ITYITY UBURBANUBURBAN EWSEWS CC SSPHILADELPHIA & THE MAIN LINE’S FAVORITENN WEEKLY FFRREEEE Year 25, No. 31 Celebrating 25 Years of Community News April 14 – April 20, 2010 FIINDNSIDEYOUR COMMUNITY J OAN R IVERS L AUGHS IT UP AT Author and Illustrator Matt NEWS HERE! THE H ILTON ON A PRIL 24 Phelan Presents “How to et ready to laugh out loud Make a Graphic Novel” in the Atlantic City Hilton Theater. The legendary Joan GRivers will perform in the Theater on Saturday, April 24 at 8 p.m. While she is widely recog- See Play “Love- nized as one of the funniest Lies-Bleeding” people to ever take the stage, Page 5 calling Joan Rivers a come- dienne would be an under- statement. Rivers is one of the most ambitious, intelli- gent celebrities and business- women to hit the entertain- ment world. And as a result she has turned herself into a veritable empire, expand- ing her talents to include television, cinema, the pub- lishing industry and even the international business world. Executive A native New Yorker, Rivers Pastry Chef established herself with a brash and self-effacing style Cedric Barberet —a style that she pioneered. Page 7 The legendary Joan Rivers will perform in the Theater on In 1965 she received her big Saturday, April 24 at 8 p.m. break with an appearance on “The Tonight Show” with Matt Phelan, award-winning author and illustrator will present Johnny Carson and eventually became that show’s first regular guest host. Rivers went “How to Make a Graphic Novel” at Paoli Library on April 22. on to win an Emmy Award for her own talk show “The Joan Rivers Show” in 1990. Her career, spanning more than four decades, has included best-selling books, a Tony att Phelan will bring his extraordinary writing and Award nomination and her trademark appearances before major awards shows discussing illustration talents to Paoli Library on Thursday, – and often critiquing in classic Joan style – the wardrobes of today’s celebrities. She even MApril 22 at 7 p.m. as part of the library’s 2010 Cen- has her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the mark of a true Hollywood icon. tennial Celebration. Phelan, a Newbery Award-winning Phila- In recent years, Joan Rivers has become an international business tycoon with her huge- delphia author and illustrator will present “How to Make a ly successful lines of jewelry, skin care products and cosmetics that she sells on television Graphic Novel” at the library located at 18 Darby Road in through QVC. And millions watched her battle to the victory on the hit NBC television show Paoli. Middle and high school artists, writers and graphic Society’s Donald Trump’s “Celebrity Apprentice.” The ultimate showbiz personality, Joan Rivers novel enthusiasts can learn the process of creating a graph- also makes sure to give back and raise awareness for important issues. In fact, she is high- ic novel—from conception to final form. Evening Hours ly active in the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Phelan’s newest novel A Storm in the Barn is the first Page 12 Fans can see Joan Rivers live in the intimate setting of the Atlantic City Hilton Theater graphic novel to ever win the prominent Scott O’Dell Award doing what she does best: making people laugh. Show time is at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April for Historical Fiction. The book has received fantastic re- 24. Tickets are priced at $35 and can be purchased on www.ticketmaser.com or at 1-800- views and has been chosen for many “best of the year” lists; 745-3000. See Meet Author/illustrator Matt Phelan on page 4 Dining & Entertainment Pages 6 & 7 ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio Speaks to Media and Students al Paolantonio, ESPN Football Coach Andy Talley, national correspondent, Villanova’s faculty, promi- Sspoke to local university nent business leaders and Healthy Living students, media profession- students from Temple Univer- Pages 8 & 9 als and business executives sity, Rider University, La Salle at the launch of the Frank J. University, and Villanova Guarini/NIAF Media Forum University. on April 7 at the Villanova Jon Hitchcock, president/ Your Community Conference Center. general manager of CBS3/CW At the luncheon, Paolantonio Philly 57 and Joseph DiStefano, Newspaper was joined by NIAF’s leader- columnist at the Philadelphia CITY SUBURBAN ship including Joseph V. Del Inquirer, served as co-hosts. NEWS Raso, Esq., president, Matthew They were joined by their J. DiDomenico, Sr., senior exec- colleagues at FOX 29, NBC 610-667-6623 utive vice president, Salvatore and City Suburban News. www.Scribd.com/ Salibello, executive vice presi- Del Raso opened the event CitySuburbanNews dent, Hon. Frank J. Guarini, and welcomed the more than chairman emeritus, and Foun- 100 guests. Before lunch, dation area coordinators Mark Villanova’s President Father E-mail: Ganguzza, Anthony S. DiSandro, Peter Donohue gave the [email