http://www.ilikebenfm.com/blogs/woman-of-the-week/home.aspxMarilyn's Woman of the Weeken-usCopyright 2013, WBEN-FMTue, 21 May 2013 06:31:28 GMTTue, 14 May 2013 11:15:12 GMT1http://emmisinteractive.comFood Phight 5K is a benefit to fund research and patient and family support programs at the Center for Pediatric Eosinophilic Disorders at CHOP.  Two extraordinary Moms, whose children who have an Eosinophilic distorder joined me to talk about the disease, along with a physician who treats kids with the disease. The event is Friday May 17th in West Chester...learn more on their facebook page or by listening!http://www.ilikebenfm.com/blogs/woman-of-the-week/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10543858marilyn@ilikebenfm.com (Marilyn)http://www.ilikebenfm.com/blogs/woman-of-the-week/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10543858Tue, 14 May 2013 11:15:12 GMTDid you know May is remodeling month?  Cindy Cipriani is our go-to girl for tips on how to get the job done right.  As an AE and Design Expert for Cipriani Remodeling Solutions in Jersey, she lives, eats and breaths design...so good she keeps winning awards - 3rd years in a row now!  Listen in.http://www.ilikebenfm.com/blogs/woman-of-the-week/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10540581marilyn@ilikebenfm.com (Marilyn)http://www.ilikebenfm.com/blogs/woman-of-the-week/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10540581Wed, 08 May 2013 15:14:15 GMT"Meet Virginia" - Virginia Logan, Executive Director of the Brandywine Conservancy as she shares details on upcoming plans for the Conservancy and what's hot at the Brandywine River Museum, including the Ides of March, a Wyeth exhibition, summer concerts and lots more. And yes, you can learn more by liking them on Facebook!http://www.ilikebenfm.com/blogs/woman-of-the-week/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10540585marilyn@ilikebenfm.com (Marilyn)http://www.ilikebenfm.com/blogs/woman-of-the-week/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10540585Mon, 06 May 2013 13:57:01 GMTYes, they work all year round helping people who need it the most.  Many people only think of the Salvation Army at Christmas time, but the fact of the matter is that the folks at SA work 365 days a year because need happens 365 days a year.  Please listen to Major Dixon as she shares details on other SA initiatives that you could help with all year long!http://www.ilikebenfm.com/blogs/woman-of-the-week/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10538831marilyn@ilikebenfm.com (Marilyn)http://www.ilikebenfm.com/blogs/woman-of-the-week/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10538831Thu, 02 May 2013 11:52:48 GMTSuzanne Harris was a block away from the finish line when the bombs when off at the Boston Marathon.  Thankfully, she and her husband (who ran) were already up in their hotel room but even at 1 block and 37 stories away from the blast, it was clear that something was very wrong.  Her story is compelling, so please listen when time permits.  http://www.ilikebenfm.com/blogs/woman-of-the-week/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10537530marilyn@ilikebenfm.com (Marilyn)http://www.ilikebenfm.com/blogs/woman-of-the-week/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10537530Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:56:52 GMTIt's estimated that 25.8 Million People in the US have Diabetes...and unfortunately, that number is growing instead of decreasing.  Finding a cure would help so many people.  On the show is Nancy Wolfson Jaffee, Event Coordinator for Rockin Docs sharing the details of the upcoming Rockin Docs event coming up 5/10 at World Cafe Live. Building on the success of the last two shows, the Rockin' Docs concert will feature four established local bands which include multiple doctor/musicians from several major hospital centers in the Philly area (Abington, U of P, Einstein, Doylestown, Holy Redeemer, Aria Health and RWJ Hamilton. http://jdrfevents.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1868http://www.ilikebenfm.com/blogs/woman-of-the-week/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10537528marilyn@ilikebenfm.com (Marilyn)http://www.ilikebenfm.com/blogs/woman-of-the-week/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10537528Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:28:02 GMTIs this Saturday, an annual day of service to our Community.  I sat with Charisse Lillie, VP of Community Investment and President of Comcast Foundation to learn more.  You can too just by listening here! This year is the 12th Annual Comcast Cares Day, Comcast and NBC Universal's Day of Service and the nation's largest single-day corporate volunteer effort.  This year the Company expects more than 70,000 Comcast volunteers to participate.  There's a very cool tech event going on as well in conjunction iwth Philly Tech Week.  Learn more about that at phillytechweek.com.    http://www.ilikebenfm.com/blogs/woman-of-the-week/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10536594marilyn@ilikebenfm.com (Marilyn)http://www.ilikebenfm.com/blogs/woman-of-the-week/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10536594Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:51:23 GMThttp://www.1812productions.org/index.html Could you use a laugh right about now?  You need to meet Jen Childs and go see the latest 1812 Production!  Tune in to my conversation with Jen who shares details on their latest production - "It's My Party-the Women and Comedy Project"  http://www.ilikebenfm.com/blogs/woman-of-the-week/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10534414marilyn@ilikebenfm.com (Marilyn)http://www.ilikebenfm.com/blogs/woman-of-the-week/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10534414Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:11:53 GMThttp://www.ilikebenfm.com/events/listings.aspx Guest Carla Kimmel-Smith shares details on why she walks...Parents will relate.  Hope you can join us for this one...Saturday May 4th!http://www.ilikebenfm.com/blogs/woman-of-the-week/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10534267marilyn@ilikebenfm.com (Marilyn)http://www.ilikebenfm.com/blogs/woman-of-the-week/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10534267Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:59:08 GMTWith all the details on a very Special Fundraiser for Delaware's Meals on Wheels this Sunday featuring: Norman Aitken from Juniper Restaurant and Wine Bar in Canada. Food Network Canada host, Michael Blackie. Kurt Boucher an Iron Chef Contestant. Jay Caputo a 2012 James Beard Semi-finalist. Dana Cree featured on Food Network's "No Reservations". Francois Gagnon from Top Chef Canada. Rick Gresh a James Beard Rising Star of American Cuisine. Bruce Moffett a 2009 James Beard Nominee. Davide Pugliese from the British Virgin Islands. Nathan Rich winner of the 2012 Relais and Chateaux Rising Chef Award. Matthew Ridgway, owner and chef of PorcSalt, a Bucks County charcuterie.  Holly Smith a 2008 James Beard Best Chef Northwest and Iron Chef Contestant. Daniel Stern chef of Philadelphia's R2L. Giuseppe Tentori a 2013 James Beard Semi-finalist - Best Chef Midwest. Tyler ...http://www.ilikebenfm.com/blogs/woman-of-the-week/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10532962marilyn@ilikebenfm.com (Marilyn)http://www.ilikebenfm.com/blogs/woman-of-the-week/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10532962Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:40:39 GMT