Colette and Sam Gabriele hosted another spectacular Night in Venice Party – Under the SeaPhiladelphia Eagles veteran Brandon Graham family, friends and Cindy Webster on board Ocean City NJ Night in Venice July 20 2024 The event’s theme is “Summertime Vibes: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett” Philadelphia Eagles veteran Brandon Graham and his family are special guests. ESPN reporter and host Marty Smith is grand marshal. BTW Brandon Graham is next level amazing. He was the special guest for OC Night in Venice, stayed until the fireworks. Stopped by the Gabriele party around 10. Then Sunday 6am partici ..read more

Photos: BLOCS Gala Celebrates Catholic Education Rep Amen Brown and Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia. BLOCS (Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools), the largest scholarship organization in Pa., for prek-12, hosted its 2024 Gala: Lighting Up the Future on May 9, 2024, , at the Crystal Tea Room (100 E Penn Sq.). Linda Czachor, Theresa Grace, Kathy Kelley and Nancy Gabriele A highlight of the evening was the announcement of the BLOCS Teacher of the Year Award, sponsored by FlynnO’Hara Uniforms. Mr. Shane Taylor from Archbishop Ryan Catholic High School w ..read more

Fairmount Park Conservancy’s 13th Annual Centennial Celebration at FDR Park On Wednesday, April 24, Fairmount Park Conservancy hosted its 13th annual Centennial Celebration with a sneak preview of FDR Park’s Welcome Center. The dinner brought together Conservancy community leaders, partners, donors, and award recipients for an evening of celebration in support of Philadelphia’s parks. JD Kelly and Alexandra Kelly Cheryl Binswanger, Anna Brinks and Dorothy Binswanger Mike Dunn, Sam Gorodetzer, Keanu Ibarrondo, and Mackenzie Hockensmith Shayna Harvey and JR Harvey Eathan Blades and Shannon Wink ..read more

The leadership and board of Avenue of the Arts, Inc. announced today its vision for a transformative $100 million plan to re-imagine the Avenue of the Arts (aka S. Broad Street) from City Hall to Washington Avenue into a lush, green arts park. Oliver Schaper, Gensler Architects; Tom McCarthy, Avenue of the Arts Board Member, Philadelphia City Councilman Mark Squilla; Carl Dranoff, Avenue of the Arts Board Member; OBJ; Laura Burkhardt, Avenue of the Arts Executive Director; Dianne Semingson, Avenue of the Arts Board Chair; Tiphanie White – Chief of Staff for Council President Kenyatta Johnson ..read more

On Wednesday, June 26 Rittenhouse Grill (1701 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA) unveils a new bar concept – the Leopard Lounge!! If you’ve never been to the Rittenhouse Grill, you’ll find this award-winning restaurant nestled on the first floor of the Warwick Rittenhouse Square Hotel. In addition to serving amazing culinary experiences to diners for over 25 years, it has long been known as one of Philadelphia’s power restaurants for celebrities, politicians, athletes, and more. The sprawling restaurant resembles a swanky supper club that accommodates upward of 220 guests across a multi-level ..read more

I had my monthly dinner at my favorite steakhouse, The Pub in Pennsauken NJ, just over the Ben Franklin Bridge, a few weeks ago. I grew up in South Jersey, and it is a nostalgic staple in my life. A reasonable, and delicious spot to eat when you have 9 people in your family as well. Stevie Logothetis, a co-owner and hostess, gave me a heart attack when she sat at the table and said I have to tell you something. The Pub would be closing, (heart stops) for the summer to renovate, WHEW Mainly they are focusing on the roof which hasn’t been replaced since the South Jersey landmark opened 73 yea ..read more

Co-chairs Peter Dean, Molly Shepard, Amy Goldman, Jim Gardner, and Mary Stengel Austen Thursday evening June 13, Jim Gardner and Amy Goldman along with co-hosts, Molly Sheppard and Peter Dean, Mary and Peter Austen and the Honorable Michael and Lisa Nutter hosted friends and supporters of the No Name Pops at the Goldman’s home Alyssa Pagano, Austin Berner, Keith and Lauren Obaza Founded in 2023, the former and future musicians of the Philly Pops created the No Name Pops due to an absence of music in Philadelphia. Since then, they have performed over 40 times, 12 times at the Kimmel Center, and ..read more

Senator Vincent Hughes, Council President Kenyatta Johnson, Mayor Cherelle Parker, Marian Anderson’s niece Ginette DePreist (who was married to Anderson’s nephew, noted muscian James DePreist) and Matias Tarnopolsky president and CEO of The Philadelphia Orchestra Association at the dedication of the Marian Anderson Hall The Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall was renamed Marian Anderson Hall at a re-dedication ceremony Saturday afternoon, which was declared Marian Anderson Day in the city and the commonwealth. The announcement to change the name of the hall was made in February following a generous d ..read more

Rev. Bonnie Camarda, The Salvation Army, Evan Benn, Senior Director of Special Projects & Communications @phillyinquirer . Natalie Barndt, JEVS Chief of Staff, Heather Keafer, Chief of Communications and External Affairs at JEVS. and Cynthia Figueroa, President and CEO of JEVS Human Services (JEVS), JEVS Human Services organized its second annual Grow with JEVS fundraising event at the iconic Water Works Philadelphia on May 15th. The occasion united over 300 sponsors, volunteers, employees, and public figures for an evening filled with joy and motivation. The event successfully generated o ..read more

Amanda Kaewvichien – Pastry Chef – Sofitel Philadelphia, Jon Kline, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Clearview Hotel Capital, LLC, Gregg Caren, CEO PHLCVB, Maud Bailey, Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems for Accor; and Pierre Jotterand, General Manager of Sofitel Philadelphia On Monday, June 3, 2024, the Sofitel Philadelphia in Rittenhouse Square (120 S. 17th Street), commemorated its Diamond Jubilee Anniversary with a grand celebration. Among the attendees were city officials, Sofitel executives, loyal patrons, and esteemed guests, who gathered to mark the unveiling of the newly renovated ..read more