Seven years after graduating from North Penn High School, Patrick Mencel of Bel Heir had a contract with RCA records. Bel Heir's distinct sound,“The Police meets Red Hot Chili Peppers," as Mencel describes it-- a fusion of surf-rock elements with a gritty alternative feel--brings fresh perspective to the music world. Mencel and his Philadelphia-based band [...]
Meet Autumn! Autumn is currently living at the PAWS Northeast Adoption Center and she would love to find a fur-ever home or even a foster family to spend a few weeks with! She is a 1-2 year old Pit Bull Terrier Mixed with a short coat and a smile for days. Autumn loves people so [...]
Yesterday, Tuesday, April 26, Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia celebrated 30 years of building and repairing homes in Philadelphia at its annual Building HOPE Luncheon. The Pennsylvania Convention Center Ballroom hosted 1,047 supporters for the event that raised $396,032 for the organization's mission to build and repair homes for local families in need. The luncheon featured [...]
If you've read her best-selling book, Bossypants, or watched her show "30 Rock" you probably know that Tina Fey, made famous by her writing and performing on Saturday Night Live, is a Philly Girl. Born and raised in Upper Darby she got bit by the entertainment bug back when she was a kid attending the [...]
Holly Harrar, 22, of Pottstown (center) was crowed Miss Philadelphia February 27 at Drexel University. Holly Harrar wants to be startin’ something. The 22-year-old Pottstown native and Shippensburg University senior took home the crown in the Miss Philadelphia pageant on Feb. 27 at Drexel University. For the talent portion of the competition, Harrar chose to [...]
Local Fitness Owner Looks to Raise Funds for Homeless Female Veterans—and Inspire— as participant in Ms. Veteran America Pageant. Walsh (front) during her military days Erica Walsh believes in Karma. She works hard every single day to give back to the community and to contribute to causes bigger than herself. As a participant in the [...]
January is National Blood Donor Month and the best time to donate is during the winter months and times of peace, when there is no crisis at hand. During the wintertime it is hard for the American Red Cross to get donors out with adverse weather and typically after a disaster folks are especially helpful [...]
Lutheran Settlement House is pleased to announce the 11th annual Women of Courage Awards Ceremony. Women of Courage is Lutheran Settlement House’s annual fundraiser that celebrates the courageous spirit of remarkable women who have overcome obstacles and continue to advocate for the neediest in our community. Please join us in celebrating these women. Established in [...]
Please join us for the 2nd Annual "Homeless For The Holidays" 5K Run/2.5K Walk at 8:30 a.m. (on-site registration) or 10:00 a.m. (advance registration) on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at FDR Park in South Philadelphia to benefit homeless adults and children in Philadelphia. The event, for all ages, is sponsored by the Philadelphia non-profit, Pennies [...]
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s two benched, all-breed dog shows are happening this week on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 2015. At the event attendees can get a free guided tour of the show to find out how dogs prepare, how the competition works, and what judges look for in the show rings. [...]
