Destin joins 1,000-point club during Raptors’ loss at GMU

GWYNEDD VALLEY, Penn. (Jan. 6, 2020) – Senior forward

Isaac Destin

became the 14th player in program history to reach the 1,000-point career milestone as the Rutgers University-Camden men’s basketball team pushed host Gwynedd Mercy University to the limit before falling, 78-73, in a non-conference game here Monday night.

In the men’s loss to Gwynedd Mercy, Isaac Destin (Woodlynne, NJ/Collingswood) joined the 1,000-point club

The loss drops the Scarlet Raptors to 4-7, while the Griffins improve to 9-4.

Destin became the first Scarlet Raptor to join the 1,000-point club since Dane Nicholson reached the milestone during the 2006-07 season. It didn’t take him long to join the lofty plateau, as he scored on a layup only 2:10 into the game to notch points 1,000 and 1001. That layup gave the Raptors a 4-3 lead.

The score remained close throughout the game as the Griffins built a 38-33 halftime lead and saw the Scarlet Raptors close to within one point, 65-64, on a foul shot by Destin with 4:57 remaining. A three-point play by Gwynedd-Mercy freshman guard Nathaniel Walker made it a 68-64 game, but Raptor junior guard

Arian Azemi

closed the game to 68-66 with a layup with 4:29 remaining.

A layup by Walker and a pair of foul shots by senior guard Jeff Seigafuse gave the Griffins a 72-66 lead with 3:07 remaining, but Raptor freshman forward

Dylan Trow

sliced that deficit in half with a trey. Moments later, Trow added a steal that led to a foul and a free throw by Azemi, making it a 72-70 game with 2:06 remaining.

Dunham followed with a pair of foul shots to make it 74-70, but Azemi answered with two free throws of his own, making it a 74-72 game with 1:07 remaining. In the final minute, Dunham’s layup gave Gwynedd Mercy a 76-72 lead before a free throw by Azemi sliced the gap to 76-73 with 37 seconds remaining.

When the Griffins missed a field goal attempt with 26 seconds remaining, Destin grabbed the rebound to give the Scarlet Raptors a chance for a late game-tying three-point attempt. The shot was off target, however, and the Griffins grabbed the rebound, were fouled and closed out their win with a pair of free throws by freshman guard Manny Clark.

Dunham paced the Griffins with 26 points, while Seigafuse notched 14 and senior forward Austin Harriott added 11. Dunham added four assists and a game-high six steals.

Rutgers-Camden placed five players in double digits, with Azemi scoring 18 and adding game-high totals of eight rebounds and seven assists. Trow scored 13, Destin netted 12 and both sophomore forward

Jake Petrik

and sophomore guard

Keysean Simmonds

added 11.

The Griffins shot 23-for-46 (50.0 percent) from the floor and held a 32-25 advantage off the boards. Rutgers-Camden was 26-for-56 (46.4) from the floor.

Destin, who earned a pair of NJAC Rookie of the Week honors as a freshman and captured NJAC Honorable Mention during his sophomore season, now owns 1,011 points (13.7 ppg) in 74 career games at Rutgers-Camden. He also has 473 rebounds for a 6.4 average.

Rutgers-Camden hosts Ramapo College in an 8 p.m. New Jersey Athletic Conference game Wednesday.

Rutgers-Camden women post non-conference win at Abington

ABINGTON, Penn. (Jan. 6, 2020) – The Rutgers University-Camden women’s basketball team scored the first nine points of its non-conference game here Monday night and went on to defeat Penn State University-Abington, 66-46.

The victory snaps the Scarlet Raptors’ four-game losing streak and lifts Rutgers-Camden to 6-5. The Nittany Lions fall to 3-6 with their third straight defeat.

Senior guard

Fatimah Williams

and freshman guard/forward

Jalissa Pitts

scored five and four points, respectively, as the Scarlet Raptors jumped off to their quick start. Although Abington closed its deficit to 12-11, the Lions never caught the Scarlet Raptors.

Rutgers-Camden held a 35-27 lead at halftime and opened its margin to 47-37 at the end of the third quarter.

Williams led all players with 20 points, shooting 8-for-19 from the floor (2-for-6 from three-point range) as she raised her career scoring total to 948 points. With 52 more points, she will become the 14th player in program history to reach the 1,000-point milestone.

Pitts notched 15 points and eight rebounds for the Scarlet Raptors, while sophomore guard/forward

Tamara Johnson

added 13 points and a game-high nine rebounds. Junior guard

Shane Holmes

dished off a game-high five assists and tied Williams for game-high honors with three steals.

Sophomore guard Lacy MacLachlin scored 13 points to lead the Nittany Lions, while senior guard Sydney Barrow added 10 points. Junior guards Ashya Gaddy and Iman Richmond both scored nine points, while collecting eight and seven rebounds, respectively.

Rutgers-Camden shot 38.1 percent (24-for-63) from the floor and held a 43-36 advantage off the boards. The Scarlet Raptors also had only 13 turnovers, while forcing 22 by the Nittany Lions.

