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Second Annual United Negro College Fund Mayor’s Masked Ball

The second annual United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Mayor’s Masked Ball in Philadelphia took place Saturday, March 8th, at the Marriott Downtown. Nearly 600 business […]

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King of Prussia Container Store Grand Opening

Last night I attended the opening of the Container Store in King of Prussia. The turnout was amazing, with about 500 people in the store […]

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Cheers for CHOP

On the evening of Saturday, March 1st, Friends of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia hosted Cheers for CHOP at the Valley Forge Casino Resort in […]

From left: Laura Frangiosa, co-owner and proprietress of the Avenue Delicatessen, and Maureen Stoebenau.
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The Second Annual Bubby’s Cook-Off

Lubavitch of Bucks County held Bubby’s Cook-Off at Vie Wednesday night where Philly’s best chefs competed for the title of Best Kosher Dish. Proceeds from […]

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The Red and White Ball

On Saturday night, February 22nd, more than 400 guests attended the inaugural Red & White Ball benefitting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The evening began […]

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Philadelphia Auto Show 2014 Black Tie Gala

Nearly 4,000 people came out to enjoy the 2014 Philadelphia Auto Show’s annual Black Tie Gala. Guests got a first look at nearly 700 cars […]

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The Academy of Music’s 157th Anniversary Concert and Ball with Jill Scott and the Bacon Brothers

The 157th Anniversary Concert and Ball, Philadelphia’s annual white-tie gala, celebrated the Academy of Music’s 157th birthday on Saturday, January 25th. Music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin […]

City Life

Are Charity Balls Really, Y’Know, Necessary?

For most, winter in Philadelphia means cold weather, snow, bad basketball and hot turkey bowls at Wawa, which are delicious. For many others, winter is […]

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Hair o’ the Dog 2014

Philadelphia’s swanky Hair o’ the Dog celebrated its 20th year on Saturday, January 18th, at the Sheraton Center City. The festivities kicked off with a […]

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Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s 2014 Lemon Ball

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a nonprofit dedicated to finding cures for all kids with cancer, hosted the Eighth Annual Lemon Ball, presented by Northwestern […]

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HughE Dillon’s Best Snaps from “The Scene” in 2013

Philly Mag’s social scene photographer HughE Dillon selects 2013’s best snaps

From left: Chef Michele Pastorello, Quinton Aaron, actor from The Blind Side, Sara Manzano-Díaz, director of the U.S. Department of Labor's Women's Bureau, Gloria Bonilla-Santiago, LEAP founder and board chair, and the honorable Nelson Diaz.
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The 2013 Rutgers/LEAP Alfredo Santiago Endowed Scholarship Fundraising Gala

On Friday, December 13th, at the Curtis Center, the Rutgers/LEAP Alfredo Santiago Endowed Scholarship held its fundraising gala. The gala is an annual event that […]

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The Karen Daroff and James Rappoport Holiday Party

As far as holiday parties go, no one throws a more eclectic one than Karen Daroff and James Rappoport. The couple’s bi-annual holiday party (Daroff is the president […]

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DeMeco Ryans Foundation and Honigman Group’s Holiday Happy Hour

With only 14 shopping days left until Christmas, my days are packed with attending joyous holiday parties. Last night I attended the DeMeco Ryans Foundation […]

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2013 Philadelphia FIGHT for Life Gala

Philadelphia FIGHT held the 2013 FIGHT for Life Gala at the Union League on December 4, 2013, and honored former Governor Ed Rendell for his […]