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Volume 10 Issue 12 www.namdphiladelphia.com December 2010
Season’s Greetings
Health Partners Offers Season’sBest Gift for Kids
While many search the malls for the perfect gift for their children, Health
Partners points out that the most important gift is ensuring that children have
health care and other essentials when they need it. To help, the health plan, which
serves over 170,000 Medical Assistance and CHIP members in the Greater
Philadelphia region, recently hosted a party at its Center City headquarters with
information about health coverage, food assistance and other services.
“Our Holiday Wellness party is a fun event with some important messages,”
says Leyla Moreno, supervisor, community relations, Health Partners. “It’s a
way for us to remind children and teens to stay healthy by visiting their doctors
for well checkups each year. It also allows us to let parents know that compre-
hensive health insurance is available to most kids, often for free, through CHIP
programs such as our KidzPartners plan.”
RadioOne kicked off the celebration, which included a health and resource
fair with information and giveaways from KidzPartners, the Philadelphia
Chinatown Development Corporation and the Greater Philadelphia Coalition
Against Hunger. Christmas Carolers helped usher in the holiday spirit, while
attendees also enjoyed warm apple cider, face painting and a special appearance
and a keepsake photo with Santa Roo, Health Partners’ kangaroo mascot.
As part of its ongoing Body Mass Index (BMI) screening campaign, Health
Partners provided over 80 BMI screenings and gave its 25th anniversary I
KNOW (my BMI) T-shirt to everyone who participated. In addition, over 80
Health Partners members who provided proof of a recent pediatric well visit or
lead screening, both vital for children’s health, received a gift card to Villa urban
fashion stores.
This little cutie enjoyed a healthy piece of fruit while posing with Santa Roo, Health Partners’ kangaroo mascot at the health plan’s recent Holiday Wellness Party.
Photo: Leaping Lion Photography
Annemarie Lambings (center) participates in a BodyMass Index (BMI) screening, while her daughter lookson at Health Partners’ recent Holiday Wellness Party.
Photo: Leaping Lion Photography
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African American Chamber launchesminority business site
Advocates say they hear plenty of excuses when it comes to not supporting
black-owned businesses, from not being able to find one to having had a bad
experience in the past.
The African American Chamber of Commerce hopes to put an end to the
excuses with the unveiling of Reverse 90.com. The site showcases places to
eat, shop and secure a range of other services from black-owned firms in
Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
The Chamber’s Reverse 90 campaign, launched over the summer, is aimed
at turning around the dismal support for black businesses. The effort gets its
name from research showing that 10 percent of money spent by blacks support
black-owned businesses. For more information www.reverse90.com
RAINBOW PUSH WALL STREET PROJECT & CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION FUND
14th Annual Wall Street Project Economic Summit
A More Perfect Union: Time to Rebuild America
January 12 – 14, 2011
Sheraton Hotel & Towers, New York
To learn more about the Wall Street Project Project, Rainbow PUSH Coalition,
and Citizenship Education Fund, email [email protected],
visit our website online www.rainbowpush.org or call 212-425-7874.
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Health Partners celebrated its 25th anniversarywith the second annual Crazy Praise DanceShowcase and Health Fair, encouraging families tomake dance and fitness part of healthy living. Guestemceed by Lonnie Hunter of Praise 103.9 FM, theShowcase was held at The Baptist Worship Centerin Northeast Philadelphia and featured livelyperformances by The Baptist Worship Center PraiseDancers; Kollective Talent from Mt. Pleasant BaptistChurch; Heart of Praise Dance Ministry fromBeloved St. John Evangelistic Church; and OrcheoDance Ministries from Victory Christian Center.
Grammy Award-Winning Artist Israel Houghton& New Breed joined the Crazy Praise DanceShowcase line up as the special musical guests."Music and dance can be joyful, energizing displaysof worship and have the power to bring people togeth-er in a healthy way,” says Houghton. “It was mypleasure to lend my talents to this positive event andbe part of a truly uplifting community experience.”
