John's Philadelphia / S. Jersey Blog April 2008 Archive

Equality Forum -World’s Largest Annual GLBT Civil Rights Forum - Runs Now Through May 4, 2008
The 16th annual Equality Forum will feature 63 programs including 34 panels, 14 parties and 15 special events. Equality Forum 2008 will be held from Monday, April 28 to ... Read More

Monday April 28, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Philadelphia Area Man Poised to Win CBS's Big Brother 9
The current season of CBS's Big Brother entitled Big Brother 9 - Till Death Do You Part ends this Sunday when a jury of seven former housemates will choose between ... Read More

Friday April 25, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Takeaways from Pennsylvania's Primary Election
When addressing the crowd at the Clinton victory celebration Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell noted that Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and U.S. Representatives Allyson Schwartz and Joe Sestak all demonstrated "Profiles ... Read More

Wednesday April 23, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

2008 Penn Relays - This Week and Weekend at Philadelphia's Franklin Field
The dates for the 113th running of the Penn Relay Carnival are set for the last weekend in April of 2008, April 22-26 at historic Franklin Field at the University ... Read More

Monday April 21, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Glen Macnow's Ultimate Cheesesteak Challenge Finale Tomorrow at Paddy Whack's Irish Shorts Pub in Philadelphia
It's been all over the news and TV for several weeks. Tomorrow it all comes to a head. The great Philadelphia debate of who makes the best cheesesteak will once ... Read More

Friday April 18, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

2008 Philadelphia Eagles Schedule
The 2008 schedule for the Philadelphia Eagles has been released. The Philadelphia Eagles will open the 2008 season on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Eagles ... Read More

Wednesday April 16, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

New Center City Japanese Restaurant Offers 20% Off During Philadelphia Cherry Blossom Festival
Here's a great opportunity to try one of Center City's hottest new restaurants. And, if you do today through Friday during the Philadelphia Cherry Blossom Festival, you'll save 20% off ... Read More

Tuesday April 15, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

138th Edition of The Greatest Show On Earth® Comes to Philadelphia
The 138th Edition of The Greatest Show On Earth® presented by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® arrives in Philadelphia this week with their Blue Tour. Their 2008 show, Over ... Read More

Monday April 14, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

A Walking Tour of FDR Park in South Philadelphia
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Park is a green oasis in South Philadelphia. Bordered by the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, I-95 and Pattison Avenue. FDR Park is comprised of 348 acres, ... Read More

Saturday April 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrates its 200th Birthday Today
Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, along with 200 clergy, men and women religious, students and other lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will gather at 2:00 p.m. on ... Read More

Tuesday April 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

2008 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia
In 2008 the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia celebrates its 11th anniversary with two weeks of events across the region. These events offer dozens of chances to explore ... Read More

Monday April 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

2008 Philadelphia Film Festival - April 3 - 15, 2008
Praised by Moviemaker Magazine as "one of the fastest-growing celebrations of film," the Philadelphia Film Festival offers a two-week showcase of the finest films from around the world. The 17th Philadelphia ... Read More

Wednesday April 2, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Philadelphia / South Jersey Area April Events Calendars
There's a lot going on this April in the Greater Philadelphia / South Jersey area. This month we offer two new events calendars for your use. The first is the ... Read More

Tuesday April 1, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)