Category: Press Releases

Catholic Singles will be represented at Philadelphia's WMOF during Pope's U.S. Visitrn

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rn(PRWEB) AUGUST 31, 2015rnrnCatholicSingles.com will be exhibiting at this year's World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia in anticipation of Pope Francis' visit to the East Coast this September. "We are very excited to be a part of the Philadelphia conference, and with this being the Pope's first visit to the United States we know this will be very special!", says David Nevarez founder of CatholicSingles.com.rnrnDuring the conference Catholic Singles will be sponsoring several events including a walking tour of the city, a dating event and more. Single Catholics can follow them on Twitter.com/CatholicSingles and Facebook.com/CatholicSingles for more information.rnrnCatholicSingles.com® is the original online site for Catholic dating and fellowship. Founded in 1997 by practicing Catholics, founder David Nevarez met his wife on the site and they have appeared together many times on Catholic programs including EWTN, Telecare TV and SiriusXM’s The Catholic Channel. David and his wife Tricia recently celebrated their 4th Wedding Anniversary this past July and are available for interviews.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The birthplace of American democracy is ready to take center stage as a truly global city. That's the driving principle behind GlobalPhillyâ„¢ 2015, a 60-day international exposition that will celebrate and showcase Philadelphia and its diverse heritage and strengths from September 15 through November 15. Presented by the Global Philadelphia Association, GlobalPhillyâ„¢ 2015 will offer a lineup of 150 events and programs centered on international themes and issues. Member organizations will present events in eight categories: Advocacy, Arts, Commerce, Cuisine, Education, Heritage, Science & Technology and Sports.rnrnHis Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, film director M. Night Shyamalan and Peter Feldmann, Mayor of Frankfurt, Germany, are scheduled to visit Philadelphia for events that are part of GlobalPhillyâ„¢ 2015.rnrn"GlobalPhillyâ„¢ 2015 aims to enhance the international stature of our great city," said John F. Smith, III, Chair of the Association's Board of Directors. "We want the world to know what we've known for years, that Philadelphia is a thriving international community that has so much to offer as a vibrant hub for global commerce, culture, dialogue and tourism." rnrnThe opening ceremony for GlobalPhillyâ„¢ 2015 will be held at the facilities of WHYY, 150 North 6th Street, Philadelphia, on Thursday, September 10 from 5 to 7 p.m.rnrn"Scores of organizations across the region and around the world are collaborating through GlobalPhillyâ„¢ 2015 to offer activities and programs that will enrich lives in the community, foster international dialogue, and instill even greater pride in our international city," said Zabeth Teelucksingh, Executive Director of the Global Philadelphia Association.rnrnDuring GlobalPhillyâ„¢ 2015, venues across the city will also showcase international arts, including productions by the Opera Company of Philadelphia, the International Opera Theater and the Curtis Opera Theatre, concerts by the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, and the Curtis Symphony Orchestra, a joint performance by Russian and Italian orchestras, poetry and mural arts events, and films. Some events will focus on the importance of diplomacy and international understanding, such as the U.N. Day Celebration and Peace Day Philly's International Day of Peace.rnrnGlobalPhillyâ„¢ 2015 plans to distribute approximately 10,000 "passports" to help people choose the events they want to attend, most of which are open to the public. For a complete listing of events, visit www.globalphiladelphia.org. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Project Manager Dana Wiley at dana@globalphiladelphia.org or 215-851-8112. rnrnAbout the AssociationrnrnThe Global Philadelphia Association (GPA) is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2010 by leading international organizations in the Greater Philadelphia region. Its mission is to:rnrnAssist – and encourage greater interaction among – the many organizations and people who are engaged in international activity within the Greater Philadelphia region;rnPromote the development of an international consciousness within the region; andrnEnhance the region's global profile. rnFor more information, visit www.globalphiladelphia.org.rnrnSOURCE Global Philadelphia Association (GPA)rnrnrnrnRELATED LINKSrnhttp://www.globalphiladelphia.org

