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Henrietta is seen in the Roxborough home of a friend and collector of her sculptures. On the wall behind Heni are paintings by her husband, Reinhold. (Photos by Len Lear) by Len Lear Henrietta …
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11/14/19
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“Making Rounds” is one of nine murals Hartung created for the Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. “I made myself the tallest doctor in the group,” he told us, “because, why …
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11/13/19
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Lynne Eiser (right), of Mt. Airy, a founder of Elder Activists, an organization of seniors who campaign for social justice, is shown at last Friday’s demonstration in Washington, D.C. calling on …
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11/1/19
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Novelist, film producer and former college professor Nikki Harmon will discuss her book, “When I Was Your Girlfriend,” on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m., at Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter …
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10/30/19
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More than 200 attended a meeting at the United Lutheran Seminary to oppose the school's plans to build 149 units of new housing. (Photo by Brendan Sample) by Brendan Sample With more than 200 people …
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10/30/19
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George Drakopoulos is clearly the straw that stirs the drink at Malelani Café in Mt. Airy. (Photo by Len Lear) by Len Lear Greek people have a reputation for extreme hospitality and great food, …
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10/24/19
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John Colgan-Davis is seen with student mural artists cutting the ribbon opening Penny’s Place at the John B. Kelly School Library on Oct. 21. (Photo by Rory Cohen)[/caption] by Len Lear A beloved …
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10/24/19
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Longtime Mt. Airy residents Rob and Elizabeth Pelszynski opened the new Mt. Airy Taproom on Sept. 13, where Goat Hollow stood for most of the time since 1987. (Photo by Len Lear) by Len Lear Mt. …
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10/10/19
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Hannah Wolff is one of the stars in Quintessence Theatre’s Synge Festival, having performed previously in Quintessence’s productions of “Frankenstein” and “Wilde Tales” and in many …
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10/9/19
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Brandon Walters (right) as Christopher Mahon and Melody Ladd as Margaret “Pegeen Mike” Flaherty, in Quintessence Theatre’s production of “The Playboy of the Western World.” (Photo by Shawn …
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10/9/19
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Living Beyond Breast Cancer CEO Jean Sachs. by April Lisante Jean Sachs has never had breast cancer. But for more than two decades as the head of the Living Beyond Breast Cancer organization, the …
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10/4/19
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Terry Leonino (right), a survivor of the Kent State massacre, and Greg Artzner, who have been performing together for almost a half-century as Magpie, will play for a local crowd Oct. 6 at the …
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10/2/19
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Jennifer Pinkus by Sue Ann Rybak Mt. Airy residents Ralph, 74, and Cheryl Pinkus, 73, try to contain their emotions as they talk about their late daughter Jennifer “Jen” Erin Pinkus, an amazing …
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9/27/19
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(Second from left) Donna Antonucci, City Councilwoman Cindy Bass and Dr. Nancy Peter, with her horse, Cheyenne, are seen in the Monastery Stables in West Mt. Airy, where the event will take place on …
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9/26/19
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Daniel Torday, Director of Creative Writing at Bryn Mawr College and author of the lavishly praised “Boomer1,” lives on Durham Street near Germantown Avenue in West Mt. Airy.[/caption] by Len …
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9/25/19
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Mark "Maestro Flaco" Best and dance partner Aileen Reyes will be dancing up a storm at Love Park with “Salsa for Lunch” on Fridays at noon in Love Park this month. Best is also teaching three …
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9/12/19
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Elise Schiller and her late daughter, Giana, a Penn Charter graduate who died of a heroin overdose at the age of 33. Gianna’s death spurred Elise to chronicle the struggle with her drug addicted …
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9/6/19
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Erin Entrada Kelly, winner of the John Newbery Medal for the nation’s best children’s book in 2018, “Hello, Universe.”[/caption] by Len Lear Erin Entrada Kelly may not be a household name …
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9/5/19
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The Trolley Car Diner is closing on Oct. 15 after almost 20 years in Mt. Airy. by Brendan Sample In the wake of last week’s news that the popular Trolley Car Diner would be closing after nearly 20 …
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9/5/19
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Jarrod Thomas (left) and his mom, Nicole (right) run the Mt. Airy Deli, 7200 Devon St., which was opened 24 years ago by Nicole’s dad, Coker (center) and mom, Melanie. (Photo by Len …
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8/29/19
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