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October 2nd Edition 2010
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Passing the Torch at the Enterprise Center's Fall Gala. Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, Paula McKinney-Rainey, EC board president, Della Clark and Mayor Michael Nutter are pictured hear at the Passing the Torch Awards presentations. Passing the Torch is an annual celebration of the next generation of minority entrepreneurs. We honor business men and women who are continuing the legacy their parents have built. This years honorees were: Ellen Ryan, GM Disposal Corporation of America and Danielle Dawkins, Owner/Operator McDonalds who received the Legacy Award. The James A. Brown Legacy Eternal Flame award went to Chester Riddick, President & CEO, Alpha Office Supplies, Inc. Photo: Martin Regusters
SUGARHOUSE CASINO HAS A SWEET FIRST MONTH Just one month ago on September 23, 2010, SugarHouse Casino made history by opening the first and only casino in Philadelphia. Thousands of guests waited in line to be among the first inside the new North Delaware Avenue entertainment destination. SugarHouse opened with 40 table games, including blackjack, craps, roulette, mini baccarat, Pai Gow poker, three-card poker and 1,600 slot machines. Throughout the past month, guests have continued to experience exciting gaming, live entertainment and food and beverage specials. The unrivaled view of the Delaware River and riverfront walkway offer guests even more reasons to visit SugarHouse. Since opening, the casino has provided more than $4 million in tax revenue to Philadelphia and the Commonwealth. SugarHouse is projected to generate $16 million annually in tax revenue and other payments to the City of Philadelphia. Month One: SugarHouse Casino By The Numbers There have been many highlights throughout the first month of operations at SugarHouse Casino, including: • 200,000 – People through the doors (approximately) • $4,156,351 – State taxes paid to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania* • $500,000 – Contribution to the Penn Treaty Special Services District • $488,982 – Local share assessment paid to the City of Philadelphia * • $2,564,170 – Total jackpots paid to players • 272,160 – Blackjack hands dealt to players • 7,000 – Burgers served (approximately) * Calculated from September 23, 2010 through October 17, 2010 (Source:
A Fight for the Cause Foundation’s 3rd Annual Fundraiser Event Supporting Autistic C hildren Ly n n e C a rt e r, Ex ec u t iv e D i r e cto r Ho norary Chairperson Ema n u e l S t e w a rd Honore es Mi tc h e l l A l l e n , Tra i n e r
Friday, November 19, 2010 The Hyatt Regency Hotel
Butch Lewis, Sports and Entertai n m e nt Promoter
201 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. Grand Ballro om Philadelphia, PA
Sam Staten, Jr., Busin ess Ma nag e r
6:00 PM….
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A Fight for the Cause Foundation’s philanthropic endeavor is to provide support to children and families affected by autism. Each year more children are diagnosed with autism than diabetes, aids, and cancer combined. POAC, a non-profit organization, provides invaluable support and assistance not only to children and families struggling with autism, but also to professionals who treat and teach them. Please join us and the boxing community in an event to remember. Little by little, and person by person, we c a n make a difference. In the world of boxing, one punch can knock out the opponent and leave him or her on the mat. We need your help and support to throw a “Heavyweight Punch” in the fight against Autism. Together we can fight back. Please complete the lower portion and return to: A Fight for the Cause Foundation The Vernon House, 6445 Greene Street, #A202, Philadelphia, PA 19119 Phone: 215-965-4427 Name _____________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ______________________________________________________ ____ Tickets @ $100.00 each
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NBA Cares Event at the Salvation Army Kroc Center 4200 Wissahickon Ave Sixers players, coaches and dancers presented the “Fit for Fun” program to the brand-new Salvation Army Kroc Center in support of NBA Cares. The group led children from local Salvation Army Centers in the Greater Philadelphia Region through a series of exercise stations, including dance taught by the Sixers Dancers, basketball and soccer. The “Fit for Fun” program is designed to encourage kids to stay active on a daily basis by playing indoor and outdoor games both at home and school. A 76ers game is a fun and unique way to bring your business, family or community group together. With a variety of packages to choose from and great discounts, you'll find something that will get your group cheering! Opportunities available for Youth Basketball, Dance & Cheer teams, Karate Groups, Scouts, Churches, School Bands & Choirs, Non-Profits, Military Groups, Corporate Outings and more! Call 215.558.GRPS (4777) to book your group outing today! or visit online www.nba.com/sixers/tickets/groups.html
Weekly Slots Revenue Report, www.pgcb.state.pa.us) “Our success starts with SugarHouse team members who consistently provide a fun and welcoming atmosphere for our guests,” said Wendy Hamilton, general manager of SugarHouse Casino. “As we move forward, we are continuing to expand our offerings for guests, including new gaming promotions and live entertainment.” ABOUT SUGARHOUSE CASINO SugarHouse Casino, opened in September 2010, is Philadelphia’s first casino. SugarHouse features 1,600 slots, 40 table games, fun and unique dining options, riverfront views and free on-site parking. The casino employs approximately 900 people and is one of 10 operating casinos in Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.sugarhousecasino.com.
