Winter Attractions Return to Dilworth Park on November 14

Dilworth Park’s treasured winter attractions are returning for the season. The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink and Cabin, the Wintergarden, and the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will open on Friday, November 14. Get ready to create memorable winter moments with family and friends in Center City.
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Park Place Prime at Bally’s Atlantic City to Serve Thanksgiving Feast

The Thanksgiving menu will feature seasonal flavors with an upscale twist, priced at $55 per person. The meal will begin with roasted butternut squash soup, with sherry, mascarpone and spiced almonds, followed by an autumn salad of seasonal greens, artisan feta cheese, glazed walnuts, craisins and red wine vinaigrette. Citrus and herb-roasted turkey will be served for the main course with vegetable brioche stuffing, whipped potatoes, glazed yams and parmesan-roasted Brussels sprouts. To finish on a sweet note, guests can indulge in their choice of traditional apple pie or pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. The full menu will also be available.

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To keep the holiday cheer flowing, Park Prime Place will also offer an array of craft cocktails and signature Old Fashioneds. Guests can sip on the Prime Manhattan, made with Michter’s Rye, Wild Turkey Longbranch Bourbon, house vermouth, black walnut bitters and orange bitters, priced at $18; the whisky sour, a combination of Old Forester Bourbon, lemon-grapefruit oleo, egg white and angostura bitters, priced at $16; The Farm, made with WhistlePig Rye, maple-bacon and burnt orange bitters, priced at $20; and The Smokehouse, a smoked old fashioned made with Russell’s Reserve single barrel rye, hickory-smoked vanilla, angostura bitters and orange oil, priced at $28.

For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.Casinos.Ballys.com/Atlantic-City.

Christmas Village Announces Giant 30 Foot Pyramid Coming to LOVE Park

Philadelphia, PA – One of the most celebrated authentic German Christmas markets in America has a giant 30-foot tall surprise to debut this year! Christmas Village in Philadelphia presented by Bank of America will return to LOVE Park (1500 JFK Blvd.), City Hall’s Courtyard, and the North Broad Section from Thanksgiving Day (November 27) to Christmas Eve (December 24), with previews on November 22 and 23, 2025. Philadelphia’s single largest tourist attraction returns with a brand new centerpiece that aims to become the most photographed holiday landmark in the city – a dazzling authentic Christmas Pyramid, inspired by traditional wooden pyramids from Germany’s Ore Mountains. This new centerpiece will transform the sight-lines of LOVE Park with City Hall behind it, and is ready to take over your Instagram feed. It will join the beloved Ferris Wheel and Carousel, tens of thousands of twinkling lights, and rows of wooden booths filled with international and local vendors. For returning crowd-favorites, look for the 65-foot-tall illuminated Ferris Wheel, the historic double-tier Christmas Village Carousel and the Kids Train presented by SEPTA. The Festival of Trees fundraiser at the LOVE Park Welcome Center will return with a record breaking two dozen trees to raise money for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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November is New Jersey Wine Month

Count down the days till New Jersey Wine Month! Running November 1-30, this celebration highlights Garden State wine growers, vineyards, and wineries. 

“Our neighbors in Pennsylvania and New York celebrate their wines for an entire month,” says Devon Perry, Executive Director of the Garden State Wine Growers Association. “Now, New Jersey has a full 30 days to recognize our state’s 60+ wineries and vineyards! New Jersey Wine Month is perfectly timed to coincide with the gorgeous harvest season and before the busy holiday season sets in. Join us for a glass of wine, from Sussex County to Cape May, and everywhere in between!”

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Camden County Police Department Debuts its New Ice Cream Truck 

The department’s new ice cream truck will make its debut as kids and officers celebrate Halloween with music, candy, bounce houses and more.

Today at 6 p.m. at Morgan Village Middle School, 990 Morgan Blvd, Camden, the Camden County Police Department’s brand-new Metro Ice Cream Truck will make its debut at the Halloween-themed Open Gym event at Morgan Village Middle School.

