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BREAKING RECORDS AT THE BARNES: A record 950 people turned out for Our Night Out March 11 at The Barnes Foundation. The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund partnered with Mazzoni Center for the monthly LGBT social, where guests were able to peruse the works at the famed museum for free. “Guests were treated to a fantastic food display and tours of the collection,” said DVLF executive director Samantha Giusti. “It was our largest ONO event yet.” The next ONO will be held April 28 at LaPeg, featuring the work of DVLF grantee The Attic Youth Center. Photo: Scott A. Drake

Philly Pride organizers have snagged a familiar face — from both the silver and small screens — to headline the main stage at this year’s event. The famously funny Fran Drescher, a comedian and actor best known as the star of the CBS sitcom “The Nanny,” will entertain the approximately 10,000 people who will gather at Penn’s Landing June 14. “Fran is someone that every generation knows,” said Philly Pride Presents executive director Franny Price. “She’s funny. She’s smart. It’s going to be very entertaining.” Joining Drescher on the entertainment lineup is Alex Newel, who plays the character “Unique” on Fox’s “Glee,” as well as musician Cary Nokey and band Puddles Pity Party. Pride will have a dual theme this year: commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Annual Reminder Days and recognizing the transgender community. “We wanted to help kick off the 50th-anniversary celebration, which will be taking place just a few weeks after Pride,” said Price. “We also want to salute and recognize the trans community. It’s 2015 and the last thing we want to do is keep the trans

Reform Rabbis name first out leader in Philly

AIDS Law Project expands into South Jersey By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com

By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com Leaders of the Jewish Reform movement this week installed their first openly LGBT national president, a move made during a conference in Philadelphia. On Monday, Rabbi Denise Eger became the 60th president PAGE 21 of the Central

community in a ‘community closet.’ It’s time to open the door and say, ‘Come out. We’re here because of you.’” Pride also unveiled the locals who will lead the parade. This year’s grand marshals will be Nellie Fitzpatrick, the city’s new director of LGBT affairs, and Dr. Rachel Levine, the state’s acting physician general and the highest public office-holding transgender woman in the state. “Nellie has been doing a lot of training with the Police Academy over the past year and was another key person involved with Directive 152,” Price said, referring to the new police policy guiding interactions with the trans community. “Dr. Levine’s accomplishment of holding the highest level of public office as a transgender woman is a historic feat.” There will also be two PAGE 21

GREEN GIVING: qFLIX co-producer Thom Cardwell (from left), City of Hope/Northeast Region senior director of development Harry Giordano and qFLIX co-producer James Duggan enjoyed the festivities at “Kiss Me, I’m Irish & Gay.” The sixth-annual fundraiser, held March 15 at U Bar, raised more than $2,000 for cancer-research organization City of Hope and qFLIX, the region’s LGBT film festival, which will have its second incarnation July 7-12. Photo: Scott A. Drake

The AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania recently added a legal-services program in South Jersey to its official repertoire of programs. The program is called the AIDS Law Project of Southern New Jersey. It provides free legal services to people with HIV/AIDS living in Camden, Gloucester and Burlington counties. The program was previously operated by All About Hope, an AIDS agency based in Voorhees,

which recently closed. The law project subcontracted with All About Hope to provide free legal services to clients with HIV/AIDS in South Jersey. Now, the law project will provide the services directly, without a subcontractor. “This is all about increasing the number of people that we can serve in South Jersey,” said Ronda B. Goldfein, executive director of the law project. “It’s a very positive step.” She said the transition was smooth, with no interruption of services. The law projPAGE 21

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March 24 in Room 903 of the Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert St. In a prior interview, defense attorney Michael L. Doyle said an appeal in Common Pleas Court is likely, and the Morris incident may be raised at that time. Patterson faces up to two years in jail and a $5,000 fine. He remains free on bail.

D.A. to meet with Nizah committee No ruling yet in cop’s The District Attorney’s Office has legal-fee request agreed to meet with a contingent of Justice for Nizah (J4N) committee members. D.A. Seth Williams was expected to attend the 10 a.m. meeting March 18 at the D.A.’s Office in Center City. Information about the outcome of the meeting was unavailable by presstime. Nizah Morris was a transgender woman found with a fatal head wound shortly after a “courtesy ride” from Philadelphia police in 2002. Her homicide remains unsolved, and advocates want a state probe. J4N members who met with Williams include former state Rep. Babette Josephs, attorney Charles P. Goodwin and community advocate Rich Wilson. At a J4N meeting on March 16, the members expressed hope that the D.A. meeting would establish an ongoing dialogue. They also intended to ask Williams to help ensure transparency in the Morris case by opening the agency’s investigative files for review. Additionally, J4N members requested that a representative of the D.A.’s Office attend a panel discussion about the Morris case 6-8 p.m. April 15 at the William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St. For more information, contact nizahcommittee@gmail.com.

DUI sentencing rescheduled The DUI sentencing for Richard Patterson has been postponed again due to scheduling conflicts. On May 11, 2002, around 2:30 a.m., Patterson allegedly sideswiped another vehicle on the 900 block of Walnut Street. In January, Patterson was convicted of DUI. The only witness against Patterson was Elizabeth Skala, his arresting officer. In December 2002, Skala gave Nizah Morris a Center City “courtesy ride.” Shortly after the ride, the trans woman was found by passing motorists with a fractured skull. Her homicide remains unsolved. Municipal Court Judge Craig M. Washington was scheduled to sentence Patterson on March 13. But the judge was unavailable. The new sentencing date is 10 a.m.

A year after a hearing was held on whether the city should pay the legal fees of a Philadelphia police officer accused of sexually assaulting another man, a ruling hasn’t yet been issued. Officer Michael A. Paige’s request for almost $200,000 from the city to reimburse him for legal fees in the sexual-assault case remains pending before Common Pleas Court Judge Jacqueline F. Allen. James Harris says Paige sexually assaulted him in a secluded area of Fairmount Park in 2007. Although Paige was cleared of criminal wrongdoing, a federal jury in 2012 awarded Harris $165,000 in damages. Paige contends the city should have defended him during his federal trial. He’s seeking $189,995.91 from the city to cover his private attorney’s legal fees. But city attorneys say sexual assault isn’t within the scope of a police officer’s employment duties. Thus, Paige isn’t entitled to reimbursement from the city for his legal fees. — Timothy Cwiek

Youth org brings Grammy-winning rapper to fundraiser Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Philadelphia FIGHT’s Youth Health Empowerment Project (Y-HEP) with a ’90s-themed fundraiser. “This is How We Do It” takes place 7-11 p.m. March 20 at the Moore College of Art and Design, 1916 Race St., and features cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, dancing and music by Grammy Awardwinning producer, rapper and writer DJ Spinderella, from the legendary rap duo Salt-N-Pepa. Proceeds from the event will support the expansion of Y-HEP’s therapeutic services and enable the organization to offer PrEP to more young people. General-admission tickets are $125 and VIP tickets are $250 or $400 for couples. Y-HEP provides high-risk adolescents and young adults in Philadelphia with holistic health services, sexual education, drop-in day services and leadership activities. PAGE 6 For more information

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14 MEETING OF THE MINDS: Mayoral candidate Jim Kenney (from right) hosted a press conference March 13 at William Way LGBT Community Center, in which openly gay state Rep. Brian Sims announced his backing for Kenney’s campaign. The duo led a conversation among community leaders about anti-bullying and other LGBTinclusive initiatives. This week, Kenney received endorsements from teachers’ union Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and laborers’ union AFL-CIO. PGN will make its endorsement for mayor in our May 8 issue, which will feature interviews with the mayoral candidates about their LGBT positions. Photo: Scott A. Drake

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MEDIA MOVEMENT: The Rev. Dr. William Barber, a Protestant minister from North Carolina and member of the national board of NAACP, delivered the keynote address at the opening reception of the LGBT Media Journalists Convening, March 13 at Comcast. About 60 reporters and bloggers who write about LGBT issues from around the country converged on Philly for the three-day conference, hosted by the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association and sponsored by the Walter & Evelyn Haas Jr. Fund. Mayor Michael Nutter issued a proclamation declaring Saturday LGBT Media Journalism Day. Photo: Scott A. Drake

School district seeks gay litigant’s computer By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com Citing breach-of-confidentiality concerns, the Pennsauken School District wants to inspect the computer of Thomas Vandergrift, who’s suing the district for civil-rights violations. Vandergrift, who is gay, claims district officials retaliated against him for advocating for a proper education for his nephew by accusing him of child molestation. He sued in 2012, seeking an unspecified amount in compensatory and punitive damages. Earlier this month, district officials sought permission from U.S. Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider to inspect Vandergrift’s computer, emails and Facebook accounts. In their motion, district officials contend that Vandergrift publicly disclosed confidential information about the case, and the search is necessary to determine the extent of his alleged breaches of confidentiality. “In the alternative, defendants requestthat [Vandergrift] be ordered to identify all known email addresses and Facebook accounts and provide all relevant emails, private messages or any other electronic communication related to this matter,” the motion states. Attorneys for the school district had no comment for this story. Vandergrift denies violating any confidentiality requirements in the case. “Everything I stated is what my family has lived through or continues to live through,” he told PGN. “None of that information has been received from any sealed files, but [from] our own real-life experience.” In court papers, district officials note they’ve produced more than 17,000 pages of documents pertaining to the case.

But Vandergrift said most of those documents are blacked-out and garbled. “I do believe this [inspection request] shows just how much the Pennsauken School District continues to harass and intimidate me and my family,” he said. “The district is attempting to run us into the ground financially, so that we’ll give up.” Vandergrift added he’s incurred about $83,000 in legal fees and costs. A hearing on the district’s request to inspect the computer is tentatively set for April 10 at the U.S. Courthouse in Camden. “They’re on a fishing expedition and a witch hunt to make me the one on trial, not them,” Vandergrift said. “I have nothing to hide but I won’t allow my privacy to be violated. I’m not going to be a party to their continuing games and intimidation tactics.” The district also wants Vandergrift held in contempt of court for his Facebook postings, which allegedly violate confidentiality requirements. “As far as the motion to hold me in contempt for my Facebook postings, all of that is public information or firsthand knowledge because my family and I have been living through this hellish ordeal,” Vandergrift said. “I respect the court and in particular, Judge Schneider, as well as the laws of the state of New Jersey. At no time have I deliberately violated — nor, do I believe, unintentionally violated — laws, nor confidentiality.” Vandergrift said he has a FirstAmendment right to speak out against false child-molestation allegations. “The district has tried to silence me from the get-go,” he concluded. “I’m just glad I have the inner fortitude to speak out against their false child-molestation accusations.” The case is in the discovery phase, and a jury trial is expected early next year. n

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PA Pride groups to gather at Penn State By Ryan Kasley ryan@epgn.com The organizers of OutFest and Philly Pride are gathering other Pride organizations from around the state for a conference in State College to coincide with Penn State’s LGBT Pride week. The Keystone Pride Conference, planned by Philly Pride Presents senior advisor Chuck Volz and executive director Franny Price, will help Pride groups network and learn from each other as well as educate and train the next generation of LGBT leaders. The conference will take place 9 a.m.-noon at the HUB Robeson Center on the university’s main campus. The event is free, but attendees are asked to RSVP. While most Pride conferences charge membership and attendance fees, which tend to discourage and

prohibit smaller Pride groups from attending, Keystone organizers wanted their conference to be free for exactly that reason. “It’s something we have always talked about doing, and are so excited to finally put something together so we can all meet,” said Volz. “So many groups can’t attend the larger Pride conferences because of the cost.” “The need for a free or low-cost Pride conference is there for all of us,” he added. So far, organizations from Philadelphia, South Jersey, Reading, Northeast and Northwest Pennsylvania will be in attendance. Key components of the conference will include getting to know all the attendees, discussing issues and organizational successes, a presentation of Volz’s “Gay Pride 10 Commandments,” the establishment of a comprehensive Pride calendar and

information-sharing on booking entertainment and obtaining insurance. Volz also hopes he will be able to share what he and the organizers of Philly Pride have learned over the years with the next generation of LGBT leaders. “It’s important to keep bringing in new blood,” said Volz, “with new brain cells,” he joked. “When you get college kids and the student-body type involved, it’s a wonderful thing.” Part of educating this new generation includes teaching them their history, said Volz, who will be presenting a Power Point showcasing the origins of the LGBT-rights and Pride movements, including the Annual Reminder Days, celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer in Philadelphia. For more information, visit www. phillygaypride.org. To RSVP for the conference, email keystonelgbt@aol. com. n

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Forum to address Catholicism, Ethical Humanism The Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia will host a discussion at 11 a.m. March 22 at the Society, 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square, about Catholic Ethical Humanism. The event will be led by Richard Kiniry, Leader Emeritus of the Society. Kiniry will address whether Ethical Culture could be attractive to disaffected Catholics and what the Ethical Humanists could learn from Catholicism. The discussion is open to the public. For more information, email office@phillyethics.org, call 215-735-3456 or visit phillyethics.org. n — Jen Colletta

