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Alleged murderer found competent By Angela Thomas angela@epgn.com

I DONATED FOR: Micah Tyler (right) donated blood on behalf of her friend Adonis Ajayi, who is gay, for the National Gay Blood Drive July 11. The two friends, originally from Indiana and Maryland, respectively, went to the American Red Cross building on Spring Garden Street from Delaware State University in Dover to donate blood and raise awareness of the still-outstanding federal prohibition barring gay and bisexual men from donating blood. About 45 other people donated blood at the site the same day, with thousands participating across the country. Photo: Scott A. Drake

PA wedding venue refuses to serve lesbian couple By Angela Thomas angela@epgn.com A Pennsylvania wedding venue is under fire for refusing to host a same-sex wedding last week. The Inne at the Abingtons, in North Abington Township near Scranton, reportedly refused to host a wedding for a lesbian couple solely because of the couple’s sexual orientation. Pennsylvania is the only state in the country to sanction same-sex marriage but not have a law on the books banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Two other marriageequality states lack laws banning discrimination based on gender identity.

Thirty-four municipalities in the state ban LGBT discrimination, but North Abington Township is not one of them. According to The Times-Tribune, Desiree Mark, who lives in the Scranton area, had planned to wed out of state but the couple revamped their plans after Pennsylvania legalized same-sex marriage May 20. Mark contacted the Inne by email, inquiring about services, and received an email back from wedding and event planner Courtney Killeen stating that the Inne does not host same-sex weddings. Killeen told The Times-Tribune that she did not personally agree with the policy. The Inne at the Abingtons is owned by PAGE 15 John O. Antolick.

It has been one year since transgender woman Diamond Williams was brutally murdered — but, unlike several unsolved homicides of local transgender women, Williams’ alleged killer is in custody. The day before the one-year anniversary of Williams’ murder, a judge found that Charles Sargent is competent to proceed to a preliminary hearing. A number of community members gathered Wednesday at the Criminal Justice

Center for the status hearing, which was delayed more than three hours. Sargent was in attendance, dressed in a suit and having lost considerable weight. A preliminary hearing had been postponed numerous times due to concerns about Sargent’s mental competency. At Wednesday’s proceeding, Sargent told Judge Marsha Neifield he had not been interested in a psych exam. Neifield asked him a series of questions to gauge his mental capacity, including asking him to identify her and his attorney, J. Michael Farrell, and describe their roles in the case. Sargent properly identified both parties. Neifield said she was “satisfied” with his answers and that a preliminary hearing will be scheduled for sometime later this PAGE 15 month.

Another loss for opponent of PA marriage equality By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com A U.S. Supreme Court justice last week denied a Pennsylvania clerk’s effort to stop marriage equality in the Keystone State. Justice Samuel Alito on July 10 rejected Theresa Santai-Gaffney’s bid to place samesex marriages on hold so she could appeal U.S. District Judge John E. Jones 3d’s May 20 decision overturning Pennsylvania’s ban on marriage equality. On June 18, Jones ruled that SantaiGaffney, a clerk of courts in Schuylkill County, did not have legal standing to intervene. She appealed and the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Jones’ finding July 3, prompting her to take the case to Alito, who handles emergency requests from Pennsylvania litigants. Alito did not issue a written explanation of his ruling. Santai-Gaffney can choose to bring her request to another Supreme Court justice, and she has indicated she may do so. Her case is being handled pro-bono by

the Independence Law Center, helmed by Randall Wenger, who has represented a number of clients opposing LGBT rights — such as a couple challenging their late daughter’s wife for her death benefits, a Kutztown University police officer who refused to remove anti-LGBT demonstrators from campus and a group of landlords who wanted to overturn the city’s LGBT nondiscrimination ordinance. Wenger did not respond to a request for comment. Santai-Gaffney was seeking to become an intervenor in the Whitewood v. Wolf case, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of a group of same-sex couples, since no other state officials were appealing. Attorney General Kathleen Kane declined to defend the state ban in this and other challenges, and when Jones issued his ruling in the spring, Republican Gov. Tom Corbett declined to appeal. Pennsylvania became the 19th state, along with Washington, D.C., to sanction samesex marriage. ■

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News Briefing Rapist pursues appeal Jeffrey J. Marsalis, who raped an Idaho lesbian and 11 local women, continues to seek his freedom. In 2007, Common Pleas Judge Steven R. Geroff sentenced Marsalis to 10-and-ahalf to 21 years in state prison for his local crimes. But Marsalis claims he was wrongfully convicted. On July 3, he filed legal papers in state Superior Court, requesting that Geroff be

compelled to file an opinion, justifying his conviction. At presstime, Geroff hadn’t yet filed the opinion. But the judge was expected to do so within the next several days. Marsalis also requested a transcript of his 2007 trial, and that the transcript fee be waived since he’s a pauper. Marsalis, 41, remains incarcerated at a state prison in Marienville. His scheduled release date is Jan. 17, 2017. Then, he must begin serving a lengthy sentence in Idaho for raping a lesbian in that state, according to court records.

Judge to review cop records A Philadelphia judge has agreed to review the medical records of N. Melville Jones, an openly gay police officer who’s suing

the city for pervasive anti-LGBT workplace bias. During a brief court proceeding July 10, Philadelphia Common Pleas Judge Idee C. Fox was handed a thick file of Jones’ medical records. The judge promised to look through the file to see if any sensitive information should be redacted. Then, Fox said, the city will have a chance to object to any redactions before a final determination is made. The city says it needs Jones’ entire medical records to adequately defend against his lawsuit. But Jones’ attorneys say the city is intruding into the privacy of their client. The case is in the discovery phase of litigation, and a non-jury trial is expected in December.

Center to hold quarterly meeting William Way LGBT Community Center will hold its quarterly meeting 7 p.m. July 22 at 1315 Spruce St. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Philadelphia Room. Items on the agenda include discussion of plans for this fall’s OutBeat Jazz Festival and for the 50th anniversary of the Annual Reminders, review of a new grant to support the center’s archive work and details on the 2015 budget process. For more information, call 215-732-2220. ■

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Gayborhood Crime Watch The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the Sixth Police District between June 30-July 6. Information is courtesy of Sixth District Capt. Brian Korn; Stacy Irving, senior director, Crime Prevention Service; Center City District; the Police Liaison Committee and Midtown Village Merchants Association. To report crime tips, visit www.phillypolice.com or call 215-686-TIPS (8477). Follow the Sixth District on Twitter @PPDBrianKorn.

INCIDENTS — At 10:45 p.m. June 30, a woman was walking in the 300 block of South 11th Street when a male rolling a suitcase on the ground walked past her and grabbed her handbag. The male pulled the victim to the ground and fled south on 11th Street. The suspect was described as a black male, 2835, 5-foot-9 to 6 feet, 170 pounds, with a medium complexion wearing a navy-blue baseball cap and a navy blue T-shirt, carrying a dark suitcase. — At 12:20 a.m. July 4 outside 337 S. Broad St., three males yelled at a man and punched him several times, causing a cut

over his eye. The offenders were described as two black males, one wearing a dark blue tank top, and a white male wearing a gray T-shirt. — At 4:30 p.m. July 4 while in a hotel room at 1220 Locust St. a male that the victim just met stole his pants and wallet and fled. The victim chased and recovered his pants and wallet, minus the cash that was in it. The offender was described as a white male, 35-40, 6-foot-2, 170 pounds, with long, brown hair, clean-shaven, wearing a white collared shirt and tan shorts. — At 11:20 a.m. July 3, a male stole two piles of shirts from a shelf inside Sibe

Sports Clothing, 137 S. 13th St., stuffed them into a bag and fled east on Walnut Street. The thief was described as a bald 5-foot-8 Hispanic male, 160 pounds, with a goatee and light complexion, wearing a tan shirt. NON-SUMMARY ARRESTS — At 4 a.m. July 6, Sixth District Lt. Drains observed a female outside 322 S. 12th St. exposing her breasts in an apparent attempt to solicit passing motorists. The 47-yearold suspect was transported to the Special Victims Unit for investigation of open lewdness and indecent exposure. ■

locations in Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA — AROUND THE GAYBORHOOD

12th Street Gym, 204 S. 12th St. • 13th Street Gourmet Pizza, 209 S. 13th St. • AACO, 1101 Market St., 9th floor • Action AIDS, 1216 Arch St. • Apt. & Townhouse Rentals, 304 S. 12th St. • ASIAC, 1711 S. Broad St. • The Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince St. • Bioscript Pharmacy, 1227 Locust St. • Cafe Twelve, 212 S. 12th St. • Charlie Salon, 203 S. 12th St. • City Hall NE Entrance • Club Body Center, 1220 Chancellor St. • Com-Har Living Room, 101 S. Broad St., 14th floor • Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert St. • Cut Salon, 204 S. 13th St. • Danny’s Bookstore 133 S. 13th St. • Dignity/St. Lukes, 330 S. 13th St. • Dirty Frank’s Bar, 13th & Pine sts. • The Foodery, 10th & Pine sts. • Fusion Gym, 105 S. 12th St., 2nd floor • Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St. • I Goldberg, 1300 Chestnut St. • ICandy, 254 S. 12th St. • Independent Hotel, 13th & Locust sts. • John C. Anderson Apts., 249 S. 13th St. • Mazzoni Clinic, 809 Locust St. • Midtown II, 122 S. 11th St. • More Than Just Ice Cream, 1119 Locust St. • Pa. AIDS Law Project, 1211 Chestnut St., 12th floor • Paolo Pizzeria, 1336 Pine St. • Parker Hotel Lobby, 261 S. 13th St. • Phila. FIGHT/Aids Library, 1233 Locust St., 5th floor • Phila. Family Planning Commission, 260 S. Broad St., 10th floor • Planned Parenthood, 1144 Locust St. • Sansom Cinema, 120 S. 13th St., basement • Santa Fe Burrito, 212 S. 11th St. • Scorpio Books, 202 S. Juniper St. • Sisters, 1320 Chancellor St. • Spruce Street Video, 252 S. 12th St. • Packard Apartments, 317 N. Broad St. • Safeguards lobby, 1211 Chestnut St. #610 • Salon K, 1216 Locust St. • Sante Fe Burrito, 212 S. 11th St. • Tabu, 200 S. 12th St. • Tavern on Camac, 243 S. Camac St. • Toast, 12th & Spruce sts. • Triangle Medicine, 253 S. 10th St., 1st floor • U Bar, 1220 Locust St. • Valanni, 1229 Spruce St. • Venture Inn, 255 S. Camac St. • Westbury, 261 S. 13th St. • William Way LGBT Community Center, 1325 Spruce St.

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Bean Café, 615 South St. • Best Western Independence Park Hotel lobby, 215 Chestnut St. • Cedrone’s Flowers, 800 Lombard St. • Chocolate Works Condo lobby, 321 N. Third St. • Copabanana, 342 South St. • Dane Décor, 315 Arch St. • Famous 4th St. Deli, Fourth & Bainbridge sts. • Hopkinson House, 604 S. Washington Sq. • Hyatt Regency Hotel lobby, 201 S. Columbus Blvd. • Independence Place Condos, 241 S. Sixth St., lobby in both towers • Independence Visitors Center, Sixth & Market sts. • Old City Ironworks Gym, 141 N. Second St. • Nationality Service Center, 1216 Arch St. • Packard Apts., 317 N. Broad St. • PGN ofﬁces, 505 S. Fourth St. • Philadelphia Java Co., 518 S. Fourth St. • Reading Terminal Market, 12th & Filbert sts. • Strands Salon, 25 N. Third St. •

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Philadelphia Business Journal recognized the openly gay head of the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania, Reggie Shuford.

18 FINAL FEVER: Members of the Philadelphia Falcons and friends watched the final matchup of the World Cup Sunday at Tabu. Most of the crowd was cheering on Argentina, while Chris Portier (left) and some other supporters rooted for Germany, who beat the United States earlier in the tournament. Germany was ultimately victorious, with a 1-0 final score. Photo: Scott A. Drake

This week in PGN 6 — Reading Pride offers wedding and other additions D.A. says more time needed on Morris case 7 — IndiGoGo is a go

With the CBLSL championship game this Sunday, softball commissioner Steve Mast talks about his role in the 31-year-old league.

29 — Arts & Culture cover story: Andy Warhol gets a popera all his own

39 — Film: Bisexual writer sees both sides of acceptance Stage: Eleanor Roosevelt gets her own musical

“We need to get to the bottom of all this questionable evidence. If we don’t, what hope is there for preventing similar chicanery in the future? It’s past time to let the sunshine in.” ~ Babette Josephs, on a delay for evidence in the Nizah Morris case, page 6

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LGBT-affirming Methodist ministers under fire By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com Thirty-six Methodist ministers who presided over a Center City same-sex wedding last year are the targets of an internal church complaint. About 50 Methodists in the area, many of them clergy, recently filed the complaint. Their names haven’t been released. On its website, the conservative group United Methodist Action praised the complainants. “The denominational-accountability process will be slow,” the organization stated. “But at least it is now moving along, as faithful United Methodists in Eastern Pennsylvania are standing together to defend biblical faithfulness and compassionate Christian ministry for all people. They will not be intimidated by or roll over for the destructive, covenant-breaking, any-means-necessary tactics of the Philadelphia 36. And neither will we.” The pastors who blessed the union of Rick Taylor and Bill Gatewood in November were demonstrating their support for the Rev. Frank Schaefer.

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THIRTY-SIX METHODIST MINISTERS WHO JOINTLY PRESIDED OVER THE NOVEMBER WEDDING OF BILL GATEWOOD AND RICK TAYLOR AT THE ARCH STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ARE NOW THE SUBJECT OF A CHURCH COMPLAINT Photo: Scott A. Drake

At the time, Schaefer was poised to stand trial after officiating at his son’s same-sex wedding. Schaefer was defrocked the following month because he declined to promise to never officiate at another same-gender wedding. But in June, an appeals panel reinstated Schaefer, stating it was unjust to defrock him for something he might do in the future. Last week, Schaefer expressed support for his embattled colleagues. “When the 36 minister col-

leagues performed the Arch Street wedding in solidarity with me, I felt like I was no longer alone,” he told PGN. “I attended the wedding and was moved to tears as Rick and Bill were blessed by them. It was an act of love for the couple, for me and for our LGBTQ community. I am deeply grateful to the Philly 36 and will be in support of them as they are now under complaint and possibly headed for a trial themselves.” Schaefer went on to say he admired the coalition’s “cour-

age to stand up for what is just and right. They have said all along, if one of us faces a complaint, we will all stand together. They stand together against the United Methodist Church’s continued discrimination against our LGBTQ church community in this new civil-rights movement. Thank God for ministers like them who are willing to risk their careers in our struggle for equality and human rights. I wish more of our church’s bishop’s would show the same kind of courage and leadership.” Bishop Peggy Johnson of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church was in Africa and unavailable to be interviewed. But she said in a statement she’s “prayerful a just resolution can be achieved. As United Methodists, we are committed to seeking peace and reconciliation as a model for society.” Church authorities have 90 days to reach a “just resolution” of the complaint. If that’s not possible, a decision will be made whether the complaint is serious enough to warrant a church trial. According to Methodist rules, “church trials are a measure of

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last resort. This option is available only after all other attempts at resolution have failed.” In an email, William E. Ewing, an attorney for Schaefer, expressed hope that the complaint won’t result in a church trial. “This complaint tends to bring about the schism that certain factions seem to want,” Ewing said. “It is calculated to drive out those who follow the loving example of Christ rather than slavishly obey selected favored rules in the Book of Discipline. “This complaint rejects Christ’s freedom and seeks to reimpose ‘the curse of the law.’ A church that follows Jesus Christ and John Wesley will find a better way than another trial.” Schaefer recently started a new position, ministering to the university community in Santa Barbara, Calif. At presstime, church authorities hadn’t announced whether they’ll appeal Schaefer’s reinstatement to a higher judicial body within the church. His son, Tim, intends to start taking theology classes, with the goal of becoming an ordained Protestant minister. ■

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Reading Pride to feature new partnerships, weddings By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com LGBTs and allies will be partying in the park this weekend in Reading. The eighth-annual Reading Pride will run noon-6 p.m. July 20 at Centre Park. Reading Pride Celebration President Richard Spangler said about 3,000 people are expected to attend the festivities, headlined by Maxine Nightingale. There will also be performances from local theater and dance groups, as well as drag entertainers. About 70 vendors will be on hand, offering artisan wares, LGBT resources, health screenings and wedding-planning tips. The festival will pay tribute to the recent

ruling legalizing marriage equality in Pennsylvania with two weddings. Organizers put out a call on social media for couples looking to tie the knot at the event, and two lesbian couples signed up to be part of the historic celebration. “Once we knew marriage was going to be a sure thing, and the governor was not going to appeal, we decided that it was almost a natural thing for a wedding to be part of the Pride event,” Spangler said. “We were lucky enough that we had two couples come forth who wanted to be married there.” In addition to marriage equality generating excitement, Spangler said the festivities will also be boosted by two new partnerships — with the Reading Fightin’ Phils and the

Reading Convention and Visitors Bureau. The minor-league baseball team launched its first LGBT night last year and is bringing the event back Aug. 4. The team and Pride organizers have worked closely together to generate interest in both events. The tourism group has also been an important ally, Spangler said. “We had talked to them before about how we should try to do something with them and the LGBT community and then everything started to happen last year with the marriage decisions, and then after Pennsylvania became a marriage-equality state, it went into high gear,” said Spangler. He added the bureau is now working on a potential initiative that will distribute win-

dow stickers for LGBT-friendly businesses to denote their support. Spangler said the new ally support reflects an overall trend in Reading. “There are a lot of really, really good things going on in the city of Reading. Even where we hold the festival — it’s in the historic district and it’s an absolutely beautiful park surrounded by old Victorian rowhomes. Reading itself has so much to offer.” There will be a pre-Pride party at 6 p.m. July 18 at Riveredge, 2017 Bernville Road, and a post-Pride party at 6 p.m. July 20 at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1741 Papermill Road in Wyomissing. For more information, visit www.readingpridecelebration.org. ■

D.A. needs more time on Morris request By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office needs an additional 30 days before responding to PGN’s request for a key document in the Nizah Morris case. In a July 3 letter, the agency said the additional time is necessary due to staff limitations and “the nature of the request.” The paper is seeking a computer-assisted dispatch record relating to the Morris case. Morris was a transgender woman who became a homicide victim shortly after she entered a police vehicle for a courtesy ride in 2002. The case remains unsolved, and her advocates want a state probe. The record sought by PGN could help explain why Morris — who was severely inebriated — wasn’t taken to a hospital

for about an hour after the first 911 call. The record could also explain why officers didn’t document the ride nor that Morris was found shortly after the ride, unconscious and bleeding from the head. Computerized-dispatch records are in the public domain, and the city’s policy is to provide them upon request. If the D.A.’s Office doesn’t have the record, PGN is asking the agency to verify that fact under penalty of perjury. In May, the D.A.’s Office verified under penalty of perjury that it doesn’t have an incomplete dispatch record in the case, other than one provided by PGN. In 2007, PGN received that incomplete record from the city’s Police Advisory Commission, which was investigating the Morris incident at the time. The PAC was unable to trace the source of

the record’s alteration. Six years later, the PAC issued a report that recommends state and federal reviews of the Morris case. During the course of its Morris probe, the PAC received numerous documents from the D.A.’s Office. But the PAC didn’t seek verification under penalty of perjury that the D.A.’s Office provided all Morris documents in its possession, other than internal staff memos. Thus, it remains possible the D.A.’s Office has additional Morris records that weren’t accessible to the PAC — including the dispatch record requested by PGN. This week, Babette Josephs, a former state legislator, renewed her called for prompt transparency in the Morris case. “Why does the D.A. need 30 more days to respond?” she posed. “The PAC requested

this information years and years ago. In my opinion, it’s just another delaying tactic.” Josephs also questioned why the PAC received partial and/or altered evidence. “How can a civilian-oversight committee do its job if it’s getting doctored evidence?” she continued. “We need to get to the bottom of all this questionable evidence. If we don’t, what hope is there for preventing similar chicanery in the future? It’s past time to let the sunshine in.” In recent court filings, the D.A.’s Office stated that PGN seeks a dispatch “report,” rather than a dispatch “record.” But the paper never described the requested record as a “report.” In doing so, the agency may be distancing itself from a 2013 determination by the state Office of Open Records that it doesn’t have dispatch “records” requested by PGN. ■

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Out ACLU head receives biz award By Angela Thomas angela@epgn.com Earlier this month the Philadelphia Business Journal announced its list of 2014 Minority Business Leaders, and the openly gay head of the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania was among the honorees. Reggie Shuford, who has helmed the organization for three years, is the first head of a nonprofit organization to make the PBJ list. Shuford, 48, hails from Wilmington, N.C., and received his law degree from the University of North Carolina. Prior to becoming the ACLU of PA executive director, Shuford served as director of law and public policy at the Equal Justice Society and, from 1995-2010, worked as an attorney with the national ACLU’s Racial Justice Program in New York City. Shuford said he became acquainted with the Pennsylvania chapter while working at the national ACLU and welcomed the opportunity to serve as director. “I knew the organization well and worked with some people in the Pennsylvania office,” he said. “I knew them to be great lawyers and advocates, so I welcomed the opportunity to take the helm at an effective organization, where I could help take it to the next level and make it even more effective than it already was and to have a farther reach than what it had when I started.” Since taking the position, Shuford

said, he has been most gratified to see the real-world impact the agency has on Pennsylvanians. “It’s seeing the impact of our work on the faces and communities and the impact of our work across the state,” he said. “We have the ability to really affect people’s lives in meaningful ways.” During his tenure, Shuford has helped develop ACLU’s challenge of racial profiling in respect to traffic stops, airport security and other areas and also worked to fight racism in death-penalty cases and education. Shuford said he is most proud of the organization’s work on the marriage-equality case that led to the May 20 legalization of same-sex marriage in Pennsylvania, as well as its work to defeat the Voter ID law. He said the ACLU’s reach and impact is both broad and impactful. “We safeguard civil rights and liberties of every American. No other organization has the same broad mission that we do or the relevance to people’s daily lives when it comes to civil rights and civil liberties.” In announcing the honorees, PBJ commended Shuford for his work in enhancing his agency’s legislative impact and its overall presence. “It is very flattering and I am honored and appreciative that they recognize that non-profit organizations are businesses too and do a lot of work and contribute to the community they work in,” Shuford said. Shuford will receive his award at an Aug. 7 breakfast at the Crystal Tea Room in the Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square. For more information on the 2014 Minority Business Leaders list, visit http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/ news/2014/07/10/2014-minority-businessleader-awards.html. ■

