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Author: Rick Pettine

Rick Pettine is an experienced sports, music, nature, and events photographer from the Philadelphia region. He covers Philly and the surrounding tri-state area, including Chester, Montgomery, and Delaware counties. He also serves as the Sports Director & Chief Photographer for "Independent Philly"

A real-life “Christmas Vacation” in the Philly area

[ Story and photos by Rick Pettine ] December 27, 2019 – Mickleton, NJ — For those that can’t go through the holiday season without watching “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” at least once (and you know who you are), this experience is for you! Mickleton, NJ resident Steve Harbaugh is now famous across the country due […]

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QVC and 6ABC Kick off the 40th Annual West Chester Christmas Parade

[Photos and Article by Rick Pettine] December 6, 2019 – West Chester, PA — It’s that time of year, and the Holiday season around Philadelphia is in full swing! The 40th annual QVC West Chester Christmas Parade helped with a festive kickoff throughout the town. QVC continued as the title sponsor, and 6abc’s Adam Joseph returned […]

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Interview with the one-and-only Luke Spiller of The Struts

In advance of two concerts planned for December 28th (SOLD OUT) and December 29th at the Fillmore, I had the pleasure of speaking with The Struts’ lead singer, and front-man extraordinaire, Luke Spiller! {Interview and photos by Rick Pettine} Rick Pettine (IP): Hey, hello Luke – how are you? Luke Spiller: Well, I’m really, really […]

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Villanova crushed rival Delaware 55-33 on Senior Day

Villanova, PA – November 23, 2019 — If you follow any level of football you, will rarely see an offensive performance like Villanova’s senior Wide Receiver Changa Hodge put up against rival Delaware, in route to a 55-33 victory. Hodge tallied 8 catches for 236 total yards and 4 touchdowns! And the Wildcats were hungry […]

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West Chester Football is heading to PSAC Playoffs

West Chester, PA – November 16, 2019 — A back and forth battle on Senior Day came down to a failed 2-point conversion with no time left on the clock! The West Chester Golden Rams put themselves in a Division II PSAC playoff bid position with a 20-19 victory over California University of PA. The […]

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