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PIAA ‘Play On’ Without Spectators

by Gerry July 30, 2020

PIAA Consdierations

Even though some school systems (like Lower Merion) have not yet decided how, or if they're going to conduct classes, the PIAA (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association) announced Wednesday (July 29) that high schools in Pennsylvanai will be playing a full schedule of sports this fall.  PIAA released a 25-page PDF that provides general guidance for all sports and … [Read more...] about PIAA ‘Play On’ Without Spectators

Madeleine Dean Spars With Barr. Protestors or Rioters?

by Gerry July 29, 2020

Madeleine Dean Questions Barr

Madeleine Dean Spars With Barr - 'Protestors' or 'Rioters'?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3AuHaJd-6YMadeleine Dean (D, PA-4), who represents Narberth and almost half of Lower Merion, questioned Attorney General William Barr on Tuesday (July 27), during a House Judiciary Committee Hearing.Dean: Good afternoon, Attorney General Barr. I would like to discuss some different … [Read more...] about Madeleine Dean Spars With Barr. Protestors or Rioters?

Rodney Muhammad is Still President of the Philadelphia NAACP

by Gerry July 27, 2020

Rodney Muhammad Apologize

Rodney Muhammad is Still President of the Philadelphia NAACP National NAACP President Derrick Johnson hasn't commented on Rodney Muhammad's Facebook post (removed, but not apologized for). Governor Tom Wolf hasn't commented either. Several elected officials have been critical of Rodney Muhammad, … [Read more...] about Rodney Muhammad is Still President of the Philadelphia NAACP

Phil Gosselin, Born in Bryn Mawr, Went to Malvern, Homers Twice for Phils Today

by Gerry July 25, 2020

Phil Gosselin Malvern

Phil Gosselin - Born in Bryn Mawr, Went to Malvern - Homers Twice for Phils TodayOn October 3, 1988, a baby boy named Phil Gosselin was born in Bryn Mawr. That baby boy hit two homeruns for the Phillies this afternoon, as the Phightins beat the Miami Marlins 7-1. Gosselin, who didn't play yesterday, got a single in his other plate appearance today. So right now he's batting … [Read more...] about Phil Gosselin, Born in Bryn Mawr, Went to Malvern, Homers Twice for Phils Today

Skip James, Mississippi Blues Giant, is Buried in Bala Cynwyd – He Wrote Eric Clapton’s Hit Song, I’m So Glad

by Gerry July 24, 2020

Eric Clapton Skip James

Skip James, Mississippi Blues Giant, is Buried in Bala Cynwyd – He Wrote Eric Clapton's Hit Song, I’m So Glad https://vimeo.com/441446267 Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker; AKA Cream, recorded  I'm So Glad on their 1966 album, Fresh Cream. Mississippi "Blues Man" Skip James wrote and recorded the song in 1931. There is very little known about what … [Read more...] about Skip James, Mississippi Blues Giant, is Buried in Bala Cynwyd – He Wrote Eric Clapton’s Hit Song, I’m So Glad

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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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