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CNB BUSINESS NEWS: Moxie Blue Salon Celebrates One Year

 

At First Birthday Open House On December 7

 

PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 2018) - “Best of Philly” Moxie Blue Salon Old City is excited to celebrate their First Birthday Open House this December. The celebration will serve as both a birthday and holiday celebration, as well as an amazing opportunity to shop the products featured in their new Holiday Store! The salon is offering discounts on some of your favorite services now through Monday, December 31 at both their Philadelphia and Marlton, NJ locations.

 

CNB BUSINESS NEWS: Pizza and a Porta Tree Come with an appetite, leave with a tree!

 

PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 2018) - Porta Philadelphia is supplying Christmas cheer this year with their “Pizza and a Porta Tree” holiday packages. Available on Friday, November 23 through Christmas Eve, or while supplies last, Porta is offering two Christmas tree packages, each including a tree, your choice of two signature pizzas, and a carafe of house wine or pitcher of beer.

CHOP Opens Manufacturing Facility, Making Tools for Disease Cures

Published  in CHOP News

 

For over a century after the Civil War, Philadelphia laid claim to being the “Workshop of the World,” producing trains, tools, textiles and a multitude of other manufactured goods. An Oct. 31 event at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) highlighted the city’s present-day role in manufacturing 21st century products: tools for precision medicine.

Guest Opinion: Satanists Love Abortion

Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on The Satanic Temple:

 
A recent article in the Los Angeles Times about The Satanic Temple said the organization "describes itself as a political activism group that promotes certain beliefs such as free will and political tolerance." Satanists believe in free will and political tolerance? That inspired me to check out their website.

SPEND THE HOLIDAY SEASON ON THE KIMMEL CENTER CULTURAL CAMPUS

 

WITH CHERISHED MUSICAL TRADITIONS, RETURNING FAVORITES, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

 

 (Philadelphia, PA, November 17, 2018) –– Spend the holiday season on the Kimmel Center Cultural Campus, with themed programming and family-friendly activities, including: returning favorites spanning rock, Gospel, jazz, and brass; treasured traditions from various Kimmel Center Resident Companies like the Pennsylvania Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and The Philly POPS; and opportunities for holiday community service and city-wide celebrations.

Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Armed Robbery of Pharmacy

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PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced today that Christopher Corley a/k/a “Kuron Corley,” 25, of Philadelphia, was sentenced by United States District Judge Gene E.K. Pratter to 30 years’ imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release.  Corley was found guilty by a jury last year of conspiracy to commit armed robbery and armed robbery of the Blue Grass Pharmacy located in Northeast Philadelphia.  He also was convicted of related narcotics and firearms offenses.  During the armed robbery, defendant Christopher Corley acted as the getaway driver while his armed co-conspirators demanded money and drugs from the pharmacist.

Penn National Gaming Seeking to Acquire Operations of Greektown Casino-Hotel

 

Acquisition of Established Property in Downtown Detroit Expected to be Immediately Accretive to Operating Results with a Post Synergy Multiple of Approximately 6.3x

WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)(November 14, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) (“Penn National” or the “Company”), announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the operations of Greektown Casino-Hotel in Detroit, Michigan (“Greektown”) for approximately $300 million in cash.

 

 

 

Burlington County Charges GoFundMe Scam Artists

 

Heartwarming tale involving homeless veteran was fabricated to elicit donations

 

 

 

 

Suspects, (from left to right) John Bobbitt Jr., Katelyn McClure and Mark D'Amico

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ (November 15, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced today that the story behind an extremely successful GoFundMe campaign that raised more than $400,000 to help a homeless veteran who performed an act of kindness for a stranded motorist was fictitious and formed the basis of a scam concocted to compel kind-hearted individuals to contribute to the cause.

 

Soiree In The Cities Girls Night Out is coming to Philadelphia, Saturday, December 8

Hello Philadelphia!

Soiree In The Cities Girls Night Out is coming to Philadelphia, Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Center For Architecture & Design. Event hours are 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Enjoy complimentary cocktails, shopping young emerging designers from the East coast, red carpet, manicures, henna, shopping and other fun services. This is perfect night to get together with your girlfriends and let it all hang loose:

Free admission with a current School ID. Must be 21 or over for this event. Tickets are $25.