Reverend Marguerite E. Handy, executivedirector, Mayor’s Office of Faith-Based Initiatives,presented Health Partners with an official Citationon behalf of Mayor Michael A. Nutter, recognizingthe health plan for “on-going innovations inmanaged care and its commitment to improving thequality of life for citizens that benefit from thelife-changing programs and life-preserving healthservices that they have provided for 25 years.”
Sponsored by Praise 103.9 FM; ShopRite; Villa,and the Mayor's Office of Faith-based Initiatives, thedance showcase attracted a healthy crowd of morethan 2,000 people. Attendees at the pre-showcasehealth fair took advantage of the complimentarybody mass index screenings offered by HealthPartners, as part of a campaign to provide 2500 freeBMI screenings to the community. Participants also
received information and giveaways from TempleUniversity, Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation,
Porter’s Day Care, Health Partners andKidzPartners.
Reverend Marguerite E. Handy, executive director, The Mayor's Office of Faith-Based Initiatives (left),
presented a Citation from the City of Philadelphia, in honor of Health Partners' 25th anniversary, to Merleen
Harris-Williams, MD, medical director, Health Partners (right), at Health Partners’ second annual Crazy Praise
Dance Showcase at The Baptist Worship Center.Photography: Leaping Lion Photography
Grammy-Award Winning Artist Israel Houghton and Health Partners Celebrates 25th Anniversary
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The Marian Anderson Scholar/Artists will perform classical and spiritual
selections from Marian Anderson’s repertoire in honor of her 114th
Birthday.
Sunday, February 27, 2011 @ 6:00pm -10:00pm
THE FRANKLIN
20th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA
The Marian Anderson Scholar/Artists Concert, Dinner and Celebrity Ballwill be celebrated in Memory of the late Philadelphia native Contralto, MarianAnderson. Hosted by the Marian Anderson Historical Society, the event will help
raise financial resources to advance aspiring young opera and classical vocalartists of great promise. Mervon Mehta will return to Philadelphia from theRoyal Conservatory of Toronto to MC the concert.
Following the concert under the stars in the planetarium, guests will beescorted to the Franklin Room for dinner and ball featuring celebrities (TBA)and for your dancing and listening pleasure, the Marian Anderson HistoricalSociety Tribute Orchestra.
HONORARY GALA CO-CHAIRS:Dr. Lorraine Brown, Dr. Constance Clayton, Earl Harvey, Audrey Johnson-Thornton, Barbara Johnson, Shonda Johnson, The Honorable Kenyatta Johnson,Dr. Patrick and Evelyn Sample-Oates, Naomi Strange, The Honorable Anna C.Verna, Dr. Victoria Yancey.
For information www.mariananderson.org or RSVP:Blanche Burton Lyles, 215.732.9505 or [email protected]
The Marian Anderson Historical Society Hosts The Marian Anderson Scholars
Competition Concert, Dinner and Celebrity Ball
PRESIDENT'S HOUSE SITE NEARSCOMPLETION, PREPS FOR OPENING
Ribbon Cutting and Kickoff Event Planned for December 15
From 1790 to 1800, when the city of Philadelphia was our new nation’scapital, Presidents George Washington and John Adams lived and worked in amansion – the President’s House – that stood roughly one block north ofIndependence Hall. In that house, the first two American presidents literallyinvented what it meant to be Chief Executive of the United States.
The mansion also held a profoundly disturbing truth. It has been documentedthat George Washington, who owned over 300 enslaved Africans at his MountVernon home, brought at least nine of these servants to Philadelphia to live andwork in the President’s House. This fact creates a challenge to the notion ofAmerican liberty; while the founders of our country declared “all men arecreated equal,” the brutal institution of slavery was still being cultivated andmaintained. It was in this very house that George Washington signed thenotorious Fugitive Slave Act of 1793.
The presidential mansion is replete with stories of both achievement andinfamy – the birth of a free nation and its tenacious first steps, co-existing withwidely practiced, indefensible enslavement of human beings. It is worth notingthat John Adams was not himself a slave owner, and his wife Abigail was anoutspoken critic of slavery.
