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In 17 years, Damaris Alvarado-Rodriguez has seen her South Philly early childhood care business boom.

En 17 años, Damaris Alvarado-Rodríguez ha visto cómo ha prosperado su emprendimiento de cuidado de primera infancia en Filadelfia.

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TAKING CARE OF THE YOUNGEST IN PHILADELPHIA

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IMAGEN DE LA SEMANA NO TO WAR!

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DR. WILLIAM HITE’S NEXT MOVE

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A QUESTION OF WHEN

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FRENTE UP FRONT

TAKING CARE OF THE YOUNGEST IN PHILADELPHIA IN THIS ISSUE, THE LIFE OF DAMARIS ALVARADO-RODRIGUEZ, THE LEADER OF CHILDREN’S PLAYHOUSE.

EL TEMA CENTRAL EN ESTA EDICIÓN ES LA VIDA DE DAMARIS ALVARADO-RODRÍGUEZ AL FRENTE DE CHILDREN’S PLAYHOUSE. TAMBIÉN, LOS ORÍGENES DE FLORIDA. By | Por: FERNANDO MILLÁN | AL DÍA News Print Editor

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hance changed Damaris Alvarado-Rodriguez´ life. She started taking care of a baby by coincidence, by the following month the number had gone up to six.

What started in a home in Philadelphia eventually moved to a nearby commercial space. At first, it was called Cookie’s Daycare Center. Today, it is Children’s Playhouse, with 278 children that she takes care of and attends to in Newbold and Whitman, in South Philadelphia.

It was the first inclusive daycare in South Philadelphia, with children from Hispanic, Asian Black and white families. Also from migrant families that do not speak Spanish and with different incomes and nationalities. Her services include infant and toddler care, pre-K, after school care, and summer camps for children up to 12 years old.

She had to go through a journey of management and effort to get to today’s results, and even faced the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic. More details on this story in the article of this issue.

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Damaris she said she’s had offers to bring her model of early childhood care to North and West Philly.

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We also remember the Spanish history of Florida, the first European settlement in North America. It has been a part of the United States for 200 years after the Spanish Crown transferred it. This territory set some milestones like being the first state where interracial marriages were legal. The first one was documented in 1565, two centuries and two years before being accepted in the United States.

Today, 22,5% of the population in Florida identifies itself as Hispanic. In cities like Miami, it is 70%.

Also in this issue, Dr. William Hite, who will soon step down as superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia to be the CEO of KnowledgeWorks, a nonprofit organization that prepares graduates to take the next step. He will talk on his new role as of July 1. z

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n hecho fortuito le cambió la vida a Damaris Alvarado-Rodríguez. Por casualidad empezó a cuidar a un bebé en su casa y al mes ya eran seis.

Lo que empezó en Filadelfia en casa pasó a un local que estaba disponible muy cerca.

Primero se llamó Cookie’s Daycare Center.

Hoy es Children’s Playhouse, con 278 niños que cuida y atiende en Newbold y Whitman, en el sur de Filadelfia.

Fue la primera guardería inclusiva en el sur de Filadelfia, con niños de familias hispanas, asiáticas, negras y blancas. Hay familias migrantes que no hablan español y de diferentes ingresos y nacionalidades. Cuida infantes, párvulos y niños de prekínder y después de la escuela. Además, realiza campamento de verano para niños de hasta 12 años.

Pero llegar a los resultados de hoy debió recorrer un camino de gestión y esfuerzo. Incluso, debió afrontar los retos de la pandemia de COVID-19. Los detalles están en el reportaje de esta edición.

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También se recuerda la historia española de Florida, primer asentamiento europeo en América del Norte. Hace 200 años hace parte de Estados Unidos, después de que la Corona española se la cediera. En este territorio hay algunos hitos, como que fue el primero en el que fueron legales los matrimonios interraciales. El primero se realizó en 1565, dos siglos y dos años antes de aceptarse en Estados Unidos.

Hoy, el 22,5% de la población de Florida se identifica como hispana. En ciudades como Miami es el 70% en ciudades como Miami.

Otro artículo de esta edición está relacionado con el Dr. William Hite, quien pronto dejará de ser superintendente del Distrito Escolar de Filadelfia para convertirse en la cabeza de KnowledgeWorks, organización sin fines de lucro que avanza en la preparación de los graduados a dar el siguiente paso. A partir del primero de julio tendrá esa nueva responsabilidad. z •3

IMAGE OF THE WEEK

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NO TO WAR!

While leaders in the United States, the European Union and Russia wrestle for Ukraine, there is concern around the world about the risks of a war. That was captured by this image in the Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, on Feb 19, during a protest against a military confrontation by a group of citizens. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images

Mientras los dirigentes de Estados Unidos, la Unión Europea y Rusia forcejean por Ucrania, en el mundo hay preocupación por los riesgos de una guerra. Así se aprecia en esta imagen captada en la Estación Central de Manhattan, el pasado 19 de febrero, cuando un grupo de ciudadanos protestó contra la posibilidad de una confrontación armada. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images

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DR. WILLIAM HITE’S NEXT MOVE

THE SOON-TO-BE-FORMER SUPERINTENDENT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA IS HEADING TO KNOWLEDGEWORKS.

EL SUPERINTENDENTE DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE FILADELFIA PRONTO LIDERARÁ A KNOWLEDGEWORKS, QUE OFRECE OPORTUNIDADES INNOVADORAS A ESTUDIANTES. By | Por: JENSEN TOUSSAINT | AL DÍA News Staff Writer ENGLISH

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rior to the start of the 2021-22 school year, Dr. William Hite announced plans to step down as the Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia.

After 10 years, he made the decision to pass the torch onto the next individual, whom the Philadelphia School Board is actively searching for.

As the school year nears its end, we now know Dr. Hite’s new career endeavor — he will become the next president & CEO of KnowledgeWorks.

ntes de empezar el año escolar 2021-22, el Dr. William Hite anunció su dimisión al cargo de superintendente del Distrito Escolar de Filadelfia. Después de 10 años, tomó la decisión de pasarle la antorcha al siguiente candidato, a quien la Junta Directiva de Escuelas de Filadelfia está buscando activamente.

Al acercarse el final del año escolar, ya se conoce cuál es el nuevo proyecto profesional del Dr. Hite: será el presidente y nuevo director de KnowledgeWorks.

¿QUÉ ES KNOWLEDGEWORKS?

WHAT IS KNOWLEDGEWORKS?

Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, KnowledgeWorks is a national nonprofit organization that works to advance a future of learning that ensures each student graduates ready for the next step.

KnowledgeWorks partners with school districts and communities to deliver innovative, collaborative personalized learning opportunities for students through competency-based education.

The organization has raised academic expectations for more than 135,000 students and helped over 12,000 teachers transform their teaching philosophy and practices.

Starting July 1, Dr. Hite will build on and lead that mission, as he oversees an annual budget of $14 million, a $125 million investment portfolio and a staff of nearly 50 in his new role.

Dr. Hite sees this new position as an opportunity to transform systemic learning on a national scale.

“Nothing is more important than ensuring that our nation’s children have a strong education, and I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had in my career to work toward that mission,” he said.

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Dr. William Hite will be finishing up his 10th year as Superintendent of the Philadelphia School District before moving on to lead KnowledgeWorks in Cincinnati. Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto via Getty Images .

Con sede en Cincinnati (Ohio), KnowledgeWorks es una organización sin fines de lucro que tiene como propósito avanzar hacia el futuro con un tipo de enseñanza que prepare a los graduados a dar el siguiente paso.

KnowledgeWorks trabaja en conjunto con los distritos escolares y las comunidades para ofrecerles a los estudiantes oportunidades innovadoras, colaborativas y personalizadas a la luz de un sistema educativo basado en competencias.

La organización ha elevado las expectativas de formación académica de más de 135.000 estudiantes y ha ayudado a más de 12.000 profesores a transformar su filosofía y prácticas educativas.

A partir del primero de julio, el Dr. Hite tendrá esa misión y será su líder, a la vez que supervisará un presupuesto anual de $14 millones, un portafolio de inversión de $125 millones y 50 personas en su nuevo cargo.

El Dr. Hite ve esta nueva posición como una oportunidad para transformar el aprendizaje sistémico a escala nacional.

“Nada es más importante que asegurar que los niños de nuestra nación tengan una educación fuerte. Y estoy agradecido por las oportunidades que he tenido en mi carrera de trabajar por esa misión”, dijo.

“Estoy emocionado por este nuevo reto y

El Dr. William Hite terminará su décimo año como Superintendente del Distrito Escolar de Filadelfia antes de pasar a dirigir KnowledgeWorks en Cincinnati. Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto via Getty Images

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Philadelphia’s new Citizens Police Oversight Board took five months to gather its members.

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La nueva Comisión de Vigilancia de Policía Civil de Filadelfia se tardó cinco meses en seleccionar a sus miembros.

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THERE’S A NEW OVERSIGHT BOARD FOR THE CITY’S POLICE DEPARTMENT. WHAT CAN IT DO? A BOARD WITH POWER. AY UN NUEVO COMITÉ DE VIGILANCIA PARA EL DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA DE LA CIUDAD. ¿CUÁLES SON SUS FUNCIONES? UN COMITÉ CON PODER. By | Por: BRITTANY VALENTINE| AL DÍA News Staff Writer

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uring a virtual town hall on Monday, Feb. 8, nominees for Philadelphia’s new police oversight board introduced themselves, and overall, they were praised as the new watchdogs that the city needs.

The nine potential commissioners for the new Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC), were selected from a pool of over 300 applicants by a board approved by Philadelphia City Council and Mayor Jim Kenney.

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ENGLISH the public to give their feedback after a long selection process.

During the wave of social justice activism that followed the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and others, over a dozen City Council members wrote a letter to Kenney to address the “crisis of legitimacy” between citizens and the Philadelphia Police Department.

“Policing is difficult, dangerous work. It is vitally important work. For exactly those reasons, the Police Department must earn and maintain the

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urante una asamblea pública virtual del lunes 8 de febrero, los nominados para el nuevo comité de vigilancia de la policía de Filadelfia se presentaron. Se les elogió por ser el nuevo cuerpo de control que la ciudad necesita.

Los nueve posibles integrantes de la Comisión de Vigilancia de Policía Civil (CPOC) fueron seleccionados, entre un grupo de 300 aspirantes, por una junta autorizada por el Concejo de Filadelfia y el alcalde Jim Kenney.

La reunión fue la oportunidad para que el público diera sus puntos de vista después de un largo proceso de selección.

Durante la ola de activismo en pro de la justicia social después de los asesinatos de Breonna Taylor, George Floyd y Ahmaud Arbery, entre otros, más de una docena de miembros del Concejo de la Ciudad le escribieron una carta a Kenney en la que se abordaba la “crisis de legitimidad” entre los ciudadanos y el Departamento de Policía de Filadelfia.

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El nuevo comité puede iniciar sus propias investigaciones, con o sin una denuncia formal entre otras facultades.

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Sadly, most of our vulnerable citizens feel less safe, no moreso, in the presence of our police,” the letter read.

Signed by 14 of the 17 members of City Council, it called for a “fully resourced, independent police oversight, including authority to conduct contemporaneous, independent review of civilian complaints and use-of-force incidents.”

A BOARD WITH POWER

The city’s pre-existing oversight board was established in 1993, but it had a low budget and no real subpoena power.

Philly residents voted to eliminate the old board in favor of something new via ballot question in November 2020. In May 2021, Council passed the bill that could create it.

The new board has the ability to initiate its own investigations, with or without a formal complaint, while the old board could only forward complaints to police. It will also have a voice in what charges are brought against officers if investigations reach that point, rather than leaving those decisions solely to the department itself.

Police leadership must now consult directly with the board about disciplinary actions. If the police commissioner wants to take different actions than what the board recommended, they must be explained in writing.

Additionally, if the department drops charges or enters a guilty plea in a misconduct case, it also must explain why in writing, and the board can object.

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Firmada por 14 de los 17 miembros del Concejo de la Ciudad, la carta exhortó a la conformación de la “vigilancia independiente con todos los recursos necesarios, que tenga la autoridad necesaria para ejecutar revisiones sincrónicas e independientes a las quejas e incidentes relacionados con el uso de la fuerza, presentadas por los ciudadanos”.

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UN COMITÉ CON PODER

El comité anterior de vigilancia se conformó en 1993, pero contaba con poco presupuesto y no tenía facultad real de requerir evidencia.

Los residentes de Filadelfia votaron para eliminar el antiguo comité y reemplazarlo por uno nuevo mediante un referéndum en noviembre de 2020. En mayo de 2021, el Concejo aprobó la ley con la que se creó.

El nuevo comité puede iniciar sus propias investigaciones, con o sin una denuncia formal, mientras que el antiguo solo le remitía las denuncias a la Policía. También tendrá injerencia en los cargos que se les imputen a los oficiales de policía si las investigaciones llegaran hasta ese punto, en lugar de dejarle esas decisiones únicamente al mismo departamento.

Los directivos de la Policía deberán consultar directamente con el comité las acciones disciplinarias correspondientes. Si el comisionado de la policía quisiera tomar una medida diferente a lo recomendado por el comité, se deberá explicarlo por escrito.

Adicionalmente, si el departamento retira los cargos o presenta una declaración de culpabilidad en un caso de falta disciplinaria,

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A QUESTION OF WHEN U.S. INTELLIGENCE SAYS RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE IS IMMINENT. PUTIN SAYS HE IS OPEN TO DIALOGUE. OPEN TO DIALOGUE. ORGANISMOS DE INTELIGENCIA DE EE. UU. ASEGURAN QUE LA INVASIÓN A UCRANIA POR RUSIA ES INMINENTE. PUTIN DICE QUE ESTÁ ABIERTO AL DIÁLOGO. By | Por: NIGEL THOMPSON | AL DÍA News Staff Writer

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n Friday, Feb. 18, U.S. President Joe Biden delivered the most dire news so far of the military standoff that’s captured world headlines for most of 2022 between Russia and Ukraine.

He said in a press conference that U.S. intelligence learned that Russian President Vladimir Putin had made the decision to invade Ukraine, and it would happen in the coming days or weeks.

“We believe that they will target Ukraine’s capital, Kiev, a city of 2.8 million innocent people,” Biden added.

SELF DEFENSE?

“They will be here as long as necessary,” Lukashenko was quoted as saying in the New York Times.

Since at least December 2021, Russian troops have amassed on the country’s border with Ukraine. The latest figures from Feb. 10, 2022, reported that anywhere between 130,000 to 190,000 troops are gathered with all the makings of an invasion force that includes tanks, artillery and other anti-aircraft weaponry.

Amid the rise in tensions, Putin has sought to justify the army’s presence as a response to the encroachment of NATO forces on Russian soil in Eastern Europe.

That point and requests to remove those forces have also come up in subsequent dialogues between Putin and other leaders (including Biden) in an effort to deescalate the situation.

“For us, this is task No. 1,” Putin said.

“It is a priority for our country to assure its security and conditions for its development.”

The other motivation for a potential invasion is to keep Ukraine under its

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l viernes 18 de febrero, el presidente de los Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, dio la noticia más desastrosa hasta hoy del enfrentamiento militar entre Rusia y Ucrania, que se ha apoderado de los titulares en el mundo en lo que va del 2022.

Dijo en una conferencia de prensa que según la inteligencia del país, el presidente ruso Vladimir Putin había tomado la decisión de invadir Ucrania, y que esto iba a suceder en las próximas semanas o días.

“Creemos que van a atacar a Kiev, la capital ucraniana, una ciudad con 2.8 millones de inocentes,” agregó Biden.

¿DEFENSA PROPIA?

Kiev está a unas 236 millas de la frontera con Rusia, pero a unas 100 millas de la frontera con Bielorrusia, donde las tropas rusas también se han agrupado bajo la orden de su presidente Aleksandr G. Lukashenko.

“Estarán ahí por el tiempo que sea necesario,” dijo Lukashenko según the New York Times.

Al menos desde diciembre del 2021, las tropas rusas se han agolpado en la frontera de los dos países. Los últimos datos del 10 febrero de 2022, revelaron que entre 130.000 y 190.000 soldados llegaron con toda la parafernalia que aparentaba una invasión militar, incluyendo tanques, artillería y armas de defensa antiaérea.

En medio de una creciente tensión, Putin ha querido justificar la presencia de la armada como respuesta a la intrusión de las fuerzas de la OTAN en tierra rusa al este de Europa. Ese punto y la retirada de las fuerzas han surgido en diálogos posteriores entre Putin y otros líderes (incluso Biden) en un esfuerzo por desescalar la situación.

“Para nosotros, esta es la tarea número 1”, dijo Putin. “Es prioridad para nues-

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Si Rusia llegase a invadir Ucrania, sería la guerra más sangrienta en azotar a Europa desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial

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POLÍTICA We believe that they will target Ukraine’s capital, Kiev, a city of 2.8 million innocent people.

Creemos que van a atacar a Kiev, la capital ucraniana, una ciudad con 2.8 millones de inocentes.

President Joe Biden ENGLISH sphere of influence in the same way as Belarus. As part of past negotiations was also a clause that cut Ukraine out of ever joining the European Union.

Instead of falling in line with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made efforts to join the EU during his tenure, which started in 2019.

A UNITED FRONT

In response to an invasion, which would likely be the bloodiest in Europe since World War II, Biden and European partners have promised the harshest economic sanctions to date, which includes a cutoff of all technology imports. International condemnation will also follow.

When responding to Biden’s most recent intelligence report of an imminent invasion, Putin countered by saying he is still willing to sit down and come to a diplomatic solution to the standoff.

A future meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, Feb. 24 between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. However, Blinken has said the meeting will be called off in the event of an invasion, which would show that Russia’s plan all along was not in the interest of diplomacy.

Should Blinken and Lavrov meet, a summit will then be scheduled with Biden and Putin, again, should Russia not invade Ukraine.

Up to this point, Biden and Putin have corresponded only via phone call.

During the last reported one, no real progress was made, and mostly consisted of Biden reiterating his threats of sanctions and more should Russia invade its neighbor.

In the past, Putin has used subtle means to snatch control and influence in Ukraine — jumping on Pro-Russian sentiment in Crimea to annex the territory in 2014, and using the same sentiment among people in Donbas and Luhansk to wage a proxy civil war for the last eight years.

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Otra motivación para una potencial invasión es mantener a Ucrania bajo la esfera de influencia de la misma manera que Bielorrusia; en las pasadas negociaciones hubo una cláusula que excluía a Ucrania de unirse alguna vez a la Unión Europea.

En vez de regirse por los términos de Rusia, el presidente ucraniano Volodymyr Zelensky ha hecho intentos de unirse a la Unión Europea durante su mandato que comenzó en 2019.

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En respuesta a una posible invasión, que sería la más sangrienta de Europa desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial, Biden y sus aliados europeos han prometido las sanciones más severas hasta hoy, que incluyen la eliminación de las importaciones en tecnología. A lo cual le seguiría el repudio internacional.

Al responder al último reporte de inteligencia de Biden, Putin contestó diciendo que aún está dispuesto a sentarse y llegar a una solución diplomática al enfrentamiento.

Una reunión está programada para este jueves 24 de febrero entre el secretario

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de estado de los Estados Unidos, Antony Blinken, y el ministro ruso de asuntos exteriores, Sergey Lavrov. Blinken dijo que la reunión se cancelaría en el evento de llevarse a cabo la invasión, lo cual demostraría que todo este tiempo Rusia no habría estado a favor de la diplomacia.

