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Lee Roberts spent 25 years in the military, but when he returned from his stint in the Air Force to his old Philadelphia neighborhood, he couldn’t believe what he saw.
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by Al Hunter Jr.
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5/15/25
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Daune Marie knows heartbreak. After her daughter suffered a devastating illness, Marie left a lucrative corporate job to open Blooming Peace in October 2024.
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by Len Lear
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5/15/25
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The host school for last Saturday's Inter-Ac League Track and Field Championships, Episcopal Academy, celebrated the continued success of both its boys' and girls' teams.
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by Tom Utescher
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5/14/25
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In less than a week, voters in Northwest Philadelphia will cast ballots for judicial candidates in the May 20 primary election.
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by Tommy Tucker
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5/13/25
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Jansen, the upscale “Center City” restaurant at 7402 Germantown Ave. in Mt. Airy that has been a magnet for fine-dining aficionados for the last decade, will close its doors for good.
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by Len Lear
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5/8/25
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The culinary journey of David Simms, the chef and owner of Eatible Delights Catering, has taken him far.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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5/8/25
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Many cultures strongly advocate the idea that a name defines an individual or a thing. Such must be the case for Christopher Van de Velde, whose Dutch surname means “of the fields.”
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by Susan Schaefer
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5/8/25
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The last of the Inter-Ac League schools to begin playing boys' lacrosse, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy recently became competitive with the league’s long-established powers.
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by Tom Utescher
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5/7/25
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After falling behind early in last Monday's Catholic Academies softball contest, Mount St. Joseph went ahead by four runs and then survived a rally by visiting Villa Maria.
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by Tom Utescher
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5/7/25
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The "postseason" in crew began last weekend with the Philadelphia City Championships, and area rowers assembled along Kelly Drive to mine the Schuylkill for precious medals.
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by Tom Utescher
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5/7/25
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Nestled in the heart of Wyndmoor, Locals Coffee has become more than just a place to grab a morning brew. Its star is rising.
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by Buffy Gorrilla
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5/1/25
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Stepping down as board president of the Chestnut Hill Conservancy after eight years of leadership, Javers remains on the board and executive committee.
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by Chrissy Clawson, Programs and Communications Manager, Chestnut Hill Conservancy
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5/1/25
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According to the Chestnut Hill Business District, there are currently 30 Black-owned businesses in Chestnut Hill, which might be the most ever.
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by Len Lear
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5/1/25
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After notching a solid victory over Penn Charter, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy's Blue Devils turned their attention to a rematch with Germantown Academy.
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by Tom Utescher
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4/30/25
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Penn Charter completed a softball-season sweep of Inter-Ac League rival Academy of Notre Dame, logging a six-inning mercy-rule victory on the road.
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by Tom Utescher
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4/30/25
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You might say that this story is “hair-d” to believe or that there is “locks” to explain.
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by Len Lear
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4/24/25
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Sophomore pitcher Sami Snyder logged her second perfect game of the 2025 softball season when her Springside Chestnut Hill Academy squad visited the Academy of Notre Dame.
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by Tom Utescher
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4/23/25
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When Adrian Stanley, of Chestnut Hill, received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in Canada, his wife and 14-year-old son cracked some jokes.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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4/17/25
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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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Track teams from Germantown Academy and Springside Chestnut Hill Academy traveled to the Academy of Notre Dame for the first girls' meet of the 2025 season.
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by Tom Utescher
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4/16/25
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