Ultimately, President’s House: Freedom and Slavery in Making a New Nationis designed with a dual purpose. The site indeed commemorates thelocation and importance of the original executive mansion of George Washingtonand John Adams – key architects of American democracy. It also tells the long-obscured story of the enslaved Africans who toiled at the house, two of whommade a remarkable escape to freedom during Washington’s presidency.
Moreover, we have a compelling obligation as a nation to illuminate thehistory of this house and all its inhabitants – willing and unwilling – to thefullest. What better place to tell these fascinating stories but in the IndependenceMall footprint, at the very threshold of the Liberty Bell? "Visitors will learn a lot
of thought-provoking new information as they tour the President's Housefootprint," said Roz McPherson. "We are hopeful that this site will serve as thecatalyst in seeking more information about the obscure lives of the people whowere such a significant part of the nation's past and that visitors will have anexpanded context for reviewing early American history."
Plans for the ribbon cutting event are being managed by the Office of theCity Representative. Support for this important milestone in the project is alsobeing provided by Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation. Inaddition to signaling the official opening of President's House: Freedom andSlavery in Making a New Nation, the ribbon cutting also marks the day the sitewill transition to ownership by Independence National Historical Park.
For more information, please visit www.phila.gov/presidentshouse
The names of the nine enslaved Africans. Credit: M. Edlow for GPTMC
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The owners of Tommi Lifestyle Boutique celebrated their grand opening. The bou-
tique is the first of its kind, full service photography studio, salon & spa.
They are located at 718 Chestnut St.
The Philadelphia (PA) Alumni Chapter would like to congratulate Brother Robert
Hunter on his Individual Achievement Award (Non-Supervisory) given by the
Federal Executive Board (FEB) and the Partners-In-Equality (PIE) Council on
their 14th Annual Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Diversity Day of
Training (DOT). Brother Hunter was given the award based upon his exemplary
dedication and participation in outreach and community affairs as well as his
demonstrated excellence and leadership in the achievement of the agency’s
EEO/diversity goals. As 2nd Vice Polemarch of The Philadelphia (PA) Alumni
Chapter, his duties call for time assisting and mentoring minority students, both at
the high school and college levels.
A retirement party like no other as Ernie Jones leaves PWDC. A host of local
business leaders, politicians, friends and family came out to help Ernie Jones
say..."My Best is yet to come", at his retirement at the Afrian American Historical
Museum. Surrounded here with friends Eve Lewis, Mr & Mrs Nelson Diaz, Dr.
Arlene Ackerman, Ernie Jones and Rep Dwight Evans.Photo: Martin Regusters
The ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Fattah Homes in the 4000 block of
Lancaster Ave in West Philadelphia. Developed by People's Emergency Center
Community Development Corporation (PECCDC), Fattah Homes is named after
Congressman Chaka Fattah, who is a long time champion of PEC and a strong
supporter of economic growth efforts throughout West Philadelphia. Pictured here
at the ribbon cutting are: David Fattah, Queen Mother Falaka Fattah,
Congressman Chaka Fattah, Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, Deborah
McColloch, Dainette Mintz, Farah Jimenez, Bernadine Hawes and Kira Strong.Photo: Martin Regusters
Jill Scott's Blues Babes Foundation hosted and evening of song, sights and shop-
ping for a cause at Material Culture over the weekend. An overflow attendance
came to support The Blues Babe Foundation and indeed hear Jill Scott sing those
smooth songs. Blues Babe Foundation seeks to provide support and mentoring for
those students who have shown the aptitude and commitment to education but
whose families may not have the resources to ensure completion of an undergrad-
uate degree. For the past few years the foundation has worked to procure corporate
sponsors and merge forces with local, community-based service agencies. Pictured
at the Blues Babes reception is one of the sponsors, Universal Companies. L-R:
Donyale Rogers, Blues Babe board of directors, Artist and Photographer Martin
Regusters, Jill Scott and Eve Lewis, Universal Companies, a corporate sponsor for
the event. Photo:Martin Regusters
State Senator Shirley M. Kitchen and HUG's, Inc. presented the Annuala Older
Adult Appreciation and Awards Luncheon. For quite a few years now Senator
Kitchen has presented these great events throughout her district. Needless to say,
They just get better. Held at the Lenfest PAL Center, 3809 N. !0th Street and pre-
sentations by the Philadelphia Fire Departments fire prevention division and
BRAVO Health, a contributing sponsor. Pictured here at the luncheon are: Derrick
Sawyer, Battalion Chief fire prevention division, Philadelphia Fire Department,
Linda Eskridge, HUGS, Inc. Senator Shirley M. Kitchen, Elba Torres-Duca,
BRAVO Healta and BRAVO Health senior ambassador.Photo Credit: Martin Regusters
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State Representative Dwight Evans, Leslie Bowser Hope awarded the
Dwight Evans Living Legacy Award for her late father Charles Bowser,
Sharmain Matlock-Turner, UAC President and CEO
Urban Affairs Coalition 41st Anniversary BreakfastMore than 600 executives, community leaders and government officials came out
to show their support on Friday, November 19, 2010 at Urban Affairs Coalition's
41st Anniversary Breakfast. The organization raised more than $250,000 that will
go towards youth and families in Philadelphia.
