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Maryam Kabeer has written about her unusual conversion from Judaism to Sufi Islam in a compelling book, "Journey through Ten Thousand Veils:The Alchemy of Transformation on the Sufi Path."
A peripatetic journey from Jewish roots to Islamic mysticism
For some Americans, the word "Islam" can conjure up images of violence and conflict. But not for Maryam Kabeer. more
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Jessie Tristan Read with “Number 1, Yellow.”
Former finance whiz now banking on abstract art world
You might think that finance and abstract art have as much in common as cheese and chalk. But Jessie Tristan Read proves they can coexist. more
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Blue Devils goalie Tristan Loder (left) thrusts his hockey stick toward the puck as Lawrenceville's Aaron Shen (center) and SCH's Sean Simmonds also battle for control.
SCH ice hockey opens season at home with loss to Lawrenceville
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy's young ice hockey team opened its season last Tuesday on its home rink. more
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Sandra Folzer, competing at the 12-K Masters Championship in Highland, N.J., where she topped the 85- to 89-year-old American record by a half-hour.
At 85, local runner breaks world record and battles plastic waste
When Sandra Folzer crossed the finish line at November's Rothman 8K race, she didn't just finish -- she made history. more
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Gravers Station, at the corner of Gravers Lane and Anderson Street, was designed by Frank Furness, Philadelphia's most important architect of the industrial age.
Developer Ken Weinstein chosen to renovate five regional rail stations
SEPTA is set to award long-term leases to local developer Ken Weinstein in a landmark deal. more
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For Sam Carmichael, co-owner of the newly opened Downtime Bakery in Mt. Airy, their mission is “all about community.”
Home baking business grows into Mt. Airy storefront
A line of eager customers packed into the newly opened Downtime Bakery in the heart of Mt. Airy on Dec. 5. more
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Mount freshman Lexi Schoen is on her way to victory in the 100 yard freestyle event.
Strong freshman class helps Mount swimmers
The Mount St. Joseph Academy swim team opened its season with a strong showing against Wissahickon High School. more
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Junior Florence Ajunwa, the Blue Devils' high scorer in both games last week with 21 points in each contest, drives against Shipley School.
After home loss, SCH hoopsters notch first win on the road
The girls of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy secured their first victory, defeating Lawrenceville School. more
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Chaz told us, “I would like to mention my wife, Sarah [seen here], for bearing with me while I took a walk down a very traumatic memory lane in writing this book.”
From trauma to triumph: Mail carrier pens raw memoir
Chaz Holesworth is a popular mail carrier in Glenside who occasionally delivers books, but now has his own book to deliver. more
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GA senior Jessica Kolecki (right) guards Archbishop Wood's Ryan Carter, a sophomore transfer from Penn Charter.
GA basketball’s new talent fills gaps left by graduates
Germantown Academy's 2024-25 girls' basketball team has talent, but it may take a while for it to gel into a smoothly functioning unit. more
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Longtime Wyndmoor resident Betty Long (left), RN, MHA, President/CEO and Founder of Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates, was handed her prestigious award at an Oct. 22 ceremony by Kathleen A. Bower, a previous recipient who nominated Long for the award.
National honors for Wyndmoor's nurse-advocate founder
Betty Long founded Flourtown-based Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates to provide patient and family services. more
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Ian Lay, of 50 Watts Books, reviews the inventory for the new Chestnut Hill shop, which is reminiscent of literary landmarks in Europe and New York.
50 Watts Books: Curated bookshop and indie publisher
Chestnut Hill’s literary community has gained a notable addition with the opening of a new bookstore. more
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Three Springside Chestnut Hill Academy students were named Inter-Ac League MVPs in their respective sports; (from left) Colleen Conlan (field hockey), Leah Thomas (tennis) and sophomore Ryleigh Bakley (soccer).
SCH athletes named Inter-Ac MVPs in field hockey, soccer and tennis
As the fall season came to a close, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy celebrated three athletes who were named Most Valuable Players. more
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Olivia Weaver’s dominance in squash started at the courts of the Philadelphia Cricket Club, where she returned to win the Chestnut Hill Classic this month.
Local squash star Olivia Weaver defends her crown
Olivia Weaver, ranked No. 4 in the world and the top-ranked American player, defended her title at the Chestnut Hill Classic last week. more
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KP’s Fine Meats shop opens this weekend at Fareway
The Port Richmond-based butcher shop KP's Fine Meat will is scheduled to open its second location Friday at Market at the Fareway. more
The Northwest’s mom-and-pop businesses will be spotlighted on Small Business Saturday, offering their own unique gifts for the holiday shopping season
How shopping small makes a very big difference
This weekend, three of our distinct neighborhoods -- Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy and Manayunk -- are creating holiday magic. more
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James Burnett, president of VestedIn, (left), and U.S. Congressman Dwight Evans (center), presented Broderick Byers with federal funding for his project which included shooting promotional videos of Chestnut Hill businesses.
New digital platform seeks to transform local shopping
Local shopping directories have a history of falling flat in Philadelphia, but one entrepreneur has a new approach. more
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The Rev. Ellen Williams Hensle
New pastor for Hill Presbyterian church
The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill has appointed the Rev. Ellen Williams Hensle as its new senior minister and head of staff. more
The Woodmere Art Museum will soon become officially known as just the ‘Woodmere.’
Woodmere nickname will soon be official
Woodmere Art Museum is rebranding to simply "Woodmere" as part of a major institutional transformation. more
Artist Emily Ennulat-Lustine says a printmaking class she took at the Abington Art Center in 2000 had a transformative effect on her work, but family is her most significant influence.
New gallery in Chestnut Hill
Designer and printmaker Emily Ennulat-Lustine has opened her own space in Chestnut Hill, a shop and gallery to showcase her work. more
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