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PAT @ Giovanni’s to host award-winning local author By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com “JD” follows one man’s exploration of both personal and societal evolutions — and his wife’s uncovering that journey decades later. The novel, which publishes March 24, is the fourth from out Philadelphia author Mark Merlis. He will read from the book 6:30-8 p.m. March 24 at Philadelphia AIDS Thrift at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St. The Baltimore native moved to New Hope about 15 years ago and then to Center City around 2007. Merlis spent decades as a health-policy analyst, retiring in 2012. His first three novels earned him a Los

Angeles Times Book Prize, a FerroGrumley Award and a Lambda Literary Award. Merlis said he initially conceived of and started writing “JD” almost 20 years ago. “I put it aside for other projects and then was able to finally get going on it a few years ago,” he said. The story centers on Jonathan Ascher, a radical writer of the 1960s. He has been

so the focus shifted from what I originally intended.” While the focus is on Ascher’s family life, Merlis said, it does expose the reader to the issues of the era, such as the Vietnam War and the burgeoning LGBTrights movement. Merlis said that, while “JD” is not necessarily preaching a message, readers can take away the importance of the universality of some issues. “I’m tempted to say I don’t do lessons,” he said. “But, the community has become so entirely focused on gay issues, and I think it’s important to realize that there are so many other important things also going PAGE 21 on out there. And I think

dead for three decades when his wife, Martha, begins delving into his personal journals, which provide a revealing look at everything from his sexual explorations in the gay underground to their son’s death. “Of course, I was around in the ’60s and ’70s, so I was exploring the world I grew up in,” Merlis said about relying on his own experiences to inform the narrative, which evolved during the book’s writing. “It started out mostly about politics, about how all the issues people tried to deal with then are still relevant today: the environment, equality, the plague of labor and so on. But I found myself more and more writing about the family life of this guy whose journals I was pretending to write,

First out Congressman pens new memoir By Ryan Kasley ryan@epgn.com It has been two years since the first openly gay Congressmember retired after more than three decades in office. Yes, we are talking about Barney Frank, the famously outspoken Democrat whose career spans some of the most important moments in political history. His new memoir, “Frank: A Life in Politics from the Great Society to Same-Sex Marriage,” recounts the journey that ultimately led him to come out of the closet and to champion LGBT-rights legislation. Frank will discuss the book

with WHYY’s Newsworks.org’s national political columnist, Dick Polman, before a sold-out audience March 23 at the Free Library of Philadelphia. The book retains the signature Frank style many have come to revere — or, in critics’ cases, revile: eloquent but rough around the edges, passionate to the point of contention, yet belied by a brilliance beyond measure. It’s a great read for Frank fans and gives a compelling glimpse into politics that, for some, might restore a little faith in Uncle Sam. Frank said the book serves as a blue print for those aspiring to public office and provides a guide

of how to achieve change while you are there. Frank said he was drawn to politics because he wanted to change public policy in the direction of greater fairness. “I wanted to keep the pendulum swinging in that direction,” he said. “I wanted to make the case that we have made a mistake in thinking that the government was our enemy, that it could potentially be an indispensible force for good.” When Frank took office in 1980,

he now admits, he had some unrealistically high hopes, especially at a time when people were becoming increasingly skeptical of government. “Liberalism was explicitly repudiated in the ’88 election and I was a little slow to realize just how skeptical people were becoming,” said Frank. “It was the beginning of an uphill battle in public opinion.” Frank said he needed to become more strategic in his support of certain issues. It wasn’t enough to be flagrantly liberal anymore;

he had to become, as he calls it, a “liberal, electable candidate.” Up until 1987, when he came out as gay, being electable included staying in the closet, which caused much personal turmoil for Frank during his early years in office. “I initially thought people would think less of me because of my sexuality, and that it would make me less influential,” Frank said. “But when I came out, it became something I could use to humanize the issue and lobby for LGBT rights.” Electable also meant learning to soften the shaper edges of his robust personality. “I was too PAGE 21

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Obituary Danny Tolan, 23, activities coordinator By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com Danny Tolan’s family says he lived more in his 23 years than most people do in a lifetime. “There was never a moment he wasn’t cracking jokes,” said his sister, Shannon Tolan. “Anyone around him was constantly laughing.” Tolan, a native and resident of Mayfair in Northeast Philadelphia, died March 10. He attended St. Matthew’s for grade school and Father Judge High School and went on to study fashion merchandising at Philadelphia University. Tolan had recently re-enrolled in online classes and was a few credits away from earning his associate’s degree. Shannon said he planned to pursue training as a physical-therapist assistant. He worked full-time as the activities coordinator at Holy Redeemer St. Joseph Manor, a personal-care and long-term facility for older adults. “I was actually working there as an activities assistant, and he was looking for a job and I told him about an open position. He applied and started working on the same unit as me,” Shannon said. “We worked together for a couple of years and then I graduated school for recreation therapy and

he got promoted and stayed. He thought it was a fun job and it matched his personality. He got to go to work and have fun and make people happy. That was perfect for him.” Shannon said her brother’s good nature followed him out of work.

“He never took life too seriously. He was always being sarcastic or ridiculous,” Shannon said. “There was never a dull moment.” When they were kids, Tolan said she and her brother, the youngest of three, would play dress-up, an early indicator of his interest in fashion. “He just loved fashion,” Shannon said. “He would get the nicest sunglasses, scarves, clothing. He always looked put together, no matter where he was going. The sidewalk was his runway.” Music was another primary passion. He attended music festivals throughout the area, posting a photo from an Arcade Fire concert on his Facebook page just a few days before his passing. Shannon said her brother wasn’t much into sports, but ran track and field as a child and also spent time as a cheerleader. He later helped coach a kids’ cheerleading squad. She said his coming-out was a relatively easy process. “We always kind of knew, from the time he could walk and talk,” she laughed. “It was just a matter of him coming to us, and he felt very comfortable doing that. We were very supportive and open.” At his all-boys’ high school, however, he did encounter bullying.

“School was hard for him,” Shannon said. “He got picked on and teased. But we all loved him for exactly who he was and always had his back. And he knew that.” Recently, Tolan had struggled with drug addiction, and died of a an overdose. In his eulogy, Shannon and brother Eddie urged others experiencing similar challenges to seek help. “Danny struggled with a disease, a disease that eventually took his life way too soon. Addiction is an evil thing, blind to race, gender or age,” they said. “It can destroy lives, regardless of how much the person is loved or how many people are there willing to offer support. I like to think that Danny didn’t lose the battle, he died fighting. If one good thing can come out of this horrible tragedy, I hope that people who may be struggling can use Danny’s story to find the help that they need.” Tolan is survived by Shannon and her fiancée, Greg; brother Eddie and wife Jennifer; mother Eileen; father Edward; grandmother Frances; niece Makenna; and a wide circle of family members and friends. A funeral Mass was held March 14. Contributions can be made in Tolan’s name to the Joey F. Casey Memorial Foundation, 8121 Cresco Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19136. n

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The trio faces aggravated and simple assault, conspiracy and reckless endangerment charges in connection with the Sept. A trial date has yet to be set for the three 11 attack on Zachary Hesse and Andrew people accused of attacking a gay couple in Haught. The couple was walking at 16th and Center City this past fall. At a pre-trial hearing last Thursday, Chancellor streets when they encountered Knott, Harrigan, Williams and a group of their friends. The trio allegedly used antigay language and assaulted both men, leaving Haught with multiple broken bones. P e n n s y l va n i a has no LGBTinclusive hatecrimes " law.

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Ditching Dolce & Gabbana Gay fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana drew ire from all directions last week with derogatory comments about LGBT families and in-vitro fertilization. In a magazine interview, the pair both expressed sentiments suggesting that LGBT-headed families are unnatural, referring to children born of IVF as “synthetic.” The remarks themselves were a slap in the face to all LGBT people, especially LGBT families, as well as equality-respecting allies. The reaction to the commentary was swift and severe: The story went viral on social media, the D&G creative director quit and celebs like Sir Elton John began promoting a boycott of the brand. The spirit behind the comments — that a mother-father pairing is the “best” way to raise a child — has surely been promulgated by innumerable people, organizations and even companies over the years, but that this came from two people within the LGBT community is perhaps what made it even more offensive. There seems to be a presumption of understanding and respect among marginalized communities, born from a shared experience of being othered. LGBT people of all walks of life identify with a community that has long been discriminated against, which many have likely felt on an individual level as well — a commonality that has long transcended differences in politics, race, religion, age. But, comments like those from Dolce and Gabbana illustrate that we can’t take for granted that all LGBT people view their identity from the same lens. Perhaps the designers’ views have been shaped by their distance from the “real world,” on account of fortune and fame. (Or perhaps they’re just informed and/ or bigoted.) Whatever the case, that they have since fired back at critics for their rights to “free speech” is just as offensive as their initial comments. Being in a public position gives you power — and that power should be used for good, to promote respect and productivity, rather than negativity. With fame and fortune should come a level of responsibility — to educate oneself, and in turn one’s followers, about the realities of social injustice. But, Dolce and Gabbana have used their power to instead promote injustice. And, for that, we’re eager to help the LGBT community rid its closets of them. n

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Years ago, long before her role as Big that my words to Boo on “Orange is the New Black,” Lea express that conDelaria had a bit in her stand-up act that cept were hurtful went something like, “Say what you want and divisive. For about prison, but it’s a great place to that, I apologize meet girls.” It was, of course, a joke that unreservedly is funny because of the completely ridicto all that were ulous premise that lesbians would see offended.” prison not as a punishment but as a 24/7 A couple things. all-expenses-paid Olivia cruise. Uh, he does Unfortunately, there are plenty of peoso pretend to ple who don’t get the joke. I once had a know how people well-educated and fairly liberal straight “choose” to be gay or not. And nowhere guy tell me that he thought gay men who in his apology does he acknowledge that got sent to prison had, in a sense, hit what he said was wrong. He’s just sorry the lottery. Because dicks everywhere, I if his homo-prison-truth-bomb hurt your guess. When I asked him if he thought gay feelings. a straight woman thrown into a men’s “I am not a politician and I answered a prison would also be thanking her lucky question without really thinking about it stars, he didn’t understand the comparithoroughly. No excuses,” he continues. son. Hmm, “I am not a politician” sounds a Prison is, by its very lot like an excuse. And design, dehumanizing. very strange one, at “(A) lot of people who athat. And so it makes sense Because last time that those who seek to I checked, politicians go into prison go into dehumanize gays and are basically famous prison straight — and for saying stupid shit lesbians would picture prison as their “natural” when they come out, without thinking. It’s habitat, a place where part of the Republican homos would feel right they’re gay. So, did Party platform, actuat home. ally. something happen It doesn’t take a neu “I deeply regret my while they were in rosurgeon to see why statement and I promsuch comments would ise you, on this jourthere? Ask yourself be offensive. ney, I may err again, And yet on March that question,” Carson but unlike politicians, 4, Ben Carson, a when I make an error, I told CNN. retired neurosurgeon will take full responsiand a GOP presidenbility,” he continues. tial hopeful, had no problem playing the An interesting claim, gay-prison card to support his claim that considering Carson told Sean Hannity homosexuality is a choice. that talk about gay rights was off the table “[A] lot of people who go into prison “because every time I’m gaining momengo into prison straight — and when they tum, the liberal press says, ‘Let’s talk come out, they’re gay. So, did something about gay rights,’ and I’m just not going happen while they were in there? Ask to fall for that anymore.” yourself that question,” Carson told CNN. Apparently “take full responsibility” First, there is no evidence of a parade means “blame the liberal press for bringof formerly straight men turned gay ing up the topic.” streaming out of this nation’s prisons. He concludes the Facebook apology Second, Carson’s comment reveals such with, “As a human being, my obligation is profound ignorance it’s pretty astounding, to learn from my mistakes and to treat all but let’s play along and ask ourselves, people with respect and dignity.” “Did something happen while they were He’s right, of course. Human beings in there?” make mistakes. But Carson’s “prisons are Well, yes. A lot happens in prison. homo factories” comment really makes Some consensual sex happens in prison, me wonder if treating “all people with and so does rape. Lots and lots of rape. respect and dignity” is something he is And, newsflash to Carson: Rape is actuactually capable of. n ally a huge problem in this country, espeD’Anne Witkowski has been gay for pay cially in this country’s prisons. Oh, and since 2003. She’s a freelance writer and rape doesn’t make people gay. But don’t worry! Carson has since apol- poet (believe it!). When she’s not taking ogized on the creeps of the world, she reviews “I do not pretend to know how every rock and roll shows in Detroit with her individual came to their sexual orientatwin sister and teaches writing at the tion,” he wrote on Facebook. “I regret University of Michigan.

