Priscilla Pearson must have been trying to fight back a challenge in her re-election bid, to the Lower Merion Republican Committee in 1972 (Merion -1, which is now 12-1). It appears that her campaign was a success. In 1980 she was elected and, in 1984, re-elected as Treasurer of the Committee. This year no Republicans have filed to run for Committee in 12-1; in fact, no … [Read more...] about In 1972, Campaigning For LM GOP Committee, A Merion Woman Ran A Half-Page Ad In The Main Line Times
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Merion’s Todd Sinai Is New President Of Lower Merion Commissioners
https://youtu.be/ZKs_ixyc_ekWithout opposition, Todd Sinai was elected by his fellow members to be the new President of the Lower Merion Township Board of Commissioners. Sinai represents the 12th Ward in Merion. He was first elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2021. In both 2017 and 2021, Sinai ran unopposed in the Democratic Primary and in the general election. For his "day job" … [Read more...] about Merion’s Todd Sinai Is New President Of Lower Merion Commissioners
‘The Tom Hanks – Beckett House’ – In Merion From The Movie Philadelphia
‘The Tom Hanks, Beckett House’ – In Merion From The Movie PhiladelphiaNearly all of the 1993 Academy Award-winning movie, "Philadelphia" was shot in, and takes place in the city of Philadelphia. However, there is a sequence that's a little more than two minutes long that supposedly takes place at Andrew Beckett's parents' home in Merion (Andrew is the AIDS stricken lawyer … [Read more...] about ‘The Tom Hanks – Beckett House’ – In Merion From The Movie Philadelphia
Walesonline.com Mentions Lower Merion, Narberth and Bala Cynwyd In Connection With Biden Win
Walesonline.com Mentions Lower Merion, Narberth and Bala Cynwyd In Connection With Biden Win Citing the pivotal role Pennsylvania played in determining the outcome of the recent presidential election, and noting the commonwealth's Welsh heritage that began with the development of the Welsh Tract (a Welsh Quaker settlement that dates back to the 18th century, led by … [Read more...] about Walesonline.com Mentions Lower Merion, Narberth and Bala Cynwyd In Connection With Biden Win
The Burglar (1957) Great Shots of the Main Line, Philly and Atlantic City – Jayne Mansfield too!
"The Burglar" was filmed in 1955, but not released until 1957. As noiroftheweek.com explains, "The reason for this isn’t a mystery the size of which Sam Spade himself would need to investigate. Quite simply, the film fails to produce to expectations on a few levels. The fact that it took two years between when the film was finished and it’s theatrical release, … [Read more...] about The Burglar (1957) Great Shots of the Main Line, Philly and Atlantic City – Jayne Mansfield too!