IndieGoGo heats up By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com A popular fundraising party for William Way LGBT Community Center will return this year, this time in the summer. Local party planners will present IndieGoGo, a dance party to benefit the center, from 10 p.m.-3:30 a.m. July 26 at Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St. The party previously had been held directly following the October Indigo Ball. The event is being staged by Stimulus Presents, NSFW Dance Party, DJ Carl Michaels, Josh Schonewolf Presents, Mondo Trasho, DJ Nikki Lopez and Guerilla Queer Bar and others will keep the party going in six different rooms, spinning music from new wave to top 40 to Latin beats. In addition to the dancing, music and drink specials, partiers will have the opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of live performances, body painting and street art. Stimulus Presents co-founder Amber

Hikes said in a statement that it was time for Philadelphia to see camaraderie among its leading LGBT party promoters. “This event is near and dear to my heart. So often there’s a certain level of friendly competition amongst the queer promoters in the city, but for one night, we’re all putting our egos aside to entertain the entire community and raise money for a very, very good cause,” she said, noting the event will be “giving people a great night and a memorable experience all while giving back to the local queer community.” The center’s development director, Michael Pomante, said he’s thankful for the time and energy of all the contributors. “All of us at the center are incredibly grateful to all of the promoters and DJs for putting together this awesome benefit,” Pomante said. “There will be sounds, sips and sexy scenery for everyone at IndieGoGo, and I can’t wait to experience the spectacular dance adventure that these very creative and kindhearted people have conceived.” ■

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Lib City adds new members, leader By Angela Thomas angela@epgn.com Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club earlier this month welcomed two new board members and its new male co-chair. The new board members are Wade Albert and Malcolm Kenyatta, and new co-chair is Tony Campisi. Campisi, who will join female co-chair Sara Jacobson, told PGN that, although Liberty City conducts an annual meeting to elect board members in January, the organization can add new board members at other times. “Outside of the annual meeting, the board can appoint additional members throughout the year to the board to guarantee diversity among gender,” he said. Campisi will take the place of former male co-chair Gary Hines, who recently stepped down. Campisi has been involved with Liberty City since 2002 and joined the board in January 2013. He has served as co-chair of the communications committee. Campisi said he initially got involved with Liberty City because he wanted to engage more in LGBT politics. He was eager to step up to the leadership position to be a part of the organization’s evolution during this historic time in the LGBT-rights movement. “The organization, as with case of many LGBT political organizations, faces a cross-

roads,” he said. “The issue of marriage equality, which has dominated in recent years, has been achieved, and I think within a year, that will be a settled issue nationally. I think LGBT political organizations are looking to what is next and how can LGBT people become more accepted in communities across the

“We can’t impact by only advocating for LGBTfriendly candidates in districts where only Democrats always win. We need to start impacting legislative races in all counties if we want to make an impact.” state. How do we remain relevant and how do we achieve issues we are still working on, specifically for the trans community?” One of the steps in achieving statewide LGBT progress, Campisi said, is to have full participation by LGBT and ally communities across the state, an area he hopes to work on as co-chair. “I am from Delaware County and there are LGBT people in many suburban counties and Liberty City has membership out-

side of the city, so that is a conversation the organization should have,” he said. “In order to achieve what we want on the state level, we need to reach out to counties outside of the city where we don’t win elections. We can’t impact by only advocating for LGBTfriendly candidates in districts where only Democrats always win. We need to start impacting legislative races in all counties if we want to make an impact. We need more friends in Harrisburg.” Kenyatta, 23, is joining the board as the youngest member of Liberty City. He will earn a master’s in public communication from Drexel University next year. The Hahnemann University Hospital employee is a former Lax Scholar and founded a collegiate poetry collective. Albert is an attorney at Sidkoff, Pincus & Green, P.C., and is an active member of the Philadelphia Bar Association and serves on its LGBT Rights Committee. He is a former law clerk to Judge Nitza I. Quiñones Alejandro, the first lesbian Latina federal judge. “They are both strong additions to our board,” Campisi said about the new members. “With Malcolm serving as the youngest member of our board, one of Liberty City’s goals is to reach out to younger members of the LGBT community and get them involved. Wade is an attorney with legal background and has been involved in the community in different capacities. Both of them are excited and can contribute a lot.” ■

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So-called religious freedom

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No room at the Inne A lesbian couple was recently turned away from a Scranton-area wedding venue that admitted it has a stated policy that it does not host same-sex weddings. While the policy is, of course, abhorrent, antiquated and just stupid, situations like this could actually be a boon for the LGBT-rights movement. For a long time, Pennsylvania held the dubious distinction of being the only state in the Northeast without marriage equality. Now that we’ve got that title ticked off, we are labeled as the only marriage-equality state in the nation to lack a law preventing discrimination based on both sexual orientation and gender identity. So, the couple who wanted to have their wedding at the Inne at the Abingtons technically has little legal recourse, as the township that is home to the Inne is not one of the 34 Pennsylvania municipalities that bans LGBT discrimination. But, unlike some venues that may mask their animus toward LGBT people behind fabricated excuses, the Inne plainly stated that the couple was not welcome simply because they are both of the same sex. That this venue could vocalize that it was blatantly discriminating and not face any penalties seemed to have come as a shock for many online readers and commenters — and that jarring realization could be used to propel House and Senate Bills 300 forward. The legislation would amend the state’s nondiscrimination law to include sexual orientation and gender identity, along with currently protected classes like race and religion. Pennsylvania may have marriage equality, but we certainly don’t yet have full LGBT equality. So we need more couples who face outright, and seemingly legally justifiable, LGBT discrimination to come forward and share their stories. And, as odd as it sounds, we need more venues like the Inne at the Abingtons to admit that their bias against LGBT people factors into their business. The plainer it’s stated, the clearer it becomes to LGBT people, allies and potential allies how important it is that this legislation is pushed forward. The attorneys for the plaintiff couples who helped dismantle the state’s ban on same-sex marriage used their clients’ personal stories — struggles with adoption, the death of a spouse, medical challenges — to put a human face to the issue of marriage equality. It became harder to deny these couples and families the full benefits of marriage once they became relatable and humanized figures. Likewise, instances of LGBT discrimination, especially in the face of the new marriage-equality law, should be circulated as widely as possible. The disparity between how LGBT people are treated under one sector of the law, compared to another sector, is striking — and that stark contrast, and the people affected by it, can help close the gap of inequality for LGBT Pennsylvanians. ■

Dear religious freedom: Fuck off. Actually, that should say “so-called religious freedom” (or “so-called religious liberty”), since I happen to like living in a country that allows its citizens to choose to worship whatever imaginary friend they want, or to choose not to have any imaginary friends at all. The problem, of course, is that in America, “religious freedom” is code for Christian dominance. Under this guise, we’ve seen policies enacted and court decisions handed down that make it easier to discriminate against gays and lesbians. But it doesn’t stop there: women, Muslims, even the poor are fair game. When conservatives cry that there’s a war on religious liberty in this country, they’re only partially right. There is a war, to be sure, but the attacks are coming from the religious side, not against it. You have to be willfully ignorant to believe that Christians have it rough in America. Unfortunately, many Christian conservatives can’t tell the difference between not having any power and not having all the power. Gays and lesbians, of course, present a real problem for people who want the right to discriminate and who feel that such a right is granted by God. For so long it was totally cool to just tell a homo, “You make Jesus puke” and then refuse to, say, give them a job or rent them an apartment or make them a wedding cake. But that’s getting harder to do legally. And so these folks are losing their shit. This is on shining display in Kansas, where legislators are scrambling to build a wall of “religious freedom” around the kingdom of Jesusland. Seeing that courts across the country are ruling in favor of marriage equality, these lawmakers want to protect themselves from the inevitable law allowing same-sex couples in Kansas to say, “I do.” And, no doubt, opening the door for absolutely fabulous “Wizard of

Oz”-themed wedding receptions. Michael Schuttloffel, executive director of the Kansas Catholic Conference, told the Associated Press that “the writing is pretty much on the wall” when it comes to the inevitability of marriage equality. And that makes him ascared. “We think the need for the legislature to protect people’s religious freedom is more urgent than ever,” he said. Interestingly, Kansas, which has had an antigay-marriage ban since 2005, has a Republican-dominated legislature, and it still wasn’t able to push a so-called religious-freedom bill through this year that would have allowed businesses to refuse service to icky gay people. Because Jesus. You may recall that a similar bill was deemed too extreme for Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer earlier this year. But have no fear. Brave Kansas legislators plan to bring the bill back up again because conservative Christians (and, let’s be clear, that’s really the only religion that counts to these folks) can have legal protection from the big bad gays once gays actually get legal protections of their own. Kansas probably won’t be the last state to try to stonewall LGBT equality. And who knows? When the “turn the gays away” bill comes up again, maybe it will actually pass this time. Or maybe it won’t. But one thing is for sure: Desperate times call for desperate measures. And these are desperate times for bigots who want to cloak themselves in religion in order to discriminate against LGBT people. ■

Gays and lesbians, of course, present a real problem for people who want the right to discriminate and who feel that such a right is granted by God.

D’Anne Witkowski has been gay for pay since 2003. She’s a freelance writer and poet (believe it!). When she’s not taking on the creeps of the world, she reviews rock and roll shows in Detroit with her twin sister and teaches writing at the University of Michigan.

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Finding the silver lining It took me many years to realize this least that’s the way my theory goes. — and I’m sure many of my readers And another thing you know if you know this by now — but I’m an optimist. read this column is that I’ll try almost During our recent recession, I kept telling any adventure — which includes being a everybody that everything that goes down trapeze artist to getting into the middle of will eventually go up again. Life is like a boxing ring or even doing some scuba a roller coaster; it has its ups diving with sharks. My life course has been similar to and downs and that extends to the motto in the book/movie almost everything — relationships, businesses, even govern“Auntie Mame,” which is: ments are on a pendulum, from “Life is a banquet and most left to right, constantly throughpoor suckers are starving out history. Which brings me of to death.” So here it goes ... course to this point. While on a business trip, I The last couple of years have decided to try something I’ve been full of incredibly high never done before: rent a points for me in every way, motor scooter and take a little shape and form — socially, drive. Well, something told economically and politically me that might’ve been a mis— and this has been one of the take. happiest times I can recall. In The simple fact is I got into fact, last week we topped it all an accident and broke my so I’m in a sling and a off with something I thought Mark Segal arm, cast for the next few weeks. would never happen in my lifetime: I got to marry the guy of And you know what? It really my dreams, Jason Villemez, and since isn’t that bad. I could’ve done a lot worse, that day I felt like the happiest man in the and I’m looking forward to ways of makentire world — something I wish for each ing this work while this cast is on. There is no alternative, and at times the chaland every one of you. lenge could be fun or a brain tease. Poor And in the previous weeks, PGN continued its record as the most award-winJason has to help me a little more, so ning LGBT publication in America, and it we get closer and closer and closer. And also won one of the most prestigious jour- that’s what I call the silver lining. ■ nalistic prizes in the nation, along with Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe and the Mark Segal, PGN publisher, is the nation’s most-award-winning commenWashington Post. So I really should have tator in LGBT media. You can follow actually no complaints. I really should be him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ looking for that one episode that I know MarkSegalPGN or Twitter at https://twitwill happen, so I can get myself up, dust ter.com/PhilaGayNews. myself off and get my way up again; at

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Street Talk How do you keep cool in a heat wave? “I’m very lightcomplected so sunblock is essential. I also try to stay in the shade whenever possible. Ryne Abraham Between 1-3 flight attendant p.m., I stay Washington Square West indoors. I don’t have air [conditioning] at my place but I use a fan to cool off. Clothing is usually shorts and a tank top.”

“Drink lots of fluids. But not coffee; it’s dehydrating. Sunglasses are a must. I also wear a skirt in hot weather, rather than pants. Skirts or dresses let more air circulate.”

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different than it was 50 years ago. Much of our efforts in the last decade have concentrated on traditional values such as military service, marriage and children, rather than the abolition of conventional societal institutions. This shift has elicited the accusation that we have accepted a diluted form of liberation defined by “heteronormative” and gender-conforming ideals. However, this criticism, which has resulted in considerable tension, is somewhat harsh. At first glance, the belief that we have largely bought into a “Leave It to Beaver” way of life is understandable. Our prolonged legal and social exclusion from mainstream culture naturally has brought about the notion of separateness, of “them” versus “us.” In turn, this notion expectantly has resulted in the additional idea that looking more like “them” means buying into “their” stereotypes and forgetting who “we” are. However, this view is misguided. Our historic place on the margins of soci-

ety should not be equated with the theory that this lifestyle only belongs to straight, cisgender people. They do not have an exclusive claim on things like marriages and mortgages and white-picket fences. Consequently, we should not see ourselves as buying into anything — we are merely asserting that we deserve the opportunity to pursue these things too. That is not so much selling out as it is coming out and claiming we are not second-class citizens. This is not to say that once we have the same opportunities, we all should adopt normativity and forget our origins. However, we need to come to terms with the fact that a key task for any social movement is gaining social and political legitimacy. To an extent, this involves embracing “the norm.” But this embrace should not be seen as a move toward conformity; it should be seen as a move toward equality. And it’s working. Today, more than ever, we have PAGE 12

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Selling out Now that the Pride festivities of June have officially ended, many people are looking back, evaluating the month’s events and making observations. A number of these observations have centered on the increased commercialization of the yearly celebration. Most recently, the conversation has been focused on Burger King’s introduction of the Proud Whopper during the San Francisco Pride march and festival. The burger, which is indistinct from other Burger King burgers in terms of ingredients, caught the eye of many because of its rainbow-colored wrapper, which contained the inscription: “We are all the same inside.” While the flamboyant wrapper’s message is undoubtedly true, it has brought to light the fact that many corporations are capitalizing on Pride and on the LGBT movement’s campaign for equality. Though some might characterize this as a good thing because it promotes vis-

ibility, others have noted that such stunts are meaningless and take advantage of the movement’s increasingly popular message in pop culture and society. And they’re right — rainbow wrappers just don’t cut it when one considers that many of these corporations still lag behind when it comes to promoting equality within their own organizations. This is definitely the case with Burger King, which has consistently received a low score on the Human Rights Campaign’s annual Corporate Equality Index. In addition to highlighting hypocrisy, this kind of exploitation also has provoked criticism of the LGBT civil-rights movement’s evolution since its beginnings in the late 1960s. Upon comparing its origins with its current political position, a significant number of commentators and advocates have concluded that we are “selling out.” Admittedly, the substance of liberation for LGBT people is certainly

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Equality Day? Recently we celebrated Independence Day, marking the day that the Declaration of Independence was signed: July 4, 1776. The Declaration says that, “... all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Back then, not all men and women were free or treated as equal. After the signing of that document, a war had to be fought to win independence from the British. Despite winning that war, the free and equal parts still remained to be fulfilled. Slavery was legal and took almost 100 years to end. The equality part has taken somewhat longer to fulfill. So, when will

we truly be able to celebrate “Equality Day”? Should we just declare equality, as we did independence? Women were given the right to vote in 1920. Brown v. Board of Education ended the idea of “separate but equal” in 1954. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 made it illegal to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Those laws have been amended, more laws have been enacted and court decisions and executive orders have been issued; some of those actions have moved equality forward, Heshie some have pushed it backward. On May 20, 2014, Zinman Pennsylvania “granted” samesex couples equal rights with regard to marriage. That “equality” only

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goes so far. You can marry on one day and be fired the next for being gay or lesbian. In some states, you can be denied the honeymoon suite at a hotel. A baker can refuse to sell you a wedding cake. The retirement community in which you want to spend the rest of your married lives together can refuse to sell or rent you a home. For years, Congress has been debating a law that would make it illegal to discriminate based on a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity in employment. Discrimination against LGBT people in education, housing and public accommodations isn’t part of the discussion. In the Pennsylvania General Assembly, legislation has been proposed that would prohibit discrimination in all of those areas. Equality is still a hope. Is it too early to declare Equality Day? Next year in Philadelphia we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of the milestones in the LGBT-rights movement. On every July 4, from 1965-69, gay-rights activists picketed outside Independence Hall in what was called “Reminder Days.” The goal was to remind all Americans that not ALL Americans had equal rights, not ALL Americans are protected by the U.S. Constitution and not ALL Americans are considered equal. Those brave activists at Independence Hall called for legislation that would give LGBT Americans equal rights. A halfcentury later, we are still calling for that legislation. Is it still too early to declare Equality Day? At the time of the Reminder Days, most LGBT people, now older adults, never thought that they would see the day when they would be treated equally under the law — when the police would not be allowed to harass and arrest them, or when they could marry the person they love. Now it seems that it may not be a question

of “if” we will celebrate Equality Day, but “when.” Waiting for others to give us our “unalienable rights” won’t make it happen. Equality Day will never be celebrated without feet on the ground like those that marched in front of Independence Hall in the ’60s. It won’t happen without LGBT people and allies advocating for equal rights. It won’t happen without voices on the phone, emails in the inbox and votes in the ballot box. Contact your elected representatives and tell them that you want an end to legal discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, education, housing, public accommodation and, yes, in marriage. Call Harrisburg. Write Washington. Do something! Nothing will happen unless we are heard, unless we vote, unless we REMIND THEM. Find out how to contact your elected officials at www.USA.gov or call 800-FED-INFO. It may be too early to declare Equality Day. But next year, on July 4, 2015, stand in front of Independence Hall to mark the 50th anniversary of the first “Reminder Day.” Celebrate the courageous women and men who risked so much to get us to the point where we can even think about declaring Equality Day. ■

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in order for this to come about, we need to stand together. Imposing judgments and casting aspersion is divisive and counterproductive, especially now when solidarity is more important than ever. We have come very far, but the road ahead is still long and difficult. While we should be pleased with our progress, we definitely should not confuse superficial extensions of equality, like rainbow burger wrappers, with true success. We must remember where we come from, how we got here and appreciate the weighty impact our predecessors have had, otherwise we risk compromising our integrity. However, we need to stick together to move forward, or else we will lose ground, be pushed back into the shadows and revive the message that we are not all the same inside. ■

the liberty to choose among alternatives because we no longer must accept relegation to the periphery of society. We now have a voice and a platform, and people are listening. That’s pretty radical stuff. Fundamentally, what it all boils down to is divergent views about the means toward achieving our common goal. It’s the difference between deconstructing the social structure as opposed to gaining access and working on the inside to improve society. It’s absolutely true that the current system, which perpetuates “the norm,” can be improved. For example, we should be defining “family” more broadly. This holds true for LGBT individuals, as well as for non-LGBT people like single moms, who rely on assistance from chosen family. But this improvement won’t happen if we’re stuck in the margins. We have to be realistic about our goals and the means of achieving them. It’s not about conformity but rather equality. And

Heshie Zinman is chair of the LGBT Elder Initiative. The LGBTEI, headquartered in Philadelphia, fosters and advocates for services, resources and institutions that are competent, culturally sensitive, inclusive and responsive to the needs of LGBT elders in the Delaware Valley and beyond. To comment on this article, suggest topics for future articles or for more information, visit www.lgbtei.org or call the LGBTEI at 267-546-3448 and watch for “Gettin’ On” each month in PGN.

Andrea C. Anastasi is a Law & Public Policy Scholar from Temple University Beasley School of Law.

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Investigators say Sargent, 44, killed Williams July 17 of last year in a house on the 2100 block of North 32nd Street. Sargent was arrested three days later and charged with murder, as well as possession of an instrument of crime and abuse of a corpse. He has been held at CurranFromhold Correctional Facility since. Investigators say the pair, who was reported to have a sexual relationship, got into an argument, prompting Sargent to stab Williams. Sargent reportedly has said the fight stemmed from Williams’ status as transgender. After the stabbing, police records maintain, he dismembered Williams and dumped her remains in an empty lot between York and Sedgely streets. Williams’ murder follows three unsolved homicides of local transgender women: Nizah Morris in 2002, Stacey Blahnik in 2010 and Kyra Cordova in 2012. The LGBT community held a number of rallies following Williams’ murder, calling for justice as well as trans visibility and proper representation in the media. “I learned how quickly the media can spiral out of control in terms of representation and integrity of a person’s life,” said Elicia Gonzales, executive director of GALAEI: A Queer Latin@ Social Justice Organization. “When we read commentary that was using language that we thought was degrading and demoralizing, we knew we had no choice but to mobilize the community and come together to make sure this person’s life was honored the way it needed to be.” Naiymah Sanchez, director of the TransHeath Information Project at GALAEI, said that while community members are relieved Williams’ alleged murderer was quickly

apprehended, there is still fear about the defense he will attempt to employ. “They are happy that someone was held accountable,” Sanchez said. “A lot of people are scared that he will get off with the transpanic defense. They don’t want to see that happen. We are still mourning over Kyra and the other girls throughout the United States that have been murdered.” Gloria Casarez, the city’s director of LGBT affairs, said she expects the community to mobilize for justice for Williams. “I do expect as we go into the trial, it will rally people to seek justice because we haven’t had a viable way to seek justice for Kyra or Stacey or Nizah and we know that as time progresses, that is a difficult thing to have,” she said. “We have a chance with this

“I think we really need to start focusing on the strength and assets and great contributions of the trans community so they can see themselves reflected in these stories.” case. We are going to do our best to make sure this trial has the attention and the judge knows the community cares about the outcome of this case. He invoked a very typical defense, which was the ‘she tricked me’ defense. We can’t let that happen. That is not a defense.” Sanchez said TIP continues to keep its clients, especially those in the sex-work industry, cognizant of dangerous condi-

tions. “We tell the girls about Diamond’s murder and the way she was found. We try to keep it real with them,” she said, noting that Mazzoni Center’s Sisterly Love program recently held a self-defense class for transgender individuals. “People are getting murdered every day, no stopping that. The law or police can’t stop stuff they cannot see. You can’t lock every sex worker up because they could get murdered. I don’t know if there is anything that can be done, just keeping awareness about situations like this.” GALAEI, Gonzales said, has worked to provide outreach to marginalized sectors within the LGBT community, including advocating for trans folks who are incarcerated. She noted that positive trans-centric media coverage could foster a more accepting environment. “We have to honor trans people as people and recognize that the resilience and strength of the community is unparalleled,” she said. “I think we really need to start focusing on the strength and assets and great contributions of the trans community so they can see themselves reflected in these stories.” In the wake of Williams’ murder, Casarez said, good conversations and practices have begun but more progress is needed. “It needs to be community-driven,” she said. “When the community comes together, things happen. I am looking forward to seeing a resolution in this case and I do think it will be important for us to be present [during the trial] so change can happen. It is about respecting Diamond’s life. Her life mattered and we need to make sure that is communicated and that is clear.” ■

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The venue did not respond to a request for comment from PGN. John Dawe, executive director of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance, said the incident highlights the pressing need to move House and Senate Bill 300 forward. “The NEPA Rainbow Alliance, Inc. does not agree with any venue’s choice to discriminate; however, we respect their right to do so, just as they should respect our right to promote those venues who are welcoming gay couples with open arms,” he said. “We will continue to press for laws to make discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/ expression illegal a reality.” Jessica Rothchild, president of the board of Equality Pennsylvania and a resident of Scranton, echoed those sentiments. “My fiancée and I are especially disheartened that this happened in our own backyard,” she said. “In our current search for wedding venues in Northeast Pennsylvania, it is scary to think that the same thing can happen to us. As the president of the board of Equality PA, it is my priority to be sure that we pass SB 300 and HB 300 as soon as possible so that other LGBT people will not face this kind of discrimination in the future.” ■

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Media Trail Del. clerks expect fewer same-sex weddings The (Wilmington) News Journal reports more than 2,000 same-sex couples have been married in Delaware in the last 12 months, but court clerks in the state expect the pace to slow down going forward. Delaware became the 11th state to legalize same-sex weddings under a law that took effect in July 2013. In the 12 months ending June 30, court clerks in the state issued 2,092 marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples. More than 80 percent of those licenses were issued in the first six months. Court clerks expect the pace to slow further as nearby states including Pennsylvania and New Jersey have subsequently legalized same-sex marriage, reducing the need for out-of-staters to come to Delaware for a license.

