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Catherine Browne, a special education teacher in Philadelphia, at work in her “classroom,” now that all instruction is remote.
How the pandemic has changed the way we work
While the continued impact of Covid-19 has made headlines – both for its unchecked spread and the businesses forced to close in its wake – many are finding the now nine-month-old pandemic … more
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Keith Russell (center), who grew up in West Mt. Airy but now lives in Germantown, is seen here bird-watching with fellow members of the National Audubon Society. An ornithologist, Russell is program manager of Urban Conservation at Audubon Pennsylvania. (Photo courtesy of National Audubon Society)
‘Master Birder of Carpenter’s Woods’ calls attention to bird die-offs
Keith Russell, 64, is a lifelong resident of Northwest Philadelphia except for his college years, having grown up in Mt. Airy and lived in Germantown since 1988. “My earliest memory of having … more
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Paul Farber, who was born and raised in Mt. Airy and still lives there, is the co-founder of Monument Lab, which was just awarded a $4 million, three-year grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Organization founded by Mt. Airyite wins $4 million grant
Paul Farber, 38, was born and raised in Mt. Airy and currently lives around the corner from his childhood home. He graduated from both Germantown Friends School and The University of Pennsylvania, … more
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Emilie Clothier Harting, who lived with her family in Mt. Airy for 48 years and taught English and Creative Writing at Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) for 41 years, has authored the second edition of “From Pastoral to Urban … ”
Long-time Mt. Airyite/teacher authors 'Pastoral to Urban'
Emilie Clothier Harting, 78, and her family lived in Mt. Airy for 48 years. Recently, Emilie and her husband of 55 years, Rob, moved to Foulkeways, a Quaker senior independent living community in … more
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Arnold Hall, after overcoming fourth-stage throat cancer, is still very active in Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mt. Airy. (Photo by Veronica Alvarado)
Mt. Airy social justice advocate, cancer survivor, plans to work polls
Arnold Hall Jr., a Mt. Airy resident and active member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, 140 E. Mt. Airy Ave., was born in 1939 in Birmingham, Alabama, into a family of community builders and civil … more
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Long-time Mt. Airy resident Denise Mitchell is having a pop-up show of her mixed media art in her pop-up exhibit, “Earth As it is ... Question Everything,” which will continue through Nov. 1 at 6825 Germantown Ave. in Mt. Airy.
Mt. Airy pop-up star always had 'appetite' for creativity
Most people are lucky if they know for sure what kind of career they want to pursue upon finishing high school. But Denise Mitchell, 54, a resident of Mt. Airy for the past 26 years, knew exactly … more
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Mt. Airy financial advisor Vanessa Lowe volunteers her time and expertise to find investment funds for the Unitarian Universalist Association that focus on start-ups by Black, indigenous and other people of color.
Mt. Airy expert urges socially responsible investing
Mt. Airy financial expert Vanessa Lowe, 55, is excited. “This is the most fascinating work I’ve ever done,” said Lowe, who is working with the Unitarian Universalist Association to … more
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The Rev. Joe Williams is the pastor of Mt. Airy United Fellowship Church, a non-denominational tabernacle he founded five years ago at 701 W. Johnson St.
Mt. Airy minister/singer confronted racism in Deep South
“The Green Book,” which won the Oscar for Best Picture of 2018, tells the story of Dr. Don Shirley, a world-class African-American pianist, who embarked on a concert tour of the Deep … more
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Willie Alston, 68, co-owner (along with Naeem Iddeen) of Ace Shoe Repair at 20 E. Mt. Airy Ave.
After 50 years, shoe repair man still has heart and sole
His customers would no doubt all agree that Willie Alston, 68, has a lot of sole. “Mr. Willie,” as his customers call him, has been the co-owner (along with Naeem Iddeen) of Ace Shoe … more
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Lillian Penn, program assistant manager at JEVS Human Services E3 Power Center City, started a walking club. Craig Stone, of Mt. Airy (seen here with Penn), who was badly beaten at Glen Mills Schools, walks with her around the Philadelphia Art Museum area twice a week. (Photo courtesy of JEVS Human Services)
Mt. Airy man overcoming abuse suffered in detention
Mt. Airy resident Craig Stone, now 24, was just 14 years old when he was sent to Glen Mills Schools (GMS), a juvenile detention center in Delaware County, for nine months. GMS, which was originally … more
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Mt. Airy condo project preserves the property’s church community
An architect’s rendering shows what the entryway to 7111 Germantown Avenue, a new condo development, will look like once complete. By Pete Mazzaccaro Local developer Ken Weinstein has made a … more
Mt. Airy fitness club owner overjoyed to finally be open
After being forced to shut down for almost five months, Mika’il Abdul-Karim, 50, was allowed to open his gym, Diverse Body Sculpturing, Inc., 7224 Germantown Ave., on Aug. 10. by Len Lear … more
Three Mt. Airy women bring hope to asylum seekers at U.S./Mexico border
Helping World Central Kitchen make sandwiches for the Asylum Seekers in the Camp are Megan Ambros Nascimento and Tina Shelton. by Sue Ann Rybak A humanitarian crisis is happening just yards away … more
Spotlight on essential workers: Jessica Lane and Hakim Franklin
Hakim Franklin and Jessica Lane of Mt. Airy Animal Hospital. By Heather S. Gray The 2020 CHCA Meritorious Award was presented to the Essential Workers throughout the Chestnut Hill area. This is the … more
Mt. Airy City Council aide breaking 'cycle of trauma'
The Mt. Airy resident is the founder of The Social Impact Cafe at 6620 Germantown Ave., a location she shares with Mount Airy Groceries to provide children in need with snack boxes of healthy food … more
High Point Café owner: Losses and layoffs in a pandemic
Mt. Airy native Meg Hagele, owner of the two local High Point Cafés, told us, “Every customer counts. Every sale matters. Every tip to our staff is greatly appreciated. We have had to change our … more
Mt. Airy CDC awards over $10,000 in COVID-19 Business Relief Fund
Herb Rothe, III, the fourth-generation owner of Rothe Florists. Rothe received a $2,000 grant from Mt. Airy CDC"s COVID-19 Relief Fund. by Sue Ann Rybak The Mt. Airy Community Development … more
Local arts entrepreneur brings art education to kids forced to stay at home
Molly Taylor, 10, of Mt. Mt. Airy, discovers nature in the Heart + Spirit program. by Christine Wolkin As families with young children struggle to provide educational and entertaining content for … more
Streetscape: Lovett Library staff reflects on two years of new facility
by Diane Fiske This is a local column about architecture, urban planning and regional development. This Christmas marks the second anniversary of the reopening of the Lovett Memorial Library in Mt. … more
Journalist-turned-artisan making money for nonprofits
Pictured are the staff members of the Women’s Law Project: Mari Flamm, Carol Tracy, Raven Dorsey, Terry Fromson, Dabney Miller, Amal Bass, Tara Murtha and Margaret Guthrie. Not pictured are the … more
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