On Saturday, February 14, WHYY President and CEO Bill Marrazzo and his wife, Randi, held their annual Valentine's Soiree at his home in West Mount Airy for WHYY contributors. This year's theme was "Love Matters" and guests were invited to wear red. Photography by Dan Burke Photography

On Saturday, February 7, 2009, the Katharine Hepburn Medal was presented to Jane Golden, the director of the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, at the National Constitution Center. The medal recognizes women whose lives, work and contributions embody the intelligence, drive and independence of the four-time-Oscar-winning actress. Photography by Jeff Fusco

On Saturday, February 7, 2009, the Union Trust Steakhouse held its opening party. More than 3,000 guests dined on sumptuous food and decadent desserts from the new menu. / Photography by Ryan Lavine

On Saturday, February 7, 2009, the National Italian-American Political Action Committee's co-chairs, Mr. Vincent Mancini, Esq. and Dr. Donna Mancini, hosted the 11th Annual Carnivale. Over 400 guests gathered at the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel in their finest black-tie attire and enjoyed a special dinner created by Chef Pippo Lamberti of Positano Coast. Photography by Mike Mountain

On January 30, 2009, the Black Tie Tailgate Auto Show Preview Gala was held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Guests enjoyed fine food from Stephen Starr Events and fabulous cars while strolling through the showroom before the show opened to the public. Proceeds from the event supported the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation’s $2 million pledge for construction and maintenance of the Patient Welcome Center in the Pediatric Ambulatory Care Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Photography By Jessica Vermeer Hawkes