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Power Interfaith to hold press conferences on the “city’s affordability crisis”

Power Interfaith and congregations around the city and Northwest Philadelphia will host press conferences demanding action on “the city’s growing affordability crisis.” more

by Tommy Tucker | 11/7/25

The mural at Greene Street Friends School honors activist and author Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, on the bicentennial of her birth.

Mural Arts Philadelphia and Penn State dedicate mural honoring Black writer, activist

Mural Arts Philadelphia and Penn State’s Center for Black Digital Research/#DigBlk have unveiled a new mural at Greene Street Friends School in Germantown. more

11/6/25

Friends of Pastorius Park volunteer Stefan Ludlow and Friends of Pastorius Park vice president James McNabb install trunk guards to protect newly planted trees.

Improvements coming to Pastorius Park

Friends of Pastorius Park (FoPP) will plant the initial seeds of its largest restoration project in history on Saturday, Oct. 18. more

by Abby Weiss | 10/16/25

IMPeRFeCT Gallery hosts the Germantown Community Fridge fundraiser this weekend.

Germantown Community Fridge celebrates fifth birthday

Germantown Community Fridge organizers are celebrating the initiative’s fifth birthday this month with a food drive. more

by Lillian Wright-Attea | 9/25/25

Rashied Amon owns Philadelphia’s only Black-owned record store, SOOK Vinyl & Vintage in Mt. Airy.

Local entrepreneurs celebrate National Black Business Month

As August winds down, plenty of local entrepreneurs are celebrating a successful National Black Business Month. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 8/21/25

Youngsters learn the skills that make the Big Top a success at the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts in West Mt. Airy.

Circus arts summer camp: Where fun and tumbles collide

The first rule of circus summer camp: Don’t break your face. The second rule of circus summer camp: Have fun. With rules like these, who wouldn’t want to give it a whirl? more

by Buffy Gorrilla | 7/10/25

Hidden Garden Tour participants collect maps and wristbands at last year’s event.

MALT highlights Hill’s hidden gardens

If you ever wanted to peek into your neighbors’ yards, now’s your chance. On June 1, the Mt. Airy Learning Tree will offer its Annual Hidden Gardens Tour. more

by Nancy Stedman | 5/29/25

The Hooters' founder Eric Bazilian (class of 1971) and singer-songwriter/novelist/emcee Wesley Stace (GFS parent) inaugurated the GFS Commons stage.

Germantown Friends All-School Commons opens with celebration

Two years after the public launch of a $40 million fundraising campaign, Germantown Friends School held a grand opening celebration. more

by Wendy Rosenfield | 5/22/25

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi will discuss his latest work, a biography for young audiences that chronicles the life of Malcolm X, during a May 10 book chat at Greene Street Friends.

Award-winning author brings Malcolm X to a younger generation

Award-winning author and activist Dr. Ibram X. Kendi will discuss his latest book, “Malcolm Lives!: The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers.” more

by Anita Nicholson | 5/8/25

Receiving a preservation award from the Chestnut Hill Conservancy in January of 2016 (from left) were Phil Tankel of the Chestnut Hill Rotary, Conservancy Board President Randy Williams, Rotary member Carl Shaifer, Valley Green Bank CEO Jay Goldstein, Conservancy Board member Emily Cooperman, and Conservancy Executive Director Lori Salganicoff.

Chestnut Hill community champion dies at 92

Carl Shaifer, a longtime Chestnut Hill resident known for his business acumen and tireless community service, died March 5 of age-related causes. more

by Len Lear | 3/20/25

Our Place co-founder to discuss breaking bread and barriers

Activist and entrepreneur Shiza Shahid will discuss her new cookbook during an author chat on Feb. 21. more

2/13/25

Down North Pizza founder Muhammad Abdul-Hadi, who won the prestigious 2024 James Beard Award for leadership, will launch his new cookbook Feb. 11.

Pizza chef to visit

Combining pizza-making with social justice, award-winning Down North Pizza founder Muhammad Abdul-Hadi will launch his debut cookbook. more

2/6/25

Kulu Mele, the city’s longest-running African dance company, will perform at the Chestnut Hill Library on Feb. 25.

Black art, dance and jazz fill February

Northwest Philadelphia is transforming into a vibrant canvas of Black culture and history this February. more

2/5/25

East Falls resident Annabelle Vincent works on her quilt “Imperfect Orange” at the Cut & Sew quilt shop in Mt. Airy.

Young quilters stitch their way to a national stage

Forget your grandmother's traditional patchwork – today's young quilters are creating abstract art with fabric, exploring digital-inspired designs, and tackling social issues. more

by Barbara Sheehan | 1/16/25

Organizations throughout the Northwest and the nearby suburbs will host a variety of volunteer service projects to honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Northwest neighborhoods unite for King day of action

Northwest Philadelphia residents are planning to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. more

by Kristin E. Holmes | 1/15/25

Longtime Nicholson Church Lane gardeners Garth Herrick and Roz McKelvey enjoy the sun and the plants in the garden.

Life sprouts in historic community garden

The legacy of Chris and Helen Nicholson lives on. more

by Maleka Fruean, Germantown Infohub | 12/5/24

Smart-aleck sign writer condemns litter on Cresheim Valley Drive.

Fighting litterbugs with pointed humor

Chestnut Hill faces an untidy predicament. more

by Tommy Tucker and Carla Robinson | 10/16/24

Mayor Cherelle Parker reaffirmed her commitment to the city’s commercial corridors at the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District’s annual meeting.

Parker packs a Mt. Airy business meeting

Parker returned to her home turf of Mt. Airy. more

by Tommy Tucker | 10/16/24

Visitors to the Mt. Airy Village Fair will be treated to food, music and activities for the kids.

Mt. Airy Village Fair to celebrate neighborhood ties

The 15th annual Mt. Airy Village Fair, a volunteer, community-led event, is set to return this year on Sunday, Sept. 22. more

by Len Lear | 9/19/24

The West Philadelphia Orchestra will be playing big band fusion music in Mt. Airy during the Porchfest event Saturday.

Mt. Airy Porchfest celebrates local arts and musicians

You don't need a scientific survey to know that most Mt. Airy residents delight in their friendly, neighborly, diverse and inclusive community. more

by Len Lear | 9/12/24

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