Penn State-Abington shot only 15-for-49 from the floor (30.6).

The Scarlet Raptors play their first home game of the new year on Wednesday when they host Ramapo College in a 6 p.m. New Jersey Athletic Conference game.

Camden City’s Renaissance

(Camden City, NJ) – A recent release of survey data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows positive trends for Camden City in key areas including poverty, educational attainment, employment and unemployment. The findings come as part of a new five-year population estimate produced by the Census Bureau using data derived from the American Community Survey (ACS).

Incremental improvements in each area signal broad quality of life enhancements for residents throughout the City and echo previous findings from state agencies and other reports.

“Change doesn’t happen overnight, but in findings like these we are seeing the very real snowballing effect of progressive policies put into place to better the lives of residents in the City,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “Our commitment remains on ending the crippling effects of decades-long poverty and economic stagnation in the city, and continuing Camden’s recent renaissance. We have a lot of work still to do, but this data makes clear that we are on the right track and headed in the right direction.”

The ACS produces estimates of select population characteristics for one- and five-year periods. Five-year estimates include data aggregated over a 60-month period and attempt to show the characteristics of the city over that entire stretch. While five-year estimates provide a less current snapshot of the City than one-year estimates released in September, they represent the most accurate data released by the ACS, with the lowest margin of error.

Among the most stunning trends to have been observed this decade is the surge in educational attainment among 18- to 24-year-olds in the City. From 2006 to 2010 approximately 68 percent of young adults in the City had graduated high school, earned their G.E.D., attended some college, or received an associate’s, bachelor’s or advanced degree. The most recent estimate shows this population achieving high school or better levels of education at a stunning 83.3 percent.

“Academic progress has been paramount to the changes in the Camden City School District over the last five years,” Superintendent Katrina McCombs said. “Ensuring all of our students and families are attaining a quality education and gaining access to advanced educational opportunities is our objective. This report underscores the progress being made in the classroom and throughout our district.”

The findings also show that those residents are having much more success at the conclusion of their education and when seeking employment. Despite the overall population of residents 16 and over decreasing since the period ending in 2013, the number of those employed has increased by more than 2,500. Over the same period, the number of unemployed residents dropped precipitously from more than 7,700 to fewer than 3,900. The City posted a 12.6 percent unemployment rate over the five years ending in 2018, a dramatic decline from the 24.4 percent reported from 2009 to 2013.

“Unparalleled collaboration and a holistic approach to revitalization is resulting in real progress in Camden,” said Camden Mayor Francisco Moran. “As a lifelong resident, I can assure you the transformation taking place in the city is extraordinary. The results are tangible as the positive impact is being felt throughout the community. The data indicates that Camden is making substantial gains as it relates to reducing poverty, improving academic outcomes and increasing employment prospects. This kind of sustained progress has not been witnessed in decades. These are all positive signs for our residents and indicators that the quality of life continues to improve.”

Throughout the city, a variety of factors have led to steadily improving conditions and decreases in the overall poverty rate. While declining slowly from its post-recession peak, the poverty rate in the city slid to 36.8 percent.

The American Community Survey is administered by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of collecting detailed population and housing information. Data collected as part of the ACS is publicly available and can be found by visiting

www.data.census.gov

Don\’t Become A Victim Of A Stolen Vehicle This Winter

SOURCE GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPT

People are more likely to leave their car running unattended on chilly winter mornings than any other time. Unfortunately, that’s a perfect time for thieves to take advantage of innocent people.

We know everyone loves to get into a warm, ice-free window, vehicle, but never leave your vehicle running and unattended. This is very attractive to thieves and joy riders and you may be violating the NJ Idling law.

So, What is idling?

Idling occurs when a motor vehicle with a diesel or gasoline engine is running but the vehicle is not in motion.

New Jersey has laws which prohibit the idling of a vehicle for more than 3 minutes, with certain exceptions.

Three minute idling limit does NOT apply to:

Vehicle being actively serviced or repaired.

Below 25 F° for up to 15 minutes (no exception in New Jersey for high heat)

Busses while it is actively discharging or picking up passengers may idle for 15 consecutive minutes in a 60-minute period

Motor vehicle idling in traffic, In queue or congestion. (i.e. bank drive-thru, dump truck loading)

Cargo refrigeration requiring engine power (most are self powered and therefore not exempt)

Then we look at crime prevention….. Car thieves are known for jumping at an easy opportunity, and an unlocked, unattended running vehicle is as easy as it gets. The use of \”smart keys\” and keyless ignition starting in 1997 helped reduce theft. But these safety devices are useless if the keys are left in the vehicle, or if the vehicle is left running and unattended, such as while the driver makes a quick stop at a convenience store.

Never leave your vehicle running and unattended!

For More Information on the Idling law and the exceptions click the following link:

https://www.nj.gov/dep/enforcement/aceacademy/Idling.pdf

Address/Location

Gloucester Township Police Department

1261 Chews Landing Rd

Gloucester Township, NJ 08021

Contact

Emergency: 9-1-1

Non-emergencies: 856-228-4500

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.

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

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).

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.

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.

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.”