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*THE KIMMEL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AND THE SHUBERT ORGANIZATION PRESENT

 

PRESENT  2019-20 BROADWAY PHILADELPHIA SHOW SEASON

ShOWCASING 12 BLOCKBUSTER PRODUCTIONS WITH A COMBINED 44 TONY AWARD® WINS

THE KIMMEL CENTER

 

(Philadelphia, PA, March 18, 2019) The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and The Shubert Organization announced today the 2019/20 Broadway Philadelphia season, featuring a brilliant lineup of Tony Award®-winning productions and the latest Broadway blockbusters. The upcoming season boasts 14 illustrious productions with a combined 44 Tony Awards® and 28 Drama Desk™ Awards. This season also introduces 9 sensational national touring shows making their Philadelphia premieres. Broadway Philadelphia subscribers will receive priority access to the best seats for the 2019/20 season, as well as an array of delightful subscriber perks and exclusive event invitations throughout the year. Season ticket packages for the 2019/20 season are now on sale.

Benefits You Will Receive from Renting Private Wedding Transport

 

The wedding vehicle is an important aspect to consider when planning a wedding. You cannot go to different places without a car. You might even be late for the big day. If you have a car at home, you can use it for the event. Ask someone else to drive it for you. Since it is a wedding vehicle, you need to decorate it to match the occasion.

 

Dealing with all these details could be stressful. Instead of using your car and asking someone you know to drive it, you could instead hire a private wedding vehicle. In London, you can reserve one at weddingcarhire.co.uk if you want a quality car to use for the big day. These are some benefits you will receive by doing so.

 

You can start using the car before the wedding

Coming to The Hard Rock Casino/Hotel: Jim Breuer, Sound Waves, STYX, Earth, Wind, Fire

gloucestercitynews.net | March 12,2019

JIM BREUER

Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 at 8 p.m.

Sound Waves

**Tickets On Sale Friday, March 15 at 10 a.m.**

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STYX

Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 at 8 p.m.

Sound Waves

**Tickets On Sale Friday, March 15 at 10 a.m.**

 

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EARTH WIND AND FIRE

Saturday, July 6 at 8 p.m.

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

**On Sale Friday, March 15 at 10 a.m.**

 

2019 ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP    

+LIVE+ and BUSH Celebrate 25th Anniversary At Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

 

 

With Special Guests Our Lady Peace

WHAT:
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City announced today that seminal rock bands +LIVE+ and BUSH are joining forces for The ALT-IMATE Tour, a high-powered co-headline summer run that will see these two iconic acts celebrating the 25^th anniversary of their respective landmark albums Throwing Copper and Sixteen Stone.

WHEN:
Friday, June 7, at 7 p.m.

WHERE:
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
1000 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

TICKETS:
Tickets will go on sale Friday, March 15 at 10 a.m. on www.hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com.

 

gloucestercitynews.net | March 9, 2019

The Miss America Organization & The Miss NY Scholarship Organization New State License

 

 

CNBNewsnet | March 7, 2019

 

NEW YORK, NY (March 5, 2019)— The Miss America Organization (“MAO”) and the Miss New York Scholarship Organization (“NYSO”) announced today that MAO state license for New York has been awarded to a new, twelve-member Board of Directors, with Sloane Lewis and Jamie Hickman serving as Co-Executive Directors.

Philadelphia Announces Road Closures for St. Patrick’s Day Parade

CNBNewsnet | March 4, 2019

 

PHILADELPHIA – Road closures, parking restrictions and details for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade were announced today by the City. The parade, organized by the Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Observance Association, will take place Sunday, March 10, beginning at 11:15 a.m.

This year’s parade will begin at 16^th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, proceeding through the historic Independence Mall area, and ending at Penn’s Landing. The performance area and main grandstands will be located at 5th and Market Streets. The 2019 parade will air live on Fox 29 from 12 p.m until 3 p.m. on March 10.