ABC news reports a small town in South Carolina has rallied to save the job of the police chief, who says she was fired because she is gay. Voters in Latta stripped all the power from the mayor who fired Police Chief Crystal Moore with a two-thirds vote in June, just two months after Moore lost her job. That surprised many people. About 86 percent of voters in Latta approved a state amendment banning same-sex marriage eight years ago. But residents say Moore’s dedication was more important than her sexual orientation. The 42-year-old chief has been an officer in her hometown for over 20 years. Mayor Earl Bullard denies he fired Moore because she is gay. He says she was insubordinate.

Trans women claim mistreatment at W.Va. DMVs According to West Virginia Public Broadcasting, two transgender women say they were ordered to remove their makeup, jewelry and wigs at West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles offices if they wanted new driver’s license photos. Trudy Kitzmiller says employees at offices in Martinsburg belittled her, call-

ing her a genderless “it.” Kristen Skinner described similar treatment in Charles Town. The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund last month wrote to state transportation officials to ask for new photos for the women. The letter said denying them new photos would violate constitutional free-speech rights. Motor Vehicles acting chief Steven Dale says wearing makeup as a man could qualify as trying to conceal or disguise one’s identity.

Republican governors soften gay-marriage rhetoric According to Yahoo News, there are new signs Republican governors are softening their positions on same-sex marriage. While the Republican Party’s religious conservatives continue to fight same-sex unions, some governors are backing off — at least in what they have to say. Wisconsin’s Republican Gov. Scott Walker says the party isn’t fighting samesex marriage anymore. He and governors from other states say Republicans are better served by focusing on economic issues. They are trying to strike a delicate balance. The shift comes as many Republicans, including Walker, wage court fights to ban

same-sex marriages. Walker explained that taking his state’s case to an appellate court is a governor’s obligation to defend his state’s constitution. The Republican National Committee want party leaders to be more inclusive on social issues such as marriage equality to attract voters.

Utah gay couples who married could get benefits The Houston Chronicle reports more than 1,000 gay and lesbian couples who married in Utah after the state same-sex marriage ban was overturned could get benefits in 10 days following a favorable ruling from a federal appeals court. Five months after the ban was struck down, a different federal judge in May ruled the state must lift its ban on benefits — like child custody — for same-sex couples. The state asked the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals to delay the benefits while the larger issue of the marriage ban makes its way through the courts. On July 11, the 10th Circuit denied Utah’s request for an indefinite delay. Instead, justices gave them only until July 21 to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in. The Utah Attorney General’s Office didn’t immediately say whether it would appeal. ■ — compiled by Larry Nichols

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Day in the Life Of ... By Angela Thomas angela@epgn.com It is the peak of the summer season. Grass is growing green and tall and the sun is beaming down, creating perfect, but searing, conditions for softball. Several teams are playing on three different diamonds in Dairy Field in Fairmount Park. Teammates are chanting for each other, coaches are encouraging players to throw harder and hit the ball, and friends and family are staying cool in lawn chairs, cheering on their partners and friends. And in the middle of it all is Steve Mast, walking proudly with his partner and their dog as he surveys the team camaraderie. Mast, 35, is commissioner of the City of Brotherly Love Softball League, an LGBT slow-pitch softball league that serves Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. CBLSL celebrated its 30th anniversary last season but dates back to the 1970s, when it was just a collection of players who called themselves the Masterbatters. The team recruited more players and divided into five teams by 1984, becoming known as the Philadelphia Gay Softball League. Now, CBLSL encompasses more than 30 teams and more than 700 members. Mast, who took the helm of the organization at the beginning of this year, walks around the three fields, looking out over the teams that are playing. He sports a blue and white uniform, gearing up for his own 10 a.m. game with the Tavern on Camac Wolves. While he spends his Sundays at the softball fields, during the week, Mast works in investment administration at PNC Bank. He lives in South Philadelphia with his partner, Sean, but hails from Dover, Del. Mast is a graduate of Wilmington College, where he majored in finance. It was at age 22, when he was ending his college career, that he came out; however, Mast says, it wasn’t his doing. “My coming-out story is sort of the boring part of me,” he said. “I was in the car with my mother and wasn’t hiding my sexuality but I wasn’t coming out either. I think it was Thanksgiving or some holiday and she was talking about dinner at my sister’s and she goes, ‘You know, Stevie, you can bring anyone you want.’ And I just thought, OK. I was like, ‘I don’t know what that means’ and she goes, ‘Well, if you want to bring a male friend, you are able to do that. Just so you know your sisters, me and your brother, we all know.’ People pretty much already knew so it was easy for me.” Mast added that he did have a boyfriend at the time but didn’t bring him

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a softball commissioner: Steve Mast mate encouraged him to again pick up a bat — and join CBLSL. “I didn’t really play softball but a roommate I had when I was living i n Wi l m i n g t o n j o i n e d the softball league and he got me interested in the league, so I’ve been playing softball since I arrived in Philly in 2005,” he said. Mast played on the Key West team his first year. “The team was a great group of guys who had been on the league for a number of years and they were very welcoming,” he said. “That year was a great year; I won Rookie of the Year and got acclimated into the league and everyone was very nice.” He went on to become treasurer of the league for two years and finance commissioner for three. Originally, he didn’t h ave h i s s i g h t s s e t o n commissioner, but said his fellow board memPhoto: Angela Thomas bers and teammates made the decision, and ensuing to the holiday dinner, although he was transition, an easy one. grateful to his mom for opening the “ T h e c o m m i s s i o n e r r o l e w a s n ’t door. something I really wanted to be but the His post-college years also allowed guy who was doing it — Bob Lenahan him to discover the sport of softball. — he thought I would be great for the Sports had always played a role in position and others did too. It took me Mast’s life. He played little league a while to think about it but I thought, baseball and continued the sport in if they all think I can do it, then so do both high school and college. I,” he said. “I am passionate about this While living in Delaware, a room- league, I want to see it run well and tak-

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ing over the role wasn’t a tough decision.” Since assuming the position, Mast said he has been grateful for the opportunity to meet the myriad and diverse people who comprise the league. It’s apparent that Mast’s presence on the fields is known to the teams, as the coaches turn their heads and wave in his direction. Despite it being game day, Mast said Sundays are usually the easiest days he has in terms of commissioner work; throughout the week, in addition to his full-time job, he juggles arranging umpires for the games, catching up on emails and troubleshooting issues with teams. “Sundays ... It depends on when I am playing. I am playing at 10 a.m. today so I am usually out here before games start, before 9 a.m.,” he said. “We have to unlock Port-A-Potties and we want to make sure the fields are up and running and are in good condition. Sometimes players are late and we have to check with umpires and make sure the games are still running. I have three assistant commissioners and board members helping me out, but usually on Sundays, it is smooth sailing.” Mast said the league has seen tremendous growth in recent years; when he joined it had 20 teams and he hopes to keep the expansion going, although finding space to accommodate so many players can be challenging. “We’ve grown with 10 teams in that 10 years. We could probably do more but we are limited in our field space,” he said. “We have six fields so we can only play so much. The growth has been expansive and it is a great way to meet people. People have grown friendships from this and it is something fun to do on Sundays.” Mast said the league has also been effective in changing minds about homophobia in the sports world, a climate he said he hopes continues to change. “If anyone comes out here and sees us play, we have some pretty badass gay players here in softball and other sports,” he said. “We play just as well.” The league also works to give back to the LGBT community. Mast said he is honored that the organization’s community work has been recognized by such organizations as the Delaware Valley Legacy Fund, which presented CBLSL the 2014 Nonprofit Heroes Award. “It feels great, just coming from myself and my other board members, we work really hard to make it a great league and we love our members and what they make this league to be. It means a lot to get that recognition from a community that has always supported us.” ■

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International Belgium: First trans lawmaker appointed to Senate Professor Petra De Sutter has become Belgium’s first transgender Member of Parliament, making her the second serving transgender MP in Europe, following the country’s recent elections. De Sutter comes from a medical background. She is head of the Reproductive Medicine Department of the University Hospital of Ghent, as well as an associate professor of gynecology at the University of Ghent. She ran in the recent elections to the European Parliament. She came second within the Belgian Groen (Green) party, with 47,000 votes, but the party only managed to secure one seat (which went to Bart Staes, who has served continuously as an MEP since 1999). She said ahead of the elections that she wanted to fight “for a more social and fairer Europe, where everyone feels at home” and against “an unpleasant mentality of everyone for themselves.” This appointment makes her only the sec-

ond serving transgender parliamentarian in Europe, joining Polish MP Anna Grodzka. Both De Sutter and Grodzka belong to the Green Party in their respective countries. They follow Vladimir Luxuria, who was elected Europe’s first transgender MP in Italy in 2006 but lost her seat in 2008, and New Zealand’s Georgina Beyer, who became the first transgender MP in the world in 1999 but retired from politics in 2007. Belgium has also had an openly gay Prime Minister, Elio Di Rupo, since 2011.

Singapore backs call to destroy gay-themed books A children’s book inspired by a real-life story of two male penguins raising a baby chick in New York’s zoo has been deemed inappropriate by state-run Singapore libraries. The conservative city-state’s information minister, Yaacob Ibrahim, says he supports the decision to destroy all copies alongside two other titles because the prevailing norms in Singapore support teaching children about conventional families. The National Library Board, which runs 26 public libraries in Singapore, says it will destroy the books. They include “And Tango Makes Three,” about the male-male penguin couple in the Central Park Zoo; “The White Swan Express: A Story About Adoption,” which involves a lesbian couple; and “Who’s In

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Uganda antigay ruling criticized as ‘flawed’ Human Rights Watch is criticizing a Ugandan court’s decision against gay activists who sued a Ugandan official for violating their rights. The group said the court’s decision is “deeply flawed” and violates the activists’ right to freedom of assembly. Four Ugandan gay activists had challenged in court the legality of Ethics Minister Simon Lokodo’s action to close their workshop and his threats to arrest the participants in 2012. A Ugandan judge ruled in favor of Lokodo, saying workshop participants were promoting homosexuality. Homosexuality is criminalized in Uganda, which in February passed a new law that strengthened penalties. Rights groups are outraged at the new law, which allows jail terms of up to life for gay sex.

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met through the organization and have been together ever since. The Circle was an underground, internationally circulated gay magazine founded in 1932 under the name Swiss Friendship Banner. It was the only European gay publication to outlast the Nazis. The film follows a young teacher, Ernst Ostertag (Matthias Hungerbulher) and transvestite performer Robi Rapp (Sven Schelker), who fall in love at one of the glamorous costume balls hosted by the publication. As their relationship develops, Ostertag struggles as a closeted gay man caught between his middle-class German life and the life of activism he has entered through his involvement with The Circle. In the 1940s and ’50s, members of The Circle were accused of murdering a number of gay men in Zurich. The scandal led to the magazine’s gradual decline. The Circle published its last issue in 1967. The film uses live interviews with Ostertag and Rapp interspersed with scripted dramatic depictions to tell this story. The couple was the first to have a legal same-sex marriage in Switzerland. The film, directed by Stefan Haupt, won the Teddy Award for best documentary with LGBTI themes and the Audience Award at the Berlin International Film Festival earlier this year. It will be released in Germany and Switzerland this fall with hopeful following releases in the United States and Europe. ■ — compiled by Larry Nichols

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Wherefore Art Now Part 1 Black clouds along the Avenue of the Arts

he Avenue of the Arts Inc. describes its history, as you would expect, selectively: “In 1993, when Philadelphia’s downtown was hitting bottom, Ed Rendell launched a visionary revival strategy disguised as an arts initiative. First, create a Philadelphia version of Broadway by clustering cultural venues on South Broad Street. Then, pray that suburbanites and tourists would feel safe enough to venture there after dark and drop a wad on dinner and show tickets. Twenty years on, as the organization that manages the Avenue of the Arts celebrates its accomplishments, South Broad Street between City Hall and Spruce Street is, indeed, a sparkling Great White Way, abuzz in the evenings with people rushing to events.” The avenue, which runs from Broad to Lombard, hosts the Prince Music Theater, Kimmel Center, Merriam Theatre, Wilma Theater and Suzanne Roberts Theatre. And there can be little doubt that Rendell’s vision transformed South Broad Street, perhaps not into the Great White Way of Philly, but into a catalyst for residential development in center city. The question now is whether the Avenue of the Arts is sustainable. Recent signs of trouble among the art institutions that anchor it make this question one city leaders need to address sooner rather than later. We are not talking about the 900-pound gorillas on the avenue — the Kimmel Center and its tenant, the

Philadelphia Orchestra. They are to the Philadelphia art scene what the school district has become to our education scene: unsustainable economic models perennially in need of greater public largesse. They have become too big too fail. No, we are talking about the small theaters that transformed South Broad from the Academy of Music to, well, an Avenue of the Arts: one at the northern end, the Prince Music Theater, the other at the southern tip, the Suzanne Roberts Theatre.

…Rendell’s vision transformed South Broad Street, perhaps not into the Great White Way of Philly, but into a catalyst for residential development… Last month, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that “the Prince Music Theater will close its doors and cease to exist as a cultural institution Nov. 30 unless new leadership takes on the expense and work of keeping it alive,

The ﬁnancially troubled Suzanne Roberts Theatre. Photo by G. Widman for Visit Philadelphia

its current leaders say.” Frankly, the demise of the Prince has been just around the corner ever since it was first thrust into bankruptcy four years ago but it was always saved at the eleventh hour by some theater lover with deep pockets. With the passing of its latest savior, meat processing magnateturned-philanthropist Herb Lottman, it looks like there may be no more saves in its future. Prince Theater executive director James E. Hines told the Inquirer that the Prince had met its goals in its first season under Lottman but that was $4 million in revenue of which $1.6 was from Lottman. A theater that depends upon the kindness of strangers for 40 percent of its revenue

does not seem to be operating under a sustainable business model. Then there is the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. Last month, the Philadelphia Business Journal reported, “The Philadelphia Theatre Company [PTC] is no longer making mortgage payments on its Suzanne Roberts Theatre building at Broad and Lombard Streets. The troupe stopped paying the mortgage in May 2012, theater leaders say.” As with the Prince, the Roberts has been teetering on the brink of foreclosure having been trying to renegotiate with TD Bank since it first stopped paying the mortgage, only to be foreclosed upon during the negotiations. Continued on page 2 J U LY 1 3 - 2 0 , 2 0 1 4

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And as with the Prince, the business model was predicated from the start, it seems, upon donor financing. As PTC board chairman E. Gerald Riesenbach told the Inquirer, “The original economic model for the building never included funding a mortgage from operations. It was always intended that the payment of the mortgage would be from capital fund-raising,” But, he said, the economy faltered several months after opening day: “The bottom

dropped out of the world and capital fund-raising was not possible for several years.” Of course, when the name of the building is that of the matriarch of the Comcast fortune, the eleventh hour may never come. But that begs the question why the Roberts allowed their theater to get into this position in the first place. And the much larger question: Is the Avenue of the Arts sustainable at all?

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Hamilton was remembered by many top area coaches, especially his own. “Fran was 100 percent volunteer for us,” said Moore. “He never got paid one penny to work with our kids, and invested so much time into their development and well being. He was as integral as any coach or player in our success. He was able to see things on the basketball court so easily. His absence will be a great hurdle to overcome this year but will also provide inspiration at the same time. The guys have grown up with Fran and they are very hurt right now, but I expect them to work harder than ever in his memory to accomplish greatness this coming season.” Moore said that Hamilton never shied away from traveling to help out Constitution’s basketball program. “We’ve traveled a lot in the last three years and Fran loved to drive,” Moore added. “He drove to Florida and Las Vegas to our tournaments,

never missed an out-of-town trip. He would just appear at the game in Las Vegas and the kids would be like, ‘Where the heck did he come from?’ He said driving was his therapy and he loved the open road.” Moore also credits Hamilton with helping two of the team’s better players. “Fran took a lot of time with Kimar Williams and Akeem Tanksley the summer after their freshman years,” he said. “He really committed himself to anyone who wanted to get better and work hard. Our team will be focused and be a no-nonsense, ferocious, focused team this year. We have a lot of lofty goals.” Constitution will be the city’s top-rated team headed into the season. It lost the city title game by a basket to Martin Luther King last year but returns all of its top players this season. It also won the AA state title in Hershey.

Philly Shines in ‘Hippest Trip in America’ ‘Hippest Trip in America’ documents impact of Soul Train by Sheila Simmons

iven that Philadelphia holds the Guinness World Record for the “largest soul train line,” we claim a certain intimacy with all things related to the iconic television show that each week wished viewers “love, peace and soul.” So “The Hippest Trip in America: Soul Train and the Evolution of Culture and Style,” released recently by William Morrow and headed for paperback in March, deserved careful consideration by this Philadelphian on whether the book captured the flavor, spirit, passion and creativity that characterized the show and served as inspiration for thousands of Philadelphians seeking record history in February 2012. Well, author Nelson George, also a filmmaker and acclaimed African-American popular culture critic, not only delivers, he references Philadelphia’s participation, impact and presence regarding “Soul Train” again and again. George mentions the world record in the book’s prologue and keenly details it in the book’s closing pages. More importantly, he writes of the dancers, theme music and Philadelphia International Records acts from the show. Even The Roots’ Questlove gets a chapter, titled “Ahmir Thompson: Soul Train Fanatic.” Created by Chicago radio newsman Don Cornelius in 1971, “Soul Train” was a showcase for black musical talent, dancers, style and fashion. It is often referred as the black “American Bandstand.” And George documents, “the few black Philadelphia high school kids who got into American Bandstand had a huge impact on what dances made it onto the broadcast.” “As much as Soul Train was Don’s show,” he later

Nelson George’s book. Photo by Sarah Glover

writes, “it was also owned spiritually by the dancers whose creativity and excitement leaped off the TV screen each week … the dancing was the alpha and omega of the Soul Train story. It is more important than Don Cornelius’ slang, the scramble board, and even the stars gracing its stage.” Among the dancers mentioned in the book is Philadelphia native Toni Basil, “one of the first white faces on Soul Train.” Perhaps most prominently featured is Philadelphia’s Tyrone Proctor, credited with popularizing waacking, a dance similar to locking and a precursor to voguing. Proctor “still teaches the moves at workshops from Russia to Hong Kong, from Shanghai to Argentina, where he can attract up to a thousand anxious students,” according to the book. Chapter 5 of the book is “TSOP” and covers The Sound of Philadelphia’s role in “Soul Train.” Philadelphia International artists Billy Paul, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, the Intruders, the Spinners were “Soul Train” regulars, George writes, while calling the Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff-penned “Soul Train” theme song the show’s greatest theme song. Indeed, Philadelphia gets plenty of love in Nelson George’s latest book. The reader for whom Saturday viewing of “Soul Train” was a part of their childhood or who followed that historic day on the steps of the Art Museum in 2012 for the world record will find “The Hippest Trip in America” an interesting and satisfying read.

