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John Potter Stockton Stallings
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (298+ words) who everyone knew as Stocky, passed away peacefully on July 16th, 2026. He is survived by his two beloved daughters, Eliza and Maegan, and his loving wife Margaret, and predeceased by his sister Jeannie, father, John and mother, Jeanne. Stocky attended Chestnut…...
‘Singing Our Grief’ makes space for communal grieving
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (481+ words) As an advocate for communal grieving, Tennant is a member of Salt … Many people view the act of grieving as a private affair — something to be hidden. Priscilla Tennant, associate pastor at Chestnut Hill United Church, disagrees. “Grief is going…...
ReAnimator Coffee opens in Mt. Airy
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (169+ words) The Chestnut Hill Local ReAnimator Coffee opens in Mt. Airy The Philadelphia-based ReAnimator Coffee has opened a new location, this one in Mt. Airy at 6509 Germantown Ave. Co–owner Mark Capriotti has lived in Mt. Airy for the last 10 years…...
Lantern Theater Company making progress on Northwest expansion
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (444+ words) The Lantern Theater Company is making progress on an expansion to Northwest Philadelphia, with a planned 2027 opening of its Mt. Airy theater. The new theater will be the former Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church on Germantown Avenue. The building is currently…...
Choral groups touring the world this summer
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (385+ words) The Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensembles’ performances extend far beyond Philadelphia. As is tradition, the ensembles will travel around the world — this summer, to Japan, South Korea, Bulgaria, and Romania. PYCE, which includes the Commonwealth Youth Choir and the Philadelphia Boys…...
Summer league wraps up season; playoff seedings set
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (863+ words) Aquatic (8-0) was the only ballclub to beat … Last week marked the end of the regular season for the basketball players in the women’s college summer league, and no one was surprised that the top two seeds for the upcoming playoffs…...
‘Hit the Road, Jack’ to Pastorius Park for Deb Callahan’s take on Ray Charles
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (341+ words) “I think part of the journey for [my parents] was trying to make sure that everybody’s cultural heritage was … Music has been part of Philly area singer Deb Callahan’s life since she was a kid listening to — and loving — her…...
Latest novel by Hiller who lost 20 years of work
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (469+ words) Over the years, I have probably been sent at least 100 books, almost all novels, written by local authors seeking an article in the Local about their latest work. I actually have tried to read each book out of respect and…...
I can’t say ‘nuts’ to circus peanuts
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (594+ words) So, let me tell you about my love affair with circus peanuts. For people who know what I’m talking about, circus peanuts are a marshmallow candy in the shape of peanuts — if peanuts were squishy and flat on one side....
Museum hosts history programs for children at local libraries
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (257+ words) As the celebration of America’s 250th birthday continues, the Museum of the American Revolution is partnering with the Free Library of Philadelphia to host educational events for area children and their families. The program, called “The Museum of the American Revolution…...