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Andrew Clark, who attended Germantown Friends School and has been teaching glass blowing at the Crefeld School since 2013, is the owner of Clark Casting and Ironworks in Roxborough.
Glassblower a clear case of business success
You might say that local glassblower Andrew Clark will never crack under pressure.  more
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Gov. Shapiro signs anti-SLAPP bill into law
SLAPP cases are garbage frivolous lawsuits meant to intimidate and silence. more
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The Local's two newest staffers, Tommy Tucker (left) and Maggie Dougherty (right) are fresh from the halls of academia. They, along with the rest of us, will be working from home as we complete our much-needed office renovations.
Big changes coming at the Chestnut Hill Local
Exciting times are upon us. We're launching some changes that promise to breathe new life into our storied institution. more
Rep. Khan speaks with Gov. Shapiro at the budget bill signing.
A bright future for Philadelphia students
Now, after decades of chronic underfunding, Pennsylvania public school students finally got a down payment on their future. more
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Philadelphia Folk Festival, 2022
Folk festival returns
The Philadelphia Folk Festival is set to make its return Aug. 16-18 following a one-year hiatus. more
Charles “Chip” Amuso, of Wyndmoor, shows one of the 10 quilts, each one 13 hours in the making, he and many other young people made for residents of Keystone House, a residential hospice care home in Wyndmoor.
Local teen delivers handmade comfort
For his Eagle Scout project, Charles "Chip" Amuso is overseeing the creation of 10 handmade quilts for residents of Keystone House. more
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The memorial, parked on Kitchens Lane along the edge of the Wissahickon Park, honors Andy McNabb, a sculptor and architect who was killed on this spot in 1993.
New ‘ghost bike’ memorial honors local crash victims
A solitary white bicycle stands sentinel on Kitchens Lane in West Mt. Airy, its stark presence a somber reminder of lives lost and unsafe roads. more
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Summer camps offer options
If your youngsters aren’t already scheduled to the max with summer activities, here are a few camp options that offer diverse opportunities to play, learn and lead. more
Nick Corso uses gas, electric and wood-fired kilns. He is particularly inspired by the work of potters of past generations.
Nick Corso, local pottery master, is totally 'kiln' it
Next to the word “craftsman” in the dictionary should be a photo of Nick Corso. more
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State Rep. Tarik Khan (left) with State Rep. Anthony Bellmon at a June 10 public school funding rally in Harrisburg.
Public schools can thrive with equitable funding
One by one, my Republican colleagues spoke in opposition to our bill to support every student and every school district. more
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Although she is a grief counselor, Naila Francis is relentlessly cheerful, with a constant smile on her face.
Helping ease the grief caused by death of a loved one
The death of a loved one can be overwhelming. That is where Naila Francis, a certified death coach and grief midwife, comes in. more
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Danielle Jowdy's shop, Zsa's Ice Cream, at 6616 Germantown Ave. in West Mt. Airy, was just awarded “gold” in a citywide “Philly Favorite” poll conducted by the Philadelphia Inquirer.
'Gold medal' ice cream shop gets right to the pint
“I work from 5:30 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. If someone invented a 25th hour or an eighth day in the week, I'd be working it,” said Danielle Jowdy. more
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Roxborough’s Turtle Ridge, performing Wed., June 26, at the Pastorius Park Concert Series, will play a mixture of genres in songs that insist listeners sing along.
Turtle Ridge brings folk and bluegrass to Pastorius Park
A folk group hailing from “the beautiful hills of Roxborough,” Turtle Ridge performs music steeped in a long lineage of bluegrass and Americana. more
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Kimberly James, right, helps a bride-to-be pick out a wedding gown.
Kimberly James bridal shop has new home on the Avenue
Kimberly James, owner of the eponymous Chestnut Hill bridal boutique that until recently was situated at 15 W. Highland Ave., has a new home at 8333 Germantown Ave. more
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Bells Mill Road bridge and pedestrians
I write with two purposes: To thank the Local and to express the hope that the new bridge is more pedestrian friendly. more
More choice, more turnout
The winner won ONLY 35% of the vote. Situations like these have a simple solution: ranked choice voting. more
Pragya Gupta -- shown here with her daughter, Althea, in Wissahickon Park -- came to Philadelphia to learn the ins and outs of high finance at Wharton, but she put her investment career on hold when she discovered she had a passion for art. Now the Manayunk-Roxborough Art Center is showcasing her talent.
A 7,948-mile journey from finance to fine art
It's a long way from northern India to Chestnut Hill – 7,948 miles, to be exact – but Pragya Gupta has navigated the distance quite smoothly. more
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Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt discusses the pleasures of Wissahickon Valley Park with eight-year-old Maayan Kriger-Corso of Roxborough, a frequent park visitor who happened to be at the Valley Green Inn during Wednesday’s press conference. Ruffian Tittman, executive director of the Friends of the Wissahickon, is standing right behind him (front row, dressed in black).
Feds fund reconstruction of aging Wissahickon bridges
The nearly 200-year-old Valley Green and Bells Mill Road bridges in the Wissahickon Valley Park will soon undergo a much-needed reconstruction. more
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Dr. Joseph Friedberg, thoracic surgeon-in-chief of Temple University Health System, has joined the staff at Temple Health Chestnut Hill Hospital.
New thoracic surgeon boosts hospital's level of care
With the recent arrival of Dr. Joseph Friedberg at Temple Lung Center at Chestnut Hill, the community hospital now has a dedicated thoracic surgeon. more
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Brothers Dave and Tim Hause onstage at Venice Island at the 2023 Sing Us Home festival.
‘Sing Us Home’ returns to Venice Island
Thanks to the efforts of Philadelphia-born musician brothers Dave and Tim Hause, Manayunk’s three-day Sing Us Home Festival is returning. more
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