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Local juggler honored for circus education innovation
Thom Wall, a Germantown resident and internationally touring juggler, has been named the recipient of an "Innovation in Education" award. more
Chestnut Hill film animator John Serpentelli, who directed 100 short films for networks such as Nickelodeon, HBO, PBS and Sesame Street, is seen here with his sister's dog, Boo, who was named for a legendary character in “To Kill A Mockingbird.”
Award-winning animation filmmaker dies at 59
John Robert Serpentelli directed more than 100 films for networks such as Nickelodeon, HBO, PBS and Sesame Street. more
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In addition to her frequent performances at the William Penn Inn, Ellen Tepper played for hundreds of weddings and funerals over many decades. She also gave private lessons for more than 30 years.
Renowned harpist and artist, Ellen Tepper, dies at 71
Ellen Formanek Tepper, of Glenside, a professional harpist, award-winning artist, dancer and lover of dragons and kitties, died July 17. more
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Liz Jarvis and intern Nicole Hudson from Jefferson University comb through a series of deeds, indentures and plans that the conservancy received from Joe Van Sciver in 2017.
Honoring a valued member: Liz Jarvis retires
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy would like to thank Liz Jarvis, who retired on May 3 after 30 years of growing the Conservancy’s archives. more
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Ann Perrone, who retired after 41 years as a teacher at Germantown Friends School, was also the first female scoutmaster of a Boy Scout troop in North and Northwest Philadelphia.
Mt. Airy woman blazed a trail as Boy Scout leader
Ann Perrone is a trailblazer. Twenty-five years ago, she became the first female scoutmaster of a Boy Scouts of America troop in the city's "Northern District." more
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Dr. Rilling consults with a patient at Lock Haven Hospital in upstate Pennsylvania, where he was chief of surgery from 2014 until 2020.
Tribute to a best friend, a surgeon who saved many lives
I met David Carl Rilling when we were both freshmen at Central High School in 1954. I was more than a little jealous because he had everything going for him. more
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Under new federal regulations, the Philadelphia Water Department will need to remove all its estimated 20,000 lead service lines within 10 years. Finding, excavating and replacing them may cost half a billion dollars.
EPA to Philadelphia: Get the lead out
Across the country, civil engineers and water experts are bracing for new requirements regarding the nation's remaining lead pipes. more
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After winning a face-off, SCH freshman Alex Luce heads downfield.
SCH stickmen top GA in League opener; softball also wins
The Blue Devils hosted the Germantown Academy Patriots to launch the 2024 boys' lacrosse season. more
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Mt. Airy artist Lisa Karese Volta's exhibit, “Holding My Breath Underwater,” can currently be seen until April 28 at the Cope House Galleries on the campus of Awbury Arboretum in Germantown.
A ‘breathtaking’ collection at Cope House Gallery
You might say there are many volts of artistic energy emitted by the stunning paintings of Mt. Airy artist Lisa Karese Volta. more
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Junior Lauren Gedraitis started in the circle for Penn Charter against Springside Chestnut Hill.
Five-run second inning powers SCH past Penn Charter
A day before spring break began, the softball teams from Penn Charter and Springside Chestnut Hill Academy opened the 2024 Inter-Ac League season. more
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Left to right, Robert "Rob" Fleming, R. Scott Hanson and Federico Mingozzi
New board members for Chestnut Hill Conservancy
The Conservancy elected three new directors alongside the re-election of five existing members. more
Dr. Price is seen in front of his office at 514 E. Sedgwick St. in Mt. Airy. He treated thousands of Northwest Philadelphia residents in his family practice for 54 years.
Beloved Mt. Airy family doctor for 54 years dies at 80
Dr. Joseph Washington Price IV was an unconventional doctor who called himself a “holistic” medical practitioner. more
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“Although I technically wrote the book in one year,” Cohen told us, “it was the culmination of the learning, teaching and writing about Black history since 2005, the year that African American History became a graduation requirement at Philadelphia public schools.”
Mt. Airy author explores Black history in Philadelphia
When Philadelphia first mandated a year of African American history, teacher Amy Jane Cohen faced "a steep learning curve." more
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More than 300 people, including State Rep. Chris Rabb and City Councilwoman Cindy Bass, gathered at SEPTA’s Allen Lane Station for a ‘Save the Train’ rally on Saturday morning.
Gov. Shapiro moves to save Chestnut Hill West
A group that hopes to preserve service on the Chestnut Hill West rail line got a boost when the governor proposed a funding increase. more
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Dr. Heidi Anne Foster
Dr. Heidi Anne Foster (10/25/1950) died on Saturday January 27th from pneumonia at the age of 73. more
Roman holds a biography of Benjamin Franklin, which he wrote in the Polish language.
From Poland to Chestnut Hill: An immigrant story
One of the best things about this job is meeting fascinating, creative people who have come to Chestnut Hill from around the world. more
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Curtis Sisco Sr. (seen here) purchased Rowell’s department store in 1974. It was the first department store owned by an African American and was believed to be the largest Black-owned business in the U.S. at the time. Photo courtesy of Noah Yoder
A forgotten pioneer: ‘The Jackie Robinson of retail’
Curtis W. Sisco, Sr was "handsome enough to model his own clothes." more
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Joseph Washington Price IV
Joseph Washington Price IV was born at Hahneman Hospital in Philadelphia on May 21, 1943 to Joseph Price III, a Philadelphia lawyer and Margaret Ellis Price who was a nurse. more
Cherese Akers is the author of “Stillbirth But I Still Birthed,” and the founder of two nonprofit organizations in Mt. Airy, “Still I Birthed” and “We Heard You.”
Mt. Airy activist and mom tells her ‘Stillbirth’ story
Cherese Akers works to raise awareness about losing a baby. more
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Springside Chestnut Hill Academy sophomore Judah Meyer organizes unused food for delivery to the Whosoever Gospel Mission in Germantown.
Sophomore helps surplus meet scarcity
Dozens of fruit cups, pizza, pre-made sandwiches, salad bar items, baked goods and lasagna made their way to a local mission. more
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