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MALT artist: From 'eating therapy' to pets and houses

"When I learned about art therapy, I thought it would be a good way to use art to help people," says Sondra Rosenberg. more

by Len Lear | 4/24/25

A woman prays at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Germantown after Pope Francis’s death was announced on April 21.

Local worshipers mourn pope

Worshipers at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Germantown gathered to mourn the loss of Pope Francis on Easter Monday. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 4/23/25

Visitors from as far away as Canada come to Wahoo Trapeze to try the acrobatic activity.

Frequent flyers: Wahoo Trapeze spreads high-flying joy

Mika Niwa was a college student studying in London when she first flew on a trapeze. That first flight got her hooked. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 4/17/25

Adrian Stanley and his wife Mary FitzGerald, of Chestnut Hill, are dedicated to giving back to their community through several charitable endeavors.

Chestnut Hill resident awarded Canadian medal for charitable work

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. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 4/17/25

Some of the 117 letters and postcards from the 1950s.

Time capsule in cursive: SCH student discovers a jazz pioneer in vintage letters

It was in a hidden corner of a Lansdale antique store that 14-year-old Ali Norcini stumbled upon a cardboard box covered in what appeared to be decades of dust. more

by Len Lear | 4/17/25

Henry middle schoolers play with purpose – and win it all

The Charles W. Henry basketball team took home the Philadelphia Youth Basketball program’s Middle School Gold Division championship for the first time in memory. more

by Robert Calandra | 4/17/25

I first met James “Jimmy” DePriest, seen here in 1965 with his legendary aunt, Marian Anderson, in our high school cafeteria.

The lifetime impact of my high school meeting with a musical genius

I still clearly recall my first day in the lunchroom at Central High School in February of 1954. It was there I first saw Jimmy DePriest. more

by Len Lear | 4/17/25

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

by Len Lear | 4/10/25

Cat litter, dry food and flea medication were among the items distributed March 22 at the Germantown Pet Pantry.

Germantown pet pantry empties 90 minutes after opening

The Germantown Pet Pantry gave out its entire stock of pet food and pet care items an hour and a half after opening on March 22. more

by Tommy Tucker | 4/10/25

ARTZ Philadelphia, a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people living with dementia, puts arts and music at the center of its programming.

The arts can bring joy to those living with dementia

There are plenty of negative words and phrases used to describe dementia. ARTZ Philadelphia has a joy-filled approach. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 4/10/25

To guard against scammers, beware any "official" communication from the IRS that comes in any form other than a letter mailed through the U.S. Postal Service.

Tax season brings more scams designed just for seniors

In an increasingly digital world, financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that "elder fraud" is now a recognized term. more

by Staff | 4/10/25

Stotts introduced his game, TOP 5, to kids at Lovett Library on March 31 in a tournament full of energy and excitement.

Local entrepreneur invents positive fun for all ages

When Steven Stotts was growing up, he was too young to know how to patent his ideas. Now the young inventor has his own brand. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 4/3/25

Chana Rothman’s music explores themes of community, motherhood and her Jewish faith.

‘Mother of Creation’ songwriter showcases local talent

In the early weeks of the Covid pandemic, Chana Rothman, a Mt. Airy music artist and educator, joined a songwriting collective on Facebook. Now she has an album. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 4/3/25

Germantown artist Kambel Smith, whose iconic work now sells for upwards of $25,000, transforms everyday trash into architectural masterpieces. Pictured above is Smith at his exhibition in New York’s 2019 Outsider Art Fair.

Germantown’s 'Cardboard Genius'

With discarded cardboard and a remarkable eye for detail, Kambel Smith transforms everyday trash into architectural masterpieces that have left art critics speechless. more

by Len Lear | 4/3/25

Kim Tucker holds an award/statuette presented April 2, 2019, at Canaan Baptist Church in Germantown.Tucker, along with Lovett Hines, received the awards “for their dedication to the arts and the local music community.”

Philadelphia’s jazz hero has earned well-deserved recognition

When a beloved Philadelphia jazz musician died without family or funds for a proper burial, Kim Tucker stepped in. more

by Len Lear | 3/27/25

Printmaker Zoë Greggs, of Mt.Airy, who recently won a Leeway Foundation grant, will be using the funds for a project that explores death and mourning through the Black American lens.

Local artist wins Leeway grant

Zoë Greggs, 30, of Mt. Airy, recently won a Leeway Foundation grant for Greggs’ work in the community. more

by Len Lear | 3/27/25

Angel Flight East’s annual gala will include a fundraising auction.

Fundraising gala to celebrate volunteer pilots, lifesaving flights

Angel Flight East, a Blue Bell-based nonprofit that provides free flights to those who need medical treatment far from home, is hosting its largest fundraiser of the year on March 28. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 3/20/25

Guests will get the chance to join the herd on an unusual hike in the Wissahickon.

Hit the trails with friendly, four-legged tour guides

Nature lovers seeking a unique outdoor experience can hike with rescued goats. more

3/20/25

Jennifer Celeste Briggs, who grew up in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy, with her daughter, Sarah, the subject of Briggs' book released Jan. 21, “Watching Sarah Rise: A Journey of Thriving with Autism.”

Local author shows path to ‘rise’ above autism diagnosis

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in every 36 children, and at least 2% of adults in the U.S., have autism spectrum disorder. more

by Len Lear | 3/13/25

Ruffian Tittmann, who has served as executive director of Friends of the Wissahickon for five years, is moving on from her post with the nonprofit to a new job with the Allentown Parknership.

FOW director departs after transformative tenure

After working at Friends of the Wissahickon for almost two decades, Ruffian Tittmann is ready for a new adventure. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 3/13/25

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GFS youth ensemble introduces new generation to jazz

The upcoming Germantown Jazz Festival — scheduled for April 25-27 — aims to celebrate the art form embedded in the culture of the historic neighborhood for decades.

Helena Bonham Carter shines as a young woman transformed by Italy

Woodmere Art Museum’s Tuesday Nights at the Movies will screen the lyrical coming-of-age movie, “A Room with a View,” on April 29.

Germantown couple’s art meets activism at iMPeRFeCT Gallery

Plenty of kids doodle, draw and dabble in art, then drop those pursuits as they grow older. Karen Singer and Peter Handler never stopped.

St. Paul’s organ rededication recital series continues May 2

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chestnut Hill, continues its series of rededication recitals at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 2.

Sing Slavic brings Eastern Europe to Chestnut Hill

Sing Slavic focuses on Slavic folk songs and specializes in performing a repertoire of Eastern European folk songs from countries like Ukraine, Bulgaria, Poland and Russia.

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