Casino Night and Everything You Need to Know About Friday

Here's everything you need to know about Friday.

North Light Casino Night: There will be a casino night at the Manayunk Brewing Company on Friday, Sept. 20, starting at 7 p.m. to benefit North Light Community Center.  Here's how the Center describes the event: "Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door, available online atwww.northlightcommunitycenter.org Ticket price includes admission, $50 in gaming chips, complimentary hot and cold hors d’ouvres and discounted drinks. A perfect time to try your luck and flavors from local restaurants. Must be 21 to play. The River Club will be filled with tables for black jack, craps and roulette. “Happy Hour” drink prices all night. No monetary rewards will be given. At closing, trade in your chips for raffle tickets to choose gift baskets via a “pick-a-prize” raffle. Or trade them in for  “super” tickets for the grand prize. All proceeds benefit North Light Community Center. North Light is a community-based non-profit serving some 3,000 Philadelphia neighbors annually through programs for children, teens and families." 

Thrill Show Tickets: Tickets are still available for the Philadelphia Police Department's annual Thrill Show.  All proceeds from the show go towards scholarships for the children of fallen city police officers and firefighters.

This day in history: On Sept. 20, 1985, Roxborough Patch Editor Jake Speicher was born in Los Angeles, California.  There was much rejoicing.  

Traffic: Need to know what's what for your commute?  Check out the PennDOT traffic cameras.  

Weather: The forecast says that Friday will be a lot like Thursday, sunny and clear with temperatures reaching 80.