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(Pictured Left to Right) Jeff Wilush, Horizon House President & CEO, Jennie L. Blackwell, Philadelphia Council Woman, Patricia Deitch, Delaware Valley Community Health President & CEO, Arthur Evans Jr, Director of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Mental Retardation Services, Brenda – Robles Cook, Delaware Valley Community Health Chief Operating Officer and Dr. Scott McNeal, Delaware Valley Community Health Chief Medical Officer. Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc, (DVCH) in partnership with Horizon Housecelebrated the grand opening of the Fairmount Primary Care Center at Horizon House with an open house at Horizon House headquarters at 120 South 30th Street in University City. The Center represents a revolutionary step forward in addressing the preventative, primary and behavioral health care needs of individuals with serious mental illness as well as those who have been homeless. Citizens with serious mental illnesses have disproportionately high rates of morbidity and mortality and die an average of twenty-five years earlier than the general population. This is often due to preventable or manageable chronic health conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and infectious diseases. The Fairmount Primary Care Center at Horizon House will provide integrated, accessible health care and is the first of its kind in the Philadelphia region, and one of the first in the nation, to take the innovative step of providing primary and preventative health care services within a full-scope behavioral health care setting. Having primary care services on site will assist individuals in overcoming barriers to care and enable them to access care in a familiar, comfortable environment surrounded by staff with whom they have established trusting relationships.
Legacy Pathways and PECO’s Smart Ideas Team: Patrick Doyle, Program Management, Liz Finocchio, Manager, Marketing Programs; Joi C. Spraggins (Dr. Joi ®), President, Legacy Pathways; Peter Speaks, Special Assistant and Advisor to Governor Ed Rendell; Thom Webster, VP, Legacy Pathways; Thomas Brubaker, Sr. Marketing Specialist; Michael O’Leary, Manager, Energy Efficiency Programs; Frank Jiruska, Director, Energy & Marketing Services helped regional businesses learn how to save energy and money at the PECO Smart Ideas For Your Business Event. Photo: Martin Regusters
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Chef's Wanted The Ivy Legacy Foundation (TILF), the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of Rho Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is celebrating the 19th annual Philly’s Men Are Cookin'.
Philly’s Men Are Cookin’ is a unique fundraiser that showcases the culinary talents of volunteer and professional chefs , who prepare and serve their signature dishes for attendees to enjoy. While Philadelphia is known for hosting wonderful events that highlight the culinary arts, Philly’s Men Are Cookin’ is the only local event
of its kind that is overwhelmingly attended by an affluent and influential African-American population. Chef registration for this event is now open at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/MTFKJPQ. For information, chefs@ivylegacy.org.