Guests also contributed nearly 300 books and magazines to the library of Arise
Academy Charter High School, the nation's only public high school for youth in the
foster care system. Thanks to all who contributed.
Pictured are Chef Carl Redding and Meli'sa Morgan
Redding's Restaurant Celebrates 1st Celebrity Open Mic Night with R&B singer
Meli'sa Morgan Redding's Restaurant is located 1545 Pacific Avenue on the
famous corner of Kentucky Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401,
609.348.3270 • www.reddingsrestaurant.com
Pictured are Rhonda Yancy, owner Platinum Grille and the Ciroc hostesses for the evening
Platinum Grille located 7719 Crittenden St. in Chestnut Hill celebrated it's
Christmas Party and Eagles Cowboys viewing party. Over 100 guests enjoyed the
festivities and sipped cocktails compliments of Ciroc Vodka. The party featured the
sounds of DJ Gary O, and guests danced the night away to the Eagles victory. The
party was hosted by Rhonda and William Yancy, Jr.and Earl Harvey
Political leaders came out to kickoff the health conference during a special
ceremony held at the National Constitution Center. Shown are: Michael Rashid,
President of AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies, (conference host)
Congresswoman Donna Christensen, Virgin Islands; Tracee Hunt, VP of Human
Resources, Philadelphia Coca Cola Company; Amy Githens, Global Community
Initiatives Director, The Coca Cola Company, Altanta, GA; U.S. Congressman
Chaka Fattah; State Representative Kenyatta Johnson; and H. Ray Welch Jr.,
Chairman of Mercy Health Systems.
National Conference on Health Disparities
bring interested parties from across the nation
Some 200 government and private-sector healthcare officials, community
activists, and elected officials, came from across the country to take part in the
Fourth Annual National Conference on Health Disparities last week. The national
conference addressed questions about non-medical determinants of health,
including education levels, health literacy, poverty, public safety, community
design, access to care, environmental quality, environmental justice, and personal,
government and corporate responsibility. Conference presenters and participants
discussed solutions, review “programs that work”, and recommend policies to
strengthen and enhance the current “medical model” of health care through
diverse, multi-disciplinary partnerships and perspectives.
Conference organizer Dr. David Rivers and Amerihealth Mercy Family of
Companies CEO Michael A. Rashid were please by the outcome of the conference
and the many who came to Philadelphia to take part.
Michael Rashid, President of AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies, (confer-
ence host) is joined by Faatimah Gamble, Wellness of You; Monica Braxton, NBC
10; Ingrid Saunders Jones, Senior Vice President, Global Community Connections,
The Coca Cola Company, (Atlanta, GA); and Kenny Gamble, Philadelphia
International Records.Ron Allen Photographer
State Senator Shirley M. Kitchen & Lady-G Enterprises presented Mother and
Daughter Day at the Honickman Learning Center and Comcast Technology Labs.