De reunirse Blinken y Lavrov, se citaría a un encuentro entre Biden y Putin nuevamente, si Rusia no invade Ucrania.

Hasta este punto, Biden y Putin solo se han comunicado vía llamada telefónica.

Durante la última llamada no se dio ningún avance, y predominó la reiteración de Biden de sus amenazas de aplicar sanciones y más si Rusia llegase a invadir a su vecino.

Ya ha habido en el pasado medios sutiles por parte de Putin de arrebatar el control e influencia en Ucrania —asaltando el sentir proruso en Crimea para que se anexara al territorio en 2014, y usando la misma táctica entre las personas de Donbás y Luhansk para librar una subsidiaria durante los últimos 8 años.

Al parecer esta vez, el enfoque de la sutileza ha salido volando por la ventana. z

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• P U B L I C N OT I C E • FINAL REAPPORTIONMENT PLAN In accordance with Article II, Section 17(i) of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, the following is a copy of the Final Reapportionment Plan of the Senate of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania House of Representatives filed by the 2021 Legislative Reapportionment Commission with the O ce of the Secretary of the Commonwealth on February 4, 2022.

The average population of a Senate District is 260,054, and the average population for a House of Representatives District is 64,053. The 20th Senatorial District in Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties has the largest population, 269,942, which is 3.80 above the average population for a Senatorial district. The 37th Senatorial District in Allegheny County has the lowest population, 248,858, which is 4.31 below the average population for a Senatorial district. The 106th Legislative District of the House of Representatives in Dauphin County has the largest population, 66,872, which

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is 4.40 above the average population for a Representative district. The 119th Legislative District of the House of Representatives in Luzerne County has the lowest population, 61,334, which is 4.24 below the average population for a Representative district.

Article II, Section 17(d) of the Constitution of Pennsylvania provides that any aggrieved person may file an appeal from the Final Plan directly with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court within 30 days after the filing of the Final Plan.

A copy of the Final Plan can be downloaded from the Legislative Reapportionment Commission s website at https: www.redistricting.state. pa.us maps .

Leigh M. Chapman, Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth

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• P U B L I C N OT I C E • Dist. 153 MONTGOMERY County. Part of MONTGOMERY County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Abington (PART, Wards 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 07, 09, 10 [PART, Divisions 01 and 03], 11, 12, 13, 14 [PART, Division 02] and 15 [PART, Division 01]) and Upper Dublin (PART, Districts 01 [PART, Divisions 01 and 03], 02 [PART, Divisions 01 and 02], 04 and 05) and the BOROUGH of Rockledge. Total population: 62,313 Dist. 154 MONTGOMERY County. Part of MONTGOMERY County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Cheltenham and Springfield and the BOROUGH of Jenkintown. Total population: 63,038 Dist. 156 CHESTER County. Part of CHESTER County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of East Bradford, East Goshen (PART, Precincts 01, 02, 03, 04, 07, 08 and 09) and West Goshen and the BOROUGH of West Chester. Total population: 66,169 Dist. 157 CHESTER County. Part of CHESTER County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Easttown, Schuylkill, Tredyffrin and Willistown. Total population: 62,988 Dist. 158 CHESTER County. Part of CHESTER County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of East Fallowfield, East Marlborough, Kennett, New Garden, Newlin, Pocopson, West Bradford and West Marlborough and the BOROUGHS of Avondale and Kennett Square. Total population: 62,792

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICTS Dist. 10 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 04 [PART, Divisions 01, 07,08 and 12], 06 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12 and 16], 08 [PART, Divisions 17, 18, 19, 22, 23 and 29], 24, 44 [PART, Divisions 03, 04, 06, 08, 09, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16] and 60 [PART, Divisions 04, 05, 06, 07, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22]). Total population: 61,532 Dist. 54 MONTGOMERY County. Part of MONTGOMERY County consisting of the TOWNSHIP of Plymouth and the BOROUGHS of Conshohocken and Norristown.

Total population: 63,471 Dist.61 MONTGOMERY County. Part of MONTGOMERY County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Lower Gwynedd, Towamencin, Upper Gwynedd and Whitpain (PART, Districts 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 and 12) and the BOROUGH of North Wales.

Total population: 63,924 Dist. 70 MONTGOMERY County. Part of MONTGOMERY County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of East Norriton, Perkiomen, Skippack, West Norriton (PART, Districts 01, 02 and 04), Whitpain (PART, Districts 08, 09, 10 and 11) and Worcester and the BOROUGH of Schwenksville. Total population: 65,364 Dist. 148 MONTGOMERY County. Part of MONTGOMERY County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Lower Merion (PART, Wards 01, 02, 03, 05 [PART, Divisions 01 and 02], 07, 09, 12, 13 and 14) and Whitemarsh and the BOROUGH of Narberth.

Total population: 63,587 Dist. 149 MONTGOMERY County. Part of MONTGOMERY County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Lower Merion (PART, Wards 04, 05 [PART, Division 03], 06, 08, 10 and 11) and Upper Merion and the BOROUGHS of Bridgeport and West Conshohocken. Total population: 64,410 Dist. 150 MONTGOMERY County. Part of MONTGOMERY County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Lower Providence, Upper Providence and West Norriton (PART, District 03) and the BOROUGHS of Collegeville and Trappe. Total population: 63,779 Dist. 151 MONTGOMERY County. Part of MONTGOMERY County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Horsham, Montgomery (PART, Districts 04, 05, 06, 07 and 08) and Upper Dublin (PART, Districts 01 [PART, Division 02], 02 [PART, Division 03], 03, 06 and 07) and the BOROUGH of Ambler. Total population: 63,765 Dist. 152 MONTGOMERY County. Part of MONTGOMERY County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Abington (PART, Wards 05, 08, 10 [PART, Division 02], 14 [PART, Division 01] and 15 [PART, Division 02]), Lower Moreland and Upper Moreland and the BOROUGHS of Bryn Athyn and Hatboro. Total population: 61,386

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Dist. 159 DELAWARE County. Part of DELAWARE County consisting of the CITY of Chester and the TOWNSHIPS of Lower Chichester and Upper Chichester and the BOROUGHS of Eddystone, Marcus Hook, Parkside and Trainer. Total population: 61,801 Dist. 160 CHESTER and DELAWARE Counties. Part of CHESTER County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Birmingham, Pennsbury, Thornbury and Westtown and Part of DELAWARE County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Bethel, Chadds Ford, Concord and Thornbury and the BOROUGH of Chester Heights. Total population: 63,956 Dist. 161 DELAWARE County. Part of DELAWARE County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Aston, Chester, Middletown (PART, Districts 01 and 02 [PART, Divisions 01 and 02]), Nether Providence and Ridley (PART, Wards 01 [PART, Divisions 01 and 03], 02, 05 [PART, Division 01] and 07) and the BOROUGHS of Brookhaven, Rose Valley and Upland. Total population: 63,804 Dist. 163 DELAWARE County. Part of DELAWARE County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Darby (PART, Wards 03, 04 and 05 and Upper Darby (PART, Districts 01, 02, 03 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 08, 09, 10 and 11] and 05 [PART, Divisions 04, 06, 08 and 09]) and the BOROUGHS of Aldan, Clifton Heights and Collingdale. Total population: 63,755 Dist. 164 DELAWARE County. Part of DELAWARE County consisting of the TOWNSHIP of Upper Darby (PART, Districts 03 [PART, Divisions 06 and 07], 04, 05 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 05, 07 and 10], 06 and 07) and the BOROUGHS of East Lansdowne, Lansdowne and Millbourne. Total population: 63,129 Dist. 165 DELAWARE County. Part of DELAWARE County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Marple (PART, Wards 04 [PART, Division 02], 05, 06 and 07), Springfield and Upper Providence and the BOROUGHS of Media, Morton and Swarthmore. Total population: 62,800 Dist. 166 DELAWARE County. Part of DELAWARE County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Haverford and Marple (PART, Wards 01, 02, 03 and 04 [PART, Divisions 01 and 03]). Total population: 63,050 Dist. 167 CHESTER County. Part of CHESTER County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Charlestown, East Caln, East Goshen (PART, Precincts 05 and 06), East Whiteland, West Pikeland, West Vincent and West Whiteland and the BOROUGH of Malvern. Total population: 63,435 Dist. 168 DELAWARE County. Part of DELAWARE County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Edgmont, Middletown (PART, Districts 02 [PART, Division 03], 03 and 04), Newtown and Radnor. Total population: 62,978 Dist. 170 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 58 [PART, Divisions 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 12, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30,31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 and 43] and 66 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 22, 23, 24, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 41, 42, 44 and 45]). Total population: 62,661

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• P U B L I C N OT I C E • Dist. 172 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 56 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 33, 34, 36, 37 and 40], 58 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 09, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 26, 27, 28, 36, 42 and 44] and 63). Total population: 64,450

Dist. 188 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 27, 46, 51 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 05, 06, 07, 08, 14, 15 and 23] and 60 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 08, 09, 10, 12, 13 and 23]). Total population: 61,778

Dist. 173 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 41 [PART, Divisions 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26], 57 [PART, Divisions 01, 13, 14, 17, 18, 22 and 28], 64 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18] and 65).

Total Population: 62,913

Dist. 190 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 06 [PART, Divisions 13, 14, 15, 17 and 18], 11, 13 [PART, Divisions 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25], 28 [PART, Divisions 01, 04, 05, 06, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18] , 38 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 17 and 21], 44 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 05, 07, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19] and 52 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 21 , 2 2 , 2 3 , 2 4 and 2 8] ). Total population: 61,771

Dist. 174 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 56 [PART, Divisions 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 35, 38, 39 and 41], 57 [PART, Divisions 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27] and 66 [PART, Divisions 10, 18, 19, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 37, 40, 43 and 46]). Total population: 62,812 Dist. 175 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 02 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 13, 14, 15, 16, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29], 05 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 and 37], 18 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 10, 11, 12, 18 and 19] and 31 [PART, Divisions 03, 04, 05, 06, 13 and 15]).

Total population: 62,108 Dist. 177 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 23 [PART, Division 13], 25 [PART, Divisions 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 10, 11, 12, 22 and 23], 31 [PART, Divisions 07, 08, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18 and 19], 41 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 13 and 14], 45 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 12, 15, 20, 22, 23, 24 and 25], 55 [PART, Divisions 01 and 02] and 62 [PART, Divisions 03, 05, 07, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19]). Total population: 62,232 Dist. 179 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 23 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04,05,06,07,08,09,10, 11,12,14,15,16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23], 33 [PART, Divisions 01 and 05], 35 [PART, Divisions 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30], 42 [PART, Divisions 01, 12, 13, 14,15,16,17,18,19, 20, 21,23,24 and 25] and 62 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 04, 06, 08 and 09]). Total population: 61,563 Dist. 180 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 07 [PART, Divisions 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23], 25 [PART, Divisions 02, 09, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 24], 33 [PART, Divisions 02, 03, 04, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24] and 45 [PART, Divisions 08, 09, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 21]). Total population: 62,540 Dist. 181 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 08 [PART, Divisions 25, 26,30 and 32], 14,15 [PART, Divisions 03, 07 and 10],18 [PART, Divisions 09, 14, 15 and 16], 20, 37 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11,12,14, 17 and 18] and 47). Total population: 62,079 Dist.182 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 02 [PART, Divisions 03, 04,05,06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20,21,22,23 and 24], 05 [PART, Divisions 06, 07, 08,09,11,14, 22, 28 and 29], 08 [PART, Divisions 01,02,03,04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,15,16,20, 21, 27, 28, 33, 34 and 35] and 30 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 06, 07, 08, 09, 15 and 16]). Total population: 66,317 Dist. 184 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 01 and 39). Total population: 64,108 Dist. 185 DELAWARE and PHILADELPHIA Counties. Part of DELAWARE County consisting of the TOWNSHIP of Tinicum and the BOROUGH of Colwyn and Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 26, 40 [PART, Divisions 01,03,04,06,12,13,14,15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 27,28,29,30,31,32,35,36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42,43,44,45,46,48,49,50 and 51] and 48 [PART, Divisions 08, 12 and 17]). Total population: 61,863 Dist. 186 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 30 [PART, Divisions 04, 05,10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 17], 36, 48 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 09, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15,16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23] and 51 [PART, Divisions 03, 09, 10, 11, 12, 21, 22, 24 and 25]).

Total population: 62,436

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Dist. 191 DELAWARE and PHILADELPHIA Counties. Part of DELAWARE County consisting of the BOROUGHS of Darby and Yeadon and Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 03, 40 [PART, Divisions 02, 05, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 33, 34 and 47] and 51 [PART, Divisions 04, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27 and 28]). Total population: 62,629 Dist. 192 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 04 [PART, Divisions 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 09, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,20and 21], 34 and 52 [PART, Divisions 05, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27]). Total population: 61,419 Dist. 194 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 09 [PART, Divisions 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 16 and 17] , 21 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 and 45] and 38 [PART, Divisions 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19 and 20]). Total population: 62,236 Dist. 195 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 08 [PART, Divisions 24 and 31], 15 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19], 16, 28 [PART, Divisions 02, 03, 07 and 08], 29 and 32). Total population: 62,205 Dist.197 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 07 [PART, Divisions 01, 02,03 and 04], 18 [PART, Divisions 03, 08, 13 and 17], 19, 31 [PART, Divisions 01, 02 and 09], 37 [PART, Divisions 13, 15, 16, 19, 20 and 21], 42 [PART, Divisions 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11 and 22], 43 and 49 [PART, Divisions 01 and 13]). Total population: 62,586 Dist. 198 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 10 [PART, Divisions 01, 07,08,09,10,11 and 12], 12 [PART, Divisions 08,11,17,18,19, 20, 21 and 24], 13 [PART, Divisions 01,02, 03,04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13,14,15, 17 and 19],49 [PART, Divisions 02,03, 04,05,06,07, 08, 09,10, 11, 12, 14, 15,16,17,18, 19,20, 21 and 22] and 61 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03,04, 06 , 07, 08, 09, 17 , 21, 22 , 23, 24 , 25 and 26]). Total population: 63,729 Dist. 200 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 09 [PART, Divisions 01, 02,03, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15], 10 [PART, Divisions 02,03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15, 17, 23, 24, 25, 28 and 29],21[PART, Division 24], 22 and 50). Total population: 65,563 Dist. 201 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 10 [PART, Divisions 06, 16,18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26 and 27], 12 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 09, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15,16, 22 and 23], 17 and 59). Total population: 66,430 Dist. 202 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 41 [PART, Division 12], 54,55 [PART, Divisions 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10,11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23,24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29], 62 [PART, Divisions 14,20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26] and 64 [PART, Division 12]). Total population: 64,695 Dist. 203 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 35 [PART, Divisions 01, 02,03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 31 and 32], 53 and 61 [PART, Divisions 05, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20,27 and 28]). Total population: 65,519

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• P U B L I C N OT I C E • Dist. 08 DELAWARE and PHILADELPHIA Counties. Part of DELAWARE County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Darby and Tinicum and the BOROUGHS of Collingdale, Colwyn, Darby, Folcroft, Norwood, Sharon Hill and Yeadon and Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 03, 26 [PART, Divisions 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 and 22], 27 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 04, 05, 07, 08, 09, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23], 36, 40 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50 and 51], 46 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20 and 21], 48, 51, and 60 [PART, Divisions 06, 07, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22] ). Total population: 256,726 Dist. 09 CHESTER and DELAWARE Counties. Part of CHESTER County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Birmingham, East Marlborough, Franklin, Kennett, London Britain, London Grove, New Garden, Pennsbury, Pocopson, Thornbury and Westtown and the BOROUGHS of Avondale, Kennett Square and West Grove and Part of DELAWARE County consisting of the CITY of Chester and the TOWNSHIPS of Aston, Bethel, Chadds Ford, Chester, Concord, Edgmont, Lower Chichester, Middletown, Nether Providence, Thornbury and Upper Chichester and the BOROUGHS of Brookhaven, Chester Heights, Eddystone, Marcus Hook, Parkside, Rose Valley, Trainer and Upland. Total population: 252,137 Dist.12 MONTGOMERY County. Part of MONTGOMERY County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Franconia, Hatfield, Horsham, Lower Gwynedd, Lower Moreland, Montgomery, Plymouth, Salford, Upper Dublin, Upper Moreland, Whitpain and Worcester and the BOROUGHS of Ambler, Bryn Athyn, Hatboro, Hatfield, Lansdale, Souderton and Telford (Montgomery County Portion). Total population: 263,688

SENATORIAL DISTRICTS Dist. 01 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 01, 02, 05, 08, 18, 25 [PART, Divisions 01, 04 and 07], 26 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 20 and 23], 30, 31, 39 and 40 [PART, Divisions 30, 38, and 40]). Total population: 250,243 Dist. 02 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 07, 19, 23, 25 [PART, Divisions 02, 03, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24] , 33, 35, [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 26 and 32] , 45, 53, 54, 55 and 62). Total population: 260,277 Dist. 03 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 29, 32, 35 [PART, Divisions 09, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31], 37, 42, 43, 47, 49 and 61). Total population: 263,993 Dist. 04 MONTGOMERY and PHILADELPHIA Counties. Part of MONTGOMERY County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Abington, Cheltenham and Springfield and the BOROUGHS of Jenkintown and Rockledge and Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 09, 10, 12 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 09, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 and 21], 17, 22, 50 and 59). Total population: 268,248 Dist. 05 PHILADELPHIA County. Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 41, 56, 57, 58, 63, 64, 65 and 66). Total population: 267,205

Dist.17 DELAWARE and MONTGOMERY Counties. Part of DELAWARE County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Haverford and Radnor and Part of MONTGOMERY County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of East Norriton, Lower Merion, Upper Merion and West Norriton and the BOROUGHS of Bridgeport, Narberth, Norristown and West Conshohocken. Total population: 258,156 Dist. 19 CHESTER County. Part of CHESTER County consisting of the CITY of Coatesville and the TOWNSHIPS of East Bradford, East Caln, East Fallowfield, East Goshen, East Nottingham, Easttown, Elk, Highland, Londonderry, Lower O ford, New London, Newlin, Penn, Tredyffrin, Upper O ford, Valley, West Bradford, West Fallowfield, West Goshen, West Marlborough, West Nottingham, West Whiteland and Willistown and the BOROUGHS of Downingtown, Malvern, Modena, O ford, South Coatesville and West Chester. Total population: 253,763 Dist. 24 BERKS and MONTGOMERY Counties. Part of BERKS County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Amity, Colebrookdale, District, Douglass, Earl, Hereford, Longswamp, Pike, Rockland and Washington and the BOROUGHS of Bally, Bechtelsville, Boyertown and Topton and Part of MONTGOMERY County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Douglass, Limerick, Lower Frederick, Lower Pottsgrove, Lower Salford, Marlborough, New Hanover, Perkiomen, Skippack, Towamencin, Upper Frederick, Upper Gwynedd, Upper Hanover, Upper Pottsgrove, Upper Salford and West Pottsgrove and the BOROUGHS of Collegeville, East Greenville, Green Lane, North Wales, Pennsburg, Pottstown, Red Hill, Schwenksville and Trappe. Total population: 262,737 Dist. 26 DELAWARE County. Part of DELAWARE County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Marple, Newtown, Ridley, Springfield, Upper Darby and Upper Providence and the BOROUGHS of Aldan, Clifton Heights, East Lansdowne, Glenolden, Lansdowne, Media, Millbourne, Morton, Prospect Park, Ridley Park, Rutledge and Swarthmore. Total population: 255,232

Dist. 07 MONTGOMERY and PHILADELPHIA Counties. Part of MONTGOMERY County consisting of the TOWNSHIP of Whitemarsh and the BOROUGH of Conshohocken and Part of PHILADELPHIA County consisting of the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Wards 04, 06, 12 [PART, Divisions 08, 11, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24], 21, 24, 27 [PART, Divisions 03, 06, 11, 13 and 18], 28, 34, 38, 44, 46 [PART, Divisions 07, 19, 22 and 23], 52 and 60 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 08, 09, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 23]). Total population: 263,697

PAID FOR WITH PENNSYLVANIA TAXPAYER DOLLARS. THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS FUNDED IN WHOLE BY THE GENERAL FUND.

