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  • Day Trips,  Destinations,  Entertainment,  Explore with Cassie,  Food & Beverage,  Latest News

    Tropicana’s Chelsea Tower Brings Atlantic City, New Jersey Good Luxe

    December 5, 2018 /

    If asked what I thought of The Chelsea Tower, I’d imitate this gesture. The place rules on many levels. Story, photos by Sharon Kozden For someone who adores the ocean, I spent but a single day and night down the shore this summer. Sad but true, yet what a memorable evening it was! I was among other media folks at the advance preview party to debut Tropicana’s Chelsea Tower, the erstwhile Chelsea Hotel, which closed in December 2016 and re-opened to the public as The Chelsea Tower just in time (and with grand fanfare) for Memorial Day 2018 (official public opening date was May 25th). The hotel acquisition by Tropicana…

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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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    Zarwin Baum’s Fashion Touchdown Raises over $130,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

    January 25, 2017 /

    Having raised over $130,000 this year in support of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region, the annual Zarwin Baum Fashion Touchdown show was the place to be inside The Ballroom at the Ben. The night featured a fashion show by the wives of Philadelphia Eagles players who strutted down the runway in the Nicole Miller 2016 Holiday Collection, and their athletic hubby’s raffling off their signed jersey’s as well as looking dapper in custom-made suits by Robbini Bespoke and shoes from ToBox. FOX29’s Good Day Philadelphia Anchors Mike Jerrick & Alex Holley hosted the event and singer Michelle Bonilla sang her hit “Just The Way You Are”. Athletes in…

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