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Not All Convinced That Bakery House Police Cake Fiasco Was An Accident

by Gerry

Bakery House Police Cake

Some people say there's no such thing as bad publicity.  Bakery House, in Bryn Mawr, is putting that adage to the test. On Monday (July 19), ABC-6 reported yesterday that the customer, Tina Jones, called it "an attempt to smear the Philadelphia Police Department." However, Bakery House owner Sandy Stauffer claimed it was an honest mistake. Stauffer said, "My decorator … [Read more...] about Not All Convinced That Bakery House Police Cake Fiasco Was An Accident

Ardmore Murder Victim Graduated From Lower Merion, Ran Track, Played In Narberth League

by Gerry

Layth Evans Zion Baptist

In a memorial service this week, community members came to Zion Baptist Church in Ardmore, which is almost in sight of where Layth Evans was killed while sitting in his car on Saturday (July 10). Prayers were also offered  for the alleged perpetrators, one of whom, Micah Colbert, had been a member of the church. The Reverand Dr. James Pollard, Minister at Zion Baptist, … [Read more...] about Ardmore Murder Victim Graduated From Lower Merion, Ran Track, Played In Narberth League

Most Popular Baby Names In Pennsylvania

by Gerry

Most Popular Baby Names

In 2020 there were 692 new baby boys in Pennsylvania named Noah. Liam was close behind. There were 685 brand new Liams.At 629, Emma was the most popular girl's name. Olivia and Charlotte were in close pursuit, with 601 and 584 respectively.Popularity for top 100 names in Pennsylvania for births in 2020RankMale nameNumber ofmalesFemale nameNumber … [Read more...] about Most Popular Baby Names In Pennsylvania

Cosby Conviction Overturned

by Gerry

Bill Cosby Verdict Overturned

The New York Post reported today that, "The state Supreme Court on Wednesday found that an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged for allegedly drugging and molesting Andrea Constand in 2004." Click here to read the whole opinion. … [Read more...] about Cosby Conviction Overturned

Andrew Jackson School In South Philly To Be Renamed For Fanny Jackson Coppin – She’s Buried In Bala Cynwyd

by Gerry

Fanny Jackson Coppin at Merion Memorial Park

The Andrew Jackson Elementary School in South Philadephia is going to be renamed the Fanny Jackson Coppin School (the two Jacksons were not related). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-is_D3M7zHUFanny Jackson Coppin, was born a slave. She graduated from Oberlin College and went on to become the principal of the Institute For Colored Youth, in Philadelphia. She is the first … [Read more...] about Andrew Jackson School In South Philly To Be Renamed For Fanny Jackson Coppin – She’s Buried In Bala Cynwyd

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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, […]

Arts and Entertainment

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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