For the second year, the Historic Germantown Green Space Stamp Rally, a fun and educational program for all ages, returns to Northwest Philadelphia.
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by Kimberly Haas
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5/15/25
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Many cultures strongly advocate the idea that a name defines an individual or a thing. Such must be the case for Christopher Van de Velde, whose Dutch surname means “of the fields.”
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by Susan Schaefer
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5/8/25
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What makes advertising effective? How do businesses tell their stories?
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by Daralyse Lyons, Publisher
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4/17/25
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MAY EVENTS
Fri. May 2, 5-8 pm
ARTS & EATS
A First Friday fusion of Chestnut Hill’s artistic and culinary scenes. Take in the galleries, restaurants, music and …
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4/15/25
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The Wissahickon Valley is home to an incredible natural setting as well as a vibrant arts community. Hike a trail, visit a garden or museum or take in a locally-produced show or concert. It's …
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3/22/25
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Wendy Osterweil doesn't consider herself "retired" from teaching at Temple University's Tyler School of Art. She prefers the term "rewired."
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by Staff
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3/6/25
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Northwest Philadelphia's vibrant literary scene takes center stage this month with a powerful lineup of authors, poets, and artists.
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2/20/25
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Northwest Philadelphia residents are planning to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
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by Kristin E. Holmes
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1/15/25
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Historic Germantown, a consortium of 19 historic and cultural institutions, serves more than 150,000 visitors annually.
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by Tuomi Forrest, executive director, Historic Germantown
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1/1/25
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As we embark on another year, Awbury Arboretum aims to cultivate a community and land stewardship.
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by Kiersten Adams, programs and communications manager, Awbury Arboretum
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1/1/25
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Holiday shopping takes on a special charm – and the warmth of local creativity – at seasonal pop-up markets and bazaars.
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12/21/24
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If you feel like skipping the mall this holiday season, Northwest Philadelphia's neighborhoods are decking their halls with an array of festive craft markets.
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by Tommy Tucker
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11/21/24
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Umbrellaed café tables and colorful signs announcing “We’re Open,” and “Weavers Way Co-op - Food for All” frame the sidewalk at the newest store.
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by Robert Calandra
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9/30/24
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Mt. Airy-based artist Vivian Lehrer Stadlin is redefining the boundaries between environmental activism and creative expression.
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by Len Lear
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9/30/24
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Aspiring foragers and herbalists can head over to the Farm at Awbury Arboretum’s “Wild Wisdom & Potluck” on Sept. 7.
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by Carla Robinson
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9/5/24
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I have seen a great many exhibits in art galleries and museums around the world over many decades, but the exhibit, “Rhythm is Nature; It is Our Nature,” is truly unique.
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by Len Lear
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8/8/24
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"I have done it all and had such fun,” she said. “I lived a lifetime of love."
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by Len Lear
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8/1/24
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The Northwest Philadelphia area is blessed with four prominent public gardens, all of which are a Quaker legacy.
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by George McNeely
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6/28/24
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The death of a loved one can be overwhelming. That is where Naila Francis, a certified death coach and grief midwife, comes in.
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by Len Lear
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6/27/24
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The delicate flower paintings of Betsy Batchelor are part of a colorful career retrospective on exhibit at the Cope House Gallery in Germantown.
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by Len Lear
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6/23/24
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