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Joray was a virtual legend at Woodmere Art Museum, where she was the children's art teacher for about 20 years.

Mt. Airy's Woodmere 'legend' an angel to area kids

Ruth Joray was the children's art teacher for 20 years at Woodmere Art Museum. Her work there eventually helped lead to the creation of the museum's Children's Gallery. more

by Len Lear | 7/30/21

Reviewer Ron Avery wrote in the Philadelphia Daily News about Lynn, "She ’s a show stopper! She wails, she grooves, she swings. She plays with authority, with power, with soul."

Mt. Airy's Lynn Riley, 'the Superwoman of the sax'

There is an orchestra full of outstanding musicians in our area, but when it comes to the respect of fellow music-makers and critics, flutist and saxophonist Lynn Riley is right at the top of the mountain. more

by Len Lear | 7/28/21

Kyle and Linette, who met at Drexel as sophomores in 1998, are seen with their sons, Carver, 14, and Ronin, 11.

Germantown pair coaxes heart and soul into their photos

Kielinski Photography in Germantown is a husband-and-wife team whose work seems born of an ability to coax their own hearts, and that of their subjects, into the picture. more

by Constance Garcia-Barrio | 7/23/21

Storm causes power outages, damage

A brief but strong storm on Wednesday afternoon knocked out power to local neighborhoods. PECO reported 14,267 customers affected in the region. As of 11:40 this morning, Flourtown was still without power. more

7/22/21

When Pamela Rogow could not have customers in her typewriter shop last year, she pivoted and moved the shop to her 1,750-square-foot garden.

Typing an eloquent story in Mt. Airy garden

In 2015 an elderly typewriter expert started a sales/repair business and instead of rent, he paid Pamela Rogow in typewriters. When he moved out in 2017, Rogow had 60 typewriters. more

by Len Lear | 7/21/21

Hanging on by the 'Skin of Their Teeth' in Mt. Airy

Mt. Airy's Quintessence Theatre Group production features real-life husband and wife Rachel Bay Jones as Mrs. Maggie Antrobus and Benim Foster as Mr. George Antrobus. "The Skin of Our Teeth" streams through August 1. more

by Rita Charleston | 7/21/21

Chefs Nir Sheynfeld (from left), Hannah Morales and Brandon Ferrio, partners in the Moshava food truck, will be at Attic Brewing Company, 137 W. Berkley St. in Germantown, on Thursday, July 29, starting at 4 p.m. They received an outpouring of community support recently after a “disinvitation” controversy.

Local food truck doing fine after threats of violence

They had been invited to participate along with many other immigrant-run food vendors to “Taste of Home”, promoted as “an event celebrating diversity through food, art, entertainment and community.” Then they weren't asked not to come. more

by Len Lear | 7/16/21

The park at Germantown and Pelham, next to Malelani’s Café, was created in 2018. There are five pocket parks in Mt. Airy, with a sixth opening this summer in the 7100 block. (Photo by Walt Maguire)

Planned Pedestrian Crossings move ahead in Mt. Airy

While finding parking along Germantown Avenue will always be difficult, it will soon be easier to walk the avenue in Mt. Airy. more

by Walt Maguire | 7/16/21

PCM started as a way to talk to children about current events. After the first years they decided to take a less reactive approach, and create spaces where children can play together – and their parents can talk. (Photo by Walt Maguire)

Bringin’ the Joy: Art and Activism Presented by Philly Children’s Movement

Bringin’ the Joy, a series of activism and art pop-up events happening at several Northwest Philadelphia parks this summer, gives children the space, and the art supplies, to participate in the work for racial justice. more

by Kate Dolan | 7/16/21

Mt. Airy resident Jennifer Mastalerz, rear, is seen in 2019 with students from Saul Agricultural High School in Roxorough at the annual free compost day held each fall. (Photo by Najwa Smith)

Mt. Airyite's composting firm thrived during pandemic

As trash piled up last year, people realized they could reduce the load by composting. Bennett Composting sometimes made up to 4,000 stops a week. more

by Elspeth Lodge | 7/14/21

Ellie could not help but notice these two chess players of very different generations battling in out in a Mt. Airy park. (Photos by Ellie Seif)

A lifetime of great photography for Mt. Airyite, 80

Mt. Airy's Ellie Seif, who recently celebrated her 80th birthday, had her first exposure to film and imaging as the daughter of a motion picture projectionist in a local movie theater in Brooklyn, New York, in the 1950s. more

by Len Lear | 7/14/21

Congressman Dwight Evans, State Representative Chris Rabb and Cresheim Village Neighbors coordinator Steve Stroiman assist in the ribbon-cutting, officially opening the bridge to traffic for the first time in over two years.

