At 81, Glenside resident Freyda Thomas may well lay claim to Northwest Philadelphia's longest running career in show business.
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by Len Lear
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2/13/25
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Here in Northwest Philadelphia and its surrounding communities, summer camps have evolved into an exciting spectrum of experiences.
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by Leisha Shaffer
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2/13/25
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I never went to summer camp as a camper because my family couldn't afford it, but in college, I spent two summers as a counselor.
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by Len Lear
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2/13/25
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Several Northwest Philadelphia residents, members of the Philadelphia chapter of American Friends of Combatants for Peace, departed on a "solidarity pilgrimage."
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by Len Lear
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2/13/25
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Skip Lynch, 81, of Wyndmoor, PA, was born September 7, 1943, in Cedarhurst, NY.
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2/12/25
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David Gest's role is to find a balance between those who wish to preserve everything in its original state and those who prioritize new development.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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2/12/25
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During her decades as a journalist at the Local, Shelly not only won statewide awards for her work, but also earned deep respect and gratitude.
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By Pete Shelly
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2/6/25
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Charles Jared Ingersoll, a lifelong Chestnut Hill area resident and former Executive Vice President and Director of The Rittenhouse Trust Company, died Jan. 15.
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by Len Lear
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2/6/25
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Open Minds Psychological deals with a wide range of mental and emotional disorders affecting people of all ages.
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by Len Lear
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2/6/25
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The Rev. Sharline Alahverde Fulton passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025 at the age of 91 at the Foulkeways retirement community in Gwynedd, Pennsylvania.
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2/5/25
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Christian Brother Gerard “Gerry” Molyneaux took a vow of silence that lasted 15 months, but the beloved La Salle University professor emeritus has spoken quite a bit since then.
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by Len Lear
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1/30/25
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A pedestrian safety meeting was held Jan. 15 in Chestnut Hill. The following summarizes a letter sent to these officials after the meeting.
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1/30/25
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Sarah Ludlow Ogden Smith, a social worker and community advocate with deep ties to Chestnut Hill history, died Jan. 4 at her home.
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by Len Lear
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1/30/25
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Before last Wednesday's clash between Chestnut Hill College and Jefferson University, the last time the two teams met was in the 2024 championship game.
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by Tom Utescher
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1/29/25
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When a devastating shoulder injury ended Kaitlin Frady's career as an aerial circus performer, it opened an unexpected path to healing.
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by Len Lear
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1/23/25
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I have met many extraordinary individuals in the Chestnut Hill area over the last 40 years, but Emilie (Kayo) Rivinus Brégy is definitely among the most memorable.
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by Len Lear
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1/16/25
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Sarah Ludlow Ogden Smith died peacefully at her home in Freeport, Maine on January 4, 2025.
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1/15/25
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Prema Katari Gupta, the new head of the Center City District, is a 15-year resident of Mt. Airy who brings her Northwest experience to managing Philadelphia’s downtown.
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by Len Lear
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1/15/25
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Our days in the Pennsylvania State Legislature for 2024 have concluded. Here are some results.
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by Sen. Art Haywood
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1/9/25
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It has often been said that the two things no one can avoid are death and taxes, which might explain why the Jacob Ruth Funeral Home has been a Chestnut Hill institution for almost 175 years.
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by Len Lear
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1/9/25
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