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Aaron endured six cycles of chemotherapy — five days of non-stop chemo drip followed by 15 days of rest — at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital.
How this champion powerlifter battles a rare cancer
Aaron, 71, is a champion powerlifter who holds two national records, eight Pennsylvania powerlifting records and one world record. more
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Betty Perlmutter will be 100 on April 5, but she can still “cut a rug.”
About to celebrate her 100th birthday, she’s still dancing
Betty Matusow Perlmutter was in a coma and on life support for two weeks. She was 87. Now, “There is so much joy and wonder in everything," she says. more
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Bunny in the saddle
The Easter Bunny paid a visit to Northwestern Stables on Sunday. more
Blue was shot by a man who then let his dogs attack her. She was paralyzed in both rear legs, but after months of rest and care by Brenda's Cat Rescue, she now has full mobility.
Brenda’s Rescue saving cats for decades
The life of a cat rescuer is rewarding at times. But it can also be heartbreaking. more
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Emily S. Gavin, a dementia care expert, is speaking at the Center on the Hill at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill on Thursday, April 18, at 11 a.m.
Treating Alzheimer's patients: From IT to OT
You wouldn’t argue against Emily S. Gavin’s commitment to service. She's a dementia care expert. more
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A summer camp counselor's memories from 65 years ago
When I was a child, I never went to summer camp as an actual camper because my family could not afford it. Later, I became a camp counselor. more
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New summer camp routines can turn out to be glorious
When you’re a kid, summer camp gives you a chance to experience real life, but seen through a funhouse mirror. more
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The author (highlighted in blue) at choir camp.
Summer memories of cold showers and flashlights at night
I have a trio of distinct kinds of camp experiences, all kind of miraculous and memorable to me. more
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Ron Bryant is seen working with a volunteer instructor (name unknown) at Allens Lane Art Center's groundbreaking Vision Thru Art program for vision-impaired and blind artists. Bryant's work is now on exhibit through March 29 at Allens Lane Art Center.
Grieving in life and art
How does one deal with the sudden tragic death of a loved one? For vision-impaired sculptor Ron Bryant, relief comes by way of his artistic creations. more
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Then-movie star Richard Burton is seen here at the Sigma Sound Studios at 212 N. 12th St. (it is not there anymore) in 1984 to do the narration for a documentary about brain injury rehabilitation. The other men in the photo were involved in the making of the documentary.
Hollywood royalty: My chat with Sir Richard Burton
When I found out in 1984 that Richard Burton was in Philadelphia, I felt I just had to interview him. more
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When she is not taking care of patients at Fox Chase Cancer Center, the author can often be found at local venues, wailing on the guitar.
Wyndmoor multi-tasker pens book for bullied vegans
Lisa Lyne Flynn, a full-time nurse, rock musician and small-business owner, has managed to squeeze yet another chapter into an already crowded life story. more
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Devorah Heitner will speak at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy's Thornley Middle School on Wednesday, March 13, 7 p.m., about her new book, “Growing up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World.”
Expert on kids and social media to speak at SCH
Heitner is considered an expert in social media and mental health, online hate speech and bullying, internet safety, digital culture, sexting and digital citizenship. more
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In 1942, Louise Reid posed alongside Timmy, the beloved Melcher family dog.
The Women’s History Month story of Louise Reid
The following is an account of the life of Louise Reid, drawn from an oral history conducted by Andrew Jarvis on Sunday, January 10, 1988.  more
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During a televised tribute, Joe Ciccimaro (center) stands before a 30-piece orchestra comprised mostly of professional musicians who were students of the retired music teacher.
Surprise! Millions watch Wyndmoor music legend on GMA
It's one thing to have a surprise birthday party. It's another thing to have a surprise tribute that millions of people watch on national TV.  more
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Roxborough-Manayunk resident Alissa Abba will be selling her wares at the Flower Show’s Makers Market this weekend. Abba’s products are a fixture at Chestnut Hill shops and shows including Clover Market and the Home & Garden fair.
Local plant enthusiasts help the Flower Show bloom
No surprise that when the Philadelphia Flower Show opens on Saturday, Northwest Philadelphia will be well represented. more
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First Fridays bring festivities to the Hill
More than 30 galleries, shops and eateries will stay open late on the first Friday of each month in a new Chestnut Hill initiative. more
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Frederick Douglas
Douglass in Ireland: A shared legacy of rebellion
In a celebration of cross-cultural solidarity, the Commodore Barry Club is set to screen "Frederick Douglass and the White Negro." more
Wayne Skilton, a volunteer and retired chemical technician who operates the maple evaporator for the Wyncote Academy program, proudly shows the finished syrup. It takes 40 gallons of sap to produce one gallon of maple syrup.
School taps into the local landscape
Money may not grow on trees, but maple syrup certainly does – in specific trees, to be exact.  more
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CHillie the Polar Bear spent two years in rehab at the Thornburgh residence on East Graver’s Lane.
CHillie the Polar Bear gets her own love letter
Editor’s note: Chestnut Hill’s beloved CHillie the Polar Bear is back on the Avenue, set for her unveiling on Saturday. more
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Teddy Pendergrass, the nation's most successful R&B star at the time, showed off the “1-TP” license plate on the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit he parked in front of his house on Allens Lane in West Mt. Airy.
Teddy Pendergrass: My first impression didn't last
Editor’s note: A Vintage View showcases senior reporter Len Lear, who has been reporting in Northwest Philadelphia for more than 50 years.  more
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