Common Ground will host a screening of the documentary "PTSD911" on Wednesday the event will take place at 6250 Detrick Road in Mount Airy Tickets are priced at $15 if purchased in advance and $20 at the door Half of the proceeds will go to support Common Ground’s equine-assisted programs for first responders dealing with trauma and mental health issues "PTSD911" is an 82-minute film directed by Conrad Weaver and produced by Nancy Frohman It highlights the struggles of police officers EMS professionals and dispatchers as they cope with the aftermath of traumatic incidents One story focuses on a veteran police officer who faced ostracism from her department for seeking help there will be a live panel discussion featuring local first responders who will share their insights on mental health and the importance of community support systems Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating as the film will be shown in Common Ground’s indoor arena For tickets and more details, go to www.commongroundps.org/event-details/ptsd911. To watch the trailer, go to https://youtu.be/iRq6rOy6qLM Viewer discretion is advised due to sensitive content This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct or share your thoughts at http://bit.ly/3RapUkA with our News Automation and AI team The Herald-Mail is growing its local news: Send your news to us Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application of Mount Airy passed away peacefully at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home on April 29 the son of the late George Ewart and Cleta Nell Wilborn Rives Rives graduated from Mount Airy High School and obtained his law degree from Wake Forest University He was instrumental in starting the paralegal program and taught real estate law at Surry Community College He also worked with Edward Woltz Law Office Rives was the minister of Flat Rock Presbyterian Church for 13 years until its closing in 2024 Beverly Claire Rives; brother and sister-in-law at 3:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church with Dr The family will receive at the church on Sunday from 2:00 until 3:00 PM In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Shepherd’s House 227 Rockford Street Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Sign up now for NowHab's weekday newsletter Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardMount Airy’s top-rated restaurant is closing in SeptemberAnd with it Whitemarsh Valley Country Club is leveling up its food game Jansen the polished restaurant in an 18th-century stone cottage at Germantown and Gowan Avenues in Mount Airy He said he would bring executive sous chef Jason Burke and food-and-beverage manager Zachary Bourne with him It will be business as usual at Jansen through the spring and summer Jansen said he and the team would do a long farewell as the restaurant’s days wind down One of the last events scheduled will be Bourne’s wedding in September Economics played a factor in his decision to close but I could never really generate the revenue that I needed to actually take care of the people that have worked with me for so long,” Jansen said He had been weighing other opportunities recently when the job offer arrived from Whitemarsh plus the commitment that the club has to making it a first-class country-club destination adding that he would have control of the menu and “the club’s infrastructure and support behind me.” The new role also will return him to the realm of banquets and other large-scale events Whitemarsh’s main room can accommodate 275 people and a smaller room can hold 125 we can do maybe 85 comfortably.” Non-members can book events at Whitemarsh he was chef de cuisine of its Fountain Restaurant Jansen spent five years after he left the hotel doing consulting work and raising his three children Jansen, noted as one of The Inquirer’s 76 essential restaurants for the region brought the Fountain’s polished but unstuffy verve to Mount Airy The restaurant’s predecessors were the more casual Cresheim Cottage Cafe and Avenida neither of which enjoyed Jansen’s longevity A joint motion to stay has been granted in the federal class-action lawsuit against Mount Airy plaintiffs Jennifer Mak and William Neidig and defendant Mount Airy Casino Resort filed a joint motion to stay the case and “all deadlines pending mediation” for 120 days “the parties are exploring settlement in this matter and are in the process of exchanging data and information allowing the Parties to determine whether early resolution is possible.” The parties have scheduled mediation on July 22 with private mediator Frank Neuner Settlement documents or a joint status report are due on Aug On Feb. 7, Mak and Neidig sued Mount Airy accusing their former employer of violating the Fair Labor Standards Act Their lawsuit said that Mount Airy failed to properly notify employees about tip credits used table game dealers' tip pool money to pay off all the paid time off for dual-rate supervisors who act as both dealers and floor supervisors rounded the times employees clocked in and out to the closest 15-minute interval and calculated tipped employees' overtime rates lower than they should have been the total number of plaintiffs in the lawsuit has risen to 101 after 99 plaintiffs joined Mak and Neidig Max Augugliaro is the public safety and government watchdog reporter at the Pocono Record. Reach him at MAugugliaro@gannett.com the Mount Airy resident and Germantown Jewish Centre member is getting ready for an album release accompanying event (at The Fallser Club in East Falls on May 4) and leading the Music Department at the Jack She answered a few questions about her life and work for the Exponent this week How did you end up leading the music program at Jack M Barrack has been looking to grow their music program so I really deeply care about the music program we talked a lot about the vision for the program the seniors at the school do a community service project rather than coming into school and I had two seniors who wanted to be part of the music program and help grow the