While the research suggests benefits across the board, the effects were more pronounced in Asian women. This may be because Asian women carry less weight than American or European women, Jain said.

It is hard to imagine anyone who did more to beautify Chestnut Hill than Markoe “Koey” Rivinus, who died in 2006 at the age of 91.

“We are all so very different,” Jansen said. “I feel like we offer the community so many opportunities for reading. “ I wanted to be in charge because, I guess I wanted to make it feel as important to ...

Cresheim Valley Apartments tenants and their neighbors are cultivating a new — and greener — chapter in the Mt. Airy building’s history.

The following is for crimes reported from May 17 to May 24. This report is compiled from information provided by the 14th Police District. (Some crimes that occurred on dates earlier than the current ...

Emma Hearn, a graduate of Norwood-Fontbonne Academy and Germantown Academy, has the leading female role of Cherry Valance in “The Outsiders,” the Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2024 that will be ...

With state Rep. Chris Rabb’s victory in the Democratic congressional primary on May 19, he’s likely passing the torch to newcomer Chris Johnson in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Peter Paone, 89, of Mt. Airy, a renowned artist, educator, and mentor whose work has been exhibited in some of the world’s most prestigious museums and galleries, died May 14 after a brief illness.

A memorial dedication ceremony is scheduled at La Salle College High School on May 30, a project by Eagle Scout Ryan Gringeri to honor local veterans.

Local Veterans of Foreign Wars posts held ceremonies on Memorial Day despite the weather, continuing their tradition of paying homage to those who fought and died for their country.

The City of Philadelphia has announced its programming for “It’s A Summer Thing,” a lineup of free and low-cost summer opportunities for children, youth, teens and families across the city. Programs ...

But what really gets under people’s skin are the reports now coming out about traders making hundreds of millions, even billions, of dollars from perfectly timed bets on oil prices tied to major ...