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According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in every 36 children, and at least 2% of adults in the U.S., have autism spectrum disorder.
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by Len Lear
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3/13/25
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I have always preferred doing upbeat, feel-good stories rather than the opposite kind – with the possible exception of my interview with this not-so-good guy.
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by Len Lear
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3/13/25
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Editor's Note: This week we begin a special two-part series about Bishop Ernest Carl Morris Sr.
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by Len Lear
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3/12/25
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When I left our house to go to work at the Local on Tuesday, March 3, 1998, it was like a thousand other mornings. It ended up as one in a thousand, however.
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by Len Lear
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3/6/25
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When chronic pain began to dominate Kaitlyn Whalen's life seven years ago, she found solace and healing in an unexpected place: her garden.
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by Len Lear
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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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Sarah West, a longtime Mt. Airy resident and beloved figure in the Wissahickon Valley community, died of age-related ailments.
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by Len Lear
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2/27/25
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In the heart of Germantown's Maplewood Mall, Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe serves up handmade treats from its cozy storefront.
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by Len Lear
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2/27/25
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In her new book "Milkweed and Honey Cake," West Mt. Airy resident Wendy Horwitz explores how ritual transforms everyday moments into something sacred.
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by Len Lear
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2/27/25
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When Covid hit, Joseph Lozano found himself taking long hikes in Wissahickon Park with his family.
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by Len Lear
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2/27/25
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Philadelphia's battle against homelessness and addiction is getting a new champion.
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by Len Lear
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2/26/25
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Bob Perkins, of Wyncote, a legend in Philadelphia radio who worked as an on-air host in broadcasting for more than 50 years, died Jan. 21.
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by Len Lear
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2/20/25
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Patricia Anne Urevick, an acclaimed park advocate and healthcare provider, died Jan. 20, four days before her 70th birthday.
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by Len Lear
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2/20/25
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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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The Philadelphia-based African dance and drum ensemble, Kulu Mele ("the mother whose children are the fish"), will perform on Feb. 25.
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by Len Lear
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2/20/25
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Bonds, who died Jan. 13 at age 72, was a member of the Philadelphia Black Cowboys. But as much as he loved horses, he loved playing the blues even more.
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by Len Lear
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2/13/25
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With the recent war between Israel and Hamas, I can’t help thinking about when my wife and I had lunch with Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.
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by Len Lear
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2/13/25
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At 81, Glenside resident Freyda Thomas may well lay claim to Northwest Philadelphia's longest running career in show business.
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by Len Lear
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2/13/25
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I never went to summer camp as a camper because my family couldn't afford it, but in college, I spent two summers as a counselor.
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by Len Lear
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2/13/25
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Several Northwest Philadelphia residents, members of the Philadelphia chapter of American Friends of Combatants for Peace, departed on a "solidarity pilgrimage."
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by Len Lear
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2/13/25
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