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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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David Low, a former substance abuse counselor and ordained interfaith minister, will teach weekly “Methods of Meditation” for Mt. Airy Learning Tree throughout May.
MALT's David Low is high on the list of multitaskers
Low will teach five weekly sessions of “Methods of Meditation” for Mt. Airy Learning Tree. more
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Roughly 50,000 square feet of hospitality space was constructed for the Truist Championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club.
PGA Tour set to boost local economy
The PGA Tour’s Truist Championship arrives at the Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon course in Flourtown from May 8-11. more
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MAY EVENTS   Fri. May 2, 5-8 pm ARTS & EATS A First Friday fusion of Chestnut Hill’s artistic and culinary scenes. Take in the galleries, restaurants, music and … more
Addressing our delivery challenges
As many readers know, March was a difficult month for home delivery of the Local. Please continue letting us know about it. 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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Go-To Guide: Bakeries, Cafes and Coffee Shops
Looking for a local bakery, café or coffee shop?   Here's the rundown of places to try in the Northwest and Eastern Montco. Philadelphia CHESTNUT HILL Baker Street … more
Go-To Guide: Restaurants and Pubs
The northwest and surrounding communities boast an electic array of dining options with a wide variety of cuisines.  This list is your guide to it all - from where to get a great sandwich to … more
Apiary Studio in Germantown won the "Best in Show – Landscape" award at last year’s flower show with its “Right of Way” exhibit which celebrated the experience of driving on the highway.
NW Flower Show designers to explore sustainability
Northwest Philadelphia will showcase its deep bench of horticultural talent March 1 to 9 at the 196th Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Philadelphia Flower Show. more
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Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill celebrated the life of former parish music director Richard George “Rick” Alexander during a service Feb. 9. Alexander died last month and served as music director for over 35 years.
Mendelssohn Chorus to sing Erlwine’s ‘Never One Thing’
Heather Mitchell will celebrate her new position as associate artistic director of the Mendelssohn Chorus on Feb. 22. more
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Francis W. Peszka, Jr.
Francis W. Peszka, Jr., (“Frank,” “Skip”) of Erdenheim, PA passed away at the age of 83 on February 15, 2025. more
Georgie Bonds (right) is seen in the mid-2010s with Deb Callahan (left), Mt. Airy blues/soul singer, and Gene Shay, “Dean of the Philly Deejays” and Philadelphia Folk Festival founder, who passed away in 2020 from Covid-19.
G’town’s Sweet Georgie Bonds was ‘married to the blues’
Bonds, who died Jan. 13 at age 72, was a member of the Philadelphia Black Cowboys. But as much as he loved horses, he loved playing the blues even more. more
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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, St. Philip Neri was able to return to the championship game, but ultimately could not retain the title. 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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