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Alfred O’Neill displays an advertising poster for his latest book, “Even Climate Change Can’t Stop Love and Murder.”
New novel plumbs family mob history
Chestnut Hill author Alfred O'Neill Jr.'s second novel in a trilogy, “Even Climate Change Can’t Stop Love and Murder,” is based on a true story. more
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“Boundaries,” a compelling drama of therapy, is included in “Frankly Feminist,” a Brandeis University Press anthology. It was written by Chestnut Hill author Ilene Raymond Rush, who has written dozens of articles for newspapers and national magazines.
A story of secrets kept hidden in Chestnut Hill
“Boundaries,” a short story by Chestnut Hill writer Ilene Raymond Rush published in “Frankly Feminist,” takes place in Chestnut Hill. more
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A detail of the mural reveals its lively color and texture.
Mosaic mural at Center on the Hill is quite a relief
For centuries, mosaic art has adorned the floors and walls of the rich and famous. Now Chestnut Hill has its own eye-catching installation. more
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Northwest Philadelphia families who belong to Chavurah Bet at their 30th anniversary celebration 20 years ago.
15 NW Phila. families celebrate 50 years of friendship
“Friends” was a very popular TV show that celebrated the friendship among a group of 20-somethings, but those friends were amateurs compared to the members of Chavurah Bet. more
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“Looking back, I'm so proud to say the CAMA dream did come true!” said Rivers, whose new practice in Chestnut Hill will be called Compassionate Alternative Medicine Associates.
Practice is over, passion is not
You might say that for 18 years area yoga buffs could bank on Elise Rivers, but she announced last week that Community Acupuncture of Mt. Airy will close on Dec. 31. more
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At George T. Hobe Antiques and Fine Art, 8407 Germantown Ave., every inch is chockablock with strange, odd, fascinating objects of all sizes, and Hobe has a compelling or humorous story to accompany each one.
A $200,000 windfall for local merchant's $50 purchase
If there is such a thing as a typical business owner in Chestnut Hill, George Hobe, owner of an art and antiques shop at 8407 Germantown Ave., is not it. more
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The Rev. Dr. Richard N. Stewart was working on a project documenting the contributions of Africans and African Americans to the Lutheran Church.
Dr. Richard Stewart, Mt. Airy seminary's spiritual giant
Associate Professor Emeritus Richard N. Stewart died in his Mt. Airy home of 33 years on Nov. 13 after a long illness. He was 78. more
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Chestnut Hill author Ted Fink holds a copy of “Descent into Darkness, A Fight Against Terror,” his sixth novel, released Sept. 30, a story about an angry father who sets out to get revenge on the person responsible for harming his daughter.
Local author writes chilling tale in latest novel
Fink's newest effort is “Descent into Darkness, A Fight Against Terror,” in which an angry father sets out to get revenge against the person responsible for duping his daughter into making a pornographic film. more
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Joilet Harris-Lawton performing in “Retro Love” in June 2016 at the Drake Theater in Center City.
'Germantown girl,' a show biz superstar, dies at 64
In the Philadelphia theater community, lifelong Germantown resident Joilet Harris-Lawton was regarded as a superstar.  more
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The summit at Uhuru Peak just after sunrise on Oct. 21.
Local wildlife expert gets 'high' on Mount Kilimanjaro
For William Konstant, 70, a Flourtown resident for the last 36 years, the top item on his bucket list was climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, East Africa. more
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Also a musician, Tuttle is seen here performing “Break Someone Else's Heart,” a Big Band sound which he recently co-wrote, with The Rev. Chris Quintet and singer Lucie Daigle, his wife.
Local lawyer, musician and author mines gold again
Richard Tuttle, a professional musician and retired lawyer who just released the CD single, “Break Someone Else's Heart,” is also an author whose dialogue is often spellbinding. more
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These hand-made pieces of jewelry will be at the show. They were created by Jennifer Kerper, a Roxborough native with a BFA in jewelry and metalsmithing from Tyler School of Art.
Water Tower Craft Show returning after 5-year hiatus
For more than 30 years, organizers hosted a holiday craft show every December at the Water Tower Recreation Center, connecting dozens of artisans from the Philadelphia area with shoppers. Now it's coming back. more
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Hill resident Paul Mercurio, who grew up in a West Oak Lane rowhouse, is the author of the just-released “A Waste of Breath,” a page-turning thriller with characters loosely based on real Philly people.
From struggling janitor to published author with stops in between
Paul Mercurio, who now lives across the road from Chestnut Hill College, was a typical working class kid growing up in West Oak Lane. Now he's a published author. more
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The late Rich Krassen holds up his memoir, “Breadcrumbs on My Journey,” written in his late 70s before he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
'Incredibly persistent' author of Philly nostalgia dies
“Len, please write an obituary about me. I trust you to say the right things. I just want my book to be legendary!” more
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The Rev. Joe Williams, pastor of Mt. Airy United Fellowship Church, which he founded seven years ago at 701 W. Johnson St., holds the “miracle plaque” from 1997 that was recently left at the back door of his church.
A most unusual birthday present for Mt. Airy pastor
Last month, somebody left a package on the back step of Mt. Airy United Fellowship Church that, according to pastor Rev. Joe Williams, “proves there are angels out there.” more
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Stan Cutler (left) and James Gleeson are seen with the Friends of the Chestnut Hill Library Book Store’s point-of-sale terminal when it was new two years ago.
Hill library cheerleader is also a prolific writer
Stan Cutler, a Chestnut Hill resident for 22 years and a Germantown resident for 20 years before that, is known as a stalwart cheerleader for the local library. more
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New Local board member Erica Paul at her desk at TruMark Financial Credit Union on the corner of Germantown and Highland Avenues, where she is an assistant vice-president branch manager.
Local’s newest board member has a head for numbers
Erica Paul, the newest member of the Chestnut Hill Local board of directors, joined the board as its treasurer three months ago. more
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Shaily Dadiala, founder of the nonprofit Usiloquy Dance Designs, will be teaching “Bollywood, Indian Folk and Classical Dance” for Mt. Airy Learning Tree at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave., on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2 to 4 p.m.
Bollywood dancing lands in Chestnut Hill
Shaily Dadiala, who has been teaching Bharatanatyam and other forms of traditional Indian dance in Center City for 16 years, is bringing her class to Mt. Airy Learning Tree for the first time. more
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David Biddle, of West Mt. Airy, whose family members are descendants of Philadelphia aristocracy, discovered that his ancestors include enslaved people and enslavers.
Biddle family author pens novel about transgender teen
David Biddle has stretched his imagination with his new book, “Old Music for New People,” a timely and contemporary novel about a teenager named Robert. more
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Dr. Nathan and Carole Sivin, who lived across the street from Pastorius Park for more than 40 years, were brilliant intellectuals who were also gracious and lived simply without a car or even a bicycle.
Hill scholar led a big life in a quiet way
It is difficult for most of us to appreciate the towering intellect of someone like Dr. Nathan Sivin, who lived in Chestnut Hill for more than 40 years. He died June 24. more
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