FRESH AIR Radio Host Terry Gross Interviews Gloucester City Resident Jim Nicholson

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (March 6, 2019)--Gloucester City resident and obituary writer Jim Nicholson, who died recently, was interviewed 30 years ago by FRESH AIR radio host Terry Gross from West Virginia Public broadcasting. It is an intriguing interview. His friends will enjoy hearing his voice once again. The article and the podcast were published on March 1, 2019.

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Dave Davies, in for Terry Gross. There was a time when newspaper obituaries focused mostly on the rich and famous. Jim Nicholson changed that. The obit writer for the Philadelphia Daily News made the so-called common man obituary an art form and soon had imitators around the country. Nicholson died last week at the age of 76. In his 19 years on the beat, Nicholson subjects included an ice hauler, a trash truck driver, housewives and domestics. He told their stories with vivid details, not all of them flattering. But he wrote about them with respect and found all of them interesting. Terry spoke with Jim Nicholson in 1987.

Further into the 17 minute podcast present day radio host Dave Davies, who worked with Jim many years ago, talks with reporter David Gambacorta who wrote Jim's obituary for the Philadelphia Daily News and Philadelphia Inquirer.

DAVIES-As it happens, I knew Jim Nicholson. My 20 years at the Daily News overlapped with his time there, and I remember he always seemed a little mysterious. He'd disappear from the newsroom for months at a time and never really explained why he was gone. He was a consummate gentleman always dressed in a dark suit. He had a thin mustache and a face described as kind of a poor man's Clark Gable. That phrase came from his obituary in the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News written by my friend and former colleague David Gambacorta. He knows where Nicholson was when he disappeared from the newsroom. Turns out, he was as interesting as the people he wrote about.

*Lines on the Pines ~ 14th Annual Event ~ "Paws and Claws" Set for Sunday, March 10

 

Galloway, NJ, – Lines on the Pines, an INDOOR event, celebrating the New Jersey Pine Barrens returns to Stockton University CAMPUS CENTER, located at 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ, 08205. The 14^th Annual Event will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2019 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. REMEMBER to set your clocks ahead on this day! This popular book-signing, history, arts, humanities, craft show, and everything NJ Pine Barrens is FREE and open to the public. It is presented by It’s a Sign of the Pines, a 501(c) (3) NJ non-profit corporation dedicated to sharing the wonders of our Pine Barrens.

Mini Drones for Newbies

March 5, 2019

With the increasing demand for drones, the manufacturers are making affordable mini-drones for the clients. These drones are very compact in size and can be fly indoor. These drones have all the characteristic of the miniature drone. You can find almost all the shapes and sizes of the drones in the market. Moreover, they are also available as octocopters or quadcopter. You can easily find the Mini Drones Under 100 from the online and offline market. The mini drones are so small that they can fit in the palm of a normal human. Due to the small size, there are many limited features in a min drone. Most of the people buy these types of drones to improve their flying skills. Moreover, they are mainly used indoors and are very cheap compared to medium size drones.

Camera Types You Can Use with Mini Drones

Brad Paisley Coming to The Hard Rock, Atlantic City; Tickets on Sale Friday, March 8

CNBNewsnet | March 5, 2019

Atlantic City, NJ (March 4, 2019) – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City announced today that country music superstar Brad Paisley will perform on Friday, August 9 at 8 p.m. along with special guest, Platinum-selling hitmaker, Chris Lane.

Tickets to see Brad Paisley will go on sale this Friday, March 8 at 10 a.m. and will range from $59 to $139.

Brad Paisley is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer whose talents have earned him numerous awards, including three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards and 14 Country Music Association Awards (including Entertainer of the Year), among many others.

4th Annual Gloucester City Irish Parade a Success

CNBNewsnet | March 3, 2019

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ --Camden County Freeholder Bill Moen was this years Parade Grand Marshall for the 4th Annual Gloucester City St. Patrick’s Day Parade held today, Sunday, March 3. The parade featured string bands, bagpipes, Irish dancers, Irish music bands, and community groups. Despite the cold cloudy weather the parade route was lined with crowds of supporters all of who claimed to be Irish in one way or another. This link will take you to some random photos of today's parade submitted by long time friend Larry "Gus" Danks.

