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In 1972, Campaigning For LM GOP Committee, A Merion Woman Ran A Half-Page Ad In The Main Line Times

by Gerry April 11, 2022

At Least She Won

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

Merion’s Todd Sinai Is New President Of Lower Merion Commissioners

by Gerry January 4, 2022

Todd Sworn In

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

by Gerry March 24, 2021

Tom Hanks on Merion Road and Now

‘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

by Gerry November 14, 2020

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!

by Gerry June 26, 2020

The Burglar Merion Philly Atlantic City

"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!

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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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