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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
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Activist and entrepreneur Shiza Shahid (above with collaborator and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Malala Yousafzai) will discuss her new cookbook during an author chat Friday, Feb. 21, at Greene Street Friends in Germantown. Shahid is a co-founder of the Our Place cookware brand.
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
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
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
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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
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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
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Students at Poinciana Montessori will experience an education that focuses on Afrocentric values when the school opens Sept. 3 in Germantown.
New Afrocentric Montessori school opens in Germantown
During the Covid pandemic, Imani Jackson used her time at home as an opportunity to be more involved in her daughter’s education. more
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Jay Ellis
Actor Jay Ellis coming to Germantown
Actor Jay Ellis is scheduled for an Aug. 1 event at Greene Street Friends. more
“Although I technically wrote the book in one year,” Cohen told us, “it was the culmination of the learning, teaching and writing about Black history since 2005, the year that African American History became a graduation requirement at Philadelphia public schools.”
Mt. Airy author explores Black history in Philadelphia
When Philadelphia first mandated a year of African American history, teacher Amy Jane Cohen faced "a steep learning curve." more
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MLK Day usually brings dozens of volunteers to Wissahickon Park, all prepared for a day of camaraderie while helping to clean up litter and debris.
NW Philly honors Martin Luther King with annual day of service
Northwest Philadelphia residents can sweep streets, create art and pull weeds as part of Monday's national celebration. Here's a list. more
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A performance featuring Luna Deasy
Stretch your skills with circus arts
Repetitive winter fitness routines can be boring. Your mind may wander. That doesn’t happen at the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts. more
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Dr. Marc Lamont Hill opened Uncle Bobbie's bookstore and coffee shop at 5445 Germantown Avenue, now a community hub that sponsors A-list events, in 2017.
Uncle Bobbie’s brings A-list star power to Germantown
Since 2017, Uncle Bobbie’s in Germantown has been a self-described place for “cool people, dope books and great coffee.” more
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Shots were fired in a suspected drive-by shooting on the 5500 block of Germantown Avenue, pictured here, on Monday at approximately 4:28 p.m. The location is just steps away from Greene Street Friends School.
Afternoon shots fired outside GSFS
Police confirmed to the Local that five bullet casings were recovered from a shooting that occurred on the 5500 block of Germantown Avenue on Monday. more
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Kristina Ashenbrenner shops for Eagles wear at Villavillekula.
Eagles green and Barbie pink all over fall fashion trends
If what we see on Germantown Avenue is any indication, the hot color for back-to-school is Eagles green. And Barbie pink. more
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Award-winning slam poet and author Elizabeth Acevedo will discuss her latest novel at a book signing, 7 p.m., Aug. 7, at Greene Street Friends.
Uncle Bobbie's, GSF host discussion with slam poet and National Book Award winner
Award-winning young adult author Elizabeth Acevedo will discuss her new book, “Family Lore,” at a book signing on Aug. 7. more
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