State Sen. John Sabatina hosts Cocktail Reception at Del Frisco’s, 1426 Walnut St., 5:30-8:30 p.m. For info: Taylor (267) 671-7208 or re.elect.johnsabatina@gmail.com. Send article as PDF
S. Phila. Business Ass’n honors Persons of the Year at Galdo’s Catering, 1933 W. Moyamensing Ave., 6:30-9:30 p.m. In memory of Jimmy Tayoun; Capt. Lou Campione; & Loretta V. Crea. Open bar & dinner. Tickets $75. For info: (215) 336-1108 or spba1897@gmail.com. Send article as PDF
State Rep. Emilio Vázquez hosts Career Expo for persons with criminal records at Temple U., Gittis Stud. Activities Ctr., 1755 N. 13th St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Must register: (215) 425-5708. Send article as PDF
State Rep. Donna Bullock hosts Spring Fling at Honickman Learning Ctr., 1936 N. Judson St., 12-2 p.m. For info: (215) 684-3738. Send article as PDF
Mar. 9- State rep candidate Elizabeth Fiedler hosts Fundraiser at Benna’s W., 1444 S. Broad St., 7-9 p.m. Donation levels $50, $100, $150, $200. For info: friends@elizabethfiedler.com. Mar. 10- State Rep. Jared Solomon hosts Job Fair at Bustleton Learning Ctr., 6600 Bustleton Ave., 9 a.m.-12 m. Local businesses, unions, government, PA CareerLink. For info: (215) […]
INSIDE SCOOP ON THE OSCARS: A Philadelphian Ex-Hollywood Insider’s Perspective
February 25, 2016 3 Comments
by Nathan Lerner Were you able to score tickets to Los Angeles’ Dolby Center for the 88th annual Academy Awards festivities? If not, don’t despair. There is an appealing alternative, which is considerably closer to home. The Philadelphia Film Society will mark the occasion with a gala evening on Oscar night. Held at the Prince […]
by Bonnie Squires Gov. Tom Wolf would do well to pack all the recalcitrant members of the state legislature into a bus and have them transported from Harrisburg to the Suzanne Roberts Theatre on Broad Street in Philadelphia and make them watch Exit Strategy, the East Coast premiere of The Philadelphia Theatre Co.’s new production. […]
Petitions Reveal Some District Fights – And Surprises – In Philadelphia
February 17, 2016 No Comment
Without primary opposition are two city Congressmen: the 1st Dist.’s Bob Brady, who is also chairman of the Philadelphia Democratic Committee and the 13th Dist.’s Brendan Boyle. 2nd Dist. Congressman Chaka Fattah, on the other hand, faces stiff challenges from State Rep. Dwight Evans and 9th Ward Leader Daniel Muroff. In the 1st State Senate […]
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