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Every week, a second-floor corner of the Parkway Central Free Library of Philadelphia transforms from a quiet space for research and writing into a lively crafting workshop.
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by Elizabeth Estrada, WHYY
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2/19/23
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The current exhibition at The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, which explores the nature of borders – whether they are natural or manmade – comes with a field trip.
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by Carla Robinson
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2/19/23
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Spay and Save, of Lafayette Hill, is holding its next adoption event at Bone Appetite, 8517 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill, on Saturday, Feb. 25.
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by Len Lear
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2/12/23
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Although it originated in Christendom as a day to commemorate the death of either of two Christian martyrs named Valentine, it wasn’t until the 14th century that Valentine’s Day began to assume its familiar romantic connection.
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by Frank D. Quattrone
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2/9/23
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The soon-to-retire WIP personality and Chestnut Hill resident just assumes things will always go wrong: “I'm by nature negative and nervous.” But he's picking the Eagles.
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by Tom Beck
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2/8/23
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A scrappy group of young preservationists has reached an agreement to buy and start restoring Lynnewood Hall, the 110-room Gilded Age mansion in Elkins Park.
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by Carla Robinson
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2/8/23
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Jill S. Markovitz is a woman on a mission: To make art accessible to children and adults in ways that did not exist before.
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by Stacia Friedman
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2/3/23
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Most people take dance classes for a fun cardio workout and a great way to expand their social horizons. But scientists say they offer even more benefits.
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by Stacia Friedman
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2/3/23
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Phoebe Murer, who is on the autism spectrum, had lots of dreams growing up, and nothing could really discourage her love of life.
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by Rita Charleston
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1/19/23
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The year starts at Woodmere with a feeling of gratitude as we reflect on the accomplishments of 2022.
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by William R. Valerio
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1/12/23
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For three years, the Philadelphia Lullaby Project has been pairing parents with songwriters to write original lullabies for their babies.
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by Peter Crimmins
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1/12/23
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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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