The Philadelphia Fund Alliance (PFA), a group of Philadelphia-based asset management industry professionals, is pleased to announce that it raised $125,000 at its annual fundraising gala on Nov. 4, benefiting Commonwealth Youthchoirs, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Germantown that transforms the lives of young people through the power of music. Since its inception in 2016, PFA has raised close to $600,000 for Greater Philadelphia area charities.
Erin McClafferty of BBD, LLP and Nancy Cloran of SEI
Peter Riviello, Dan Porter, Ryan Schrader and Andrew Piazza of Mondrian Investment Partners
The annual fundraiser not only supports a great cause, but it also highlights Philadelphia’s deep roots and influence in national financial markets and services, including traditional mutual funds and alternative asset vehicles.
Joe Del Raso of Troutman Pepper, Matthew Tomasicchio, Chad Gazzillo and Michael Frac of KPMG LLP
Taylor Brody, Zack Bradley, Wesley Davis, Jennifer Hillman, Claire Olivar and Alexa Tzarnas of Stradley Ronon
May you have good health, lots of happiness, and a great New Year.
Dominique Frio, GM of Catering & Sales Rivers Casino Philadelphia, Justin Moore, General Manager at Rivers Casino Philadelphia · Rush Street Gaming, LLC , Jeff and Maddswar prepare the bubbly for the guests
Here’s hoping you make the most of 2023!
Each year I spend with you is the best one yet! Here’s to making more memories in 2023. Thank You!! I’m so excited for our future.
Head to Rivers Casino to see what’s happening in January and meet me next Saturday at the Event Center to enjoy a night with En Vogue!! Get Tickets HERE!!
The Legendary group En Vogue is coming to Rivers Casino Philadelphia for an unforgettable concert!
Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) celebrated its 50th anniversary and recognized Dr. Richard J. Cohen’s retirement as President and CEO.
Over 400 friends, family, and supporters joined the event at 4601 Market Street to commemorate 50 years of public health leadership and innovation, and honor Dr. Cohen’s 42 years of service as he transitions to PHMC’s Public Health Fund.
Councilmember Isaiah Thomas, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier present Dr. Richard J. Cohen, President and CEO PHMC with a City Council Citation for his 42 years of service to PHMC. Mayor Kenney was on hand and thanks Dr. Cohen for his lifetime of service
Dr. Richard Cohen, Jeff Brown, Candidate for Mayor and Mark Alderman
Jill Lavine, Katrina Connors, Sharrod and Mary Beth
Amen Brown, candidate for mayor and Lauren Lambrugo is Chief Operating Officer PHMC
Sarah, Mkol Webster, Fran Fattah and Rita Anderson Green
It was announced at the gala the entrance way would now be named after him Dr. Richard J. Cohen
With the generous giving of the attendees and supporters, the event raised nearly $300,000, funding that will contribute to critical public health supports and services to meet the rising demands across our region. Congratulations PHMC. Additional Photos can be found at CBSPhilly and Phila Tribune
On Saturday, December 3, 2022 Children’s Crisis Treatment Center’s Board of Directors, along with Honorees Felecia and Jeffery Weiss and Janet, Buz and Matt Teacher celebrated 50 years of their vital mission to help children renew their sense of hope for a brighter future.
Julia Rion, of Haddonfield NJ, Jay Bomze of Bryn Mawr, with Angela Segal and Mark Seltzer of Penn Valley
Amy Clippinaer, Don Canuso,, Gabe Canuso, Melinda Canuso, Leah Hicks and Blair Sherrill
Greg Seitter of Ardmore and Missy Dietz of Philadelphia
JamesTichon and Stephanie Stahl. Stephanie has been involved in CCTC since for years. The proud parents recently celebrated their sons MBA achievement.
Join the CCTC Team, with a $1200 sign on bonus HERE
Since the start of CCTC in the basement of the Franklin Institute, CCTC has been passionately dedicated to helping children and their families heal from traumatic experiences, and to renewing their sense of hope in a brighter future.
Carli Glen, Hadessa Abraham, Henry S. and Micah Jonas,
Judith Sills Swartz and Randy Swarz (Thanks for being longtime Philly Chit Chat readers as well.)
CCTC’s Anniversary Gala honored the agency’s 50 years of providing high-quality mental and behavioral health services to children and their families living in the Philadelphia region who have experience the impact of child abuse, neglect, traumatic events, and other challenges to childhood development. Currently, CCTC serves over 3,500 children and their families each year through its center, school, and community-based programs.
Antonio Valdes Chief Executive Officer at Children’s Crisis Treatment Center thanks the guests for supporting the mission of CCTC for the last 50 years, and for the upcoming years.
