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Josephine stands in her garden in Erdenheim with, from left, her son, Stephen; his wife, Lisa, and Josephine's daughter, Jo-Ellen Portolese.

100-year-old Hill area resident: 'Enjoy the good times'

The late comic Rodney Dangerfield used to say, “I'm getting so old that I could not blow out all of the candles on my latest birthday cake. The heat drove me back.” more

by Len Lear | 7/28/22

The Choir of Christ’s College, University of Cambridge, performed music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johannes Brahms and Billy Joel at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill.

Choir of Christ’s College in England sings at St. Paul’s Church

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chestnut Hill, played host to the Choir of Christ’s College, University of Cambridge, Saturday, July 9. more

by Michael Caruso | 7/28/22

This room incorporates all of the important elements of design that are signatures of interior design in 2022.

The best of both worlds: Elements of a successful space

In researching successful interior projects, I came across this photo. more

by Patricia M. Cove | 7/28/22

Hemant Sen Oli (left), owner of New Era Indian Cuisine at 219 E. Willow Grove Ave. in Chestnut Hill, is flanked by his friends/cousins/chefs, Dhan Khadka (center) and Arjun Thapa. All three are from Nepal.

Hill’s new Indian restaurant is a dream come true

Most of us would consider owning and operating a restaurant that is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner an exhausting full-time job. more

by Len Lear | 7/28/22

The staff at Queenie’s Pets in Mt. Airy offers services including dog walking, pet sitting, puppy orientation, pet loss and grief support.

When pets are a priority: Shops of the NW

At a time when buying pet supplies online from chain stores is as easy as ordering takeout, we wanted to find out how Northwest Philadelphia's independent pet shops are faring. more

by Stacia Friedman | 7/28/22

Keisha Hutchins Hirlinger grew up in Mt. Airy and returned to the neighborhood six years ago because “it's a wonderful place to live.”

Mt. Airy pair brings great music to Water Works

Mt. Airy residents Doug Hirlinger and his wife, Keisha Hutchins Hirlinger are both musicians, but have not played together much - until now. more

by Rita Charleston | 7/28/22

Sarah J. Gafgen portrays Broadway legend Ethel Merman in Ambler's Act II Playhouse's production of “Together Off-Broadway: Merman and Martin,” running through Aug. 7. Gafgen co-wrote the show with co-star Meredith Beck.

Actor friends celebrate Broadway legends

Act II Playhouse’s latest production is a tribute to Ethel Merman and Mary Martin, the equivalent of royalty on the Great White Way. more

by Rita Charleston | 7/28/22

Tawnie Olson’s “Beloved of the Sky,” composed in 2020, finally got its premiere last week when Donald Nally and The Crossing decided to include its performance on the season’s final program.

‘Month of Moderns’ concludes with concert on the Hill

Donald Nally and The Crossing brought to a conclusion the 2022 edition of “Month of Moderns” on July 8, with a concert performed in the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill. more

by Michael Caruso | 7/21/22

Lafayette Hill playwright Nancy Frick's latest play, “The Joke,” is one of the offerings in Old Academy Players' annual Summer One-Act Bonanza, now through July 24 at 3544 Indian Queen Lane in East Falls.

Hill playwright's 'Joke' part of 'One-Act Bonanza'

After a two-year absence forced by COVID, the Old Academy Players' Summer One-Act Bonanza has returned with a highly-anticipated series of performances. more

by Rita Charleston | 7/21/22

Meredith Beck (left) as Mary Martin and Sarah J. Gafgen as Ethel Merman

Homage to Broadway greats and a hint of nostalgia

There is a tinge of sadness in "Together Off-Broadway: Merman & Martin" now running at the Act II Playhouse. more

by Hugh Hunter | 7/21/22

The New York-based Ulysses Quartet will be making their first appearance in Philadelphia at the final performance of the Chestnut Hill Community Association’s Pastorius Park Summer Concert Series on July 27 at 7:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Chestnut Hill Hospital.

