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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Here in Northwest Philadelphia and its surrounding communities, summer camps have evolved into an exciting spectrum of experiences.
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by Leisha Shaffer
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2/13/25
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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation has opened registration for its extensive network of summer camps, which annually serves more than 7,000 young people.
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2/13/25
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Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH) has announced its 2025 Summerside Camps program.
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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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The increase in households with two working parents has made it more important than ever to find a camp to accommodate youngsters.
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2/13/25
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The company aims to alleviate patients' anxiety by matching each one with a local senior citizen caregiver who shares similar interests.
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by Len Lear
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2/6/25
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Upper Dublin artist Heather Michaelson's work is taking center stage at a special event in Flourtown on Feb. 8.
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by Len Lear
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2/6/25
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In a tribute to Philadelphia's Victorian heritage, the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion will revive its annual fundraising gala on Feb. 15.
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by Carla Robinson
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2/6/25
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He trained Afghan police officers in human rights and helped women escape domestic violence. Now, he and his family are the ones who needed to escape.
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by Len Lear
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1/23/25
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When Bruce Green was growing up, he used to be asked what gang he was involved with. His answer: "I was a Boy Scout."
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by Maggie Dougherty
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1/23/25
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Forget your grandmother's traditional patchwork – today's young quilters are creating abstract art with fabric, exploring digital-inspired designs, and tackling social issues.
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by Barbara Sheehan
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1/16/25
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For Amira Heep, who greets fans at Lincoln Financial Field, nothing would be more thrilling than singing the national anthem before a Philadelphia Eagles game.
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by Len Lear
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1/15/25
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You may have read recently that the city of Philadelphia is seeking artists to create a statue to honor the late civil rights lawyer and economist Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander.
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by Len Lear
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1/9/25
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It has often been said that the two things no one can avoid are death and taxes, which might explain why the Jacob Ruth Funeral Home has been a Chestnut Hill institution for almost 175 years.
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by Len Lear
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1/9/25
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Monday’s storm brought 1.8 inches of snow to the Philadelphia region, closing schools and blanketing the Northwest, including the Christ Ascension Lutheran Church on Germantown Avenue.
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1/7/25
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Northwest Philadelphia lost some remarkable individuals in 2024, each leaving behind legacies that helped shape the region's landscape.
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by Len Lear and Carla Robinson
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12/25/24
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After decades, some traditions become ingrained in the culture of a neighborhood. Caroling at the Crèche is one such event.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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12/19/24
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Meeting members have embraced environmental action as both a practical necessity and a spiritual calling.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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12/19/24
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More than 300 marchers from Chestnut Hill and nearby communities turned out for this year’s holiday parade.
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12/12/24
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