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Paul Hines, a former Middle School history teacher at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, holds up a copy of his new book, “The Lure of the Wissahickon Inn.”

SCH teacher's compelling Wissahickon Inn history

“The Lure of the Wissahickon Inn” details the inn’s transformation from a popular 19th century summer resort for urban-weary Philadelphians to its current role as the home of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy’s (SCH) Upper School. more

by Deidra A. Lyngard | 5/7/21

"The Lost Pianos of Siberia” is deep, romantic as title implies

One of the pleasures of doing this column comes when readers send book suggestions. more

by Hugh Gilmore | 4/7/21

Octavius Catto, Philadelphia's foremost civil rights leader in the 19th century, was murdered in broad daylight on Election Day, Oct. 10, 1871. His murderer was never prosecuted.

Virtual talk by Emmy-winning Mt. Airy film producer

Emmy-winning film producer and Mt. Airy resident for 26 years, Amy Cohen, will give an illustrated Zoom talk, hosted by Germantown's Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, on Saturday, April 10, 1 p.m., about Octavius Catto, Philadelphia's foremost civil rights leader in the 19th century. more

by Len Lear | 3/31/21

Maureen Doron, whose brother Chris Conallen teaches at Emlen School, donated $6,000 to the school through her shop’s annual Skirts for School fundraiser.

Skirt Boutique donates $6,000 to Emlen Elementary School

When Skirt Boutique owner Maureen Doron had an opportunity to donate funds to Emlen Elementary through her ‘Skirt for School’ fundraiser, it was a chance she couldn’t pass up. more

by David Hunt | 3/25/21

The Hare Krishna Temple at 41 W. Allens Lane in West Mt. Airy is one of the subjects examined in a new book, “From Mother Divine to the Corner Swami: Religious Cults in Philadelphia” (Arcadia Publishing), by former Germantown resident, journalist and author of many books, Thom Nickels.

Mt. Airy's Krishna Temple explored in powerful new book

Several years ago, a nephew of mine, Gabriel, was a student at the Hare Krishna Temple, 41 W. Allens Lane in West Mt. Airy. more

by Len Lear | 3/25/21

DISCOVERING CHESTNUT HILL: Conservancy recognizes Melissa Epperly for restoration of High Hollow

Melissa Epperly received her Preservation Recognition Award at the Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s annual meeting on January 10. more

by Shirley Hanson for the Chestnut Hill Conservancy | 2/4/21

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