Pick-6 Rises to $5.9 Million for Jan. 9 Drawing

TRENTON (Jan. 7, 2020)

– The Pick-6 drawing on January 6 produced

winners of

$2,305

for matching five out of six white balls drawn. One of those tickets was purchased with XTRA, multiplying the prize to

$9,220

. The $5.9 million drawing will be held Thursday, January 9, 2020.

The

winning numbers

for the

Monday, January 6

, drawing were:

02, 07, 26, 31, 43 and 45

. The XTRA

Multiplier

was:

. By adding XTRA for an additional $1.00 per play, winners are able to multiply their non-jackpot prizes by the XTRA number drawn.

Acting Executive Director James Carey announced that there were 553,372 tickets purchased for the drawing and of those sold, thousands were prizewinners! For correctly matching four numbers, 428 ticketholders won $62 each and 58 others won $248 each with the addition of XTRA. Moreover, for correctly matching three numbers 8,085 ticketholders won $3.00 each and 1,229 others won $12 each with the addition of XTRA. 9,536 ticketholders each won $2.00 for correctly matching two numbers with the addition of XTRA on their purchase.

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All New Jersey Lottery game winning numbers and drawings for the Pick-3, Pick-4, Jersey Cash 5, Pick-6, CASH4LIFE and 5 Card Cash games can be viewed on the NJ Lottery website (www.NJLottery.com) or on the official Lottery Facebook Page. Evening draws, with the exception of CASH4LIFE and 5 Card Cash, can be seen on WPIX-TV (PIX11) in New York and WPHL-TV (PHL17) in Philadelphia. Powerball and Mega Millions drawings can be seen on WABC-TV or WTXF stations.

NJ SIERRA CLUB: Bomb Train Safety Bill Released from Assembly Committee Today

Monday, the Assembly Appropriations Committee released A3783 (Eustace). The bill requires owners or operators of certain trains to have discharge response, cleanup, and contingency plans to transport certain hazardous materials by rail; requires NJ DOT to request bridge

inspection reports from US DOT.

“We need this legislation and we need it now. New Jersey is already seeing hundreds of shipments of explosive fossil fuels, whether it is bomb trains carrying Bakken crude oil or LNG, and we could be seeing more in the future. PHMSA recently approved a special permit that will allow hundreds of trains carrying explosive LNG through New Jersey communities and neighborhoods. Not only do these hazardous shipments put people at risk by cutting through densely populated communities but they can also cause ecological disaster and water supply nightmares,” said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club. “We need this legislation to protect communities that have dangerous train cars traveling through them every day. It has passed in the Senate and now the Assembly needs to act quickly and get to Governor Murphy’s desk to sign.”

Since 2008, oil train traffic in the U.S. has increased by more than 5,000 percent. North Dakota Bakken Shale oil is one of the most explosive types of oil in the world. One quart of oil contaminates one million gallons of water and one rail car carries 34,500 gallons of oil. LNG shipments carry high densities of hazardous natural gas. When a spill occurs, the LNG forms a vapor cloud that remains close to the ground because it is denser than air. This prolongs the hazard in both distance and time.

“We cannot afford to play Russian Roulette with our environment and our people. First responders need to know what is happening in our communities so that they can plan for spills or emergencies. Towns need to have contingency plans in place to clean up and minimize the risk. When a train carrying Bakken crude oil derails, it is a disaster. If it happened in New Jersey, it would be a tragedy of epic proportions. That is why we need this legislation,” said Tittel. “We need this bill to make sure there are response and emergency plans if something happens with one of these rail cars at a moment’s notice. These response plans will allow the public to be informed, especially ahead of time to help prepare for an emergency.”

The bill requires operators carrying Bakken crude shipments to have discharge response, cleanup, and contingency plans to transport certain hazardous materials by rail. Previous Bakken train derailments have led to train cars setting on fire, homes being destroyed, forced evacuations of entire towns, threatened water supplies, and human casualties. Governor Christie vetoed this bill when it was originally passed and an attempt for an override was made.