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• AV I S O P Ú B L I CO • P L A N D E R E D I ST R I B U C I Ó N F I N A L De conformidad con el Artículo II, Sección 17 (i) de la Constitución de Pensilvania, lo siguiente es una copia del Plan de Redistribución Final del Senado de Pensilvania y la Cámara de Representantes de Pensilvania presentado por la Comisión de Redistribución Legislativa de 2021 ante la Oficina del Secretario del Estado el 4 de febrero de 2022.

La población promedio de un Distrito Senatorial es de 260,054 habitantes y la de un distrito de la C mara de Representantes es de 64,053 habitantes. El Distrito Senatorial 20 en los condados de Lu erne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne y Wyoming tiene la población m s grande con 269,942 habitantes, que es un 3.80 m s que la población promedio de un distrito senatorial. El Distrito Senatorial 37 en el Condado de Allegheny tiene la población m s ba a con 248,858 habitantes, que es un 4.31 menos que la población promedio de un distrito senatorial. El Distrito Legislativo 106 de la C mara de Representantes en el Condado de Dauphin tiene la población m s grande con 66,872

habitantes, que es un 4.40 m s que la población promedio de un distrito representativo. El Distrito Legislativo 119 de la C mara de Representantes en el Condado de Lu erne tiene la población m s ba a con 61,334 habitantes, que es un 4.24 menos que la población promedio de un distrito representativo.

El Art culo II, Sección 17(d) de la Constitución de Pensilvania establece que cualquier persona agraviada puede presentar una apelación del Plan Final directamente ante el Tribunal Supremo de Pensilvania dentro de los 30 d as posteriores a la presentación del Plan Final. Se puede descargar una copia del Plan Final en el sitio web de la Comisión de Redistribución Legislativa disponible en https: www.redistricting.state.pa.us maps .

Leigh M. Chapman Secretaria del Estado en funciones

DISTRITOS DE LA CÁMARA DE REPRESENTANTES DE LA REGIÓN DE ALLEGHENY

DISTRITOS DE LA CÁMARA DE REPRESENTANTES DE LA REGIÓN SURESTE

DISTRITOS DE LA CÁMARA DE REPRESENTANTES DE PENNSYLVANIA

DISTRITOS DE LA CÁMARA DE REPRESENTANTES DE PITTSBURGH

DISTRITOS DE LA CÁMARA DE REPRESENTANTES DE PHILADELPHIA

DISTRITOS SENATORIALES DE LA REGIÓN DE ALLEGHENY

DISTRITOS SENATORIALES DE LA REGIÓN SURESTE

DISTRITOS SENATORIALES DE PENNSYLVANIA

DISTRITOS SENATORIALES DE PITTSBURGH

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• AV I S O P Ú B L I CO • 04, 06, 07, 09, 10 [PARTE, divisiones 01 y 03], 11, 12, 13, 14 [PARTE, división 02] y 15 [PARTE, división 01]) y Upper Dublin (PARTE, distritos 01 [PARTE, divisiones 01 y 03], 02 [PARTE, divisiones 01 y 02], 04 y 05) y el DISTRITO de Rockledge. Población total: 62,313 Dist.154 Condado de MONTGOMERY. Parte del condado de MONTGOMERY que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Cheltenham y Springfield y el DISTRITO de Jenkintown. Población total: 63,038 Dist.156 Condado de CHESTER. Parte del condado de CHESTER que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de East Bradford, East Goshen (PARTE, distritos 01, 02, 03, 04, 07, 08 y 09) y West Goshen y el DISTRITO de West Chester. Población total: 66,169 Dist. 157 Condado de CHESTER. Parte del condado de CHESTER que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Easttown, Schuylkill, Tredyffrin y Willistown. Población total: 62,988 Dist. 158 Condado de CHESTER. Parte del condado de CHESTER que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de East Fallowfield, East Marlborough, Kennet, New Garden, Newlin, Pocopson, West Bradford y West Marlborough y los DISTRITOS de Avondale y Kennett Square. Población total: 62,792

DISTRITOS DE LA CÁMARA DE REPRESENTANTES Dist. 10 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. PARTE del Condado de PHILADELPHIA, que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 04 [PARTE, Divisiones 01, 07, 08 y 12], 06 [PARTE, Divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12 y 16], 08 [PARTE, Divisiones 17, 18, 19, 22, 23 y 29], 24, 44 [PARTE, Divisiones 03, 04, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 13, 14, 15 y 16] y 60 [PARTE, Divisiones 04, 05, 06, 07, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 y 22]). Población total: 61,532 Dist. 54 Condado de MONTGOMERY. PARTE del Condado de MONTGOMERY, que consiste en el MUNICIPIO de Plymouth y los DISTRITOS de Conshohocken y Norristown. Población total: 63,471 Dist. 61 Condado de MONTGOMERY. PARTE del Condado de MONTGOMERY, que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Lower Gwynedd, Towamencin, Upper Gwynedd y Whitpain (PARTE, Distritos 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, y 12) y el DISTRITO MUNICIPAL de North Wales. Población total: 63,924 Dist. 70 Condado de MONTGOMERY. PARTE del Condado de MONTGOMERY, que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de East Norriton, Perkiomen, Skippack, West Norriton (PARTE, Distritos 01, 02, y 04), Whitpain (PARTE, Distritos 08, 09, 10 y 11) y Worcester; y el DISTRITO MUNICIPAL de Schwenksville. Población total: 65,364 Dist. 148 Condado de MONTGOMERY. Parte del condado de MONTGOMERY que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Lower Merion (PARTE, distritos electorales 01, 02, 03, 05 [PARTE, divisiones 01 y 02], 07, 09, 12, 13 y 14) y Whitemarsh, y el DISTRITO de Narberth. Población total: 63,587 Dist.149 Condado de MONTGOMERY. Parte del condado de MONTGOMERY que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Lower Merion (PARTE, distritos electorales 04, 05 [PARTE, división 03], 06, 08, 10 y 11) y Upper Merion, y los DISTRITOS de Bridgeport y West Conshohocken. Población total: 64,410 Dist.150 Condado de MONTGOMERY. Parte del condado de MONTGOMERY que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Lower Providence, Upper Providence y West Norriton (PARTE, Distrito 03) y de los DISTRITOS de Collegeville y Trappe. Población total: 63,779 Dist.151 Condado de MONTGOMERY. Parte del condado de MONTGOMERY que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Horsham, Montgomery (PARTE, distritos 04, OS, 06, 07 y 08) y Upper Dublin (PARTE, distritos 01 [PARTE, división 02], 02 [PARTE, división 03], 03, 06 y 07) y el DISTRITO de Ambler. Población total: 63,765

Dist.159 Condado de DELAWARE. Parte del condado de DELAWARE que consiste en la CIUDAD de Chester y los MUNICIPIOS de Lower Chichester y Upper Chichester y los DISTRITOS de Eddystone, Marcus Hook, Parkside y Trainer Población total: 61,801 Dist.160 Condados de CHESTER y DELAWARE. Parte del condado de CHESTER que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Birmingham, Pennsbury, Thornbury y Westtown y parte del condado de DELAWARE que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Bethel, Chadds Ford, Concord y Thornbury y el DISTRITO de Chester Heights. Población total: 63,956 Dist.161 Condado de DELAWARE. Parte del condado de DELAWARE que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Aston, Chester, Middletown (PARTE, distritos 01 y 02 [PARTE, divisiones 01 y 02]), Nether Providence y Ridley (PARTE, distritos electorales 01 [PARTE, divisiones 01 y 03], 02, 05 [PARTE, división 01] y 07) y los DISTRITOS de Brookhaven, Rose Valley y Upland. Población total: 63,804 Dist.163 Condado de DELAWARE. Parte del condado de DELAWARE que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Darby (PARTE, distritos electorales 03, 04 y 05) y Upper Darby (PARTE, distritos 01, 02, 03 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 08, 09, 10 y 11] y 05 [PARTE, divisiones 04, 06, 08 y 09]) y los DISTRITOS de Aldan, Clifton y Collingdale.

Población total: 63,755 Dist. 164 Condado de DELAWARE. Parte del condado de DELAWARE que consiste en el MUNICIPIO de Upper Darby (PARTE, distritos 03 [PARTE, divisiones 06 y 07], 04, 05 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 03, 05, 07 y 10], 06 y 07) y los DISTRITOS de East Lansdowne, Lansdowne y Millbourne. Población total: 63,129 Dist.165 Condado de DELAWARE. Parte del Condado de DELAWARE que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Marple (PARTE, distritos electorales 04 [PARTE, división 02], 05, 06 y 07), Springfield y Upper Providence y los DISTRITOS de Media, Morton y Swarthmore. Población total: 62,800 Dist.166 Condado de DELAWARE. Parte del condado de DELAWARE que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Haverford y Marple (PARTE, distritos electorales 01, 02, 03 y 04 [PARTE, divisiones 01 y 03]). Población total: 63,050 Dist. 167 Condado de CHESTER. Parte del condado de CHESTER que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Charlestown, East Caln, East Goshen (PARTE, circunscripciones 05 y 06), East Whiteland, West Pikeland, West Vincent y West Whiteland y el MUNICIPIO de Malvern. Población total: 63,435 Dist.168 Condado de DELAWARE. Parte del condado de DELAWARE que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Edgmont, Middletown (PARTE, distritos 02 [PARTE, división 03], 03 y 04), Newtown y Radnor. Población total: 62,978

Dist.152 Condado de MONTGOMERY. Parte del condado de MONTGOMERY que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Abington (PARTE, distritos electorales 05, 08, 10 [PARTE, división 02], 14 [PARTE, división 01] y 15 [PARTE, división 02]), Lower Moreland y Upper Moreland y los DISTRITOS de Bryn Athyn y Hatboro. Población total: 61,386

Dist. 170 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 58 [PARTE, divisiones 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 12, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 y 43] y 66 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 22, 23, 24, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 41, 42, 44 y 45]). Población total: 62,661

Dist.153 Condado de MONTGOMERY. Parte del condado de MONTGOMERY que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Abington (PARTE, distritos electorales 01, 02, 03,

Dist. 172 Condado DE PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado DE PHILADELPHIA que incluye de la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 56 [PARTE,

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• AV I S O P Ú B L I CO • divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 33, 34, 36, 37 y 40], 58 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 09, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 26, 27, 28, 36, 42 y 44] y 63). Población total: 64,450 Dist. 173 Condado DE PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 41 [PARTE, divisiones 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 y 26], 57 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 13, 14, 17, 18, 22 y 28], 64 [PARTE,divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 y 18] y 65). Población total: 62,913 Dist.174 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 56 [PARTE, divisiones 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 35, 38, 39 y 41],57 [PARTE, divisiones 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09,10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26 y 27] y 66 [PARTE, divisiones 10, 18, 19, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 37, 40, 43 y 46]). Población total: 62,812 Dist. 175 Condado DE PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 02 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 13, 14, 15, 16, 25, 26, 27, 28 y 29], 05 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17,18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 y 37], 18 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 10, 11, 12, 18 y 19] y 31 [PARTE, divisiones 03, 04, 05, 06, 13 y 15]). Población total: 62,108 Dist. 177 Condado DE PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 23 [PARTE, división 13], 25[PARTE, divisiones 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 10, 11, 12, 22 y 23], 31 [PARTE, divisiones 07, 08, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18 y 19], 41 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 13 y 14], 45 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 12, 15, 20, 22, 23, 24 y 25], 55 [PARTE, divisiones 01 y 02] y 62 [PARTE, divisiones 03, 05, 07, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 y 19]). Población total: 62,232 Dist. 179 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 23 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 ,09,10,11, 12,14 ,15 ,16 , 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 y 23], 33 [PARTE, divisiones 01 y 05], 35 [PARTE, divisiones 21, 22, 23, 24, 26,27, 28, 29 y 30], 42 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 12, 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24 y 25] y 62[PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 04, 06, 08 y 09]). Población total: 61,563 Dist. 180 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 07 [PARTE, divisiones 05, 06, 01, 08, 09,10, 11, 12 , 13, 14 , 15 ,16 ,17 , 18 , 19 , 20, 21, 22 y 23], 25 [PARTE, divisiones 02, 09, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 y 24], 33 [PARTE, divisiones 02, 03, 04, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 y 24] y 45 [PARTE, divisiones 08, 09, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19 y 21]). Población total: 62,540 Dist. 181 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 08 [PARTE, divisiones 25, 26, 30 y 32], 14, 15 [PARTE, divisiones 03, 07 y 10], 18 [PARTE, divisiones 09, 14, 15 y 16], 20, 37 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17 y 18] y 47). Población total: 62,079 Dist. 182 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 02 [PARTE, divisiones 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 y 24], 05 [PARTE, divisiones 06, 07, 08, 09, 11, 14, 22, 28 y 29], 08 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 27, 28, 33, 34 y 35] y 30 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 03, 06, 07, 08, 09, 15 y 16]). Población total: 66,317 Dist.184 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del Condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 01 y 39).

Población total: 64, 108 Dist. 185 Condados de DELAWARE y PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de DELAWARE que consiste en el MUNICIPIO de Tinicum y el DISTRITO de Colwyn y parte del condado DE PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 26, 40 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 03, 04, 06, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50 y 51] y 48 [PARTE,divisiones 08, 12 y 17]). Población total: 61,863 Dist.186 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 30 [PARTE, divisiones 04, 05,10, 11, 12, 13, 14 y 17], 36, 48 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 09, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 y 23] y 51 [PARTE, divisiones 03, 09, 10, 11, 12, 21, 22, 24 y 25]). Población total: 62,436

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Dist.188 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 27, 46, 51 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 05, 06, 07, 08, 14, 15 y 23] y 60 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 03, 08, 09, 10, 12, 13 y 23]). Población total: 61,778 Dist. 190 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 06 [PARTE, divisiones 13, 14, 15, 17 y 18], 11, 13 [PARTE, divisiones 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 y 25], 28 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 04, 05, 06, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 y 18], 38 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 17 y 21], 44 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 05, 07, 11, 12, 17, 18 y 19] y 52 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24 y 28]). Población total: 61,771 Dist. 191 Condados de DELAWARE y PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de DELAWARE que consiste en los DISTRITOS de Darby y Yeadon y parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 03, 40 [PARTE, divisiones 02, 05, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 33, 34 y 47] y 51 [PARTE, divisiones 04, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27 y 28]). Población total: 62,629 Dist. 192 Condado DE PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 04 [PARTE, divisiones 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 09, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,20 y 21], 34 y 52 [PARTE, divisiones 05, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 y 27]). Población total: 61,419 Dist. 194 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 09 [PARTE, divisiones 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 16 y 17], 21 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39,40, 41, 42, 43, 44 y 45] y 38 [PARTE, divisiones 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19 y 20]. Población total: 62,236 Dist. 195 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 08 [PARTE, divisiones 24 y 31], 15 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 y 19], 16, 28 [PARTE, divisiones 02, 03, 07 y 08], 29 y 32). Población total: 62,205 Dist. 197 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 07 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 03 y 04], 18 [PARTE, divisiones 03, 08, 13 y 17], 19, 31 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02 y 09], 37 [PARTE, divisiones 13, 15, 16, 19, 20 y 21], 42 [PARTE, divisiones 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11 y 22], 43 y 49 [PARTE, divisiones 01 y 13]).

Población total: 62,586 Dist. 198 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 10 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11 y 12], 12 [PARTE, divisiones 08, 11, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 y 24], 13 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17 y 19], 49 [PARTE, divisiones 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 y 22] y 61 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 07, 08, 09, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 y 26]).

Población total: 63,729 Dist. 200 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 09 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 03, 11, 12, 13, 14 y 15], 10 [PARTE, divisiones 02,03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15, 17, 23, 24, 25, 28 y 29], 21[PARTE, división 24], 22 y 50). Población total: 65,563 Dist. 201 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 10 [PARTE, divisiones 06, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26 y 27], 12 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 09, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22 y 23], 17 y 59). Población total: 66,430 Dist. 202 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 41 [PARTE, división 12], 54, 55 [PARTE, divisiones 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 y 29], 62 [PARTE, divisiones 14, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 y 26] y 64 [PARTE, división 12]). Población total: 64,695 Dist. 203 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, distritos electorales 35 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 31 y 32], 53 y 61 [PARTE, divisiones 05, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 27 y 28]).