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MEDIA AND PR PROFESSIONALS ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO BE PART OF ECONOMIC SURVIVAL SOLUTION As journalists and PR professionals meet to discuss economic survival within their industries, organizers are encouraging students to be a part of the solution. Journalism, Mass Communications, Computer Science, Business Management, and other students with a vested interest in the media, are invited to give their perspective on accessibility of information by teens and young adults. Their input will be given during the Media Makers Unite Conference, November 12-13, 2010, at The Wexford Hotel, in Montego Bay, Jamaica. “Young people are future subscribers to newspapers and other forms of media,” said Lloyd B. Smith, publisher of the Western Mirror, a newspaper in Jamaica. “As we meet to develop strategies to compete in this arena, we need feedback from students who are our potential customers and potential employees. Young people are frank and to the point. Undoubtedly, their input will help us provide interesting and relevant content in a format that is conducive to their needs.” Preparing students for a career in journalism or public relations rests on the shoulders of William Jong-Ebot, Ph.D., chair of the Journalism and Mass Communications program at Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens, Florida. He notes the importance of incorporating students in the equation of an economic rebound solution. “Students are a vital component of any economic revival for the media industry,” said Bill Jong-Ebot. “They are not a part of the traditional corporate environment and can bring a fresh approach to age-old processes, from technology to management styles.” The registration fee for students with a college I.D. will be waived. For a of events, students can view the schedule at listing www.MediaMakersUnite.com. Students can also contact organizers at MediaMakersUnite@gmail.com or (305) 934-2298. The Media Makers Unite Conference is sponsored in part by: Caribbean American-Journalists and Media Association; Caribbean Today; Florida Memorial University; National Association of Caribbean-American Journalists; National Black Public Relations Society; Tulloch Media Communications; Western Mirror; and, The Wexford Hotel. www.MediaMakersUnite.com
Nielsen Vice Chair Susan Whiting adds title of Chief Diversity Officer The Nielsen Company, the global leader in providing insights into what consumers watch and buy, announced that Vice Chair Susan Whiting will assume the additional responsibilities of Chief Diversity Officer, and will continue to report to Nielsen CEO David Calhoun. Diversity is critical to Nielsen's ability to provide its more than 10,000 clients with a complete understanding of consumers worldwide. The Nielsen Company's unmatched consumer insight requires representative panels and meaningful relationships with the spectrum of diverse communities in the markets where the company and its clients operate. In assuming these responsibilities, Whiting will also focus on improving the diversity of The Nielsen Company's leadership ranks, global workforce of more than 35,000 as well as increasing purchasing from diverse suppliers. "Understanding and promoting diversity is critical to our business because it
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Lecturer: Dr. Anthony Monteiro These are the third annual Du Bois Lectures sponsored by the Department of African American Studies at Temple University and Black Men at Penn at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice. These lectures are devoted to the thought of W.E. B Du Bois and its relevance to the 21 st century. It is increasingly recognized that W.E.B Du Bois was one of the seminal thinkers of the 20 th century. An evaluation of the relevance of his thought to the problems and crises of the 21 st century has not \HW RFFXUUHG ´7KH SUREOHP RI WKH th FHQWXU\ LV WKH SUREOHP RI WKH FRORU OLQHµ remains relevant in the 21 st century. These lectures are designed to challenge the academy and the wider community to reengage the thinking of W.E.B Du Bois, to reconsider the relationships of politics and power to knowledge and the moral imperative of thinkers to act to change the world for the better.
SCHEDULE THURSDAY, October 21, 6:30 PM AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES IN THE 21ST CENTURY: A DEFENSE THURSDAY, October 28, 6:30 PM W.E.B DU BOIS AND JAMES BALDWIN : THE LANGUAGE OF TRAUMA IN THE TIME OF OBAMA THURSDAY, November 4, 6:30 PM FROM THE AGE OF EUROPE TO THE AGE OF HUMANITY: THE NEW AXIAL AGE
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The Community Angel Foundation hosted its first “Success Speaks” program with minority businessman billionaire Michael Lee-Chin in Philadelphia. The speaker series is aimed at exposing Philadelphia youth to the world of opportunities that life has to offer. Veniece Newton pictured with Mr. Chin sponsored the event.
