February 2023 - The NW Local Paper

Equal Justice

February 28, 2023 Carolyn Fillmore 0

The crux of the death penalty isn’t who deserves to die, but whether we deserve to kill. [more…]

Fine Lines

February 26, 2023 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Custom pen and ink illustrations in exquisite detail, hand-drawn by an exacting local artist. [more…]

Crime Report: February 2023

February 24, 2023 The Local 0

A monthly recap of crime activity in East Falls, from the files of the 39th police district. [more…]

Tuomi’s Time Machine: Eyes on the Avenue

February 23, 2023 Alex Bartlett 0

A brief history of Shopping While Black in Germantown. [more…]

Local Fiction Review: The New Town Librarian

February 21, 2023 Larry Benjamin 0

East Falls author Larry Benjamin checks out a neighbor’s first novel, a romantic romp set among book stacks in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. [more…]

Ask Athena: Dirty Dining

February 16, 2023 Athena 0

When your new flame’s kitchen hygiene gives you heartburn. [more…]

Awbury Tree of the Month: Witch Hazel

February 15, 2023 Awbury Arboretum 0

February features a winter beauty prized for its curative and magical properties. [more…]

Make It Work

February 13, 2023 The Local 0

Right to Repair activists vs Big Tech on who’s “qualified” to service proprietary products. [more…]

Love Like This

February 12, 2023 SOWN 0

Cheeky. Romantic. Heart-warming: Valentine’s Day thoughts and recollections with the seniors of Philly’s Supportive Older Women’s Network. [more…]

WATCH IT: Germantown Town Hall Video

February 9, 2023 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Public recording of February 6th’s community meeting on (tentative) plans for restoration & new construction at this abandoned local landmark (includes transcript & source links) [more…]