South Jersey Steps Out for Lifesaving Research

South Jersey businesses, organizations and families came together for a morning of wellness and fundraising to benefit heart and stroke research.

Robbinsville, NJ, November 15, 2018— Businesses, organizations, families and community groups took steps last week to live Healthy for Good at the American Heart Association’s 2018 Southern New Jersey Fall Heart Walk.  The fundraising and wellness event was held on Saturday, November 10 at the scenic Cooper River Park.

Dates for Little League World Series 2019 Set

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Fans from around the world can begin making their plans to attend each of the seven Little League^® World Series Tournaments in 2019, as the dates and logos were officially approved at the annual fall meeting of the Little League International Board of Directors on Friday, Nov. 9. In addition to the dates for each of the events, the official logos for all seven World Series events were revealed.

Action Wellness Presents: Action Heroes Wear Red

AmeriHealth Caritas Proudly Joins Campaign to Raise Awareness About HIV on the 30th Anniversary of World AIDS Day...World AIDS Day - Saturday, December 1, 2018
 

Philadelphia, PA (November 2018) - On Saturday, December 1, 2018, Action Wellness will observe World AIDS Day in partnership with AmeriHealth Caritas.  As a part of their annual campaign “Action Heroes Wear Red”,  friends and allies are asked to wear red, or a red ribbon, on this day to raise awareness for World AIDS Day. This day is an opportunity for people to unite in the fight against HIV and to commemorate those who have died from AIDS-related illness.

CNB Hunting/Fishing Pa: Bear Season Opens Nov. 17; Attention Duck Hunters

HELP SUPPORT WILDLIFE CONSERVATION: BUY A GAME COMMISSION CALENDAR

The Pennsylvania Game Commission this fall is offering both a wild birds and a wildlife calendar to raise money for wildlife conservation among residents who normally don’t contribute to wildlife’s wellbeing in the Keystone State.

The Muhlenberg Football Team Receives NCAA Tournament Bid

 

ALLENTOWN, PA (11/13/2018)-- Following a 9-1 regular season, the Muhlenberg football team received an at-large berth to the NCAA Division III Championships. The Mules will play their first- round game at Delaware Valley on Saturday, November 17, at noon.

The following local students are members of the team:

Malcolm Henry of Elmer

Jon Stoerrle of Marmora

 

Help Wanted: Casting for Feature Film Shooting in South Jersey

Compensation: Volunteer
Requirements:
Contact Information
Contact: Mark Mazzeo Mazzeo
Phone: Private
Email: gplmark@gmail.com

 

Casting The Last White Man. This is a self funded project, so unfortunately we are unable to pay actors and crew. We are looking for passionate actors who are available, reliable, and flexible. Must be available on weekends as most or all of shooting will be done on weekends. We are looking to start shooting some time between January and March and would continue until complete, shooting mostly exteriors first to capture the winter look the film requires and interiors as we can after that.

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDY: Weightlifting is good for your heart and it doesn’t take much

 

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  Iowa State researcher DC Lee says you don't have to invest a lot of time lifting weights to lower your risk for cardiovascular disease.

 

 

Newswise — AMES, Iowa – Lifting weights for less than an hour a week may reduce your risk for a heart attack or stroke by 40 to 70 percent, according to a new Iowa State University study. Spending more than an hour in the weight room did not yield any additional benefit, the researchers found.

Serial Armed Robber Convicted Of Seven Robberies and Related Gun Crimes

PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Lukeen Gerald, 30, of Philadelphia, PA, was found guilty today by a jury of seven counts of Hobbs Act robbery, six counts of using a firearm during a crime of violence, one count of discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

SISTER DONNA SHALLO, I.H.M., DEDICATED CATHOLIC SCHOOL EDUCATOR TO BE HONORED

 

 

BY CORA SERVICES AS THE 2018 CIVIC CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN 

 

 

PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Sister Donna Shallo, I.H.M., former President of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls (LF) in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia and longtime dedicated Catholic school educator in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be honored by CORA Services as a 2018 Civic Champion.  Sister Donna will be recognized during CORA’s 47th Annual Champions for Children Celebration.

Flying from Philly? Ten tips for family travelers

PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 15, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--With Christmas around the corner, Philadelphia International Airport will be the holiday launchpad for hordes of festive families.

But whether you’re joining family Tampa or Toronto, or headed for Amsterdam, Rome or Paris, you might need some advice on pre-flight activities in and around the City of Brotherly Love’s air transport hub.