enables us to better meet the needs of our clients," said Nielsen Chief Executive Officer David Calhoun. "Susan has demonstrated meaningful leadership in making diversity a business priority and her leadership of these efforts within the Office of the CEO will allow us to assess and direct our efforts from the highest level of our company." "Increasing our diversity will improve the performance of The Nielsen Company across the board, with clients, associates, local communities, shareholders and public officials," said Whiting. "I'm delighted to formally add these initiatives to my responsibilities." At Nielsen, Whiting pioneered the company's formal diversity programs, including Employee Resource Groups, diversity-based recruitment and development programs. Whiting was also instrumental in the formation of Nielsen's external Advisory Councils, including the African American Advisory Council, the Asian Pacific American Advisory Council, and the Hispanic Latino Advisory Council, which provide a forum for direct communication and engagement between The Nielsen Company and their respective communities. Nielsen is committed to accurately measuring a broad range of consumer behavior worldwide. This includes what people watch on television, what books or periodicals they read, videos they buy, films they watch, music they listen to, where they shop and what consumer goods they buy, and what they listen to on radio. Nielsen first began tracking consumer behavior in 1923 when the company was founded by a 26-year-old engineer named Arthur C. Nielsen. The Nielsen Company also operates a Supplier Diversity Initiative to build collaborative alliances that provide minority and women-owned business enterprises with meaningful opportunities to grow their business, while helping Nielsen achieve strategic business goals and deliver customer excellence. About The Nielsen Company The Nielsen Company is a global information and media company with leading market positions in marketing and consumer information, television and other media measurement, online intelligence, mobile measurement, trade shows and business publications. The privately held company is active in approximately 100 countries, with headquarters in New York, USA. For more information, please visit www.nielsen.com
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Local Conference Takes a Christian Approach to Marketing, Fundraising and Technology Koinonia Communications -- which specializes in providing Web Design, Marketing and Public Relations services to Churches, Nonprofits and Small Businesses throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey -will host its Reinforcing Evangelism And Communication’s Harmony 2010 (R.E.A.C.H.) conference on Saturday, October 30th beginning at 9:30am. This one-day conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, located at 4010 City Line Avenue in Philadelphia, PA. R.E.A.C.H. 2010 sessions will combine Christian principles together with proven marketing and communication strategies to help improve upon the current outreaching and communication efforts attendees have with their constituencies. While pastors, ministry leaders and industry professionals alike will benefit from attending the conference, individuals looking to start a small business or 501c3 nonprofit organization will also find great value in attending. Early registration for REACH 2010 is $50.00 USD (includes lunch). For more information about the conference, exhibit and sponsorship opportunities or to register, please call (267) 808-5801 or visit www.SimplyKoinonia.com/conferences.html today.
Blacks Spend More Time on the Internet as Buying Power Approaching $1 Trillion a Year According to a new report from The Media Audit, African-American adults spend much more time consuming media from the Internet than any other adult group. The study of more than 7,000 African-Americans found they spent 4 hours and 21 minutes per day online. This is 10% higher when compared to all US adults, who typically spend about 3 hours and 57 minutes. A similar study done in 2005 found that African-Americans only spent about 1 hour and 9 minutes per day online. This new study shows a major shift in where African-Americans are focusing their attention and getting their information. Time spent on all media types for Blacks is 13 hours and 24 minutes per day. This includes radio, television, newspaper, outdoor billboards, and the Internet. The nation’s Black population, says the study, is increasingly able to buy the products companies are selling with the buying power of African American expected to exceed $1 trillion a year by 2012.
