An article published in theconversation.com draws parallels to the resistance that many in Colonial America had toward the "new technology" of the Smallpox Vaccine, with the vaccine hesitancy that is killing Americans, now.The authors, Mark Canada and Christian Chauret note that in 1721, the Congregational minister, Cotton Mather who they describe as "the most influential man … [Read more...] about Ben Franklin Tried To Convince Colonial Anti-Vaxxers To Get Inoculated For Smallpox
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Michael Goldfarb (Harriton ’68) On Jackie Mason, 1988-1990 And Now
Author, Journalist and Harriton High School Graduate, Michael Goldfarb, between 1988 and 1990, wrote four articles about Jackie Mason. Mason died on Saturday (July 24) at the age of 93. Today on Facebook, Goldfarb revisited his relationship with the late comedian. … [Read more...] about Michael Goldfarb (Harriton ’68) On Jackie Mason, 1988-1990 And Now
Trophies For Lower Merion High School Science Olympians
Move over - Aces Basketball, Soccer and Tennis Champions. You're not the only ones filling up the trophy case with shiny new hardware. The Lower Merion School District Website reports that, "The Lower Merion High School Science Olympiad team was recently honored in a special ceremony in Bryant Gymnasium as the Aces received all of the well-earned … [Read more...] about Trophies For Lower Merion High School Science Olympians
Eastern University Has Served As The Evangelical Left’s Laboratory
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
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