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The 44-year-old Beyer Studio in Germantown's stained glass restoration work can be found in churches across the Northwest Philadelphia region.

For decades, Joe Beyer has worked tirelessly to restore corroded and blighted stained glass windows to their former glory. more

by Len Lear | 9/4/24

Bobby Zankel and the Wonderful Sound 7 will perform music that explores a once-buried chapter in Philadelphia history Aug. 10 at Historic Germantown's “Music Alive” concert series.

Historic Germantown presents Philly jazz greats

Philadelphia saxophonist Bobby Zankel and his ensemble, the Wonderful Sound 7, will headline an Historic Germantown concert Aug. 10. more

by Carla Robinson | 8/8/24

Larry Weaner, of Glenside, was honored last month by the American Horticultural Society as one of only six horticulturists in the country to be given its “Great American Gardeners Award.”

Horticulturist wins major national award

Larry Weaner is one of only six horticulturists in the country to be given a “Great American Gardeners Award.” more

by Len Lear | 7/18/24

Relaxing beside a pond at Awbury Arboretum.

A love of nature for the public good

The Northwest Philadelphia area is blessed with four prominent public gardens, all of which are a Quaker legacy. more

by George McNeely | 6/28/24

Saxophonist Fostina Dixon performs July 20; vocalist and trumpeter John Dimase takes the stage Aug. 20 at the Germantown Settlement’s outdoor concert series.

St. Martin’s sings Pride, outdoor music serenades in Germantown

Plymouth Meeting’s Kris Rudzinski, director of the Germantown Branch of Settlement Music School, has announced a full schedule. more

by Michael Caruso | 6/20/24

Thirteen candidates vie for seven 2024 CHCA board seats

The following people are running to represent the community on the board of the Chestnut Hill Community Association. more

6/6/24

Charlie Dilks sailing near his easement-protected farm in Maryland. Photo courtesy of Charlie Dilks.

A life of stewardship: Charlie Dilks

The Chestnut Hill Conservancy's sold-out Spring Gala on Saturday, June 8, will honor Charlie Dilks, a man whose commitment to conservation has significantly impacted the community. more

by Chrissy Clawson | 5/31/24

“Let Me Grow Up” was the message from this young protester.

Recalling the first Earth Day in Philly 54 years ago

On April 22, 1970, my wife and I were among the crowd of about 30,000 who gathered on Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park -- the first Earth Day. more

by Len Lear | 4/18/24

Volunteering with Friends of the Wissahickon during the organization's “Super Mega Service Day” on April 20 is an opportunity to help preserve the park.

Calling NW volunteers for Earth Day

With a theme of ”Planet vs. Plastic,” the 54th annual Earth Day offers a bounty of opportunities to celebrate nature in Northwest Philadelphia. more

by Ann Marie Doley | 4/17/24

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

by Len Lear | 4/11/24

Eve Oshtry is seen in 2017 with her husband of 68 years, Norman, and grandsons, Ezra (second from left), now 25, and Sam, now 23 (far right). Norman died in June of 2022 at age 96, and Eve died Feb. 24 of this year at age 94.

Henry School legend who fled Nazi Germany dies at 94

Eve R. Oshtry, a Holocaust survivor and two-time Teacher of the Year at the Charles W. Henry School, died Feb. 24. more

by Len Lear | 4/4/24

Dwayne Boone in his studio with his moose painting and collage.

Germantown artist studio pals exhibit work at MAAG

The original work of self-taught art studio mates Dwayne Boone and Alonzo Troy Humphrey will be presented in “Philly Through Our Eyes.” more

by Len Lear | 4/4/24

A portrait of Lenni-Lenape Chief Lapowinska, one of the earliest of the Lenni-Lenape, painted circa 1734 by Gustavus Hesselius.

From sacred ground to urban oasis

Then, businessmen turned its banks into a center of industry, and were followed by artists who found inspiration in its sloping terrain. more

By Kristin Holmes | 3/30/24

Boaters on the creek below the Hermit Lane bridge in 1905.

Echoes of the past: The layered history of this landscape

Meander through the deep woods of the Wissahickon Valley and you can't help but happen upon traces of a different time. more

By George McNeely | 3/29/24

Cloud of Water / Nube de aqua, 2017, by Henry Bermudez

From Venezuela to Philadelphia, and the Wissahickon

The current exhibition at Woodmere Art Museum explores the work of Henry Bermudez, a Venezuelan-born artist. more

2/29/24

Matthew Glandorf, former artistic director of Choral Arts Philadelphia who left the city to become regional cantor in Cloppenburg, Germany, returns to play the organ March 16 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5421 Germantown Ave. in Germantown, where he will improvise a film score to accompany a screening of the 1928 silent motion picture “The Passion of Joan of Arc.”

Eight is the magic number for organ festival opening March 15

John Walthausen, artistic director of the Philadelphia Organ Festival, has gathered a roster that includes eight concerts by eight organists in eight locations. more

by Michael Caruso | 2/29/24

Car break-ins

Better advice is to not leave anything of value in your car, period. more

2/1/24

Greylock, like Chestnut Hill, is worth protecting

We must cherish the lovely aspects of Chestnut Hill, which will disappear unless we are courageous. more

2/1/24

Tempesta di Mare opens new year with ‘Cruel Amaryllis’

Tempesta di Mare, Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra, will open the second half of its season with one of its grandest productions. more

by Michael Caruso | 1/18/24

Bartram’s Garden has been working hard to restore its water’s edge, and reconnect Philadelphia residents with the Schuylkill River. The city's sewer issues, however, mean that the water is unsafe for use almost half the days of the year.

Is 'Green City, Clean Waters' succeeding, or is $2.4 billion going down the drain?

It’s been 300 years since botanist John Bartram decided to build a garden on the banks of the Schuylkill River. Today, the landscape looks vastly different. more

by Kyle Bagenstose | 11/29/23

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