music program and we have lots of great ideas and excitement about the program and others I feel like it’s really being revitalized right now and I’m really excited to be kind of spearheading that and be supported by Barrick How do you take the themes and ideas you explore in your art and make them transferable to a school-aged audience I lived in Israel as an au pair and then I taught Hebrew school Song leading is really about using a lot of creativity It’s very youth centered and youth directed The way I approach music education is taking a lot of the creativity that I use in my singer-songwriter career and helping students find their voice the same way that I found mine Our music program in the middle school is elective based so I get to choose [subjects] based on the students’ interests I choose what electives I think will be successful I taught global grooves — a drumming class where we did rhythms that represented the cultural backgrounds of the students so we learned a Puerto Rican song and rhymes We had two students who had Yemenite Israeli heritage We’re doing a class on songwriting this trimester and it’s amazing having these two seniors there because they have this whole fresh approach What else have you and your students been getting up to at Barrack We did a Jazz Journey class where the class was centered around a field trip to the Kimmel Center and it was a part of a [program called Jazz for Freedom] We got to see a live jazz concert geared towards middle school students I taught another class called Tranquil Tunes that was about music mindfulness We created calm compositions using digital software and we sat on yoga mats on the floor There’s a lot of different ways that I get to teach here I know you are a professional musician yourself You have an album coming out soon — your first full-length album in a decade My partner and I were in this quiet cabin by a little pond and the sun was going down and we talked about the blessing The bracha that you say when the sun sets used male language in Hebrew ‘What if there was a blessing that used female language?’ I just spontaneously started singing about the mother of creation and it turned into a really simple and beautiful song that could be used as a blessing This album means so much because the Philadelphia Jewish community and the North American Jewish community have supported me and that’s how I am able to make a living as a musician — most of us musicians are not making what Beyonce makes Are there any moments where you have thought that you could take something they said and apply it to yourself who I have taught since he was in second or third grade is going to play with me at my [album] release party is amazing He is this musical mind that thinks in a way where we can collaborate even though we’re different ages Another example is from a gratitude prayer in the morning ‘Let’s all go around and say one thing we are all grateful for.’ Most of the students said different things ‘a roof over my head.’ And then there was this moment that and she just looks up and gave this little smile and goes ‘classic.’ That was so perfect for a middle schooler to say ‘a roof over my head,’ but I love that she said ‘classic’ because it was her way of being like That was a nice life moment for me because I have a gratitude practice where every night I try to write down 10 things I am grateful for in my journal what am I grateful for?’ and it goes back to these basic things like food and being healthy [email protected] and website in this browser for the next time I comment "It's going to happen again,'' Joyce Allen said in a panicked voice as heavy rain came down Thursday afternoon outside the Kirby Avenue Apartments in Mount Airy where she has lived for the past nine years you got people standing in water in their apartments every time it rains,'' said Allen who lives in unit 57 of the 116-unit complex at 5469 Kirby Ave but my neighbor has a hole in her roof that lets the water right in She's been trying to have it fixed for months.'' Flooding is just one of the issues plaguing Allen and her neighbors in the apartment complex once owned by Vision & Beyond an international real estate investment group based in Herzliya The company owned more than 70 multifamily buildings in the Cincinnati area before abandoning the properties late last year after the company collapsed and laid off most of its employees. More than 30 of the multifamily buildings once owned by Vision & Beyond and in some stage of foreclosure have been taken over by Oakley-based Prodigy Properties − a court-appointed receiver charged with collecting rents and maintaining the properties. The city of Cincinnati recently fined Prodigy $500 and ordered the receiver to keep the property free of litter. And Cincinnati Health Department inspectors were on site Thursday. But Kirby residents told The Enquirer they're still dealing with backed-up toilets, plumbing leaks and other unresolved maintenance issues, and Prodigy hasn't been much help. "When they took over in February, they (Prodigy) did some cleanup and made a few minor fixes like putting locks on some doors,'' said Lisa Green, who has lived in the Kirby apartments for the past two years. 