Washington Square woman raises money and awareness for breast cancer research and treatment

Once again, I covered the Pink Tie Ball--a major fundraiser for the Susan G, Komen Race for the Cure affiliate here in Philly.

At the ball, I was introduced to Joanne Calabria, the VP of public affairs for CBS 3 television who has done some remarkable things to fight breast cancer. So, I wrote a story about her.

The story appeared in the Center City Weekly Press. To read it, click here.

Indpendence Seaport Museum gives tattoo collectors the chance to get inked on historic warship

From October 16 thru the 18, the Independence Seaport Museum in Philly gave tattoo collectors the chance to get traditional,
American sailor tattoos onboard the Olympia, a Navy warship built in 1892.

The event was held in conjunction with a great exhibit at the museum that highlights the history of tattoos and the American sailor.

I walked away tattoo-less, but with a great appreciation for the history behind the art.

To read my stories about the festival, use these links to the Center City Weekly Press & the Spirit. The story will also appear in the upcoming edition of Tattoo Artist Magazine.

(Photos of Sailor Jerry traditional sailor tattoos by Kerry O'Connor)

Bernard Hopkins to fight in Philly December 2. Proceeds Benefit 3 Local Charities

Yesterday, I covered the Bernard Hopkins/Enrique Ornelas press conference at the Liacouras Center in Philly. They'll be fighting there December 2. It's Hopkins' first fight here in Philly--his home--in 6 years. You can read about it at Philadephia Boxing Examiner. Click here.

It was great to see some familiar pug-scribes, like Bernard Fernandes. The first story I had published in Philly was about the Blue Horizon, the fabled boxing venue. After it came out, I was at the "Blue" covering fights and there, a few seats down from me was Bernie whose stuff I've read, but never met. I gave him a copy ans asked him to give it a read sometime and to let me know what he thought. He started reading right then and there. After what seemed like an eternity, he looked down press row and gave me a thumbs up.

(Photo by Kerry O'Connor)

Here's some footage I took of Hopkins at the press conference talking about Philly boxers needing a way to show off their talent.