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When Pennsylvania’s gorgeous fall foliage gives way to frost, it’s a great time to hit nearby slopes in search of winter adventure.
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by Sean Marsala
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1/2/26
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One of my favorite winter memories is of my grandmother’s homemade grape juice, frozen months earlier from the bounty of her backyard vines.
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1/2/26
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Jane Dalton Holly, the first woman attorney at Duane Morris and the former Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association passed away on December 20, 2025, after a courageous battle with …
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12/31/25
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Michael James O'Malley, 82, passed away from cancer peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 28, 2025. Born to Carmelo and Anne (Kelly) O'Malley on March 12, 1943 in Philadelphia, …
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12/30/25
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The following is for crimes reported from Dec. 22 to Dec. 28.
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12/30/25
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12/30/25
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Throughout 2025, I’ve often referred to Friends of the Wissahickon’s (FOW) 101st year as “100 and one-derful."
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by Sarah Marley, Interim Executive Director, Friends of the Wissahickon
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12/30/25
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As Germantown United CDC (GUCDC) looks ahead to 2026, the organization is reaffirming its dedication to our neighborhood’s residents, business owners, and visitors that make Germantown thrive.
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by Shannon Sims, Community Outreach & Communications Coordinator, GUCDC
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12/30/25
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By now, as the holiday season draws to a close, you no doubt have heard “Carol of the Bells” many times.
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by Jeff Meade
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12/30/25
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There’s karaoke -- where people sing along to prerecorded music -- and then there’s “carol-oke,” where the songs are holiday-oriented.
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12/30/25
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As we enter a new year in Northwest Philadelphia, one truth guides us: Strong communities are built by people who show up for each other, year after year.
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by Ericka Stewart and Linda Bell, President and Secretary of East Mt. Airy Neighbors
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12/30/25
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The genesis of “Perfect Days,” the Academy Award nominated film playing at Woodmere on Jan. 6, begins in a public restroom. Or, rather, it begins in several.
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by Will Standish
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12/30/25
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In 2025, Awbury Arboretum strengthened its role as one of Northwest Philadelphia’s most vital public green spaces.
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by Kiersten Adams, Programs & Communications Manager, Awbury Arboretum
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12/30/25
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America is not alone in ushering in a new era as 2026 continues a period of growth and significant advancements at Chestnut Hill College.
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by Marilee Gallagher, Assistant Director of Digital and Social Media at Chestnut Hill College
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12/30/25
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Coming off Woodmere’s most transformative year since Charles K. Smith opened the Museum doors in 1913, the opening of Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art & Education in November has redefined Woodmere’s presence and potential.
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by William R. Valerio, Ph.D., Director and CEO
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12/30/25
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CHWs can help their neighbors, many of whom are wary of the health care system, adopt healthy behaviors and gain access to quality medical care and social services.
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by Robert Calandra
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12/30/25
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Philadelphia City Council, in passing two “nuisance-business” bills seems to have missed the biggest nuisance business of all, by far.
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12/30/25
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As we close out another year at the Chestnut Hill Community Association (CHCA), we take a moment to reflect on our accomplishments and look ahead to the future.
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by Anne McNiff, CHCA Executive Director
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12/30/25
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Hard to believe it’s been a year since the Springfield Township Historical Society was first asked to participate in the Local’s “Local leaders on the coming year” issue and share with you about our 40th anniversary.
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by Stephanie Walsh, Archivist, Springfield Township Historical Society
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12/30/25
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The late-night revelry of New Year’s Eve has made New Year’s Day brunch a go-to tradition for millions of people.
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12/30/25
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