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PEANUTS Celebrates the 47th Anniversary of “Franklin” its First African-American Character! #FranklinDay
The Peanuts Movie: An Interview with Harriet Glickman & Mar Mar By Illustrator and Tinsel & Tine Contributor – Diane Roka Harriet Glickman Illustration by Diane Roka These days, it’s hard to watch the news without feeling depressed about the state of things. In 1968, Harriet Glickman felt the same way. Martin Luther King had just been assassinated, racial tensions were running high, and Harriet was raised in a family that believed that when something very wrong takes place, you do something about it. Harriet had been a schoolteacher, and was now home raising her three children. Her whole family were big Peanuts fans — there were posters on the…
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In the Spotlight: East Coast Wings & Grill – Win a Gift Certificate!
With all those wing flavors, believe it or not, Honey BBQ is their most popular, so our ECW Wing Flight didn't consist of flavors, instead we were served the Honey BBQ, but in 9 degrees of HEAT! ECW has devised a thermometer of spicy, starting with less than mild called "Virgin"; then up the scale to "X-Hot"...
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In the Spotlight: Valley Beach – Valley Forge Casino Resort
Valley Forge Casino Resort is the region's only full-amenity gaming resort, located conveniently near the Main Line and easily accessible from Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Valley Forge offers an unparalleled guest experience featuring a safe, exclusive gaming environment with 600 of the hottest slot machines and 50 table games; live entertainment including the signature Valley Forge Casino Resort Music Fair...
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Straight Outta Compton in Philly
We sent our roving reporter Jessica Lucky out this week to cover the preview screening of the movie STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON and post Q&A at Riverview Theater. Below is her write up & pics: Why so much security for a simple Q&A with the director of a soon-to-be cult classic? Might have something to do with a huge cameo from hip-hop legend and cinema star Ice Cube; also co-producer and writer to the ambitious biopic of golden era lyrical assassins N.W.A. entitled “Straight Outta Compton”. The Q&A session accompanied the special screening where we were introduced to filmmaking hustler and director F. Gary Gray, Jason Mitchell (EazyE), O’Shea Jackson…
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Philly Dining: MERCATO SUMMER TASTING MENU
by Le Anne Lindsay, Editor My sister LeVonne’s birthday (7/7) just happened to fall on a Tuesday this year, which made it perfect for checking out Mercato (1216 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107) Tuesday Tasting Menu – 3 Courses for $33.00 #TastingTuesdays . In terms of the decor, I like the simplicity, intimate size and natural lighting of Mercato, yet it had been over 5 years since the last time I’d dined there. It’s an Italian BYOB, but not how you’d think of a traditional Italian restaurant; it’s really more the type of place I like to go to for small plates, antipasti, inventive appetizers, grilled veggies, artisan cheeses etc……
