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Rich Weisenbach recently wrote a memoir. Naturally, I was curious as to why a minister would write his first book at age 81. So I gave him a call.
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by Len Lear
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1/12/23
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Since the 1600s, the English have been ringing bells, some as big as the Liberty Bell. You are invited to an introduction to ringing.
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1/5/23
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As families around the world lit candles last week to observe Kwanzaa, one Philadelphia nonprofit carried out a mission to incorporate the holiday’s principles into its work in 2023.
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by Kiara Santos
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1/5/23
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There was a time when Russell Thompkins, Jr., who grew up in North Philadelphia but has lived in Mt. Airy for 50 years, could hardly walk around the Chestnut Hill area without one of his fans waving or asking for an autograph.
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by Rita Charleston
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1/4/23
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Jewish families throughout northwest Philadelphia are celebrating Hanukkah this week. One holiday staple that’s found on every table is Challah.
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by Virginia Lee
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12/23/22
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A listing of local Christmas services.
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12/23/22
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Maybe you made your list and checked it twice – only to discover that someone fell through the cracks. Not to worry. Chestnut Hill’s shopkeepers have you covered.
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by Kathryn Evangelista
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12/15/22
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From the mauve colors of the 1980s to the grays that started around 2010, from the fussy furnishings of 1985 to the clean lines of 2022, there are always new “rules” to follow.
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by Patricia M. Cove
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12/15/22
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Milk and cookies may be fine for Santa, but the rest of us deserve something stronger to take the edge off all that shopping, gift wrapping and wondering what the cat did with the tinsel.
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by Stacia Friedman
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12/15/22
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For more than 30 years, organizers hosted a holiday craft show every December at the Water Tower Recreation Center, connecting dozens of artisans from the Philadelphia area with shoppers. Now it's coming back.
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by Len Lear
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12/1/22
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Northwest Philadelphia has a long history of supporting its artists and craftsmen, especially during this season of giving and gifting. Our community is enriched by their presence.
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by Stacia Friedman
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11/24/22
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Wednesday, November 23
Manayunk gets lit
Gather on Main Street for the third annual holiday decorating event.
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11/24/22
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‘Tis the season to put on the glitz. Whether you are looking for a special accessory or a head-turning dress, the shops of Chestnut Hill offer the selection and service you will not find anywhere else.
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by Stacia Friedman
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11/17/22
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The holiday season feels more familiar this year as the world gets back to normal, with many people getting out and about with less worry about Covid.
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by Regina Marie
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11/17/22
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The holiday spirit of Santa, Ralphie Parker, Buddy the Elf, and a post-conversion Grinch descends on the Northwest Philadelphia area as neighborhood residents celebrate.
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By Kristin Holmes
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11/17/22
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“Naps as Art” reads a folding sandwich board sign in front of a storefront at 5427 Germantown Avenue, in Germantown.
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by Peter Crimmins, WHYY
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11/10/22
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Preparing Thanksgiving dinner, whether for two or 20, can be a challenge, especially since it requires cooking a large bird that rarely appears on the table any other night of the year.
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by Stacia Friedman
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11/10/22
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Amanda and Arthur de Bruc brought more than a little bit of France with them when they landed here in Chestnut Hill to open their charming new restaurant, Matines Café, across the street from …
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by Kathryn Evangelista
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11/10/22
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Shaily Dadiala, who has been teaching Bharatanatyam and other forms of traditional Indian dance in Center City for 16 years, is bringing her class to Mt. Airy Learning Tree for the first time.
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by Len Lear
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11/10/22
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Cataldi, who co-hosts 94.1 WIP’s morning show from 5:30 to 10:30 a.m. weekday mornings and is retiring at the end of the year, may have picked a bad time to leave the sports radio business in Philadelphia.
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by Tom Beck
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11/1/22
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