Allens Lane Bridge reopens

The Allen’s Lane Bridge reopened on June 11. It closed back in May of 2019 due to the poor condition of the deck, superstructure, and substructure, blocking a major route from Lincoln Drive to Germantown Avenue. more

by Greg Stark | 7/14/21

Novelist, film producer and former college professor Nikki Harmon is seen at a local bookstore reading of her first book, “When I Was Your Girlfriend,” before the pandemic.

Mt. Airy native a multi-talented filmmaker and novelist

I have had the good fortune to interview countless talented men and women in the arts in what I call the Greater Chestnut Hill area, but I don't think any of them are more multi-talented in more disciplines than Nikki Harmon. more

by Len Lear | 7/13/21

Mt. Airy native named athletic director at Drexel U.

Drexel University selected Mt. Airy native Maisha Kelly to be their new directorof athletics following a national search. She will begin her new position on July 19. more

by Len Lear | 7/9/21

A Google Earth image shows 6717 Chew Ave., the location for a proposed development that was approved last week by Philadelphia’s Zoning Board of Adjustments.

ZBA approves Chew Ave apartments over objection from neighbors, councilwoman

Despite vast local oppositionand a plan that doesnot conform to existingzoning, the Philadelphia ZoningBoard of Adjustments voted June30 to approve a four-story apartmentbuilding at 6717 ChewAvenue, … more

by Patrick Cobbs | 7/7/21

Herb Scott, whose firm, Herb Scott Catering, has been at 6531 Germantown Ave. in Mt. Airy since 2006, has provided meals to churches and other non-profits like Whosoever Gospel Mission in Germantown at his cost during the pandemic.

Mt. Airy catering firm making comeback from pandemic

What does a Mt. Airy catering firm do when no one is allowed to gather in large groups or to stand closer than six feet from each other? more

by Len Lear | 7/7/21

Elise Rivers, owner of the Northwest Center for Food As Medicine, has just founded Plant-Based Mt. Airy to promote a healthy, plant-based lifestyle. (Photo still from a Go Mt. Airy video interview)

Rivers in Mt. Airy flowing towards healthier diet

It is no secret that more and more restaurants, grocery stores and supermarkets are offering plant-based options to meat and dairy foods. One Mt. Airy activist who is a part of this food revolution … more

by Len Lear | 7/2/21

Mt. Airy resident Cheryl Bettigole, MD, took over last month as acting Philadelphia Health Commissioner after the abrupt resignation of Commissioner Tom Farley, as requested by Mayor Jim Kenney. (Photo by Emma Lee/WHYY)

Mt. Airy physician takes over as top city doc after forced resignation

When Mt. Airy resident Cheryl Bettigole, MD, took over last month as acting Philadelphia Health Commissioner, she stepped into a pair of big shoes. Ones that seem to fit her just fine. more

by Stacia Friedman | 6/15/21

For Mt. Airy BID, a green corridor is a better look for businesses

Mt. Airy Business Improvement District is responsible for more than two miles of Germantown Avenue, from Cresheim Valley Road to Washington Lane. Starting at Washington Lane, Germantown United CDC takes over for the next few miles. more

by Walt Maguire | 6/11/21

Over 100 mourners showed up for a memorial service at Summit Presbyterian Church in West Mt. Airy to honor Shadow, the beloved “Church Cat.”

'Library Cat' becomes Mt. Airy's beloved 'Church Cat'

My library system had a strict “no library cats” policy, but Shadow Perlmutter didn’t know anything about that. And if he had, I’m sure he would have disregarded it. more

by Roz Warren | 6/11/21

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