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In an increasingly digital world, financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that "elder fraud" is now a recognized term.
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by Staff
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4/10/25
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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.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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4/3/25
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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.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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4/3/25
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With discarded cardboard and a remarkable eye for detail, Kambel Smith transforms everyday trash into architectural masterpieces that have left art critics speechless.
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by Len Lear
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4/3/25
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When a beloved Philadelphia jazz musician died without family or funds for a proper burial, Kim Tucker stepped in.
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by Len Lear
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3/27/25
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Zoë Greggs, 30, of Mt. Airy, recently won a Leeway Foundation grant for Greggs’ work in the community.
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by Len Lear
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3/27/25
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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.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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3/20/25
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Nature lovers seeking a unique outdoor experience can hike with rescued goats.
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3/20/25
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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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