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Mt. Airy resident Warren Cooper, who will perform at Woodmere on Friday, Oct. 2, 6 p.m., may not be an ordained minster, but he has always used his musical talents in the service of a higher purpose.
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by Len Lear
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10/1/26
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Piffaro, Philadelphia’s acclaimed Renaissance Band, opens its 2026-2027 season next month with an all-instrumental program, “At the Sign of the Crumhorn."
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9/24/26
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Lois Cox, of Oreland, received a letter from Springfield Township officials informing her that she has been chosen to receive their “Beautiful Springfield Award.”
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by Len Lear
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9/17/26
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“This Silent Music" will receive its world premiere on Saturday, Aug. 8, 7:30 p.m., at the James Turrell Skyspace in the Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting, 20 E. Mermaid Lane.
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by Len Lear
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8/6/26
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For many years, Christopher Yingling dreamed of having a theater company. When it came time for him to create one, he turned to some of his closest friends.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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7/30/26
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The Lantern Theater Company is making progress on an expansion to Northwest Philadelphia, with a planned 2027 opening of its Mt. Airy theater.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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7/23/26
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The Crossing, the four-time Grammy Award-winning chamber choir conducted by Donald Nally and internationally recognized for its commitment to new music, has announced its 2026–2027 season.
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7/9/26
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In psychology, the definition of “gestalt” could be summed up like this: The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
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by Jeff Meade
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7/9/26
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ArtPhilly, an organization aiming to amplify Philadelphia as a major destination for arts and culture, is wrapping up its citywide, multidisciplinary festival called “What Now: 2026.”
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by Maggie Dougherty
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6/25/26
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I always find it interesting to meet someone who transferred from one career into something they never anticipated and never studied in college, possibly because I myself wound up in journalism by accident.
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by Len Lear
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6/11/26
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This week in Chestnut Hill Local history
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5/14/26
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Organizers of the “Dyke Pride Dance” are hoping for a big turnout Friday, May 15, at Summit Presbyterian Church in Mt. Airy, one one of the most gay-friendly communities in the United States.
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by Len Lear
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5/7/26
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Grammy-winning choir The Crossing concludes its 2025-2026 season in June with “The Month of Moderns,” a series of concerts performed at venues throughout Philadelphia.
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4/30/26
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As some of religion’s most holy days are celebrated this spring, people of faith around the region are focusing on themes of freedom, hope and renewal.
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4/2/26
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Benjamin D’Annibale, the supremely talented former keyboardist for Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church, and local opera singer Sophia Santiago will perform in concert the music of Franz Schubert on March 29.
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by Len Lear
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3/26/26
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Artist Alysse Einbender recalls creating her first sculpture. She was 10, and it was a delicate figurine of a dancer.
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by Jeff Meade
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3/19/26
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The concert schedule in the Wissahickon Valley presents a wide array of genres. From classical to rock to jazz - there's something for everyone. Explore our list of upcoming concerts when planning your entertainment schedule this fall.
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3/6/26
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The Jasper String Quartet will be joined by cellist Raman Ramakrishnan in recital Thursday, Feb. 26, in the Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting, at 20 E. Mermaid Lane in Chestnut Hill.
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by Michael Caruso
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2/26/26
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This week in Chestnut Hill Local history
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2/19/26
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There are quite a lot of camp options for school-aged children, but what about the pre-k and kindergarten crew? Don’t worry.
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2/12/26
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