New Jersey singer-songwriter Christian Beach will be performing a solo, acoustic set at Triumph Brewing Company (aka Triumph Brew Pub) at 117 Chestnut St. in Philadelphia on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. He will be taking the stage shortly after 9 p.m. The performance is part of the weekly Triumph Live Unplugged series. Spread the word … Continue reading Christian Beach…Live @ Triumph-Philly, 6/25/2008
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Last month, I wrote about my discovery of the Philadelphia-based homeless running group, Back On My Feet. Well, today, I noticed CNN.com posted a story about BOMF so I thought I would share that with you here... PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (CNN) -- At 5 a.m. on any given day, Anne Mahlum could be found running the … Continue reading CNN: Runner gets homeless on right track
I was home tonight watching the surprising Philadelphia 76ers throttle the Seatlle SuperSonics tonight...and the Sixers were honoring a Philly-based organization that I think is really neat. The organization is called Back On My Feet and, as the Web site describes it... ...is "a strategic and unique program that uses running to teach critical work … Continue reading Helping the homeless get back on their feet
(BBWAA) - Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins, the offensive and defensive catalyst for a club that reached post-season play for the first time in 14 years by winning the 2007 National League East title, was elected the NL Most Valuable Player in a tight race against Colorado Rockies left fielder Matt Holliday in balloting by … Continue reading Congrats, Jimmy Rollins…2007 National League MVP!
Fellow Brick Township High School alumnus, Jim Dowd (#34 in photo), scored his first goal as a member of the Philadelphia Flyers last night against his two-time former team, the New Jersey Devils. Dowd redirected a shot from the point past Devils goalie Martin Brodeur at 10:49 of the second period in the Flyers' 4-0 … Continue reading Jim Dowd: The Pride of Brick, NJ!
Congratulations to the 2007 National League Eastern Division Champion Philadelphia Phillies! As Phillies shortstop -- and NL Most Valuable Player candidate -- Jimmy Rollins (below) said before the season began, the Phils were "the team to beat" in the NL East. Oh, and one more thing...note to Mets manager Willie Randolph and catcher Paul Lo … Continue reading 2007 Phillies: The Team to Beat, Indeed!
So...now that the Eagles' season is over and the Flyers and Sixers are bringing new meaning to the word "horrid," it's time to start shifting my attention back to my greatest passion, the Philadelphia Phillies...led by 2006 National League Most Valuable Player Ryan Howard (pictured, courtesy of Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images).
I have been busy working on the latest Technology and the Arts podcast, so I haven't posted here in a few days.However, I have to keep something going. Since a few days before the Eagles' 23-7 win at Dallas on Christmas, I have posted something related to the Eagles containing the E-A-G-L-E-S! EAGLES! cheer.Well, my … Continue reading Keeping the streak alive
Well, thanks to the totally over-hyped Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys losing to the lowly Detroit Lions at home early Sunday afternoon, the Philadelphia Eagles celebrated New Year's Eve as NFC East champions for the fifth time in six years.Because the Cowboys' loss gave the title to Philadelphia, the Eagles were able to rest … Continue reading Happy New Year/NFC East Championship!
E-A-G-L-E-S! EAGLES!Well, once again the jolly, fat man delivered on Christmas. No, not Santa. I'm talking about Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid, who delivered to me and all Eagles fans a HUGE and impressive 23-7 win over the despised Dallas Cowboys today that clinched a playoff spot for the Birds.The victory gave the Eagles … Continue reading Fly Eagles Fly…on the road to victory! (The Christmas edition!)
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