Gloucester City Irish Parade 2019

Gloucester City Irish Parade 2018

Free Aqua Aerobics for Camden County Seniors

The Camden County Board of Freeholders presents Aqua Aerobics, free classes for Camden County seniors ages 55 and older. The water fitness/aerobics program was developed with exercises performed primarily in a vertical position in shallow water. Water resistance creates an environment that improves cardiovascular conditioning, strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance. Classes begin with a warm-up then proceed into a series of alternating cardio and strength exercises. A cool down and stretching complete the class. This format brings freshness and fun to participants’ aqua training.

The Band Perry May 10 and Tim McGraw June 28 & June 29 at Hard Rock AC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

2019 ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP

THE SOUNDS OF DISCO LIVE AT HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO ATLANTIC CITY SUNDAYS

 

Atlantic City, NJ (February 25, 2019) – Beginning Sunday, March 10, visitors to Atlantic City will have a chance to see and hear for themselves what made Disco so special when Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic Citypresents Disco Live, an Allen Valentine production, with performances every Sunday at 4 p.m. in Sound Waves. The tribute features an accomplished cast of singers, dancers and musicians, eye-catching costumes, and stunning choreography from the Disco era.

 

Tickets for Disco Live ranging from $20.00 to $30.00 are on sale Friday, March 1 at 10 a.m. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, see hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com.

13 Top Spots for Water Ice in Philly

Not Italian Ice. Not Shaved Ice. Definitely Not A Snow Cone.

The moment the winter breaks and the mercury begins to rise, Philadelphians of all persuasions look in one direction for chilly relief: a cup of water ice, one of the region’s most cherished warm-weather traditions. This beyond-cool confection, traditionally a combination of ice, fruit and sweeteners blended to a smooth consistency, is scooped in all manner of settings. The Philadelphia tradition lives on via vibrant community of entrepreneurial street vendors, mom-and-pop shops and family-owned purveyors, each with their own unique techniques and recipes. Water ice has grown nationally via Rita’s Italian Ice, a 600-location chain founded in Bensalem by former Philly firefighter Bob Tumolo. Every year on the first day of spring, Rita’s attracts lines out the door by giving away a water ice to every customer.

CONGRATULATIONS: Camden County Warriors Public Safety Ice Hockey Team Wins Nashville Hero's Cup

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ (February 25, 2019)--THE Gloucester Township Police Department would like to congratulate the Camden County Warriors Public Safety Ice Hockey Team who won the Nashville Hero's Cup this weekend!

They would especially like to give "A Big Shoutout" to Sergeant Paul Fisher and Sergeant Bryan Bonawitz from Gloucester Township Police Department and Gloucester Township Fire Department Captain Frank Reiss from the Fire Department.

Address/Location
Gloucester Township Police Department
1261 Chews Landing Rd
Gloucester Township, NJ 08021

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 856-228-4500

CNB BUSINESS NEWS: Fishtown & The River Wards Neighborhood Guide

 

PHILADELPHIA, PA--Northeast of Center City, Philadelphia’s Fishtown, Kensington and Port Richmond—collectively known as the River Wards—are some of the city’s most rapidly changing neighborhoods. New restaurants, bars, music venues, art galleries and residents are quickly transforming the makeup of these formerly working-class sections along the Delaware River.

Philadelphians have found new, innovative uses for Fishtown ever since William Penn made peace with a local Lenape tribe in what’s now Penn Treaty Park.

Home Country: Sharing The Magic of Flight

Slim Randles | CNBNewsnet

 

   Miguel wasn’t the fastest kid in his class, but he could run. Fast enough for third-grade softball, you know. And fast enough to get a kite up in the air. It was recess and several other kids were flying kites today. Just enough breeze to keep one up.

Keith Urban at the Hard Rock Cafe, Atlantic City

**JUST ANNOUNCED**

Keith Urban

photo courtesy of JOHN SHEARER/WIREIMAGE)

Saturday, August 17 at 8 p.m.

