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Stradley Ronon hosted its “Real Deal Reception”

On Sept. 27, Stradley Ronon hosted its “Real Deal Reception” for more than 300 financial clients and friends at Fogo de Châo Brazilian Steakhouse, held in conjunction with the Association for Corporate Growth Philadelphia’s Annual M&A East Conference at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

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From establishing one of the first mutual funds in the country in 1928 to handling the naming rights for a major Philadelphia stadium in 2004 to preventing the Nasdaq delisting of a major public company in 2014, Stradley’s responsive team of attorneys seamlessly addresses the full spectrum of our clients’ needs, ranging from sophisticated corporate transactions to complex commercial litigation.

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Duane Lacsamana (Wells Fargo) and Wendell  Sammons (Santander Bank)

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Sheena Discher and Kim Stenman (JP Morgan  Chase Bank) along with Christine McDevitt  (Stradley Ronon)

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Steve Fahringer (Bank of America), Deborah  Hong (Stradley Ronon), Jennifer Lin  (Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office), Dugan  Lawrence (Goldman Sachs) and Rick Ellis (M&T  Bank)

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Stradley Ronon Associates Tyler Mullen, Brett  Rieders and Andrew Voystock

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Bob Castro (Univest Bank and Trust Co.) along  with Christine McDevitt and Hilary Saylor  (Stradley Ronon)

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Michael Millard (Adelfi Promotions) , Suzanne  Bauer (M&T) Bank and Chris Rosenbleeth  (Stradley Ronon)

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Chris Calabrese (LBC Credit Partners), Gary  Scharmett  (Stradley Ronon), Rob Bushey  (Santander Bank), Neil Marks (Envoy  Management) and Cheryl Carner (Crystal  Financial)

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Gretchen Santamour (Stradley Ronon), Michael  Goodman (SSG), Kate Williams and Mike  Dresnin (Delaware Investments), and Paul  Patterson (Stradley Ronon)

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Kim Stenman (JP Morgan Chase Bank), Mike  Bonner (Stradley Ronon), Christina Deaver  (J.P. Morgan Asset Management), and Duane  Lacsamana (Wells Fargo)

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Griesing Law Meet The Artist Event Toasts Philly Artist Jacqueline Ferretti

Griesing Law hosted their 14th bi-annual  Meet the Artist event; this time featuring the work of Philadelphia artist Jacqueline Ferretti.   Over 100 people packed the firms offices 36th floors up at 1717 Arch Street to view 45 original works including ink, oil, metal & mesh and a cloth kimono.
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Guests sipped beverages and enjoyed hors d’ ouevres.  The firm continues to provide local artists space to showcase and sell their art with all proceeds going back to the artist, Jacqueline Ferretti.

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Pieces will be on display and for sale through February 2017. Those interested in visiting to view the display can do so by appointment.  Griesing Law at 215.618.3720. www.griesinglaw.com

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Elizabeth Livingston, and Heather Russell Fine

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Holland White, Bethany Watson and Emily Griesing

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Palm Philadelphia to Announce Plans to Return to Broad Street

Palm Philadelphia to Announce Plans to Return to Broad Street

Historic restaurant will detail plans for reopening as well as announce unique program allowing loyal patrons to “claim their face”

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WHAT: The Palm Philadelphia will be announcing plan to return to the historic Bellevue Philadelphia as well as a unique program allowing many of the nearly 2,000 people represented on the restaurant’s walls to have their faces saved prior to demolition. Former Pennsylvania Governor and Mayor of Philadelphia Ed Rendell, Chairman and Owner of The Palm Wally Ganzi, Jr. and Bellevue Building owner and local real estate developer Ron Rubin will all provide remarks and anecdotes about the iconic restaurant.

