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Team USA Leotards, Free Spotluck Party, Meet Steve Burton, Plus

Team USA Bejeweled Leotards Made in Philly Area, French Montana, Spotluck, bugs and lots happening this week that you need to put on your calendar

Good awesome Friday morning, welcome to another edition of Philly Gossip where I tell you the who, what, when and where that you want to know so you can tell your friends. I don’t know about you but I finally got into the Rio Olympic obsession and I watch at least 4 hrs a day, especially the evening portions. I am in LOVE with Team USA Girl Gymnastics, and those outfits are bling fashion smashing.

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I heard each girls wardrobe is about $70ks, including a few outfits bejeweled with Swarovski jewels. You can get similar outfits the girls wore sans the Swarovski for a much more reasonable cost ie $70 plus, and they are made by a company in the Philadelphia area GK LTD .  These are not your Nadia Comaneci (1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal and the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10 in an Olympic gymnastics event.) leotards, I tweeted the other day. Altho TEAM USA uses the same coaches.

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Congrats to Simone Biles. I woke up the neighbors last night with my cheering. So amazing. Team USA Gymnastics is to this years Olympics as the Women’s Team USA Soccer Team was to the 2012 London Olympics.  Check out this interview about how the costumes are created by Kelly McKeown, executive vice president of design and corporate relations of GK Elite. (Source)

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TODAY:  Friday, Aug 12: Kiehl’s
Kiehl’s Liferide thunders into the Shops at Liberty Place with the 7th Annual Kiehl’s Liferide for amFAR, an 11-day motorcycle ride to raise funds for HIV/AIDS research and help find a cure. Check out the New York to Philadelphia leg at The Shops at 1:30 pm, with a celebrity Meet & Greet at 2PM! Plus shopping discounts. 1625 Chestnut Street

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TODAY 6PM: BEFORE FYE CLOSES, French Montana is going to create one last chaotic scene at the Broad Street store, during rush hour of course TODAY. Nothing will beat the time Nicki Minaj came and the lines were 4 blocks long.

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Equity opens in Philly TODAY at the RITZ EAST. I had the privilege to see it last month with the stars, and director of the movie on hand. It was an enjoyable thriller about Wall Street, and what people will do to get ahead. Not a new theme, but this movie really gave you a glimpse of people’s vulnerabilities, while also being ruthless. It was entertaining. I’d see it again. Although it was set in NYC, where Wall Street is located, it was filmed in Philly and fun to pick out the Philly locations. Starring Alysia Reiner (l) and Sarah Megan Thomas (r), director Meera Menon and Sharon Pinkenson, Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office. At the preview party Reiner told me that the movie is being optioned for TV, something she repeated to Entertainment TV this week.

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Congrats Joanne Calabria, CBS3’s PR. Coming up next week:

Are you ready for your close-up?  Then join CBS 3 at SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia on Thursday, August 18th, 12 noon to 3 p.m. for the first-ever CBS Daytime drama casting call held locally.    Men and women 18 years old and over are invited to audition for a chance to appear in an upcoming episode of either “The Young and the Restless” or “The Bold and the Beautiful.”  One person from the national search will be selected to travel to Hollywood and appear in one of the hit dramas. The Young and The Restless Stars Doug Davidson, Steve Burton will be on site to meet fans.  For more specific information about casting call requirements, go to www.CBSPhilly.com/castingcall .

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Speaking of CBS3PHILLY look who stopped by to talk about   Bug Fest at The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University this weekend August 13–14

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I feel the same way Brooke, although they are fascinating too: Join The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University for their annual celebration of insects! Enjoy new activities and shows featuring our definitely disgusting and always amazing decomposers, buzz around the hive and be a bee expert, and help build a giant termite mound. Plus revisit some old favorites—back by popular demand. Talk with real scientists, learn about insects from all over the world, and see specimens from the Academy’s behind-the-scenes collections. Eat bugs, get your face painted, and relax as you enjoy a buggy show. More.

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I told you about Spotluck a few weeks ago. It’s that great app where you spin the wheel and it gives you a discount off your entire food bill at a random restaurant the wheel picks. It really takes the ho hum of eating at the same old place we always go to. As a thank you for helping us kick off Spotluck Philly, they’re throwing the biggest party ever!

