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Sadly, The Local could not find the original Sammy Davis Jr. photo that was the source of this column. But here he is with his then-wife, Swedish actress May Britt, in the mid-1960s. Britt is still alive at age 89.
How teenage terrors delivered a life lesson
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in my life is how important it is to always be curious. more
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Sara Allen taught English for 33 years at Springside School before becoming an award-winning photographer.
Finding beauty in an aging body
Sara Allen's mantra should be “Better late than never.” more
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This calf has become best buddies with a rabbit.
Got beef? At this farm, you can cuddle cows instead
Debra Malinics was walking on Forbidden Drive recently when she saw a woman with what looked like the strangest dogs she had ever seen. more
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Roger Walsh, Andre Chaney and Thomas Walsh (left to right) add finishing touches to a mural scheduled to be dedicated Saturday, Oct. 14, at Germantown ArtHaus, a community arts and education center at 6228 Germantown Ave. The mural, which features 200 self-portraits created by youngsters and adults, is a collaboration among ArtHaus founder and artist Keisha Whatley, artist Khalid Dennis, Mural Arts, the Mt. Airy CDC, Read by the 4th literacy initiative and the Jumpstart Germantown community real estate development program. The dedication is from noon to 2 p.m. and will include family-friendly activities, coloring stations, face painting and music. To RSVP visit Eventbrite.com. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 15.
ArtHaus mural to be dedicated
Former School District of Philadelphia superintendent Dr. Constance E. Clayton (left) with her beloved mother Willabell, who inspired Clayton’s interest in art and culture.
Dr. Constance E. Clayton: Leaving a legacy in education - and art
Clayton, who died last month, the first woman and African American to lead the Philadelphia School District, was an avid collector of African American art. more
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An example of one of the images featured in the ‘Lots to Offer’ slideshow of Parking Lot 6, now the Turquoise lot on the north side of West Highland Avenue. Shown circa 1961 just after its completion.
Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Night of Lights returns
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Night of Lights, conceived six years ago to bring the neighborhood's rich history to Germantown Avenue, starts Friday, Oct. 6. more
Last year's Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival was fun for all ages.
Chestnut Hill's Fall for the Arts Festival returns
Chestnut Hill's 38th annual Fall for the Arts Festival returns on Sunday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., closing Germantown Avenue from Rex Avenue to Willow Grove Avenue. more
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Caroline, an electric carriage that made its Philadelphia debut in the July 4th parade, is named in memory of Caroline Earle White, founder of Women’s Animal Center. It is seen here with its champion, Janet White, who will bring it to the Fall for the Arts Festival.
Hold your horses! Come see the latest ‘horseless’ carriage
You might say this article is coming to you straight from the horse's mouth because Janet White refuses to rein it in. more
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Jessica Liddell, who has owned Bella Mosaic Art at 6780 Germantown Ave. for 15 years, will be leaving soon for for the much-coveted month-long “Nocefresca Artist Residency” in Sardinia.
Celebrated Mt. Airy mosaic artist goes international
It is no secret in the local arts community that Mt. Airy resident Jessica Gorlin Liddell is a spectacularly talented mosaic artist. more
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Lesnick is seen with the current exhibit of her work at Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio, 1355 Ridge Ave. in the city's Spring Garden section, which will continue through Oct. 8. Photo by Tina Rocha
Finding passion in a pivot from scholar to artist
Alice Lesnick, who lives in Erdenheim, took a different path. She spent most of her life as an academic and did not begin painting until age 50. more
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Dr. Marc Lamont Hill opened Uncle Bobbie's bookstore and coffee shop at 5445 Germantown Avenue, now a community hub that sponsors A-list events, in 2017.
Uncle Bobbie’s brings A-list star power to Germantown
Since 2017, Uncle Bobbie’s in Germantown has been a self-described place for “cool people, dope books and great coffee.” more
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The streets are always filled with people at the Mt. Airy Village Fair, returning Oct. 1 to Carpenter Lane and Greene Street.
Mt. Airy Village Fair returns Oct. 1 with arts, food and music
On hiatus since 2019, the neighborhood festival returns Oct. 1 with a bustling streetscape of food, music, vendors and interactive activities. more
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Eric Schoefer with some of the bees he captured on Locust Street near the Academy of Music.
Intrepid Mt. Airy beekeeper comes to rescue the opera
During its final performance of “ La bohème” on May 7, the Opera Philadelphia company had a surprise visit from a swarm of bees. more
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Retired Mt. Airy OB-GYN Claire Robinson is currently showing her first photography exhibit, “Looking Without Seeing,” at Third Street Gallery, 610 S. 3rd St. in Society Hill. The show runs through Oct. 1.
Mt. Airy doc takes up fine photography
Dr. Claire E. Robinson, named a “Top Doctor” by Philadelphia magazine, is no stranger to well-earned attention. more
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“I'm not an Ivy League grad. I'm just a shmo who loves writing. I'm just having fun. It is cathartic,” said Ryan Rex, author of “American Dysfunction: The Ballad of Alex Walker.”
New memoir ‘plumbs’ depths of family history
You might say that Erdenheim business owner Ryan Rex plumbed the depths of his soul to write his newly released book. more
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Len and Jeanette Lear in August of 1969 in a cabin in Maine after leaving Woodstock, trying unsuccessfully to start a fire in the fireplace.
'Woodstuck' in Maine, 1969
Every year, when summer comes to a close, my mind takes me back to the year 1969, when I saw a small ad for an outdoor rock concert. more
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Quintessence Launches Season XIV
Quintessence Theatre Group, in residence at the Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy, launches Season XIV of epic theatre with George Bernard Shaw’s stinging comedy Major Barbara and Jean-Paul … more
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AI’s impact on education: Professors reflect on its power and potential
Shortly after ChatGPT was released in November 2022, college professors began expressing fear and concerns about this emerging phenomenon. more
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James Douglas Rosenthal, who just published a novel bashing the art world, does not smoke. He is holding a rolled up piece of paper in this photograph. Maybe he wants to look like Humphrey Bogart.
Mt. Airy artist's new novel bashes the art world
When you walk into James Douglas Rosenthal's Mt. Airy house of 25 years, you can immediately smell the varnish, turpentine and oil paint in his art studio. more
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Chestnut Hill’s annual Petapalooza is coming back to Germantown Avenue this Saturday, bringing animal lovers and their pets together for a day of entertainment, shopping and fun. (Also scheduled for Saturday is the Magical Market of the Macabre; Sunday is Clover Market. See details in the story below.)
Petapalooza rolls out the red carpet for furry friends
Chestnut Hill is pet-friendly year-round, but this Saturday’s Petapalooza on Germantown Avenue is the one special day when animals rule. more
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