“We need this legislation because if there is an accident or spill, it can catastrophic consequences to our communities. This bill requires the railroad to have a warning system in place and a contingency plan that will deal with any potential spill or accident. This legislation also gives towns important tools to deal with a response or emergency clean up and will give the town notice when a train is coming through. It is important that the state legislature is resisting Trump Administration rollbacks to rail safety,” said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club. “This bill will help protect the people of New Jersey from dangerous spills and derailments. We need our legislature to move quickly on this bill to help protect susceptible communities.”

source: New Jersey Sierra Club

How to Get a Car Loan When You Have Bad Credit Score

(Gloucestercitynews.net)(January 8, 2020)–The

credit scorecard

plays an important role in getting a loan for the car. Unfortunately, bad credit score makes the process difficult for the borrower in terms of getting a favorable loan amount, monthly payments, and average interest rates. If you have got your heart set on

purchasing the dream car, then you probably need to contact a reliable lender for receiving

auto loans

. Your lender will guarantee the best auto financing deal regardless of your credit history. Read this article for more

information on getting a car loan with bad credit portfolio.

Work On Your Existing Scorecard

It is recommended to work on your existing credit score before you decide to buy a car on a loan. Check-in advance if your credit report will allow you to get a car loan or not. The bad credit portfolio surely decreases your chances of availing loans on favorable terms and conditions. By improving the score of your credit, you can shop around to choose the lending institution that fits best with your desires. It also increases your chances of getting car loans at the lowest possible rates. You can start by evaluating all the probable items that are responsible for your bad credit profile. Clean all the liabilities by paying off your unpaid accounts, reducing the number of total debts, highlighting the positive information on your scorecard, and resolving credit report errors. The continuous improvement in your scorecard leaves a good impression on the car dealers.

Increase the Amount of Down Payment

When you get to increase the amount of down payment, it means you have automatically improved your chances to receive a car loan even with bad credit history. Higher the down payment results in lesser the number of monthly payments, shorten the terms of your loan and lower the borrowing cost. The down payment is considered as money-in-hand which can impact the decisions of car loan lenders. The auto loans lender will support you in getting a car of your dreams even with a low credit score. It tends to reduce the risks associated with the default of the debtor.

Buy a Car That You Can Afford

Have you ever heard a common saying, “the less is more?” Well, that is also true when you make your decision to apply for a loan to buy a new car. If you desire to get an expensive car, then you probably realize that you would also have to take a considerable amount of loans. Similarly, when you have a limited amount saved up as down payment, then you will again have to cover the rest of the amount by getting a loan from financial lenders. Make sure you choose a car based on your estimated budget so you can afford monthly loan payments. Also, this will allow you to negotiate the average rate of interest against an approved amount of car loan.

Put Up Collateral Option

You can benefit from the collateral option if you are in trouble because of a bad credit scorecard. The collateral option allows the financial lenders to trust you because you have the intention to pledge something of great value like your house or expensive jewelry. This technique ensures the monthly payments and the residual amount of loan in the event of default or

bankruptcy

. Be careful when pledging your valuables as collateral, because your lender will sell them in case you are not able to pay. Consider all the significant risks to avoid worse case scenarios.

Consider the Help of a Co-Signer

If you have no credit history or if you are someone with a bad credit score, then don’t you worry! You can ask your parents, friends, siblings, or even your employer to co-sign the car loan. When you are financially stable and have a definite source of income, then your people will have no problem supporting you. Similarly, lenders will be happy to close a deal with you if you are in a position to mitigate the potential risks. Be absolutely sure you can make payments on time. Otherwise, your co-signer will become responsible for your debts.

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TWO NEW DETECTIVES JOINED THE CAMDEN COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE

CAMDEN CITY NJ–On January 6, 2020, Andrew Austin and Kevin Long were sworn in as Special State Investigators/Acting Camden County Detectives for the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office. Detective Andrew Austin began his law enforcement career as a Police Officer with the New Castle County Police Department in Delaware before joining the Camden County Sheriff’s Department in 2015. Detective Kevin Long began his law enforcement career with the Camden County Police Department – Metro Division before later joining the Evesham Township Police Department in 2016.

Photographed here from left to right are Special Deputy Attorney General/Acting First Assistant Prosecutor Mary Ellen Murphy, Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer, Special State Investigator/Detective Kevin Long, Special State Investigator/Detective Andrew Austin, Special State Investigator/Acting Chief of Detectives Jeff Dunlap, and Chief of Staff Mike Mangold.

NJ Sierra Club Opinion: Menhaden Fishing Quota Bill Released from Committee

The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee released S3796 (Andrzejczak). The bill requires the DEP Commissioner to establish individual transferable quota system for menhaden purse seine fishery. Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club, released the following

statement:

“Menhaden are an important species and the food supply and stability of our fisheries, but this bill would lead to overfishing of this critical fish. Our concern is that the bill will privatize the regulation and mandate by setting up this quote system. By locking in quotas for different fishing interests, we believe it will lead to overfishing. What is an even bigger problem is the trading system of quotas. Menhaden are a critical link to the food web and are known as forage species. This means they function as a food source for larger species like bluefish and striped bass. This legislation will essentially be a destructive domino effect throughout the marine food chain. It will not only impact these important species, but impact New Jersey’s commercial and recreational fisheries.”