This was a domestic violence awareness event for mothers, daughters, sisters,
granddaughters and women who are friends of women. Workshops, discussions
groups and special speakers including Miss Black PA, USA, 2010 Valerie Moore
who also acted as mistress of ceremonies. State Senator Leanna Washington was
onhand adding support and encouragement to abused women and prevent abuse.
Pictured seated here are: Valerie Moore, Miss Black Pennsylvania USA 2010;
Gwendolyn West-Sutton, Lady-G Enterprises; State Senator Shirley M. Kitchen,
Third District; State Senator LeAnna Washington, 4th District. standing: Ron
Dutton, Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Bank; Kristin Voris Kuipers, The Career
Wardrobe; Azucena Ugarte, Women Against Abuse; and Darryl Coates,
Philadelphia Anti Drug Anti Violence Network (PAAN).Photo: Martin Regusters
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New Jersey News
Restaurants and Sponsors Lining Up forAtlantic City Restaurant Week,February 27 - March 5, 2011
The marketing team at the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority
(ACCVA) reports that 18 sponsors and nearly 70 restaurants are already
committed to participating in the third annual Atlantic City Restaurant Week,
February 27 through March 5, 2011.
During the week, fine restaurants throughout Atlantic County will offer
value priced three-course lunches for $15.11 and three-course
dinners at just $33.11. A full list of participating restaurants is online at
www.acrestaurantweek.com. The list is updated regularly, and menu items, chef
biographies and other details will be added as the date approaches. Restaurant
Week hotel packages will also be available through the site, as well as the
ability to book reservations online through Open Table at restaurants that use the
Open Table reservation service.
A variety of sponsors have also signed on to be part of Atlantic City
Restaurant Week. The ACCVA receives funding for Atlantic City Restaurant
Week though a grant from the New Jersey Department of State Division of
Travel and Tourism. Additional sponsors include A.C. Central Reservations,
Inc.; Atlantic City Country Club; Atlantic City Special Improvement District;
Borgata Hotel, Casino and Spa; Casino Connection; Ed Hitzel; Greater Atlantic
City Chamber; Interstate Outdoor Advertising; Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of
Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism at Richard Stockton College; OIP; Open
Table; Peroni/Miller/Coors; Philadelphia Magazine; Press of Atlantic City
Media Group; TD Bank; Tropicana Casino and Resort and Trump Entertainment.
“We’re on track for a record number of both restaurants and sponsors – a sure
sign that Restaurant Week offers value for the sponsors, restaurants and diners
alike,” said Jeff Vasser, ACCVA’s president. “It’s going to be an exciting week for
anyone who enjoys fine food. We’re looking forward to being able to offer our
visitors and local residents a fun and inexpensive way to sample some great
restaurants, including several that are new to the area or are first-time participants.”
Additional sponsors and restaurants are welcome to participate. For
information, contact Doreen Prinzo at 609-449-7156.
Atlantic City Offers Cool Hotel DealsThis Winter!
Atlantic City will be the destination of choice for visitors this winter as thisyear-round resort offers special seasonal promotions that make getaways easilyaffordable. From deeply discounted prices to extra amenities, casino packages,shows and more, there are plenty of reasons to visit this season.
Following are details on the packages available for your winter vacation inAtlantic City. For more information, call the Atlantic City Convention & VisitorsAuthority at 1-888-AC-VISIT (228-4748) or visit www.atlanticcitynj.com
Bally's Atlantic City Hotel & Casino, Park Place and the Boardwalk,Atlantic City, NJ – The property features The Blue Martini bar, pool, spa and fullservice salon for women and men, and retail.
