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Haverford Vs. Swarthmore 1894 – First Known Action Shot Of A College Football Game

by Gerry June 29, 2021

Haverford Swarthmore 1894 First Action Photo

According to Swarthmore College Athletics, this is the first known "action photo" of an intercollegiate football game.  On November 24, 1894. Swarthmore had their way with Haverford. The Inquirer wrote, "On a wet and slippery field [at Swarthmore], and in the presence of 1,200 or so cheering alumni and students, Swarthmore won by a score of … [Read more...] about Haverford Vs. Swarthmore 1894 – First Known Action Shot Of A College Football Game

Narberth Outsiders (Men’s Baseball) Walks Off With Extra-Innings Win

by Gerry June 28, 2021

Outsiders win with walk-off in 10th

The intense heat and humidity that the fans at Narberth Playground had to put up with yesterday, was easily matched by the intensity of the two teams on the field who stubbornly forced the game between the Narberth Outsiders and Marple-Newtown to go three extra innings. https://youtu.be/QBkliJ-DZWANarberth now has two adult men's baseball teams.Last season the Outsiders, who … [Read more...] about Narberth Outsiders (Men’s Baseball) Walks Off With Extra-Innings Win

Gourmet Gluten-Free French Bakery Pop-up Coming To Narberth

by Gerry June 28, 2021

French Bakery Pop-up Shop in Narberth

What does a classically-trained French pastry chef do when she's diagnosed with Celiac Disease? That was the question  Lila Colello had to answer for herself, eight years ago. You can see for yourself what Colello decided to do with the rest of her life if you visit the Pinwheel Provisions store in Narberth.Starting Wednesday (June 30), and continuing every Wednesday and … [Read more...] about Gourmet Gluten-Free French Bakery Pop-up Coming To Narberth

Joe Gale Outdoes Himself, And That’s Not Easy.

by Gerry June 28, 2021

Joe Gale Kathy Barnette Hair

Today's attack ad from  Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale's Facebook Page,  calls attention to the $700 that his fellow Montgomery County Republican, Kathy Barnette reported spending for hair and makeup when she unsuccessfully ran against Madeleine Dean in the 4th District, 2020 Congressional race. Joe Gale's younger brother, Sean Gale, aspires to be a … [Read more...] about Joe Gale Outdoes Himself, And That’s Not Easy.

Toomey Stands In The Way Of Public Transit Bill

by Gerry June 28, 2021

On Wednesday (June 23), Pay Toomey told KDKA-2 (Pittsburgh) reporter John Delanao that, “In addition to the $13 billion the Federal Government routinely sends to to the transit agencies, we sent another $70 billion, not seventeen, seven-zero, seventy, for a total of $83 billion in about a one year period. They haven’t even figured out how they’re going to spend the absolutely unprecedented, staggering amount of money they’re still sitting on. So my position is, how about if we go back to normal funding.”

On Wednesday (June 23), Senator Pat Toomey told KDKA-2 (Pittsburgh) reporter, John Delanao that, "In addition to the $13 billion the Federal Government routinely sends to to the transit agencies, we sent another $70 billion, not seventeen, seven-zero, seventy, for a total of $83 billion in about a one year period. They haven't even figured out how they're going to spend the … [Read more...] about Toomey Stands In The Way Of Public Transit Bill

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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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