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Balloons are released as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month prior to the game between Atlanta Braves and Detroit Tigers at Turner Field on October 1, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Kevin Liles/Getty Images

WHAT CAN BREAST CANCER AWARENESS AND FUNDRAISING TEACH US ABOUT WOMEN’S HEALTH EQUITY? ¿QUÉ PUEDEN ENSEÑARNOS LA CONCIENTIZACIÓN SOBRE EL CÁNCER DE SENO Y LA RECAUDACIÓN DE FONDOS SOBRE LA EQUIDAD EN LA SALUD DE LAS MUJERES?

y now, the pink ribbons symbolizing breast cancer awareness in October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, are ubiquitous. At stores, in the media, in ads, on the uniforms of NFL football players, the ribbon can be seen everywhere in October. It’s just the most visual representation of how awareness of a disease which will affect 1 in 8 women in the U.S. has grown — and with it the money to fund research and efforts to cure breast cancer. The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NCBF), one of the non-profit organizations which participates in the annual campaign of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, was founded in 1991 by Janelle Hail, a breast cancer survivor. When she was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1980, Hail realized that there was very little information out there to help her navigate treatment options. Hail decided to found NCBF to fill in some of those gaps, working to provide more women with access to information about early detection and treatment options, as well as support through the treatment process, or in losing loved ones to the disease. The NCBF is among a host of other major breast cancer fundraising organizations, such as the wellknown Susan G. Komen for the Cure, which have spurred a huge growth in investment in breast cancer research. Together, they bring in billions of dollars every year for efforts to research and address breast cancer. But that had to change with public perception, and coordinated advocacy — especially since, in medicine and research, women’s health is still undervalued and disregarded.

ENGLISH On page. 10, the AL DÍA honoree for the medicine category of the Hispanic Heritage Month awards, Dr. Ana Núñez, speaks to this persistent disparity in men’s and women’s healthcare - in what is defined as “typical,” which also most often aligns only with what is “typical” for a man. She points out a few of the ways this can play out — clinical trials done only on male rat and mice, or categorizing men’s symptoms of heart attacks as the primary ones, while ignoring women’s symptoms in education campaigns. Part of addressing that also means having more women in science and medicine. Even now, in 2019, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation, there are nearly 300,000 more male physicians currently practicing medicine than female physicians. But maybe the mass movement to support breast cancer — despite the flaws which can still exist in any large-scale fundraising — is a road map for women and other marginalized groups who want to challenge the ways in which medicine has typically been framed, and to ensure that they are represented and reflected in medical research and care.❚ - THE EDITOR

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Los globos son lanzados como parte del Mes de la Concientización del Cáncer de Mama antes del juego entre los Bravos de Atlanta y los Tigres de Detroit en Turner Field el 1 de octubre de 2016 en Atlanta, Georgia.. Foto: Kevin Liles/Getty Images

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a en este momento de nuestra historia, las cintas rosadas que simbolizan la conciencia del cáncer de mama en octubre, el Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Mama, son omnipresentes. En las tiendas, en los medios, en los anuncios, en los uniformes de los jugadores de la NFL, la cintilla se puede ver en todas partes durante este mes. Es la representación visual más potente de cómo ha crecido la conciencia de una enfermedad que afectará a 1 de cada 8 mujeres en los EE.UU. y, con ella, el dinero para financiar investigaciones y esfuerzos para curarle. La Fundación Nacional del Cáncer de Mama (NCBF), una de las organizaciones sin fines de lucro que participa en la campaña anual del Mes de Concientización, fue fundada en 1991 por Janelle Hail, una sobreviviente de la terrible enfermedad. Cuando le diagnosticaron cáncer de seno por primera vez en 1980, Hail se dio cuenta de que había muy poca información disponible para ayudarla a navegar por las opciones de tratamiento. Hail decidió fundar NCBF para llenar algunas de esas lagunas, trabajando para proporcionar a más mujeres acceso a información sobre detección temprana y opciones de tratamiento, así como apoyo durante todo el proceso o en la pérdida de seres queridos por la enfermedad.

El NCBF se encuentra entre una serie de otras organizaciones importantes de recaudación de fondos para el cáncer de mama, como la conocida Susan G. Komen for the Cure, que ha estimulado un enorme crecimiento en la inversión en investigación sobre el cáncer de mama. Juntas, aportan miles de millones de dólares cada año para los esfuerzos de investigación y tratamiento del cáncer de seno. Pero eso tuvo que cambiar con la percepción pública y la promoción coordinada, especialmente porque, en medicina e investigación, la salud de las mujeres todavía está infravalorada y desatendida. En la página. 10, la homenajeada de AL DÍA por la categoría de medicina de los premios del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, la Dra. Ana Núñez, habla de esta persistente disparidad en el cuidado de la salud de hombres y mujeres, en lo que se define como "típico", que a menudo también se alinea solo con lo que es "típico" para un hombre. Señala algunas de las formas en que esto puede desarrollarse: ensayos clínicos realizados solo en ratas y ratones machos, o categorizando los síntomas de ataques cardíacos de los hombres como los principales, mientras se ignoran los síntomas de las mujeres en las campañas educativas. Parte de abordar eso también significa tener más mujeres en ciencia y medicina. Incluso ahora, en 2019, de acuerdo con la Kaiser Family Foundation, hay casi 300,000 médicos hombres más que doctoras practicando medicina. Pero tal vez el movimiento de masas para apoyar el cáncer de seno, a pesar de las fallas que aún pueden existir en cualquier recaudación de fondos a gran escala, es una hoja de ruta para las mujeres y otros grupos marginados que desean desafiar las formas en que típicamente se ha enmarcado la medicina, y para asegurarse de que estén representados y reflejados en la investigación y atención médica de manera más justa y equitativa.❚ - EL EDITOR

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PHILLY’S VACANT LAND SALES LAST WEEK, A BILL PASSED THROUGH CITY COUNCIL’S COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC AND PUBLIC WORKS THAT WOULD REFORM PHILLY’S LAND SALE PROCESS. LA SEMANA PASADA, FUE SOMETIDO AL COMITÉ DEL CONCEJO DE LA CIUDAD UN PROYECTO DE LEY PARA OBRAS By | Por: NIGEL THOMPSON AL DÍA News Content Producer nigelt@aldianews.com

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Anne Fadullon, Executive Director of Philadelphia's Department of Plannning and Development offers testimony in front of City Council's Committee on Public Property and Public Works on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 . Photo: Nigel Thompson/AL DÍA News.

Anne Fadullon, Directora Ejecutiva del Departamento de Planificación y Desarrollo de Filadelfia, ofrece testimonio ante el Comité de Propiedad Pública y Obras Públicas del Consejo de la Ciudad el martes 1 de octubre de 2019. Foto: Nigel Thompson/AL DÍA News.

“The perfect can not be the enemy of the good.” “Lo perfecto no puede ser enemigo de lo bueno”. Councilwoman María Quiñones-Sánchez

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o say it’s been a long process for Philly to reform the way it deals with vacant land is an understatement. When Councilwoman María Quiñones-Sánchez introduced the Philadelphia Land Bank in 2013, the idea of streamlining the way Philadelphia did its property business was a novel solution for the city. With the Land Bank, the idea was to make a centralized, transparent way for the city to obtain and sell all its vacant land to community organizations or private developers. It sounded good at the time and still does for many, but it’s had its hiccups. Since 2015, the Land Bank has both acquired more than 8,000 of the city’s reported 40,000 vacant lots to sell, but also been a central player in some recent corruption scandals involving certain City Council members and their influence over the sale of property.

ecir que ha sido un proceso largo reformar la manera en que se manejan los terrenos vacíos en Fili es decir poco. Cuando la concejal María Quiñones-Sánchez abrió el Banco de Terrenos de Filadelfia en 2013, la idea de optimizar la manera en que Filadelfia negociaba propiedades era una solución novedosa para la ciudad. Junto con el Land Bank, se pretendía crear una manera centralizada y transparente para que la ciudad pudiera adquirir y vender todos sus terrenos baldíos a organizaciones comunitarias o a constructoras privadas. Sonaba bien en aquel momento y aún es así para muchos, pero ha tenido sus traspiés. Desde el 2015, el Land Bank ha adquirido más de 8.000 de los 40.000 lotes vacíos para la venta reportados a la ciudad, pero también ha sido la estrella en escándalos recientes de corrupción donde han participado ciertos miembros del Concejo de la Ciudad al influir en la venta de propiedades.

LAS REFORMAS

Frente a dichos escándalos, uno de los cuales desembocó en una investigación federal en curso, el presidente del Concejo, Darrell Clarke, introdujo una reforma exhaustiva en junio que nuevamente buscaba que el Land Bank fuera la pieza central en las negociaciones de terrenos en Fili, a la vez que

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A once abandoned factory slated for new development in the Norris Square neighborhood. Photo: Nigel Thompson/AL DÍA News.

Una fábrica que alguna vez fue abandonada y que estaba programada para un nuevo desarrollo en el vecindario de Norris Square. Foto: Nigel Thompson/AL DÍA News.

THE REFORMS

In light of some of those scandals, including one that resulted in an ongoing federal investigation, Council President Darrell Clarke introduced a sweeping reform bill in June that again looked to make the Land Bank the central player in Philly’s land deals while also improving its transparency. The bill is also sponsored by Council members, Quiñones-Sánchez, Cherelle Parker, Jannie Blackwell and ironically, Kenyatta Johnson — who is at the center of the previously mentioned ongoing federal investigation. Despite the clouds and still some things to work out, that bill passed through City Council’s Committee on Public Works and Public Property on Tuesday before being read in front of the full council on Thursday. “The perfect can not be the enemy of the good,” said Councilwoman Quiñones-Sánchez when posed a question challenging the still unfinished nature of the bill. Specifically, Clarke’s bill would eliminate the Vacant Property Review Committee (VPRC) — a piece of bureaucracy inserted into the Land Bank at its origin that has proven abusable — set a final decision timetable of 120 days for any land sale, and

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“On paper, the Land Bank looks good, this legislation looks good.” “En papel, el Land Bank se ve bien, la legislación se ve bien”. Will Gonzalez, executive director of Ceiba

create a scoring system for those sales. It does not, however, address councilmanic prerogative and its final say over property sales. The scoring system is weighted by importance, with “economic opportunity and inclusion” coming first, “financial feasibility” second, and “social impact” third. Scoring can be avoided should the property be purchased for use as a side yard, community garden or a project with over 51% affordable housing.

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Will Gonzalez, executive director of Ceiba, a nonprofit that empowers Latino communities through access to equitable housing, said he agreed with the legislation, but urged transparency and definitions for terms like “public purpose” and the previously mentioned “economic opportunity and inclusion” “On paper, the Land Bank looks good, this legislation looks good,” said Gonzalez. “However, in practice, the Land Bank has yet to make a stride and this legislation, without additional definitions and safeguards of transparency and due process may not accomplish what it seeks to do.” The bill could be on the Mayor’s desk very soon. ❚

mejoraba su transparencia. La reforma también patrocinada por los miembros del Concejo Quiñones-Sánchez, Cherelle Parker, Jannie Blackwell e irónicamente, Kenyatta Johnson, que está en el centro de la investigación federal antes mencionada. Con todos los factores que nublaban el panorama y otros en los que no se había trabajado, aun así la reforma para Obras Públicas y Propiedad Pública pasó por el Comité del Concejo de la Ciudad el martes incluso antes de que se hubiese leído el jueves frente al concejo en pleno. “Lo perfecto no puede ser enemigo de lo bueno”, dijo la concejal Quiñones-Sánchez al cuestionar el estado aún inacabado de la reforma. Específicamente, la reforma de Clarke eliminaría al Comité de Revisión de Propiedades Baldías (VPRC por sus siglas en inglés), una pieza en el trámite burocrático insertada en el Land Bank desde su origen y que ha demostrado ser abusiva. Además, establecería un plazo de 120 días para la decisión final en cualquier venta de tierra y crearía un sistema de puntaje para tales ventas. Sin embargo, lo que no hace es resolver su prerrogativa concejo-maníaca y su última palabra en la venta de propiedades. El sistema de puntaje se calcula por importancia,

donde encabezaría la lista la “oportunidad económica y la inclusión”, en segundo lugar vendría la “viabilidad financiera” y el “impacto social”, en tercer lugar. El puntaje puede eliminarse si la propiedad llegase a ser comprada para usarse como patio lateral, jardín comunitario o para un proyecto de vivienda asequible en más de 51%.

