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Kate Matthews (the previous president of the Sustainability Club) worked alongside Molly Ellis of Threadwell to collect plastic.
High schoolers collect 1,000 lbs of plastic
The environmental impact of non-biodegradable plastics may seem insurmountable, but local high schoolers are taking charge. more
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Area trick-or-treaters will have some Halloween costume competition Sunday, Oct. 27, when family pets of all kinds are invited to dress up for the annual Chestnut Hill Community Association Halloween Pet Parade on Germantown Avenue.
Pet Parade brings furry friends and festive fun
Chestnut Hill is gearing up for a howling good time as it prepares to host its fourth annual Pet Parade. more
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Giant skeletons are everywhere
‘Skelly,’ the giant plastic skeleton that debuted at Home Depot two years ago, has been taking over local Halloween decorations ever since, including this example in Mt. Airy. more
Duh, duh, duh, duh. Snap, snap.
The Northwest plans a Spooktacular Halloween
If you’re looking for frightful fun this Halloween, look no further than the local neighborhoods of Northwest Philly. more
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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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