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

**On Sale Friday, February 22 at 10 a.m.**

2019 ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP

How to Help Your Best Friend Organize a Great Wedding in Philadelphia

 

PHILADELPHIA PA (February 19, 2019)--Being asked to be someone’s Maid of Honor is a big deal! To help your best friend have the ultimate wedding, you will want to follow this guide. 

Help Her Research

One of the key responsibilities you will have as Maid of Honor is to help the happy couple plan their wedding. Research is one of the most critical steps. Hiring the right people, after all, can help take the load off planning and make everything go smoothly. Once you have the venue, caterer, musicians, and photographer, everything else more or less fall into place.

To begin, you will want to find the best wedding venues in Philadelphia that will suit your best friend’s budget. This is the centerpiece to her whole wedding, so don’t let her settle for anything less than perfect.

 

Help Her Stay Calm

Gloucester City's Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration, set for Sunday, March 3rd

Thousands attended last year's Irish Parade. It was cold, brisk sunny day. Special guests included NJ Governor Phil Murphy and the Deputy Consul General, Shane Cahill. In the line of march were string bands, bagpipes, Irish dancers, Irish music, community groups and floats. The parade begins at Martin’s Lake at the intersection of Baynes Avenue and Johnson Boulevard and proceeded down Monmouth Street to King Street before ending at Proprietor’s Park. 

 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Sunday March 3rd

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (February 2019)--Join the residents of Gloucester City as they  celebrate their community's Irish heritage and welcome in March Gladness!

Presented by the Camden County Board of Freeholders, the parade begins at Martin’s Lake (Baynes Ave and Johnson Blvd) and proceeds down Monmouth. The parade features string bands, bagpipes, Irish dancers, Irish music bands, community groups and more!

Don’t forget explore Gloucester’s amazing pubs and restaurants featuring Irish cuisine and entertainment.

Report: Investigators Know What Led Jussie Smollett To Allegedly Stage Attack

If that’s true, that’s a pretty deranged reason to go to jail.

Via Daily Wire:

Actor Jussie Smollett allegedly concocted an attack on himself because he was angered that a racist letter that was mailed to him in January did not get a “bigger reaction.”

“When the letter didn’t get enough attention, he concocted the staged attack,” a source told CBS Chicago, which reported that “other sources corroborated that information.”

On January 22, a letter threatening Smollett was received in the mail at the Fox studio where “Empire” is filmed.

KEITH URBAN BRINGS “GRAFFITI U WORLD TOUR” TO AC HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO

Keith Urban (photo provided)

Atlantic City, NJ (February 18, 2018) – Four-time Grammy Award winner Keith Urban will bring hisGRAFFITI U WORLD TOUR to Hard Rock Live at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Saturday, August 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets will go on sale on this Friday, February 22 at 10 a.m. on hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com.

Winterfest on the Cooper River

PENNSAUKEN, NJ--Winter Fest will hold Skating Lessons for people of all ages and skill level. Lessons are taught by our Professional Skating Instructor, Jacqueline Barr.  Skating Sessions & Fees include: 30 Minute Lesson with our Instructor, Followed by 30 Minutes of Practice and Skate Rental for a total of 1 hour on the Ice each week. Classes are held on Sunday from 11:00-12:00. See Below for Dates and Fees.

Hispanic Family Center of Southern NJ News

Celebrating the Holidays

CAMDEN CITY, NJ (February 14, 2019)(CNBNewsnet)--On December 16, 2018, the Hispanic Family Center partnered with the City of Camden and Cooper's Ferry to purchase more than 1000 toys for children this holiday season, while Respond Inc. did the same. The City of Camden and Mayor Francisco "Frank" Moran hosted the Teddy's Toys at Winter Wonderland event where the toys were distributed. The event was a fun-filled family experience that brought families together from all around the City of Camden. There were snacks, gifts, and activities provided to all families.

HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO ATLANTIC CITY WELCOMES LEGENDS OF THE RING

 

WWE HALL OF FAMERS HULK HOGAN AND RIC FLAIR 

 

Atlantic City, NJ (February 11, 2019) – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City welcomes professional wrestling legends, Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair, “Legends of theRing” with emcee “The Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart at Sound Waves on Friday, March 1 at 9 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $79.00 at hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com.

 

“Legends of the Ring” will explore the highlights of some of professional wrestling’s most celebrated careers. Hosted in an intimate space, this special event will grant audience members the rare opportunity to speak directly to Hogan, Flair, and Hart and in an audience Q&A session.

 

Mazzeo and Armato Statement on Federal Threat to Online Gambling Industry in New Jersey

(TRENTON)(February 8,2019) – In response to the recent legal opinion from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) finding that federal criminal law could apply to state-sanctioned online gambling, Assemblymen Vince Mazzeo and John Armato released the following statement:

NJTV New Season of Pasta & Politics

Jon Bramnick and Nick Acocella cook up conversation in the Season 4 premiere of Pasta & Politics on NJTV.

February 7, 2019 – HOBOKEN, NJ — Join New Jersey journalist and Politifax editor Nick Acocella as he combines his two passions — Italian food and politics — for the fourth season of his deliciously different talk show, Pasta & Politics with Nick Acocella, airing Wednesdays at 8pm beginning February 13 on NJTV.

A.R. Gurney's Love Letters brings Barbara Eden and Hal Linden to Kutztown U

 

KUTZTOWN, PA (01/30/2019) Two of TV's biggest stars share an evening on stage, pulling at your heart strings. Barbara Eden, best known for starring as the titular character in I Dream of Jeannie, joins Hal Linden of 1970s police sitcom Barney Miller to star in a modern American classic. A beloved play about two people who grow up in love with each other's writing, A.R. Gurney's Love Letters takes the stage on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Kutztown University's Schaeffer Auditorium.

Paul Dilks, Past Congressional Candidate Returns to WNJC 1360

 

Cherry Hill, NJ (January 30, 2019) – Paul Dilks, former Congressional Candidate for the First Congressional District in New Jersey is making his return to local radio on February 4^th on WNJC 1360 Monday – Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 afternoons.  He will be playing music of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Paul will be discussing matters of local importance in South Jersey.  “We are very happy to have Paul Dilks back on the radio here at WNJC,” said Antonio Muniz the current owner at WNJC. “Paul was a valuable asset with WNJC for 5 years under the previous ownership and we know he will add a lot to the success of our station moving forward.”

LAKEHOUSE | THE BIG GIG | ASBURY LANES (3 Day Free Music Event! 8-10 February)

ASBURY PARK - Lakehouse Music Academy Asbury Park's progressive music school, is proud to announce its annual “Big Gig” will take place at the Asbury Lanes located at 209 4th Avenue for three days of free music starting Friday, February 8th and continuing Saturday, February 9th, and Sunday, February 10th. The “Big Gig” features performances all day long from 65+ bands that rehearse each and every week at Lakehouse Music Academy located at 619 Lake Avenue in Asbury Park. The event is free to the public and a complete schedule is available here 

Jimmy Vaccaro joins Rivers Casino Pittsburgh as Director of Sports Relations

(Photo: Business Wire) February 1, 2019

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Pennsylvania native and renowned Las Vegas oddsmaker Jimmy Vaccaro has returned to his hometown as Director of Sports Relations for Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. Vaccaro, a sports wagering luminary, will advise and further develop Rivers Sportsbook, which opened at the North Shore casino in December 2018.

“We’re thrilled to bring Jimmy back home to Pennsylvania,” said Bill Keena, general manager of Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. “When it comes to sports betting — customer experience, operational excellence, setting the odds — Jimmy is the gold standard.”

For many followers and fans of sports betting, Jimmy Vaccaro is a household name. Most recently, Vaccaro was Director of Sports Marketing for South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa in Las Vegas, where he had been since 2013. He’s also a frequent expert commentator on CNN, ESPN and social media on all matters of sports betting and odds making.