Catholic Singles Seek to Connect During Pope Francis Visit to the United Statesrn rnrn rn(PRWEB) AUGUST 29, 2015rnrnCatholicSingles.com is reaching out to all current and former members who will be in Philadelphia anytime between September 21st and 28th 2015 to join us at the World Meeting of Families.rnrnCatholic Singles, the original online site for Catholics, […]

USA Roller Sports (USARS) presents the national championship of roller derby, and the first official try-outs for the USA national team in an effort to make roller derby an Olympic sport, Aug. 28-30 at Penn Ice Arena. Tickets to national championship are $10 and on sale now through Brown Paper Tickets.rn rnrn rnPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA (PRWEB) […]

Students with CLI-trained teachers received the equivalent of two additional months of literacy instructionrn rnrn rnPHILADELPHIA, PA (PRWEB) AUGUST 26, 2015rnrnTeachers play a vital role in ensuring children can read by the end of third grade, but many fail to receive the training and ongoing support necessary to do so. A new study from the […]

Imagination Playground, LLC, http://www.imaginationplayground.com, creators of the breakthrough play space concept that encourages child-directed, unstructured free play, announced today their partnership with the nationally acclaimed Please Touch Museum to bring creative play to the World Meeting of Families. The international family summit, held every 3 years, will take place in Philadelphia, PA, on September 22 through 25, and is concluded by a visit from Pope Francis.rn

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rn(PRWEB) AUGUST 26, 2015rnrnImagination Playground, LLC, http://www.imaginationplayground.com, creators of the breakthrough play space concept that encourages child-directed, unstructured free play, announced today their partnership with the nationally acclaimed Please Touch Museum to bring creative play to the World Meeting of Families. The international family summit, held every 3 years, will take place in Philadelphia, PA, on September 22 through 25, and is concluded by a visit from Pope Francis.rnrnThe World Meeting of Families serves as the centerpiece of the papal visit and will include keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and masses at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. But many other exciting and inspirational activities will be offered as well, including the Youth Congress.rnrnThe WMOF Youth Congress, an interactive program designed around building, creating, playing, listening and serving, is divided into modules with catechesis connections. Please Touch Museum and Imagination Playground allow the children to collaborate with new friends from around the world to build creations of their own design out of the architecturally big blue blocks. The WMOF Youth Congress has a universal design and is accessible to all young people ages 6-17, who are registered and attending with their family.rnrn“We are thrilled to participate in this world-wide family gathering, and are excited to bring our creative play benefits to the children and their families. We have long been Partners in Play with the Please Touch Museum and immediately responded to their invitation to join in on this historic event,” shared Dave Krishock, President, Imagination Playground.rnrnHe went on to say, “The World Meeting of Families and the visit of Pope Francis is a global event, with participation from over 150 countries. We are excited to share the benefits of Imagination Playground blocks with children from all over the world. Play is universal.”rnrnFor those attending the World Meeting of Families, the Imagination Playground area can be found at the Youth Congress, Hall F, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, in the heart of downtown Philadelphia.rnrnTo learn more about the World Meeting of Families and the Youth Congress, visit http://www.worldmeeting2015.org.rnrnTo plan a visit to the Please Touch Museum, visit http://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org.rnrnTo learn more about the creative play benefits of Imagination Playground, visit http://www.imaginationplayground.com.rnrnAbout Imagination Playground, LLCrnImagination Playground is a breakthrough play space concept developed to encourage child-directed, creative free play. The kind of play that experts say is critical to children’s intellectual, social, physical and emotional development. Created by architect and designer David Rockwell and the Rockwell Group, Imagination Playground enables children to play, dream, build and explore endless possibilities. Imagination Playground finds its home in daycare centers, kindergartens, elementary schools, children’s museums—and science, nature, discovery centers, camps, community centers, children’s hospitals, hotels, public parks and more—in North America and over 50 countries overseas. For more information, visit http://www.imaginationplayground.com.

