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A funny thing happens in this issue of Wissahickon. It’s a celebration of beauty and bounty, sure, but that’s not all. more
It’s April, the sun is shining, but there’s still a slight chill in the morning air. Amanda Staples is already covered in dirt as she unlocks a gate and welcomes me into her garden. more
Sometimes they’d head to a local pool, and in more exhilarating cases, splash into a waterway, whether they were supposed to be there or not. more
Lonnie Smith peered inside the vent and saw crumpled pieces of paper. On each page was a cartoon, images drawn by his 7-year-old son, who rarely spoke, but often screamed and yelled. more
This is the case for one of Adam and Tracy Piatkowski’s sons. Rather than opt their 12-year-old out of youth sports entirely, the Chestnut Hill couple knew of another option. more
On any given day, thousands of commuters pass through historic rail stations across Southeastern Pennsylvania. Today, many sit vacant and deteriorating. more
She was a pacifist and feminist who came of age during the women’s suffrage movement — and became the first American woman to be awarded a commission for a public mural.  more
Al Paris is used to people asking him about his long career as one of Philadelphia’s foundational chefs. more
Bryan and Matt Quigley, cofounders of Stateside Vodka, began their business in the basement of their parents’ home in Fort Washington. more
As we were putting together this spring issue, a theme emerged that we hadn't initially planned: the intricate tapestry of people, places, and organizations. more
In our enthusiasm for Chestnut Hill's rich inventory of large and impressive houses, we may overlook the extraordinary breadth of other housing options in the Northwest. more
On any given day, drive down Willow Grove Avenue past the Philadelphia Cricket Club and you'll see four glass-enclosed courts buzzing with activity. more
If you passed Jesse Kardon on the street you probably wouldn't look twice. The bearded 32-year-old acts like just another hipster. more
If Philadelphia is the United States' "gardening capital," the Northwest could well be its nonprofit nexus. more
On a recent morning, I found myself trailing behind Rich Snowden and Eric Graber as they debated the merits of a towering Concolor fir. more
"Too tall?" Snowden muses, eyeing a towering Concolor fir. "Probably," Graber responds. more
What was once St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School is now the home of the Germantown organization, Face to Face. more
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