Search Results for 'Northwest Village Network'

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Anne and Peter Javsicas in 2016, on their 45th wedding anniversary.

Anne Elizabeth Javsicas, 79, longtime head of Plymouth Meeting Friends School, died October 11th, 2025, at the Foulkeways at Gwynedd retirement community in Gwynedd, Pennsylvania. Anne grew up … more

11/1/25

Among the 30 local artists who will be exhibiting their works at the Center on the Hill are (from left) Margot Lawler, Sreemati Ghosh, and Robert Cox.

Northwest Village Network shows work of 30 area artists

Thirty local artists, mostly Northwest Philadelphia residents and members of the Northwest Village Network (NVN), will present an exhibition at the Center on the Hill in September. more

by Len Lear | 8/28/25

Robert Lange, a Mt. Airy resident, stands outside Carpenter Station which he uses frequently to travel within Philadelphia. Although he owns a car, he prefers to use public transportation.

SEPTA cuts could derail senior independence

Looming SEPTA cuts would remove five train lines, cut bus and metro schedules, and end service after 9 p.m. Older city residents will lose access to healthcare, food, community, entertainment and family. more

by Lucy Tobier | 7/10/25

Designs such as this one by Krieger + Associates Architects facilitate aging in place.

Aging in place: Prepare your home ahead of time

Don’t be caught off guard. It's important to consider the steps to success. more

by Susan Schaefer | 6/12/25

Cellist Thomas Kraines (above), along with pianist Charles Abramovic, will be featured in a Germantown concert Feb. 21 marking the 40th anniversary of Network for New Music, a Philadelphia-based music organization that commissions and performs new musical works by emerging and established artists.

Germantown concert to honor Pulitzer Prize winner

Network for New Music will continue its 40th anniversary season programming, “40 at 40,” with the concert “Companions.” more

by Michael Caruso | 2/6/25

Mohammad Reza Hasani (rear), his wife, Somayeh (right) and two of their three children — daughter Nilofar (left) and son Amir Mahdi (center) — are seen during a hike in the mountainous region of Mazar, Afghanistan, in February 2021, six months before the Taliban takeover of the country.

Family's escape from Taliban ends in NW Philadelphia

He trained Afghan police officers in human rights and helped women escape domestic violence. Now, he and his family are the ones who needed to escape. more

by Len Lear | 1/23/25

Members of the Northwest Village Network meet regularly.

Moments of joy and connection make our community stronger

Here at the Northwest Village Network, we are driven by a simple yet powerful idea: Small moments of joy and connection lead to a stronger, more resilient community of seniors. more

by Barbara Adolphe, president of the Northwest Village Network | 1/16/25

The Germantown Branch of the Settlement Music School will be renamed to honor Peter Benoliel, the branch’s first president.

A look into the new year finds both sun and clouds

For local classical music lovers, two pivotal changes serve as harbingers of the year to come. more

by Michael Caruso | 1/1/25

Roman Omelchenko, his wife, Natalia, and daughter, Oleksandra, have found refuge and help in Mt. Airy after fleeing their home in Kyiv, Ukraine. Roman and Natalia are both medical doctors who have not been able to practice their profession in the U.S.

Three-time refugee family finds new home, support in Mt. Airy

Roman Omelchenko and his family arrived in Mt. Airy one year ago after fleeing the war in Ukraine, leaving the capital of Kyiv. more

by Len Lear | 11/14/24

Olly collects discarded woolen clothing, washes and dries them, and turns them into colorful, intricate throw rugs in a sewing room that resembles a Goodwill. He also makes silk neckties into rugs.

Former Penn professor turns rags into riches

At 99, Oliver "Olly" Perry Williams sits in his West Mt. Airy home, his fingers nimbly working strips of wool into vibrant rugs. more

by Len Lear | 10/10/24

Our amazing result from advertising in the Local

I am absolutely thrilled to write on behalf of NVN to share just how amazing our experience has been with advertising in the Local. more

9/12/24

Legendary sportswriter Ray Didinger at Lovett Library

The Northwest Village Network will host an afternoon with Ray Didinger, renowned Philadelphia sportswriter and media personality. more

by Len Lear | 9/12/24

Executive director of SCH's Sands Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL), Ed Glassman, was recently named one of Philly's top “40 Under 40” by the Philadelphia Business Journal.

Getting SCH students to think and act like entrepreneurs

Ed Glassman, a Mt. Airy resident for the last 10 years, grew up in East Falls and graduated from Chestnut Hill Academy in 2003. more

by Len Lear | 6/13/24

Thirteen candidates vie for seven 2024 CHCA board seats

The following people are running to represent the community on the board of the Chestnut Hill Community Association. more

6/6/24

Bartram’s Garden has been working hard to restore its water’s edge, and reconnect Philadelphia residents with the Schuylkill River. The city's sewer issues, however, mean that the water is unsafe for use almost half the days of the year.

Is 'Green City, Clean Waters' succeeding, or is $2.4 billion going down the drain?

It’s been 300 years since botanist John Bartram decided to build a garden on the banks of the Schuylkill River. Today, the landscape looks vastly different. more

by Kyle Bagenstose | 11/29/23

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