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“Let Me Grow Up” was the message from this young protester.
Recalling the first Earth Day in Philly 54 years ago
On April 22, 1970, my wife and I were among the crowd of about 30,000 who gathered on Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park -- the first Earth Day. more
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Christa Barfield, founder of FarmerJawn, the largest Black-owned food grower in Pennsylvania, has been honored as an emerging leader by the prestigious James Beard Foundation. The award recognizes “exceptional talent and achievement in the culinary arts, hospitality, media and broader food system.” Barfield is sharing this year’s award with honorees including Muhammad Abdul-Hadi, also of Philadelphia, who founded Down North Pizza in North Philadelphia and employs formerly incarcerated people as his staff. The award ceremony is June 10 in Chicago.
Germantown's Christa Barfield wins James Beard Award
Cosmos and salvia dance against a tapestry of color in Syd Carpenter's Mt. Airy garden.
What's behind the garden wall? A new book tells all
Nicole Juday grew up on a farm, where she never laid eyes on a carefully curated landscape. Then she paid a visit to Morris Arboretum. more
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For shelter dogs, a foster family can be the step before a permanent home.
Rescuing Labrador retrievers from breeder farms to loving families
Imagine life as a breeder dog.   If you’re lucky, a Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue volunteer comes along and rescues you. more
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Mt. Airy native George Burton, now one of the nation's most celebrated jazz pianists, will perform in “Timeless: a Tribute to the Legacy of Peter Nero” on Saturday, April 20, at 3 p.m. at the Kimmel Center.
Mt. Airy jazz star on stage at Kimmel
George Burton, a Mt. Airy native and one of the nation's most celebrated jazz pianists, will perform in “Timeless: a Tribute to the Legacy of Peter Nero.” more
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Dr. Ludwig Lenel, the late head of the music department and composer-in-residence at Muhlenberg College from 1952 to 1979, teaching a class in 1960.
I wondered, for too long, about my teacher’s past
In 1960, I took a course in classical music. The professor was a very nice person and a wonderful teacher. I loved his class, but one thing troubled me. more
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Honoring Berry, left, on his 100th birthday is Susan Prentiss, a Navy veteran and the commander of Legion Post 405 at the Union League, to which Berry belongs. On the right is Jake Ruser, 99, a fellow World War II veteran.
Local WWII veteran wins high French honor
World War II veteran Benjamin Berry, a Germantown resident who celebrated his 100th birthday last Sept. 16, just received a belated birthday present. more
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Chestnut Hill's annual Clover Market sale will turn the neighborhood around Germantown and West Highland avenues into an outdoor bazaar offering handmade items, homemade delicacies and lively music.
Clover Market returns April 14 with a focus on vintage
The award-winning Clover Market kicks off its 15th year in Chestnut Hill with a curated handmade and vintage popup market on Sunday, April 14. more
Aaron endured six cycles of chemotherapy — five days of non-stop chemo drip followed by 15 days of rest — at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital.
How this champion powerlifter battles a rare cancer
Aaron, 71, is a champion powerlifter who holds two national records, eight Pennsylvania powerlifting records and one world record. more
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Betty Perlmutter will be 100 on April 5, but she can still “cut a rug.”
About to celebrate her 100th birthday, she’s still dancing
Betty Matusow Perlmutter was in a coma and on life support for two weeks. She was 87. Now, “There is so much joy and wonder in everything," she says. more
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Bunny in the saddle
The Easter Bunny paid a visit to Northwestern Stables on Sunday. more
Blue was shot by a man who then let his dogs attack her. She was paralyzed in both rear legs, but after months of rest and care by Brenda's Cat Rescue, she now has full mobility.
Brenda’s Rescue saving cats for decades
The life of a cat rescuer is rewarding at times. But it can also be heartbreaking. more
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Emily S. Gavin, a dementia care expert, is speaking at the Center on the Hill at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill on Thursday, April 18, at 11 a.m.
Treating Alzheimer's patients: From IT to OT
You wouldn’t argue against Emily S. Gavin’s commitment to service. She's a dementia care expert. more
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A summer camp counselor's memories from 65 years ago
When I was a child, I never went to summer camp as an actual camper because my family could not afford it. Later, I became a camp counselor. more
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New summer camp routines can turn out to be glorious
When you’re a kid, summer camp gives you a chance to experience real life, but seen through a funhouse mirror. more
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The author (highlighted in blue) at choir camp.
Summer memories of cold showers and flashlights at night
I have a trio of distinct kinds of camp experiences, all kind of miraculous and memorable to me. more
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Ron Bryant is seen working with a volunteer instructor (name unknown) at Allens Lane Art Center's groundbreaking Vision Thru Art program for vision-impaired and blind artists. Bryant's work is now on exhibit through March 29 at Allens Lane Art Center.
Grieving in life and art
How does one deal with the sudden tragic death of a loved one? For vision-impaired sculptor Ron Bryant, relief comes by way of his artistic creations. more
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Then-movie star Richard Burton is seen here at the Sigma Sound Studios at 212 N. 12th St. (it is not there anymore) in 1984 to do the narration for a documentary about brain injury rehabilitation. The other men in the photo were involved in the making of the documentary.
Hollywood royalty: My chat with Sir Richard Burton
When I found out in 1984 that Richard Burton was in Philadelphia, I felt I just had to interview him. more
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When she is not taking care of patients at Fox Chase Cancer Center, the author can often be found at local venues, wailing on the guitar.
Wyndmoor multi-tasker pens book for bullied vegans
Lisa Lyne Flynn, a full-time nurse, rock musician and small-business owner, has managed to squeeze yet another chapter into an already crowded life story. more
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Devorah Heitner will speak at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy's Thornley Middle School on Wednesday, March 13, 7 p.m., about her new book, “Growing up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World.”
Expert on kids and social media to speak at SCH
Heitner is considered an expert in social media and mental health, online hate speech and bullying, internet safety, digital culture, sexting and digital citizenship. more
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