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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.
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by Len Lear
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3/13/25
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After working at Friends of the Wissahickon for almost two decades, Ruffian Tittmann is ready for a new adventure.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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3/13/25
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I have always preferred doing upbeat, feel-good stories rather than the opposite kind – with the possible exception of my interview with this not-so-good guy.
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by Len Lear
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3/13/25
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In our golden years, many of us resign ourselves to poor sleep.
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by Staff
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3/13/25
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Martha, at 72, starts each morning with a brisk walk around her neighborhood. Her brother James, 75, prefers a more relaxed pace.
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by Staff
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3/13/25
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While puberty and pregnancy come with countless guidebooks and support systems, menopause often unfolds in whispered conversations.
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3/13/25
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As the school year winds down and textbooks give way to summer freedom, parents everywhere face the question: How will my child spend the summer?
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by Staff
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3/13/25
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The quest to find the perfect summer camp can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.
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by Staff
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3/13/25
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While winter winds still howl and holiday decorations have barely been tucked away, savvy parents are already planning for summer sunshine and camp adventures.
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3/13/25
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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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The Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia launched a new institute this month to support community arts programs.
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by Stephen Williams, WHYY
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3/6/25
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When chronic pain began to dominate Kaitlyn Whalen's life seven years ago, she found solace and healing in an unexpected place: her garden.
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by Len Lear
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3/6/25
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Northwest Philadelphia will showcase its deep bench of horticultural talent March 1 to 9 at the 196th Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Philadelphia Flower Show.
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by Staff
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2/27/25
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The Chestnut Hill community came together for a good cause on Feb. 8, supporting a young girl's efforts to raise money for charity.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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2/20/25
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With the recent war between Israel and Hamas, I can’t help thinking about when my wife and I had lunch with Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.
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by Len Lear
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2/13/25
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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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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation has opened registration for its extensive network of summer camps, which annually serves more than 7,000 young people.
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2/13/25
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Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH) has announced its 2025 Summerside Camps program.
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2/13/25
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I never went to summer camp as a camper because my family couldn't afford it, but in college, I spent two summers as a counselor.
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by Len Lear
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2/13/25
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The increase in households with two working parents has made it more important than ever to find a camp to accommodate youngsters.
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2/13/25
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