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“Soil nerd” Allison Houghton will teach a Mt. Airy Learning Tree course, “Spring Foraging Fun in Mt. Airy.”
Mt. Airy ‘soil nerd’ helps you forage for edible plants
Want to expand your palate and save money on food? Mt. Airy's self-described “soil nerd,” Allison Houghton, can help you do that. more
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Jake Bevan’s love of gardening and landscaping inspired him to purchase Laurel Hill Gardens.
Laurel Hill Gardens owner plants himself in Chestnut Hill
Jake Bevan acquired the business on Feb. 28. more
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Mary Ann Domanska taught students in a rural Kenyan village a craft called Kumihimo, a traditional way of making braids and cords, often used for decorative purposes.
Local author’s African journey yields magical tale
After volunteering in rural Kenya, West Mt. Airy resident and longtime SCH Academy teacher Mary Ann Domanska has transformed her experience into a children's book. more
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“Donegal Rocks,” 2025, oil on canvas by Jeffrey Reed
Chestnut Hill artist captures Ireland's shifting skies
Artist Jeffrey Reed, of Chestnut Hill,  has no family roots in Ireland, but he has visited the country annually for the last 25 years to paint its extraordinary landscapes. more
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Rabbi Malkah Binah Klein will be exhibiting some of her floral photos through the end of April at the High Point Cafe in the Allens Lane Train Station.
Local rabbi’s photos bloom with messages of peace
Rabbi Malkah Binah Klein's stunning floral photo exhibit, "Flowers are Relationships," can now be seen at the High Point Cafe in the Allens Lane Train Station. more
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Dubstep star Jesse Kardon, who works from a studio in his Chestnut Hill house, performs to a sellout crowd at the Ultra Music Festival in Japan.
The secret life of Subtronics
If you passed Jesse Kardon on the street you probably wouldn't look twice. The bearded 32-year-old acts like just another hipster. 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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Go-To Guide: Bakeries, Cafes and Coffee Shops
Looking for a local bakery, café or coffee shop?   Here's the rundown of places to try in the Northwest and Eastern Montco. Philadelphia CHESTNUT HILL Baker Street … more
Go-To Guide: Restaurants and Pubs
The northwest and surrounding communities boast an electic array of dining options with a wide variety of cuisines.  This list is your guide to it all - from where to get a great sandwich to … more
Remembering Mark Herbert Berenbaum
Last year on March 19, 2024, our beloved Mark died at home after a battle with cancer. more
Sarah West, a beloved Trail Ambassador for Friends of the Wissahickon, took visitors on guided tours of Wissahickon Park for many years. She also won four bronze medals at age 76 in an international Dragon Boat competition in 2013 in Hungary.
FOW ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award winner dies at 87
Sarah West, a longtime Mt. Airy resident and beloved figure in the Wissahickon Valley community, died of age-related ailments. more
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“Wissahickon Bathers,” 30” x 40”, oil on board, by Joseph Lozano
Artist turns Wissahickon walks into gallery exhibit
When Covid hit, Joseph Lozano found himself taking long hikes in Wissahickon Park with his family. more
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Charlie Dilks, sailing near his easement-protected farm in Maryland.
Charles Day Dilks, Hill conservation giant, dies at 83
Charles Day Dilks, a Chestnut Hill giant in the field of conservation, died Dec. 28, 2024, of cardiac amyloidosis at his home. more
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FOW to hold annual meeting
Friends of the Wissahickon will outline plans to improve park conservation and water quality at its annual public projects meeting Jan. 29. more
Prema Katari Gupta, a Mt. Airy resident for 15 years, is president and CEO of the Center City District, whose purpose, among other things, is to help keep Center City safe and clean.
Mt. Airy mom heads CCD
Prema Katari Gupta, the new head of the Center City District, is a 15-year resident of Mt. Airy who brings her Northwest experience to managing Philadelphia’s downtown. more
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Honorees and special guests at Friends of the Wissahickon’s “100 Years of Wild Anniversary Celebration” in November are (from left) FOW award recipients Tarsha and Keisha Scovens, Executive Director Ruffian Tittmann, Mayor Cherelle Parker, award recipients Christine Bamberger, David and Linda Glickstein, and State Rep. Tarik Khan.
FOW builds on 100 years of success
For Friends of the Wissahickon, 2024 was a year like no other. We celebrated 100 years of stewarding Wissahickon Valley Park. more
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Vincent (Jim) J. Santanasto
Vincent (Jim) J. Santanasto, passed away peacefully in his Chestnut Hill Pennsylvania home on December 22, 2024 at the age of 98. more
Threatened cuts to SEPTA’s transit service to Northwest Philadelphia prompted concerned citizens to organize “Save the Train,” a coalition of organizations now fighting to save it.
Bridges, trains, water and parks: Infrastructure challenges of 2024
Northwest Philadelphia grappled with significant infrastructure challenges in 2024. more
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2024: What we’ll remember from this passing year
Whether it was soaring taxes, scorching heat or a drought that dulled autumn's palette, 2024 tested the resilience of Northwest Philadelphians. 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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