Philly Chit Chat

Sunday Chit Chat: Superbowl with Joel Embiid & Love

Hope you’ve recovered from Eagles Fever a bit, I finally feel somewhat rested. Today’s entry is going to be brief

as last week I finally was forced to switch from my PC to Mac and I am doing a crash course learning, which is not going well. It’s really a totally different operation and not as easy as a PC which I had been using for all my life, but Mike says a Mac is better and that’s that….I know a lot of you would agree.

Sixers Joel Embiid watched the Eagles Super Bowl from the balcony of the Ritz Residences. A born politician, he’s great with the kids. Fans recognized him from the street and started singing “Trust the Process, Trust the Process” at which point Embiid waved to them.

The Love Park sculpture finally returns to its perch on Tuesday, as I told you last month when I did my sneak peek of the newly renovated park. What I didn’t mention was there would be a “parade” through the City, passed City Hall including a lovely ceremony. More details will be released by Parks & Recreation on Tuesday regarding specifics. Also look for a new visitor center to be built at Love Park, more accessible tourists and city loving people like moi.

Congrats to Deja Lynn Alvarez. Out, loud, proud and doing things in the LGBTQ community for years.
I’m glad to know her, she’s super nice and resourceful.

Eagles Super Bowl Parade Fashion, Fun, Jason Kelce and those Porta Potties

No one was more fashionable than Jason Kelce

I captured him on his bus at Broad & Pine, I was among a bunch of pot smoking, underage drinking, Trust Falling kids and a guy who flew in from Nashville, it was loud, and crazy – Best Day Ever!!

 “We’re from Philly, fucking Philly / No one likes us, we don’t care!”

I stopped by Pipeline earlier in the day.
I finally looked up why people call Nick Foles Big Dick Nick. It’s Connor Barwin’s fault.

I like a guy that brings his own music to a party

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I randomly ran into my cousin Bob Shannon
I stopped by a friends house and got a few crowd shots

Did I mention the craziness at Broad & Pine

Great spot
Howie Roseman and Coach Doug Pederson.
Beau Allen and Chris Long
Councilmen David Oh and Curtis Jones
From Love Park, which by the way gets it’s Love back on Feb 13 as I wrote last month
I was surprised so many people created Lombardi Trophies

and carried them around

I saw so many PhillyChitChat readers,

thank you so much for your support
Fashion was spot on
I’m gonna miss these hats

Oh those poor people in the porta potties. Can you imagine waiting in line for 30 minutes, just to get inside and have the roof cave in?
Holy Crap what were they thinking?
My neighbors

What a great day to be a Philadelphian!!
Thank you City of Philadelphia and Eagles for putting on the best celebration this City has ever seen!!

Check out more photos on my Instagram at Billy Penn and Philly Mag and Philly Mag

PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia is proud to honor the 2018 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles with a parade this Thursday, February 8, starting at 11am, along a route that will stretch from the Lincoln Financial Field stadium complex to the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum. Head to the end for links to the City, CBSPhilly and Philly Voice with concise info

The parade route has been planned with the safety and security of fans in mind. Tremendous crowds are expected, and we urge everyone attending the parade to celebrate safely and respectfully in a way that will make Philadelphia shine.

The City, SEPTA and public safety related agencies will provide consistent and up-to-date information via ReadyPhiladelphia and social media. The City urges everyone to stay informed by signing up for free text alerts. Simply text ReadyEagles to 888-777 to enroll.

To customize your text alerts, or to receive email alerts, visit the Office of Emergency Management’s website http://www.phila.gov/ready.

Follow the city for updates via the following channels:

Twitter: @PhiladelphiaGov
Instagram: @CityofPhiladelphia
Facebook: City of Philadelphia

Media Credentialing

Media credentialing for the Eagles Parade will be managed by the team. Media may use their Philadelphia Eagles issued season credential to attend the celebration at the Art Museum. Media without a season credential, may request a credential by emailing Anthony Bonagura at abonagura@eagles.nfl.com and Ike Richman at ike@richmancommunications.com. A request for a credential does not guarantee a credential nor a placement at the celebration. The Eagles will do their best to accommodate all requests.

Parade Activities & Information

The Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Parade will step off from Broad Street and Pattison Avenue at 11:00AM, on Thursday, February 8, traveling northbound on Broad Street to S. Penn Square, westbound on S. Penn Square to 15th Street, northbound on 15th Street to JFK Blvd., westbound on JFK Blvd. to 16th Street, northbound on 16th Street to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, westbound on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Eakins Oval, terminating at Philadelphia Museum of Art apron.

A formal program will take place in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art starting at 1:00PM. Video screens and other attractions will be placed along the parade route.