Andrew Dice Clay to Perform at New Brunswick's Stress Factory Comedy Club February 21 -22

 

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ (February 1, 2019)(CNBNewsnet)--Heading to perform at the Stress Factory Comedy Club in New Brunswick, NJ on February 21-22 is the legendary actor and comedian Andrew "Dice" Clay, who has been winning over audiences and critics alike in his dramatic scene-stealing role as Lady Gaga's father in the Oscar nominated film A STAR IS BORN. 

 

Starring alongside Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Sam Elliott and Dave Chappelle, A STAR IS BORN is one of of the most highly raved about films in recent memory. 

 

Dice's acting prowess and range was on full display in Woody Allen's Academy award-winning BLUE JASMINE as 'Augie' and as the drugged up radio mogul in Marin Scorsese's sex, drugs and rock & roll HBO series "Vinyl."

 

Now he steps into the shoes of the coveted role of 'Lorenzo' in A STAR IS BORN, where Dice was personally sought out by Bradley Cooper to take on the role to portray the "very Italian" father to struggling artist 'Ally' (Lady Gaga), in a scene-stealing role in the Warner Bros remake.

First Friday at Cherry Street Pier

February is upon us with Flurries and Fun!

There's a lot happening on the Waterfront! Whether you're looking for activities for the kiddos or a night of dancing Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest  has you covered.

SPECIAL DEAL ALERT: Our February Fun Package featuring a $4 draft beer happy hour and free cabin rentals (limited availability) Monday through Thursday from 5pm to 7pm *excludes Valentine's Day
BONUS: Come skate Monday to Thursday from 5pm to 11pm for our open skate. That’s right, no timed sessions, skate as long as you want at Philly’s winter wonderland.

Beach Boys to Perform at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City July 27

Planning an Affordable Wedding in 2019

(January 24,2019)--Weddings are a thing that have been going on for decades now. People who are in love or want to start a family together often want to publicly display this love through a formal ceremony. However, as the cost of living continues to rise, so does the cost of throwing a wedding. Nevertheless, there are ways to have a quality wedding and not overspend. This usually means being a lot more frugal and avoiding impulse buying so that you end up keeping your expenses within reason.

If you’re planning a wedding and need some tips regarding how you can do so in a cost-effective way, then continue reading the article below.

Get Married During the Week

In order to plan an affordable wedding, something you can try is getting married during the week. It has been found that this could help you realize significant savings as there is less demand during such periods. Weekdays and Sundays happen to be your best bet for cheaper rates. In terms of the times of the day to go for, 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. are said to be the ideal times of the day.

Philadelphia's Live Music Scene Sounds So Good

Venues Large & Small Attract All Genres of Musicians

Renowned for its live music scene, Philadelphia’s vibrant rock, rap, jazz and pop venues showcase some of world’s most buzzed-about musicians. Philly is where The Roots, Pink, McCoy Tyner, Meek Mill, Santigold, Cayetana, Jill Scott, Christian McBride and The War on Drugs all came. Philly hosts Jay Z’s Made in America festival and recently welcomed back The Met, an elegant former opera house reborn as a concert hall.

Here are places to catch the latest, greatest live music performances in Philadelphia:

Jazz Spaces:

PLAYNJ.com: NJ Sports Books to Collect $100 Million in Bets for Super Bowl

As much as $325 million could be bet in legal sportsbooks nationwide

 

(ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.) — New Jersey’s sports books will take in an estimated $100 million in bets — part of a projected $325 million in total bets at legal sportsbooks across the country — for the season-ending matchup between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams, according to estimates by analysts for PlayNJ.com and the PlayUSA Network.

Brandywine Zoo Closed for Repairs in February

 

DOVER, Delaware (Jan. 18, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today that the Brandywine Zoo in Wilmington is temporarily closed through the end of February while construction and improvement projects are made to the zoo’s campus. The zoo’s education building will remain open to host upcoming programs scheduled throughout January and February.

