High School Coach (Readers’ Choice)
Speedy Morris,
, sjprep.org
High School Sports Team (Readers’ Choice)
Conestoga Football
; (610) 240-1000, tesd.k12.pa.us
High School Sports Teams (Readers’ Choice)
225 N. Phoenixville Pike, Malvern; (610) 889-1900, gvsd.org
Kids’ Concerts
Milkboy Coffee
It’s hard to tell who’s having more fun at Milkboy’s Milk & Cookies concerts—the kids or the parents. Sundays at
(Wednesdays at in summer), Lori Scherling leads an always-energetic crowd through a fun-filled hour of catchy, kid-friendly tunes. An elementary school music teacher, Scherling has a way of getting even the shyest kids to join along in the dancing and singing.
; (610) 645-5269, milkboycoffee.com
Local Athlete
Brendan Hansen
Almost everything you need to know about Olympic medalist and Havertown hero Brendan Hansen can be found at Brendanhansenonline.com, the unofficial website created by diehard fans who appreciate “his shape and form” as much as his talent in the water. In case you haven’t heard, the swimmer won three medals in the 2004 Olympics. And if all goes as planned, this time next year we’ll be cheering him on in the 2008 Games.
Local Pro Sports Celebrity (Readers’ Choice)
Brian Westbrook,
philadelphiaeagles.com
Local Radio Music DJ (Readers’ Choice)
Pierre Robert, WMMR-FM 93.3
wmmr.com
Local Radio Talk Show Host (Readers’ Choice)
Michael Smerconish, WPHT-AM 1210
thebigtalker1210.com
Local Sports Moment
Eagles’ surprise run with Jeff Garcia
Though the 2007-’08 season is right around the corner, former Eagles QB Jeff Garcia deserves another hearty round of applause for his extraordinary efforts last year. Without Garcia, the season likely would’ve ended somewhere around game nine. Instead, we nearly wound up with another NFC championship. We’ll miss you, Jeff. And thankfully your new team,
Nightspot in
Disco Teca
There are plenty of bars in downtown
, (610) 738-8244
New Local TV Show
All That & More (NBC 10)
NBC 10’s Tracy Davidson teams up with health reporter Cherie Bank to bring viewers a fast-moving mix of news, consumer reports, wellness information, weather, celebrtiy gossip and, yes, dog photos, rescuing a 4 p.m. time slot often considered an informational wasteland. Whether it’s the latest tips on household finances or what to expect from a mammogram, All That & More delivers the goods without patronizing its audience. nbc10.com/more.
Party Band
Dragonfly
Most party bands have a similar formula: two to three female vocalists up front, a horn section and a playlist packed with R&B, Motown and other popular dance music. Dragonfly plays the tunes people dig but don’t hear all the time—and they’re interactive without being cheesy. Fans love the “stump the band” segment, where guests call out song requests. Currently Dragonfly books their own gigs based mostly on word-of-mouth, making them a less expensive alternative to more established bands. If you haven’t heard them, you’re missing out. (610) 608-4667
Party Band (Readers’ Choice)
JellyRoll
; (610) 793-9233, thepartyband.com
Party DJ
DJ Howard, Spectrasound
Ask any kid who’s been to an ice party at the Philadelphia Skating Club, and they’ll tell you DJ Howard is the man—with the music and the moves. What makes him so cool? A diverse taste in music, an entertaining repertoire of fun dance steps for kids and adults, and an uncanny ability to get a crowd onto the dance floor. (610) 527-4092, spectrasound.info
Party DJ (Readers’ Choice)
Schaffer Sound Productions
, Media; (610) 627-5950, schaffersound.com
Place to Expand Your Cinematic Horizons
Bryn Mawr Film Institute
You can’t help being lured by the drama that unfolds at Bryn Mawr Film Institute, where reels of classic, independent, foreign and documentary films play to audiences seeking an interactive viewing experience. The intellectuals’ movie house, BMFI offers a number of film series, education workshops and guest speakers. New this summer is a state-of-the-art multimedia events and education space located on the second floor. Even if you don’t take advantage of the programs, the BMFI experience outshines that of a multiplex.
, Bryn Mawr; (610) 527-9898, brynmawrfilm.org
Pro Coach (Readers’ Choice)
Andy Reid,
philadelphiaeagles.com
Pro Sports Team (Readers’ Choice)
philadelphiaeagles.com
Proudest
Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure
Sometimes the most meaningful moments in life happen when you least expect them. That’s what happened to a lot of people on
during the homestretch of the 60-mile walk. The beeps, cheers, hoots and thumbs-up shared by drivers and walkers were truly inspiring. And in nearby neighborhoods, residents lined the curbs offering an equal show of support. Simply awesome. komen.org
Radio Station, Morning Show (Readers’ Choice)
prestonandsteve.com
Radio Station, Music (Readers’ Choice)
WMGK-FM 102.9
wmgk.com
Radio Station, News/Talk (Readers’ Choice)
KYW-AM 1060
kyw1060.com
Record Label
a|i|r Records
Media-based musician, songwriter and producer Derek Chafin founded a|i|r Records to combat bad business and bad music. Pursuing only the acts they love, he and fellow musician John Patriarca have an uncanny ability to recognize a band’s raw talent and transform it into a meaningful commodity. Though locally based, the label’s reach is global, with artists from
Samaritan Effort
Fundraising/rallying around Moira Shaughnessy
When Moira Shaughnessy was stricken with viral encephalitis last winter, two opposing
Sports Radio Personality (Readers’ Choice)
Angelo Cataldi
WIP-AM
TV News Anchor (Readers’ Choice)
Larry Mendte, CBS 3
cbs3.com
TV Sportscaster (Readers’ Choice)
Vai Sikahema, NBC 10
nbc10.com
TV Weatherperson (Readers’ Choice)
Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz, NBC 10
nbc10.com
Up-and-coming Town
Media
With its eclectic mix of gift shops, boutiques, continental cuisine, galleries and year-round music and theater performances, Media is enjoying a renaissance. Add to the mix Selene Whole Foods Co-op, Trader Joe’s, Second Saturdays and recognition as “
Volunteer Group (Readers’ Choice)
Habitat for Humanity
habitatforhumanity.org
Contributors: Melissa Auman, Tara Behan, Benjamin Berliner, Kelly Farber, Scott E. Pruden, Catherine Quillman, Katherine Savo and Dawn E. Warden.
