BEN Around Philly
227 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingProduced by 95.7 BEN FM "BEN Around Philly" is a weekly show highlighting fun, interesting and important events and trends happening around Philadelphia, PA.
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Lupus Awareness Month
May 22, 2020 14:32 - 14 minutes - 6.87 MBMay is National Lupus Awareness Month, and Cindy Messerle, CEO of the Lupus Foundation for the Tri State Area and Cheri Perron, one of the foundation’s board members join Kristen for a conversation to raise awareness about Lupus and show support to those living with Lupus. Lupus is a serious, life-threatening disease that can affect the body’s major organs. Twenty-five percent of all cases occur in the first two decades of life. Ninety percent of all affected are women, and women of color ...
The Walnut Club
May 21, 2020 13:16 - 3.43 MBKristen Herrmann speaks with Marla Katz, Co-President of The Walnut Club in Philadelphia. Launched in 2015, The Walnut Club is a premium networking and social organization for the professional woman striving for excellence in all facets of her life. Members gain access to private events, social opportunities, knowledge, and networks that foster personal and professional growth. During COVID-19, Walnut Club members have been sharing tips to succeed in the workplace, encouraging and supportin...
Miss Philadelphia 2019... and 2020
May 18, 2020 21:32 - 4.75 MBThe city’s own Miss Philadelphia, Alysa Bainbridge, returns to BEN Around Philly to talk about the unprecedented plan for the Miss Philadelphia competition this year, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The competition this past March for the title of Miss Philadelphia and Miss Outstanding Teen 2020 was postponed, and ultimately canceled this year because of the pandemic. The organization announced this week that they feel it is in the best interest of their candidates, volunteers and gue...
Philly POPS In Schools@Home
May 15, 2020 13:58 - 3.8 MBWith no events or shows going on in Philadelphia, the Philly Pops have been keeping busy bringing their program POPS In Schools to students and parents alike… in their homes. The POPS In Schools@Home program is online, and available to anyone, for free. Learn more about it as Kristen speaks to the Education and Community Engagement Director for the Philly Pops, Gilberto Vega who has created and built this virtual curriculum for free music education at home. Students (and their parents) can ...
Sharing Love with Sunday Love Project and Sharing Excess
May 13, 2020 17:57 - 7.7 MBMargaux Murphy, Director of The Sunday Love Project returns to BEN Around Philly to talk about her latest venture, Sharing Love. Margaux is joined by Lauren Hooks, Partner and Chef at Sunday Love Project, as well as Evan Ehlers, Founder and Executive Director of Sharing Excess. Sunday Love Project is currently serving around 3,000 meals a week to people all over Philadelphia experiencing food insecurity. The Sunday Love Project team is known not only for the meals that they serve, but for the...
Weis Markets Fight Hunger Campaign and the Philadelphia Zoo Spring Back Fund
May 04, 2020 01:37 - 9.7 MBKristen speaks with Jaime Hynoski, Community Relations & Event Management Specialist at Weis Markets about their efforts to help raise awareness, food and funds for those struggling with food insecurity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. At Weis, they feel a responsibility to not only serve their customers, but to help those in our community that are in need. The company just launched their 13th Annual Fight Hunger campaign. https://www.weismarkets.com/fight-hunger. Customers are encouraged to giv...
Dine IN For Life to Support Action Wellness
April 25, 2020 00:46 - 3.46 MBSarah DeLaurentis, Director of Development and Communications at Action Wellness returns to BEN Around Philly to talk about the organization’s 30th Anniversary, and 30th Annual Dining Out for Life event. Dining Out For Life is a crucial fundraiser for Action Wellness each year, with 150 participating restaurants and businesses typically participating and donating a portion of their proceeds that day. Sarah details the way that Action Wellness has adjusted the event for 2020, and the stay at h...
Fearless Movement Epilepsy and Mental Health Advocacy
April 25, 2020 00:22 - 5.92 MBKristen speaks with Ashley Kulikowski, Founder and CEO of Fearless Movement, a non profit organization devoted to Epilepsy and Mental Health Advocacy. Fearless Movement’s nation-wide COVID-19 response helps by providing Art Empowerment Packages for anyone in need of a creative outlet. Along with the arts, the organization has provided food boxes, and technology for students in need. This Monday, April 27th, Fearless Movement will be delivering 150 Art Empowerment Packages to be distributed at...