NBC10 is the official broadcast partner for the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl LII Championship Celebration. NBC10 and NBC Sports Philadelphia will provide extensive multi-platform coverage of the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles parade. The celebration will air live on NBC10 and NBC Sports Philadelphia and stream on NBC10.com and NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com

Public Safety Information

The perimeter of the parade will be firmly secured and protected for maximum public safety.

Throughout the event, the City will provide a strong presence of law enforcement and emergency medical services. City personnel and Eagles officials will utilize a network of prevention and response services, which will be integrated, mobile and in constant communication.

The public can do their part by using common sense. If you are attending the parade, make a plan regarding driving, public transit, parking, supervision of children and wearing comfortable attire. Be prepared to walk, as road closures near the parade route will lead to traffic congestion and delays.

Leave no bags or items unattended. In an emergency or to report a suspicious person, activity or item (a backpack, a package, a container), notify a police officer immediately or call 9-1-1. Do not try to open, move, cover or touch a suspicious item.

The Philadelphia Fire Department will staff medic (EMS) tents at the following locations:

24th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway (south side)
21st Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway (north side)

Take missing or lost persons to either of the medic tent locations listed above or notify a Philadelphia Police Officer immediately.

Alpha-numeric “location markers” are posted along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to clearly and easily identify a location or section (by letter and number, example: CD-1) to facilitate communication in the event of an emergency.

Smoking is not permitted on any Parks & Recreation property including, but limited to, buildings, playgrounds, ice or skating rinks, fields or courts, pools, picnic areas, walking areas and parking lots.

Road Closures

Significant travel delays can be expected on the date of the event, and implementation of additional road closures and lane restrictions may be necessary during the event to maintain public safety. Motorists are advised to avoid the area by using alternate routes, and allow for extra driving time when traveling in the vicinity. Please refrain from double-parking, which creates congestion, limits traffic flow and is illegal.

The full set of closures on the parade route and in the immediate vicinity are scheduled to be implemented by 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 8th. The full extent of these closures will be in place until approximately 6:00 PM on Thursday, February 8th, with all roads open in time for the AM rush hour on Friday, February 9th. A detailed list of closures and restrictions by date is listed below.

Tuesday, February 6 & Wednesday, February 7

The inner lanes (inbound and outbound) of Benjamin Franklin Parkway will be closed from Eakins Oval to 20th Street will be closed from 10:00AM-3:00PM and 6:00PM-10:00PM on Tuesday, February 6th and Wednesday, February 7th. This closure will not be in effect during AM and PM rush hours, and cross streets will remain open to traffic throughout.

Thursday, February 8

The following streets will be closed according to the schedules listed below.

5:00AM until approximately 6:00PM:

Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 16th Street and 20th Street (including Logan Circle)
17th Street between Arch Street and Vine Street
18th Street between Arch Street and Vine Street
19th Street between Arch Street and Vine Street
Race Street between 20th Street and Logan Circle
20th Street between Race Street and Callowhill Street
Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 20th Street and Eakins Oval (all lanes)
21st Street between Spring Garden Street and Winter Street
Local access to Pennsylvania Avenue only (all traffic must turn left)
22nd Street between Spring Garden Street and Race Street
Local access to Park Towne Place only (residents)
23rd Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Local access only as conditions allow
24th Street between Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Park Towne Place
Park Towne Place between 22nd Street and 24th Street
Local access to Park Towne Place only (residents)
Pennsylvania Avenue/Callowhill Street between 20th Street and 21st Street
Local access to Barnes Foundation driveway (westbound) only
Eastbound open from 21st Street
Spring Garden Street between 22nd Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Local access only as conditions allow
Spring Garden Tunnel
Waterworks Drive
I-676 westbound 22nd Street off-ramp
2000 Winter Street
Kelly Drive between Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Strawberry Mansion Drive
Martin Luther King Drive between Eakins Oval and Montgomery Drive
Spring Garden Street Bridge at 31st Street
Anne d’Harnoncourt Drive
25th Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Kelly Drive

The following streets will be designated “local access only” west of 22nd Street:

Wallace Street
Mt. Vernon Street
Green Street
Judson Street
Brandywine Street

9:00AM until approximately 6:00PM:

South Broad Street between Pattison Avenue and S. Penn Square
S. Penn Square between Broad Street and 15th Street
15th Street between Chestnut Street and Vine Street
16th Street between Chestnut Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
1500-1600 Market Street
1500-1600 JFK Blvd.
I-95 northbound and southbound Broad Street off-ramp
I-76 eastbound and westbound Broad Street off-ramp (Sports Complex)

10:00AM until approximately 6:00PM:

All cross streets on Broad Street from Pattison Avenue to S. Penn Square, from 13th Street to 15th Street
Pattison Avenue between 7th Street and 20th Street

