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USGA Names Merion Fourth Championship Anchor Site
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The USGA named Merion Golf Club its fourth anchor site, establishing a long-term partnership that will bring the U.S. Open there in 2030, 2040 and 2050 and the U.S. Women’s Open in 2034 and 2046. Merion joins Pebble Beach, Oakmont and Pinehurst as venues scheduled to regularly host major USGA championships.
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GSK plans $800M Montgomery County expansion, 300 jobs
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GSK will invest more than $800 million at Upper Merion Township, adding over 300 jobs; Shapiro and Siger announced the expansion Oct. 9, 2026.
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Kobe Bryant’s Obsession Fueled Five NBA Championships
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— Sep 16, 2026
Kobe Bryant, coming straight from Lower Merion High School after a standout senior year, was drafted 13th in 1996 and initially had a modest rookie season before proving his scoring potential in Summer League and early NBA play. In Los Angeles, his fearless mindset and drive for leadership clashed with Tex Winter’s triangle offense alongside Shaquille O’Neal, a dynamic teammates like Nick Van Exel described as unafraid and willing to challenge even Michael Jordan.
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School Stands By Mandatory K-12 Screentime After Parents Protest
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— May 22, 2026
Parents are pushing back after their school district refused to let them opt their children out of technology in the classroom. Students at the Lower Merion School District use tablets in Kindergarten and Chromebooks in…
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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
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Hummus Products at Multiple Grocery Stores Vandalized With ‘Boycott Israeli Goods’ Stickers
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— Dec 7, 2023
Hummus products at multiple grocery stores in Philadelphia were vandalized with stickers calling for a boycott of Israeli goods. Three Acme Markets in Lower Merion Township in Pennsylvania had “Boycott Israeli Goods”…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Auston Kim named to USA Solheim Cup roster
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— Aug 15, 2026
Auston Kim qualified for Team USA’s 2026 Solheim Cup, underscoring a rising pipeline of American women golfers, a trend echoed by data showing women now account for about 8.1 million on-course players and 35% of junior golfers. Meanwhile, Sun Prairie West’s 2026 season is underway with standout contributors like Eva LaRowe and Giada Lenczner, as observers also note the intimate, distraction-free environment of amateur golf at Merion highlights players’ focus and problem-solving under pressure.
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