Charity
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School of Rock in Cherry Hill, N.J. Pipes Burst and Needs Your Help
Cherry Hill, N.J. School of Rock suffered a major disaster last month, when two sprinkler pipes and a main water line froze and burst in their ceiling, sending thousands of gallons down onto their entire facility. The raised ceiling first flooded, then collapsed, damaging the walls, floors, lights, electric and most of their musical equipment. Tens of thousands of dollars in damages were incurred on the equipment and infrastructure. The loss of business and labor was even larger. Owner Louis Faiola and General Manager Eddie Shiffler have begun a fundraising campaign to help speed up the recovery process, and get the school up and running again. Faiola has owned the…
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There’s a Food Revolution Going On at Grub Burger Bar in Willow Grove
Story by Kelly Kusumoto, Photography by Robert Apodaca Across from the Willow Grove Park Mall, a food revolution is going on. It’s called Fast-Casual and the folks at Grub Burger Bar are behind the movement. There, they believe in Good people, Real food, a Unique vibe, and Big flavors (G.R.U.B.). For an afternoon, I joined the resistance to see what was cookin’. Market Partner Kevin Cross gave me a tour of the restaurant and let me sample some of their most popular fare, which features much more than just burgers and fries. He introduced me to Managing Partner Tom Stevens and some of the engaging staff who define the Good people…
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Manestreem Beauty App Hosts Pop Up Event at The Logan Hotel to Benefit CHOP
Photos, story by Jae Rich Massages, make up and manes were in full effect at the Assembly Rooftop at The Logan Hotel. The uniquely successful beauty app Manestreem hosted The Beauty of Giving event in conjunction with Children’s Hospital Of Philadelphia. Manestreem is the new and innovative beauty app that allows individuals to request beauty services on the go via their mobile phone. The beauty app provides services from hair, makeup and personal massages to your location in just one quick click. Manestreem celebrated the cool and creative pop up event giving their audience and investors the luxury of partaking in some of the fun and relaxing services the new…
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Highlights from the Sweet 2016 Audi Philly Feastival
Video by Whitney Ullman The much anticipated 2016 Philly Feastival featured some of the hottest culinary dishes from Philadelphia’s most popular restaurants. This 2016 event was the Feastival’s 7th year joining forces with FringeArts – who is now celebrating 20 years of bringing innovative, contemporary and ground-breaking art to Philadelphia. In this video you’ll have an insiders view of the fantastic ambiance, radiant crowd, delectable foods and artistic performances. Enjoy!
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59-year-old Combat Veteran Rides Bicycle 2,500 Miles Along East Coast to Honor Fallen and Disabled Warriors
The Patriot Honor Ride will take Col. Gary West from Lubec, Maine to Key West, Fla., on a 60-day journey to raise funds for Veterans. Raising money for Folds of Honor, a charity providing educational scholarships to children and spouses of our fallen and disabled service men and women, Col Gary West will engage the public along the 2,500-mile journey to fold and fly 16 US flags dedicated to 16 Folds of Honor recipient families from each of the states he is traveling through, as a way to show gratitude for their sacrifice. “I am raising funds and awareness for Folds of Honor, a non-profit changing lives and supporting the legacies…
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The Cat’s Out of the Bag: Le Cat Cafe Saves Cats for Loving Homes
Photos, story by Jill Beckel To say that the talent of Explore Philly are cat lovers is an extreme understatement. We love cats, sharing cat videos and memes, and pretty much anything cat-related. When we got a chance to check out Le Cat Café, we practically purred with joy. Le Cat Café opened March 9, 2016 on 2713 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia. The owner, Kathy Jordan, has been doing animal rescue work since 2002. She loves cats and has 12 of her own at home! Le Cat Cafe is a non-profit organization that hopes to find homes for lots of deserving cats in addition to offering a unique cafe experience to its cat-loving visitors. In…
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The Great Chefs Event Combines Food, Fashion and Charity Deliciously
Photos, story by Deja Cromartie The Vetri Family restaurants and Vetri Community Partnership brought together more than 40 chefs from around the world to the city of Philadelphia for an amazing dining experience that benefited Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and Vetri Community Partnership. There were also a few surprises such as the burger king, chef Bobby Flay serving his delicious burgers to guests and a custom gin drinking station that provided a show to guests that waited for their beverage. The food was amazing and there was something to try for everyone. There were so many options it was hard to make it around to each table. However, it was…
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Positively Pink: A Masquerade Ball at West Laurel Hill to Beat Breast Cancer
Story by Elizabeth Coffey, photos by Cassie Hepler Whether it’s your mother, your sister, your aunt, or your friend, everyone’s life has been touched in some way or another by breast cancer. This deadly disease not only takes a toll on the physical well-being of those battling it, but their emotional well-being as well. This is where the charity, Unite For Her comes into play to help save the day. They’re dedicated to supporting these female warriors with complimentary therapies that bridge the gap between the medical and wellness communities. It was an honor to go to the Positively Pink Masquerade Ball to support this generous non-profit in their mission to help those…
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The 2nd Annual Rad Awards Honored the Raddest Women in Philly
Photos, story by Jill Beckel The 2nd Annual Rad Awards event was the place to be if you wanted to hang out with some seriously smart, cool chicks (and dudes) all night. The event was held on a cool spring night Tuesday, May 3rd at Stratus Lounge. Everyone was dressed in their most fashionable attire and ready to mix and mingle. Stratus staff served up some tasty light bites, gin cocktails and Prosecco. According to their website, Rad Girls is “a celebration of spirited women who are constantly achieving, innovating, and inspiring. It is an ongoing conversation between empowered women. Let’s celebrate success. Most importantly, Rad Girls is about collaboration. It is about making…
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Guac Off: Charity, Competition, and a Whole Lot of Avocado for MANNA
Photos, story by Clare Shepherd Philly Mexican restaurants brought their best recipes to compete in June’s Guac Off, an annual fundraiser for local food charity MANNA. Only two restaurants took home awards, but all of them proved that Philly is a great city for guacamole. Square 1682 took home the People’s Choice Award for their mixture of sweet and savory flavors. They served up a tasty guac, but they also provided their own tortilla chips which would have gone a long way for the other contestants. I tried their guac again with the corn chips provided by Whole Foods and found it more comparable to other contestants. Revolution Taco was…