They’ll be toasting 150 of Philly’s best local restaurants with Free Beer… Games… Prizes… Music.
Where: Uptown Beer Garden, 1735 Market St.
When: August 25, 2016; 5pm – 10pm
What: Libations, Green Swag & Spotluckers Everywhere
Cost: Free, but you must have the app!

http://spot.spotluck.com/events/2016/8/25/spotluck-philadelphia-launch-party

I’ll be there after around 7:30PM to photograph the action. See you then!!

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Congrats to Neff Associates David Neff‘s daughter, Hari Nef, who is on the cover of Elle Magazine this month   Olympic

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And Rio’s Spirit lives on as Robek’s has a treat for us

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Brazil’s Flavor Destination gives every Robeks customer a taste of this year’s Olympics host with a mix of healthy and fresh ingredients that make you feel like you’re relaxing on the sunny beaches of Rio, no matter where you are. The refreshing and flavorful Brazilian Berry Smoothie™ is packed with fresh watermelon, açaí juice, frozen yogurt, pineapple and mango, along with fresh mint leaves to add a refreshing touch. Made with Zola açaí and fresh watermelon, the Amazonia Bowl™ is packed with pineapple and strawberry and topped with shredded coconut, banana chips, mango, chocolate-covered coconut, bee pollen and raw honey. Finally, we have the Nutty Rio Bowl™, also made with Zola açaí and fresh watermelon with a flavor that is interestingly enhanced by natural peanut butter, banana and strawberry. It is then covered with dried banana chips, granola, natural peanut butter, chocolate-covered coconut, bee pollen and raw honey.

Here are the current locations — store and mobile truck.

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1035 CHESTNUT ST.

PHILADELPHIA – MOBILE FOOD TRUCK

2551 ORTHODOX STREET

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Now that my favorite Amazon Juices are defunked, I’ll be heading to Robeks

Thanks for sponsoring this post Robeks Smoothies.

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I too stand by these words, although I will be out of the office until August 19. I have prepared next weeks PCC entries, and will update through out the week. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter. I do love that new Instagram Stories. Bye Bye Snapchat.

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BEACH FRONT property in Philly says the ad for this Open House

Allan Domb advertises with me and I usually just tweet out his open houses, but when I saw the words Beach Front, I just had to highlight this one.

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The Lippincott 227-231 S. 6th Street

Fall in love with this completely custom two bedroom, two bathroom pristine home that was designed and built from raw space. This contemporary home offers oversized windows looking out onto Washington Square and Locust Walk. The residence features original woodwork, high ceilings, hardwood floors, exposed steel beams, a beautifully appointed open kitchen, elevated living area/den, and spa inspired marble baths.

This is BEACH FRONT property in one of the most exclusive buildings in Center City. Experience it for yourself.

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Private elevators open up to this exclusive and coveted Washington Square home which features beautiful five inch wide, dark oak distressed plank wood floors, custom lighting, and eleven foot ceilings with exposed wood beams throughout.

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The home’s large living room features high ceilings, exposed beams, and exposed brick walls. An open chef’s kitchen features two-tone granite counter tops, beautiful wood cabinetry, and a Wolf stovetop with an industrial hood and griddle. Beyond the custom designed kitchen is a spacious dining room with a gas fireplace leading to a grand terrace offering spectacular city views.
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This thoughtfully designed two bedroom home includes French doors with decorative hinges that open to a cozy den, beautiful custom molding, and exposed brick walls.  A spacious second bedroom has an ensuite bath and a large utility closet with a state of the art washer and dryer offers additional storage.

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A storage space in the building and one parking space in the building’s underground park-and-lock garage (there is direct access into the building) is included.

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I love this open floor plan Living Room, Dining Room and Kitchen, hence the multi photos here.

Residents at The Lippincott enjoy a twenty-four hour doorman and concierge, state of the art fitness center, professional management, and on-site maintenance.

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The Lippincott is a pet-friendly residence! Dogs under 50 lbs. welcome.

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A large master bedroom includes a custom built walk-in closet with pocket doors, one-of-a-kind stained glass window, an ensuite bathroom with Bain Ultra chromatherapy spa tub, his and hers sinks, and a large sit-in shower.

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Price: $1,495,000.00

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Here is the list for this and the rest of Allan Domb Open Houses this weekend

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LeBron James’ Cleveland Hustles Contest for Small Biz

After winning “one for the Land,” LeBron James is looking beyond basketball to help a small, local business owner looking to take their business to the next level.  ”Cleveland Hustles” is the new LeBron James/ CNBC show that could take your business to the next level.

