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Zakiyah Coleman is one of the many talented artistic students at the Emlen School in Mt. Airy who have benefited from The Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG), an incubator for both professional and emerging …
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6/19/19
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Mt. Airy author Julie Rainbow will discuss the migration of African Americans from the South (1940-1970), which changed the fabric of Philadelphia, on Saturday, June 22, 2 p.m., at Ebenezer Maxwell …
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6/19/19
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Mt. Airy CDC’s new managing director,Sharon Kim.[/caption] by Meredith Bernstein Five weeks ago, Sharon Kim became the new managing director of the Mt. Airy Community Development Corporation. Like …
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6/14/19
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by Hugh Hunter
“One Man Two Guvnors” (2011) by Richard Bean re-imagines “The Servant of Two Masters” (1746), by Carlo Goldoni. But the infectious show at Quintessence Theatre under …
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6/13/19
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The Monday Market and Beer Garden returns to the Lovett Library grounds in Mt. Airy. by Meredith Bernstein The Monday Market and Beer Garden, a monthly mix of live music, food trucks and local …
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6/12/19
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Ari Hoenig, who grew up in Mt. Airy and attended Germantown Friends School and then Central High School, has become one of the world’s foremost jazz drummers.[/caption] by Len Lear Ari Hoenig, 45, …
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6/12/19
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Debbie Stevens, 69, of Northeast Philadelphia, with her piece, “Best Senior Friend.” Stevens' artwork was just one of 49 pieces that were on display at Center on the Hill for Philadelphia …
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6/7/19
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City Representative Sheila Hess, Mayor Jim Kenney, Germantown’s Russell Harvey, 103, and Ruth Hopson, 106, of Wynnefield Heights, the oldest woman present, attended the Mayor’s Centenarian …
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6/7/19
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What McKinley Sims, a full-time Unitarian Universalist minister , makes up in musical quantity he makes up in quality. He will perform both songs he knows at The Folk Factory Coffeehouse in Mt. Airy …
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6/5/19
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Last month Mt. Airy resident Jess Bryant was named editor of the Philadelphia Gay News (PGN), the area's largest, oldest and most award-winning publication targeted to the LGBTQ community. It was …
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5/31/19
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David Jansen, former executive chef at the posh Four Seasons Hotel’s Fountain Room, is now the chef/owner of Jansen, the "upscale American contemporary restaurant with world influences" at 7402 …
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5/31/19
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Friedman painted this most appealing watery scene from Annecy, a beautiful region of southeastern France. by Len Lear Regular readers of the Local will most likely recognize the name Stacia …
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5/23/19
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Germantown wine expert Rodney Chonka is seen here with Portuguese wines, which he feels offer excellent value for the money. (Photo by Louise E. Wright) by Len Lear If you are a wine buff but …
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5/22/19
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In 2014, Scott initiated a choo-choo train that he calls “Lil & Roy’s BBQ Smoker.” He has done at least 20 jobs with the train, and he now uses it all year long. (Photo by Len …
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5/16/19
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Jared Taylor, 17, of Mt. Airy. by Rita Charleston “The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged),” by Adam Long, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor, an affectionate, irreverent ride from fig …
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5/16/19
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May 21 is primary day across Pennsylvania. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. The following is a list of polling places in both the 9th and 22nd wards. For more information on polling …
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5/16/19
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Dr. Wendy Galson, a retired school psychologist from Mt. Airy, directed the film. For more information, call 215-685-2095. (Photo by Greg Windle) by Len Lear Most of us have had teachers who were, …
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5/15/19
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The DeMasi Brothers will perform Friday night at The Folk Factory Coffeehouse in Mt. Airy. by Len Lear The DeMasi Brothers are probably one of the most interesting and entertaining musical acts you …
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5/15/19
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Meri Adelman, the former Robert L. McNeil Curator of Education at Woodmere Art Museum, told us she still remains somewhat off-balance because of a brain tumor , but “the faster I walk the steadier …
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5/14/19
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News footage from 6ABC News at the scene of the shooting of a conductor at Carpernter Lane Station on Friday. The conductor was in stable condition after being treated for a gunshot to his hip. by …
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5/11/19
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