New York quartet is 'therapy for the soul'

The Chestnut Hill Community Association’s Pastorius Park Summer Concerts series will conclude July 27 at 7:30 p.m. with a performance by The Ulysses Quartet. more

by Tom Beck | 7/21/22

In a photo from the 1960s, Royal Rummage sidewalk sale shoppers peruse merchandise displayed in front of the former Dorothy Bullitt shop on Germantown Avenue.

Royal Rummage returns with memories of summers past

Chestnut Hill is rolling out the red carpet for the return of Royal Rummage, a spectacular sidewalk sale, Thursday, July 28 through Saturday, July 30. more

by Stacia Friedman | 7/21/22

An assortment of El Quetzal soaps, candles and creams

Shopping for your summer hosts

Visiting friends at their vacation homes is a summer ritual that comes with its own etiquette. more

by Stacia Friedman | 7/21/22

Chestnut Hill Hospital dietitian Carlie Kamnik will be leading a healthy weight loss and lifestyle support group in the hospital’s main conference room on the third Wednesday of every month. The group, which begins meeting in the fall, is free and open to the public.

New Weight Loss and Lifestyle Support Group

My Weight Loss and Lifestyle Support Group will meet monthly, the 3rd Wednesday of every month. more

by Carlie Kamnik | 7/20/22

Pictured are Rashad Campbell (left) and Ibraheim Campbell (right) with the young man who went home with “The Best Teammate” trophy for his coachability, sportsmanship, positive attitude, and proactive help for his peers.

Dynamic duo teams up to host SCH football camp

More than 100 five- to 15-year-olds from Mt. Airy to Willow Grove turned up at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy last week for the school’s 5th annual youth football camp. more

7/20/22

Springfield Township commissioners voted to retain Pennoni associates, of Haddonfield, N.J., to oversee work on the former Tank Car site which will be redeveloped into a public park. The site had been used to repair and maintain railroad tank cars and contains hazardous waste that must be remediated.

Firm selected to oversee Tank Car Site demolition and abatement

Springfield Township Commissioners Eddie Graham, Susanna Ratsavong, Michael Maxwell and Jonathan Cobb constituted a quorum for the July workshop and business meetings in the absence of Commissioners … more

by Betsy Wallace | 7/20/22

When windows are treated with architectural elements, there is no need for shutters, shades or blinds.

Window dressing: historic treatments vs current trends

Windows are an integral part of any piece of architecture. more

by Patricia M. Cove | 7/14/22

Author Bernard S. Brown, co-host of the Urban Wildlife Podcast and co-founder of PhillyNature.org, has many suggestions for where to experience the natural world in Philadelphia.

Think the city is a concrete jungle? Look a little closer…

Now that the warmer weather is here to stay for a few months, it is a perfect time to go outside with the whole family. more

by Len Lear | 7/14/22

Meghan Cary with Analog Gypsies will headline the next edition of the Pastorius Park Summer Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. on July 20 in Pastorius Park. The event is sponsored by Chestnut Hill Hospital.

Musician Meghan Cary turned overwhelming grief into a lifetime of art

When Meghan Cary’s fiance Matthew Black died, she was only 26 years old and she could barely play guitar. more

by Tom Beck | 7/14/22

TC Unlimited has all you’ll need to turn heads on Martha’s Vineyard.

Lazy, hazy days call for summer dresses that breathe

Fortunately, it’s not too late to find the perfect summer dress on the Hill. more

by Stacia Friedman | 7/14/22

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Courtney Jewell has been selling weekly deliveries of fresh local flowers in Northwest Philadelphia since 2019, after moving to East Mt. Airy.

Piffaro explores the Austrian court and countryside

Piffaro, the Renaissance Band, will perform a concert of music from the Austrian court and countryside Saturday. March 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill.

A delicious taste of Irish at Tavern on the Hill

The bar, as dark and dense as the Irish woods, was rocking with laughter as we made our way gingerly to the charming dining room just beyond.

Allens Lane exhibit: bold, candid and uncompromising

Dara Haskins, a Germantown artist whose solo exhibit opens this week at Allens Lane Art Center, is as bold, candid and uncompromising as her colorful work.