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his week will have plenty of build up toward New Year’s Eve. Besides the dinner or party plans, there is the final countdown to 2018, with the traditional champagne toast and kiss included. In Philly, the party-like vibe will just be getting started when the clock strikes midnight. Jan. 1 is a huge day around the City of Brotherly Love as the Mummers get up at the crack of dawn (many don’t even bother going to sleep) for what is considered the biggest event of the year – the Mummers Parade. One by one, the fancy division, string bands, wench, comic and fancy brigades will strut from City Hall south to Washington Avenue entertaining fans. The day also includes two shows at the Pennsylvania Convention Center and that popular 2nd Street Strut in Pennsport. It’s a Mardi Gras-like celebration minus the throwing of beads. While some would rather spend what is expected to be a cold winter day indoors watching college football bowl games, especially with two of the College Football Playoff games taking place, the dedication and hard work these performers – ranging in age from child to senior citizen – put in throughout the year is worthy of a standing ovation. Being a Mummer is not a job, it’s a passion. When a new family member comes along, they are immediately welcomed into the Mummers culture. Sometimes it involves competing against

one another like the Josaphouitch/Smith family does every New Year’s Day. Yes, each brigade will perform to win over the judges, but at the end of the day, it’s all about having fun. The roots of this tradition date back to the 1600s, with 1901 being the first year the City of Philadelphia recognized the Mummers Parade. We are talking about the oldest continuous folk parade in the United States. It makes the Tournament of Roses Parade on the other coast seem like the minor leagues. South Philly is home to many of the clubhouses, so it’s only fitting the last issue of 2017 is dedicated to the Mummers Parade. We have expanded our coverage with additional features on the history of the parade and a new brigade that will make history on New Year’s Day. Fans of the Fancy Brigades can see what the respective captains have to say about this year’s theme and show. For those wondering where the best viewing areas will be, the parade route will help with scouting out the best locations. Yes, there will be other chances to see these Mummers perform throughout the year, including the annual Mummers Weekend in Wildwood, N.J., but New Year’s Day is what it’s all about. This is one of Philly’s biggest parties of the year – unless the Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl, of course. Look for parade photos and results in the Jan. 3 issue.

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in Mummery Late 1600s – Europeans begin settling in the Philadelphia region, bringing over mumming traditions. 1879 – James Bland composes “Oh Dem Golden Slippers,” which eventually becomes the unofficial theme song of the Mummers. 1901 – The City of Philadelphia officially recognizes the Mummers Parade. 1906 – The city started awarding prize money for the parade winners. 1929 – Local newspaper reporter Laura Lee becomes the first woman to march in the parade. She did so illegally and while wearing an Eskimo costume. 1963 – The city of Philadelphia formally bans blackface in the parade. The 1964 parade becomes the first to occur under the new blackface ban. 1975 – The Mummers officially allow women into the parade. 2010 – Amid the great recession, the city stopped awarding prize money. Up until 2008, the city awarded a $360,000 top prize. It was decreased to $300,000 in 2009, and to $0 in 2010. 2014 – A major portion of the parade is moved out of South Philly. Instead of starting on Oregon Avenue and heading north on Broad Street, organizers made the decision to start the route at City Hall and continue south to Washington Avenue. The change took effect on Jan. 1, 2015. 2015 – The Philadelphia Division appears for the first time in an effort to increase the parade’s diversity. The division is ended the following year, and all of the clubs are reassigned to the other five existing divisions.

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Philly tradition has ethnic, personal roots Recognized for the first time in 1901, the Mummers were born of immigrants By Tom Beck SOUTH PHILLY REVIEW

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s New Year’s Day approaches, it’s getting to be that time of year again: Mummers season. This year, the Mummers will celebrate their 117th year of officially being recognized by the city. The first time was in 1901. However, that number 117 doesn’t exactly do the Mummers justice – the tradition is in fact way older than that, as the Mummers have been associated with Philadelphia since European settlers from Sweden, Germany and England came over in the late 1600s and early 1700s, according to Steve Highsmith, the longtime PHL17

broadcaster who has broadcast every Mummers parade on the network since 1992 except one. “The Irish, Italian, Polish immigrants of the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s had a huge influence on Mummering,” said Highsmith, referring to a period in which the Mummers began to evolve and become increasingly like the parade we see today. “It was sort of the next shot in the arm if you will – an infusion of new traditions or different takes on existing common traditions.” Highsmith notes African-American music and dancing had a large influence on the parade as well during this period. “In the 1900s, you saw sort of the ascendancy of Mummering as a parade when it formally came to-

gether in 1901,” said Highsmith. “With the feminist movement in the late 1960s and 1970s, [the tradition] began to see the infusion of women into the parade and the positive impact that that has had on the parade over the course of time as the influence of women has rightfully increased. And so now you have a fairly vibrant parade from a male-female standpoint.” However, some clubs, including the Jokers, Shooting Stars and a number of string bands are still all-male. All of the clubs were male-only until two women broke the Mummers’ gender barrier in 1975. See HISTORY, page 7>>

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<<Continued from page 6 According to Highsmith, the original Mummers were comics. “Comics were the ones who simply went out on the street and often right in front of their own house or at a local tavern and just performed skits,” said Highsmith. “It could be one person, two or three people, [or] it could be a small group of people based on the school they went to or the church they were involved in or some other groups. Over the 1800s, for example, you had union dock workers [who] would sometimes organize along their lines. So if they were unloading turnips for example they might call themselves something related to a turnip or the red onions, for example. Mummery today is still largely connected to that.” In 2015, the city, which runs the parade, added a sixth division to the previous five (Comics, Fancies, the Wench Brigade, the String Bands and the Fancy Brigade Divisions) called The Philadelphia Division, which was an attempt to make the parade more diverse by adding groups with more minorities. However, the division lasted only one year, and was abolished when they city decided a much better idea would simply be to take the groups from the Philadelphia Division and find spots for them in the existing five other divisions. “After they had the experience of the Philadelphia Division they said ‘well that’s good, we like the clubs, but it would be even better if they were throughout the parade not just at the start of the parade,’” said Highsmith. “That’s why they said, ‘well we don’t need a Philadelphia division, let’s just put them in the divisions that already exist.’”

The String Band Division, which is arguably the most competitive, has been dominated by Fralinger String Band and Quaker City String Band over the course of the “last generation,” Highsmith said. He noted that high-profile string bands such as Fralinger or Quaker City will routinely spend six figures on a performance. “That’s a lot of work,” said Highsmith. “The members pay dues and that’s why they have to work, in many cases, throughout the year on weekends. A few of them [will] show up at a dinner or something where they get paid a few hundred bucks because they’re fundraising all the time to try to make [the New Year’s Day performance] happen.” Highsmith highlighted the strong sense of community Mummers have, and how it infiltrates the personal lives of everybody who’s associated with the parade. “If a family member dies, they’re there, and that club goes to the viewing, and it goes to the funeral, and it performs a serenade for that family,” said Highsmith. “There’s a personal tradition. It’s not an exclusive one. It’s just that this is just who they are and that’s what they know. And they support each other that way.” Sometimes, Highsmith said, Mummers can be painted with a broad brush. “The Mummers view themselves from a different prism. It’s personal to them and it’s personal to within their own degrees of separation in their family or their friends,” said Highsmith. “They have a common bond and they get a common benefit from being together. And they support each other in times of tragedy and it’s all personal.”