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COMEDIAN/ACTOR/WRITER CHARLIE MURPHY
KESWICK THEATRE An AEG Live Venue Thurs., Nov. 11, 8 PM Tickets on sale NOW! CHARLIE MURPHY returns to the Keswick Theatre November 11 in support of his debut stand-up DVD/special, “I WILL NOT APOLOGIZE” which premiered on Comedy Central earlier this year. Throughout his career, CHARLIE MURPHY has done it all: co-star of Comedy Central's top-rated Chappelle's Show; voice on Cartoon Network’s critically acclaimed series The Boondocks; writer of the DreamWorks comedy Norbit. This past December, CHARLIE released the raucous and revealing memoir entitled The Making of a Stand Up Guy in which he details the ups and downs of his fascinating life. Additionally, his film credits have spanned the last 20 years, ranging from Harlem Nights with Eddie Murphy to The Perfect Holiday with Morris Chestnut and Gabrielle Union. In 2009, CHARLIE wrote, produced and starred in Charlie Murphy’s Crash Comedy, a series of webisodes for Sony Entertainment’s Crackle.com. He also starred in a multi-media advertising campaign for Nike’s Jordan Brand, featuring CHARLIE as long time Jordan nemesis/inspiration Leroy Smith. Tickets are $29.50 & $35.00 and are available @ www.keswicktheatre.com, via Phone-Charge (215-572-7650), and at the box office Mon.-Sat. noon-6PM. For additional information about upcoming Keswick attractions www.keswicktheatre.com
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West Philly Orchestra Performing at Launch of PAFA AFTER DARK, November 4, 6-8PM Beginning this fall, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is opening its doors at night to invite members and the public inside for evenings of fun, flavor and friendship. Guests will be invited to mingle in the galleries, enjoy signature cocktails and delicious food, revel in good music, explore the galleries on their own or with guides, and experience PAFA's art treasures under the provocative blanket of night. The first PAFA After Dark "Full Frontal" will take place on Thursday, November 4, 6-9pm, within the galleries of the museum's recently-opened exhibition Narcissus in the Studio, composed entirely of artist's self-portraits and portraits of each other. The evening will feature a Naked at Night Scavenger Hunt, signature cocktails sponsored by Capital Wine & Spirits, a Full Frontal Nerdity Gallery Talk, and a one night only art project organized by the artist collective Space 1026.
Screening and Discussion of Award Winning Documentary RESTREPO With Filmmakers Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington at the National Constitution Center In partnership with the National Geographic Channel In conjunction with the Art of the American Soldier exhibition In conjunction with the Art of the American Soldier exhibition and in advance of Veteran’s Day, the National Constitution Center and National Geographic Channel will host a screening of the feature-length documentary Restrepo on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Restrepo, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, chronicles a platoon of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley, considered one of the most dangerous outposts in the U.S. military until it closed
Tools of the Trade Empowerment Group is sponsoring an event for people looking to start a business. The event is free and will be a great opportunity both for learning about business startup and for networking. Thursday, November 04, 2010 5:30-7:30 PM
Beverly Chandran has joined Coldwell Banker, Welker Real Estate located at 2311 Fairmount Ave City, and the surrounding suburbs.
A musical performance by the West Philly Orchestra will strip audiences of their perceptions of what an "orchestra" really is, with a bold, unflinching sound rooted in Eastern European folk music traditions, but dressed in the sounds of twenty-first century Philadelphia, voices nourished by our jazz heritage, tinged with punk rock, soul, and cheesesteaks. Admission to PAFA After Dark is $10 for adults, $15 at the door, and free for members of PAFA. The event will take place in PAFA's Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building, 128 N. Broad Street in Philadelphia. For more information or to purchase a ticket, please visit www.pafa.org/afterdark. on April 14, 2010. This “experiential” film is intended to capture the real experiences of combat, boredom, and fear through the eyes of the soldiers themselves. The film will make its world television premiere on the National Geographic Channel, unedited and with limited commercial interruption, on Monday, November 29, 2010, at 9:00 p.m. ET/P. Prior to the screening, guests are invited to join the Center for "Cocktails and Conversation" with soldier-artists and veterans, who will be joined by Junger and Hetherington. Gallery talks inside the Art of the American Soldier exhibition, which will remain open from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., will give visitors the chance to hear stories about the life, duty, and sacrifice of American soldiers directly from veterans who have served our country. The reception will include h'ors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Following the screening, filmmakers Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington will participate in a discussion about the film. Admission is $15 for non-members, $9 for members, $7 for students and teachers, and free for 1787 Members. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 215.409.6700 or at www.constitutioncenter.org.