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Ten percent of the highest bid for each property auctioned �� check, attorney’s check or money order with the Sheriff by each bidder when his bid is registered, provided that in no case shall less than Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) be deposited, otherwise upon failure or refusal to make such deposit, �� of his bid and the property may be offered again and sold unless a second bid has been registered, then, the second highest bidder will take the property at the highest bid price. Additionally, where there is active bidding, the highest bidder, and the second highest bidder, if any must post the entire amount of the cost of the distribution policy for the property at �� attorney’s check or money order with the Sheriff. The balance of the purchase money must be deposited in certi�� money order together with a Deed poll for execution by the highest �� within 30 days from the time of the sale. An extension of time for an additional 30 days may be granted at the discretion of the Sheriff upon receipt of written request from the buyer requesting the same, except when a second bidder has been duly �� does not complete settlement with the Sheriff within the thirty (30) day time limit and a second bid was registered at the sale, the second bidder shall be granted the same thirty (30) day time limit to make settlement with the Sheriff on his second bid. Thereafter, the Sheriff shall be at liberty to return the writ to court. A second bid must be registered on any property immediately after it is sold. The second bidder must present the same amount of deposit that the highest bidder delivers to the Sheriff at the sale. An extension of time under no circumstances will be granted or honored by the Sheriff whenever a second bid is registered on a property at the sale. �� each property shall be a sum suf��cluding advertising, all taxes, water rents and municipal claims due to the City of Philadelphia. If there is no other bid price above the opening bid price, the property shall be sold by the auctioneer to the attorney on the writ at that price. The deposit by any bidder who fails to comply with the above conditions of sale shall be forfeited and the funds will be applied to the Sheriff’s cost, then to any municipal claims that the City of Philadel-

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phia has on the property. Finally, if a balance still remains, a Sheriff’s Distribution Policy will be ordered and the money will be distributed accordingly. No personal checks, drafts or promises to pay will be accepted in �� checks or money orders made payable to the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. The Sheriff reserves the right to grant further extensions of time to settle and further reserves the right to refuse bids from bidders who have failed to enter deposits on their bids, failed to make settlement, or make fraudulent bids, or any other behavior which causes disruption of the Sheriff Sale. Said bidders shall be so refused for the sale in which said behavior occurred and for said further period of time as the Sheriff in his discretion shall determine. The Sheriff will not acknowledge a deed poll to any individual or entity using an unregistered �� discretion, require proof of identity of the purchaser or the registration �� be forfeited as if the bidder failed to meet the terms of sale. All bidders are advised to remain at the sale until after the last property is sold. The Sheriff reserves the right to re-sell any property at any time before the end of the sale, upon the successful bidders’ failure to tender the required deposit. The Sheriff reserves the right to postpone or stay the sale of any property in which the attorney on the writ has not appeared and is not present at the sale. Prospective purchasers are directed to the Web site of the Philadelphia Bureau of Revision of Taxes, (BRT) brtweb.phila. gov for a fuller description of the properties listed. Properties can be looked up by the BRT number – which should be cross checked with the address. Prospective purchasers are also directed to the Room 154 City Hall, 215-6861483 and to its website philadox. phila.gov and to its website at http://philadox.phila.gov where they can view the deed to each �� the boundaries of the property. PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE NATURE, LOCATION, CONDITION AND BOUNDARIES OF THE PROPERTIES THEY SEEK TO PURCHASE. The BRT # refers to a unique number assigned by the City Bureau of Revision of Taxes to each property in the City for the purpose of assessing it for taxes. This number can be used to obtain descriptive information about the property from the BRT website. Effective Date: July 7, 2006

(30) Days from the date of the sale of Real Estate. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are �� thereafter. �� non-professional readers who do not understand the meaning of the �� defendant’s names, we make the following. EXPLANATION �� each notice is that of the defendant in the writ whose property is being sold. All Writs are Writs of Executions. The letters C.P., Court of Common Pleas; O.C., Orphans’ Court; Q.S., Court of Quarter Sessions; C.C., County Court - indicate the Court out of which the writ of execution issues under which the sale is made: S. 1941. 223. means September Term, 1941. 223, the term and number of the docket entry; the �� of debt; and the name following is that of the attorney issuing the writ. Attention is called to the provisions of Act No.104, approved July 27, 1955, which requires owners of properties which are used, designed or intended to be used by three or more families, or of commercial establishments which contain one or more dwelling units, to deliver to the buyers of such properties a use registration permit at the time of settlement, under certain terms and conditions. Sheriff Sales are not subject to provisions of the said Act and the Sheriff will, therefore, not deliver use registration permits in connection with any sales conducted by him. Very truly yours, JEWELL WILLIAMS Sheriff City and County of Philadelphia

19120 42nd wd. 1152 Sq Ft �� C.P. December Term, 2011 No. 001822 $115,688.39 �� 1408304 3319 Saint Vincent Street 19149 55th wd. 1616 Sq Ft �� C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 001398 $190,590.39 �� 1408-305 4219 North 8th Street 19140 43rd wd. 1252 Sq Ft �� C.P. April Term, 2012 No. 001860 $58,288.04 Powers, �� 1408-306 754 South 60th Street 19143-2341 3rd wd. 1600 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Whitaker C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 03375 $142,354.28 �� 1408-307 56 East Johnson Street 19144 59th wd. 12,041 Sq Ft �� February Term, 2012 No. �� 1408-308 5709 Drexel Road 191311203 52nd wd. 3,225.75 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Harris C.P. November Term, 2013 No. 00374 $159,651.72 �� 1408-309 4250 Neilson Street 19124 33rd wd. 930 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Vivian Camacho C.P. February Term, 2011 �� 1408-310 �� 1840 62nd wd. 1616.55 Sq Ft �� dale C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 02631 $114,418.61 �� 1408-311 4704 Tacony Street 19137 45th wd. 1600 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Jacqueline Castillo C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 02923 $104,531.83 �� 1408-312 213 East Wellens Street a/k/a 213 East Wellens Avenue 19120-3523 42nd wd. 2250 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN-

�� Mack C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 02977 $114,995.87 �� 1408-313 1547 N. Wanamaker Street 19131 4th wd. 1336.49 Sq Ft �� C.P. February Term, 2014 �� 1408-314 �� 3214 63rd wd. 5625 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Kellyanne P. �� 2013 No. 02453 $214,098.01 �� 1408-315 7730 Woodbine Avenue 19151-2723 34th wd. 2529.13 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Vernon Zachary Chestnut, Jr a/k/a Vernon Chestnut Siouda Chestnut C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 01693 $106,654.71 �� 1408-316 6526 North 17th Street 19126-3514 17th wd. 1408 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� D. Nelson C.P. January Term, 2012 No. 03291 $129,755.49 Phelan Hal�� 1408-317 5716 Walton Avenue a/k/a 5716 Walton Street 191432428 46th wd. 915 Sq Ft �� December Term, 2013 No. 00167 $107,689.86 Phelan �� 1408-318 �� 62nd wd. 1027.50 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Miguel A. Sanoguel C.P. March Term, 2009 No. 03969 $59,841.99 �� 1408-319 8940 Krewstown Road Unit 311 a/k/a 8960 Krewstown Road Unit 311 191154551 63rd wd. 1250 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Ann Silver, in her capacity as Heir of Sylvia Silver, Deceased Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and all Persons, Firms, or Associations claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under Sylvia Silver, Deceased C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 03274 $100,725.10 Phelan Hal�� 1408-320 245 Hansberry Street 191444017 12th wd. 5182.32 Sq Ft ��-

�� PROPERTY Edward Mack C.P. January Term, 2012 No. 04913 $74,997.33 Phelan �� 1408-321 4307-09 Vankirk Street 19135-3927 62nd wd. 5000 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� in Her Capacity as Administratrix and Heir of the �� Her Capacity as Heir of the �� Her Capacity as Heir of �� pacity as Heir of the Estate �� Her Capacity as Heir of the �� Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under �� April Term, 2012 No. 02927 $74,445.87 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1408-322 425 West Rittenhouse Street 19144-3801 59th wd. 2149.52 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Jennifer Rose C.P. November Term, 2013 No. 01471 $124,841.50 �� 1408-323 5843 Addison Street 191431203 60th wd. 1016 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Teresita Izumi C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 03927 $77,412.33 �� 1408-324 ��enue 19111-5724 35th wd. 1968.75 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title of Interest From or Under �� C.P. November Term, 2009 No. 00211 $98,759.65 �� 1408-325 8210 Temple Road 191502006 50th wd. 2613.60 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Damon R. Walton, is His Capacity as Administrator and Heir of the Estate of Charles

NOTICE OF SCHEDULE OF DISTRIBUTION �� Schedule of Distribution Thirty

www.Officeof Philadelphia Sheriff.com SHERIFF’S SALE OF Tuesday, August 5, 2014 1408-301 333 North Robinson Street 19139 34th wd. 1154 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Eugene Way C.P. March Term, 2014 No. �� J. Osborne 1408-302 1049 Edison Avenue 19116 58th wd. 11226.3 Sq Ft �� November Term, 2013 No. �� J. Osborne 1408-303 140 West Ashdale Street

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Walton a/k/a Charles Ray Walton Peggy J. Walton, in Her Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Charles Walton a/k/a Charles Ray Walton Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Charles R. Walton, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2012 No. 02075 $71,480.90 Phelan �� 1408-326 2227 South Opal Street 19145-3618 26th wd. 686 �� IMPROVEMENTS: �� December Term, 2013 No. 00285 $128,759.58 Phelan �� 1408-327 �� 2626 42nd wd. 1500 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Michael Reyes Mirta Reyes C.P. July Term, 2009 No. 03641 $85,439.95 �� 1408-328 1117 Plane Road 191153714 63rd wd. 6523.50 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Thomas A. �� C.P. August Term, 2008 No. 03120 $223,433.35 Phelan �� 1408-329 5053 North 8th Street 19120-3105 49th wd. 950.55 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Spinks C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 03903 $77,463.62 �� 1408-330 6625 Sylvester Street 191492233 54th wd. 1243.60 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Shawnique Ham C.P. January Term, 2013 No. 01623 $70,402.99 Phelan �� 1408-331 3116 Miller Street 191345012 25th wd. 858 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Kathleen Annuncio, in her capacity as heir of James D. O’Connell, Deceased Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under James D. O’Connell, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2010 No. 04589 $133,023.71 �� 1408-332 6044 Pine Street 191431126 3rd wd. 1240 Sq Ft �� man C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 00989 $49,121.25 ��

1408-333 6720 Dorel Street 191422607 40th wd. 1137.50 Sq Ft �� C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 00283 $120,278.00 Phelan �� 1408-334 4243 Westminster Avenue 19104-1427 6th wd. 1280 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Heir of the Estate of John �� in Her Capacity as Heir of �� Francine V. Williams, in Her Capacity as Heir of the �� Heir of the Estate of John �� Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under �� Emmett Vann, in His Capacity as Administrator of the �� June Term, 2013 No. 01755 $32,979.26 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1408-335 6332 Jackson Street 191353225 55th wd. 1630.80 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Mohamed I. Idrissi a/k/a Mohamed Isaili Idrissi C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 02764 $128,105.69 �� 1408-336 5372 Hazelhurst Street 19131-3342 52nd wd. 1242.40 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Kim J. Riley C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 00766 $74,263.66 Phelan �� 1408-337 2409 South Hutchinson Street 19148-3725 39th wd. �� IMPROVEMENTS: �� Salazar C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 00428 $182,583.83 �� 1408-338 4526 North 15th Street 19140-1102 1st wd. 888.07 �� 00 IMPROVEMENTS: �� Shawn Tucker, in his capacity as Heir of Merrile D. Terry a/k/a Doris M. Wilson, Deceased, in his capacity as Heir of Merrile D. Terry a/k/a Doris M. Wilson, Deceased Jeffrey Tucker, in his capacity as Heir of Merrile D. Terry a/k/a Doris M. Wilson, Deceased, in his capacity as Heir of Merrile D. Terry a/k/a Doris M. Wilson,

Deceased Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title, or Interest from or Under Merrile D. Terry a/k/a Doris M. Wilson, Deceased C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 00963 $63,810.17 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1408-339 �� 1202 56th wd. 3368.40 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Jose Capela, Deceased C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 01609 $181,218.88 Phelan �� 1408-340 �� 19140 13th wd. 1199.66 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� King C.P. June Term, 2013 �� 1408-341 323 West Apsley Street 19144-4220 13th wd. 1600 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Shabazz C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 02726 $59,032.88 �� 1408-342 6622 Walker Street 19135 55th wd. 1289.43 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY William J. Dearden Mary Ann Dearden C.P. January Term, 2008 No. 00536 $98,541.92 Phelan �� 1408-343 7938-40 Frankford Ave 19136-3016 64th wd. �� Mortgage Colman Kaplan C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 2765 $470,677.09 Weber �� neth M. Portner, Esq. 1408-344 �� 2507 40th wd. 1621.80 Sq Ft �� ton a/k/a Michelle EctonTho�� 2013 No. 03597 $177,914.20 �� 1408-345 2300 79th Avenue 191501406 54th wd. 2730.53 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Alicia R. Easley C.P. March Term, 2012 No. 03854 $118,894.64 Phelan �� 1408-346 4723 North 15th Street 19140 13th wd. 1342.56 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN��

J. Scott C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 03119 $89,118.13 Stern & Eisenberg, PC 1408-347 5485 West Montgomery Avenue 19131-3105 52nd wd. �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� 2013 No. 04041 $55,951.85 �� 1408-348 1948 East Monmouth Street 19134-4352 58th wd. 1152.75 ��ject to Mortgage IMPROVE�� PROPERTY Julio Rivera C.P. May Term, 2013 No. 00283 $31,089.41 Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., Kimberly A. �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana �� Nicholas, Esq., Denise Carlon, �� 1408-349 5413 Ridgewood Street 191434140 51st wd. 1000.12 Sq Ft �� ford C.P. March Term, 2012 No. 00356 $73,214.36 Phelan �� 1408-350 5804 Malvern Avenue 191313003 52nd wd. 1296 Sq Ft �� ington a/k/a Cathern Washington C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 03532 $110,287.97 Phelan �� 1408-351 2322 Vista Street 19152 56th wd. 1488 Sq Ft �� 2012 No. 00478 $281,269.24 plus continuing interest and �� 1408-352 �� 4337 25th wd. 1134 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and all Persons, Firms, or Associations claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under �� June Term, 2013 No. 00831 $38,985.34 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1408-353 3246 North Hope Street 19140 7th wd. 1036 Sq Ft �� res C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 01500 $70,402.82 plus continuing late charges and �� Roberto 1408-354 5045 Walnut Street 191394250 46th wd. 2486.33 Sq Ft ��-

�� PROPERTY Cecilia Ann Roberts, in Her Capacity as Executrix and Devisee of the Estate of Edna Roberts a/k/a Edna Robert Chere’ Cunningham, in Her Capacity as Devisee of the Estate of Edna Roberts a/k/a Edna Robert Patrice Cunningham, in Her Capacity as Devisee of the Estate of Edna Roberts a/k/a Edna Robert C.P. July Term, 2011 No. 02216 $30,150.31 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1408-355 4525 Ashburner Street 19136-2808 65th wd. 2800 ��ject to Mortgage IMPROVE�� C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 01769 $129,279.76 Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., Kim�� A. Ackerman, Esq., Ashleigh �� Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana Fridfinns�� Esq., Denise Carlon, Esq., �� 1408-356 1250 South 15th AKA 1250 15th Street South 19146 47th wd. 2217 Sq Ft �� to Mortgage IMPROVE�� PROPERTY Jackiem Wright C.P. May Term, 2011 No. 3438 $339,022.48 Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., Kimberly �� Ackerman, Esq., Ashleigh �� Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana Fridfinns�� Esq., Denise Carlon, Esq., �� 1408-357 4733 Vista Street 191364112 65th wd. 986.58 Sq Ft �� to Mortgage IMPROVE�� PROPERTY William Coleman C.P. December Term, 2012 No. 2458 $45,303.57 Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., �� Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana �� Nicholas, Esq., Denise Car�� 1408-358 1210 Fillmore Street 19124 23rd wd. 2915.25 Sq Ft �� C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 001885 $125,343.95 �� 1408-359 7110 Devon Street 19119 22nd wd. 2936.62 Sq Ft

�� PROPERTY Vanessa M. Davis C.P. May Term, 2013 No. �� Osborne 1408-360 3453 Cottman Avenue 19129 64th wd. 1597 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Mary M. Jones C.P. July Term, 2013 No. �� Osborne 1408-361 �� 19141 17th wd. 1480 Sq Ft �� C.P. November Term, 2013 No. �� 1408-362 �� 63rd wd. 3165.06 Sq Ft �� May Term, 2013 No. 03036 �� P.C. 1408-363 1836 South Hicks Street 19145 48th wd. 1284 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Aaron Stella C.P. March Term, 2014 No. �� J. Osborne 1408-364 4718 Vista Street 19136 65th �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Rohena C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 02769 $92,579.00 �� 1408-365 740 South 58th Street 191432432 3rd wd. 1260 Sq Ft �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� ion D. Evans, Mother and Son, as joint tenants with right of survivorship C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 01768 $102,222.18 Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., Kim�� Marin, Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana Fridfinnsdottir, Esq., �� 1408-366 819 East Cornwall Street 19134 33rd wd. 1029.50 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Sam P. McConnell C.P. January Term, 2014 No. �� 1408-367 7905 Marsden Street 19136 65th wd. 1212.78 Sq Ft �� Strange C.P. August Term,

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2008 No. 03731 $128,743.73 �� 1408-368 337 Avon Street 19116 58th wd. 3500 Sq Ft �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� Iouri Toukvatchinski and Natalya Toukvatchinski, husband and wife C.P. May Term, 2011 No. 01179 $227,646.66 Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., Kim�� Marin, Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana Fridfinnsdottir, Esq., �� 1408-369 6163 North 17th Street 191411955 35th wd. 1234 Sq Ft �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� Matthew S. Hawkins, as sole owner C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 00011 $109,159.68 Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., Kim�� Marin, Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana Fridfinnsdottir, Esq., �� 1408-370 5862 Penn Street 191493418 62nd wd. 1574 Sq Ft �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� vember Term, 2011 No. 0530 $26,212.17 Scott A. Dietterick, �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana Fridfinnsdot�� Denise Carlon, Esq., Zucker, �� 1408-371 2723 Orthodox Street 19137 45th wd. 1156 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Thomas Henry C.P. August Term, 2013 No. �� 1408-372 1550 South Ringgold Street 19146-4008 36th wd. 714 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Hawkins C.P. November Term, 2010 No. 01068 $16,934.64 �� 1408-373 5920 Malvern Avenue 19131-3004 52nd wd. 1240 �� IMPROVEMENTS: �� Aviszelema McKenzie C.P. September Term, 2009 No. 03204 $132,997.53 Phelan �� 1408-374 �� 53rd wd. 1225.80 Sq Ft

�� PROPERTY Pedro J. Ortiz C.P. January Term, 2014 No. �� 1408-375 2529 South 19th Street 191453703 48th wd. 1909.71 Sq Ft �� Rachel Martino C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 02537 $347,224.89 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1408-376 �� 35th wd. 2500 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Eric Webb C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 00567 �� P.C. 1408-377 5423 Erdrick Street 191241406 62nd wd. 1306.40 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Alain Sylla C.P. September Term, 2012 No. 02651 $129,080.53 Phelan �� 1408-378 �� 35 19114-4359 35th wd. �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Strockbine C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 00036 $86,545.22 �� 1408-379 �� a/k/a 6825 E. Roosevelt �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Jackson C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 01843 $82,096.46 �� 1408-380 1312 Weaver Street 191502518 15th wd. 1279.2 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Richard M. �� No. 02226 $198,337.49 Phelan �� 1408-381 947 East Stafford Street 19138 59th wd. 1216.50 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Janet Shaw C.P. November Term, 2013 No. �� 1408-382 �� 3602 66th wd. 4397.64 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Kenneth Allen Denise E. Allen a/k/a Denise E. Fulford C.P. December Term, 2011 No. 01740 $206,334.85 �� 1408-383 3535 Jasper Street 191342035 45th wd. 1049.22 Sq Ft ��

�� Jones C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 04223 $30,677.90 �� 1408-384 219 East Upsal Street 191192346 22nd wd. 1666.40 Sq ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Small, in Her Capacity as Administratrix and Heir of �� ity as Heir of The Estate �� Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From ��ceased C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 01244 $30,004.78 �� 1408-385 2718 C Street 191343402 33rd wd. 700 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Elsa M. �� 2014 No. 00400 $52,090.92 �� 1408-386 123 Tasker Street 19148 1st wd. 338.61 Sq Ft �� erty and Mary Dougherty C.P. July Term, 2012 No. �� 1408-387 �� 19147 5th wd. 752 Sq Ft �� to Mortgage IMPROVE�� C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 01632 $11,113.09 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire 1408-388 5904 N. Park Avenue 19141 49th wd. 1935 Sq Ft �� April Term, 2012 No. 01798 �� 1408-389 859 East Mercer Street 19125 18th wd. 672 Sq Ft �� C.P. November Term, 2013 No. 01293 $106,774.32 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire 1408-390 1943 Plymouth Street 19138 10th wd. 1200 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Shelley Dixon C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 002372 $58,583.03 �� 1408-391 �� 19141 49th wd. 941.50 Sq Ft

�� PROPERTY Tisha Khakazi, as Administratrix of the Estate of Dianna Khakazi, Deceased C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 00086 $182,346.53 �� 1408-392 1415 South Franklin Street 19147 1st wd. 840 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Nina Cintron a/k/a Nina Iannella C.P. December Term, 2011 No. �� J. Osborne 1408-393 6814 Sylvester Street 19149 54th wd. 1261.28 Sq Ft �� 2STY MASONRY Matthew Masih and Afshan R. Masih C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 01086 $124,929.47 Milstead �� 1408-394 ��ment 305 19107-5643 5th wd. �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Pinkhasov Michael Dvorkin C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 00015 $122,556.72 Phelan �� 1408-395 �� 2107 34th wd. 1867.5 Sq ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� E. Herbin C.P. August Term, 2012 No. 000673 $68,337.10 Powers, Kirn, & Javardian, �� 1408-396 278 South 56th Street 191393903 60th wd. 1280 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Attoh Moutchia C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 01604 $56,139.83 Phelan �� 1408-397 1211 North 60th Street 19151 34th wd. 1290 Sq �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Ford and Chris Demarta C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 00612 $140,531.10 Pressman & �� 1408-398 �� 34th wd. 1867.50 Sq Ft �� Watson C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 00122 $45,139.74 �� 1408-399 6438 Woodcrest Avenue 19151-2407 34th wd. 1598.24 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Dwan W. Niles Oreall C. Niles C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 05098 $172,564.44 Phelan Hal��

1408-400 107 East Courtland Street 19120 42nd wd. 1535.10 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Wannetta Halton C.P. August Term, 2011 No. 4757 $110,073.63 Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., Kimberly A. �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana �� Nicholas, Esq., Denise Carlon, �� 1408-401 746 McKean Street 191482428 39th wd. 924 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Hattie R. Reese f/k/a Hattie Ruth C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 00123 $80,818.00 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1408-402 3300 Rorer Street 191341730 7th wd. 1008 Sq Ft �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� Robert D. Wilson C.P. September Term, 2012 No. 1368 $43,369.03 Scott A. Dietterick, �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana Fridfinnsdot�� Denise Carlon, Esq., Zucker, �� 1408-403 �� 19138 12th wd. 773.82 Sq Ft �� Term, 2014 No. 03090 ��fices, P.C. 1408-404 2129 South 19th Street 19145 48th wd. 1140 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Carolyn Humphries, as sole owner C.P. September Term, 2011 No. 0931 $130,700.03 Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., Kimberly A. �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana �� Nicholas, Esq., Denise Carlon, �� 1408-405 4222 Cottman Avenue 191351115 41st wd. 1981.79 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Dean Rossi No �� November Term, 2010 No. 00467 $212,040.84 Phelan �� 1408-406 1723 Wharton Street 19146 36th wd. 1593.75 Sq Ft ��

