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Flyby Friday - Final Look from above at Collingswood Department of Public Works Facility
For this Flyby Friday, our height-loving drone, Batman made their way over to Collingswood, New Jersey to take a peek at the final view of Collingswood’s BRAND NEW Department of Public Works Facility. The 22,000-square-foot space is now fully operational and built to support the Borough’s essential and expanded public works team with function and flexibility in mind. The two-story building features 12,248 square-foot climate-controlled offices and administrative space alongside five giant bay garages that allow seamless vehicle access and storage. The facility is also equipped with locker rooms, meeting areas, restrooms, and dedicated high-value storage all thoughtfully designed to meet the day-to-day needs of the municipal employees to better serve the Collingswood community. Annnnddd just to the north there’s a separate detached single story parking garage housing the big dog equipment like Bobcat attachments and snow blowers (we might need those sooner than you think!). Built with the future in mind the facility includes infrastructure for EV charging and is ready for future solar panel installation, reducing the costs and environmental impact over time – WOOT!
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HUGE HARD HATS OFF to our MBC Project Team – Jeff Graef, Kelly Giuliani, Regina Ennis, and Danny McDonald for building the dream one submittal at a time. MBC is so thankful to the Borough of Collingswood for their partnership and to Thriven Design for another fantastic creative collaboration. Batman will be back soon with his next mission but for now, we get to enjoy the view from above! hashtag#buildingontrust hashtag#flybyfriday hashtag#welcometothembcfamily hashtag#mbcbuilds hashtag#batmanthedrone hashtag#finalflyby hashtag#collingswood
BOROUGH OF COLLINGSWOOD Thriven Design
MBC TEAM! Jeff Graef Kelly Giuliani (McGettigan) Regina Ennis Daniel McDonald
Drone Handler Extraordinaire Andrew Lojewski
Nothing beats the camaraderie of WINNING GOLF!
McDonald Building Company and O’Donnell & Naccarato teamed up for an unFOREgettable day with Winning Golf TV at the spectacular Old York Road Country Club. For the first time in fifteen seasons, two first-class companies joined forces on the green to show that when it comes to building trust, collaboration, and camaraderie, our teams are always above par. Engineering Teamwork and Driving Success! Led by hosts Paul McDonald and Tony Naccarato, our spirited group took on seven rounds of short game challenges with the pro, Doug Hendricks. From blueprints to birdies, the day was filled with laughter, camaraderie, and friendly competition. Paired with unseasonably cool August weather, it was the perfect backdrop for a day of golf and connection. Catch all of the action on NBC Sports Philadelphia with a few upcoming air times…Thursday, September 4th at 8:00pm AND Friday, September 5th at 7:30pm (double the fun!) ⛳️
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At Winning Golf, Everybody Wins.#mbccares #buildingontrust #winninggolftv #engineeringteamwork #drivingsuccess #forethewin #blueprintstobirdies #puttingonashow #mbc #odonnellnaccarato #parfectday #oldyorkroadcc #unforegettable #golfwithpurpose #winninggolfwins
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Winning Golf TV O'Donnell & Naccarato NBC Sports Philadelphia
Wishing you all a wonderful Labor Day 2025!
The world we build tomorrow is born from the work we do today. Happy Labor Day from all of us at McDonald Building Company! Today, we honor the incredible tradespeople, laborers, and behind-the-scenes teams who bring each project to life with skill, integrity, grit, and passion. From the ground up, your hard work is what builds the world around us. Thank you and wishing you a safe and well-deserved holiday. #buildingontrust #mbcbuilds #mbccares #happylaborday #laborday2025 #tradeappreciation 🧱🏗️🛠️
Love is in the air at MBC! Congrats to Aubrey and Danny on their beautiful wedding!
