When Adrian Stanley, of Chestnut Hill, received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in Canada, his wife and 14-year-old son cracked some jokes.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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4/17/25
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A biology student from Mt. Airy has been selected for a coveted National Science Foundation research internship at the University of New Mexico this summer.
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4/10/25
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When a beloved Philadelphia jazz musician died without family or funds for a proper burial, Kim Tucker stepped in.
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by Len Lear
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3/27/25
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Zoë Greggs, 30, of Mt. Airy, recently won a Leeway Foundation grant for Greggs’ work in the community.
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by Len Lear
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3/27/25
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When the judges of the largest quilting event in the world announced that Ava Badstubner had won second place in the Youth Quilts category, she missed her name being called.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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3/6/25
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What began as a festive Fourth of July in 2017 became the darkest day for Kimberly Kamara when police informed her that her only son had been killed.
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by Len Lear
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2/27/25
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The stunning holiday window displays at Laete are the work of a doctor turned florist.
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by Len Lear
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2/20/25
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Philadelphia attorney and Mt. Airy resident Howard Langer, 74, has won the National Jewish Book Award for his debut novel "The Last Dekrepitzer."
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2/13/25
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The Chestnut Hill Conservancy has named Bill Webster, SEPTA's Chief Communications Officer, as the new president of its board of directors.
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by Carla Robinson
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2/6/25
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Christian Brother Gerard “Gerry” Molyneaux took a vow of silence that lasted 15 months, but the beloved La Salle University professor emeritus has spoken quite a bit since then.
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by Len Lear
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1/30/25
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The life work of Barbara Wybar isn't local to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or even the United States. To locate the roots of her work, one must visit Uganda.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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1/23/25
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Leo Dillinger has been named executive director of Germantown United Community Development Corporation.
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by Tommy Tucker
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12/19/24
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The Historical Society of Montgomery County has announced Dr. David W. Young as its new executive director.
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12/19/24
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For some Americans, the word "Islam" can conjure up images of violence and conflict. But not for Maryam Kabeer.
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by Len Lear
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12/19/24
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When Sandra Folzer crossed the finish line at November's Rothman 8K race, she didn't just finish -- she made history.
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by Len Lear
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12/12/24
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Chaz Holesworth is a popular mail carrier in Glenside who occasionally delivers books, but now has his own book to deliver.
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by Len Lear
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12/5/24
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Betty Long founded Flourtown-based Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates to provide patient and family services.
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by Len Lear
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11/27/24
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Olivia Weaver, ranked No. 4 in the world and the top-ranked American player, defended her title at the Chestnut Hill Classic last week.
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by Maggie Dougherty and Carla Robinson
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11/27/24
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The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill has appointed the Rev. Ellen Williams Hensle as its new senior minister and head of staff.
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11/21/24
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Lou Walinsky's fingers dance across the piano keys with the confidence of a lifelong musician - a remarkable feat for someone who once faced carpal tunnel syndrome.
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by Len Lear
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11/14/24
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