CFB Promotional Products, LLC Meets Papal Visit Playbook Recommendations to Provide Official World Meeting of Families Backpack.rn

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rn(PRWEB) AUGUST 26, 2015rnrnLinda Milano, owner of CFB Promotional Products, LLC in Sicklerville, New Jersey, designed a clear backpack to be used for all registrants of the World Meeting of Families Congress.rnrnWhile designing the backpack Mrs. Milano kept in mind practicality, fun and security aspects needed for this type of event. Mrs. Milano had the foresight to develop a clear backpack that displays the full color of the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 logo and provides security personnel an easy view of the contents (which the newly released Papal Visit Playbook recommends.) Mrs. Milano said, “CFB Promotional Products is a company that grew out of my experience from two decades of creating custom packaging, kits and marketing collateral. This project was truly a labor of love.”rnrnAbout the World Meetings of Families rnBeginning in 1994, the “Year of the Family,” the Pontifical Council for the Family has been responsible for organizing World Meetings of Families in Rome (1994), Rio de Janeiro (1997), Rome (2000), Manila (2003), Valencia (2006), Mexico City (2009), Milan (2012), and now, Philadelphia (2015). Since its inception by Saint John Paul II, the World Meeting of Families has sought to strengthen the sacred bonds of family across the globe. This international gathering will welcome Pope Francis to the United States for the first time in his Papacy. Being held in the United States for the first time ever, the official theme for the 2015 World Meeting of Families is “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”rnrnAbout CFB Promotional Products, LLC. rnA full service specialty advertising/promotional marketing company. CFB Promotional can reached at info(at)cfbpromotionalproducts(dot)com.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Greenbleez has launched a $15,000, 30 day Indiegogo campaign to raise funds for their handmade children's soft toys. Greenbleez offers you one-of-a-kind, handmade 'green' children's soft toys constructed from recycled and reclaimed sweaters. rn

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rnPhoto – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150821/260215 rnPhoto – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150821/260216rnrnGreenbleez is the creation of Margee Barth. Margee has over 35 years of design experience. Over the past two and a half years while building Greenbleez, she saw a need in the marketplace where customers could purchase environmentally friendly products that were washable, soft and reducedrnpost consumer materials that don't look like a school craft project. rnrnAt Greenbleez all materials are sourced, collected and made locally. As a green company Greenbleez works with local thrift stores and fabric manufacturers that sell fabrics that would otherwise end up in a landfill. The result of this are truly one-of-a-kind soft toy characters that are both eco-friendly and adorable. No two are alike! rnrnNow, through Indiegogo, Margee and her team of five are working to bring Greenbleez to the world. Upon the campaigns success, Greenbleezs' soft toys will be shipped to backers in November 2015.rnrnMedia contact: rnMargee Barth rn267-616-0465rnrn rnrnSOURCE Greenbleez

Help raise awareness and funding for brain aneurysms and support and education, patients and families. Register for family-friendly event by August 28th to receive complimentary t-shirt.rn

