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Sondra Rosenberg worked as an art therapist from 2005 to 2020 at the Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders in Roxborough, but now she is primarily a portrait painter.
MALT artist: From 'eating therapy' to pets and houses
"When I learned about art therapy, I thought it would be a good way to use art to help people," says Sondra Rosenberg. more
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Dubstep star Jesse Kardon, who works from a studio in his Chestnut Hill house, performs to a sellout crowd at the Ultra Music Festival in Japan.
The secret life of Subtronics
If you passed Jesse Kardon on the street you probably wouldn't look twice. The bearded 32-year-old acts like just another hipster. more
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Last year's CACC Player of the Year, Jefferson's Sam Yencha, missed most of this season due to injury, but returned in time to play in last weekend's tournament games.
CHC and Jefferson hoopsters stumble in conference tournament
A year ago, Chestnut Hill College faced the women of Jefferson University in the basketball championship game of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference. Neither won this year. more
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Bob Perkins received numerous awards for his contributions to Philadelphia music and culture, including a bronze plaque on Philadelphia Music Alliance's Walk of Fame on the Avenue of the Arts.
Radio icon and promoter of local talent dies at 91
Bob Perkins, of Wyncote, a legend in Philadelphia radio who worked as an on-air host in broadcasting for more than 50 years, died Jan. 21. more
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Jefferson's Cassie Murphy (center) goes up to grab a rebound between her teammate Tori Nigro (right) and Chestnut Hill's Bri Rider.
Coach nears 900 career wins as Jefferson women top Chestnut Hill College
Both the Chestnut Hill College Griffins and the Lady Rams of Jefferson University were riding win streaks when they converged on the court. more
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Sallie and her husband Jim at an event in 2011.
Druim Moir heir leaves legacy of service at 81
Sarah Ludlow Ogden Smith, a social worker and community advocate with deep ties to Chestnut Hill history, died Jan. 4 at her home. more
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An analysis by the Chestnut Hill Local and the Philadelphia Citizen found that most developers are investing in neighborhoods close to home. This interactive map illustrates how close many live to the communities in which they invest.
Neighborhood renewal:
by residents, for residents
A decade ago, Jordan Parisse-Ferrarini was already a successful contractor. He wanted to take the next step and become a developer. more
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Chestnut Hill's Bridie McCann (with ball) fends off Kaci Mikulski of the Lady Rams.
Jefferson prevails against Chestnut Hill in championship rematch
Before last Wednesday's clash between Chestnut Hill College and Jefferson University, the last time the two teams met was in the 2024 championship game. more
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Sarah Ludlow Ogden Smith
Sarah Ludlow Ogden Smith died peacefully at her home in Freeport, Maine on January 4, 2025. more
This photo, taken about 1870, shows the original owners of the Jacob Ruth Funeral Home. From left, back row, William Fisher, his son Jacob H. Fisher and James Gold, who worked for Jacob Fisher for 50-60 years. William Fisher died in 1873. The girl with the cat (front row, middle) may be Jacob Fisher’s daughter Sara Fisher, who married James D.M. Ruth. The two older women are unknown.
Historic funeral home spans six generations
It has often been said that the two things no one can avoid are death and taxes, which might explain why the Jacob Ruth Funeral Home has been a Chestnut Hill institution for almost 175 years. more
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Griffins freshman Tiayo Adelekan elevates for a jumper during the third quarter of the West Chester game.
CHC women head into break with big West Chester win
The women of Chestnut Hill College closed out the pre-Christmas portion of their basketball season with a convincing victory. more
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Chestnut Hill Conservancy honors historic gems
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy was scheduled to present seven awards and induct five historic properties into its Architectural Hall of Fame. more
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Sigrid Wortmann Weltge
Sigrid Wortmann Weltge died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 15, 2024, at the age of 89. more
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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The New Bethel AME Church at Germantown Avenue and Tulpehocken Street (at left) was built in 1977. Its roots date back to 1858 as the only pre-Civil War African-American church in Germantown. Now the building will be transformed into apartments with ground-floor retail.
New Bethel to get new life as mixed-use development
A significant new development project has the potential to transform an entire Germantown Avenue block. more
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Robert (Bob) James Brown
Robert (Bob) James Brown (1937-2024) of Normandy Farms Estates in Blue Bell died October 28 from cardiopulmonary disease. more
Joan Pitcher Feeny
Joan Pitcher Feeny died on September 20. For many years, she claimed she was in her thirties. Her family was astonished to learn she was 68. more
Sophomore defender Brigid McDonald, an SCH graduate, settles the ball for Chestnut Hill.
Area high school grads playing key roles for CHC women's soccer
After struggling a bit in September, Chestnut Hill College women’s soccer got a conference win at home. more
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Philadelphia Museum of Art Senior Curator of Costume and Textiles Dilys Blum with the extremely rare 1723 Speck Manuscript, a detailed instruction guide to over 40 ancient weaving patterns like those on Oriental carpets, that has a connection to Chestnut Hill.
Unraveling a long Gillies family history of weaving
When 64-year-old John Gillies began exploring his German ancestry, he had no idea his research would connect so many threads. more
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CHC alum Cassie Spratt handles the ball for Team Cyber Pink, guarded by recent Upper Dublin High School grad Amy Ngo.
Alumni team with CHC, PC grads retains College Summer League title
The wily veterans prevailed once again as the Philadelphia/Suburban Women's Summer Basketball League wrapped up its 30th season. more
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