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Harry Groome had a successful 30-year career in the pharmaceutical industry, rising to chairman of SmithKline Beecham Consumer Healthcare, but after a forced retirement he has authored five novels, and two powerful new novellas that were just published in June.

Local author proves there are 'second acts,' after all

The legendary American “Jazz Age” author F. Scott Fitzgerald famously wrote, “There are no second acts in American lives.” Fitzgerald did not know Harry Groome. more

by Len Lear | 8/25/22

Marilyn Hillian Rivers, 86, a West Mt. Airy resident for 64 years and beloved civic activist, died July 6 at the Terrace at Chestnut Hill senior community center.

Beloved Mt. Airy civic activist, matriarch, dies at 86

Marilyn Hillian Rivers, 86, a West Mt. Airy resident for 64 years and beloved civic activist for decades, died Wednesday, July 6, of complications from dementia. more

by Len Lear | 8/18/22

Hattie Williams, who has lived in Northwest Philadelphia for her entire life, is seen in her Mt. Airy home that is a virtual museum of dolls, framed photos and collectibles.

Mt. Airy 3-time cancer survivor still feels 'blessed'

More than four decades ago, Hattie Williams was given one of the most valuable gifts a person could receive — a house. more

by Len Lear | 8/18/22

Heather Gray (far left), whose wrestling moniker was Heather McMasters, is seen with some of her wrestling buddies — Riptide, Psycho Sybil and Joanie (Chyna).

Wrestling with a big career move

Heather Gray is a sweet and soft-spoken Chestnut Hill resident who left her job in June as the Chestnut Hill Community Association's director of marketing and communications to work for Comcast. more

by Len Lear | 8/18/22

Otto Reichert-Facilides began writing his book almost 80 years ago while in combat with the German army in World War II.

German author's memoir almost 80 years in the making

I have had the good fortune to interview many authors over the years, but until I met Otto Reichert-Facilides last week, I had never met one who has been working on their book for almost 80 years. more

by Len Lear | 8/18/22

The Black Squirrel Pub and Haunt, a British-style pub-restaurant at 3749 Midvale Ave., is the newest addition to the East Falls dining scene.

Charming Black Squirrel: East Falls British-style pub

We first learned about Arthur Cavaliere 10 years ago after the Roxborough native and 1998 Central High School graduate opened In Riva restaurant at 4116 Ridge Ave. with business partner Mark Sherman. more

by Len Lear | 8/18/22

Howard N. Watson, much-honored watercolorist associated with Woodmere Art Museum

Famed watercolorist and Woodmere teacher dies at 93

Howard Watson, who died June 17 at the age of 93, was a nationally recognized watercolorist and illustrator. He was appointed artist-in-residence at the White House for former President Jimmy Carter. more

by Len Lear | 8/11/22

Mercer (right) with her baked goods at a pop-up event at the Brown's ShopRite supermarket in Roxborough with her niece, Ryshawna Fisher. Mercer’s husband, Lyman, is on the left.

Mt. Airy baker's career is on the rise

Romona Mercer never attended culinary school or enrolled in cooking classes, but today the Mt. Airy resident is head baker and CEO of her own company, Aunt Verlea's Pound Cake Experience. more

by Len Lear | 8/11/22

From 1989 to 1993, Kraus (left) was general manager of the legendary comedy club, Catch a Rising Star in New York, where he befriended stand-up comics including Jerry Seinfeld (right).

Hill trombonist, 80, was a musician and manager to the stars

Anyone who is older than about 60 would certainly be familiar with the performers Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr., Liza Minnelli and Diana Ross. more

by Len Lear | 8/4/22

Sexton (right) is seen with her friends — Joanne Howald (seated), Marge’s sister Patricia Conroy (top, left) and Linda Pirkle (middle). The group was celebrating Howald's birthday at a Center City restaurant.

Son’s death inspires mom to share her grief and rap

Marge Sexton couldn’t imagine how she would survive after her 47-year-old son Ron committed suicide in 2015. more

by Len Lear | 8/4/22

Norman Oshtry, a long-time Mt. Airy resident and fighter for social justice, liked to be photographed wearing his beret.

