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The five sisters from left to right: Donna, DeAnn, Cheryl, Gail and Debra.
Remembering a Pier 34 victim from Germantown
Sunday marked 25 years since Gail Ramsey lost her sister, DeAnn White, a Germantown native, in the Pier 34 collapse. more
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Jack Leaming, State Senator Art Haywood and another veteran celebrated Memorial Day last year in Chestnut Hill.
Northwest Philadelphia to honor the fallen this Memorial Day
While Memorial Day is often celebrated as the unofficial kickoff to summer, the holiday is also a reminder of the people who gave their lives serving our country. more
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Charles Edward Brinley II
Charles Edward  Brinley II, of Old Lyme, Connecticut, died peacefully on April 2, 2025, at the age of 84. 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
Jonene Lee Nelson, owner of NoName Gallery, poses for a photo while applying an ice-pack after a lumpectomy.
NoName Gallery launches breast cancer fundraiser
Three years from a lumpectomy and radiation treatments, Jonene Lee Nelson is thriving. Now she's raising funds via the Art of Survival Breast Cancer Walk and Fundraiser.  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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Lew and Ginny Ashenfelter, who were married for 72 years, in front of their store, The Happy Butterfly, in 2014. The shop sold mostly children's clothing for 32 years at 8419 Germantown Ave.
Virginia Ashenfelter, co-owner of The Happy Butterfly, dies at 94
Virginia “Ginny” Ashenfelter died on April 22 at age 94 in the Complete Care at Harston Hall Nursing Home in Flourtown. more
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Dr. Joseph Friedberg
Temple Lung Center: A one-stop shop for lung health in Chestnut Hill
More than 35 million Americans live with lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). more
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“Soil nerd” Allison Houghton will teach a Mt. Airy Learning Tree course, “Spring Foraging Fun in Mt. Airy.”
Mt. Airy ‘soil nerd’ helps you forage for edible plants
Want to expand your palate and save money on food? Mt. Airy's self-described “soil nerd,” Allison Houghton, can help you do that. more
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Post office officials tackle Local's delivery issues
Our readers have experienced issues with mail delivery of the Local. We are happy to report we’ve made progress in addressing them. more
Kadina Smith-Flemming, a registered nurse at Chestnut Hill Hospital, spoke at a Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals press conference on April 16, calling for safer staffing levels and wage increases.
CH Hospital nurses warn, ‘We are strike ready’
Nurses and technicians held a press conference outside the hospital, informing the public of their concerns. more
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‘A Local Lens’ shines a spotlight on advertising
 What makes advertising effective? How do businesses tell their stories? more
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Thank you to volunteers
When we say, “It takes a village,” you are the ones we are talking about.  more
Adrian Stanley and his wife Mary FitzGerald, of Chestnut Hill, are dedicated to giving back to their community through several charitable endeavors.
Chestnut Hill resident awarded Canadian medal for charitable work
When Adrian Stanley, of Chestnut Hill, received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in Canada, his wife and 14-year-old son cracked some jokes. more
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The Local wins statewide advertising sweepstakes award
The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation contest is a highly competitive process. more
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Lauren Wiley with her husband, Jason, and sons, Ben (left), now a student at Penn State University, and Elliot (right), a student at Houston Elementary School.
Mt. Airy education activist dies suddenly at age 50
Lauren Wiley, a fierce advocate for public education, dedicated journalist and community leader, died of a heart attack in her West Mt. Airy home Feb. 28. more
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John C. (Jack) McMeekin
MCMEEKIN, JOHN C. (JACK) Beloved husband of Karen Bosler for almost fifty years, loving father of their three sons, John Christie II (Erin), Andrew Hathorn (Heather) and Christopher Bosler. more
Classic Wissahickon schist and deep, shady porches grace the front of twin homes on West Highland Avenue.
How shared walls shaped a community
In our enthusiasm for Chestnut Hill's rich inventory of large and impressive houses, we may overlook the extraordinary breadth of other housing options in the Northwest. more
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The Philadelphia Cricket Club's padel courts, designed with glass walls to preserve the view, are usually buzzing with activity.
An obscure sport takes Philadelphia by storm
On any given day, drive down Willow Grove Avenue past the Philadelphia Cricket Club and you'll see four glass-enclosed courts buzzing with activity. more
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Friends of the Wissahickon volunteers regularly participate in planting in the park.
Do you love living in Philly's northwest?
If Philadelphia is the United States' "gardening capital," the Northwest could well be its nonprofit nexus. more
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