Maggie Corcoran – Mainline Media News https://www.mainlinemedianews.com Main Line PA News, Sports, Weather, Things to Do Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:12:31 +0000 en-US hourly 30 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.4 https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/MainLineMediaNews-siteicon.png?w=16 Maggie Corcoran – Mainline Media News https://www.mainlinemedianews.com 32 32 196021895 Habitat draws crowds at Haverford fundraiser https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/2024/06/20/habitat-draws-crowds-at-haverford-fundraiser/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:12:31 +0000 https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/?p=369251 In late spring, the Habitat for Humanity Affiliate of Montgomery and Delaware Counties (“HFHMDC”) hosted their 35th annual fundraiser at Merion Cricket Club in Haverford.

Approximately 125 attendees came to show support of the organization.

Habitat for Humanity event at Merion Cricket Club. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Habitat for Humanity event at Merion Cricket Club. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Paul Rihn, Habitat for Humanity site supervisor, Steven Kopenhaver, Habitat for Humanity board officer, Keith Sterling, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties and Gene Wayne, Habitat for Humanity project manager. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Paul Rihn, Habitat for Humanity site supervisor, Steven Kopenhaver, Habitat for Humanity board officer, Keith Sterling, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties and Gene Wayne, Habitat for Humanity project manager. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Stephen Perry, board chairman, Meredith Flower-Perry and Lam Chau, director of construction, enjoyed time at the Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Stephen Perry, board chairman, Meredith Flower-Perry and Lam Chau, director of construction, enjoyed time at the Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

The evening included cocktails, dinner, silent auction, and a program which honored Harleysville Bank, Md, Penn Bank, and First Trust Bank with the champion awards all for their exceptional support of the mission of Habitat for Humanity.

Josh Sun was also honored as the volunteer of the year.

Opening doors for others is key and the $69,000 raised will be used to support the building of new affordable homes or for the renovation of existing properties for future home buyers. For more information visit habitatmontdelco.org.

]]> 369251 2024-06-20T13:12:31+00:00 2024-06-20T13:12:31+00:00 Fans meet Flyers legends at Wayne fundraiser https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/2024/06/17/fans-meet-flyers-legends-at-wayne-fundraiser/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:26:44 +0000 https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/?p=369017 On Wednesday evening, May 1, former Philadelphia Flyers alumni players, board members, Flyers organization VIPs, family, media, and fans came to show their support at the Snider Celebrity bartending fundraiser to benefit Ed Snider Youth Hockey and Education.

Hosted at the Great American Pub rooftop in Wayne, guests enjoyed chatting with the Philadelphia Flyers alumni including Joe Watson, Bernie Parent, Ed Hospodar, Bob Kelly, Neil Little, and Lou Nolan to name a few.

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    Alison Miller, Jamie Watson, Jeanne Whitmore and Debbie O'Hara showed their support at Snider Celebrity Bartending Event. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Ed Snider Youth Hockey President and CEO, Scott Tharp and Charlie Chase chat at the Snider Celebrity fundraiser. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    WIP's Al Morganti spends time with Lindy Snider at the Snider Celebrity Bartending event. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Laura Tobey spends time with Sierra Clark at the Snider Celebrity bartending event. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Bernie Parent and his wife Gini chat with Ed Hospodar. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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Also in attendance were Brandon Graham, special Flyers organization VIPs Lindy Snider, Brad Marsh and media greats Glen Macnow and Al Morganti.

They greeted attendees at the rooftop bar of the Great American Pub to take orders, pour drinks, and serve with a smile.

  • Ryan Warwick and Kathryn Marks supported the Snider Celebrity bartending...

    Ryan Warwick and Kathryn Marks supported the Snider Celebrity bartending event. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Bill Rubin spends time with Bob "The Hound" Kelly, former Flyer and Broad Street Bully. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Philadelphia Flyers Hall of Famer Joe Watson and Philadelphia Eagles player Brandon Graham helped out at the Snider Celebrity Bartending event. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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A hat trick was scored as all proceeds went directly to benefit Snider’s education, life skills and scholarship programming for the kids!

]]> 369017 2024-06-17T12:26:44+00:00 2024-06-17T15:22:11+00:00 Philadelphia Museum of Art hosts ‘Preview Party’ https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/2024/06/07/philadelphia-museum-of-art-hosts-preview-party/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:10:37 +0000 https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/?p=368418 On Thursday, April 25, the Philadelphia Museum of Art hosted the Preview Party of the 62nd edition of the Philadelphia Show.

