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Expanding on their bestselling “Campfire Stories” books, which feature tales from national parks and beyond, Glenside residents Ilyssa and Dave Kyu will introduce their three new collections at booked on July 19.
Local authors share ‘Campfire Stories’ at booked
Surprisingly, Dave and Ilyssa Kyu, longtime Glenside residents and editors of the “Campfire Books” anthology series, did not grow up camping. more
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Edwin “Ed” Thompson, of Wyndmoor, lawyer-turned-librarian at the Free Library of Springfield Township, died suddenly on June 19 at Chestnut Hill Hospital.
Ed Thompson, 75, beloved lawyer and librarian
Edwin “Ed” Thompson, a former lawyer who switched careers to become a reference librarian at the Free Library of Springfield Township, died suddenly on June 19. more
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House of Hamill (from left, Caroline Browning, Rose Baldino and Brian Buchanan) performs Celtic folk songs July 9. Attention: As of the afternoon of July 9, the venue has been changed because of weather. See information below.
Folktales and friendship take center stage at local concerts
Two styles of classic tunes are making their way to local parks this week.  more
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The Ambler Arts & Music Festival, featuring two days of music performances, returns to the Montgomery County borough’s downtown June 13 and 14.
Summer music season returns with local bands, food and fun
Another summer of outdoor music kicks off this week offering area concertgoers a lineup of rock, reggae, folk, and soul. more
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The Pastorius Park summer concert series has been a tradition for over 70 years.
Get outdoors and enjoy free concerts all summer long
Nothing says summer more than being outdoors. Add live music to the mix and you’ve created a recipe for the perfect summer activity.  more
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Chelsea Aubert (from left) is a former instructor at the Snyder School of Singing. Willa Douglas, Megnot Toggia and Julie Snyder are current teachers.
Snyder and Solstice school students take on ‘Chicago: Teen Edition’
I cannot count all the times I have driven in Erdenheim and seen the sign on Bethlehem Pike announcing the Snyder School of Singing. more
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Some of the 117 letters and postcards from the 1950s.
Time capsule in cursive: SCH student discovers a jazz pioneer in vintage letters
It was in a hidden corner of a Lansdale antique store that 14-year-old Ali Norcini stumbled upon a cardboard box covered in what appeared to be decades of dust. more
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"Dan was incredibly smart,” said his wife, Jennifer, “especially when it came to sports, and his deep knowledge often amazed those around him. He was truly one in a million.”
Wyndmoor resident saves lives after sudden death at 41
Daniel Ford was a modest, humble resident of Wyndmoor but because of his selfless decision, he saved the lives of several people. more
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Friends of the Wissahickon volunteers regularly participate in planting in the park.
Do you love living in Philly's northwest?
If Philadelphia is the United States' "gardening capital," the Northwest could well be its nonprofit nexus. more
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The Springfield Township Historical Society has cataloged more than 8,000 items in its permanent collection. Housed in the historic Black Horse Inn along Bethlehem Pike since 2006, these materials include photographs, objects, ledgers, maps and blueprints of various times within the township's existence.
Historic society marks 40 years of township stories
For 40 years, the Springfield Township Historical Society has been honoring its mission of preservation, research, and education. more
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Lives we lost: Remembering those who left a lasting legacy
Northwest Philadelphia lost some remarkable individuals in 2024, each leaving behind legacies that helped shape the region's landscape. more
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A painting that accompanies his poem, “Red Vision,” by Richard Metz, in his new book, “A Murder of Crows.”
Art, poetry and the environmental echo of crows
You might say that artist Richard Metz likes to crow about his paintings and prints. more
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Kate Matthews (the previous president of the Sustainability Club) worked alongside Molly Ellis of Threadwell to collect plastic.
High schoolers collect 1,000 lbs of plastic
The environmental impact of non-biodegradable plastics may seem insurmountable, but local high schoolers are taking charge. more
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Victoria Coleman's makeup skills came in handy last Halloween when she turned her brother, Brock, into a green goblin.
Local makeup artist came, saw and contoured
Even when she was in high school and working in Chestnut Hill, Victoria Coleman aspired to become a professional makeup artist. more
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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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Members of the Philly SoulSations, who will be playing at the Venetian Club on July 28, are, from left, Omar Welch, Hayden Bank, Barry Greenspan, Ken Ridgeway and Noble Watson.
Multigenerational ‘Motownesque’ musicians at Venetian Club
I am going to go way out on a limb and declare that there could not possibly be another performing band in the U.S. like Philly SoulSations. more
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Larry Weaner, of Glenside, was honored last month by the American Horticultural Society as one of only six horticulturists in the country to be given its “Great American Gardeners Award.”
Horticulturist wins major national award
Larry Weaner is one of only six horticulturists in the country to be given a “Great American Gardeners Award.”  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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Desiree Pressley, who was certified to teach yoga in 2023 at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Massachusetts, teaches gentle yoga, chair yoga and Kripalu yoga at her new Chestnut Hill studio.
New Hill instructor uses yoga for healing
When potential customers walk into Jennifer's Leaf Health & Wellness Studio, they naturally assume the ultra-fit owner and certified yoga instructor is named Jennifer. more
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Team members of Dahlgren Social Media Services are, from left, Owen Quinn, Daniel Gendron, Clara Farrell, founder Asher Dahlgren, Matthew Hay, Ava Pastore, Kazuya Kiguchi and Justin Whang. All are students at Springfield Township High School except for Pastore, who attends Haverford High School.
Wyndmoor teen running successful social media firm
It is no secret that young people today (and lots of older people) are obsessed, and in some cases, even addicted to their phones. Then there is Asher Dahlgren, 16, of Wyndmoor. more
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