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Dan Helwig and his daughter Amanda share a passion for serving the community as Rotarians and Realtors – something they hope to pass down to 8-year-old Tennyson.
A family breaks barriers while building community
Some father-daughter duos share interests, hobbies, or even quirks. For Dan Helwig and his daughter Amanda Helwig, the similarities go a bit further.  more
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The 44-year-old Beyer Studio in Germantown's stained glass restoration work can be found in churches across the Northwest Philadelphia region.
The stained glass maestro
For decades, Joe Beyer has worked tirelessly to restore corroded and blighted stained glass windows to their former glory. more
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Conservation easements protect the Wissahickon Watershed
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Easement Program plays a crucial role in preserving the natural and cultural landscape of Northwest Philadelphia. more
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Richard Newell, president and CEO of Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital (left), and Abhi Rastogi, president and CEO of Temple University Hospital.
New CHH leadership charts ambitious plan for growth
If you want to know what a hospital means to a community, just consider the impact when one is suddenly closed. more
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Gov. Josh Shapiro
A miss for America
The absence of Gov. Josh Shapiro from the 2024 presidential ticket isn’t just a loss for the Democratic Party. more
Governors Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, seen on stage with Ala Stanford, founder of the Black Doctors Consortium, drew a capacity crowd Monday at Wissahickon High School in Montgomery County’s Lower Gwynedd Township as they campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris. Both governors are potential vice presidential picks for Harris, who became the presumptive Democratic nominee following President Joe Biden's announcement that he would not seek a second term.
Shapiro and Whitmer take the stage for Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris’ Democratic campaign came to the Wissahickon High School gymnasium on Monday. more
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A medevac helicopter and multiple emergency responders were called to the scene of the fatal car crash at the intersection of Stenton and E. Evergreen avenues early Monday. Photo by Jeff Meade
Fatal crash with stolen car kills 15-year-old passenger, injures 3 others
A fatal crash at Stenton and Evergreen Avenues in Wyndmoor left a 15-year-old dead and multiple others injured early Monday. more
Shock and support: Local leaders respond to Biden's exit
President Joe Biden announced he will end his bid for reelection Sunday, ending a tumultuous second race for the White House. more
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Pool maintenance attendant Mr. King Jr. prepares for crowds at the Pleasant playground pool in Mt. Airy, which is opening two hours early – at 11 a.m. instead of 1 p.m. – as long as the heat advisory is in effect.
Scorching heat hits the Northwest
Whether it’s walking the dog early, opting to stay inside all day or heading to a local pool to cool off, residents across Northwest Philadelphia tried to cope. more
Weavers Way has launched an innovative funding program to go solar with its new Germantown store – something General Manager Jon Roesser hopes to replicate in the future.
A sunny new outlook appears for Weavers Way
With a big flat roof on its new supermarket in Germantown, the Weavers Way grocery co-op is going solar. more
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Martha Sharkey (right), founder of local nonprofit, Today is a Good Day, which provides personal and financial support for families with babies in Neonatal Intensive Care Units, receives a $100,000 donation from the Kelsey-Naylor Family Foundation. It was secured for TIAGD by Wyndmoor residents Mandy (left) and Chuck Marion.
Wyndmoor nonprofit raises $100,000 for NICU babies
"We want to serve more NICU families during their difficult days," said Martha Sharkey. more
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Spring sends Chestnut Hill resident Ted Daeschler into the garden he shares with his wife, Emily.
Seeking spirit in the soil
Shovel after shovel, the spade cuts into the dark, moist, nutrient-rich earth. The gardener kneels and gently places the plant into its new home. more
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Among this year's Local winners are several who won last year as well, shown here at the 2023 awards ceremony. Left to right, they are editor Carla Robinson; Leisha Shaffer, the Local’s sales and marketing manager; and former reporter Tom Beck. The 2024 Keystone Media Awards will be presented in the fall in Harrisburg.
The Local wins 29 media awards
The Local doubled its total over last year. more
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A water researcher pours a water sample into a smaller glass container for experimentation as part of drinking water and PFAS research at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response.
‘Forever chemicals’ exceed safe levels in many PA water systems
Public water providers across the U.S. are grappling with new EPA regulations that require them to test their drinking water. more
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Surera Ward is the CEO and founder of Girls Fix It, LLC, in Mt. Airy, which specializes in repairing cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, game consoles and computers.
Broken cell phone leads to new repair business
In 2019, Surera Ward's nephew seemed to break his cell phone on a regular basis.  Thus a new business was born. more
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Elizabeth Stewart Bradley-Shea
Wyndmoor mourning a murder
The handwritten note on plain white paper attached with binder clips to the door of Lucky Dogz Doggie Day Care reads “Closed Until Further Notice.” more
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Joe Khan (right), a former member of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill for 14 years, is running for the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania attorney general in the April 23 election. His brother, Tarik Khan (left), is a Democratic state representative whose district includes parts of Chestnut Hill.
State Rep. Tarik Khan’s brother Joe is running for state AG
Joe Khan’s campaign announced that it has now raised more than $1 million. more
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Nala Bloom, former farm manager at Wyncote Academy, was killed in a car accident at age 33.
Beloved farm manager, 33, dies in car accident
On March 27, a Philadelphia man was arrested and charged with drunk driving and vehicular homicide in connection with the death of Nala Bloom. more
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Woodmere’s March 21 policy hearing included a panel of legislators and William Valerio, director and CEO of Woodmere; Rusty Baker, executive director for Pennsylvania Museums; and Mark Anderson (parent) and Michael Anderson, self-advocate. In the background are nearly 150 students from Jenks Academy for Arts and Sciences, W.B. Saul High School and Lankenau High School.
Woodmere hosts state legislative committee hearing
The subject was "Michael’s Law," a bill calling for public venues to not charge admission fees for personal care attendants accompanying individuals with disabilities. more
Springfield Twp. retirements, promotions celebrated
During the March Board of Commissioners meeting, a ceremony led by Police Chief Michael E. Pitkow honored old and new leaders. more
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