Except for a handful of lawyers, almost no one in Montgomery County can tell you who the Jury Commissioner is or what the job entails. And most of us are perfectly comfortable in that blissful ignorance. If you’re like most of us, you couldn’t possibly name which of the two you voted for until reading this. So how did you decide whether to vote for Baptiste or Woods? Well, like … [Read more...] about Why Do We Care How Lower Merion Voted For Jury Commissioner Yesterday?
Government/Politics
Will The Republican School Board Candidates Beat The Spread?
The Republicans running for the Lower Merion School Board – Talia Nissim, Deena Pack, Omer Dekel and Jacob Rudolph (who is trying to convince everybody he’s actually an Independent, even though if you want to vote for him, it will be as a Republican) – are not delusional. None of them has ever expected to win. Their goal all along has been to call attention to various issues … [Read more...] about Will The Republican School Board Candidates Beat The Spread?
Generational Showdown Looms as Lower Merion Democrats Pick New Chair
The Democratic Committee of Lower Merion Narberth (DCLMN) will choose a new chair on September 2 (Zoom). One camp says “it’s Rob’s turn.” Another wants new blood.DCLMN Chair, Jeff Scott—elected in 2022—has announced his resignation (his term would have come to an end after the May 2026 primary) and is pushing for Daniela Weinberg (43) as his replacement. Weinberg was unknown … [Read more...] about Generational Showdown Looms as Lower Merion Democrats Pick New Chair
Public Weighs In On Anti-Semitism, Free Speech, At Lower Merion School Board Meeting
At their June 16 meeting, the Lower Merion School Board heard 14 different perspectives from across the political spectrum on Anti-Semitism and Free Speech.Liz Holzman - Thinks student should have been allowed to wear his Keffiyeh to graduation.https://youtu.be/5M3ihxq2X1U?si=fsU7VWfotdC1O2rGSierra Robinson Reads Letter By Columbia Student, Mahmoud … [Read more...] about Public Weighs In On Anti-Semitism, Free Speech, At Lower Merion School Board Meeting
Large Crowds Pack Both Sides of Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, for Historic “No Kings” Protest
Signbearers and flag-wavers braved the weather and filled both sides of Lancaster Avenue on Saturday morning (June 14), participating in what was arguably the largest crowd ever assembled for a political protest in Lower Merion. Traffic on the street was not blocked, and many motorists expressed their support for the protesters, adding to the spectacle by honking their horns as … [Read more...] about Large Crowds Pack Both Sides of Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, for Historic “No Kings” Protest