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History

1931 Society Honor Slaying In Wynnewood Was A Huge National Story

by Gerry March 31, 2021

Honor Slaying NY Daily News

1931 Society Honor Slaying In Wynnewood Was A Huge National Story By Bob McNulty, originally published in Philadelphia Stories.On November 9, 1931, Edward H. B. Allen, 23, mortally wounded Francis Adams Donaldson III, 24, with a shotgun in Apartment 2-C at the Green Hill Farms Hotel in Wynnewood (just outside the city limit, near the north-west corner … [Read more...] about 1931 Society Honor Slaying In Wynnewood Was A Huge National Story

Creepy Flat Rock Tunnel, Opened in 1840, Still Active

by Gerry March 21, 2021

Graffiti in Flat Rock Tunnel

Creepy Flat Rock Tunnel, Opened in 1840, Still ActiveAccording to Bridgehunter.com, the 940-foot long Flat Rock Tunnel, located about a half mile south east of Flat Rock Park in Gladwyne, "is an active railroad tunnel near Manayunk, Pennsylvania, USA. The tunnel was built by the Reading Railroad for its line along the Schuylkill River. Construction of the tunnel started in 1836 … [Read more...] about Creepy Flat Rock Tunnel, Opened in 1840, Still Active

MLK At Villanova 1965 ‘If Democracy Is To Live, Segregation Must Die.’

by Gerry January 18, 2021

Martin Luther King at Villanova 1965

MLK At Villanova - 1965 - ‘If Democracy Is To Live, Segregation Must Die.’ As we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his words on campus in 1965 hold true: “Love is understanding, creative good will for all. It is a demanding love, a love that demands justice.” pic.twitter.com/nDa0ck1sIi— Villanova University (@VillanovaU) January 18, 2021 Martin Luther King … [Read more...] about MLK At Villanova 1965 ‘If Democracy Is To Live, Segregation Must Die.’

Historic City Line Avenue Bridge – That Gets No Respect

by Gerry December 22, 2020

Historic City Line Avenue Bridge

Historic City Line Avenue Bridge - That Gets No Respecthttps://youtu.be/rO3ybslAUiQIf bridges had feelings, the City Line Avenue Bridge (that's its official name) would be justified in feeling under-appreciated. Aside from the fact that it's old - it was built in 1913, the bridge has some nice "architectural assets," that you've probably been oblivious to, all the times you've … [Read more...] about Historic City Line Avenue Bridge – That Gets No Respect

60 Years Ago Today, JFK Campaigned In Bala Cynwyd

by Gerry October 29, 2020

Kennedy Bala Cynwdy Injured Hand

60 Years Ago Today, JFK Campaigned In Bala Cynwyd Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts made a campaign appearance and delivered a speech in the parking lot at the Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center (Lord and Taylor), on October 29, 1960.As the Inquirer reported on October 30, 1960  Kennedy's day began with a 10:00 AM speech at Lawrence Park Shopping … [Read more...] about 60 Years Ago Today, JFK Campaigned 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

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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