Hanukkah is most joyous this year. The first year since the beginning of the pandemic the 2022 holiday season has been bursting with great happiness.
Last night neighbors in Old City gathered to celebrate the start of Hanukkah at the Betsy Ross House, where the Old City Jewish Arts Center hosted a community menorah lighting. Afterwards guests bundled up and enjoyed latkes, doughnuts, and family-friendly programming in the courtyard.
Job Itzkowitz, executive director of Old City District welcomes the more than 150 attendees.
Councilperson Mark Squilla was on hand for the 5th year, despite his own neighborhood hosting their own Menorah lighting in East Passyunk Ave. Thanks
Philly’s biggest cheerleader City Representative Sheila Hess, bringing the holiday cheer.
The iconic 19th-century boathouses along the Schuylkill River light up for Hanukkah during the Boathouse Row Festival of Lights from December 18-23, 2022. Two great spots to catch the colors for free: Fairmount Water Works or the platform above the Fairmount Fish Ladder on the Schuylkill River Trail just off Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Stay tuned for information about a free virtual lighting ceremony scheduled for December 18, 2022.
Monday, December 19, 2022 | 5-6 p.m.
Celebrate the second night of Hanukkah at Shady Brook Farm during this community event co-hosted by Bucks County Kehillah. After lighting the menorah, counselors from Bucks County’s Camp Galil Jewish summer camp lead craft-making exercises while The Little Shul by the River Band pumps out some festive tunes. Registration is required.
Rittenhouse Square: The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and Center City Kehillah host a community candle lighting with treats, music and more in Rittenhouse Square park. Registration is encouraged, and young professionals are invited to mix and mingle with members of local Jewish groups at Misconduct Tavern following the event.
Blue Cross River Rink: This fire- and ice-themed happy hour at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest offers a chance to connect with young Jewish professionals from Greater Philadelphia over cocktails and a latke bar. After a few drinks and light bites, stick around for the lighting of a giant menorah at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are required and come with two complimentary drinks.
South Street: Local religious leaders Rabbi Kamesar, Rabbi Goldman and Rabbi Romirowsky lead the Headhouse Shambles’ menorah lighting. The free event features light refreshments and a brief service under the 18th-century structure at 2nd and Pine streets.
Old City Jewish Arts Center director Rabbi Zalman Wircberg reminded attendees to fight evil with light Sunday evening.
Rabbi Zalman Wircberg “Hate has no place, and how do we fight with it? Not with swords, we fight hate and evil with light, and that’s always been the tradition, the Jewish tradition, where we bring in more light. A little light dispels a lot of darkness. When you bring it into the world and you demonstrate your pride and your values and you stand strong, that is the way we combat, banishing hate.”
Personal Note thanks to Rabbi Wircberg for always being a spiritual role model, to his community, as well as to me. Thank you for the honey bread he’s delivered to me during the pandemic during Sukkoth, un announced. Just out of the goodness of his heart and shared pride in Philly as a wonderful community. (Once he dropped it off at my house, and this past year I saw him at the Old City Festival.)
For more events and things to do for Hanukkah head to Visit Philly
Fever and Exhibition Hub produces the exhibition and includes over 80 original works, sculptures, installations, videos and photos including the now classics of the artist (presumed to be British), like the essential “Girl with Balloon”, similar to the one destroyed by the artist at the auctioneer Sotheby’s in London, his portrait of Lenin,
the “Fallen Angels” smokers cigarette or his explosive “Monkey Detonator”. Banksy has questioned the rules of the game of contemporary art and is considered today as one of the main figures of street art. These pieces come from private collections as well as in collaboration with Lilley Fine Art/Contemporary Art Gallery.
There are two spots inside the exhibit where you can let your Banksy energy flow with a bit of stenciling and graffiti.
There’s a gift shop at the end of the tour, right after you try out the VR experience.
Date: From December 3rd, 2022 until January 31st, 2023 Opening hours:
Monday, Thursday and Sunday : 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Friday, Saturday and Holidays : 10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Duration: The visit lasts approximately 60 to 80 minutes Location: Fashion District Philadelphia Age requirement: All ages!
Neither did I until last year, but I didn’t understand what they were fully until I went to the ceremony earlier this week, held at the Westin for a lunchtime affair.
