Perennial Friends League basketball powerhouse, Friends Central School used to be the laughingstock of the Main Line and beyond, but the laughing by opposing teams came to a sudden stop in the fall of 1998 when a freshman named Mike Cook showed up at the Quaker School on City Avenue. Now Cook is going to be the head coach of the basketball team at his alma mater. From … [Read more...] about Mike Cook Brought Friends Central Hoops Back From The Dead. Now He’ll Be Their Coach.
Jill Biden Spoke At Villanova Commencement – May 2014
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
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.
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
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