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    Style With A Purpose – Mim and Ray Handbags Featured at Joan Shepp Philadelphia

    December 8, 2017 /

    Handbag company Mim & Ray feature unique style, fashion, and function all for an amazing purpose. They pride themselves on not only offering the finest Italian leather and wool panel detailing, but also employing over 35 senior adult artisan knitters. Not only can you find their designs and learn more about their company via their online store, but you can see the new fall collection in person at one of Philadelphia’s trendiest boutiques Joan Shepp. During a VIP event, Co-Designers Toby Strogatz and Jennifer Strogatz chatted with Entertainment Reporter Whitney Ullman about the designs, their background and more. Check it out below….

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    How The Philadelphia Eagles Maintain The Turf at Lincoln Financial Field

    September 6, 2017 /

    Story, video by Whitney Ullman The Philadelphia Eagles keep their playing turf in top condition, thus ensuring the health and safety of the NFL players who put their bodies, and careers on the line when they play at Lincoln Financial Field. We chatted with Tony Leonard the Director of Grounds for the Philadelphia Eagles, as well as Matt Foster the President and CEO of Aquatrols. Let’s see what they say about keeping the field safe as well as some of the interesting finds, after the game! When we spoke with Matt Foster the President and CEO of Aquatrols about explaining how the moisture in the soil is managed, he added:…

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    HGTV’s The Scott Brother’s Hit Merriam Theater for “An All Out Party with 2,000 of Their Best Friends”

    September 6, 2017 /

    Video, story by Whitney Ullman The Scott Brothers, Jonathan and Drew, published a new book titled “It Takes Two: Our Story” and every attendee at this Philly event will receive a copy! The two are most known for transforming ordinary houses into stunning dream homes on the HGTV show Property Brothers, so during this tour stop one of the coolest perks is that they will offer digital makeovers to select fans who have submitted footage of the worst room in their house. All-in-all, the Scott Brother’s candidly dubbed this event as an all out party with 2000 of their best friends and promised attendees a fun exciting show.  Click the…

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    Singer Allie X Talks Katy Perry, COLLXTION II and Philly Performance at The Fillmore

    August 31, 2017 /

    WHAT: Singer/Songwriter Allie X’s  – COLLXTION II TOUR WHERE: The Foundry at The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA WHEN: Saturday, August 29th Allie X’s newest album COLLXTION II was recently released and now she is touring North America with her songs that have caught the eye of major singing sensation Katy Perry. She also co-wrote a single for Troye Sivan and wants fans to know that her music’s meaning is unique to each individual. Her new album is about the loss and reclamation of one’s identity, and taking back what you’ve lost along the way. See what she has to say about her songs, inspirations and even a hidden talent!

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    Run, Walk or Bike Ride with Inaugural Philadelphia Flyers Charity Classic

    July 6, 2017 /

    Video by Whitney Ullman The Philadelphia Flyers announced a major summertime run, walk, and ride event this July,  called the Philadelphia Flyers Charity Classic. Scheduled for Sunday, July 16, 2017, the Flyers Charity Classic encompasses a 5K walk or run, a 10-mile family bike ride, as well as 50K and 100K bike rides. The day will allow Flyers fans of all ages the opportunity to run, walk, or ride down Broad Street and beyond in a variety of ways. Fans can choose to participate in one of the following four categories: 5K Walk/Run – This year, runners and walkers will start at the Wells Fargo Center complex and run through…

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    Ricky Nelson Remembered Tour Stops at Borgata Atlantic City – Gunnar Talks Growing Up in the Business

    July 5, 2017 /

    The Ricky Nelson Remembered tour comes to Atlantic City July 14th, and will feature live music of Ricky Nelson’s hit songs such as – “Hello Mary Lou”, “Travelin’ Man”, “Garden Party” – performed by Ricky’s own twin sons Matthew & Gunnar. Plus, see never before seen big screen video footage of the NELSON family, with interviews from celebrities influenced by Ricky Nelson. WHAT: RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED – with Twin Sons Gunnar & Matthew Nelson WHERE: BORGATA HOTEL CASINO & SPA WHEN: FRIDAY JULY 14, 2017 The Nelson Twins, known as NELSON are triple platinum artists and the third generation of the only family in music history to have #1 hits…

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    Full Breakdown of Flavors on the Avenue Street Festival Featuring 27 Award-Winning Restaurants

    April 27, 2017 /

    East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District presents Flavors on the Avenue: A Street Festival on Sunday, April 30, 2017, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. The brand-new street festival will feature five blocks of street food, seasonal sips, craft beer, live music, sidewalk sales and free family fun on five blocks – from Broad to Dickinson streets.  Twenty-seven award-winning restaurants and bars will bring their signature cuisine outside under the blue skies.  Craft beer and wine will pour from the festival beer tent – and select restaurants will also offer seasonal cocktails, beer and wines for the crowds. East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia’s restaurant row, will feature something for every taste and palate – with sweet to…

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    America’s Got Talent Held Season 12 Auditions at Pennsylvania Convention Center

    April 25, 2017 /

    Some of us have more talent than others, but is it good enough to make it on the #1 show of the summer for the past decade? Thousands of Philadelphians, and those from the surrounding area flocked to the Pennsylvania Convention Center to audition for Season 12 of America’s Got Talent, which was the fifth stop on a 10-city nationwide search for America’s next big undiscovered entertainer.   Reporter Whitney Ullman was on hand to capture all kinds of fun talent on video including: Singing, Dancing, Magic and more. Check it out…

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    Behind the Scenes with P.J. Whelihan’s at WIP Wing Bowl 2017

    March 14, 2017 /

    Video, story by Whitney Ullman Every year for 10 years, P.J. Whelihan’s supplies the much anticipated Philadelphia’s WIP Wing Bowl at the Wells Fargo Center with 10,000 wings, and we had a chance to go behind the scenes to see how it’s all prepared and packaged. Check out this rundown of “fowl” facts and figures: 10,000: Wings prepared by P.J. Whelihan’s for the annual WIP Wing Bowl competition, held Friday, February 3 in Philadelphia. 10,000 wings are enough to circle the Wells Fargo Center hockey arena (host of Wing Bowl) 16.5 times or line 8.81 football fields. 122,660: Number of wings served by P.J. Whelihan’s on Super Bowl Sunday in…

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    AC Anonymous Artists Bring Colorful Images to the Streets of Atlantic City

    February 27, 2017 /

    In recent weeks, many of the “ugly” facades in Atlantic City, have been graced by the works of anonymous artists who place unique art pieces on doors, windows and other eye sores to help beautify the city. Going by the name AC Anonymous, we don’t know who they are, or when they’ll strike again, but good news for us is we were able to interview their spokesperson. See who’s behind the scenes of this artistic mystery and learn how you can help: WHITNEY: Tell us who you are? SPOKESPERSON: I am the spokesperson for AC Anonymous. I handle social media and interviews. Why under the guise of AC Anonymous? SPOKESPERSON: AC…

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