Beatrice C. “Bea” Bobiak, of Gloucester City; Housekeeper for St. Mary\’s Church Rectory

Beatrice C. “Bea” Bobiak

Gloucester City – On January 6, 2020. Age 81. (nee Pennino). Loving and devoted wife of the late Raymond A. “Babe” Bobiak. Loving mother of Jeana Baumiester (William), Denise Hofmann (Roger), Lynn Barrett (Steve), Raymond Bobiak and Joseph Bobiak (Toni). Cherished mom-mom of Stephen Ulak (Kara), Eric Ulak (Jen), Keith Hofmann (Nicole), Joe Jr. and Jason Bobiak, Dana and Haley Barrett, Lauren Dutka (Bill) and Chris Hofmann (Heather); and great-grandmother of Lilly and Logan Dutka and McKenna and Dalton Hofmann.

Beloved sister of Daniel Pennino (Edwina) and Joseph Pennino. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Bea was the housekeeper of St. Mary’s Church rectory in Gloucester City for over 40 years. She was a former gym teacher for St. Mary’s school and previously worked at the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. Bea loved trips to the beach and to the casinos.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday evening, January 10th from 6 to 8 PM and again on Saturday morning, January 11th from 9 to 10:15 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM in St. Mary’s Church, 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Interment will follow in New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s Church, at the above church address. Please memo, Beatrice C. Bobiak.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.comunder the obituary of Beatrice C. Bobiak. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ.

Ph: 856-456-1142.

NJBIA Promotes 3 Employees to Leadership Roles

NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka announced that

Michael Wallace

is the new senior vice president of Government Affairs — one of three key NJBIA staff promotions made on Tuesday.

Wallace, who joined NJBIA in 2015, handles all of NJBIA\’s advocacy efforts related to labor,

workforce development, manufacturing, and federal affairs. In his new role as senior VP, he will work closely with Chief Government Affairs Officer Chrissy Buteas on developing the legislative strategy for successfully implementing NJBIA\’s mission of creating a more competitive business environment in New Jersey so that member companies can grow and sustain their businesses.

A graduate of the University of Delaware, Wallace previously worked as a legislative aide to state Senator Fred Madden (D-4), former Camden Mayor Dana Redd and former Gov. Jon Corzine. Wallace is a resident of Sewell, Gloucester County.

Siekerka also announced two additional staff promotions:

Kate Conroy

has been promoted to vice president of Strategic Partnerships for NJBIA, and

Lisa Criscuolo

has been promoted to associate publisher of

New Jersey Business

magazine, NJBIA\’s award-winning monthly publication that reaches more than 107,000 business executives in the state.

As VP of Strategic Partnerships, Conroy is responsible for the overall management of NJBIA\’s sponsorship program, including cultivating new partners whose funding helps to support first-rate NJBIA programming and events. Additionally, she co-hosts NJBIA\’s entertaining podcast,

Other People\’s Business

, which spotlights NJBIA members and their businesses. Prior to joining NJBIA in 2015, Conroy was vice president of the Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce, the largest business organization in the northern New Jersey-New York metropolitan region. Conroy resides in Edison in Middlesex County.

Criscuolo joined

New Jersey Business

magazine in 2003 as an account executive before being named advertising manager and then advertising director. In her new role as associate publisher of New Jersey\’s largest long-standing business publication, Criscuolo assumes additional strategic and administrative responsibilities, while continuing her managerial and sales efforts. Criscuolo resides in Roseland, Essex County.

CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE COACH LOU ABBATTISTA TO BE FEATURED SPEAKER AT CAPE-ATLANTIC DAY

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP NJ–The Albert Carino Boys Basketball Club has announced that the Annual Cape-Atlantic Day will be Wednesday, January 22nd at the Harbor Pines Golf Club, Egg Harbor Township, NJ starting at 11:30 A.M. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED and may be

made by calling Jack Mongulla, (856-461-8800), or Jason Lewer (609) 706-7063 (or emailing the Club at basketballclub@comcast.net. Tickets are $25.00 each.

The Club will honor Taj Thweatt (Wildwood Catholic), Najee Coursey (Cedar Creek), Stephen Byard (Atlantic City), Chris Kalinowski (Holy Spirit), Alanus Urbanos (St. Joseph’s) and Kevin Foreman (St. Augustine)

at the luncheon.