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WHEN: Friday, November 18, 2016 at 1:30pm

 

WHERE: The Palm Philadelphia at The Bellevue (200 S. Broad Street, Phila)

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WHO: 

  • Ed Rendell, former Governor of Pennsylvania and Mayor of Philadelphia
  • Wally Ganzi, Jr., Chairman and Owner of The Palm
  • Jeff Phillips, Chief Operating Officer of The Palm
  • Ron Rubin, Bellevue Building owner and former PREIT Chairman

 

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2015 Philadelphia AFSP Gala Honoring HughE Dillon – All My Best Friends In One Room

Philadelphia AFSP Gala Honoring HughE Dillon – Suicide Prevention Gala

Oh talk about time getting away from me, always during this period, the height of Philly Social Season, I get behind. Some events I put on the back burner promising to publish as soon as I have a moment. This was one of them. The photos ran in Philly Style Mag and Philly Mag, but I always wanted a minute to run more. To thank my friends for coming out and supporting me as I was honored by the The Philadelphia Chapter of The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention last November 14. (This year’s gala is 1/7/17 TICKETS/INFO Here)

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The Philadelphia Chapter of The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is proud to honor global speaker and mental health advocate Kevin Hines with its 2017 Lifesaver of the Year Award.  Hines has canvassed the state of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Region spreading the message of hope and sharing his arr of living mentally well.  He is one of the most respected and admired voices of lived experience.  In the summer of 2013, Kevin released his bestselling memoir titled Cracked Not Broken, Surviving and Thriving After a Suicide Attempt.  His story is a remarkable testament to the strength of the human spirit and a reminder for us to the love the life we have.

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Over 350 people came out to support the gala

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My Family: Mike, Crista Bateman, Margaret Goleash and bro in law Frank

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Me and the gals: Kristin Detterline, Marisa Magnatta, Rosemary Connors, Vasiliki Tsiouris, Erin Como, Justin Pizzi, Alyssa Frick and Christie Mandia

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Garden Logan, Noel Zayas and Megan Smith

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Caryn Hersch and Vickie Nomiddle

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Danielle Hankin, Regina Tuchinsky , Alexander Hankin, Katie Griffin, Katie Griffin Casting & Production (Thank you Katie for producing the film about my story, how you got those photos of me with a perm is a mystery.) and TJ Tarrant

Thanks to Katie Griffin on this video. It played at the event, but I never made it public because it’s painful to watch. Plus OMG that chin I have. Anyway, the takeaway is
we all matter. Love yourself and make a difference. How do you do that, know you matter, even if you’re in emotional pain. Get help, reach out and volunteer. What I didn’t mention in the video is after I got sober (loving myself), I volunteered for many different organizations. It’s great to have a purpose, and to make a difference. Get Out of the House, and you’ll get out of your mind. (Stinking thinking we do alone can kill us.) http://katiegriffincasting.com/

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Marilyn Russell, Jaimi Blackburn, Ron Blackburn and Eric Sales.

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Denise Fike does Illustrations

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Garden Logan, PR of AFSP and Shelly Leaphart-Williams, Board Members of AFSP Philly

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Dennis and Sue Schaeffer (Sue and I met in Spanish Class in College in 1996)

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Joan Rivera, Laura Burkhardt, Matt Clifford and Carrie Minelli

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Jill Rizen and Kory Aversa

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Briana Louise Sposato – Thank you for the incredible photos you took of moi and for my new re-vamp of PCC launch.

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Pat Gainey, Philadelphia regional director for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Catherine M. Siciliano, AFSP associate Philadelphia area director, moi and my bestie Alex Holley, Fox 29, who was sweet enough to Emcee the event.

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Drew Bergman, board member, outreach director at Minding Your Mind and speaker at my event and keynote speaker for the event, Sarah Laffan Giuffra and Larry Giuffra, Replica Creative.
Andrew Bergman will be the first recipient of the annual Young Friends of AFSP Award for his outstaning contribution to the area of mental Health advocacy.  Bergman is an inspiration to the City of Philadelphia’s youth.  He has connected with countless K-12 as well as college students to share his story and spread awareness that suicide is preventable.
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Jimmy Kazanjian and Lisa Gaudio with friends

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Keith Leaphart, Replica Creative, Stacey Kracher, Brandon Morrison and Tung To, ToBox Shoes

Currently located on 19th Street, Center City shoe store and accessories, ToBox is moving to 1822 Chestnut Street in December.

Thank you AFSP, and all my friends for making this event a huge success. Hope to see you on January 7, 2017

Thanks to Mole Street Productions, who did an amazing job with the production of the event from video, to audio to lighting
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To all those who donated items for the silent auction.

Plus check out more pixs from last year on Philly Mag.