Población total: 65,519

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Dist.08 Condados de DELAWARE y PHILADELPHIA. Parte del Condado de DELAWARE que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Darby y Tinicum y los DISTRITOS de Collingdale, Colwyn, Darby, Folcroft, Norwood, Sharon Hill y Yeadon; y PARTE del Condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, Distritos electorales 03, 26, [PARTE, Divisiones 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 y 22), 27 [PARTE, Divisiones 01, 02, 04, 05, 07, 08, 09, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22 y 23], 36, 40 [PARTE, Divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, so y 51], 46 [PARTE Divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20 y 21], 48, 51 y 60 [PARTE, Divisiones 06, 07, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 y 22]). Población total: 256,726 Dist.09 Condados de CHESTER y DELAWARE. Parte del Condado de CHESTER, que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Birmingham, East Marlborough, Franklin, Kennett, London Britain, London Grove, New Garden, Pennsbury, Pocopson, Thornbury y Westtown; y los DISTRITOS de Avondale, Kennett Square y West Grove; y PARTE del Condado de DELAWARE que consiste en la CIUDAD de Chester y los MUNICIPIOS de Aston, Bethel, Chadds Ford, Chester, Concord, Edgmont, Lower Chichester, Middletown, Nether Province, Thornbury y Upper Chichester; y los DISTRITOS de Brookhaven, Chester Heights, Eddystone, Marcus Hook, Parkside, Rose Valley, Trainer y Upland. Población total: 252,137 Dist. 12 Condado de MONTGOMERY. Parte del Condado de MONTGOMERY, que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Franconia, Hatfield, Horsham, Lower Gwynedd, Lower Moreland, Montgomery, Plymouth, Salford, Upper Dublin, Upper Moreland, Whitpain y Worcester y los DISTRITOS de Ambler, Bryn Athyn, Hatboro, Hatfield, Lansdale, Souderton y Telford (Porción del Condado de Montgomery). Población total: 263,688 DISTRITOS DEL SENADO ESTATAL Dist.01 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del Condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, Distritos electorales 01, 02, 05, 08, 18, 25 [PARTE, Divisiones 01, 04 y 07], 26 [PARTE, Divisiones 01, 02, 03, 20 y 23], 30, 31, 39 y 40 [PARTE, Divisiones 30, 38 y 40]). Población total: 250,243 Dist. 02 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del Condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, Distritos electorales 07, 19, 23, 25 [PARTE, Divisiones 02, 03, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 y 24], 33, 35 [PARTE, Divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 26 y 32], 45, 53, 54, 55 y 62). Población total: 260,277 Dist. 03 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del Condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, Distritos electorales 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 29, 32, 35 [PARTE, Divisiones 09, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30 y 31], 37, 42, 43, 47, 49 y 61). Población total: 263,993 Dist. 04 Condados de MONTGOMERY y PHILADELPHIA. Parte del Condado de MONTGOMERY que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Abington, Cheltenham y Springfield; y los DISTRITOS de Jenkintown y Rockledge; y Parte del Condado de PHILADELPHIA, que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, Distritos electorales 09, 10, 12 [PARTE, Divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 09, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 y 21], 17, 22, 50 y 59). Población total: 268,248 Dist. 05 Condado de PHILADELPHIA. Parte del Condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, Distritos electorales 41, 56, 57, 58, 63, 64, 65 y 66). Población total: 267,205 Dist. 07 Condados de MONTGOMERY y PHILADELPHIA. Parte del Condado de MONTGOMERY que consiste en el MUNICIPIO de Whitemarsh y el DISTRITO MUNICIPAL de Conshohocken y PARTE del Condado de PHILADELPHIA que consiste en la CIUDAD de Philadelphia (PARTE, Distritos electorales 04, 06, 12 [PARTE Divisiones 08, 11, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 y 24], 21, 24, 27 [PARTE Divisiones 03, 06, 11, 13 y 18], 28, 34, 38, 44, 46 [PARTE, Divisiones 07, 19, 22 y 23], 52 y 60 [PARTE, Divisiones 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 08, 09, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 y 23]). Población total: 263,697

Dist. 17 Condados de DELAWARE y MONTGOMERY. Parte del Condado de DELAWARE, que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Haverford y Radnor; y PARTE del Condado de MONTGOMERY y los MUNICIPIOS de East Norriton, Lower Merion, Upper Merion y West Norriton; y los DISTRITOS de Bridgeport, Narberth, Norristown y West Conshohocken. Población total: 258,156 Dist.19 Condado de CHESTER. Parte del Condado de CHESTER, que consiste en la CIUDAD de Coatesville, y los MUNICIPIOS de East Bradford, East Caln, East Fallowfield, East Goshen, East Nottingham, Easttown, Elk, Highland, Londonderry, Lower O ford, New London, Newlin, Penn, Tredyffrin, Upper O ford, Valley, West Bradford, West Fallowfield, West Goshen, West Marlborough, West Nottingham, West Whiteland y Willistown; y los DISTRITOS de Downingtown, Malvern, Modena, O ford, South Coatesville y West Chester. Población total: 253,763 Dist. 24 Condados de BERKS y MONTGOMERY. Parte del Condado de BERKS, que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Amity, Colebrookdale, District, Douglass, Earl, Hereford, Longswamp, Pike, Rockland y Washington; y los DISTRITOS de Bally, Bechtelsville, Boyertown y Topton; y PARTE del Condado de MONTGOMERY, que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Douglass, Limerick, Lower Frederick, Lower Pottsgrove, Lower Salford, Marlborough, New Hanover, Perkiomen, Skippack, Towamencin, Upper Frederick, Upper Gwynedd, Upper Hanover, Upper Pottsgrove, Upper Salford y West Pottsgrove; y los DISTRITOS of Collegeville, East Greenville, Green Lane, North Wales, Pennsburg, Pottstown, Red Hill, Schwenksville y Trappe. Población total: 262,737 Dist. 26 Condado de DELAWARE. Parte del Condado de DELAWARE, que consiste en los MUNICIPIOS de Marple, Newtown, Ridley, Springfield, Upper Darby, y Upper Providence; y los DISTRITOS de Aldan, Clifton Heights, East Lansdowne, Glenolden, Lansdowne, Media, Millbourne, Morton, Prospect Park, Ridley Park, Rutledge y Swarthmore. Población total: 255,232

PAGADO CON LOS FONDOS DE LOS CONTRIBUYENTES DE PENNSYLVANIA. ESTE ANUNCIO ESTÁ FINANCIADO EN SU TOTALIDAD POR EL FONDO GENERAL.

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CHILDCARE

WITH A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE, CHILDREN’S PLAYHOUSE IS A PILLAR OF SOUTH PHILLY WITH A FEARLESS LEADER. CHILDREN’S PLAYHOUSE ES UN PILAR DEL SUR DE FILADELFIA, CON UN ENFOQUE HOLÍSTICO DEL CUIDADO DE LA PRIMERA INFANCIA Y UNA LÍDER AUDAZ. By | Por: NIGEL THOMPSON | AL DÍA News Staff Writer

I never wanted my children to see me as a babysitter.

Nunca quise que mis niños me vieran como una niñera

Damaris Alvarado-Rodriguez founded Children’s Playhouse in 2005 and has seen it grow to two locations and now serves 278 kids. Harrison Brink/AL DÍA News.

Damaris Alvarado-Rodríguez fundó Children’s Playhouse en el 2005 y lo ha visto crecer con dos locales. Ahora presta Harrison Brink/AL DÍA News. sus servicios a 278 niños.

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n Damaris Alvarado-Rodriguez’s own words, she literally “bumped into” her career in childcare. It came on a day she met her daughter’s school counselor while doing work in her South Philly community. The counselor, usually on hand to deal with children’s crises, was going through one of her own with a newborn infant.

She had no one to take care of the child as she returned to work.

“She was in tears,” Alvarado-Rodriguez remembered in a recent conversation with AL DÍA. Recently laid off from her own work, Alvarado-Rodriguez offered to take the woman’s child into her own home given the new free time she would have.

“I took the baby, her name was Abigail, and I just fell in love with the child because she was just so beautiful,” said Alvarado-Rodriguez.

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n palabras de Damaris Alvarado-Rodríguez ella literalmente “chocó” con su carrera en el cuidado de niños.

Ese día llegó cuando conoció a la consejera de su hija en

la escuela mientras trabajaba con la comunidad del sur de Filadelfia.

La consejera, habitualmente a disposición para trabajar en las dificultades de los niños, atravesaba una crisis con su recién nacido. No tenía a nadie que lo cuidara cuando regresara de su licencia.

“Estaba llorando”, recordó Damaris en una conversación con AL DÍA. Damaris, a quien habían despedido de su trabajo hacía poco, se ofreció para llevarse a la bebé a su casa, ya que tenía más tiempo libre. “Me llevé a la bebé, su nombre era Abigail, y me enamoré de la niña porque era tan bonita”, contó.

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In her own words, Alvarado-Rodriguez was “an angry little child.”

“I was a very lost teenage child and went through a lot of trauma and emotional stages of my life as a teenager,” she said.

She called her home life “unstable.”

After her mom and dad divorced, her mom became the primary caretaker for Damaris and her three brothers. Looking back now, Alvarado-Rodriguez knows her mom was doing the best she could, but also remembers bouncing around a lot as her mom found new living situations or Damaris herself was kicked out of schools. For a time, her and her brothers were also put into the foster care system.

“I remember being in that situation and feeling helpless, feeling angry,” said Alvarado-Rodriguez.

NOT JUST A BABYSITTER

Not long after her act of kindness, rumors began to spread around the community of her childcare capabilities and one kid turned into six over the course of a month, all from mothers in similar situations to her daughter’s counselor.

At that point, Alvarado-Rodriguez knew she had a choice to make — stop taking in kids, or take care of them, but do it right.

She chose the latter and went back to school at Chestnut Hill College, where she later graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a concentration in childcare management.

“I never wanted my children to see me as a babysitter,” said Alvarado-Rodriguez. “So it was really important for me for that presentation.”

With the degree in tow, her entrepreneurial journey was set for takeoff.

FINDING MORE TO LIFE

What changed was the emergence of a school counselor who became a figure in her life. She showed a young Damaris that there was more to her life than her then-current circumstances.

COOKIE’S DAYCARE CENTER

It started as it had before she got the degree, taking kids into her own home as a business plan. However, at the end of her block, a commercial space eventually opened up as the tenants moved out. Before they left completely, they stopped by Alvarado-Rodriguez’s house and recommended she move her childcare business there, also giving her their former landlord’s number.

“I said: ‘I want my house back.’ It just became overwhelming. I was handling families and kids all the time, there was no separation,” said Alvarado-Rodriguez.

The move happened shortly after and Cookie’s Daycare Center was born.

Cookie was a nickname given to Alvarado-Rodriguez before she moved to Philly, and was an homage to her home of New York City.

“I wanted a little bit of myself, a little bit of Brooklyn with me,” she said.

DAMARIS ALVARADO-RODRIGUEZ

HOMETOWN

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK TITLE

PRINCIPAL CEO FOUNDED

CHILDREN’S PLAYHOUSE AND COOKIE’S DAYCARE CENTER ALMA MATER

ONE TOUGH COOKIE

Back when Alvarado-Rodriguez was growing up there, childcare as a career wasn’t even a consideration, but there were signs.

“I definitely gravitated towards helping children,” she said. “And that was by my personal experience.”

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CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE Alvarado-Rodriguez wants to help children the same way a counselor helped her when she was growing up in Brooklyn. Harrison Brink/AL DÍA News.

Alvarado-Rodríguez quiere ayudar a los niños de la misma manera como una consejera la ayudó cuando era niña Harrison Brink/AL DÍA News. en Brooklyn.

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PORTADA “No matter how angry I was, and how mean I tried to be with her, she never gave up,” said Alvarado-Rodriguez.

“I wanted to be that person that a child would reflect back on saying: ‘You know, it’s not that bad. I could be in a bad situation, but I can make it better.’”

It started for Alvarado-Rodriguez with her own children, supporting and being involved in as many activities as she could with them. When it wasn’t dancing, it was gymnastics, and when her oldest daughter got into softball, Alvarado-Rodriguez learned the game and became a coach.

She wanted to have the same impact and be the same support with every child that walked through the doors of Cookie’ Daycare Center.

“I want all children to know that no matter what their struggles are during their childhood, dealing with these challenges makes the children stronger as they grow up. They learn to empower themselves to make better decisions in their adult lives and have more tools as leaders to make the changes that this world so desperately needs,” said Alvarado-Rodriguez.

FROM COOKIE’S TO CHILDREN’S PLAYHOUSE

A firm believer in slow and steady wins the race in business, her daycare center began with 12 kids transferred over from her at-home setup. She was also one of the few Hispanic women in business in South Philly when Cookie’s first opened.

Over time, the daycare center expanded three times to accommodate more children, and also earned a fourstar Keystone STAR rating, which is the highest an early learning center can earn in Pennsylvania. Cookie’s was the first to get the distinction in Alvarado-Rodriguez’s neighborhood.

She also said it was the first all-inclusive daycare of its kind in South Philly, taking in children from families that spanned the community’s growing Hispanic and Asian populations along with those from the longstanding Black and white ones.

But as Cookie’s continued to grow, it became obvious to Alvarado-Rodriguez that she needed to find a new home for her business. For that, she went through the William Penn Foundation to get a Reinvestment Fund grant and open a new, bigger space still in South Philly.

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With the move, the Cookie’s name was also retired and Children’s Playhouse was born in 2005. Seventeen years later, Alvarado-Rodriguez’s original 12 kids at Cookie’s have exploded to 278, and the number keeps growing every year.

There are also now two Children’s Playhouse locations in Newbold and Whitman in South Philly.

“It has been an amazing experience to see Children’s Playhouse growing. Every year, we just add more and more to the program,” she said.

A key to that growth is Alvarado-Rodriguez’s holistic efforts to connect the center with its surrounding community.

“I always wanted to have a childcare center feel more like a community based center,” she said. “Let’s help communities grow.”

Those serviced by Children’s Playhouse include immigrant families, those that don’t speak English, and of all different income levels and nationalities.

The services provided include infant and toddler care, pre-K, after school care and Summer camp for kids up to 12 years old.

son and doing what it does best in molding young children to respect and support each other and their communities.

“The first day that the kids were allowed back into the building, and I started hearing those echoes in the hallway.

[It] made me cry, because that’s where the magic happens,” said Alvarado-Rodriguez. “When the kids are laughing, even when they’re crying and another friend goes over to console them. You can’t do that really on Zoom right, you can’t catch those magical moments.”

As for the future, Alvarado-Rodriguez is sticking to her tried and true practice of slow and steady. She said she’s had offers to bring her model of early child-

hood care to North and West Philly and wants to, but it has to be the right time.

As part of creating the centers, she learns the communities they will serve long before any ground is broken or plans are drawn. With COVID still lingering, that community connection is harder than ever.

“That’s the vision,” said Alvarado Rodriguez. “So that children can feel safe and their families can feel safe and comfortable, and take a deep breath when they drop off their children.”

Despite the current difficulties, in five years time, she hopes to bring that sense of relief to families in another community in Philly. z

They learn to empower themselves to make better decisions in their adult lives and have more tools as leaders to make the changes that this world so desperately needs.

IT’S ABOUT THE COMMUNITY TOO

The holistic approach took on a new meaning amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which Alvarado-Rodriguez said was her “worst traumatic experience.”

“The last two years has been an emotional roller coaster,” she said.

In addition to shifting Children’s Playhouse to virtual, she also began using her space as a place families could go to get their food for the week. She still remembers the lines wrapped around the block on the first day she opened her doors.

“I’m gonna do it this one time,” was her initial thought. “And then all of a sudden I’m like, I can’t do this once because then how are they gonna eat?”

Soon after, it became weekly for Children’s Playhouse to open and provide food for families in the community. As the pandemic ebbed and flowed, diapers and baby formula were added to the mix and a number of coat drives were organized in the Winter months.

FUTURE EXPANSION?

Now, with COVID-19 and the accompanying restrictions slowly dissipating, Children’s Playhouse is now back in-per-

During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Children’s Playhouse embodied its mission of serving the community and its families. Harrison Brink/AL DÍA News.

Durante el pico de la pandemia de COVID-19, Children’s Playhouse encarnó la visión de servir a la comunidad y a sus familias. Harrison Brink/AL DÍA News.

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MÁS QUE UNA NIÑERA

No mucho después de ese gesto de amabilidad, empezó a correr dentro de la comunidad el rumor de sus habilidades para el cuidado de niños. En el transcurso de un mes, un niño se convirtió en seis al mes. Todos eran hijos de madres en una situación similar a la de la consejera de la escuela de su hija.

En ese punto, Damaris sabía que tenía que tomar una decisión: dejar de recibir más niños o cuidarlos, pero hacerlo bien.

Escogió lo segundo y volvió a estudiar en Chestnut Hill College, de donde se graduó con un título de pregrado en administración de negocios con énfasis en gerencia de guarderías.

“Nunca quise que mis niños me vieran como una niñera”, dijo. “Era muy importante para mí para desempeñar mi rol”. Con una carrera en la espalda, su viaje como emprendedora estaba listo para despegar.

COOKIE’S DAYCARE CENTER

Todo comenzó de la misma manera que antes de que obtuviera su título: llevando niños a su casa como plan de negocios. Pero, al final de la cuadra donde vivía, se abrió un espacio comercial porque quienes estaban allí se iban a mudar. Antes de irse, pasaron por la casa de Damaris y le recomendaron trasladar su negocio de cuidado de niños al sitio y le dieron el teléfono del propietario.

“Se volvió abrumador, dije: ‘Quiero recuperar mi casa’. Estaba tratando con las familias y con los niños todo el tiempo.

No había separación”, señaló. La mudanza sucedió poco después y así nació Cookie’s Daycare Center.

‘Cookie’ era su apodo antes de irse a vivir a Filadelfia y era también un homenaje a su hogar: la ciudad de Nueva York.

“Quería tener un poquito de mí y un poquito de Brooklyn”, indicó.

UNA COOKIE REBELDE

En la niñez de Damaris Alvarado-Rodríguez allá, el cuidado de niños como rumbo profesional no era una posibilidad, pero había señales.

“Definitivamente, tenía afinidad con ayudar a los niños”, manifestó. “Eso lo aprendí de mi experiencia personal”.

En sus palabras, era una “niñita enojada”. Señaló que fue “una adolescente

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Before there was Children’s Playhouse, Alvarado-Rodriguez ran Cookie’s Daycare Center, also in South Philly.

Harrison Brink/AL DÍA News.

Antes de Children’s Playhouse, Alvarado-Rodríguez tenía Cookie’s Daycare Center, también en el sur de Filadelfia.

perdida y pasé por muchos traumas y etapas emocionales en esa etapa”. Contó que tuvo una vida “inestable” en su hogar.

Después de que sus padres se divorciaron, su mamá era la principal cuidadora de Damaris y sus tres hermanos. Al mirar atrás, sabe que su mamá hizo lo mejor que pudo. Pero, recuerda saltar de un lugar a otro según su mamá encontraba nuevas alternativas de vivienda. O a Damaris la echaban de las escuelas. Por un tiempo, ella y sus hermanos estuvieron en el sistema de hogares temporales. “Recuerdo estar en esa situación y sentirme inútil, molesta”, dijo.

HAY MÁS EN LA VIDA

El cambió llegó con la aparición de una consejera escolar que terminó siendo una figura importante en su vida. Le mostró a la joven Damaris que la vida era más grande que lo que en ese momento eran sus circunstancias.

“Sin importar lo furiosa que estuviera o lo mala que tratara de ser con ella,

Harrison Brink/AL DÍA News.

nunca se dio por vencida”, advirtió. “Yo quería ser esa persona que un niño recordara y dijera: ‘Saben qué, las cosas no están tan mal. Puedo estar en mala situación, pero puedo hacer que las cosas mejoren’”.

Comenzó su cometido con sus propios hijos, apoyándolos y participando en todas las actividades posibles con ellos.

Cuando no era bailando, era con la gimnasia. Cuando su hija mayor empezó a jugar sóftbol, Damaris aprendió sobre el deporte y se volvió entrenadora.

En Cookie’ Daycare Center quería tener el mismo impacto y ser el mismo apoyo para todos los niños que entraban por sus puertas.

“Quiero que todos los niños sepan que, sin importar sus dificultades en la niñez, enfrentar estos desafíos hace que ellos sean más fuertes cuando crecen. Aprenden a empoderarse y así tomar mejores decisiones en su vida adulta. Y como líderes tendrán más herramientas para hacer los cambios que este mundo tanto necesita”, precisó Damaris Alvarado-Rodríguez.

DE CASA DE COOKIE A CASA DE JUEGOS PARA NIÑOS

Como fiel creyente de que con constancia y firmeza se llega lejos en los negocios, empezó su guardería con 12 niños que venían de la que había empezado en su casa. Era una de las pocas hispanas con un negocio en el norte de Filadelfia cuando Cookie’s abrió sus puertas.

Con el tiempo, la guardería se amplió tres veces para acomodar a más niños y ganó una calificación de cuatro estrellas en Keystone STAR, la más alta que puede recibir un centro de aprendizaje en Pensilvania. Cookie’s fue el primer negocio en ganar tal distinción en el vecindario de Alvarado-Rodríguez.

Dice además que fue la primera guardería inclusiva de su tipo en el sur de Filadelfia, con niños que venían desde las crecientes familias hispanas y asiáticas hasta familias negras y blancas más antiguas en la comunidad.

A medida que Cookie’s seguía creciendo fue obvio para Damaris que debía en-

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“Ha sido una experiencia increíble ver crecer a Children’s Playhouse. Cada año, agregamos más y más al programa”, dijo.

La clave para ese crecimiento es el esfuerzo integral que ella ha hecho para conectar al centro con la comunidad que lo rodea. “Siempre quise que una guardería se sintiera más como un centro comunitario”, dijo. “Ayudemos a las comunidades a crecer”.

