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WSJ Profiles ‘Little Piece Of Italy’ Home In Bryn Mawr

by Gerry August 2, 2021

Little Piece of Italy

On Thursday (July 29), the Wall Street Journal ran a feature about the $3,200,000 (before renovations and decorating!) Bryn Mawr home of Cosmo and Janet DeNicola. The headline reads, Inside a ‘Little Piece of Italy’ on Philadelphia’s Main Line. WSJ doesn't let you get far into the story before they hit you with the paywall, but if you're really eager to see all the fabulous … [Read more...] about WSJ Profiles ‘Little Piece Of Italy’ Home In Bryn Mawr

Six Pop-Culture References To Bryn Mawr College That You’re Probably Familiar With

by Gerry August 1, 2021

Adams Rib Bryn Mawr Accent

https://youtu.be/yAmTu-R5MQM Adam Bonner (Spencer Tracy) to Amanda Bonner (Katharine Hepburn '28) “Oh, now you’re giving me the Bryn Mawr accent.” https://youtu.be/I0EUKDhQ7vk?t=108 Ukelele player, Sugar Kane Kowalczyk (Marilyn Monroe) tells Shell Oil Jr., AKA Joe (Tony Curtis) about the girls in the musical group Sweet Sue and Her Society … [Read more...] about Six Pop-Culture References To Bryn Mawr College That You’re Probably Familiar With

Blocked On Twitter By Montco GOP!

by Gerry August 1, 2021

Montco GOP Mask Tweet Your Blocked

No mask, no entry, no way! Private businesses can’t be trusted to decide for themselves. Only the heavy hand of government can “fix” this.— LowerMerionPolitics (@LowerMerionPol) July 30, 2021 The PATRIOTS of the Montgomery County Republican Committee (MCRC @MontcoPAGOP) have blocked the Twitter accont of LowerMerionPolitics, after the latter suggested that the Montco … [Read more...] about Blocked On Twitter By Montco GOP!

Cliff Anderson, 76 – At 6’4″ He Is The Greatest St. Joe’s Rebounder, Ever

by Gerry July 30, 2021

Cliff Anderson

Cliff Anderson, who died on Monday (July 26) at the age of 76, played his last season as a St. Joe's Hawk more than 54 years ago. But to this day, his record of 14.6 rebounds per game (over the course of three seasons) is the highest of anybody who played basketball for St. Joe's.Anderson was also the eighth-most prolific scorer in St. Joe's history, averaging  20.6 points per … [Read more...] about Cliff Anderson, 76 – At 6’4″ He Is The Greatest St. Joe’s Rebounder, Ever

100 Years Ago, A Whiskey Magnate’s Mansion Became Rosemont College

by Gerry July 29, 2021

Catholic Prep School To Open

Philadelphia Inquirer - August 8, 1921Just about 100 years ago, as reported by Inquirer, The Sisters of the Holy Child of Jesus purchased "Rathalla," the estate of the late Joseph Sinnott. At the time, the Sisters announced that they were going to open a new college preparatory school for Catholic girls in the fall of 1921. The new school was to be known as Rosemont … [Read more...] about 100 Years Ago, A Whiskey Magnate’s Mansion Became Rosemont College

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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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