�� McFadden, Individually and Known Heir of Roosevelt Mickles Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under �� Record Owner Roosevelt �� C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 00779 $45,122.13 Udren �� 1408-407 4518 North 15th Street 19140-1102 13th wd. 1224 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Harris and Charles Harris, h/w, as tenants by the entireties C.P. January Term, 2012 No. 0509 $30,580.24 Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., Kim�� A. Ackerman, Esq., Ashleigh �� Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana Fridfinns�� Esq., Denise Carlon, Esq., �� 1408-408 5713 Erdrick Street 19135 62nd wd. 6600 Sq Ft �� and Maryann Torpey C.P. January Term, 2014 No. �� 1408-409 4827 North 13th Street 19141 49th wd. 1638 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Julia A. Farlow C.P. November Term, 2013 �� 1408-410 5131 North 16th Street 19141 17th wd. 1480 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Alberta Jenkins and Rosalind Jenkins C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� 1408-411 �� 35th wd. 11454.84 Sq Ft �� rin C.P. March Term, 2013 �� 1408-412 1433 N. 59th Street 19151 4th wd. 1152 Sq Ft �� Henry C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 03557 $85,556.52 Stern & Eisenberg, PC 1408-413 �� 2111 55th wd. 2000 Sq Ft ��

SHERIFF’S SALE

PROPERTY Michael Young, in His Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Nancy A. Young Mark D. Young, in His Capacity as Administrator and Heir of the Estate of Nancy A. Young Ray Young, in His Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Nancy A. Young Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Nancy A. Young, Deceased C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 00455 $118,455.17 Phelan �� 1408-414 407 South 63rd Street a/k/a 407 Cobbs Creek Parkway 19143 3rd wd. 1280 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Shelley Collins C.P. December Term, 2013 �� 1408-415 2015 East Firth Street 19125-1315 31st wd. 820.95 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� 2013 No. 03079 $130,031.33 �� 1408-416 �� 19137 45th wd. 1120 Sq Ft �� C.P. December Term, 2013 �� 1408-417 �� 41st wd. 989.91 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Ana H. Vargas C.P. January Term, 2014 No. �� 1408-418 261 East Fariston Drive 19120 61st wd. 2625 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Tyra Coles C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� 1408-419 6253 Homer Street 19144 59th wd. 1957.76 Sq Ft �� C.P. January Term, 2014 No. �� 1408-420 �� 1403 64th wd. 1648.50 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY John T. Concan�� C.P. September Term, 2012 No. 00979 $124,261.67 �� 1408-421 6032 North 12th Street 19141 49th wd. 1687.72 Sq ��

to Mortgage IMPROVE�� and Kenneth Stanley, adult individuals, joint tenants with the right of survivorship C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 03191 $141,171.18 Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., Kimberly �� Marin, Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana Fridfinnsdottir, �� Denise Carlon, Esq., Zucker, �� 1408-422 �� 66th wd. 2367.54 Sq Ft �� MAS + OTHER Michael Hoch and Jennifer Hoch C.P. May Term, 2013 No. 02208 $235,517.57 Milstead & As�� 1408-423 12202 Academy Road 19154 66th wd. 2000 Sq Ft �� C.P. September Term, 2013 �� 1408-424 396 East Upsal Street 19119 22nd wd. 5578.41 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Taliba Holliday C.P. November Term, 2013 �� 1408-425 838 North 28th Street 19130-1702 15th wd. 939.6 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Kromchad C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 00249 $195,088.92 �� 1408-426 2363 77th Avenue 19150 50th wd. 1920 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Dennis J. �� 2013 No. 02547 $57,978.94 �� 1408-427 411 Fitzgerald Street 19148 39th wd. 691.88 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Walter Cywin�� Cywinski, Walter Cywinski, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Walter Cywinski �� in Her Capacity as Heir of Walter Cywinski, Deceased �� Solely in His Capacity as Heir of of Walter Cywinski C.P. July Term, 2013 No. �� 1408-428 4600 Kraydor Street a/k/a 4600-4602 Kraydor Street

19136 65th wd. 2646.86 �� IMPROVEMENTS: �� February Term, 2014 No. �� 1408-429 2147 North Stanley Street 19121 32nd wd. 700 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Martina Mapp C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� 1408-430 5814 Ashland Avenue 191433916 3rd wd. 2310 Sq Ft �� C.P. October Term, 2012 No. 00132 $77,158.25 Phelan �� 1408-431 �� Unit 102 19114 65th wd. 816 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Fisher C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 00722 $141,920.45 �� 1408-432 5408 Saul Street 19124 62nd wd. 1563.20 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY The Unknown �� Deceased Chantae M. Jones, Solely in Her Capacity as �� Deceased Kalim Haygood, Solely in His Capacity as �� in His Capacity as Heir of �� C.P. May Term, 2013 No. �� 1408-433 533 West Tabor Road 191202723 61st wd. 2000 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Desiree Sommerville C.P. June Term, 2010 No. 01773 $178,768.84 �� 1408-434 5150 Ranstead Street 191393433 60th wd. 855 Sq Ft �� Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Dawn M. Walker, Deceased C.P. January Term, 2013 No. 03645 $30,623.49 Phelan �� 1408-435 3900 Ford Road, Unit 7C 19131 52nd wd. 1206 Sq Ft �� 12-20-5965 $11,553.24 Evan ��man Krekstein & Harris, P.C.

1408-436 �� 3529 62nd wd. 1260 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Donald Palka Jaqueline Palka C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 00840 $71,933.38 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1408-437 5823 Springfield Avenue 19143 3rd wd. 1272 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Virginia M. Sample C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 02283 $24,149.16 �� 1408-438 2235 South 71st Street 19142 40th wd. 1021.75 Sq Ft �� C.P. November Term, 2013 �� 1408-439 5321 Charles Street 19124 62nd wd. 2325 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Tonia N. Davis C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� 1408-440 1503 Adams Avenue 191244505 23rd wd. 740.65 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Sonia Ruiz Raquel Ruiz C.P. September Term, 2012 No. 00681 $80,823.30 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1408-441 5243 Wissahickon Avenue 19144 12th wd. �� PROPERTY Jada Pennick and Charles H. Pennick C.P. October Term, 2012 No. �� 1408-442 6524 North 4th Street 19126-3914 61st wd. 1800 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� 2013 No. 01365 $207,254.83 Powers, Kirn, & Javardian, �� 1408-443 3324 Jasper Street 191342536 45th wd. 942.50 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Heriberto Rivera C.P. October Term, 2012 No. 04049 $38,850.66 �� 1408-444 140 West Albanus Street 19120-3407 42nd wd. 1200 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� White and Alethea White, as tenants in common C.P. March Term, 2012 No. 0984 $65,508.65 Scott A. Dietter��-

ner, Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana Fridfinnsdottir, Esq., �� 1408-445 126 Fern Street 19120 61st wd. 1188 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Montrell N. �� 2013 No. 01811 $81,408.13 �� 1408-446 2840 Willits Road 191361027 57th wd. 2422.42 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Darren Weklar C.P. December Term, 2012 No. 1522 $90,212.73 Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., Kim�� A. Ackerman, Esq., Ashleigh �� Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana Fridfinns�� Esq., Denise Carlon, Esq., �� 1408-447 7624 Fayette Street 19150 50th wd. 1498.80 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Angel A. Mar��rero C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 02949 $86,613.29 �� 1408-448 4610 Richmond Street 19137-2215 45th wd. 3924 �� to Mortgage IMPROVE�� PROPERTY Damien Wilson C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 03515 $137,356.90 Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., Kimberly �� Ackerman, Esq., Ashleigh �� Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana Fridfinns�� Esq., Denise Carlon, Esq., �� 1408-449 6644 Upland Street 191421614 40th wd. 992 Sq Ft ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� N. Kollie and Alice Kollie C.P. January Term, 2013 No. 02074 $36,196.62 Pressman �� 1408-450 �� 2013 45th wd. 1116.5 Sq Ft �� Moffitt, as sole owner C.P. December Term, 2012 No. 3138 $152,153.42 Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., Kimberly �� Ackerman, Esq., Ashleigh

�� Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana Fridfinns�� Esq., Denise Carlon, Esq., �� 1408-451 3480 Helen Street 19134 45th wd. 1131 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Judith Perez C.P. July Term, 2013 No. �� 1408-452 6331 Shelbourne Street 19111 35th wd. 2940 Sq Ft �� Perry C.P. March Term, 2013 �� 1408-453 �� 19138 10th wd. 1209 Sq Ft �� Williams C.P. January Term, 2013 No. 03303 $61,031.15 �� 1408-454 3409 Tudor Street 19136 64th wd. 1616 Sq Ft �� C.P. August Term, 2013 No. �� 1408-455 �� 52nd wd. 3125 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Terri Paulhill C.P. April Term, 2013 No. �� 1408-456 3439 Reach Street 191341222 33rd wd. 1320 Sq Ft �� C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 03195 $32,549.20 �� 1408-457 946 East Tioga Street 19134 33rd wd. 1160.23 Sq Ft �� C.P. February Term, 2013 �� 1408-458 1625 East Mcpherson Street 19150-1009 50th wd. 2552.22 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Kathy Cole Francis, Trustee of the Kathy Cole Francis Trust Date September 4, 2003 C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 02744 $147,843.00 Phelan �� 1408-459 6013 Torresdale Avenue 19135-3715 41st wd. 3750

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��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Co-administrator and Heir of the Estate of Florence �� Her Capacity as Heir of the �� Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Flor�� Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Jeffrey Wilson, Deceased Jeffrey Wilson, Jr., in His Capacity as Heir of Jeffrey Wilson, Deceased Heir of Florence �� 2013 No. 02372 $78,707.66 �� 1408-460 2375 Welsh Road 19114 57th �� 3-3811-25 IMPROVE�� WITH A ONE STORY, FREE �� C.P. August Term, 2011 No. �� 1408-461 119 North Wilton Street 19139-2634 44th wd. 922.5 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� K. Fuller a/k/a Shelly Fuller C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 00781 $43,920.55 Phelan �� 1408-462 125 West Olney Avenue 19120-2431 61st wd. 2000 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Driggins Olga Iris Driggins a/k/a Iris M. Rosario C.P. November Term, 2013 No. 00376 $113,527.81 Phelan �� 1408-463 5701 Vandike Street 191354118 41st wd. 1275.75 Sq Ft �� November Term, 2013 No. 00509 $69,528.90 Phelan �� 1408-464 2307 North 50th Street 19131 52nd wd. 1781 Sq Ft �� C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 00017 $259,051.69 Stern & Eisenberg, PC 1408-465 2716 Kirkbride Street 19137-2122 43rd wd. 997.80 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN-

�� Hawthorne Andrea D. Hawthorne C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 03407 $83,227.76 �� 1408-466 7720 Thouron Avenue 19150-2516 50th wd. 1336.5 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Williams Valencia Williams C.P. January Term, 2012 No. 04006 $134,785.27 Phelan �� 1408-467 708 Marlyn Road 191513825 34th wd. 1303.76 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Stacey D. Moore C.P. October Term, 2012 No. 03845 $46,409.85 �� 1408-468 1116 Harrison Street 191242908 23rd wd. 1347.77 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Kimberly A. Clark C.P. October Term, 2010 No. 01961 $157,969.96 �� 1408-469 407 Saint Vincent Street 19111 35th wd. 3291.50 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� 2013 No. 00729 $133,160.97 �� 1408-470 6649 North Uber Street 19138-3133 50th wd. 1182.96 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Rashana D. Ceaser C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 03874 $61,661.48 �� 1408-471 632 Pierce Street 19148 1st wd. 705 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY William J. Ciancaglini C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 02143 $84,241.00 �� 1408-472 8809-8811 Rising Sun Avenue a/k/a 8809-11 Rising Sun Avenue 19115-4814 63rd wd. 14400 Sq Ft �� Marina Sklyarsky C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 01387 $434,944.06 Phelan �� 1408-473 3409 Hess Street 19136 64th wd. 3231 Sq Ft �� C.P. September Term, 2013 �� 1408-474 4621 Melrose Street 191371108 45th wd. 2266 Sq Ft ��-

�� PROPERTY Timothy M. Nogowski Carol Nogowski C.P. June Term, 2012 No. 02853 $164,983.71 Phelan �� 1408-475 4037 K Street 19124 33rd wd. 1120 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Ruben Rodriguez C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 02951 $100,054.84 �� 1408-476 1334 Fanshawe Street 191114912 53rd wd. 1203.53 Sq Ft �� Evans C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 01922 $105,070.33 �� 1408-477 715 West Fisher Avenue 19120-2725 49th wd. 1687.50 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Cherita M. �� 2013 No. 00310 $84,662.94 �� 1408-478 844 North 29th Street Unit 115 19130 15th wd. 1014 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� S. Ford C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 02948 $359,692.43 �� 1408-479 5510 Pemberton Street 19143 46th wd. 900 Sq Ft �� to Mortgage IMPROVE�� C.P. May Term, 2012 No. 00221 $63,931.51 Joann Needleman, Esquire 1408-480 4740 North 12th Street 19141 49th wd. 2037.50 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Sessoms C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 03200 $67,062.89 �� 1408-481 �� 36th wd. 630 Sq Ft �� to Mortgage IMPROVE�� PROPERTY Dorian & Teauntay Westbrook C.P. December Term, 2012 No. 00945 $129,158.97 Joann Needleman, Esquire 1408-482 �� 40th wd. 1120 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Anna Wilkinson C.P. January Term, 2014 No. �� 1408-483 3929 North 17th Street 19140 38th wd. 1333.65 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN-

�� A.J. Halpin, III, Esquire as Personal Representative �� 2013 No. 00903 $88,338.80 Powers, Kirn, & Javardian, �� 1408-484 2127 West 66th Ave 19138 10th wd. 1275 Sq Ft �� Armstead C.P. December Term, 2012 No. 00552 �� 1408-485 3106 North 25th Street 19132 38th wd. 901.20 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Francis X. Hueber C.P. May Term, 2013 No. �� J. Osborne 1408-486 6106 Walker Street 19135 55th wd. 3352.5 Sq Ft �� December Term, 2013 No. �� 1408-487 2950 Hale Street 19149 62nd wd. 991.25 Sq Ft �� and Dorothy Prior C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 00333 �� 1408-488 43 West Upsal Street 19119 22nd wd. 5829.62 Sq Ft �� August Term, 2012 No. �� Osborne 1408-489 7823 Michener Avenue 19150 50th wd. 1320 Sq Ft �� and Jacqueline Pleas (deceased) C.P. December Term, 2010 No. 01420 $96,450.60 Stern & Eisenberg, PC 1408-490 1635 Creston Street 191493441 62nd wd. 2126.30 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Anita Frazier, in Her Capacity as Heir of Elizabeth Frazier, Deceased ��ity as Heir of Elizabeth Frazier, Deceased Joseph Frazier, in His Capacity as Heir of Elizabeth Frazier, �� in Her Capacity as Heir of Elizabeth Frazier, Deceased Kenya D. Taylor, in Her Capacity as Heir of Elizabeth Frazier, Deceased William Jones, in His Capacity as

Heir of Elizabeth Frazier, Deceased Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Elizabeth Frazier, Deceased C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 01424 $63,795.60 Phelan �� 1408-491 157 Widener Street 19120 42nd wd. 990 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Denisecia Porter C.P. January Term, 2014 No. �� J. Osborne 1408-492 6004 North 19th Street 19141 49th wd. 1360 Sq Ft �� to Mortgage IMPROVE�� C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 00515 $134,084.55 Powers, �� 1408-493 �� the Southwesterly side of ��easterly side of Miller Street; 15’2.5” from the southeasterly side of Miller Street; front 14’1” depth 59’0” �� Mortgage First Cornerstone �� 2013 No. 0585 $132,722.06 �� 1408-494 461 Vernon Road 19119 22nd wd. 2250 Sq Ft �� pard C.P. December Term, 2014 No. 00832 $169,830.81 Stern & Eisenberg, PC 1408-495 �� 19141-1930 17th wd. 1959.6 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Pericles C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 02895 $86,710.16 �� 1408-496 3408 Tyson Avenue 19149 55th wd. 1640 Sq ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� J. Durie C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 00467 $104,324.91 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire 1408-497 5862 Chew Avenue a/k/a 5862 Chew Street 19138 59th �� 1-2047000 IMPROVE�� Hayes Traci W. Hayes C.P. May Term, 2007 No. 003381 $64,325.03 Mark J. Udren, Esq.

1408-498 3786 Richmond Street 19137-1414 45th wd. 1051.50 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Allen Starr, in His Capacity as Administrator of the Estate of Stephen �� His Capacity as Heir of the �� Heir of the Estate of Stephen �� Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under �� C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 01586 $83,881.35 Phelan �� 1408-499 6023 North Phillip Street 19120-1815 61st wd. 1087.50 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Charles Thomaston Elizabeth Surratt C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 02653 $37,340.68 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1408-500 �� 4702 51st wd. 1150.10 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Angela Murphy C.P. September Term, 2010 No. 03392 $96,096.11 �� 1408-501 1253 South 18th Street; 1255 South 18th Street 19148 36th wd. (f/k/a 26th wd.) �� Subject To Mortgage Origen �� IMPROVEMENTS: NONE �� Crusaders of America C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 01547 $61,733.36 Robert J. Murtaugh, Esquire 1408-502 2638 South Muhlfeld Street a/k/a 2638 Muhlfeld Street 19142-1712 40th wd. 1193.44 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Denise T. Davis C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 02072 $62,502.09 �� 1408-503 50 North 51st Street 19139 44th wd. 1792 Sq Ft �� Krantz a/k/a Abraham Krantz C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 01037 $77,408.58 Udren �� 1408-504 6134 Morton Street 191441043 22nd wd. 2064.74 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI-

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�� K. Franklin C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 00782 $67,013.15 �� 1408-505 6040 Ogontz Avenue 19141 17th wd. 1500 Sq ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Shvartsovskiy C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 03015 ��fices, P.C. 1408-506 510 Harvey Street 191443800 59th wd. 4416.12 Sq Ft �� Ross a/k/a Janice Sykes �� April Term, 2013 No. 02083 $299,758.17 Phelan Hal�� 1408-507 8021 Elberon Avenue 191111806 63rd wd. 2880 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Timothy Magee Joyce Magee C.P. August Term, 2009 No. 03348 $116,352.24 Phelan Hal�� 1408-508 4281 Penn Street 191243938 23rd wd. 2909.28 Sq Ft �� Amin C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 01602 $65,610.57 �� 1408-509 3524 East Crown Avenue 19114-1917 66th wd. 1716.8 �� IMPROVEMENTS: �� Stephanie A. Massey C.P. December Term, 2011 No. 03098 $174,898.00 Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., Kimberly �� Ackerman, Esq., Ashleigh �� Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana Fridfinns�� Esq., Denise Carlon, Esq., �� 1408-510 6441 Malvern Avenue 19151 34th wd. 2989.00 Sq Ft �� C.P. November Term, 2013 No. 00312 $200,628.94 �� 1408-511 852 Carver Street 191241010 35th wd. 1262.80 Sq Ft �� C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 00765 $41,809.67 Phelan �� 1408-512 3411 Ormes Street 191341621 7th wd. 644 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Cristy C.

�� 2013 No. 02716 $44,379.14 �� 1408-513 �� 19135 41st wd. 1312 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Scott Yusem C.P. December Term, 2013 �� 1408-514 6608 Kindred Street 191492201 54th wd. 1364.94 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Dionisios D. �� Term, 2013 No. 02235 $100,461.08 Phelan Hal�� 1408-515 6337 Marsden Street 19135 41st wd. 1104.48 Sq Ft �� Rent IMPROVEMENTS: �� Ernst Janus, as sole owner C.P. May Term, 2011 No. 01172 $115,645.27 Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., Kimberly �� Ackerman, Esq., Ashleigh �� Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana Fridfinns�� Esq., Denise Carlon, Esq., �� 1408-516 �� 57th wd. 5701 Sq Ft �� Term, 2013 No. 002343 $197,574.65 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire 1408-517 �� 58th wd. 1732 Sq Ft; �� 2013 No. 01273 $215,606.54 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-518 2556 South 68th Street 19142-2108 40th wd. 1260.05 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Josephine Johnson, as Sole Owner C.P. May Term, 2013 No. 2238 $50,942.18 Scott A. Dietter��ner, Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana Fridfinnsdottir, Esq., �� 1408-519 4229 Sheffield Street 19136 41st wd. 1312 Sq �� -

�� Mathis Jr. C.P. January Term, 2010 No. 01615 $111,341.14 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-520 2436 South Darien Street 19148-3718 39th wd. 756 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� 2010 No. 02098 $150,279.36 �� 1408-521 105 South 61st Street 19139 3rd wd. 1156 Sq Ft; Row 2 Sty Masonry �� III C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 01529 $103,615.58 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-522 1962 Plymouth Street 19138 10th wd. 1134 Sq Ft; Row 2 Sty Masonry �� Known Heir of Vanessa Neal, Deceased Morgagor and Real Owner Nakia Neal, Known Heir of Vanessa Neal, Deceased Morgagor and Real Owner Corinne Neal, Known Heir of Vanessa Neal, Deceased Morgagor and Real Owner Unknown Heirs of Vanessa Neal, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner Amanda Neal, Known Heir of Vanessa Neal, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner Ronald Neal, Known Heir of Vanessa Neal, Deceased Morgagor and Real Owner Kevin Neal, Known Heir of Vanessa Neal, Deceased Morgagor and Real Owner C.P. May Term, 2013 No. 00081 $63,406.70 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-523 2419 Carpenter Street 19146 30th wd. 1164 Sq Ft; Row 2 Sty Masonry �� to Mortgage IMPROVE�� Crawford, Executor of the Estate of Jeannette Crawford, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. October Term, 2012 No. 02786 $225,254.49 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-524 2244 South 66th Street 19142 40th wd. 1110 Sq Ft; �� to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: �� Jacob Hasis C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 00410 $99,594.88 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-525 2123 President Street 19115 58th wd. 1720 Sq Ft; Semi/Det 2 Sty Mas + �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI-

�� C. Yakatan and Mae Feldsher C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 03241 $254,602.76 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-526 428 Sigel Street 19148 39th wd. 1464 Sq Ft; Row 3 Sty �� ard C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 01179 $107,947.81 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-527 7159 Andrews Avenue 19138 10th wd. 1194 Sq Ft; �� February Term, 2013 No. 021721 $123,905.73 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-528 3626 Calumet Street 19129 38th wd. 1786 Sq Ft; Row 2 Sty Masonry �� Cordova C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 01326 $243,268.82 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-529 624 North Moss Street 19139 6th wd. 1224 Sq Ft; �� Hill-Scott C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 00801 $58,439.38 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-530 �� 19122 18th wd. 1464 Sq Ft; Row 3 Sty Masonry �� C.P. December Term, 2007 No. 02609 $112,539.38 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-531 425 Tasker Street 19148 1st wd. 1336 Sq Ft; Row 3 Sty �� IMPROVEMENTS: �� Pheng Soun and San Sem C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 02795 $46,291.34 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-532 �� 56th wd. 2280 Sq Ft; Apt 2-4 Units 2 Sty Masonry �� K. Rahman C.P. November Term, 2013 No. 00767 $209,833.50 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-533 5825 Akron Street 19149 19149 62nd wd. 1244 Sq Ft; �� and Rochelle Jones C.P.