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To celebrate the launch of  ”Cleveland Hustles”, which premieres Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 10pm ET‪/PT, they’re giving brick-and-mortar small, local business owners across the country a chance to win the promotional package of a lifetime. The prize includes a social media endorsement from LeBron James, and promotion on CNBC TV, digital and social channels. In Philly there’s two ways to enter, online on Twitter/Instagram see instructions below.

Or on Friday head on over to Milk Boy 401 South St for an in person audition from 12PM to 3PM. Rules and instructions below.

 

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Step 1: Create a 23-second video pitch answering the question, “How would my business uniquely benefit from a LeBron James social media endorsement?”
Step 2: Post your video on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #PitchLeBronContest

The perfect 23-second pitch tips:

  • Be memorable and show your passion!
  • Tell us what’s unique about your business
  • Keep it short! You have 23 seconds

Entries will be evaluated for originality and creativity by a judging panel. Participants may be contacted for additional information based on the quality of their video pitches. The contest entry period ends August 18, 2016 at 11:59pm ET. The winner will be announced online on August 23, 2016.

 

PRIZE

One local, small business owner will win a promotional package, which includes:

  • one (1) social media post from LeBron James
  • fifteen (15) on-air promotional spots mentioning the winning small business to air on CNBC
  • ten (10) lower-third promotional snipes mentioning winning small business to air on CNBC
  • five (5) social media posts mentioning winning small business across CNBC social media platforms
  • one (1) digital post mentioning winning small business on

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • Businesses must have no more than 250 employees
  • Businesses must have a brick-and-mortar physical location
  • Business is not a franchise and does not service customers outside of its immediate local area (e.g., does not have a mail-order business or online store)
  • Contestants can only enter oncehttp://www.pitchlebroncontest.com/LeBron

    EVENTS

    As part of the “Cleveland Hustles” presents: #PitchLeBronContest, show host Bonin Bough is taking to the road and hosting mini-pitch sessions in Philadelphia, Chicago and San Francisco. Small, local business owners will get a chance to make a pitch to Bonin and a guest judge onstage, and get some quick, in-person feedback. At some of the events, attendees will also have the chance to participate in live audience Q&A.

    What to bring: Any products or props for your pitch, your friends and family, a good attitude!

    Remember: you only have 23 seconds!

    Come join us!

    Philadelphia –  Friday, August 12 – 12–3pm
    MilkBoy
    401 South St
    Philadelphia, PA 19147

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#TBT We’ll Always Have Paris – PCC Turns 10 Yrs Old Next Year

Happy Birthday to my sister Tracy.

In all the DNC hoopla I forgot to mention that PhillyChitChat just turned 9 that means a whole year of #TBT posts up to the big TEN O. When I started PhillyChitChat in 2007 , I always imagined only doing it for 5 years since I was working full time as a paralegal, I had other plans, like opening up a coffee store,

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selling books and greeting cards or still being yelled at by attorneys to take their damn boxes to the courthouse. Paris

A lot has changed since 07/07/07 when I launched Philly Chit Chat, which was only supposed to be a hobby, an outlet for my so called useless info as dad would call it, and well I was really curious about what went on at those parties I read about.

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First let me tell you the name PhillyChitChat came after a brainstorming session with my friends Simon and Katie Curtis (c) of NYC. I wanted a blog that was about Philly events, but also about chatting about Philly, not a message board, but a pictorial chronicalization of the City and what and who I thought was interesting.  The blog PhillyGossip was for sale, but it had a hefty price of $5,000 attached to it. Philly Media bought it for Dan Gross, and well it was perfect I didn’t want to just write about gossip only anyway. I had a lot of ideas PhillyCalendar, Philly Social Diary, Philly Social Scene, Philly Scene, but then Simon came up with PhillyChitChat and I thought that was best. I did though buy all those other names, and I still own them today. On the right are my friends Greta and Alan Greenberger. This shot was taken before Michael Nutter was mayor, and Alan was still in private practice. Greta was, and still is for a few more months, City Hall’s Tour Director. I used to volunteer at City Hall for Greta before I moved to NYC in 2005 to work for 2 years, where I met the Curtis’ and eventually became a professional celebrity photographer in January 2007. This shot was taken 7/04/07