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rnHANOVER, MA (PRWEB) AUGUST 24, 2015rnrnPlease register by August 28, 2015 for The Philadelphia Aneurysm and AVM Awareness Event, a 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk benefitting the Brain Aneurysm Foundation and Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience that is taking place on Saturday, September 12, 2015.rnrnAll who register by August 28th receive a guaranteed T-shirt (standard adult size shirts available) and a discounted registration fee of $25.rnrnThe Philadelphia Aneurysm and AVM Awareness Event will be held at The Navy Yard located at 4747 South Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Registration is scheduled to begin at 9:30am, while the 5K run and 1-mile walk kicks off at 10:00am.rnrnIf you would like to support the event but cannot attend, you have the option to register as a virtual participant for a fee $50. All proceeds benefit the Brain Aneurysm Foundation and the Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience. All who register as a virtual participant by August 28th will receive a complimentary event t-shirt.rnrnFor more information about the event please visit the event website by clicking here, or contact Jill Galvao at phillybaa@verizon.net.rnJefferson Hospital for Neuroscience and The Brain Aneurysm Foundation have joined efforts to raise awareness of brain aneurysms and the impact this disease has on patients and their families. The Aneurysm/AVM Support Group at Jefferson has been an intricate part of the recovery process for our patients and their caretakers.rnrnNow celebrating 20 years of service, the Brain Aneurysm Foundation was established in 1994 in Boston, Massachusetts with a mission to promote early detection of brain aneurysms by providing knowledge and raising awareness of the signs, symptoms and risk factors; work with the medical communities to provide support networks for patients and families; as well as to further research that will improve patient outcomes and save lives. For more information about the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, visit http://www.bafound.org.

The specialty fashion retailer joins Fort Lauderdale’s Premier Shopping Destinationrn