December Term, 2013 No. 00552 $151,335.38 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-534 5752 Pemberton Street 19143 46th wd. 1128 Sq Ft; Row 2 Sty Masonry �� Schell, Executor of the Estate of Veronica Comegys, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 02198 $55,394.63 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-535 7018 Forrest Avenue 19138 10th wd. 1310 Sq Ft; Row �� Jackson and Steven White C.P. January Term, 2013 No. 01639 $133,119.66 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-536 �� 19135 55th wd. 1084 Sq Ft; Row 2 Sty Masonry �� C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 04084 $42,162.78 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-537 �� 62nd wd. 1368 Sq Ft; Row �� Portnoy C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 01294 $79,373.97 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-538 �� 19145 26th wd. 1024 Sq Ft; Row 2 Sty Masonry �� gant a/k/a David T. Sigrant C.P. May Term, 2010 No. 02322 $182,668.32 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-539 1008 Montrose Street 19147 2nd wd. 832 Sq Ft; Row 2 Sty Masonry �� Diambrosio, Executrix of the Estate of Stella Jacovini, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 02000 $254,073.18 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-540 36 North Edgewood Street 19139 34th wd. 1314 Sq Ft; Row 2 Sty Masonry �� C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 01217 $63,637.29 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-541 1823 South Newkirk Street 19145 48th wd. 1100 Sq

Ft; Row 2 Sty Masonry �� December Term, 2013 No. 00537 $121,562.90 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-542 4917 Olive Street 19139 44th wd. 1100 Sq Ft; Row 2 Sty Masonry �� C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 03835 $62,646.93 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-543 2102 South 65th Street 19142 40th wd. 1344 Sq Ft; Row 2 Sty Masonry �� August Term, 2013 No. 01887 $57,256.02 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-544 3107 Clifford a/k/a 3107 West Clifford Street 191212516 32nd wd. 1880 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Robert Martin C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 2523 $38,800.91 Zucker, �� 1408-545 4837 Walton Avenue 19143 46th wd. 2018.75 Sq Ft �� Talbot C.P. October Term, 2011 No. 04637 $176,513.43 �� Javardian 1408-546 �� 19125 31st wd. 1158 Sq Ft; Row 2 STY Masonry �� C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 00831 $109,584.22 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-547 �� 19121 32nd wd. 1120 Sq Ft �� 2013 No. 04711 $59,208.75 �� Javardian 1408-548 1645 South Taney Street 19145-1223 2nd wd. 1512 Sq �� to Mortgage IMPROVE�� C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 02234 $65,531.55 Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., Kimberly �� Ackerman, Esq., Ashleigh �� Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana Fridfinns�� Esq., Denise Carlon, Esq.,

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�� 1408-549 729 North Capitol Street 19130 15th wd. 1205 Sq �� Queen, Sr. a/k/a James McQueen C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 01495 $201,621.49 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-550 1816 Dickinson Street 19146 36th wd. 1394 Sq Ft �� single person C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 02138 $139,606.54 �� 1408-551 4008 Reno Street 19104 6th wd. 1428 Sq Ft; Row �� C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 01689 $46,253.78 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-552 7781 Hasbrook Avenue 19111-2407 63rd wd. 3756 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� 2009 No. 01519 $257,211.04 �� 1408-553 1216 North 54th Street 19131-4206 52nd wd. 1440 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Turner C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 02819 $73,213.77 �� 1408-554 �� 52nd wd. 1508 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Shunda E. Pitts, as Administratrix of the Estate of Will Solomon Pitts, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 02998 $106,226.91 �� 1408-555 4905 North Penn Street a/k/a 4905 Penn Street 191242613 23rd wd. 2032.32 Sq Ft �� Donald, Deceased Matthew �� Donald, Deceased Kali Mac Donald, in Her Capacity as �� Deceased Casey A. Mac Donald, in His Capacity as �� Deceased Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under

��ceased C.P. September Term, 2012 No. 03367 $44,963.00 �� 1408-556 �� 19103 8th wd. 2300 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Warren R. �� C.P. June Term, 2012 No. �� 1408-557 6528 Smedley Street 19126 17th wd. 1260 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Sheila M. �� Term, 2013 No. 000213 �� Osborne 1408-558 841 East Westmoreland Street 19134-1924 33rd wd. �� IMPROVEMENTS: �� Rodriguez C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 03517 $59,304.94 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1408-559 1417 North Robinson Street 19151-4243 34th wd. 1490.32 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Dorothy Waumbeeka a/k/a �� Deceased C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 03541 $49,797.76 �� 1408-560 7355 Rockwell Avenue 19111 63rd wd. 1609 Sq �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Vazquez C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 04501 $188,149.22 �� 1408-561 1111 Rosalie Street 19149 35th wd. 1160 Sq Ft; Row �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Mkrtichev C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 01200 $105,061.27 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-562 3343 Conrad Street Unit 203 19129-1671 88th wd. Together with the undivided interest in the common elements of 10.3% interest for �� IMPROVEMENTS: CONDOMINIUM Paul D. Mascieri C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 00124 $276,752.61 �� 1408-563 5919 Tackawanna Street 19135 41st wd. 1080 Sq Ft ��-

�� PROPERTY Anany Peralta C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� J. Osborne 1408-564 �� 66th wd. 4788 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Michele Dwyer and Timothy Dwyer C.P. November Term, 2009 No. �� 1408-565A 8712 Frankford Avenue, Unit �� Sq Ft; front: 22.00’x depth: �� ary Term, 2014 No. 02081 �� 1408-565B 8712 Frankford Avenue, Unit �� Sq Ft; front: 22.00’x depth: �� ary Term, 2014 No. 02081 �� 1408-565C 8712 Frankford Avenue, Unit �� Sq Ft; front: 22.00’x depth: �� ary Term, 2014 No. 02081 �� 1408-565D 8712 Frankford Avenue, Unit �� Sq Ft; front: 22.00’x depth: �� ary Term, 2014 No. 02081 �� 1408-565E 8712 Frankford Avenue, Unit �� Sq Ft; front: 22.00’x depth: �� ary Term, 2014 No. 02081 �� 1408-565F 8712 Frankford Avenue, Unit �� Sq Ft; front: 22.00’x depth: �� ary Term, 2014 No. 02081 �� 1408-565G 8712 Frankford Avenue, Unit �� Sq Ft; front: 22.00’x depth: �� ary Term, 2014 No. 02081 �� 1408-565H 8712 Frankford Avenue Unit �� Sq Ft; front: 22.00’x depth: �� ary Term, 2014 No. 02081 ��

1408-565I 8712 Frankford Avenue, Unit �� Sq Ft; front: 22.00’x depth: �� ary Term, 2014 No. 02081 �� 1408-565J 8712 Frankford Avenue, Unit �� Sq Ft; front: 22.00’x depth: �� ary Term, 2014 No. 02081 �� 1408-566 1703 Anchor Street 19124 62nd wd. 1456 Sq Ft �� C.P. April Term, 2012 No. �� 1408-567 4715 Salmon Street 191372125 45th wd. 1070.3 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Jennifer Roski James Minch C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 02006 $144,047.97 Phelan Hal�� 1408-568 1830 West Erie Avenue 19140-3523 13th wd. 1354.24 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Kevin R. Hudson C.P. March Term, 2009 No. 03235 $27,015.82 �� 1408-569 201-59 North 8th Street Unit �� IMPROVEMENTS: CONDOMINIUM Merle M. Singer Nathan Singer C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 00939 $380,465.00 Phelan �� 1408-570 1233 West Hilton Street 19140 43rd wd. 1563.91 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� S. Russell, Personal Representative of the Estate of Harrison Harper, Deceased C.P. November Term, 2013 �� 1408-571 126 Jamestown Street 19127-1614 21st wd. 817.21 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� J. Wasko, Jr. C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 02305 $21,648.65 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1408-572 528 E. High Street 19140 59th wd. on the Southeasterly side of High Street 260’6” Northeastwardly from the Northeasterly side of Magnolia Street. Front:

22ft 10in; Depth: 124ft 0in �� to Mortgage IMPROVE�� RESIDENCE Debra M. Cower C.P. November Term, 2013 No. 02671 $82,676.59 Stephen M. Hladik, Esq. 1408-573 �� 1417 55th wd. 1860 Sq Ft ��MENTS: RESIDEN�� Seabrooks, Jr. C.P. March Term, 2012 No. 03572 $91,126.51 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1408-574 �� 19124-5231 33rd wd. 1373.60 square foot �� PROPERTY Zoila C. Reyes a/k/a Zoila C. Pena a/k/a Zoila Reyes C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 02466 $72,599.45 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1408-575 4214 Malta Street 191244809 33rd wd. 1739 Sq Ft �� 2013 No. 00452 $59,719.57 Powers, Kirn, & Javardian, �� 1408-576 1123 Faunce Street 191112703 56th wd. 2912 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY William E. �� C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 02466 $202,023.41 Phelan �� 1408-577 8939 Haven Place 191521401 57th wd. 3564 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Anna K. Jackson C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 02801 $239,017.80 Phelan �� 1408-578 4656 Shelbourne Street 19124-3833 42nd wd. 1138 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Akinola C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 04066 $61,532.23 Powers, Kirn, & �� 1408-579 1031 Disston Street 191114410 53rd wd. 2570.09 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Syeda A. Rahman a/k/a Syeda Rahman C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 02656 $128,594.21 Phelan �� 1408-580 2833 S. Simpson Street 19142 40th wd. 1520 Sq Ft �� to Mortgage IMPROVE�� C.P. June Term, 2008 No.

04176 $128,194.32 Thomas A. Capehart, Esquire 1408-581 3810 Manayunk Avenue 19128-5108 21st wd. 1241.74 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Karen Tappeden C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 01597 $10,865.85 �� 1408-582 364 Daly Street 191483307 39th wd. 700 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Cynthia C. Cross a/k/a Cynthia Cross C.P. August Term, 2011 No. 01952 $102,564.33 Phelan �� 1408-583 1107 Emily Street 19148 1st wd. 672 Sq Ft �� rino, Jr. C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 01403 $175,417.11 �� 1408-584 725 East Rittenhouse Street 19144 22nd wd. 1122 Sq Ft; row b/gar 2sty masonry �� Executrix of the Estate of Idella Kitchen, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. January Term, 2012 No. 00670 $89,885.65 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-585 6742 Dicks Avenue 19142 40th wd. 1088 Sq Ft ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Katrakazis Cecilia Moss a/k/a Cecilia M. Moss C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 02983 $61,119.94 Udren �� 1408-586 1260 South 27th Street 19146 36th wd. 1032 Sq Ft; row 2 sty masonry �� Francine Martin, Known Surviving Heir of Jessie Martin, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner Alfonso ��ing Heir of Jessie Martin, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner Jessie Mae �� Heir of Jessie Martin, Deceased Mortgagor and Real �� Known Surviving Heir of Jessie Martin, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner All Unknown Surviving Heirs of Jessie Martin, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 02322 $23,964.95 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-587 43 North 52nd Street 19139 44th wd. 1832 Sq Ft

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�� C.P. November Term, 2009 No. 02144 $29,836.63 Udren �� 1408-588 2243 Mifflin Street 19145 48th wd. 1176 Sq Ft; Row 2 STY Masonry �� son C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 01066 $97,804.81 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-589 3245 North Dover Street 19129 38th wd. 1263 Sq Ft; Row 2 Sty Masonry �� Surviving Heirs of Eugene Williams, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner and Angela Williams, Surviving Heir of Eugene Williams, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. October Term, 2012 No. 03412 $46,923.00 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-590 5256 North Hutchinson Street 19141 49th wd. 1230 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� man C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 00196 $64,863.03 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-591 1828 Federal Street 19146 36th wd. 1440 Sq Ft; Row 3 STY Masonry �� berg, II C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 01920 $256,555.27 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-592 2015 E. Fletcher Street 19125 31st wd. 819.28 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Jonathan Flotron C.P. July Term, 2012 �� 1408-593 5616 Catherine Street 19143 46th wd. 1280 Sq Ft �� C.P. November Term, 2013 �� 1408-594 �� 19138 10th wd. 1872 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Taneva C. �� nor, Solely in Her Capacity

as Executrix of the Estate �� Deceased C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 02473 $112,076.96 �� 1408-595 1222 Elbridge Street 19111 53rd wd. 1080 Sq Ft �� C.P. December Term, 2013 �� 1408-596 2511 South Dewey 191423517 40th wd. 1096 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY William Washington C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 01276 $32,679.93 �� 1408-597 6922 Theodore Street 19142 40th wd. 1210.75 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Vicki R. Ofori and Deborah Riley C.P. December Term, 2007 No. �� 1408-598 6753 Eastwood Street 19149 54th wd. 1255.50 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Rose W. Cohn, De�� Individually and as Heir of Rose W. Cohn, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2013 No. �� 1408-599 507 W. Hansberry Street 19144 59th wd. �� Deceased C.P. December Term, 2012 No. 03894 $163,655.20 Michael F.J. Romano, Esquire 1408-600 5029 Schuyler Street 19144 13th wd. 4125 Sq Ft �� Sutton C.P. May Term, 2013 �� 1408-601 249 West Duval Street 19144 59th wd. 2219.8 Sq Ft �� C.P. May Term, 2013 No. �� 1408-602 2211 North 52nd Street 19131 52nd wd. 11250 Sq Ft �� in her capacity as Executrix of the Estate of Shirley Cooley a/k/a Shirley Claudette Cooley a/k/a Shirley �� Montez A. Saldana, in his

capacity as Heir of the Estate of Angela Cooley a/k/a Angela Ellen Cooley, a deceased Devisee of the Estate of Shirley Cooley a/k/a Shirley Claudette Cooley �� in her capacity as Heir of �� capacity as Heir of James �� his capacity as Heir of James �� capacity as Heir of James �� Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and all Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest from �� Deceased C.P. July Term, 2009 No. 02028 $188,651.18 �� 1408-603 7755 Oxford Avenue 19111 63rd wd. 1880 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Susan J. Ransom C.P. May Term, 2013 �� 1408-604 �� 19124 23rd wd. 3948.43 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Hinton C.P. July Term, 2012 �� 1408-605 5634 North Camac Street 19141-4106 49th wd. 1344.80 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Maria Johnson a/k/a Maria Theresa Watson C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 02744 $47,610.62 �� 1408-606 5150 Cedar Avenue 19143 46th wd. 1725 Sq Ft �� February Term, 2012 No. �� 1408-607 �� 4106 65th wd. 900 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Eniola O. Akinbo a/k/a Eniola Akinbo C.P. April Term, 2012 No. 01945 $55,450.36 Phelan �� 1408-608 7320 North 20th Street 19138 10th wd. 1512 Sq Ft; �� -

�� Averette C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 00527 $158,198.25 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-609 1835 Fuller Street 19152 56th wd. 2379.85 Sq Ft �� December Term, 2012 No. �� 1408-610 1614 Naudain Street 19146 30th wd. 1710 Sq Ft; Row 3 Sty Masonry �� to Mortgage IMPROVE�� Reilly C.P. March Term, 2011 No. 03184 $257,012.02 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-611 �� wd. 957 Sq Ft; Row 2 Sty �� IMPROVEMENTS: �� November Term, 2010 No. 04334 $89,568.17 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-612 �� 3107 55th wd. 1328 Sq Ft �� guez, as sole owner C.P. May Term, 2012 No. 0150 �� 1408-613 �� wd. 906 Sq Ft; Row 2 Sty �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� coln C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 02162 $114,839.40 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-614 1609 West Nedro Avenue 19141 17th wd. 1920 Sq Ft �� Rent IMPROVEMENTS: �� owner C.P. October Term, 2010 No. 1512 Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., Kimberly �� Ackerman, Esq., Ashleigh �� Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Jana Fridfinns�� Esq., Denise Carlon, Esq., �� 1408-615 �� 40th wd. 992 Sq Ft; Row �� and United States of America

C.P. August Term, 2010 No. 05028 $100,070.48 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1408-616 1007 Cheltenham Avenue a/k/a 1007 East Cheltenham Avenue 19124-1027 35th wd. 1128.40 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Jose Martins �� December Term, 2013 No. 02408 $24,325.47 Phelan �� 1408-617 �� N8 19116-1937 88th wd. The Unit Designation of the Unit being specifically set forth in the Declaration Plan and the Unit being generally described in the Declaration; including a proportionate undivided interest in the Common Elements appertaining and assigned to the Unit, as more specifically defined in the Declaration of .599% �� C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 01442 $56,175.63 Phelan �� 1408-618 �� 19120-1829 61st wd. 1000 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Taylor, Individually and in His Capacity as Administrator of the Estate of Keena D. �� Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Keena D. Taylor a/k/a �� Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Keena D. Taylor �� Deceased C.P. October Term, 2012 No. 00023 $33,547.22 �� 1408-619 �� 2121 40th wd. 1040 Sq Ft �� PROPERTY Millat Uddin C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 01296 $67,968.50 Phelan �� 1408-620 2621 South Robinson Street 19142-3523 40th wd. 1096 ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Everette C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 00111 $71,152.78 �� 1408-621 4625 Fernhill Road 19144 13th wd. 1184 Sq Ft �� C.P. February Term, 2008 No. 04136 $64,681.29 ��

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MIXED USE Hongwu Xu C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 02156 $354,307.69 Joel S. Todd, Esquire 1408-632B 4230 Chester Avenue 19104 27th wd. 3212.5 Sq Ft �� Mortgage Subject to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: THREE �� MIXED USE Hongwu Xu C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 02156 $354,307.69 Joel S. Todd, Esquire 1408-633 6919 Cottage Street 19135 55th wd. 1203.81 Sq Ft; �� C. Mann C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 04061 $14,400.66 Monica Mathews Reynolds, Esquire, Spector, �� 1408-634 3023 Devereaux Avenue 19149 35th wd. 1137.5 Sq Ft �� C.P. October Term, 2013 No. ��

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Parkway Jammed Philly celebrates the 4th of July in style Philadelphia’s annual Independence Day extravaganza took place on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on the 4th (naturally). From noon to 7 p.m., the parkway hosted the world’s largest picnic, followed by Philly’s Fourth of July Jam Concert. Marlon Wayans hosted the concert, which featured The Roots, Ed Sheeran, Nicki Minaj, Jennifer Hudson, Aloe Blacc and Vicci Martinez performing live.

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1. Celebrating July 4 on the Parkway. 2. Nicki Minaj leaving the Ritz Carlton Hotel and waving to her fans. 3. Fans waiting for Jennifer Hudson and Nicki Minaj at the Four Seasons Hotel. 4. Nicki Minaj fan waiting for Jam on the Parkway to begin. 5. Real Housewives star Aviva Drescher and husband Reid were at Monaco Hotel with their children, Hudson and Sienna. They were in town to see what it was like in Philadelphia over the July 4 weekend. 6. Ed Sheeran gave a private concert to fans at Q102 before the big public concert on the parkway. Photos by HughE Dillon J U LY 1 3 - 2 0 , 2 0 1 4

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Sad Times at Cardinal O’Hara, Constitution High Schools Two schools mourn the passing of beloved coaches

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his is one of the toughest times Liberty City Press has seen since we started writing articles about high school sports over two years ago. Two prominent coaches, Dan Algeo, Cardinal O’Hara’s football coach, and Fran Hamilton, an assistant basketball coach at Constitution, passed away. Algeo, who had won football championships at Roman Catholic in 1999 and Cardinal O’Hara in 2004, was 49 and beloved by his players and highly respected by his peers. He had a heart attack and passed away two days later. No official cause of death has been publicized for Hamilton, just 31, who was a part of Rob Moore’s staff at Constitution that won two state titles.

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“He was part of everything we have done and a lot of the success we achieved,” said Moore, who is planning to host an event in Hamilton’s honor this season. Algeo’s Facebook page is swarmed by hundreds of goodbyes and testimonials. His famous saying, his mantra, “Faith. Family. Football,” was well known among his former players. He was also a teacher and former athletic director at the school. Said one parent of his O’Hara players. “Coach Dan Algeo walked the walk and didn’t just talk the talk. Faith. Family. Football. At the beginning and end of every O’Hara football practice, game and team event, our players joined hands and prayed — Our Father; Hail Mary; Our Lady of Victory … Pray for us; Bishop McFadden … Pray for us; On 3 … ‘Family’; Breakdown Boys — On 3 — ‘Beat ….’”

“When someone like this who has made such an impact at our school and for �� it just hurts. It hurts a lot.”

Rob Moore, head boys’ basketball coach at Constitution High School, is planning to host an event this season in Hamilton’s honor. Photo by Sarah J. Glover

Pittsburgh and put up some lofty numbers. Algeo started him as a ninth grader at O’Hara. “He took me from a boy and made me a man,” he said. “I would never have made it to the NFL without him preparing me.” Another Algeo disciple, Anthony Walters, is also in the NFL. He played collegiately for Delaware and has played for the Bears and the Arizona Cardinals. He also pledged his sympathy via Twitter.

