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Ardmore Mask Tip Story Has Gone Viral, International

by Gerry October 12, 2020

Ardmore Waitress Mask Tip

Ardmore Mask Tip Story Has Gone Viral, International In case your wifi's been down for a while, two guys walked into a bar last week in Ardmore (John Henry's), and stiffed the waitress. When they  paid the bill, they wrote the word MASK on the credit card slip, where you ordinarily write an amount for the tip.By Wednesday (October 7) the story had found its way onto … [Read more...] about Ardmore Mask Tip Story Has Gone Viral, International

Before They Peformed In Outdoor Stadiums, Phish Played At 23 East In Ardmore

by Gerry September 30, 2020

Ardmore Music Hall Phish 23 East 1990

Before They Peformed In Outdoor Stadiums, Phish Played At 23 East In Ardmore Ardmore Music Hall just celebrated  the 30th anniversary of the 8th and last performance of Phish, at their location on Lancaster Avenue in Ardmore. When Phish played there, the venue was known as 23 East Caberet. Phish's 2019 Summer Tour Schedule. They played larger venues than the … [Read more...] about Before They Peformed In Outdoor Stadiums, Phish Played At 23 East In Ardmore

Lola’s Garden, Indoor/Outdoor Dining Concept Planned For Suburban Square – Spring 2021

by Gerry September 29, 2020

Lola's Garden Suburban Square

Lola's Garden, Indoor/Outdoor Dining Concept Planned For Suburban Square - Spring 2021 Phillybite.com  reported on Saturday (September 26) that "Lola's Garden will feature over 1,800 square feet of interior dining and bar space, plus a 2,000 square feet four-season outdoor trellis. Inside, look for 100 seats between the dining room and the bar." Lola's Garden Opeing at … [Read more...] about Lola’s Garden, Indoor/Outdoor Dining Concept Planned For Suburban Square – Spring 2021

Boyd’s To Open Ardmore Store – Not Making Fun Of Shopping Centers Anymore

by Gerry September 25, 2020

Boyds To Open Ardmore Store

Boyds To Open Ardmore Store – Not Making Fun Of Shopping Centers Anymore One of Philadelphia's most well known and successful slogans was Come back to Boyd's. But now it looks like the iconic fashion store is going to be testing the waters in a place that back in the day - they would have called Six Suit Territory; Suburban Square.  More precisely, from October … [Read more...] about Boyd’s To Open Ardmore Store – Not Making Fun Of Shopping Centers Anymore

1920 Ardmore Map Superimposed Over A Current One

by Gerry September 1, 2020

Ardmore 1920 Map

1920 Ardmore Map Superimposed Over A Current OneThis project was created by Erica Hayes, Digital Scholarship Librarian at Villanova University. The historic map is part of Falvey Memorial Library’s Digital Library. The map was donated by History Professor, Craig Bailey to Falvey Memorial Library’s Distinctive Collections and Digital Engagement Department at Villanova … [Read more...] about 1920 Ardmore Map Superimposed Over A Current One

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Want to Try Luge? From Lower Merion, It Starts With a Drive to Lake Placid

I was watching the Luge on NBC over the weekend. I thought it was boring, especially when juxtaposed against the more dramatic events, like curling.  The color commentator kept explaining how each “slider” was doing something slightly better or worse than the others, but to my untrained eye, they all looked the same: feet first, […]

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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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