A Woman's Place and Network of Victim Assistance
April 15, 2020 01:11 - 8.8 MBKristen speaks with Ify Aduba, the Interim Executive Director at A Woman’s Place, and Penny Ettinger, the Executive Director at Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA). Both organizations work together to help victims of abuse and are stepping up their efforts as the number of domestic abuse cases has begun to rise all over the world as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Hear about how these organizations are responding to the crisis, and please consider making a donation to support their efforts i...
Books Are Fun, 1st Person Arts COVID Stories, and Luv N Bunns Rabbit Rescue
April 06, 2020 09:25 - 9.17 MBIn this week’s episode Kristen checks in with Charlie Keiper from Books Are Fun. His company would typically be found at schools and book fairs all over the area, but with schools closed (and everything else too), they’ve decided to bring Books Are Fun to where we are: Home. With families in quarantine and kids stuck at home, this local business offers fun items to help kids and adults alike learn, have fun, and keep occupied. They have a number of items available for Easter, STEM activities,...
The UpSide in the Philadelphia Inquirer
March 28, 2020 01:00 - 12.4 MBThings have been really intense these past few weeks in Philadelphia, and everywhere. With all events canceled, and the world very much in need of happy news, Kristen knew just where to turn. This episode features Ronnie Polaneczky, the editor and creator of The UpSide, a section in the Philadelphia Inquirer that focuses on positive news. Ronnie highlights some of her favorite stories over the past year while working on The UpSide. She talks about the kinds of stories that she looks for, the...
PAR Recycling Works and Luv-N-Bunns Rabbit Rescue
March 20, 2020 21:34 - 7.59 MBIn what might be her last in studio interview for a while (for obvious reasons), Kristen spoke with Maurice Jones this week, the General Manager and Co Founder of PAR Recycle Works. PAR stands for “People Advancing Reintegration”. This non profit e-waste recycling company keeps busy “recycling electronics and restoring lives”. They serve as a transitional employer for people returning from prison, helping to provide them with skills and opportunities, while working to build safer communities....
Colon Cancer Awareness Month, The Way Back, and Emma
March 18, 2020 16:57 - 12.7 MBThe first of the coronavirus BEN Around Philly episodes, with zero events happening in the area. We had three segments edited and ready to go, and then all three events were postponed. What we DID include though, is an interview with the incredible Maria Grasso. She's the Executive Director of Get Your Rear In Gear Philadelphia. She lost two loved ones to colon cancer, and decided to focus her grief into action, spreading awareness about colon cancer and raising funds for research. She and h...
Philadelphia Women's Day Conference and the 25th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Fantasy Fundraiser
March 07, 2020 14:17 - 13.8 MBIn recognition of International Women’s Day tomorrow -March 8th- and Women’s History Month, the Philadelphia Fire Department, Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management, Philadelphia Fire Department Foundation and the American Red Cross are hosting a Women’s Day conference on March 6th and 7th at the American Red Cross location at 7th and Spring Garden in Northern Liberties. This conference will offer insight on career paths, personal wellness, community build...
Anya Taylor-Joy in Emma, Striking Out Cancer, and Gavin O' Conner's The Way Back Starring Ben Affleck
February 29, 2020 00:56 - 13.3 MBKristen is joined in studio by Anya Taylor Joy, who starred in 2015’s The Witch and the M. Night Shymalan films Split and Glass, among others. She’s here promoting her latest film, that Kristen (a lifelong Jane Austen fan) is VERY excited about. Anya plays the title character of Emma, in the new film Emma, based on the Jane Austen classic. The two chat about bees in bonnets, intricate costumes, the comedy throughout, and the film’s amazing supporting cast. Be sure to catch Emma, in theaters N...