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Will González, director ejecutivo de Ceiba, una organización sin ánimo de lucro que empodera a las comunidades latinas mediante el acceso a vivienda equitativa, dijo que estaba de acuerdo con la legislación, pero exhortó a la transparencia y definición de términos como “propósito público” y la ya mencionada “oportunidad económica e inclusión”. “En papel, el Land Bank se ve bien, la legislación se ve bien”, dijo González. “Sin embargo, en la práctica, el Land Bank tiene que dar un paso más y esta legislación, puede no lograr lo que pretende si no se agregan definiciones y garantías de transparencia y debido proceso adicionales”. Posiblemente la reforma llegará muy pronto a la oficina del alcalde. ❚

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More than 1,000 attendees attended Temple's most recent Neighborhood Job Fair, which was facilitated by the Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative, in May 2019. Photo: Mike Sperando.

Más de 1.000 asistentes participaron en la feria del trabajo del barrio más reciente de Temple University, facilitada por la Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative en mayo de 2019. Foto: Mike Sperando

North Philadelphia has a 43% percent employment rate, which lags far behind the rest of the city, which is at 54%. El norte de Filadelfia tiene una tasa de empleo del 43%, que está muy por debajo del resto de la ciudad, que es del 54%.

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et’s get some people employed,” said Wes Somerville, director of the Lenfest Foundation. That was the message given during the first official meeting of the Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative. The initiative is a flagship effort aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty that exists for many North Philadelphia residents. North Philadelphia is home to roughly more than 275,000 residents — approximately 18% of the city’s total population — with an overall employment rate of 43%. The employment rate in North Philadelphia lags far behind the rest of the city, which is at 54%. The 43% of North Philadelphians who are employed earn an average of $25,000 annually, which is

ESPAÑOL “Encontremos trabajo para las personas”, dijo Wes Somerville, director de la Fundación Lenfest. Ese fue el mensaje central durante la primera reunión oficial de la Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative. Esta iniciativa es el esfuerzo insignia en la eliminación del ciclo de pobreza que existe para muchos residentes del Norte de Filadelfia. El Norte de Filadelfia es hogar de más de 275.000 habitantes (aproximadamente un 18% del total de la población de la ciudad), donde el índice de empleo es de 43%; el cual queda rezagado en comparación con el del resto de la ciudad, que es de 54%. Ese 43% que tiene un empleo se gana en promedio $25.000 dólares anuales. Esa cifra está significativamente más abajo de la media de ingreso anual de toda la ciudad, la cual es de unos $42.500 dólares. OCTOBER 9 - 16, 2019

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Attendees representing more than a dozen local organizations during the first meeting of the Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative, held at Esperanza in North Philadelphia, on Sept. 25. Photo: Jensen Toussaint/AL DÍA News Asistentes durante la primera reunión de la Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative.

significantly lower than the citywide median annual earnings of roughly $42,500. According to Philadelphia Works, Inc. research, North Philadelphia residents suffer from a higher unemployment rate (9%) than their counterparts from other areas in the city (4.9%). The overarching mission of the workforce initiative is to connect all North Philadelphia residents to sustainable job opportunities. However, it was found that access to opportunities differ for some residents, due to a variety of pre-existing factors. As a result, the team set out a list of priority populations and target areas within the North Philadelphia community who are most vulnerable. These populations include: noncitizens and immigrants; English as a second language individuals; people with a disability; benefits recipients; returning citizens; veterans; and opportunity youth, defined as individuals ages 16 to 24 who are neither in school nor working.

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“We hope that we can create the kind of opportunities... that can move the needle on the workforce system in the city of Philadelphia,” Rev. Danny Cortés, senior vice president and chief of staff at Esperanza, said of the initiative. As part of the initiative, partners have also outlined the best practices for workforce development that can yield the most advantageous outcomes for job seekers, employees and employers. These practices include employer engagement, community engagement, career advancement, sharing of resources and information, and broad access to supportive services. Holistically, this initiative will aim to connect North Philadelphia residents to sustainable job opportunities by addressing both individuals who are working-aged, out of work, and having trouble staying employed, as well as those who are employed, are earning low wages or have limited opportunities to advance into jobs that pay family-sustaining wages. “While there are challenges, North Philadelphia has a rich history, community assets and resources, and a vibrant culture that can help people connect to sustainable job opportunities,” Shirley Moy, executive director of Temple’s Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative, said in a statement. This summer, the Lenfest Foundation provided $2.6 million to help get this initiative, announced in March 2018, moving forward. ❚

Según una investigación de Philadelphia Works, Inc., los residentes del Norte de Filadelfia adolece de una taza de desempleo más alta (9%) que sus homólogos de otras áreas de la ciudad (4.9%). La misión que abarca la iniciativa es conectar a todos los residentes del Norte de Filadelfia con oportunidades de trabajo sostenibles. Sin embargo, se identificó que el acceso a oportunidades difiere

para algunos residentes, debido a una variedad de factores preexistentes. Por lo cual, el equipo preparó una lista de poblaciones y áreas prioritarias de la comunidad del Norte de Filadelfia que son más vulnerables. Estas poblaciones incluyen: los que no son ciudadanos o los inmigrantes; las personas cuya segunda lengua es el inglés; las personas con discapacidades; beneficiarios de subsidios; ciudadanos que retornan; veteranos de guerra; y juventud de oportunidad, que se refiere a los individuos entre los 16 y los 24 años que no estudian o trabajan. “Esperamos poder crear el tipo de oportunidades... que puedan cambiar el sistema laboral de la ciudad de Filadelfia”, dijo refiriéndose a la iniciativa el reverendo Danny Cortés, vicepresidente senior y jefe de personal en Esperanza. Como parte de esta iniciativa, los socios han definido las mejores prácticas para el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral que puedan dar resultados con mayor ventaja para aquellos que buscan empleo, los empleados y los empleadores. Estas prácticas incluyen captar empleadores, captar a la comunidad, promover el avance profesional, compartir recursos e información, y ofrecer amplio acceso a servicios de apoyo. Esta iniciativa busca de manera holística conectar a los residentes del Norte de Filadelfia con oportunidades de trabajo sostenibles llegando a personas que estén en edad laboral, desempleados, o que tengan dificultades para tener un empleo estable; así como a aquellos que estén empleados, estén ganando salarios bajos o que tengan oportunidades limitadas para a acceder a trabajos con salarios familiares. “Si bien existen retos, el Norte de Filadelfia es rica en historia, y en bienes y recursos comunitarios, y tiene una cultura vibrante que puede ayudar a las personas a conectarse con oportunidades de trabajo sostenibles”, declaró Shirley Moy, directora ejecutiva de la Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative de la Universidad de Temple. En verano, la Fundación Lenfest otorgó $2.6 millones para esta iniciativa, que se había anunciado en marzo de 2018. ❚ * [Iniciativa Lenfest para la Fuerza de Trabajo del Norte de Filadelfia]

“We hope that we can create the kind of opportunities... that can move the needle on the workforce system in the city of Philadelphia.” “ Esperamos que podamos crear el tipo de oportunidades... que puedan mover la aguja del sistema de fuerza de trabajo en la ciudad de Filadelfia”. Rev. Danny Cortés

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hen as a nineyear-old girl, Ana Núñez announced at the dinner table that she wanted to become a doctor, her family quickly corrected her. She could become a nurse, they said. But women aren’t doctors. Growing up “Spanglish” in Altoona, PA, Núñez didn’t have many role models around her that would indicate anything oth-

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uando a los nueve años de edad, Ana Núñez anunció en la mesa del comedor que quería ser médico, su familia la corrigió rápidamente. Podría convertirse en enfermera, le dijeron, pero las mujeres no eran médicos. Núñez, quien se crió como “Spanglish” en Altoona, Pensilvania, no contaba con muchos modelos a seguir a su alrededor que puOCTOBER 2 - 9, 2019

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She could become a nurse, they said. But women aren't doctors. Podría convertirse en enfermera, le dijeron. Pero las mujeres no eran médicos.

Dr. Ana Núñez is the associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion at the Drexel University College of Medicine. Photo: Emily Neil / AL DÍA News

Dra. Ana Núñez es la decana adjunta de Diversidad, igualdad e inclusión en la Escuela de medicina de Drexel. Foto: Emily Neil / AL DÍA News

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er than that as the extent of her potential. But she persisted in her vision. Later, as an undergraduate student at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Núñez faced yet another barrier of disbelief at the idea that she could achieve her dream of becoming a doctor. As a chemistry major and an excellent student on the prehealth track, Núñez began receiving solicitations from Harvard Medical School and other prestigious programs during her junior year. But in addition to her academic success, she was also president of the student government. Nowadays, what would have been a point in her favor meant that her advisers and professors thought that she wasn’t serious enough about academics to do well in medical school. When she presented her prehealth advisor with the recruitment letters from Harvard and other schools, he said simply: “Throw them away.” “What?” she replied. “Throw them away, you’ll never get in,” he told her. She was shocked, and disappointed. But once again, Núñez didn’t listen. She had done well on her MCATs, and decided to still apply. She eventually got into four schools, and chose to attend Hahnemann, later to merge with Drexel University College of Medicine, because it was only four hours away from her parents, and gave her good financial aid. Now, as the Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Drexel University College of Medicine, Núñez makes it her

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dieran indicar lo contrario en cuanto al alcance de su potencial. Sin embargo, ella persistió con su visión. Más adelante, como estudiante universitaria en Wilkes University en Wilkes-Barre, Pensilvania, Nuñez enfrentó aún otra barrera de incredulidad ante la idea que podía hacer realidad su sueño de convertirse en médico. Como estudiante de química y sobresaliente estudiante en el trayecto de salud, Núñez empezó a recibir convocatorias de la Escuela de medicina de Harvard y otros programas prestigiosos durante su penúltimo año de estudios. Pero además de su éxito académico, Nuñez también era presidente del gobierno estudiantil. Actualmente, lo que habría sido un punto a su favor entonces significaba que sus asesores y profesores consideraban que ella no estaba suficientemente decidida sobre los estudios como para que le fuera bien en la escuela de medicina. Cuando le presentó sus cartas de reclutamiento de Harvard y otras escuelas a su asesor de preparación para carreras médicas, él sencillamente le dijo, “Deséchalas”. “¿Qué?”, preguntó ella. “Tíralas a la basura, nunca podrás entrar”, le dijo él. Núñez estaba atónita y decepcionada. Pero de nuevo, no hizo caso. Había punteado bien en sus exámenes MCAT, y decidido presentar su solicitud. Con el tiempo la aceptaron en cuatro escuelas, y eligió asistir a Hahnemann, que más adelante se fusionaría con la Escuela de medicina de Drexel University porque le quedaba a sólo cuatro horas de distancia de la casa de sus padres, y le ofrecían ayuda financiera. Ahora, como Decana adjunta de Diversidad, igualdad e inclusión en la Escuela de medicina de Drexel, Núñez se asegura de enviar un mensaje diferente a

quienes intentan dedicarse a la vocación de la medicina. Le dice a todos los estudiantes, de todas procedencias, no sólo que pertenecen a la profesión sino también que sus experiencias, orígenes y habilidades singulares son, de hecho, esenciales para que la medicina mejore y crezca.