12:00PM until approximately 9:00PM:

JFK Blvd. between 20th Street and 29th Street/Schuylkill Avenue
29th Street/Schuylkill Avenue between Market Street and JFK Blvd.
30th Street between Market Street and Arch Street
I-76 westbound 30th Street off-ramp
I-76 eastbound 30th Street off-ramp
I-76 westbound Schuylkill Avenue on-ramp
Filbert Street between 10th Street and 12th Street
10th Street between Filbert Street and Race Street
11th Street between Filbert Street and Race Street
12th Street between Filbert Street and Race Street

The inner lanes (inbound and outbound) of Benjamin Franklin Parkway will be closed from Eakins Oval to 20th Street will be closed from 6:00PM on Thursday, February 8th into the overnight hours. Cross streets will remain open to traffic throughout, and all roads will be open prior to the AM rush hour on Friday, February 9th.

Cross streets will be reopened south to north on Broad Street, and elsewhere along the parade route, as early as conditions allow on Thursday, February 8th.

On-Street Parking Restrictions

Temporary no parking restrictions along the parade route and on adjacent streets will commence at 6:00PM on Wednesday, February 7th. The full extent of these restrictions will be in place until approximately 6:00PM on Thursday, February 8th. A complete list of impacted streets can be found below:

South Broad Street from S. Penn Square to Pattison Avenue (both sides of the street including the center median)
All cross streets on Broad Street from Pattison Avenue to Chestnut Street from 13th Street to 15th Street (both sides of the street)
S. Penn Square from Broad Street to 15th Street (both sides of the street)
15th Street from Chestnut Street to Vine Street (both sides of the street)
1500 Arch Street (both sides of the street)
1400-1600 JFK Blvd. (both sides of the street)
Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 16th Street to 20th Streets (both sides of the street)
Kelly Drive along Boathouse Row
Sedgley Drive between Kelly Drive and Poplar Drive
Waterworks Drive
1500-1600 Market Street (both sides of the street)
1600 Cherry Street (both sides of the street)
Pennsylvania Avenue from 22nd Street to 24th Street (south side of the street)
Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 20th Street to Eakins Oval (all lanes; both sides)
22nd Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Winter Street (both sides of the street)
21st Street between Pennsylvania Avenue & Race Street (both sides of the street)
20th Street from Race Street to Callowhill Street (both sides of the street)
19th Street from Arch Street to Vine Street (both sides of the street)
18th Street from Arch Street to Vine Street (both sides of the street)
17th Street from Arch Street to Vine Street (both sides of the street)
16th Street from Market Street to Benjamin Franklin Parkway (both sides of the street)
1500-1600 Market Street (both sides of the street)
1600 Cherry Street (both sides of the street)
Park Towne Place between 22nd & 24th Streets (north side of the street)
2000-2200 Spring Garden Street (both sides of the street)
2000 Winter Street

Please obey all “Temporary No Parking” signs. Vehicles parked in these locations during posted hours will be relocated.

There will be no enforcement of meter and time limit regulations on the day of the parade, Thursday, February 8th, 2018. Safety violations such as parking too close to the corner, fire hydrants, blocking crosswalks and double parking will be enforced. The Impoundment Lot located at 2501 Weccacoe Avenue will stay open until midnight on Wednesday for the release of vehicles. No vehicles will be released on Thursday.

Individuals with hearings scheduled on Thursday should contact the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication at 888-591-3636 to schedule a new hearing date. The unclaimed vehicle auction scheduled for Thursday on the 2500 block of S. Swanson Street will be rescheduled for a later date.

Bicycle Lane Detours

During the parade, several bicycle lanes along Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Broad Street, and streets in the vicinity will be inaccessible. Cyclists are advised to use caution when traveling in the area.

There will be no access to the Schuylkill River Trail from the rear of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Thursday, February 8th. Westbound travel on the Schuylkill Travel will terminate at Paine Skate Park.

Public Transportation and Off-Street Parking

SEPTA will be implementing a special parade day public transportation plan to ensure the safe arrival and departure of event goers on Thursday, February 8th. Details can be found at http://www.septa.org.

SEPTA Customer Service can be reached at 215-580-7800 and directly on Twitter @septa_social. For more information on SEPTA and NJ Transit routes and schedules during the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Parade, visit http://www.septa.org or call 215-580-7800, and http://www.njtransit.org or call 973-275-5555.

If driving into Center City is necessary, commercial off-street parking lots and garages conveniently are located near the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Broad Street and the stadium complex. Contact individual facilities in advance for rates and availability, or visit the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s website at http://www.philapark.org for a list of parking options.

