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SUMMARY:People You Should Know: Philadelphia's Sports Economy
DESCRIPTION:Saying Philly is a spirited sports town is an understatement. Home to 9 professional teams\, nearly 90 collegiate institutions\, and countless other sports organizations\, the city is known for our competitive teams\, elite athletes\, and passionate fans. And now\, Philadelphia's sports scene is amplified internationally as the city will host the 2026 MLB All-Star game\, the 2026 FIFA World Cup\, and more!As a city\, we are winning!What is the story of Philadelphia's growing sports economy\, and who are the players? At its core\, business and sports are linked. But what impact do sports have on the city's economic growth\, jobs\, and quality of life? And are there associated risks?Join us for an interactive discussion with a team of champion panelists   and meet the People You Should Know.Thursday\, May 21\, 2026\n8:00 AM to 10:00 AMWHYY\n150 N. 6th Street\nPhiladelphia\, PA 19106Panelists: Arthur Johnson\, Vice President/Debbie and Stanley Lefkowitz '65 Director of Athletics\, Temple University \nAshley Lunkenheimer\, Co-founder\, Philadelphia Sisters   \nEric M. Robbins\, Co-Owner\, Philadelphia Cycling Classic \nStephen E. Vanyo\, Esq.\, Associate\, Law Offices of Lloyd Z. Remick \nModerated by Maiken Scott\, Host\, Executive Producer\, WHYY's The Pulse \nPeople You Should Know\, designed to inspire discourse and authentic connections\, offers attendees the opportunity to meet diverse\, impactful leaders   the change makers and thought leaders who inspire other leaders and professionals and make our exciting city truly great.\n\n$45 for Members\, $75 for Guests\nEvent includes panel discussion\, time for Q&A\, networking and light refreshments.\nSpace is limited. Reservations and pre-payment are required.\n\nSponsored by:\n      \n          \nHost:WHYY provides trustworthy\, fact-based\, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community. WHYY offers a voice to those not heard\, a platform to share everyone's stories\, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. It's how we live.\nSustaining Support for Center City Business Association has been provided by Maven and Urban Affairs Coalition.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title></title></head><body aria-disabled="false"><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/micronetonline/image/upload/q_auto\,f_auto\,c_limit\,w_1340\,h_360/v1775846761/tenants/ba0c70f8-d44a-405b-8e93-d452f082c546/9e8fa8ebbffa4783b84d94f1f5dfe508/PYSK-EVENT-GZ-HEADER-2026.png" width="805" height="216" fr-original-style="" style="position: relative\; max-width: 100%\; cursor: pointer\; padding: 0px 1px\;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><br></p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/micronetonline/image/upload/q_auto\,f_auto\,c_limit\,w_1175\,h_267/v1777059819/tenants/ba0c70f8-d44a-405b-8e93-d452f082c546/64e800706ebd4ac1ab019e87d5f121ef/PYSK-SPORTS-2026-Panel-Photo-2-1.png" width="805" height="184" fr-original-style="" style="position: relative\; max-width: 100%\; cursor: pointer\; padding: 0px 1px\;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><br></p><p>Saying Philly is a spirited sports town is an understatement. Home to 9 professional teams\, nearly 90 collegiate institutions\, and countless other sports organizations\, the city is known for our competitive teams\, elite athletes\, and passionate fans. And now\, Philadelphia&rsquo\;s sports scene is amplified internationally as the city will host the 2026 MLB All-Star game\, the 2026 FIFA World Cup\, and more!</p><p>As a city\, we are winning!</p><p>What is the story of Philadelphia&rsquo\;s growing sports economy\, and who are the players? At its core\, business and sports are linked. But what impact do sports have on the city&rsquo\;s economic growth\, jobs\, and quality of life? And are there associated risks?</p><p>Join us for an interactive discussion with a team of champion panelists &ndash\; and meet the People You Should Know.