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When I moved back from NYC, and even before I started PhillyChitChat.com, I had already started blogging in 2006 with my site “Confessions of a Paparazzi” ; I was living in NYC while working on a case for the Philly law firm where I had worked since 1991. It was supposed to be a short stint in NYC, but it turned into an 18 month long jaunt, and I squeezed every minute out of it. I never left for anything, I spent nearly every holiday there and Mike was great and visited a couple times a month. At first it was just to live in NYC, which was always a dream, but then i discovered the art and fun of photographing celebrities, the cult of fandom (there’s some hardcore fans ship going on, even worse today with the internet.), and I enjoyed telling stories to my co-workers via email everyday. Like Joan above who sat in front of me at work. The email list grew, until Mike suggested I do a blog, and that is how Confessions of a Paparazzi was born. I know I used the wrong tense of paparazzi, but that word had become popular through overuse by

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Paris Hilton; who visited Philly to promote her perfume in February 2007. I had become friends with Phyllis Halpern, who lived in my building, who worked at Red Tettemer, who introduced me to Matt Vlahos, a young account executive there. He was trying to stage something viral, before viral was even a term, with Paris Hilton and a guy dressed as a Groundhog. i don’t even remember the circumstances. Matt wanted me to get the photo and send it to the wireservice I worked for WENN. Paris’ people were ok with the Groundhog, made the guy stand in line for the 2hrs. When Paris saw the Groundhog in line she had him thrown out. She was not going to pose with him. It was the most bizarre thing ever….

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My goal in the early years was really to find out where the celebrities were in Philly. I had just come back from NYC, and I knew from reading Harriet Lessy, Michael Klein, Stu Bykofsky and Dan Gross’ columns that celebrities did stop by Philly, and they were bigger than Alycia Lane or Monica Malpass, even though I was happy when I photographed them the first time too.

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Phyllis introduced me to Thom Cardwell (flower shirt). He was the developmental director of the Philadelphia Film Festival.

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Great introduction cause sure enough during the film festivals there were plenty of nearly stars, stars and past star stage.

One of the first events Thom brought me to was one where Vince Fumo greets Angie Everhart at a movie screening at the Prince Theater. This is what I wrote on Confessions of a Paparazzi of the event:

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After last Thursdays premiere, it was then my responsibility to “shop” the photos to the media to promote the film. OMG how exhausting was that, calling, emailing and be rejected by a dozen papers. Finally the People Paper “The Phila Daily News” saw that one of my photos told a story (after I mentioned Vince had a red thread on his wrist – a la Madonna and her Kabbalah bracelet). The greeting of Angie Everhart with Sen. Vince Fumo as co-director Sal Mazzotta looks on. One of my favorite columnist Dan Gross picks up on this photo and tells the rest of the story…

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When the photo appeared in paper they cut his wrist off, even though the story was under the photo. I could have screamed. But in time these things would happen over and over again. I’ve never gotten used to editors.  **Note above where I said I had to Shop the photos. I was thinking hey that’s a great idea, I will create a wire service for local Philly photos. I did attempt to do this with my friend Chris around the same time, but it was hard to convince local media outlets that we could provide photos that would be of interest. It would be years before I was able to convince them.

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It also would be a year or so before another of my shots would appear in the Daily News. The budget for the paper was smaller, as was the space.  That summer I heard Michael Klein was going to a food event of Thom Cardwell’s and I told him I could go and photograph it. I was super nervous cause I was a huge fan of his, and knew my photos would fit perfectly in his column.  Having worked in NYC as a celebrity photography/paparazzi for the past year or so, and having read his column Inqlings, I knew that he probably was tipped off to celebrity appearances before they went to eateries or retailers, or during their visit, so he could put them in the paper the next day. My hunch was right. My 30 second spiel worked and he gave me a shot. Here’s the first shot we worked on together. Barry Manilow. Here’s what appeared in Klein’s column at the time- Inqlings – 9/7/07:

Looks like he made it – for dinner. Barry Manilow, with sidekicks, arrives at the Saloon in South Philadelphia. Manilow was welcomed Friday in a room whose patrons included mayoral candidate Michael Nutter, Q102’s Diego Ramos, lawyer Jimmy Binns, auto magnate Frank Kerbeck, and nightclub owner Larry Cohen. Last night, Manilow played at the Wachovia Center. And that was the beginning of a beautiful partnership that went on for 4 years, until the end of his column 3/26/11 The best advice Michael gave me was to spread my wings, and not work for just one outlet. It was nearly unheard of to do that, but each of the outlets I have contracts with adhere to different audiences;  I work hard to adhere to their brand and they trust me to deliver the photos their readers want.

OK  each Thursday I will publish 10 shots from each year. going forward I won’t be so wordy either. We’re starting in 2007

 

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Boyz II Men at FYE minus one. I’m going to miss FYE, sometimes they had the best acts there for meet & greets.