Entre quienes utilizan los servicios de Children’s Playhouse hay familias migrantes, de las que no hablan español, y de diferentes niveles de ingresos y nacionalidades. Dentro de sus servicios se cuentan cuidado de infantes y párvulos, prekinder, cuidado después de la escuela y campamento de verano para niños de hasta 12 años.

Aprenden a empoderarse y así tomar mejores decisiones en su vida adulta.

Como líderes tendrán más herramientas para hacer los cambios que este mundo tanto necesita

LA COMUNIDAD IMPORTA

El enfoque holístico cobró un nuevo significado en medio de la pandemia por COVID-19, de la que Damaris Alvarado-Rodríguez dijo que fue su “experiencia más traumática”. “Los últimos dos años han sido un sube y baja de emociones”, confesó.

Además de cambiar Children’s Playhouse a la modalidad virtual, empezó a usar su espacio como un lugar donde las familias podían ir a recoger la comida de la semana. Contó que el primer día que abrió sus puertas las filas daban la vuelta a la cuadra.

“Voy a hacer esto solo una vez”, era su idea inicial. “Y luego dije: no puedo hacerlo solo una vez porque ¿cómo van a comer?”.

Poco tiempo después, cada semana Children’s Playhouse abría y entregaba comida a las familias de la comunidad.

Con las fluctuaciones de la pandemia, los pañales y la fórmula para bebé se agregaron y se organizaron campañas de abrigos en los meses de invierno.

¿EXPANSIÓN A FUTURO?

Ahora, con la disminución de las restricciones que acompañan a la COVID-19, Children’s Playhouse volvió a la presencialidad y a hacer lo que mejor hace, que es formar a los niños para respetar y apoyarse entre sí y a sus comunidades.

“El primer día en que los niños pudieron volver a entrar al lugar, y que empecé a escuchar esos ecos en el corredor, lloré porque allí es donde sucede la magia”, recordó. “Cuando los niños se ríen o, incluso, cuando lloran y otro amigo va a consolarlos, eso no se puede hacer en Zoom. No se pueden captar esos momentos mágicos”.

En cuanto al futuro, Damaris se apega a su práctica de constancia y firmeza que ha probado y comprobado. Dice que le han llegado ofertas para llevar su modelo de cuidado de primera infancia al norte y oeste de Filadelfia. Y así lo quiere, pero tiene que ser en el momento preciso.

Para crear los centros, ella se informa sobre las comunidades a las que servirán mucho antes de que se haga cualquier construcción o se dibujen los planos. Con la COVID aún rondando, establecer esa conexión con la comunidad es más difícil que nunca.

“Esa es mi visión”, dijo Damaris Alvarado-Rodríguez, “para que los niños se puedan sentir a salvo y sus familias se puedan sentir seguras y cómodas, y respirar tranquilos cuando dejen a sus hijos”.

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In the future, Alvarado-Rodriguez hopes to expand Children’s Playhouse once again to other parts of Philadelphia.

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very four years, athletes from around the world gather for the Winter Olympics, where snow and ice are the setting to compete and represent their countries.

Those nations with ideal climate conditions and facilities to train for these sports are the superpowers. However, nations with less tradition in these sports, also dream of winning medals.

A prime example of this is Latin America.

Many think they should not compete under the idea that if you haven’t won, you shouldn’t try, or if you don’t live in a certain country, you shouldn’t represent it. That being said, there are many Latinos that have won their place through official qualifications in what are often lonely efforts.

That is the case of Mexico’s Donovan Carrillo, who made history just by setting foot in Beijing. He is the first athlete in more than 30 years to represent Mexico in ice skating, and his performance showed the whole world that with dedication and discipline, anything is possible.

Carrillo is the first Latin American to qualify for the long program in ice skating at the Olympic Games, and the only Mexican in history to make it to the Winter Olympic finals. While he didn’t medal, Carrillo did make a great impression on fans with his score of 138.44. Experts now expect to see him again in 2026.

Donovan is only 22 years old and unlike his opponents, he does not train at an exclusive training complex with everything necessary to compete professionally. Instead, he trained at an ice rink in a mall, more than 124 miles away from his home in Guadalajara.

“Dreams come true,” the skater said after his historic performance to the rhythm of “Black Magic Woman” and “Shake it,” by Carlos Santana.

With it, Carrillo achieved the highest score of his career at 79.69, which was enough to earn a spot in the individual male finals. He also demonstrated that even though Latin Americans are still novices at the Winter Olympics, talent and skills are in abundance across the region.

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ENGLISH Apart from Carrillo, 11 Latin American delegations took a total of 38 athletes to Beijing. None are favorites to medal, but they all hope to set personal bests and inspire others in their countries to reach for the world stage.

There are also a number of nationalized Europeans and Americans of Latino origin and children of Latinos living in other countries participating.

In Beijing, the U.S. set the record of 14 nations among its delegation, breaking the previous record of 13 from four years ago in PyeongChang. The participation of Bolivia, Colombia and Ecuador two years running is also of note.

Beyond Carrillo repping Latin America is Chile’s Yonathan Fernández, who is participating for a third consecutive Winter Olympics and is a pioneer in representing his country in cross-country skiing.

Sarah Escobar is also the first woman from Ecuador to attend any Winter Olympics in giant slalom. The countries with most participants from Latin America in Beijing are Brazil with 10, Argentina, with six, Chile and México with four, and Colombia with three.

Another Latino, in this case the Colombian Carlos Quintana, was the protagonist of one of the most emotional moments of Beijing 2022, one of those moments that remind us that in sport, and especially in the Olympic Games, winning is not the goal.

Quintana, who was competing in the 15-kilometer cross-country skiing event, managed to crown his dream of finishing, something that was recognized by the gold medal winner, Ilvo Niskanen of Finland, who surprised the Colombian at the finish line to congratulate him.

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ada cuatro años, deportistas de todo el mundo se citan alrededor de las Olimpiadas de Invierno para hacer de la nieve y el hielo el mejor escenario para competir y buscar dejar en alto el nombre de cada uno de sus países.

Si bien las potencias en cada disciplina son aquellas naciones que cuentan con estaciones climáticas e instalaciones para su práctica adecuada, atletas de otras confederaciones con poca tradición (o ninguna) en estos deportes, también sueñan con llegar y ganar una medalla.

Un ejemplo son los latinos que, aunque muchos consideran que no tendrían que participar con el argumento de que no deberían intentarlo si no es para ganar, han logrado un lugar en las Olimpiadas a través de clasificaciones oficiales y por su esfuerzo.

Es el caso del mexicano Donovan Carrillo, quien tan solo con llegar a Beijing ya había hecho historia para su país al ser el primer deportista en más de treinta años en representar a México en las pruebas de patinaje sobre hielo, pero cuya actuación, más que sobresaliente, le ha mostrado al mundo que con dedicación y disciplina todo es posible.

Carrillo se convirtió en el primer latinoamericano en clasificarse al programa libre de patinaje artístico, así como en el único mexicano en la historia que llega a una final en unos Olímpicos de Invierno.

Aunque no logró terminar en los primeros lugares de esta instancia definitiva, con su nueva marca personal, 138,44, dejó una grata impresión en el público y los especialistas quienes esperan verlo de nuevo en 2026.

Donovan tiene 22 años y, a diferencia de sus rivales, no se entrena en exclusivos complejos deportivos con todo lo indispensable para competir profesionalmente. Una pista de un centro comercial, en la ciudad de León, a más de 200 kilómetros de su natal Guada-

Dreams come true.

Los sueños se hacen realidad.

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lajara, es el escenario donde se preparó para llegar a esta cita olímpica en China.

“Los sueños se hacen realidad”, declaró el patinador luego de su histórica presentación con la que, al ritmo de “Black Magic Woman” y “Shake it”, de su compatriota Carlos Santana, alcanzó el puntaje más alto de su carrera, 79,69, lo que le bastó para ganarse su sitio en la final masculina individual de su categoría. Con esto, el mexicano demuestra que el talento y las capacidades están disponibles en la región si se trabaja e invierte en ellos, en especial porque son disciplinas que no todos pueden costear.

Además de Carrillo, la avanzada latina llevó a Beijing 38 representantes provenientes de 11 países, con el propósito de mejorar sus marcas personales y convertirse en referentes para que estas disciplinas sean practicadas masivamente en sus naciones.

Aunque entre los elegidos hay europeos y estadounidenses nacionalizados, así como hijos de latinos que viven en otros países, que inclusive muchas veces no hablan bien el idioma, en esta edición olímpica América establece un récord de naciones participantes con 14, superando la marca anterior de 13 establecida hace cuatro años en PyeongChang. Se destaca la segunda actuación consecutiva de Bolivia, Colombia y Ecuador.

Además de Carrillo, llaman la atención por Latinoamérica el chileno Yonathan Fernández, quien cumple su tercera participación y fue pionero al representar a su país en esquí de fondo en 2014, así como Sarah Escobar, en eslalon gigante, la primera mujer de Ecuador en acudir a unos Olímpicos de Invierno. La delegación de Brasil, con diez atletas, Argentina, con seis, Chile y México con cuatro, y Colombia con tres, son los países con más representantes en Beijing.

Otro latino, en este caso el colombiano Carlos Quintana, fue protagonista de uno de los momentos más emotivos de Beijing 2022, uno de esos instantes que nos recuerdan que en el deporte, y en especial en los Juegos Olímpicos, la única meta no es ganar.

Quintana, quien competía en la prueba de 15 kilómetros de esquí de fondo, logró coronar su sueño de finalizar, algo que fue reconocido por el ganador de la medalla de oro, el finlandés Ilvo Niskanen, quien sorprendió al colombiano en la meta para felicitarlo. De eso se trata el espíritu deportivo de los Juegos Olímpicos.z

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00 years ago Florida became part of the United States, after the Spanish Crown transferred it. San Agustin, founded in 1565, is the oldest city of the state and every year it celebrates its annexation wearing the colors of the Spanish and American flags.

On July 10 of 1821, Florida changed its Spanish flag for the United States one.

In the last celebration of this day, the Spanish ambassador regretted that “the Spanish legacy is not sufficiently known in this country.” Under the Spanish mandate, for example, slavery was abolished while it remained in place in the northern British colonies, from which many people fled.

Florida was the first important European settlement in North America and at the beginning it occupied a much wider area than it does now. It was then known as “La Florida.” Conquistador Ponce de Leon was accompanied by two Africans who had been slaves and who were involved in the expedition. One of them, Juan Garrido, would come later to Mexico with Hernan Cortes.

SLAVERY IN SPANISH TERRITORY

In “The New History of Florida”,

by Jane Landers, the historian explains how; even though in some Spanish colonies slavery still existed, the law guaranteed to slaves “certain rights and protection that did not exist in other slave systems.” That is, they could escape from a “cruel master” for “personal safety,” or have and sell property.

While the United States kept interracial marriages as illegal until 1967, in La Florida they were permitted. The first wedding was documented in 1565 between a white man and a black woman. The situation of African Americans there was not ideal, but it was better than in other places; many people escaped in

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ace 200 años que Florida forma parte de Estados Unidos, después de que la Corona española la cediera. San Agustín, fundada en 1565, es la ciudad más antigua del Estado y cada año celebra su anexión con escarapelas con los colores de las banderas española y estadounidense.

El 10 de julio de 1821, Florida cambió su bandera española por la de Estados Unidos. En la última celebración, el embajador español lamentó que "el legado español en este país no sea suficientemente conocido". Bajo el mandato español, por ejemplo, estaba abolida la esclavitud, mientras seguía vigente en las colonias británicas del norte, de las que huían muchas personas.

Florida fue el primer asentamiento importante europeo en América del Norte y al principio ocupaba un área mucho más extensa de la que tiene ahora. Entonces se conocía como “La Florida”. Al conquistador Ponce de León le acompañaban dos africanos que habían sido esclavos y que participaron en la expedición. Uno de ellos, Juan Garrido, llegaría después con Hernán Cortés a México.

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En La nueva historia de Florida, de Jane Landers, la historiadora explica como, aunque en algunas colonias españolas aún existía la esclavitud, la ley garantizaba a los esclavos “ciertos derechos y protecciones que no se encontraban en otros sistemas esclavistas”. Es decir, podían escapar de “un amo cruel” por “seguridad personal”, o tener y vender propiedades.

Mientras Estados Unidos mantuvo como ilegales los matrimonios interraciales hasta 1967, en La Florida estaban permitidos. La primera boda se documentó en 1565 entre un hombre blanco y una mujer negra. La situación de los afroamericanos

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CULTURA TIP HISTÓRICO Interracial marriages were illegal in the United States until 1967, but in La Florida they were allowed.

Mientras Estados Unidos mantuvo como ilegales los matrimonios interraciales hasta 1967, en La Florida estaban permitidos.

ENGLISH canoes to get to any point of the peninsula and find refuge.

Florida received so many refugees that in 1693, King Carlos II had to issue a decree whereby something that was already a fact was legalized. All slaves, men and women that came over escaping the British colonies would obtain their freedom. Of course, only if the converted to Christianity.

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Although the United States was founded in 1776, two thirds of the current territory continued to be part of the Spanish empire. Between 1810 and 1825 most colonies of the Spanish empire became independent, except for Cuba and Puerto Rico which stayed under the pow-

er of the metropolis until the end of the century.

Florida was Spanish since 1513. Between 1763 and 1783 it was controlled by the British and until this day, Saint Andrew’s Cross remains in its flag. It was sold for five million dollars that Spain never actually charged. Its population emigrated to Cuba, its culture, though, is very much a part of the present Florida.

In Florida, 22,5% of the population identifies itself as Hispanic, in cities like Miami this percentage goes up to 70%. The United States history has been narrated from the Anglo-Saxon point of view, but in recent years seeing the country from a Hispanic perspective is being vindicated. z

ESPAÑOL no era ideal, pero sí mejor que en otras partes y muchas personas escapaban en canoas para llegar a algún punto de la península y pedir amparo.

Florida acogió a tantos refugiados, que en 1693 el rey Carlos II tuvo que dictar un decreto por el que daba legalidad a un hecho constatado. Todos los esclavos, tanto hombres como mujeres, que llegaban huyendo de las colonias británicas obtendrían la libertad. Eso sí, siempre y cuando se convirtieran a la fe cristiana.

LA HERENCIA HISPANA

Aunque Estados Unidos se fundara en 1776, dos tercios del país actual continuaba siendo parte del Imperio español. Entre 1810 y 1825 se independizó la mayor parte de las colonias del Imperio español, aunque

Cuba y Puerto Rico siguieron bajo el poder de la metrópoli hasta finales de siglo.

Florida fue española desde 1513, aunque entre 1763 y 1783 fue dominada por los británicos, y hoy en día mantiene en su bandera la Cruz de San Andrés. Cuando se vendió, se hizo por cinco millones de dólares, que España nunca llegó a cobrar.

Su población emigró a Cuba, aunque su herencia sigue muy presente en la Florida actual.

El 22,5% de la población de Florida se identifica al día de hoy como hispana. El porcentaje llega al 70% en ciudades como Miami. Aunque gran parte de la historia está contada desde la perspectiva anglosajona, en los últimos años crece la reivindicación de explicar Estados Unidos también desde la mirada hispana. z

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HEART DISEASE RISK IN HISPANIC WOMEN HEART DISEASE IS THE LEADING KILLER OF WOMEN OF ALL AGES AND RACES.

LAS ENFERMEDADES DEL CORAZÓN SON LA PRINCIPAL CAUSA DE MUERTE DE LAS MUJERES DE TODAS LAS EDADES Y RAZAS.

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or women of all races and ages, the numbers show that heart disease is the leading cause of death.

However, research has continued to show that heart disease is especially common among communities of color. Among Hispanic communities, in particular, women develop heart disease a full decade younger than non-Hispanic women.

ENGLISH Despite the prevalence and severity of these risks, only 1 in 3 Hispanic women are aware that heart disease is the leading killer of women.

Research has shown multiple contributors to the high heart disease risk among Hispanic women.

The first of which is that generally, Hispanic women are often the caretakers not only for their partners and

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ara las mujeres de todas las razas y edades, las cifras muestran que las enfermedades del corazón son la principal causa de muerte.

Sin embargo, la investigación ha seguido mostrando que las enfermedades del corazón son especialmente comunes entre las comunidades de color. Entre las comunidades hispanas en particular, las mujeres desarrollan enfermedades del corazón una década más

joven que las mujeres no hispanas.

A pesar de la prevalencia y gravedad de estos riesgos, sólo 1 de cada 3 mujeres hispanas es consciente de que las enfermedades del corazón son la principal causa de muerte entre las mujeres.

Las investigaciones han demostrado que existen múltiples factores que contribuyen al alto riesgo de enfermedades cardíacas entre las mujeres hispanas.

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ENGLISH children but also for generations of family members who may live under the same roof or nearby.

“The Hispanic culture is one that heavily emphasizes family and togetherness. Women are the backbone of this structure; they are often called upon to be caregivers for spouses, children, siblings and parents,” Maribel Hernández, MD, an cardiologist at Lankenau Heart Institute and medical director of the Women’s Heart Initiative, said in a recent article published by Main Line Health.

This dynamic has resulted in many women prioritizing the needs of others to the point they lose sight of their own health and wellbeing.

In addition, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, Hispanic women are about 20% more likely to be overweight as compared to non-Hispanic white women.

Among Hispanic American women, 78.8% are overweight or obese, as compared to 64% of non-Hispanic white women.

Obesity can lead to higher rates of diabetes, high blood pressure, and hypertension, all of which are common risk factors for heart disease.

A third contributor is the difficulty of managing weight without easy access to nutritious food.

Due to some socioeconomic factors, many Hispanics live in “food deserts,” which add another layer of difficulty towards heart disease prevention.

“Women in Hispanic communities often do not have the same access to comprehensive, affordable care that non-Hispanic women do,” said Dr. Hernández. “Many Hispanic women are uninsured, do not have an established relationship with a primary care physician or a hospital or health center nearby that offers providers who speak Spanish or offer adequate translation services.”

All of these factors can affect a woman’s willingness to seek routine health care or emergency care.

Dr. Hernández suggests that education is the first step to managing heart disease risk.

“Only one-third of Hispanic women know that heart disease is their greatest risk,” she said. “The more we know about our cultural and personal risk factors, the better equipped we will be to manage these risks.”

It’s important to schedule regular checkups to discuss your family history and how to proactively manage heart disease risk, including knowing key heart health numbers like blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, triglycerides, and body weight.

For questions related to your heart health or for more information about the Main Line Health Women’s Heart Initiative, their team of cardiologists, and support groups, please call 484.476.3WHI (484.476.3944) or use their secure online appointment request form.

“I encourage all women not only to have conversations about heart disease with their primary care provider but also with the other women in their life,” said Dr. Hernández. z

ESPAÑOL El primero de ellos es que, por lo general, las mujeres hispanas suelen ser las encargadas de cuidar no sólo a sus parejas e hijos, sino también a generaciones de familiares que pueden vivir bajo el mismo techo o cerca de él.

“La cultura hispana es una cultura que enfatiza mucho la familia y la unión. Las mujeres son la columna vertebral de esta estructura; a menudo son llamadas a ser cuidadoras de los cónyuges, los hijos, los hermanos y los padres”, dijo la doctora Maribel Hernández, cardióloga del Instituto del Corazón Lankenau y directora médica de la Iniciativa del Corazón de la Mujer, en un artículo publicado recientemente por Main Line Health.

