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Harry Groome had a successful 30-year career in the pharmaceutical industry, rising to chairman of SmithKline Beecham Consumer Healthcare, but after a forced retirement he has authored five novels, and two powerful new novellas that were just published in June.
Local author proves there are 'second acts,' after all
The legendary American “Jazz Age” author F. Scott Fitzgerald famously wrote, “There are no second acts in American lives.” Fitzgerald did not know Harry Groome. more
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The team captains for Mount field hockey this fall are (from left) Aisling Scibelli, Nora Haney, Lauren Dachowski and Devin Loome.
Mount field hockey must fill many graduation gaps
There are going to be a number of new faces on Mount St. Joseph Academy's varsity field hockey squad this fall, since the team graduated no fewer than 11 seniors from the 2021 roster. more
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Mount St. Joseph's cross country captains this fall are seniors (from left) Anne Kitching, Bianca Nace and Maggie Murphy.
Mount cross country looks to extend AACA reign
Mount St. Joseph Academy runners have been on a roll in recent years. more
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The fire that ripped through the Hiram Lodge in the early hours of Tuesday morning last week destroyed the entire third floor, including an ornate and original meeting hall.
Hiram Lodge plans to rebuild after devastating fire
A week after an early morning fire broke out in the heart of Chestnut Hill’s business district, destroying the historic Hiram Lodge, a representative for the owner said the group plans to rebuild. more
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Hattie Williams, who has lived in Northwest Philadelphia for her entire life, is seen in her Mt. Airy home that is a virtual museum of dolls, framed photos and collectibles.
Mt. Airy 3-time cancer survivor still feels 'blessed'
More than four decades ago, Hattie Williams was given one of the most valuable gifts a person could receive — a house. more
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With one last handshake, Sister Carol Jean Vale, former president of Chestnut Hill College, formalized a long-standing agreement with Ryan Killeen, president of Norwood-Fontbonne Academy, to support Montessori education and teacher training.
Chestnut Hill College and Norwood-Fontbonne partner on Montessori education
This summer, Norwood-Fontbonne Academy and Chestnut Hill College formalized a longstanding agreement between the two institutions and established a partnership. more
Heather Gray (far left), whose wrestling moniker was Heather McMasters, is seen with some of her wrestling buddies — Riptide, Psycho Sybil and Joanie (Chyna).
Wrestling with a big career move
Heather Gray is a sweet and soft-spoken Chestnut Hill resident who left her job in June as the Chestnut Hill Community Association's director of marketing and communications to work for Comcast. more
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Otto Reichert-Facilides began writing his book almost 80 years ago while in combat with the German army in World War II.
German author's memoir almost 80 years in the making
I have had the good fortune to interview many authors over the years, but until I met Otto Reichert-Facilides last week, I had never met one who has been working on their book for almost 80 years. more
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The Black Squirrel Pub and Haunt, a British-style pub-restaurant at 3749 Midvale Ave., is the newest addition to the East Falls dining scene.
Charming Black Squirrel: East Falls British-style pub
We first learned about Arthur Cavaliere 10 years ago after the Roxborough native and 1998 Central High School graduate opened In Riva restaurant at 4116 Ridge Ave. with business partner Mark Sherman. more
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Courtney O’Neill started as the Chestnut Hill Business Association’s new executive director on Aug. 8.
New leader named to Chestnut Hill Business Association
After a five-month search for a new executive director, the Chestnut Hill Business Association has finally found its new leader in recently appointed executive director Courtney O’Neill. more
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According to the source, this check had been stolen and washed with a new name written in the payee line. The forger also rewrote, but didn’t change, the check amount, memo and date of check so that the handwriting would match.
Police: ‘Rash’ of check thefts due to stolen key
Five more people from Northwest Philadelphia reached out to the Local last week to share their stories about stolen checks.  more
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Guard Emily Keehfuss brings the ball up the court for Jefferson University's Team Black. Photo by Tom Utescher
Jefferson is runner-up in college summer hoops league
The women's basketball program at University of the Sciences has come to an end, but some alumni athletes have kept on going, winning the college summer league championship for the second year in a row. more
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Zoning committee: For now, Snowden can convert some retail space, but not all
Chestnut Hill developer Richard Snowden can convert some of his retail spaces over to residential use. more
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Three Mt. Airy businesses burglarized
High Point Cafe, Malelani Cafe and Evo Brick Oven Pizza in Mt. Airy were burglarized Aug. 3  and police continued to search for the thieves. more
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The front of the Cresheim Valley Apartments is under construction to make way for new steps, new sanitary sewers, a new key fob entry system, and more security cameras, according to SBG owner Phillip Pulley.
New city rules fuel backlog in landlord license renewals
New city requirements for lead testing has landlords across Philadelphia falling behind on renewing their rental licenses, some community advocates say. more
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Kathi Clayton was elected to serve a second term as president of the Chestnut Hill Community Association and has set three objectives for the organization.
Kathi Clayton returns for a second stint as CHCA board president
When Kathi Clayton first became president of the Chestnut Hill Community Association’s board in August 2020, Chestnut Hill looked a lot different than usual. In fact, the whole world did. more
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Mercer (right) with her baked goods at a pop-up event at the Brown's ShopRite supermarket in Roxborough with her niece, Ryshawna Fisher. Mercer’s husband, Lyman, is on the left.
Mt. Airy baker's career is on the rise
Romona Mercer never attended culinary school or enrolled in cooking classes, but today the Mt. Airy resident is head baker and CEO of her own company, Aunt Verlea's Pound Cake Experience. more
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The USPS collection box in front of the Market Square Post Office in Chestnut Hill is the site of where at least a few of the Local's sources had mailed checks that were later washed and stolen. (Photo by Tom Beck)
Fed arrests for check fraud don't appear to include Chestnut Hill victims.
The indictment doesn’t mention checks being stolen from the 19118 or 19119 zip codes. The indictment does cite outdoor mailboxes in Lansdowne, Folsom, Southwest Philadelphia and Ellicott City, Md., as the four locations where checks were stolen. more
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Health and wellness nonprofit hosts free vaccine clinic in Chestnut Hill
A free COVID vaccination clinic for ages 5 and up is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Germantown Avenue headquarters of Essential Community Connections. more
Cut & Sew owner Melissa Clouser
Mt. Airy will have you in stitches
A pandemic-inspired surge in entrepreneurship bubbling on Germantown Avenue has led to the opening of, not one, but two quilting shops on Mt. Airy’s main commercial strip.  more
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