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The 3rd Annual Zarwin Baum FASHION TOUCHDOWN – Eagles Players Take On the Catwalk

Good Sunday morning. Earlier this week I attended Zarwin Baum Fashion Touchdown. Titled that because it was an event created by Zarwin Baum, a Center City lawfirm client of mine; and conceptualized by Stacey Kracher. The first event happened at Boyds with

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Mike Jerrick and Alex Holley as co-hosts, which they have done every year since. Vie came next, great venue, delicious food and this year it was held at The Ben Franklin Ballroom at 9th and Chestnut Street. Lately the BFB has been a hotspot for events with Finely Caterer’s handling the food. This year the fashion were curated by Nicole Miller featuring her Fall 2016 Fashion line and the proceeds benefited Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region.

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Mary Dougherty, Mitchell Kaplan, Zarwin Baum and Nicole Miller

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Marcus Allen CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region (Fashion Touchdown benefits Big Brothers/Big Sisters) and Kim Crawford

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Malcolm Jenkins and Morrisa Jenkins

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Samantha Trasatti and Costa Miller

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Todd Herremans, Elizabeth Herremans, and Matt McNally, Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern PA Board member

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Denise DiSimone, Senior Vice President, PNC Bank and Wendy Hamilton, GM Sugarhouse Casino

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Gary DeVito, Zarwin Baum, Jessica Kiefer (recommends their new fall drink – Pecan Maple Manhattan), DelFrisco’s, Rebecca Sollosi, Sommelier Del Frisco’s and Rodney Mcleod, Eagles Safety

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The Eagles wore custom-made suits from Robbini Bespoke, and accessories from ToBox Shoes and Rock Avenue Bow Ties.  

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Sarah and Chris Maragos

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Megan Nicoletti, Mark Nicoletti, vice president and principal at Philadelphia Suburban Development Corporation.and Gabriella Salcedo

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Erica Lee and Rodney McLeod Jr., safety for the Philadelphia Eagles

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Pedro Gomes and Paul Pereira

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Ted Schaer, Zarwin Baum, Lauren Blood, Triskeles Inc. and Julie Clark

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John Colabelli, Publisher of Philly Style Magazine, Lauren Colabelli and Cosmo DeNicola, Soul Football

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Kimberly Sturgis, Former Gator Cheerleader, Wife to Caleb Sturgis, Group Fitness Instructor, Entrepreneur and expecting

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Morrisa Jenkins

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Even the press was hot

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Nicole Cashman and friends catching the action

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Check out new mom Elizabeth Herremans

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Swanky Connor Barwin’s

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gal Laura Bausher in a slinky Nicole Miller dress.
Perfect for the holidays. These days the metallic look is hawt.

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New dad Brent Celek is rocking his best Justin Timberlake look on the catwalk

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But the style winner of the evening was Todd Herremans rocking this trending ‘do. He told me his wife did the braiding. At the end of the fashion show each of the Eagles players participated in selling their jersey’s which would be personally signed to the winner.

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Many jersey received 5 figured sums including Todd’s which sold at $1900

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Photos: The Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show 2016

Good Saturday morning. I took a little break this week from blogging, but at the end of today’s entry I will connect you with a few of the parties that landed in the media. I will definitely be catching up with all the events I have covered in the past 2 weeks and I apologize for being side track and then complete down and out. Lots of great things happening in Philadelphia, and I’ll fill you in on some of them tomorrow in Sunday’s edition of PhillyGossip on PhillyChitChat. One of the events I covered was for my client the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show. Ive shot for them for the past 5 years, and it’s always a spectacular show with good quality crafts. Prices range from affordable to I need to take out a loan. What it does proved is delicious eye candy, and great ideas for decorating.  It’s a nice getaway from life for a few hours. Here’s the site with ticket info.

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Great job as always by the Women’s Committee of the Philadelphia Art Museum. This year Gwen Goodwill Bianchi, show chair

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PMA Craft Show Kick-Off at the Convention Center

The preview party gave buyers a sneak peek at what’s for sale at this year’s show.

Read more at http://www.phillymag.com/the-scene/2016/11/10/pma-craft-show-kick-off-at-the-convention-center/#ssxtfv1kGj7i4eoV.99

 

 

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A Few Election Day Festivities I hit Up, and Who I Saw

Yesterday I hit up a few spots to check out election day festivities. In years gone by politicians used to go to the 4th Street Deli on Election Day, and I did too. In the past few years they started going to Relish as well. Last year it seemed that most chose Relish (7152 Ogontz Ave) over the Bella Vista stop.