Trash Collections

Normal residential trash and recycling collection will be suspended on Thursday, February 8th. The Streets Department will operate on a holiday schedule and will be delayed by one day. Residents with a normal collection day on Thursday should place their trash and recycling curbside on Friday, February 9th.

Local Businesses and Institutions

Visitors are encouraged to contact or visit the websites of individual businesses and institutions to determine hours of operation on Thursday, February 8th.

Emergency Weather Alerts & Additional Information

Residents and businesses can keep informed about developing Eagles information from the City, including transit and public safety details, with free ReadyPhiladelphia text alerts. Simply text ReadyEagles to 888-777 to enroll. To customize your text or email alerts, visit the Office of Emergency Management’s website http://www.phila.gov/ready. For tips and general information about being prepared and ready at special events, click HERE to read the Special Event Safety Guide before you attend.

https://beta.phila.gov/2018-02-06-city-releases-information-for-the-eagles-championship-celebration/

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The Wild and Crazy Wing Bowl or as I like to call it Philly’s Mardis Gras

Wing Bowl one of my secret loves. The production is amazing what goes into creating this large scale event. When i go to the Wing Bowl I’m far more interested in the people attending, the antics happening and the moveable parts. I like to start at the beginning, and that means heading to P.J. Whelihan’s in the middle of the night to see the wings being prepped for Philly’s biggest annual pep rally, and this year it was for our home team the EAGLES as in E-A-G-L-E-S

About 1AM the process of cooking 10,000 wings begins with Chef Terry Baily, Assistant Corp Chef at P.J. Whelihan’s Pub and Chef Rich Fredrick, Corporate Chef and Culinary Director at P.J. Whelihan’s Pub doing what they’ve been doing for 10 years, preparing the never frozen, honey/mild sauce wings;

the same great recipe they serve at their restaurant but the wings used for the Wing Bowl are much smaller.

I had a few before they delivered them to Wells Fargo. Delicious!!

Let the pageantry begin

The guy in the center is the fan that ran into the pillar in the subway while hyping up fans on the train
This year they honored first responders
Jim Fris, Chief Operating Officer, P.J. Whelihan’s

Small world, this women is thanking me for drawing attention to the fact that Boat House Row was not lit green for 8 days between the NFC Championship until Thursday night, after I did a social media campaign wondering why the lights weren’t bleeding green. Thank you to the readers who CALLED CITY HALL, they really did. On Thursday they were bleeding green once again.

The Wingette’s were wearing much more clothes than in any other year I had been there

The wings get sauced about an hour and a half before the contest begins, at 6ish AM. They go through about 10 gallons of sauce.

Although some did recall the good old days of debauchery

California’s Molly Schuyler, 38 year old, at a 127-pound, the two-time Wing Bowl champion, bested her own record, downing 501 buffalo wings in 30 minutes.

This is how far she has come, in January 2015, her first appearance at Wing Bowl she ate 440 chicken wings, a new women’s record, in 26 minutes, but the title went to Chicago’s Patrick Bertoletti, who ate a record 444.
Daniel Morroni Sr & Jr

He got all the Philly sports teams done in one tattoo
You win Eagles fashion
Kind

Don’t punch it
Pole climbing contestant
The Caveman greets his fans
Folks on stage watch the kiss cam where most of the action was dancing fans. In years gone by it was the flashing of body parts, but in the last couple years the Wing Bowl has moving towards more of a night out at Hooters , focusing more attention on wing eating.

Notorious BOB

Let the games begin

WOW on that Eagles “tattoo”

The top 10 Wingette’s

It was the best Wing Bowl as far as Eagles spirit, the crowd sang the Eagles fight song a dozen times, the energy was unmeasurable, everyone had an Eagles jersey on and was in a great mood. What was really noticeable was Philly’s Mardis Gras atmosphere was toned down in it’s bawdiness of years gone by. The stuff that made national news, entertained those who were stuck at work, made you think did that really happen, didn’t happen this year, and as I said in Deadline “The strippers had more clothes on this year than ever before.” Even Joey Sweeney, or Victor Fiorillo wouldn’t find anything to complain about at this year’s wing bowl, it was nearly family suitable, in fact I saw more wives, and girlfriends in the audience than ever. Shock value was down, but pageantry, crazy character contestants, and overall spirit was stellar, and I’m glad I went, but when the biggest reaction from the crowd roared through the concert hall as someone was puking after overeating wings, I thought I’d apply the number ONE rule at the Wing Bowl to me as well,
“When you heave, You have to Leave,” and I did.

Check out more of my photos here in Timeout Philadelphia

A tamer Wing Bowl as Eagles fans rest up for Super Bowl: http://deadsp.in/Ee11n5s 

My friend Bas Slabber’s photos here