DNREC will offer youth fishing opportunities in each county in early April commemorating and celebrating Earth Month. The angling outings are to be put on by educators from DNREC’s Aquatic Resources Education Center through the Take A Kid Fishing! program. One youth fishing event will be offered in each county during the first full week of April to coincide with many schools’ annual spring break.
Teflon Promotion to hold Father’s Day Brawl on June 13, 2026 in Philadelphia
Teflon Promotions will kick off a summer of fun in Philadelphia with the Father’s Day Brawl on June 13 at The Grand Ballroom- First District (3801 Market Street, Philadelphia) at 6:30 p.m.
Fighters on the card include Philadelphia native’s Vaughn Adams (1-0), Tariq Green (7-4-2, 3KO), Jabril Noble (8-0, 6KO), Christopher Robinson (16-14, 6KO), Brandon Robinson (15-3, 10KO), and Kadeen Hunter (7-0, 5KO). Additional fighters scheduled to appear on the card include Cahir Gormley (1-0), Amirbek Ganijonov (4-0, 2KO) and Jasir Junior (Pro Debut).
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March 28-29, 2026
Nothing says spring in Philly quite like the bursts of pink and white cherry blossoms in Fairmount Park.
The annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia gets even more magical in 2026 as the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia celebrates both the 100th anniversary of Japan’s gift of 1,600 flowering trees and the nation’s Semiquincentennial with the addition of 250 new trees — and some fresh festival features. Look forward to a more live entertainment, a reimagined food court and beer garden, and a special performance by the Philadelphia Mummers.
The Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center presents the citywide celebration of blossoms during peak bloom and offers traditional dancing and taiko drumming performances, concerts, tours and so much more.
Where: Various locations including Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, 100 N. Horticultural Drive, Philadelphia, PAread more
Experience the College Environment Firsthand
Camden County College will host its Spring Open House where visitors can meet with the Admissions team, learn about degree and certificate programs available, and take a campus tour to experience the college environment firsthand! The first open house is on Saturday, April 11th at the Blackwood Campus and the second is Saturday, April25th at the Camden City Campus, both events are from 9 AM to 11 AM. To learn more and RSVP, Click Here.
The 14th Annual Garces Foundation Benefit will again unite dozens of Philadelphia’s top chefs and restaurants for a night of food, culture and community. Themed “One Delicious Evening, Infinite Impact,” this Artisan Night Market-inspired fundraiser will be held Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel (900 Packer Avenue). Founded by James Beard Award-winning Iron Chef Jose Garces and Philadelphia dentist Dr. Beatriz Garces, the Foundation’s mission is to help Philadelphia’s immigrant community access healthcare, education and vital resources. Guests can support this mission by purchasing tickets for an evening filled with incredible flavors, vibrant Colombian music by Suena Cimarron, folkloric dancers from Colombia Mi Corazón Es Tuyo, paintings from renowned muralist Manuela Guillén, an artisan art market and a silent/live auction. Culinary highlights include unlimited bites from Amada, Amy’s Pastelillo’s, Bolo, Buena Onda, Cantina Dos Segundos, Cry Baby Pasta, El Mictlán, Emmett, Garces Trading Co., Gass & Main, Hardena, Heavy Metal Sausage, Izzy’s, Juana Tamale, Little Fish, Luk Fu, Mom-Mom’s Kitchen, Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft, Say She Ate, Sophie’s Kitchen, Tabachoy, Village Whiskey, Weckerly’s Ice Cream, White Yak, Wilder and more. Tickets are on sale for $125 per person at garcesfoundation.org/2026benefit. Special thank you to sponsors, including Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, Virtua Health, Free People, Designs by Danica, Komos Tequila, Stateside Vodka and Stateside Live!.
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March 26, 28 & 29 2026
Oh yeah, the boys of summer are back in town. The Philadelphia Phillies finally return to Citizens Bank Park this week to tip off the 2026 home season with a series against the Texas Rangers and Washington Nationals.
On opening day, fans can celebrate the Phils’ second consecutive National League East championship alongside the team as they receive their 2025 division championship rings and raise the new pennant out in Ashburn Alley. Bonus: All fans in attendance receive a replica of the pennant as well.
Can’t make it to the Bank for the opener? Ring in the new season with watch parties at Evil Genius Beer Company, Stateside Live! and Dock Street Brewery, or game day food and drink specials at spots like Sports & Social and Libertee Grounds (Thursday).
Where: Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA
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Are you interested in becoming a Gloucester Township Police Officer and have questions about applying and taking the NJ Civil Service Commission 2026 Law Enforcement Exam? Talk live with our GTPD Community Relations Officers on TODAY, March 24th between 12 PM and 7 PM at 856-228-4011!
If you’re not available to call during those times, or your call goes to voicemail due to them taking another call, you can always email your questions to CommunityRelations@GTPolice.com or https://gtpolice.com/ask-your-agency at any time!
For all information on our recruitment process, please visit the CAREERS section of our website here!: https://gtpolice.com/recruiting
Watch our video on “How To Become A Gloucester Township Police Officer” here! https://youtu.be/sQtuBcQZilQ?si=x8EfhIRyQ9AUqPvG
Botany of Nations, the Academy of Natural Sciences’ newest exhibition, allows visitors to retrace the legendary journey of Lewis and Clark while learning about the contributions of the Indigenous people who helped them along the way. The collection of plant specimens and other artifacts aims to inspire conversation and reframe history through Indigenous perspectives.
What’s next: The exhibit opens on March 28, and runs through Feb. 14, 2027. Registration for the opening reception on March 27 is available here.