With that in mind, here are ten tips for family travelers flying from Philly.

1.Rocky Steps and Statue

No self-respecting film fan visits Philly without running up the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and having their photo snapped hands aloft like Sly Stallone’s pugilistic silver screen hero.

Independence Blue Cross is spreading cheer for the 25th anniversary of Blue Cross RiverRink

 

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PHILADELPHIA, PA (November, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--For a quarter century, the Blue Cross RiverRink season has started on Black Friday to help ring in the holidays . This year, it’s opening up with a very special treat for Philadelphia. Thanks to a generous gift from Independence Blue Cross, the rink’s founding and sustaining sponsor, ice skating (including admission and skate rental) will be completely free on opening day!

Allegheny County Survey: Teens Are Losing Loved Ones to Murder, Raising Suicide Risk

Newswise — PITTSBURGH, Nov. 13, 2018 – Nearly half of black teenagers surveyed in Allegheny County report losing a friend or family member to murder, a disproportionately stark statistic that is associated with suicide attempts and other negative childhood experiences, according to research led by UPMC and University of Pittsburgh scientists. 

Santa's Silver Sleigh Sponsored by PATCO

Saturday, December 1st

LINDENWOLD, NJ (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Children and adults alike will enjoy the opportunity to ride the train with Santa on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Specially decorated PATCO trains will make three trips, leaving the Lindenwold station at 9:05 a.m., 10:35 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. and picking up passengers at all stops along the way.

“We’re making the train ride part of the family holiday fun,” says John Rink, PATCO General Manager. “PATCO is the best way to enjoy holiday traditions in Philadelphia. Parking is free at our stations after 10 a.m. and our 8th & Market station is in walking distance of all the action.”

Philly Happenings and Events

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Deck the Hall Light Show presented by Independence Blue Cross kicks off November 19 at 5:30pm!

Center City District has once again partnered with 6abc to bring City Hall to life with the sights and sounds of the holiday season. This dynamic and colorful sound and light show will be projected nightly onto the west façade of Philadelphia’s historic City Hall and synchronized with classic holiday music. Shows will run every half hour on opening night, weekends and daily from December 21-January 1 and once an hour on the half hour during week days through December 20.

Dilworth Park, 1 South 15th Street, 215.440.5500, DilworthPark.org

DRPA PARTICIPANT IN NATIONAL TRAFFIC INCIDENT RESPONSE AWARENESS WEEK

Campaign goal is to raise awareness about the dangers emergency responders face every day

The Delaware River Port Authority, in coordination with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), is joining forces with several other transportation agencies to participate in National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week. 

ARCHBISHOP CHAPUT’S WEEKLY COLUMN: Philadelphia Inquirer Article is Seriously Flawed

To the Philadelphia Catholic community:

Dear friends,

Every once in awhile a story circulates in the press that requires a response.  That is my purpose here.

Many of you may have seen the article in the November 12 Philadelphia Inquirerfocusing on Stephen Szutenbach, a former Denver seminarian, and his adult sexual encounters with Kent Drotar.  Father Drotar was vice rector of Denver's St. John Vianney Seminary for a time during my tenure as Archbishop of Denver.  If you haven't read the Inquirer story, I encourage you to do so:

Six Philadelphia Women Sentenced For Fraudulent Tax Refund Scheme

PHILADELPHIA (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)– First Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced today that six Philadelphia women, several of whom are sisters and cousins, have been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay restitution for their role in a scheme to defraud the United States through the filing of false claims for tax refunds.

COLORFUL MURALS PAY HOMAGE TO PAST AND PRESENT BRIDGE WORKERS

 

New Murals Craft a Better Transportation Experience for Pedestrians, Motorists

Two new murals, which adorn the walls of the 5th Street Vehicular and Pedestrian Tunnels located beneath the Ben Franklin Bridge, were unveiled during a dedication ceremony on Saturday, November 3, 2018.

The public was invited to see the artwork up close during the event, which was held at 5th and Race Streets in downtown Philadelphia.

“The Delaware River Port Authority has a strong commitment to building community and supporting community initiatives. The development and installation of these murals helps to strengthen that commitment,” said DRPA CEO John Hanson during the ceremony.