‘PODEMOS MEJORAR’

En un día inusualmente caliente para principios del mes de octubre, Núñez camina por los pasillos del recinto universitario de Medicina de Drexel en East Falls. En cada esquina ve a algún alumno que conoce por nombre, los saluda, les pregunta cómo les va con sus estudios y sigue su camino. Núñez conoce bastante bien a los cerca de 600 estudiantes de primer y segundo año en el recinto universitario, así como a muchos de los estudiantes de tercer y cuarto año, quienes están ocupados haciendo sus turnos, y a muchos estudiantes que ya se han graduado y han empezado a ejercer la medicina en Drexel. La clase de atención personal que ella ofrece a sus estudiantes revela el respeto y apoyo que cultiva al ejercer su carrera como médico, investigadora y defensora de una mejor, y más accesible, atención médica. Núñez nació y se crió en el pueblo de Altoona, en el centro de Pensilvania -”en donde no hay muchos Latinos”. Su padre nació en Ponce, Puerto Rico, y su madre había emigrado a la ciudad de Nueva York de niña, de Valencia, España. Los padres de Núñez se conocieron en la ciudad de Nueva York y más adelante se trasladaron a la pequeña ciudad en el Centro de Pensilvania para que sus hijos pudieran acceder a buenas oportunidades de educación, y disfrutar de jugar afuera, rodeados de grama y árboles. Aunque había muchos inmigrantes en la ciudad, la mayoría eran de Europa, y ha• 13

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Dr. Núñez (left) meets with the Latino Medical Students Association at Drexel. Photo: Emily Neil / AL DÍA News

Dra. Núñez reune con la Asociación de Estudiantes Latinos de Medicina en Drexel. . Foto: Emily Neil / AL DÍA News

“We have to do better than this.” “Tenemos que hacerlo mejor”.

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business to send a different message to those intent on pursuing the medical vocation. She tells all students, of all backgrounds, that not only do they belong in the profession, but their unique experiences, backgrounds, and skills are, in fact, vital to the betterment and growth of medicine.

‘WE CAN DO BETTER’

On an unseasonably hot day in early October, Núñez walks the hallways of the Drexel Medicine campus in East Falls. Around every corner she sees a student whom she knows by name, greeting them, asking them how their studies are going as she continues on her way. Núñez knows pretty much all of the more than 500 first and second-year students on campus, not to mention many of the third and fourth-year students, who are busy doing rotations, and the many students who have since graduated and started practicing medicine in the field at Drexel. The kind of personal attention she offers her students is indicative of the respect and support that she has cultivated in her practice as a doctor, researcher, and advocate for better, more accessible healthcare. Núñez was born and raised in the town of Altoona, in Central Pennsylvania - “not where a lot of Latinos are.” Her dad was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and

her mom had immigrated to New York City as a child from Valencia, Spain. Núñez’s parents met in New York City and eventually moved to the small city in Central Pennsylvania so that their children could have access to good educational opportunities, and enjoy playing outside, surrounded by grass and trees. Though there were many immigrants in the city, most were from Europe, and had been there for several generations. The Núñez family did face discrimination because there wasn’t really anyone like them, Núñez said. But because there was no wider community context for her Latinidad, Núñez said that she didn’t really feel “Latina” until she came to study at Hahnemann University in the 1980s. She discovered that though it presented some barriers in how people perceived her, her identity as a Latina and her knowledge of Spanish shaped her experience as a medical student and beyond. Her knowledge and identity also became something she learned to value, Núñez said. She witnessed early on in her medical career how the lack of doctors and nurses with different backgrounds and cultural competency and knowledge can cause serious problems. At some point in training, she was called in to speak to a 25-yearold Puerto Rican woman, who

bían estado allí durante varias generaciones. La familia Núñez sufrió la discriminación porque realmente no había nadie como ellos allí, dijo Núñez. Sin embargo, debido a que no había un contexto comunitario más amplio para su Latinidad, Núñez dijo que realmente no se sintió “Latina” hasta que llegó a estudiar a la Escuela de medicina de Hahnemann en la década de los 1980. Núñez descubrió que aunque presentaba algunas barreras en cuanto a cómo era percibida por la gente, su identidad como Latina y su conocimiento del idioma español fue la que dio forma a su experiencia como estudiante de medicina y en adelante. Su conocimiento e identidad singular también se convirtió en algo que ella aprendió a valorar, dijo Núñez. Desde el principio de su carrera médica fue testigo de cómo la falta de médicos y enfermeras de diferentes procedencias y capacidad y conocimientos culturales puede causar problemas serios. En algún momento durante su capacitación, le pidieron que hablara con una mujer puertoriqueña de 25 años de edad, quien había dado a luz a su sexto hijo tres días antes. El bebé tenía fiebre y había sido separado de su madre para poder recibir el cuidado adecuado.

Pero la madre, en las palabras de otros médicos, estaba siendo una “gran molestia”. Ellos no entendían por qué ella estaba molesta y le pidieron a Núñez que le hablara. “Ella me vio a los ojos y me dijo, ustedes mataron a mi bebé”, recordó Núñez. A lo que ella, incrédula, respondió “¿Qué qué?” La mujer dijo que ella había tenido cinco otros bebés en el mismo hospital, y que siempre se los habían entregado en cuanto nacían. A este, sin embargo, se lo habían llevado. Núñez se dio cuenta que nadie había intentado explicarle a la madre en dónde estaba su hijo, ni la había llevado a ver a su hijo en la sala de cunas. La madre había asumido que habían matado a su hijo, o que había muerto. “¿Cómo puede estar bien esto?”, recordó Núñez que se había preguntado mientras a la vez se decía “Tenemos que hacerlo mejor”.

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Impulsada por las desconexiones que Núñez presenció en medicina, los cuales aumentaban las disparidades de salud, ella decidió enfocarse en la capacitación de la educación médica e investigación en servicios de salud a lo largo de dos programas de becas que

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AN ARCHETYPE OF OUR HISTORY had given birth to her sixth child three days before. The baby had a fever, though, and had been separated from the mom so that the baby could receive proper care. But the mother was, in the words of some of the other doctors, being “ a pain in the butt.” They didn’t understand why she was upset and asked Núñez to speak with her. “She looks me in the eye and she says, you people killed my baby,” recalled Núñez. She responded in disbelief. “What?!” The woman said that she had had five other babies in the same hospital, and they had always been given to her as soon as they were born. This one, though, had been taken away. Núñez realized that no one had attempted to explain to the mother where her child was, nor had they taken her to go see the baby in the nursery. The mother had assumed that the child had been killed, or had died. “How can this be ok”? Núñez recalled wondering at the time. “We have to do better than this.”

BRIDGING THE GAP

Spurred by the disconnects Núñez saw in medicine that exacerbated health disparities, she decided to focus on medical education training and health services research in the course of two fellowships she completed after graduating medical school as a general internal medicine practitioner.

She examined how providers can do better in terms of cultural competency and quality of care, developing a curriculum centered on how interventions could be utilized in the healthcare process, from people in the community to health care providers - and how, from there, people could be empowered to care and advocate for their own health. This ultimately led Núñez to found Philadelphia Ujima in 2007, an initiative which grew to include more than 30 different local organizations and partners in supporting community members in developing healthier habits and aided in distributing vital medical education in a variety of ways. “I have forever been the holistic, complex, how-do-you-approach-the-whole-system-kind of person,” Núñez said of her approach as a doctor. Núñez acknowledged that it is an outlook which runs counter to a controversial op-ed recently published in the Wall Street Jour-

concluyó después de graduarse de la escuela de medicina como médico de medicina interna y general. Núñez estudió cómo los proveedores de servicios médicos pueden mejorar en términos de competencia cultural y la calidad de la atención, creando un pénsum de estudios enfocado en cómo se podrían utilizar las intervenciones en el proceso de la atención médica, desde los comunitarios hasta los proveedores de atención médica-- y cómo, desde allí,se podría fortalecer a las personas para cuidar de y abogar por su propia salud. Al final de cuentas, esto llevó a Núñez a fundar Philadelphia

Ujima en el 2007, una iniciativa que creció para incluir a más de 30 diferentes organizaciones y socios locales en los miembros de la comunidad y crear hábitos más saludables y que ayudó en la repartición de educación médica en muchas formas. “Siempre he sido una persona holística, compleja, de esas que quieren saber cómo se abarca el sistema entero”, dijo Núñez con respecto a su enfoque como médico. Núñez reconoció que es una perspectiva que choca con una opinión controversial publicada recientemente en el Wall Street Journal by por un ex decano adjunto de pénsum de la University of Pennsylvania, quien arguyó que existe demasiado enfoque en la “justicia social” hoy en día, a costa del peritaje médico y técnico de las escuelas médicas. La necesidad de tomar en consideración los ámbitos y experiencias vividas es esencial, y para

“I have forever been the holistic, complex, how-do-you-approachthe-whole-system kind of person.” “Siempre he sido una persona holística, compleja, de esas que quieren saber cómo se abarca el sistema entero”.

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“The whole idea that you have to choose between medical care and sociocultural determinants of health, is a really... false dichotomy.”

“La mera idea de tener que elegir entre la atención médica y seguir los determinantes socioculturales de la salud, es realmente una falsa dicotomía”.

nal by a former associate dean of curriculum from the University of Pennsylvania, who argued that there was too much focus on “social justice” at the expense of technical medical expertise at medical schools today. The need for consideration of lived environments and experiences is vital, and to illustrate her point Núñez pointed to something she discovered while working with Philadelphia Ujima. She explained that in the course of her work with the initiative, she discovered that some people do not have refrigerators in their homes. If they have diabetes, this means that their insulin will go bad if it is not refrigerated. Even if they are taking it faithfully, it will not work for them.

“The whole idea that you have to choose between medical care and attending to socio-cultural determinants of health, is a...false dichotomy,” Núñez said. Medical students and doctors, she said, “can do both.” In this context, a focus on women’s health equity has been a vital part of Núñez’s work. In addition to her role as associate dean, Núñez is also the director of the National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, and the Women’s Health Educational Program at Drexel. Núñez is particularly proud of her contributions to heart health and awareness for women. In the early 1990s, she helped create a dissemination campaign that informed not just consum-

Dr. Núñez stands outside of Drexel Colleg of Medicine in East Falls, PA.. Photo: Emily Neil / AL DÍA News

Dr. Núñez frente de la Escuela de Medicina de Drexel, en East Falls, PA.. Foto: E,mily Neil / AL DÍA News

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hacer su punto, Núñez señaló algo que descubrió mientras trabajaba con Philadelphia Ujima. Explicó que en el curso de su trabajo con la iniciativa, descubrió que algunas personas no tienen refrigeradoras en sus hogares. Si tienen diabetes, esto significa que su insulina se arruinará si no está refrigerada, y aún si la toman al pie de la letra, no les dará resultado. “La mera idea de tener que elegir entre la atención médica y seguir los determinantes socioculturales de la salud, es realmente una falsa dicotomía” dijo Núñez. Los estudiantes de medicina y médicos, dijo, “pueden hacer ambos”. En este contexto, el enfoque en la igualdad de salud de las mujeres ha sido una parte esencial del trabajo de Núñez. Además de fungir como decana adjunta, Núñez también es la directora del National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, y del Women’s Health Educational Program en Drexel. Núñez está especialmente orgullosa de sus contribuciones a la salud y conciencia cardiaca para las mujeres. A principios de la década de los 1990, ella ayudó a crear una campaña de diseminación que informaba no sólo a los consumidores, sino también a los médicos y proveedores sobre los diferentes síntomas del ataque de corazón en las mujeres. Núñez cree que contar con mejores opciones de investigación y financiamiento sobre la forma en que los medicamentos afectan a las mujeres es un paso necesario para abordar los vacíos en la atención en salud. Ella señaló que cuando se estableció el campo de la obstetricia y ginecología surgió una perspectiva, por parte de los proveedores médicos, de “qué bien, no tenemos que hacer cosas de mujeres”. “Pero eso también sólo implica que uno es su gónada”, observó Núñez. Dijo que muchos estudios, aún hoy en

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“I usually try to do not easy things.” “Generalmente intento hacer las cosas que no son fáciles”.

With Philadelphia Ujima, Dr. Núñez worked with community leaders to improve health in different communities.. Photo: Emily Neil / AL DÍA News

Con Philadelphia Ujima, Dr. Núñez trabajaba con líderes en las comunidades para mejorar la salud de todos. Foto: Emily Neil / AL DÍA News

ers, but also doctors and providers about the varying symptoms of heart attacks in women. She believes that better research and funding options for how medications affect women is a necessary step towards addressing gaps in care. Núñez noted that once the field of obstetrics and gynecology was established, there was a view by medical providers that “oh good, we don’t have to do women’s things.” “But that’s also just implying that you are your gonads,” Núñez observed. She said that many studies even today are still conducted with male mice and rats, which are cheaper for laboratories to purchase, and skew the results of drug trials so that most of what is known about how the drug operates is in relation to its effect on men. “The things that we say are true were done on half the population” in many cases, Núñez said.