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From left, siblings Mason Smith, Evan Rose Smith and David Josaphouitch will once again be marching with the Shooting Stars, Saturalians and Jokers, respectively.

Extended family struts to different beats Come New Year’s Day, one South Philly clan will be split among three Fancy Brigade clubs By Bill Gelman SOUTH PHILLY REVIEW

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he Josaphouitch/Smith family is very divided. Some could even call them a dysfunctional Mummers family. How else do you explain the fact that they are divided among three Fancy Brigade clubs – the Jokers, Saturnalians and Shooting Stars? David Josaphouitch, the first-year captain of the Jokers, marches with his grandfather David “Yama” Josaphouitch. Josaphouitch’s brother, Mason

Smith, and father, Brian Smith, perform with the Shooting Stars. Mickey Adams, the former captain of the Shooting Stars, is David’s godfather. Younger sister Evan Rose Smith is a member of the Saturnalians (the other two clubs do not have female members). Mom, Maureen Smith, meanwhile, roots for them all. Come New Year’s Day, she will once again be sporting her Mummers sweatshirt that is fittingly decorated with the logos of all three organizations. Playing the mom/wife/fan role is no easy task. She will once again be on makeup duty, going from club to club to club until all three are ready.

Then it’s back home to get ready for evening finale at the Convention Center. The night before is spent helping to prepare food for the Jokers and Shooting Stars. “It’s a little crazy,” she said. Like two pro sports teams going head-to-head in a championship game, the other family members have a little fun with trying to gain an advantage on each other’s club, with “try” being the key word. “I kind of ask my brother and sister questions to see if I can get the inside scoop,” Josaphouitch said. “We are all pretty tight lipped about it.”

Evan Rose, 15, also does her best to get the inside scoop from her siblings to help give the Saturnalians the edge. “My brothers try and keep it a secret, and I get mad because I want to know,” she said. “I do it back to them so they can feel what I am feeling.” This will be the eighth parade for the String Theory student, who is a member of the National Honor Society. Her older cousin, Delaney Kelly, also performs in the club. Like most other families, when one member has exciting news to share, everyone shares in the happiness. Yes, even when it’s Mummers-related news.

“I am extremely excited. It’s something he has been involved with since he was born,” said Brian Smith, who has been with the Stars since 1982. “To have that happen to him this year is pretty exciting.” Yama is looking forward to stepping on the Pennsylvania Convention Center floor with his grandson. “I am ecstatic. It’s great,” Yama, who has been a member of the Jokers for more than three decades, said. “He has been around a long time. It’s going to be real, real nice.” See FAMILY, page 9>>

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<<Continued from page 8 Josaphouitch, 27, is stepping in for Joey Gallagher, who handed over the captain’s torch after a 19-year run as a result of the birth of his fourth child. “Joey is like blood to me,” Josaphouitch said. “He used to pick me up to go to drills when I was younger. I always wanted to mimic what he was doing.” Being the captain of a Mummers Brigade comes with a lot of responsibilities. Groups start preparing for New Year’s Day on Jan. 2 – 24 hours after the results from the Mummers Parade are announced. The Fancy Brigades perform for the judges inside of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Each of the 12 clubs spends the year creating and tweaking a four-and-a-half-minute routine with a Mardi Gras/Broadway feel. Come Jan. 1, it’s go time. The Jokers, along with all of the other Fancy Brigades, also perform for the spectators on Broad Street. “We get our spacing on Broad Street,” Josaphouitch said. “Anything you fix drill wise, you fix on Broad Street. You leave it all on the floor.” Each of the Fancy Brigade clubs will perform three times on New Year’s Day. They will start outside, then move inside to the Convention Center for the family show followed by the evening performance before the judges. The Shooting Stars lead this year’s March, while the Jokers and Saturnalian will go back-to-back toward the middle of the show. All of them will be trying to knock off the South Philly Vikings, who have walked away with the top prize two out of the last three years. The Shooting Stars’ last win came in 2014 while the Jokers won the top prize in ’11. Maureen Smith might have the toughest task of the day, trying to stay neutral between the three clubs she supports. “It’s pretty tough on my mom,” Josaphouitch said. “We are all at the Convention Center at different times for drills.” Now that New Year’s Day is less than a week

away, it’s the perfect time to start some friendly trash talking among family members. Since many of those hours will be spent at the Convention Center rehearsing, the friendly banter is not on the to-do list. “None of us are ever home,” 16-year-old Mason, who is a junior at Ss. Neumann-Goreti High School, said. “We are all real involved with the organizations we are in. It’s Mum time, we have to be ready to go.” After all, the Mummers are one big family. “It’s pretty simple down here on 2 Street,” Smith said. “Those not involved with the Mummers are few and far between.” Sleep for many of the Mummers is optional on New Year’s Eve, as many will stay up to watch the ball drop followed by the early report time for the parade. Josaphoutich said he will likely be pulling an all-nighter. After all, on parade day, there can only be one winning brigade and one captain. “We are getting ready to enjoy a fun day,” Brian Smith said. “The guys in the Stars have known David since he was a baby. They want nothing but the best for him.” His grandfather will be right by his side providing support every step of the way. “I just tell him to keep a cool head and do the best you can,” Yama said. The Mummers Parade is another family affair in which the results are secondary. “At the end of the day, we are a family and it doesn’t matter who wins because we are all just doing it for fun,” Evan Rose said. Maureen, the most nervous one in the bunch, doesn’t play favorites. “I want them all to do well,” she said. “I am a nervous mess from the time it starts to the time it’s over.” Come Jan. 2, it will start all over again. “It’s an all-year process,” Mason said. “You start in January with getting ideas of what you want to do.”

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he four-day, interactive, family-friendly festival is also taking place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Attendees can make-n-take crafts, try on authentic Mummers costumes for picture taking, and watch the clubs rehearse their routines. Knowledgeable and parade-savvy veteran Mummers, all former club captains, will lead 30-minute backstage tours of the show props and floats. MummersFest hours are: Dec. 28-30: 4:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Dec. 30: Noon–9:30 p.m. Dec. 31: Noon–6 p.m. Tickets ($4 per person) are available at the door of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, at the Independent Visitors Center and via spectratix.com.

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an. 1 may be known as New Year’s Day, but in Philly, it also happens to be the “fanciest” time of year, as in the Mummers Fancy Brigade Finale at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The indoor showcase, presented by the Mummers Fancy Brigade Association, is a highlight of the popular, longstanding Philadelphia Mummers Parade and the most comfortable and convenient way to enjoy the festivities. Some even describe it as a cross between a Broadway show and Mardi Gras, with elaborate costumes and massive props included. Months of preparation will come down to a four-and-a-half minute routine masterfully choreographed to high energy music by each of the 12 brigades. The Mummers Fancy Brigade Association will present a family show at 11:30 a.m. and an identical, second show at 5 p.m. Both take place in Hall C of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 11th and Arch streets. Tickets for the Mummers Fancy Brigade Finale are on sale. Reserved, center section tickets for the family show and the judged show are $25; reserved seats in the two side sections are $20. Tickets for groups of 15 or more are $18 and $23. Groups greater than 45 will receive two complimentary tickets. Children ages 3 and under are admitted free. Food and refreshments are available for purchase at both shows. To order tickets, visit spectratix.com or call 800-298-4200. Tickets can also be purchased at the Independent Visitors Center. For information on booking a group tour with the Mummers Fancy Brigades, contact Brittany De Meo via email at brittany.demeo@ yahoo.com.

