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Jockey Josean Ramirez wore No. 6 silks in his last race, in October of 2016.
Life in the fast lane of professional horse racing
For Josean Ramirez, it was the injuries that made the Flourtown resident retire. He won more than $9 million for the horses' owners. more
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Dan Helwig and his daughter Amanda share a passion for serving the community as Rotarians and Realtors – something they hope to pass down to 8-year-old Tennyson.
A family breaks barriers while building community
Some father-daughter duos share interests, hobbies, or even quirks. For Dan Helwig and his daughter Amanda Helwig, the similarities go a bit further.  more
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Awbury Arboretum’s Wild Wisdom course teaches participants how to use the wild plants that are native to the region for edible and medicinal purposes.
From Goldenrod to Sumac: Unlocking nature’s wild pantry
Aspiring foragers and herbalists can head over to the Farm at Awbury Arboretum’s  “Wild Wisdom & Potluck” on Sept. 7. more
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The 44-year-old Beyer Studio in Germantown's stained glass restoration work can be found in churches across the Northwest Philadelphia region.
The stained glass maestro
For decades, Joe Beyer has worked tirelessly to restore corroded and blighted stained glass windows to their former glory. more
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Bill McKinley sells audio equipment and entire sound systems at Chestnut Hill Audio, 8022 Germantown Ave., an “old school” business that was started 42 years ago.
Vinyl revival: Chestnut Hill Audio keeps old-school sound alive
Bill McKinley, the 72-year-old owner of Chestnut Hill Audio, doesn't mind being told he is "old school." more
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Teresa Maebori, left, of Mt. Airy, and Barbara Wybar, of Chestnut Hill, will be leaving on Sept. 5 from Northwest Philadelphia to drive about 3,000 miles across the country to Seattle. Maebori is moving to the Far West, where her family was put in an internment camp during World War II because they were Japanese-Americans.
A retiring teacher takes an emotional journey home
Teresa Maebori’s parents had been married for two weeks when the Japanese bombed the Pearl Harbor Naval Base. more
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Former Philadelphia Phillies president and CEO David Montgomery, who lived in Wyndmoor before his death in 2019, was recently awarded the team’s highest honor.
Phillies honor beloved ‘father figure,’ David Montgomery of Wyndmoor
When David Montgomery was given the team’s highest honor, the main message was about the way he treated people. more
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Drew does not hesitate to give credit to several teachers at Henry School who “ignited my passion for theater and self-expression” that has led to a career on stage and television.
Broadway star grateful for Henry School teachers
Laila Drew may be a principal cast member in “Suffs,” a smash Broadway hit, but she has not forgotten where she came from. more
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Philadelphia Museum of Art Senior Curator of Costume and Textiles Dilys Blum with the extremely rare 1723 Speck Manuscript, a detailed instruction guide to over 40 ancient weaving patterns like those on Oriental carpets, that has a connection to Chestnut Hill.
Unraveling a long Gillies family history of weaving
When 64-year-old John Gillies began exploring his German ancestry, he had no idea his research would connect so many threads. more
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Award-winning sculptor Robert Rankin works in his Chestnut Hill studio.
'Largely self-taught' Hill sculptor wins coveted prize
Robert Rankin was awarded the Frank Weeden and Vera Weeden Prize for his artwork. more
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East Mt. Airy’s Mark Forstater (right) in 1975, with Graham Chapman, one of the six members of the British surreal comedy group Monty Python. Chapman died of spinal cancer in 1989 at age 48.
East Mt. Airy’s Mark Forstater reaches the 'holy grail'
On Aug. 23, the 1975 cult classic, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail" is coming to the Water Tower. Forstater produced the film. more
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George Carlin
Dope, delays, and disappointment: My George Carlin story
There probably was no bigger fan of the late comedian and social critic George Carlin than myself, even though I once had a nightmarish personal experience with him. more
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Joe and Lucy Nemetz (seen here in 2001), who were married for 59 years, owned Chap's Pub in Lansdale for over a decade. Joe passed away of pneumonia, July 5, 2010, at age 84.
Advice from a centenarian: Vegetables are overrated
Lucy Nemetz celebrated her 100th birthday earlier this year and her advice for living a long life was different from what you might expect. more
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Charles and Sharita Reyes, parents of five children, opened an ice cream shop, Scoopful Delights, at 7060 Germantown Ave. (at Mt. Pleasant) in Mt. Airy on June 29.
Community activist dips into a sweet new venture
Charles and Sharita Reyes have opened an ice cream shop. more
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Leah Hawkins, who grew up in Mt. Airy and attended Houston Elementary School, attributes much of her success to Chestnut Hill vocal coach Leigh Munro.
Mt. Airy CAPA grad wins Met Award
When she was 12 and growing up in Mt. Airy, Leah Hawkins began taking voice lessons from a Chestnut Hill opera singer and teacher. more
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Jackson Erdos works out every day at a gym in Hatboro while training for a world championship competition.
'Jaccident' dominates at Ninja Worlds
At 17, Jackson Erdos has already climbed to the top of his sport three times. more
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St. Harmony Cafe welcomes neighborhood children as well as adults.
Small steps, big impact: G-town’s St. Harmony Cafe
At St. Harmony Cafe, kids pick up litter. They plant and water trees, make drinks and serve their neighbors. more
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Larry Weaner, of Glenside, was honored last month by the American Horticultural Society as one of only six horticulturists in the country to be given its “Great American Gardeners Award.”
Horticulturist wins major national award
Larry Weaner is one of only six horticulturists in the country to be given a “Great American Gardeners Award.”  more
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Local “Jeopardy!” champion Mark Lashley said he was more nervous during rehearsals than on the actual show.
Mt. Airy professor will always be a ‘Jeopardy!’ champion
No matter what else the future brings, longtime Mt. Airy resident Mark C. Lashley will always be known as a "Jeopardy!" champion. more
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Charles “Chip” Amuso, of Wyndmoor, shows one of the 10 quilts, each one 13 hours in the making, he and many other young people made for residents of Keystone House, a residential hospice care home in Wyndmoor.
Local teen delivers handmade comfort
For his Eagle Scout project, Charles "Chip" Amuso is overseeing the creation of 10 handmade quilts for residents of Keystone House. more
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