</p><p><strong fr-original-style="font-weight: 700\;" style="font-weight: 700\;">Thursday\, May 21\, 2026</strong><strong fr-original-style="font-weight: 700\;" style="font-weight: 700\;"><br></strong>8:00 AM to 10:00 AM</p><p align="center" style="text-align: left\;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://whyy.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="user-select: auto\;" target="_blank">WHYY</a><br>150 N. 6th Street<br>Philadelphia\, PA 19106</p><p>Panelists:&nbsp\;</p><p><a fr-original-style="" href="https://owlsports.com/staff-directory/arthur-johnson/3122" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="user-select: auto\;" target="_blank"><strong fr-original-style="">Arthur Johnson</strong></a>\, <em>Vice President/Debbie and Stanley Lefkowitz &rsquo\;65 Director of Athletics</em>\,<strong fr-original-style="font-weight: 700\;" style="font-weight: 700\;">&nbsp\;Temple University&nbsp\;</strong><br><a fr-original-style="" href="https://sisterssportsgroup.com/team" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="user-select: auto\;" target="_blank"><strong fr-original-style="">Ashley Lunkenheimer</strong></a>\, <em>Co-founder</em>\, <strong fr-original-style="font-weight: 700\;" style="font-weight: 700\;">Philadelphia Sisters&nbsp\;</strong> <em>&nbsp\;</em><br><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.philadelphiacyclingclassic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="user-select: auto\;" target="_blank">Eric M. Robbins</a>\, <em>Co-Owner</em>\,<strong fr-original-style="">&nbsp\;<strong fr-original-style="font-weight: 700\;" style="font-weight: 700\;">Philadelphia Cycling Classic&nbsp\;</strong></strong><br><a fr-original-style="" href="https://zanemanagement.com/team/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="user-select: auto\;" target="_blank"><strong fr-original-style="">Stephen E. Vanyo\, Esq</strong></a><strong fr-original-style="">.</strong>\, <em>Associate</em>\, <strong fr-original-style="font-weight: 700\;" style="font-weight: 700\;">Law Offices of Lloyd Z. Remick&nbsp\;</strong><br>Moderated by <a fr-original-style="" href="https://whyy.org/person/maiken-scott/" style="user-select: auto\;" target="_blank">Maiken Scott</a>\, <em>Host</em>\, <em>Executive Producer</em>\,<strong fr-original-style="font-weight: 700\;" style="font-weight: 700\;">&nbsp\;<strong fr-original-style="">WHYY&#39\;s The Pulse&nbsp\;</strong></strong></p><p><br><strong fr-original-style="font-weight: 700\;" style="font-weight: 700\;">People You Should Know</strong>\, designed to inspire discourse and authentic connections\, offers attendees the opportunity to meet diverse\, impactful leaders &ndash\; the change makers and thought leaders who inspire other leaders and professionals and make our exciting city truly great.<br><strong fr-original-style="font-weight: 700\;" style="font-weight: 700\;"><br>$45 for Members\, $75 for Guests<br></strong>Event includes panel discussion\, time for Q&amp\;A\, networking and light refreshments.<br>Space is limited. Reservations and pre-payment are required.<br><br>Sponsored by:<br><a fr-original-style="user-select: auto\;" href="https://www.brinkersimpson.com/" rel="noopener" style="user-select: auto\;" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/micronetonline/image/upload/v1756303680/tenants/ba0c70f8-d44a-405b-8e93-d452f082c546/809190338eb94ea0853d75c30c66e53f/1756303679582.png" width="163" style="position: relative\; max-width: 100%\; cursor: pointer\; padding: 0px 1px\; width: 163px\; height: 61.7278px\;" height="61.7278" fr-original-style="position: relative\; max-width: 100%\; cursor: pointer\; padding: 0px 1px\; width: 163px\; height: 61.7278px\;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></a>&nbsp\; &nbsp\;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.constellation.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="user-select: auto\;" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/micronetonline/image/upload/q_auto\,f_auto\,c_limit\,w_2000\,h_1398/v1774365438/tenants/ba0c70f8-d44a-405b-8e93-d452f082c546/fda53df0d9f142e891d6eaf4c0063d7c/Constellation-CMYK-Vertical-Positive.png" width="180" style="width: 180px\; height: 111.477px\; position: relative\; max-width: 100%\; cursor: pointer\; padding: 0px 1px\;" height="111.477" fr-original-style="width: 180px\; height: 111.477px\;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></a>&nbsp\; <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.meridianbanker.