LOU ABBATTISTA (photo)Head Men’s Basketball Coach Camden County College

Coach Lou Abbattista is beginning his 8th year as head coach at CCC. In his 7 year the Cougars have a record of 139 wins & 69 losses. The Cougars have been in the Region 19 playoffs every year Coach Abbattista has been the head coach and in 6 of those years they advanced to the Final 4 of the playoffs. In addition, the program has sent 25 former CCC players on to 4-year colleges or universities to continue their careers.

Before coming to CCC Coach Abbattista was an assistant and head coach from 1982-1999 at Paul the 6th HS in Haddonfield NJ and was a part of 2 NJ State Championship teams. He then moved to St Augustine Prep in Richland NJ from 2000-2005 and was a part of 1 NJ State Championship team.

Coach Abbattista came to CCC in 2006 as the associate head coach and took over as head coach in 2011.

Reservations for this event must be made prior to Thursday, January 16th. Lunch cost is $25.00. Your school will be financially responsible for all reservations made.

Future meetings for the season will be Unsung Heroes Day (Wednesday, February 5th), Senior Day (Wednesday, February 19th).

January, February and March Events in Philadelphia & The Surrounding Area

January 7

–

19, 2020

THE BAND’S VISIT.

One of the most Tony-award winning musicals in history makes a stop at the

Academy of Music

as part of the Broadway Philadelphia series. (215) 893-1999,

kimmelcenter.org

January 10 & 11, 2020

DRUMLINE LIVE.

The energy, rhythm and musicality of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands hit center stage at the

Merriam Theater.

(215) 893-1999,

kimmelcenter.org

January 14 – 19, 2020

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND FESTIVAL OF BLACKS IN DANCE.

The Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO) continues its 50th anniversary celebration by hosting this event at the Kimmel Center Cultural Campus’ Merriam Theater and SEI Innovation Studio, the DoubleTree Philadelphia, Cambria Hotel Philadelphia and The University of the Arts. (301) 755-0831,

iabdassociation.org

philadanco.org

January 17 – 19, 2020

HAMLISCH: WITH LOVE.

In dedication and tribute to the late composer Marvin Hamlisch, The Philly POPS perform renditions of his award-winning songs from Broadway (

A Chorus Line

) and Hollywood,

The Way We Were

, with help from vocalist Ashley Brown. (215) 893-1999,

phillypops.org

January 18 – March 22

, 2020

ORCHID EXTRAVAGANZA. Longwood Gardens

creates an absolutely transcendent experience for orchid lovers, perching and planting the rarest and most beautiful of flora from conservatories to outdoors. (610) 388-1000,

longwoodgardens.org

January 22 & 23, February 26 & 27, March 18 & 19, 2020

DANCE UP CLOSE.

A three-part, midweek, midwinter dance festival begins with

Junkspace

featuring Tori Lawrence at

Christ Church Neighborhood

House

in January; continues with

Boundaries & Other Works

and

Nest

, at

Christ Church Neighborhood House

in February; and wraps with

Reassembling Corporeal Knowledge

, featuring short videos, live solos and duets at

FringeArts

in March.

philadelphiadance.org

January 20, 2020

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY OF SERVICE.

Greater Philadelphia holds the country’s largest day of service every Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with tens of thousands of volunteers doing community projects throughout the city and region.

mlkdayofservice.org

January 21–26, 2020

RIVERDANCE – NEW 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW.

This brand-new production reinvents the Irish and international dance and music stylings of the worldwide sensation at the

Merriam Theater.

(215) 893-1999,

kimmelcenter.org

January 12–24, 2020

CENTER CITY RESTAURANT WEEK.

Select restaurants in the

Center City District

will offer signature three-course dinners for $35 per person, and three-course lunches for $20 per guest.

ccdrestaurantweek.com

January 18, 2020

LUNAR NEW YEAR CULTUREFEST.

Asian Arts Initiative helps host the

Penn Museum’s

annual celebration of the Lunar New Year with dance, martial arts, music, craft-making, calligraphy, storytelling and a grand finale lion dance. (215) 898-4000,

penn.museum

January 23 – February 8, 2020

BEETHOVENNOW.

