. Airy’s Cresheim Village Neighbors. more
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Jessica Moorhead, who was loved by countless friends and extended family members, fought a courageous battle with painful treatments for breast cancer for four years.
'Kind, smart and funny,' young woman succumbs to cancer
Jessica Moorhead, of Chestnut Hill, died June 10. more
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Sisters Abby Pete, of Chestnut Hill (left), and Leslie Pontz, of Mt. Airy, with a copy of their their first children's book, “Harvey the Hippo: A Tale of Good Food Choices,” published by Loving Healing Press.
A first for local authors: A 'non-binary' kids' book
At first glance, “Harvey the Hippo Meets Mickey Mandarin” looks like any other children's book. more
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Peter M. Saylor, who worked to restore several Chestnut Hill historic properties, had a national reputation as an architect and historic restoration expert.
Hill's Peter Saylor: ‘Great architect, wonderful father’
Peter M. Saylor, 81, an award-winning architect who designed and renovated numerous buildings for more than 40 years, died June 1. more
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Long-time Germantown resident Lois Volta, seen here with Dottie, a Newfoundland, will be discussing her just-published book, “Confessions of a Cleaning Lady,” on Saturday, June 24, 7 p.m., at Big Blue Marble Bookstore in West Mt. Airy.
'Confessions of a Cleaning Lady' at Mt. Airy bookstore
Germantown's Lois Volta developed her housecleaning gig into a successful business, a product line, and now a book. more
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Author Diane Billas, who describes herself as queer and pansexual, will discuss her new novel, “Does Love Always Win?,” at booked on Saturday, June 24, 3 to 5 p.m.
Author to discuss new LGBTQIA+ novel at booked on the Hill
Diane Billas will discuss her new novel, “Does Love Always Win?,” at booked on June 24. more
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SCH graduate Hirmand Azimi, who came to Philadelphia from Afghanistan, told us he came up with the idea for the art exhibit “to help these kids who have lost their parents to war.”
Teen's art exhibit highlights nonprofit for Afghanistan
At 17, Hirmand Azimi fled violence in Afghanistan, an ordeal that has informed his life in Philadelphia, and also fueled his activism. more
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The staff at Adcock Manor, 5200 Wayne Ave. in Germantown, which currently houses 10 women and 18 children who were formerly unhoused.
A $650,000 gift brings help to unhoused families
Philadelphia is among the poorest of the 10 largest U.S. cities. Life Turning Point is working to help. more
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Gutwirth, in front of one of her stunning works of art.
Hill artist alive because father escaped from Nazis
Sarah Gutwirth, an acclaimed Chestnut Hill artist, has an interesting story about how she wound up in her job. more
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Two soldiers, who were brought to the U.S. to receive prosthetic left arms, spoke to a Chestnut Hill audience.
Ukrainian war soldiers meet with Hill area residents
Two Ukrainian soldiers who each lost a left arm in combat with Russian invaders told a recent crowd of about 40 Chestnut Hill area residents how grateful they were for U.S. support. more
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Anya Rose (right), a Lower School science teacher at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Julie Be (left) and Miles Crabtree make up Ants on a Log. They write and perform music for children throughout the Philadelphia area.
SCH teacher and fellow 'Ants' delight kids with music
Mt. Airy resident Anya Rose, a Lower School science teacher at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH), and Julie Be, a music therapist, teamed up for Ants on a Log. more
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Charles A. Christman III, the new supervisor at the Water Tower Recreation Center, who is starting a program for children with special needs who want to learn basketball fundamentals, poses with his nephew David.
Water Tower basketball for children with autism
In honor of his nephew with autism, the recreation center's supervisor is hosting an event for kids with special needs. more
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A “Clothesline Illustration” by Rebecca Hoenig in “The House We Sheltered in and the Masks We Wore: A Pandemic Picture Book.”
From portraits of murder victims to kids' book artwork
Mt. Airy artist's whimsical illustrations depict how children coped with the COVID epidemic. more
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Guthrie P. Ramsey Jr., Ph.D, one of the nation's leading historians of African American music, will offer his multimedia presentation on that subject June 23 and 24, 7 p.m., at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion.
Leading historian on Black music at Maxwell Mansion
How can anyone condense the 400-year history of African American music into two hours or less? Germantown resident Guthrie P. Ramsey Jr., Ph.D, plans to do just that. more
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Klaw will be discussing her new novel, “Every Other Weekend,” on Thursday, June 15, 7 p.m., at booked, 8511 Germantown Ave.
Mt. Airy's sharp Klaw digs into divorce at booked
Mt. Airy lawyer and author Margaret Klaw  will discuss her new novel on June 15 at booked, 8511 Germantown Ave. more
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Marie Kelly-Tralies (from left), Dr. Susan Bray and Maura Coulter displayed a plaque recently honoring Dr. Bray, who was with Chestnut Hill Hospital for almost 50 years. Kelly-Tralies and Coulter are both Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners.
Honored Hill physician and dedicated community advocate dies
Dr. Susan Jane Higley Bray's name is on the palliative care unit at Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital. more
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For three decades, longtime Chestnut Hill resident John J. Currie, Jr. made sure the Local got to dozens of area businesses, honor boxes and mail subscribers on time.
John J. Currie, Jr., who delivered the Local to readers for 30 years, dies at 81
“I want our readers to know that John Currie might not have had his name on the masthead, but for three decades he was the main reason people had a copy of the Local in their hands." more
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Has it now become acceptable for people to talk and/or text while having dinner with friends or family?
Cell phones have made manners a thing of the past
My wife and I had dinner recently with a much younger adult who spent quite a bit of time on a cell phone. more
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Julie Lawson (left), current chair of the history committee of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Whitemarsh, and the Rev. Emily Richards, current rector of St. Thomas', are delighted to be celebrating the church's 325th anniversary.
St. Thomas revives Country Fair, not held since 2002
A longtime tradition at St. Thomas Episcopal Church Whitemarsh is set to return after a more than 20-year absence. more
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