At the Preview Party hundreds of supporters had exclusive access for the first look of the best selections of the art and the antiques.

  • Danielle Wolfrom and Emily Rothrock. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

    Danielle Wolfrom and Emily Rothrock. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • Sally Sharkey and Andy Wellenbach enjoy time together. (Photo by...

    Sally Sharkey and Andy Wellenbach enjoy time together. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • Eileen Matchett and Katherine Eyre. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

    Eileen Matchett and Katherine Eyre. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • Susan Birch and Neely Morandi enjoy the Philadelphia Show. (Photo...

    Susan Birch and Neely Morandi enjoy the Philadelphia Show. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Philadelphia Show Event sponsors Leslie Anne Miller and her husband, Richard Worley. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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Guests enjoyed drinks and hors d’oeuvres as they previewed fine art, ceramics, period furniture, folk art, porcelain, an array of antiques, silver, jewelry, textiles, and decorative accessories from over 40 galleries and antique dealers spanning the seventeenth century to present.

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    Lawrence Spitz,Joan Johnson, Committee chair of American Art and Alexandra Kirtley, Curator of American Decorative Arts. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Philadelphia Show event committee members Grete Greenacre, Karyn Mullen and Anne Rubin. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    A sample of the beautiful artwork available at the Philadelphia Show. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Amachie Ackah spends time with Julia and David Fleischner. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Megan Nicoletti Walsh and her husband William Walsh. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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A true oldie but goodie the Show which is produced by the Women’s Committee and the Craft Show Committee proceeds will benefit of the Division of Learning and engagement at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Anne Hamilton, Sally Keidel, Bill Cyphers and Allison Hough enjoy time together at the Philadelphia Show. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Anne Hamilton, Sally Keidel, Bill Cyphers and Allison Hough enjoy time together at the Philadelphia Show. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Julie Jensen Bryan, event benefactor, Melissa Hancock and Leigh Feliz enjoy the antiques and art at the Philadelphia Show this spring. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Julie Jensen Bryan, event benefactor, Melissa Hancock and Leigh Feliz enjoy the antiques and art at the Philadelphia Show this spring. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

Leading the 2024 show with great success were Chair Amy Fox, Vice Chair Ellen Simon and Honorary Chair Anne Hamilton.

]]> 368418 2024-06-07T13:10:37+00:00 2024-06-10T15:37:57+00:00 Horse Show hosts ‘Art Gallery at Devon’ https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/2024/05/23/horse-show-hosts-art-gallery-at-devon/ Thu, 23 May 2024 21:23:59 +0000 https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/?p=343217 On Wednesday, May 22 the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair hosted their premier kick-off event (for the First Night at Devon) the Art Gallery at Devon.

Approximately 200 chair members, sponsors, committee members, artists and friends were in attendance and enjoyed an open bar and gourmet fare.

Guests also had the chance to be the first to view and purchase the exhibiting art and meet some of the locally and nationally recognized artists.

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    Susie Stefanski, standing in front of her artwork, was one of the talented artists displaying her art at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair art gallery. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Rachel Hansom enjoys a moment with Eileen Devine, one of the Devon Horse Show Art Gallery Chairmen. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Devon Horse Show art gallery chairmen, Laurie Wightman and Katherine Barthelmeh. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Wendy and Wade McDevitt enjoyed time at Devon Horse Show Opening night with Albert Martin. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Sally Layden and her sister Lynne Merz enjoy some time together. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse show in the United States.

This year is the Devon Horse Show’s 128th anniversary and lasts May 22 thru June 2.

  • Maria Huljich, Harriette Overend and Leslie Padilla enjoy time together....

    Maria Huljich, Harriette Overend and Leslie Padilla enjoy time together. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Madison Papariello and her Dad, Tak, one of the Devon Horse Show sponsors stand in front of a Land Rover car. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Missy Schwartz and her Mother, Kathy check out blue ribbon art with Leslie Padilla at the art gallery at Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Devon Horse Show co-chairs Beth Previti and Debbie Martin spend time with Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Chairman and CEO, Wayne Grafton. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Super talented artist Liz Finley stands in front of her display of artwork with her husband Paul Finley in the art gallery at the Devon Horse Show First Night. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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The show includes amazing horses and offers special events such as a dog show, carriage pleasure drive, tributes to Heroes on Memorial Day, Ladies’ Day and hat contest, children’s tea party and hat parade to name a few.