The Philadelphia Orchestra marks Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday with pianists Yefim Bronfman, Daniil Trifonov and Emanuel Ax performing all five of Beethoven’s piano concertos. January performances take place at the

Academy of Music;

February performances occur at the

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

(215) 893-1900,

philorch.org

January 24, 2020

WONDERSPACES. Fashion District Philadelphia

debuts its latest in immersive, experiential fun: a 24,000-square-foot art gallery and bar designed for the date-night crowd.

philadelphia.wonderspaces.com

January 25, 2020

JERRY BLAVAT DISCO, ROCK N’ ROLL AND SOUL.

The Boss with the Hot Sauce hosts a show in

Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

featuring musical acts Peaches & Herb, The Trammps and Gary U.S. Bonds, among others, and a tribute to the late Johnny Maestro. (215) 893-1999,

kimmelcenter.org

January 25, 2020

LUNAR NEW YEAR.

The celebration of the Year of the Rat includes a parade through

Chinatown,

midnight lion-dance performances and special events at

Reading Terminal Market,

the

Independence Seaport Museum

and

The Rail Park.

FEBRUARY 2020

Philadelphia Auto Show, February 8-17, 2020

— Photo by R. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia

Through February 8, 2020

BEETHOVENNOW.

The Philadelphia Orchestra marks Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday with pianists Yefim Bronfman, Daniil Trifonov and Emanuel Ax performing all five of Beethoven’s piano concertos at the

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

(215) 893-1900,

philorch.org

Through February 23, 2020

THE ROTHMAN ORTHOPAEDICS ICE RINK AND CABIN AND WINTERGARDEN.

The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Skating Rink, the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin and Wintergarden finish their seasonal run at

Dilworth Park,

City Hall’s front yard. (215) 440-5500,

centercityphila.org

Through February 29, 2020

BLACK HISTORY MONTH.

Major attractions across the city—including

The African American Museum in Philadelphia,

the

National Constitution Center,

the

Free Library of Philadelphia

and more—celebrate the month throughout February with events and special programming.

visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/black-history-month-in-philadelphia

February 1, 2020

AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN’S BOOK FAIR.

One of the oldest and largest single-day events for African American children’s books in the country, the 28th annual African American Children’s Book Fair at the

Community College of Philadelphia

features nationally known and bestselling authors and illustrators, representatives from the multicultural literary community, enriching children’s books, and activities that promote the power and joy of reading.

theafricanamericanchildrensbookproject.org

February 1–16, 2020

GETAWAY AT THE GREENHOUSE.

Fairmount Park Horticultural Center

celebrates summer in winter, setting up a giant sandbox, live music, food trucks and

Gaia, The Traveling Artwork

, British artist Luke Jerram’s spectacular giant globe of the Earth featuring detailed NASA photography. (215) 685-0096,

myphillypark.org

my-earth.org

February 1 – June 7, 2020

VOTES FOR WOMEN: A VISUAL HISTORY.

The

Brandywine Museum of Art

commemorates the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote using drawings, illustrations and posters expressing the message of the suffragists, as well as costumes, clothing, sashes and emblems worn by the women activists. (610) 388-2700,

brandywine.org

February 1 – June 14, 2020

WITNESS TO HISTORY: SELMA PHOTOGRAPHY OF STEPHEN SOMERSTEIN.

This exhibit on display at the

Brandywine Museum of Art

documents the historic 54-mile march for civil rights from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. (610) 388-2700,

brandywine.org

February 6–9, 2020

GREY ROCK.

A fantastical new work from director and playwright Amir Nizar Zuabi bridges American and Palestinian cultures and makes its Philadelphia debut with a five-person cast from Palestine, including acclaimed actor Khalifa Natour, at

SEI Innovation Studio

at the Kimmel Center Cultural Campus.

kimmelcenter.org

February 6–16, 2020

PHILLY THEATRE WEEK.

A 10-day regional theatrical festival promises 100 events, including panels, concerts, meet-ups and loads of live theater. (267) 761-9950,

theatrephiladelphia.org

February 7–9, 2020

NICK JR. LIVE! MOVE TO THE MUSIC.

Friends from

Bubble Guppies

Paw Patrol

Dora the Explorer

Shimmer and Shine

Blue’s Clues and You

Blaze and the Monster Machines

, and

Top Wing

lead a singing-and-dancing adventure at the

Academy of Music.

(215) 893-1999,

kimmelcenter.org

February 8, 2020

JOURNEYS.

Acting Without Boundaries (AWB), a Philadelphia-based theater workshop for kids, teens and young adults with physical disabilities, takes part in Philly Theatre Week (see above) by performing a songs and scenes from some of Broadway’s greatest hits in the

Rendell Room of the Kimmel Center Cultural Campus.

kimmelcenter.org

February 8–17, 2020

PHILADELPHIA AUTO SHOW.

