FAMOUS PHILLY FASHION & STYLE EVENT RETURNS TO CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE (8/1/12)

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, center, joins models and organizers at
the SOFITEL Philadelphia to announce the return of the Philadelphia
Collection,series of fashion and style events that will run throughout
the city from September 13 to the 20th. © Roger Barone/Talk Radio News

 

 

ROLLING STONES DRUMMER, CHARLIE WATTS, PERFORMING AT THE IRIDIUM CLUB IN NEW YORK, FRIDAY (6/29/12)

Charlie Watts during the opening show of his four-night
engagement at the Iridium Club in New York.
© roger barone 2012

Rolling Stones drummer, Charlie Watts, is startled by a
sound coming from his drums, while performing at the Iridium
Club in New York City on June 23, 2012.
© roger barone 2012

Charlie Watts spots a friend in the audience and shares
a laugh during his performance with the ABCD Boogie
Woogie band on Friday, June 23. © roger barone 2012

Charlie Watts puonds the drums while performing at the Iridium Club with the
ABCD Boogie Woogie band. © Roger Barone 2012

Charlie Watts gestures toward a friend while performing at the Iridium Club on
Friday, June 23. Watts had just begun the first of a four-night engagement at
the legendary music venue on Broadway. © Roger Barone 2012

Rolling Stones drummer, Charlie Watts, center, stands with band mates from
ABCD Boogie Woogie after their performance at the Iridium Club on June 29.
© Roger Barone 2012

MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER'S STATEMENT ON "AFFORDABLE CARE ACT" (6/28/12)

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter comments on the Supreme Court's ruling
on the "Affordable Care Act." Earlier, Mayor Nutter outlined plans for the City's
Fourth of July Ceremonies. © Roger Barone/Talk Radio News Service

Statement from Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter's office after today's press conference, where he first outlined the city's plans for July 4th ceremonies.

THE U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS PRESIDENT PHILADELPHIA MAYOR
MICHAEL NUTTER APPLAUDS RULING TO UPHOLD AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

Philadelphia, June 28, 2012 – The U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter, today released the following statement in reaction to the Supreme Court’s decision on National Federation of Independent Business et. al. v. Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, et. al.:

“The nation’s mayors applaud and support the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold as constitutionality of the ‘Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’. This ruling is an historic victory for the American people and will allow the Administration to move forward with securing access to affordable health insurance for millions
of uninsured people in this nation.

Mayors know firsthand the hardship of American families who have no medical insurance, and the struggles they face as a result. Access to affordable and quality health care is not only necessary, but also the moral compass by which our nation will be judged. I’m elated that the highest court in the land has taken the courageous step to allow progress towards that goal to continue.”

PHILLY 2012 GRADUATES "TOSS THEIR CAPS" IN CELEBRATION WITH KATHY SLEDGE (5/11/12)

Sister Sledge sibling, Kathy Sledge, leads "Class of 2012" graduates in
sing-a-long of "We Are Family" on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum
of Art. Graduates representing the region's colleges and universities particpated
in the annual "Toss Your Caps" event. © Roger Barone 2012