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Marilyn Louise (Schmitt) Fungaroli
Marilyn Louise (Schmitt) Fungaroli was born on March 4, 1933, in the city of Cleveland, Ohio. She was the third child of Helene and Paul Schmitt. more
Thomas Nelson Hemphill
Thomas Nelson Hemphill, beloved husband of Susan (Young) Hemphill, loving father of Lisa (Keith) McGill, Susan Joy Hemphill and Betsey Gagliano died peacefully at home of natural causes on May 8, 2025 with family by his side. more
Jim (right) is seen here circa 1987 with siblings (from left) Bill, of Dallas, Texas; Susan Gillies Ladd, of Coatesville, and John, who lives in Switzerland.
Ex-Hiller, hero, star athlete, dies at 66
James Gillies, a former Chestnut Hill resident, died of heart failure at age 66 at St Luke’s Hospital in Allentown on March 26. more
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Daune Marie holds a photo album created by her late daughter Chloe.
Local therapist turns tragedy into triumph
Daune Marie knows heartbreak. After her daughter suffered a devastating illness, Marie left a lucrative corporate job to open Blooming Peace in October 2024. more
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Margaret Esherick gave her uncle Wharton full license to design and build the kitchen, which features curving countertops and signature Esherick design elements like unexpected drawers, hidden storage and tactile warmth.
Tour offers rare look inside Louis Kahn-designed Esherick House
Art and architecture lovers now have a rare opportunity to explore the Margaret Esherick House, a midcentury modern gem designed by famed architect Louis Kahn. more
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David Contosta, the Chestnut Hill College author who has written extensively about the area’s history and its most prominent families, just released his first work of fiction.
First novel after 25 nonfiction books for CHC prof
David Contosta has been teaching history at Chestnut Hill College for 51 years. He’s also likely the most prolific author in the area. more
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OMC students Grace Sprandio (seventh grade), Claudia Fisk and Cara Plover (eighth grade), and Johnny Matthew (fourth grade).
A Catholic surprise on the Hill
The news came around 1 p.m. last Thursday: white smoke from the Sistine Chapel. Leo XIV would ascend to the Catholic church’s helm as the new pope. more
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Mary Elizabeth McKenna
It is with profound sadness and eternal love that we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth McKenna of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. more
Brendan Flatow’s time with Gametime Sports at SCH may be coming to an end, but he hopes to continue helping with the company while at college.
SCH entrepreneur builds broadcast brand
Speaking to Brendan Flatow now, it is hard to imagine that the senior from Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH) was ever shy. more
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Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital
Temple Health–Chestnut Hill Hospital gets a D on safety
Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital’s patient safety rating dropped from a C last fall to a D in Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade’s recent spring report.  more
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Non-violent peace activist George Lakey has been arrested dozens of times, always with a smile on his face.
Compelling film about peace activist at Ambler Theater
The life story of George Lakey is a chronicle of activism, nonviolent protest and academic leadership. more
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Rev. Chris & Les Garçons Crasseux draw inspiration from New Orleans-style music, a not-so-easily defined genre.
Local musicians channel New Orleans-style vibe
Christopher Marsceill, better known as Rev. Chris, was only 5 or 6 years old when he began taking group piano lessons. He was seen as the odd one out. more
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On a Haverford shot, the ball passes outside the stick of SCH sophomore goalie Moe Sobel and veers wide to the right of the cage.
SCH lacrosse has stepped up its game in the challenging Inter-Ac League
The last of the Inter-Ac League schools to begin playing boys' lacrosse, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy recently became competitive with the league’s long-established powers. more
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David Low, a former substance abuse counselor and ordained interfaith minister, will teach weekly “Methods of Meditation” for Mt. Airy Learning Tree throughout May.
MALT's David Low is high on the list of multitaskers
Low will teach five weekly sessions of “Methods of Meditation” for Mt. Airy Learning Tree. more
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Thom Cardwell is seen with his younger sister, Janice Canfield, who told us that Cardwell wrote, choreographed, directed and acted in summer plays as a teenager. “We charged 20 cents to attend and donated the proceeds to cancer research.”
Germantown LGBT+ icon, film festivals creator, dies at 79
From 1982 to 2017 I wrote a weekly restaurant review column. It seemed almost every time we visited a Center City restaurant, we would see Thom Cardwell. more
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Sprandio Ells says self-publishing has allowed her to be creative with her book covers, which can be used as selfie props.
Local author self-publishes award-winning stories about motherhood
Halfway through Kate Sprandio Ells’ freshman year at Chestnut Hill College, she realized her true passion lay in a creative field. more
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Backyard Eats sets up an edible garden at a Chestnut Hill home.
Local company helps residents grow their own food
In parts of Northwest Philadelphia and the adjacent suburbs, Chris Mattingly designs plant beds with the know-how of an engineer and the heart of a farmer. more
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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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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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Sophomore Sami Snyder pitched a perfect game at Notre Dame last week. In the background is shortstop Morgan Risnychok.
SCH softball rises to 2-0 in Inter-Ac League with win over Notre Dame
Sophomore pitcher Sami Snyder logged her second perfect game of the 2025 softball season when her Springside Chestnut Hill Academy squad visited the Academy of Notre Dame. more
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