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Mastriano Says Krasner Should Not Be Impeached

by Gerry January 21, 2022

Mastriano Political Stunt

"I'm sorry to have to agree with Krasner. It is a political stunt."https://youtu.be/e3FpvHk9jAQ?t=47Politics once again, or should we say "as always," makes strange bedfellows. Here we have State Senator Doug Mastriano, coming to Uber- Liberal Philly, D.A., Larry Krasner's defense - after State Senator Jake Corman suggested that Kranser should be impeached. Mastriano noted that … [Read more...] about Mastriano Says Krasner Should Not Be Impeached

In 1890 Frank Furness Designed The Bryn Mawr Hotel, Which Became Baldwin School

by Gerry January 20, 2022

Baldwin School Then and Now

January 26, 1890 - The Philadelphia Times reported the planned reconstruction of the Bryn Mawr Hotel. Architects for the project are Furness, Evans and Co. Artist's rendering of the "future Bryn Mawr Hotel - 1890" The Original Keystone/Bryn Mawr Hotel - Opened in 1872, destroyed by fire in 1887 Photo source - Lower Merion Historical Society From the Lower Merion … [Read more...] about In 1890 Frank Furness Designed The Bryn Mawr Hotel, Which Became Baldwin School

A 1971 Main Point Audience Saw A Re-Invented George Carlin Open For Tom Paxton

by Gerry January 19, 2022

Geoge Carlin Phases

https://youtu.be/hXRa5eIlT4gThe Hippy Dippy Weatherman was a staple of George Carlin's act until he re-invented himself in the early 1970sOn a Wednesday night in June of 1971, a long-haired, tie-die-shirt-wearing, bearded George Carlin, opened for folk singer, Tom Paxton at the Main Point, in Bryn Mawr.  The George Carlin who entertained … [Read more...] about A 1971 Main Point Audience Saw A Re-Invented George Carlin Open For Tom Paxton

Haverford College Claims To Have Original Quaker Oats Man

by Gerry January 18, 2022

Tweets and Grams 1-18

An illustration from our archives that inspired the famous Quaker Oats character. Interesting fact- Quakers did not found the Quaker Oats Company, the founders just thought it'd give their product a wholesome reputation #Nationaloatmealmonth #Quakertuesday pic.twitter.com/KbtQmhhfON — Haverford Libraries (@HCLibraries) January 18, 2022 “I’m just feeling fortunate, you know — I … [Read more...] about Haverford College Claims To Have Original Quaker Oats Man

World Famous Artist, Seward Johnson, Created Ardmore’s Life-like Sculptures

by Gerry January 18, 2022

The Ardmore Trio

Neil Genzlinger of the New York Times wrote on March 12, 2020 - J. Seward Johnson Jr., a sculptor who may be responsible for more double-takes than anyone in history thanks to his countless lifelike creations in public places — a businessman in downtown Manhattan, surfers at a Florida beach, a student eating a sandwich on a curb in Princeton, N.J. — died on Tuesday at his home … [Read more...] about World Famous Artist, Seward Johnson, Created Ardmore’s Life-like Sculptures

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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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