Rowan University StarSigns Planetarium Show

 

January 19, 2019 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Location: 

Edelman Planetarium

Edelman Planetarium Science Hall 201 Mullica Hill Road Glassboro, NJ 08028

Open to the Public

Mark Your Calendars: The Philadelphia Orchestra Hosting Free Wide-Ranging Offerings this Spring

courtesy of Visit Philly

 

(Philadelphia, January  2019)—In its ongoing work to deepen ties to Philadelphians and to make music and arts education accessible to all people, The Philadelphia Orchestra announces two major community engagement initiatives for the spring season. The events, taking place February through June, will include a Free Neighborhood Chamber Concert Series around the city, as well as a special “We’re HEAR Week.”

 

Enjoy a true Winterfest Brewfest

PHILADELPHIA, PA (January 17, 2019)--Last Sunday we enjoyed a real Snowy Bowie, and it's looking like this weekend will be a true Winterfest Brewfest. Luckily, Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest only gets better with a layer of snow. This Saturday and Sunday, you can enjoy it all with samples from your favorite local breweries or bring the family out for Storytime at the Lodge. Looking for something late night to keep you warm? Check out our Latin Nights at the Lodge. And if you're a planner who's already got Valentine's Day on your mind, look no further than Sweetheart Skates. And of course, Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is open every day through March 3rd with extended hours on MLK Day for all your ice skating and wintertime fun.  Friends, snow, and beer

How are the Best Online Casinos Regulated?

 

(CNBNewsnet)(January 10, 2019)--Nowadays, we are witnessing a massive shift in the interests and preferences of gamblers from land-based casinos to online casinos, where players can access almost any casino from around the world through their smartphone, tablet, desktop, or laptop. However, due to the exponential rise in the number of financial scams and internet frauds, it is highly imperative that you consider the various regulatory and licensing attributes of an online gambling service provider before committing your money to the cause. There are several online casino resources such as topcasinoonline.com, which are dedicated to reviewing the best web-based casinos that are licensed by competent authorities to ensure the safety and welfare of the players. Being proactive in your choice of a gambling company can make a world of difference in ensuring the safety of your personal and financial information.

Modern regulatory and licensing aspects of gambling through online gambling companies, as well as brick and mortar casinos, are primarily controlled by the gaming authorities that work under the supervision of the Government of a particular country. Therefore, players can count on these organizations to regulate and prevent any malicious activities that may be perpetrated by the different casino operators. There are several features and guidelines by which casinos are graded according to their regulatory status, but we will take a look at how online casino regulation is relevant from a player’s perspective.

 

Fairness of Games

New Jersey Online Gambling Development

 

(CNBNewsnet)(January 10,2019)--Until recently, many New Jersey casino enthusiasts have been facing significant challenges when it comes to accessing their favorite games online. This is because not all states in the US are licensed to offer real money online casino games. The New Jersey Legislature passed bill A2578 in February  2013 to allow online gambling to start. However, the law permitted only adults with the age of 21 years and above to join online gambling sites. Currently, Atlantic City has some of the most reputable online and brick and mortar casinos in the US market. In fact, the state recorded gross revenue of over $25 million from online gambling alone in the few past months, and it is expected to increase with time. Continue reading to learn more about online gaming in NJ including fees, taxes, licensing, games available, advantages of playing at licensed casinos and much more.

Licensing, Taxes, and Fees

The new bill, A2578 that was passed allows New Jersey-based land-based casinos to apply for a gaming license and partner with a reputable software developing company. All applicants must pay a non-refundable fee of $1000,000, of which, $400,000 will cover the actual gaming license. In addition, there is an extra Must pay the fee of $250,000 renewal fee on all approved casinos and another $250,000 annual fee which is channeled towards the state's special gambling programmes. Also, all iGaming operators must pay a 15% tax rate of their gross gaming revenue and 2.5% to the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA).

