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On June 14 — Flag Day, and just in time for Father’s Day — two former Montford Point Marines will receive posthumous honors.
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by Valerie Russ
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6/11/25
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Jansen, the upscale “Center City” restaurant at 7402 Germantown Ave. in Mt. Airy that has been a magnet for fine-dining aficionados for the last decade, will close its doors for good.
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by Len Lear
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5/8/25
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Jewish families across the Northwest are preparing to celebrate one of the community’s most significant holidays.
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4/10/25
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As many readers know, March was a difficult month for home delivery of the Local. Please continue letting us know about it.
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by Leisha Shaffer, Chestnut Hill Local subscriptions & marketing manager
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4/3/25
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Looking for a local bakery, café or coffee shop? Here's the rundown of places to try in the Northwest and Eastern Montco.
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Baker Street …
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3/22/25
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The northwest and surrounding communities boast an electic array of dining options with a wide variety of cuisines. This list is your guide to it all - from where to get a great sandwich to …
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3/22/25
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Home team fans saw their own beloved Bears take a serious run at the 2025 championship.
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by Tom Utescher
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2/6/25
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Richard Alexander passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025 at the age of 78.
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2/5/25
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The Local's pages have turned green this week to support the Eagles on their road to victory! Buy your copy of this special edition at the following locations.
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2/5/25
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I have met many extraordinary individuals in the Chestnut Hill area over the last 40 years, but Emilie (Kayo) Rivinus Brégy is definitely among the most memorable.
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by Len Lear
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1/16/25
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Northwest Philadelphia lost some remarkable individuals in 2024, each leaving behind legacies that helped shape the region's landscape.
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by Len Lear and Carla Robinson
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12/25/24
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In a rare occurrence that has happened only five times since 1900, Christmas and Hanukkah overlap this year with the Jewish Festival of Lights.
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12/19/24
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Lassan opened Sept. 14 with dishes that are ambrosial in taste and aesthetically pleasing, colorful presentations.
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by Len Lear
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10/31/24
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The skies over Fort Washington’s Militia Hill, which are typically teeming with raptors at this time of year, have fallen oddly quiet.
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by Len Lear
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10/17/24
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The Phillies' current playoff run reminds me of two local guys I knew about 60 years ago.
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by Len Lear
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10/10/24
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On Oct. 13, Coro Mundi will present a bold program of choral music – featuring premieres of two new works – in Germantown.
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by Hillel Hoffmann
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10/3/24
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From its cobblestone streets to its cozy and eclectic storefronts, strolling Main Street in Havre de Grace feels a lot like taking a walk in Chestnut Hill.
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by Daralyse Lyons
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9/30/24
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Jews across the Northwest are preparing for the High Holidays, the holiest time of the year.
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9/26/24
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The Revolutionary Germantown Festival, a longstanding event celebrating the neighborhood's rich historical heritage, returns on Saturday, Oct. 5, to Cliveden.
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by Carla Robinson
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9/26/24
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For Josean Ramirez, it was the injuries that made the Flourtown resident retire. He won more than $9 million for the horses' owners.
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by Len Lear
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9/5/24
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