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Gritty 5K Is Back In 2021 And It’s Grittier Than Ever!

Gritty 5K Is Back In 2021 And It’s Grittier Than Ever!

Events, Health
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Philadelphia/Gritty5K The 3rd annual Gritty 5K presented by Penn Medicine is back in 2021 and it's grittier than ever! Fans can opt to race virtually or in-person at the Wells Fargo Center. Registration is now open until November 3. The gritty details Gritty 5K is scheduled for Saturday, November 6. The race starts at 7AM and ends at 10AM. Registration fees vary depending on whether you plan to run virtually or in-person. Running at the Wells Fargo Center You can register for the in-person Gritty 5K today for $50 plus a $3.90 signup fee. However, please be aware that registration and signup fees increase every other week. Here's the full chart. Running virtually Virtual registration costs $45 plus a $3.61…
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Hustle: Adam Sandler Spotted In Philly

Hustle: Adam Sandler Spotted In Philly

Entertainment
www.whats-on-netflix.com Have you seen him? Over the past year, people have spotted Adam Sandler in Philly, Atlantic City and everywhere in between. The comedian/filmmaker's latest Netflix movie called "Hustle" began production in Philly back in October 2020 and wrapped later that year. While the movie is now officially in post-production, many Philadelphians have seen Sandler and his Happy Madison film crew in the city as recently as this past weekend. Hustle, what's it about? After being fired, pro basketball scout, Stanley Beren, is excited, for the first time in a very long while, when he serendipitously discovers Spanish amateur baller, Bo Cruz, playing in a park outside Madrid. Fueled with new-found purpose, Stanley makes it his mission to groom Bo…
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BLOK: Peloton Of The Kitchen

BLOK: Peloton Of The Kitchen

Entertainment
Kennedy Rose  –  Reporter, Philadelphia Business Journal Peloton of the kitchen We all love Peloton (or at least the idea of it), right? Now imagine having a Peloton in your kitchen. No, I'm not recommending you drag your $1,500 smart bike into your kitchen. I'm talking about a cutting board with a built-in display that shows live and on-demand cooking classes while connecting you with other people around the globe. I'm talking about BLOK, the "Peloton of the kitchen." The Frickin owners The startup, based out of Malvern, PA is the product of Anthony and Alissa Frick. Anthony heads up GlobalFit, a health-tech company, and his wife Alissa is the vice president of creative services and new media at FOX…
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Lawn Jawn from Four Seasons Total Landscaping Now Available!

Lawn Jawn from Four Seasons Total Landscaping Now Available!

Entertainment
funkbrewing.com This month's highly anticipated beer, Lawn Jawn from Four Seasons Total Landscaping, is now available! Never heard of Four Seasons Total Landscaping? Well kids, take a seat and let me tell you a little story. You've heard of the Four Seasons, right? Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia The Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is an upscale prestigious hotel, perfect for vacation getaways, lavish events and press conferences. Last year in early November, just a few days after one of the most controversial presidential elections ever, ballots were still being counted at Philly's Pennsylvania Convention Center. Rudy Giuliani, opportunist and Donald Trump's attorney at the time, decided to book a press conference at the Four Seasons to rile up a crowd of…
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Time For Philly To Say Goodbye To Plastic Bags

Time For Philly To Say Goodbye To Plastic Bags

News
Time for Philly to say goodbye to plastic bags. It's been a long time coming and, while it'll certainly be an adjustment, it's a necessity. The city tried this before in 2007 and here we are again almost 15 years later. Since then, a number of other major US cities have implemented a ban, including Los Angeles, Seattle and Washington DC. Once again, Philly is playing catch up. What's wrong with a little plastic? According to phila.gov, "Philadelphians use almost 1 billion plastic bags each year, which litter our streets, waterways, and commercial corridors. Plastic bags account for over 10,000 hours of lost staff time and pose a danger to workers at recycling facilities because they get caught in the…
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