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Michael Marsico, Renee Gillinger, Sen Larry Farnese and Mary Patel.

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Matt Ray, James Duggan and Steve McCann

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Mayor Street, Judge Marjorie Rendell, Cary Lowell and Richard Gere at the Marian Anderson Awards. That year Patti LaBelle performed. This year Patti LaBelle is being honored. So excited for that.

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The skyline of Philadelphia in 2007

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Yes, I heard you, you want Woof Woof Wednesday Back

I got so busy in the spring social season that I dropped Woof Woof Wednesday. I’ve heard your barks, literally people have asked me to return the weekly column. So here goes, no slobbering on the computer screen please….8-7-2016 6-46-40 PM (Custom)

Gavin McKay and Trent Berrier at Glen Onoko Falls trail with their pup. Mike and I are planning to go to the Allentown area, plus Jim Thorpe for Labor Day Weekend and will have to check out the falls.

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I saw cows near Morgantown, Pa. I got one shot off before a car came along and beeped. It came out just as I envisioned it. woof

 

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Punchline Philly – PAL Fundraiser Opening, Rus Gutin 8/21

Catching up on posts, this one happened in June, but I did have the photos on Fox 29. I’m running the photos here for two reasons, one it was a great event for a great charity, and I also wanted you to know about a show coming up on August 21 with Rus Gutin. Punchline

I don’t get out to many shows as I’m always on the run but when I was invited to cover a PAL charity event with a few of my favorite people.

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Like Mike Jerrick, co-anchor at Fox 29,

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who got a little help from his friend Alex Holley, who was more than happy to hold his “cue” cards while he did his schtick.

 

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 Hardly Dangerous (Rodney Dangerfield impersonator)

 

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Patty Jackson

 

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Tony Luke

 

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Proceeds from the event will go to the Philadelphia FOP Survivors Fund (www.fop5.org), which provides financial and other support to survivors of Philadelphia police officers killed in the line of duty.

“We sincerely appreciate what Punch Line is doing,” said Steve Weiler, vice president FOP Lodge 5. “Without events like this, we wouldn’t have anything. We need every nickel to spend on helping the officers’ survivors. There’s always someone in need who calls us and reaches out to help.”

Stars Stand Up for Fallen Officers is part of the two-week celebration marking the opening of Punch Line Philly, Live Nation’s first laugh lounge on the East Coast. Punch Line Philly is located in Fishtown, just a few steps away from The Fillmore Philadelphia, hailed as “the most beautiful live rock music venue in the United States.”

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There’s nearly nothing I can relay here from the comedy acts as my ears are still burning

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FISHTOWN PREMIUM (COMEDY)
“Champagne Comedy on a Beer Budget.”
Sunday, August 21st, 2016 @ 7:30pm!
w/ Headliner: Comedy Central’s SEAN DONNELLY!
Special Guest: OddBall Comedy Festival’s LUCHANA GATICA!
Featuring: #CherryHillaDelphia’s own, RUS GUTIN from Comedy Records!
Hosted by: Garbage Time’s JAMES MATTERN!
Doors @ 6:30pm / Show @ 7:30pm
Buy your Tickets now @ bit.ly/295SLmA!

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Philly Magazine’s Best of Party with Link to the Best Dressed of PM

Last Thursday was the much anticipated Philly Magazine’s Best of Party.

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Evan Turney, of Varga Bar and soon to be Butcher Bar with Valerie Safran, who with long time business partner Marcie Turney were trailblazers in creating a food empire in Midtown Village with the wildly popular Bud & Marilyn’s, as well as Barbuzzo, Lolita, Jamonera, Little Nonna’s, and retail stores Grocery, Open House and Verde

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Eva Kasanovic, Carlo Fiammenghi and Julie Lazano

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Soon to be dad Kyree Tyrell, and our bud Marilyn Russell, BenFM

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OK now if you’re not too tired to look at more photos, I put my heart and soul into choosing the ones that are on Philly Mag. Check out the Link

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MAKE SURE YOU HIT LIKE and share a lot. Thanks. HughE

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Congrats to Nina Tinari and Michael Schulson, 6ABC’s

Good Monday morning. Lots of happenings in the dog days of summer here in Philly. Hope everyone made it out to the 2nd Street Festival. I met old friends, and I mean old as in grade school friends for lunch at LaScala’s Burn in Marlton NJ. They have the hottest long hots that will be memorable the entire week for me. This week I’m gettng ready to cover the Girl Scouts Smores Competition in Chesapeake. Remember I went there last year and stayed at the Hyatt on the Chesapeake. It was fabulous. So glad they asked me back again this year to shoot it. Let’s see what’s happening with our neighbors….