Great times and fun will be had and the funds raised will be donated to their beneficiary, The Bryn Mawr Hospital.

]]> 343217 2024-05-23T17:23:59+00:00 2024-05-23T17:24:32+00:00 Bancroft ‘Butterfly ball’ honors supporters https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/2024/05/16/bancroft-butterfly-ball-honors-supporters/ Thu, 16 May 2024 16:16:44 +0000 https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/?p=342464 On April 27 Bancroft hosted their 2024 Butterfly Ball at Vie in Philadelphia.

Hundreds of attendees including board members, staff, sponsors, and friends came together to show their support for the Bancroft mission.

Guests enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres, sit down dinner, refreshing drinks, lively entertainment by dueling pianos and band, a very creative silent auction, and the opportunity to connect with fellow supporters.

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    One of the silent auction items at the Bancroft Butterfly Ball was the Feeling Lucky Lottery Basket: $150 of lottery tickets. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Christina Funston and Dottie Ives-Dewer showed their support at the Bancroft Butterfly Ball. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Adam Landau, event honoree, enjoys time with buddies Evan Kahn and Mitch Marcus. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Jen Stott and Kim Crowley show their support for Adam Landau, 2024 Bancroft Gala honoree. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Nicole Landau celebrates at the Bancroft Gala with Toni Pergolin, Bancroft Chief Executive Officer. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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Honoring and celebrating Adam Landau, a longtime Board Member and avid supporter, with the Changing Lives Award for his instrumental role in supporting Bancroft’s mission over the years was the highlight of the event.

Also the Vaughn Family, whose son Luke receives services from Bancroft and resides in one of our residential homes, received the Family Champion Award.

  • Michael and Jules Catania enjoy the 2024 Bancroft Gala. (Photo...

    Michael and Jules Catania enjoy the 2024 Bancroft Gala. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Toni Pergolin, Bancroft CEO and President, and Paula Solomon spend time with Adam Landau, Bancroft's Changing Lives Award awardee. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Michael Rouse and his wife Karina came and supported the Bancroft Butterfly Ball. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Sarah Schwartz and good friend Joy Tartar showed their support at the Bancroft Butterfly Ball. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Longtime Bancroft supporters included Leigh Gulati, Jake Hooper, Scott and Corinne Welsh, Margy and Bill Hooper. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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“Being honored by an organization as impactful as Bancroft was an incredibly special moment,” Adam Landau said. “By working with a population of people with severe special needs, Bancroft serves the most vulnerable members of our community.  It has truly been a pleasure to serve on the board for the past nine years, and it will remain a passion and priority for me going forward.”

Welcome sign for the Butterfly Ball 2024. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Welcome sign for the Butterfly Ball 2024. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
One of the silent auction items at the Bancroft Butterfly Ball was an Acoustic Guitar featuring Autograph by Taylor Swift. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
One of the silent auction items at the Bancroft Butterfly Ball was an Acoustic Guitar featuring Autograph by Taylor Swift. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

Celebration was in the air a celebration of the incredible impact Bancroft has had on the lives of those it serves.

In the end the $600,000 raised will support Bancroft’s mission to empower and provide vital programs and services for children and adults with autism, brain injuries, intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, to live their best lives.

]]> 342464 2024-05-16T12:16:44+00:00 2024-05-20T13:30:29+00:00 Main Line School Night discusses Aging Smarter https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/2024/05/08/main-line-school-night-discusses-aging-smarter/ Wed, 08 May 2024 17:11:31 +0000 https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/?p=342167 On April 2 Main Line School Night (MLSN) our largest provider of non-accredited adult education classes in Philadelphia’s Main Line and surrounding communities hosted a discussion on longevity and how to age smarter.

The evening included an event sponsor reception with drinks and hors d’oeuvres followed by a 90 minute talk, Q-and-A and panel discussion moderated by Stephanie Stahl from CBS “Health Watch”.

  • Carole Felton Shore enjoys time with Marie-Dominique Ortiz-Landazabal and her...

    Carole Felton Shore enjoys time with Marie-Dominique Ortiz-Landazabal and her husband, Francisco Ortiz-Landazabal. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • Kara O'Halloran and Ravi Parikh, MD, MPP chat with Jane...

