This week, Lower Merion commissioners approved a resolution giving support to two legislative bills that would make changes to how local police can regulate speeders. The commissioners approved a resolution supporting House Bill 606 and Senate Bill 419 to allow the local police to use the same speed timing equipment as state police. Main Line Media … [Read more...] about Lower Merion Commissioners Support State Bills To Allow Police To Use Radar
Giuliani Set For Fundraiser With Mastriano
Donald Trump's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, whose house was raided and whose phone and computer were seized by federal investigators on April 28, will be speaking at a fundraiser for Pennsylvania State Senator Doug Mastriano. The event will be held in Chambersburg, PA on Saturday, May 15. Mastriano is expected to be a candidate in the 2022 Republican … [Read more...] about Giuliani Set For Fundraiser With Mastriano
Cappelletti Co-Sponsors That Would Remove References To Homosexuality In State Crimes Code
A group of Pennsylvania Senate Democrats, including Amanda Cappelletti who represents SD-17 which includes all of Lower Merion and Narberth, has introduced SB-609, a bill that removes the word homosexuality from the definitions section of Title 18 (3) "Sexual conduct" means acts of masturbation, homosexuality, sexual intercourse, sexual bestiality or physical … [Read more...] about Cappelletti Co-Sponsors That Would Remove References To Homosexuality In State Crimes Code
Cashier Assaulted at 7-Eleven in Bala Cynwyd
A surveillance video recorded a man assaulting the cashier at the 7-Eleven Store located at 169 City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd (between Old Lancaster and Oakland Terrace). The owner of the store, Mohammad Rahman, told CBS-3 that the assailant said to the cashier "Okay give my money back. But my cashier said, 'sorry you did not give me money.' [the assailant said] 'yeah, I … [Read more...] about Cashier Assaulted at 7-Eleven in Bala Cynwyd
West Laurel Hill ‘Resident’ Anna Jarvis Created Mother’s Day in 1908, Then Railed Against Its Commercialism
Anna Jarvis is recognized, without dispute, as the founder of Mother's Day. She lived most of her adult life in Philadelphia, but Lower Merion has "claimed" her since she died in 1948, and was buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd.In 1908 Jarvis came up with the suggestion of dedicating the second Sunday in May as a day to honor mothers. And the idea took off like … [Read more...] about West Laurel Hill ‘Resident’ Anna Jarvis Created Mother’s Day in 1908, Then Railed Against Its Commercialism