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Fun Times: Zarwin Baum Hosts 2nd Annual PHILAlympics

On Thursday,
July 17, 4-8pm at the Wells Fargo Center, companies from across the Philadelphia region will
join Zarwin Baum DeVito Kaplan Schaer Toddy, P.C., and The Fun Department for the 2nd
PHILAlympics benefitting Philadelphia’s Ronald McDonald House.
PHILAlympics is a competition in which participants will fight for the
coveted title of ‘Philadelphia’s Phunnest Company” using wits,
athleticism, and their knowledge of the City of
Philadelphia.

The
friendly competition consists of a series of challenges designed to
maximize team building,networking, and a whole lot of fun. This year’s
challenge lineup includes: Pretzels
and Cheesesteaks’s, Foam Finger Relay, The Philly Skyline Inflatable
Tower Build, The “Yo Adrian” Boxing Gloves Tug of War, and, last but not
least, The 4, 5, 6 Legged Eagle End-zone Race! All proceeds from the
event will benefit Philadelphia’s Ronald McDonald
House, which has been supporting the families of seriously ill children
since 1974. The Ronald McDonald House relies on individual and
corporate donations for over 90 percent of their funding. At the
inaugural event in 2013, PHILAlympics raised $20,000 for
Philadelphia’s Ronald McDonald House and named Comcast-Spectacor
‘Philadelphia’s Phunnest Company’ after 90 minutes of friendly fun and
competition.
Registration for this year’s PHILAlympics will begin at 4pm, with the
competition starting at 5pm. A networking reception will follow.Along
with Zarwin Baum, this year’s participating teams include Aberdeen
Wealth,
Comcast-Spectacor, Conestoga Bank, Enterprise Cloudwork,
Keenan Autobody
, Klein Hersh, Magna Legal Services, PCS,
The Hub, Jako Enterprises (KicksUSA), Seer Interactive and
Capital One
.
Interested
in joining the fun? The cost for company teams is $2500; and the cost
to be a spectator is only $10. To sign your company up to participate,
contact
Stacey Kracher at skracher@zarwin.com.
For more information and to RSVP as a spectator
www.zarwin.com. Be sure to follow the firm on Twitter
@ZarwinBaum for daily updates!

 

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FOX 29 MORNING SHOW ANNOUNCES NEW CO-ANCHOR to replace Sheinelle Jones

Alex Holley is the award-winning Morning Reporter/Fill In Anchor for
WMBF News in Myrtle Beach, SC. Every weekday morning she’s LIVE covering
the stories that affect the Grand Strand. She’s a native Texan who
shows her southern hospitality through her stories as viewers wake up
and get ready for work in the mornings.

 

Alex Holley joined the WMBF News TODAY news team from KOMU-TV in
Columbia, Missouri where she was an anchor, reporter, and producer. She
also worked as an anchor for an innovative multi-source news, sports and
entertainment website called Newsy.com, enthusiastically delivering an
innovative style of reporting news. On Newsy.com, fast-paced viewers
could use their ipads, blackberrys and other interactive mobile devices
to access Alex delivering the news “up close and personal.” Today, you
can even see Alex in a digital journalism display on the third floor of
the Newseum in Washington, D.C. on Pennsylvania Avenue.

Alex is very proud to be a University of Missouri (MIZZOU) Tiger,
where she graduated from the first, and one of the best, journalism
schools in the nation. In 2010, she was voted the University of
Missouri’s Homecoming Queen and in 2011 was selected as one of the
Mizzou ’39, one of the top honors given to seniors for their
contributions to the University.

One of Alex’s favorite hobbies is travel…she is a world traveler.
Since birth, she has explored over eleven different countries. She is
proficient in Spanish, having studied at the Universidad de Salamanca at
age 13. This global exposure helps add a versatile dimension to her
stories. Consistently, Alex follows international trends and loves to
explore new places, researching the unique experiences they have to
offer. She is a vivacious, unique reporter who uses her knowledge of
different places to enhance the perspectives to her stories.

Welcome to Philly Alex

Photos & Story from http://alexholley.com/?page_id=20
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Contest: Want to Meet Mario Lopez? Win a pair of VIP passes at the Mix 106.1 Summer Jam After Party,

Want to Meet Mario Lopez? For your chance to win a pair of VIP passes to meet Mario Lopez and hang out in the VIP section at the MIX Summer Jam After Party, Saturday June 28th at the Coastline Nightclub in Cherry Hill, New Jersey check out my rafflecopter giveaway and follow the directions.

