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Lehigh Valley Humane Society Hosts Second Annual Garden Party
From left, Lehigh Valley Humane Society Director of Development Jackie Folsom and Executive Assistant Madison Xander woman the checkin desk. Story, photos by Sharon Kozden ~~ for Lilyaulait Kozden (end of mouse patrol, 7/24/17) “Of all the special things we choose to do for our planet, let one of them be of service to animals.” – Paul Oxton “People look at you peculiar if you talk about the feeling you got for animals, saying animals have no souls, no sense of good or bad, no value up next to humans,” he said. “I don’t know about that. Sometimes I think animals are the ones who should be saying such things about…
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JDRF Celebrates Hope with One Promise Gala at Loews Philadelphia
Tres elegant and sparkling program design. “Diabetes is a lousy, lousy disease.” – Elaine Stritch Story, photos by Sharon Kozden Diabetes IS a “lousy, lousy” disease. In fact, I might add a third “lousy” to that statement to further drive home the message and truth. I once recall thinking – if I had to endure and manage a physical-health issue – type 1 diabetes is the single most awful disease that I’d never want to have. So many checks and balances to regulate insulin levels … a seemingly all-consuming daily, no let-up effort. It’s heartbreaking to imagine little ones in particular having to self-monitor and perform such necessary measures to…
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2017 Great Chefs Event Continues to Give Back with Marc Vetri and Alex’s Lemonade
Story, photos by Dana J. Prophet Where can you taste a little bit of the best cuisine from the finest area restaurants while helping out the renowned Vetri Community Partnership and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation? There’s no other event like The 12th Annual Great Chefs Event where 1,200 food-loving philanthropists gathered for the culinary event of the year. Urban Outfitters, Inc.‘s corporate location at the Philadelphia Navy Yard was the place to find hand-selected chefs to raise money for an excellent cause. More than 40 spectacular chefs and over 1,000 attendees packed into the Urban Outfitters headquarters for a night full of delectable dining and generous donations. The event raised more than…
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Sake To Me: Yakitori Boy Debuts Educational Sake Tasting, Tapas and Celebrates 8 Years
Story, photos by Cassie Hepler Everyone knows Yakitori Boy is one of the best places in the city for karaoke (and the other being on this epic Chinatown eating guide). Leading the way for eight years now as of Wednesday, Dec. 2 with a VIP bash (Happy Birthday!), the drinks are reliable, tasty, strong and potent… but what do you know about sake? We went to one-time only sake school with Heather Lee from Young Won Trading, Inc. who taught us a thing or two while tipsy, which the best way to learn. First, what is sake? Sake (pronounced Saw-Kay not Saw-Key) is brewed from rice. It’s not rice wine, or rice beer. Sake…
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Perfect Fall Night at Fairmount Park’s GLOW in the Park at Smith Memorial Arch
Photos, video, story by Cassie Hepler If there’s only one awesome thing about Philadelphia, it is the extensive park system that balances the concrete jungle. Most notably, Fairmount Park which consists of 63 parks, with 9,200 acres, all overseen by the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation, successor to the Fairmount Park Commission in 2010. The Fairmount Park Conservancy kicked off their 4th annual event to showcase Philly’s amazing parks and build the next generation of park champions at GLOW in the Park. On an almost picture perfect fall night, the weather decided to wait one more day to dip down into freezing digits. The glorious architectural landmark and gateway to West Fairmount…