“The addition of our very own ice cream truck provides our officers with yet another unique opportunity to connect with our residents and their families,” said Chief Gabriel Rodriquez. “This is another example of Unity Policing in action that helps strengthen relationships between the CCPD and the community we serve.”

In addition to the traditional Open Gym activities, including food, music, and basketball, and the Metro Ice Cream Truck, this special Halloween event will feature bounce houses, a costume contest, Halloween treats, and more. 

ROAD CLOSURES IN GLOUCESTER CITY HALLOWEEN DAY

On Friday, October 31, 2025, the following roads will be closed to all traffic from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM to accommodate the anticipated large crowds celebrating Halloween along the 800-900 blocks of Monmouth Street:

– Monmouth Street from Railroad Avenue to Johnson Boulevard

– Brown Street from Bergen Street to Somerset Street

Our officers will be on-site to address any issues that may arise, ensuring a safe and enjoyable Halloween celebration for everyone.

Fright House at The Lighthouse, Halloween Celebration

The 25th Philadelphia Police District invites the community to join in the Halloween fun at this year’s “Fright House at The Lighthouse”, a family-friendly event featuring spooky entertainment, treats, and activities for all ages.

The celebration will take place on Thursday, October 30, 2025,  at The Lighthouse Sports & Entertainment Complex, 199 E. Erie Avenue, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with set-up beginning at 4:00 PM.

Families are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy a safe, festive evening filled with Halloween thrills, including a Haunted HouseHaunted HayrideTrunk-or-TreatFace Painting, and appearances from the Sheriff’s Bus. The event aims to strengthen community bonds while providing a fun and secure environment for children and families to celebrate Halloween.

Important Details:

  • A parent or guardian must accompany children under 18.
  • Vehicles distributing candy will not be admitted after 5:30 PM.
  • Pre-registration is required for all participants to gain entry.

For more information or to register, please contact the 25th Philadelphia Police District at (215) 685-9964.

Local Trick-or-Treating Hours

Gloucester City – 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Brooklawn – 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Mount Ephraim – 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Westville – 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Bellmawr – 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Audubon – 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

NJ Department of Corrections Hosts Recruitment Open House

TRENTON, NJ – On Wednesday, October 29, the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) will host a Recruitment Open House at their Conference and Training Center at Jones Farm in Ewing, NJ. This event is free and open to any individuals who are interested in starting a career at NJDOC by becoming a Correctional Police Officer.

At the Open House, individuals can meet with NJDOC Recruitment Officers and learn more about the hiring process – from information on salary/benefits and qualifications, to learning more about the physical fitness requirements, NJDOC’s Training Academy and the roles and responsibilities of Correctional Police Officers. Individuals can also receive onsite assistance filling out the application and guidance on next steps with the application process.

Individuals will also have the opportunity to meet with officers from specialized units and learn more about the many a variety of unique career paths within the Department, including positions within the nine NJDOC facilities, along with a variety of specialty tracks, including: Special Operations Group, which specializes in K-9s, designated marksmen and critical incident negotiation; Special Investigations Division, which specializes in special victims, fugitive and corrections intelligence; the Office of Emergency Management, which provides advanced security planning for high profile events; and more.

NJDOC Recruitment Open House

NJDOC Conference and Training Center at Jones Far, 721 Bear Tavern Road, Ewing, NJ 08628

Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 2:30 – 7:30 p.m.

About New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC)

The mission of NJDOC is to advance public safety and promote successful reintegration in a dignified, safe, secure, rehabilitative, and gender-informed environment, supported by a professional, trained, and diverse workforce, enhanced by community engagement. For more information, visit: NJDOC.gov.

Advisory Message: Veteran’s Day Service

Join us at the Winslow Twp. Municipal War Memorial (125 S Route 73) starting at 11 AM to honor our Nation’s Veterans. Light refreshments and free fresh produce will be available while supplies last.
 
Veteran’s Day
Date: Tuesday November 11, 2025
Time: 11 am
Location: War Memorial at Winslow Township Municipal Complex 125 S. Route 73, Braddock