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Eastern University Has Served As The Evangelical Left’s Laboratory

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Set on the grounds of an old estate in the leafy Philadelphia suburbs, the campus of Eastern University signals gentility, restraint, and respect for tradition. After all, the university, originally known as Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, was founded in 1925 to raise up future ministers. But impressions can be deceiving. While there is indeed a strong respect for … [Read more...] about Eastern University Has Served As The Evangelical Left’s Laboratory

Lower Merion Commissioners Support State Bills To Allow Police To Use Radar

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This week, Lower Merion commissioners approved a resolution giving support to two legislative bills that would make changes to how local police can regulate speeders. The commissioners approved a resolution supporting House Bill 606 and Senate Bill 419 to allow the local police to use the same speed timing equipment as state police. Main Line Media … [Read more...] about Lower Merion Commissioners Support State Bills To Allow Police To Use Radar

Republican Legislators Propose Curbing Lobbyists – As GOP PA Senate Leader Attends $5K/Head Fundraiser in Arizona

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Spotlight Reports Even as the final details of the plan are being penned, Corman is jetting off to a ritzy fundraiser organized by one in a trio of companies that has cornered the market on the business practice Corman’s lobbying reform legislation aims to stop. The Harrisburg-based firms, called The Mavericks, fundraise for elected officials, run their political campaigns, … [Read more...] about Republican Legislators Propose Curbing Lobbyists – As GOP PA Senate Leader Attends $5K/Head Fundraiser in Arizona

Manayunk Bridge

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The Manayunk neighborhood or Philadelphia and the suburb of Lower Merion are connected by this beautiful bridge, which originally was for freight rail and now serves just cyclists and pedestrians. Unfortunately it closes very early. pic.twitter.com/TTWTLGs4my — James (he/him) (@UD880) April 28, 2021 … [Read more...] about Manayunk Bridge