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Nancy Williams told us this about Randy: “He had such a great sense of humor. He would laugh so hard that his shoulders would shake. We had similar values, and we had a great 56-year run.”

Beloved Hill architecture preservationist dies at 82

John Randolph Williams Jr., a bon vivant known for his prowess as a cook, competitive tennis player and builder of homes, died on April 9. more

by Len Lear | 4/24/25

Members of the Germantown Friends youth jazz ensemble, (left to right) Zekie Lieberman, Jiaray Shi, Sam Desai and Zeke Hammarhead, say they are nervous but honored and excited to participate in the Germantown Jazz Festival.

GFS youth ensemble introduces new generation to jazz

The upcoming Germantown Jazz Festival — scheduled for April 25-27 — aims to celebrate the art form embedded in the culture of the historic neighborhood for decades. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 4/24/25

Thank you to volunteers

When we say, “It takes a village,” you are the ones we are talking about. more

4/17/25

Olivia Gendron and Brian Scott Campbell portray grieving parents in playwright David Lindsay-Abaire’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play ‘Rabbit Hole,’ running through April 27 at The Stagecrafters Theater.

Stagecrafters Theater delivers haunting portrait of grief

Playwright David Lindsay-Abaire is best known for audacious, quirky humor. He did an about-face with "Rabbit Hole," winner of the Pulitzer Prize. more

by Hugh Hunter | 4/17/25

These Penn Charter girls gave their all to achieve a narrow victory in the novice quad event.

Area crews finish the regular season in the fifth Manny Flick race

Area rowers finished up the 2025 "regular season" in crew last Sunday, competing in the fifth and final Manny Flick/Horvat race. more

by Tom Utescher | 4/15/25

Mary Ann Domanska taught students in a rural Kenyan village a craft called Kumihimo, a traditional way of making braids and cords, often used for decorative purposes.

Local author’s African journey yields magical tale

After volunteering in rural Kenya, West Mt. Airy resident and longtime SCH Academy teacher Mary Ann Domanska has transformed her experience into a children's book. more

by Len Lear | 4/10/25

Lauren Wiley with her husband, Jason, and sons, Ben (left), now a student at Penn State University, and Elliot (right), a student at Houston Elementary School.

Mt. Airy education activist dies suddenly at age 50

Lauren Wiley, a fierce advocate for public education, dedicated journalist and community leader, died of a heart attack in her West Mt. Airy home Feb. 28. more

by Len Lear | 4/10/25

“Donegal Rocks,” 2025, oil on canvas by Jeffrey Reed

Chestnut Hill artist captures Ireland's shifting skies

Artist Jeffrey Reed, of Chestnut Hill, has no family roots in Ireland, but he has visited the country annually for the last 25 years to paint its extraordinary landscapes. more

by Len Lear | 4/10/25

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

by Daralyse Lyons | 3/29/25

Anthony Charles Albrecht, Sr.

Anthony Charles Albrecht, Sr., age 94, of Bethesda, Maryland, died on March 15th, 2025, after a brief illness. more

3/25/25

The first SCH win on opening day was a convincing victory in the Boys' JV Double.

Many area rowers in good form for first races of spring season

Area rowers got out on the Schuylkill last Sunday for the first race in the annual Manny Flick/Horvat spring series. more

By Tom Utescher | 3/19/25

Actor and former NFL star Alex Karras portrays Germantown's Frank “Casino” Kerns in the 1974 film, “Win, Place or Steal.”

Racetrack con man stirrups trouble in final furlong

I have always preferred doing upbeat, feel-good stories rather than the opposite kind – with the possible exception of my interview with this not-so-good guy. more

by Len Lear | 3/13/25

Bishop Ernest Morris Sr. became a spellbinding preacher at the Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ, which has more than 4,000 members and is the third-largest church congregation in Philadelphia.

From postman to pastor: How the Local changed a life

Editor's Note: This week we begin a special two-part series about Bishop Ernest Carl Morris Sr. more

by Len Lear | 3/12/25

“Homage to Embroiderers” by Wendy Osterweil

A 'rewired' career blooms at Awbury Arboretum

Wendy Osterweil doesn't consider herself "retired" from teaching at Temple University's Tyler School of Art. She prefers the term "rewired." more

by Staff | 3/6/25

GA sophomore Claire McKee eyes the basket while guarded by Shipley's Anna Pascale.

GA falls to Shipley in four/five Indy tournament game

Athletic teams that know how to apply a press have given Germantown Academy problems this season, and it looked like the girls of Shipley School were aware of that. more

by Tom Utescher | 3/5/25

Sarah West, a beloved Trail Ambassador for Friends of the Wissahickon, took visitors on guided tours of Wissahickon Park for many years. She also won four bronze medals at age 76 in an international Dragon Boat competition in 2013 in Hungary.

FOW ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award winner dies at 87

Sarah West, a longtime Mt. Airy resident and beloved figure in the Wissahickon Valley community, died of age-related ailments. more

by Len Lear | 2/27/25

Wendy Horowitz is congratulated on the publication of “Milkweed and Honey Cake: A Memoir in Ritual Moments” by Eric Battle, a local artist/illustrator, at a recent book signing at Barnes and Noble in Center City.

Mt. Airy author's new book 'profound and illuminating'

In her new book "Milkweed and Honey Cake," West Mt. Airy resident Wendy Horwitz explores how ritual transforms everyday moments into something sacred. more

by Len Lear | 2/27/25

Penn Charter sophomore Laila Sharp (right) blocks a shot by Maya Ravindranathan of George School.

PC Quakers slip past feisty Cougars in PAIS tourney opener

In a much closer contest than their December encounter, eighth-seeded Penn Charter overcame the visiting George School, 48-42. more

by Tom Utescher | 2/26/25

Cindy Webster (left), a consultant with the Darren Daulton Foundation, helped connect 8-year-old Betsy (right) and her family to the nonprofit which assists families who have a loved one fighting brain cancer.

Eight-year-old raises thousands for brain cancer charity

The Chestnut Hill community came together for a good cause on Feb. 8, supporting a young girl's efforts to raise money for charity. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 2/20/25

Patricia Anne Urevick and her partner of 50 years, Irv Ackelsberg, are surrounded by their grandchildren – Chaya,Ari, Bobby, Ivy and Roman – in a photo taken one year ago.

Community champion leaves a lasting park legacy

Patricia Anne Urevick, an acclaimed park advocate and healthcare provider, died Jan. 20, four days before her 70th birthday. more

by Len Lear | 2/20/25

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GFS youth ensemble introduces new generation to jazz

The upcoming Germantown Jazz Festival — scheduled for April 25-27 — aims to celebrate the art form embedded in the culture of the historic neighborhood for decades.

Helena Bonham Carter shines as a young woman transformed by Italy

Woodmere Art Museum’s Tuesday Nights at the Movies will screen the lyrical coming-of-age movie, “A Room with a View,” on April 29.

Germantown couple’s art meets activism at iMPeRFeCT Gallery

Plenty of kids doodle, draw and dabble in art, then drop those pursuits as they grow older. Karen Singer and Peter Handler never stopped.

St. Paul’s organ rededication recital series continues May 2

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chestnut Hill, continues its series of rededication recitals at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 2.

Sing Slavic brings Eastern Europe to Chestnut Hill

Sing Slavic focuses on Slavic folk songs and specializes in performing a repertoire of Eastern European folk songs from countries like Ukraine, Bulgaria, Poland and Russia.

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