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Sandra Folzer, competing at the 12-K Masters Championship in Highland, N.J., where she topped the 85- to 89-year-old American record by a half-hour.
At 85, local runner breaks world record and battles plastic waste
When Sandra Folzer crossed the finish line at November's Rothman 8K race, she didn't just finish -- she made history. more
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Chaz told us, “I would like to mention my wife, Sarah [seen here], for bearing with me while I took a walk down a very traumatic memory lane in writing this book.”
From trauma to triumph: Mail carrier pens raw memoir
Chaz Holesworth is a popular mail carrier in Glenside who occasionally delivers books, but now has his own book to deliver. more
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Longtime Wyndmoor resident Betty Long (left), RN, MHA, President/CEO and Founder of Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates, was handed her prestigious award at an Oct. 22 ceremony by Kathleen A. Bower, a previous recipient who nominated Long for the award.
National honors for Wyndmoor's nurse-advocate founder
Betty Long founded Flourtown-based Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates to provide patient and family services. more
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Olivia Weaver’s dominance in squash started at the courts of the Philadelphia Cricket Club, where she returned to win the Chestnut Hill Classic this month.
Local squash star Olivia Weaver defends her crown
Olivia Weaver, ranked No. 4 in the world and the top-ranked American player, defended her title at the Chestnut Hill Classic last week. more
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The Rev. Ellen Williams Hensle
New pastor for Hill Presbyterian church
The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill has appointed the Rev. Ellen Williams Hensle as its new senior minister and head of staff. more
Mt. Airy pianist Lou Walinsky, 79, who spent five years overcoming carpal tunnel syndrome, has just released his third CD, the jazzy “Adventures with Standards.”
At 79, Mt. Airy pianist strikes a new chord
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. more
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Mark Daugherty left the law for a career in music more than 40 years ago.
From law books to music scores
For 40 years, Mark Daugherty has been weaving musical magic throughout Northwest Philadelphia, earning him the nickname "Pied Piper of Northwest Philly." more
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Christine Bamberger has been actively involved with Friends of the Wissahickon for more than 20 years.
Dedicated devotee of the Wissahickon receives rare reward
The Wissahickon Valley Park is a centerpiece of Christine Bamberger’s life. more
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With categories ranging from radio call signs to foods with a geographic location in their name, questions at last week’s Chestnut Hill Brewing Company trivia night, hosted by the Chestnut Hill Local and the Chestnut Hill Community Association, proved to be challenging. Members of the winning team Bea Arthur Fonzarelli were, from left to right, Amanda Convery, Jenn Ditmars, Claire Haas, Jess Mento and Sarah Murphy. They took home a restaurant gift card, CHCA t-shirts and a brewery growler in addition to getting their picture in the paper. Thank you to everyone who came out for a great night!
Trivia night success
Last year’s Flannel Fest drew about 900 people, almost 400 shy of what it would take to break the world record.
Germantown’s Philly Flannel Fest eyes world record
Germantown will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of flannel-wearing people. more
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State Representative Chris Rabb is using his background in grassroots organizing to engage Black male voters this election.
State Rep. Chris Rabb takes on Black voter stereotypes
Pennsylvania State Representative Chris Rabb is making a special effort to reach Black male voters. more
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Mary Kalyna was given the 2024 Social Justice Award for Community Service by the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations during a ceremony on Oct. 17 at the Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St.
Ukrainian American honored for human rights activism
As the 2024 election approaches, West Mt. Airy resident and lifelong social justice activist Mary Kalyna is laser-focused on her mission. more
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SCH classmates Ayana Banks (left), Marlee Howard (center) and Blake Jeune (right) helped pack ‘sweet dreams’ bags and deliver them to CHOP.
From sterile hospital room to personal sanctuary
Ayana Banks, a junior at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, recently delivered four giant duffel bags for young patients. more
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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Chestnut Hill scientist Sol Rosenblatt, 95, is still inventing antimicrobial products.
Moon landings, microbes and 14 patents
At 95, most people might be content to reflect on past accomplishments. Not Solomon Rosenblatt. 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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SCH teacher Julie Knutson is one of 81 educators from 33 states selected for the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program.
SCH teacher chosen for Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms
Julie Knutson, a teacher at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH), has been awarded a Fulbright Teacher Exchange award for the 2024-2025 academic year. more
Local juggler honored for circus education innovation
Thom Wall, a Germantown resident and internationally touring juggler, has been named the recipient of an "Innovation in Education" award. more
The Outdoor Gardeners wished Sylvia Myers a happy 100th birthday at their first 2024-25 meeting of the season. Myers has been a member of the garden club for 26 years. The club meets at the Presbyterian Church on Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill on the first Thursday of the month at noon.
Happy Centennial!
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