[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 [continue reading…]
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, [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
[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 [continue reading…]
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., [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
“[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 [continue reading…]
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