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Radnor High Student Laments Lack Of Local Journalism

by Gerry October 17, 2022

Radnorite Saving Local News

Edie MacKenzie, Editor-in-Chief of the Radnorite, the school newspaper of Radnor High School, posted an op. ed. on Friday (October 14), in which she wrote, "local journalism has all but disappeared."  It is not known if she would consider ThisisLowerMerion.com as part of the "all but."MacKenzie notes "The phenomenon of ownership consolidation has contributed to the rise of what … [Read more...] about Radnor High Student Laments Lack Of Local Journalism

75 Years Ago On The Main Line – October 1947

by Gerry October 17, 2022

October 1947

Paoli Radnor Villanova Rosemont Bryn Mawr Gladwyne Ardmore Narberth Click above to enlarge Wynnewood Penn Wynne Bala West Manayunk (Belmont Hills) October 1922 January 1947 February 1947 March 1947 May … [Read more...] about 75 Years Ago On The Main Line – October 1947

What Does It Mean When Trafalgar Says Shapiro Is Leading By 9%?

by Gerry October 16, 2022

Doug Trafalgar August

On Thursday (October 13), the Trafalgar Group released the results of a poll that showed Josh Shapiro leading Doug Mastriano (52.8% - 43.5%) in the race for Governor of Pennsylvania. The results of an earlier Trafalgar Poll, released on Sept 16, showed Shapiro with a much smaller lead (47.4% - 45.4%). On his Facebook page, Mastriano cited the Trafalgar Poll in August, when he … [Read more...] about What Does It Mean When Trafalgar Says Shapiro Is Leading By 9%?

100 Years Ago On The Main Line – October 1922

by Gerry October 11, 2022

October 1922

Ardmore Bala Berwyn Bryn Mawr Cynwyd Haverford Merion Narberth Click above to enlarge Radnor Tredyffrin West Manayunk (Belmont Hills) Saw Mill Hill, better known as Ashland Avenue Wynnewood September 1922 August … [Read more...] about 100 Years Ago On The Main Line – October 1922

LMSD Recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day, But Not the Township

by Gerry October 10, 2022

LMSD Indidenous Peoples

With posts on Facebook and Twitter, Lower Merion School District officially recognized Indigenous Peoples' Day today; however, schools remained open. A search for the word "Columbus" on the district's website brings up nothing. The township has not yet come around to recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day, but neither does it recognize Columbus day. However, a search of the … [Read more...] about LMSD Recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day, But Not the Township

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On October 19, 1963, the 76ers Played Their First Game in Philadelphia.

Within Months, an Inquirer News Blackout Threatened the Team’s Existence Sixty-three years ago tonight, professional basketball came back to Philadelphia. On Saturday, October 19, 1963, the Detroit Pistons beat the brand-new Philadelphia 76ers 124–121 at Convention Hall. Lee Shaffer led the Sixers with 31 points, and Chet Walker added 24. It wasn’t their debut. Three […]

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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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