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rnPHILADELPHIA, PA (PRWEB) AUGUST 21, 2015rnrnLifestyle brand, 'Free People', will bring its eclectic apparel to The Galleria, Fort Lauderdale’s most fashionable address, on August 28th 2015. Residing steps from the city’s world famous beach, Free People Fort Lauderdale will be the brand’s sixth boutique in Florida and 111th across the United States and Canada. The store’s indoor mall location will boast 4,993 square feet of space holding a wide assortment of merchandise appealing to locals and tourists alike.rnrnFort Lauderdale, a popular hub in Florida’s southern metropolitan area, proves to be a great fit for the brand’s next store location. Florida residents have fostered a great relationship with the brand as shown by Free People’s five other thriving boutiques, positioned throughout the state. In response to positive sentiment from customers, the retailer has gone forward to open its doors at The Galleria, the largest and most upscale regional mall in Broward County.rnrn“We are excited to open our Fort Lauderdale location,” says Beth Wehagen, Free People’s Director of Retail. “This store will be our largest on the east coast of Florida, offering an expanded assortment of ready to wear, 'Intimately Free People', and an amazing selection of shoes!”rnrnAt opening, the Free People Fort Lauderdale boutique will carry pieces essential to high summer that will cater to both locals and visitors. The space will include a dedicated White Shop to aid in creating that classic summer look. An Indigo Shop will provide customers with head to toe indigo outfitting options through denim, chambray, and blue washes across all classes. Shoppers can look forward to a strong jeans assortment, including skinnies, flares, boyfriends, and one-pieces. To add pops of color, fun floral and ethnic print patterns will be mixed through the assortment of woven and knit tops, dresses, slips, and shorts with light sweaters and jackets merchandised throughout the space. The store will house the brand’s popular 'Intimately Free People' line of line of bras, undies, slips, seamless layering pieces, and loungewear and will also play home to an assortment of accessories, including bags, jewelry, and 'FP Collection' shoes.rnrnThe new boutique will be designed in the brand’s ‘Boho Bungalow’ concept, representing the globe traveling girl, and the collections that she curates and displays in her space. Customers will be welcomed by an angled storefront with custom, hand-carved, double-entry teak doors featuring historical brick pavers at the alcove. Decorative laser cut grills will be surrounded by glitter mica plaster, drawing attention to a backlit, cast iron “Free People” sign. Soft maple joists with painted white gyp infill will delineate the boutique’s main sales floor area, while soft maple joists with rough sawn white washed plank infills will define the fitting rooms, discount area, and 'Intimately Free People' shop, which will feature a special entrance highlighted by glitter mica plaster walls with a unique mirror tile finish. Wide-planked reclaimed wood flooring lives throughout the store, transitioning to more delicate planks within the boutique’s seven fitting rooms with starburst lantern clusters helping illuminate the fitting room’s common area. Customers will be able to check-out through a custom built in back wrap of yarn-filled cubbies, including three points of sales. Brightly patched quilts, cast iron features, and beautiful inlayed table tops will further lend to the ‘Boho Bungalow’ aesthetic.rnrnTo connect with the local community, the brand is launching the “Free People Fort Lauderdale Sweeps”. Through August 21st, local Florida customers can enter for a chance to win a $500 Free People Gift Card that must be picked up to redeem at the new Free People Fort Lauderdale boutique. To enter, customers must visit: http://www.freepeople.com/fort-lauderdale-sweeps/rnrnEach Free People store offers personalized shopping experiences from a team of expert stylists. Customers can schedule a one-on-one appointment with their favorite stylist, as well as interact and gain inspiration through the brand’s online Style Community, FP Me. In addition to offering personal styling, Fort Lauderdale fans can look forward to a variety of in-store events to be hosted at the Free People Fort Lauderdale boutique throughout the year.rnrnThe new store will have a celebration on opening day, Friday, August 28st, from 6-8pm. The first 50 customers to arrive will receive a tote bag giveaway, light refreshments will be served, and store stylists will be on hand to give in-store styling sessions. Guests should RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/384528958404504/rnrnFree People Fort Lauderdale will be located at 2348 E. Sunrise Blvd. #2193 Galleria, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304-2507. The Galleria is leased and managed by global commercial real estate firm, JLL. Vice President Kim Salvatori of JLL represented the landlord in the lease negotiations. Store hours will run Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm, and Sunday 12pm-6pm. Fans should follow the store on Instagram to stay up-to-date on all the latest arrivals, events, and other happenings: https://instagram.com/freepeopleftlauderdale/rnrnFor more information, images, to request an interview, or to discuss a TV opportunity, please call Sarah Santos at 215-454-7224 or email ssantos(at)freepeople(dot)comrnrn# # #rnrnAbout Free People rnFree People is a specialty clothing brand featuring the latest trends and vintage collections for women who live free through fashion, art, music, and travel. The eclectic look consists of quality apparel, shoes, and accessories that invoke attributes of femininity, spirit, and creativity with its design. Free People is distributed globally via direct channels including the Free People Global site, the Free People UK site, and the Free People China site as well as specialty boutiques, top department stores, and the brand’s free standing retail locations in the U.S. and Canada.rnrnAbout The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale rnThe Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, recognized as one of South Florida's premier shopping destinations for its sophisticated level of merchandising and ambiance, is the largest and most upscale regional mall in Broward County. Neiman Marcus, Macy’s and Dillard’s anchor the popular center, which also features 100 specialty stores including American Eagle Outfitters, Apple, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Coach, Cole Haan, J. Crew, Michael Kors, Pandora and Pottery Barn. It is also home to Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa and a fine roster of dining establishments such as Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Truluck’s, P.F. Chang’s and Blue Martini. Just steps away from Fort Lauderdale’s world famous beach, it is minutes from the airport, port, downtown, hotels and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center with easy access from Sunrise Boulevard, U.S. Highway 1 (Federal Highway), Interstate 95, Interstate 595, and U.S. Highway A1A (Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard). Located at 2414 East Sunrise Blvd., it is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mon. through Sat. and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sun. Restaurants enjoy later hours. More information is available by calling (954) 564-1036 or at http://www.galleriamall-fl.com.rnrnAbout JLL rnJLL (NYSE: JLL) is a professional services and investment management firm offering specialized real estate services to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying and investing in real estate. A Fortune 500 company with annual fee revenue of $4.7 billion and gross revenue of $5.4 billion, JLL has more than 230 corporate offices, operates in 80 countries and has a global workforce of approximately 58,000. On behalf of its clients, the firm provides management and real estate outsourcing services for a property portfolio of 3.4 billion square feet, or 316 million square meters, and completed $118 billion in sales, acquisitions and finance transactions in 2014. Its investment management business, LaSalle Investment Management, has $55.3 billion of real estate assets under management. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit http://www.jll.com.