Specials packages include Go Wild: and Romance in the West: valid thruMarch 31, 2011 For more information, or to book visit www.ballysac.com
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, One Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ – Theproperty offers an indoor pool, 54,000 sq. ft. spa with 30 treatment rooms, healthclub, hair salon, 11 restaurants, food court, 11 retail shops, and the casino. Call1-866-MYBORGATA (692-6742) for reservations. Specials include Eat, Drink& Be Merry: valid Friday, December 24 and Saturday, December 25, 2010 Formore information, visit www.theborgata.com
Caesars Atlantic City, 2100 Pacific Avenue and Missouri Avenue, AtlanticCity, NJ – The property features a swimming pool, Qua Baths & Spa, fullservice salon, and shopping and dining at the adjacent Pier Shops at Caesars.Specials featured include Girlfriends Getaway and Taste of the Empire: validthru March 31, 2011 For more information, or to book this package, visitwww.caesarsac.com
The Chelsea, 111 South Chelsea Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ – The propertyoffers cozy fireplace lounges, happening bars, and poolside cabanas.Destinations within this destination include two signature restaurants, a saltwa-ter inspired spa, a fitness center, and a pristine beach with the only full beachservice in Atlantic City, providing luxurious towels, lounge chairs,and umbrellas exclusively for guests of the Chelsea. Highlights include Shopand Drop valid thru February 28, 2011, The Chelsea Supper Club validthrough February 11, 2011,Chelsea Family Style Package: valid thru February28, 2011 For more information, or to book call 800-548-3030 or visitwww.thechelsea-ac.com
Clarion Inn & Suites Atlantic City North, 342 E. White Horse Pike,Galloway, NJ – The property features a complimentary continental breakfast,gym access, indoor pool and sauna, corporate business center, on-site laundryfacility and high speed internet access. Check out the Romance Escape Package:valid thru February 28, 2011, For more information or to book this package, call888-568-6499 and ask for ROM1010.
Come Wright Inn Bed & Breakfast, 5003 Ventnor Avenue, Ventnor, NJ –Located three blocks downbeach from Atlantic City, the property features a offstreet free parking, fireplace, family gathering area, private cable television andDVD player, video library, games, refrigerator, and free wireless internet service.For reservations on winter special rates call 609-822-1927.
Comfort Inn & Suites West Atlantic City, 7079 Black Horse Pike, WestAtlantic City, NJ – The property features a seasonal bayside beach at hotel,fitness room, and wireless high speed internet access. Two Night MidweekGetaway with Shuttle: valid December 1-February 28, 2011,. For reservations,call 609-484-1900.
Comfort Inn Victorian, 6817 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJThe property features well appointed rooms, complete with iron and ironingboard, coffee maker, hair dryer, HBO and wireless internet access, some roomshave refrigerators.VIP Winter Special: valid thru March 10, 2011, For moreinformation or to book package, call 609-646-8880.
Harrah’s Atlantic City, 777 Harrah’s Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ – The
property features the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, The Pool at Harrah’s,Waterfront Shops, and McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant. Specialpromotions, 82 Degrees and Bed and Bottle: valid rhru March 31, 2011,For moreinformation, or to book this package, visit www.harrahs.com.
Renault Winery Resort & Golf, 72 N. Bremen Avenue, Egg Harbor City,NJ – The property features a winery- founded more than 140 years ago featuringdaily wine tours- a 7,000-yard 18-hole championship golf course, a hotel with45 guest rooms, two award-winning restaurants, and more than 10,000 squarefeet of meeting facilities. For more information, or to book your package, call609-965-2111 extension 403, or visit www.renaultwinery.com.