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sparkled shoes. And to this day, I can’t do a decent Mummers strut. I think my appreciation of the parade came about, not because of the parade’s pageantry and tradition, but because of something else. It wasn’t even because I married a South Philly girl, who like most South Philly girls, loves the parade. Perhaps it was the too-early loss of some of our dearest friends that taught me about the meaning of the parade in South Philly on New Year’s Day. In our apartment on Iseminger Street in the early years of our marriage, we could hear the string bands practicing in the nearby schoolyard on New Year’s morning. I began accompanying my wife each Jan. 1 to the parade site in front of the Methodist Hospital. We would gather with some of our friends to see the string bands. On the way, we would meet and greet other friends and relatives. As a young boy, my son marched in the parade to our delight. We got a kick out of his insistence that my wife spray paint his sneakers gold. The tradition was alive. A big part of that tradition was my mother-inlaw Rose holding open house on parade day. We would gather there eating her roast pork sandwiches and homemade potato salad, while the parade images flickered on the TV in the background. We’d compare notes on the string bands. Mention the people we’d met. I soon found that each year I was spending less time watching football on TV and more time at the parade. And then, as the years wore on, familiar faces at the parade began to disappear. As though someone blew out the fragile flames on candles, the lives of our loved ones were snuffed out each year. Like most fools, I needed their loss to remind me of what is most precious about the parade. I find that my love for Philadelphia grows deeper each year. And the parade is uniquely Philadelphia. Many of our friends and relatives are now gone. Aunt Betty’s sausage bread. Rose’s roast pork sandwiches. Warm memories of a moment in time. Moments that define our life. And in a way, the parade too has disappeared, gone from our neighborhoods. Victim to the changing times. Our streets forlorn and empty have become strangely sad on New Year’s Day. Baffling indifference shown by the powers-to-be who’ve taken the parade from down here where it all began. In the community around what has always been called “Two Street,� the heart of the parade still beats strongly. It’s easy to believe that all remains the same. My sister-in-law serves the roast pork these days. At least one Cardella will march on New Year’s Day. And if you look carefully on New Year’s Day, you’ll see the ghosts of parades past. Still strutting. Trailing gold sparkles in their wake.

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2018 Mummers Parade Fancy Brigade captains and themes Avenuers Captain: Bob Fitzmaurice Years as Captain: 30 2018 Theme: A Whole Zoo World Talk about the inspiration behind this year’s theme. It is an international celebration of animals and their country of origin. We wanted to do something fun and animals are always a fun theme. It allows everyone to get into character and bring their own personalities into their costume. What should Mummers fans look for in your presentation this year? An all-animal presentation with beautifully designed costumes and upbeat choreography that is sure to get the crowd into it! Discuss the camaraderie that you and your fellow captains share. Simply stated, there is nothing like it. We are all in the same boat with stress and worry leading up to those four minutes and 30 seconds of show time, but outside of that, there is nothing we would not do to help each other out and to keep our tradition alive.

Clevemore Performing Captain: Rocco Tursi Years as Captain: 2 2018 Theme: Lights, Camera, Action! Talk about the inspiration behind this year’s theme. Our biggest inspiration this year would be the love for classic cinema, with this year’s theme being based around the movies, the possibilities were endless. We needed to come together and decide what was best for our club. With that being said, we wanted to keep it energetic, fun and most of all full of entertainment. What should Mummers fans look for in your presentation this year? There is so much to look for in this year’s performance. Charlie Chaplin will guide you through some of the most memorable movie scenes. From silent films to upbeat twists on the classics, the show will be sure to wow everyone. Discuss the camaraderie that you and your fellow captains share. Over the past few years, I have really gotten to know my fellow parading and retired captains. I have always

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witches. Most importantly, fans should pay close attention because each scene the characters walk them through a story in itself, build on the prior scene, and be filled with “magic.” Discuss the camaraderie that you and your fellow captains share. Mainly we discuss how everything is going. We don’t really get into heavy details, everyone tries to keep the big secret of what they are doing for as long as possible. I talk to my good friend Chris Miceli the most out of all the captains, as it’s his first year as captain as well. We look out for each other and try to help each other out any way we can.

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looked to past and current captains such as Jim Julia, Bill Burke, Fred Keller, Pete D’Amato, Mickey Adams, Michael Adams and Bob Fitzmaurice, just to name a few for leadership inspiration. Being the youngest in the group they have been so accepting of me. I’m also so grateful to have my dad, Captain Ralph Tursi, standing by my side showing me the ropes. All these men have always shown me what being a captain is all about.

So I would say to be on the lookout for a lot. Discuss the camaraderie that you and your fellow captains share. We all have been pretty much working nonstop since Jan. 2. So in a way, we are all in the same boat with work ethic and dedication. At the same time, we also experience the same trials and tribulations as each other. Whether it is finance or workload, we can all lean on each other when need be. Even if that is just to sit down and console one another when times get tough. Putting on that big suit on New Year’s Day is just a fraction of what we, as captains, do. Being able to call each other when we need help or advice is part of that camaraderie we all share.

Our presentation will take you on an “emotional journey” to a secret garden. We hope everyone enjoys the show! Discuss the camaraderie that you and your fellow captains share. There’s a competitive nature, for sure. But above that, there’s a mutual respect that comes from understanding the amount of work and effort that go into each year.

Downtowners Captain: Anthony Stagliano Jr. Years as Captain: 3 2018 Theme: Master-Pieces Talk about the inspiration behind this year’s theme. The inspiration of this year’s theme came directly from the membership. We wanted to start from scratch and create something just as if an artist would. We took a blank canvas and let our imagination run wild. What should Mummers fans look for in your presentation this year? This year’s theme runs the gamut of color, creativity and special effects. It is completely filled with head-turning tricks that have not been seen before.

Golden Crown Captain: Bob Runowski Years Captain: 9 2018 Theme: Out of the Web Talk about the inspiration behind this year’s theme. The motivation for this year’s theme was a commitment to a theatrical, dramatic production. What should Mummers fans look for in your presentation this year?

Jokers Captain: David Josaphouitch Years Captain: 1 2018 Theme: The Book of Wizardry – A Sorcerer’s Guide Talk about the inspiration behind this year’s theme. When we began talking about this year’s theme, we wanted to put together a presentation that left the audience in awe. We wanted to incorporate tricks and gimmicks that were both entertaining and exciting. And, when we asked ourselves what theme could incorporate entertainment, excitement and magic, we landed on the idea of wizards. What should Mummers fans look for in your presentation this year? Mummers fans should look not only for wizards but also for druids, trolls and

Captain: Michael Adams Years Captain: 7 2018 Theme: Beyond the Stars Talk about the inspiration behind this year’s theme. This year’s inspiration came from the age-old question: Is there life “Beyond the Stars?” As we brainstormed for the 2018 parade, we wanted to combine the traditional aspects of Mummery with the modern advances of technology that the Philadelphia Convention Center allows us to take advantage of. Our goal is to transport you to a planet never seen before by mankind and join our astronauts on a mission of a lifetime. What should Mummers fans look for in your presentation this year? Since we are the first brigade marching in this year’s parade, we want to leave an impression so lasting that everyone is still talking about the Shooting Stars long after the parade is over. Look for your traditional Mummers costumes with a modern flair, powerful music with more than 100 of Mr. Mac’s boys and babies, kicking it out, with one of the coolest set designs ever seen in the Convention Center. Discuss the camaraderie that you and your fellow captains share. Words cannot express the respect and admiration I have for each and every captain, not only marching in this year’s parade, but every captain that’s ever had the privilege of leading their respective club on New Year’s Day. I consider each and every captain a personal friend of mine, we all share a common bond, the Continued on page 13>>

