Pennsylvania Daybook
Associated Press Pennsylvania Daybook for Thursday, Apr. 06.
The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover.
Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Philadelphia bureau is reachable at 215-561-1133.
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Thursday, Apr. 06 8:30 AM PAFA and Greater Philadelphia Cultural alliance host briefing on federal support for the arts – The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) and The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance present a community briefing and press availability to discuss the threatened elimination of federal funding for all facets of arts and culture
Location: PAFA, 118 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia
Contacts: Heike Rass Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts [email protected] 1 215 972 2031 JoAnn Loviglio Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts [email protected] 1 215 391 4807
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Thursday, Apr. 06 11:30 AM Philadelphia Mayor Kenney’s public schedule – Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney speaks at community meeting about Gurney Street clean up efforts, Salvation Army, 3150 N. Masher St., Philadelphia (11:30 AM EDT); helps welcome back University of South Carolina women’s basketball team coach Dawn Staley to Dobbins CTE High School, 2150 W. Lehigh Ave., Philadelphia (1:30 PM EDT); signs Tax Benefit Review Bill, Bill 161015, City Hall, Room 202, Philadelphia (2:30 PM EDT); speaks at press conference on the decision of the airport subcontrators’ workers to unionize, Philadelphia International Airport, 8000 Essington Ave., Philadelphia (3:30 PM EDT); speaks at Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition, Comcast Center, 1701 JFK Bulevard, Philadelphia (6:00 PM EDT); and speaks at African American Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony, The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 118-128 N. Broad St., Philadelphia (6:45 PM EDT)
Location: Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia
Contacts: Lauren Hitt Philadelphia Mayor’s Office Communications [email protected] 1 443 370 3205
Time TBA
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Thursday, Apr. 06 12:00 PM Pennsylvania Secretary of Banking Wiessman speaks on elder financial abuse prevention – Pennsylvania Secretary of Banking and Securities Robin Wiessmann addresses ways to identify, report, and prevent elder financial abuse at the Philadelphia Bar Association Elder Investment Fraud and Financial Exploitation seminar, ,Ethical Traps for Lawyers and Navigating the Challenges of Diminished Financial Capacity,
Location: Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia www.pa.gov
Contacts: Ed Novak State of Pennsylvania [email protected] 1 717 783 4721
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Thursday, Apr. 06 1:00 PM Keystone Research Center releases analysis of the PA legislature’s property tax elimination proposal – Keystone Research Center releases ‘Who Pays for School Property Tax Elimination?’, a comprehensive analysis of the PA legislature’s property tax elimination proposal, providing estimates of the impact of property tax elimination proposals on families in Pennsylvania. Labor Economist and author of the report Mark Price presents the report findings and answers questions at the media webinar
Location: TBD www.keystoneresearch.org
Contacts: John Neurohr Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center [email protected] 1 724 904 0077
Register for the webinar at:
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Thursday, Apr. 06 1:00 PM Pennsylvania Golden Gloves Amateur Boxing Finals preview press conference – Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission preview the Pennsylvania Golden Gloves Amateur Boxing Finals, via press conference * Finals take place Saturday
Location: Midtown Arts Center, 1110 N 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA www.pa.gov
Contacts: Wanda Murren Pennsylvania Department of State 1 717 783 1621
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Thursday, Apr. 06 1:00 PM South Carolina’s Women’s Basketball coach Dawn Staley honored at alma mater – Murrell Dobbins CTE High School honor University of South Carolina’s Women’s Basketball coach Dawn Staley, following the team’s recent NCAA women’s basketball championship win. Staley graduated from Dobbins in 1988. Attendees include The School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr William Hite, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, Pennsylvania state Sen. Sharif Street, Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke, Temple University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Fran Dunphy, Villanova University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jay Wright, Rutgers University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Vivian Stringer, and Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver Alshon Jeffrey
Location: Murrell Dobbins CTE High School, 2150 W. Lehigh Ave., Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia
Contacts: Saquoia Freeman School District of Philadelphia [email protected] 1 215 400 6120
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Thursday, Apr. 06 2:15 PM Delaware Valley University inaugurate first female president in its 121-year history – Delaware Valley University hosts the installation ceremony for Dr. Maria Gallo, the first female president in the University’s 121-year history. The ceremony is followed by a reception in the University’s Student Center