Philadelphia Announces Road Closures for 2018 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend

 

PHILADELPHIA– The City of Philadelphia would like to remind residents that streets will be closed in many parts of the city relating to the 25^th annual AACR Philadelphia Marathon on the weekend of November 16 – 18. Delays can be expected. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes, avoid areas along the race course, allow for extra driving time and proceed with caution during Race Weekend.

Wiretap Takes Down Drug Ring in Pittsburg Area

Drug dealer arrested in possession of 1 kilo of cocaine, more than $116,000 cash

 

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced felony charges against three Pittsburgh-area people after an investigation utilizing a wiretap led to the seizure of a weapon, drugs including one kilogram of cocaine (approximately $36,000 street value) and more than $116,000 cash in Wilkinsburg.

The Pastoral Year: Experiencing Parish Life

 

Written by Peter Sanchez/The Diocese of Camden

On a Thursday morning at Wildwood’s Notre Dame de la Mer Parish last September, seminarian Paul Abbruscato addressed the 8 a.m. morning Mass-goers, sharing the life of Francis de Sales on the saint’s feast day. In a way, he could have been talking about himself and his fellow seminarians of the Diocese of Camden.

“Saint Francis de Sales had a radical trust in the Lord, and forfeited everything to follow Christ,” he said.

Seminarian Carlo Santa Teresa prays with 3 -year-olds at Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish’s Little Angels Academy in Gibbsboro. Santa Teresa is currently one of the two diocesan seminarians on his Pastoral Year of seminarian formation, experiencing the life of a parish priest. Photos by Peter Sanchez

Proposed Port Authority New York and New Jersey Budget $3.7 Billion; $300 Million Increase

Proposed Operating Budget calls for investments in initiatives to enhance the customer experience at agency facilities and provide best-in-class safety and security; “Core” expenses increase 2.2 percent over 2018;

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NEWARK, NJ (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--The Port Authority today released for public review and comment the agency’s proposed 2019 $3.3 billion Operating Budget for ongoing operations, maintenance and security at all agency facilities. The proposed 2019 budget focuses on providing best-in-class safety and security at all agency’s facilities, a 21st century customer experience including the use of new technology to greatly improve customer communications, and enhanced operations that include initiatives to expand and improve existing service.

Pets Sniffing for Science Helping Humanity

PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Bonnie, a sleek border collie mix, is practically vibrating with excitement. After getting a signal to start her search, her owners release her. She bounds, snuffling and wriggling, to a stainless-steel wheel, roughly 4 feet in diameter, with 12 numbered ports along its edge. Upon locating her target, she crouches down to signal her find, only to spring back up as she hears a mechanical click and cries of, “Good girl! Well done!” She finds her owner to receive a treat, and then gets ready to do it all over again.

Letters to the Editor: Republican Chair for Pennsylvania Reflects on the Election Results

Dear supporters, friends, and those interested in the Republican Party of Pennsylvania:

I want to begin by wishing wishing everyone a good Veteran's Day and thanking all of our veterans for their service.

Next, I wish to address the midterm election.

While I understand the results of Tuesday’s election were disappointing—especially when looking at the top of the ticket—I want to thank all of our candidates for running, especially Scott Wagner and Lou Barletta.

Running for elected office is never easy and I am grateful to all of our candidates who devoted their time, resources, and effort toward something in which they believe.

Upcoming Events at the Philadelphia Library

Parkway Central Library/1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

Upcoming Events at Parkway Central Library

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

11:00 a.m.

Preschool Storytime!

3:00 p.m.

A Free Tour of Philadelphia: The Changing City Exhibition

4:00 p.m.

Young Authors' Club

7:30 p.m.

H.W. Brands | Heirs of the Founders: The Epic Rivalry of Henry Clay, John Calhoun and Daniel Webster, the Second Generation of American Giants

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Liver Cancer Combined with Other Liver Diseases Driving Higher Death Rate and Health Care Costs

 

...for U.S. Seniors

Newswise — SAN FRANCISCO – Data from a new study presented this week at The Liver Meeting^® – held by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases – found that hospitalizations and death are increasing among Medicare recipients with hepatocellular carcinoma, mainly due to co-existing alcoholic liver disease, hepatitis C virus infection (commonly called HCV) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (commonly called NAFLD).