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This year I went to Relish and it was great fun, plus the food is DELICIOUS!!

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Mayor Kenney and Marian Tasco

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Rich Negrin, rumored to run for Seth Williams DA seat, here with Dwight Evans our new United States Representative, PA 2nd District Election

My hubby Mike Toub came with me, here he is with Katie McGinty, who lost the Pa Senator race to incumbent Pat Toomey in a squeaker

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Councilwomen Jannie Blackwell, Gov Tom Wolf and Councilwomen Blondell Reynolds Brown,

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Nassima Al Sadah and Jesse Jackson. Nassima is from Saudi Arabia here overseeing how the United States runs their elections.

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Council President Darrell Clark, Bilal Quayyum and Councilman Allan Domb,

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Sen Vincent Hughes and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Ms Ralph is currently on Broadway
appearing in Wicked for the next 6 months

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In the evening I headed to McGillin’s who was having an Election Night Party,

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The BBC and Jane O’Brien was broadcasting live from McGillin’s Election

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Downstairs at McGillin’s

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Then I headed to the official Democratic Party at the Sheraton Downtown

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Jared Solomon, State Representative, 202nd District (my former boss at Kohn, Swift & Graf.)

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What I Know So Far, Staging, How Long is the Line for Hillary Clinton Rally at Independence Park

First of all don’t be intimidated by the crowd that has already started to line up for tonight’s event. Hillary Clinton will campaign in Philadelphia, joined by President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton, on Independence Mall on Monday, November 7. The Clintons and Obamas will also be joined at the event by Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen, who will perform.

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IN 2008, Just four days before the April 22 primary in Pennsylvania, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama made another campaign stop in Philadelphia. This time, the turnout was higher than expected.  Frank Friel, director of security at the Independence Visitor Center, estimated that 35,000 people attended a rally for the senator Friday night. The estimate increased from an initial prediction of 10,000 before the rally began, another official said. (source)

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So Far today’s line stretches nearly 5 blocks

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230PM the line was nearing Pine Street

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UPDATE as of 4PM the line is at 4th and Catherine

 

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This is the north side of the stage, which will be completely blocked off to people. I happened upon it on the way to do my segment at Fox 29 this morning. The stage is to the right next to the Independence Visitor Center.

 

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This is the view from across the street facing NORTH. The stage is to the left now FACING EAST, and in the center, which you really can’t make out is the PRESS RISER. It’s here were press from around the world will be capturing this historic event. Only notable guests, like families and and dignitaries will be seated here. BTW Where is Tim Kaine, will he be here tonight? Haven’t heard much about Tim lately….hmmm . I’m sure the powers to be have set up huge loud speakers, and TV Screens for youse way in the back. I did see gigantic lights in place to light up the night as if it were daytime.

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YOU THE AUDIENCE, will be here, standing in front of the historic Independence Hall. Tens of thousands of you will be standing here, please leave your beach chairs at home. Bring a warm coat, and don’t drink too much water. If you’ve even been to TIME SQUARE on News Year’s, or heard about the stories, you know you’re not allowed to leave to go to the bathroom. Now I’m not sure that is the law of the land, but I do know if you have to go, there’s a good chance you’re not going to get back to the spot you were at earlier, unless your name is Melissa Leonard, she seems to be able to talk her way into anything, sports, celebrity parties, concerts, hanging on the field with the Eagles, hanging with One Direction in their hotel room, yeah her. Anyway you got the picture.

 

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Newsweek has printed these up already to drop on Wednesday

I did this video this morning about the layout.

GOTV Rally on Independence Mall with Hillary Clinton, President Obama, Michelle Obama, President Clinton, Chelsea Clinton and Jon Bon Jovi
Doors Open4:00 PM EDT
Program Start7:30 PM EDT
Where: Independence Hall, 520 Chestnut St. (Event Entrance at Corner of 4th St. and Chestnut St.), Philadelphia, PA 19106
Public RSVP Link
SiriusXM will air the concert live on their E Street Radio channel.

 

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This guy was down there too.

OK Now go read PhillyChitChat Philly Gossip and see where Katy Perry went to eat on Saturday night with Orlando Bloom

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ALSO where Debra Messing wore this shirt in Philly on Friday night, and who she was with.

