First Friday

Check out our local Philadelphia highlight interview each month!

First Friday: Christopher Gray, Scholly

First Friday Interview: Christopher Gray, Local Shark Tank Winner

First Friday, Philadelphia / By
This month we’re excited to feature Philadelphia entrepreneur, Christopher Gray, who was featured on ABC’s Shark Tank in February 2015 for Scholly: an app that gives students a simple way to find scholarships for college — for free. The 24-year-old Drexel graduate launched the app in May 2013, and as of June 2016, Scholly has […]

First Friday Interview: Christopher Gray, Local Shark Tank Winner Read More »

First Friday Interview: Linda Vertlieb of Frugal Philly Mom

First Friday, Philadelphia / By
Philadelphia is home to an amazingly talented and widespread community of bloggers and influencers. While our focus is sharing our favorite events in the city, others love to share about fashion, food, technology, and more. Today’s feature is a personal friend of the Philly PR Girl team, Linda Vertlieb, whose interest in saving money and

First Friday Interview: Linda Vertlieb of Frugal Philly Mom Read More »

First Friday Interview: Marissa Rivera of Saturday Morning Fever

First Friday, Philadelphia / By
It’s the first Friday of the month (Happy April!) which means it’s time for our First Friday Interview! Meet Marissa Rivera, one of the new cast members on FUSE’s Saturday Morning Fever, a reality show based on professional dancers like Rivera herself in a re-boot of the Philadelphia-based show, Dancin’ On Air. Her life may have

First Friday Interview: Marissa Rivera of Saturday Morning Fever Read More »

Brittany Lynn Philadelphia

First Friday Interview: Ian Morrison aka Brittany Lynn of Philly Drag Mafia

First Friday, Philadelphia / By
Philly PR Girl’s First Friday Interview series returns, and our star for this month, Brittany Lynn, is incredibly relevant, as Philadelphia officially recognizes March 15 as Brittany Lynn Day! A philanthropist, legendary performer, former editor, and Jill of All Trades, Ian Morrison’s stage name is gospel throughout the city of Philadelphia. The First Lady of the

First Friday Interview: Ian Morrison aka Brittany Lynn of Philly Drag Mafia Read More »

First Friday Interview: Tom Loomis of the Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association (PMSBA)

First Friday, Philadelphia / By
Welcome in 2016! This year, like every other year, Philadelphians are lining up and down Two Street to raise a glass and cheer on this city’s band of mummers during the annual Mummers Day Parade. Philly is home to plenty of fun and unique traditions, but our New Year’s festival takes the cake! With brightly colored

First Friday Interview: Tom Loomis of the Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association (PMSBA) Read More »

First Friday Interview: Virgil Gadson of So You Think You Can Dance

First Friday, Music, TV, & Film / By
Philly born and bred, Virgil “Lil O” Gadson began his dancing career as a little kid, watching his favorite stars on TV. What started out as a hobby turned into a full-fledged career for the Mount Airy local. He has been seen everywhere – from NFL commercials to America’s Best Dance Crew, to the Season 12

First Friday Interview: Virgil Gadson of So You Think You Can Dance Read More »

First Friday Interview: Geno Vento of Geno’s Steaks

First Friday, Philadelphia, Restaurants & Bars / By
Philadelphia would not be Philly without its cheesesteaks. It’s the staple of every Philadelphian’s diet, and no matter if you like yours ‘wit’ or ‘wit out’, you’re guaranteed to have at least one go-to spot to get your grub on! At the cornerstone of our cheesesteak empire is Geno Vento, the owner of Philly’s beloved Geno’s Steaks.

First Friday Interview: Geno Vento of Geno’s Steaks Read More »