PMFS 4th Grade Circus, Light Up the Queen's Shine A Light Concert, and Hello Dolly at the Academy of Music
February 22, 2020 23:21 - 13.2 MBWill Starr is a fourth grade teacher at Plymouth Meeting Friends School. About 18 years ago, he decided to write a math book with a circus theme. This book, combined with his lifelong interest in circus arts and passion for unicycle riding, led to a small circus performance for the parents, starring the kids in his class. The PMFS Fourth Grade Circus is now in its seventeenth year, and has grown into a multiple day event with close to 1,000 people in attendance. Catch the Plymouth Meeting Fr...
Glamsino Royale to Benefit Action Wellness and Jurassic Park Live
February 16, 2020 22:57 - 8.82 MBSarah DeLaurentis, Director of Development and Communications at Action Wellness returns to BEN Around Philly to talk with Kristen about the organization’s upcoming Glamsino Royale event to benefit Action Wellness - Thursday, February 20th from 6-9pm at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar. This crucial fundraiser helps Action Wellness to continue to spread awareness and provide a wide range of services to people living with HIV and other chronic illnesses throughout Philadelphia. This year’s Glamsino R...
Philly Bierfest, Deborah Norville's Oscar Predictions, and the Ex Files Story Slam
February 07, 2020 20:11 - 14 MBThe 9th annual Philly Bierfest at the German Society of Pennsylvania happens on leap day this year, February 29th from 2-5:30pm. Marnie Old returns to BEN Around Philly to talk about the best beer (or bier - German spelling) event out there! Sample imports from Germany and discover the many types of German style beers like pilsners and lagers… sure, but also Dunkels and Weizens, Kölsches and Altbiers, Maibocks and Doppelbocks, Schwarzbiers and Rauchbiers, plus Zwickels and Zoigls and Goses! M...
First Person Arts Ex Files Story Slam and the 2020 Visit Philadelphia Industry Outlook
February 01, 2020 18:16 - 12.5 MBFirst Person Arts returns to BEN Around Philly to talk about their upcoming Ex Files Story Slam(s) on Valentine’s Day at Underground Arts. Tanesha Ford, Marketing Director for First Person Arts and local Philly comedian Alyssa Al-Dookhi join Kristen in the studio to talk about this 10th Annual Ex Files Story Slam, with two shows Friday, February 14th at 7pm and 9pm. Alyssa will will be hosting, along with John Deary. The two co-host a game show the last Saturday of every month called Makeup o...
Wonderspaces, Riverdance and Philly Theater Week
January 25, 2020 01:06 - 11.7 MBPhilly’s art scene (and the city in general) just got a very cool new addition. It’s called Wonderspaces, and this beautiful new art venue brings art installations and pieces from all over the world to showcase here in Philly. Wonderspaces currently houses fourteen art installations that all play with the idea of perspective. The artwork ranges from an award-winning virtual reality short film about a dinner party-turned-alien abduction, to a room where visitors digitally paint the walls with...
Jerry Blavat at the Kimmel Center and Miss Philadelphia Alysa Bainbridge
January 18, 2020 03:27 - 13.8 MBKristen speaks with an unbelievable Philadelphia LEGEND this week. The Geator with the Heater, the big boss with the hot sauce himself - MY MAN - Mr. Jerry Blavat. This man is PURE ENERGY. He’s lived such a long incredible life, and somehow doesn’t look a day over 40. He dances, he sings, he dresses impeccably and he tells the most incredible stories. Listen to a few of them, and be sure to join him as he hosts his Disco, Rock N’ Roll and Soul concert extravaganza at the Kimmel Center’s Veriz...
Philadelphia Public Relations Association's 75th Anniversary
January 15, 2020 21:03 - 5.47 MBDeirdre Childress Hopkins, Director of Public Relations for Visit Philadelphia and the current President of the Philadelphia Public Relations Association joins Kristen in studio along with Bonnie Grant, Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Life Sciences Congress and a past president of Philadelphia Public Relations Association (and a PPRA Hall of Famer). They talk about the Public Relations field in general, as well as the PPRA’s origins, 75 year history, and impact on its members a...