'It's dangerous living here,' resident says"But you still got holes in walls, plumbing leaks, toilets don't work, and mold is everywhere,'' Green said. "It's dangerous living here, and nothing's being done about it.'' Green was among dozens of former Vision & Beyond tenants who joined a petition drive by the Cincinnati Tenants Union, a volunteer group of renters and activists, demanding that Prodigy meet with them to negotiate an action plan immediately. "Every time it rains there, it’s a mess,'' said Brad Hirn, one of the founders of the tenant union. "There are kids there, and elders. The tenant union has been seeking to negotiate immediate provisions regarding their health and safety. “Prodigy has said publicly that conditions are getting worse,'' Hirn said. "It’s up to Prodigy to figure out a solution that doesn’t take months.'' Prodigy officials did not respond to emails and phone calls from The Enquirer seeking comment. Hirn said he's been told by Prodigy officials that the problems at many of the properties under the receiver's control were preexisting and are too widespread and extensive to be fixed quickly. By: 8:00 am on April 25 Permits have been issued for the construction of a five-story mixed-use building at 22 East Durham Street in Mount Airy, Northwest Philadelphia the development will bring two multi-level residential units and commercial office space to the site PRA Construction Management Services LLC is listed as the contractor with $285,000 allocated to general construction 22 East Durham Street Plan via Studio III Architecture The project site spans an area of 2,180 square feet The new structure will be developed as one building but horizontally separated into two sections—Unit A and Unit B Both rise five stories and feature private roof decks on the fifth floor accessible through their respective residential units The first thirty feet of the ground floor is dedicated to commercial office use 22 East Durham Street South Elevation via Studio III Architecture Unit A contains ground-floor commercial space and a residential unit above with residential floors stacked above its own commercial frontage and private entry Each dwelling spans multiple floors and includes access to its own dedicated roof deck The building is designed with contemporary features including bay windows A rear yard behind the building provides approximately 575 square feet of open space Elevation plans show the building reaching a height just under the 55-foot zoning limit with the highest point measured at 53 feet 22 East Durham Street West Elevation via Studio III Architecture This infill project reflects a modern approach to small-scale mixed-use development blending new residential and commercial space within an established neighborhood Its proximity to Germantown Avenue and surrounding commercial corridors supports increased walkability and urban vitality in Mount Airy Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews If “[t]he project site spans an area of 2,180 square feet” and “[a] rear yard behind the building provides approximately 575 square feet of open space” the structure’s footprint is 1,605 (2,180 – 575) square feet The elevations show four stories plus approximately one-third of a fifth floor the building is 6,950 square feet (1,605 x 4.33) expenditures are an incredibly low $45 (310,000/6,950) per square foot why is the city still approving plans for more Isn’t this proposed construction a bit out of place? Has anyone ever driven down the unit block of E The zoning code defines “by right” as meaning the proposed use or structure is presumed in harmony with the comprehensive plan and zoning classification — no special approval needed But “context” is subjective — neighbors might say “It doesn’t feel right for the character of the block,” even if it’s legal ADVERTISEMENT Follow on Instagram © COPYRIGHT New York YIMBY LLC In a class-action federal lawsuit joined by more than three dozen plaintiffs Mount Airy Casino Resort has been accused of underpaying employees 7 in the Middle District of Pennsylvania by former table games dealer Jennifer Mak and former dealer and dual-rate supervisor William Neidig Mount Airy violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act (PMWA) and the Wage Payment and Collection Law (WPCL) The complaint says Mount Airy paid the plaintiffs below minimum wage but failed to meet FLSA and PMWA requirements for notifying employees about the the tip credit The tip credit allows employers to offer a rate below the federal minimum wage of $7.25 on the premise that the tips earned by the employee will at least match minimum wage Mount Airy is accused of using money from the tip pool for table games dealers to pay all of the paid time off of dual-rate supervisors who act as both a floor supervisor and a dealer Mount Airy is also accused of rounding the times employees clocked in and out to the closest 15-minute interval leading to employees not getting properly compensated for all time worked the lawsuit says that Mount Airy calculated the overtime rate for tipped employees at a lower rate than it should have been The lawsuit alleges nine total counts: four counts of FLSA violations Mount Airy spokesperson Nicole Krieger declined to comment on pending litigation on Feb went home to be with her Lord and Savior early Sunday morning to the late Thomas Henry and Elizabeth Marsh Macey She will be deeply missed by all who knew her Debi McHone and Richard Whitley; sons and daughters-in-law Creed was preceded in death by her half sister Alice Westmoreland; brothers and sister-in-law A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Creed Family Cemetery with Pastor Mark Mayes officiating The family would like to give a special thanks to the caregivers Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice Moody’s of Mount Airy is respectfully serving the Creed family to Michael Woodrow Davis and Amy Lynn Arnder Danielle served as the controller at Surry Chemicals where her dedication and attention to detail made a lasting impact she found beauty and peace in simple things She had a deep connection with nature and an appreciation for the small Danielle’s memory lives on in the hearts of those who loved her Michael Woodrow Davis (Michelle); her stepsister Dusty Hayes (Travis); her maternal grandmother Shirley Pyles Arnder; and the father of her daughter no visitation or public memorial service will be held A private family gathering will be held at a later date to celebrate her life Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family Mount Airy Forest has long been celebrated as Cincinnati’s largest park and one of the nation’s first urban reforestation projects But at 114 years old – like at many of Cincinnati’s other aging parks – some Mount Airy features need a bit of TLC Here’s what’s planned for the westside Cincinnati landmark Mount Airy Forest is not Cincinnati’s oldest park – that would be Downtown’s