Resorts Atlantic City, 1133 Boardwalk and North Carolina Avenue, AtlanticCity, NJ – The property features gourmet and casual restaurants, Superstar the-ater, two lounges, Boogie Nights dance club, retail, and a health spa with anindoor/outdoor swimming pool. For more information, or to reserve your specialTourist Package or The Players Package package, call 800-336-6378 or visitwww.resortsac.com
Sheraton Atlantic City, 2 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ – Theproperty features a concierge services, fitness center, indoor pool, BoulevardsCafe and Tun Tavern Restaurant & Brewery. For more information, or to bookthe Econo ‘Me’ Savings Package: valid through March 31, 2011 call866-716-8115 or visit www.sheraton.com/acoffers
Showboat Atlantic City, 801 Boardwalk and New Jersey Avenue, AtlanticCity, NJ – The property features a spa, full-service salon and the House of Blues.For more information, or to book the Fat Tuesday or Taste of New Orleanspackage visit www.showboatac.com
Tropicana Casino and Resort, Brighton Avenue and the Boardwalk,Atlantic City, NJ– The property features 147,000 square feet of gaming space,2,129 guest rooms, gourmet and casual restaurants, retail, lounges, health club,outdoor and indoor swimming pools, and Tropicana’s expansion, The Quarter,with 200,000 square feet of dining, entertainment, retail, spa and an IMAXTheater. Cuba Libre Gourmet Getaway Package valid through January 2011 includes overnight accommodations, dinner for two people at Cuba LibreRestaurant and Rum Bar featuring 15 Tastes of Cuba menu. For more informa-tion, or to reserve the Romantic Getaway or Palm Gourmet Getaway Packagepackage, call 800-THE TROP or visit www.tropicana.net
Trump Marina Hotel Casino, Huron Avenue and Brigantine Blvd., AtlanticCity, NJ – The property features a casino, 728 guest rooms, award-winninggourmet and casual dining, Health Spa and Salon, 24-hour room service,showrooms, famous Wave nightclub and retail. Managed by Trump Marina, theSenator Frank S. Farley State Marina features 640-boat slips capable of berthingboats from under 20 feet to over 300 feet. For more information, or to reservethe Feast or New Year’s Eve Weekend Package packages, call 800-777-8477 orvisit www.trumpmarina.com
Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino, Boardwalk and Mississippi Avenue, AtlanticCity, NJ – The property features guest rooms overlooking the Atlantic Ocean,world-class casino, dining options including Roberto’s Italian cuisine and theRainforest Café, along with bars including Liquid Bar, Jezebel’s Casino Loungeand in-season beach bar. For more information or to reserve your Just the Twoof Us, Wine and Dine New Year’s Eve or Rock in the New Year: package, call(800) 677-7378 or visit www.trumpplaza.com
Trump Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue, Atlantic City – Theproperty features five-star restaurants, non-stop casino, retail stores withsomething for everyone all on one place on Spice Road, spa, fitness center,indoor pool and salon. For more information or to reserve your New York Flavor,Casbah Nightclub New Year’s Eve Package or Rock the Boardwalk packagevalid through March 31, 2011 call (609) 449-1000 or visit www.trumptaj.com.
With these hotel specials and many more value-priced hotels and resorts,Atlantic City is ideal for a winter escape. Experience all that an ‘Always TurnedOn’ Atlantic City has to offer this season—including the best in headlineentertainment, fine dining, cultural and historic venues, and new attractions.
COMING SOONTHE PULSE in Atlantic City, New Jersey!
The PULSE is excited to host an amazing weekend of nonstop dance
excitement January 8-9, 2011 in the beautiful AC Convention Center!
Take classes all day Saturday and Sunday from members of our esteemed
Celebrity Reality TV faculty including: Emmy Award Winners Mia Michaels,
Wade Robson, and Tyce Diorio from FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance,
Brian Friedman (Americas Got Talent), Laurie Ann Gibson (Choreographer
to Lady Gaga and MTV’s Making the Band), Desmond Richardson
(Complexions Dance Company), Cris Judd (Lifetime’s Your Mama Don’t
Dance) Dave Scott (Stomp The Yard, Step Up 3D), and Gil Duldulao
(Janet Jackson).
Our workshop is more than just classes, it's a weekend experience of
a lifetime!
For more information visit our website at www.thepulseontour.com or
check out this link: http://thepulseontour.com/atlanticcity.html
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Tea Country
6722 Old York Road Philadelphia, PA 19126
215-276-2051
Gourmet Tea * Tea Parties * Tea Pots * Teaware
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Open Monday – Friday: 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Good Taste, Good Health, Relaxation….
“The Real Tea Experience”
Fairly traded, organic tea from around the world
GREAT HOLIDAY GIFTS
Giant Sale on Tea Sets
School Fundraisers
(the healthy way
– sell tea)
~ tea by the cup or pot ~ sit in or take out ~ bulk tea or bags ~ homemade pound cake
Tea Services
(at our place or yours)
Tea Classes
(learn about types of tea, brewing tea, health benefits, and more)
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