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Once There Was An Old Mill, Built 150-Something Years Ago, And Demolished This Week

by Gerry January 8, 2020

Once There Was an Old Mill

Once There Was An Old Mill, Built 150-Something Years Ago, And Demolished This Weekhttps://vimeo.com/383420883 In 2005 Wendy Lathrop wrote, "Once upon a time there was a local stream that in the past provided power to what is now known as Lee's Shoddy Mill. Every so often, as in 2004 when a series of hurricanes pounded the area after an unusually wet … [Read more...] about Once There Was An Old Mill, Built 150-Something Years Ago, And Demolished This Week

Upper Darby High Flips On Non-Resident-Student Ban At Sports Events

by Gerry January 6, 2020

Upper Darby Website

On Sunday (January 5) the Inquirer reported that "Upper Darby will allow members of the public to attend high school winter sporting events, after a new policy restricting access to games due to safety concerns drew backlash over the weekend. People who show up at games and aren’t on preapproved lists submitted by Upper Darby or visiting teams will have to be approved by … [Read more...] about Upper Darby High Flips On Non-Resident-Student Ban At Sports Events

Pssst. Want To Know A Secret? LMSD Filed Suit Against The Township, But The Complaint Hasn’t Been Served (Yet).

by Gerry January 3, 2020

LMSD Statement Re Suit Vs Lower Merion Township

Pssst. Want To Know A Secret? LMSD Filed Suit Against The Township, But The Complaint Hasn't Been Served (Yet).The Lower Merion School District filed a lawsuit against Lower Merion Township, on November 27. At the time the suit was filed, neither the district nor the township released any public comment about it.  When contacted today, Amy Buckman, School District Director … [Read more...] about Pssst. Want To Know A Secret? LMSD Filed Suit Against The Township, But The Complaint Hasn’t Been Served (Yet).

Planning Commission Hears Massive City Line Plan

by Gerry December 11, 2019

Sutton Terrace Monstrous

Planning Commission Hears Massive City Line Plan On Monday night (12/9/2019) The Lower Merion Planning Commission saw two tentative sketch plans that could have a dramatic impact on the area between City Line and St. Asaph's Road.  Both plans were from the same developer,  Bala Plaza Property Inc.Bala Plaza Property is a part  of Tishman Speyer. According to Tishman … [Read more...] about Planning Commission Hears Massive City Line Plan

Cosby Appeal Denied

by Gerry December 10, 2019

Cosby appeal Denied

In a decision issued today, the Pennsylvania Superior Court refused to overturn a lower court ruling that sent Bill Cosby to prison for three to ten years. Judge John Bender wrote the court's 94-page decision.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIKswJ3YrOI According to the New York Times, "the appeals court rejected arguments by Mr. Cosby’s lawyers that the acts … [Read more...] about Cosby Appeal Denied

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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, […]

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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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