Educational Leadership Dr. Donald Guy Generals, President, Community College of Philadelphia
Heritage and Preservation Leadership David Seltzer, co-founder of CraftNOW
Community Leadership Jennifer Rodriguez, President and CEO, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Corporate Leadership Susan Jacobson, Former Chair, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Lifetime Achievement Judee von Seldeneck, Founder, Chairwoman, and CEO, Diversified Search
Sustainable Development Vik Dewan, President and CEO, Philadelphia Zoo
The Globy Awards is the leading distinguished occasion where outstanding individual accomplishments with international implications are recognized and celebrated in six categories. Not only are the people being honored leaders in their fields, so are the people who attend this event. A who’s who, of business leaders, tastemakers and decision makers.
Honoree Sustainable Development Vik Dewan, President and CEO, Philadelphia Zoo and Clara Hollander, co-founder and secretary of CraftNOW
Since becoming the President and CEO of the Philly Zoo, Vik has made an incredible contribution to the world of conservation, with missions around the world including protecting orangutans from the destruction of their habitats, so humans can produce palm oil. It was announced at the event he would be retiring next year.
William Sasso, Chairman Emeritus Stradley Ronon and Susan Jacobson, President · Jacobson Strategic Communications
John Fry, President of Drexel University, David Seltzer, co-founder of CraftNOW and Richard Binswanger, Founder, co-founder, and board member of several impactful startups, non-profit and for-profit
Brian Quinn, Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative, Leslie Anne Miller, Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Foundation and Dianne L. Semingson – President & CEO – DLS International, Inc.
Hilda Bacon, Fox School of Business at Temple University, Christopher Gruits, Penn Live Arts and Kristin Winch, Penn Live Arts
Michael DelBene is the President and CEO of Welcome America, Inc. and Ryan Fleur, The Philadelphia Orchestra
Representative Jared G. Solomon and Angela Val, President & CEO of Visit Philadelphia
In my other live before I was PhillyChitChat, I was a paralegal and Jared was one of the attorneys I reported too.
Zabeth Teelucksingh, Executive Director of Global Philadelphia and Bridgett Battles, Jefferson University
Charles Kueny, WSFS and Kelly Beck, PolyCore Therapeutics
Sofia Pignitor, Cashman & Assocs. and Afea Tucker, The Trace
Leslie Patterson-Tyler, Senior Director of Media Relations and Communications for The Kimmel Cultural Campus (Did you know Natalie Merchant is coming next spring?) and Loree D. Jones Brown. Chief Executive Officer of Philabundence.
Max Tuttleman, Board Chair of RAIR’s (Recycled Artist in Residency), Bill Marrazzo – President & Chief Executive Officer – WHYY, Inc. and Paul Steinke – Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia
Laura Burkhardt, Executive Director · Avenue of the Arts, Inc. and Bonnie Grant, Executive Director, PHL Life Sciences · Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Doug Oliver, PECO
Guests were encouraged to bring small hygienic items and gloves for donation to Project Homefor their outreach program.
Kendra Scott, the ever-popular jewelry store in the heart of Suburban Square, hosted a holiday shopping event on Saturday December 10, 2022 to benefit the Philadelphia chapter of the charity Gene Spotlight . The non-profit raises money for rare disease medical research.
Co-hosts for the evening were TV personality Jen Su, philanthropist Honey Tishgart, celebrity fashion stylist Brooke Rounick, Embellish Beauty’s Marcia Williams, and Allison Weiss Brady, philanthropist and Click Philadelphia model .
Jen Su of Wayne, Marcia Williams of Ardmore, Nina Castillo of Philadelphia, and Karen Cox of Wayne.
Writer, PR peep, Afea Tucker stopped by and picked up a few hostess gifts she told me.
Making the scene is Karen Cox who brought a little bling to the evening. Here’s she showing her next bling purchase to Lin International.
Allison Brady, Taylor Brady and Chip Brady
Baron Williams, César Castillo and Del Levin enjoyed catching up as their wives shopped.
Guests enjoyed the latest cocktail on the scene Top Dog Cocktails. Delicious with a bit of kick I hear.
Eliza Tishgart and Honey Tishgart
Alexis Brady, Carrie Harlan, Talia Hirsch , and Alexa Sherman
Kendra Scott – Bring The Shine All Season Long With Our New Holiday Arrivals!
Karla Davis and Julia Kotler
Augie Turner and Fran Turner and Laura Gowen stopped by for a few stocking stuffers. You’re never to young to start in the philanthropy world. To find out more about Gene Spotlight click there.
Friends of Rittenhouse Square lit the Rittenhouse Tree and Square on Wednesday, December 7th. Hundreds of Philadelphians enjoyed the festivities which included performances by the Philly Pops, the Greater Philadelphia Choral Society, T-VOCE, and the String Theory Charter School chorus.