Said former player Damiere Shaw: “Rest well, Coach Dan Algeo. Thanks for all of the life lessons and memories we shared. You are in a place where we only one day hope to get to. Watch over us.” A Cardinal O’Hara administrator told us that this has been one of the toughest times in the past 30 years in the school. “I have seen grown men and women, teachers, students, football players, just break down all over campus,” he said. “When someone like this who has made such an impact at our school and for our boys, on and off the field, it just hurts. It hurts a lot. We’re going to miss him a lot.” Cardinal O’Hara graduate Tom Savage was probably Algeo’s biggest star in his decade at the helm of the football program. Savage is this year’s fourth-round draft pick by the Houston Texans. He played football at Rutgers and

TOUGH NEWS FOR TEMPLE Rick Brunson is one of the top basketball minds in the country. The longtime NBA player who played at Temple was reported to be returning to Philadelphia this fall to become an assistant coach for Fran Dunphy and the Owls. It was thought that his son Jalen, one of the top high school seniors in the country, would be committing to Temple. He would be the highest recruit to play for Temple since, well, Brunson himself in 1992. Brunson was a McDonald’s allAmerican in high school in suburban Boston. Most scouting gurus have his son rated equally as high. But earlier this month, at a time already filled with terrible news locally, Brunson was arrested in a Chicago area health club for allegedly assaulting someone. There were some reports that it may have been of a sexual nature. Neither the health club, Temple or Brunson have commented on anything since the incident happened but you have to imagine that the news could be devastating to Temple. The Owls are coming off their worst season in school history and are looking for some good news to kick-start the program. Brunson’s arrival and the possible arrival of his son is exactly what the Owls needed. No one knows for sure if one or two Brunsons will be arriving in the fall now. “If they lose out on Rick’s coaching and recruiting and the possible loss of his son into this program, that is just a major shame for Temple,” said one prominent member of the Owl Club, an athletic supporting club for Temple. The Owls are hoping to recover this year with the addition of three new transfers, Jaylen Bond, Devin Coleman and Jesse Morgan. “Rick Brunson is a Temple guy with ideas from the NBA and other places,” the Owl Club member said. “The coaching staff here could use some infusion of that. Rick trains Chris Paul. He is widely respected around basketball. Hopefully, he didn’t ruin his chances for this job or his life.”

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Cabaret troupe takes on art, music and fame in new show By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com The Bearded Ladies, Philadelphia’s experimental cabaret troupe, is bringing its latest show to full bloom with “Andy: A Popera” through July 27 at The Wilma Theater. The show is inspired by the life and times of out artist and cultural icon Andy Warhol, who rose to fame in the 1950s-’60s and pushed the boundaries and perceptions of pop culture, art and fame. “He really took over the arts scene in this huge and lasting way,” Bearded Ladies cast member Kristen Bailey said. “We still see the effect of his art on stuff that we make now. A question we are asking a lot is Why? Why is what he did so exciting? Why have we clung to that? Why do we put it on a pedestal? Is it something or is it nothing? Is it a soup can with a purpose and commentary on commercialism in our culture? Or is it nothing and he just liked soup cans?”

It is those questions the new cabaret show is looking to explore. “The exploration of art is usually on a museum wall, but an intimate cabaret that is about this moment we are sharing is an interesting way to look at that kind of art,” Bailey said. “It’s a cerebral experience and we are making it conversation.” Bailey noted audiences should not show up to the performance expecting to be educated about the subject of Andy Warhol. “We really like to stay away from any-

thing that feels like a biopic,” she said. “What we’ve done is taken research from his whole life and anything that felt exciting to us and that’s how we filtered through the research. This is our response to Andy’s life. If you come wanting to learn about who he was and get chronological events, you will be very disappointed. It’s more about a feeling, tone, idea and philosophy in which we are digging around and exploring.” Bailey portrays Edie Sedgwick, a socialite and model who appeared in a number of Warhol’s short films. Sedgwick’s life was cut short by an accidental drug overdose. “It’s really fun

and terribly depressing,” Bailey said about playing the character. “She’s full of juice and she makes a great party and she’s fun. One of the interesting things about her is that she didn’t make any art. She was a part of the celebrity and fame that surrounded Andy and sang on a Velvet Underground song but she wasn’t an artist. Her art is her persona. She became this awesome buddy to Andy and skyrocketed to fame. Then he totally disregarded her and that was it for her. She is a superstar but there is a sad heart in there, which I’m hoping to portray. What is that for and is it worth the sacrifices she is making and is it a sacrifice? These are all questions we are asking that Edie really helps to explore.” (Hmm. A famous, photogenic and wellconnected socialite who is famous for no apparent reason? Will today’s audiences ever be able to grasp such a concept?) Bailey said that Warhol’s concepts of art and fame are just PAGE 30

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as relevant now, if not more so, as they were in the 1960s. “If Andy was around now he’d be in love with selfies,” she said. “We track this fame craze into our present day. I really think if Andy were around today, he would eat up reality TV. He would be all over Twitter.” For the show, The Bearded Ladies collaborated with Opera Philadelphia. Bailey admitted that, at first, the raucous humor of the cabaret group seemed like an odd pairing with the classically trained performers — but it works. “I was definitely curious about how that was going to go down, especially in the development process when we get really silly and do crazy things in the room,” she said. “They’re used to being note-perfect and memorized on their first rehearsal. I don’t know if Opera Philadelphia picked out their weirdest chorus members but they have been great and totally game. I think we’ve raised an eyebrow a few times but they have been awesome, and it’s cool to have that other kind of energy in the room to kind-of balance us.” Bailey added that having Opera Philadelphia involved with the show also gives “Andy” some musical depth beyond the obvious pop music of the artist’s heyday. “They are coming together and meeting each other in an exciting way,” she said about the different musical styles in the show. “There’s this layer of pop and this layer of opera that goes over it or around it. That is part of why it is so amazing to have opera singers in there. They are our age and they know all these pop songs. That’s exciting to me that we can make opera look cool and they will be helping us look cool.” “Andy: A Popera” as it appears at The Wilma Theater is the final stage of a year-long project for the two groups — which developed the production from its beginning as a series of five-minute pop-up performances with a small cast in various locations into a fully realized show featuring an ensemble cast of up to 30 performers. Bailey said that performing the smaller pieces help to make the final version of the show stronger. “You can just sit in your rehearsal room box and have an idea about how it will go over but you won’t really have any clue until you’ve done it in front of people,” she said. “That’s why we decided to do it this way. We can only get to a certain point of creating something that is meant to be witnessed live before you can’t know what to do with it anymore. We’ve figured out a lot about the tone in which we want to tell this story. It’s important to make it immediate and feel like something is happening in the room right now with us here together so that it continues to be exciting. We figured out how to keep the audience with us and engaged even though it isn’t a traditional narrative storyline to follow. There’s nothing more fun that dressing up like a soup can and standing next to the soup aisle in the grocery store flash-mobbing people. Feeling that energy, especially for the opera singer, is really important to discover before we get into the real show.” Given Philadelphia’s history with flash mobs, we’re guess that most city residents would be relieved to see a human-sized soup can dancing in the grocery store instead of teenagers running amok. “Yes, flash mobs can mean something,” Bailey said. ■ The Bearded Ladies and Opera Philadelphia present “Andy: A Popera” through July 27 at The Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, visit www.beardedladiescabaret.com or www. wilmatheater.org.

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Joy Parham: Back to the chopping board after ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Well, I can provide the cheer and the song, but I defer to this week’s profile, Joy Parham, to handle the food part. Parham is the owner of Urban Country Culinary Concepts, a catering company located in Philadelphia, and was a contestant on season 12 of the Fox hit series “Hell’s Kitchen.” PGN: I understand you’ve been cooking since you were a kid. JP: Yes, I think my first episode in the kitchen was when I was 4. I used to watch the cooking shows that they ran on PBS and saw — I think it was Julia Child but I’m not sure — cooking pasta. I decided to make pasta one afternoon and my mom — you would think we lived in a mansion — told me that she had been calling for me and looking for me forever until she finally found me in the kitchen. Now, we lived in a two-bedroom apartment so it couldn’t have been that hard, but at any rate she found me in the middle of the kitchen floor with flour and water and eggs, trying to make my own pasta. PGN: You were trying to make it from scratch? JP: Yes, it didn’t really work out. I am much better now at making pasta! But I remember that first hands-on experience in the kitchen. And I would always watch my great-grandmother in the kitchen. She didn’t cook too much because when I hit the scene it was 1987 and she was already 87 years old, but she liked to bake and made a lot of pies and cookies and stuff. I would watch her and learn. My mom was a holiday chef; she didn’t cook every night or anything extravagant, but when the holidays came around she would really get into it and I would observe. PGN: So was that first attempt at pasta successful? JP: No. I didn’t get far before my mother put a halt to it. She shut that down and told me I needed to get out of her kitchen. But I did go back and learn to make pasta at a fairly young age. I think it was at a summer camp of sorts. PGN: I’m such a bad cook, I still have to call home to ask how to boil spaghetti! JP: Believe it or not, the best instructions are on Barilla pasta, though I don’t like to promote them since they don’t like us. PGN: True. I’ll snap a picture of their instructions and buy from another company that isn’t as homophobic! So what other interests did you have as a kid? JP: I was somewhat of a loner, very introverted. I spent about half of my life as an

only child and then was put in the fostercare system and bounced from placement to placement, so I had a lot of siblings and new family, group homes for displaced youth and shelters, XYZ. Before, I didn’t have any siblings or cousins my age and my mom wasn’t one of those moms to tell me to go outside and play. Once I got into the system, I got to associate with other kids and I started doing things like shooting basketball. I played on the team at Our Lady of the Rosary elementary school. But most of my hobbies were more scholastic. I went to about 13 different schools. When I was at Overbrook High School I was studying health and nutrition, and my grades were good enough for me to get an internship at Temple, which was nice. I’ll never be a doctor, I’ll never be a surgeon, but it was interesting to see operations being performed and the cadavers and all that, but in the end it’s not for me. I learned how to draw blood but I didn’t like it very much. I don’t like things that are gory [laughs], which is funny because I do like to butcher meat. But I think I’m OK with that because it’s dead already. PGN: Would you ever hunt? JP: I think so. I love to go to the gun range, I love to shoot paintball guns, I love obstacle courses and things like that, so I would love running around in the woods. But on the other hand, I think I would feel bad actually being the one to kill something. I also learned things at Temple that I can use now. For instance, I can make my own pill capsules, which now I fill with spices and insert them right into the food. PGN: Cool! So when did you start cooking for real? JP: I think my first time cooking professionally was at 16. I started doing catering events with a company and that’s how I got my foot in the door. I eventually went to culinary school. PGN: Backtracking a little, why were you taken out of your home? JP: I think my mother was overwhelmed; trying to raise me as a single mother and working at the same time was difficult. She also didn’t have any family support here, all her family was out of town. I’m actually her only blood relative in the city of Philadelphia. Now that I’m an adult, I can look at it from a more mature space, but of course at the time it was like, why, why, why? I’m blessed in that I eventually found a foster family that took me in and made me one of their own. So I do have siblings now and nieces and nephews and extended family. It was one of those bittersweet things because being in the system, you go in as an only child and then it’s confusing when you suddenly have a large family that you’re part of. But it all worked out in the end.

PGN: Where did you go to college? JP: Indiana University of Pennsylvania. It’s about 45 minutes south of Pittsburgh and it’s a great university in a very small town. I ended up there because I’d been lollygagging my last year of high school. I didn’t quite understand the application process. My counselor, Miss D., had attended IUP and showed me materials from them. I’d toured Kutztown, Millersville and Temple but none of them had a good culinary-arts program and none of them offered a bachelor’s, so I ended up at IUP. Especially after I got offered a scholarship.

the campus. [Laughs] It was a colorful town!

PGN: Was the biggest culture shock moving out to the boonies? JP: The campus is in the middle of nowhere and the culinary school is about 30 minutes from that nowhere. It’s located in Punxsutawney, which is an experience in itself. When you first arrive, there are statues of groundhogs everywhere: There’s a McDonald’s groundhog, a groundhog at the supermarket, a bank groundhog

PGN: So what’s the difference between a cook and a chef? JP: Anyone who can read a recipe can be taught to cook but a chef goes far beyond that. As a chef, you need to really study, you need to travel and try different things to train your pallet. You have to immerse yourself in different food trends and food sciences. You have to have passion but you also need to have a thick skin, especially as a female chef. Some of us are built Ford tough, but I wasn’t like that. It took years of “seasoning” to build myself to the point where I would consider myself a chef.

PGN: Yikes! JP: Fortunately, the culinary school itself was great and our teachers were great oldschool chefs that taught you the basics. They were really hard on us and I hated it at the time, but now I appreciate it. They taught us that anyone can cook but it takes something special and a lot of hard work to become a chef. Any time I feel myself getting a little cocky, I remember those lessons and it brings me back down to earth.

PGN: I would imagine it entails a lot of creativity. JP: Oh yes, you have to have an understanding of art, texture and taste. The sciences play a great deal. There are foods that I’ve cooked that I’ve never tried but because I know the science of the meat, I know exactly how it needs to be prepared. It’s all about technique and attitude and experience. The title has to be earned, someone has to give it to you, you can’t claim it for yourself. PGN: Speaking of attitude, let’s talk about “Hell’s Kitchen.” How did you end up on the show? JP: I went with a friend Photo: Suzi Nash who wanted to audition. I ... they’re everywhere. We even had a wasn’t really interested but chef groundhog! It’s really eerie. Also, I was off that day and it was something to as a person of color, I wouldn’t exactly do. My friend and I made it past the group say I had many fans out there. The townauditions and took a food-knowledge test ies would throw stuff at us as they drove but eventually I moved forward and she by and yell, “Go home nigger.” Even at didn’t. I got cast on the show but wasn’t the school, one of our classmates said to sure if I wanted to do it. It was interesting, a very good friend of mine, “Why don’t you go back to the cotton fields where you when I auditioned I was 24 and season came from?” I was appalled and the school 10 was on. There was a woman named didn’t know how to deal with it either. The Christina on the show who was an “out” lesbian woman. I grand master of the KKK lived right near PAGE 38

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1221 St. James St. 215.735.5772 voyeurnightclub.com After-hours private club; membership required

200 S. 12th St. 215.964.9675 tabuphilly.com Sports bar serving bar food with frequent special events on second ﬂoor

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Short on travel ideas? Look outside your own door People always seem to want to be somewhere else. Vacations or getaways usually mean somewhere at least 50 miles or more away from home. But when you live in one of America’s top tourist destinations (and getting better all the time), it’s time to play tourist within your own daily commute. At the (same-sex) wedding of a friend at The Prime Rib this month, the dinner conversation among the guests was about how exciting it was to play tourist in Philadelphia. From the suburban New Jersey gay power couple to the New Hope boys to the Center City urban professionals, the conversation swirled around topics from the Barnes Foundation to Rittenhouse Square to “When was the last time we partied until 2 a.m. and home was our hotel a few blocks away?”’ Here are my top ways to play tourist close to where you live (no airfare required). Book a hotel! Nothing says travel more than room service, housekeeping, bellmen and a new view outside a new window. Check right in and book a package! Try the Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package™. No reason not to stay in a hotel. Come on. The weekend is just a short 48 hours. Make the most of it with a two-night stay for any two consecutive nights of the week at 20 hotels and get free hotel parking (up to a $100 value at Center City hotels). Pick Monday, Hump Day or even Friday. Being a tourist in your own hometown means you can check in even before you check out of work. Revisit an old favorite in a great location. The Radisson Blu Warwick hotel, near Rittenhouse Square, has undergone a dramatic renovation — fom old-school Philly to modern European fun. Finally, a hip renovation with a great European brand name has arrived in Philly. The Radison Blue Warwick has several hotel packages to choose from, but among my favorite aspects of the hotel is the live music at the Prime Rib restaurant downstairs. It’s a deal. Do something new! We love the Philadelphia Museum of Art but now it is even more fabulous. More than 80 fully accessorized ensembles by American-born, Paris-based designer Patrick Kelly are on display at the museum. “Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love” shows how Kelly, who created looks for such celebrities as Grace Jones and Bette Davis, challenged racial and cultural boundaries to become the fashion darling of the New York City and Paris club scenes.

Check out the newest museum in “America’s Most Historic Square Mile,” the National Museum of American Jewish History. Located near the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, check out “Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American.” (Insider’s tip: You don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy the

THE RADISSON BLU WARWICK museum but Barbra Streisand did open the museum, if that helps!) This newest exhibit traces how America’s favorite pastime helped Jewish and other immigrant groups embrace the culture and lifestyle of their new homeland. Do something gay! The 11th Annual Boys of Summer Party is now a full weekend of events and it returns to Philadelphia on Aug. 1-3. This year, 40 “lifeguards” will be on hand to watch over the crowd at the beach-themed party. The pool party is Aug. 1 at North Shore Beach Club, or catch the music of DJ Carl Michaels at the Aug. 2 daytime block party on Camac Street, or the Boys of Summer Main Event that night at Voyeur Nightclub. “The Book of Mormon” is a religious satire musical that tells the story of two young Mormon missionaries sent to a remote village in northern Uganda, where a brutal warlord is threatening the local population. Naïve and optimistic, the two missionaries try to share the Book of Mormon, one of their scriptures — which only one of them has read — but have trouble connecting with the locals, who are more worried about war, famine, poverty and AIDS than about religion. (Get a drink before and after at one of the great places on Walnut Street or The Bike Stop). ■ Jeff Guaracino is the author of “Gay and Lesbian Tourism: The Essential Guide for Marketing.”

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OUT & ABOUT The week ahead Fri. 07/18 Rasputin’s Room Lil’ Steph presents a burlesque show 5 p.m.-midnight at Ruba Club-Studios, 416 Green St.; 215627-9831. Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bad Company The classicrock bands perform 7 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300. Toni Braxton & Babyface The R&B stars perform 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Jay Brannan The out singersongwriter performs 9 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. Night of the Comet The 1984 B-horror film is screened 9:45 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610917-0223.

Sat. 07/19 Anthony Anderson The comedian performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk; 609-343-4000. Sullivan & Son Comedy Tour Comedians from

the sitcom perform 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215922-6888. Yes The classic-rock group performs 8 p.m. at the Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets; 610-352-0313.

Sun. 07/20 A Hard Day’s Night The 1964 film starring The Beatles is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610917-0223. Queens of the Stone Age The hard-rock band performs 7:30 p.m. at the Skyline Stage at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, West Fairmount Park, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 800-745-3000.

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311 The funk-rock group performs 8 p.m. at the Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets; 610-352-0313.

Mon. 07/21 Velvet Goldmine The drama film is screened 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888. First Person StorySlam Spoken-word artists perform 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. Lipstick Mondays A weekly drag show featuring a changing roster of queens takes the stage 9 p.m. at The Raven, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 215-8622081.

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The Soulshine Tour Michael Franti & Spearhead headline the music and yoga festival 7 p.m. at the Skyline Stage at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, West Fairmount Park, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 800-745-3000.

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds The dark-rock band performs 7:30 p.m. at the Skyline Stage at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, West Fairmount Park, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 800-745-3000.

Skid Row The hard-rock band performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808. Veruca Salt The alt-rock band performs 8 p.m. at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.

Wed. 07/23 4W5 Blues Jam Local musicians get down, 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400. Lionel Richie and CeeLo Green The R&B singer and the rapper/singer perform 7:30 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300.

GOOD VIBES: Michael Franti & Spearhead headline The Soulshine Tour, a festival of live music, DJs and yoga, 7 p.m. July 22 at the Skyline Stage at The Mann Center for Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave. For more information or tickets, call 800-745-3000.

Thu. 07/24 Marissa McClellan The local cookbook author and food blogger hosts a demonstration of recipes from her new book 6 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215686-5322. Days of the New The country-rock duo performs 6 and 9 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215257-5808. Stayin’ Alive The Bee Gees tri-

Darius Rucker The rock/country singer performs 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

bute band performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-5727650.

Jessie’s Girl The ’80s tribute band performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.

The Burlesque Show The naughty fun begins 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Kick It Out and Diamond Dogs The Heart tribute band and the David Bowie tribute band perform 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215545-4511.

Art Garfunkel The singer performs 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000. ■

PETA-DELPHIA: Singer Sarah McLachlan comes to town 8 p.m. July 22 at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, West Fairmount Park, 5201 Parkside Ave. For more information or tickets, call 800-745-3000.

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Opening Dick Gregory The legendary comedian performs July 19-20 at the Rrazz Room, in The Ramada New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-596-1027. Josh Wolf The comedian seen on “Chelsea Lately” performs July 24-26 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215496-9001. Leslie Jordan The out actor performs July 24-26 the Rrazz Room, in The Ramada New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-596-1027.

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bulb, through Aug. 3, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100. In Dialogue: Wolfgang Tillmans Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of images by the European photographer, through Oct. 26, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-7638100. Jonathan Cohn Glass: Window Aquarium Installation Graver’s Lane Gallery presents an exhibition of one-of-a-kind hand-blown glass pieces of high quality and creative design through Aug. 18, 8405 Germantown Road; 215247-1603.

The Main Dish Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring how modern and contemporary kitchWORLD TRAVELER: Out singer-songwriter and enware “Shortbus” actor Jay Brannan returns to Philly reflects for a performance in support of his latest EP, attributes “Around the World in 80 Jays,” 9 p.m. July 18 of the at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. For more information or tickets, call 215-222-1400. model homemaker through Picasso Prints: Myths, Minotaurs Sept. 28, and Muses 26th Street and the Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an Parkway; 215-763exhibition of Pablo Picasso’s response to 8100. the world of classical antiquity in nearly 50 prints from four critical decades of his Making a Classic career through Aug. 3, 26th Street and the Modern: Frank Parkway; 215-763-8100. Gehry’s Master Plan for the That’s So Gay: Outing Early America Philadelphia The Library Company of Philadelphia Museum of Art presents the exhibition exploring gay culThe Art Museum ture through Oct. 17, 1314 Locust St.; 215presents an exhibi546-3181. tion of the comprehensive design for renewal and expanClosing sion by the internationally celebrated Pam Ann “Full Throttle” architect through The comedian performs through July 18 Sept. 1, 26th Street at the Rrazz Room, in The Ramada New and the Parkway; Hope, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 215-763-8100. 888-596-1027. ■ Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibiSend notices at least one week in tion highlighting the advance to: ROLL OUT THE PINK CARPET: Out actor, playwright works of the famed Out & About Listings, PGN, 505 S. and author Leslie Jordan lands in New Hope for a fashion designer Fourth St., Philadelphia, PA 19147 weekend of hilarious performances July 24-26 at through Nov. 30, fax: 215-925-6437; the Rrazz Room, in The Ramada New Hope, 6426 26th Street and the or e-mail: listings@epgn.com. Lower York Road, New Hope. For more information Parkway; 215-763or tickets, call 888-596-1027. Notices cannot be taken over the phone. 8100.