FULL CIRCLE

Though Núñez said she faced barriers in her journey through medicine, she is now in a position, and in an environment, where the focus is on expanding access to the medical field for people of more diverse backgrounds, and also enhancing the quality of care for all people. Núñez said former Dean Daniel Schidlow and current Dean Charles Cairnes of the Drexel University College of Medicine, along with the president of the university, John Fry, have helped continue and enhance the heritage of both Hahnemann Medical College, founded in 1848, and Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, founded in 1850. The two

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colleges merged in 1996 to become Allegheny University of the Health Sciences, and then became Drexel University College of Medicine in 2002. Both institutions historically looked to give underrepresented groups in medicine — women as well as immigrants and African-Americans — an opportunity to study in the field that had long been closed to them. It is a tradition which the school, under its new name, continues to uphold today, Núñez said. Having providers that come from different backgrounds is essential for the quality of healthcare as a whole, she noted. “The experiences and perspectives that you bring into the space flavors your antenna, in terms of what are the nuances, how do you understand what’s going on, and how can you best serve using your talents,” she said. Though there are many obstacles that remain in establishing greater equity in healthcare, Núñez is as intent as ever on tackling every challenge she can find. “I usually try to do not easy things,” she admitted with a laugh. ❚

día, todavía son realizados con ratones y ratas masculinos, que son menos costosos para los laboratorios, y sesgan los resultados de los ensayos de medicamentos de manera que casi todo lo que se conoce sobre el funcionamiento del medicamento es en relación a su efecto en los hombres. “Las cosas que decimos que son verdad fueron realizadas en la mitad de la población”, en muchos casos, dijo Núñez.

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Aunque Núñez dijo que se había enfrentado a barreras en su trayecto por la medicina, ahora se encuentra en una posición y en un ámbito, en donde el enfoque se centran en ampliar el acceso al campo médico para las personas de procedencias diversas, y también en mejorar la calidad de atención médica para todas las personas. Núñez dijo que el ex decano Daniel Schidlow y el actual decano Charles Cairnes de la Escuela de medicina de Drexel University, junto con

el presidente de la universidad, John Fry, han ayudado a dar continuidad y mejorar el legado tanto de la Hahnemann Medical College, fundada en 1848, como de la Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, fundada en 1850. Las dos universidades se fusionaron en 1996 para convertirse en la Allegheny University of Health Sciences, y luego convertirse en la Drexel University College of Medicine en el 2002. A lo largo de la historia, ambas instituciones han buscado darle a los grupos subrepresentados en la medicina --las mujeres así como a los inmigrantes y afroamericanos-- la oportunidad de estudiar en el campo al que durante mucho tiempo no tuvieron acceso. Es una tradición que la escuela --ahora bajo un nuevo nombre-- continúa manteniendo al día de hoy, dijo Núñez. Contar con proveedores de diferentes procedencias es vital para la calidad de atención médica en su totalidad, señaló Núñez. “Las experiencias y perspectivas que uno contribuye al espacio le da sabor a nuestras atenas, en términos de saber cuáles son los matices, cómo entendemos lo que sucede, y cómo podemos servir de la mejor manera al utilizar nuestros talentos”, dijo. Aunque siguen existiendo muchos obstáculos para establecer mayor igualdad en la atención médica, Núñez está más decidida que nunca en hacer frente a todo desafío que encuentre. “Generalmente intento hacer las cosas que no son fáciles”, admitió con una carcajada.❚

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TO THE KIMMEL CENTER PLAZA THE PHILLY-BASED ARTIST KARINA PUENTE BROUGHT THE MEXICAN TRADITION TO ADORN THE LOBBY OF PHILADELPHIA’S BROADWAY. KARINA PUENTE, ARTISTA LOCAL ADORNA EL BROADWAY DE FILADELFIA CON TRADICIÓN MEXICANA. By | Por:

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THE ORIGIN OF PAPEL PICADO

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EL ORIGEN DEL PAPEL PICADO

Papel Picado is an elaborate and colorful paper decoration that dates back to prehispanic times in Mexico. This adornment was used by the Aztecs to make banners and flags during rituals for the gods of rain, at the beginning of the spring season. The original papel picado was made out of mulberry and fig tree bark. But soon after the invasion of the Spanish, the “papel de china” or silk paper was introduced and adapted for the Christian religious ceremonies.

El Papel Picado es una decoración colorida a base de papel que se remonta a la época prehispánica en México. Este adorno fue utilizado por los aztecas para hacer pancartas y banderas durante los rituales para los dioses de la lluvia, al comienzo de la temporada de primavera. El papel picado original era hecho de morera y corteza de higuera. Pero poco después de la invasión de los españoles, el "papel de China" o papel de seda fue introducido y adaptado para las ceremonias religiosas cristianas.

Karina Puente posing with Papel Picado flags which are hand-cut and hand dyed Photo: Alison Conklin

Karina Puente posando con banderas de papel picado, cortado y teñido a mano. Foto: Alison Conklin

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Deer Meadows Norcom Community Center

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Katherine Drexel Library

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Penn Medicine

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Lawncrest Recreation Center

An Alternative Ballot may be obtained for any election, upon your advance request on an Alternative Ballot Application. In Philadelphia an application for an Alternative Ballot can be made on the regular Absentee Ballot Application by checking the box for “Handicapped or 65 years or older and who is assigned to an inaccessible polling place”. The applications may be obtained at the County Board of Elections in Room 142, City Hall or by contacting (215) 686-3469 VOICE, or TTY/TDD through the AT&T Relay System. TDD users may utilize this service by calling 1-800-654-5984 and telling the communications assistant they want to speak to the Pennsylvania Bureau of Elections at (717) 787-5280. Alternative Ballot Applications by mail must be submitted to the County Board of Elections no later than 7 days before the election. Alternative Ballots must be returned to the County Board of Elections no later than the close of the polls, at 8:00 P.M. on Election Day. Additionally, registered electors with disabilities may apply for an Emergency Alternative Ballot Application and cast their ballot in person at the County Board of Elections, in Room 142, City Hall, up to the close of the polls on Election Day. In addition, the City shall provide registration materials in large print at each registration facility and voting instructions in large print at each polling place. Should you have any questions about your rights, or the City’s obligations under these laws, or if you need assistance in determining if your polling place fully meets federal and state criteria, please contact the Accessibility Compliance Office, or the County Board of Elections.

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CULTURE Karina Puente’s Papel Picado Installation at the Kimmel Center. Photo: Conrad Benner

Instalacion de papel picado por Karina Puente en el Centro Kimmel. Foto: Conrad Benner

“This studio came from the desire of creating a space that I want to live in.” "Este estudio surgió del deseo de crear un espacio en el que quiero vivir".

And since then, Papel Picado is a staple decoration for many celebrations in the Mexican culture. Each festivity has a specific color and decoration.

KARINA’S PAPEL PICADO

When the Kimmel Center curator called Karina Puente to ask if they could display her work, it was in immediate yes. Puente is a California native, Philly based artist. She started drawing and painting in high school. Over time, her passion proved lucrative when she was able to pay her way through college by selling her art pieces. Now, the

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papel picado artist owns Karina Puente Arts International, a women-run studio that specializes in art installations and portraits. “This studio came from the desire of creating a space that I want to live in,” said Puente. When we asked her about what inspired her to do this and other papel picado installations, she talks about her great grandmother who was a seamstress. She also kept in touch with her great aunts throughout the whole process and cooked for her team with their recipes. This has inspired her to keep this tradition alive in many significant ways.

The display has been arranged to be at a 30-degree angle where the sun hits and leaves a beautiful reflection on the walls and the floor. The panels are hand-sewn at the top, hand-cut, washed and ironed. Her purpose is that the visitors start “thinking about the limitlessness of looking up and the limitless possibilities of looking in.” The display will be at the Kimmel Center Plaza until November 17 and it is free to visit. The display sits along with the creations of Mexican designers Héctor Esrawe and Ignacio Cadena: life-sized colorful trompos that spin.❚

Y desde entonces, Papel Picado es una decoración básica para muchas celebraciones en la cultura mexicana. Cada fiesta tiene un color y decoración específica.

EL PAPEL PICADO DE KARINA

Cuando el curador del Centro Kimmel llamó a Karina Puente para preguntar si podían mostrar su trabajo, fue inmediatamente un sí de su parte. Puente es un artista nativa de California, con sede en Filadelfia. Ella comenzó a dibujar y pintar en la escuela secundaria. Con el tiempo, su pasión demostró ser lucrativa cuando pudo pagar la universidad

vendiendo sus obras de arte. Ahora, la artista de papel picado es propietaria de Karina Puente Arts International, un estudio dirigido por mujeres que se especializa en instalaciones de arte y retratos. "Este estudio surgió del deseo de crear un espacio en el que quiero vivir", dijo Puente. Cuando le preguntamos qué la inspiró a hacer esta y otras instalaciones de papel picado, habla de su bisabuela que era costurera. También se mantuvo en contacto con sus tías abuelas durante todo el proceso y cocinó para su equipo con sus recetas. Esto la ha inspirado a mantener viva esta tradición de muchas maneras significativas. Los paneles de papel han sido instalado para estar en un ángulo de 30 grados donde entran los rayos de sol y deja un hermoso reflejo en las paredes y el piso. Los paneles están cosidos a mano en la parte superior, cortados a mano, lavados y planchados. Su propósito es que los visitantes comiencen a "pensar en lo ilimitado de mirar hacia arriba y las posibilidades ilimitadas de mirar hacia adentro". La exhibición estará en el Kimmel Center Plaza hasta el 17 de noviembre, junto con las creaciones de los diseñadores mexicanos Héctor Esrawe e Ignacio Cadena: coloridos trompos de colores que giran. La entrada es totalmente gratuita.❚

OCTOBER 9 - 16, 2019

DECLARACIÓN DE INFORMACIÓN SOBRE EL ACCESO AL PROCESO DE ELECCIONES PARA LAS PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDADES EN LA CIUDAD DE FILADELFIA ELECCIONES MUNICIPALES GENERAL Y ESPECIAL DE NOVIEMBRE 5 DEL 2019

De acuerdo con el Título II de la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades de 1990 y la Ley de Accesibilidad de Votante para los Ancianos y los Discapacitados de 1984, la Ciudad de Filadelfia no discrimina a la gente con discapacidades al suministrar acceso para el proceso de elecciones. Según estas leyes federales, se requiere que la Ciudad de Filadelfia asegure que su proceso de elecciones en conjunto sea accesible a la gente con discapacidades en todas las elecciones. Esto significa que los sitios de votación serán accesibles a los discapacitados de tal manera que haya locaciones accesibles disponibles dentro de cada distrito electoral. Los Comisionados de la Ciudad designan y enumeran la accesibilidad de los lugares de votación en grados variables. Los sitios de votación que cumplen en su totalidad con los criterios federales y estatales son designados con una "F" que indica que es un edificio totalmente accesible, y con una "H" que indica que hay estacionamiento para discapacitados. Si un lugar de votación no cumple en su totalidad con estos criterios federales y estatales, pero provee accesibilidad relativa con una pequeña ayuda en la entrada, entonces ese logar será designado con una "B" que indica que tiene una accesibilidad substancial. Si no hay disponible un lugar totalmente accesible, que cumpla con todos los criterios federales y estatales (designados como “FH”), como sitio de votación en su División de elección, la accesibilidad para votar será proporcionada mediante el uso de una Boleta Alternativa de acuerdo con las directrices expedidas por el Secretario del Estado. Si usted es un votante registrado, que es discapacitado o tiene 65 años de edad o más, y no se le ha asignado un lugar de votación que haya sido designado como “FH”, entonces cumple con los requisitos para votar mediante una Boleta Alternativa. SÓLO LOS CENTROS DE VOTACIÓN DE LOS DISTRITOS Y LAS DIVISIONES ELECTORALES QUE SE MENCIONAN A CONTINUACIÓN SE HAN DESIGNADO COMO “FH” O TOTALMENTE ACCESIBLES. SI USTED ES UN VOTANTE REGISTRADO EN CUALQUIER DISTRITO ELECTORAL DE FILADELPHIA, SALVO EN AQUELLOS QUE SE ENUMERAN A CONTINUACIÓN, Y ES DISCAPACITADO O MAYOR DE 65 AÑOS, CUMPLE CON LOS REQUISITOS PARA VOTAR DESDE SU HOGAR MEDIANTE UNA BOLETA ALTERNATIVA O EN LA SALA 142 DEL AYUNTAMIENTO EL DÍA DE LA ELECCIÓN MEDIANTE UNA BOLETA ALTERNATIVA DE EMERGENCIA: ESTE AVISO ESTA SUJETO A CAMBIOS – PARA OBTENER INFORMACION ACTUALIZADA IR A

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Gideon Hall @Scottish Rite House Powerback Rehabilitation

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Penn Medicine

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Katherine Drexel Library

10, 11, 25

Rising Sun Ave. &Comly St.

