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Before they were famous: My brush with two baseball greats
The Phillies' current playoff run reminds me of two local guys I knew about 60 years ago. more
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Olly collects discarded woolen clothing, washes and dries them, and turns them into colorful, intricate throw rugs in a sewing room that resembles a Goodwill. He also makes silk neckties into rugs.
Former Penn professor turns rags into riches
At 99, Oliver "Olly" Perry Williams sits in his West Mt. Airy home, his fingers nimbly working strips of wool into vibrant rugs. more
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Victoria Coleman's makeup skills came in handy last Halloween when she turned her brother, Brock, into a green goblin.
Local makeup artist came, saw and contoured
Even when she was in high school and working in Chestnut Hill, Victoria Coleman aspired to become a professional makeup artist. more
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Owen Taylor and Chris Bolden-Newsome, founders of Truelove Seeds, partners in life and in work. Photo Credit: Neal Santos
Rooted in tradition: Seed savers cultivate cultural preservation
A Germantown-based seed company is at the heart of a groundbreaking exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. more
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Howard Stevenson, a longtime professor at the University of Pennsylvania and Chestnut Hill resident, is one of the nation's leading experts on how to resolve racial stress and trauma at every stage of life.
Transforming racial conflict into opportunities for growth
Chestnut Hill resident Howard Stevenson and his brother, Bryan, are living proof that there is no limit to what can be achieved. more
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Mozi Weisenberg with the lathe, which he made from scratch, to craft other wooden products.
No TV? No problem: Teenage prodigy sharpens his woodworking skills
As someone who struggled mightily - and never finished - building a broom holder in shop class, I am in awe of Moshe “Mozi” Weisenberg. more
Philadelphia's trees, stressed by drought, are putting on a muted show this fall.
Muted fall color for Philadelphia trees this year
Philadelphia's trees are sending out a distress signal this fall as drought and heat are forcing them to shed their leaves weeks ahead of schedule. more
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Dr. Hope Punnett (from left, clockwise), is seen in 1997 with medical colleagues at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children – Drs. Angelo DiGeorge, James Arey and Harold Lischner.
Mt. Airy scientist, 97: A lifetime of caring for children
Dr. Hope Handler Punnett, a 97-year-old geneticist from West Mt. Airy, continues to challenge stereotypes about aging. more
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Woodmere Art Museum director Bill Valerio thanks Alaia Peale and Sebastian Cabrera, who hosted an iced tea stand to raise money for children's art education.
Iced tea stand for Woodmere
After attending Woodmere’s Straw Maze with their families, 4-year-olds Sebastian Cabrera and Alaia Peale decided to host an iced tea stand. more
Beep beep!
Whitemarsh Township's annual Touch a Truck event rolled into Miles Park last Saturday, transforming the lower parking lot into a playground of wheels and wonder. more
SCH freshmen start their school year with a five-day backpacking expedition with the Philadelphia Outward Bound School.
Lessons from the wilderness: SCH kicks off 9th grade
On the first day of school at SCH, most Upper School students go to their classes and meet their new teachers — but not everyone. more
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Trick-or-treating on the Avenue.
Hill retailers host Halloween scavenger hunt
The Chestnut Hill Business Association is launching its first Halloween Scavenger Hunt on Oct. 27. more
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy rising seniors Alex Topping (from left), Andrew Blum and Charlie Greenberg have created a business called “RENTR,” in which people rent specialized tools to others in return for a service fee.
SCH seniors launch neighborhood tool-sharing startup
Have you ever needed an expensive tool for a home project? If you don't already own it, three local high school students have a solution. more
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Visitors to the Mt. Airy Village Fair will be treated to food, music and activities for the kids.
Mt. Airy Village Fair to celebrate neighborhood ties
The 15th annual Mt. Airy Village Fair, a volunteer, community-led event, is set to return this year on Sunday, Sept. 22. more
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The weather was almost postcard perfect for Sunday’s Fall for the Arts festival.
Sunny weather and a fall festival success
The 40th annual Fall for the Arts Festival drew a large crowd of people seeking to experience Chestnut Hill on a beautiful Sunday last weekend.  more
Andrew Clark, who attended Germantown Friends School and has been teaching glass blowing at the Crefeld School since 2013, is the owner of Clark Casting and Ironworks in Roxborough.
Glassblower a clear case of business success
You might say that local glassblower Andrew Clark will never crack under pressure.  more
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Chestnut Hill resident John Panichello shows off his company's new six-pack and 750-ml bottle of Juan Pistolas tequila.
Shaking up the spirits industry with a shot of innovation
John Panichello came up with the idea of putting premium tequila in a resealable, shatterproof shot vessel. more
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The first annual PhilaDelic conference in Philadelphia in 2023 brought together academics, researchers, scientists and other experts from around the world to talk about the latest developments and innovations in psychedelic sciences.
PhilaDelic conference explores psychedelic research
Researchers and scientists from all around the world will convene in Philadelphia next month to talk about psychedelics. more
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Heifer International, which once had an office at 7719 Germantown Ave., is a global humanitarian organization that has provided gifts of farm animals in more than 125 countries to the victims of natural disasters and war.
A long career later, this interview still stands out
Twenty-five years ago, I noticed a sign on the front door at 7719 Germantown Ave. that said "Heifer International." more
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The festival offers arts and crafts, live music and culinary delights for its 40th year.
Fall for the Arts Festival brings autumn charm to Chestnut Hill
The weather is cooling down and the leaves are changing color, which can only mean one thing: Chestnut Hill’s Fall for the Arts Festival is fast approaching. more
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