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Education, Germantown, School Closings: A Special Report, WHYY »

May 6, 2013
Deshawn Brewer, a senior at Germantown High School, was inspired by the culinary arts program to pursue culinary arts after graduation.

The world is about to change for Germantown High School students. If the school closes as scheduled, most students will transfer to Roxborough High School … Read the full story >>

Education, Germantown, School Closings: A Special Report »

May 6, 2013
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The school closings in Germantown have disrupted the lives of children in multiple ways, but the repercussions are not limited to students alone. The closures have … Read the full story >>

Mount Airy »

May 3, 2013
Guest Artist Gina Gruenberg  led participants in a casting demonstration.

Mount Airy is known for its diversity, collaboration and sense of community. These qualities are personified in many of its businesses. Six Senses Collaborative Clay Read the full story >>

Art, Germantown, Manayunk, Social issues, WHYY »

May 2, 2013
Quilts were made by local schools to show those in the program that there is a community of helping people surrounding them.

Over the past 20 years, the Interfaith Network of Northwest/Northeast Philadelphia has helped 327 families transition out of homelessness and into a life of stability…. Read the full story >>

Broad Street, Manayunk, Social issues, Sports »

May 2, 2013
Members of the Bryn Mawr Running Co. in Manayunk trained for the Broad St. Run.

 

This Sunday, just three weeks after the bombings at the Boston Marathon, Philadelphia will hold its annual Broad St. Run.  On Tuesday night, more … Read the full story >>

Featured Stories, Germantown »

April 28, 2013
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You may have heard of Christmas in July, but what about Walpurgisnacht, the traditional German holiday marking the midpoint to Halloween?

On Saturday evening, only … Read the full story >>

Manayunk »

April 25, 2013
A behind-the-scenes look at the kegs and beer making equipment at Manayunk Brewery. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)

It’s that time of year again for the Manayunk Brewing Company to host its 15th Annual Brew Fest.

The event takes place this Saturday from … Read the full story >>

Chestnut Hill, Featured Stories »

April 23, 2013
DeCesare, right, with a volunteer working for The Soldiers Project. Photo courtesy of The Soldiers Project in Pennsylvania.

The Soldiers Project is a volunteer organization that facilitates free emotional-wellness services for returning veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. It was launched in … Read the full story >>

Germantown »

April 23, 2013
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Despite the fate of schools like Germantown High and Fulton Elementary that has already been decided, not every school is headed down the same path. … Read the full story >>

Chestnut Hill »

April 22, 2013
Senior residents came out to watch "Moneyball" and enjoy homemade soup.

The Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment at 8431 Germantown Ave., offers seniors living in northwest Philadelphia opportunities for independent-living activities. The staff holds events and … Read the full story >>