Location: Ramonita de Rodriguez Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, 600 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123 This free workshop is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs ask the right questions about starting a business, seek valuable resources, and clearly define their business idea and personal goals. The session
Borgata Announces Savor Borgata A Taste of France, Spain & Italy
An exclusive evening with Borgata's stellar lineup of award-winning chefs
On Saturday, November 13th, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa will present SAVOR BORGATA - A Taste of France, Spain & Italy - at the Borgata Event Center, featuring the restaurants and chefs that have positioned Borgata as a leading culinary destination on the East Coast. This year, each restaurant will be represented with their own culinary station, offering guests the exclusive opportunity to interact with Wolfgang Puck (Wolfgang Puck American Grille),
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will introduce the essential skills needed for starting a business and evaluating personal finances. Attendees will also have the opportunity to brainstorm and network with others who are in the start-up stage of business development. RSVP by calling 215-427-9245 or at www.empowerment-group.org
Michael Mina (SEABLUE, A Michael Mina Restaurant), Michael Schulson (Izakaya - A Modern Japanese Pub), Stephen Kalt (FORNELLETTO Cucina & Wine Bar), Geoffrey Zakarian (The Water Club at Borgata), Romeo DiBona (Old Homestead Steak House), Michael Chiarlanza (Bobby Flay Steak), Ron Ross (Borgata Executive Chef) and Thaddeus DuBois (Borgata Executive Pastry Chef), while sampling each chef's unique approach to Mediterranean cuisine. Showcasing wines and spirits of Europe's French, Spanish and Italian regions, the event will also feature a beer garden with pairings that complement the Mediterranean atmosphere of the evening. Tickets can be purchased at www.theborgata.com or by calling 1.866.900.4TIX (4849). For room reservations and Savor Borgata package information, call 1.609.317.1000. Inner Circle 18th Annual Home for the Holidays • Saturday , January 1st, 2011 Chase Center on the Riverfront • Wilmington, DE • $50
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Chef Carl Redding is pictured in front of his new southern cuisine restaurant 1545 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City New Jersey www.reddingsrestaurant.com
Tropicana Casino & Resort for a 1920’s Halloween 2010, Saturday, October 30 Flappers, gangsters and prohibition will return to the Boardwalk this Halloween for Tropicana annual Costume Contest in The Quarter. Tropicana Casino & Resort will host a costume contest in The Quarter for the third year in a row on Saturday, October 30 at 10 p.m. In celebration of the new HBO series “Boardwalk Empire,” Tropicana is bringing the sophistication, class, and of course the flappers, to Old Havana. The contest will feature prizes for Best Overall Costume, Best 1920’s costume, Best Group and Best Couple. The grand prize for the best overall 1920’s costume will win a $500 gift card and a Starbucks gift basket, best overall costume will be a $500 Tropicana Gift Card, Best Group will receive $50 Tropicana Gift Card for up to five members and best couple will win a Tropicana Getaway Package featuring an overnight stay with gourmet dinner for two, IMAX tickets and a bluemercury apthocary and spa gift bag. Additional costume contests will take place at: • A Dam Good Sports Bar on Sunday, October 31 following the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saint game, grand prize $666 • Hooters on Sunday, October 31 before the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints game, grand prize $666 • Firewaters on Sunday, October 31 during halftime of the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints game, grand prize $666 • Providence will host their Halloween costume contest on Saturday, October 30 with a $500 prize given out for the scariest, sexiest and funniest costumes
Shown are: Senator Donald Norcross receives a Community Service Award, presented by New Life Ministries Pastor Dr. Dana Green and Elder G. Ronald Green Some 200 community leaders participated in a special dedication ceremony to kickoff Rebuilding Together, a concerted, volunteer effort to repair and rehabilitate over 10,000 low income homes in Camden and surrounding areas through New Life Community Development Corp. During the special ceremony Senator Donald Norcross attended the ceremony along with several dignitiaries. Yanina World Production
