Philadelphia's top chefs partnered with the city's top doctors on Wednesday, September 24th, to create fantastic gluten-free dishes at the fifth anniversary gala of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. Philadelphia magazine/Metrocorp president David Lipson was honored for his efforts to bring the two groups together to combat celiac disease. / Photographed by Jessica Vermeer Hawkes

On Friday, September 19, 2008, the Pier Shops at Caesars hosted Uncorked, a wine tasting event featuring wines from around the world. Specially hors d'oeurvres were provided by Phillips Seafood, Sonsie, Buddakan, The Continental, Game On!, Souzai and The Trinity Pub. Former Philadelphia Flyer Dave Shultz was also on hand with wines from the NHL Alumni Signature Wine Series. A portion of the proceeds benefited charities chosen by the players. Photographed by Christopher Santaniello.

On Thursday, September 18th, former President George H.W. Bush awarded the National Constitution Center's 2008 Liberty Medal to former Soviet leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mikhail Gorbachev. Photographed by Jeff Fusco.

On Tuesday, September 16, 2008, The Chestnut Hill Business Association celebrated Chestnut Hill's acknowledgement by Forbes.com as one of the top seven urban enclaves in the country. Mayor Nutter was in attendance.

On Saturday, September 13, 2008, the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy for Television Arts and Sciences presented the 2008 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards. The late Edie Huggins was honored with a posthumous presentation of the chapter’s prestigious Governor’s Award. Some presenters and attendees of the event included CN8’s Lynne Doyle, NBC 10’s Kristen Welker, along with dozens of other regional news broadcasters. / Photography by Ryan Lavine.