Here in Northwest Philadelphia and its surrounding communities, summer camps have evolved into an exciting spectrum of experiences.
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by Leisha Shaffer
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2/13/25
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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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The work of acclaimed artist Claire Downes Whitehurst is featured in an exhibit at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education.
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2/6/25
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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 residents are planning to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
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by Kristin E. Holmes
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1/15/25
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For Amira Heep, who greets fans at Lincoln Financial Field, nothing would be more thrilling than singing the national anthem before a Philadelphia Eagles game.
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by Len Lear
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1/15/25
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Northwest Philadelphia grappled with significant infrastructure challenges in 2024.
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by Donna Shaw and Carla Robinson
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12/25/24
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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 an era of corporate radio and algorithmic playlists, one Philadelphia neighborhood has cultivated something increasingly rare: its own voice.
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By Len Lear
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12/21/24
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Holiday shopping takes on a special charm – and the warmth of local creativity – at seasonal pop-up markets and bazaars.
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12/21/24
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The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education recently announced that it has earned accreditation as an arboretum.
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11/21/24
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A charming menagerie of animal artwork at Little Wares, 8117 Germantown Ave., reveals the magical touch of West Mt. Airy artist Allyn Howard.
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by Len Lear
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11/21/24
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If you feel like skipping the mall this holiday season, Northwest Philadelphia's neighborhoods are decking their halls with an array of festive craft markets.
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by Tommy Tucker
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11/21/24
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Joan Pitcher Feeny died on September 20. For many years, she claimed she was in her thirties. Her family was astonished to learn she was 68.
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11/12/24
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Robert Atkinson Seeley was the former executive director of the Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors.
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by Len Lear
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11/7/24
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A smoky haze covered parts of Roxborough as a brush fire escalated to a three-alarm blaze.
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10/17/24
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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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We might not be in Munich, Germany, but anyone looking to channel their inner Deutsch identity can find Oktoberfest celebrations all around Northwest Philadelphia.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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10/3/24
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This weekend is the last chance to view a powerful exhibition memorializing gun violence victims.
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10/3/24
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