• Planet Rose will host their Halloween contest on Thursday, October 28 with the theme of Celebrity look-a-likes Additional Halloween specials at Tropicana include: • A Dam Good Sports Bar - $2 Test Tube Shots on Saturday, October 30 • 32 Degrees – free admission before 1 a.m. to anyone in a costume on Saturday, October 30 • Brooks Brothers – 10 percent off to anyone in a costume on Saturday, October 30 • Havana Sundries – 10 percent off to anyone in a costume on Saturday, October 30 • Tropicana Casino Store – 10 percent off to anyone in a costume on Saturday, October 30 • Tropicana Lobby Market – 10 percent off to anyone in a costume on Saturday, October 30 • Boardwalk Corner Store – 10 percent off to anyone in a costume on Saturday, October 30 • Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store – 50 percent off Halloween products Saturday, October 30 Visit www.tropicana.net/halloween2010 for more details and event information. Facebook www.facebook.com/tropac fans and Twitter www.twitter.com/tropicanaac followers can also watch the contest live through UStream by visiting our pages during the contest.
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PRESIDENT'S HOUSE SITE NEARS COMPLETION, PREPS FOR OPENING Ribbon Cutting and Kickoff Event Planned for December 6
A decade of passionate debate, national attention and unprecedented collaboration nears a close with the announcement that the exhibit interpretation of the site has entered the production phase. The opening event for President's House: Freedom and Slavery in Making a New Nation is scheduled for December 6, 2010. Since receiving approval earlier this summer from Mayor Michael A. Nutter and Superintendent Cynthia MacLeod to move forward with the interpretive plans for the President's House project, the design-build team under the leadership of Kelly/Maiello Architects and Planners have been heavily engaged in construction, editing and review of all content, revisions to illustrations, and securing the necessary permissions for images. Working with scripts by renowned author, Lorene Cary, director Louis Massiah of Scribe Video Center has produced video vignettes that will provide visitors with an opportunity to view what the struggle for enslaved persons may have been like at the house. "Our charge was to use the historical evidence to explore the lives of the men, women, and children who were held in bondage in that house, as well as those who escaped with the help of Philadelphia's free black community," said Massiah. The exhibit interpretation has been developed by Eisterhold and Associates with Dr. Gary Nash (UCLA) and Dr. Spencer Crew (George Mason University) as lead historians. The final few months of construction and design work will include erection of the memorial to the enslaved; preparation of the glass vitrine that will allow visitors to view the archeological fragments that were unearthed in 2007; installation of Porcelite panels and illustrated glass that will provide the brief history of the site; and installation of video treatments. "Visitors will learn a lot of thought-provoking new information as they tour the President's House footprint," said Roz McPherson. "We are hopeful that this site will serve as the catalyst in seeking more information about the obscure lives of the people who were such a significant part of the nation's past and that visitors will have an expanded context for reviewing early American history." Plans for the ribbon cutting event are being managed by the Office of the City Representative. Support for this important milestone in the project is also being provided by Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation. In
Marc Lamont Hill debuts as host of 'Our World with Black Enterprise' Dr. Marc Lamont Hill made his debut as host of the nationally syndicated television series Our World with Black Enterprise this weekend, October 9th and 10th. Airing in more than 145 markets, the weekly, 30-minute program is a mix of one-on-one All Access interviews with today's top newsmakers and celebrities, on the record discussions about the hottest topics affecting African Americans, and slice of life profiles of some of the world's most intriguing people. A distinguished author, social commentator, and noted "hip-hop generation" intellectual, Marc Lamont Hill has emerged as a leading voice on the nation's most challenging issues. The Columbia University professor, who holds a Ph.D. with distinction from the University of Pennsylvania, has been lauded for his published work on topics such as hip-hop culture, politics, sexuality, education,
