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Louis Kahn – My Architect Too

by Gerry

My Erdman Shot and Kahn

My first exposure to Louis Kahn's work was when I entered Harriton High School as a Sophomore in September of 1965. I recall seeing what, at that time, seemed to me to be a very strange-looking building on the campus of Bryn Mawr College. What captured my attention was the,  just opened, Erdman Hall Dormitory, which overlooked Morris Avenue, near Montgomery … [Read more...] about Louis Kahn – My Architect Too

Abbott Elementary Takes Shot At Charter Schools

by Gerry

Abbott Elementary Charter Schools

Wednesday night's (March 1) episode of Abbott Elementary took a not-even thinly veiled swipe at charter schools.  Two teachers discuss their fears that a charter school operator could take over Abbott Elementary School. Barbara Howard (played by Sheryl Lee Ralph, who is married to State Senator Vincent Hughes) tells Melissa Schemmenti (Lisa Ann Walter) “They … [Read more...] about Abbott Elementary Takes Shot At Charter Schools

Bill Maher Gives Huge Shout-Out To Josh Shapiro

by Gerry

Bill Maher Praises Josh Shapiro

On Friday night (January 27) Bill Maher gave a huge shoutout to Governor Josh Shapiro on his show, Real Time.  https://youtu.be/hczNpNz9a8s Maher praised Shapiro for signing an executive order that eliminates the requirement of a college degree for tens of thousands of state positions. Maher's guest, the somewhat, sometimes conservative Bari Weiss chimed in with an … [Read more...] about Bill Maher Gives Huge Shout-Out To Josh Shapiro

Narberth Dickens Festival Sunday, December 4

by Gerry

Narberth Dickens Festival

https://youtu.be/457XCNo9h_0 … [Read more...] about Narberth Dickens Festival Sunday, December 4

Go See Narberth Community Theater’s Production of Gershwin’s ‘Crazy For You’

by Gerry

Narberth Community Theater

Narberth Community Theater’s high energy production of “Crazy For You,” is one you won't want to miss. The show features some seriously skilled singers and dancers backed by a 20-piece orchestra. And they all get to showcase their talents by performing numerous ear-wormy songs written by the great George and Ira Gershwin, including “K-r-a-zy for You,” “Bidin My Time,” “Someone … [Read more...] about Go See Narberth Community Theater’s Production of Gershwin’s ‘Crazy For You’

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Family Learning To Luge

Want to Try Luge? From Lower Merion, It Starts With a Drive to Lake Placid

I was watching the Luge on NBC over the weekend. I thought it was boring, especially when juxtaposed against the more dramatic events, like curling.  The color commentator kept explaining how each “slider” was doing something slightly better or worse than the others, but to my untrained eye, they all looked the same: feet first, […]

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January 16-18: The Philly Pen Show — A Delightfully Analog Experience

f you’re looking for a break from screens, alerts, and endless scrolling, the Philly Pen Show might be the cure—at least temporarily. It’s an unapologetically analog event: pens, paper, ink, and the people who still care deeply about them. Whether you’re a serious collector, someone who misses the feel of writing by hand, or just […]

Hoots and Hellmouth at Bryn Mawr Gazebo

Bryn Mawr Gazebo Rocks To Hoots and Hellmouth

https://youtu.be/YOkPbgp7nII?si=YTr-Zo0vInLyPDa_ Music fans in Bryn Mawr were treated on Saturday night (July 20) to a high-energy performance by the Philadelphia band Hoots and Hellmouth. On several occasions, the group brought the audience to its feet by playing a mashup of music styles, including folk, gospel revival, blues, pop, and rock.

Trouble with Angels

Opening Shot Of 1966 Movie ‘The Trouble With Angels’ – At Merion Station

https://youtu.be/gaOBPM7unGg?si=6OSbdDO6ztY4nNLZ In 1966, when the movie “The Trouble With Angels” was filmed, a crew came to Merion Station to shoot a 12-second scene.  

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