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Purple Magic Captain: Michael Orlando Jr. Years Captain: 2 2018 Theme: Voodoo Talk about the inspiration behind this year’s theme. The inspiration behind this year’s theme is that we wanted to step it up a notch from last year’s performance. I have seen this theme done before and I wanted to be able to add my own twist and special effects to it, and make it that much better. What should Mummers fans look for in your presentation this year? Mummers fans should look for the colorful costumes and the choreography, that is at a much faster pace, and some powerful dancing. It entails a fountain of youth, and takes you back in time. Discuss the camaraderie that you and your fellow captains share. We help each other when needed. We are always there when someone needs a helping hand, whether it is help to push a float, help on getting materials, fundraising or to run ideas by one another. Being a Mummer, you are like family. It is one big family, and I am happy to be a part of that.

Satin Slipper Captain: Christopher Miceli Years Captain: 1 2018 Theme: The Pagemaster Talk about the inspiration behind this year’s theme. This year, our club chose a theme that is unlike one Slipper, or any other Fancy Brigade has ever done before. What should Mummers fans look for in your presentation this year? Mummers fans should look forward to a performance filled with creative costuming, dramatic concepts and unexpected surprises. It will be an overall fantastic production. Discuss the camaraderie that you and your fellow captains share. When you have a group of people competing to win, there’s always a

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chance that there will be contention that develops. Fortunately, that’s not the case, and there’s a lot of camaraderie and closeness between the captains.

2nd St. Shooters (20th Anniversary) Captain: Rich Lind Years as Captain: 5 2018 Theme: Sugar N Spice, But Not So Nice Talk about the inspiration behind this year’s theme. It was one of our rookie members who came to us with this idea, and after talking for a few hours, the ideas just kept flowing. What should Mummers fans look for in your presentation this year? High energy dancing, lots of colorful suits and a whole lot of candy to fill everyone’s sweet tooth. Discuss the camaraderie that you and your fellow captains share. It’s like a brotherhood of sorts. Even though it is a competition, we all look out for each other and are willing to help the other succeed in putting on the best show we all can.

Saturnalian NYA Captain: Jack Hatty Jr. Years Captain: 10 2018 Theme: The Greatest Show on Earth Talk about the inspiration behind this year’s theme. We looked for a theme that would entertain. Pure and simple, what better theme to portray than the most entertaining act of all time, the circus? Our show is a cross between vintage circus acts and modern-day featurettes. Each act has its unique style, and will bring an amazement that has not been seen in a Mummers show before. What should Mummers fans look for in your presentation this year? Creativity. Energy. Amazement. The Barnum and Bailey circus ceased its operations earlier this year, so our goal is to bring that back into everyone’s minds. As a kid and even as an adult, we all recall attending the circus and didn’t know where to look because of all the action and anticipation. On New Year’s Day, we are going to do our best to bring back that feeling inside the Convention Center. Discuss the camaraderie that you and your fellow captains share. When we all get together, it’s always a

fun time. It doesn’t happen as often as we would all like, but usually it’s pretty easy to put business and rivalry aside and just enjoy each other’s company.

South Philly Vikings NYB Captain: Pete D’Amato Years Captain: 15 2018 Theme: King Neptune’s Return to the Reef Talk about the inspiration behind this year’s theme. Through research, we were inspired by videos we found of visual movement and the originality of it, which went along with the idea of bringing the coral reef to life. What should Mummers fans look for in your presentation this year? They should be looking for a lot of visual effects done with large groups of people. Discuss the camaraderie that you and your fellow captains share. It’s great. I have some really, really good friends that developed from these captain to captain relationships, and we would share any wisdom among ourselves that would help in any way in lead-

Captain: Drew Averill Years as captain: 2 2018 theme: Theatre of the Masquerade Talk about the inspiration behind this year’s theme. When we sat down this year to start throwing theme ideas around, we wanted something more artsy and different. One of our members presented a theme based on an Edgar Allen Poe story, and Edgar Allen Poe was definitely artsy and different, but also a great author. We feel as if we can get the storyline across with our performance and include a Mummery twist. We will be putting on a spectacular show for the judges, and most importantly, the viewers. What should Mummers fans look for in your presentation this year? One thing I can tell everyone is to keep an eye out for the “unexpected guest” in our show this year. I know the viewers are going to love our elaborate dresses and suits made by our great costumer. They’re going to feel the power of our choreography in the show that our awesome choreographer put together. The music that my wife and a few other members put together is incredible. Our members really put in the dedication and enthusiasm that we needed from them all year. So there’s a lot of great things fans can look for New Year’s Day! Discuss the camaraderie that you and your fellow captains share. Being a captain, along with the other great 11 captains, is amazing. People don’t understand the mutual respect each captain has for the other clubs. The number of phone calls I receive throughout the year from these guys, especially last year, my first year as captain, is truly amazing. Phone calls to see if I need help with floats, feathers, sequins, giving me advice on what to expect as New Year’s Day approaches. We compete against each other but there isn’t one captain out there that wants to see another captain or club fail. A captain will do anything for their club, as it’s a responsibility they sign up for, but for the most part, captains will do anything for any club, and it’s truly special to be associated with them guys.

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2018 Mummers Parade Santino’s Dragons ready to march on New Year’s Day Local special needs group is taking part in the Mummers Parade and making history in the process By Bill Gelman SOUTH PHILLY REVIEW

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rior to the 2017 Mummers Parade, Santino’s Dragons, a local charity organization for special needs children, was invited to watch the Fancy Brigades do their walkthrough prior to the parade. One member in particular, 15-year-old Christopher Sferra, “took the house down.” This month, the group is doing the walkthrough routine once again, but the 25-member Santino’s Dragons NYA, featuring children and adults ranging in age from 3 to 20, are the ones doing the strutting. Lisa Stagliano, who is Santino’s mom and the organization’s president, said they decided to make their own brigade. Stagliano said the kids will be marching as dragons and doing a routine about acceptance and understanding. The routine will start with a fight scene, but by the end of it, they will be doing the Mummers strut together. They will perform to

Katy Perry’s “Firework,” and are scheduled to start marching around 11:30 a.m. with the Comics. “They are very excited to break down walls and be a part of the parade,” she said. Stagliano said the Dragons will be the first special needs group to ever march in a Mummers Parade. Santino Stagliano, who has autism, started the charity in April 2015, at the age of 10, to help others who face the same challenges he does.

