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Jake Bevan acquired the business on Feb. 28.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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4/17/25
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Daniel Ford was a modest, humble resident of Wyndmoor but because of his selfless decision, he saved the lives of several people.
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by Len Lear
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4/16/25
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In our enthusiasm for Chestnut Hill's rich inventory of large and impressive houses, we may overlook the extraordinary breadth of other housing options in the Northwest.
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by George McNeely
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3/29/25
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If Philadelphia is the United States' "gardening capital," the Northwest could well be its nonprofit nexus.
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by Daralyse Lyons
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3/29/25
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SOOK Vinyl & Vintage is much more than Philadelphia's only Black-owned record store.
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by Len Lear
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3/26/25
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Looking for a local bakery, café or coffee shop? Here's the rundown of places to try in the Northwest and Eastern Montco.
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3/22/25
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There's nothing better on a hot summer day than a delicious ice cream, frozen yogurt or smoothie. Here's your best bets for sweet spots in the Northwest.
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3/22/25
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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 …
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3/22/25
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Carl Shaifer, a longtime Chestnut Hill resident known for his business acumen and tireless community service, died March 5 of age-related causes.
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by Len Lear
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3/20/25
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Editor’s note: This week, we share part two of the remarkable story of growth and community service of Ernest Carl Morris.
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by Len Lear
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3/19/25
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When I left our house to go to work at the Local on Tuesday, March 3, 1998, it was like a thousand other mornings. It ended up as one in a thousand, however.
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by Len Lear
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3/6/25
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At just 17 years old, Nathaniel Zhang has already achieved what many pianists spend a lifetime pursuing.
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3/6/25
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John Augustine Roman, born on July 28, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025 at the age of 95.
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2/19/25
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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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This “love note” to our newspaper recently arrived as a voicemail from a former Chestnut Hill neighbor. We thought we’d share it.
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2/13/25
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Skip Lynch, 81, of Wyndmoor, PA, was born September 7, 1943, in Cedarhurst, NY.
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2/12/25
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Charles Jared Ingersoll, a lifelong Chestnut Hill area resident and former Executive Vice President and Director of The Rittenhouse Trust Company, died Jan. 15.
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by Len Lear
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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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SEPTA will temporarily close part of the Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail line for 11 weeks this summer to rehabilitate five bridges along the service line.
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by Tommy Tucker
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1/30/25
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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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