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Nov 14, 2024 issue
Roman Omelchenko, his wife, Natalia, and daughter, Oleksandra, have found refuge and help in Mt. Airy after fleeing their home in Kyiv, Ukraine. Roman and Natalia are both medical doctors who have not been able to practice their profession in the U.S.
Three-time refugee family finds new home, support in Mt. Airy
Roman Omelchenko and his family arrived in Mt. Airy one year ago after fleeing the war in Ukraine, leaving the capital of Kyiv. more
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The potential development would sit on West Mt. Pleasant Avenue between Lincoln Drive and Emlen Street, directly across from Mount Airy Tap Room.The rendering shows the parking access in the middle of the building, which participants at the meeting asked if it will be moved following the developer’s ongoing litigation.
Driveway lawsuit looms over massive mixed-use project
A controversial high-density apartment project in Mt. Airy cleared a required design review as questions linger. more
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Choosing empathy, and common ground
No matter how you feel about the election outcome, I’m guessing that you, like me, might be wondering how best to bridge seemingly insurmountable divides.  more
Chestnut Hill College recently unveiled its newest mural, the 15th in a series of 17 that focus on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Painted by Nile Livingston, it depicts the theme of life on the land. It will be displayed on campus until 2026.
Mural on display at CHC
Crime Report
The following is for crimes reported for the period from Nov. 3 to Nov. 10. more
CHCA Agenda
All meetings are open to the public. more
Florence Buckley, a nurse who worked for many years at Wissahickon Charter School in Germantown, was no stranger to protests, especially regarding environmental and climate change issues.
Pioneering LGBTQ+ activist and nurse Florence Buckley dies at 77
Florence Buckley, a registered nurse and community activist who lived in Northwest Philadelphia for 45 years, died peacefully in her sleep Oct. 16. more
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Mt. Airy pianist Lou Walinsky, 79, who spent five years overcoming carpal tunnel syndrome, has just released his third CD, the jazzy “Adventures with Standards.”
At 79, Mt. Airy pianist strikes a new chord
Lou Walinsky's fingers dance across the piano keys with the confidence of a lifelong musician - a remarkable feat for someone who once faced carpal tunnel syndrome. more
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Mark Daugherty left the law for a career in music more than 40 years ago.
From law books to music scores
For 40 years, Mark Daugherty has been weaving musical magic throughout Northwest Philadelphia, earning him the nickname "Pied Piper of Northwest Philly." more
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A painting that accompanies his poem, “Red Vision,” by Richard Metz, in his new book, “A Murder of Crows.”
Art, poetry and the environmental echo of crows
You might say that artist Richard Metz likes to crow about his paintings and prints. more
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The exhibit “Perpetual Inventory” is a display space wrapped in viewing corridors that took months to construct.
A haunting journey through craft and memory at Arcadia
If your haunting preferences run more to the unsettling than the terrifying, “Perpetual Inventory: A Ruminative Installation by Scott Kip,” is for you. more
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The Fairmount String Quartet (from left, Rachel Segal, Leah Kyoungwoon Kim-Tomilson, Beth Dzwil and Mimi Morris Kim), who have been stretching the limits of the quartet canon for decades, will perform at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Episcopal Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields.
A weekend of tough choices for classical music fans
Local classical music lovers will be making difficult choices this weekend when it comes to deciding which performances to attend. more
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Faye Wong stars in director Wong Kar Wai’s haunting “Chungking Express,” an intimate portrait of love and loneliness set in bustling Hong Kong, showing Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Woodmere Art Museum.
‘Chungking Express’ brings its enchanting glow to Woodmere
Part of the magic of “Chungking Express” is that you may not process just how mundane its setting is until long after the credits have rolled. more
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Local night market to debut in Germantown
Germantown’s historic Maplewood Mall will transform into an evening marketplace on Nov. 16, hosting more than 40 local vendors. more
Members of the Lenape Nation will share history and culture that includes drumming sessions Nov. 21 at Woodmere Art Museum.
Lenape storytelling at Woodmere
Woodmere Art Museum and Morris Arboretum & Gardens are collaborating to host an evening of Lenape Nation storytelling, drumming and song. more
Charlotte Trayes (above, front of boat) and Caitlin Keough finished their season with a gold medal at the Hidden River Chase Regatta.
'Chemistry is Everything': Teamwork powers rowing duo
For SCH athletes Caitlin Keough, a senior, and Charlotte Trayes, a junior, the greatest challenge isn't physical – it's mental. more
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The New Bethel AME Church at Germantown Avenue and Tulpehocken Street (at left) was built in 1977. Its roots date back to 1858 as the only pre-Civil War African-American church in Germantown. Now the building will be transformed into apartments with ground-floor retail.
New Bethel to get new life as mixed-use development
A significant new development project has the potential to transform an entire Germantown Avenue block. more
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The Greylock mansion
Greylock hits speed bump
The Philadelphia City Planning Commission has recommended limiting development to Greylock's existing structures. more
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Molly Giordano, a Mount St. Joe sophomore, brings the ball down the wing.
Mount rolls over O'Hara in state field hockey tournament opener
After a stroke of bad luck in the District 1 field hockey championship game, Mount St. Joseph Academy ended up with a very favorable draw. more
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