November 29, 2007

Tree Lighting was a success !

Mayor Street and Santa lit the tree at City Hall tonight. The event kicked off around 5pm. Hundreds of people came out from all over the city.

Miss Philadelphia performed "Jingle Bells" at this years City Hall tree lighting ceremony held November, 29, 2007.

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Tree lighting today at 5pm - City Hall

I know this might be a bit late, but here are a few pictures I snapped yesterday to preview todays lighting of the tree at City Hall, hope to see some of you there.

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November 26, 2007

For the kids

"Heroes" actress Hayden Panettiere visits the McDonald's Restaurant on Broad and Carpenter streets to celebrate World Childrens Day with McDonalds Restaurants, on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Customers donated a dollar to the "Give a Hand" and received her autograph where the proceeds support the Ronald McDonald House.

"Heroes" actress Hayden Panettiere talks with Daily News gossip columnist Dan Gross.

Fans react to "Heroes" actress Hayden Panettiere showing up for autographs at McDonalds at Broad & Carpenter.

Grammy Award winning R&B Singer Ne-Yo and "Heroes" actress Hayden Panettiere visits the McDonald's Restaurant on Broad and Carpenter streets to celebrate World Childrens Day

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November 22, 2007

Leaves in Queen Village

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That’s the spirit

As the holiday hustle and bustle swirls into a frenzy, it’s time to make sure every decoration and detail is in perfect order. If Black Friday is not about bursting shopping bags but creating a winter wonderland, then the hours will be spent checking lights and fishing out wrapping paper. Jo-Ann Guenther, originally from Seventh and Wharton streets, and assistant Jimmy Bason, have kept serenity alive amid the chaos for 23 holiday seasons at her All Occasions Flowers, 1002 South St., where even the snowmen smile — at least until the January bills arrive.

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November 16, 2007

A home of their own

Burmese refugees Kep, his wife Bawl, and their daughter, Tu Chin, are one of three families settling into life in South Philly, which was made possible by a local woman who works with www.hias.org that is devoted to making their adjustment as smooth as possible. Read the full story by Caitlin Meals

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November 15, 2007

Motownphilly’sback again

The three remaining members — from left, Shawn Stockman, Nathan Morris and Wanya Morris — of Boyz II Men hit the stage at f.y.e. in Center City Tuesday night to celebrate the release of their two-disc set, one of new material, the other re-recordings of their greatest hits. The Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts grads — when it was at 11th and Catharine streets — are the most commercially successful R&B group of all time, according to the RIAA, tacking on hit after hit and four Grammys.

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November 08, 2007

Order up

It's all about the clothes for Kristen Haddad. When not in her neatly pressed uniform, pad in hand at the Melrose Diner, the resident of 17th and McKean streets creates designs that are stenciled on to oh-so-cool T-shirts. Hitting the burgeoning local arts scene by way of Connecticut, the 24-hour-town (and its famous diner) known as South Phillly was an easy choice for her new home - and her foray into the fashion industry.

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November 05, 2007

Heading Home

26th and Jackson streets, Monday November 5, 2007

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Defacing history

A pole sits at Ninth and Christian streets where the plaque designated the "South 9th Street Curb Market"
- commonly known as the Italian Market - as a historical landmark was removed and vandalized last week.
- read the entire story by Caitlin Meals

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Say Cheese

Bok's football team celebrated its most recent division championship with cheesesteaks courtesy of Pat's
Read the full story by Review Sports Editor, Bill Gelman

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November 01, 2007

Waiting for the 68

After a long day of shopping — and plenty of goodies to tote home — the tired Spencer clan — from left, Na, Halem and grandmother Valarie — rest their weary feet while staying bundled up as the cold temperatures set in Monday evening. As they soak in the fading heat from the setting sun, the trio lingers patiently on the corner of Broad Street and Oregon Avenue for the 68 SEPTA bus that will carry their worn bodies to Penrose and Pattison avenues and the comfort of home. SPR

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