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‘Haunted playground’ a success in Mt. Airy

Mt. Airy Playground hosted its first “Haunted Rec Center” event on Oct. 23, with Germantown Avenue becoming a pre-Halloween haven for children and parents alike.

West Mt. Airy Historic House Tour returns for 3rd year

The West Mt. Airy Historic House Tour is returning for its third year on Oct. 18 from 12-4 p.m.

Friends of Mt. Airy Playground awarded $100,000 grant

Funding from the Community and Economic Assistance Program was recently awarded to the Friends of Mt. Airy Playground to support activities and improvements to the recreation center at 7001 Germantown Ave.

Mt. Airy artist/singer focuses on beauty of wildlife

As a passionate animal lover, I have always had an attraction to works of art depicting nature and animals. Fortunately for me, in my job at the Local I have been introduced to many talented local …

Mt. Airy school gets some love with bountiful garden

At this Philadelphia school, elementary students learn among butterflies and bees.

Postcard of the Week

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For the Sedgwick, new season to introduce new look

The Sedgwick Theater, home to Quintessence Theatre in Mt. Airy, is developing a new and improved theater experience as it embarks on a series of renovations.

ULS celebrates 200th year with series of events

United Lutheran Seminary (ULS) is celebrating its bicentennial, or 200th anniversary, in 2026 with a series of celebratory events.

Lantern Theater Company making progress on Northwest expansion

The Lantern Theater Company is making progress on an expansion to Northwest Philadelphia, with a planned 2027 opening of its Mt. Airy theater.

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