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

by Gerry July 20, 2021

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 July 16, 2021

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 July 2, 2021

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 June 30, 2021

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 June 26, 2021

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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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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These Garments Have Been Politically Maligned

Most non-Arabs who wear the keffiyeh do not intend it to be Anti-Semitic in any way. They wear it as an expression of sympathy for Palestinian civilians, support for human rights, concern about war, or identification with a broader cause of national identity and self-determination. In their minds, it is directed toward Palestinians, not against […]

What Does My Fountain Pen Have In Common With The Former Lord & Taylor In Bala Cynwyd?

Both come out of the work of Raymond Loewy and his design firm. Raymond Loewy (1893–1986) helped define what modern America looked like in the mid-20th century. Through his design firm, he worked across an unusually wide range of industries—transportation, consumer products, branding, and architecture—often simultaneously. No one in history is more closely associated with […]

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 […]

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