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Paul Meyer's passion for the natural world became his life's work, and led him to the highest reaches of his profession.
Paul Meyer, visionary horticulturist and beloved neighbor, dies at 71
Paul Meyer's groundbreaking work in horticulture blooms in habitats around the world, from small row-house gardens to expansive tree-lined arboretums. more
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Richard Hill, a lifelong Mt. Airy resident, Air Force veteran, Philadelphia police officer for 37 years and “parking ambassador” for the Chestnut Hill Business Association for 20 years, died at 84 of heart disease.
Much-admired Hill 'parking ambassador' dies at 84
For 20 years, Richard Hill was the cheerful, helpful parking ambassador for Chestnut Hill who greeted visitors and made them feel welcome. more
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Gino Segre and Bettina Hoerlin, Chestnut Hill residents for 24 years and Mt. Airy residents for 20 years before that, are the co-authors of “The Pope of Physics; Enrico Fermi and the Birth of the Atomic Age” (Henry Holt & Co., publisher), about a top associate to J. Robert Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer colleague is subject of Hill authors’ book, 'Pope of Physics'
The film “Oppenheimer” has become a box office juggernaut. His right-hand man, Nobel winner Enrico Fermi, is also worthy of the spotlight. more
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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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Alexander Burns, a Mt. Airy native who has directed more than 60 professional plays in his career, is currently directing “No Exit” by the French existentialist, Jean-Paul Sartre, through Oct. 28 at the Quintessence Theatre Group, 7137 Germantown Ave.
Absurd, yes, but Sartre's 'No Exit' at Quintessence is powerful
In college, I was part of a theater group that put on several “Theater of the Absurd” plays. I was always puzzled about their meaning. 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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“Keeping Her Name Alive” is the group exhibition that opened Sept. 30 at Allens Lane Art Center, which celebrates the life and memory of Rebeccah Milena Maia Blum (seen here), a quirky, funny, passionate fine arts curator in the international art scene. Blum spent her childhood summers at the Allens Lane Art Center Day Camp and attended the Houston Elementary School in Mt. Airy.
New Allens Lane exhibit honors memory of art world giant
“Keeping Her Name Alive” is the name of a compelling group exhibition that opened Sept. 30 and will continue through Oct. 29 at Allens Lane Art Center. 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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Owner Lee Lockyear says, “As a proudly BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and LGBTQ+ owned business, we welcome all with open arms.”
Mt. Airy location a perfect fit for Avenues Cafe
Lee Locklear feels right at home in Mt. Airy. 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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U.S. Congressman Dwight Evans (left), who represents Northwest Philadelphia, congratulates Benjamin Berry, of Germantown, on his 100th birthday, which was Sept. 21. Berry fought in the Battle of the Bulge, the deadliest battle for Americans during World War II. More than 19,000 G.I.s died in the fighting, and more than 70,000 were injured.
Germantown WWII veteran honored on 100th birthday
World War II veteran Benjamin Berry is beginning to feel like a celebrity, and no one is more deserving. more
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La Salle College High School's Drew Gordon, surrounded here by his players, holds aloft the trophy that designated him as the first Philadelphia Catholic League coach from a major sport to win a PIAA state championship in 2009.
Championship-winning ex-coach of Wyndmoor football team dies
La Salle College High School's Drew Gordon, the first Philadelphia Catholic League coach from a major sport to win a PIAA state championship, died Sept. 4. more
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Fitzgerald, left, played White House aide Carol Fitzpatrick on “The West Wing,” and many of her scenes looked like this, reacting to some sharp repartee from Allison Janney, right, as press secretary C.J. Clegg, while actor Timothy Busfield looks on.
Springside grad stars with Martin Sheen at JFK Center
After watching certain TV shows, one might be excused for believing that some celebrities are rather shallow and self-centered, but Melissa Fitzgerald belies the stereotype. 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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According to a former teaching colleague at Cedarbrook Middle School, “Tony used to take off from school every year on the first day of fishing in the Wissahickon Creek. And I remember that Tony was thrilled to have met Pope John Paul II.”
Inspirational math teacher leaves long-lasting legacy
Anthony (“Tony”) J. Matula was a math teacher and coach at Cedarbrook Middle School in Cheltenham for 32 years and Wyncote Academy for 15 years. 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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Dr. David Becker “had a kind and gentle nature about him along with a great sense of humor,” we were told by Dr. John Scanlon, chief medical officer at Temple Health/Chestnut Hill Hospital. “His patients loved him! He touched and enriched the lives of many during his lifetime!”
Revered Hill cardiologist dies at 66
Dr. David J. Becker's “Change of Heart” program persuaded two generations of patients to try a heart-healthy diet and exercise. more
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