Win a pair of tickets for the Meet & Greet (ends Thursday at Noon)

Want a guarantee Meet & Greet. Check out Info on the VIP package :  http://coastline.ticketleap.com/mario/

 a Rafflecopter giveaway
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PhillyGram: Celebrities in Philly, Newscaster News, Weddings, Babies & Fun Tidbits

The Barnes Foundation posted a photo, shared by Katie Adams, that supermodel of the world Helena Christensen and her friend, Barnes member, Patricia Garrubo stopped by their new exhibit “The World is an Apple: The Still Lives of Paul Cezanne” (which opened yesterday and runs through September 22. )

I covered the sponsor, patron party here on PhillyMag last week.
 Former NBC Reporter Daralene Jones has settled into her new gig at WFTV in Orlando
 The 6ABC news crew are a fit bunch, Cecily Tynan, Ali Gorman and Adam Joseph enjoy going to Joltin’ Jabs studio boxing between air times, now here’s Rick Williams pumping iron.
6 ABC meteorologist Cecily Tynan and husband Greg Watson are serious runners.

 
 Dave Warren | Al Jazeera America new headshot

Dave Warren and Alison Frick’s growing family.

 
 Justin Pizzi says drink more water.

  Have you seen him lately, he looks great. All thanks to Crossfit and a serious Paleo Food Plan. He’s with our friend Erin Como who was in town this weekend. Erin used to run the news desk at NBCPhiladelphia, now she does traffic and reporting for Fox Nashville.
This weekend she had a mini reunion with her friends from NBC including Jillian Mele and Sheena Parveen. Here are the ladies at Rouge. 

Last week Sheena was visiting Erin in Nashville, where they were doing fancy Yoga moves on paddle board.
Check NBCPhilly for another column on the Rittenhouse Ball I photographed on Thursday.

Pretty stoked it’s on the top of the first page, with my boss David Lipson from PhillyMag in the first shot.

 
 Congrats to Alycia Lane who gave birth to a lovely little girl on Sunday.
Alycia, I can see Averie is adorable and loved. I love the matching outfits.
 Congrats Kyle & Dana!!
 Kyle Scott owns the popular sports blog – CrossingBroad.com

 Just a misunderstanding. Leslie Padilla posted this as “Wedding Day” and everyone including me thought wow they’re pretty casual for their wedding day. It turns out that it was their friends wedding day. Anyway I love the 3rd comment showing “I am on my 3rd marriage and have never been more happy and content. Enjoy!” Lisa H.


This weekend I got lots of inquirers on who was staying at the Warwick Hotel over the weekend. It was seriously locked down with lots of security and “secret service” police people said. It was Louis Farrakhan, in town to give a speech to his followers. As far as I’ve heard he remained inside the hotel all weekend.
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Wizard World at the Pennsylvania Convention Center – Inside Stuff

Yesterday I headed to the Wizard World at the Pennsylvania Convention Center unfortunately it’s the only day I could enjoy as I am  booked solid this weekend. But I love love going, seeing the fans who are so enthusiastic. It makes my year. Go today, definitely go tomorrow. Plan to go next year. Here’s a little bit what you’ll see, but it’s barely the tip of the iceberg. One more thing, the fans are so friendly, you will make friends and the celebs are glad to see you too.

From Revenge of the Nerds: Brian Tochi and Curtis Armstrong
Immediately as I walked through the door I ran into Ed who told me he watches me on Fox 29. Hi Ed, Thanks!!

Everything begins in Hall F, which is located at 11th and Arch Streets

Love this, but first of all isn’t she too big for that baby carriage?

Flux Capacitor – for $20 you can get a photo

Go here to buy a chance to get autographs & photos with your favorite star.

Wait in line here for the VIP Meet & Greets. Not too bad at 3PM Friday.

#Nerds are sexy

I love all the different character poses

#Nerd boys love #Nerd Girls

Light Saver Sales

Philly Film Girl and Friend. She’s moving to NC to live on base with her man, she’s a married girl now.

David Boreanaz
wizardworld.ticketleap.com/‎

David Boreanaz VIP ticket only $349

Bella Twins walking to their signing.

There was a serious VH1 Production team following them

They walked fast.

This was hysterical 

This was the only shot I got as their security was tight with their no pixs allowed.

It’s always fun to shoot the happy fans. 

 Google Glass, and I guess that guy was tired of holding his briefcase or wanted to look silly on the VH1 tape

 See the guard staring me down as I “shoot this from the hip.”

I think this is Lauren Cohan

This guy really got into his character 

These peeps were in line for Karen Gillan

I should have picked up one of these

Last night the Walking Dead gang had dinner at Barclay Prime. Looks like their carnivorous too.
Michael Rooker is on left and Scott Wilson is posing with the fan.

Lou Ferrigno (Actor – The Incredible Hulk; The King of Queens; Hercules)

The VIP Lines are down at 3PM

At the end of my day, 5PM, the lines for the VIP Meet & Greets were filling up.