protected] Jr. and William A. Scari. From Photo/Rose Marie Riley opening prayer. He was joined the Philadelphia community, Enjoying the luncheon are, from left – Mario Mele of Ft. Washington; Alfredo Giannaccari of by James M. Danko, Dean of NFL Great Vince Papale was Newtown Square; Sal Paolantonio, ESPN National Correspondent, of Moorestown, NJ; Matthew Villanova University’s School seated with Villanova Univer- J. DiDomenico, Sr., NIAF Senior Executive Vice President, of Wayne; Judge Jeremy M. Blackburn of Business, who thanked sity’s National Champion of Wayne. See NIAF Media Forum on page 11 Page 2 CITY SUBURBAN NEWS April 14 – April 20, 2010 COLEMAN TREE SERVICE EVEN MORE EVENTS Storm Damage? Earth Day at Mall event is sponsored by the Ameri- • • can Cancer Society and the Living LIMBS HANGERS DEBRIS REMOVAL The King of Prussia Mall is cele- W RITER P ETER M A THIESSEN Through Cancer Foundation through TREE REMOVAL • STUMP GRINDING brating the 40th Anniversary of a grant from The Susan G. Komen Reasonable Rates • 100% Satisfaction Earth Day by hosting a series of Foundation, Race for The Cure, Phila- We’ll Beat Written Estimates free, fun, informative, and eco- TO G IVE F REE R EADING Two-time National Book delphia Affiliate. For info or to reg- friendly community events from 10 610-664-5052 ColemanTreeServices.com ister call 1-866-CALL-MLH or visit a.m. - 4 p.m. on April 17, 2010. award winner Peter mainlinehealth.org/events. FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Shoppers are encouraged to do- Matthiessen, author of At Play in the Fields of nate their used cell phones to Bee Meet Author 101’s “Cell Phones for Soldiers Over- the Lord, will read from UPPER DARBY seas” recycling event and to reduce his work on Tuesday, Wendy A. Woloson, an indepen- emissions by properly disposing of April 20, at 7:30 p.m. at dent scholar and consulting histo- old copiers, printers, faxes, and lap- Bryn Mawr College’s rian, will discuss her new book, “In CHECK CASHING tops during Advanced Green Solu- Thomas Great Hall. The Hock: Pawning in America from tion’s electronic recycling drive. Shop- date for this event has Independence through the Great INSTANT AUTO TAGS & pers can also bring confidential changed from the April Depression.” This illustrated talk, on Thursday, April 22, 2010, documents for disposal into a mobile 15 date listed in earlier AUTO INSURANCE traces the history of pawnbroking shredding truck. Enjoy a healthy material. Part of Bryn in America, following the rise of Instant Registration Renewals cooking demonstration and fresh Mawr’s Creative Writing produce from the Upper Merion business from the dawn of capital- Notary • Prepaid Phones Program Reading Series, ism through the industrial and con- Farmer’s Market or watch an eco- the event is free and friendly bridal fashion show with sumer revolutions. Sponsored by Money Transfers • Money Orders open to the public. eco-couture bridal gowns. Children the Library Company’s Program in Utility Payments will enjoy free fun packs, a live pet- Visual Culture (VCP@LCP). Recep- ~ FREE PARKING ~ ting zoo of reptiles, birds, and mam- tion at 5:30 p.m., program at 6:00 the blind and visually impaired, ally or are you already fluent in mals from the Elmwood Park Zoo p.m. For information email: lpropst@ will hold its 9th Annual Golf Invi- this romantic language? Then 610-352-3733 • Fax 610-352-5840 animal conservation exhibit or librarycompany.org. tational on Wednesday, April 21, think about coming out to a month- watch an environmental educa- 7305 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby 2010 at Sunnybrook Golf Club in ly French Film and Conversation (2 minutes from Overbrook Park across from Upper Darby Police Dept.) tional show on e-waste and the Adoption Presentation Plymouth Meeting and includes Club at the Haverford Township Free science of electricity by Wondergy. Open Arms Adoption Network’s Life- lunch, golf, cocktails, hors d’oeu- Library. This month’s meeting is So stop in and enter to win an eco- Long Learning Institute Presents: vres, dinner, auction and prizes. All Wednesday, April 21 from 6:30 - mini tote bags and magnets. En- Creating and Maintaining a Healthy proceeds from the Golf Invitational 8:30. Each month, the group views vironmental fun for all! Open Adoption – Thursday, April directly support MCAB’s extensive a French film and enjoys a discus- 22, 2010, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., 2100 Hassel Adult range of services designed to help sion following in French (but of Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA. $25 Education Lecture people regain their confidence, inde- course!). All levels—native French fee. The Life-Long Learning Insti- pendence, self-sufficiency and self- speakers, skilled French conversa- tute, a program of Open Arms Adop- BUILDING CONTRACTORS On Sunday, April 18 at 9:00 a.m., esteem after vision loss.