Through his creativity and acceptance of others, he found his dragon. Today, his organization has an art program for autism and special needs children, put together daytrips for the youngsters and provides support, when needed. Santino’s Dragons have been getting support from other Mummers clubs. Fralinger String Band, based out of 1903 S. 3rd St., is donating a float that is designed as a castle with a dragon coming out of it. Mike Collins Jr. is another person Stagliano

mentioned as being a big support in helping Santino’s Dragons NYA get ready. The group is developing a following, including a Facebook page with 225 followers. PHL17, home of the Mummers Parade, also stopped by earlier this month to do a segment. “These Mummers have just been amazing,” Stagliano said. With the Mummers being a popular theme at other organization events, it’s highly likely that this is the first of many more Mummers Parades to come for the Santino’s Dragons NYA. There were about 100 area kids who wanted to be part of this year’s event, but they were limited to 25, so the others will sit back and hopefully be part of the 2019 routine. “I am hoping to make it big next year,” Stagliano said. “We hope we look more like Froggy Carr out there,” referring to the popular Wench Brigade from 1429 S. Second St. “I really want them to be part of this beautiful tradition,” Stagliano said. “It’s just amazing to be part of this.”

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Mummers tradition continues for new brigades In the past decade or so, groups such as the Rabble Rousers, Vaudevillians, San Mateo Carnavaleros and Philadelphia Pan Stars Steel Orchestra have joined the iconic parade By Tom Beck SOUTH PHILLY REVIEW

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f there’s any testament to the strength of Philadelphia’s Mummers tradition, it’s that each year new brigades are added to the parade, which is officially 117 years old and unofficially far older than that. This is especially true for brigades in the comics division. In the past decade or so, brigades such as the Rabble Rousers, Vaudevillians, San Mateo Carnavaleros and the Philadelphia Pan Stars Steel Orchestra have joined the parade. “Party Artery” is the theme of the Vaudevillians this year, according to Danielle Redden, a member of the club. “The general theme is about health care and single-payer health care,” said Redden. Her brigade’s political theme is “in keeping with comics tradition to incorporate satire and confronting political issues,” she said. In fact, Vaudevillians, who are a brigade within the Murray Comic Club, have a history of making noise about various left-leaning political issues. Prior Vaudevillians parade themes include preventing global warming, maintaining sanctuary cities, and ending government surveillance, budget cuts and fracking. In fact, politics is one of a few ways their club differs from some of the older, more traditional Mummers clubs. “We come from a feminist and a queer background,” said Redden. “So we have a lot of leadership with women or non-binary folks within the group.” Being the diverse club it is, members of the Vaudevillians, including Redden, have made an active effort to try to make the parade a more diverse place. Redden and others in the brigade were involved in a task force initiated by Mayor Kenney to promote inclusion and discourage racism and homophobia in the parade. The task force was initiated after the 2016 parade and before the 2017 parade. As a result, they recommended a list of rule changes to incorporate in the parade, some of which went better than others. Two rules in particular were adopted: requiring that parade themes be approved prior to the event (in an effort to weed out themes that could be potentially insensitive), and the immediate disqualification and suspension of individual performers who engage in hate speech.

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Vaudevillians co-captain Sarah Micklow, left, and member Danielle Redden work on their costumes in Space 1026, an artist collective in Chinatown. According to Redden, the group wanted to overhaul the judging process so groups that utilize slurs or hate speech not place in the parade. Another recommendation was to find a way to punish brigades who exclude women. “There’s a lot of leadership in the parade that will just laugh at you if you suggest that,” said Redden, who added that “[brigades] that exclude women from their groups should get points deducted at the very least. They should not be winning, which they’re always winning in the string

Another way new Mummers groups differ from old? Competitiveness. Unlike old school Mummers groups such as Fralinger or the Jokers, who are notoriously competitive and march every year with a goal of winning, many newer clubs simply want to have a good time. “I just like to play music for the people,” said Rondell Pompey, captain of the Philadelphia Pan Stars Steel Orchestra, which marches under the umbrella of the Landi Comic Club.

second in the parade. This year’s theme is “Pirates of the Caribbean.” Pompey, who is from Trinidad, was introduced to the parade by some of the Irish members in the orchestra. He took to it almost instantly, noting the Mummers culture of dressing in costumes is similar to other cultural rituals he experienced in his home country. “It’s got a Caribbean flavor,” Pompey said of his orchestra’s performance. “We have costumes dressed like pirates. It’s a nice little show for the

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tar Wars is a franchise steeped in tradition. Since the original trilogy, fans have held the series to a standard in a galaxy far, far above most others. One of the reasons the prequel trilogy (19992005) was lambasted by fans was because how different it was from the films they were intended to set up. One of the reasons 2015’s The Force Awakens (which kicked off the series’ third trilogy of movies) is held in such high regard is because it is a near beat-for-beat remake of A New Hope, the movie that launched the first star ship. It’s wellmade and a blast of an adventure, but the story is well-covered ground. So now we have an anomaly with The Last Jedi, the eighth episode of the series, which brings back many iconic characters and plot points from the original movies – and completely flips them on their head. In many ways, it’s the best installment the series has ever seen. Bringing on talent like director Rian Johnson (2012’s Looper) was a smart move. His style of direction is like nothing the series has seen – action sequences feel significant and risky, adding a palpable sense of danger to the film. There’s a lot going on in this movie, and it’s best to keep the story unspoiled. It picks up almost immediately after the events of Force Awakens, which means it starts out with Rey (Daisy Ridley), our new protagonist, seeking training in the ways of the Force from beloved icon Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill, returning to his role in a significant way for the first time since 1983). Meanwhile, a bunch of characters, including the late Carrie Fisher’s General Leia Organa, make up the Resistance, a small faction attempting to take on the First Order, this trilogy’s stand-in for the Empire-like dictatorship that’s upsetting the balance of the Force. To go into more detail would be a disservice to those who have (somehow) not seen the movie or spoiled themselves, because the surprises in store are by far the movie’s strong point. Whereas its predecessor kept its hand folded to not upset fans, The Last Jedi lays all its cards on the table. It changes the status quo on a lot of things. Some fans may not like it. But it’s undeniably a joyous ride through hyperspace along the way. Johnson brings a cinematic finesse not common in Star Wars films to the proceedings. The movie is beautifully framed and shot – some locations ex-

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Development firm, police officers help for the holidays By Tom Beck SOUTH PHILLY REVIEW

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olice officers, local families and representatives from Streamline Development were on hand at the JNA Institute of Culinary Arts Wednesday night for the 17th Police District’s sixth annual Adopt a Family event. Every year, 17th district police officers Freddie McRea and Kimberlee Hickinson interview families, who are nominated by others in their communi-

ties, from around the neighborhood to find out which five are the most deserving of presents during the holiday season. “I’m not the richest man in the world, but I’m actually able to live comfortably and my family lives comfortable because of my profession, and it’s only right to give back whenever you get the chance,” said McRea, who, along with fellow 17th district Sgt. Shawn Coleman, came up with the idea for the event. “At any given time, any one of us can be a family during the holidays that catches a hardship.” Funding for the event was provided

by Helping Hands, which is a nonprofit started within Streamline Development, a development company focused on redeveloping parts of Philadelphia, including Point Breeze. “I think it’s our obligation to be socially responsible and try to make sure that we’re giving back in the community that’s helping us grow our company,” said Sean Schellenger, owner of Streamline and founder of Helping Hands. “Gentrification is kind of like a bad word. We’re trying to redefine it. We’re trying to show that not every developer is a bad guy and that there’s a way to do it the

right way.” “Hopefully on Christmas, when you give thanks, you give thanks to Streamline and Helping Hands,” Carmetta Dickinson, chairperson of the 17th Police District Advisory Council, said in a speech to all the families involved. “As well as the police officers that respond to you and your needs. We don’t want you to think that the police officers are bad guys. They are a resource.They are here to help you and so can we give them a round of applause?” Before the presents were given out, the families were served a pasta dinner

by the caterers at JNA Institute of Culinary Arts. “The fact that we do it at JNA Caterers – they donate their time and their culinary skills to be displayed in blessing a family,” Dickinson told the Review. “A lot of times a family may not have the opportunity to get a five-star restaurant experience.” “You just want to help them out,” said McRea. “If you’re a good family that’s just trying to do something with yourselves, there’s no need of kicking you down. Let’s try to help you out. That’s what it’s all about.”

