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Chinese-Born, Penn Valley Prof, Files Appeal – Claims Wrongful Prosecution By FBI

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From an ACLU Press Release - February 8, 2022 Professor Xiaoxing Xi and his family today filed the opening brief in their appeal against the U.S. government and the FBI agent involved in wrongly investigating and prosecuting him. In May 2015, armed FBI agents stormed into Professor Xi’s home outside Philadelphia and arrested him in front of his wife and daughters for supposedly … [Read more...] about Chinese-Born, Penn Valley Prof, Files Appeal – Claims Wrongful Prosecution By FBI

White Supremacy Stickers Reported In South Ardmore

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In an email to "Neighbors," that was posted on their Facebook Page, the Ardmore Progressive Civic Association wrote - We are writing to make you aware of white supremacy stickers that have been located on traffic signs and posts in the Ardmore area. The stickers (see photos) are used to advertise the organizations' hate rhetoric and recruit new members. The stickers, which … [Read more...] about White Supremacy Stickers Reported In South Ardmore

Ardmore Station Building And Tunnel To Close Monday For 18-Month Construction

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On Monday (January 10), Septa will begin work on what they are calling Phase B of a construction project at Ardmore Station. This phase is expected to be completed in the Fall of 2023. According to the Septa website -  The new station will feature full ADA accessibility – ramps and elevators, high-level and low-level platforms, a new station building, new canopies and … [Read more...] about Ardmore Station Building And Tunnel To Close Monday For 18-Month Construction

Gladwyne Is The Richest Census Tract In Lower Merion, But Wynnewood Is Better Educated

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According to the U.S. Census,  Lower Merion is comprised of 15 Villages or Census Tracts (They use the terms interchangeably). Most of the map above will probably make sense to you, with one notable exception. Somebody at the Census Bureau decided that there is a place in Lower Merion called North Ardmore. The Census Bureau's North Ardmore includes all of St. Charles Seminary, … [Read more...] about Gladwyne Is The Richest Census Tract In Lower Merion, But Wynnewood Is Better Educated