“Giovanni’s Room," the groundbreaking novel by Black activist, author and intellectual James A. Baldwin, unleashed a firestorm of controversy when first published.
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by Constance Garcia-Barrio
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6/5/25
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LGBTQ+ people will persevere with the parades, tours, exhibits, discussions and theatrical happenings that mark Pride Month each June.
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by Anndee Hochman
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6/5/25
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The Mt. Airy Community Development Corporation is gearing up for the return of its signature seasonal program, Supper Sessions.
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by Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer
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6/5/25
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Fans of Broadway musicals are in for a treat on Sunday, June 8, when two talented local musicians perform selections from theater classics in Flourtown.
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by Len Lear
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6/5/25
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Tempesta di Mare, Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra, closed its 2024-25 season with a celebration of two of George Friderich Handel’s favorite operatic divas.
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by Michael Caruso
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6/5/25
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“Backstitching Life's Fabric: My Journey of Creative Healing” is a compelling and at times painful read.
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by Len Lear
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5/29/25
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Caroline Quinn, a pop/alternative musician based in East Falls, was looking for a job at the Hideaway Music record store in Chestnut Hill. She ended up with a gig.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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5/29/25
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If you ever wanted to peek into your neighbors’ yards, now’s your chance. On June 1, the Mt. Airy Learning Tree will offer its Annual Hidden Gardens Tour.
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by Nancy Stedman
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5/29/25
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The “Rich Mack Retrospective” highlights the artist’s lifetime of creativity.
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by Len Lear
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5/29/25
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Philadelphia Dance Theatre, a classical ballet school and performing company in Mt. Airy, will host its annual “Breaking Ground” performance for free on June 7.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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5/29/25
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Allens Lane Art Center has announced a new event series designed to strengthen its connection with the community and shape its future programming.
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by Nat Čermák
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5/22/25
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Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin will lead the Philadelphia Orchestra in three mighty programs, bringing their 2024-25 season of live concerts to a fiery finale.
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by Michael Caruso
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5/22/25
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This Saturday, May 24, the Historic Wyck House Garden will hold its annual Celebration of the Roses event from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 6026 Germantown Ave.
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by Ann Nichols
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5/22/25
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On Sunday, May 18, between 9,000 and 10,000 attendees visited Germantown Avenue for this year’s Home + Garden Festival.
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by Daralyse Lyons
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5/22/25
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While Turkish delight would not make me break, if I traveled to Narnia and the White Witch presented me with French onion soup, I would betray my entire family.
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by Tommy Tucker
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5/15/25
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Three years from a lumpectomy and radiation treatments, Jonene Lee Nelson is thriving. Now she's raising funds via the Art of Survival Breast Cancer Walk and Fundraiser.
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by Daralyse Lyons
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5/15/25
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To celebrate the 45th anniversary of Mt. Airy Community Development Corporation, Taste of Mt. Airy will take over the historic Cliveden Trust on Saturday, May 17.
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by Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer
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5/15/25
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For the second year, the Historic Germantown Green Space Stamp Rally, a fun and educational program for all ages, returns to Northwest Philadelphia.
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by Kimberly Haas
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5/15/25
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David Contosta has been teaching history at Chestnut Hill College for 51 years. He’s also likely the most prolific author in the area.
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by Len Lear
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5/15/25
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The life story of George Lakey is a chronicle of activism, nonviolent protest and academic leadership.
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by Len Lear
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5/8/25
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