Location: Life Sciences Building auditorium, Delaware Valley University, Doylestown, PA Doylestown
Contacts: Annmarie Ely Delaware Valley University [email protected] 1 215 489 6367
The ceremony and reception are open to invited guests and media only
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Thursday, Apr. 06 5:00 PM Pennsylvania State Rep. McClinton hosts financial literacy seminar – Pennsylvania State Rep. Joanna McClinton hosts a financial literacy seminar, designed to provide constituents with tools and information they can use to make informative decisions about their finances
Location: Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia, 501 S. 54th St., 7th Floor, 19143, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia
Contacts: Jack Eilber Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus [email protected] 1 717 787 7895
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Thursday, Apr. 06 6:30 PM National Constitution Center hosts discussion on ‘Economic Equality and the Constitution’ – National Constitution Center hosts discussion on ‘Economic Equality and the Constitution’, with author of ‘The Crisis of the Middle-Class Constitution and former counsel to Elizabeth Warren Ganesh Sitaraman, and Barry Lynn of New America discussing how the Constitution informs our current debates about income inequality, monopolies, and more. Event is held as part of the America’s Town Hall series
Location: National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia www.constitutioncenter.org
Contacts: Merissa Blum National Constitution Center [email protected] 1 215 409 6645
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Thursday, Apr. 06 – Friday, Apr. 07 Clinical Trial Financial Management Summit
Location: Sonesta Philadelphia Downtown, 1800 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia
Contacts: ExL Events [email protected] 1 866 207 6528
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Thursday, Apr. 06 – Sunday, Apr. 09 Allegheny County League of Municipalities Annual Spring Educational Conference
Location: Seven Springs Mountain Resort, 777 Water Wheel Dr, Seven Springs, PA
Contacts: Allegheny County League of Municipalities [email protected] 1 412 261 2521
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Thursday, Apr. 06 Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has no public schedule
Location: TBD www.pa.gov
Contacts: Jeff Sheridan Pennsylvania Governor’s Press Office [email protected] 1 717 783 1116
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Thursday, Apr. 06 Lincoln National Corp: Q1 2017 Ex-dividend date
Location: TBD
Contacts: Daniela Palmieri Lincoln National Corp media relations [email protected] 1 484 583 2986
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NEW EVENT: Friday, Apr. 07 10:00 AM GOP Rep. Patrick Meehan calls for increased federal funding to combat brain aneurysms – Republican Rep. Patrick Meehan calls for more federal funding to combat brain aneurysms and provide resources to patients who have suffered aneurysms, joining survivors and advocates in pressing for action on ‘H.R.1648 – Ellie’s Law’, which honors four women who passed away as a result of a brain aneurysm
Location: Cornerstone Restaurant, 1 West Ave, Wayne, PA meehan.house.gov
Contacts: John Elizandro Rep. Meehan Communications [email protected] 1 202 225 2011
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NEW EVENT: Friday, Apr. 07 3:00 PM First art gallery at Foulkeways opens – First art gallery at Foulkeways opens, showcasing work from residents participating in the Opening Minds through Art program, a creative means for those suffering from memory loss to express themselves through art
Location: Foulkeways,1120 Meetinghouse Road in Gwynedd, PA www.foulkeways.org
Contacts: Kimberly McCloskey Foulkeways at Gwynedd marketing [email protected] 1 215 283 7339
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NEW EVENT: Friday, Apr. 07 3:00 PM School District of Philadelphia hosts its 2017 Red Carpet Glam event – School District of Philadelphia hosts its 2017 Red Carpet Glam event, giving 500 free new and gently-used prom dresses to any junior and senior high school studen
Location: 440 N. Broad St, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia
Contacts: Saquoia Freeman School District of Philadelphia [email protected] 1 215 400 6120
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Friday, Apr. 07 8:00 AM Terri’s Day & Tribute for Life Celebration – Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network Annual Terri’s Day and Tribute for Life Celebration, commemorating the 12th anniversary of Schiavo’s death (31 Mar). This year EWTN hosts an internationally televised mass by Archbishop Charles Chaput. Ceremony recognizes an individual or a family who defended the life of a loved one against overwhelming odds * Formerly referred to as the Annual Award Gala
Location: Philadelphia www.terrisfight.org
Contacts: Mary Foley Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network [email protected] 1 484 278 4287 Ellen Langas NouSoma Communications [email protected] 1 610 658 5889
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Saturday, Apr. 08 – Sunday, Apr. 09 NHL traveling fan experience visits Philadelphia – NHL Centennial Fan Arena traveling fan experience – ‘a touring tribute to a century of hockey thrills’ which is part of the league’s yearlong Centennial celebration – stops in Philadelphia * Arena is traveling to NHL markets across North America in 2017
Location: Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia
Contacts: Nirva Milord NHL media [email protected] 1 212 789 2123