LOOK WHO TIED THE KNOT! TWO OF OUR VERY OWN AT MBC! Aubrey Kessler (MBC's Project Scheduler) and Danny McDonald (MBC's Job Cost Accountant), got married on Saturday! Their wedding was absolutely beautiful - full of love, laughter, and packed with the McDonald family. These two lovebirds got engaged earlier this summer and impressively whipped together a gorgeous celebration in only a short few months. It's not every day two of our team members get married, let alone, to each other....and to boot, it was ALSO Aubrey's birthday on their wedding day! From all of us at MBC, congratulations to both of you on your wedding, Aubrey and Danny, we are thrilled for you! #mbcfamily #buildingontrust #welovelove #projectlove #mcdonaldfamily #buildingalegacy
Wildly fun memories at TPZ earlier this month to continue our 15-year celebration!
Flamingos, Tigers, and Bears…OH MY! Earlier this year, MBC raised a glass to 15 years of incredible projects and building our beloved company with our otterly magnificent staff. Last week, we let out our wild side and kept the celebration going – with our family fun-tastic day at Philadelphia Zoo! The MBC crew was ready for a roaring good time, trading in our hard hats for safari hats to have one un-fur-gettable afternoon. From scavenger hunts and caricatures, to a bear-y delicious dinner in the Garden Pavilion – every moment was filled with a zoo-per dose of MBC pride and a walk down memory lane!
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Cheers to 15 years with the best herd in the business. Thank you to our incredible staff and trusted partners who made every step of this journey a memorable celebration. #buildingontrust #fifteenyears #mbccares #wildgoodtimes #philadelphiazoo #mbcproud #happyanniversary #mbcfamily
Philadelphia Zoo
Philly Zoo receives beary important AZA Accreditation!
Accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums is a commitment to excellence in animal care, safety, and the visitor experience. This highest-in-the-world accreditation standard is accomplished through teamwork, just like wolves working in a pack, and like any project at MBC, with a lot of heart. At Philadelphia Zoo, meeting that standard meant more than 40,000 square feet of a zoo-wide series of renovations and upgrades – from fan-favorite animal habitats to the systems and facilities that keep daily operations running. These are no small feats and couldn’t have been accomplished without the pack mentality in mind – a united team working for the same dream. Our partners at Aegis PM Group said it best “The dedication, teamwork, and professionalism made a real difference, and it shows in our outcome…Together, we delivered something we should all be proud of.” That pride is definitely shared here at MBC with the Zoological Society of Philadelphia, Dan Bosin Associates, Howard Lebold at MAI, Aegis Project Management, our MBC teams onsite. Accreditation standards were exceeded. Big round of a-paws for the entire team who made it happen. #buildingontrust #philadelphiazoo #aza #accreditation #animalcare hashtag#visitorexperience #mbcdelivers #partoftheflock #bearyimportantupdates #conservationmatters
Philadelphia Zoo, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Howard Lebold, McGillin Architecture
MBC flock: Jeff Graef, Ali Perkey, CHC, Dylan Robertson, Sam Cellucci, John Weiland, Regina Ennis, Beth Giorla
MBC says goodbye and good luck to our Summer Intern - Thank you, Quentin!
Today, we say goodbye to our summer intern Quentin who heads back to school at the University of Auburn next week. Quentin became an integral part of the University Place 3.0 project team...from coordinating details to reviewing drawings, he nailed every task and learned the “blueprints” of great teamwork. Along the way, he grew his skills, learned more tricks of the trade, and discovered the value of asking the right questions to get the right information…the foundation of any strong project..
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Quentin’s biggest advice to future interns? “The little things are just as important as the big things.” We couldn’t agree more. Sometimes, it’s the small details that truly hold the project together. A fun fact about Quentin...If he could take his skills anywhere, Quentin would hammer out a plan to work in Amsterdam restoring the city’s famous canal houses. MBC is grateful to have been part of your journey, Quentin, we wish you the best of luck in the future and you’ll always have a place in the MBC crew. Please come build memories with us again soon! #mbccares #mbcintern #teammbc #constructioncareers
Quentin Geerlings
New Market West project is awarded 2025 ULI Philadelphia Biennial Award for Excellence!
Throwback Thursday to a project that continues to make an impact. McDonald Building Company is proud to have served as the general contractor for New Market West, which was recently honored with the 2025 ULI Philadelphia Biennial Award for Excellence.
