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Natalie K. Levant, 91, perhaps the oldest stand-up comic working in the U.S., started her career at 81 and will perform June 13 in “An Evening at MAAG Performing Arts.”
Once 'painfully shy,' now running stand-up comedy
Mt. Airy resident Melanie Jones switched from singing. more
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"Winter Lights, Germantown Avenue,” an oil painting on panel done by Chestnut Hill artist Paul Rickert in 1997.
Iconic Chestnut Hill artist dies at 77
Paul James Rickert, 77, one of Chestnut Hill's most iconic and beloved artists, died last week of complications from Parkinson's disease. more
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Cruz' two children, Yvie and Kate (left to right), help her with her dog training business. “My children and I started off walking Barley,” Cruz said.
Unique Mt. Airy summer camp unleashed on local kids
As a child, I would have loved to go to a unique summer day camp like Dog Savvy Kids. more
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Kate Glasheen will discuss her new novel, “Constellations,” about a trans teenager with addiction issues, at Big Blue Marble Bookstore in West Mt. Airy on Saturday, June 3, at 2 p.m.
Author of 'trans teen' novel at Mt. Airy bookstore
Local artist, author and tattooist Kate Glasheen, who grew up in Troy, N.Y., will discuss their new novel, “Constellations,” about a transgender teenager living on the margins, Saturday, … more
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Dr. Rebecca Maury, 53, an internal medicine specialist and Chestnut Hill resident, became the first medical doctor in the Northwest to approve patients for the medical use of cannabis (marijuana) in February 2018, right after it was legalized in Pennsylvania.
From illicit to legal: the Northwest’s cannabis pioneer
Dr. Rebecca Maury, 53, an internal medicine specialist, was the first medical doctor in the Northwest to approve patients for the use of cannabis from her Germantown Ave.  office. more
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Former advertising sales representative for the Local, Maureen Gallo, “had a riotous sense of humor, a fantastic laugh and a zest for life,” said Sonia Leounes, former Local advertising manager.
Former Local sales rep and 'free spirit' dies at 55
Maureen Gallo, of Wyndmoor, a former advertising sales representative for the Local, died of cardiac arrest at age 55. more
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“Evening Stroll,” by Susannah Thomer
Art, friendship and mustangs: The Wyndmoor connection
Susannah Thomer and Joe Borrelli, both in their 70s, have admired one another for more than 50 years. Now her work is being shown at his gallery. more
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Stan Cutler (left) and James Gleeson, of the Friends of the Chestnut Hill Library, setting up a point-of-sale terminal for Hilltop Books, where Cutler will discuss and sign copies of his new novel.
Election-themed thrillers on tap at Hilltop Books
Chestnut Hill resident Stan Cutler will appear at Hilltop Books, the community bookstore at 84 Bethlehem Pike, on Saturday, May 27. more
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Author and publisher Sherrie Elle spent four years in Thailand, teaching English to children there and returning to Philadelphia six months ago.
New Germantown publisher, turning pain into art
Germantown resident Sherrie Elle, an author and founder of a book publishing company, is a woman who comes with an unusual story of her own.  more
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Albert John Wenzel, with his sons, Austin, Tony and Andrew.
Albert John Wenzel, multitalented CHA grad, dies at 76
Albert John Wenzel, formerly of Wyndmoor and former member of Whitemarsh Valley Country Club, died April 11. more
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Mt. Airy soprano Annie Carruthers will perform a free concert featuring the works of legendary operatic composers on Sunday, May 21, 3:30 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, Flourtown.
Mt. Airy soprano performs opera classics in Flourtown
As a child growing up in Swarthmore, Annie Carruthers wanted to be a pop star like Britney Spears or the Spice Girls. Lucky for us, her tastes changed. more
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Wally, a fan favorite, is seen in his front yard with his favorite blanket.
Beloved canine 'Mayor of Abington Avenue' passes away
Normally, even the most popular mayors have opponents. But no one ever uttered a hint of criticism about Wally. more
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The author with his wife, Jeanette, shortly after his cataract surgery.
Overcoming the fear of age-related cataract surgery
I never needed reading glasses until I was 50 years old. I was foolish enough to think that perhaps I would never need them at any age. more
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Michelle Lofton, a longtime Mt. Airy resident, is author of the just-published book, “From Zero to Prepared: A Senior's Guide to Budget Prepping.”
A local ‘prepper’ writes tips for older adults on a budget
Michelle Lofton, of Mt. Airy, grew up with so little that her home sometimes had no electricity, food or hot water. That background infuses her new book on budgeting for seniors. more
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After a few false starts in his career, Chestnut Hill resident Walter Bell became an international force in jazz.
Local musician, ‘ambassador for jazz’
Walter Bell, an international force in jazz, gave up the flute for 20 years because his music career wasn’t paying the bills. more
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The sculpture of artist Susan Taylor-Brubaker will be among the art featured at the Allens Lane Art Center’s Spring Fling.
Fine art and craft sale at Allen’s Lane
Faculty and students at Allens Lane Art Center are currently sponsoring a “Spring Fling” fine art and craft sale. more
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Mt. Airy teacher/musician Raji Malik will be performing original acoustic guitar pieces from his new album, “Time of the Glowing,” at the Mt. Airy Art Garage, 7054 Germantown Ave., on May 9, 6 p.m.
Acoustic guitar master's concert at Mt. Airy venue
Raji Malik will perform original acoustic guitar pieces from his new album, “Time of the Glowing,” at the Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG), 7054 Germantown Ave., on Tuesday, May 9. more
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Longtime Mt. Airy resident Howard A. Myrick has a decades-long history of military service and teaching communications in college, including a 27-year stint at Temple University.
Race, authoritarianism, examined in 'Protect & Defend'
Howard Myrick knows what it is like to overcome odds and to battle racist attitudes and practices. more
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The daughter of a prominent Unitarian minister in the South, Linda was exposed to the civil rights movement early in her life and those experiences - including meeting legends Whitney Young, Coretta Scott King and Julian Bond - influenced her career and community activism.
Linda Brunn, Mt. Airy social justice warrior, dies at 79
Linda Brunn, social justice activist and volunteer for countless causes in Northwest Philadelphia, died March 25 at Einstein Medical Center. more
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Pat Boyle and Maxwell Cohen of Backyard Eats set up raised beds for a backyard garden at a home in the Chestnut Hill area.
Hill company helps residents to grow their own food
In the spring of 2016, a lawn sign popped up in the front yard of a home at Gravers Lane and Ardleigh Street. The sign advertised Backyard Eats. more
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