FACE OF DEFENSE: Yuma Sector Apprehends Nearly 450 Illegal Aliens in 48-Hours

Illegal aliens crawled underneath the fencing east of the San Luis Port

 

Release Date: 

November 9, 2018

YUMA, Ariz. – Border Patrol agents assigned to Yuma Sector apprehended over 400 illegal aliens who surrendered to them Tuesday and Wednesday, including two huge groups of Central American nationals totaling 82 and 83 subjectsJust before midnight on Tuesday, a Border Patrol camera operator observed a group of 82 illegal aliens illegally crossing into the United States by traversing over the legacy landing mat border wall east of the San Luis Port of Entry.  A majority of the illegal aliens were family units from Guatemala although three were from El Salvador. The illegal aliens range in age from two to 48 years old.

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Patients Have Higher Rates of All Non-Liver-Related Cancers

  

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 Newswise — SAN FRANCISCO – Preliminary data from a new study presented this week at The Liver Meeting^® – held by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases – found that rates of malignancy occurring outside of the liver were higher in adults with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease than among adults across most types of cancers.

Women Voters Propel Democratic Takeover of U.S. House of Representatives

Large Gender Gaps Apparent in Most 2018 Senate and Gubernatorial Races

 

 

Election Day polls suggest that the preferences of women voters fueled the Democratic takeover of the U.S. House in the 2018 midterm elections. A sizable majority of women, 59%, compared with a minority of men, 47%, reported casting ballots for the Democratic congressional candidate in their district, according to the national exit poll conducted by Edison Research. This 12 percentage-point difference in the proportions of women and men voting for Democratic House candidates is larger than the 6-point and 10-point gender gaps evident in voting for the U. S. House in the 2010 and 2014 midterm elections, respectively.

Blue Cross Riverrink Winterfest 25th Anniversary

 

Philadelphia’s most festive winter attraction re-opens on Friday, November 23, 2018

  

PHILADELPHIA, PA (November, 2018): On Black Friday, November 23rd, 2018, Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest will kick off its 25^th Anniversary season with an opening week of fun and festivities that will start with a very big, yet-to-be announced surprise, and culminate in the Holiday Tree Lighting Powered by PECO on November 30^th. For 25 years, Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest has been one of Philadelphia’s most time-honored holiday traditions and this year will be no different. Visitors to the rink will experience a winter wonderland on the waterfront complete with the only regulation-sized outdoor ice skating rink in the city, a festive Lodge serving seasonal food and drinks from Chickies’ and Pete’, Garces, and Franklin Fountain, beautifully decorated party-sized cabins, and thousands of lights twinkling all along the river.   

FOUR ARCHDIOCESAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS MARK NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON AWARDS

WITH SCHOOL WIDE CELEBRATIONS

 

On Monday, October 1st the United States Department of Education (USDOE) announced that 349 schools across the country would receive its prestigious Blue Ribbon School designation.  Those awards were presented during ceremonies held in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 – Thursday, November 8, 2018. Only 49 of those chosen for the honor were non-public schools. Eight of the 49 were parish or regional elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, including:  Saint Katharine Drexel Regional Catholic School in Holland (Bucks County), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School in Doylestown (Bucks County), Saint Jude Catholic School in Chalfont (Bucks County), and Mater Dei Regional Catholic School in Lansdale (Montgomery County).

16 Reasons to Travel to Philadelphia in 2019

PHILADELPHIA Pa (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--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 16 of Philadelphia’s must-experience experiences for 2019:

Long Island MS-13 Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Murder and Assault Charges

MS-13 Gang Member Tattoos 

 

Defendant Shot and Killed Man He Believed to be Rival Gang Member and Seriously Wounded a Bystander Inside Central Islip Deli in 201.

Earlier this week, in federal court in Central Islip, Mario Aguilar-Lopez, a member of the Sailors Locos Salvatruchas Westside (Sailors) clique of the La Mara Salvatrucha street gang, also known as the MS-13, pleaded guilty to murder and assault charges relating to his participation in the January 30, 2017 murder of Esteban Alvarado-Bonilla, whom he suspected of being a rival 18th Street gang member, and shooting of an innocent bystander, “Jane Doe.” The guilty plea was entered before United States District Judge Joseph F. Bianco.  When sentenced, the defendant faces up to life imprisonment for the murder, 20 years for the assault and deportation from the United States.  

