First Friday

Check out our local Philadelphia highlight interview each month!

Marla McDermott

First Friday Interview: Marla McDermott of I Heart PHL

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At Philly PR Girl, we make it our mission to keep friends, colleagues, and readers informed of the coolest, most talked about happenings in the city. It’s no wonder we love the work that Marla McDermott is doing as Founder and CEO of I Heart PHL, where she helps those new to the area to […]

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

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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

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First Friday Interview: Katie Fehlinger

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From the little ol’ town of Bethlehem where Katie Fehlinger got her start in TV, the CBS3 meteorologist has since become the voice from which everyone, from the Lehigh to the Delaware Valley, gets their daily forecast. The new mom of two beautiful twin girls experienced some heat from online haters while pregnant on air. But with

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

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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

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First Friday Interview: Geno Vento of Geno’s Steaks

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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.

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First Friday Interview: Megan Cavanaugh of the U.S. Marine Corps

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The Few. The Proud. The Marines. We are forever grateful for the service of our troops. The Marines are a distinct branch of the armed services that remain faithful to the mission at hand, to each other, to the Corps and to country, no matter what. And while it is seen as a brotherhood, it is

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First Friday Interview: Pat Gallen of CBS3

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For better or worse, there are few things Philadelphians love more than our favorite sports teams. There’s nothing more “Philly” than cheering on our beloved players, whether they’re making us shout triumphantly or hang our heads in frustration. Win or lose, we’re still loyal! But we can’t forget about the anchors, delivering us with every play-by-play and game breakdown, week

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First Friday Interview: Patrice Banks of Girls Auto Clinic

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At Philly PR Girl, we’re always on the search for organizations and resources that empower and inspire women. What Patrice Banks and the ladies at Girls Auto Clinic offer to their clientele is more than just standard automotive services – they’ve initiated a supportive community for women united under the title #sheCANic that teaches females to

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First Friday Interview: Peter Hoban of Indego

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Seemingly overnight, the Indego bicycle share program took Philadelphia by storm and almost everywhere you turn, you can find one of those bright blue bikes. With over 60 stations and 600 self-service bikes, Indego is making public transportation personal, and making it easier than ever to navigate the city! Peter Hoban is the  general manager

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First Friday Interview: Sabir M. Peele of Men’s Style Pro

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Winner of the King of Prussia style contest in ’08 and one of Esquire Magazine’s 5 Best Dressed Real Men in America, Sabir M. Peele wears his passion for fashion on his sleeves, literally. The North Philadelphia native is the creator of Men’s Style Pro, an online outlet that provides male readers with not only fashion advice

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