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LGBT path to Council The first two hurdles for the two out paign. LGBT candidates for City Council have For the party endorsement, Cohen has now been cleared. an edge. At the Democratic Party Policy First was filing their petitions. Sherrie meeting last Saturday, when party leaders Cohen filed with about 6,000 and Paul decided on who to recommend to the ward Steinke with about 3,000. Next up was leaders, she was presented by her ward pulling a ballot position. In that leader, who spoke of the suprace there was no winner, and port Cohen has received from here’s why. other ward leaders, as well as Presently there are 21 her endorsements. Steinke did Democrats vying for five not have a ward leader presentat-Large Council seats, with four ing him. incumbents among them. Ballot Then there’s the diversity positions are chosen by picking issue. You probably thought a number from an old Horn & I was going to mention that Hardart coffee can. Since there Cohen would be the first out are only five seats and 21 candilesbian in a major elected posidates, reason holds that the first tion in our city, a political role five have the best positions. model. That might be true, but Neither Cohen nor Steinke I was actually going to make drew a spot in the top five, or clear that there are no Jewish even the top 10: Cohen got 14 members of Council at present. and Steinke 11. But, guess what? lucky to have both Mark Segal of We’re these candidates representNone of the incumbents pulled in ing our community, and we’d the first five either. So that means Cohen and Steinke are still in the game. be proud to have both of them serve on Usually the first five are the most-covCouncil. n eted positions, since theirs are the first names voters see. But with no incumbents Mark Segal, PGN publisher, is the at the top of the list, the party will put out nation’s most-award-winning commena ballot with incumbents and challengers tator in LGBT media. You can follow scattered across the board, and it comes him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ down to Democratic Party support and MarkSegalPGN or Twitter at https://twitter. the coalition built by the candidates’ camcom/PhilaGayNews.

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Day in the Life of ... By Ryan Kasley ryan@epgn.com You would never guess that Rachel Stevenson once weighed almost 280 pounds. But since she began her weightloss journey in 2009, she has lost and kept off more than 120 pounds. Now, helping others learn how to lose weight and eat healthier is the passion and profession of the Phoenixville-based motivational speaker and nutrition counselor. Stevenson, 34, offers a number of services through her company, Reshaping Nutrition. She works one-on-one with a number of clients to help them lose weight, and hosts grocery-store tours, cooking demos, food-tasting parties, lunch-and-learns with large corporations and more. Her upbeat, positive personality is just one of the reasons this nutritionist stands apart from the rest — as do her heartfelt interest in seeing her clients succeed and her ability to turn cooking into an enjoyable, easy-to-do activity. Not to mention some of the accolades she has received recently — such as the Small Business Star of the Year Award from the Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce and Lifestyle Change Award from the American Heart Association, both last year. But life was not always so sunny for the Rockville, Md., native and nutrition wasn’t even her first, or second, choice for a career. Stevenson began with an associate’s degree in advertising art from Montgomery College in Rockville, then decided to pursue a bachelor’s in computer animation from the University of Maryland. Upon graduating, she wound up in sales with Marriott Hotels International. She excelled at her

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job, but happiness was elusive. “I was good at my job but I just hated what I was doing,” said Stevenson. “It was an unhealthy work environment. I was stressed and eating too much. I was really heavy at that time.” It is also where Stevenson began dating her now ex-husband again. The couple had been together on and off since high school. “It was a very unhealthy relationship,” said Stevenson. “It was a very addictive, enabling relationship. He was very heavy as well.” Eventually, the couple decided that they were either going to get married or stay separated for good. They married but it lasted only a

“I was going through so many things when we met: the divorce, dealing with that transition at work, living in a different state where I didn’t know many people at all. But Faye was the best thing to happen to me.” few years. During the interim, Stevenson and her ex-husband moved to Phoenixville in 2006, and she went on to work in corporate sales at Staples. “I don’t want to say it was the wrong choice to get married to my ex-husband,” said Stevenson. “Because it led me to my nowwife.” A week after Stevenson split from her ex-husband in February 2007, she went to a gay bar called Frank Jeffries (now PJ Ryan’s,

and not gay) on Bridge Street in downtown Phoenixville to figure things out. As fate would have it, Stevenson met her wife, Faye, there that night. “It was meant to be because she had stopped frequenting that bar but she just happened to be there that night, and so was I,” said Stevenson. The two moved in together that October and celebrated their eighth anniversary last week. They got married in November 2013 in Maryland. “I was going through so many things when we met: the divorce, dealing with that transition at work, living in a different state where I didn’t know many people at all,” said Stevenson. “But Faye was the best thing to happen to me.” Faye was supportive of Stevenson in her weight-loss efforts and, as their relationship flourished, Stevenson began to figure out who she was and what she wanted to do career-wise. Around that time, the couple saw the movie “Julia and Julia,” starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. Stevenson said she admired how Adams’ character blogged about her cooking. Within a couple days, Stevenson started her own weight-loss blog, Reshaping Rachel, which chronicled her weight-loss journey over the next 18 months. Other than the emotional and physical benefits of looking and feeling her best, Stevenson knew she had to start getting her health in order when her cousin was diagnosed with diabetes right around his 30th birthday. “It scared the heck out of me,” said Stevenson. “My cousin was the fourth person in my family to be diagnosed with diabetes. My mother, father and older sister have it as well.” In 2010, after losing close to 100 pounds, Stevenson went back to school at West Chester University to study nutrition. She had lost and gained weight a few times in the past, but this time around, the biggest factor in keeping the weight off, she said, was learning how to cook. “I knew nothing about cooking,” said Stevenson. “I basically taught myself. I started experimenting with new foods at the grocery story and took it from there.” Stevenson then took the Reshaping Rachel blog and turned it into her business, Reshaping

Nutrition. She learned to add more healthy things to her meals instead of solely taking bad ones away. She now takes the same approach with her clients. “We add healthy things instead of removing the unhealthy foods you love cold turkey,” said Stevenson. “I give you the skills — cooking, recipes, etc. — then we start looking at the unhealthy ones, which typically become less important to a client as time goes on.” Thus, cooking demos are a large part of Stevenson’s business. She started off volunteering to lead them at a few local nonprofits but now teaches them all over Phoenixville and the surrounding area: at YMCAs, food banks, shelters, elementary schools, community centers, grocery stores, corporations and private events. Initially, Stevenson thought that most of her business might center on coaching and consulting with weight-loss clients but, after a surge in popularity following some of her first few cooking demos, she focuses on those. “At my first group class at the civic center, we had 40 people attend,” she said. “They normally

might have 10 show up.” Stevenson attributed the popularity of her classes to the pre-marketing of her blog before she opened her business, including more than 1,100 “likes” on Facebook. “And all the places I was volunteering at were excited to have me on board in a business setting as well,” she added. Clients also admire the fact that Stevenson has gone through the same struggle they are dealing with. They want to learn from someone who has lost more than 100 pounds and kept it off, Stevenson said. Stevenson is not a registered dietician, which would enable her to do clinical work and prescribe medication, and she doesn’t want to be. “I tried going that route — working in the hospitals with patients and dealing with medications — but I found out pretty quickly that wasn’t the right path for me.” Instead, Stevenson is hoping to partner with a registered dietician to retain those types of clients in her business. Unlike some of her competitors, Stevenson emphasizes that

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she takes the stress away from the weight. “That’s why I don’t call it reshaping your weight,” says Stevenson. “I don’t want people focusing on a number on the scale. I want them focusing on cooking healthier, staying motivated, etc.” While Stevenson does weigh her clients each week, she notes that success is not determined by how many pounds you lose. “We measure success in other ways,” Stevenson said. “Did you learn a new recipe? Are you buying smaller pants? Are you thinking more positive? Things like that.” It comes as no surprise to Stevenson that most of her clients don’t know how to cook. “I think people are so into this fast food, quick and easy things,” she said. “It’s so easy for people to get pre-made food. They don’t even know what to do with a vegetable when they see one.” Stevenson says she really focuses on educating her clients, from nutritional info to how to cut and prepare food to recipes. For both her low-income clients and her weight-loss clients — who are often too busy to prepare complex recipes — the key is quick, easy and simple.

“I try and keep my recipes to around five ingredients,” Stevenson said. “I want to do something where I know that they are going to make it.” Her signature recipes include a peach and mango salsa, butternut squash soup and a tofu-based chocolate mousse.

“I try and keep my recipes to around five ingredients. I want to do something where I know that they are going to make it.” At her cooking demo on the day of our interview, Stevenson prepared a black and fava bean dip with avocado. The demo took place at a local shelter, which didn’t have a ton of kitchen equipment, so Stevenson’s recipe du jour was perfect for the unique constraints of that location. The shelter is reliant for the most part on what it receives from food banks. Stevenson said this particular recipe was designed to utilize ingredients that the shelter would most likely have, like

black beans and certain common spices. That day, the shelter happened to have some ripe avocados, so it was a double win for Stevenson — she taught them a recipe she knows they will be able to use again because they have the ingredients already. She also introduced them to some ingredients most of the attendees haven’t heard of or used before, like fava beans and green onion, still inexpensive enough for them to incorporate into future recipes. “Often, the low-income population I work with can be tough to motivate,” said Stevenson. It’s true. When the demo began, the attendees seemed unconvinced that anything tasty could come from the listed ingredients but, by the end of the class, when they actually tried the finished snack — and found it delicious — it was evident Stevenson won them over. When Stevenson isn’t driving from demo to demo all over Phoenixville, she is likely work-

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ing on her second unofficial job organizing the local LGBT social scene. Stevenson created a group called the Phoenixville LGBTea Dance in order to try and recreate the social scene in which she met her wife Faye. “When Frank Jeffries closed, there was no place for us to go,” she said. Stevenson came to know the

general manager of a bar called The Fenix through chamber of commerce events and approached him with her concerns. “I told him we did not have anywhere to go, and asked him if we could host an event there once a month on a Sunday when they were normally closed,” said Stevenson. The manager agreed, and promised to continue the events if Stevenson could bring a crowd. “The first month in January we had 50 people, then the next two times we had 90,” she said. “That is just about max capacity for that bar. It’s great.” Stevenson said the events draw people of all ages and have been a huge success — so much so that the LGBTea Dance on June 7 will become a charity fundraiser for LGBT youth in the area. “We’re thinking about turning the tea dance group into a nonprofit,” Stevenson said. “The entire community is on board with the upcoming fundraiser, so we think it would be a great opportunity.” For more information on Stevenson and Reshaping Nutrition, visit www.reshapingnutrition.com. To learn more about the LGBTea Dance, head to www. meetup.com/LGBTeaDances/. n

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Media Trail Trans civil-rights bill gets renewed push in NY The Washington Times reports a measure to protect transgender New Yorkers from discrimination in housing, employment and education is getting another push, but the idea still faces opposition in the Senate. Advocates held events in New York, Albany and Rochester March 12 to support the bill, which would include gender identity and expression in the state civil-rights law and prohibit discrimination against transgender people when it comes to jobs, loans, schools and public accommodations. Gov. Andrew Cuomo supports the measure, which has repeatedly passed the Assembly but has never received a Senate vote. The state now prohibits discrimination based on factors including race, religion, disability and gender. Cities including New York, Buffalo and Albany already ban discrimination based on gender expression. Republican Senate Leader Dean Skelos said the bill remains under review.

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Alabama judge OKs lesbian divorce Yahoo News reports that, while same-sex marriage is on hold in Alabama, a judge has allowed a lesbian divorce. A judge in Huntsville let two women legally end their marriage, a year after refusing their request. The judge granted the divorce March 12. Shrie Michelle Richmond and Kirsten Allysse Richmond, who wed three years ago in Dubuque, Iowa, sought the divorce Feb. 9, the day a federal judge’s decision striking down Alabama’s gay-marriage ban took effect. A year ago, the judge ruled the couple couldn’t divorce under Alabama law. He didn’t explain why he reversed his decision last week. Gay marriages began last month in Alabama but are now on hold because of a ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court.

Utah guv signs church-backed anti-discrimination bill According to ABC News, a bill that protects Utah’s LGBT residents while also ensuring religious rights became law amid a cheering crowd that contained both clergy and LGBT-rights activists. Gov. Gary Herbert signed the bill March 12 during a public ceremony at the state

Capitol. The legislation earned an endorsement from the Mormon Church as well as Equality Utah, an LGBT-rights group. The compromise between the two groups makes it illegal to discriminate against people based on sexual orientation or gender identity in the areas of housing and employment, but it provides exemptions for religious organizations and their affiliates, like schools and hospitals. An endorsement from the Utah-based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints helped the measure speed through the legislature after being unveiled recently.

TLC to air series about trans teen activist PIX11 reports The Learning Channel will air a documentary series about transgender teen activist Jazz Jennings and her family. Station representatives said March 12 that the 11-episode series will follow the lives of 14-year-old Jazz, who was born male, and her parents, siblings and grandparents. TLC general manager Nancy Daniels described Jazz as having a “big, brave heart.” Transgender themes and characters have become prominent on TV, most notably with the Golden Globe-winning comedy “Transparent” and “Orange is the New Black” star Laverne Cox, the first openly

transgender actor to earn an Emmy nomination. The TLC series, tentatively titled “All That Jazz,” is scheduled for a summer debut. Jennings, the name used in the series, is not the family’s real surname, a TLC spokesman said. Their South Florida hometown also is kept private.

Pastors, donors rip Baptist school over gay bishop’s invite According to the Tennessee Daily, the president of the historically black American Baptist College in Nashville says some individuals are considering removing financial support after pastors criticized the school’s inclusion of a lesbian bishop in a lecture series. A group of Baptist pastors calls the invitation to Bishop Yvette Flunder of Oakland, Calif., to be a speaker and worship leader “irresponsible, scandalous, non-biblical and certainly displeasing to God.” The pastors ask school president Forrest E. Harris in a news release to disinvite Flunder, among other requests. The pastors’ group and the college are affiliated with the historically black National Baptist Convention, USA. Harris says American Baptist College “will not tolerate intolerance.” n — compiled by Larry Nichols

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International Three fined in Germany for trying to force boy into marriage A Berlin court has fined three Lebanese men on allegations they seized a 15-yearold relative against his will in what he says was an attempt to force him into marriage because he’s gay. State Court spokesman Tobias Kaehne said March 12 the boy’s father and two uncles were each fined 1,350 euros ($1,430), or 90 days in jail if they don’t pay. According to the complaint, in 2012 they took the boy, now 18, and forced him into a car headed for Turkey. They were stopped at the Romania-Bulgaria border, and the boy was returned to Germany. There are few other details in the complaint, but the boy said he had come out as gay prompting his father to try to force him into marriage.