Piatt Park built in 1817 – but it’s by far the biggest it is about five times the size of the second largest (French Park located in Amberley Village but managed by Cincinnati Parks) and accounts for about 29% of all of Cincinnati Parks’ 5,200 acres The city established Mount Airy in 1911 by buying 168 acres west of Colerain Avenue, according to the park’s successful 2010 application for the National Register of Historic Places. Most of the balance of the land was in hand by 1929 walls and more – were installed beginning in 1935 by a Depression-era federal government program called the Civilian Conservation Corps The first 20 corps members to arrive built a camp for themselves and the workers who would follow “When their work is completed, the 200 Negro (corps members) ... will leave Mount Airy Forest an area of recreation grounds and acres of simulated virgin timberland,” a Dec. 8, 1935, story read Everybody’s Treehouse is “a destination for imagination” that “makes you feel like a big kid to be in,” according to Parks Director Jason Barron Erected in 2006 for $500,000 on the park’s north side the wooden treehouse was built about 15 feet off the ground incorporating live and dead trees into its foundation in January 2024 mostly because railings were becoming loose Officials hope to start the renovation this summer assuming they can complete the city’s contracting process and schedule the job by then Barron put the price of repairs at a “couple hundred thousand minimum,” but could not yet provide an exact figure The goal: “Shore it up and make it last for generations,” Barron said The treehouse will also remain accessible to all Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance began working on a bike skills course for Mount Airy in 2019 Parks has committed $140,000 to the project and its foundation kicked in another $107,000 one that allows new mountain bike users to practice trail riding is designed to provide “health and happiness,” said Jason Reser “We’ve got to get kids off the couch and get them into the outdoors,” Reser said Park officials hope to begin building the course off Trail Ridge Road in the center of the park by the end of this year. They are aiming to upgrade a restroom and overlook at the site and install a sidewalk around the same time Doris Day Dog Park fix-ups coming The dog park planned for Clifton’s Burnet Woods has generated continued controversy.  Not so the 15-year-old Doris Day Dog Park in Mount Airy’s southwestern corner But the 3.6-acre pup playground needs new equipment erosion control and a new entry gate for its big dog section Plans aren’t yet complete but are likely to include more pathways that provide dry spots for pet owners The Cincinnati Parks Foundation has committed $51,000 to Doris Day Parks hopes to create a new playground – this one for humans – at what’s called McFarlan Woods just east of the dog park off Westwood Northern Boulevard with whatever is decided determining the budget As Cincinnati Parks moves forward on its plans for Mount Airy Forest In-depth analysis and commentary on today's biggest news stories as only the BBC can deliver BBC "Newshour" covers everything from the growth of democracy to the threat of terrorism with a fresh The Philly-based quilt shop and sewing studio will be represented in February at the national quilting event Cut & Sew is a quilt shop and sewing studio located at Germantown and Mount Pleasant avenues “We focus on classes and workshops for kids “We also have studio and equipment rentals the shop sells previously owned fabrics at reduced prices Clouser-Missett believes sewing is an important skill to learn for people of every age including manual dexterity — operating a machine by hand,” she said “There is a sustainability element where kids and adults can repair items that have ripped or have some sort of issue Laila Erica Drew’s journey reflects what arts advocates say: school arts programs nurture discipline and teamwork — essential skills for success on stage Cut & Sew is currently raising funds to send the students and their chaperones to Phoenix “It’s going well,” Clouser-Missett said Those interested in contributing to the trip can visit the fundraising page at the Cut & Sew website “America has a rich history of quilting,” Clouser-Missett said And with these young quilters now in the spotlight America’s enduring quilting tradition will continue to stitch new chapters for generations to come Editor’s Note: This story is part of a series that explores the impact of creativity on student learning and success. 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WHYY News explores the impact that creativity and arts programming has on the development on school-aged children Mural Arts Philadelphia has created more than 4,000 murals The nonprofit organization also helps kids hone their artistic and social skills after school Researchers in Philadelphia discussed findings on arts education and how to improve access to it The idea for the new institute emerged from an 18-month study and conversations with community stakeholders It will be funded through government and private funds Stephen Williams is an education reporter for WHYY News Together we can reach 100% of WHYY’s fiscal year goal local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family and friends on January 17 as well as numerous loving nieces and nephews Cheryl spent her childhood years in Ringwood She graduated from DePaul High School in 1969 and attained her master’s degree in biology from Paterson State University Her successful career spanned decades and began at Sloan Kettering while she resided in the Bronx During these years she worked as a research biologist She retired as a lead Medical Writer working for the Johnson & Johnson Companies She enjoyed gardening and became a Master Gardener and educator in the practice of native plant gardening She was an athlete who enjoyed softball and golf belonged to local gardening groups and loved all of nature’s gifts Memorial contributions can be sent to: Surry County Volunteer Master Gardeners