20 Magical Reasons to Visit Walt Disney World NOW
January 15, 2020 20:58 - 17.3 MBHear interviews from Kristen’s broadcast in Walt Disney World. She broadcast from both the Magic Kingdom (right by Cinderella’s castle) and Disney’s brand new Riviera Resort and spoke with a number of Disney employees and experts about all things Disney. Hear about what’s new in the parks and resorts, and the latest on the brand new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. She speaks with one of the very Imagineers who helped to design the incredible Rise of the Resistance ride...
Philly Loves Bowie Week with the Legendary Robert Drake
January 04, 2020 09:37 - 13.9 MBIt’s the 4th Annual Philly Loves Bowie Week in Philadelphia, and another all David Bowie edition of BEN Around Philly. Philly Loves Bowie Week was created a few years ago by a group of die hard David Bowie fans (and Philadelphians) following David’s death on January 10th, 2016. The event continues to grow each year and includes a number of great parties, brunches, concerts, memorials, and even a Bowie yoga session celebrating the City of Brotherly Love.. for the Starman. Longtime DJ, Producer...
Disney on Ice at the Wells Fargo Center
December 24, 2019 14:45 - 8.11 MBKristen speaks with Disney on Ice cast member Noelle Weill about her time skating for Boston University, how she got involved in Disney On Ice, the characters, costumes, and all that's new for Disney On Ice this year. Disney On Ice returns to the Wells Fargo Center for it's what? 50th year? (I dunno, but it's been a while). It's SO GOOD! See it when it comes to Philly December 27th to January 5th with up to 3 shows a day at the Wells Fargo Center. Find tickets at WellsFargoCenterPhilly.com, a...
Christmas Village and Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan in The Witcher on Netflix
December 14, 2019 18:12 - 9.79 MBLea Köthe, the PR & Social Media Manager for Christmas Village joins Kristen Herrmann to talk about the 2019 Christmas Village in LOVE Park. The traditional, open-air German Christmas Market in Philadelphia (right by City Hall in Love Park) is returning for its 12th season, open from Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Eve. With vendors, food & drinks (mulled wine!), shopping, music, live events, and even a ferris wheel this year, Christmas Village has something to offer every member of the fa...
The SpongeBob Musical, Mega Adoption Event, and Chip Chantry at Helium Comedy Club for PAWS
December 06, 2019 05:00 - 11.8 MBLorenzo Pugliese a 2019 graduate of Philadelphia’s University of the Arts joins Kristen in studio. He’s starring in the national tour of the SpongeBob Musical as the lead role - Spongebob Squarepants! The show includes original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, The Flaming Lips, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper & Rob Hyman, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I., Domani & Lil’C, David Bowie & Brian Eno, Tom Ken...
40th Annual QVC West Chester Christmas Parade, SpongeBob Musical at the Forrest Theater, and Christmas Village 2019
December 02, 2019 18:47 - 14.5 MBMark Yoder, President and CEO of the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce returns to BEN Around Philly to to give the scoop on this year’s 40th Annual QVC West Chester Christmas Parade. Head to Downtown West Chester on Friday, December 6th for their biggest and best Christmas parade yet. Join BEN-FM’s own Kristen Herrmann and Matt Cord, master of ceremonies 6ABC’s Adam Joseph, along with QVC hosts Carolyn Gracie and Dan Hughes - plus 24 marching bands, floats, antique vehicles, local scho...
Mean Girls the Musical and the 40th Annual QVC West Chester Christmas Parade
November 23, 2019 04:10 - 13.5 MBThe Kimmel Center’s Broadway Philadelphia welcomes the debut national tour of Tina Fey’s Mean Girls - The Musical. The show made its Philadelphia debut this week and runs through December 1st at the Academy of Music. Kristen is joined by Mary Kate Morrissey, a Philly native and Bishop Shanahan graduate who plays Janis in the show. The two talk about the show’s message, costumes and differences between the movie and the musical. Mean Girls and the Kimmel Center have also partnered with Susan G...