IKEA, the world’s largest furniture retailer, says it is halting its online magazine in Russia out of fears it violates the country’s law banning promotion of samesex gay values to minors. The Swedish retailer says its magazine, IKEA Family Live, “demonstrates various aspects of home life regardless of age, gender or sexual orientation.” In a Russian-language statement, IKEA said, “We understand that some publications in our magazine can be considered as propaganda,” adding it had decided “to stop the publication of the magazine in Russia.” The 2013 law bans promotion of “non-traditional sexual relations” to people under the age of 18.

Peru rejects civil unions A congressional committee in Peru has voted down a bill that would have allowed civil unions between same-sex couples, after a leading Catholic bishop lashed out at the gay lawmaker who drafted the legislation, calling him a “faggot.” The debate over the legislation heated up in the days leading to the vote, with opponents and supporters holding sepa-

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rate protests. The legislation, proposed by lawmaker Carlos Bruce, faced stiff opposition in a conservative country where the Catholic Church still plays a strong role in public and private life. Monsignor Luis Bambarén, bishop emeritus of Chimbote, told Peruvian media that he strongly opposed the legislation, and called Bruce a “maricon,” Spanish for “faggot.” The Congressional Justice and Human Rights Committee defeated the measure by a vote of 7-4 following a three-hour debate. Two members abstained. “We have defended the natural family, as enshrined and recognized in our Peruvian Constitution,” said Congressman Julio Rosas, of the opposition right-wing Fuerza Popular party.

Elton John to boycott Dolce & Gabbana Sir Elton John has announced he will snub fashion house Dolce & Gabbana after the founders spoke out against same-sex families. Legendary fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, who are gay themselves, made the controversial comments in a recent interview, when they said in part: “We oppose gay adoptions. The only family is the traditional one. No chemical offsprings and rented uterus:

Life has a natural flow, there are things that should not be changed.” John hit back at the pair March 15, in defense of his sons Zachary and Elijah. He wrote: “How dare you refer to my beautiful children as ‘synthetic’? And shame on you for wagging your judgmental little fingers at IVF — a miracle that has allowed legions of loving people, both straight and gay, to fulfill their dream of having children. Your archaic thinking is out of step with the times, just like your fashions. I shall never wear Dolce and Gabbana ever again. #BoycottDolceGabbana” However, Gabbana did not react well, lashing out at the singer on Instagram and claiming: “It is simply arrogant not to tolerate those who don’t think like him! Poor thing!” John married his husband David Furnish in December, nine years to the day after their civil partnership in 2005. Elsewhere in the interview, Dolce added that procreation “must be an act of love,” saying: “You are born to a mother and a father, or at least that’s how it should be. I call children of chemistry, synthetic children: Uteri [for] rent, semen chosen from a catalog.” Gabbana added: “The family is not a fad. In it, there is a supernatural sense of belonging.” n — compiled by Larry Nichols

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grand-marshal floats this year, one of which will be named the Charlene J. Arcila Gender Equality Grand Marshal Float, in honor of Arcila, a trans woman whose complaint against SEPTA ultimately led to the elimination of “male” and “female” stickers on transpasses, which critics said discriminated against trans and gender-nonconforming riders. The Friend of Pride designation will go to Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Kevin Bethel, the department’s LGBT liaison, who Price noted has worked closely with the Police LGBT Liaison Committee. “He is our liaison, and he really listens to us,” said Price. “He started the work on Directive 152, which helped make 2014 a tremendous year for advancing trans equality in the city.” More details of the festival will become available as the date approaches, including selections for youth grand marshals. Price said the parade route will largely stay the same, though it will start a halfhour earlier. Tickets for the festival will remain $15. For more information, visit www. phillygaypride.org. n

ect was instrumental in creating a legal-services program in South Jersey about 20 years ago, Goldfein added “Now this program is just as much a part of the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania as our housing program or our public-benefits program,” Goldfein said. She said the expansion into South Jersey is a good fit for the agency. “We have three attorneys in the Philadelphia office who are also licensed in New Jersey. We feel that, with incorporating the South Jersey program into the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania, we’re able to bring greater support and back up to those South Jersey services.” Additionally, Goldfein said, the law project is conducting a needs assessment. “We’re doing an ongoing needs assessment to tailor the legal services in South Jersey to what people need,” she said. “We’re figuring out what we have, and what people need, as we go along.” Legal services currently provided in South Jersey include: access to public and private benefits; antibias litigation; medical-confidentiality rights; and financial matters such as consumer debt, bankruptcy, estate planning, housing costs and utility

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Conference of American Rabbis. She was installed at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel during CCAR’s annual conference, after having been named president-elect in 2013. CCAR is the oldest and largest rabbinical organization in the nation, with about 2,000 members. It represents the largest Jewish movement in the nation, which has about 1.5 million followers. The Tennessee native was ordained in 1988 and shortly after became the first full-time rabbi at a Los Angeles synagogue, the first LGBT synagogue formally recognized by Reform Judaism. She later helped found and now leads a Reform congregation in West Hollywood. Eger was among the Reform leaders who drafted the language for the movement’s ceremony for same-sex marriage and, in 2008, officiated the first legal wedding for a lesbian couple in California in 2008. She has served in a number of leadership positions at regional and national rabbinical and LGBT associations and has worked extensively on both LGBT rights and HIV/AIDS issues. The Reform movement was among the earliest of the Jewish movements to advance LGBT equality, advocating for nondiscrimination protections for gays and lesbians nearly 40 years ago and civil marriage for same-sex couples two decades ago. Reform Judaism adopted a resolution 25 years ago to allow for gay and lesbian rabbis and, just this year, passed a measure calling for the ordination of transgender rabbis and nondiscrimination policies based on gender identity and expression. n

the book talks about that some.” While the book explores LGBT issues, and Merlis himself is gay, he said he is hesitant to label it a gay novel. “I’m never comfortable with that phrase because it implies that only gay people ought to read me,” he said. “Realistically, that is where it’ll wind up in Barnes & Noble, so I have to accept the label to an extent. But just like nobody wants to be called a ‘woman novelist’ or an ‘AsianAmerican novelist,’ we all want to tell stories that can be read by everybody.” But, Merlis noted, his primary audience FRANK from page 7

argumentative at first,” said Frank. “I didn’t curb my personality to make myself likeable. “Being passionate about issues is a job requirement,” Frank added. “But figuring out how to accomplish those things is the hard part.” While it may have taken Frank a while to learn that lesson, when he did, he was able to help enact milestone changes in government, such as the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, which brought about the most significant reform on Wall Street since the Great Depression. He also pushed for the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” These days, Frank regularly contributes to MSNBC and CNBC and is traveling to promote his book. He said he is enjoying the slightly slower pace of semi-retirement while splitting his time between Newton, Mass., and Ogunquit, Maine, with his husband, Jim Ready. On the state of current LGBT affairs, Frank is optimistic for a positive U.S. Supreme Court decision this summer in

bills. The South Jersey program is staffed by attorney Charlotte Hollander, who works out of offices in Voorhees and Camden. The South Jersey program may expand to include a Spanish-speaking attorney, Goldfein added. “The short-term goal is to keep the services continued and uninterrupted,” Goldfein explained. “But our goal in the future is to have a more regular presence in Camden, and ideally a Spanish-speaking staffer.” Goldfein said the law project has provided free legal assistance to about 37,000 individuals since 1988. The agency has 10 full-time employees and one part-time employee, and an annual budget of $755,802. “Those figures don’t include budget and staff for the South Jersey program, because we’re awaiting grant-award notifications,” she said. Goldfein reiterated the law project’s commitment to providing quality legal services to people with HIV/AIDS in South Jersey. “Free legal services for people with HIV and AIDS are vital and we want to be sure they continue in South Jersey.” n will likely be LGBT older adults, who he said will most relate to the novel’s themes and events. “It’s something that can be read by anybody, but I think my generation will get the most out of it because they’re the ones who went through those years, so they will best understand what it was like,” he said. “And I feel very lucky that we still have a place in our community, Giovanni’s Room, for these stories to be told.” For more information on Merlis, visit markmerlis.com. For more information about the reading, visit phillyaidsthriftatgiovannisroom.com/. n favor of nationwide marriage equality. “Justice [Anthony] Kennedy has been a very strong supporter of pretty much every LGBT-related case,” Frank said. He also pointed to SCOTUS’ decision to deny several conservative states’ requests to stay lower courts’ ruling as a good indicator that they will rule in favor of marriage equality. “They would not have created all that precedent and let all those people get married if they were going to reverse course this summer,” said Frank. And the next big challenge for LGBTs? Nationwide employment discrimination protection. “It’s still a problem and still legal in most states,” said Frank. “Though I don’t think a fully inclusive anti-discrimination bill at the federal level will happen until we have a Democratic House, Senate and president.” “Frank: A Life in Politics from the Great Society to Same-Sex Marriage” is available online and at all major booksellers. For more information on Frank’s upcoming visit to Philadelphia, visit www.freelibrary. org. n

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ELECTION NOTICE SPECIAL ELECTION 170th Legislative District TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015

BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 A.M. AND 8:00 P.M. IN THE FOLLOWING ELECTION DISTRICTS AND DIVISIONS IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA, STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA There is to be elected by the voters of the 170th Legislative District in the City and County of Philadelphia, a person to fill the following office

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS

1. ENTER VOTING BOOTH This machine does not have a curtain rod lever. You enter the voting machine by parting and walking through the curtain. If you use a wheelchair, the voting machine will be lowered by the machine operator before you enter. 2. VOTING STRAIGHT PARTY To Vote Straight Party (vote for all candidates of a single political party) press the numbered box in the Political Party box of your choice and the red indicator lights for all candidates of that party will turn on within each of the candidate’s position boxes. The Political Party Boxes are located across the top of the ballot. 3. SELECTING CANDIDATES INDIVIDUALLY If you want to select your candidates individually, press the numbered box within your candidate’s position box and a red light will go on next to the number within your candidate’s position, indicating the names you have selected. 4. CHANGING A SELECTED CANDIDATE If you change your mind after selecting a candidate, and don’t want to vote for a candidate whose light is on, press that candidate’s number again to deselect the candidate and the light will go off. 5. SELECTING A WRITE IN Find the Write-in box for the Office for which you want to write in a candidate’s name. Press the Write-In button in the box. Then press the Large Flashing red button at the top of the machine to open the Write-in Window. Write or Stamp your candidates name on the exposed paper in the window. Then pull the black shutter down over the name you have written, closing the window. 6. VOTING ON A QUESTION Ballot Questions are usually located in the far right hand columns or at the bottom of the machine. Make your selection by pressing either of the buttons. The red light next to the button will turn on indicating your selection. 7. CASTING YOUR BALLOT After you have made all the candidate selections you want, look for the GREEN button labeled VOTE below in the bottom right corner of the machine. When you press the GREEN VOTE button all of your candidate selections will be recorded, all the lights in the voting machine will go out, and you will hear a low bell-tone indicating you are finished. 8. LEAVING THE VOTING MACHINE After you have finished voting by pressing the green VOTE button on the right side of the ballot, the lights inside the ballot door and all of your selection lights will turn off. To leave, part the curtain and exit through the curtain. If you are unable to read, write or speak English well and need assistance, ask the Polling Place Officials if an English/Spanish Interpreter is available. If an English/Spanish Interpreter is not available at your polling place you may call 215-686-1525 for assistance If you are unable to read, write or speak English well OR you are unable to enter and operate the voting machine, and you need assistance, the law requires that you be permitted to receive assistance from the person you choose, except your employer, an officer of your union, or the Judge of election.