Mt. Airy lawyer, a warrior for justice, dies at 96

Many people are often derisive of lawyers until they need one. more

by Len Lear | 8/4/22

The Rev. Scott Robinson, a long-time Chestnut Hill resident, will have a book reading and signing for “The Way In” on Sunday, Aug. 7, 3 p.m., at Booked, 8511 Germantown Ave.

Hill minister's new book about living with Parkinson's

“The Way In; What a Hospice Chaplain Learned Living with Parkinson's, in Poetry and Prose” is a courageous, brutally candid revelation of Robinson’s own periodic rages. more

by Len Lear | 8/3/22

Josephine stands in her garden in Erdenheim with, from left, her son, Stephen; his wife, Lisa, and Josephine's daughter, Jo-Ellen Portolese.

100-year-old Hill area resident: 'Enjoy the good times'

The late comic Rodney Dangerfield used to say, “I'm getting so old that I could not blow out all of the candles on my latest birthday cake. The heat drove me back.” more

by Len Lear | 7/28/22

John Kromer of Mt. Airy, one of three Northwest Philadelphia authors featured during an event at Hilltop Books in Chestnut Hill, will talk about his book “Philadelphia Battlefields.”

Three local authors bring their politics to Hill bookstore

Three local authors, one from Chestnut Hill and two from Mt. Airy, will discuss their books at a signing event on Thursday, July 28, 6 p.m., at Hilltop Books, 84 Bethlehem Pike. more

by Len Lear | 7/28/22

Wendy is seen in her studio, which she opened in 2012 on the northeast corner of Germantown and Willow Grove Avenues.

Beloved lifelong Hiller, famed photographer, dies at 57

More than 600 people crowded into St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill on Friday, July 15, for a memorial service to say goodbye to Wendy Romig Concannon, a mother, wife, sister, artist, … more

by Len Lear | 7/28/22

Hemant Sen Oli (left), owner of New Era Indian Cuisine at 219 E. Willow Grove Ave. in Chestnut Hill, is flanked by his friends/cousins/chefs, Dhan Khadka (center) and Arjun Thapa. All three are from Nepal.

Hill’s new Indian restaurant is a dream come true

Most of us would consider owning and operating a restaurant that is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner an exhausting full-time job. more

by Len Lear | 7/28/22

Fred Donaldson looks proudly at one of the many front pages he produced for the Roxborough Review. In addition to his distinguished 46-year journalism career, he was twice elected president of the Beth Tikvah B'nai Jeshurun synagogue in Erdenheim.

Fearless journalist, religious leader, entrepreneur dies at 80

Fred Donaldson, a fearless newspaper reporter, editor and beloved religious leader who served as president of the Beth Tikvah B'nai Jeshurun synagogue in Erdenheim, died May 31 of coronary artery disease while on a cruise in Ocean Cay, Bahamas. more

by Len Lear | 7/20/22

Friends of the Wissahickon trail ambassador James Charnock, 81, works the outreach table at Valley Green Inn, recruiting new members for FOW earlier this year.

Trail ambassador, 81, obsessed with Wissahickon Park

Lots of people enjoy Wissahickon Park and visit it often, but James Charnock is probably more enthusiastic than any other user of the park that traverses parts of Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy. more

by Len Lear | 7/14/22

Author Bernard S. Brown, co-host of the Urban Wildlife Podcast and co-founder of PhillyNature.org, has many suggestions for where to experience the natural world in Philadelphia.

Think the city is a concrete jungle? Look a little closer…

Now that the warmer weather is here to stay for a few months, it is a perfect time to go outside with the whole family. more

by Len Lear | 7/14/22

Josh Santiago, who has given more than 9,000 free haircuts to homeless people since 2015, was recently profiled by “NBC Nightly News” national correspondent Kate Snow as he was providing his free service on Chelten Avenue in Germantown.

Good Samaritan barber makes national news

"NBC Nightly News" reports on Good Samaritan barber in Germantown. more

by Len Lear | 7/7/22

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