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A Story That Shows the Good Side of Philly Sports Fans and Twitter

In the same week that the Manti Te’o “fake girlfriend” scandal captivated and horrified the nation, another story emerged that touched on sports, Twitter and […]

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Academy Ball 2013

The celebration of the 156th Anniversary of the Academy of Music was one of the most memorable in years, I was told by many of […]

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Black-Tie Tailgate for 2013 Philadelphia Auto Show

The Black-Tie Tailgate Preview Gala of the 2013 Philadelphia Auto Show was held Friday; benefitted the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the Children’s […]

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Hair O’ the Dog Party

Philadelphia’s swanky Hair O’ the Dog celebrated its 19th year on Saturday, January 19th at the Loews Hotel. The festivities kicked off with a VIP […]

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PHOTOS: Alex Lemonade Stand’s Lemon Ball

On Saturday, January 12, 2013,Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation hosted the Seventh Annual Lemon Ball at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. The event was presented by Volvo and […]

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Michael Vick’s Fund-raiser at Tashan

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Vick (Kijafa Frink) enter Tashan restaurant at 777 South Broad Street last night. The address was all part of the theme […]

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HughE Dillon’s Top 14 Philadelphia Photos of 2012

Somehow a small party at the Independence Seaport in February to celebrate the release of the Mighty Macs DVD turned a cold night into hot […]

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Who Will and Won’t Get 12.12.12 Sandy Relief Concert Money?

As you watched the 12.12.12 Sandy Relief concert, did you feel a little left out? There is a good reason for that feeling of charitable […]

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PHOTOS: Toys for Tots Party in Chestnut Hill

Last Sunday, I attended a party to benefit Toys for Tots hosted by Vittoria and Ken Schultz at their gorgeous Chestnut Hill home High Hollow. […]

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Risa Vetri Ferman Named L’Oreal “Woman of Worth”

Likely already Philly’s most decorated family, the Vetris have another award to pin on the fridge. While her brother, chef Marc Vetri, has his own share […]

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PHOTOS: Brent Celek’s Celebrity Waiter Night

A day after a disappointing loss to the Cowboys, Brent Celek (left) and a few of his Philadelphia Eagles teammates were winning—at raising money to […]

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PHOTOS: Charity Ball 2012

The Bellevue at the Hyatt in Philadelphia was the setting Saturday, November 24th, for the prestigious and steeped-in-tradition 133rd Philadelphia Charity Ball. Three young ladies […]

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Jimmy Rollins’ Night in Paris

Last night, the Jimmy Rollins Family Foundation‘s “Night In Paris,” which benefited Prevent Child Abuse Pennsylvania, was held at the National Constitution Center. Jimmy Rollins […]

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Black Tie Masquerade Ball

On Friday night, the newly formed Young Friends of the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund hosted the first Black Tie Masquerade Ball at the Stotesbury […]

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Marisa Magnatta, Max Talbot Rappel 20 Stories

Marisa Magnatta, from WMMR’s Preston and Steve morning show, rappelled down the 20-story 1515 Market Street with Philadelphia Flyer Max Talbot to raise money for […]