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Thomas Mill Covered Bridge, painted in 2024 by Judy McCabe Jarvis, is among many local artists featured in a new exhibit at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy that showcases the natural beauty of the Wissahickon Valley.
Visions of the Wissahickon: An artistic tribute to a centennial legacy
A new exhibit at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy will showcase works that highlight the natural splendor of the Wissahickon Valley. more
Mount hockey players Sara Burman (foreground) and Olivia Esbensen perform agility drills during a recent practice.
Mount field hockey, tennis and volleyball back in action
The teams held tryouts and practices during the second full week of August and engaged in their first interscholastic matches last week. more
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Among the schools closed because they lack sufficient air conditioning are the John S. Jenks school in Chestnut Hill (above), the Henry Houston and C.W. Henry schools in Mt. Airy and the Anna L. Lingelbach school in Germantown.
Heat wave forces some NW Philly schools to close
As Philadelphia braces for a short but intense heatwave, the city's school district has announced early dismissals for dozens of schools. more
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Ameara Smith, a 2024 graduate of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, will be attending Georgetown University in September.
Let’s end the unfair economic toll of ‘period poverty’
Editor’s Note: In this monthly special section, the Local will occasionally print articles and opinions submitted by younger readers. more
Dariel Benton-Updike got fed up with the sexual harassment she often experienced on SEPTA, so she decided to do something about it. And she did.
Temple student tackles sexual harassment on SEPTA
Dariel Benton-Updike, 21, a rising senior at Temple University, is proving that one person can make a difference. more
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Students at Poinciana Montessori will experience an education that focuses on Afrocentric values when the school opens Sept. 3 in Germantown.
New Afrocentric Montessori school opens in Germantown
During the Covid pandemic, Imani Jackson used her time at home as an opportunity to be more involved in her daughter’s education. more
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Stories that can help ease back-to-school jitters
Kids of all ages can get back-to-school jitters, whether they've attended school before or not. more
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The International Baccalaureate program focuses on inquiry-based and student-centered educational frameworks.
Jenks school close to securing IB status
Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences is set to welcome students back on Aug. 26. more
Chestnut Hill College
CHC announces return of ‘Lifelong Learning on the Hill’
Starting this fall, Chestnut Hill College is once again opening many of its classes to all alumni and anyone over the age of 55. more
Philadelphia updates school selection process
The School District of Philadelphia is using a new school selection process for the 2025-2026 academic year. more
CHC alum Cassie Spratt handles the ball for Team Cyber Pink, guarded by recent Upper Dublin High School grad Amy Ngo.
Alumni team with CHC, PC grads retains College Summer League title
The wily veterans prevailed once again as the Philadelphia/Suburban Women's Summer Basketball League wrapped up its 30th season. more
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Chestnut Hill College alumna Lauren Crim scored 13 points for first-place Team Cyber Pink in their quarterfinal victory.
CHC grads and Team Pink defend College Summer League title
On the first of two nights of playoffs in the college summer league last week, the seedings largely predicted the results in the quarterfinals. more
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Team Purple's Anna McTamney (with ball) is guarded by Cassie Murphy of Jefferson's Team Black.
CHC summer team falters in playoffs
As the college summer league transitioned to playoff mode last week, the first of the teams with local ties ended its season. more
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CHC Red junior Avery White (with ball) is challenged by Caleigh Sperling, an incoming freshman for Jefferson Black.
CHC alums suffer first summer league loss
In the last full week of regular-season play in the women's college summer league, the league leader experienced its first loss but remained atop the standings. more
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Graduates of Mount Saint Joseph Academy and their families celebrated the Flourtown school’s 165th baccalaureate and commencement ceremonies last month at Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Norristown. “The Mount has given us everything we need to be the future leaders and founders of our society,” school valedictorian Caitlin Biddle said in her speech to the 112-member graduating class. At left, graduate Aubrei Ranile (with flowers) celebrates with her family. Aderinsola Adegboyega (center) receives congratulations from Sister Charlene Diorka, SSJ, president of Mount Saint Joseph Academy. At right, Kat Dougherty and Julia Fede pose with their diplomas.
Mount Saint Joseph Academy honors 112 graduates at 165th commencement ceremony
Head of School Delvin Dinkins presents Ryan Agnew with the Shield Award.
SCH honors Ryan Agnew with prestigious Shield Award
SCH awarded its highest honor, the Shield Award, to the graduating senior. more
Francesca Cantarini (fourth from left) is an award-winning social studies teacher for the sixth, seventh and eighth grades at the Charles W. Henry School in West Mt. Airy.
Henry School teacher honored as one of the city's best
The Lindback Foundation issued their selections for the best teachers of 2024, which included 60 teachers, several from the Northwest. more
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Penn Charter Upper School Band performers.
Penn Charter band wins contest
The Upper School Symphonic Band of William Penn Charter School has been awarded a prestigious Grand Sweepstakes Award. more
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“Floribunda,” oil on canvas, 68” x 56,” 1991, displays Batchelor's whimsical imagination.
A career retrospective blossoms amid art school uncertainty
The delicate flower paintings of Betsy Batchelor are part of a colorful career retrospective on exhibit at the Cope House Gallery in Germantown. more
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Incoming CHC freshman Tikyra Miller makes a determined drive toward the basket.
30th season begins for college summer hoops league
The Philadelphia/Suburban Women's Summer Basketball League launched its 30th season on June 11. more
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