Lawncrest Recreation Center

Es posible obtener una Boleta Alternativa para cualquier elección, a través de una petición por adelantado de una Solicitud de Boleta Alternativa. En Filadelfia se puede pedir una Boleta Alternativa en la solicitud corriente de Boleta para Votar en Ausencia, señalando la casilla de “Discapacitado, 65 años de edad o mayor y a quien se le ha asignado un lugar de votación inaccesible”. Las solicitudes se pueden obtener en la Junta de Elecciones del Condado en Sala 142, del Ayuntamiento o llamando al teléfono (215) 686-3469 VOICE, o por TTY/TDD (Teletipo/Aparato de Telecomunicación para Sordos) a través del AT&T Relay System. Los usuarios de TDD pueden utilizar este servicio llamando al 1-800-654-5984 e informándole al asistente de comunicaciones que desean hablar con la Oficina de Elecciones de Pensilvania en el (717) 787-5280. Las Solicitudes de Boleta Alternativa deben enviarse por correo a la Junta de Elecciones del Condado a más tardar siete días antes de la elección. Las Boletas Alternativas deben devolverse a la Junta de Elecciones del Condado a más tardar al momento del cierre de las urnas, a las 8:00 p.m. del Día de Elecciones. Además, los electores registrados con discapacidades pueden pedir una Solicitud de Boleta Alternativa de Emergencia y depositar la boleta personalmente en la Junta de Elecciones del Condado, en sala 142, del Ayuntamiento, hasta el momento del cierre de elecciones durante el Día de Elecciones. Además, la Ciudad proporcionará materiales de inscripción en letras grandes en cada instalación de inscripción, y suministrará las instrucciones en letras grandes sobre cómo votar en cada sitio de votación. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre sus derechos o sobre las obligaciones de la Ciudad según estas leyes, o si necesita ayuda para determinar si su lugar de votación cumple en su totalidad con los criterios federales y estatales, comuníquese con la Oficina de Cumplimiento con la Accesibilidad, o la Junta de Elecciones del Condado.

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CUÉNTAME

CULTURA THE STORY OF

THE PUERTO RICAN PHILLY GIRL YULEIDY CORDERO-FELICIANO CAME TO PHILADELPHIA ESCAPING HURRICANE MARIA: HERE IS HER STORY YULEIDY CORDERO-FELICIANO VINO A FILADELFIA ESCAPANDO DEL HURACÁN MARÍA: ESTA ES SU HISTORIA By | Por:

EMILY NEIL

AL DÍA News Content Producer emilyn@aldianews.com TRANSLATION | TRADUCCION:

EMILY NEIL

ESPAÑOL

ARIEL GOODMAN:

ENGLISH Ariel Goodman and Yuleidy and her sisters at Philadelphia's Latino Film Festival. Photo: Courtesy of Ariel Goodman

Ariel Goodman con Yuleidy y sus hermanas, en el Festival del Cine Latino de Philly. Foto: Cortesía de Ariel Goodman

"Ms. Ari, I'm ready to tell my story." "Sra. Ari, estoy lista para contar mi historia."

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ARIEL GOODMAN:

hen I met Yuleidy Cordero-Feliciano, she was a smiley but shy 7th grader. A few months after Hurricane Maria devastated her home island of Puerto Rico, her family moved to North Philadelphia, where she began attending Julia De Burgos Middle School on Lehigh Ave. At the time, I worked at the school as the instructor of the WHYY Media Lab, where Yuliedy and her three sisters attended my after school documentary production program. On the first days of her 8th grade year, Yuleidy came skipping in to my classroom to give me a hug. Only this time, she spoke to me in English: “Ms. Ari, I’m ready to tell my story.” she said. And we both knew exactly what it was going to be about. Over the course of the school year that followed, Yuleidy became one of the most dedicated members

uando conocí a Yuleidy Cordero-Feliciano, era una niña del séptimo grado sonriente pero tímida. Unos meses después de que el huracán María devastara su isla natal de Puerto Rico, su familia se mudó al norte de Filadelfia, donde comenzó a asistir a la escuela secundaria Julia De Burgos en la avenida Lehigh. En ese momento, yo trabajaba en la escuela como instructora del WHYY Media Lab, donde Yuliedy y sus tres hermanas asistieron a mi programa extraescolar de producción documental. En los primeros días de su octavo año, Yuleidy vino a mi salón de clases para abrazarme. Solo que esta vez me habló en inglés: "Sra. Ari, estoy lista para contar mi historia", dijo. Y ambas sabíamos exactamente de qué se trataría. En el transcurso del siguiente año escolar, Yuleidy se convirtió en uno de los miembros más dedicados del club de medios. Venía a trabajar durante el almuerzo y después de la escuela, y trajo a sus amigos para ayudarla con su proyecto: recrear la historia de supervivencia, migración, resiliencia y hogar de su familia.

LA HISTORIA DE YULEIDY

Hola, me llamo Yuleidy. Tengo 13 años y vivo en el norte de Filadelfia. Pero antes de venir aquí, viví la mayor parte de mi vida en la isla de Puerto Rico. Quiero contarte la historia de mi vida antes de venir a Filadelfia. Cuando vivía allí, me gustaba ir a la playa. Me encantaba ver la puesta de sol sobre el inmenso mar azul porque me hacía sentir paz en mi corazón. Pero un día, la paz en mi corazón desapareció. La radio y la televisión comenzaron a anunciar que un OCTOBER 9 - 16, 2019

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of the media club. She came by to work during lunch and after school, and brought her friends along to help her with her project: recreating her family’s story of survival, migration, resilience, and home.

YULEIDY’S STORY

Hi, my name is Yuleidy. I am 13-years-old and I live in North Philadelphia. But before coming here, I lived most of my life on the island of Puerto Rico. I want to tell you the story of my life before coming to Philly. When I lived there, I used to like to go to the beach. I loved watching the sun set over the giant blue sea because it makes me feel peace in my heart. But one day, the peace in my heart went away. The radio and TV started to announce that a hurricane named Maria was coming to Puerto Rico. Everyone was getting prepared for the storm. Every time that my family and I tried to go buy some supplies to cover the windows and doors, we couldn’t find anything. There were long lines of people everywhere to buy things, but the stores were so full that there was no room. Sometimes they were so long that people started to fight one another [for] the little bit of food that there was. The night of the hurricane I was in my house with my three sisters. The wind started blowing so hard that it sounded like there were people punching the outside of my house. I looked out of the window and saw cars moving from side to side, branches of the trees started falling, and parts of people’s houses ripped off and flew around in the wind. I was sleeping in the living room when one of the sliding doors was pushed open by a strong wind. My mom told me to go to my little sisters’ room while she and my stepfather tried to fix the door. Still the crazy wind and rain

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Yuleidy came to Philadelphia after Hurricane Maria uprooted her life in Puerto Rico.

Photo: Courtesy of Ariel Goodman

Yuleidy vino a Filadelfia tras la destrucción del huracán María en Puerto Rico. Foto: Cortesía de Ariel Goodman

poured into the house. My sister took a broom and tried to sweep all of the water out of the house. I stayed with my little sisters and watched movies on the computer to try to forget about the world that I was living in. The next day, when I got outside the house, tears came out of my eyes because of all of the destruction that I saw in my neighborhood. Houses were destroyed. There were landslides and trees pushed over from all the wind. I saw some people outside searching for family members and helping to clean the street. I was surprised by how much destruction there was and very worried about the rest of my family. We couldn’t go anywhere because the roads were destroyed and everywhere I can see the rivers were covering the land. I do not have any words for the way that I [felt] after the hurricane. After a week, the streets were finally clean, but in order to get gasoline people needed to wait in hours in line. I started meeting people in my community that I had never [met] before. Every time my mom made extra food, she would share it with the other neighbors. Everyone was uniting. Almost four months later, we still didn’t have electricity or water. It was so stressful for us and our neighbors. One day my aunt called my mom and she told her that she could come to Philadelphia. She told her that if we came, we could get help and good education and a good job. In that moment, I [felt] sad. I [couldn’t] imagine never returning to Puerto Rico, the place that raised me. What if I never saw the rest of my family again? Finally, I came to Philly. There were actually a lot of students just like me. I met my friends in ESL class, and slowly I started to feel less quiet. I never thought that a hurricane could give me so many experiences. In this came, some of them were good. And some of them were very sad. One day, I will return to mi isla to live. But until then, I will continue to be the Puerto Rican Philly girl who survived the Hurricane Maria. ❚

huracán llamado María vendría a Puerto Rico. Todos se estaban preparando para la tormenta. Cada vez que mi familia y yo intentamos ir a comprar algunos suministros para cubrir las ventanas y puertas, no encontrábamos nada. Había largas filas de personas en todas partes, pero las tiendas estaban tan llenas que no había espacio. A veces eran tan largas que la gente se comenzaba a pelear entre sí [por] la poca comida que había. La noche del huracán estaba en mi casa con mis tres hermanas. El viento comenzó a soplar tan fuerte que parecía que había gente golpeando el exterior de mi casa. Miré por la ventana y vi autos que se movían de lado a lado, las ramas de los árboles comenzaron a caer, y partes de las casas de las personas se desprendían y volaban con el viento. Estaba durmiendo en la sala de estar cuando una de las puertas correderas se abrió por un fuerte viento. Mi mamá me dijo que fuera a la habitación de mis hermanitas mientras ella y mi padrastro intentaban arreglar la puerta.

Aún así, el viento y la lluvia caían en la casa. Mi hermana tomó una escoba e intentó barrer toda el agua de la casa. Me quedé con mis hermanitas y vi películas en la computadora para intentar olvidar el mundo en el que vivía. Al día siguiente, cuando salí de la casa, empecé a llorar al ver toda la destrucción que vi en mi vecindario. Las casas fueron destruidas. Había deslizamientos de tierra y árboles empujados por todo el viento. Vi a algunas personas afuera buscando familiares y ayudando a limpiar la calle. Me sorprendió la cantidad de destrucción que había y estaba muy preocupado por el resto de mi familia. No pudimos ir a ninguna parte porque las carreteras fueron destruidas y en todas partes podía ver que cómo los ríos cubrían la tierra. No tengo palabras para describir la forma en que me sentí después del huracán. Una semana después, las calles estaban finalmente limpias, pero para obtener gasolina la gente necesitaba esperar en la fila. Comencé a conocer gente en mi comunidad que nunca antes había conocido. Cada vez que mi mamá hacía comida extra, la compartía con los otros vecinos. Todos se estaban uniendo. Casi cuatro meses después, todavía no teníamos electricidad ni agua. Fue muy estresante para nosotros y nuestros vecinos. Un día, mi tía llamó a mi madre y le dijo que podía venir a Filadelfia, y que si veníamos, podríamos obtener ayuda, buena educación y un buen trabajo. En ese momento, [me sentí] triste. [No podía] imaginarme nunca volver a Puerto Rico, el lugar en el que crecí. ¿Qué pasa si nunca vuelvo a ver al resto de mi familia? Finalmente llegué a Filadelfia. En realidad, había muchos estudiantes como yo. Conocí a mis amigos en la clase de ESL, y lentamente comencé a sentirme más cómoda con mi propia voz. Nunca pensé que un huracán podría darme tantas experiencias, algunas buenas, otras muy tristes. Algún día volveré a vivir a mi isla. Pero hasta entonces, continuaré siendo la niña filipina puertorriqueña que sobrevivió al huracán María.❚

"One day, I will return to mi isla to live." "Algún dia volveré a vivir a mi isla." OCTOBER 9 - 16, 2019

EL REVERENDO PETER M. DONOHUE, OSA

PRESIDENTE DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE VILLANOVA

y toda la comunidad de Villanova

estรกn orgullosos de apoyar MES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA villanova.edu

LAWYERS FORUM

RECEPTION

HONORED GUEST

CHIEF JUDGE

By | Por: NIGEL THOMPSON AL DÍA News Content Producer nigelt@aldianews.com

Juan SÁNCHEZ

Chief United State District Judge TRANSLATION | TRADUCCION: for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

INGRID RUIZ

ENGLISH

HONORING 3 CHAMPIONS OF JUSTICE in the Categories of

TOP LAWYER: LAW FIRM CORPORATE COUNSEL AWARDEE

TOP LAWYER: GOVERNMENT NON PROFIT COUNSEL AWARDEE

THE GUS GARCIA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Holland & Knight

NJ State Parole Board

Cieba

Daniel Mateo

Carmen Garcia

OCTOBER 1 | 2019 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

William Gonzalez

LAST CHANCE

HONORING OUR LAWYERS

THE PYRAMID CLUB PHILADELPHIA

TO REGISTER

n Tuesday, October 1, AL DÍA celebrated its Third Annual Lawyers Forum and Reception, honoring three Latinx lawyers for their career achievements and heard from the Honorable Judge Juan Sánchez about his planned initiative to diversify juries in the state.