POLLING PLACE OPEN FROM 7 A.M. TO 8 P.M. www.philadelphiavotes.com

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS JUNTA DE ELECCIONES DEL CONDADO DE FILADELFIA Judge Lori A. dumAs Chairwoman, City Commissioners

Judge PAuLA A. PAtrick Vice Chairwoman, City Commissioners

Judge mAriA mc LAughLin City Commissioner

tim dowLing Acting Supervisor of Elections

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AVISO DE ELECCION ELECCION ESPECIAL 170th Distrito Legislativo MARTES 24 DE MARZO DE 2015

ENTRA LAS HORAS DE 7:00 A.M. HASTA LAS 8:00 P.M. EN LOS SIGUIENTES DISTRITOS ELECTORALES Y DIVISIONES EN LA CIUDAD Y EL CONDADO DE FILADELPHIA ESTADO DE PENSILVANIA Se ELIGIRAN, por los votantes de la Representante en la Assemblea General, Distrito de 170th en la Ciudad y Condado de Filadelphia, una persona que lienaran los siguientes puestos;

INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL VOTANTE

1. ENTRE A LA CABINA DE VOTACION Esta máquina no tiene palanca para el gancho de cortina. Ud. entra a la cabina de votación al separar y caminar tras la cortina. Si Ud. usa silla de ruedas, la máquina dé votación será bajada por el que corre la máquina antes de Ud. entrar. 2. VOTANDO POR LA NOMINA TOTAL DEL PARTIDO Para Votar por la Nomina Total del Partido (vote por los candidatos de un solo partido politico) haga presión sobre el cuadro en el Partido Politico que usted escoja y el indicador rojo quedara alumbrado por todos los candidatos de ese partido quedaran alumbrados dentro de cada posición en cada cuadro de los candidatos. Los cuadros del Partido Politico se encuetran de un lado al otro arriba en la balota. 3. SELECCIONADO CANDIDATOS INDIVIDUALMENTE Si usted desea seleccionar a sus candidatos individualmente, haga presión sobre el cuadró Enumerada dentro de las posición de sus candidato y una luz roja se alumbrara al lado del número dentro de las posición de sus candidato, indicando los nombres que usted haya seleccionado. 4. CAMBIANDO UN CANDIDATO YA SELECCIONADO Si cambia de mente después de haber escogido su candidato, y no quiere votar por un candidato cuya luz está prendida, haga presión en el Número de ese candidate de nuevo para no seleccionar el candidato y la luz se apagará. 5. SELECCIONANDO POR ESCRITO Encuentre la casilla para escoger Por Escrito para el Puesto por el cual Ud. desea escribir el nombre de un candidato. Haga presión sobre el botón de “Por Escrito” en la casilla. Luego haga presión sobre el botón de la Luz Roja Grande en la parte de arriba de la maquina para abrir la Ventanilla de Por Escrito. Escriba o estampe los nombres de sus candidatos en el papel expuesto en la ventanilla. Luego hale el contraventana hacia abajo sobre el nombre que ha escrito, cerrando la ventanilla. 6. VOTANDO POR UNA PREGUNTA Preguntas en la Balota usualmente están localizadas en las columnas a mano derecha. Haga su selección haciendo presión sobre cualquiera de los botones. La luz roja al lado del botón se prenderá indicando su selección. 7. ECHANDO SU BALOTA Después de hacer las selecciones por todos los candidatos que Ud. quiera, encuentre el botón VERDE que dice VOTE abajo en los botones en la esquina derecha de la balota. Cuando Ud haga presión sobre el botón VERDE DE VOTAR todos sus selecciones de candidatos serán archivadas, todas las luces en la máquina de votación se apagarán, y oriá un sonido de timbre bajo indicando que ha terminado. 8. SALIENDO DE LA MAQUINA DE VOTACION Después de que termine de votar al hacer presión sobre el botón verde de VOTAR en el lado bajo derecho de la balota, las luces dentro de las puertas de la balota y todas las luces de sus selecciones serán apagadas. Para salir, separe la cortina y salga por ella. Si usted no puede leer, escribir ni hablar ingles bien y necesita ayuda, pidale a los Oficiales del Lugar de Votar si hay un interprete del ingles/espanol disponible. Si no hay un lnterprete del ingles/espanol disponible en su lugar de votar, usted puede llamar al 215-686-1500 para ayuda. Si usted no puede leer, escribir, o hablar ingles bien O si no puede entrar y operar su maquina de votar, y necesita ayuda, la ley requiere que a usted se le permita recibir ayuda de parte de la persona que usted escoja, con acepción a su patrón, o un oficial de su sindicato obrero (unión laboral), o el/la Juez de Elección.

URNAS ABREN DE 7 A.M. HASTA 8 P.M. www.philadelphiavotes.com

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS JUNTA DE ELECCIONES DEL CONDADO DE FILADELFIA Judge Lori A. dumAs Presidente Comisiondas Municipales

Judge PAuLA A. PAtrick VicePresidente Comisiondas Municipales

Judge mAriA mc LAughLin Comisionada Municipal

tim dowLing Supervisor de la Junta Electoral

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Wolf Bares his Teeth Pattern of impetuous moves is troubling

nyone who thought Tom Wolf was going to govern like the sweet old man he projected in his campaign for governor, wasn’t paying attention to the fine print during the campaign. Within weeks of winning the Democratic primary for governor, Tom Wolf showed his “my-way-or-the-highway” approach to leadership. His campaign sent out an email days before the Democratic State Committee meeting declaring his support for Katie McGinty — one of his opponents in the Democratic primary — to become chair of the Democratic Party. There was only one problem: The Democratic Party already had a chair and that chair, Jim Burn, wasn’t going anywhere. After a few uncomfortable days and headlines like “Will leadership rift spoil the party for Pa. Dems?” (philly. com 2.20.15), Wolf blinked. He picked up his marbles, created his own PAC, called it “Campaign for a Fresh Start” and named McGinty its first chair. For those of us watching Wolf during the campaign for hints of his leadership style, this was a watershed moment. Why? Because it was an impetuous move that created a distraction because of its, well, impetuousness. Wolf did not attempt to make this move through back-channels; he did

not reach out to Burns or key party leaders to build a consensus around the move to oust the party chair. Had he done so, Wolf would have found that Jim Burns was actually a pretty popular state party chair and wasn’t going anywhere. But Wolf’s only move was to send an email out to party chairs announcing his decision. Impetuousness creating a political distraction. This has become a hallmark of the nascent Wolf administration.

Impetuousness creating a political distraction. This has become a hallmark of the nascent Wolf administration. Within days of delivering an inaugural address, calling for “leaders today who are willing to listen to each other … and learn from each other … and work together to give all Pennsylvanians a shot at a great life,” Wolf reverted to form in his first executive actions. As reported by the Phila-

delphia Inquirer, “On his second day in office, Gov. Wolf rescinded more than two dozen eleventh-hour appointments by his predecessor — firing the state’s new open records officer, canceling judicial nominations, and effectively booting the former lieutenant governor from Temple University’s board of trustees.” The most controversial of these moves — and one that continues to haunt the new administration to this day — was the removal of Governor Tom Wolf. Photo courtesy pa.gov Erik Arneson from his post as the director ing of former City Councilman Bill Green of the Office of Open Records. “Arneson, from his position as chair of the School 43, told reporters on Thursday [Jan. 22] he Reform Commission (SRC). Again, Wolf had no intention of leaving the office - ex- made the move through a public email cept in handcuffs. ‘This is a nuclear assault chain, completely blindsiding the key paron the independence of the Office of Open ties involved. As reported by EdWeek, “Green … Records,’ he said. [Senate Majority Leader Jake] Corman said it was hypocritical of planned to challenge the action in the ComWolf to remove a Republican from the of- monwealth Court. In a district-issued statefice at the same time that the new governor ment, Green said that he did not believe that wants the chamber to consider his roughly the governor had the authority to remove two dozen cabinet nominees on the basis of him as chairman of the SRC, a non-paying post, and his legal action will seek to clarify credentials, not party affiliation.” One act of impetuousness, an anomaly whether the governor can do so.” Philadelperhaps. A second act, a pattern emerging? phia School Superintendent Hite explained A third, troubling. And the third act came the downside of Wolf’s move and its timjust last month with Wolf’s summary sackContinued on page 2 MARCH 15-22, 2015

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Wolf Bares his Teeth Continued from page 1 ing, calling it “a distraction,” stating that at “a time when we really should be talking about investments and budgets and the work that we’re trying to accomplish, instead we’re talking about governance once again.” Picking a fight with Republican leadership over a mid-level bureaucrat in the days leading up to budget negotiations with that

very same leadership. Sacking the SRC chair just days before the School District launches its new $300 million vision, Action Plan v.3.0. This Wolf needs to be a little more cunning and a lot less impetuous if he is to become the new kind of leader he sold us on when he was running for the office he now holds.

Don Hunt Helps Give Wilt His Due Continued from page 12 fice, a volunteer group called the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee, in 2008, in hopes of producing a Wilt stamp. From there, one to four new stamps may be made each year. Hunt initiated letters going to the committee. He asked then-NBA commissioner David Stern to write a letter. He did. He elicited Jerry West, “The [NBA] Logo” and Hall of Famer, to draft one. West did. Other old-time greats in the NBA did as well. “That really showed me something that so many people were willing to help out,” he said. “They didn’t even know me when I contacted them. It’s how they all felt about Wilt.” Hunt said that he received letters for four years that the Chamberlain stamp was being considered. Finally, in 2013, he was told that it would be considered for 2014. But time was wasting away. In the previous two years, two key members of Chamberlain’s family died and Wilt’s lifelong best friend Vince Miller, a teammate from his Overbrook days, also died. “I went to church and literally prayed for the stamp to be made,” Hunt said. “I didn’t want

anyone else close to Wilt not to see the stamp when it finally came out. We found out about the stamp issuance from an article in Linn’s Stamp News in May 2013,” he said. “Linn’s is a newspaper that covers the postal service, stamps and stamp collecting. We got the official word from the postal service on Oct. 1, 2014.” After Hunt got the long awaited good news he set up a launch luncheon in West Philadelphia. Hunt was touched to see many Philadelphia legends and old-timers attend. But he almost cried when he saw Maureece Rice walk through the doors. Rice, now 29, was a Strawberry Mansion basketball star who broke Chamberlain’s Philadelphia all-time city scoring mark in 2003. “That’s what meant the most to me,” he said. “I did this for Maureece Rice as much as I did for Sonny Hill, Jimmy Sadler and Claude Gross (Wilt’s brotherin-law) and all the people who grew up in the Wilt era. He told me how much it meant for him to come. This stamp will help everyone remember Wilt or learn about him.”

A City of Haves and Have Nots Community association pushes equitable neighborhoods for local campaigns by Sheila Simmons

ccording to Rick Sauer, executive director of the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations, “Philadelphia does better when we all do better.” So in this election season, the group has come up with a platform entitled “Beyond Gentrification, Toward Equitable Neighborhoods,” to which it hopes mayoral and City Council candidates will subscribe. The 36-page report, with colorful pictures of neighborhood children playing and graphics showing the arc of segregation and wages in city neighborhoods, makes an important point about our view on booming new housing construction in the city: “As much as we need to celebrate and encourage redevelopment, the enthusiasm about this renewed Philadelphia can feel like it’s about a different city if you are one of the many Philadelphians still struggling, or live in a neighborhood fighting decline.” It continues, “Some moderate-income neighborhoods that have been stable for decades are seeing decreasing homeownership rates, property values flattening or declining, and properties that are staying vacant for too long.” I can attest to that. Eager to settle down, 10 years ago I bought an “as-is” rowhouse on a moderately low-income block of perpetually struggling North Philadelphia. Mine was a neighborhood where SEPTA buses idled nonstop, the corner store flooded trash into our yards. Neighborhood children walked long distances to go to schools outside of the area and, for recreation, we were required to drive there or walk dark, isolated roads. Although doing my part as block captain, civic association member and collaborator with Philadel-

Majeedah Rashid is the COO of the Nicetown Community Development Corporation. Her organization has been pivotal in bringing progress to the Nicetown community. She’s pictured in the 4400 block of Germantown Avenue, where residential homes and mixed use development has changed the face of the neighborhood. Photo by Sarah J. Glover

phia University students to draft a redesign of the area — no resurgence followed. The CDC report explains why: “Research shows that if you live in a poor neighborhood, the chances of you becoming economically mobile — or moving out of poverty — are low. That’s because neighborhoods where people in poverty are concentrated typically have poorer performing schools, higher rates of crime, fewer quality of life amenities like well maintained parks or recreation centers, and few quality jobs available.” My solution? I moved, to booming Center City. My son walks to his high-quality school, streets are brightly lit, the Center City District cleans sidewalks, a pristine corner store sells fresh fruit and vegetables and quaint boutique and restaurants abound. As the CDC report said, it’s like “a different city.” But that’s no way to improve as a city. The CDC’s platform, endorsed by 43 organizations like Nicetown CDC, Korean Community Development Services Center and Germantown Community Connection, makes such recommendations as: “1. Strengthen the Ability of Neighborhood Groups and Residents to Create Inclusive Communities. …. 2. Create and Preserve Quality, Affordable Home Choices in Every Part of the City. … 3. Expand Economic Opportunities on Our Neighborhood Corridors and Increase Local Hiring and Sourcing by Major Employers and Developers.” Without such a strategy, it predicts, we deepen inequalities and segregation, and “hamper the economic stability of our city and region for generations to come.”