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Led by Mission First Housing Group and designed by Thriven Design, this project transformed a long-vacant lot in West Philadelphia into a vibrant community hub. Since its completion in 2021, it has become home to 41 affordable workforce apartments and vital services, including early childhood education, healthcare, and job training programs. The ULI Award for Excellence recognizes real estate and development projects that demonstrate leadership in design, sustainability, and community impact. We’re honored to have played a role in building something that continues to serve its neighborhood well beyond opening day. Congratulations to our partners at Thriven Design on this well-earned recognition. It’s always a good day when a project like this gets the spotlight it deserves.
#tbt #uli2025 #newmarketwest #mbccares #buildingontrust #communityimpact #thrivendesign #missionfirst #affordablehousing
Thriven Design Mission First Housing Group
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MBC proudly attends the Allegheny West Foundation for their local Community Resource Fair!
What a day over at the Allegheny West Foundation for their local Community Resource Fair on Friday. It was a great opportunity to connect with the local residents and share more about what it means to build a future in the construction trades. MBC was proud to represent and support the local affordable housing market to educate those interested in pursuing a career in construction. Thank you to Laura Clevenger, Iliana Limon, and Regina Ennis for laying the groundwork and representing MBC with professionalism and heart.
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Big thanks as well to our partners at NewCourtland and the Allegheny West Foundation for organizing the event. It was an overwhelming turnout and we’re grateful to be part of a community that believes in creating pathways to careers and connection. #communitypartners #mbccares #buildingontrust #newcourtland #alleghenywestfoundation
Allegheny West Foundation and NewCourtland
Let’s Flamin-GO! Flamingo Cove at the Philly Zoo is now OPEN!
What better way to celebrate National Pink Flamingo Day (which is today!) than to shake a tail feather and roll out the pink carpet for our beautiful pink feathered friends?!? McDonald Building Company is proud to fan out and reveal a few of our incredible final photos (!) of Flamingo Cove at the Philadelphia Zoo! This fully reimagined habitat was built to support the fabulous flock of flamboyance through conservation, continuing education and truly honor some fabulous feathers with bold and thoughtful design updates. The 17,966 square foot renovation has now opened to the public so Zoo Members and Guests can enjoy the newly expanded footprint from their previous aviary. The flamingos can gladly strut their stuff in style (as always) with the expanded wading and nesting zones – allowing guests to view these long-legged locals up close like never before.
MBC is beyond grateful for our partnership with The Philadelphia Zoo and to make this pink dream come to life. We’re hatching some big ideas with the Zoo and couldn’t thank them enough for their trust in our valued fur-iendship. Thank you to PGAV Architects, and to all our trades and subcontractors onsite who have made the feathered finish just fantastic! Huge shout out to our MBC flock who were instrumental in making things flamin-GO – Ali Moats-Perkey, Jeff Graef, Dylan Robertson, Sam Cellucci, John Weiland, Regina Ennis, and Beth Giorla. MBC may not have wings, but we are proud to help this amazing aviary take flight! #nationalflamingoday #buildingontrust #philadelphiazoo #conservationmatters #welcometothembcfamily #flamin-GO #thepinkcrew #partoftheflock
Philadelphia Zoo, PGAV Architects, Association of Zoos and Aquariums
MBC flock: Jeff Graef, Ali Perkey, CHC, Dylan Robertson, Sam Cellucci, John Weiland, Regina Ennis, Beth Giorla, Jason Evans
Flyby Friday - First Day of Summer at the Christy Rec Center in West Philly!
MBC checked our calendar and checked it twice and there is no denying it’s officially the first day of summer! Batman the Drone and his trusty handler, Andrew, flew down to West Philly to see what was heating up onsite at Christy Recreation Center for one fun Flyby Friday. The 40,000 square-foot renovation is well underway and on track for completion this summer. The crew at Christy Rec Center is keeping things moving with trades onsite for sitework, fencing, rough carpentry, windows, and siding – oh my. Staying cool but making burning hot progress is all part of the plan. Sunscreen...? CHECK! Progress like no other…? DOUBLE CHECK! Summer is here and the future is looking bright! #flybyfriday #christyreccenter #westphilly #firstdayofsummer #buildingontrust #mbcbuilds #progress #gottawearshadesourfutureissobright
Christy Recreation Center, Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation, City of Philadelphia, SMP Architects, Brightline Construction (sitework), Robert Ganter Contractors Inc, Graboyes Commercial Window and Glass Solutions, RICHARD R. PUCCI & ASSOCIATES
James Cameron, CHC, Jack Kenney, Justin Lausch, Regina Ennis, Beth Giorla
And our Batman Handler: Andrew Lojewski
MBC attends GBCA Golf Outing!