Michael A. Rashid accepted the Corporate Award on behalf of the AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies at the YMCA John Wanamaker Awards Dinner. As President and Chief Executive Officer of the AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies, Michael A. Rashid is responsible for the leadership, strategic direction, business development and operations of the organization, which includes Keystone Mercy Health Plan. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies is the largest organization of Medicaid managed care plans and affiliated businesses in the United States, touching the lives of more than 6.5 million individuals. With more than 25 years of experience exclusively serving the Medicaid population, AmeriHealth Mercy’s core products include full-risk HMOs, management, administrative, pharmacy benefit, and care management services, and behavioral health care services. Photo: Robert Mendelsohn
addition to signaling the official opening of President's House: Freedom and Slavery in Making a New Nation, the proposed December 6 ribbon cutting also marks the day the site will transition to ownership by Independence National Historical Park. For more information, please visit www.phila.gov/presidentshouse and religion. As a regular contributor to the Fox News Channel, Hill demonstrated a willingness to engage in today's most heated debates and take on the toughest issues. As host of Our World with Black Enterprise, Hill continues to prove that no topic is off limits with a full season of shows that will engage viewers on subjects ranging from the controversial and serious to the entertaining and sensitive. "Marc brings an exciting new element and point of view to our show," said Black Enterprise President & CEO Earl "Butch" Graves Jr. "He combines the credentials of an academic with the understanding of a new generation of African Americans who came of age in the era of hip-hop, digital technology, and President Obama. His perspective as an educator, journalist, and an outspoken member of our community gives our audience the opportunity to experience a fearless take on the issues that most affect them." The season premiere of Our World with Black Enterprise features a one-on-one conversation with Grammy Award-winning entertainer and philanthropist John Legend and a hard-hitting roundtable on the shocking education gap for black youth in urban communities, who are falling behind at an alarming rate. Plus, we profile Chicago-based Kids Off The Block, Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to providing at-risk youth with positive alternatives to gangs, drugs, and violence. Our World with Black Enterprise airs in syndicated markets across the country, including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. Check local listings for time and station information. The broadcast can also be seen on cable's TV ONE Sundays at 6:00 a.m. (EST). Visit blackenterprise.com for more information about BLACK ENTERPRISE television broadcast and video.
“Avenue of Treats” & “Jazz on the Ave” Beech Community Services is hosting the fourth annual “Avenue of Treats” celebration for children of the Cecil B. Moore community on Friday, October 29, 2010, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. An adult or older sibling must accompany children while Trick-or-Treating at businesses along the Avenue North and Cecil B. Moore business corridor. Children accompanied by an adult are also encouraged to visit the Haunted House located at Broad & Norris Streets. Non-threatening costumes or masks are preferred. For the added safety of the children, escorts and adult volunteers will be on hand to help supervise. For the adults listening pleasure, we will also host “Jazz on the Ave” from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Broad & Cecil B. Moore Avenue (courtyard near Bank of America). This evening of live music will feature Philadelphia’s own, Denise King. This is an outdoor event so don’t forget to bring a chair. If you have any questions regarding these events, you may call (215) 763-8868 for information.
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Don’t miss your chance to see Rachael Ray at Virtua’s Womens Health Symposium It’s the women’s health event of the year! TV talk show host and bestselling cookbook author Rachael Ray will be the keynote speaker for Virtua's Sixth Annual Womens Health Symposium. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 13, 8 am, at the Pennsylvania Convention in Center City Philadelphia. It’s a day to celebrate the health and wellness of women. Registration is only $50 and includes a continental breakfast, lunch, gift bag and other great giveaways throughout the day. Breakout sessions, health screenings, demonstrations, retail products from vir tύ and more will also be offered. Don’t miss the highlight of the day as Rachael Ray speaks about her life, career and healthy living. Tickets are selling fast; seating is limited. Register online today! For more information about the symposium, including schedule, directions, parking, public transportation and registration, visit www.virtua.org/women.
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