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St. Katherine's Patrice Brogan (left) drives past Annie Morano of St. Helena's.
St. Katherine's tops St. Philip Neri girls in Snowball finals
In the girls' bracket in last week's annual Norwood Fontbonne Academy Snowball Tournament, St. Philip Neri was able to return to the championship game, but ultimately could not retain the title in 2024. more
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On Saturday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Heather Michaelson will fill orders for her artwork, which is currently on display at Scarlet Begonias, a women's fashion boutique in Flourtown.
Creative spirit shines
Upper Dublin artist Heather Michaelson's work is taking center stage at a special event in Flourtown on Feb. 8. more
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Get the Local's "Green Edition" at these local stores
The Local's pages have turned green this week to support the Eagles on their road to victory!  Buy your copy of this special edition at the following locations. more
Mark Bani, music director at Old St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Society Hill, plays the Wanamaker organ at Macy’s every Friday at noon and hopes that the imminent closing of the Center City department store will not silence the historic instrument.
AVA sings, and will the Wanamaker organ play on?
Philadelphia’s Academy of Vocal Arts will present its annual concert “Jubilate!” Jan. 25 and 26. more
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The Springfield Township Historical Society has cataloged more than 8,000 items in its permanent collection. Housed in the historic Black Horse Inn along Bethlehem Pike since 2006, these materials include photographs, objects, ledgers, maps and blueprints of various times within the township's existence.
Historic society marks 40 years of township stories
For 40 years, the Springfield Township Historical Society has been honoring its mission of preservation, research, and education. more
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Squash champion Olivia Weaver, who learned the game on the courts of the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill, is now ranked No. 4 in the world and is the top-ranked American player. She plans to go for the gold when the sport makes its Olympics debut at the 2028 games in Los Angeles.
A championship year for NW Philadelphia athletes
From professional squash to youth baseball, Northwest Philadelphia's athletes and teams dominated their respective sports in 2024. more
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Sandra Folzer, competing at the 12-K Masters Championship in Highland, N.J., where she topped the 85- to 89-year-old American record by a half-hour.
At 85, local runner breaks world record and battles plastic waste
When Sandra Folzer crossed the finish line at November's Rothman 8K race, she didn't just finish -- she made history. more
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Philomena Rush, a much-loved Wyndmoor resident who was born and raised in a Northern Ireland farming community, had “about 52 cousins” and 12 brothers and sisters.
Local mother of four was known for her kindness
Philomena Rush, 90, a beloved Wyndmoor resident for 56 years who was born in Northern Ireland as one of 13 siblings, died Nov. 6. more
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Longtime Wyndmoor resident Betty Long (left), RN, MHA, President/CEO and Founder of Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates, was handed her prestigious award at an Oct. 22 ceremony by Kathleen A. Bower, a previous recipient who nominated Long for the award.
National honors for Wyndmoor's nurse-advocate founder
Betty Long founded Flourtown-based Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates to provide patient and family services. more
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Local locations are the setting for Philadelphia Dance Theatre’s “A Philadelphia Nutracker,” running Dec. 14 to 15 at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell.
Dance company brings Philadelphia-themed 'Nutcracker' to Montco
Philadelphia Dance Theatre will present its 25th anniversary production of "A Philadelphia Nutcracker" next month. more
Florence Price, Amy Jacobs-Bond and Clara Schumann (from left) are three of the unsung women composers whose works were featured in “Nevertheless, She Sang,” a recital presented by Chestnut Hill pianist Laura Ward and Flourtown mezzo-soprano Suzanne DuPlantis, of Lyric Fest.
Celebrating the holidays and women composers
Both The Philadelphia Orchestra and Philadelphia Ballet are set to celebrate the Christmas season. And the women of Lyric Fest shine. more
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Barbara Golden,who teaches at Settlement Music School in Germantown and has taught at many area universities, will perform at a holiday music concert on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 3 p.m., at the Supplee Memorial Presbyterian Church, 855 Welsh Rd. in Maple Glen.
A Golden holiday music concert Sunday at area church
Longtime Chestnut Hill resident and acclaimed pianist Barbara Golden will perform music including traditional holiday songs. more
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About 300 people are expected to come out to enjoy the festive Harvest Kitchen Tour event.
A taste of some of Chestnut Hill’s finest kitchens
Local foodies and home design enthusiasts will get a chance to step inside six of Chestnut Hill's most distinctive kitchens. 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
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
Jockey Josean Ramirez wore No. 6 silks in his last race, in October of 2016.
Life in the fast lane of professional horse racing
For Josean Ramirez, it was the injuries that made the Flourtown resident retire. He won more than $9 million for the horses' owners. more
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Dan Helwig and his daughter Amanda share a passion for serving the community as Rotarians and Realtors – something they hope to pass down to 8-year-old Tennyson.
A family breaks barriers while building community
Some father-daughter duos share interests, hobbies, or even quirks. For Dan Helwig and his daughter Amanda Helwig, the similarities go a bit further.  more
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Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick
Thank you for honoring our friend
On behalf of his family and friends, we'd like to thank Len Lear and the Local for publishing a front page article on Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick more
Dr.Tom Fitzpatrick and his horse Seamus were regulars at the Devon Horse Show.
A local ‘living legend’ celebrates 100 years
Tom Fitzpatrick's life "is a tapestry of bravery, knowledge, humor and deep faith," said a close friend. more
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The world’s top 70 ranked golfers are expected to show up for the PGA Tour’s Truist Championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon course in Flourtown next spring.
Historic PCC to host PGA championship
The PGA Tour is bringing one of its signature events to the Philadelphia Cricket Club's historic Wissahickon course in Flourtown. more
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