Regulation of Online Gambling

Albert C. Hobbs III; Timpanist with the St. Louis, Reading, Lancaster, and Trenton Symphonies

Albert C. Hobbs, III

West Berlin NJ– Loving husband and best friend of Patricia F. Hobbs, passed away on January 5, 2019 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He leaves behind his children Albert C. Hobbs, Jr. and daughter Dr. Jennifer A. Hobbs and his grandchildren Benjamin P. Szabo and Lily A. Szabo.

Al was a 1964 graduate of Glassboro State College and proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. From there he went on to become the timpanist at West Point Military Academy Band, West Point, New York and the NCO in charge of the Cadet Band. He then followed his dream and became the timpanist with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, also performing with the St. Louis Percussion Ensemble and was an adjunct at the University of Missouri. Returning to NJ, Al was the timpanist with the Reading Symphony, Lancaster Symphony and Trenton Symphony.

Dennis F. Staas, Composer and Musician age 57; Member of the Grammys Recording Academy

Dennis F. Staas

Dennis F. Staas, on January 5, 2019, of Voorhees. Age 57. Beloved husband of Julia J. (nee Simpson) of 23 years. Devoted father of Victoria S. Staas. Loving son of Fred and Joan (nee McCaughrean) Staas. Dear son-in-law of Rev. George and Martha (nee Clark) Simpson. Special nephew of John McCaughrean (Sandra), Ronald McCaughrean (Margaret), and Lois Staas. Also survived by sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, niece, nephews, and cousins.

Philadelphia Happenings and Events

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Rent the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin in Dilworth Park - The coolest place to host your winter event!

Looking for a place to host your special event? With its heated space indoors, fire pits outdoors and City Hall as an iconic backdrop, the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin is perfect for corporate events, cocktail parties, team building exercises or fundraisers.

For more information, visit DilworthPark.org or to book your special event, contact Venue Sales Specialist Sarah Anello at rentals@centercityphila.org or 215.440.5507.

Brooklawn's Two Street Stompers Ready for New Year's Day; Their Theme is "Mummers University"

BROOKLAWN, NJ (CNBNewsnet)(December 31, 2018)--Brooklawn's Two Street Stompers held their last practice Saturday and are looking forward to their annual march in the Philadelphia Mummers Parade on New Year's Day. This is their 41st parade.  The Two Street Stompers are a family run Mummers Comic Brigade. 

Approximately 230 members will be performing in the parade on New Year's Day.   Many of the members come from the communities of Brooklawn, Gloucester City, Westville, Mantua, West Berlin and from throughout South Jersey.

18 New Reasons To Visit Philadelphia In 2019

PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 2018)-- Visitors looking for an exciting destination to visit in 2019 have plenty of new reasons to choose Philadelphia. In the exhibition realm, there is the made-for-kids America to Zanzibar, Muslim Cultures Near and Far at the Please Touch Museum and The Impressionist’s Eye display of rarely seen sculptures, painting and works on paper at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Openings include the East Market consumer space Fashion District Philadelphia and the arrival of the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel atop the Comcast Technology Center. On the theater scene, the debut of Broadway blockbuster Hamilton is much anticipated in the city where the most significant moments in Alexander Hamilton’s life took place.

Here are 18 of Philadelphia’s must-experience experiences for 2019:

FREE NEW YEAR’S DAY CELEBRATION RETURNS TO KIMMEL CENTER

 

JANUARY 1, 2019, 10AM–5PM

 

PHILADELPHIA, PA--Celebrate New Year’s Day with family-oriented entertainment all day and views of the Mummer’s parade, hot chocolate, ticketed brunch by Garces Events, prizes & more!

 

WHAT:                The Kimmel Center is hosting its 14th annual New Year’s Day Celebration, with FREE family fun all day. Attendees are invited to enjoy giveaways, hot chocolate, a special The Lightning Thief themed scavenger hunt, performances, and views of the Mummers Parade on Broad Street. Garces Events will once again host its ticketed Broad Street Brunch on the Kimmel Center Tier 2 balcony overlooking the parade route.