Thank you for bringing the spirit
Complimentary refreshments were provided by Parc, the Rittenhouse Hotel and Scarpetta. And of course, there will be an appearance by Santa Claus, here with the new president of Rittenhouse Square friends and Kate Bilo, CBSPhilly weather.
Folks weren’t dressed up like Eskimos cause it was about 50f out, but they did look festive
The Philly Pops were on hand…
Eberlein Design’s Barbara Eberlein and Lindsay Bedford with friends were in the crowd to see the tree lighting.
Wayne and Cheryl Lee were on hand. Both retired police officers, she’s now working for a non profit and he’s just enjoying life. Periodically over the last decade I would see them out and about, always so kind. Last time I saw them was 2 years ago, during the pandemic when we were both watching Hustle film it’s first scenes on Market Street.
A longtime Chit Chat reader, and subject of my photography. The new mom (c) tells me she still lives in the area, but instead of popping bottles, she’s warming them for her daughter.
Family Time
Ladies Night
Hey College Must Be In Session, these folks are back hustling for a charity buck…thankfully they only asked me to take a photo. It’s so hard to tell these nice folks I’d rather donate directly.
Grab your cameras, or your phones and head to Rittenhouse Square for the most festive of lights. Plus rarity the leaves haven’t completely fallen from the Maple Trees and make for a pretty sight. Have yourself a very Merry, and stop by for the lighting of the Menorah on December 21.
It’s December, how did that happen? What a great year, started off iffy, and ended up strong. Thanks so much to my advertiser Rivers Casino Philadelphia for coming on board this year, trusting us to get out the word on all the fun they provide, entertainment, philanthropically, fireworks on Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day and here we are planning for what we’re going to do on New Year’s Eve!!
At Rivers Casino Philadelphia they’re not waiting till New Years Eve to start the party! Starting December 30th they’re offering great entertainment! Whether you’re checking out the headliners in The Event Center or the free shows at Jack’s Bar + Grill, your New Years plans are taken care of all weekend long at Rivers Casino Philadelphia!
Ring in the New Year at Rivers Casino with an open bar, small bites, and live music!
Morris Day and The Time — Friday, Dec. 30, at 8 p.m.
Ring in the New Year with Morris Day and The Time. Morris Day burst onto the public scene with the group’s self-titled album, “The Time,” which included “Get It Up,” “Cool,” and “Girl.” Soon after the world was introduced to the prolific Minneapolis music marvel, the group went on to record three more albums, including “What Time Is It?” (Featuring the hits “777-9311,” “Wild and Loose,” “Walk,” and “Gigolos Get Lonely Too”) and “Ice Cream Castle” (which included the hit “Jungle Love”). Tickets are on sale now starting at $59.
The Spazmatics — Saturday, Dec. 31, at 10 p.m.
Celebrate New Year’s with Rivers Casino and The Spazmatics! Internationally renowned as “The Ultimate ’80s New Wave Tribute,” the Spazmatics come with all the awesome sounds, styles, and way-cool dance steps from the decade we’d love to forget. Outstanding musicianship combined with creative flair and style make for an evening of pure energy and entertainment. Tickets for the ’80s New Year’s Eve Party featuring the Spazmatics are on sale now starting at $119.
Tis the season! Shop with your Rush Reward Points at our Holiday Shopping event. Play with your Rush Rewards Card December 1 – 10 to earn additional shopping dollars towards great holiday gifts!
The more you play, the more you earn!
Visit any of our Rush Rewards kiosks to print out your shopping vouchers before you return to shop.
The shopping event will take place Friday December 9th or Saturday December 10th from 3PM – 10PM in High Limit.
Pink Floyd USA Experience plays all the classics, highlighted by lights, fog, lasers, and video – giving audiences the experience of being at a Pink Floyd concert! These professional musicians perform with precise detail, with the iconic live sounds of Pink Floyd such as saxophone, slide steel guitar, roto toms, and acoustic guitars! January 28th at 8PM at Jack’s Bar + Grill. A full bar will be available. Free parking on-site.
In January catch En Vogue 1/14/23 The Legendary group En Vogue is coming to Rivers Casino Philadelphia for an unforgettable concert!
Rivers Gives is a unique community relations program and steadfast commitment by the casino that includes having its Team Members volunteer service hours in the Fishtown neighborhood and surrounding areas. Guests can join Rivers Gives in supporting monthly initiatives that benefit local nonprofits through donation options when cashing their gaming tickets.
The monthly and quarterly organization recipients are as follows:
Opening hours:
Duration: The visit lasts approximately 60 to 80 minutes
Location: Fashion District Philadelphia
Age requirement: All ages!