PHL Live Center Stage World Music Showcase

 

PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Conjunto Philadelphia is a musical ensemble based in the Philadelphia area performing the music of Pre-Revolutionary Cuba. The group's main aspiration is to maintain the authenticity of the music while performing it in a way that pays homage to Cuba's deep and treasured musical history. Genres include Son, Cha-cha-chá, Bolero, and Danzón.

CRUCIAL

 

Venue Information:
World Cafe Live Philadelphia - Upstairs
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19104
http://philly.worldcafelive.com/

NJBIA Partners with Primepoint to Offer Members Discounts on Payroll, HR Management Services

The New Jersey Business & Industry Association announced Thursday it is now offering its member companies significant savings on payroll processing and human resource management through an exclusive partnership with Primepoint HRMS & Payroll. 

"Every year, our members tell us they're looking for cost-effective payroll and human resources management tools – including access to background checks," said NJBIA President & CEO Michele N. Siekerka, Esq. "Through our new partnership with Primepoint, our members will get all of that and more."

Tunkhannock, PA Man Charged with Sale of Fentanyl Resulting in Death

SCRANTON - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that James Eugene Rought, age 30, of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, was indicted on October 16, 2018, by a federal grand jury for drug distribution resulting in death and serious bodily injury. The case was unsealed following Rought’s initial appearance.

Archdiocese Announces Independent Reconciliation and Reparations Program

...TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE 

 

Contextual Background

PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 8,2018)(CNBNewsnet)--The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has a longstanding commitment to the prevention of child abuse and to providing support for those who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of its clergy and lay employees. We continue to express sincere sorrow for past failures that harmed the most vulnerable among us — children and young adults. We deeply regret the pain and suffering of survivors and any decisions that failed to protect them.

(Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap)

 

Nickelodeon Superstar JoJo Siwa Announces First-Ever U.S. Concert Tour and First EP Release

 

Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour Kicks Off May 17, Produced by AEG Presents

D.R.E.A.M. The Music, Siwa’s First EP Release, Available Friday, Nov. 16

Tickets On Sale To General Public Beginning Friday, Nov. 16, at 10:00 a.m.

 

Nickelodeon star and YouTube sensation JoJo Siwa today surprised fans at Sugar Factory in New York City with the news that she is embarking on her first multi-city, live stage tour: Nickelodeon's JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour. The tour, which kicks off on May 17, is produced by Nickelodeon and AEG Worldwide. She will also be releasing her first-ever EP, entitled D.R.E.A.M The Music, featuring four new songs. The full EP is available on Nov. 16 on all digital service providers. Photo Credit: Noam Galai

 

 

NEW YORK (November 7,2018)--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nickelodeon star and YouTube sensation JoJo Siwa today announced live on her YouTube channel to millions of fans that she is embarking on her first multi-city, live concert tour: Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour. Making stops in 25 cities across North America including Los Angeles, Seattle, Denver, New York and Atlanta. Siwa will kick off her show at the Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona on May 17, with the final performance at Bass Concert Hall in Austin, Texas, on June 26. The tour is produced by Nickelodeon and AEG Presents. The news was announced today at a special fan event held at Sugar Factory American Brasserie in New York City.

CNB Hunting/Fishing Pennsylvania: Deer on the Move; Duck Hunters Alert

DEER ON THE MOVE, MOTORISTS USE CAUTION

With deer becoming increasingly active, and daylight saving time soon to put more vehicles on the road during the hours when deer move most, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is advising motorists to slow down and stay alert.

Deer become more active in autumn with the lead-up to their fall breeding season, commonly referred to as the “rut.” Around this time, many yearling bucks disperse from the areas in which they were born and travel, sometimes several dozen miles, to find new ranges. Meanwhile, adult bucks more often are cruising their home ranges in search of does, and they sometimes chase the does they encounter.

Inmate Sentenced To 13 Months’ Imprisonment For Assaulting Correctional Officer

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SCRANTON - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Daryl Johnson, age 33, formerly of Washington, D.C., was sentenced on October 30, 2018, by United States District Court Judge A. Richard Caputo to 13 months’ imprisonment and three years’ supervised release for assaulting a federal employee.

Philadelphia Felon Charged with Illegally Possessing Meth, Cocaine and a Pistol

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A Pennsylvania man was indicted on October 16, 2018, by a federal grand jury in Johnstown, on charges of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.

The three-count indictment named John T. Terry, 43, of Philadelphia, Pa.