POLICE REPORTS

Officers seek suspect in pawn shop armed robbery By Bill Gelman SOUTH PHILLY REVIEW

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for a commercial robbery that took place at Forman’s Pawn Shop, 626 S. 12th St. On Nov. 27 at approximately 10:45 a.m., an unknown black male was captured on surveillance video entering the store. The suspect immediately walked behind the counter and pulled out a handgun demanding money, police said. After taking the money, a brief struggle ensued, and the suspect ran out in an unknown direction. The suspect is described as a black male, 20 to 25 years of age, 5-foot-10 to 6 foot with a thin build, wearing a light blue North Face windbreaker jacket, light blue jeans, black half-face mask, white sneakers with blue tips (possibly Reebok Iversons) and armed with a handgun. If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact South Detective Division at 215686-3013/3014.

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On Dec. 18, at approximately 9:30 p.m., an unidentified man was captured on surveillance video driving a dark SUV on the 1200 block of Morris Street. The suspect is seen stopping in front of the victim’s residence, exiting his vehicle and throwing a large rock through the front window. The suspect returned to his vehicle, and sped away in an unknown direction. If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact South Detective Division at 215-6863013/3014.

The Philadelphia Police Department is looking for the person responsible for a residential burglary on the 1400 block of South Leithgow Street. On Dec. 5, at approximately 1:40 p.m., the unknown white male was captured on surveillance video entering the rear driveway of the residence. The suspect then entered a garage and removed a bicycle. Minutes later, the suspect returned to check the garages. This time, he was confronted while attempting to take another bicycle then fled the area in an unknown direction. If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, contact South De-

Suspect stole package, say police

The Philadelphia Police Department has released surveillance video related to a Dec. 16 residential theft. At approximately 11:30 p.m., the suspect was seen walking on the 600 block of Pierce Street. The video depicts the suspect walking past a residence, and when the individual notices a package on the front steps, he stops, takes the package and walks away. If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact South Detective Division at 215-6863013/3014.

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1 Photo 1: Jason Douglas DanceAdelphia’s, 1100 Snyder Ave., preschool students recently celebrated their holiday spectacular. Photo 2: Some of the older students performed in the Jason Douglas DanceAdelphia Holiday Spectacular on Dec. 17 at NeumannGoretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St. Photo 3: The Queen Village Neighbors Association put out a festive spread at its annual holiday party held in Riverside Hall at the Gloria Dei Old Swedes Church, 916 S. Swanson St. Photo 4: Gerri Galant, the greeter at Colligas Shoprite, 330 W. Oregon Ave., shows off her holiday spirit by sporting an eye-catching and festive Christmas tree sweater.

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Photo 5: Christmas came early for Philadelphia Phillies fans, as new first baseman Carlos Santana and his family attended the Dec. 20 introductory press conference at Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way. Photo 6: New Phillies manager Gabe Kapler helps Santana get into the No. 41 Phillies uniform that the former Cleveland Indian will be wearing in 2018 and beyond.

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Ready to roll with the Tide A highly touted defensive lineman from Neumann-Goretti High School will be joining one of the nation’s top college football programs at The University of Alabama By Joe Mason SOUTH PHILLY REVIEW

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hris Barmore didn’t have a lot of time to show the recruiting world what he could do. It didn’t take him long to show them he has what it takes to potentially be one of the best college football players in the country. Barmore, who was a member of the Abraham Lincoln High School football program as a sophomore and missed all of his junior season campaign when he was at Del Val Charter, became one of the top players in the state this year at NeumannGoretti. The massive defensive tackle, who stands 6 feet 5 and weighs about a biscuit shy of 300 pounds, accepted a scholarship offer from The University of Alabama, he announced on Wednesday, the first day of college football’s early signing period. “I was really happy to go there because it had everything I wanted, both athletically and academically,” said Barmore, who lives in Tacony. “Everybody would love to play for coach (Nick) Saban. The school has everything I could ask for, it was a perfect fit. My mom felt the same way.” Barmore’s rise to becoming one of the top recruits in the country seemingly happened overnight, and a lot of that was because he learned exactly what it would take to become a great player. He figured it out the hard way when he was a sophomore at Lincoln and he was playing only on the junior varsity team. He knew he had the potential to be great, but he also knew he had to work harder. “I would see good players and sometimes you just know you could be better than them,” Barmore said. “Coach Troy (Gore, former Del Val coach and current assistant coach at NeumannGoretti) really made me better because he pushed me so hard. He wanted what’s best for me, but he made me work harder. He has done so much for me, and he made me want to be a better player. He pushed me, but I had to be the one to do it.” He put in all the work necessary. Last year, he missed his junior season because of injuries. When Del Val closed, Barmore followed Gore to Neumann-Goretti, which, according to Barmore, is about an hour to an hour-and-a half-commute from his Tacony home each day. The long bus rides were worth it. NeumannGoretti, which folded its team in 2016 due to low numbers, finished 11-1 this year, and the Saints’

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Neumann-Goretti defensive lineman Chris Barmore will be joining the Crimson Tide at The University of Alabama this fall. only loss was a setback to Southern Columbia in a Class 2A state quarterfinal. Last year, the team didn’t win a game before closing up for the season. The Saints’ incredibly quick turnaround was greatly aided by their influx of talented transfers, but Barmore was quick to point out a lot of it had to do with the work the team put in at practice each day. “We did really good, I think,” Barmore said. “I was happy that I could play for a great team. Everyone worked really hard. And I’m happy I could play for coach Troy. He’s done so much for me, I was glad I was able to play with him this year. He’s the reason a lot of these things happened. But the whole team was good, I loved playing there.” Almost as much as he’s looking forward to playing in Tuscaloosa. Alabama has been one of the best college foot-

ball program in recent years. Since 2009, the Crimson Tide have won four national championships, and this year they’ll be looking to add No. 5. Alabama meets Clemson in a semifinal, with the winner going on to play for the national championship. That’s exactly why Barmore selected Alabama. His other suitors included Florida, Georgia, Baylor, Miami, South Carolina and Tennessee. Also in the mix was Temple, which offered Barmore earlier in the year. But Alabama has everything Barmore was looking for. He plans on majoring in communications, and while he definitely wants to take advantage of the opportunity to get a college education, he hopes his future is in football.

“I wasn’t too sure what I was going to study, but I’m definitely thinking about communications,” Barmore said. “But the goal is to play in the (NFL). I know that if I keep working, when you play at Alabama, you’re going to get chances. I want to get my chance.” And now he can enjoy the rest of his senior year while preparing for college. He’s already working on his warcry. “I’m telling everyone, ‘Roll Tide!’ We’re all saying it,” Barmore said. “My mom is excited, my grandparents, coach Troy, and I’m excited, too. This is a great opportunity. I’m happy I’m getting it. I’m going to work really hard. I’m glad it’s done and I can worry about doing well in school and working on getting better.”

