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Fritz Brennan Coached Lower Merion Gridders To Three Consecutive Undefeated Seasons

by Gerry January 17, 2022

Fritz Brennan Be the Best

On October 19, 1953, during his second season as head coach of the Lower Merion Football Team,  John J. "Fritz" Brennan’s Aces lost to Abington 19-13. It was their only defeat in a season that saw Lower Merion compile a 6-1-1 record (they “suffered” a tie at the hands of Upper Darby).The following year there were no losses or ties for the Aces, just wins. And they repeated that … [Read more...] about Fritz Brennan Coached Lower Merion Gridders To Three Consecutive Undefeated Seasons

Lower Merion Knocks Off Defending State Champs – Springstein At Villanova, 1973 – Flu And Covid Vax In Ardmore Monday – More!

by Gerry January 16, 2022

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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lower Merion Aces Basketball (@acesbasketball) On January 16, 1973 Bruce Springsteen played Villanova University, Philadelphia, to an audience of 25 fans. Due to a strike at by Villanova's newspaper, The Villanovan, the concert went unadvertised. This is probably the smallest crowd they ever played in front of. … [Read more...] about Lower Merion Knocks Off Defending State Champs – Springstein At Villanova, 1973 – Flu And Covid Vax In Ardmore Monday – More!

The Long Sad Story Of The Bala (nee Egyptian) Theater – 1927-2014

by Gerry January 16, 2022

Bala Theater Color Photo and Opening

On September 16, 1927, The Egyptian Theater (later renamed the Bala Theater), debuted with a showing of the feature-length silent film "Service for Ladies."A few days before the Egyptian opened its doors for the first time, the Inquirer wrote - It is regarded as unique among [movie] houses in this city, especially in that the decorative theme is Egyptian and is unusually … [Read more...] about The Long Sad Story Of The Bala (nee Egyptian) Theater – 1927-2014

Mastriano Explains What Hate Speech Really Is

by Gerry January 16, 2022

Mastriano Hate Speech

PA State Senator and Gubernatorial candidate, Doug Mastriano  -   retweeted a cartoon that defines "hate speech" a bit more narrowly than the way those on "The Left" (people like Liz Cheney) might define it. Not Hate Speech Not Hate Speech … [Read more...] about Mastriano Explains What Hate Speech Really Is

More Talks On Massive City Line/Bala Re-development Plan – Aces Are Killing Everybody – Where To Skate?

by Gerry January 15, 2022

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Talks on the redevelopment of 61-acres in Bala Cynwyd continue https://t.co/9UZ5lnjFhn — This is Lower Merion and Narberth (@ThisLowerMerion) January 13, 2022 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lower Merion Aces Basketball (@acesbasketball) Aqua provides tips for preventing pipe freezes – Daily Local https://t.co/LvhCtrVrdO — This is Lower Merion … [Read more...] about More Talks On Massive City Line/Bala Re-development Plan – Aces Are Killing Everybody – Where To Skate?

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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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