    Kara O'Halloran and Ravi Parikh, MD, MPP chat with Jane Rutman, Main Line School Night Marketing Director. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Zeke Emanuel, MD, PHD, University of Pennsylvania Provost and oncologist chats with Caroline O'Halloran, Main Line School Night board member. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • Nancy Amoroso chats with Kathy Stevens. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

    Nancy Amoroso chats with Kathy Stevens. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Stephanie Stahl, Jason Karlawish, MD Co-Director of Penn Memory Center, Wendy Greenfield, Executive Director Main Line School Night (MLSN), and event sponsor, David Marcus were up for an evening informative discussion at the Main Line School Night event. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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Guests enjoyed enlightenment by three experts from the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine, Zeke Emanuel, PhD, University of Pennsylvania Provost and oncologist, Jason Karalawish, MD Co-Director of the Penn Memory Center and Ravi Parikh, MD, MPP associate director of the program in augmented and artificial Intelligence at the Penn Center for cancer innovation.

The discussion included aging to longevity and what people should know about “pinpoint” medicine.

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    Pat Nagar, Main Line School Night board member and Caroline Cuthbert, Main Line School Night program consultant. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Main Line School Night program directors Esther McGill and Nancy Shaw spend a moment together. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Main Line School Night hosted Longevity talk. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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In the end the  Main Line School Night’s (MLSN) mission to educate moves forward and the approximately $60,000 in proceeds raised will be used to support the MLSN’s learning and classes.

]]> 342167 2024-05-08T13:11:31+00:00 2024-05-13T19:30:24+00:00 Crowds turn out for ‘Taste of the Main Line’ https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/2024/04/30/crowds-turn-out-for-taste-of-the-main-line/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:36:06 +0000 https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/?p=341588 On Thursday, March 14 the Emergency Aid hosted the Taste of the Main Line (ToML) to benefit the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania Foundation.

Hundreds of attendees enjoyed food samples and drinks at the Grand Atrium of the Radnor Financial Center in Radnor.

Sponsors included Brandywine Realty Trust, Cytokinetics, Essent, Deirdre Koerick, Kreischer Miller, Laura M.Tobey, AFC Fitness, Robin Back, Penn Medicine Radnor, TGS Financial Advisors, Elizabeth von dem Hagen, Amanda Muckle and Williamsburg Dental to name a few.

  • Emergency Aid board member, Maria Whitman and Rohan Fernando. (Photo...

    Emergency Aid board member, Maria Whitman and Rohan Fernando. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Deirdre Koerick, Emergency Aid Taste of Main Line gold sponsor chats with Tim and Kelly Morris and Lisa Bruce. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • Jake Masciali, Paul Borgia and Steve Plousis. (Photo by Maggie...

    Jake Masciali, Paul Borgia and Steve Plousis. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Fiore Roma's Becca Welsh and Guiliano Verde. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • Joe and Jennifer Walker. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

    Joe and Jennifer Walker. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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Approximately 24 area restaurants served up their best cuisine to guests including Amada, DePaul’s Table, Joey Chops, Marc Vetri’s Fiore Rosso,  Autograph Brasserie, White Dog Cafe, Terrain, Rosalie, Lola’s Garden, Fleming’s, The Choice, and At The Table.

Food was served to the guests but serving families was the theme of the evening as 100 percent of the proceeds will go directly to scholarships and grants.

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    Lorraine Kelly and Holly Notaro are seen at the 2024 Taste of the Main Line. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Nicole Dougherty, Georgette Murphy, Meghan McNally and Megan Waidelich are seen at the 2024 Taste of the Main Line. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Michelle Leonard and Denny Howard supported the Emergency Aid Taste of Main Line event. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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The Emergency Aid is headquartered in Wayne, and has been honored by Presidents, Governors, Ambassadors, and even Queen Elizabeth.

For over 100 years the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania Foundation has helped aid lives as thousands of local women give hours of volunteer time raising millions of dollars to improve the lives of local women, children and families.

]]> 341588 2024-04-30T17:36:06+00:00 2024-05-06T15:59:20+00:00 St. Mary Magdalen celebrates ‘legacy of love’ https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/2024/04/30/st-mary-magdalen-celebrates-legacy-of-love/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:14:07 +0000 https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/?p=341485 On Saturday, April 6, approximately 600 family, St. Mary Magdalen (SMM) parishioners,  and friends attended the 2024 St. Mary Magdalen Legacy of Love gala to raise funds for the SMM School but also to give honor and tribute to St. Mary Magdalen’s pastor, the Rev. Monsignor Ralph Chieffo.

