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A Conversation With Best-Selling Author, David Baldacci

by Gerry April 29, 2021

One Book, One County with David Baldacci

This year's (fifth annual) Montgomery County Libraries' ONE BOOK, ONE COUNTY event features best-selling author, David Baldacci. He will be discussing (via Zoom)  his new book, "A Gambling Man." According to Amazon.com, "A Gambling Man" is the top-selling book among Historical Thrillers. More information about A Conversation With David Baldacci. … [Read more...] about A Conversation With Best-Selling Author, David Baldacci

Arkoosh and Lawrence Roll Up Sleeves For J&J Shot, But Not Joe Gale

by Gerry April 29, 2021

Arkoosh Lawrence Get J&J Vaccine

Montgomery County Democratic Commissioners Val Arkoosh and Ken Lawrence received their One-And-Done Johnson & Johnson vaccines in front of cameras and reporters on Wednesday (April 28) at St. John's Episcopal Church in Norristown. Arkoosh said, "What I want people to know is the FDA has determined that this is safe and effective. That’s why I'm here. That’s … [Read more...] about Arkoosh and Lawrence Roll Up Sleeves For J&J Shot, But Not Joe Gale

When 6,000 Gathered At Wynnewood Station To See Obama – April, 2008

by Gerry April 20, 2021

Geogia 300

On the morning of April 19, 2008, 6,000 Main Liners gathered in the parking lot on the "outbound" side of Wynnewood Station. They were assembled there because they had a hunch that they might be able to see and hear a man who might soon become the President of the United States. Their hunch turned out to be correct. Yup. It's been 13 years since then-Senator Barack Obama took a … [Read more...] about When 6,000 Gathered At Wynnewood Station To See Obama – April, 2008

Narberth’s Louis Knight Appears On American Idol ‘Comeback Show’

by Gerry April 20, 2021

Louis Knight

https://youtu.be/ZHh1NyBTmPkOn Monday Night (April 19), Narberth resident and Lower Merion High School alumnus, Louis Knight, performed, again, on ABC's American Idol show. ABC, with perhaps just a touch of puffery, described Monday night's show as "the second chance of a lifetime." Knight was joined by nine other performers, all of whom competed on the show last year, but … [Read more...] about Narberth’s Louis Knight Appears On American Idol ‘Comeback Show’

My Top 10 Guilty Pleasure Movies

by Gerry April 19, 2021

Blazing Saddles You Know Morons

Michael Goldfarb, who's been a close friend since we were in third grade (we graduated Harriton together in 1968),  posted one of those "top ten" challenges on his Facebook page.He wrote, "Let's play National Film Theatre of the mind. Imagine the NFT has invited you to program a series of films. Your choice of program is thematic, or by decade, gender, country ... whatevs." So … [Read more...] about My Top 10 Guilty Pleasure Movies

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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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