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Jill Biden Spoke At Villanova Commencement – May 2014

by Gerry May 26, 2021

Jill Biden 2014 Villanova Commencement

Then Second Lady, Jill Biden, spoke at Villanova University's graduation ceremony on May 16, 2014, after being awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Humanities. She herself is an alumna of Villanova, having earned a Master of Arts in English in 1991. At the start of her address, Biden established her "local cred," telling the audience - I’m a Philly girl. I grew up in … [Read more...] about Jill Biden Spoke At Villanova Commencement – May 2014

Yelp Gives Lola’s Garden 4.5 Stars

by Gerry May 26, 2021

Lolas Garden Fox 29

On YelpLola's Garden, an indoor-outdoor dining concept at Suburban Square, has only been open a  little more than a month, but has already garnered 15 reviews on Yelp, and a rating on that website of 4.5 (out of 5).Cheryl M. from Birmingham, Alabama wrote -For dinner, I ordered the hot fried chicken sandwich after hearing so many good things about it. It came out on a really … [Read more...] about Yelp Gives Lola’s Garden 4.5 Stars

After Suspension For Allegedly Racist Tweets, St. Joe’s Prof. To Be Re-instated.

by Gerry May 26, 2021

St. Joe's

Todd Shepherd, writing in Broad and Liberty on Monday (May 24) reported that St. Joseph's University  Assistant Professor, Greg Manco, has been cleared to return to the classroom for the Fall Semester. Suppose your great-great-grandfather murdered someone. The victim’s great-great-grandson knocks on your door, shows you the newspaper clipping from 1905, and demands … [Read more...] about After Suspension For Allegedly Racist Tweets, St. Joe’s Prof. To Be Re-instated.

Bill To Ban Vaccine Passports Advances In State Senate

by Gerry May 26, 2021

SB-618 Anti Vaccine Passport

The Pennsylvania Senate Health & Human Services Committee approved SB-618 on Monday (May 24).   The bill prohibits any "government entity" from requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19. It should be noted that so far no government entity has required proof of vaccination against COVID-19. The proposed Pennsylvania legislation is not nearly as … [Read more...] about Bill To Ban Vaccine Passports Advances In State Senate

Harriton’s Nick Masterson Wins District Javelin Title

by Gerry May 26, 2021

Harriton's Nick Masterson wins District Javelin

Harriton High School senior Nick Masterman finished first in the boys’ javelin throw at the District 1 3A boys track & field championships May 22 at Coatesville High School. Masterman’s throw of 169-11 was well ahead of the runnerup, Coatesville junior Rhyel Miles-Eubanks (165-10). Masterman has qualified for the PIAA 3A state championship. PAPrepLive.com … [Read more...] about Harriton’s Nick Masterson Wins District Javelin Title

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Before Jalen Brunson, Villanova’s First NBA superstar, Paul Arizin, Led the Philadelphia Warriors to a Championship

For today’s basketball fans, Jalen Brunson is the face of Villanova basketball. Two NCAA championships. National Player of the Year. NBA All-Star. Leader of the New York Knicks. Nearly seventy years earlier, another Villanova player helped define both the university’s basketball tradition and the game itself. His name was Paul Arizin. College Careers. Brunson won […]

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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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