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The two returning starters for Penn Charter are junior Kaylinn Bethea (left) and freshman Ryan Carter.
PC girls' basketball seeks third Inter-Ac League title
The two-time girls' basketball champion in the Inter-Ac League has a good deal of returning talent, but suffered some graduation losses. more
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The girls' squash team captains for Penn Charter this season are seniors Savannah Abernethy (left) and Frances Guenther.
PC squash returns most of last year's top talent
The girls of Penn Charter hosted the 2023-24 squash season opener last Thursday and swept the visitors from the Main Line. more
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The seniors on this year's GA basketball squad are (from left) Tati King, Jenna Aponik, Sam Wade, Izzy Casey, and Jessica Aponik. (Photo by Tom Utescher)
GA basketball features new coach, wide array of guards
The Patriots return four senior veterans, guards Izzy Casey and Sam Wade. more
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Springside Chestnut Hill has just two seniors on the varsity roster this year, Zahkiyyah Frazier (left) and Kate Jaconetti. (Photo by Tom Utescher)
Inside strength could help SCH basketball climb Inter-Ac ladder
As the new season gets underway for the Blue Devils, second-year head coach Bartley Jeannoute should be able to put together a strong inside game. more
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Erdenheim artist Trevor Wade Thomas has painted dozens of Germantown Avenue scenes in Chestnut Hill recently.
New to the NW, he's painting 100 Chestnut Hill scenes
If you were walking down Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill recently, you just might have seen Trevor Wade Thomas and his easel. more
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Abby is seen here with coach Jeff Betteridge, who told us, “I wish I had 13 kids like Abby on my football team.”
Only girl on the football team displays 'heart and determination'
“I wish I had 13 kids like Abby on my football team. I wish I had the heart and determination myself at that age that she has." more
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Simonetta Lein was a fashion icon and sought-after model in her native Italy.
A popular celebrity TV host brings humanitarian work to East Falls
Why would a celebrity TV star wind up living in Northwest Philadelphia? "We love it here," Simonetta Lein says. more
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Rebecca Yamin at a Center City archaeology excavation, one of many she has overseen.
Mt. Airy 'urban archaeologist' digs deep into Philly history
We tend to associate the word “archaeology” with remote locations. Rebecca Yamin digs into Philadelphia. more
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Santa will be sitting in his sleigh at Northwestern Stables on Saturday, ready and waiting for pictures with the kids.
Supporting local merchants in style
Chestnut Hill will have all its historic charm on display this weekend as it celebrates the holiday season – and supports local merchants.  more
Alana Davis (from left), Scott Davis and Susan McGoldrick are proud of their new breakfast/lunch venture, Froot Cafe, which opened recently at 909 E. Willow Grove Ave. in Wyndmoor. (A fourth partner, Jim McGoldrick, is not seen here.)
Froot, with healthy food options, opens in Wyndmoor
Alana and Scott Davis gave up lucrative corporate careers to pursue one of the riskiest businesses in the country. more
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This year's Small Business Saturday in Mt. Airy will debut a "Go Mt. Airy" passport, which allows shoppers to accumulate points toward a neighborhood-themed prize.
Mt. Airy shopping crawl, complete with passports
This Small Business Saturday, Mt. Airy is encouraging residents to shop local with a fun Go Mt. Airy Shopping Crawl. more
'Gratefully Germantown,' the Germantown Arts District's inaugural arts festival for Small Business Saturday, will feature games as well as locally made products for purchase.
Germantown builds community while celebrating the holidays
The holiday season brings new chances to celebrate community in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood. more
Founded in 1854, the Philadelphia Cricket Club is one of the oldest in the country.
A putter’s dream: Golfweek ranks historic St. Martins course
Golfweek's list of the top 40 short courses in the United States lists the nine-hole St. Martins course in the heart of Chestnut Hill as No. 2. more
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The Woodmere Art Museum debuts its revamped holiday museum store Nov. 16 with a focus on new vendors, young artists and an eclectic selection of merchandise including original art, glass, handbags, jewelry and clothing.
Woodmere opens a new, locally sourced gift shop
The Woodmere Art Museum has opened its revamped museum store this holiday season with a focus on highlighting local artists.  more
SCH entrepreneurs will once again be selling their unique wares in a pop-up on the Avenue for Chestnut Hill's first Stag & Doe Night, on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Pictured here are student business owners (left to right) Ron Brown of IGB Apparel (made-to-order athletic clothing); Mike Mellor of Mike's Landscaping (leaf cleanup, snow removal, and more); and Priya Jonas and Brynn Donohue of Sonas to America (ethnically made handwoven goods for a cause: scarfs, tea towels, and more). Not pictured is Marcus Rieker (of Riekers Meats) who will be selling sausages grilled on an open fire and hot cider. Look for the SCHop & Stroll pop-up at Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty at 8431 Germantown Ave.
SCHop & Stroll returns
Mount St. Joseph Academy's varsity cross country runners pose with Coach Kitty McClernand at the finish line of the state championship meet in Hershey.
Area sports teams wrap up the fall season
Fall sports teams from the area that qualified for postseason tournaments have now ended their seasons, with varying degrees of success. more
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Penn Charter sophomore Carly Lewinski (left) tries to keep the ball away from freshman Deus Stanislaus of the Blue Devils. (Photo by Tom Utescher)
Another intense PC-SCH soccer match in teams' third meeting
Fourth-seeded SCH earned a bye in the first round, but number five PC advanced to meet the Chestnut Hill squad. more
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The Germantown Academy volleyball team gathers around the championship plaque after winning the Pa. Independent Schools tournament.
GA volleyball captures Independent Schools title
In the 2023 championship match, which was played last Wednesday in the gym at Agnes Irwin School, the Patriots finally got over the hump and knocked off Notre Dame, 3-1. more
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The 27th annual From Bali to US bazaar returned to Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill on Saturday with an opening celebration that featured a Balinese dance performance. If you missed it, don’t worry. From Bali to US’s bazaar lasts until Dec. 24, and features a variety of upcoming events, including a Balinese cooking demonstration and a feast on Nov. 16.
'From Bali to US' returns to the Avenue
Mount St. Joe freshman Julia McGlynn scored twice in the first quarter of last Friday's game.
Mount field hockey is District One's third seed for States
In field hockey, Mount St. Joseph Academy's seeding for the PIAA state tournament was determined last week. more
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