Safer City Map

Use this interactive map to learn more about Philadelphia's 2007 homicides.
Go to http://www.nbc10.com/safercity/13405221/detail.html

Bank of America Sounds of R&B Series

Its not too late to check out the Bank of America Sounds of R&B Series at the Great Plaza on Penn’s Landing.

The Bank of America Sounds of R&B series, which continues Penn’s Landing Corporation’s series of Free Friday night concerts (7:30pm) through July, features outstanding, celebrated, and critically acclaimed national recording artists who have ties to Philadelphia.

R&B Series Performances:
July 6 - Eric Roberson and Philadelphia native Jazmine Sullivan
July 13 - Featuring Donnie
July 20 - Featuring Musiq Soulchild and Raul Midon

More R&B Series Performances:
July 27 - Kindred the Family Soul

South Street Summer of Love

South Street Celebrates "The Summer of Love" 40th Anniversary With FREE Street Concerts, Commemorative T-Shirt & Busy Event Schedule@ Passyunk & South Street.

Events beginning on Sunday July 1st and ending Wednesday, October 31st! This program is part of a worldwide celebration of the Summer of Love 40th Anniversary including events in San Francisco, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Sao Paolo, Rio De Janeiro, Hong Kong and other locations around the globe.


Kick-Off Show - Sunday, July 1st…Not Collidge Mateerial
Show # 2 August Date TBA - Axis...The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Show # 3 September Date TBA - Yasgur's Farm...Plus Surprise Rock Classic Guests!
Show # 4 Wednesday, October 31st - Splintered Sunlight - Annual Deadhead Halloween Party

Mondays, Tuesdays, or Anytime at Bistro Romano!

This is something you may want to check out
Bistro Romano at 10120 Lombard Street


Lobster FestTuesday Evenings for $14.95
Whole Maine Lobster-Cold water lobster steamed to perfection, served with draught butter and fresh lemon. -Linguini-Enjoy our imported linguini and tomato basil sauce.
Not valid with any other offer or promotion in your party or at your table. Pasta NightMonday



Monday Evenings for $11.95
Garden SaladFresh California greens tossed with our balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Topped with vine ripe tomatoes and gaeta olives.


Select one of our Pasta Entrees:Broccoli & SausageSmoked Chicken RavioliSpaghetti ClassicoPescatoreFusilli PompeiiLinguine PosillipoPasta PrimaveraLobster RavioliFettuccine RomanoShrimp Scallop Venezia

Call (215) 925-8880
http://southstreet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=92&Itemid=45

University City Dining Days

University City restaurant week will take place July 26 – August 2, 2007. More than 20 neighborhood participating restaurants will offer special three course, prix fixe dinners for either $20, $25 or $30 per person. It’s a great way to try some of the area’s exciting new restaurants Check website more details.

http://www.ucityphila.org/DDSum07.html

http://www.ucityphila.org/

Whitewater Rafting

Often I like a change in pace, especially during the summer. This past weekend I was asked to join a group to go whitewater rafting up in the beautiful Pocono Mountains. There are several places to go whitewater rafting, but our group decided on Whitewater Rafting Adventures on the Lehigh River. Whitewater Rafting Adventures is a small family owned and operated outfit. Located right off of Route 93 it’s about 1 hour and half from Philadelphia.

The staff and guides were very friendly and helpful and the price includes a free hot dog cookout at the end of your day (still bring a lunch). I had a fantastic time and I came back in one piece.

If you decide to go keep in mind that the Whitewater Dam releases through the Lehigh River are scheduled for every other weekend beginning May 13th up to and including September 30th. There are three levels of rafting on the Lehigh River, so there is something for everyone.

They also offer biking, kayaking and paintball.

Visit their website to view a schedule of dam releases and other important information (i.e. reservation. What to bring….).

http://www.adventurerafting.com/

Greg Kinnear in Philly

Did you know that Greg Kinnear was here in Philly filming some scenes for the new film called Baby Mama on Wednesday, July 18th at the Art Museum? I found this out, while I was jogging on Kelly Drive. Once I spotted Greg Kinnear, I ran back to my car to garb my camera. Unfortunately for me once I got back Greg was gone, the extras were loaded the bus and the crew were packing up. I was able to capture some it....sorry no pictures of Greg.

The cop standing guard had no idea what they were filming, so I later had to email the folks at the Greater Philadelphia Film Office (thanks Nicole) and ask for some info.

Baby Mama is schedule to come out next year. It stars Tina Fey and mostly shot in NYC, but they did a day or so here. That’s why it really pays to have your camera on you all the time in Philly. You just don't know who you may bump into.

Blog Philadelphia

I came, I saw and now I blog.

BlogPhiladelphia was a success and the best part it was all free (including lunch).
It was a great opportunity for those to network and to learn about the latest trends in social software/media. If you wasn't able to make it check out the session notes ttp://blogphiladelphia.wikispaces.com/

What Fireworks!!

Well yes, on the 4th of July, I was one of those thousands of people on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway listening to Hall and Oats (by the way I love Hall & Oats) and waiting to see the firework in the RAIN. And despite what you may have heard we were told that the Firework Show was cancel due to bad weather. Hell, I didn’t find out till the next day that they went ahead with the fireworks hour after the concert. I felt cheated, hood winked, bamboozle……well maybe I am stretching it bit, but I do feel that someone need to own up to the total lack of communication between those coordinating the events and the spectators.

Hopefully, official will learn from this experience and devise a better action plan for future outdoor events.

Well, I can say one thing; Hall & Oats did not let their fans down. They bellowed worth wild performance, even in the rain.