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="user-select: auto\;" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/micronetonline/image/upload/q_auto\,f_auto\,c_limit\,w_722\,h_631/v1777404299/tenants/ba0c70f8-d44a-405b-8e93-d452f082c546/ee627aa940ab4637b938470d818bf142/MeridianBank-Gradient-Vertical-High-Resolution.png" width="101" style="width: 101px\; height: 88.5052px\; position: relative\; max-width: 100%\; cursor: pointer\; padding: 0px 1px\;" height="88.5052" fr-original-style="width: 101px\; height: 88.5052px\;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></a>&nbsp\;</p><p><br><a fr-original-style="user-select: auto\;" href="https://www.fractionalmaven.com/" rel="noopener" style="user-select: auto\;" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/micronetonline/image/upload/v1756303680/tenants/ba0c70f8-d44a-405b-8e93-d452f082c546/496df0f632f340c89a6ce59cbe82d0ef/1756303679487.png" width="167" style="width: 167px\; height: 51.8276px\; position: relative\; max-width: 100%\; cursor: pointer\; padding: 0px 1px\;" height="51.8276" fr-original-style="width: 167px\; height: 51.8276px\;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></a>&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; <a fr-original-style="user-select: auto\;" href="https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/" rel="noopener" style="user-select: auto\;" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/micronetonline/image/upload/v1756303680/tenants/ba0c70f8-d44a-405b-8e93-d452f082c546/533f6a9630594ffbbc70863824789086/1756303679467.png" alt="" width="146" height="45" style="position: relative\; max-width: 100%\; cursor: pointer\; padding: 0px 1px\;" fr-original-style="position: relative\; max-width: 100%\; cursor: pointer\; padding: 0px 1px\;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></a>&nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;</p><p><br>Host:</p><p><a fr-original-style="" href="https://whyy.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="user-select: auto\;" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/micronetonline/image/upload/q_auto\,f_auto\,c_limit\,w_1264\,h_573/v1774365610/tenants/ba0c70f8-d44a-405b-8e93-d452f082c546/141fd58e542d41c8992562223638663f/WHYY-70-years-logo.jpg" width="176" style="width: 176px\; height: 79.75px\; display: inline-block\; vertical-align: bottom\; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0px\; max-width: calc(100% - 5px)\; text-align: left\; float: left\; position: relative\; cursor: pointer\; padding: 0px 1px\;" height="79.75" fr-original-style="width: 176px\; height: 79.75px\; display: inline-block\; vertical-align: bottom\; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0px\; max-width: calc(100% - 5px)\; text-align: left\; float: left\;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></a></p><p>WHYY provides trustworthy\, fact-based\, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community.&nbsp\;</p><p>WHYY offers a voice to those not heard\, a platform to share everyone&rsquo\;s stories\, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about <a fr-original-style="" href="https://whyy.org/whyy-social-responsibility-program/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="user-select: auto\;" target="_blank">Social Responsibility at WHYY</a>. It&rsquo\;s how we live.</p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px\;">Sustaining Support for Center City Business Association has been provided by <a fr-original-style="user-select: auto\;" href="https://www.fractionalmaven.com/" rel="noopener" style="user-select: auto\;" target="_blank">Maven</a> and <a fr-original-style="user-select: auto\;" href="http://www.uac.org/" rel="noopener" style="user-select: auto\;" target="_blank">Urban Affairs Coalition</a>.</span></p></body></html>
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