Fun fore all! McDonald Building Company was teed up and grateful to attend GBCA's 2025 Golf Classic last Monday as a Gold Sponsor. Our mighty foursome comprised of Golf's finest - Howard Lebold, Shane McNamara, Tom McDonald and Paul McDonald! Hosted at the Philadelphia Cricket Club Militia Hill - MBC was thrilled to be back on the course and building these meaningful connections. Thank you GBCA for hosting this absolute top-tier event! #gbcagolfclassic2025 #forethewin #buildingontrust #mbccares #gbca #mcdonaldbuildingcompany #funforeall
General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) Pure Project Management, LLC MAI Architects
Howard Lebold Shane M. Paul McDonald Tom McDonald
MBC gets a Sneak Peek at Flamingo Cove Opening Soon at the Philly Zoo!
Feathered friends and family fun for this fine Friday! Our very own Paul McDonald and family (shout out to Allie and Madi!) got an early sneak peek at Flamingo Cove before these flamboyant friends strut their stuff for the public grand opening tomorrow! Thank you to The Philadelphia Zoo for hosting this great event, allowing us the chance to see the winged residents and fla-mingle with fellow partners and zoo members. MBC is tickled pink and honored to be part of this impactful update and help the Zoo's continuous conservation efforts take flight. There's a lot flamin-GOING on behind the scenes...we have a few more exciting updates to come from the Zoo up our sleeve...or er...wing.! #flamingofriday #buildingontrust #mbcbuilds #philadelphiazoo #phillyzoo #flamingos #zoolife #sneakpeek #conservationmatters #mcdonaldbuildingcompany
Philadelphia Zoo 🦩
Paul McDonald ❣️
Allie Doran 💕
MBC goes all GRAY in MAY!
MBC WENT GRAY IN MAY! In honor of Brain Tumor Awareness Month, every Friday in #GrayMay, you can catch the MBC crew showing off their best gray apparel (wigs sold separately) in support of our amazing Superintendent, Matt Coleman! Matt’s journey has been beyond inspirational. He and his family continue to move forward with strength, grace, and one foot in front of the other.
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Here’s just some of our favorite “gray-scapades” this May in support of our guy Matt. Go Gray in May isn’t just about putting on our best gray gear one month a year. It’s a time to recognize strength, raise awareness, and show up for the people we care about. At MBC, we strive to build a culture where support runs deep. This October 11th, we’ll be participating in the Race for Hope Greater Philadelphia (https://lnkd.in/euHfchpw) at Cooper River Park. We’ll be there with bells and hard hats on, walking, running, and cheering for hope. Most importantly, we’ll be there for one SUPER person. We wear gray. We walk forward. And as Matt continues to say “One foot in front of the other.” You got this, Matt! #mbccares #buildingontrust #inhonorofmatt #btam #gograyinmay #grayinmay #raceforhope #teammbc #onefootinfrontoftheother #mbcfamily
Matthew Coleman
Special Edition - Flyby Friday at NewCourtland Clearfield Apartments!
Last Friday marked a significant milestone at the NewCourtland Clearfield Apartments as we placed the final precast plank on this 48-unit affordable senior housing project in Philadelphia’s Allegheny West neighborhood. Congratulations to NewCourtland and their team, all the onsite subs, and our dedicated project team for reaching this incredible mark. From day one, NewCourtland has been a true partner, deeply committed to creating a safe, welcoming community for Philadelphia’s seniors. Their vision and leadership have been essential to every step of this progress, and we’re honored to help bring that vision to life. McDonald Building Company was proud to celebrate the topping-off ceremony with members from the fantastic NewCourtland team. Of course, none of this would be possible without the incredible teams on the ground. It takes a village to raise a roof, especially one built with this much purpose.
