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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. more
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
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
With discarded cardboard and a remarkable eye for detail, Kambel Smith transforms everyday trash into architectural masterpieces that have left art critics speechless. more
When a beloved Philadelphia jazz musician died without family or funds for a proper burial, Kim Tucker stepped in. more
Zoë Greggs, 30, of Mt. Airy, recently won a Leeway Foundation grant for Greggs’ work in the community. more
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
Nature lovers seeking a unique outdoor experience can hike with rescued goats. more
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
After working at Friends of the Wissahickon for almost two decades, Ruffian Tittmann is ready for a new adventure.  more
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. more
In our golden years, many of us resign ourselves to poor sleep. more
Martha, at 72, starts each morning with a brisk walk around her neighborhood. Her brother James, 75, prefers a more relaxed pace. more
While puberty and pregnancy come with countless guidebooks and support systems, menopause often unfolds in whispered conversations. more
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? more
The quest to find the perfect summer camp can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. more
While winter winds still howl and holiday decorations have barely been tucked away, savvy parents are already planning for summer sunshine and camp adventures. more
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. more
The Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia launched a new institute this month to support community arts programs. more
When chronic pain began to dominate Kaitlyn Whalen's life seven years ago, she found solace and healing in an unexpected place: her garden. more
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