The Andrew Jackson Elementary School in South Philadephia is going to be renamed the Fanny Jackson Coppin School (the two Jacksons were not related). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-is_D3M7zHUFanny Jackson Coppin, was born a slave. She graduated from Oberlin College and went on to become the principal of the Institute For Colored Youth, in Philadelphia. She is the first … [Read more...] about Andrew Jackson School In South Philly To Be Renamed For Fanny Jackson Coppin – She’s Buried In Bala Cynwyd
GOP Proposed Amendment Would Deprive Mail Voters Of Secret Ballot
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a Republican sponsored bill that would amend the state constitution to require Pennsylvanians to show identififcation every time they vote.Because in-person voters have the privacy of a voting booth, or at least something vaguely resembles a voting booth, officials at the polls would not be able to see for whom they voted.But it's … [Read more...] about GOP Proposed Amendment Would Deprive Mail Voters Of Secret Ballot
WSJ Discovers Camber, A Norristown Hoody Maker That ‘Has Reached Cult Status’
On May 31, the Wall Street Journal wrote that - BEIGE HABILLEUR, a boutique tucked away in Paris’s tony 16th arrondissement, stocks a cosmopolitan assortment of men’s clothes including $330 mandarin-collared dress shirts from Italy’s Salvatore Piccolo and $1,400 Edward Green tassel loafers. But Beige also stocks a far humbler product: $150-ish … [Read more...] about WSJ Discovers Camber, A Norristown Hoody Maker That ‘Has Reached Cult Status’
Dylan Hinchey’s Father On Mare Of Easttown, Lives In Haverford
Unlike most of the actors in the HBO series "Mare of Easttown," Jeremy Gabriel was able to commute to his home in Haverford, after a days shooting was done. Gabriel played Steve Hinchey on Mare, father of Dylan Hinchey (Jack Mulhern). Here's Gabriel's big scene, when he finds out that his son, who has been shot, may not walk again. Gabriel spoke with CBS-3 reporter, Jessica … [Read more...] about Dylan Hinchey’s Father On Mare Of Easttown, Lives In Haverford
Manayunk Bridge To Be Lit
From Bicylce Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Here’s what we know about the project timeline so far: A “Notice to Proceed” has been issued to the contractor. Work being performed this Summer will involve procuring the materials from the supplier. Construction will commence on the Manayunk Bridge in late Summer once lighting materials have been acquired. Lighting installation … [Read more...] about Manayunk Bridge To Be Lit