MANNA’s Pie in the Sky Fundraiser and The National Dog Show
November 16, 2019 17:49 - 11.9 MBKristen speaks with Laura Payne, the Senior Manager, Marketing & Events for MANNA. Their 23rd annual Pie in the Sky fundraiser is going on now! Pie in the Sky is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year. It helps MANNA to continue serving 1.3 million meals a year to individuals battling life threatening illnesses in the Delaware Valley. BUY A PIE, FEED A FAMILY! Order your Thanksgiving pies now at www.mannapies.org. Dr. Suzanne Dempsey, Medical Director and Criticalist at the Cen...
The National Dog Show, C.A.R.E.S. in Langhorne, and Valley Forge Tourism Board
November 09, 2019 02:36 - 8.44 MBDr. Suzanne Dempsey, Medical Director and Criticalist at the Center For Animal Referral and Emergency Services (or C.A.R.E.S.) in Langhorne returns to BEN Around Philly as a sponsor of The National Dog Show, as well as our Mutt Madness contests here on BEN-FM, and a friend. Hear about Dr. Dempsey’s and C.A.R.E.S. involvement with these fun pet events and contests, as well as their passion for taking care of our furry family members despite how emotionally taxing the very nature of the job its...
Come From Away, Donkey Konga Line for CHOP, Share Your Heart Concert, and 18th Annual First Person Arts Festival
November 02, 2019 01:42 - 12.4 MBKristen speaks with James Earl Jones II (the very talented cousin of the guy you’re thinking) who stars in the Tony Award Winning Musical ‘Come From Away’, which is here in Philly at the Academy of Music through Sunday, November 3rd. The show tells the incredible story of 38 planes with 7,000 passengers that were grounded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, in Canada following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This uplifting musical and true story depicts the best of humanity and should be s...
South Fellini, Smith Memorial Playground's Healthy Halloween Party, and the 8th Annual Charity Football Game for Unite For Her
October 26, 2019 00:59 - 14.3 MBKristen speaks with two longtime friends, Tony Trov and Johnny Zito, co-owners of South Fellini. South Fellini has become an East Passyunk Avenue and Philadelphia staple. It’s THE place to go for great Philly merch, or “apparel for the philadelphia lifestyle”. You may have seen their stuff worn by Bryce Harper? Check them out for great t-shirts, pins, hats and more. Be sure to visit their brand new store in Philly’s new Fashion District. In it, they have THE MANNEQUIN from the movie Mannequi...
28th Philadelphia Film Festival, East Passyunk Halloween, RENT at the Merriam Theater, and 13th Annual PAWS Mutt Strut
October 19, 2019 02:47 - 15.2 MBThe 28th Philadelphia Film Festival is going on now through October 27th with 120 films from more than 40 countries. Some of the more heavily anticipated films being shown are Parasite, Mercy, Knives Out, and The Irishman. Just about every type of film will be represented in this festival, carefully selected and curated by the Philadelphia Film Society’s discerning staff. Listen as Kristen speaks with Andrew Greenblatt, the CEO and Executive Director of the Philadelphia Film Society and Micha...
Valley Youth House Casino Night and Kristen's Disney Cruise Line Vacation
October 14, 2019 23:15 - 11.8 MBValley Youth House returns to BEN Around Philly to talk about their upcoming Always Bet On Youth Casino Night - this Thursday, October 17th from 6-10pm at Vie by Cescaphe on Broad Street in Philly. Listen as Shawn Mack, Development Officer, Joe Lynch, Vice President of Development, and Francine Dunbar, Assistant to Development at Valley Youth House talk about the organization and its mission, as well as details on the casino night, volunteer opportunities and the upcoming youth Holiday Gift D...
Driving for LYFT in Philadelphia with Alex Fino
October 10, 2019 04:18 - 12 MBIn this episode of BEN Around Philly, Kristen speaks with someone who has really BEEN around Philly, quite a bit, while driving for LYFT. A few weeks ago, Kristen took a ride from South Philly to Fishtown, and was picked up by Alex Fino, who is her guest this on this episode. Alex is friendly and fun, and also happened to be playing 95.7 BEN-FM on the radio in his car during their ride (and had the station as the top preset). Fate brought the two of them together, and this episode is their co...