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had just transitioned from college back to Philly and it was an “Uh oh, where do I go from here?” moment. I had a boyfriend but I was just going through the motions. I was miserable. It was a good-look relationship and worked for me because he was over 12 hours away, so I never really had to see him. I was just doing it because my biological mom seemed more accepting of me with a boyfriend. He was a Marine who had just come back from fighting overseas. He was good-looking and had gentlemen tendencies, at least that’s what they thought. It looked good on paper but I was stressed out. PGN: From being closeted? JP: Yeah, and I was getting these text messages and letters from other women he apparently was seeing. I was so hurt, it was like, I’ve been fighting my urges in order to stay faithful to you and you’re running around with all these women. I was mostly irritated with myself. It was like, Dag, if I hadn’t been faking it, I wouldn’t be mad right now anyway. I had a girlfriend before him, but she and I were both on the hushhush and I gave it up for the relationship. Anyway, I’d heard about Christina and I really liked her; she was very laid-back and cool. It’s a man’s world in the kitchen and you feel like you have to go in there with your chest puffed out and your head held high, ready to talk trash. They don’t really like women, especially feminine women, in the kitchen. After watching her, I thought, I really should go. I wasn’t out of the closet but the questions were starting to come from my adopted mom. They’re

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Jodie Foster 33. “The Name of the Rose” writer 35. Old theater letters 36. Close associations 37. Warbucks of comics 38. Boneheads or tails 43. State of Miley Cyrus’ past? 44. Kiddy coop 45. Sexy buns? 48. It comes before mature ejaculation 49. Uncle Sam’s URL 52. One of the little hooters 55. Reeves of “My Own Private Idaho” 57. Home st. of Maupin 58. Blows it 59. Shakespeare’s Puck, e.g. 60. To God, to Caesar 63. It can be cured 64. List-shortening letters

cool, they’re really accepting, and I decided maybe the show would be the time for me to step forward. Plus, I lost my apartment three weeks earlier and the day they told me they wanted me on the show, my boss at the restaurant where I was working told us she was closing it down, so what else was I supposed to do? By the time I got to California, I was burned out. My biological mom was back to talking her trash, my student loans were starting to come in and I was running on fumes. PGN: What was the best and worst part of being on the show? JP: The worst was probably my exit; I walked off the show. The best part was everything else. Unfortunately, I didn’t get perspective until afterwards when I watched it back. I didn’t know I was doing well; you have good moments there but you don’t see them. Looking at the show, I see the progress I made but while you’re in it, you don’t recognize that. I’m a perfectionist, especially when it comes to food, and I thought I was the worst person on the show. It breaks my heart if I think I’m letting someone down. Though I know when I got my black jacket, I really made Chef Ramsey proud. I made myself proud. And I won a spot in the 2015 calendar! I had a lot of great moments. It was really nice to work with Chef Ramsey and Chef Andi; she’s the real hardass! PGN: Is he as mean as he seems? JP: Yes, but like a good-coach mean. Most good coaches aren’t there to hug and comfort and wipe the tears away when a player fumbles or misses a shot, they are there

to let you know where you went wrong and how to fix it. I don’t mind a screamer. I like when the kitchen is active and gets hectic and you’re down in the weeds trying to dig yourself out. I would work for Chef Ramsey again. He’s actually very nice, he’s like that uncle who will show up at every game and cheer you on. His staff is awesome too. The show is tough because you never really get a break. You don’t get to go home and process and regroup. You get cabin fever. There are no windows anywhere to just look outside and gaze and get your thoughts together. After a while for me, it was just too much. PGN: Did you have a chance to go back and speak to Chef Ramsey after your exit? JP: He called to see if I was OK but I was in the confession box or something. I did have a chance to apologize. At the end when it looked like I was yelling at him, I was actually yelling at one of the handlers, but with TV magic they cut it to make it look different. When I had a chance to talk to Chef Ramsey, all I could do was put my head down and say sorry for the way it blew up. But we are cool. These flare-ups happen all the time in the kitchen; it was just that mine was on television for all of America to see. People were like, “Are you OK, do you need a hug?” I was like, “If you want to hug me, we can hug, but I’m fine.” It’s all a part of growing up. I learned things about myself from being on the show that made me a better person. PGN: And what are you doing now? JP: I was an emotional wreck for a minute after coming back from the show. They do

tell you that it takes a while to de-program. [Laughs] For a while at my new job I was having flashbacks of being on the show. My girlfriend at the time helped convince me to open up my own business and that’s what I’m doing now. My company is called Urban Country Culinary Concepts and I do a lot of private dining for couples and some in-home cooking classes, etc. I’m actually doing an event with Philabundance in August, which I’m looking forward to. PGN: Would you rather travel back in time or go to the future? JP: I’d rather go back in time. I don’t want to see what’s going to happen tomorrow. I just want to wake up and live for the day. I’d love to go back to the Victorian era though, I love the clothing from that period. PGN: I bet the banquets would be pretty impressive too! ■

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Center to stage new Weinberg musical By Matty Bennett PGN Contributor Around 1980, Tom Wilson Weinberg wrote a song about the presumed love affair between Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok. More than 30 years later, that piece will make an appearance in his latest production, “Sunrise at Hyde Park,” presented at William Way LGBT Community Center. Weinberg became interested in musical theater while studying at the University of Pennsylvania. He started writing musical reviews, which eventually turned into gay satirical political reviews, and finally Weinberg realized he loved telling complete stories — like “Sunrise at Hyde Park.” He has written words and music for “Ten Percent Revue,” “Get Used To It!,” “The Teachings of Chairman Rick,” “After Guantánamo” and “Sixty Years with Bruhs and Gean.” He has toured as a performer, released five albums and won many prestigious awards for his work. Weinberg has been working on his latest on and off for about 12 years.

“During that time I’ve written and staged four other musicals plus eight cabaret shows, a few of which traveled and had multiple performances. But this piece keeps coming back,” he said. The production follows the relationship between First Lady Roosevelt and Hickok, a talented reporter for the Associated Press. In 1932, Hickok, played by Ezra Berkley Nepon, is assigned to interview Roosevelt, played by Heidi Hayes. Hickok would rather be covering hard-hitting news stories, and Roosevelt would rather be left alone. But the interview changes their lives. In 1962, Ray Corry, played by Andrew Peter Crowley, is the curator at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Museum, and he attempts to persuade Hickok to donate her 30years’ of intimate letters with Roosevelt. Corry is shocked when he discovers the passion and complexity of the correspondence. Inspiration for Weinberg’s newest musical stemmed from childhood experiences and his fascination with the relationship between Roosevelt and Hickok,

which formed the basis for his earlier musical, “Eleanor and Hick.” “Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a hero in my house growing up,” Weinberg said. “I’ve always been fascinated with the Roosevelts, and F.D.R. and Eleanor were a presence in my childhood.” Igniting Weinberg’s interest in the subject matter even further was a 1980 Hickok biography written by Doris Faber, which some have described as being homophobic. Faber asserted that Hickok and Roosevelt were merely friends, but Weinberg disagrees. “[Faber] did not see Eleanor Roosevelt as a woman who loved another woman,” he said. “[Faber] felt the two women had a close relationship but not a love affair. Since then, a lot of people have written about it as a love affair. We’ve written it that way. Their letters are more than just friendly letters — they’re love letters, and they’re filled with wonderful political information.” “Sunrise at Hyde Park,” which runs about 75 minutes, is primarily told through song. “The songs tell the story with

“SUNRISE AT HYDE PARK” CAST MEMBERS TOM WILSON WEINBERG (FROM LEFT), HEIDI HAYES, EZRA BERKLEY NEPON AND ANDREW PETER CROWLEY Photo: Kevin Broad a little connecting dialogue here and there,” Weinberg said. “The story is set in the New York governor’s mansion, the White House, the Roosevelt home in Hyde Park, Hick’s apartment and on a train. All this is managed without scene changes or props. It’s small in scale, big in content.” Weinberg expressed his gratitude for his cast’s unique presentations. “The actors have taken to the material in a personal way, devel-

oping their own ideas on how to portray them. They bring themselves into the material in such an interesting way.” “Sunrise at Hyde Park” will be presented at 8 p.m. July 23-25 at the center, 1315 Spruce St. Tickets range from $10-$20. On Aug. 2, the show will go on the road to Fire Island. To reserve tickets, email SunriseAtHydePark@gmail.com, or visit www.TomWilsonWeinberg. com. ■

‘Violette’: A colorful look at a complex character By Gary M. Kramer PGN Contributor “Violette,” opening July 18 at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute, is a classy, illuminating biographical drama about the bisexual writer Violette Leduc (Emmanuelle Devos). Artfully told in “chapters” — each named after the entity that informs the title character’s life and work — the film acutely captures Leduc’s despair and ultimate emancipation. The opening scene has Leduc being imprisoned for three days. It is wartime, and she is at odds with her husband, Maurice Sachs (Olivier Py), a gay man who denies her sexually, emotionally and financially. Sachs trades for food on the black market and even gets beaten up for kissing a male contact, a situation that frustrates Leduc. Sachs’ only decent quality, it seems, is that he prompts her to start writing. Leduc does, and after reading the work of Simone de Beauvoir (Sandrine Kiberlain), she screws up her courage to meet her new literary idol. She acts like a schoolgirl in her efforts to attract de Beauvoir both as a mentor and as a lover, stalking her, leaving

cutting the erotic passages. This who I am.” Such are the gender her flowers and asking her to read causes the author, who is already and sexual politics of the time her first manuscript. De Beauvoir admires the book, “In the Prison discouraged by meager sales, to when financial independence sigof Her Skin,” and is instrumenfall deeper into despair. Her finan- nified freedom for women. tal in getting it published. Thus cial ruin is staved off by stipends One of the film’s highlights is when Leduc heads into the begins a codependent relationshe receives periodically, and often in the nick of time. ship between the women. Leduc countryside and writes lengthy “Violette,” co-written and is needy while de Beauvoir craves erotic passages about her teenage the camaraderie of a smart, sensidirected by Martin Provost, desires. A scene of her masturtive female writer who, like herbating in a field epitomizes the excels in showing the difficulties emotional honesty in her writing, self, cuts through the era’s stifling women like Leduc — and, to a patriarchal culture. If the film slightly lesser degree, de Beauvior showing how this daring writer does not emphasize their physical — faced. Violette’s mother, Berthe frees herself and finds freedom in her work. It is perhaps the film’s relationship, it certainly captures (Catherine Hiegel), feels shamed their emotional bond. most powerful moment. by her daughter’s same-sex pasThe best scenes involve de sions, calling it “silliness.” When “Violette” makes its point that Beauvoir encouraging Leduc. Leduc is told to “find someone” (a Leduc wrote about female sexuality and identity like no other When de Beauvoir asks Leduc husband), she exasperatedly that about her abortion, the insewoman. This is the film’s raison would make her “different from cure writer responds d’être: to acknowledge and celebrate the bluntly, “One of us contributions of an had to go.” When Leduc confesses her under-known writer boarding-school relawho paved the way tionship with another for women writers teen, de Beauvoir both in the shadow of, insists she write about and with the support it, observing, “Writing of, de Beauvior. gives you everything Significantly, however, the film is not a society refuses you.” hagiography. This is While Leduc’s work becomes increasingly a warts-and-all biopic honest, it also meets EMMANUELLE DEVOS (LEFT) AS VIOLETTE LEDUC that shows Leduc’s with disapproval by AND SANDRINE KIBERLAIN AS SIMONE DE episodes of madeditors who suggest BEAUVOIR IN “VIOLETTE” ness as well as her

financial despair and loneliness. Leduc has an awkward breakup with Hermine (Nathalie Richard), and a curious breakdown in a bookstore when the clerk suggests her volume received a small print run. Moreover, Leduc becomes jealous when de Beauvoir goes to America for three months, stalking her upon her return. She expresses her neurotic tendencies in her friendships and relationships with men, including Jacques Guérin (Olivier Gourmet), Jean Genet (Jacques Bonnaffé) and an unnamed lover (Stanley Weber). She has a complicated relationship with her disapproving mother. “Violette” benefits from the strength of Devos’ committed performance in the lead role, as the extraordinary actor portrays a range of emotions, from fragile to triumphant with noticeable aplomb. In support, Kiberlain is impressive as de Beauvior, capturing the writer’s intensity in her body language, words and the terrific period costumes. Provost obviously wanted to cram as much information about Leduc into his film as possible. If the film goes on a bit too long, his efforts only underscore his subject’s achievements. ■

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12-step programs and support groups Al-Anon ■

Pennsylvania Al-Anon Alateen Family Groups: Events, meeting times and locations at pa-al-anon.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) ■ Acceptance meets 7:30 p.m. Fridays and

Mondays at Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, 22nd and Spruce streets. ■ Community meets 8 p.m. Thursdays at Holy Communion Church, 2111 Sansom St. Gay and lesbian, but all are welcome. ■ GLBT Alcoholics Anonymous meets 7 p.m. Sundays and 8 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 100 W. Windsor St., Reading; 610-374-7914. ■ Living Sober meets 8:30 p.m. Saturdays at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220. ■ No Other Way Out meets 11 a.m. Sundays at William Way. ■ Night Owl meets 11:30 p.m. daily at the William Way. ■ Sober and Gay meets 8:30 p.m. SundayFriday at William Way. ■ Young People’s AA meets 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Mark’s Church, 1625 Locust St.; 215-735-1416.

Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) ■ Meets 7 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday,

Friday and Saturday and 5:30 p.m. Thursday at William Way.

Mental-Health Support ■ Pink and Blues, a free peer-run mental-health

support group for LGBT people, meets 7 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Luke and The Epiphany Church, 330 S. 13th St.; 215-627-0424. ■ Survivors of Suicide Inc. meets 7:30 p.m. the ﬁrst Tuesday of the month at 3535 Market St., Room 2037 and the second Wednesday at Paoli Memorial Hospital, 225 W. Lancaster Ave.; 215-545-2242, www.phillysos.tripod. com.

HIV/AIDS Mondays: ■ Positive Brothers, a self-help, support and empowerment group for sexual-minority men of color with HIV/AIDS meets 6-8 p.m. at 1207 Chestnut St., third floor; 215-851-1975. Tuesdays: ■ A support group for HIV-positive men and women meets 1:30-3 p.m. at BEBASHI: Transition to Hope, 1217 Spring Garden St., first floor; 215-769-3561; bebashi.org. ■ Encuentros, a group for HIV-negative Latino men who have sex with men, meets 6 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at 1201 Locust St.; 215-985-3382. ■ Feast Incarnate, a weekly ministry for people affected by HIV/AIDS, meets 5 p.m. at University Lutheran Church, 3637 Chestnut St.; 215-387-2885. ■ A support group for people recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS meets 6:30-8 p.m.

at Mazzoni Center, 21 S. 12th St.; 215-5630652 ext. 235. Wednesdays: ■ Project Teach, a peer-education and empowerment program for people living with HIV/AIDS, meets 3-5 p.m. at Philadelphia FIGHT, 1233 Locust St.; ﬁght.org. Thursdays: ■ A support group for HIV-positive men and women meets 6-8 p.m. at BEBASHI: Transition to Hope; 215-769-3561. ■ Diversity, an HIV/AIDS support group for those infected or affected, meets from 7-9 p.m. at Arch Street United Methodist Church, 55 N. Broad St.; 215-848-4380, azaklad@craftech.com. Saturdays: ■ AIDS Delaware’s You’re Not Alone youth support group meets during the school year at varying times and locations; 800-810-6776.

Debtors Anonymous ■ Meets 7-8 p.m. Monday and Thursday at the

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Overeaters Anonymous (OA) ■ Open meetings 6 p.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m.

Fridays at Hahnemann University Hospital, 245 N. 15th St.; 215-514-3065, www.oa.org. ■ Meets 11 a.m.-noon at William Way.

S.A.R.A. ■ Substance Abuse – Risk Assessment, day

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Community Bulletin Board Community centers

■ The Attic Youth Center 255 S. 16th St.; 215-545-4331, atticyouthcenter.org. For LGBT and questioning youth and their friends and allies. Groups meet and activities are held 4-7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and 4-8:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. Case management, HIV testing and smoking cessation are available Monday-Friday. ■ Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center at the University of Pennsylvania 3907 Spruce St., 215-898-5044, center@dolphin. upenn.edu. Regular hours: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. MondayThursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; noon-6 p.m. Saturday; noon-8 p.m. Sunday. Summer hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

■ ActionAIDS: 215-981-0088 ■ AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania: 215-587-9377 ■ AIDS Law Project of Southern New Jersey: 856-933-9500 ext. 221 ■ AIDS Library: 215-985-4851 ■ ACLU of Pennsylvania: 215592-1513 ■ AIDS Treatment Fact line: 800662-6080 ■ Barbara Gittings Gay and Lesbian Collection at the Independence Branch of the Philadelphia Free Library: 215-685-1633 ■ The COLOURS Organization, Inc.: 215-496-0330 ■ District Attorney LGBT Liaison: Helen “Nellie” Fitzpatrick, 215-6869980, helen.fitzpatrick@phila.gov

■ Meets 7:30 p.m.Thursdays at All Saints

Church, 18 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach, Del.; 302-542-3279.

Health Alder Health Services provides LGBT health services on a sliding-fee scale; 100 N. Cameron St., Ste. 301 East, Harrisburg; 717-233-7190 or 800-867-1550; www.alderhealth.org. Congreso de Latinos Unidos provides anonymous, free HIV testing with Spanish/English counselors, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at 3439 N. Hutchinson St.; 215-763-8870 ext. 6000. HIV treatment: Free HIV/AIDS diagnosis and treatment for Philadelphia residents available 9 a.m.-noon Mondays and 5-8 p.m. Thursdays at Health Center No. 2, 1720 S. Broad St.; 215685-1803. HIV health insurance help: Access to free medications and confidential HIV testing available at 13-19 MacDade Blvd., Suite 109, Collingdale, N.J., no appointment needed; 610586-9077. Philadelphia FIGHT provides HIV primary care, on-site lab services, clinical trials, case management, mental-health services and support groups for people living with HIV regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, 1233 Locust St., fifth floor; 215-985-4448, www. fight.org.

■ Rainbow Room: Bucks County’s LGBTQ and Allies Youth Center Salem UCC Education Building, 181 E. Court St., Doylestown; 215-957-7981 ext. 9065, rainbowroom@ppbucks.org. Activities held 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays.

■ William Way Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220, www.waygay.org. Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Peer counseling: 6-9 p.m. Monday-Friday Library: noon-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Volunteers: New Orientation, first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

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of Lesbians and Gays (Philadelphia): 215-572-1833

■ Equality Pennsylvania: 215731-1447; www.equalitypa.org

■ Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations: 215-686-4670

■ Equality Forum: 215-732-3378

■ Police Department liaison — Deputy Commissioner Kevin Bethel: 215-686-3318

■ GALAEI: A Queer Latin@ Social Justice Organization: 215-8511822 ■ LGBT Elder Initiative: 267-5463448; info@LGBTEI.org ■ LGBT Peer Counseling Services: 215-732-TALK ■ Mayor’s Director of LGBT Affairs: Gloria Casarez, 215-6862194; Gloria.Casarez@phila.gov; ■ Mazzoni Center: 215-563-0652; Legal Services: 215-563-0657, 866-LGBT-LAW; Family & Community Medicine: 215-563-0658

■ Philadelphia Police Liaison Committee: 215-760-3686 (Rick Lombardo); ppd.lgbt@gmail.com ■ Philly Pride Presents: 215875-9288 ■ SPARC — Statewide Pennsylvania Rights Coalition: 717-9209537 ■ Transgender Health Action Coalition: 215-732-1207 (staffed 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays)

■ Parents, Families and Friends

Health

Anonymous, free, conﬁdential HIV testing Spanish/English counselors offer testing 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday at Congreso de Latinos Unidos, 216 W. Somerset St.; 215-763-8870. ActionAIDS Provides a range of programs for people affected by HIV/AIDS, including case management, prevention, testing and education services at 1216 Arch St.; 215981-0088, www.actionaids.org. GALAEI: A Queer Latin@ Social Justice Organization Free, anonymous HIV testing from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at 1207 Chestnut St., fifth floor; noon-6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Washington West Project, 1201 Locust St.; 215-851-1822 or 866-222-3871, www. galaei.org. Spanish/English HIV treatment Free HIV/AIDS diagnosis and treatment for Philadelphia residents are available from 9 a.m.noon Mondays (walk-in) and 5-8 p.m. Thursdays (by appointment) at Health Center No. 2, 1720 S. Broad St.; 215-685-1821.

■ Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia Board meetings at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at 100 S. Broad St., Suite 1810; free referral service at 215-627-9090, www. galloplaw.org. ■ Independence Business Alliance Greater Philadelphia’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce, providing networking, business development, marketing, educational and advocacy opportunities for LGBT and

HIV health insurance help Access to free medications and confidential HIV testing 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays at 13 S. MacDade Blvd., Suite 108, Collingdale; Medical Office Building, 722 Church Lane, Yeadon; and 630 S. 60th St.; 610-586-9077. Mazzoni Center LGBTQ counseling and behavioral health services, HIV/AIDS care and services, case management and support groups; 21 S. 12th St., eighth floor; 215-5630652, www.mazzonicenter.org. Mazzoni Center Family & Community Medicine Comprehensive primary health care, preventive health services, gynecology, sexual-health services and chronic-disease management, including comprehensive HIV care, as well as youth drop-in (ages 14-24) 5-7p.m. Wednesdays; 809 Locust St.; 215-563-0658. Washington West Project of Mazzoni Center Free, anonymous HIV testing. Walk-ins welcome 9 a.m.9 pm. Monday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday; 1201 Locust St.; 215-985-9206.

Professional groups LGBT-friendly businesses and professionals; 215-557-0190, www.IndependenceBusinessAlliance.com. ■ National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association Philadelphia chapter of NLGJA, open to professionals and students, meets for social and networking events; www.nlgja. org/philly; philly@nlgja.org.

■ Philadelphia Gay Tourism Caucus Regional organization dedicated to promoting LGBT tourism to the Greater Philadelphia region, meetings every other month on the fourth Thursday (January, March, May, July, September and the third Thursday in November), open to the public; 215-840-2039, www. philadelphiagaytourism.com.

PGN

Philadelphia Gay News www.epgn.com July 18-24, 2014

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