Esta dinámica ha hecho que muchas mujeres den prioridad a las necesidades de los demás hasta el punto de perder de vista su propia salud y bienestar.

Además, según la Oficina de Salud de las Minorías del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de EE.UU., las mujeres hispanas tienen un 20% más de probabilidades de tener sobrepeso en comparación con las mujeres blancas no hispanas.

Entre las mujeres hispanoamericanas, el 78,8% tiene sobrepeso u obesidad, en comparación con el 64% de las mujeres blancas no hispanas.

La obesidad puede dar lugar a mayores índices de diabetes, presión arterial alta e hi-

Women in Hispanic communities often do not have the same access to comprehensive, affordable care that non-Hispanic women do Las mujeres de las comunidades hispanas a menudo no tienen el mismo acceso a una atención integral y asequible que las mujeres no hispanas

pertensión, todos ellos factores de riesgo comunes de las enfermedades cardíacas.

Un tercer factor es la dificultad de controlar el peso sin un acceso fácil a alimentos nutritivos.

Debido a algunos factores socioeconómicos, muchos hispanos viven en “desiertos alimentarios”, lo que añade otra capa de dificultad para la prevención de las enfermedades del corazón.

“Las mujeres de las comunidades hispanas a menudo no tienen el mismo acceso a una atención integral y asequible que las mujeres no hispanas”, dijo la Dra. Hernández.

“Muchas mujeres hispanas no tienen seguro, no tienen una relación establecida con un médico de atención primaria, o un hospital o centro de salud cercano que ofrezca proveedores que hablen español u ofrezcan servicios de traducción adecuados.”

Todos estos factores pueden afectar la disposición de una mujer a buscar atención médica de rutina o atención de emergencia.

La Dra. Hernández sugiere que la educación es el primer paso para controlar el riesgo de enfermedad cardíaca.

“Sólo un tercio de las mujeres hispanas saben que las enfermedades del corazón son su mayor riesgo”, dijo. “Cuanto más sepamos sobre nuestros factores de riesgo culturales y personales, mejor equipados estaremos para manejar estos riesgos”.

Es importante programar chequeos regulares para discutir su historia familiar y cómo manejar proactivamente el riesgo de enfermedades del corazón, incluyendo el conocimiento de los números clave de la salud del corazón como la presión arterial, el colesterol, el IMC, los triglicéridos y el peso corporal.

Si tiene preguntas relacionadas con su salud cardíaca o desea más información sobre la Iniciativa Cardiáca para Mujeres de Main Line Health, su equipo de cardiólogos y sus grupos de apoyo, llame al 484.476.3WHI (484.476.3944) o utilice su formulario seguro de solicitud de citas en línea.

“Animo a todas las mujeres no sólo a tener conversaciones sobre las enfermedades del corazón con su proveedor de atención primaria, sino también con las otras mujeres en su vida”, dijola Dra. Hernández.z

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JEFFERSON HEALTH CARDIOLOGIST ENCOURAGES THE LATINO COMMUNITY TO REMAIN VIGILANT ABOUT HEALTH CARE. UN CARDIÓLOGO DE JEFFERSON HEALTH ANIMA A LA COMUNIDAD LATINA A PERMANECER ATENTA AL CUIDADO DE LA SALUD.

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El Dr. Yair Lev se reúne con su familia después de luchar contra el COVID-19.

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ew York was counting its dead.

We knew it was a matter of days until the pandemic hit us in Philadelphia. Here at Jefferson Health, we were actively preparing.

As one of the leaders of the Cardiology Division at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, I was at the hospital most of the time. My wife was nine months pregnant, and we decided the best way to protect her, the baby, and our two-year-old daughter, was for them to live at her parents’ house – an hour away from Philadelphia – until the baby came.

A couple of days after they left, I came down with a high fever and felt extremely ill.

I knew I had contracted COVID-19. My test came back positive the same day my wife was rushed to the hospital with contractions. I missed the birth of my son. I battled this terrible disease for a month, at times not sure I would make it. The day I saw my family, including my one-month-old son, for the first time, was the happiest of my life.

Many of my friends and colleagues got sick as well. It’s a risk we take to protect and treat our patients, their families, and the communities we serve. At Jefferson, we gladly take this risk because we care about you. We encourage you to visit our clinics, get vaccinated, and help us provide you and

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ENGLISH your family with the health care you need.

COVID-19 will eventually go away.

Heart disease is here to stay. Since the pandemic started, people from all over the world mainly stayed at home and became less active. The result? Weight increase, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other conditions have been more difficult to control. Hesitant to visit clinics and hospitals during the pandemic, many jeopardize their health by not seeing their healthcare providers.

We ask you, plead you – come visit us.

Jefferson Health and our specialists in cardiovascular medicine want to learn about you and recognize and treat your risk factors for heart attack, stroke, and other cardiac conditions. We want to identify these diseases and treat you early. We want the vibrant, beautiful Latino community here in Philadelphia to continue thriving.

We are committed to your health. We have multiple mechanisms in place to ensure your safety during this difficult time.

When you visit our clinics, you will realize that you are the focus of our attention.

Now that I am healed and reunited with my family, I continue my mission to keep you healthy and well. COVID-19 will go away, but our physician in Jefferson cardiology will always be here for you. z

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ueva York estaba contando sus muertos. Sabíamos que era cuestión de días hasta que la pandemia nos alcanzara en Filadelfia. Aquí, en Jefferson Health, nos estábamos preparando activamente.

Como uno de los líderes de la División de Cardiología del Hospital Universitario Thomas Jefferson, yo estaba en el hospital la mayor parte del tiempo. Mi mujer estaba embarazada de nueve meses y decidimos que la mejor manera de protegerla a ella, al bebé y a nuestra hija de dos años era que vivieran en casa de sus padres -a una hora de Filadelfia- hasta que llegara el bebé.

Un par de días después de que se marcharan, tuve mucha fiebre y me sentí muy mal. Sabía que había contraído COVID-19. El resultado de la prueba fue positivo el mismo día en que mi mujer fue trasladada al hospital con contracciones. Me perdí el nacimiento de mi hijo. Luché contra esta terrible enfermedad durante un mes, a veces sin estar seguro de que sobreviviría. El día que vi a mi familia, incluido mi hijo de un mes, por primera vez, fue el más feliz de mi vida.

Muchos de mis amigos y colegas también enfermaron. Es un riesgo que asumimos para proteger y tratar a nuestros pacientes, sus familias y las comunidades a las que servimos. En Jefferson, asumimos con gusto este riesgo porque nos preocupamos por usted.

Le animamos a que visite nuestras clínicas, se vacune y nos ayude a proporcionarle a usted y

a su familia la atención sanitaria que necesitan.

La COVID-19 desaparecerá con el tiempo. Las enfermedades del corazón están aquí para quedarse. Desde que comenzó la pandemia, la gente de todo el mundo se quedó principalmente en casa y se volvió menos activa. ¿El resultado? El aumento de peso, la hipertensión, la diabetes y otras afecciones han sido más difíciles de controlar. Reacios a visitar clínicas y hospitales durante la pandemia, muchos ponen en peligro su salud al no acudir a sus proveedores de atención sanitaria.

Les pedimos, les rogamos, que vengan a visitarnos. Jefferson Health y nuestros especialistas en medicina cardiovascular quieren conocerle y reconocer y tratar sus factores de riesgo de infarto, ictus y otras enfermedades cardíacas.

Queremos identificar estas enfermedades y tratarlas a tiempo. Queremos que la vibrante y hermosa comunidad latina aquí en Filadelfia siga prosperando.

Estamos comprometidos con su salud.

Contamos con múltiples mecanismos para garantizar su seguridad durante este difícil momento. Cuando visite nuestras clínicas, se dará cuenta de que usted es el centro de nuestra atención.

Ahora que estoy curado y reunido con mi familia, continúo con mi misión de mantenerte sano y saludable. La COVID-19 desaparecerá, pero nuestro médico de cardiología de Jefferson siempre estará aquí para usted. z

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GLOBAL KIOSKO WHAT THE WORLD PRESS IS TALKING ABOUT US

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EL PERIÓDICO SPAIN

ESCALADE IN UKRAINE’S CONFRONTATION

“Putin’s risk assessment until now has allowed him to take the lead, but there are too many risks in keeping on taking things too far,” says its editorial of Feb. 19 about the crisis provoked by Ukraine between Russia and NATO and the United States. “Joe Biden’s statement about how Vladimir Putin has opted for a war with Ukraine is one more step into the escalade of a crisis that has not been directed towards avoiding the worst,” indicates the Spanish newspaper. One of its conclusions is that “a tempestuous horizon is on sight for Europe should Biden’s forecast be accurate in that, in days or weeks, Russia could start an attack against Kiev as main target. Not only for the immediate effects on site and on the markets, but also for a confrontation space that resembles the Cold War.” “El cálculo de riesgos hecho hasta ahora por Putin le ha permitido llevar la iniciativa, pero son demasiados los peligros que entraña seguir estirando la cuerda”, dice el editorial del 19 de febrero sobre la crisis generada por Ucrania entre Rusia y la OTAN y Estados Unidos. “La creencia expresada por Joe Biden de que Vladimir Putin ha optado por la guerra en Ucrania es un paso más en la escalada de una crisis que está lejos de haberse encauzado para evitar lo peor”. indica el medio español. Una de las conclusiones es que “para Europa se avizora un horizonte borrascoso de cumplirse el vaticinio de Biden de que, en días o semanas, puede desencadenar Rusia un ataque con Kiev como gran objetivo. No solo por los efectos inmediatos sobre el terreno y en el comportamiento de los mercados, sino por la configuración de un espacio de confrontación similar al característico en la pasada guerra fría”.

LA NACIÓN COSTA RICA

HONDURAS AT A CROSSROADS

The editorial of the Costa Rican newspaper is referring to the capture of Honduran former president Juan Orlando Hernandez, after an extradition request by the United States’ justice. “With it, the strength of institutions in the country is being put to the test, in particular, the real division of powers, so deteriorated and exploited to favor influential political sectors and interested parties,” it points out. It also says that “the extradition request by the United States (…) cannot be taken as proof of guilt for the three charges for which he should appear before a federal court in Manhattan, all of them on conspiracy to help bring drugs into his territory. However, had there not been an array of evidence that sustained such request, it would have hardly ever been one.” It advices about the risks for the legal authorities in Honduras: “they should act with complete independence from pressure that could distort their actions, and reject the tricks that Hernandez and his lawyers could use to grant him immunity.”

El editorial de este diario costarricense se refiere a la captura del expresidente hondureño Juan Orlando Hernández, tras es pedido de extradición por la justicia de Estados Unidos. “Con ella, será puesta a prueba la institucionalidad del país, en particular, la real división de poderes, tan deteriorada e instrumentalizada a su favor por influyentes sectores políticos y grupos de interés”, señala. Asimismo, manifiesta que “la solicitud de su extradición formulada por Estados Unidos (…) no puede tomarse como una prueba de culpabilidad ante los tres cargos por los que lo requiere un tribunal federal de Manhattan, todos relacionados con conspiración para ayudar en la introducción de drogas a su territorio. Sin embargo, difícilmente se habría producido una petición de tal índole sin una abundancia de elementos que la sustenten”. Pero advierte sobre los riesgos para las autoridades judiciales de Honduras: “deben actuar con total independencia de presiones que puedan distorsionar su accionar, y rechazar las triquiñuelas formales que Hernández y sus abogados enarbolen para que se le otorgue inmunidad”.

LAJORNADA MÉXICO

‘AVOCADO: BACK TO NORMAL’

The editorial from Jan. 19 refers to avocado exports being reactivated from Michoacan after being suspended by the United States with “a phone threat and denial to approve a shipment” by an inspector. It then explains the importance of this crop for Mexican economy: “exports for 1.1 million tons and 3,085 million dollars in 2021, it is the third agribusiness in Mexico that sells the most to the world, after beer and tequila.” He reminds that Michoacan contributes 76% of Mexican production. “Relevance of avocado is dramatic: in 2020 it was estimated that it generated 310 thousand direct Jobs and 78 thousand indirect jobs (…), and represents more than half of its value in the primary sector. (…) The United States has an irreplaceable role in trading the fruit, as it is in that market where 85 percent of Michoacan’s production is sold for, in 2021, 2,557 million dollars.”

El editorial del 19 de enero se refiere al retorno de las exportaciones de aguacates desde Michoacán por la suspensión desde Estados Unidos tras “una amenaza telefónica después de negar la certificación a un embarque” realizada por un inspector. Se indica la importancia de ese cultivo para la economía mexicana: “exportaciones por 1.1 millones de toneladas y 3 mil 85 millones de dólares en 2021, se ubica como el tercer producto agroindustrial que más vende México al mundo, sólo detrás de la cerveza y el tequila”. Recuerda que desde Michoacán se aporta 76% de la producción mexicana. “La relevancia del aguacate es dramática: en 2020 se estimaba que genera 310 mil empleos directos y 78 mil indirectos (…), y representa más de la mitad del valor de su sector primario. (…) Estados Unidos ocupa un lugar insustituible en la comercialización del fruto, pues es en dicho mercado donde se vende el 85 por ciento de la producción michoacana con un valor, en 2021, de 2 mil 557 millones de dólares”.

EL TIEMPO COLOMBIA

MISTRUST FROM NATO AND UNITED STATES

The columnist Antonio Albinana wrote on Feb. 19 about the situation in Ukraine and what it means to the world. “The only thing clear at this point — he says — is that each protagonist of this situation is seeking to build and sale a narrative, even if it has little to do with reality and the future of the Ukrainian crisis. We should not forget what the star analyst of ‘Financial Times’, Gideon Rachman, points out, the battle of public opinion is crucial: ‘In the West, public opinion has never been so negative to its political leaders (…), it mostly mistrusts its governments. That is where the war of influence over Ukraine comes from, and the intensive informative sessions by Biden to try to control the narrative, announcing every day that a Russian invasion to Ukraine is going to happen any moment (…)’. In the end, instead of accumulating war materials in the Russia-Ukraine border, the only sensible solution is to direct things through diplomatic channels.”

El columnista Antonio Albiñana escribió el 19 de febrero sobre la situación de Ucrania y lo que implica para el mundo. “Lo único que está claro a estas alturas -dice- es la búsqueda de cada protagonista de la situación en procura de construir y vender un relato, aunque tenga que ver poco con la realidad y el futuro de la crisis ucraniana. No hay que olvidar lo que señala el analista estrella del ‘Financial Times’, Gideon Rachman, la batalla de la opinión pública es crucial: ‘En Occidente, la opinión pública nunca ha sido tan negativa hacia sus dirigentes políticos (…), desconfían mayoritariamente de sus gobiernos. De ahí la guerra de influencia en torno a Ucrania, y las intensivas sesiones informativas de Biden para intentar tomar el control del relato, anunciando cada día que la invasión rusa va a producirse de un momento a otro sobre Ucrania (…)’. Al final, en lugar de acumular materiales de guerra en las fronteras ruso-ucranianas, la única solución sensata es encauzar las cosas a través de canales diplomáticos”.

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imultaneous to diplomatic efforts to avoid a war between Russian and NATO and the United States for Ukraine, the citizens of the countries involved have expressed their concern about what may happen.

On the Ukrainian side, it is clear that if Russians invade, thousands of people will die and many more will run away, leaving a deep impact on the economy. This could be the biggest military offensive in Europe after the Second World War. On Feb. 19, at the Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, a group of protesters; human rights supporters, ecologists and anti-war people, demonstrated against the possibility of an armed confrontation and asked for a negotiated resolution.

The United Nations has agreed on this, and has called for moderation. Analysts have stated that if an invasion to Ukraine by Russia occurs, it would be the beginning of a new Cold War, with all the implications that this may bring to the West.z

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la par con los contactos diplomáticos para evitar la guerra entre Rusia con la OTAN y Estados Unidos por Ucrania, los habitantes de los países comprometidos han manifestado su preocupación por lo que pueda ocurrir.

En el lado ucraniano se sabe que si los rusos invaden, miles de personas morirán y muchas más huirán, con el severo impacto económico. Puede resultar la ofensiva militar más grande en Europa después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial.

El 19 de febrero, en la Estación Central de Manhattan, un grupo de manifestantes, entre defensores de derechos humanos, ecologistas y antibelicistas, se expresaron ante la posibilidad de una confrontación armada y pidieron una salida negociada.

En esa misma dirección se ha expresado Naciones Unidas, que ha hecho un llamado a la moderación.

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FROM PAGE DR. WILLIAM HITE’S NEXT MOVE From pag. 6 |

“I’m excited to take on a new challenge in this journey and look forward to working with the KnowledgeWorks team to deploy innovative education approaches that position students to thrive in college, career and civic life.”

A PROVEN PUBLIC EDUCATION LEADER

Throughout his professional career, Dr. Hite has established a legacy of being a dynamic, respected and proven education leader.

In his current role as Superintendent, he oversees a $3 billion public sector organization with 206,000 students across over 300 public and charter schools.

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well as an increase of teachers of color.

His goal has consistently been to improve the quality of the district for its students, teachers, and families. This led to him obtaining a number of awards and accolades, including being named the 2020 National School Foundation Superintendent of the Year.

Prior to arriving in Philadelphia, he served as superintendent of Prince George’s County Public School District in Upper Marlboro, Maryland; area superintendent of Cobb County Schools in Marietta, Georgia; and director of instruction at Henrico County Schools in Richmond, Virginia.

In each role, Hite has led with innovation, determination, and an understanding of the task at hand.

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espero el momento de poder trabajar con el equipo de KnowledgeWorks para implementar enfoques innovadores en la educación que permitan que los estudiantes prosperen en sus estudios, en su vida profesional y en el aspecto cívico”.

UN LÍDER CONSAGRADO EN EDUCACIÓN PÚBLICA

A lo largo de su carrera profesional, el Dr. Hite ha establecido el legado de ser un líder dinámico, respetado y con experiencia comprobada en el sector educativo.

En su papel actual de superintendente, supervisa una organización del sector público de $3 billones con 206.000 estudiantes en 300 escuelas públicas y subsidiadas.

Desde su nombramiento en el cargo, en el 2012, el distrito ha visto un aumento en el rendimiento académico y en la asistencia, así como un aumento de los profesores de color.

Su meta siempre ha sido mejorar la calidad del distrito para el beneficio de sus estudiantes, profesores y familias. Esto lo llevó a recibir numerosos premios y reconocimientos, dentro de ellos ser nombrado Superintendente del Año 2020 por la National School Foundation (NSFA).

Antes de llegar a Filadelfia, desempeñó el rol de superintendente del Distrito de Escuelas Públicas del condado de Prince George, en Upper Marlboro (Maryland); superintendente de área de las Escuelas del Condado de Cobb en Marietta (Georgia), y director de diseño instruccional en las Escuelas del Condado de Henrico en Richmond (Virginia).

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CITIZEN POLICE WATCHDOGS From pag. 9 |

WHO’S ON IT?

The nine citizens nominated to sit on the first Citizens Police Oversight Commission hail from a variety of backgrounds and bring a diverse set of experiences to the decision table.

Maryelis Santiago is a Harrowgate resident and a professional in the public and nonprofit sectors. She has worked as a user experience director for the city’s Philly311 mobile app, and is currently the Director of Family & Community Engagement at Esperanza Cyber Charter School.

John Solomon is a North Philly native who started a nonprofit called Endangered Kind, which specialized in Peer Support Services, Safety Intervention and providing resources to those seeking to avoid violence and be a positive influence in their neighborhood.