Scoop on Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom Dine, Nicki Minaj, Will Smith, Stevie Wonder, Debra Messing in Philly

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At Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Hillary Clinton to Urge Pennsylvanians to Vote at Final Rally Before Election Day
 
Clinton to Make Closing Argument Joined By Her Family, President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama
 
At a rally the night before Election Day, Hillary Clinton will campaign in Philadelphia, joined by President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton, on Independence Mall on Monday, November 7. The Clintons and Obamas will also be joined at the event by Jon Bon Jovi, who will perform.
With Independence Hall as the backdrop, Clinton will urge Pennsylvanians to make history on Tuesday by electing her president so she can continue pushing for the American ideals of progress, inclusion, equality and strength that our founders enshrined in our Constitution there in 1787.
Along with President Obama, she will also lay out how the division and dangerous views espoused by Donald Trump in his campaign make him unqualified, unfit and unworthy to lead this great nation. President Obama will add that voting for Clinton on Tuesday is also a vote to build on the progress made under his presidency, such as protecting and strengthening expanded access to health care including women’s health, advancing LGBT equality, combating climate change, tackling college costs and student debt, expanding the right to vote, and more.
With more people voting in this election than any in history, Pennsylvanians can visit iwillvote.com to make a plan to vote on Election Day and find important voting information they may need.

 

 

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Photos: Yippee ki-yay CCTC Annual Roundup Gala Gallops in at 16 Years

The Loews Philadelphia Hotel was transformed into a Western watering hole for Children’s Crisis Treatment Center’s 16th Annual Roundup. Nearly 400 guests wore their best “Western chic” attire for an evening of cocktails, dinner and silent auction.  Fearless guests stepped up for a ride on a mechanical bull!  Proceeds from the annual Roundup support services that address the effects of abuse, neglect, and other challenges to early childhood development and assist children in reaching their full potential within their homes, communities, and society. Currently, CcTC provides services to over 800 children, and treats over 1800 children and their families over the course of the year.

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 Honorary Chair Mayor Jim Kenney and Honoree Dr. Sandra Bloom

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Tony Valdés, Executive Director at CcTC, Liz Kuh, Sandra Bloom, Gabe &  Melinda Canuso

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Danetta Murrell and Caleb Jones

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Randi & Mike Lawson

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Speaking about impressive, Barcelona kept the dance floor packed, and well everyone was mesmerized by the lead guitarists arm muscles as well.

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Until next year…

Thanks to Andre Flewellen for shooting this event.

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Scoop on Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom Dine, Nicki Minaj, Will Smith, Stevie Wonder, Debra Messing in Philly

Philly Gossip on PhillyChitChat Every Sunday and Thursday – Scoop on Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom Dine, Nicki Minaj, Will Smith, Stevie Wonder, Debra Messing in Philly

Good Sunday morning.  So sad it’s almost over but let’s celebrate and get out today and enjoy this last weekend of super beautiful fall blooms.

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I’m headed to Lancaster and areas north and west to see what I can capture today. This is General Meade, he’s located behind the Please Touch Museum.  So many Clinton celebrity events I had to miss this election cycle as I was booked to shoot client parties or working the following day getting these photos into the media, and sending the unused ones back to clients. Let’s see what I did get, and what I pulled off of social media. It’s another edition of Philly Gossip PCC. (Sundays and Thursdays right here.)

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Friday night Stevie Wonder performed for a Hillary Clinton GOTV at Coda Philly, hey all my friends are in this photo. As I predicted he sang everyone’s favorite song “Isn’t She Lovely”, I guess that wasn’t a surprise. Me I went to the circus, see photos Monday in the Metro.
When I passed by at 6PM, the line was nearly a block long. I spoke to those in the front and they had gotten there at 130PM for their hopefully front row position.
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I got back from the UniverSoul Circus in Fairmount Park (it was great) in time for the GOTV Gayborhood Bar Crawl with politicians and celebs on Friday night.
Mover, shaker, millennial standout and Liberty City Democrat Board Member Malcolm Kenyatta, Gene Barbera (FOR  ie Friend of Rendell) and Debra Messing

 Debra Messing on Friday night. Originally it was reported that Cyndi Lauper was to join
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Former Gov. Ed Rendell, Katie McGinty’s brother John McGinty (Katie was in Pittsburgh), Rep Brian Sims, and Debra Messing on a GOTV Gayborhood Bar Crawl Friday night, but my sources tell me that Cyndi never confirmed. In honor of Cyndi, Debra Messing belted out “True Colors” at Tavern on Camac, Philly’s oldest singing piano bar. She was joined in by the hundreds of Hillary fans who jammed the downstairs bar. I originally couldn’t get in the front door, so I ran downstairs through the restaurant and up the back-staircase to get this shot.