THE AWARDEES

The honorees were: Daniel Mateo, one of the few Latinx partners at his corporate law firm, Holland and Knight, Carmen García, the first Latina to ever serve on the bench in Trenton, New Jersey and the second ever in the state-appointed to a judicial position, and Will Gonzalez, the executive director of Ceiba, a nonprofit organization that works to empower Latino communities through accessibility to quality housing. For his work, Gonzalez was awarded the Gus Garcia Lifetime Achievement award in the name of revolutionary Latino attorney Gustavo Garcia.

DIVERSIFYING JURIES

Guests were also treated to a fireside chat between Assistant U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero and Hon. Judge Juan Sánchez about Sánchez’s new initiative at the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to diversify its juror pool — an important step to bringing more perspectives to a courtroom.

1 The ALDIA News Lawyers Forum honored Carmen Garcia, Daniel Mateo and Will González as Champions of Justice at the Pyramid Club in Philadelphia. 2 Daniel Mateo awarded top lawyer for Law Firm Corporate Counsel 3 Carmen Garcia awarded top lawyer for Government Nonprofit Counsel 4 William Gonzalez awarded the Gus Garcia Lifetime Achievement Award 5 Daniel Mateo, Carmen M. Mercado, Lauren Martinez

Photos: Peter Fitzpatrick/AL DIA News

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HONRANDO NUESTROS ABOGADOS

l pasado martes, 1ero de octubre, AL DÍA celebró el Tercer Foro Anual de Abogados, con una recepción donde se rindió homenaje a tres abogados latinos por sus logros profesionales y que contó con una intervención del honorable juez Juan Sánchez acerca de su iniciativa para diversificar los jurados del estado.

LOS PREMIADOS

Recibieron este honor: Daniel Mateo, uno de los pocos socios latinos de su firma de abogados especializada en derecho corporativo, Holland and Knight; Carmen García, la primera latina en servir como juez en Trenton, New Jersey y la segunda en recibir un nombramiento para un cargo judicial; y Will González, el director ejecutivo de Ceiba, una organización sin ánimo de lucro que trabaja para empoderar a las comunidades latinas mediante el acceso a vivienda de calidad. González recibió por su trabajo el premio Gus García Lifetime Achievement, nombrado así por el revolucionario abogado latino Gustavo García.

DIVERSIFICACIÓN DE LOS JURADOS

Los invitados también disfrutaron de una conversación entre la fiscal adjunta de los Estados Unidos, Jacqueline C. Romero y el honorable juez Juan Sánchez acerca de la nueva iniciativa de Sánchez en el Distrito Este de Pensilvania para diversificar su grupo de miembros del jurado; un paso importante para traer perspectivas diferentes a los tribunales.

6 Those who attended were treated to a fireside chat with the Honorable Juan R. Sanchez, Chief United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.a 7 Tamara Holloway, MarLisa Rice, Edwin León - 8 Nancy Ayllón-Ramírez, Virginia D. Gorostiaga 9 The Honorable Nelson Diaz, Chief Judge Juan Sánchez 10 Stephanie Deviney, Lawrence Felzer, Daniel Cortes

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RODRIGO MANIGOT (FEAT. FITO PÁEZ) ‘Ahí Ahí’

For fans of Ella Es Tan Cargosa its frontman, Rodrigo Manigot, premieres his first solo album and does it big. In the company of the Argentine idol Fito Páez, Manigot has revealed his only digital album “The things you invent”, produced by Mariano Otero.

Para los fanáticos de ‘Ella Es Tan Cargosa’, su “frontman”, Rodrigo Manigot, estrena su primer disco solista y lo hace a lo grande. En compañía del ídolo argentino Fito Páez, Manigot ha desvelado su álbum únicamente digital ‘Las cosas que inventás’, producido por Mariano Otero.

MARISA MONTE Diariamente

"Diariamente" is one of the songs that make up the last album of the famous Brazilian singer, songwriter and producer Marisa de Azevedo Monte. With four Latin Grammys and seven Brazilian MTV Video Music Awards under her belt, Monte is considered one of the best representatives of popular music in the Latin American country.

‘Diariamente’ es una de las canciones que compone el último álbum de la famosa cantante, compositora y productora brasilera Marisa de Azevedo Monte. Con cuatro Grammys Latinx y siete MTV Video Music Awards brasileros bajo el brazo, Monte es considerada una de las mejores representantes de la música popular del país latinoamericano.

MUNDO LIVRE S/A Meu Esquema

One of the top representatives of the Manguebeat - Brazilian musical movement of the 90s - is Mundo Livre S/A. Formed in 1984, this native group of Recife collects the best of the genre in its 2000 production “Por Pouco.”

Uno de los máximos representantes del Manguebeat – movimiento musical brasilero de la década del 90 – es Mundo Livre S/A. Formada en 1984, esta agrupación oriunda de Recife recopila lo mejor del género en su producción del 2000 ‘Por Pouco’.

DANIEL, ME ESTÁS MATANDO

¿Qué Se Siente Que Me Gustes Tanto? For lovers of romantic music of the 50s, “Daniel, Me Estás Matando” is a gift for the ears. Founded in 2018 by Daniel Zepeda and Iván de la Rioja in Mexico City, this duo reinterprets the genre of groups such as Los Panchos and Los Tres Diamantes, preserving the melancholy that has laid the foundations for much of Latin American music.

Para los amantes de la música romántica de los años 50, ‘Daniel, Me Estás Matando’ es un regalo para los oídos. Creado en 2018 por Daniel Zepeda e Iván de la Rioja en Ciudad de México, este dúo reinterpreta el género de grupos como Los Panchos y Los Tres Diamantes, preservando la melancolía que ha sentado las bases de gran parte de la música latinoamericana.

TESSA IA La Nada

Tessa Ía González Norvind became famous for her performance in productions such as Rebelde (2004) and The Burning Plain (2008), but this time we will talk about her music. Having started her career at age 13, she debuted alongside Los Angeles Azules in 2016, the year in which she also released her first album "Correspondencia." “La Nada” is part of her latest production of 2019.

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Tessa Ía González Norvind se hizo famosa por su actuación en producciones como ‘Rebelde’ (2004) y ‘The Burning Plain’ (2008), pero esta vez hablaremos de su música. Habiendo comenzado su carrera a los 13 años, debutó junto a Los Ángeles Azules en el 2016, año en el que también lanzó su primer álbum ‘Correspondencia’. ‘La Nada’ forma parte de su última producción del 2019.

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President Lenin Moreno eliminated the fuel subsidy, which will increase the price by 25%. Since Friday, the people took to the streets to protest, leaving one person dead. The country is in a "state of exception," allowing the military to enter the capital and disperse the protest.

Finland's President Sauli Niinistö visited the White House. There was a press conference scheduled for the mandataries, but when the conversation turned to impeachment things got awkward for Finland´s President. On social media, people accused Trump of slapping Niinistö ́s knee and not letting him speak. Some Americans even apologize to Finland on twitter. El presidente de Finlandia, Sauli Niinistö, visitó la Casa Blanca. Los mandatarios participaron de una conferencia de prensa, pero el juicio político de Trump puso al presidente finlandés en una situación incomoda. En las redes sociales, la gente acusó a Trump de golpear la rodilla de Niinistö y no dejarlo hablar. Algunos estadounidenses incluso se disculparon con Finlandia en Twitter.

El presidente Lenin Moreno eliminó el subsidio al combustible, aumentando el precio en un 25%. Desde el viernes, los ecuatorianos salieron a las calles a protestar, dejando una persona muerta. El país se encuentra en "estado de excepción", lo que permite a los militares ingresar a la capital y disolver la protesta.

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The 2019 Nobel Prize in medicine went to 3 scientists for their research on how cells sense oxygen. Americans William G. Kaelin and Gregg L. Senza, along with British Peter J. Ratcliffe findings are said to be paving the way for new strategies to combat anemia, cancer, and many other diseases. El Premio Nobel 2019 en medicina fue para 3 científicos por su investigación sobre cómo las células perciben el oxígeno. Se dice que los hallazgos de William G. Kaelin, Gregg L. Senza y Peter J. Ratcliffe abrirán camino para nuevas estrategias para combatir la anemia, el cáncer y muchas otras enfermedades.

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Brazil has a population of over 200 million people and a lot of unpopulated territories. However, it's said not to be ready for the 180.000 Venezuelans that have arrived in the country since 2016. Now, the government has a new initiative to evenly redistribute the Venezuelan population across Brazil. Brasil tiene una población de más de 200 millones de personas y territorios despoblados. Sin embargo, las autoridades recalcan no estar listo para los 180,000 venezolanos que han llegado al país desde 2016. Ahora, el gobierno tiene una nueva iniciativa para distribuir uniformemente la población venezolana en todo Brasil.

