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Philly's Famous 16 - Foods

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 05:57:00 +0000

Well, your NCAA bracket is probably busted already. Have some fun with our bracket! Philly's Famous 16. Pitting the best of Philly foods against each other to see which one reigns supreme.

What is Philly's Most Famous food? Vote below...

Joey DiJulio and Jeff Minetti - Bachelor Party Invite mishap

Wed, 25 Mar 2015 12:52:00 +0000

This story has gone viral as it should. A local guy, Jeff, is getting married to his fiance' Amy. That means one thing... Bachelor Party. During the invitation process, Jeff accidentally misspelled a buddy's name. The invitation was sent to a stranger in Seattle. That stranger is Joey DiJulio. Listen to our conversation with the 2 strangers, now turned, BFF's.

Lee Ann McDermott, ANTSO Winner Miss PA

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 07:23:00 +0000

Did you know there's a national scholarship organization for teens? America's National Teenager Scholarship Organization (ANTSO) and last year's winner is a PA native - the lovely and talented Lee Ann McDermott joined Marilyn to share all the details. They've got a big event coming up here May 2nd. Learn more at Nationalteen.com

Elizabeth Dee - Herremans Foundation's 3rd Annual Hoops for Help

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:20:00 +0000

Elizabeth Dee, fiance' of former Philadelphia Eagle Todd Herremans, talks about the Herremans Foundation's 3rd Annual Hoops for Help fundraiser. It happens Thursday, March 26th at Vie Restaurant.

For ticketing and information, click here.

Ladies, Big News... Bradley Cooper is single again!

Fri, 20 Mar 2015 06:42:00 +0000

Bradley has broken up with girlfriend Suki Waterhouse.

For more details, click here.

Donna Hoffman, Founder, Women on Course

Wed, 18 Mar 2015 05:42:00 +0000

Marilyn talks to President and Founder, Women on Course - Donna Hoffman and learns why golf is so much more than getting the ball into the hole - it's a lifestyle, and a pretty cool one. Women on Course is about helping women to discover the joy of the golf lifestyle, the friends you make, the new outfits you want to wear on the course and the networking lunches, complete with a cocktail.

Women on Course is hosting a luncheon next week, so if you've ever had an interest in the game, join them Friday, March 27th in Wayne, PA...you'll learn more about the organization and make a few new friends along the way!

learn more at www.womenoncourse.com

Operation Prom - Help Make Prom Dreams Come True

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 09:54:00 +0000

Do you have a dress you are willing to donate to a young woman in need of a Prom dress?

Tune in to find out where you can donate your dress.

Meet Judy Weintraub, Owner at Skillbites

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 12:17:00 +0000

Skillbites.net offers the opportunity for business owners and professionals to leverage their experience to grow their business and professional reputation by providing an easy user-friendly publishing platform to publish a book. Judy also explains how Skillbites provides short, practical resources from top experts to enable you to make better use of your time and achieve superior results.

Rockin' Road Grill with Eddie Berner from The Flock of Seagulls

Tue, 03 Mar 2015 11:35:00 +0000

You might know Eddie Berner as the lead guitarist of the Flock of Seagulls, but now he is a musician turned chef/entrepreneur. He created the Rockin' Road Grill, a tour bus with a complete kitchen to cook for his guests.

Eddie and his Rockin' Road Grill crew will be on site at Chickie’s and Pete’s at Parx Casino (2999 Street Road, Bensalem, PA 19020) with BEN FM for an 80s party.

The Rockin' Road Grill just signed on as a reality show on Comcast SportsNet scheduled to premiere on May 3rd.

Brooke Hersh from King of Prussia District

Tue, 03 Mar 2015 06:05:00 +0000

Marilyn couldn't get Manager of Communications, King of Prussia District Brooke Hersh to share her very favorite restaurant in King of Prussia, but Brooke does share all the details on how many fabulous places she does frequent. Tune in and hear more about the restaurants she recommends you try this week for "Dine KOP" - King of Prussia Restaurant week March 2nd through the 8th.

Shawn Bullard, the first African American TV Bachelor, star of Match Made In Heaven on WeTV.

Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:33:00 +0000

Philadelphia real estate magnate Shawn Bullard stars in WE tv¹s new reality dating series Match Made in Heaven. As TV¹s first African American TV bachelor, Shawn searches for his love connection among 24 eligible bachelorettes but there¹s a twist: Shawn also receives guidance from Pastor Ken Johnson (spiritual advisor to the Indianapolis Colts) as well as his own outspoken mother who has moved in with the bachelorettes and offers her (often unsolicited) advice about her future daughter in law. The show airs at 11pm on WeTV.

Maya Angelou, Legend, Author, Activist, Poet, Cook!

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 08:29:00 +0000

In celebration of the amazing Maya Angelou, the U.S. Postal Service will be issuing stamps with her likeness. Marilyn got to interview the reenowned and beloved author Maya Angelou as she returned to the kitchen with her second cookbook, Great Food, All Day Long: Cook Splendidly, Eat Smart, filled with time-tested recipes and the initimate, autobiographical sketches of how they came to be.