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Congrats to longtime couple Michael Schulson and Nina Tinari on their marriage Saturday at Le Cheri. The bride wore creame, the groom wore sneakers and the flowers were by Ten Pennies.

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Congrats to Perry O’Hearn, Owner of Philly Phitness and 6ABC’s Melissa Magee on their engagement which happened in Hawaii during the DNC and you know how I missed things then.

 

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Ian Larson and Jamie Reibenbach had their engagement photos taken by Phil Kramer. The duo are set for their nuptials in orange, which is perhaps why Jamie is wearing orange?

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Don’t know what to do with that wedding dress after the ceremony, why make tiny wedding dresses for bears. They’re so cute.Nina

Jameer Nelson stopped by D’Angelo’s for dinner Friday night. I was there and saw he was with two friends dining al fresco.  Nina

On the mend, baby Rocky. Keep those prayers coming.

 

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Christopher Wink, Technical.ly and Shannon Wink, Billy Penn commissioned this awesome mural on their home by artist Sean Martorano.

 

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Happy Birthday to Kathyrn Ott Lovell

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And Laura Burkhardt

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#ToDO: ONO At Uptown Beer Garden, Tonight at The Logan

Our Night Out took over  Uptown Beer Garden right before the DNC invaded the City.

 

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Despite the crazy heatwave and on and off rain, lots of folks turned out to support the monthly charity event that supports the emerging needs of the LGBTQ community through advocacy, grantmaking, scholarships, programming and education. www.dvlf.org

 

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Another fun event which supports the TOY 2016
Saturday, December 10
7:00pm-10:00pm
Top of the Tower, 51, 1717 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
DVLF’s annual TOY event has become an anticipated and popular event. It has been named, “Best LGBT Fundraiser” by the Philadelphia Gay News. TOY raises money to support the mission of DVLF and provides toys for patients at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and those served by Action Wellness. Held every December, it is a cocktail party, dance, and silent auction that welcomes over 400 guests. Your support will allow us to meet the emerging needs of the LGBT community while supporting some of the area’s bravest children at the holidays

 

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TONIGHT: OurNightOut-Philly @ The Logan
Monday, August 8
6:00pm-9:00pm
The Logan, 1 Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA
Join DVLF on August 8th for OurNightOut-Philly at the hottest new venue in Philadelphia, the Logan. For this prestigious event, we will be collecting a $10 donation that will benefit DVLF.

 

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Philly Gossip: Maria Papadakis Engaged, Baby News & Retail

Philly Gossip: Maria Papadakis Engaged, Baby News & Retail

 

While the DNC was going on Philadelphia’s news and gossip was still happening.

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Maria Papadakis, the bubbly, blond who brighten many a room with her contagious smile splashed onto the social scene about 6 years ago, after graduating from Drexel University she began to build a communications career appearing on local TV promoting the best charity events and parties in the City. Eventually she moved on to Philly.com and Comcast Sportsnet to produced entertaining shows with Kyree Tyrell, who now runs My New Philly.  Life really began after meeting the love of her life, professional soccer player Chris Konopka, though friends at a charity event.  Chris career took him from Philadelphia Union, to Toronto FC, then earlier this year he headed to Scotland to play pro ball there. Back on US soil, Chris will be playing for Portland, Or, this season, and since the beginning of their relationship Maria will be right by his side.

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Congrats Jason and Haley

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Congrats Tara Malloy and Brian Fletcher8-4-2016 3-43-09 PM (Custom)

In case you were wondering where the Halloween Store was going to end up on Walnut Street, wonder no more 1702 Walnut. 8-4-2016 10-06-11 AM (Custom)

Congrats to former CBS3 Philly’s Chris May who has returned to his home town  Little Rock, Arkansas and at KATV News. 7-30-2016 11-43-18 PM (Custom)

Congrats7-31-2016 11-11-57 PM (Custom)

Internet celebrity Marie Madore spent the weekend at Hotel Monaco last weekend.

8-5-2016 10-02-37 AM (Custom)

The AT&T Store that has been threatening to go into 15th and Walnut, seems to finally started it’s build out. Strangely enough they took the wrappings off the windows so we can watch the whole messy thing.

Check Philly Mag later today for pics from the Best of Party, and back here on Monday I’ll have the rest. Have an awesome weekend, see you on social media.