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CONGRATULATIONS Ana Núñez, MD Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Professor of Medicine

The College of Medicine congratulates all of the 2019 Hispanic Heritage Award Recipients

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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Committee on Rules of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items: 190704 An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Chestnut Street, 30th Street, Walnut Street, and 31st Lower Level Street. 190717 An Ordinance continuing the Philadelphia Hospitality Improvement Levy District (the “District”), a business improvement district encompassing certain existing and future hotel properties within the boundaries of the City of Philadelphia (the “City”), and continuing the Philadelphia Hospitality Improvement Levy District Corporation (“PHiL DC”) to serve as the neighborhood improvement district management association for the District; approving a new plan for the District, including a list of proposed programs and services related to the development and promotion of the hotel and tourism industry in the City and County of Philadelphia and their estimated cost; providing for special assessment fees to be levied on eligible hotel property owners within the District to fund such programs and services; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with PHiL DC relating to the District; and reauthorizing PHiL DC to assess eligible property owners within the District and collect or cause to be collected special assessment fees to be used in accordance with the approved plan; all in accordance with the provisions of the Community and Economic Improvement Act, and under certain terms and conditions. Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Rules, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items. Copies of the foregoing items are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall. Michael A. Decker Chief Clerk

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 F02126918 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 6th day of November 2019 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the SHERIFF'S OFFICE in the COURT HOUSE, 520 Market St., 2nd Floor, Suite 202, in City and County of Camden and State of New Jersey: Property to be sold located in the BOROUGH OF MOUNT EPHRAIM, county of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 722 GREEN AVENUE, MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ 08059 Being Tax Lot: 9, Block: 70 Dimensions approximately: 50 X 125 Nearest cross street: NORTHMONT AVE The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through publication. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $215,029.95 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

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 F1988018 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 6th day of November 2019 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the SHERIFF'S OFFICE in the COURT HOUSE, 520 Market St., 2nd Floor, Suite 202, in City and County of Camden and State of New Jersey: Property to be sold located in the CITY OF CAMDEN, county of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 1234 NORTH 32ND STREET, CAMDEN, NJ 08105 Being Tax Lot: 8 AND 39, Block: 894 (FKA 1023) Dimensions approximately: TRACT NO.1 20 X 100 FEET TRACT NO.2 40 X 100 Nearest cross street: NORTH CRAMER HILL SUBJECT TO VACANT CHARGE, THROUGH 11/08/2018, IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00, OPEN PLUS PENALTY. VACANT LOT CHARGE, THROUGH 5/08/2019, IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY. CCMUA ARREARS IN THE AMOUNT OF $54.75, OPEN PLUS PENALTY TAX SALE CERTIFICATE NO. 19-01184, SOLD ON 06/17/2019, IN THE AMOUNT OF $332.14 To the best of this firm's knowledge, the property is not an affordable unit subject to the Fair Housing Act. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $74,179.32 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

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 F00965319 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 6th day of November 2019 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the SHERIFF'S OFFICE in the COURT HOUSE, 520 Market St., 2nd Floor, Suite 202, in City and County of Camden and State of New Jersey: Property to be sold located in the TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, county of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 1006 HARTLEY COURT, SICKLERVILLE, NJ 08081 Being Tax Lot: 80, Block: 15703 Dimensions approximately: 20.00 FEET BY 70.00 FEET Nearest cross street: TERRESTRINA LANE The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through publication. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $194,560.07 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

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 F00318819 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 30th day of October 2019 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the SHERIFF'S OFFICE in the COURT HOUSE, 520 Market St., 2nd Floor, Suite 202, in City and County of Camden and State of New Jersey: Property to be sold located in the CITY OF GLOUCESTER, county of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 503 MERCER STREET, GLOUCESTER CITY, NEW JERSEY 08030 Being Tax Lot: 12, Block: 187 Nearest cross street: FILMORE STREET The sale is subject to unpaid taxes and assessments, tax, water and sewer liens and other municipal assessments. The amount due can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be subject to the limited lien priority of any Condominium/ Homeowner Association liens which may exist. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $109,062.33 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 reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further advertisement. Seized as the property of: JONATHAN MOORE A/K/A JONATHAN R. MOORE AND AMANDA MOORE A/K/A AMANDA S. MOORE, HUSBAND AND WIFE; STEATE OF NEW JERSEY, and taken in execution of DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number 19003472 Dated: 10/08/2019, 10/15/2019, 10/22/2019, 10/29/2019 SHAPIRO & DENARDO, LLC 14000 COMMERCE PARKWAY SUITE B MT. LAUREL, NJ 08054 $146.88

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 F1853615 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 16th day of October 2019 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the SHERIFF'S OFFICE in the COURT HOUSE, 520 Market St., 2nd Floor, Suite 202, in City and County of Camden and State of New Jersey: Property to be sold is located in the in the BOROUGH OF HADDON HEIGHTS, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 36 10TH AVENUE, HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ 08035 Mailing address: 36 10TH AVENUE, HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ 08035-1205 Being Tax Lot #24, Block #46 Nearest cross street: GREEN STREET Dimensions approximately: 50' X 160' A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES CAN BE FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF CAMDEN COUNTY. This sale is subject to unpaid taxes and assessments, tax, water and sewer liens and other municipal assessments. The amount due can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 46:8B-21 the sale may also be subject to the limited lien priority of any Condominium/Homeowner Association liens which may exist. 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 to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.** ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Purchaser must certify that Purchaser is not employed by the Toronto-Dominion Bank, or any of its subsidiaries or affiliated corporations (the "Bank"), nor is purchaser related in any way with solicitors or agents retained by or on behalf of the Bank in relation to the property that is the subject of transaction and confirming that Purchaser is dealing at arm's length with the aforementioned parties. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $133,380.78 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 reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further advertisement. Seized as the property of: LISA M. EWING AKA LISA MARIE EWING; MR. EWING, HUSBAND OF LISA M. EWING AKA LISA MARIE EWING AND MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, and taken in execution of TD BANK, N.A. GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number 19003345 Dated: September 24, 2019; October 1, 8, 15, 2019 DUANE MORRIS LLP, 30 SOUTH 17TH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 $207.36

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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 F01681818 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 16th day of October 2019 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the SHERIFF'S OFFICE in the COURT HOUSE, 520 Market St., 2nd Floor, Suite 202, in City and County of Camden and State of New Jersey: All that certain lot, piece of parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the BOROUGH OF COLLINGSWOOD, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 161 LAWNSIDE AVENUE, COLLINGSWOOD, NJ 08108 Being Tax Lot 18, Block 40 Nearest cross street: ORIENTAL AVENUE (APPROX. 240 FEET AWAY) Dimensions approximately: 20 X 119 Amount Due for Taxes: SUBJECT TO USA'S RIGHT OF REDEMPTION: PURSUANT TO 28, USC2410(C) THIS SALE US SUBJECT TO A 120 DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION HELD BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE BY VIRTUE OF ITS FEDERAL TAX LIENS IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,526.53 DATED FEBRUARY 17, 2016 AND RECORDED MARCH 15, 2016 UNDER BOOK 10361 AT PAGE 669 (SERIAL NO. 199436516). Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges, and any such tax, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their 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 fir 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 against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. As the above description does not constitute a full legal description, said full legal description is annexed to that certain mortgage recorded in the Office of the Register/ Clerk of Camden in Mortgage book 8443 at Page 444, et seq., Camden, New Jersey, and the Writ of Execution on file with the Sheriff of Camden County. FOR SALE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT AUCTION.COM AT WWW.AUCTION.COM OR CALL (800) 280-2832 The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $287,524.83 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

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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 F581519 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 30th day of October 2019 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the SHERIFF'S OFFICE in the COURT HOUSE, 520 Market St., 2nd Floor, Suite 202, in City and County of Camden and State of New Jersey: Property to be sold located in the BOROUGH OF BELLMAWR, county of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 237 SALEM AVENUE, BELLMAWR, NJ 08031 Being Tax Lot: 26, Block: 42 Dimensions approximately: 48 X 106 Nearest cross street: MORRIS AVENUE BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE CURVED EASTERLY LINE OF SALEM AVENUE DISTANT 200 FEET (IF MEASURED ON AN ARC WITH A RADIUS OF 2206.15 FEET) SOUTHWARDLY FROM THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SALEM AVENUE AND MORRIS AVENUE FORMERLY LAKE DRIVE; AND EXTENDING "THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION." PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES CCMUA OOPEN WITH PENALTY: $297.00 WATER OPEN WITH PENALTY $76.98 TOTAL AS OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2019: $373.98 The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

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 F02068617 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 23rd day of October 2019 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the SHERIFF'S OFFICE in the COURT HOUSE, 520 Market St., 2nd Floor, Suite 202, in City and County of Camden and State of New Jersey: Property to be sold located in the CITY OF CAMDEN, county of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 2627 CRAMER STREET, CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY Being Tax Lot: 21, Block: 1153 on the Tax Map of the CITY OF CAMDEN Nearest cross street: 1.WESTWARDLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF CRAMER STREET 25.03 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE 2. NORTHWARDLY RIGHT ANGLES TO CRAMER STREET 100 FEET TO THE REAL LINE OF LOT NO. 60 ON PLAN HEREINAFTER MENTIONED; THENCE 3. EASTWARDLY PARTLY ALONG THE REAR LINE OF LOT NO. 60 SAID PLAN AND BEING PARALLEL WITH CRAMER STREET, 21.03 FEET TO A POINT IN THE REAR LINE LOT NO. 64, SAID PLAN; THENCE 4. SOUTHWARDLY ALONG THE REAR LINES OF LOT NO. 64, ALONG THE REAR LINE OF LOT NOS. 63, 62, 61 AT RIGHT ANGLES TO CRAMER STEET 100 FEET 8 INCHES TO THE POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING

"APPROXIMATELY" $182,077.97 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

"APPROXIMATELY" $122,289.59 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

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 F01046018 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 16th day of October 2019 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the SHERIFF'S OFFICE in the COURT HOUSE, 520 Market St., 2nd Floor, Suite 202, in City and County of Camden and State of New Jersey: Property to be sold located in the BOROUGH OF BARRINGTON, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 706 DAVIS RD, BARRINGTON, NJ 08007 Tax Lot# 3.01, Block #8 Dimensions approximately: 113' X 125' Nearest cross street: SUNSET ROAD TAXES AND OTHER ENCUMBRANCES: TAXES-CURRENT THROUGH 3RD QUARTER OF 2019 SEWER OPEN BALANCE IN THE AMOINT OF $235.16, GOOD THROUGH 8/16/19* *Plus interests on these figures through date of payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water and sewer amounts. SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF SALE AS SET FORTH BY 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. 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 DTAE 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 ANY COSTS AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING ATTORNEY'S 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 THE DATE OF SUBMISSION TO THE SHERIFF ONLY . IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ANY POTENTIAL BIDDER AT SALE TO DETERMINE 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 THE 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 judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $181,389.89 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

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 F01937418 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 23rd day of October 2019 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the SHERIFF'S OFFICE in the COURT HOUSE, 520 Market St., 2nd Floor, Suite 202, in City and County of Camden and State of New Jersey: Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 116 10TH AVENUE, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ 080209 WITH A MAILING ADDRESS OF 116 10TH AVENUE, GLENDORA, NJ 08029 Being Tax Lot 2, Block 1204 Dimensions approximately: 80 FEET WIDE BY 100 FEET LONG Nearest cross street: GLENDORA AVENUE The Sheriff herby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through publication. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $262,205.10 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

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OCTOBER 9 - 16, 2019

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 F01476418 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 30th day of October 2019 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the SHERIFF'S OFFICE in the COURT HOUSE, 520 Market St., 2nd Floor, Suite 202, in City and County of Camden and State of New Jersey: Property to be sold located in the TOWNSHIP OF CHERRY HILL, county of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 10 SOUTH SYRACUSE DRIVE, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034 Being Tax Lot: 29, Block: 338.23 Dimensions approximately: 196 X IRR Nearest cross street: DARTMOUTH ROAD SUPERIOR INTERESTS (IF ANY): TAXES- AT TIME OF INQUIRY 3RD QUARTER 2019 TAXES OPEN IN BASE AMOUNT OF $2,022.07 + INTEREST AND PAST DUE FOR 8/1/19 *TAX SALE CERT NO. 19-00201 SOLD ON 6/25/19 TO FIG CUST FIGNK 19 LLC IN THE BASE AMOUNT OF $207.38 + ANY ADDITIONAL SUBSEQUENT CHARGES PAID THEREAFTER, PLUS INTEREST/FEES/PENALTIES THROUGH REDEMPTION; *WATER- PRIVATE ACCOUNT, VERIFICATION OF SAME PROHIBITED WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION OF RECORD PROPERTY OWNER *SEWER- AT THE TIME OF INQUIRY- $87.15 PAST DUE AMOUNT FROM 5/31/19 + INTEREST AND ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES THAT MAY BECOME DUE THROUGH PAYOFF; *CCMUA- AT THE TIME OF INQUIRY- $184.13 OPEN+ INTEREST AND ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES THAT MAY BECOME DUE THROUGH PAYOFF; *ALSO SUBJECT TO SUBSEQUENT TAXES, WATER AND SEWER PLUS INTEREST THROUGH DATE OF PAYOFF The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $274,043.16 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 reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further advertisement. A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION CAN BE FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF CAMDEN COUNTY. Seized as the property of: JOAN SALTZBURG, HER HEIRS DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, AND HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; BENJAMIN J. SALTZBURG, HIS HEIRS DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, AND HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; KATIE SALTZBURG; ALEX SALTZBURG; TD BANK; N.A.; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and taken in execution of U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number 19003482 Dated: 10/08/2019, 10/15/2019, 10/22/2019, 10/29/2019 ROMANO GARUBO & ARGENTIERI 52 NEWTON AVENUE P.O BOX 456 WOODBURY, NJ 08096 $213.120 OCTOBER 9 - 16, 2019

