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David F. Simon
Chairman
Board of Commissioners
Jeffrey L. Nash
Vice Chairman
Board of Commissioners
John J. Matheussen
President
PATCO
John D. Rink
General Manager
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Welcome to PATCO E-News!!!!
PATCO E-News is yet another way for PATCO to stay in touch with you and to provide the very best in customer service. Through this monthly communication, we will keep you informed about train service, system improvements, events and happenings in the region and share relevant transit information from a regional and national perspective. You can also stay connected to PATCO throughout the week by following PATCO on Facebook and RidePATCO on Twitter. We'd love to hear from you, so stay in touch.
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Coming Soon! PATCO Mobile Site
 Very soon PATCO will launch a newly designed mobile website. The new site will be an easy read on your android or smart phone.
Soon most of the information seen on our www.ridepatco.org website will be in a great mobile format. It's not an APP so there is no need to download anything - it is a mobile version of the website. When a user accesses the website from a mobile device, the website will re-direct them to the mobile version.
You will also begin to see signage about the site along with a QR code (Quick Response Code) that will connect you directly to specific information at each station.
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Made in America Festival
 The second Made in America Festival is slated to take place in Philadelphia during Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31- Sept. 1 on the Benjamin Parkway in Philadelphia. The diverse lineup for the festival will include Beyoncé, Nine Inch Nails, Deadmau5, Phoenix, Queens of the Stone Age, Calvin Harris, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore, Wiz Khalifa, the Gaslight Anthem, Public Enemy, Solange, and many more. Check out the entire 2013 Made in America Festival Lineup at www.madeinamericafest.com
Take PATCO to the 8th/Market stop and hop on the Philly PHLASH trolley (at 6th or 12th) or hop on SEPTA'S 38 bus.
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Collingswood Crafts and Fine Arts Festival
On Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18 from 10am to 5pm over 150 crafters and fine artists will stretch along Haddon Avenue in Collingswood's historic downtown. Shoppers can choose from contemporary works in wood, clay and glass as well as hand-woven scarves, leather belts and jewelry. Shoppers will also enjoy music as they stroll along Haddon Avenue. Family art activities include ceramic tile painting, sand art, face painting and more. Be sure to leave room for dessert like glazed almonds, funnel cake, ice cream and shaved Hawaiian ice.
Take PATCO to Collingswood station and the shopping is just a block away
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Summer Concert Series at Penn's Landing
The Great Plaza at Penn's Landing (101 Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia) is home to free, alfresco concerts on Friday nights, and certain Saturdays, all summer long. From jazz to gospel to R&B, the Summer Concert Series has something for every music lover.
August 16, 23, 30
The sounds of the country's top Smooth Jazz artists will fill the air on the River Stage at Penn's Landing every Friday night in August with FREE shows starting at 7:30 p.m. Stick around after the relaxing performance for a spectacular fireworks display.
Saturday, August 24 3-9 p.m.
One of Penn's Landing's most popular concerts, the inspirational and uplifting "Sounds of Gospel Concert" featuring contemporary gospel, traditional hymns, and songs of praise.
Take PATCO to 8th/Market then hop on SEPTA'S Frankford Line or the Philly PHLASH.
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Riversharks
 August and the RiverSharks - great combination of fun
Join the Riversharks on Thursday, August 15th and present your hospital/medical ID or credentials at the box office on game day and get a special $5 200-level ticket! Wear your scrubs to the game, and you'll get a free 200-level ticket at the box office!
Help the Riversharks honor the men and women of the armed forces at Military Appreciation Day on Sunday, August 18th at 1:35pm! Tickets for veterans and active duty personnel are free, plus tickets for family and friends are just $7 (200 level). Fans who contribute three items to the care package collection will receive a free 200 level ticket to the game. Enjoy Fireworks at all Friday and Saturday night games.
Go to www.riversharks.com to get the details on these and other events at the park. Remember to let PATCO get you to the games. Go to the City Hall stop and walk just 3 blocks down Market Street or go to the Broadway stop and hop on the RiverLine.
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Demolition has begun at 12th street to make way for the new escalator.
The 9/10th street station elevators should be ready for public use in about a month.
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