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Glimpses of the 2024 Sweet Juice Fest
Pride events showcase parties, performances and family fun
LGBTQ+ people will persevere with the parades, tours, exhibits, discussions and theatrical happenings that mark Pride Month each June. more
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Jack Leaming, State Senator Art Haywood and another veteran celebrated Memorial Day last year in Chestnut Hill.
Northwest Philadelphia to honor the fallen this Memorial Day
While Memorial Day is often celebrated as the unofficial kickoff to summer, the holiday is also a reminder of the people who gave their lives serving our country. more
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A Mothers Day gift box offered by Matines Café.
Don't tell mama, but here are some Mother's Day ideas
Though Mother’s Day is just around the corner, some people haven’t made plans... yet. We're here to help. more
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A renaissance at Chestnut Hill’s Water Tower rec center
There have been several notable improvements to the Water Tower facilities, and these improvements are continuing. more
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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
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Philomena Rush, a much-loved Wyndmoor resident who was born and raised in a Northern Ireland farming community, had “about 52 cousins” and 12 brothers and sisters.
Local mother of four was known for her kindness
Philomena Rush, 90, a beloved Wyndmoor resident for 56 years who was born in Northern Ireland as one of 13 siblings, died Nov. 6. more
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“Labyrinth,” a 1986 musical fantasy starring David Bowie, was director and Muppets creator Jim Henson’s movie swan song.
Revisiting the magic: Henson's ‘Labyrinth’ screens at Hiway
At the time of its release in 1986, few, if any, could have predicted that “Labyrinth” would be Jim Henson’s final directorial feature. more
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"Hidden: A Musical," the story of a former Springside School teacher's survival of the Holocaust, will be performed at Gratz College in Elkins Park.
Survivor’s story takes center stage
A former Springside teacher survived the Holocaust thanks to courageous individuals. more
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You never know who might show up at the annual Philly Bookstore Crawl.
Philly Bookstore Crawl: A literary tour through the Northwest
Book lovers, mark your calendars for Saturday, Aug. 24, when  the Philly Bookstore Crawl returns. more
Relaxing beside a pond at Awbury Arboretum.
A love of nature for the public good
The Northwest Philadelphia area is blessed with four prominent public gardens, all of which are a Quaker legacy. more
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Japanese director and animator Mamoru Hosoda’s “Belle” takes “a tale as old as time” and uses it to tell an original story about the digital masks we wear, and the ways we strive to show one another what’s underneath.
“Belle” vibrantly reimagines ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in Clark Park
“You may not be able to start over in the real world, but you can start over in the world of the U.” So intones a Siri-esque narrator as we are guided through a vibrant digital … more
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The Hot Club of Philadelphia performing recently at the City Winery Philadelphia in Center City.
The Beatles and Dylan like you've never heard before
Odds are you probably enjoy the music of The Beatles and Bob Dylan, but you have never heard it played the way the Hot Club of Philadelphia will be playing it at The Fallser in East Falls. more
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We’ll lose the train if we don’t use it
What is the best way for Chestnut Hill to save its train line? Take the train. more
Actor David Morse, of Chestnut Hill, paces the performance space at the Fringe Arts Building before his 2014 performance of “White Rabbit, Red Rabbit.”
Celebrity performance for Quintessence fundraiser
On Valentine's Day, Chestnut Hill’s David Morse and his wife will co-star in a benefit performance to help upgrade the Sedgwick Theater. more
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Dr. Heidi Anne Foster
Dr. Heidi Anne Foster (10/25/1950) died on Saturday January 27th from pneumonia at the age of 73. more
Sara Allen taught English for 33 years at Springside School before becoming an award-winning photographer.
Finding beauty in an aging body
Sara Allen's mantra should be “Better late than never.” more
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After: The new, open kitchen with its clean lines and functional layout.
Renovating a new home? Don’t dismiss the humble Rancher
I grew up in a “Rancher.”  My father built it himself, in 1959, and it remained our family home for the next 50 years.  more
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Jenkintown Pops concerts set for August
The Jenkintown Community Band plans three Summer Pops events. more
Shirley Sagin was among those who helped war orphans find loving homes in the U.S. after the Saigon Airlift at the end of the Vietnam War.
Adoption specialist who united children with loving families dies
There is likely no one in the Greater Philadelphia area responsible for finding more loving families for orphaned children than Shirley Sagin. more
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Bri Rider of Team Red (Chestnut Hill) handles the ball out on the left wing while under the eye of Team Purple's Anna McTamney, a Plymouth Whitemarsh High School grad.
CHC Team Red suffers first loss in college summer league
The number of undefeated teams in the women's college summer basketball league was reduced to two as Team Purple (West Chester U.) overcame Team Red (Chestnut Hill College). more
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