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Haverford Township Schools Closed For Alleged Snow

by Gerry

Haverford Snow Day

All  Haverford Township public schools are closed today As this is being written, in Wynnewood - Lower Merion, there is so far 0.00" here (where schools were already closed today for Covid). Presumably, conditions are worse in the neighboring township. Other Philadelphia Area Schools Closed For The Storm Avon Grove Charter School (Chester) - Closed. … [Read more...] about Haverford Township Schools Closed For Alleged Snow

“What use would a carpenter have for biology?” Asks GOP Lawyer At School Funding Trial

by Gerry

What use algebra

On Sunday (December 26) The Inquirer reported that - In questioning the superintendent of a rural school district, a lawyer for Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman repeatedly asked why the state’s academic standards mattered for students entering certain professions. “What use would a carpenter have for biology?” asked John Krill of Matthew Splain, superintendent of the … [Read more...] about “What use would a carpenter have for biology?” Asks GOP Lawyer At School Funding Trial

LMSD Is Recruiting For New Position – Director of Diversity and Equity –

by Gerry

In December 22 letter to "LMSD Families, Superintendent, Khalid Mumin announced that - Dr. Kristina Ayers Paul, who served as special assistant to the superintendent for program evaluation, has moved on from LMSD to a new position. In her place, we are advertising for the position of Director of Diversity and Equity. We plan to hire a highly qualified individual who will … [Read more...] about LMSD Is Recruiting For New Position – Director of Diversity and Equity –

Covid Cancels Tonight’s Lower Merion Game With Defending State Champs

by Gerry

Game Cancelled

The Lower Merion High School basketball team was supposed to play the undefeated, defending State Champions - Reading High School, tonight in  Wilmington, DE. But due to an outbreak of COVID-19 among players on the Lower Merion team, all team activities are suspended through winter break. This has to be a huge disappointment for the Aces who are 3-1 this season (their one loss … [Read more...] about Covid Cancels Tonight’s Lower Merion Game With Defending State Champs

Villanova Eyeing $200 Million In Capital Improvements

by Gerry

Villanova Engineering

Villanova University has announced that it has plans for two major capital projects and additional smaller investments which are estimated to cost close to $200,000,0000. The "big ticket" item is a 150,000 square-foot addition to the College of Engineering’s primary academic building, the Center for Engineering Education and Research. That project is expected to cost … [Read more...] about Villanova Eyeing $200 Million In Capital Improvements

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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

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 […]

Hoots and Hellmouth at Bryn Mawr Gazebo

Bryn Mawr Gazebo Rocks To Hoots and Hellmouth

https://youtu.be/YOkPbgp7nII?si=YTr-Zo0vInLyPDa_ Music fans in Bryn Mawr were treated on Saturday night (July 20) to a high-energy performance by the Philadelphia band Hoots and Hellmouth. On several occasions, the group brought the audience to its feet by playing a mashup of music styles, including folk, gospel revival, blues, pop, and rock.

Trouble with Angels

Opening Shot Of 1966 Movie ‘The Trouble With Angels’ – At Merion Station

https://youtu.be/gaOBPM7unGg?si=6OSbdDO6ztY4nNLZ In 1966, when the movie “The Trouble With Angels” was filmed, a crew came to Merion Station to shoot a 12-second scene.  

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