The automotive industry’s latest creations are on a 750,000-square-foot display at the

Pennsylvania Convention Center,

the showplace for more than 700 pre-production, classic, luxury and exotic cars.

phillyautoshow.com

February 14–16, 2020

ARETHA: RESPECT.

To honor the Queen of Soul, The Philly POPS features Broadway powerhouse Capathia Jenkins and R&B singer Ryan Shaw in a program that includes renditions of

Bridge Over Troubled Water

Respect

and

Chain of Fools

. (215) 893-1999,

phillypops.org

February 15, 2020

AFRICAN AND DIASPORIC CULTURES CELEBRATION.

The Penn Museum’s second CultureFest of the year reunites traditional and contemporary African and African Diasporic arts through mask-making, drumming and more live music, storytelling, film screenings and an African marketplace. (215) 898-4000,

penn.museum

February 15 – September 20, 2020

SURVIVAL OF THE SLOWEST.

Survival strategies of sloths, iguanas and pancake tortoises, among other animals that are slow and small, are explored in this exhibit at the

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.

(215) 299-1000,

ansp.org

February 16, 2019

MUMMENSCHANZ: YOU & ME

. The mesmerizing Swiss theatrical troupe performs their brand-new show at the

Annenberg Center

creating shapes, forms, sounds and stories that delight audiences of every age. (215) 898-3900,

annenbergcenter.org

February 19 – March 1, 2020

HELLO, DOLLY!

Matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi and the rest of the characters from the musical-comedy classic make their way to the

Academy of Music

as part of the Broadway Philadelphia series. (215) 893-1999,

kimmelcenter.org

February 21 – March 14, 2020

#GLASSFEST.

This three-week festival presented by the

Annenberg Center

celebrates Philip Glass’ career and includes the Philadelphia premiere of the composer’s

Music in Twelve Parts

and the world premiere of

The White Lama

, a theatrical piece by Nikki Appino that features a score by Glass. (215) 898-3900,

annenbergcenter.org

February 23

–

May 10, 2020

MARIE CUTTOLI: THE MODERN THREAD FROM MIRÓ TO MAN RAY.

Cuttoli, a modern art pioneer, commissioned international modernist artists to design pieces that were woven into tapestries, as seen in this

Barnes Foundation

exhibit. (215) 278-7200,

barnesfoundation.org

February 24 – March 6, 2020

EAST PASSYUNK RESTAURANT WEEK.

Three-course prix fixe lunches and dinners are available (tax, alcohol and gratuity not included) at various restaurants in the South Philly neighborhood.

eastpassyunkrestaurantweek.com

February 26 & 27, March 18 & 19, 2020

DANCE UP CLOSE.

A three-part, midweek, midwinter dance festival that began with

Junkspace

with Tori Lawrence at

Christ Church Neighborhood

House

in January continues with

Boundaries & Other Works

and

Nest

, at

Christ Church Neighborhood House

in February, and wraps

Reassembling Corporeal Knowledge

, featuring short videos, live solos and duets at

FringeArts

in March.

philadelphiadance.org

February 26–29, 2020

TURN.

Philadelphia performance artist M’Balia Singley world premieres a work that delves into themes from Shakespeare’s

Othello

through the lens of an African American woman at the

SEI Innovation Studio

at the Kimmel Center Cultural Campus.

kimmelcenter.org

February 29 – March 8, 2020

PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW.

The annual gardening celebration at the

Pennsylvania Convention Center

is the oldest and largest indoor show of its kind, with top-of-the-line horticulture and landscape design, entertainment and more than 100 vendors. This year’s theme: “Riviera Holiday.” (215) 988-8800,

theflowershow.com

MARCH 2020

Philly Wine Week, March 30-April 6, 2020

— Photo courtesy Philly Wine Week

March 2020

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH.

March marks Women’s History Month, a time when attractions and venues across the city welcome guests for special events, tours and presentations oriented around the month-long celebration.

Through March 1, 2020

HELLO, DOLLY!

Matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi and the rest of the characters from the musical-comedy classic make their way to the

Academy of Music

as part of the Broadway Philadelphia series. (215) 893-1999,

kimmelcenter.org

Through March 1, 2020

IN CONVERSATION: VISUAL MEDITATIONS ON BLACK MASCULINITY.

