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Jockey Josean Ramirez wore No. 6 silks in his last race, in October of 2016.
Life in the fast lane of professional horse racing
For Josean Ramirez, it was the injuries that made the Flourtown resident retire. He won more than $9 million for the horses' owners. more
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Advice from a centenarian
I loved the article about Lucy Nemetz (“Advice from a centenarian: Vegetables are overrated,” Aug. 8).  more
Joe and Lucy Nemetz (seen here in 2001), who were married for 59 years, owned Chap's Pub in Lansdale for over a decade. Joe passed away of pneumonia, July 5, 2010, at age 84.
Advice from a centenarian: Vegetables are overrated
Lucy Nemetz celebrated her 100th birthday earlier this year and her advice for living a long life was different from what you might expect. more
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Odean Pope, playing in front of the John Coltrane House at 1511 North 33rd St., a National Historic Landmark, in 2018. Saxophonist and jazz pioneer John Coltrane was Pope's friend and gave him his first musical job in 1955.
Jazz giant Odean Pope to headline Germantown event
His chops have been thrilling audiences for 70 years, "blowing changes" with chord tones and harmonic rhythms. more
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Mary Margaret Sinis
Mary Margaret Sinis, née Hickey, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 13, 2024, at her home in Philadelphia. more
The Bearded Ladies Cabaret will be kicking off NW Philadelphia’s Pride Month celebrations at Allens Lane Art Center on Friday with a special outdoor performance of "CHECK IT OUT!!!" from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Love is Love: NW Philly prepares for Pride
Northwest Philadelphia is gearing up for Pride Month, which starts on Saturday, with a calendar full of activities recognizing that love is love. more
Doyle, 79, is now the longest-serving bartender in Philly (50 years) at the city's longest-operating bar (164 years), McGillin's Olde Ale House.
50 years tending bar at 164-year-old Center City tavern
If there were an Encyclopedia of Bartenders, John Doyle would have a prominent place in it. more
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Moms run to raise awareness about Down syndrome
Two area women will be running in a 340-mile trek from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in recognition of World Down Syndrome Day. more
Dr. Green and his wife, Trudy (second row, middle), are seen celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary in 2022 with their four children (on the couch). Also in the photo are the children's four spouses and six of Dr. Green's and Trudy's eight grandchildren.
Lafayette Hill doctor and 'humble healer' dies at 89
Dr. George R. Green, of Lafayette Hill, who practiced internal medicine and the subspecialty of allergy and immunology for more than 50 years, died peacefully on Jan. 28. more
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Carman's Shoe Repair, one of Chestnut Hill’s oldest businesses, is closing.
'Sole-ful' business closes after 87 years
Soon, Northwest Philadelphia will be without the shop founded by Carmen Notarianni Sr., and currently operated by his son. more
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The girls of St. Philip Neri won their third consecutive Snowball Tournament championship.
A golden anniversary for NFA Snowball Tournament
The longest-running scholastic basketball tournament in Chestnut Hill celebrated its 50th anniversary last week. more
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Water sports are a staple of camps in the summer.
Summer brings a lifetime of camper memories
Just about every movie ever made about summer sleepaway camp includes a scene with tears. Somehow, though, things always seem to work out. more
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Joly Walton Stewart
Joly Walton Stewart, 93, of Lafayette Hill, PA, died January 18, 2024, at Chestnut Hill Hospital shortly after surgery to fix a fractured hip. more
Roman holds a biography of Benjamin Franklin, which he wrote in the Polish language.
From Poland to Chestnut Hill: An immigrant story
One of the best things about this job is meeting fascinating, creative people who have come to Chestnut Hill from around the world. more
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Sylvia Cherong Fein (front row, left, with her family) a multi-talented artist, bridge player, philanthropic fundraiser and more, died recently of natural causes at age 107.
Artist, fundraiser, bridge player dies at 107
Sylvia Cherong Fein, 107, a brilliant artist, bridge player, World War II American Red Cross volunteer, and much-honored fundraiser died Dec. 3. more
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Vanessa J Peirce
Vanessa J Peirce, of Lafayette Hill, PA (formerly of Flourtown, PA), passed away peacefully at The Hill at Whitemarsh on November 29. more
Steve Blum, the late Chestnut Hill dancing whiz, is seen here at a Thursday Night Contra Dance at the Commodore Barry Club in Mt. Airy in 2015.
Hill software engineer, a passionate dancer, dies at 78
Stephen “Steve” Blum, 78, who had a long career as a software engineer with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, died Oct. 29. more
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Developer Michael Young has released an architectural rendering of the 43,000-square-foot apartment building he intends to build at the top of the Hill, near the intersection of Germantown Avenue and Bethlehem Pike.
New Hill apartment building unveiled
Developer Michael Young has released an architectural rendering of the apartment building he intends to build at the top of the Hill. more
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Blue Devils junior Michael Glennon splits a pair of Haverford defenders as he dribbles the ball through the midfield.
SCH boys' soccer confronts Inter-Ac League leaders
In a pair of home soccer games last week, the boys of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy faced the two teams competing for the league's top spot. more
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Penn Charter's 2023 soccer team captains are (from left) Britt Armbrister, Pete Punchello and James Melnick.
PC boys soccer is successful in early non-league matches
Despite facing some personnel challenges, the Penn Charter boys have gotten off to a strong start in the 2023 soccer season. more
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