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SPORTS

Eagles earn ugly win over Raiders, clinch No. 1 seed in playoffs Philadelphia tops Oakland 19-10 at a frigid Lincoln Financial Field Christmas night By Al Thompson SOUTH PHILLY REVIEW

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t’s a good thing for the Eagles that there are no style points in football. The Eagles survived an ugly, physical game against an Oakland Raiders team that showed up to play by the score of 19-10 at windy, frigid Lincoln Financial Field Christmas night. The victory secured the No. 1 seed in the upcoming NFC playoffs, meaning the road to Super Bowl 52 goes through Philadelphia for the first time since the 2004 season, the last time the Eagles reached the NFL championship game. The Eagles finish the season on Sunday (1 p.m. FOX) against the Dallas Cowboys, who were eliminated from postseason play after their 21-12 loss t the Seattle Seahawks. Both defenses played well. The Eagles though came up with five turnovers, all in the second half holding the visitors to just 10 points. Raiders quarterback Derek Carr was 15 of 29 for 140 yards, one touchdown pass and two interceptions. He was sacked once. The Raiders did rush for 137 yards as a team, Marshawn Lynch carried the ball 25 times for 95 yards. Eagles quarterback Nick Foles wasn’t much better, going 19 of 38 for 163 yards, a touchdown pass and one interception. He was sacked twice. The Birds rushed for just 78 yards as a team on 21 carries, with Jay Ajayi accounting for 52 yards on 14 carries. He fumbled the ball away with 4:05 left in the third quarter after a 14-yard gain, his longest run of the day. Defensive end Chris Long, who had one of his best games of the season recording a sack, four quarterback hurries and a forced fumble, reminded everyone how often the offense had their back this season. “Sometimes you have to win games like that,” said Long, who helped the New England Patriots win Super Bowl 51 in Houston last year. “At the end of the day, a couple weeks back we went to LA (Rams) and we didn’t play our best game. We let up about 35 points on defense...and the offense bailed us out. At the end of the day, we’re a team, we’re going to stick together and we knew we had to step up a little bit tonight and we did that.” Eagles Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson gave his own description of the game. “It was just a hard-fought game,” Johnson said. “It was ugly. There was nothing pretty about it. We got the win. It is what it is.” Head coach Doug Pederson said he wasn’t going to pick the game apart, at least not Monday night. He said he was just glad to get the win and lock down home field advantage.

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Left, quarterback Nick Foles was on the run much of the night. He was sacked twice, was 19 of 38 for 163 yards, a touchdown pass and one interception. Above, Carson Wentz was on hand to lend a hand with advice. “We found a way to win,” Pederson said. “That’s the bottom line. We found a way to win. I’d love to win 40-3 or 34-28, but sometimes you’re going to be in these games. We’ve got to be hard on ourselves as coaches and players looking at this film, moving forward, and get things fixed offensively. I thought the defense played really, really well. They kept us in the football game, special teams...team effort, though. We found a way. We’re sitting here today 13-2. Everybody’s got to come through here now. That’s the exciting part.” Predictably, Foles was tough on himself. The Eagles offense converted only one third down for the game. “I didn’t play good enough,” Foles said. “I have to play cleaner and, obviously, play better. Third down is a big thing with a quarterback; pin-point accuracy, making good decisions. I’ll look at the film, I’ll improve. These wins are tough; wins in the NFL are tough. This was a crazy, sloppy game. I thought our defense played wonderful – giving us an opportunity – I believe it was five turnovers. That’s huge, that was big.” Each team scored a touchdown in the first half and neither team turned the ball over. The Eagles went three-and-out on their first possession. All three plays were passes. On their second possession, Ajayi touched the ball six times on a 58-yard, 11-play drive that ended with a 17-yard screen pass to Ajayi for a touchdown. In the second quarter, Oakland got on the board

when Eagles second-year cornerback Jalen Mills was turned around by an inside-out route from Amari Cooper that turned into a 63-yard TD for the Raiders to even the score at 7-7 with 12:36 left until the half. Foles engineered a productive 15-play drive that stalled at the Raiders 15-yard line. Rookie kicker Jake Elliott smacked the ball hard but wide right with eight seconds left in the half. The Raiders then took a knee ending the half with the scored tied. The Raiders opened the third quarter with 19 yards running by Lynch on two plays and a five yard penalty for defensive holding followed by a 34-yard run by Jalen Richard setting up first and 10 at the 11-yard line. The Eagles defense held, and the Raiders settled for a 25-yard Giorgio Tavecchio field goal. The Eagles got the big play on defense when Patrick Robinson intercepted Carr and returned it to the 30-yard line. Ajayi handed the ball right back on a fumble after an 11-yard gain. On the next play, Lynch fumbled on a strip by Vinnie Curry that was recovered by Mychal Kendricks. Foles was not able to get the Birds into the end zone, and the Eagles had to settle for a 25-yard field goal by Elliott. The fourth quarter started with the score 10-10. The Eagles forced a punt only to see their offense go in reverse, including a 16-yard sack on third down by defensive end Denico Autry. The

Birds were forced to punt at fourth and 28 from their own nine yard line. The Raiders and Eagles traded turnovers, and Oakland’s Tavecchio missed a 48-yard field goal with 8:03 left in the fourth quarter. That Raiders field goal try was set up by Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby who committed an illegal contact penalty on third down, keeping Oakland’s drive alive. You may remember Darby got into a Twitter fight with some Eagles fans after his poor play against the Giants last week (he apologized for the rants). He got back in the dog house after that penalty against the Rams. Darby’s dog house stay was a short one after he intercepted Carr at the Eagles 48-yard line with :57 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Six plays later Elliott kicked his winning field goal. The Raiders got the ball back with 22 seconds left on their own 35-yard line. Carr threw three consecutive incomplete passes before tossing the ball to Cooper on fourth down for the Hail Mary lateral drill. The ensuing fumble landed in the hands of rookie defensive end Derek Barnett who ran untouched 23 yards for a touchdown that no doubt sent some hard core gamblers to a 12-step program Tuesday morning. Johnson talked about what the offense needs to work on over the next three weeks including getting the run game going again, turnovers (the Eagles had three), penalties, “A few by me,” overall sloppiness and getting a rhythm going. He admitted Foles would likely want a few of his throws back. “But when the game was on the line,” said Johnson, who was called for two holding penalties and jumped offsides once, “guys took up their position and won the game, that was big time.” When asked about his own performance, Johnson bristled. “Khalil Mack didn’t have a sack did he?” Johnson said about the Raiders Pro Bowl defensive end. “He’s supposed to be the best player in the league. I’m not happy about the holds, I’m sure that ref will be reviewed on his calls. To be personal, I don’t care if I get fined, I think it was ticky-tacky bulls**t so, you can put that in the paper, I really don’t care. Other than that, it is what it is. That guy (Mack) didn’t stick the quarterback all night, he’s supposed to be the best player in the league, don’t tell me...” Johnson, like many Eagles fans, was frustrated with Foles and the way the offense played. It was just one game the Eagles won and now have three weeks to get it fixed. Eagles fans will be counting on it. Follow Al Thompson on Twitter @thompsoniii

