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Travel back in time to October 1777 and experience the Battle of Germantown at the Revolutionary Germantown Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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10/1/26
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The Chestnut Hill Conservancy has announced a full schedule of activities for its ninth annual Night of Lights streetscape exhibition, running from Friday, Oct. 2, to Monday, Oct. 5.
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10/1/26
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When it comes to birds, Troy Bynum is a raven fanatic. When he starts to talk about birds, he is bound to keep talking owl day. But he does not simply parrot things he has heard about birds.
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by Len Lear
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9/17/26
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Philadelphia’s William Penn Foundation announced that it has awarded 90 grants totaling $25.8 million.
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9/10/26
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Nonprofits in Philadelphia are expressing their concern over a proposed rule change related to the distribution of federal grants.
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by Abby Weiss
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7/23/26
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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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You might say that Ray the goat no longer has a leg up on the other 12 goats who live at the 55-acre Awbury Arboretum in Germantown, but when it comes to resilience and personality, he is still standing tall.
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by Len Lear
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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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When Dr. Barbara Rolnick isn’t assisting patients at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Pediatric Primary Care in Roxborough, she tends to her plot at a community garden in Ardmore.
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by Abby Weiss
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6/18/26
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Local volunteers are banding together to help achieve what’s known as “tree equity” in Northwest Philadelphia, meaning that streets and neighborhoods with fewer trees are targeted for more planting.
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by Abby Weiss
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5/14/26
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Your donations at our electronic recycling event on April 11 enabled the Environment Committee of Weavers Way Co-op to give grants to community groups.
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5/7/26
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The City of Philadelphia has named this region America’s Garden Capital. One Germantown organization wants to contribute to its reputation through collective learning.
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by Abby Weiss
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4/16/26
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The Historic Germantown Stamp Rally invites residents to explore Germantown’s history and greenery. And for its third year, it will celebrate its various tree species.
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by Abby Weiss
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4/16/26
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The Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) shut down Lincoln Drive on Saturday morning for a large-scale litter cleanup from Wissahickon Avenue to Ridge Avenue.
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by Josh Pero
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4/9/26
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The exhibit of Pragya Gupta’s work, “The Places We Carry: A Search for Identity,” will be on display through April 28 at Asbury Arboretum's Cope House.
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by Len Lear
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4/2/26
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This past winter saw two major snowstorms in the Philadelphia area. And now that the frozen mass has melted, the region is taking its time to warm up following the Spring Equinox.
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by Abby Weiss
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4/2/26
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Early spring flowers are slowly emerging across Awbury Arboretum in Germantown, fueled by March rain and temperate conditions.
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by Abby Weiss
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3/25/26
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Explore the events of the Northwest and eastern Montgomery County! From traditional NW autumn fare to special America 250 themed events...it's all here in our Explore listings. (250 events are highlighted in red)
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3/6/26
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There are quite a lot of camp options for school-aged children, but what about the pre-k and kindergarten crew? Don’t worry.
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2/12/26
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Throughout 2025, I’ve often referred to Friends of the Wissahickon’s (FOW) 101st year as “100 and one-derful."
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by Sarah Marley, Interim Executive Director, Friends of the Wissahickon
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12/30/25
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