Friends of Rittenhouse Square host Ball on the Square
On Thursday, June 12, 2025 The Friends of Rittenhouse Square hosted Ball on the Square. It was magical evening that raised funds to preserve and enhance Rittenhouse Square – an historic gem in the heart of the city and tis year’s event honored Wendy Rosen for her many years of tireless dedication to improve the extraordinary Square. The evening celebrated the lasting beauty of Philadelphia’s cherished spaces.
Below are some scenes from the event:
1. Brian Stetler, Dana Rosen and Ali and Josh Haberman paused for a family pic with honoree Wendy Rosen (center)
2. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker (center) was greeted by Mark Nicoletti and co-chair Lori Nicoletti Peruto
3. Carmen Tomassetti, Ketoe Tanumo and Samm and Jack Levin paused for a photo with co-chair Lori Nicoletti Peruto
4. Peter Spizzirri and Linda LaRosa
5. David Steerman was pictured with Isabella Gray, Kent Gushner, Ellen Saft and Bruce Levy
6. Neil Deegan chatted with Mayor Cherelle Parker
7. Lori Nicoletti Peruto, Mark Nicoletti, Trish Wellenbach, Larry McMichael and Louis. Staglione gathered for a photo during the cocktail reception
8. Heather and Len Garza loved the view from their garden table
9. Paul Rosen led the way to the opening reception with Janice Kramer, Wendy Rosen, and Sheryl and Scott Haberman
10. Nancy Ireson shared a moment with Avi Raghupathy
11. Kimmi Ragone, Karen Wasigiewicz, Alexa Borodiak and Valerie Daily shared a toast
12. Alan and Cari Lasdon paused for a photo with David Steerman
13 John Wind, Karen Buchholz and Bill Osman attended the black-tie event
14. Ball on the Square supporters Brian and Sherry Effron arrived at the event
15. Emily Toll Bland, Deborah Brecher, Jen Larkin and Linda McDonough enjoyed the summer event
16.David Alexander Jenkins and Julie Wiegand enjoyed the view from the garden balcony
17. Jeff and Brittany Browne and Anca and John Peruto attended the black-tie event
18. Nicole Cashman chatted with Steak 48’s Oliver Badgio and Sabrina Thorne