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unny how quickly things change in the National Football League, which validates the moniker (N)ot (F)or (L) ong. One year ago, the Dallas Cowboys came strutting into Lincoln Financial Field a playoff team with legitimate Super Bowl dreams, America’s Team all over again. Now they come into Lincoln Financial Field on the outside of the playoff picture looking in, a team with more questions than answers. Dallas had a chance to play for something real this week, but last Sunday, whole with star running back Ezekiel Elliott back in the fold after a six-game, league-imposed suspension served, stunk it up at home in a loss to Seattle. Playoff hopes over. It’s been a neat reversal of fortune in the NFC East once again, a division that has not had a repeat winner since the Eagles of 2003-2004. Each year, something goes upside down in this division, a lesson the Eagles must re-

‘Things change so fast in this league...It can all go away quickly, so you have to keep that mindset in a one-week-at-a-time mode.’ – Eagles head coach Doug Pederson member as they go into the offseason at some point (hopefully after winning the Super Bowl). A year ago, the Cowboys were on top and the Eagles were on the bottom. Now? It’s the Eagles boldly preparing for the NFC playoffs. “Things change so fast in this league,� Eagles head coach Doug Pederson says. “That’s what you learn in this league. It can all go away quickly, so you have to keep that mindset in a oneweek-at-a-time mode.� For Eagles fans, this weekend serves

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as a double celebration. One, the Eagles are heading to the playoffs with a game on Jan. 13 or 14 at Lincoln Financial Field waiting. That’s a great place to be a for a team that only a couple of calendar years ago had a murky future with no quarterback, no head coach, no real blueprint for success. But the hiring of Pederson and then the drafting of quarterback Carson Wentz and some very smart personnel moves have put the Eagles right back at the top of the NFC East for the first time since 2013. Two, the Cowboys are down in the dumps. For a city that, in many circles anyway, believes the only two things

that matter in an NFL weekend are the Eagles winning and the Cowboys losing, this is an especially joyous period of time. One year after winning 13 games and claiming the NFC East with the dynamic rookie duo of Elliott and quarterback Dak Prescott, Dallas is bickering internally. The Cowboys, like the entire NFC East outside of the Eagles, have taken significant steps back in 2017. The Eagles, meanwhile, surge forward without Wentz, their superstar second-year quarterback. They’ve entrusted the playoff navigation to Nick Foles, a capable veteran who knows his way around the pressure of the playoffs. Ped-

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Jacqueline Breed “AURELIO� 59 years at death Resided in Cocoa Beach, Florida Died Sunday, December 10, 2017 of a terminal illness. Jacqui was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 24, 1958 Her parents were Albert and Caroline Aurelio. Siblings include Betty Ann Simpson, Rose Marie Piccolo, and Carol Dietrich. She was married September 24, 1983 in Ventnor, NJ to Richard Breed. Graduated from St. Maria Goretti High School in Philadelphia. Devoted Christian and an Active member of the Church of our Savior, Cocoa Beach, FL. Ministries include: Respect Life, Perpetual Adoration Chapel, and others. Survived by: loving husband, Richard, of 34 years; 2 sisters; as well as nieces and nephews. Memorial service on Friday, December 29, 2017 11:00 am, at Stella Maris Catholic Church, 10th and Bigler St, Philadelphia. Jacqui always had a great sense of humor, she loved animals, and playing bingo.

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It’s going to be a blast: The SugarHouse Casino New Year’s Eve bash will be party central with a seven-piece band, a threehour premium open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, prime rib and dessert stations, festive hats, horns and noisemakers and a Complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Be sure to hang around for the extravagant midnight fireworks display over the Delaware River. Party starts at 10 p.m. $100. SugarHouse Casino Events Center, 1001 N. Delaware Ave. sugarhouseentertainment.com/events/new-years-eve.

JAN. 1

There’s a whole lot of struttin’ going on: It starts with the march from City Hall to Washington Avenue and continues with the 2nd Street Strut, previously known as the Two Street Parade. The event begins as the clubs return from their respective performances on Broad Street, and will go until 10 p.m. The celebration will take place along South 2nd Street in the Whitman and Pennsport neighborhoods. Free to attend. 2ndstreetstrut.com. Party time Live!: Xfinity Live! is hosting the fittingly named New Year’s Eve Live! from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. where five venues will be serving up food and beverage offerings. Split Decision will be performing live while others may prefer bull riding and dancing. There will be a champagne toast at midnight. General admission is $110. 1100 Pattison Ave. xfinitylive.com.

JAN. 2

Keystone State bragging rights: The Philadelphia Flyers are finally home again, and those cross-state rival Pittsburgh Penguins will be ready to spoil the welcoming party. 7 p.m. $39$160. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. nhl.com/flyers.

OTHER GOODIES THROUGH DEC. 30

Christmas Underwater will have visitors venturing to the Shark Realm, and checking out the 18-foot tree decorated with corals, colorful shells and thousands of twinkling lights. The aquarium will also have holiday photo-ops with Santa Claus, story-time sessions with an elf, a “snow shower” dance party and more. The installation will be up 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $29 adult, $21 child. 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, N.J. adventureaquarium.com.

THROUGH DEC. 31

The Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show, simply put, is bright, with free performances every 30 minutes between 4 and 8 p.m. on weeknights, and 4 and 9 on Fridays and Saturdays. Santa stops by on Saturdays. Others may enjoy a ride on the holiday train and carousel or eating the comfort foods available for purchase. Sixth and Race streets. historicphiladelphia.org. George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” con-

tinues its 49th season at the Academy of Music. Sugarplum fairies, giant mice and dancing snowflakes are included in this enchanting holiday event. Times vary. $49$149. 240 S. Broad St. paballet.org/programs/the-nutcracker. STOMP, which started as a form of street entertainment, continues to be an international sensation 25 years later. The limited Philly engagement continues through Sunday. Times vary. Tickets start at $40. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org.

THROUGH JAN. 1

Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream, hosted by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, includes characters from “Moana,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Tangled,” “Cinderella” and “Frozen.” Times vary. $20-$150. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. wellsfargocenterphilly.com.

THROUGH JAN. 7

“Annie,” that beloved musical about a spunky

orphan in 1930s New York City determined to find her parents, continues its Philly run. Miss Hannigan, Oliver Warbucks and that lovable mutt named Sandy are a few of the characters she encounters along her journey. After all, “It’s the Hard Knock Life.” Times vary. $20-$97. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. walnutstreettheatre.org.

THROUGH JAN. 15

Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies is an exhibit in which guests have the opportunity to touch dinosaur fossils, play paleontologist and dig for dinosaur eggs, examine real dinosaur embryo skin and eggshells under magnification and more. $5 plus regular admission for non-members/$3 additional for members. Family-plus members and above see it for free. The Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. ansp.org/exhibits/tiny-titans.

THROUGH MARCH 4

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is back. Grab

the skates for Philly’s only outdoor, regulationsized rink. Come shred some ice, relax with food and drink in the lodge, stroll in the gardens, play arcade games and warm up by the fire pits. Enter the winterized river park for lights, activities and live entertainment galore. Pay as you go. 101 S. Columbus Blvd. delawareriverwaterfront.com.

DEC. 31

New Year’s Eve with Godfrey will offer plenty of laughs before we ring in 2018. His onscreen credits include “30 Rock”and “Louie.” The late show will include pary favors and a champagne toast at midnight. 8 and 10:30 p.m. $39-$64. Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St. heliumcomedy.com.

JAN. 5

The Philadelphia 76ers will look to appease the home crowd with a victory over the Detroit Pistons. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $49. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. nba.com/sixers.

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