Philly’s DJ Jazzy Jeff Kicks-Off the Summer Season

Plus the Debut of the 200-seat Chickie’s and Pete’s Waterfront Crabshack

Philadelphia’s only outdoor roller skating rink is back this summer for its second season! The roller skating rink, which is made possible by the continued generosity of Independence Blue Cross, provides a fantastic outdoor summer activity for family, friends and date nights. Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest will be opening Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Weekend, seven days a week.

Friday, May 27^th 1pm-1am

Open skate starts at 1pm, DJ Jazzy Jeff spins 9-11pm

Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest kicks off the 2016 season with DJ Jazzy Jeff spinning beside the rink, 9pm-11pm. Lace up those skates for an exciting night filled with great music, refreshing summer cocktails and craft beer, games, arts and crafts, delicious samples from the Chickie’s and Pete’s Waterfront Crabshack and Franklin Fountain, Artful Golfer mini-golf, and more!

Saturday, May 28^th 11am-1am

Skate to our summer playlist around the Blue Cross RiverRink, lounge by the waterfront, roll-up your sleeves for a seafood feast at Chickie’s and Pete’s Waterfront Crabshack, play a round of mini-golf at the Artful Golfer, and enjoy the strolling performers, face painting, and more! Arts and crafts from 1pm-4pm, and prize wheel with a variety of cool prizes from 2pm-4pm.

Just a stroll down the river at Spruce Street Harbor Park

, bring the kids to be entertained by the balloon artist, face painting, and make-your-own sun-catcher from 1pm-4pm. Live music kicks off at 2pm with a Memorial Day weekend concert line-up featuring Lullunas, Randy Shine, and the Beat Tells performing in the park until 8pm.

Visuals

·         Chickie’s and Pete’s Waterfront Crabshack with décor to match the relaxed summer vibe – think fishing nets, crab pots, and more.

·         Guests feasting on seafood and enjoying summer beverages

·         Franklin Fountain cabin transformed into a golf-themed location reminiscent of the movie Caddyshack. Employees will be outfitted in vintage golf gear and serving golf ball-shaped ice cream.

·         Guests playing mini-golf at the Artful Golfer

·         Diverse crowd skating around the redesigned Blue Cross RiverRink.

·         Sun-bathers and shade-seekers in the new urban beach area with umbrellas, picnic tables, and lounge seating right on the water with scenic views of the Delaware River.

·         Guests relaxing on the wraparound porch in the Adirondack and rocking chairs.

General Information

Blue Cross Summerfest Season is May 27 – September 5.

Admission

$3 admission, $10 skate rental (Visitors are welcome to bring their own skates)

Admission is free for all Independence Blue Cross Cardholders and Employees

Artful Golfer Mini-Golf $5 per person

Hours

Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest tickets purchased will be for an open skate.

·         Monday - Thursday, 1pm-11pm

·         Friday & Saturday, 11am-1am

·         Sunday, 11am-11pm

Contact & Location

Phone: 215-922-2FUN

Website: www.riverrink.com  

Address: Columbus Boulevard at Market Street (GPS Address: 101 S. Columbus Blvd)

Facebook: /RiverRink     Instagram: @blue_cross_riverrink     Twitter: @River_Rink

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Tropicana Kicks Off Summer with Debut of All-New Multimedia Light and Sound Shows

WHO:	The All-New Tropicana Atlantic City
WHAT:	Thousands of spectators will gather for a kickoff event debuting Tropicana's All-New Multimedia Light and Sound Shows and celebrating another $40 million in renovations.
WHEN:	Friday, May 27, 2016 from 8-10pm
	• 8:00- 8:05pm Atlantic City High School Viking Marching Band
	• 8:05- 8:10pm Boogie Nights lead Stayin' Alive Dance
	• 8:10- 8:40pm free Zumba® class by AtlantiCare LifeCenter Fitness
	• 8:40- 8:55pm  Atlantic City High School Viking Marching Band
	• 8:55 - 9:45pm  DJ music and Giveaways for the crowd- handled by Trop team (t-shirt gun, beach balls, glow sticks, etc.)
	• 9:45pm speeches:   • 9:45- 9:48pm Steve Callender, General Manager of Tropicana   • 9:48-9:50pm Ivan Kane   • 9:50-9:53pm Mayor Don Guardian Atlantic City
	• 9:53pm  Countdown begins and NEW Multimedia Light and Sound Show debuts
	• 10:00pm Fireworks
WHERE:	Boardwalk Pavilion at Tropicana Atlantic City __________________________________________________________ Advertising

What I learned before The Huffington Post Editorial Board pic was published.

The Huffington Post’s own Executive Editor Liz Heron, a self described Brooklynite Mom, tweeted a photo of an Editors Meeting at the Huffington Post main headquarters. The photo was meant to be a positive publicity stunt for the media giant.  Only she didn’t expect to get the firestorm over the photo that followed.
In the tweet, she says “Notice anything about this Huffington Post editors meeting?” What happened next most definitely came as an unexpected surprise. Twitter blew up over the lack of black women in on the board. The picture was entirely made up of white women, with possibly one asian and one hispanic. There were 14 women in the picture altogether . Not one woman was african American.

I love my colleagues at magazines such as The Source, Vibe and Essence and appreciate working with them.I also enjoyed writing for AC Weekly and ironically The Patch when owned by Huffington Post.

However, once I reached a certain age. I realized I needed to establish my own brands no matter how small, so that I could leave something to my children (I have none) or immediate family upon my death.

 

I hope and pray that my brand is big enough to be important to my family before I die...(trust me that is a whole "nother" article that needs writing.)
 

The Huffington Post  is by the way one of the best resources for news and information America has right now. However, the picture should make it clear...that people of color have the resources to develop and create wealth and opportunity for ourselves. How does this picture convey that?

The picture shows an all white editorial board that makes the decisions about what stories it will tell about America, Black America, kids, entertainment, cheese and a number of other topics.
We have the right and resources to write about the same things and to support it like we support Time, ESPN and a number of other media outlets.

So if you are truly upset that The Huffington Post Editorial Board is all white consider these three things.

1. As well as having no African Americans there are most likely no Latino, Arab, or Asian people either. So we all have stories and there is a market for media resources that tells all of our stories.

B. Build Your Own Brand.

C. Support solid journalism that you feel speaks the truth as often as possible. Despite the photo above ,I know there are some talented people of color at The Huffington Post that need the support and there are many independent small business publishers (of which I am one ) that also need your help to continue the fight for truth.

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13TH ANNUAL JOHN ROBERSON GOLF TOURNAMENT

It's Time To Tee Off for Scholarships!

On Friday, May 6, 2016 Concerned Citizens of Whitesboro will host the 13TH ANNUAL JOHN ROBERSON GOLF TOURNAMENT to raise funds benefiting the CCWI Scholarship Program for Cape May County Students. If you are an avid golfer, someone who likes to play golf for fun, or you just love the beauty of the green, JOIN US for a ROUND OF GOLF ($125 per player) or our AWARDS DINNER ($35 per person). Also sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information contact Bernie Blanks at (609) 425-1578.

 

 

Cheryl Spaulding appears on The Light to discuss
13TH ANNUAL JOHN ROBERSON GOLF TOURNAMENT
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