Jahlee Hatchett is the attorney advi-

sor for the SEPTA Transit Police Department, and a member of SEPTA’s Diversity, Equity and Belonging Council.

Haakim Peay, the youngest nominee, is an assistant manager at the business consulting firm Empire Management Group, and a graduate business student at Morehouse College.

Rosaura Torres Thomas is the author of an autobiography called “Abuse Hidden Behind the Badge,” which details her experience as a victim of domestic violence at the hands of a police officer.

The remaining nominees include Allan Wong, member of the Philadelphia Police Asian American Advisory Committee, Melanie DeBouse, pastor of the congregation at Evangel Chapel, Benjamin Lerner, a former judge in the Court of Common Pleas, and Hasssan Bennett, a bail navigator with the Defender Association of Philadelphia.z

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tendría también que explicar por escrito el porqué, a lo cual el comité podría objetar.

¿QUIÉNES ESTÁN?

Los nueve ciudadanos nombrados para hacer parte de la primera CPOC vienen de diferentes orígenes y traen una diversidad de experiencias a la mesa de decisiones.

Maryelis Santiago es residente de Harrowgate y una profesional con experiencia en el sector público y de organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Ha trabajado como directora de Experiencia de Usuario para la aplicación móvil Philly311 de la ciudad. Es la directora de Participación Familiar y Comunitaria en Esperanza Cyber Charter School.

John Solomon, nativo del norte de Filadelfia, creó una organización sin fines de lucro llamada Endangered Kind, especializada en servicios de grupos de apoyo, intervención en seguridad y recursos para aquellos que buscaban evitar la violencia y ser una influencia positiva en su vecindario.

Jahlee Hatchett es la consultora legal del Departamento de Policía de Tránsito de SEPTA y miembro del Consejo de Diversidad, Equidad y Pertenencia de SEPTA. Haakim Peay, el más joven, es subdirector de la firma consultora Empire Management Group y estudiante de posgrado en negocios de Morehouse College.

Rosaura Torres Thomas es autora del libro autobiográfico “Abuse Hidden Behind the Badge” [Abuso detrás de la placa], que cuenta los detalles de su experiencia como víctima de violencia doméstica a manos de un oficial de policía.

También están Allan Wong, miembro del Comité Consultor Asiático-Americano de la Policía de Filadelfia; Melanie DeBouse, pastora de la congregación de la Capilla Evangel; Benjamin Lerner, antiguo juez del Tribunal de Primera Instancia, y Hasssan Bennett, asesor de fianzas en la Asociación de Defensores de Filadelfia. z

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By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F01472918 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 2nd Day of MARCH, 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ SHORT FORM DESCRIPTION FOR USE IN THE ADVERTISING OF SHERIFF’S SALE The property to be sold is located in the BOROUGH OF COLLINGSWOOD, County of Camden and State of NJ. It is commonly known as:19 WEST MADISON AVENUE, COLLINGSWOOD, NJ 08108 It is known and designated as Block 109, Lot 23.

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SUBJECT TO: SUCH FACTS AS AN ACCURATE SURVEY AND PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF THE PREMISES MAY REVEAL, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, IF ANY; UNPAID TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, WATER AND SEWER LIENS, IF ANY RIGHTS OF TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS IF ANY; STATE AND MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES, STATUES AND REGULATIONS, INCLUDING ZONING ORDINANCES; ANY OUTSTANDING TAXES, WATER AND SEWER WITH INTEREST THROUGH THE DATE OF PAYOFF; IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE, INCLUDING ANY COSTS AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES, FOR BIDDING UPON THE PROPERTY AGAINST THE MORTGAGEE OR THE MORTGAGEE’S ATTORNEY; THE OUTSTANDING TAXES, LIENS AND/OR ENCUMBRANCES DISCLOSED IN THIS PUBLICATION ARE ACCURATE AS OF THE DATE OF SUBMISSION TO THE SHERIFF ONLY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ANY POTENTIAL BIDDER AT SALE TO THE AMOUNT DUE, WHICH CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITY. PLAINTIFF HAS NO OBLIGATION TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE, PUBLISH OR ANNOUNCE ANY SUBSEQUENTLY ACCRUING TAXES, LIENS AND/OR ENCUMBRANCES. THIRD PARTY BIDDERS EXPRESSLY AGREE AND RECOGNIZE THAT THEY WILL TAKE TITLE SUBJECT TO THE EXISTENCE OF ANY SUBSEQUENTLY ACCRUING TAXES, LIENS AND/OR ENCUMBRANCES AND ABSOLUTELY AND UNEQUIVOCALLY RELEASE ANY RIGHT TO CHALLENGE THE VALIDITY OF THE SALE. BASED ON THE EXISTENCE OF SAME. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION. A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES CAN BE FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF CAMDEN COUNTY. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $393,254.51 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

Seized as the property of: KENSHUN R. HARDLEY, ET AL, and taken in execution of U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE IN THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22000020 DATED: February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 STERN &EISENBERG, PC 1040 N.KINGS HIGHWAY SUITE 407 CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034 $155.52

SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00835220 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 23rd Day of MARCH, 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the CITY OF CAMDEN, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Commonly known as: 1029 NORTH 24TH STREET, CAMDEN, NJ 08105 Tax Lot #42 in Block #: 857 Dimensions (Approx.): 40 X 110 Nearest Cross Street: WAYNE AVE Property to be sold is located in the CITY OF CAMDEN, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Commonly known as: WS N 24TH 240 N RIVER AVE, CAMDEN, NJ 08105 Tax Lot #42 in Block#: 857 Dimensions (Approx.): 40 X 110 Nearest Cross Street: WAYNE AVE IMPORTANT: Indicate lien information, if any, to be advertised pursuant to the Supreme Court decision of 10/28/99 - Summit Bank vs. Dennis Thiel (A-58-98).

Sheriff; kindly advertise the following: N/A By: /s/ Adam J. Friedman, Esq. The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $156,550.87 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

Seized as the property of: RICHARD C. SMITH, JR; TANISHA GREEN-SMITH; GENARO MOLINA; KENNEDY HEALTH SYSTEM; STATE OF NEW JERSEY, ET AL and taken in execution of U.S. BANK TRUST N.A. AS TRUSTEE OF THE SCIG SERIES ||| TRUST GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22000259 Dated: February 23, March, 2, 9,16, 2022 FRIEDMAN VARTOLO LLP 85 BROAD STREET SUITE 501 NEW YORK, NY 10004 $167.04

FEBRUARY 23 - MARCH 2, 2022

SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00362420 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY The 9th Day of MARCH, 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the municipality of BERLIN, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 36 S ROSE LN, WEST BERLIN, NJ 08091 Being Tax Lot: 26 Block: 1304 Dimensions approximately: 65 FEET WIDE BY 157 FEET LONG Nearest Cross Street: FERN CIR THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION. *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON. *2022 Qtr 1 Due: 02/01/2022 $1,256.14 OPEN *2022 Qtr 2 Due: 05/01/2022 $1,256.13 OPEN Water: Berlin Boro 59 S. White Horse Pike Berlin, NJ 08009 856-767-7777 Acct: 46630 0 To: 11/01/2021 $57.40 OPEN AND DUE 12/31/2021 $181.80 OPEN PLUS PENALTY CCMUA: CCMUA 1645 Ferry Ave. Camden, NJ 08104 856-541-3700 Acct: 13040026 0 10/01/2021 - 12/31/2021 $81.25 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; $242.88 OPEN PLUS PENALTY The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $173,611.71 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

Seized as the property of: DAWN L. PRIBRAMSKY; ROBERT M. MELNYK; MRS MELNYK, SPOUSE OF ROBERT M. MELNYK; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC ASSIGNEE OF CITIBANK NA THE HOME DEPOT and taken in execution of PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22000108 Dated: February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 2022 RAS CITRON LAW OFFICES 130 CLINTON ROAD STE 202 FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004 $201.6 FEBRUARY 23 - MARCH 2, 2022

SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00784716 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY The 16th Day of MARCH, 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the municipality of WINSLOW TWP, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 53 PRIMROSE DRIVE, SICKLERVILLE, NJ 08081 Being Tax Lot: 1 Block: 10201 Dimensions approximately: 116 FEET WIDE BY 160 FEET LONG Nearest Cross Street: PINEWOOD LN THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION. *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON. *2022 Qtr 1 Due: 02/01/2022 $1,539.72 OPEN *2022 Qtr 2 Due: 05/01/2022 $1,539.72 OPEN Water: Twp of Winslow 125 S Rte 73 Braddock, NJ 08037 609-567-0700 Acct: 203415 0 To: 09/29/2021 $106.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY $1,706.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY Sewer: Twp of Winslow 125 S Rte 73 Braddock, NJ 08037 609-567-0700 Acct: 203415 0 10/01/2021 - 12/30/2021 $102.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; $306.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY Liens Year: 2018, 2019, 2020 Type: 3RD PARTY SEWER, CCMUA Amount: $3,246.30 Cert No.: 21-00503 Sold: 10/14/2021 To: FIG CUST FIGNJ19LLC & SEC PTY Lien amount is subject to subsequent taxes + interest CCMUA: CCMUA 1645 Ferry Ave. Camden, NJ 08104 856-541-3700 Acct: 360087399 12/01/2021 - 02/28/2022 $88.00 OPEN AND DUE 01/15/2022 $352.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $223,136.98 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

Seized as the property of: SAMUEL BANNERMAN JR, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF RUBY BANNERMAN DECEASED, COUNTY OF CAMDEN; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and taken in execution of NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 19003724 Dated: February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2022 RAS CITRON LAW OFFICES 130 CLINTON ROAD STE 202 FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004 $175.68

SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F01514519 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 2nd Day of MARCH, 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereone erected, situate, lying and being in the TOWNSHIP OF CHERRY HILL, County of Camden and State of New Jersey: Premises commonly known as: 1948 THE WOODS II, CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY 08003 (with a mailing address of 1948 KENNET COURT, CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY 08003 Being Tax Lot: 1, Qual. C1948 Block: 520.04 Nearest Cross Street: EVESHAM ROAD Dimensions approximately: N/A CONDOMINIUM, UNIT NUMBER 1948 Amount Due for Taxes: Subject to Tax Sale Certificate nUmber 21-0048- Sold to Loramark Capital, LLC, in the amount of $510.78 dated June 30,2021 and Recorded on September 30, 2021 under book 11867 at page 497.

Subject to priority condo lien: Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 et seq., this sale may be subject to a limited lien priority of the condominium association and any successful bidder at sheriffs sale may be responsible for paying up to 6 months worth of unpaiud condominium fees. Subject to any additional unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges. And any such taxes, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by Plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so the current amount due thereon. If the sale is set aside for any reason., the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee or the mortgagee’s attorney.

As the above description does not constitute a full legal description, said full description is annexed to that certain mortgage recorded in the Office of the Register/Clerk of Camden County in Mortgage Book 7006 at Pae 750 et sec., Camden, New Jersey, and the Writ of Execution on file with the Sheriff of Camden County.

The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $173,178.76 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

Seized as the property of: DONNA A. ACKERMAN A/K/A DONNA ACKERMAN; MR. DONNA A. ACKERMAN, SPOUSE OF DONNA ACKERMAN A/K/A DONNA ACKERMAN; THE WOODS AT CHERRY HILL || CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATES, INC and taken in execution of LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22000084 Dated: February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 SCHILLER & KNAPP, LEFKOWITZ & HERTZEL, LLP 15 CORNELL ROAD LATHAM, NY 12110 $241.92

TRABAJOS SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F02026715 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY The 2nd Day of MARCH A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the Municipality of CAMDEN, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 3073 MICKLE STREET, CAMDEN, NJ 08105 Being Tax Lot: 94 Block: 1044 Dimensions approximately: 18 FEET WIDE BY 92 FEET LONG Nearest Cross Street: THIRTY-FIRST STREET THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION. *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON. 2021 Qtr 4 Due: 11/01/2021 5611.29 OPEN 2022 Qtr 1 Due: 02/0112022 $571.85 OPEN 2022 Qtr 1 Due: 02/0112022 $5571.84 OPEN Vacant lot charge: Acct: To: 08/06/2021 $500.00 OPEN Vacant lot charge: Acct: To: 02/06/2021 $500.00 OPEN Vacant lot charge: Acct: To: 08/06/2020 $500.00 OPEN Vacant lot charge: Acct: To: 02/06/2020 $500.00 OPEN Vacant lot charge: Acct: To: 08/06/2019 $5500.00 OPEN Vacant lot charge: Acct: To: 02/06/2019 $5500.00 OPEN Vacant lot charge: Acct: To: 08/06/2018 $5500.00 OPEN CCMUA: CCMUA 1645 Ferry Ave. Camden, NJ 08104 856-541-3700 Acct: 080140320 10/01/2021 - 12/31/2021 $54.75 OPEN Sewer: AS OF THE DATE OF THIS SEARCH THE STATUS OF ACCOUNT 77.0684905-1 The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $119,625.45 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

Seized as the property of: WILLIAM A. SANDOVAL, SR., ROBYN SANDOVAL and taken in execution of U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 20000613 Dated:February 2, 9, 16, 23 RAS CITRON LAW OFFICES 130 CLINTON ROAD STE 202 FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004 $210.24

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JOBS SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F01318118 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 23rd Day of MARCH, 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the BOROUGH OF BELLMAWR, County of Camden and State of New Jersey: Premises commonly known as: 509 SECOND AVENUE, BELLMAWR, NEW JERSEY 08031 Being Tax Lot: 1.02, Block: 116 Nearest Cross Street: CEDAR AVENUE (approx. 100 feet away) Dimensions approximately: 100 x 120 Amount Due for Taxes: Subject to Tax Sale Certificate nUmber 21-0048- Sold to Loramark Capital, LLC, in the amount of $510.78 dated June 30,2021 and Recorded on September 30, 2021 under book 11867 at page 497.

Subject to priority condo lien: Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 et seq., this sale may be subject to a limited lien priority of the condominium association and any successful bidder at sheriffs sale may be responsible for paying up to 6 months worth of unpaid condominium fees. Subject to any additional unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges. And any such taxes, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by Plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so the current amount due thereon. If the sale is set aside for any reason., the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee or the mortgagee’s attorney.

As the above description does not constitute a full legal description, said full description is annexed to that certain mortgage recorded in the Office of the Register/Clerk of Camden County in Mortgage Book 7006 at Pae 750 et sec., Camden, New Jersey, and the Writ of Execution on file with the Sheriff of Camden County. *THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION. The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $191,002.15 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

Seized as the property of: JOSEPH LANDI; STATE OF NEW JERSEY and taken in execution of LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22000309 Dated: February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 2022 SCHILLER & KNAPP, LEFKOWITZ & HERTZEL, LLP 15 CORNELL ROAD LATHAM, NY 12110 $216

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SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00153221 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 23rd Day of March, 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF PENNSAUKEN, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 2520 46TH STREET, PENNSAUKEN, NJ 08110 Being Tax Lot: 25, Block : 4601 Dimensions approximately: 50 X 127 Nearest Cross Street: CRESCENT BLVD (U.S. RT 130) SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): *Taxes - at time of inquiry - 1 quarter 2022 taxes open in the base amount of $1,061.10 and due 2/1/22 ; *Water - at the time of inquiry - account current; *Sewer - at the time of inquiry - account current; *CCMUA - at the time of inquiry -balance due in the amount of $87.31+ interest and any additional charges that may become due through payoff; (XX) Subject to: If property is located in a Homeowner’s Association, then it is sold subject to any assessments and other fees which may be responsibility of new owner under NJ Supreme Court case of Highland Lakes Country Club & Community Association v. Franzino, 186 N.J. 99 (2006); (XX) Subject to * If the subject property is part of an age restricted community, you must be 55 and older and intend to reside in the property or you may be precluded membership in the Community. *Also subject to subsequent taxes, water and sewer plus interest through date of payoff; The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $186,114.51 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

Note: The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through publication.

A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES CAN BE FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF CAMDEN COUNTY Seized as the property of: MARLON MUNOZ ; AIBI MUNOZ; STATE OF NEW JERSEY and taken in execution of U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22000275 DATED: February 23, March, 2,9,16, 2022 ROMANO GARUBO & ARGENTIERI 52 NEWTON AVENUE P.O. BOX 456 WOODBURY, NJ 08096 $195.84

SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F02000019 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY The 9th Day of MARCH, 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-ccc-blackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the LINDENWOLD BORO, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 222 AMAN PLACE, LINDENWOLD, NJ 08021 Being Tax Lot: 11 Block: 299.04 Dimensions approximately: 60 FEET WIDE BY 125 FEET LONG Nearest Cross Street: S BRIGHTON AVE THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION. *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON. *2022 Qtr 1 Due: 02/01/2022 $1,376.83 OPEN *2022 Qtr 2 Due: 05/01/2022 $1,376.83 OPEN * ADDED ASSESSMENTS: PENDING ADDED/OMITTED ASSESSMENT FROM DATE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR ASSESSOR’S INSPECTION OF PROPERTY *Sewer: Lindenwold Boro 2000 Egg Harbor Rd. Lindenwold, NJ 08021 856-783-2585 Acct: 43720 01/01/2022 - 03/31/2022 $34.75 OPEN AND DUE 01/04/2022 Payments may have been made by Upholder CCMUA: CCMUA 1645 Ferry Ave. Camden, NJ 08104 856-541-3700 Acct: 220045074 10/01/2021 - 12/31/2021 $88.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED IN ARREARS. Payments may have been made by lienholder *Water: PRIVATE - NJ American Water Co. P.O. BOX 371331 PITTSBURGH, PA 15250 800-652-6987 Confirmed Assessments: None *Liens: Year: 2019 Type: 3RD PARTY SEWER, CCMUA, MISC Amount: $1,461.83 Cert No.: 200128 Sold: 10/28/2020 To: FIG CUST FIGNJ19 LLC & SEC PTY Lien amount is subject to subsequent takes + interest. Must call prior to settlement for redemption figures. THE REDEMPTION OF LIENS IS OUTLINED IN N.J.S.A 54:5-54 The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $167,814.22 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

Seized as the property of: EDWARD J. SMITH A/K/A EDDIE SMITH A/K/A EDWARD SMITH; LAURA SMITH; CAROLYN SULLIVAN; ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES; BERGEN COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES; ANITA SMITH; ALICE SMITH; HUDSON COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICING ATLANTIC COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES; TRICOUNTY BUILDING SUPPLIES; BURLINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and taken in execution of LOANCARE, LLC GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22000158 Dated: February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 2022 RAS CITRON LAW OFFICES 130 CLINTON ROAD STE 202 FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004 $250.56

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By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00870420 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY The 16th Day of MARCH, 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the CITY OF CAMDEN, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Municipality: City of Camden County and State: Camden County, State of New Jersey Street and Street Number: 819 South 4th Street Tax Lot and Block Numbers: Lot 130, Block 230 Dimensions approximately: 32 x 72 Nearest Cross Street: Pine Street Beginning Point: Westerly side of South 4th Street THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION. *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON. The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $87,530.22 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

Seized as the property of: 819 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, LLC AND SHAWN BURKE, and taken in execution of U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF LHNP-STRAT DELAWARE OWNER TRUST GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22000241 Dated: February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2022 CHARTWELL LAW 970 RITTENHOUSE ROAD SUITE 300 EAGLEVILLE, PA 19403 $175.68

SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00291421 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 2nd Day of MARCH, 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the BOROUGH OF PINE HILL, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Commonly known as: 25 ESTATES COURT, PINE HILL, NJ 08021 Tax Lot #6 in Block #: 112.02 Dimensions (Approx.): 90X135IRR Nearest Cross Street: ESTATES ROAD IMPORTANT: Indicate lien information, if any, to be advertised pursuant to the Supreme Court decision of 10/28/99 - Summit Bank vs. Dennis Thiel (A-58-98).