Fifty-five female and non-binary photographers of African descent present an exhibition at the

African American Museum in Philadelphia

exploring the notions of Black men, masculinity, sexuality and gender identity. (215) 574-0380,

aampmuseum.org

Through March 5, 2020

BLUE CROSS RIVERRINK WINTERFEST.

Penn’s Landing’s

wintertime ice-skating rink and Winterfest wonderland, complete with a lodge, arcade and confectionery cabin enjoy their seasonal run. (215) 629-3200,

riverrink.com

Through March 8, 2020

DESIGNS FOR DIFFERENT FUTURES.

The future feeds designers’ inspiration and this exhibit at the

Philadelphia Museum of Art

shares examples of what creators think the years ahead hold. (215) 763-8100,

philamuseum.org

Through March 8, 2020

PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW.

The annual gardening celebration at the

Pennsylvania Convention Center

theflowershow.com

Through March 17, 2020

COST OF REVOLUTION.

This 5,000-square-foot exhibition at the

Museum of the American Revolution

chronicles the untold story of Irish soldier Richard St. George who, after an injury at the Battle of Germantown in 1777, returned to his native country to find it energized by the revolutionary spirit. (215) 253-6731,

amrevmuseum.org

March 22, 2020

ORCHID EXTRAVAGANZA. Longwood Gardens

creates an absolutely transcendent experience for orchid lovers, perching and planting the rarest and most beautiful of flora from conservatories to outdoors. (610) 388-1000,

longwoodgardens.org

March 1, 2020

FRANKLIN SQUARE.

The carousel resumes to turning and Square Burger gets back to making Cake Shakes, as Historic Philadelphia Inc.’s Franklin Square fully reopens after a winter break. (215) 629-4026,

historicphiladelphia.org

March 1 – September 20, 2020

SEAT AT THE TABLE

A free, seven-day-a-week, interactive art exhibition by Dome Collective at the

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

invites the public to experience women’s representation in places of power (seats at tables) through 3D infographic furniture, while a wall of interactive screens introduces pioneers in women’s history. (215) 893-1999,

domecollective.com

March 5–7, 2020

PORGY AND BESS.

Conductor Marin Alsop leads The Philadelphia Orchestra and a cast including soprano Angel Blue, baritone Lester Lynch and the Morgan State University Choir in George Gershwin’s American classic that shares a story of heartbreak and hope along Charleston’s Catfish Row. (215) 893-1999,

philorch.org

March 6–8, 2020

POPS ROCKS PHIL COLLINS.

Philadelphia salutes the only performer to play both London and Philly for Live Aid in 1985 in this tribute performance to Phil Collins at the

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts,

featuring hits such as

Easy Lover

One More Night

and

Two Hearts

. (215) 893-1999,

phillypops.org

March 7, 2020

PHILLY CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL.

Called “one of the top 10 beer festivals in America” by

Forbes Traveler

, the festival features national and international breweries, food trucks and a VIP session with rare brews at the

Philadelphia Navy Yard.

(631) 940-7290,

phillycraftbeerfest.com

March 7–29, 2020

ISRAELI FILM FESTIVAL. The Israeli Film Festival,

Philadelphia’s annual showcase of the best in Israeli film, returns with a powerful lineup of documentaries, dramas, films and more. (484) 904-5421,

iffphila.com

March 7 & 8, 2020

PALEOPALOOZA.

Visitors get up-close-and-personal with rare fossils from the collection of the

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

, talk to paleontologists and participate in a number of activities planned for dinosaur fans of all ages. (215) 299-1000,

ansp.org

March 12, 2020

BALLET FOLCLÒRICO NACIONAL DE MÉXICO DE SILVIA LOZANO.

This nearly 60-year-old institution brings the culture of Mexico to the

Merriam Theater

through folklore, dance, music and costumes. (215) 893-1999,

kimmelcenter.org

March 12 – April 5, 2020

BEETHOVENNOW.

The second of two epic celebrations marking Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday sees the Philadelphia Orchestra at the

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

juxtaposing the composer’s nine genre-transforming symphonies with contemporary works from composer-in-residence Gabriela Lena Frank and her diverse composers from the Creative Academy of Music. (215) 893-1900,

philorch.org

March 14–22, 2020

THE WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL.

It’s year five for this empowering, Philly-grown, women-centric festival that celebrates women’s roles behind and in front of the camera.

thewomensfilmfestival.org

March 15, 2020

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE.

Marching bands, decorated floats, music and dance groups, youth groups and Irish associations march down Broad Street to City Hall and from City Hall to Market Street to Penn’s Landing.

philadelphiastpatsparade.com

March 17

–

29, 2020

LES MISÉRABLES.