Midnight Rewind at Viva Video on SYFY and Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State
September 28, 2019 14:50 - 13 MBViva Video: The Last Picture Store is a real brick and mortar video store located in Ardmore, PA (16 W Lancaster Avenue). They have a friendly and knowledgable staff, quirky regulars, in store video screenings, and every movie you can think of. Thousands. Both the store and the people in it are super cool, and the SYFY Network thought so too. They filmed a pilot episode of a show called Midnight Rewind inside Viva Video and it premieres TONIGHT (Saturday, September 28th) at midnight (so sort ...
Happy Place in KOP and Philly Live on NBC-10 Philadelphia
September 20, 2019 17:34 - 12.2 MBKristen Herrmann speaks with Jared Paul - Content Producer, Artist Manager, and Cofounder of Happy Place - coming to the King of Prussia Mall this October. Called the most Instagrammable Pop UP in America, Happy Place is an interactive, immersive pop-up exhibit with larger-than-life installations and multi-sensory themed rooms. With more than 15,000 square feet of playful spaces and 12 vibrant rooms, Happy Place lets you dance in the middle of an indoor confetti dome, jump off a massive rainb...
The PSPCA and PBC Dine Out for Pet's Sake and Opera Philadelphia's O19 Festival
September 13, 2019 04:48 - 12.5 MBThe PSPCA’s Gillian Kocher joins Kristen in studio, along with Nancy Barton, owner of Philadelphia Brewing Company. The two organizations have teamed up to plan the First Annual ‘Dine Out for Pet’s Sake’ all-day fundraising event to benefit the PSPCA’s lifesaving mission. On Wednesday, September 18th, 2019, more than 20 restaurants throughout the city will step up to help Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable animals! The concept is simple: Participating establishments will be donate 5%-10% of their...
O19 Opera Philadelphia Festival, Wings N' Wheels with Angel Flight East, and the Canine Partners for Life Open House and Cow BINGO
September 07, 2019 01:41 - 15.2 MBKristen is first joined by David Levy, Vice President of Artistic Operations for Opera Philadelphia to talk about the 3rd Annual Opera Festival, O19! Festival O19 brings 12 days of opera to Philadelphia from September 18th-29th. Be there as Opera Philadelphia debuts its daring new opera, Denis & Katya at The Suzanne Roberts Theatre. See The Love for Three Oranges at the Academy of Music, Semele at the Perelman Theater, Let Me Die at FringeArts, Curtis in Concert at the Curtis Institute of Mus...
Hidden Lives Illuminated at Eastern State Penitentiary
September 01, 2019 00:47 - 11.6 MBSean Kelley, Senior Vice President at Eastern State Penitentiary returns to the show to talk to Kristen about a project called Hidden Lives Illuminated. Hidden Lives Illuminated features films by incarcerated artists, projected onto the outer walls of Eastern State Penitentiary. These films are visible from the sidewalk every night for FREE at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm through September 12th. Go see the films projected on the historic walls of Eastern State Penitentiary each night, with special guest ...
John Travolta In Studio with Matt Cord and The Peanut Butter Falcon with Aaron Scotti
August 26, 2019 17:56 - 15.5 MBFirst, Matt Cord interviews JOHN TRAVOLTA! Danny Zuko himself stopped by the BEN-FM studio to chat with Matt about his new film "The Fanatic". See the film in theaters August 30th. Then Kristen speaks with actor/producer Aaron Scotti, a Philadelphia native, about a movie he produced called "The Peanut Butter Falcon" (in theaters NOW). This epic adventure story stars Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson, Bruce Dern and introduces Zack Gottsagen, an actor with Down Syndrome who is excellent in the fi...
Krystal Klei and NBC-10's Clear the Shelters, Waterarms Over Firearms, Dining Out For the Dogs
August 17, 2019 03:41 - 12.5 MBMeteorologist Krystal Klei from NBC10’s First Alert Weather team returns to the BEN studios to talk about the 5th Annual Clear the Shelters animal adoption event. This giant effort on the part of NBC and Telemundo takes place Saturday, August 17th with a goal to literally clear the shelters nationwide, and place these animals into loving homes. Find more details and a map of participating shelters at Cleartheshelters.com. There’s also a lot of information about the adoption process and tips ...
