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Benny and Tammy Lai and their sons, Justin, 26, (left) and Jonathan, 30.
CHC’s first Vietnamese student’s touching love story
I first met Tammy Dao 40 years ago when she became the first Vietnamese student ever admitted into Chestnut Hill College (CHC). more
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The Mary McFadden collection is stored in the jewelry vault of Maguire Hall, which was specially re-envisioned to house and showcase the pieces.
Woodmere’s latest: Photos, fashion lending library
Fall is a busy season for Woodmere. more
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JT Waldman’s “Megillat Esther” is a comic book adaptation of the biblical book of Esther.
Local writers taking part in Jewish Author Book Fair
More than 30 authors, including a handful from Northwest Philadelphia, are set to participate in the Jewish Author Book Fair on Nov. 15 at Congregation Mikveh Israel in Old City. more
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Mt. Airy resident Linda Elgart with a mural she painted on the upstairs deck of her house.
Postcard of the Week
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Joel McCrae and Laraine Day star in “Foreign Correspondent.”
Hitchcock’s ‘Foreign Correspondent’ thrills at Woodmere
Alfred Hitchcock’s frothy and fun thriller, “Foreign Correspondent,” screens at Woodmere on Nov. 17. more
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Susan Sargent, of Chestnut Hill, was a nationally recognized leader in expanding health insurance coverage for behavioral health services.
‘Caregiver Week’ honors Hill healthcare expert
Susan Sargent was a nationally recognized leader in expanding health insurance coverage for behavioral health services. more
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Harry Gratwick, who taught for many years at Germantown Friends School, now teaches at Cathedral Village retirement community in Roxborough.
‘Retired’ educator, coach, author still teaching at 90
Sept. 11 is known to Americans as the date of the worst act of domestic terrorism in the nation’s history 25 years ago. But it is also the date that Harry Gratwick was born 90 years ago. more
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Alan Segal, 85, who survived a 13-hour surgery to treat brain cancer, will be performing with his jazz band Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m. at The Church of St. Alban in Roxborough.
Jazzy brain cancer survivor to perform at area church
Alan Segal, whose inspirational story of survival from brain cancer just may be unique among jazz musicians, will be performing Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m. at The Church of St. Alban in Roxborough. more
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Antonio Presta (and his brother, Giuliano) opened Adelinas in 2022 at 8235 Germantown Ave. The restaurant is named for their grandmother.
Adelinas, upscale Italian, thriving in Chestnut Hill
Adelinas was opened by Antonio Presta and his brother, Giuliano (the restaurant is named for their grandmother), whose family owned the Bella Trattoria restaurant in Manayunk for many years. more
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From the Nov. 13, 1986 issue: William Penn’s statue, on display in the City Hall courtyard in 1894, dwarfed workmen.
This week in Chestnut Hill Local history, 1966-2016
This week in Chestnut Hill Local history more
Chestnut Hill scholar Marie Gottschalk’s talk will take place at the Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St., Room 108, on Nov. 16, 6 p.m.
Hill professor/author to address crime-related issues
Many people reading these words probably believe that jailing more people would reduce the amount of crime. Not Marie Gottschalk. more
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Cyrus
Give a dog a home
Cyrus and Alvida are both at Doggie Style Pets in Chestnut Hill, 8100 Germantown Ave. more
Julia Ericksen is seen here in 2010 getting an award from the Philadelphia Theater Company, where she served on the board. Next to Julia is her husband, Eugene, now retired as a professor at Temple University.
Julia Ericksen revels in lifetime of accomplishments
Julia Ericksen, 85, has a lifetime of extraordinary memories as an author, dancer, Temple University professor, mother and researcher. more
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Judges decide who will advance to the next round in Char & Stave’s first-ever “Latte Art Throwdown,” at its Chestnut Hill location on Oct. 26, in which baristas competed for the title of Best Latte Art. Participants also included coffee nerds and caffeine enthusiasts, with a DJ spinning records all night. Onlookers could watch a live feed of the competitors as they tried their best to impress the judges. First place winner, Nicholas Leung, received a $500 cash prize, with second place winner, Ryan Donlin, receiving $250. The $15 registration fee goes to Food4Farmers, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the families of coffee farmers.
In this contest, there’s a lotta good-looking latte
What is the hierarchy of deference while walking the narrow sidewalks of Chestnut Hill?
Your move or mine? The mystery of sidewalk courtesy
I was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, the prairie. What we have is land. Lots of it. Space for roads and parking lots and sidewalks broad enough that nobody has to negotiate much of anything. more
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Germantown activist Robin Shine Maddox, a 63-year-old breast cancer survivor, is one the prime movers behind the seventh annual She Shines Women’s Empowerment Conference, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, at New Covenant Church of Philadelphia.
She Shines Conference in Mt. Airy to focus on health
The seventh annual She Shines Women’s Empowerment Conference, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, will focus on health, healing, wellness, spirituality, education, safety, and civic engagement. more
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”A fall afternoon in Pastorius Park.”
Postcard of the Week
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Alexis Mundy, the new general manager and marketing maven at Tavern on the Hill, is also an accomplished stand-up comic.
Tavern on the Hill: Fine food with side dish of comedy
For more than two decades, Tavern on the Hill has been producing fine food and drink in an English pub-like setting. Now, however, along with your main course, you may be able to get a side dish of comedy. more
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Students study epidemiology at Grumblethorpe, learning how to draw blood from a piece of silicone.
Science Sleuths take learning out of the classroom
Historic Germantown has partnered with four Philadelphia schools to run a program called Science Sleuths, which introduces hands-on activities and excursions to middle schoolers. more
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Prolific Mt. Airy author Janet Mason holds a copy of her just-released work, “The Lens of Eternity.”
New book by Mt. Airy author examines queer love
Writer Janet Mason, of Mt. Airy, tackles a complex question in her new book, “The Lens of Eternity: Queer Love from Two Pandemics.” How does long-term love shape people? more
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