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Robert P. Johnson, 94 – Lower Merion Magistrate And State Legislator (At The Same Time, For A Few Years)

by Gerry May 10, 2021

Bob Johnson

If you were old enough to try to fight a speeding ticket in Lower Merion, any time before 1985, there's a good chance that your case would have been heard by Robert P. (Bob) Johnson. On April 29, The Inquirer reported that Johnson, at the age of 94,  died on April 25 at Beaumont Retirement Community in Rosemont. Johnson served as a Magistrate District Judge … [Read more...] about Robert P. Johnson, 94 – Lower Merion Magistrate And State Legislator (At The Same Time, For A Few Years)

Why Is This Lower Merion Democratic Sample Ballot Different From All Other Sample Ballots?

by Gerry May 10, 2021

Lower Merion Democratic Cafeteria Style Sample Ballot

Lower Merion voters have never seen anything that was quite like the postcard (above) that showed up in their mailboxes recently, courtesy of the Democratic Committee of Lower Merion Narberth (DCLMN). The postcard correctly notes that allowing candidates to cross-file in the May 18 School Board Primary can lead to confusion. And to their credit, the Democratic Committee did as … [Read more...] about Why Is This Lower Merion Democratic Sample Ballot Different From All Other Sample Ballots?

Lower Merion Police Chief Happy With Chauvin Verdict

by Gerry May 10, 2021

Michael McGrath Lower Merion Police Chief

Lower Merion Police Chief  Michael McGrath told WHYY last month that he "was pleased to see particularly the chief of police show that he was taking his leadership seriously, and stepped up and made comments that I think many law enforcement leaders around the country would have said as well.” … [Read more...] about Lower Merion Police Chief Happy With Chauvin Verdict

Lower Merion Track Girls Vault And Leap To Personal Records

by Gerry May 8, 2021

Personal Records

Lower Merion High School's Luna Furer (sophomore) and her teammate, Dori Olson (junior) set personal records today at the Lower Merion Invitational Track Meet, at Arnold Field in Ardmore.Furer cleared 8' 1" in the pole vault and Olson leaped 32' 3" in the triple jump.https://youtu.be/oUumMEbIjwI … [Read more...] about Lower Merion Track Girls Vault And Leap To Personal Records

Lower Merion And Harriton Excel At Science Olympiad

by Gerry May 8, 2021

#STEMed @LowerMerion_HS & @Harriton_HS recently finished 1st & 2nd, respectively, at the 2021 Pennsylvania Science Olympiad Championships and earned BOTH of PA's bids to Nationals! Way to go, Aces & Rams, and best of luck next month! https://t.co/YeXMdbb9tP pic.twitter.com/inAp1PIREk — Lower Merion SD (@LowerMerionSD) April 29, 2021 The top Science Olympiad teams … [Read more...] about Lower Merion And Harriton Excel At Science Olympiad

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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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