Deborah Block, Artistic Director-Theatre Exile

Fri, 20 Feb 2015 09:09:00 +0000

There's a real buzz in the Philly theater community right now as Theatre Exile presents "The Whale" now through March 1st. We wanted to learn more-meet Theatre Exile's Artistic Director Deborah Block and learn why this critically acclaimed show by Samuel D. Hunter is getting raves reviews. "The Whale" is a big-hearted by dark comic story about a 600-pound man's last chance for acceptance and redemption as he struggles to connect in the 21st century.

~ Marilyn

Terri O Connell, Mkt Chairperson, Alice Paul Institute

Tue, 17 Feb 2015 09:35:00 +0000

Do you know about the Alice Paul Institute in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey? Educate, empower, LEAD, that's what Alice Paul did...please join them Thursday, March 19th at 6 p.m. at the Westin Mt. Laurel as they honor the women who embody the spirit of Alice Paul at the 2015 Alice Paul Equality Awards. Tune in to learn lots more from Chairperson Terri O'Connell. This event supports wonderful leadership programs for girls.

Side Note: I'm hosting ~ Marilyn Russell

Learn more at www.alicepaul.org or call 856-231-1885

Stephanie Austin, Chair, Wear Red American Heart Association

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 12:12:00 +0000

It's Heart Month and Marilyn really wanted to share Stephanie's extraordinary story of survival. When you listen you'll hear why she's ultimately committed to providing information that could potentially save women's lives. Stephanie also is a chairperson for the American Heart Association's Wear Red Luncheon - save the date for this year's luncheon - May 13th.

As a sobering reminder folks, Cardiovascular diseases cause one in three women's deaths each year, killing approximately one woman every minute. In Stephanie's case, it's a miracle she's still hear with us because she never saw her heart failure coming! Tune in to hear more.

Terri Matthews - Jaden's Voice

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 11:11:00 +0000

Terri Matthews joins Marilyn Russell to share details on her locally-based autism non-profit Jaden's Voice and shares information on next week's Philly Business Fashion Week-yes, there are some events discussed you may want to know about. But, Terri and in particular Jaden's story is incredible...tune in to see for yourself :-).

Greatest Love Song of All-Time?

Tue, 10 Feb 2015 07:47:00 +0000

Marilyn and I chose our top 5 favorite Love Songs of All-Time... Let us know if you agree/disagree with our lists.

Marilyn

The Beatles - Something
Peter Gabriel - In Your Eyes
Annie Lennox - Here Comes The Rain Again
Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
Seal - Kiss From A Rose

Donnie

Luther Vandross - Here And Now
The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
Peter Gabriel - In Your Eyes
Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight

The Divorcees Club

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 09:16:00 +0000

Lorina Marshall-Blake, Independence Blue Cross Foundation

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 10:05:00 +0000

On Wednesday, March 25th, United Way will host the 2015 Women's Initiative Gala, the signature event supporting Girls Today, Leaders Tomorrow.

Marilyn's Guest, Lorina Marshall-Blake, President of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation and Vice President of Community Affairs for Independence Blue Cross is the recepient of this years Women's Initiative Award for the many years whe has spent being an advocate for United Way Tune in to learn more about Lorina, a very special, dedicated and fun lady!

Learn more about the event at: www.unitedforimpact.org

Lee Daniels, Writer, Director, Philadelphian

Thu, 05 Feb 2015 13:07:00 +0000

If you're watching Fox's "Empire" you definitely want to hear how it all got started, plus Lee is one of the coolest guys in the world. "Empire" trends every week cause people are talking about it and we're completely hooked! Oh he's also working on a new movie that will rock! Listen in to hear what that's all about! ~ Marilyn

Are your kids behaving badly? This guy will help!

Thu, 05 Feb 2015 08:29:00 +0000

Russell Frederick from Snellville, Georgia has a crazy way to discipline misbehaved children.

Read the full article, here.

Want to hang with The Pope? Well, today you can!

Thu, 05 Feb 2015 08:17:00 +0000

The Pope is hosting a Google Hangout today at 10am. It would be pretty cool to "hang" with The Pope.

View it on YouTube or on Google.

Steamiest Movie of All-Time?

Thu, 05 Feb 2015 06:48:00 +0000

50 Shades of Grey comes out next week. Magic Mike XXL comes out this summer. Both are extremely steamy!

We want to know your favorite "Steamy" movie.

Dirty Dancing, Risky Business, Cruel Intentions, The Notebook, Wild Things?

Keep it PG, people!

Watch the Magic Mike and 50 Shades trailers below.

Atlantic City named Most Romantic City in America

Thu, 05 Feb 2015 06:40:00 +0000

AC beat out the likes of New Orleans, San Antonio, and Key West. Way to go, AC!!

Click here for the full article.

Megan Cavanagh - star of A League Of Their Own talks about her new gig called "Menopause the Musical"

Fri, 30 Jan 2015 12:01:00 +0000

You know her as Marla Hooch from "A League Of Their Own" or Broomhilde in "Robin Hood: Men In Tights." Megan Cavanagh took her talents back to her first love, the theater.

Menopause:The Musical is at Bucks County Playhouse until Sunday, February 1st. For all the info on the show, click here.