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Hot, Hot, Hot, PARTIES, PEOPLE, PLACES – Did I shoot you last week?

So busy last week, then I headed out for a press junket to Atlantic City & R&R. Here are those links I promised you so you can find your photo & check out others at events that occurred around the City.

 The 50th Anniversary OIC Gala with Reverend Al Sharpton
The photos are on NBC10 Philadelphia

 Marc Vetri’s & Vetri Foundation Great Chef’s event
The Navy Yard Philly Magazine Online
(Click on the slanted black line to make the photos larger.)

The After Party
Philly.com Out and About (Can be found under the Entertainment section)

Out and About Photos: AL DÍA News Media: World Cup Party! Brazil 2014 Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/out_and_about/Photos-AL-DIA-News-Media-World-Cup-Party-Brazil-2014.html#jcc5s43Ytd8LDB11.99

Barnes Foundation’s The Still Lifes of Paul Cézanne Trustee and Supporter Dinner

(So bummed I meant to use the about shot in my Philly Mag column. I love it. Click the title and see which pixs I did include.)

Hillary Clinton Book Tour rolls into town. on Philly Mag
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GIA DAY AT SKIN PALETTE to raise money for Suicide Awareness Prevention

Bronze for a cause
Craig Robinson, of “The Bachelorette,” will support Team Gia Day at Skin Palette (Inside the Studio CL, 128 S. 19th St.), the tanning spa owned by Julie Dorenbos and Susie Celek, from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday. All proceeds from services support the 2014 National Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk (June 28-29). The day is in honor of former “Bachelor” contestant Gia Allemand, who took her own life last summer. Call 215-496-0604 to book your appointment. For more info, go to tinyurl.com/TeamGiaPhilly.From molly eichels column Monday (I volunteer at American Suicide Awareness Prevention)Pictured here are L-R: Julie Dorenbos, Jackie Gordon (Brad Womack’s Season), Tyler Vermette (Ali Fedotowsky’s Season), Gia, Craig Robinson, Alli Travis (Brad Womack’s season), Jack Orwig (Alli’s fiance/boyfriend/husband), and Susie Celek.

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Best Father’s Day Instagrams

These days even the most insignificant holiday is a big deal on social media, whether it’s national cheesecake day, take your doogie to work day or Father’s Day (actually that is significant). Yesterday I came across some if the cutest Father’s Day on social media and wanted to share them with you. Ps for the next two days I’m in AC, feel free to follow along on social media. Thanx

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Free Food: SPIKE TV’S Frankenfood Truck Will Be In Center City & University City Next Week

Next week Tony Luke Jr and the Frankenfood truck will be giving away free tasty treats that may or may not be featured on their new SPIKE TV show Frankenfood (it’s a secret), around town beginning on Monday. The first stop: Noon to 4pm @ the University of Sciences –  600 S 43rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, where Tony Luke Jr will be doing the deed himself. 

Catch Frankenfood on Sunday Night June 22 at 10PM on Spike TV
Use this when tweeting #frankenfood  @spiketv @frankenfood
Josh Capon and Tony Luke Jr at the Frankenfood screening at TAO Downtown in NYC on Sunday.

6/16 Monday –Tony Luke Jr. will be giving out the food at this stop.
University of Sciences
6/17 Tuesday
Drexel University
6/18 Wednesday
30th Street Station
6/19 Thursday
Love Park / UPenn
6/20 Friday
30th Street Station
Check foobooz.com for the times. 

 

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RISING FROM THE ASHES SUIT SHIRT PANTS CORNER SETS UP SHOP

Rising up back on the street….
Ashes is all that remains at 3rd and Market, where once stood an iconic store passed down through generations. It all ended for Gary Ginsburg on April 9 when the store caught fire and burned.
The business of dressing Philadelphia is in his blood and Gary didn’t let the moss grow under his feet. He found a spot not too far from his former Old City spot at 630 Market Street, between Jerry Blavet’s studio, Dunkin Donuts and across the street from the Federal Courthouse (which is a great location cause attorney’s, judges and criminals all need to dress to impress in that building.)
 It’s also under a parking lot and near the Market Street Transportation.
 The new store won’t replace the old store in their hearts, but Gary and his staff are excited to begin servicing their clients again, many of whose contacts burned in the unexpected fire. So let’s get the word out, Suit/Shirt/Pants Corner is open again at 630 Market Street. (Maybe if the Dunkin Donuts leaves they’ll take over the corner too.)
PS While doing research for today’s entry I came across this article that I hadn’t previously seen at the Phila Biz Journal.
Press inquires: Christie Honigman, The Honigman Group: Christie@thehonigmangroup.