Mari A. Schaefer
Philly Inquirer
Upper Darby, PA, United States
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Villanova University filmmakers focus on water crisis in Tanzania in new documentary
Former Eagles star Chris Long helped provide support for the student filmmakers when they were in Africa. → Read More
This photo could be a painting
The Spanish refer to the Andalusian horses as Pura Raza Espanola. → Read More
For single parents, Mom’s House is a helping hand, not a handout
In its 33 years, this Phoenixville charity has provided assistance to 300 parents and 330 children. → Read More
Tulips are always worth a second glance
No virus is stopping Mother Nature on Dilworth Plaza. → Read More
Geese hold Main Line woman hostage. Well, sort of.
The geese eventually declared a truce. → Read More
Soaring to the heights
The 20-foot-high web of interlocking bronze curves is located at 15th Street and South Penn Square across from City Hall. → Read More
A shiny green bike, a blue-sky day, a head-on crash, and a mother’s new mission
Ever since the accident, just as those first spring flowers begin to bloom and before kids hit the streets, Nudy Pecora will “go crazy” posting her story on social media, sending hundreds of texts and talking to every parent and teen she can find about bike helmets. → Read More
That time that a Marcus Hook kitchen renovation led to a historical treasure and a pirate festival
A Marcus Hook man thought he found Blackbeard’s hidden treasure. Instead, he unearthed his love of history. → Read More
Her tropical vacation was cut short by a text message: You need to come home to save a life
Bone marrow transplants are used to help patients with cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, and other life-threatening diseases. → Read More
Group marks Philly flag’s 125th anniversary
Henry Christopher McCook designed the original coat of arms. → Read More
Chalk it up to boredom or fear, but victory gardens are growing again
The concept of a "victory garden" dates to World War I, when food shortages in war-torn Europe put the burden of feeding millions on the United States. → Read More
LOVE is alive on the plaza
Artist Robert Indiana's iconic status withstands the test of time. → Read More
After 39 years and more than 30,000 hours in the air, a pioneering female pilot retires
“It was love at first flight,” Marsh said of flying. “I just took to it and never turned back." → Read More
Three Philadelphia-area teens are headed for the circus Big Top
PSCA, one of about 400 circus schools in the U.S., is located in the former St. Madeleine Sophie Church on Greene St. → Read More
How volunteer fire, ambulance companies are facing the coronavirus pandemic in Philly suburbs
In 2018, 1,258 EMS agencies statewide with 36,655 certified emergency medical technicians and paramedics responded to more than 2.1 million emergency calls. → Read More
Forget dog vs. mailman. These dogs have nothing but puppy love for delivery people.
These dogs have a love for delivery drivers — and people can't get enough of the photos. → Read More
Pet-food delivery is a lifeline for homebound seniors and their animal companions
Sam's Hope has donated more than 600,000 pounds of pet food to those in need in the Philadelphia region. → Read More
Flower show reminds us to help out butterflies
The annual Philadelphia Flower Show draws thousands to the city every year including at least one butterfly. → Read More
Jefferson student-athletes break a sweat for others
Meet some local do-gooders giving from their hearts. → Read More
Jefferson student-athletes break a sweat for others
Meet some local do-gooders giving from their hearts. → Read More