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The shirt Messing was wearing was cray cray, but people on my social media loved it. I didn’t know how I would watermark my shot, as I thought it might go viral, so I wrote Hughe between the phones. It worked cause people searched on my name all weekend. If you google HughE my stuff comes up first.

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As I said earlier so many Clinton celebrity events I had to miss this election cycle as I was booked to shoot client parties. My mortgage appreciates it, plus honestly life goes on and charities
need love too. Last night so many amazing charity galas were held. I covered The Harvest Ball, whose decor was spectacular as you’ll see this week in my photos. Then I headed to the Devereux Hope Gala at Vie, OMG the turnout this year was huge. It was Havana nights and everything was so Cuban cute, including the cigar maker. Across town it was the Union League’s Fall Ball, which press is never allowed to photograph so don’t expect to see those photos. A few blocks away was the CCTC Roundup, which is always a fun time, especially as folks frolic in the hay. Anywho…. after the Katy Perry concert at the Mann with Hillary Clinton, Shonda Rhimes (r) Debra Messing, Cory Booker, Madeline Albright, Katy McGinty, Dwight Evans, Bob Brady and did I mention Shonda Rhimes, Katy and friends headed for dinner.

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With Philly’s own M Night Shyamalan seen here getting into his car with his wife Bhavna Vaswani . This is the end of the night as they left through the front doors of  the newly adorned 4 Bells by Inquirer’s Craig LaBan Vedge, (1221 Locust Street) whereas

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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom left through the backdoor. This was a tough shot as there were 6 fans waiting when I arrived about midnight
to wait for their departure, and they were pressed up against the window, but LOVE THAT KATY PERRY AMERICAN FLAG purse
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these things, seems someone saw them go in and put it on Social Media.

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It was sad as well to hear them plead with Katy for a moment of her time. It’s always hard because as a fan you think you’re idol is going to stop for a moment or at least wave, but for the celebrity they’re off the clock after a certain hour. Plus if there’s more than 4 fans, it’s really hard to do so. One of the fans ran a Katy Perry blog site. So she really was in the know.

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I ran into future President Cory Booker. I love him, so charismatic. I wonder if he’ll get married before his run in 2024. When I used to cover celebrities in NYC, he was dating Gayle King, Oprah’s BFF

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Still together after all these years, Nikki Minaj and Meek Mill sitting courtside at the Sixers last night. How about the kid behind them with the “side eye” or the gal trying to snap a photo, so fun. Who’s that guy next to Meek, he looks familiar?

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Will Smith was at his home in Philly this past week, The Ritz, where he ran into Tony Piazza

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Finally congrats to  Katie Cavuto (Food Network star, Phillies nutritionist and runs HealthyEats.com) and Ashli Mizell, award winning interior designer on their wedding this past weekend. So adorable. Go out and enjoy today, Go Eagles and Vote for Hillary please, so we don’t have to have our marriages invalidated. I don’t care if Trump held up a Rainbow Flag, he wants the my marriage to be decided by the states, not Federally. I want to keep my marriage safe.

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On A Sad Note, Marilyn Russell departs Ben FM

The Fox29 ladies, from left: Jenny Joyce, Alex Holley with Marilyn Russell, BenFM who was laid off from Ben FM last week. She sent all her friends and partners in business this note Sunday. Here they are at Marilyn Russell’s branded “Women of the Week” luncheon.

If you haven’t heard I was also affected by the recent radio sale of Ben FM. After 12-years of hard work, absolute dedication and helping to build a respected brand here in Philadelphia, I was unceremoniously told my services would no longer be needed…without getting into too much detail (it’s grueling) I’ll simply ask you you please continue to be my friend, support my projects as I’ve done with you and/or for you for so many years. For me business is personal. I’m blessed to have great client relations and many clients are asking me to continue as their brand ambassador which makes me feel that it wasn’t all for naught. There are many broadcast platforms and I’m taking time to find the right one by which to continue connecting with the great community of people within my home town of Philadelphia. I’m down but not out. Please don’t forget about me ♥️👍 ~ Marilyn
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