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SHERIFF’S SALE Properties

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JEWELL WILLIAMS Sheriff on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at First District Plaza, 3801 Market Street, at 10:00 AM. (EST) Conditions of Sheriff’s Sale for JUDICIAL/FORECLOSURE SALE

Ten percent of the highest bid for each property auctioned off shall be deposited in certified 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, the bidder shall lose all benefit 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 the time of sale by certified check, attorney’s check or money order with the Sheriff. The balance of the purchase money must be deposited in certified check, attorney’s check or money order together with a Deed poll for execution by the highest bidder to the Sheriff at his office 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 registered. Also, if the first bidder 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. The first bid or opening bid on each property shall be a sum sufficient to pay all Sheriff’s costs including 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 lieu of certified checks, attorney’s 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 fictitious name and may, at his discretion, require proof of identity of the purchaser or the registration of fictitious names. The bid of an unregistered fictitious name shall 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, 215-686-1483 and to its website philadox.phila.gov and to its website at http://philadox. phila.gov where they can view the deed to each individual property and find 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

Schedule of Distribution Thirty (30) Days from the date of the sale of Real Estate. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed thereto within ten (10) days thereafter. N.B. - For the benefit of our non-professional readers who do not understand the meaning of the letters and figures following the defendant’s names, we make the following. EXPLANATION The name first appearing in 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 figures following show the amount 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

tive of the estate of Pauline E. Crosby a/k/a Pauline Edith Crosby, deceased C.P. June Term, 2014 No. 03581 $119,716.72 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1504-303 2402 South Percy Street 19148-3730 39th wd. 990 Sq Ft BRT#393454400 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Raymond A. Meirino III a/k/a Raymond Meirino, III and Lisa A. Hochstuhl C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 02713 $136,805.05 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1504-304 1654 Conlyn Street 191411828 17th wd. 1416 Sq Ft BRT#171129900 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Micah Rembert and Alphonso Bridges C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 03230 $224,426.92 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1504-305 2315 North Cleveland Street 19132 16th wd. 1134 Sq Ft BRT#162019500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ayanna L. Stephens C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 02477 $62,432.50 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-306 7022 Gillespie Street 19135 55th wd. 1440 Sq Ft BRT#552439400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Miguel E. Chico a/k/a Miguel Chico C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 01489 $152,666.58 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-307 1475 North 53rd Street 19131 44th wd. 1775 Sq Ft BRT#442323950 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Marguita A. Bell a/k/a Marquita A. Bell C.P. October Term, 2014 No. 02542 $35,379.94 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-308 1714 Sigel Street 19145 48th wd. 1024 Sq Ft BRT#481041500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Salahudin AshShaheed and Marie A. Johnson C.P. June Term, 2012 No. 03701 $38,937.20 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-309 2113 North Camac Street 19122 20th wd. 1402 Sq Ft BRT#202280000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Louis G. Conyer and Carrie Conyer, his wife as tenants by the entireties C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 02379 $78,361.68 Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, LLC 1504-310 9801 Avalon Place 191141507 66th wd. 1812 Sq Ft BRT#661019175 IMPROVEMENTS: DET W/GAR 2 STORY MAS+OTHER Phyllis L. Owens, Administratrix of the Estate of George A. Owens

a/k/a G. Alexander Owens, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner and Phyllis L. Owens, Real Owner and Original Mortgagor C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 03170 $183,296.49 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1504-311 6133 Gillespie Street 191353610 55th wd. 1020 Sq Ft BRT#552441600 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI DET 2 STORY MASONRY John Harper, II and Stephanie A. Harper C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 02433 $84,635.73 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1504-312 221 North Farson Street 19139 44th wd. 1250 Sq Ft BRT#441072300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Lolita M. Johnson C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 01813 $23,588.87 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1504-313 2823 Benner Street 19149 62nd wd. 1224 Sq Ft BRT#621153700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Marquita D. Scott C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 02358 $130,057.67 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-314 2226 South 66th Street 19142 40th wd. 1110 Sq Ft BRT#403033200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Meng Siv C.P. October Term, 2014 No. 003702 $76,225.66 Shapiro & DeNardo LLC 1504-315 2224 South Rosewood Street 19145 26th wd. 1068 Sq Ft BRT#261102700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Lisa Notorfrancresco and Louis Oliverio C.P. November Term, 2011 No. 02465 $171,496.43 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1504-316 659 North 54th Street 19131 44th wd. 1116 Sq Ft BRT#4423548-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kim Price Ford a/k/a Kim Price-Ford C.P. October Term, 2014 No. 003699 $56,696.37 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1504-317 1460 North Hobart Street 19131 4th wd. 972 Sq Ft BRT#043170100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Firoza Syed C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 00359 $65,754.34 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1504-318 5838 Christian Street 19143 3rd wd. 1348 Sq Ft BRT#033061500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Louis King and Ativea Gray King C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 002806 $100,935.56 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1504-319 5819 Cedar Avenue 19143 3rd wd. 1456 Sq Ft BRT#032132000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL

PROPERTY Earlene Wright C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 002710 $117,631.77 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1504-320 1105 North Orianna Street 19123 5th wd. 835 Sq Ft BRT#057089600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mildred Vargas C.P. August Term, 2012 No. 0349 $53,903.68 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1504-321 3460 Primrose Road 19114 57th wd. 1224 Sq Ft BRT#572125431 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cynthia A. Pena C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 001472 $237,433.58 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1504-322A 8106 Castor Avenue 19152 56th wd. (formerly 35th wd.) 1967 Sq Ft BRT#56-2-4003-00 IMPROVEMENTS: DET 2 STORY MASONRY Arasu Rajaratnam C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 01311 $700,653.8 EISENBERG GOLD & CETTEC IPC 1504-322B 8110 Castor Avenue 19152 56th wd. 1944 Sq Ft BRT#562400410 IMPROVEMENTS: DET 2 STORY MASONRY Arasu Rajaratnam C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 01311 $700,653.8 EISENBERG GOLD & CETTEC IPC 1504-322C 2033 Granite Street 19124 62nd wd. 1036 Sq Ft BRT#622-0879-00 IMPROVEMENTS: 2 STORY MASONRY ROW HOME Scotech Corporation C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 01311 $700,653.8 EISENBERG GOLD & CETTEC IPC 1504-322D 231 East Sharpnack Street 19119 22nd wd. 1745 Sq Ft BRT#22-1-1240-00 IMPROVEMENTS: DET 2.5 STORY MASONRY Logos Real Estate Corporation C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 01311 $700,653.80 Amar A. Agrawal, Esquire 1504-323 5540 North Lawrence Street 19120 42nd wd. 1290 Sq Ft BRT#42-2491800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Amanda J. Brown C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 02864 $147,913.41 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1504-324 1010 Bingham Street 19115 63rd wd. 1008 Sq Ft BRT#632119600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Randy Rocco and Colleen Rocco C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 01808 $136,988.91 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1504-325 6372 Ditman Street 191353202 41st wd. 1084 Sq Ft OPA#411222100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lisa Walsh C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 02275 $59,737.81 Phelan Hallinan, LLP

NOTICE OF SCHEDULE OF DISTRIBUTION The Sheriff will file in his office, The Land Title Building, 100 South Broad Street, 5th Floor, a

www.Officeof Philadelphia Sheriff.com SHERIFF’S SALE OF Tuesday, April 7, 2015 1504-301 2071 East Victoria Street 19134 45th wd. 961 Sq Ft BRT#452160600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Angela Velasquez a/k/a Angela M. Velasquez C.P. September Term, 2012 No. 02447 $$38,647.19 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-302 5708 Cedar Avenue 191431932 46th wd. 1504 Sq Ft BRT#463053800 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Charles A. J. Halpin, III, esquire, personal representa-

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1504-326 2628 S. Sylmar Street 19142 40th wd. 960 Sq Ft BRT#406132600 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STORY MASONRY Craig Derr and Megan Derr C.P. August Term, 2012 No. 03249 $44,310.48 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1504-327 3558 Witte Street 191342721 45th wd. 1136 Sq Ft BRT#451453100 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STORY MASONRY Ryan Grace C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 02472 $76,031.25 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1504-328 2229 South 63rd Street 19142-2303 40th wd. 1290 Sq Ft BRT#401165700 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI DET 2 STORY MASONRY Arthur Z. Baton a/k/a Arthur Baton C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 02604 $87,614.06 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1504-329 2538 West Somerset Street 19132-1919 28th wd. 10810 Sq Ft BRT#884345850 IMPROVEMENTS: IND. WHSE MASONRY Victor O. Udenze C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 03596 $142,019.89 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1504-330 4319 Greenmount Road 19154-3707 66th wd. 1760 Sq Ft BRT#662462400 IMPROVEMENTS: APT 2-4 UNITS 2 STORY MASONRY Ngu Nhan, Yen Hai Luu and Yen Hai Luu C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 02391 $112,303.87 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1504-331 7342 Buist Avenue 19153 40th wd. 1120 Sq Ft BRT#404294300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ashlee Franklin and Isiah Franklin, III C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 02600 $113,895.29 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-332 5343 Wingohocking Terrace 19144-5831 12th wd. 2347 Sq Ft BRT#122188500 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI/DET 3 STORY STONE Christina Morton and Christina Morton C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 02707 $135,112.34 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1504-333 8423 Pickering Street 19150 50th wd. 1170 Sq Ft BRT#501240600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Russell E. Williams C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 05202 $104,857.18 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-334 2127 E. Monmouth Street 19134 25th wd. 964 Sq Ft BRT#252136200 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Christopher Syron C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 04022 $243,925.46 Brett L. Messinger

1504-335 6521 Dorel Street 19142 40th wd. 1102 Sq Ft BRT#406334800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Deborah Balchunas, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Dottie Balchunas, Deceased and Bruce Balchunas, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Dottie Balchunas, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 04184 $63,039.25 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-336 2764 South 86th Street 19153 40th wd. 1152 Sq Ft BRT#405061029 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Erica R. Williams, Administrator of the Estate of Sharon R. Woodard, deceased C.P. June Term, 2014 No. 02863 $74,992.97 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1504-337 4753 Samson Street 19131 60th wd. 1500 Sq Ft BRT#601027600 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Ivy E. Box a/k/a Ivy Box C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 02381 $62,086.63 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1504-338 1417 E. Barringer Street 19150 10th wd. S/D W B/G 2S MASONRY; 1568 Sq Ft PRCL#102308300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING LaToya White a/k/a LaToya M. White C.P. June Term, 2011 No. 00058 $154,324.51 Federman & Associates, LLC 1504-339 3340 Ashville Street 19136 64th wd. (formerly part of the 35th wd.) 1152 Sq Ft BRT#64-2-2737-00 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY TOWNHOUSE Michael Pittman and Joanne M. Hanson C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 000011 $84,117.09 Craig H. Fox, Esq 1504-340 1847 Lott Street 19115 58th wd. 1342 Sq Ft BRT#581049200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Casey Hunter and Olga Vilovchik C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 00388 $268,065.00 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-341 1810 West Albanus Street 19141 17th wd. 1272 Sq Ft BRT#171036900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY O’Neal Thomas C.P. December Term, 2012 No. 00152 $54,581.26 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-342 3918 North Delhi Street 19140-3113 43rd wd. 960 Sq Ft OPA#433154400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Edris Raymond; Marie Raymond C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 04087 $42,591.97 Phelan Hallinan, LLP

1504-343 1919 Ruan Street 191244622 23rd wd. 845 Sq Ft OPA#232029200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jose L. Caraballo C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 04458 $70,407.01 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-344 1827 Benson Street 191522317 56th wd. 1216 Sq Ft OPA#562142200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Marua J. Ali a/k/a Marwa J. Ali C.P. August Term, 2012 No. 01364 $164,867.12 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-345 2907 South Carlisle Street 19145-4906 26th wd. 1080 Sq Ft OPA#261124000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Manuel Santos C.P. May Term, 2013 No. 02056 $216,691.36 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-346 1916 Elston Street 191382703 10th wd. (formerly the 50th wd.) 892 Sq Ft OPA#101328300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Chartavia L. Pressley, in Her Capacity as Administratrix and Heir of the Estate of Charlotte Clay; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Charlotte Clay, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 00602 $85,805.02 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-347 1462 North Hobart Street 19131-3817 4th wd. (formerly part of the 52nd wd.) 972 Sq Ft OPA#043170200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bertha Mae Taylor C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 02172 $39,799.96 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-348 2041 Castor Avenue 191342103 45th wd. 1278 Sq Ft OPA#452203300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Hye Sook Pae C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 01420 $26,875.63 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-349 2023 East Clearfield Street 19134-3728 25th wd. 1328 Sq Ft OPA#252241000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jenee Mager C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 00447 $94,433.16 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-350 1208 Pratt Street 191241809 62nd wd. 1392 Sq Ft OPA#621015300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Angela L. Brown C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 01821 $154,107.44 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-351 237 Mifflin Street 191481920 1st wd. 1260 Sq Ft OPA#011174000 IMPROVE-

MENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY William O. Hudson, Sr.; Eleanor Stewart C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 01255 $222,396.17 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-352 3623 North 19th Street 191403945 13th wd. 1800 Sq Ft OPA#131270300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jason Taitt C.P. April Term, 2011 No. 02281 $93,939.71 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-353 620 Elkins Avenue 191202214 61st wd. 1380 Sq Ft OPA#612026600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lorraine T. King C.P. June Term, 2012 No. 00053 $85,463.09 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-354 2528 North 31st Street 191322924 28th wd. 1200 Sq Ft OPA#282141800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Romaine J. Bridges, Deceased; Atiya S. Bolden-Hannah, in Her Capacity as Administratrix of the Estate of Romaine J. Bridges a/k/a Romaine Jones Bridges; Carlton Bridges, in His Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Romaine J. Bridges a/k/a Romaine Jones Bridges; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Hugh Milton, Jr. Bridges, Deceased C.P. December Term, 2012 No. 02201 $48,468.05 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-355 8107 Langdon Street 191522216 56th wd. 2253 Sq Ft OPA#562334500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Harley Morais a/k/a Harley M. Morais C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 02653 $201,858.11 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-356 4319 Glendale Street 191244317 33rd wd. 1088 Sq Ft OPA#332451200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Julio Cesar Rodriguez C.P. January Term, 2012 No. 00880 $69,857.48 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-357 1108 West Lindley Avenue 19141 49th wd. 1560 Sq Ft BRT#491150400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lisshon Brown C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 02956 $119,625.98 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-358 1815 73rd Avenue 19126 10th wd. 1296 Sq Ft BRT#101349600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Akilah Delorme C.P. July Term, 2014 No.

