Now, the Philadelphia native has released "The Unsettled," a sweeping narrative that's drawing critical acclaim.
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1/23/25
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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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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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Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital hosted an event Jan. 9 to recognize state lawmakers for securing over $3 million in Commonwealth funding.
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1/14/25
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You may have read recently that the city of Philadelphia is seeking artists to create a statue to honor the late civil rights lawyer and economist Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander.
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by Len Lear
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1/9/25
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It has often been said that the two things no one can avoid are death and taxes, which might explain why the Jacob Ruth Funeral Home has been a Chestnut Hill institution for almost 175 years.
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by Len Lear
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1/9/25
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Three Mt. Airy artists are bringing their distinctive ceramic visions to The Carolyn and Howard Alber Gallery at Allens Lane Art Center.
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by Len Lear
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1/9/25
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Northwest Philadelphia's business landscape was marked by notable openings and emotional closings of longtime community fixtures 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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As the debate rages over the 76ers’ proposal to construct an arena near Chinatown, a possible compromise solution is being offered.
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12/19/24
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State and local elected officials joined nurses and healthcare workers on the picket line as passing vehicles honked in support.
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by Tommy Tucker
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12/12/24
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When Sandra Folzer crossed the finish line at November's Rothman 8K race, she didn't just finish -- she made history.
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by Len Lear
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12/12/24
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The prevention program at Temple University is helping participants reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes by nearly 70%.
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12/12/24
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Howard A. Myrick, 90, was a longtime resident of West Mt. Airy and a professor emeritus in communications and media.
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12/12/24
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Jimmy Pack still remembers "The Day After," a 1983 TV movie about nuclear war. That terror has evolved into a scholarly pursuit.
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by Len Lear
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12/5/24
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Citing ongoing concerns about staffing levels and stagnant wages, nurses and allied health professionals at Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital are planning an informational picket for Dec. 4.
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By Tommy Tucker and Carla Robinson
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12/3/24
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Betty Long founded Flourtown-based Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates to provide patient and family services.
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by Len Lear
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11/27/24
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SEPTA's problems can be more productively addressed if you see them within a larger regional system.
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11/27/24
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Longtime Chestnut Hill resident and acclaimed pianist Barbara Golden will perform music including traditional holiday songs.
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by Len Lear
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11/27/24
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In Philadelphia, where 17,000 families are headed by grandparents, a Manayunk-based nonprofit is helping senior caregivers.
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by Len Lear
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11/21/24
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