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Thank you to our outstanding partners, subs, trades, and everyone who continues to make this project possible - NewCourtland, CBP Architects, Allegheny West Foundation, Unique Metal Concepts, Jemco Erectors, Susquehanna Erectors, Clearwater Concrete, Meco Constructors, Lutter, Inc., Pennoni, Boccella Precast, Cannon Masonry, Joule Electric, Rosario Plumbing, MK Fire, H&W Mechanical, Thackray Crane Rental, and Stone Sherick Consultant Group. MBC is so proud of what we’ve accomplished together and look forward to the next chapter. Take a peek at just a few of today’s great celebration highlights - and our trusty drone, Batman, was out in the skies at full force, capturing it all. #mbcbuilds #toppingoff #newcourtland #affordablehousing #buildingtrust #seniorhousing #alleghenywestfoundation #phillyconstruction #flybyfriday #specialedition #mcdonaldbuildingcompany #jemcoerectors #susquehannaerectors hashtag#clearwaterconcrete #meco #lutterinc #pennoni #bocellaprecast #cannonmasonry #jouleelectric #rosarioplumbing #mkfireprotection #hwmechanical #stonesherick #thackray
Project Team: Iliana Limon, Matthew Kreft, BETH CICHONSKI, Ed Swank, Beth Giorla
Batman Pilot Extraordinaire: Andrew Lojewski
NewCourtland , CBP Architects, Allegheny West Foundation, Unique Metal Concepts, Jemco Erectors, Susquehanna Erectors, Clearwater Concrete Pros, Meco Constructors, Inc., Lutter Inc., Pennoni, Boccella Precast LLC, CANNON MASONRY, Joule Electric, Rosario Plumbing, MK FIRE PROTECTION LTD, H&W Mechanical Services, Stone Sherick Consulting Group, LLC., Thackray Crane Rental, Inc.
Wishing you all a safe Memorial Day 2025
As we head into this Memorial Day weekend, McDonald Building Company honors and remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Wishing you a safe and wonderful holiday weekend from all of us at MBC. ❤️🤍💙 #buildingontrust #mbccares #honorandremember #memorialday2025
VDC in Action - The Hill at Whitemarsh - Hawk Ridge Villa
BIM, bam, boom…it’s VDC in action. Check out this quick walkthrough of The Hill at Whitemarsh - Hawk Ridge Villa, a high-end luxury residential senior living facility featuring 20,000 square feet of new space and next-level amenities. Our MEP Coordinator Blair Biggin skillfully crafted this digital model to provide the MBC team valuable insight to the site, identify potential conflicts and ultimately support trade coordination throughout the project. This visual tool and the construction data behind it has contributed to a smooth build as we near 50% completion. And also! Drum roll....MBC has officially been awarded the opportunity to build the next new construction villa at 5400 Hawk Ridge Circle thanks to the continued trust and collaborative partnership with THAW.We look forward to showing more of the magic behind the scenes from concept to fully constructed. Are you a developer considering using VDC on your next project? Contact us for a complimentary digital 360 model and be sure to follow along for more VDC in action! #buildingontrust #vdcinaction #youdownwithvdc #yeahmbcyouknowme #mcdonaldbuildingcompany #seniorlivingconstruction #newprojectawards #thehillatwhitemarsh
Blair Biggin 🤩🤩🤩
The Hill at Whitemarsh Careers
Project HOME: Kate’s Place Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
Yesterday, MBC proudly joined the Project HOME team to celebrate a new look at Kate’s Place in Philadelphia after a year of meaningful renovations. The celebration at Kate's Place featured humbling words from resident Morgen Benner, as well as remarks from key partners and supporters including Donna Bullock, President and CEO of Project HOME; Robin Wiessmann, Executive Director and CEO of PHFA; Katherine Christiano, Chair of the Board of Directors at the William Penn Foundation; Kelvin Jeremiah, President and CEO of PHA; Dan Fitzpatrick, President of Citizens Bank Mid-Atlantic Region; and representatives from the Mayor’s Office and City Council. Kate’s Place received a total of $22 million in funding to support the renovations, including $12 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and $5 million in federal funding. This critical support helped make this renovation possible.