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 F02269516 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 16th day of October 2019 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the SHERIFF'S OFFICE in the COURT HOUSE, 520 Market St., 2nd Floor, Suite 202, in City and County of Camden and State of New Jersey: Property to be sold is located in the in the MUNICIPALITY OF PINE HILL (F/K/A CLEMENTON TOWNSHIP), County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 28 E. 4TH AVENUE, PINE HILL (F//K/A CLEMENTON TOWNSHIP), NJ 08021 Being Tax Lot 74, Block 62 ADDL: 75 & 76, 75, 76 Dimensions approximately: 75 FEET WIDE BY 150 FEET LONG Nearest cross street: ERIAL ROAD 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 tax, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their 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. 2019 QTR 4 DUE: 11/01/2019 $1,659.36 OPEN 2020 QTR 1 DUE: 02/01/2020 $1,689.10 OPEN 2020 QTR 2 DUE: 05/01/2020 $1,689.09 OPEN SEWER ACCT: 1642000 0 08/01/2019-10/31/2019 $50.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY $103.61 OPEN PLUS PENALTY WATER ACCT: 1642000 0 08/01/2019-10/31/2019 $22.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY $45.34 OPEN PLUS PENALTY CCMUA: ACCT: 280012956 07/01/2019-09/30/2019 $88.00 OPEN AND DUE 08/15/2019 $200.86 OPEN PLUS PENALTY LIENS: YEAR: 2018 TYPE: 3RD PARTY WATER, SEWER, CCMUA AMOUNT: $877.81 CERT NO.:19-00073 SOLD: 06/28/2019 TO: FIG CUST FIGNJ19LLC & SEC PTY LIEN AMOUNT IS SUBJECT TO SUBSEQUENT TAXES + INTEREST. MUST CALL PRIOR TO SETTLEMENT FOR REDEMPTION FIGURES. THE REDEMPTION OF LIENS IS OUTLINED IN N.J.S.A 54:5-54 GENERAL REMARK: SUBJECT TO TAX SALE. SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL FEES. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $534,378.51 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: CATHERINE HANNA A/K/A CATHERINE GANDY A/K/A CATHERINE GANDUI A/K/A CATHY HANNA; JEFFERY MARINO; CAROLYN J. KENDRA; NEW CENTURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC; EQUABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL LLC; STATE OF NEW JERSEY and taken in execution of HSBC BANK USA, N.A GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number 19003317 Dated: September 24, 2019; October 1, 8, 15, 2019 RAS CITRON LAW OFFICES 130 CLINTON ROAD STE 202 FAIRFIELD NJ 07004 $221.76

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 F02545118 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 6th day of November 2019 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the SHERIFF'S OFFICE in the COURT HOUSE, 520 Market St., 2nd Floor, Suite 202, in City and County of Camden and State of New Jersey: All that certain land and premises situate, lying and being in the BOROUGH OF LINDENWOLD, county of Camden and State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 819 ELM AVENUE EAST Being Tax Lot: Lot 18, Block: 6604 Dimensions approximately: 42 X 48 Nearest Cross Street: S. HOLLAND ST. BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF ELM AVENUE, A DISTANCE OF 210 FEET SOUTHWESTWARDLY FROM THE SOUTHWESTERLY END OF THE CURVE CONNECTING THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF ELM AVENUE, WITH THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF HOLLAND STREET, SAID CONNECTING CURVE HAS A RADIUM OF 10 FEET: SAID BEGINNING POINT BEINF IN THE DIVISION LINE BETWEEN LOTS 42 AND 43, BLOCK 48 ON PLAN HEREINAFTER MENTIONED AND IN THE EXTENDED MIDDLE LINE OF THE PARTY WALL BETWEEN PREMISES 819 ELM AVENUE AND 821 ELM AVENUE; THENCE. Pursuant to a tax search of 08/02/2019; 2019 QTR3 08/01/2019: $873.72 OPEN: SUBJECT TO POSTING: GRACE PERIOD EXTENDED TO 08/23/2019, QTR 4 11/01/2019: $873.72 OPEN. WATER ACCT # PRIVATE. SEWER: 10/01/2019-12/31/2019 $38.25 OPEN AND DUE 10/01/2019: $149.93 OPEN PLUS PENALTY OWED IN ARREARS. TRASH: 01/01/201606/30/2016 PAID. CCMUA ACCT#: 220047781: 07/01/201909/30/2019 $88.00 OPEN AND DUE 08/15/2019: $528.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY: OWED IN ARREARS. STARTING JANUARY 2016 TRASH IS NO LONGER NILLED SEPARATELY. (This concise description does not constitute a legal description. A copy of the full legal description can be found at the Office of the Sheriff.) The Sheriff herby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through publication. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $81,917.77 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

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 F01917718 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 16th day of October 2019 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the SHERIFF'S OFFICE in the COURT HOUSE, 520 Market St., 2nd Floor, Suite 202, in City and County of Camden and State of New Jersey: Property to be sold is located in the in the BOROUGH OF OAKLYN, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 318 WALNUT AVENUE, OAKLYN, NJ 08107 Mailing address: 318 WALNUT AVENUE, OAKLYN, NJ 08107-1109 Being Tax Lot #1.04, Block #26 Nearest cross street: KENDALL BOULEVARD Dimensions approximately: 40' X 100' A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES CAN BE FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF CAMDEN COUNTY. The sale is subject to unpaid taxes and assessments, tax, water and sewer liens and other municipal assessments. The amount due can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 46:8B-21 the sale may also be subject to the limited lien priority of any Condominium/ Homeowner Association liens which may exist. 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 to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.** ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Purchaser must certify that Purchaser is not employed by the Toronto-Dominion Bank, or any of its subsidiaries or affiliated corporations (the "Bank"), nor is purchaser related in any way with solicitors or agents retained by or on behalf of the Bank in relation to the property that is the subject of transaction and confirming that Purchaser is dealing at arm's length with the aforementioned parties. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $94,319.13 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 reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further advertisement. Seized as the property of: JOSEPH G. MEANY, HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; BRENDA SUE MEANY; CITIBANK SOUTH DAKOTA NA AND TARGET NATIONAL BANK and taken in execution of TD BANK, N.A. GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number 19003363 Dated: September 24, 2019; October 1, 8, 15, 2019 DUANE MORRIS LLP 30 SOUTH 17TH STREET $213.12 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 •

JOBS SHERIFF’S SALE

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 F01150218 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 23rd day of October 2019 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the SHERIFF'S OFFICE in the COURT HOUSE, 520 Market St., 2nd Floor, Suite 202, in City and County of Camden and State of New Jersey: Property to be sold located in the TOWNSHIP OF HADDON, county of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 113 EAST ORMOND AVE WITH A MAILING ADDRESS OD 133 E. ORMOND AVENUE, OAKLYN NJ 08107 Being Tax Lot: 38, Block: 7.08 Dimensions approximately: 36 X 100 Nearest cross street: JOHNSON AVENUE BEGINNING IN THE NORTHERLY LINE OF ORMOND AVENUE 631.50 FEET EASTWARDLY FROM NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF JOHNSON AND ORMOND AVENUES; THENCE PURSUANT TO A TAX SEARCH OF 07/18/2019 TBD QTR 4 11/01/2019 TBD. WATER & SEWER ACCT#: 7083800 0 WATER: 04/01/2019-06/30/2019 $26.25 OPEN PLUS PENALTY: $90.75 OPEN PLUS PENALTY: OWED IN ARREARS: SUBJECT TO FINAL READING. SEWER: 04/01/2019-06/30-2019 $43.75 OPEN PLUS PENALTY: $87.50 OPEN PLUS PENALTY: OWED IN ARREARS. CCMUA ACCT#: 160038162 07/01/2019-09/30/2019 $88.00 OPEN AND DUE 08/15/2019; $440.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED IN ARRERS. ADDITIONAL BILLING: THIS PROPERTY HAS ENTERED INTO BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS. FOR SALE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT AUCTION.COM AT WWW.AUCTION.COM OR CALL (800) 280-2832 (This concise description does not constitute a legal description. A copy of the full legal description can be found at the Office of the Sheriff.) The sheriff herby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through publication. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

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 F02136016 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 23rd day of October 2019 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the SHERIFF'S OFFICE in the COURT HOUSE, 520 Market St., 2nd Floor, Suite 202, in City and County of Camden and State of New Jersey: Property to be sold is located in the Municipality of WINSLOW TWP, County of Camden, state of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 111 FENWAY AVENUE, ATCO, NJ 08004-3016 Being Tax Lot 28, Block 3101.02 F/K/A 3102.02 Dimensions approximately: 75 FEET WIDE BY 163 FEET LONG Nearest cross street: EBBETTS DRIVE The sheriff herby 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 tax, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their 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. 2019 QTR 3 DUE: 08/01/2019 $1,475.81 OPEN; SUBJECT TO POSTING; GRACE PERIOD EXTENDED TO: 09/06/2019 2019 QTR 4 DUE: 11/01/2019 1,475.81 OPEN 2020 QTR 1 DUE: 02/01/2020 $1,455.92 OPEN 2020 QTR 2 DUE: 05/01/2020 $1,455.92 OPEN CCMUA: ACCT: 360133060 06/01/2019-08/31/2019 $88.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY $88.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY SEWER: ACCT: 1099 0 07/01/2019-09/30/2019 $54.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY $157.80 OPEN PLUS PENALTY GENERAL REMA: SUBJECT TO TAX SALE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL FEES. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

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 F1214217 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 6th day of November 2019 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the SHERIFF'S OFFICE in the COURT HOUSE, 520 Market St., 2nd Floor, Suite 202, in City and County of Camden and State of New Jersey: All that certain land and premises situate, lying and being in the BOROUGH OF LAWNSIDE, county of Camden and State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 5 SPICER PLACE, LAWNSIDE, NJ 08045 Nearest Cross Street: RIVER ROAD Tax Lot and Block No.: Lot 2, Block: 904.03 Dimensions approximately: 112 X 215 IRR Prior Mortgages/Liens Not Extinguished By the Sale Are: 1. Delinquent taxes and/or tax liens As the above description does not constitute a full legal description, said full legal description is annexed to that certain deed recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Camden County in Deed Book 8658, Page 1172, et seq., New Jersey, and theWrit of Execution on file with the Sheriff of Camden County. The sale is subject to unpaid taxes and assessments, tax, water and sewer liens and other municipal assessments. The amount due can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be subject to the limited lien priority of any Condominium/ Homeowner Association liens which may exist. Any set of fact which an accurate survey would disclose; any restrictions or covenants on record which run with the land; rights of the United States of America, if any, any occupants or persons in possession of the property, if any. Additional municipal charges, liens, taxes or tax sale certificates and insurance, if any. **A deposit of 20% of the bid price in certified funds is required at the time of sale. The sheriff has the right to adjourn this sale without further notice by publication. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $152,734.31 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

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"APPROXIMATELY" $493,214.60 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

"APPROXIMATELY" $873,159.56 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

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 F00248419 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 30th day of October 2019 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the SHERIFF'S OFFICE in the COURT HOUSE, 520 Market St., 2nd Floor, Suite 202, in City and County of Camden and State of New Jersey: Property to be sold located in the BOROUGH OF RUNNEMEDE, county of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 65 KNIGHT AVENUE, RUNNEMEDE, NJ 08078-1745 Being Tax Lot: 2, Block: 9 on the Official Tax Map of the BOROUGH OF RUNNEMEDE Dimensions approximately: 40.00 FT X 120.00 X 40.00 FT X 120.00 FT Nearest cross street: CLEMENTS BRIDGE ROAD The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through publication. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW. AUCTION.COM OR CALL (800) 280-2832 *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges, and any such tax, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their 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 fir 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 against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $212,342.62 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: AMANDA L. RODRIGUEZ, ET AL., and taken in execution of FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number 19003464 Dated: 10/08/2019, 10/15/2019, 10/22/2019, 10/29/2019 PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, P.C. 1617 JFK BOULEVARD SUITE 1400 PHILDELPHIA, PA 19103 $175.68 OCTOBER 9 - 16, 2019

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