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Mozi Weisenberg with the lathe, which he made from scratch, to craft other wooden products.
No TV? No problem: Teenage prodigy sharpens his woodworking skills
As someone who struggled mightily - and never finished - building a broom holder in shop class, I am in awe of Moshe “Mozi” Weisenberg. more
Dr. Hope Punnett (from left, clockwise), is seen in 1997 with medical colleagues at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children – Drs. Angelo DiGeorge, James Arey and Harold Lischner.
Mt. Airy scientist, 97: A lifetime of caring for children
Dr. Hope Handler Punnett, a 97-year-old geneticist from West Mt. Airy, continues to challenge stereotypes about aging. more
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Mt. Airy resident Nick Gregory is among the first to use the neighborhood’s new bike racks and pumps.
Mt. Airy goes bike friendly
For those who like using two wheels, the bright green bike racks and pumps that have begun popping up along Germantown Avenue in Mt. Airy are a sudden - and pleasant - surprise. more
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Visitors to the Mt. Airy Village Fair will be treated to food, music and activities for the kids.
Mt. Airy Village Fair to celebrate neighborhood ties
The 15th annual Mt. Airy Village Fair, a volunteer, community-led event, is set to return this year on Sunday, Sept. 22. more
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The project plans a five-story, mixed-use apartment building on a block of mostly single-family homes across from Mt. Airy Taproom.
Mt. Airy residents battle developer
Shortly after moving into their new Mt. Airy home, Hillary Wood and her partner Kiera Topping received a demolition notice for a property behind them. more
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Seeking a bigger playground
The Friends of Happy Hollow and SoLo Germantown Civic Association are calling for the expansion of Philadelphia's Happy Hollow Playground. more
George Drakopoulos, who immigrated to the U.S. from South Africa, is celebrating 10 years in business with a big street festival that showcases music, food and local flair.
Malelani Cafe throws itself a joyous birthday bash
West Mt. Airy’s popular Malelani Cafe will celebrate its 10th anniversary, Saturday, Sept. 14, in what promises to be a rollicking street fair. more
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Drew does not hesitate to give credit to several teachers at Henry School who “ignited my passion for theater and self-expression” that has led to a career on stage and television.
Broadway star grateful for Henry School teachers
Laila Drew may be a principal cast member in “Suffs,” a smash Broadway hit, but she has not forgotten where she came from. more
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An unsightly hole in the ground and a littered chain link fence is all that remains of the old Mt. Pleasant Garage at 7078 Lincoln Drive.
Weinstein applies for Act 135 control of Mt. Pleasant Garage
Nearly two years after the demolition of the old Mt. Pleasant Garage, local developer Ken Weinstein has moved to take control of the property. more
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Charles and Sharita Reyes, parents of five children, opened an ice cream shop, Scoopful Delights, at 7060 Germantown Ave. (at Mt. Pleasant) in Mt. Airy on June 29.
Community activist dips into a sweet new venture
Charles and Sharita Reyes have opened an ice cream shop. more
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A rendering of the planned restoration of the theater's historic marquis
Quintessence completes final purchase of Sedgwick Theater
After four years of trying, Quintessence Theatre Group has finally completed the purchase of the historic Sedgwick Theater building. more
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Leah Hawkins, who grew up in Mt. Airy and attended Houston Elementary School, attributes much of her success to Chestnut Hill vocal coach Leigh Munro.
Mt. Airy CAPA grad wins Met Award
When she was 12 and growing up in Mt. Airy, Leah Hawkins began taking voice lessons from a Chestnut Hill opera singer and teacher. more
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MAAG controversy resolved, no discrimination found
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission found insufficient evidence of discrimination at the Mt. Airy Art Garage. more
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Local “Jeopardy!” champion Mark Lashley said he was more nervous during rehearsals than on the actual show.
Mt. Airy professor will always be a ‘Jeopardy!’ champion
No matter what else the future brings, longtime Mt. Airy resident Mark C. Lashley will always be known as a "Jeopardy!" champion. more
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“Sleeping Leopard,” by Lynnette Shelley, is a 24” x 36” ink and acrylic on wood panel work of art.
Painting and passion meet on the subject of animals
Lynnette Shelley walked away from a successful career to be a full-time artist. Anyone who loves animals is thrilled that she did. more
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Mobile dehumidifiers have been installed at Lovett Memorial Library to help reduce the facility's humidity levels, which have reached the mid-70s.
Humidity closures at Lovett
The library has faced repeated closures this year due to indoor humidity issues. more
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Mt. Airy Baseball, a community institution for almost 40 years, is one of a few local Little League programs that continues to thrive.
Mt. Airy Baseball: Preserving a neighborhood gem
Mt. Airy Baseball is preparing to celebrate its 40th anniversary next year. more
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Mt. Airy Supper Sessions July 10
Mt. Airy’s outdoor community dinner party returns Wednesday, July 10, with the second Supper Sessions food festival of the season. more
Danielle Jowdy's shop, Zsa's Ice Cream, at 6616 Germantown Ave. in West Mt. Airy, was just awarded “gold” in a citywide “Philly Favorite” poll conducted by the Philadelphia Inquirer.
'Gold medal' ice cream shop gets right to the pint
“I work from 5:30 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. If someone invented a 25th hour or an eighth day in the week, I'd be working it,” said Danielle Jowdy. more
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Natalie Nixon, who grew up in East Mt. Airy and now lives in West Mt. Airy, is a highly sought-after global keynote speaker because of her expertise on creativity, the future of work and innovation.
Mt. Airy innovator brings creativity to corporations
If you are running a major corporation but are stuck in a rut and need to be extricated by some "out-of-the-box" thinking, you may want to call upon Natalie Nixon. more
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