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Police search Penn Charter
William Penn Charter School was placed under lockdown for more than three hours after a threatening message was discovered. more
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James Burnett, president of VestedIn, (left), and U.S. Congressman Dwight Evans (center), presented Broderick Byers with federal funding for his project which included shooting promotional videos of Chestnut Hill businesses.
New digital platform seeks to transform local shopping
Local shopping directories have a history of falling flat in Philadelphia, but one entrepreneur has a new approach. more
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Christina Klos, former case manager for Connectedly who is now a counselor in the Philadelphia Public School system, plays with one of the grandchildren cared for full-time by a grandparent.
When grandparents must take on the role of parent
In Philadelphia, where 17,000 families are headed by grandparents, a Manayunk-based nonprofit is helping senior caregivers. more
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“Hedgehogs and Mushrooms,” by Allyn Howard
Trading Brooklyn for Mt. Airy: An artist’s new chapter
A charming menagerie of animal artwork at Little Wares, 8117 Germantown Ave., reveals the magical touch of West Mt. Airy artist Allyn Howard. more
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With looming fare hikes and budget cuts at SEPTA, commuters who use the Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail line may lose service.
SEPTA fares to soar 29%
Despite months of lobbying, SEPTA is now proposing to increase fares by up to 29 percent and cut services by 20 percent. more
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The Fairmount String Quartet (from left, Rachel Segal, Leah Kyoungwoon Kim-Tomilson, Beth Dzwil and Mimi Morris Kim), who have been stretching the limits of the quartet canon for decades, will perform at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Episcopal Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields.
A weekend of tough choices for classical music fans
Local classical music lovers will be making difficult choices this weekend when it comes to deciding which performances to attend. more
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The New Bethel AME Church at Germantown Avenue and Tulpehocken Street (at left) was built in 1977. Its roots date back to 1858 as the only pre-Civil War African-American church in Germantown. Now the building will be transformed into apartments with ground-floor retail.
New Bethel to get new life as mixed-use development
A significant new development project has the potential to transform an entire Germantown Avenue block. more
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A typical Friday night “Clay Date” at the new Rebel Potters in Germantown.
New pottery studio benefits from ‘the kindness of strangers’
Like Blanche DuBois in “A Streetcar Named Desire,” owners of a new pottery studio have discovered the value of support. more
State Reps. Tarik Khan and Maureen Madden, co-prime sponsors on the legislation that became Act 111, embrace on the House floor, celebrating a law that will aid Alzheimer’s patients and their families.
Gov. Shapiro signs bill supporting Alzheimer’s patients and families
Many of the 400,000 or so caregivers of individuals with ADRD in Pennsylvania are unaware of the services available to them. more
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Marylea Klauder, a passionate environmentalist who died at age 86 on Aug. 16, founded the Militia Hill Hawk Watch in 1988.
Raptor numbers fall in Militia Hill hawk watch
The skies over Fort Washington’s Militia Hill, which are typically teeming with raptors at this time of year, have fallen oddly quiet. more
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Eric Mintel, an acclaimed jazz pianist, has a second career as a paranormal phenomena investigator, author and TV personality.
Notes from the other side: Bigfoot, UFOs and all that jazz
Acclaimed jazz pianist Eric Mintel started as a skeptic of paranormal phenomena, but then he saw what he describes as “the evidence.” more
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Navy cabinets and brass fixtures: Chelsea Hotel
Likes and pins are nailing us into a coffin of the banal
At their inception, online platforms showcasing images of aspiring homes were evocative and inspiring. No more. more
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Chestnut Hill Brewing Company has two beers for Oktoberfest this year: Mighty pumpkin and Festbier.
Oktoberfest celebrations brew up German joy in the Northwest
We might not be in Munich, Germany, but anyone looking to channel their inner Deutsch identity can find Oktoberfest celebrations all around Northwest Philadelphia.  more
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The Oct. 13 performance will bring together 32 of Coro Mundi’s finest U.S.-based singers.
Coro Mundi choir to perform at St. Vincent de Paul
On Oct. 13, Coro Mundi will present a bold program of choral music – featuring premieres of two new works – in Germantown. more
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The Go-To Guide
Welcome to Explore's Go-To Guide - a handy reference for where to go in the Northwest and surrounding communities.  more
Shannon Cronin's “Reciprocal Portrait Projects,” 65 pairs of portraits, many created by nonpainters, will run from Sept. 25 to Oct. 5 at the Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG), 7054 Germantown Ave.
‘Reciprocal Portrait Project’ is a brush with intimacy
In a world where genuine human connection can feel increasingly rare, one local artist has found a way to bridge the gap among friends, neighbors and even strangers. more
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Tempesta di Mare, Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra, will open its 2024 season Oct. 6 with “Stolen,” a program featuring music by Handel and Keiser, and described as “a lifetime of musical borrowings from a suitcase of stolen music.”
Tempesta di Mare launches 2024-25 season in Chestnut Hill
Tempesta di Mare, Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra, will open its season with a full complement of musicians Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill. more
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Ghost Ride, a three-mile bike ride departing from East Falls Inn Yard Park, follows a protected bike lane on MLK Drive, Sept. 6-20.
Philly Fringe Festival arrives
The 28th annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival kicks off this week. more
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Gov. Shapiro signs anti-SLAPP bill into law
SLAPP cases are garbage frivolous lawsuits meant to intimidate and silence. more
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Sr. Therese Duross
Sr. Therese Duross (Sarah Ward Duross) of Worcester, MA. January 1, 1927 – June 12 2024. Sally, as she was known, was born in Chestnut Hill to George H. Duross and Helen Curtiss. more
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