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In front of the Springside Chestnut Hill crowd, sophomore Cali Smith (right) brings the ball up the right wing.
SCH soccer succumbs, 1-0, in Independent Schools tourney finals
A highly successful soccer season for the girls of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy ended last Tuesday afternoon. more
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Mt. Airy pianist Lou Walinsky, 79, who spent five years overcoming carpal tunnel syndrome, has just released his third CD, the jazzy “Adventures with Standards.”
At 79, Mt. Airy pianist strikes a new chord
Lou Walinsky's fingers dance across the piano keys with the confidence of a lifelong musician - a remarkable feat for someone who once faced carpal tunnel syndrome. more
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Mark Daugherty left the law for a career in music more than 40 years ago.
From law books to music scores
For 40 years, Mark Daugherty has been weaving musical magic throughout Northwest Philadelphia, earning him the nickname "Pied Piper of Northwest Philly." more
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Molly Giordano, a Mount St. Joe sophomore, brings the ball down the wing.
Mount rolls over O'Hara in state field hockey tournament opener
After a stroke of bad luck in the District 1 field hockey championship game, Mount St. Joseph Academy ended up with a very favorable draw. more
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SCH sophomore Ryleigh Bakley (right) tries to bring a bouncing ball under control while fending off Agnes Irwin's Colby Costa.
SCH girls' soccer earns trip to Pa. Independent Schools finals
After losing a 2-1 match in the semifinals of the 2023 Pa. Independent Schools tournament, SCH advanced into this year's championship. more
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SCH junior Jill Major launches a shot while marked by Lola Pena of the Irish.
SCH soccer captures 2024 title
In two different ways, the girls' soccer team at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy finished first last Tuesday. more
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Voters at St. Martin in the Fields on Tuesday, Nov. 5, were greeted with a sea of Democratic lawn signs. Two red signs touting McCormick for Senate were the only outliers.
An early peek of Election Day throughout Northwest Philadelphia
Christine Bamberger has been actively involved with Friends of the Wissahickon for more than 20 years.
Dedicated devotee of the Wissahickon receives rare reward
The Wissahickon Valley Park is a centerpiece of Christine Bamberger’s life. more
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With categories ranging from radio call signs to foods with a geographic location in their name, questions at last week’s Chestnut Hill Brewing Company trivia night, hosted by the Chestnut Hill Local and the Chestnut Hill Community Association, proved to be challenging. Members of the winning team Bea Arthur Fonzarelli were, from left to right, Amanda Convery, Jenn Ditmars, Claire Haas, Jess Mento and Sarah Murphy. They took home a restaurant gift card, CHCA t-shirts and a brewery growler in addition to getting their picture in the paper. Thank you to everyone who came out for a great night!
Trivia night success
Cause for celebration at McNally’s Tavern! So far everyone on the team has raised more than $5,000 for breast cancer awareness by selling pink T-shirts – and they plan to keep up momentum through the end of the month. Pictured here, from left to right, are staffers Catherine Browne, Mary Louise Learning-Callahan, Meg McNally, Liz Bahner, Dan Flannery, Brian Zapien, Anne McNally and Craig Bell.
Fundraising for cancer fight
Last year’s Flannel Fest drew about 900 people, almost 400 shy of what it would take to break the world record.
Germantown’s Philly Flannel Fest eyes world record
Germantown will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of flannel-wearing people. more
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Artichoke Malai Kafta tastes as good as it looks at Lassan restaurant.
New Indian restaurant opens in Lafayette Hill
Lassan opened Sept. 14 with dishes that are ambrosial in taste and aesthetically pleasing, colorful presentations. more
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Last year’s Passion & Spice Indonesian dinner sold out within days of being scheduled.
Indonesian chef kicks off annual Bali pop-up
James Beard-nominated chef Diana Widjojo is back with her Indonesian cuisine expertise next week. more
State Representative Chris Rabb is using his background in grassroots organizing to engage Black male voters this election.
State Rep. Chris Rabb takes on Black voter stereotypes
Pennsylvania State Representative Chris Rabb is making a special effort to reach Black male voters. more
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Patriots senior Hadley Evans (left) hits the ball through a block set up by the Blue Devils' Bethany Haughton (center) and Simisola Mabagunje.
GA volleyball overcomes SCH in three tough sets
It was the final Inter-Ac League volleyball match for both squads. more
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Marked here by SCH junior Owen Hackford (left), Quakers senior Noah Amankulor had several near misses before scoring Penn Charter's third goal.
PC boys still second in Inter-Ac soccer standings after topping SCH
Penn Charter's booters solidified their second-place status in the Inter-Ac League standings. more
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The ball is pursued by SCH sophomore Alex de Beaulac (left) and Episcopal senior Avery Le.
SCH girls get second chance with Penn Charter help
The girls of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy were unable to take advantage of one opportunity but were presented with another. more
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Mary Kalyna was given the 2024 Social Justice Award for Community Service by the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations during a ceremony on Oct. 17 at the Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St.
Ukrainian American honored for human rights activism
As the 2024 election approaches, West Mt. Airy resident and lifelong social justice activist Mary Kalyna is laser-focused on her mission. more
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Mount St. Joe senior Katie Westmoreland was the individual champion at the Catholic Academies cross country meet.
Mount cross country wins sixth league title
Even with Gwynedd Mercy's cross country team presenting a serious challenge this fall, Mount St. Joseph had enough talent to get the job done. more
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Penn Charter's varsity seven with the 2024 Inter-Ac girls' championship trophy. In the center is individual champion Mackenzie Skelly, an eighth-grader.
PC runners come up big at Inter-Ac cross country championships
At Belmont Plateau last Tuesday, the cross country teams from Penn Charter had an outstanding afternoon at the 2024 Inter-Ac League cross country championships. more
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