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    Mario and Maria Palumbi, partners at La Locanda restaurant, support the St. Mary Magdalen 2024 Gala. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Julie Mita and Julie Mita Hartman enjoy some time together at the St. Mary Magdalen 2024 gala. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    St. Mary Magdalen auction co-chairs Chris Sincavage and Sue Mita worked tirelessly to gather auction items. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Angelo Chieffo and his brother, Reverend Monsignor Ralph J.Cheiffo, spend time together before the 2024 St. Mary Magdalen tribute to Monsignor Ralph J.Cheiffo. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Missy Mita Wesner enjoys a moment with her Mom, Sue Mita event sponsor and silent auction co-chair. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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The gala was hosted at the Drexelbrook Catering and Event Center and included cocktails, dinner, dancing to music by Midnight Hour, a performance by the Fralinger String Band, a silent auction (with 200 items) but most importantly it was an opportunity to give tribute to Rev. Monsignor Ralph Chieffo for his dedication and service to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for almost a half century and at St. Mary Magdalen’s Parish for 24 years.

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    St. Mary Magdalen Gala event sponsors Nancy and Jack Hewes enjoy a dance together. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Gary and Eryn Holloway were winners of one of the silent auction items at the St. Mary Magdalen gala. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • St. Mary Magdalen Event sponsors Theresa and Paul Murtaugh. (Photo...

    St. Mary Magdalen Event sponsors Theresa and Paul Murtaugh. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Justine Connelly, Dana O'Sullivan and Alyson Grandieri enjoy some time together at the 2024 St. Mary Magdalen School Legacy of Love Gala. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • Event sponsors, Anne and Joe Capista. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

    Event sponsors, Anne and Joe Capista. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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SMM parishioners said ” We will be honoring a man whose life has been a living testament to his faith, community, and sheer goodwill, our very own Monsignor Chieffo!”

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    Maureen Hagan Mattero and her husband John spend time with Katie Hagan Duffie at the St. Mary Magdalen School 2024 Gala. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • Sandy and Ken Narzikul showed their support at the 2024...

    Sandy and Ken Narzikul showed their support at the 2024 St. Mary Magdalen Gala. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Mummers parade along with Monsignor Ralph J.Chieffo into the Legacy Of Love 2024 St. Mary Magdalen Gala tribute to Reverend Monsignor Chieffo. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • Tony and Joanne Prazenica. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

    Tony and Joanne Prazenica. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    St.Mary Magdalen 2024 Legacy of Love gala co-chair, Mary Ann Saleski enjoys time with her daughter in law ,Courtney and her son Adam Saleski. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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Celebrating, gratitude and generosity were in the air at the tribute for Monsignor Ralph Chieffo’s and at the end of the night the over $500,000 in proceeds will be used to support SMM school’s capital revitalization and security plan.

Maxi Karl, Triana Karl, Ady McGowan, Tom Karl, George Biddle and Maryann Babin. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
Maxi Karl, Triana Karl, Ady McGowan, Tom Karl, George Biddle and Maryann Babin. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)
]]> 341485 2024-04-30T09:14:07+00:00 2024-04-30T09:14:44+00:00 Speakers reinforce spiritual life at ‘Man Up Philly’ conference https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/2024/04/09/speakers-reinforce-spiritual-life-at-man-up-philly-conference/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:51:55 +0000 https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/?p=340095 On March 2, Man Up Philly held their 16th annual men’s Philly conference at Cardinal O’Hara in Springfield.

Man Up Philly is a men’s conference which gathers together annually to encourage, re-energize and inspire each other’s faith and spiritual life. In early March approximately 1,500-plus (their largest group ever) fathers, sons, brothers and friends came together to refocus their minds on their spiritual life..

  • Special couple Susie and Euse Mita worked hard to make...

    Special couple Susie and Euse Mita worked hard to make 2024 Man Up Philly event a success. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • All star former Philadelphia Phillie Mike Schmidt enjoys time with...

