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Nancy Williams told us this about Randy: “He had such a great sense of humor. He would laugh so hard that his shoulders would shake. We had similar values, and we had a great 56-year run.”

Beloved Hill architecture preservationist dies at 82

John Randolph Williams Jr., a bon vivant known for his prowess as a cook, competitive tennis player and builder of homes, died on April 9. more

by Len Lear | 4/24/25

David Long, 95, and his wife, Patty Ann, 93, will celebrate 70 years of wedded bliss on Aug. 23. David told us, “My wife is the sweetest woman who ever lived on this earth!”

95-year-old man Longs to be the mane man for Pantene

You might say that this story is “hair-d” to believe or that there is “locks” to explain. more

by Len Lear | 4/24/25

The Chestnut Hill Brewing Company is one of 31 participating breweries in the Crafted in Philly Beer Tour.

Breweries in Northwest highlighted in upcoming Philadelphia beer tour

The Crafted in Philly Beer Tour is back for its second year with 31 participating taprooms – six of which are in the Northwest. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 4/24/25

Crime Report

The following is for crimes reported from April 13 to April 20. more

4/24/25

Sing Slavic, a choir formed after a handful of friends began meeting in a West Philadelphia living room, will perform April 29 at Chestnut Hill Library.

Sing Slavic brings Eastern Europe to Chestnut Hill

Sing Slavic focuses on Slavic folk songs and specializes in performing a repertoire of Eastern European folk songs from countries like Ukraine, Bulgaria, Poland and Russia. more

by Buffy Gorrilla | 4/24/25

St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church director of music and arts Tyrone Whiting (foreground) leads singers from the congregation in collaboration with the choir at Christ Episcopal Church for a performance of “The Crucifixion” by John Stainer.

St. Paul’s organ rededication recital series continues May 2

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chestnut Hill, continues its series of rededication recitals at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 2. more

by Michael Caruso | 4/24/25

Peter Handler and Karen Singer with their collaborative "Coral Reef Table," depicting bleached and dying coral.

Germantown couple’s art meets activism at iMPeRFeCT Gallery

Plenty of kids doodle, draw and dabble in art, then drop those pursuits as they grow older. Karen Singer and Peter Handler never stopped. more

by Anndee Hochman | 4/24/25

Daniel Day-Lewis and Helena Bonham Carter play an engaged couple in director James Ivory’s “A Room with a View."

Helena Bonham Carter shines as a young woman transformed by Italy

Woodmere Art Museum’s Tuesday Nights at the Movies will screen the lyrical coming-of-age movie, “A Room with a View,” on April 29. more

by Lily Williams | 4/24/25

Members of the Germantown Friends youth jazz ensemble, (left to right) Zekie Lieberman, Jiaray Shi, Sam Desai and Zeke Hammarhead, say they are nervous but honored and excited to participate in the Germantown Jazz Festival.

GFS youth ensemble introduces new generation to jazz

The upcoming Germantown Jazz Festival — scheduled for April 25-27 — aims to celebrate the art form embedded in the culture of the historic neighborhood for decades. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 4/24/25

G-Town Y’s future remains a question

A judge denied reconsideration for local developer Ken Weinstein’s petition to gain a conservatorship over the Germantown YWCA building. more

by Tommy Tucker | 4/23/25

Construction continues at Woodmere's Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art and Education, scheduled to open in fall 2025.

Woodmere scrambles amid cuts

Standing at his desk, Woodmere Art Museum Director and CEO William Valerio opened the email that arrived late at night. more

by Robert Calandra | 4/23/25

Kadina Smith-Flemming, a registered nurse at Chestnut Hill Hospital, spoke at a Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals press conference on April 16, calling for safer staffing levels and wage increases.

CH Hospital nurses warn, ‘We are strike ready’

Nurses and technicians held a press conference outside the hospital, informing the public of their concerns. more

by Tommy Tucker | 4/23/25

A woman prays at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Germantown after Pope Francis’s death was announced on April 21.

Local worshipers mourn pope

Worshipers at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Germantown gathered to mourn the loss of Pope Francis on Easter Monday. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 4/23/25

Sophomore Sami Snyder pitched a perfect game at Notre Dame last week. In the background is shortstop Morgan Risnychok.

SCH softball rises to 2-0 in Inter-Ac League with win over Notre Dame

Sophomore pitcher Sami Snyder logged her second perfect game of the 2025 softball season when her Springside Chestnut Hill Academy squad visited the Academy of Notre Dame. more

by Tom Utescher | 4/23/25

Apr 22, 2025 issue

4/22/25

City Councilmember Cindy Bass, center, discusses the issues with participants at a Northwest Tenants meeting on April 7 in Germantown.

Cindy Bass attends tenants' group housing talk

The affordability of rental housing and tenants’ rights were among the primary topics as City Councilmember Cindy Bass attended a Northwest Tenants meeting. more

by Tommy Tucker | 4/17/25

Allens Lane Art Center has joined the Historic Germantown Consortium.

Allens Lane Art Center joins cultural consortium

The Allens Lane Art Center in West Mt. Airy has joined Historic Germantown, expanding the footprint of the consortium. more

4/17/25

Visitors from as far away as Canada come to Wahoo Trapeze to try the acrobatic activity.

Frequent flyers: Wahoo Trapeze spreads high-flying joy

Mika Niwa was a college student studying in London when she first flew on a trapeze. That first flight got her hooked. more

by Maggie Dougherty | 4/17/25

Captain Joseph McDonald, director of Marywood’s Aviation Management Program and a retired American Airlines captain, instructs Marywood aviation student Casey Zemanek during a lesson.

Aviation program opens at Wings Field airport

Scranton-based Marywood University is extending its Aviation Management program to the Philadelphia region through a new partnership at Wings Field. more

4/17/25

‘A Local Lens’ shines a spotlight on advertising

What makes advertising effective? How do businesses tell their stories? more

by Daralyse Lyons, Publisher | 4/17/25

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