The Broadway Philadelphia series brings the Tony-Award winning musical classic with its inspiring tale to the

Academy of Music.

(215) 893-1999,

kimmelcenter.org

March 18 & 19, 2020

DANCE UP CLOSE.

A three-part, midweek, midwinter dance festival that began with

Junkspace

with Tori Lawrence at

Christ Church Neighborhood

House

in January and

Boundaries & Other Works

and

Nest

, at

Christ Church Neighborhood House

in February wraps with

Reassembling Corporeal Knowledge

, featuring short videos, live solos and duets at

FringeArts

in March.

philadelphiadance.org

March 21, 2020

FOUNDERS DAY.

Visitors pay what they wish at the

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

to celebrate the founding day in 1812 of the oldest natural history museum in the Americas. (215) 299-1000,

ansp.org

March 21, 2020

SIMPLE GIFTS WITH ORGAN: THE CASHORE MARIONETTES & ORGANIST MARVIN MILLS.

The music of Vivaldi, Strauss, Beethoven and Copland fills

Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts,

while the Cashore Marionettes express touching scenes of everyday life. (215) 893-1999,

kimmelcenter.org

March 22–29, 2020

QFLIX PHILADELPHIA.

This annual festival celebrates all genres of film that pertain to or were created by members of the LGBTQ communities, with screenings based at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre.

qflixphilly.com

March 28, 2020

NOWRUZ. Penn Museum’s

CultureFest honors Nowruz, an ancient Persian New Year festival celebrated by people in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and beyond, by hosting live performances, art-making, gallery tours, storytelling, workshops and a Persian bazaar. (215) 898-4000,

penn.museum

March 29 – May 3, 2020

SPRING BLOOMS.

Visitors take in the sights and smells of spring’s arrival at

Longwood Gardens

with 240,000 tulips, azaleas, dogwoods and more. (610) 388-1000,

longwoodgardens.org

March 29 – August 23, 2020

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR.

This exhibit at the

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

, organized and produced by the Natural History Museum in London, displays 100 stunning images of nature and wildlife. (215) 299-1000,

ansp.org

March 30 – April 6, 2020

PHILLY WINE WEEK.

The annual eight-day festival returns for another year of wine-centric events, tastings, pairings and specials at bars and restaurants throughout Philadelphia.

phillywineweek.org

March 2020 (TBA)

CENTENNIAL INNOVATIONS.

Please Touch Museum

unveils a new, 5,000-square-foot permanent gallery that takes a colorful, interactive look back at its building’s roots in the 1876 Centennial Exposition — the fair that introduced the U.S. to the telephone, banana, Corliss engine, popcorn, typewriter, adhesive bandage and more — in order to let kids look into their future.

pleasetouchmuseum.org

Students from NJ compete for Alvernia University football team

READING, PA (01/06/2020)– The following local students competed for the

Golden Wolves football team

during the fall 2019 season while studying at Alvernia University:

Overbrook Regional Senior High School graduate Jared Montalto of Berlin (08009) is studying Communication at Alvernia University.

Cherry Hill High School West graduate Dominic Ummarino of Cherry Hill (08002) is studying Criminal Justice at Alvernia University.

Vineland High School graduate Shane Ecker of Vineland (08360) is studying Criminal Justice at Alvernia University.

Arthur P Schalick High School graduate Ryan Fairman of Pittsgrove (08318) is studying Athletic Training at Alvernia University.

Vineland High School graduate Otis Harold of Vineland (08360) is studying Math at Alvernia University.

Alvernia is an active member of the Middle Atlantic Conference\’s (MAC) – Commonwealth Conference, the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and the NCAA.

Founded in 1912, the MAC is one of the oldest intercollegiate athletics associations in the United States. The MAC boasts 17 Division III schools, spanning four states, including Alvernia, Albright, Arcadia, Delaware Valley, DeSales, Eastern, Fairleigh Dickinson, Hood, King\’s, Lebanon Valley, Lycoming, Messiah, Misericordia, Stevens Institute of Technology, Stevenson, Widener, and Wilkes.

Alvernia University

is a thriving comprehensive university that empowers students to become ethical leaders with moral courage, while providing an intellectually challenging environment with real-world learning experiences. Operating on a scenic 191-acre suburban campus in historic Berks County, Pennsylvania, the distinctive Franciscan university of nearly 3,000 students is conveniently located near Philadelphia (60 miles) and within an easy drive of New York, Baltimore and Washington, DC.