Robins' Nest Children's Services, a group home for abused and neglected teenage girls, held their fundraiser on September 16th at the Union League in Philadelphia. The theme of the gala was the White Tie and Tiara ball - white tie optional, though most of the women took the opportunity to don a coronet, some wearing their bridal tiaras. The gala raised over $140,000 to support their center in Glassboro, NJ.

The Ronald McDonald House got its start thirty years ago in Philadelphia. On Friday, October 15th, swarms of black-tie clad supporters came to the anniversary gala fundraiser held at the Park Hyatt Bellevue hotel. There are now over 240 Ronald McDonald House programs around the world - there for the support and wellbeing of the youngest patients and their families.

La Fete d'Automne, a.k.a. the annual Young Friends of the Philadelphia Art Museum's Rodin Party, was held Thursday, September 9th. One of the better parties for the 25-40 age group, the Rodin Party once again delivered - a slew of well-heeled, attractive young professionals in high spirits converged upon the Rodin Museum at 22nd and the Parkway.

The Print Center hosted an opening party for their most recent exhibition featuring Re-Pose by Isaac Diggs, Photoplay by Jenny Lynn, and For You by Liliana Porter. The artists were on hand for questions and conversation as patrons milled about the galleries, wines in hand.

The National Constitution Center presented William Coleman with an award for a lifetime of achievement in civic engagement on Saturday, September 23rd. Mr. Coleman started his career as Secretary of Transportation under President Ford and went on to work in law, business and public service. Coleman was presented the award by Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, with an introduction by Peter Jennings of ABC News. Granddaughter, Flavia Colgan (you know her as a political analyst on MSNBC) was on hand as well. Proceeds from the awards dinner will benefit educational programming at the National Constitution Center.