The 12-story building included renovations to 144 units of permanent supportive housing focused on increasing accessibility, updating/modernizing systems, and revitalizing shared community spaces like the chapel, library, and lounge, preserving the historical building. The renovations further provide a home that continually supports stability and well-being while fostering a deep-sense of community. McDonald Building Company was honored to serve as the construction partner for Kate’s Place, continuing our long-standing collaboration with Project HOME. We’re deeply grateful for their trust and to work alongside their dedicated construction team - Janet Stearns, Matt McCarter, Larry Arney and our design partners at Cicada Architecture. We, of course, have to give special hard hats off and thanks to our MBC project team - James Cameron (Project Manager), Ali Perkey (Assistant Project Manager), Ed Swank (Superintendent), Beth Cichonski (Project Coordinator), and our talented carpentry crew - Jared Applegate, Frank Cardone, Noah Fisher, Ryan Hannigan, Brad Horrocks, and Justin Lausch.
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MBC is proud to be part of the next chapter for Kate’s Place and watching how it will continue to serve and uplift the community it was built for, with tons of heart.#buildingontrust #mbcbuilds #projecthome #affordablehousing #historicalpreservation #cicadaarchitects #welcometothembcfamily
Project HOME, CICADA Architecture/Planning, Inc., Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), Philadelphia Housing Authority(PHA), William Penn Foundation, Citizens Bank Mid-Atlantic Region
Donna Johnson Bullock, Daniel Fitzpatrick, CFA, Dr. Kelvin A. Jeremiah (Please, NO Sales Solicitations), Robin Wiessmann, Katherine Christiano, Janet Stearns, Matt McCarter, Larry Arney
MBC Project Team: James Cameron, CHC, Ed Swank, Ali Perkey, CHC, BETH CICHONSKI, Jared Applegate, Frank Cardone, Noah Fisher, Ryan Hannigan, Brad Horrocks, Justin Lausch, Paul McDonald, Tom McDonald, Brad Springer, Laura Clevenger
Built for Healing - Brain Tumor Awareness Month in honor of Matt Coleman
May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month, and we proudly support Matthew Coleman, our General Superintendent, teammate, and friend. Matt and his family have faced unimaginable challenges over the past few months, and we encourage you to hear his story. MBC also recognizes the impactful work of the National Brain Tumor Society, whose Go Gray in May campaign brings vital attention to those affected by brain tumors and helps fund critical research and support. You’ll be able to spot MBC throughout May wearing gray to support the Coleman Family. #GrayMay #GoGrayinMay #BTAM #onefootinfrontoftheother
Watch Matt’s Story: https://lnkd.in/evrGnpTf
MBC goes WILD for Philly Zoo’s Run Wild 5K!
This past Sunday, we ran. We walked. We climbed. We went wild. Team MBC showed up in full fur-ce for the Philadelphia Zoo’s Run Wild 5K! Rocking our matching tees, we brought our best team spirit and fully tapped into beast mode to take on the course…ANNNDDDDDD a big round of appaws to Blair Biggin, our MEP Coordinator, who crossed the finish line 2nd overall with a hare-raising time at 17:48.88. He outpaced his fellow race-mates that we think the cheetahs were taking notes on his strategy!🐆
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The MBC crew on the track manned the MBC refreshment table, keeping the paw-ticipants strong by hydrating the herd. ❣️ Huge thanks to The Philadelphia Zoo for hosting such a beary fun event in support of wildlife conservation, we were proud to be part of the pack. 👟🥰🙌 #mbccares #buildingontrust #blairthebear #wildspeed #bearyexciting #phillyzoo #conservationmatters #hydrationstation #mcdonaldbuildingcompany
Thank you, Philadelphia Zoo!
MBC's Beary Great Crew: Blair Biggin, Iliana Limon, Michelle Tyler, Beth Armbruster, MBA, Beth Giorla, Ali Perkey, CHC, Justin Lausch, Allison Dern, Frank Cardone