On Tuesday, August 19, 2008, Finnigan's Wake hosted the 18th Annual Stu Bykofsky Candidates Comedy Night. A variety of candidates for city and state offices came out to share jokes and to raise money for children with special needs. Photography by Ryan Lavine.

On Sunday, August 17, 2008, the Eagles Youth Partnership (EYP) held the 14th Annual Eagles Carnival & Auction at Lincoln Financial Field. Guests purchased player-worn and -signed items, took a tour of the Eagles locker room and players were on hand to sign autographs. All proceeds benefited EYP. Photographed By Jessica Vermeer Hawkes.

On Thursday, August 7th, 2008, the Mann Center celebrated its annual gala benefiting community outreach programs. Julie Andrews hosted an evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein's music and premiered a special musical performance of her children's book "Simeon's Gift". Photography by Zoey Sless-Kitain.

On Thursday, July 31st, James restaurant celebrated Chef Jim Burke's selection as one of the best new chefs in 2008 by Food & Wine Magazine.

More than 1,300 people celebrated Philadelphia magazine's 35th annual Best of Philly issue — and the magazine's 100th anniversary — at the Kimmel Center on Wednesday, July 30th. Partygoers enjoyed wonderful food and a fantastic set by local R&B artist Mutlu, and topped off the evening with a piece of the sparkling 100th anniversary cake. / Photos by Sofia Negron Photography