02384 $149,190.64 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-359 4314 East Howell Street 19135 62nd wd. 1120 Sq Ft BRT#622176300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kevin P. McGee C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 03073 $75,339.22 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-360 2013 Pratt Street 19124 62nd wd. 1344 Sq Ft BRT#622068900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lesley R. Ferguson C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 01629 $79,498.98 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-361 4305 Elsinore Street 19124 33rd wd. 720 Sq Ft BRT#332221900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mayra Melendez C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 02837 $38,715.85 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-362 3447 F Street 19134 33rd wd. 1200 Sq Ft BRT#331295300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Simkho Yusupov C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 03021 $64,784.35 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-363 6137 Gillespie Street 19135 55th wd. 1050 Sq Ft BRT#552441800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY David P. Mantai C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 02765 $101,416.15 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-364 926 East Vernon Road 19150 50th wd. 1720 Sq Ft BRT#502399000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Beverly Ann Avinger, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Terry Avinger, Deceased; Terry Avinger, Jr., Solely in His Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Terry Avinger, Deceased; The Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Terry Avinger, Deceased; Tauheed Avinger, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Terry Avinger, Deceased C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 01076 $222,962.22 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-365 1425 East Luzerne Street 19124 33rd wd. 1350 Sq Ft BRT#332026600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Maria Del Carmen Latorre-Perez C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 01333 $93,746.81 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-366 1854 Hoffman Street 19145 48th wd. 1920 Sq Ft BRT#481079700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE David Lingham C.P. May Term, 2012 No. 01759 $134,730.83 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1504-367 1913 North Hope Street

19122 18th wd. 896 Sq Ft BRT#183225300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Karen Lewis C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 03538 $85,959.81 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire; Heather Riloff, Esquire; Jeniece D. Davis, Esquire 1504-368 4512 Locust Street 19139 46th wd. 1680 Sq Ft BRT#461008500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Tamika Ingleton C.P. October Term, 2014 No. 02604 $315,250.52 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1504-369 2823 W. Girard Avenue 19130 29th wd. 3682 Sq Ft; approximate size: 18 x 104 x 4 BRT#292026600 Subject To Mortgage The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as receiver for Omni National Bank, assigned to Multibank 2009-1 CRE Venture, LLC, further assigned to Corestate Capital, LLC Subject to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE DWELLING JAMES SMITH BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF EXECUTION FILED BY MULTIBANK 2009-1 CRE VENTURE, LLC, SUCCESSOR TO OMNI NATIONAL BANK, NOW BY ASSIGNMENT, CORESTATE CAPITAL, LLC C.P. February Term, 2013 002286 $215,054.85 plus costs Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, PC 1504-370 200 East Albanus Street 19120 42nd wd. 1248 Sq Ft BRT#421-144000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Marie L. Bien-Aime a/k/a Marie Lourdes Bien-Aime C.P. October Term, 2014 No. 00689 $108,367.42 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1504-371 1539 S. 58th St. 19143 51st wd. 1380 Sq Ft BRT#51-3152600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Regina Watson-Jackson C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 03554 $56,995.02 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1504-372 336 Gladstone Street 19148 39th wd. 920 Sq Ft BRT#392204600 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Jennifer C. Abrante; Jose A. Abrante, Jr. C.P. September Term, 2012 No. 03423 $149,346.12 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1504-373 5742 Spruce Street 19139 60th wd. 1392 Sq Ft BRT#604075900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Steven Johnson C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 03124 $35,779.09 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-374 5791 Haddington Lane 19131 4th wd. 1252 Sq Ft BRT#043233500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL

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PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Robert M. Freeman, Deceased; The Unknown Heirs of Robert Earl Freeman a/k/a Robert E. Freeman, Deceased and Kim Freeman, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Robert M. Freeman, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 02803 $77,892.40 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-375 232 East Stella Street 19134 7th wd. 840 Sq Ft BRT#071256000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Madeline Rodriguez C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 04186 $42,113.90 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-376 2209 North Salford Street 19131 52nd wd. 2162 Sq Ft BRT#522264300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Leslie M. Singleton C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 01281 $202,335.02 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-377 1129 Bingham Street 19115 63rd wd. 1104 Sq Ft BRT#632126800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joan B. Ryan and Jeffrey M. Ryan C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 01791 $265,574.61 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-378 529 Mountain Street 19148 1st wd. 1042 Sq Ft BRT#011359500 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Leam Koung C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 00365 $44,227.58 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire; Heather Riloff, Esquire; Jeniece D. Davis, Esquire 1504-379 5131 North 16th Street 19141 17th wd. 1560 Sq Ft BRT#172117000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Alberta Jenkins and Rosalind Jenkins C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 02374 $38,380.04 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-380 4621 Meridian Street 19136 65th wd. 960 Sq Ft BRT#651161500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nancy L. Mills and Timothy R. Mills C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 05046 $51,926.09 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-381 6491 Woodcrest Avenue 19151 34th wd. 1492 Sq Ft BRT#344122000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Jeffrey A. Gammon C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 03958 $62,601.76 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire; Heather Riloff, Esquire; Jeniece D. Davis, Esquire 1504-382 12712 Minden Road 19154 66th wd. 2242.12 Sq Ft BRT#663332200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL

DWELLING James Lankin C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 02953 $115,075.48 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire; Heather Riloff, Esquire; Jeniece D. Davis, Esquire 1504-383 815 South 11th Street 19147 2nd wd. 2739 Sq Ft BRT#022315500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Leonor Maldonado and Armando Maldonado C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 1309 $203,496.69 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1504-384 8052 Temple Road 191501225 50th wd. 1156 Sq Ft OPA#501068900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John Seabron; Rose Mary Szapecs Seabron a/k/a Rose Mary Seabron C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 03302 $110,044.69 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-385 3321 Jasper Street 19134 45th wd. 1870 Sq Ft BRT#45-23604-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Alice J. Murphy as the Administrator of the Estate of David Murphy, deceased C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 001935 $125,048.80 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1504-386 8061 Williams Avenue 19150 50th wd. 1088 Sq Ft BRT#502264000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Shanita Outing, in her capacity as Administratrix and Heir at Law of the Estate of Peggy C. Outing, Deceased and Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Peggy C. Outing, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 02954 $70,797.26 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire; Heather Riloff, Esquire; Jeniece D. Davis, Esquire 1504-387 4045 Ogden Street 19104 6th wd. 2337 Sq Ft BRT#062076400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Alice B. Nicholson, deceased C.P. June Term, 2014 No. 001259 $60,618.99 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1504-388 2932 North 25th Street 19132 38th wd. 1226 Sq Ft BRT#381064000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Nikole Adams C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 03960 $47,714.58 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire; Heather Riloff, Esquire; Jeniece D. Davis, Esquire 1504-389 4041 Dungan Street 191245316 33rd wd. 1232 Sq Ft OPA#332420600 IMPROVE-

MENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Naeem Langston C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 02412 $107,104.98 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-390 703 North 42nd Street 19104 6th wd. 1824 Sq Ft BRT#061247900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Rodney L. Smith, deceased C.P. June Term, 2014 No. 000537 $94,896.05 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1504-391 1260 North 56th Street 19131 4th wd. 1544 Sq Ft BRT#043051300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Da’Ron Ravnell a/k/a Da’Ron M. Ravnell and Yolanda D. Ravnell C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 004180 $85,392.57 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1504-392 1212 Napfle Avenue 19111 56th wd. 1060 Sq Ft BRT#561440900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING John J. Regardi a/k/a John Regardi C.P. June Term, 2014 No. 02484 $226,831.73 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire; Heather Riloff, Esquire; Jeniece D. Davis, Esquire 1504-393 5905 Turner Street 19151 34th wd. 1080 Sq Ft BRT#342103500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Delbert D. Young and Chnevolyn I. McCoy C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 004183 $22,949.98 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1504-394 10726 Philcrest Road 191544031 66th wd. 1386 Sq Ft OPA#662072267 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Paul W. Winter, Jr.; Rachel Winter C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 03305 $100,034.42 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-395 101 North Van Pelt Street 19103 8th wd. 1386 Sq Ft BRT#083100800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Richard E. Henderson C.P. November Term, 2013 No. 00931 $312,181.43 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire; Heather Riloff, Esquire; Jeniece D. Davis, Esquire 1504-396 3202 South 20th Street 19145 26th wd. 2090 Sq Ft BRT#262166710 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Martin A. Janco and Mary C. Janco C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 940 $496,691.46 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1504-397 5321 Lena Street 191442305 12th wd. 1508 Sq Ft

OPA#122136000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ava Maria Foster a/k/a Ava M. Foster C.P. June Term, 2014 No. 02728 $151,399.68 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-398 1943 Georgian Road 19138 10th wd. 1664 Sq Ft BRT#101273800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John Neal and Louise L. Neal a/k/a Louise L. Neil C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 2345 $78,147.99 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1504-399 7217 Lindbergh Boulevard 19153-2705 40th wd. 1660 Sq Ft OPA#406559409 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Milton Lumsden; Tenesia Lumsden C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 01058 $170,410.12 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-400 903 Clinton Street Apartment 1R, a/k/a 903-905 Clinton Street Unit 9301R 191076182 5th wd. 819 Sq Ft OPA#888030456 IMPROVEMENTS: RES. CONDO 2 STY Benjamin S. Margolis C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 03026 $216,204.06 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-401 819 Bainbridge Street 191472009 2nd wd. 1601 Sq Ft OPA#023188300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Raymond Kempinski; Michele Kempinski C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 01115 $346,964.10 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-402 2915 Rosehill Street 191342949 7th wd. 840 Sq Ft OPA#071425100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Denis Hernandez C.P. May Term, 2013 No. 02602 $18,387.17 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-403 364 Daly Street 191483307 39th wd. 1108 Sq Ft OPA#392148500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cynthia C. Cross a/k/a Cynthia Cross C.P. August Term, 2011 No. 01952 $111,471.30 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-404 1013 Magee Avenue 191114815 53rd wd. 1600 Sq Ft OPA#532002900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Naveen A. Shaheen a/k/a Naveed a/k/a Naveed A. Shaheen C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 03583 $167,269.69 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-405 6712 Souder Street 191492208 54th wd. 1188 Sq Ft OPA#542296100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Yin Qun Lun C.P. June Term, 2012 No. 01534 $135,490.71 Phelan Hallinan, LLP

1504-406 10769 Helmer Drive 191544106 66th wd. 1840 Sq Ft OPA#662108700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Yakov Kantarovich C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 02050 $206,129.07 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-407 5419 Diamond Street 191313110 52nd wd. 1348 Sq Ft OPA#522093300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cynthia G. Brown, in Her Capacity as Adminstratrix and Heir of the Estate of Michael Edmond; Shawn Murray, in His Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Michael Edmond; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Michael Edmond, Deceased C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 00615 $77,896.19 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-408 1419 North Lawrence Street 19122 18th wd. (formerly part of the 17th wd.) 1710 Sq Ft; 15 x 55 BRT#182245200 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 3 STY MASONARY Cindy Gonzales a/k/a Cindy Steen and Angel Gonzales C.P. September Term, 2009 No. 01888 $37,196.95 Nicholas A. Didomenico 1504-409 1829 67th Avenue 19126 10th wd. (formerly part of the 50th wd.) 1800 Sq Ft BRT#101245800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Darlene Monts C.P. June Term, 2014 No. 04571 $86,792.46 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1504-410 109 East Walnut Park Drive 19120 61st wd. 1152 Sq Ft BRT#611375500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE William S. Phillips C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 00079 $151,689.63 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1504-411 12202 Sweet Briar Road 19154 66th wd. 1152 Sq Ft BRT#663176000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Christopher M. West C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 02015 $178,307.99 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1504-412 503 Cobbs Creek Parkway, a/k/a 503 South 63rd Street 19143-1018 3rd wd. 1840 Sq Ft OPA#032255000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Marie Small a/k/a Marie Correll C.P. March Term, 2009 No. 04937 $108,113.95 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-413 1951 North 24th Street 191212010 32nd wd. 1278 Sq Ft OPA#322146000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kewscha Akpabio C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 03911 $93,113.19 Phelan Hallinan, LLP