BUGFEST at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
August 09, 2019 15:00 - 11.1 MBKristen's all-time favorite guest returns! Listen as invertebrate specialist Karen Verderame joins Kristen in studio (along with "Atlas" the Atlas Beetle and "Miriam" the Rose-Hair Tarantula) to talk about BUGFEST at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, going on THIS weekend August 10-11th from 10am-5pm each day. Join Karen and her team for their annual celebration of insects! Talk with real scientists, learn about insects from all over the world, and see specimens from the ...
11th Annual 2nd Street Festival and the SEPTA Key
August 02, 2019 16:00 - 11.5 MBKristen speaks with returning guest Meredith Williams - the Executive Director of the 2nd Street Festival in Northern Liberties. Known as Philly’s biggest summer block party, the 2nd Street Festival returns for it’s 11th Anniversary on Sunday, August 4th. Roam the festival over six blocks of 2nd Street between Germantown and Green streets in Northern Liberties. This all-day, FREE celebration of the community and businesses on 2nd Street has over 150 vendors including: handmade crafts, food ve...
The American Treasure Tour in Oaks
July 26, 2019 16:00 - 12.1 MBThis week’s entire episode of BEN Around Philly is dedicated to what Kristen considers a hidden gem in Philadelphia and her new favorite spot in the area. It’s quirky and weird and there is absolutely something for everyone at the American Treasure Tour Museum in Oaks, PA. Kirsten Canner, the museum’s General Admissions Manager and Lead Tour guide joins Kristen in studio to talk about the museum’s collection, the collection’s mysterious owner, clowns, Nickelodeon’s and more. Take the whole fa...
The Sunday Love Project Hosts Sunday FUND-Day and the 14th Annual East Passyunk Car Show and Street Festival
July 21, 2019 16:31 - 11.1 MBMargaux Murphy, the Director of The Sunday Love Project, joins Kristen in the studio to talk about her efforts to battle homelessness in Philadelphia and an upcoming music festival and fundraiser to benefit the cause. Sunday Love Project is an organization created by Margaux which serves 800 meals to the homeless and addicted each week. Join Margaux and Sunday Love Project on Sunday, July 21st from 12-5pm at Philadelphia Brewing Company for Sunday FUND-day, a benefit concert to feed the homel...
Comedy Sportz World Championship and The Sunday Love Project hosts Sunday FUND-Day
July 13, 2019 21:53 - 12.4 MBThis week, Kristen speaks with Don Montrey, Executive Director of ComedySportz, and Kelly Jennings one of the veteran players and minor league coach of the Philly Comedy Sportz team. Comedy Sportz has been performing in Philadelphia for 27 years. Catch a show every weekend at 7:30 and 10pm on Saturdays and 2pm on Sundays. This week they are hosting 30 teams from around the US and UK for the Comedy Sportz WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP at the Wilma Theater from July 25th to July 27th. Find tickets for the...
The Upside in the Philadelphia Inquirer
July 06, 2019 01:21 - 10.2 MBPositive things happen all the time. Thanks to a new section of the Philadelphia Inquirer, it is now much easier to read about them. In this week’s BEN Around Philly episode, Kristen speaks with Ronnie Polaneczky, the editor and creator of The Upside, a new section in the Philadelphia Inquirer that focuses on positive news. Find The Upside in every Sunday edition of the Philadelphia Inquirer, and online anytime HERE. E-mail your positive story ideas to [email protected] or tweet @RonniePhilly...
Brandywine SPCA’s Mega Adoption Event and Vanessa Carlton in Beautiful on Broadway
June 22, 2019 00:08 - 9.66 MBIn this episode of BEN Around Philly, Kristen speaks with Linda Torelli, the Marketing Director at the Brandywine SPCA. The Brandywine SPCA has teamed up with a number of other local rescues to host their Mega Adoption Event which will feature over 1,000 animals that will be up for adoption. It takes place June 29th and 30th at the Bob Carpenter Center (631 S Carpenter Avenue) in Newark, Delaware. For just $35, you can take your new pal home with you - that same day - spayed/neutered, microc...