Sheriff; kindly advertise the following: Tax Certificate Recorded: 2021-05-14 Holder: Fig Cust FigNJ19llc & Sec Pty Amount: $514.85 Book: 11723 Page: 1343 Instrument Number: 21-00111 By: /s/ Adam J. Friedman, Esq. The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $204,467.60 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

Seized as the property of: JOHN C. MCCARSON JR, ET AL and taken in execution of U.S. BANK TRUST N.A. AS TRUSTEE OF THE BUNGALOW SERIES IV TRUST GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22000001 Dated: February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 FRIEDMAN VARTOLO LLP 85 BROAD STREET SUITE 501 NEW YORK, NY 10004 $164.16

SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F1923818 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 16th Day of MARCH A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in TWP OF CHERRY HILL, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 9 WHEELWRIGHT AVENUE. CHERRY HILL, NJ 08003 Being Tax Lot: 5, Block: 513.30 Dimensions approximately: 95 X 123 Nearest Cross Street: MEADOW LANE BEGINNING at a point in the Northwesterly curved line of Wheelwright Lane, distant 111.94 feet Eastwardly and Northeastwardly measured along the tangent and curved Northerly and Northwesterly line of Wheelwright Lane from the Easterly end of the curve connecting the Northerly line of Wheelwright Lane with the Easterly line of Meadow lane, said connecting curve “THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THORUGH PUBLICATION.” PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES 3RD PARTY CCMUA CERT NO. 21-00184 $487.20 CCMUA OPEN PLUS PENALTY $176.00 TOTAL AS OF November 9, 2021: $751.20 The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $370,840.92 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

Seized as the property of: JOHN W. MCLAUGHLIN, JR, ET ALS, and taken in execution of WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUN SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22000175 Dated: February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2022 FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. 7 CENTURY DRIVE, SUITE 201 PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 $167.04

SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F03291116 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 9th day of MARCH, 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the BOROUGH OF HADDONFIELD, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 810 CEDAR AVENUE Being Tax Lot: 16, Block: 10.10 Dimensions approximately: Nearest Cross Street: FARWOOD ROAD Additionally, the sum of $9,157.09 is the amount represented to Plaintiff, by the Tax Collector’s Office for the Borough of Haddonfield and/or Tax Certificate Holders, as being outstanding on account of taxes due and owing through December 27, 2021 on Lot 16. This sale is subject to any and all unpaid taxes, water, sewer, municipal liens or any other charges which maybe due and owing whether set forth herein or not. Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority charges which may be due and owing whether set forth herein or not.

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES REMAIN OF RECORD AND/ OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED HEREBY AND, IF SO, TO ASCERTAIN THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THERE ON. The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $329,876.63 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

Note: The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through advertisement.

Seized as the property of: FRANKLIN CLAPP AND CHRISTINE CLAPP, and taken in execution of 1ST COLONIAL COMMUNITY BANK GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 17003595 Dated: February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 2022 SALDUTTI LAW GROUP 800 NORTH KINGS HIGHWAY SUITE 300 CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034 $187.2

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Committee on Appropriations of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 9:00 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams. This remote hearing may be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/, to hear testimony on the following item: 220114 An Ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.

Speakers interested in giving testimony on any of these legislative matters must call 215-686-3448, or send an e-mail to carlos.rendon@phila.gov by 3 p.m. the day before the hearing and submit the following information: • Full name • Callback telephone number where you can be reached • Identify the bill number that will be addressed Speakers who submitted the above information within the required time frame will be telephoned during the public hearing and invited to the remote hearing. They will be given additional instructions by the Committee Chair once they are connected.

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Appropriations, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed item.

Copies of the foregoing item are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED GAS COST RATE DECREASE

AVISO DE LA PROPUESTA DE DISMINUCIÓN DE LA TARIFA DEL COSTO DEL GAS

To Our Customers: As part of its annual Gas Cost Rate (GCR) filing, Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is filing a request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to decrease the GCR portion of your bill effective September 1, 2022. Customers are notified of the annual rate increase or decrease by providing this notice for the annual GCR filing on March 1. PGW is requesting a projected rate decrease of $0.0075 per one thousand cubic feet (Mcf) based upon a comparison between the GCR effective March 1, 2022 ($5.6123 per Mcf) and the projected rate in its annual GCR filing ($5.6048 per Mcf). This notice describes PGW’s gas cost rate request, the PUC’s role, and what actions you can take.

A nuestros clientes: Como parte de su presentación anual de la Tarifa de Costo de Gas (GCR), Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) está presentando una solicitud a la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de Pensilvania (PUC) para disminuir la porción GCR de su factura a partir del 1 de septiembre de 2022. Los clientes son notificados del aumento o disminución de la tarifa anual mediante este aviso para la presentación anual del GCR el 1 de marzo. PGW está solicitando una disminución proyectada de la tarifa de $0.0075 por mil pies cúbicos (Mcf) basada en una comparación entre el GCR efectivo el 1 de marzo de 2022 ($5.6123 por Mcf) y la tarifa proyectada en su presentación anual del GCR ($5.6048 por Mcf). Este aviso describe la solicitud de tarifa de costo de gas de PGW, el papel de la PUC y las acciones que usted puede tomar.

The GCR is designed to recover the cost of natural gas that PGW purchases from gas suppliers and does not include a profit margin. The rate will be recalculated to show actual costs on a quarterly basis. Customers are notified of this quarterly rate recalculation by a message on each customer’s bill after the dates of each quarterly filing. The quarterly filing dates are March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1. The rate may change if the recalculated rate is different by more than 2% from the rate that is approved.

PGW Gas Cost Rate Decrease PGW has requested an overall rate decrease of approximately $ 321,295 per year. If PGW’s entire request is approved, the total bill for a typical General Service (GS) Residential Heating Customer using 78 thousand cubic feet (Mcf) of natural gas per year would decrease from $118.95 to $118.90 per month or by approximately 0.04%.

The total bill for a typical GS Commercial Heating Customer using 331 Mcf of natural gas per year would decrease from $397.56 to $397.35 per month or by approximately 0.05%.

The total bill for a typical GS Industrial Heating Customer using 885 Mcf of natural gas per year would decrease from $1065.50 to $1064.90 per month or by approximately 0.05%.

El GCR está diseñado para recuperar el coste del gas natural que PGW compra a los proveedores de gas y no incluye un margen de beneficio. La tarifa se recalcula trimestralmente para mostrar los costes reales. Los clientes son notificados de este recálculo trimestral de la tarifa mediante un mensaje en la factura de cada cliente después de las fechas de cada presentación trimestral. Las fechas de presentación trimestral son el 1 de marzo, el 1 de junio, el 1 de septiembre y el 1 de diciembre. La tarifa puede cambiar si la tarifa recalculada difiere en más de un 2% de la tarifa aprobada.

Disminución de la tarifa del coste del gas de PGW PGW ha solicitado una disminución global de la tarifa de aproximadamente 321.295 dólares al año. Si se aprueba toda la solicitud de PGW, la factura total para un cliente típico de calefacción residencial de Servicio General (GS) que utiliza 78 mil pies cúbicos (Mcf) de gas natural al año disminuiría de $118.95 a $118.90 por mes o en aproximadamente 0.04%.

La factura total de un cliente típico de calefacción comercial de GS que utilice 331 Mcf de gas natural al año disminuiría de 397,56 a 397,35 dólares al mes, es decir, aproximadamente un 0,05%.

La factura total de un cliente típico de calefacción industrial de GS que utiliza 885 Mc de gas natural al año disminuiría de 1065,50 a 1064,90 dólares al mes, es decir, aproximadamente un 0,05%.

The total bill for a typical Municipal Service (MS) Heating Customer using 1,148 Mcf of natural gas per year would decrease from $1,261.83 to $1,261.11 per month or by approximately 0.06%.

La factura total de un cliente típico de calefacción del servicio municipal (MS) que utiliza 1.148 Mca de gas natural al año disminuiría de 1.261,83 a 1.261,11 dólares al mes, es decir, aproximadamente un 0,06%.

The total bill for a typical Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) Heating Customer using 395 Mcf of natural gas per year would decrease from $476.77 to $476.52 per month or by approximately 0.05%.

La factura total de un cliente típico de calefacción de la Autoridad de Vivienda de Filadelfia (PHA) que utiliza 395 Mcf de gas natural al año disminuiría de 476,77 dólares a 476,52 dólares al mes, es decir, aproximadamente un 0,05%.

The total bill for a typical Philadelphia GS Housing Authority (PHA/GS) Heating Customer using 89 Mcf of natural gas per year would decrease from $127.44 to $ 127.38 per month or by approximately 0.05%.

La factura total de un cliente típico de calefacción de la Autoridad de Vivienda de Filadelfia (PHA/GS) que utiliza 89 Mcf de gas natural al año disminuiría de 127,44 dólares a 127,38 dólares al mes o aproximadamente un 0,05%.

To find out your customer class or how the requested decrease may affect GS, MS, and PHA bills, contact PGW at 215-2351000. The rates requested by PGW may be found in PGW Gas Service Tariff Number 2. You may examine the material filed with the PUC, which explains the requested decrease and the reasons for it. A copy of this material is kept at PGW’s Main Office at 800 W. Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, and can be reviewed Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

It is also available at www.pgworks.com.

Para conocer su clase de cliente o cómo la disminución solicitada puede afectar a las facturas de GS, MS y PHA, póngase en contacto con PGW en el 215-235-1000. Las tarifas solicitadas por PGW se encuentran en la Tarifa de Servicio de Gas Número 2 de PGW. Usted puede examinar el material presentado a la PUC, que explica la disminución solicitada y las razones para ello. Una copia de este material se encuentra en la oficina principal de PGW en 800 W. Montgomery Avenue, Filadelfia, PA, y puede ser revisada de lunes a viernes de 9 a.m. a 5 p.m. También está disponible en www.pgworks.com.

The PUC’s Role The PUC is the state agency that approves rates for PGW. The PUC will examine the requested rate decrease and can prevent existing rates from changing until it investigates the request. PGW must prove that the requested rates are reasonable. After examining the evidence, the PUC may grant all, some, or none of the request.

El papel de la PUC La PUC es la agencia estatal que aprueba las tarifas de PGW. La PUC examinará la disminución de tarifas solicitada y puede impedir que las tarifas existentes cambien hasta que investigue la solicitud. PGW debe demostrar que las tarifas solicitadas son razonables. Después de examinar las pruebas, la PUC puede conceder toda, parte o nada de la solicitud.

The PUC may change the amount of the rate decrease requested by PGW for each customer class. As a result, the rate charged to you may be different than the rate requested by PGW and shown above.

La PUC puede modificar el importe de la reducción de tarifas solicitada por PGW para cada clase de cliente. Como resultado, la tarifa que se le cobra a usted puede ser diferente a la tarifa solicitada por PGW y mostrada arriba.

Actions You Can Take to Challenge PGW’s Request to Decrease its Rates You can file a formal complaint. If you want a hearing before a judge, you must file a formal complaint. By filing a formal complaint, you assure yourself the opportunity to take part in hearings about the rate decrease request. All complaints should be filed with the PUC before September 1, 2022. If no formal complaints are filed, the Commission may grant all, some, or none of the request without holding a hearing before a judge.

Acciones que usted puede tomar para desafiar la solicitud de PGW de reducir sus tarifas Usted puede presentar una queja formal. Si desea una audiencia ante un juez, debe presentar una queja formal.

Al presentar una queja formal, usted se asegura la oportunidad de participar en las audiencias sobre la solicitud de disminución de tarifas. Todas las quejas deben presentarse en la PUC antes del 1 de septiembre de 2022. Si no se presentan quejas formales, la Comisión puede conceder toda, parte o nada de la solicitud sin celebrar una audiencia ante un juez.

You can send the PUC a letter telling why you object to the requested rate decrease. Sometimes there is information in these letters that makes the PUC aware of problems regarding PGW’s service or management. This information can be helpful when the PUC investigates the rate request.

Puede enviar a la PUC una carta en la que explique por qué se opone a la reducción de tarifas solicitada. A veces hay información en estas cartas que pone en conocimiento de la PUC problemas relacionados con el servicio o la gestión de PGW. Esta información puede ser útil cuando la PUC investigue la solicitud de tarifas.

Send your letter or request for a formal or informal complaint form to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Post Office Box 3265, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265. Complaint forms can also be accessed at the PUC Website in Adobe Acrobat Format: http://www.puc.state.pa.us/general/onlineforms/pdf/official_complaint_form_final.pdf You may also call the PUC at 1-800-692-7380.

Envíe su carta o solicitud de formulario de queja formal o informal a la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de Pensilvania, Post Office Box 3265, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265. También puede acceder a los formularios de reclamación en el sitio web de la PUC en formato Adobe Acrobat: http://www.puc.state.pa.us/general/onlineforms/pdf/official_complaint_form_final.pdf.

También puede llamar a la PUC al 1-800-692-7380.

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AMERICA AND THE

AMERICANS Why the emphasis on America and Americano defines the United States and Americans?

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ecently, Leon Krauze, the new acclaimed anchor of Univision News Night Edition, used the word “Afroestadounidenses” concerning minority statistics on issues. But, not only has he used that word to refer to the black population of the United States.

What exists in recent times is linguistic revisionism. For example, there is a tendency to eliminate “americano” as a demonym for persons born in the U.S.A. For decades the Spanish-language Media, university academics, and institutions used “Afroamericanos” and “Mexicoamericanos” as gentilics.

Forty-three years ago, when I started my journalistic journey in the United States already existed the Cruz Roja Americana (ARC), the Sociedad Americana del Cáncer (ACS), the Asociación Americana del Corazón (AHA), the Asociación Americana del Pulmón (ALA), and the Fondo Mexico Americano Educacional y de Defensa Legal (MALDEF).

Never was it thought to commit the foolishness to translate MALDEF as the Fondo Educativo y de Defensa Legal México-Estadounidense, like nowadays. Newly arrived Latin American immigrants are uncomfortable that the “gringos” take the word American because the inhabitants of the Rio Grande to Tierra del Fuego in the south also consider themselves Americans. But we have to understand why the emphasis on America and Americano defines the United States and Americans.

The Royal Spanish Academy Dictionary (DRAE) says in two of its six entries referring to Americano the following: In the first:” Native of America.”

From the whole continent.

And in the fourth: “estadounidense.

“The paradigm is that estados unidos without identifying a place or territory is a system of federated government.

That is why some countries of our continent have borne or bear the name of the United States. Without going any further, the official name of Mexico is Estados Unidos Mexicanos, used in the constitutions of 1824 and 1917.

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ALSO EXISTED:

- The United States of Colombia between 1863 and 1886 - The United States of Venezuela between 1864 and 1953 - The United States of Brazil between 1889 and 1967 - The United States of Central America in 1898, a nation formed by El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Even there was the United States of Buenos Aires and Chile, which lasted from 1818 to 1820 in the Colombian island of San Andrés. The sailor, Louis-Michel Aury, plenipotentiary ambassador of both countries, commanded the joint venture.

But the only country called the United States of America is where I live. So it has been since the Declaration of Independence, on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 245 years ago.

The United States of America has impacted the popular culture in the Americas, including the language. That is why we say automóvil americano, café americano, pagar a la americana, cortina americana, barra americana, y Futbol Americano.

Furthermore, Piero’s iconic song is called “Los Americanos.” No los estadounidenses.

The famous William Lederer y Eugene Burdick 1958 novel in Spanish is “El americano feo,” and the 1963 movie starring Marlon Brando.

Americano should be used without reservations and leave aside that absent-minded purist spirit of assigning “estadounidense” to entities or compound words that look and sounds false. z

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ecientemente, León Krauze, el nuevo y aclamado presentador de Noticias Univisión Edición Nocturna, usó la palabra “afroestadounidenses” respecto a estadísticas de asuntos de las minorías. Pero, no solo él ha usado esa palabra para referirse a la población negra de Estados Unidos.

Lo que existe en los últimos tiempos es el revisionismo lingüístico general. Por ejemplo, hay una tendencia a eliminar “americano” como gentilicio para las personas nacidas en Estados Unidos.

Durante décadas, los medios de comunicación, académicos universitarios e instituciones de habla hispana utilizaron “afroamericanos” y “mexicoamericanos” como gentilicios.

Hace cuarenta y tres años, cuando inicié mi andadura periodística en Estados Unidos ya existían la Cruz Roja Americana (ARC), la Sociedad Americana del Cáncer (ACS), la Asociación Americana del Corazón (AHA), la Asociación Americana del Pulmón (ALA) y el Fondo México Americano Educacional y de Defensa Legal (MALDEF).

Nunca se pensó en cometer la tontería de traducir MALDEF como Fondo Educativo y de Defensa Legal México-Estadounidense, como en la actualidad.

A los inmigrantes latinoamericanos recién llegados les incomoda que los “gringos” tomen la palabra americano porque los habitantes del Río Grande hasta Tierra del Fuego en el sur también se consideran americanos. Pero tenemos que entender por qué el énfasis en América y Americano para definir a Estados Unidos y los americanos.

El Diccionario de la Real Academia Española (DRAE) dice en dos de sus seis

But the only country called the United States of America is where I live.

Pero el único país llamado Estados Unidos de América es donde vivo.

entradas referentes al Americano lo siguiente: En el primero: “Nativo de América”.

De todo el continente.

Y en el cuarto: “estadounidense”.

El paradigma es que estados unidos sin identificar un lugar o territorio es un sistema de gobierno federado.

Es por ello por lo que algunos países de nuestro continente han llevado o llevan el nombre de Estados Unidos.

Sin ir más lejos, el nombre oficial de México es Estados Unidos Mexicanos, utilizado en las constituciones de 1824 y 1917.

TAMBIÉN EXISTIERON:

- Los Estados Unidos de Colombia, entre 1863 y 1886.

- Los Estados Unidos de Venezuela, entre 1864 y 1953.

- Los Estados Unidos de Brasil, entre 1889 y 1967.

- Los Estados Unidos de América Central, en 1898, nación formada por El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala y Costa Rica.

Incluso hubo Estados Unidos de Buenos Aires y Chile, que duró de 1818 a 1820 en la isla colombiana de San Andrés. El marino Louis-Michel Aury, embajador plenipotenciario de ambos países, comandaba la aventura conjunta.

Pero el único país llamado Estados Unidos de América es donde vivo. Así ha sido desde la Declaración de Independencia, el 4 de julio de 1776, en Filadelfia, Pensilvania, hace 245 años.

Estados Unidos de América ha impactado la cultura popular en las Américas, incluyendo el idioma. Por eso decimos: automóvil americano, café americano, pagar a la americana, cortina americana, barra americana, y futbol americano. Además, la canción icónica de Piero se llama “Los Americanos”. No los estadounidenses.

La famosa novela de William Lederer y Eugene Burdick de 1958, “The Ugly American” en español es “El americano feo”, igual que la película de 1963 protagonizada por Marlon Brando.

Americano debe usarse sin reservas y dejar de lado ese despistado espíritu purista de asignar “estadounidense” a entidades y palabras compuestas que parecen y suenan postizas.z

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