November 13, 2012
Runners, fans, spectators and local businesses are gearing up for the 19th Annual Philadelphia Marathon — one of the top ten races in America — and it’s going to be bigger than ever this year thanks to some weather-induced, hospitable accommodations initiated by Mayor Michael Nutter. The already typically booming Philadelphia Marathon weekend will be [...]
Read more»November 7, 2012
The Philadelphia Marathon is one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year. This year’s is extra-special, as Mayor Nutter has announced that the completely sold-out Philadelphia Marathon will be opened for an additional 3,000 race participants who were registered for the cancelled 2012 New York City Marathon. Here’s how it works: New York [...]
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Today’s Philly 101 video features Jay Scott, co-founder of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, one of the Philadelphia area’s most beloved and successful charitable organizations.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004), Jay’s daughter. In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since then, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement.
Watch the video to see inside Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation main headquarters, meet Jay and learn what he wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
29 E. Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood
www.alexslemonade.org
Today’s Philly 101 video features Jay Scott, co-founder of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, one of the Philadelphia area’s most beloved and successful charitable organizations. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004), Jay’s daughter. In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced that she wanted to hold a [...]
Read more»June 8, 2012
The City of Philadelphia and Schuylkill River Development Corporation (SRDC) will unveil the newest segment of Schuylkill Banks, the Grays Ferry Crescent, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, June 11 at 11 a.m. This new riverfront trail and greenway has transformed a former brown field into a beautiful recreational space and has opened up river [...]
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Today’s Philly 101 video features Michele Giunta Cimillo, owner of Scarlet Fiorella boutique in Midtown Village. The shop, named after Michele’s adorable daughter, just celebrated its fifth birthday, which means it’s been decking out Philadelphia women and girls in fine apparel and accessories for five years. Watch the video to meet Michele, see inside her store and learn what she wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia. Don’t you wish you knew?
Today’s Philly 101 video features Michele Giunta Cimillo, owner of Scarlet Fiorella boutique in Midtown Village. The shop, named after Michele’s adorable daughter, just celebrated its fifth birthday, which means it’s been decking out Philadelphia women and girls in fine apparel and accessories for five years. Watch the video to meet Michele, see inside her [...]
Read more»April 24, 2012
The 2012 Broad Street Run, one of Philadelphia’s most iconic spring events, is just around the corner on Sunday, May 6. In honor of the ten-mile race, we’ve packaged a great giveaway specially themed around the Broad Street Run. Whether you snagged a spot in the run, are planning to cheer on the runners from [...]
Read more»April 13, 2012
It’s not every day you get to see someone run a 100-meter dash in 8.79 seconds. But that’s exactly what happened at the Penn Relays when Usain Bolt participated in 2010. The annual event, racing into town April 26-28 this year, is the oldest track meet in the country, a takeover of Penn’s historic Franklin [...]
Read more»February 24, 2012
Runners, joggers, occasional gym-goers: here’s something worth breaking out the fleece and the SmartWool for. City Running Tours leads guided runs in notable neighborhoods throughout a handful of U.S. cities, including right here in Philadelphia. The next tour of the month will be tomorrow, Saturday, February 25 at 11:30 a.m., and will guide runners on [...]
Read more»February 9, 2012
For runners in Philadelphia, the first sign of spring is not flower buds peeping out from the ground or birds chirping in trees. It’s not even when the Phillies’ pitchers and catchers head to Clearwater. It is, without question, the opening day of registration for the Broad Street Run. Registration for the 33rd Annual Broad [...]
Read more»November 18, 2010
The Philadelphia Marathon weekend, this Friday, November 19th through Sunday, November 21st, isn’t just for competitive runners; or even just for runners at all, at that. Philadelphia will be rife with health events, prizes, discounts, and during the race, more than 25 Cheer Zones fully stocked with music, entertainment and hot chocolate. Friday and Saturday [...]
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