Trenches dug, pipes laid, switching to new water mains
Workers put in new water mains along Ardleigh Street north of Gravers Lane in Northwest Philadelphia. An excavator scoops soil to form a 5 foot [Read More…]
Chestnut Hill neighbors weigh in on NextDoor polls
Since September, your correspondent has been posting polls on NextDoor to inform and learn from the community, to take its pulse and to move the [Read More…]
Outdoor restaurants put diners, passersby at risk? Phila defies state, loosens standards
Outdoor restaurant table crowding creates illegally narrow and unsafe passage for walkers and poses risks to diners,
About Close Up
This website features photographs and video interviews that I pause to take when I am out in the community (mostly my community, Northwest Philadelphia but [Read More…]
New camera helps eye doctor maintain safe distance
Dr Weber explains how high resolution digital camera helps her keep safe distance from patient during exam.
A community takes sides: Back the Blue or Black Lives Matter
Two separate rallies, one for Black Lives Matter and the other for Back the Blue both kicked off at the same time in Springfield Township, Montgomery County Pennsylvania in two nearby parks.
Prolific young author of teen fantasy
Prolific young author displays her teen fantasy and other fiction at Artists of Yardley fall outdoor fair
Religious activity: feeding the hungry, reaching out to youth
On a Saturday, one church gives out free food, another makes a video for youth group outreach
Alleging racism, Free Library staff protests to oust Board Chair
Free Library of Philadelphia workers picket at Chestnut Hill home of Library Board Chair in ongoing campaign to force her resignation, alleging racist remarks and behavior.