    All star former Philadelphia Phillie Mike Schmidt enjoys time with Eddie Morris. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Event speaker and Baseball All Star Mike Schmidt, Bill Gleason, Joe Hartman and his Dad Joe were some of the local businessmen who supported the 2024 ManUp Philly. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Joe Keefer and Frankie Fusaro enjoyed time together at the 2024 Man Up Philly men's conference. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Ed Morris, Danny Badar, event speaker and best selling author whose life was transformed by a near death experience and Matt McEndy spend time together at the 2024 ManUp Philly Conference. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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The day began with the charismatic humorous Euse Mita, entrepreneur and real estate CEO as emcee, and included prayer, lunch, sacraments, fellowship, and inspirational speakers and song. The day’s inspirational speakers included Mike Schmidt, Phillies National Baseball and Hall of Famer; Danny Bader, best selling author and podcast contributor having been transformed by a near death experience; Deacon Nathan Gunn, Initiative coordinator for Young Life; Mark Hartfiel, vice president of Paradisus Dei; and Mark Forrest, acclaimed Irish tenor.

  • The 2024 Man Up Philly logo. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

    The 2024 Man Up Philly logo. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • John Givnish, Euse Mita and Dave Owsik catch up in...

    John Givnish, Euse Mita and Dave Owsik catch up in between speakers at the 2024 ManUp Philly. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • Buck Buchanan and Dan McMonigle were a few of the...

    Buck Buchanan and Dan McMonigle were a few of the local businessmen in attendance at the 2024 Man Up Philly event. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • Mike Schmidt, Philadelphia Phillies third baseman, 12-time All Star, Hall...

    Mike Schmidt, Philadelphia Phillies third baseman, 12-time All Star, Hall of Famer and 2024 Man Up Philly event speaker, enjoys time with Eustace Mita, his good friend successful entrepreneur, successful businessman and Man Up Philly event originator. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Eustace Mita, Man Up Philly emcee and one of the event founders, spends time with 2024 speaker Deacon Nathan Gunn, Initiatives coordinator for the young life northeast. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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Over the years the line up of the other inspirational speakers at the conference have included athletes Mike Piazza, Rich Gannon, Phil Martelli, Fran Dunphy, and Ron Jaworski, inspirational speaker Immaculee Ilibagiza (the Rwandan genocide survivor), as well as notable Hall of Fame Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey to name a few.

There was all star inspiration for sure and at the end of the day it was safe to say that the Man Up Philly conference rejuvenated, renewed and inspired the attendees and working towards something good for their families, friends and community was on their mind.

]]> 340095 2024-04-09T13:51:55+00:00 2024-04-15T14:16:41+00:00 Stars of ‘Cabrini’ turn out at King of Prussia premiere https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/2024/03/12/stars-of-cabrini-turn-out-at-king-of-prussia-premiere/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 22:00:11 +0000 https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/?p=338315 An epic story. A woman worth emulating.

Cabrini is a celebration of courage, strength, conviction, and bravery.

And wow, is it inspiring!

  • Carolyn Slota chats with actor David Morse. (Photo by Maggie...

    Carolyn Slota chats with actor David Morse. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

  • Rory Searing and Teresa Tomeo from EWTN. (Photo by Maggie...

    Rory Searing and Teresa Tomeo from EWTN. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Jacqui Mita Di Bianca, Tim Hemcher, and Maureen McGettigan Wade. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Diane McGraw, co-producer of 'Where Eagles Fly - the Musical,' and Rob McMillen from Angel Studios. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Actress Eugenia Forteza, Jonathan Sanger, the film producer and television director, and the actress who plays Cabrini, Christiana Dell'Anna. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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Much of the success of this beautiful film is due to the gorgeous cinematography, the marvelous acting and the terrific music, including a moving duet by Andrea Bocelli and his daughter Virginia, all of which was lauded at the star-studded premiere on Saturday, February 24 at the United Artists King of Prussia.

The director, Alejandro Gomez Monteverde emphasized the faith and the genius of Bryn Mawr’s Eustace Wolfington in bringing this film to fruition.

Eustace is the Executive Producer, but also the instigator, the visionary, the heart and soul of the movie.

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    Mary DeCarlo, Marta Kyle, Mimi Heany, Eustace Wolfington III, Eustace Wolfington, Christiana Dell'Anna, Tara Wolfington, Jennifer Reid and Kelly Wolfington Kelley. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Sean McCloskey, the actress who plays 'Cabrini,' Christiana Dell'Anna, and Andrew McCloskey. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Monica Arellano, Gina Griffin and MJ Dougherty. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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    Carl Tasca, Bob Tasca and Zach De Carlo. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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In many ways he is like Francesca Cabrini herself — with gentle persistence, he got the job done. He is too humble to want me to say more.

All I can say is: “Go see ‘Cabrini.'” She will fill your heart and soul!

For more information about ‘Cabrini,’ a film by Angel Studios, visit www.angel.com/movies/cabrini.

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