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Articles by Nichole Baldino

Mount Airy

Mount Airy: Artisans Work to Involve Community

May 3, 2013Nichole Baldino

[vimeo 65074878] 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 Studio, at 20 E. Mount Airy Ave., is a

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Organization Gives Veterans the Help They Need

April 23, 2013Nichole Baldino

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 2004 by Dr. Judith Broder in Los Angeles. In 2010,

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Center for Enrichment Offers Senior Activities

April 22, 2013Nichole Baldino

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 activities for residents 50 and older to gather together, mingle

Mount Airy

Mount Airy: Lovett Park Revitalization Brings Collaboration

April 11, 2013Nichole Baldino

[vimeo 63706307] The grass field next to Lovett Memorial Library at 6945 Germantown Ave. is an open lot. Currently, only a few benches and unkempt gardens occupy the area. In 2007, Mount Airy USA took notice

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Shops on Germantown Avenue Give Back to Autism Speaks

April 3, 2013Nichole Baldino

For World Autism Awareness Day on Tuesday, two shops on Germantown Avenue donated 10 percent of the day’s proceeds to Autism Speaks. Indigo Schuy, at 8432 Germantown Ave., and Quelque Chose, at 8437 Germantown Ave.,

Mount Airy

Mount Airy: Residents Show Meaning of Community

April 2, 2013Nichole Baldino

https://vimeo.com/62903378] Steps away from the Allen Lane train station lies the 100 block of West Mount Airy Avenue. From a distance, it looks like the typical residential street, with similar houses, front yards and holiday

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Gourmet Grocer to Close After 25 Years

March 20, 2013Nichole Baldino

Jonathan Best Gourmet Grocer at 8229 Germantown Ave. is closing its doors on March 31 after decades of serving the community. The specialty foods store carried groceries that used to be hard to find. However, with

Arts and Entertainment

Chestnut Hill: Restaurant Month Brings Reservations to Germantown Avenue

March 6, 2013Nichole Baldino

“[Restaurant Month] is a definite reason to check out Chestnut Hill,” said Anne McNally, owner of McNally’s Tavern at 8634 Germantown Ave. Her restaurant is just one of many participating in this month’s festivities. For

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