1504-414 6014 Ogontz Avenue 191411312 17th wd. 1208 Sq Ft OPA#172253800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bella Wilson; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Damian Wilson a/k/a Damian Christopher Wilson, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2009 No. 02851 $143,011.49 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-415 5925 Belden Street 191493704 53rd wd. 1332 Sq Ft OPA#531300800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tamekia L. Ricketts-Wilson a/k/a Tamieka Lazette Wilson C.P. June Term, 2012 No. 01136 $65,671.91 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-416 2614 South 6th Street 191484625 39th wd. 1170 Sq Ft OPA#392357700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Samantha Ho a/k/a Samatha Ho C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 01846 $111,604.20 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-417 3463 Princeton Avenue 19149 55th wd. 1760 Sq Ft BRT#551401800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Marian C. Menow C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 00103 $210,059.69 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1504-418 852 Carver Street 191241010 35th wd. 1206 Sq Ft OPA#351239000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robin Gamburg C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 00765 $41,809.67 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-419 5738 Lansdowne Avenue 19131 4th wd. 1500 Sq Ft BRT#043182000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Thaxter A. Hicks C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 01809 $68,421.01 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1504-420 6521 East Wister Street 19138 59th wd. 1162 Sq Ft; 14 x 70 BRT#591241600 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING Aiyana R. Williams C.P. September Term, 2010 No. 3621 $104,166.00 Joseph L. Di Tomo, Jr., Esquire 1504-421 1774 Brill Street 19124 62nd wd. 1140 Sq Ft BRT#622145600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joseph R. Lee and Deborah Lee, his wife C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 01594 $48,255.14 Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, LLC 1504-422 5358 Oakland Street 19124 62nd wd. 1244 Sq Ft

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BRT#621391500 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Steven B. Jenkins and Colleen Scott-Jenkins, husband and wife C.P. May Term, 2011 No. 0170 $139,090.17 Scott A Dietterick, Esq, Kimberly A Bonner, Esq, Joel A Ackerman, Esq, Ashleigh Levy Marin, Esq, Ralph M Salvia, Esq, Jaime R Ackerman, Esq, Jana Fridfinnsdottir, Esq, Brian Nicholas Esq, Denise Carlon Esq, Roger Fay Esq, Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, LLC 1504-423 2314 North 50th Street 19131 52nd wd. 2750 Sq Ft BRT#521256500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs and/or Administrators of the Estate of Donald Rivera a/k/a Donald C. Rivera C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 2181 $280,056.78 Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, LLC 1504-424 4343 Teesdale Street 191363902 41st wd. 914 Sq Ft BRT#412102600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mohammud O. Rahman, as sole owner C.P. January Term, 2012 No. 3251 $97,410.68 Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, LLC 1504-425 5125 Locust Street 19139 60th wd. 1650 Sq Ft BRT#602075700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Jacalyn Hinton-Brown; Jacalyn Hinton-Brown, Last Record Owner C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 01334 $262,446.09 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1504-426 513 62nd Street a/k/a 513 South 62nd Street 19143 34th wd. 1074 Sq Ft BRT#032241900 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Dorothy Melton a/k/a Dorothy M. Melton a/k/a Dorothy Mae Melton; Lerence Melton , Known Heir of Dorothy Melton a/k/a Dorothy M. Melton a/k/a Dorothy Mae Melton; Dorothy Melton a/k/a Dorothy M. Melton a/k/a Dorothy Mae Melton, Last Record Owner C.P. June Term, 2014 No. 00996 $42,434.18 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1504-427 268 South Hirst Street 19139 3rd wd. 960 Sq Ft BRT#031198900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Charles Cordy, Jr. and Estelle Cordy C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 01853 $60,961.92 Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, LLC

1504-428 215 North Cecil Street 19139 4th wd. 1018 Sq Ft BRT#042209100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jeannette McDaniel, in her capacity as heir and Administratrix of the Estate of Beatrice Gwynn; Beatrice Holman, in her capacity as heir of the Estate of Beatrice Gwynn; Darren Gwynn, in his capacity as heir of the Estate of Beatrice Gwynn; Regina Cook, in her capacity as heir of the Estate of Beatrice Gwynn; Daniel Gwynn, in his capacity as heir of the Estate of Beatrice Gwynn C.P. January Term, 2012 No. 1440 $4,519.43 Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, LLC 1504-429 216 West Duval Street 19144 59th wd. 1575 Sq Ft BRT#593107600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joanne D. Allman C.P. June Term, 2014 No. 02867 $135,004.84 Scott A Dietterick, Esq, Kimberly A Bonner, Esq, Joel A Ackerman, Esq, Ashleigh L Marin, Esq, Ralph M Salvia, Esq, Jaime R Ackerman, Esq, Jana Fridfinnsdottir, Esq, Brian Nicholas Esq, Denise Carlon Esq, Roger Fay Esq, Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, LLC 1504-430 800 Bleigh Avenue 19111 63rd wd. 1120 Sq Ft BRT#63-11811-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Thomas McHale C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 04410 $131,877.47 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1504-431 2502 South Bellford Street 19153-1411 40th wd. 1078 Sq Ft BRT#404145300 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tanya Blake C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 03610 $106,248.42 Scott A Dietterick, Esq, Kimberly A Bonner, Esq, Joel A Ackerman, Esq, Ashleigh Levy Marin, Esq, Ralph M Salvia, Esq, Jaime R Ackerman, Esq, Jana Fridfinnsdottir, Esq, Brian Nicholas Esq, Denise Carlon Esq, Roger Fay Esq, Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, LLC 1504-432 931 East Russell Street a/k/a 931 Russell Street 19134 33rd wd. 1176 Sq Ft BRT#33-1182500 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Howard Keller, as sole owner C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 0258 $53,357.88 Scott A Dietterick, Esq, Kimberly A Bonner, Esq, Joel A Ackerman, Esq, Ashleigh Levy Marin, Esq, Ralph M Salvia, Esq, Jaime R Ackerman, Esq, Jana Fridfinnsdottir, Esq, Brian Nicholas Esq, Denise Carlon Esq, Roger Fay Esq, Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, LLC 1504-433 5642 Haddington Street

19131-3414 4th wd. 1215 Sq Ft BRT#043222000 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tarshia T. Whitley C.P. December Term, 2011 No. 2445 $87,999.07 Scott A Dietterick, Esq, Kimberly A Bonner, Esq, Joel A Ackerman, Esq, Ashleigh Levy Marin, Esq, Ralph M Salvia, Esq, Jaime R Ackerman, Esq, Jana Fridfinnsdottir, Esq, Brian Nicholas Esq, Denise Carlon Esq, Roger Fay Esq, Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, LLC 1504-434 7457 Ruskin Road 19151 34th wd. 1152 Sq Ft BRT#343167000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Liora Volkovich Goldstein a/k/a Liora L. Goldstein; Arnold L. Goldstein a/k/a Arnold Louis Goldstein C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 03999 $80,180.45 Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, LLC 1504-435 3600 Conshohocken Avenue, Unit 1005 19131 52nd wd. 1470 Sq Ft BRT#888520507 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Arthur Feinberg C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 00312 $100,888.25 Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, LLC 1504-436 3121 Jasper Street 19134 25th wd. 1168 Sq Ft BRT#252530700 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jason M. Colombo C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 01021 $44,662.04 Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, LLC 1504-437 4200 Orchard Street 191244606 23rd wd. 1110 Sq Ft BRT#232249300 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Marixa Hernandez and Carmelo Hernandez C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 02532 $62,476.51 Scott A Dietterick, Esq, Kimberly A Bonner, Esq, Joel A Ackerman, Esq, Ashleigh Levy Marin, Esq, Ralph M Salvia, Esq, Jaime R Ackerman, Esq, Jana Fridfinnsdottir, Esq, Brian Nicholas Esq, Denise Carlon Esq, Roger Fay Esq, Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, LLC 1504-438 1425 North 29th Street 19121 29th wd. 1328 Sq Ft BRT#292156100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY James E. Smith; United States of America C.P. November Term, 2010 No. 04659 $80,232.54 Scott A Dietterick, Esq, Kimberly A Bonner, Esq, Joel A Ackerman, Esq, Ashleigh Levy Marin, Esq, Ralph M Salvia, Esq, Jaime R Ackerman, Esq, Jana Fridfinnsdottir, Esq, Brian Nicholas Esq, Denise Carlon Esq, Roger Fay Esq, Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, LLC 1504-439 108 North 57th Street 19139 4th wd. 1344 Sq Ft

BRT#042081100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kenneth Hagins C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 04348 $81,639.45 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-440 6220 North 3rd Street 19120 61st wd. 1410 Sq Ft BRT#611056800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dawn S. Banks C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 01220 $149,116.26 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-441 6551 North Lambert Street 19138 10th wd. 1134 Sq Ft BRT#102083700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bobbie E. Williams C.P. January Term, 2013 No. 03303 $61,031.15 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-442 1120 East Sharpnack Street 19150 50th wd. 1110 Sq Ft BRT#502323800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Linda Koonce C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 01816 $108,271.76 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1504-443 900 W. Jefferson Street 19122 20th wd. 52200 Sq Ft OPA#777502500 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: SCHOOL 1 STY MASONRY Wakisha Foundation C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 00232 $6,267,483.52 Walter Weir, Jr., Esquire; Weir & Partners LLP 1504-444 3355 Emerald Street 19134 45th wd. 1875 Sq Ft OPA#452-3205-00 Subject to Mortgage Subject to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: ROW HOUSE WITH DETACHED GARAGE - 2 STORY MASONRY Daniel Daehling C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 001473 $113,892.71 Michael G. Menkowitz, Esquire 1504-445 3856 Salina Road 19154 66th wd. ROW B/GAR 2STY MASONRY; 1600 Sq Ft PRCL#662557700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Teresa Calabro a/k/a Theresa Calabro a/k/a Theresa K. Yacovetti, Henry Deluca a/k/a Henry J. Deluca C.P. May Term, 2013 No. 01531 $153,873.52 Federman & Associates, LLC 1504-446 5701 Vandike Street 191354118 41st wd. 1140 Sq Ft OPA#411339801 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joan Gavitt C.P. November Term, 2013 No. 00509 $76,653.32 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-447 818 Jackson Street 191483129 39th wd. 1010 Sq Ft OPA#393321300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Paul

Wagner, III, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 02164 $165,543.89 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-448 2529 South 19th Street 191453703 26th wd. 1736 Sq Ft OPA#262114800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Louise Martino a/k/a Louise Michelle Martino; Rachel Martino C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 02537 $347,224.89 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-449 3834 North 18th Street 191403508 13th wd. 1965 Sq Ft OPA#131256000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sandra Jenkins a/k/a Sondra Jenkins C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 02682 $79,956.72 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-450 5612 Arbor Street 19120 61st wd. ROW B/GAR 2STY MASONRY; 1188 Sq Ft PRCL#140-N-08-0135; BRT#612523700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Milca Beauvil C.P. May Term, 2012 No. 00652 $161,612.04 Federman & Associates, LLC 1504-451 7308 North 21st Street 191382108 10th wd. 1488 Sq Ft OPA#101189200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Carla E. Gobantes; Askia Fluellen C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 03966 $183,416.09 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-452 6339 Edmund Street 191353311 41st wd. 1152 Sq Ft OPA#411407600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Abdul Malique C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 01745 $54,642.27 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-453 324 Stevens Street 191116021 35th wd. 1154 Sq Ft OPA#352182500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY David W. Turner C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 01697 $130,874.97 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-454 6524 Crescentville Road 19120 61st wd. ROW B/GAR 2STY MASONRY; 1168 Sq Ft PRCL#611004700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Trifrena V. Armstrong a/k/a Trifrena V. Jones C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 00666 $134,578.77 Federman & Associates, LLC 1504-455 5018 Ditman Street 19124 62nd wd. S/D W DET GAR 2 STY MASON; 1926 Sq Ft PRCL#62-2-4364-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Tamara Thompson C.P. May Term, 2012 No. 02241 $119,968.09 Federman & Associates, LLC 1504-456 3304 Bleigh Avenue 191363817 64th wd. 1188 Sq Ft

OPA#642139000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY James A. Melvin; Lauren Rhodes C.P. November Term, 2013 No. 02261 $143,436.07 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-457 1541 Morris Street 191451533 36th wd. 1923 Sq Ft OPA#365387100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lagracia Jones a/k/a Lagracia Garcia Jones a/k/a Lagracia H. Jones a/k/a Lagracia D. Jones C.P. April Term, 2007 No. 02722 $134,028.53 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-458 1841 Master Street 191214907 47th wd. 2789 Sq Ft OPA#471114800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Freda D. Ebba a/k/a Freda Ebba C.P. March Term, 2007 No. 00158 $125,371.36 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-459 1302 Randolf Street, a/k/a 1302 North Randolph Street 19122 18th wd. 1305 Sq Ft OPA#182288700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Debra J. Gardner a/k/a Debra J. Clendaniel; Eliot B. Karol C.P. May Term, 2013 No. 02763 $238,066.13 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-460 5116 North 9th Street 191414004 49th wd. 1452 Sq Ft OPA#492143900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ted E. Baker a/k/a Ted Baker C.P. July Term, 2011 No. 00599 $50,843.96 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-461 8300 Lynnewood Road 191503203 50th wd. 1332 Sq Ft OPA#502029500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under William A. Chase, Jr., Deceased C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 02494 $183,608.21 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-462 6132 North 11th Street 191413318 49th wd. 1320 Sq Ft OPA#493080105 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tonyanna L. Smith a/k/a Tonyonna L. Smith; Brian N. Smith C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 03244 $46,063.32 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-463 9877 Garvey Drive 191142115 65th wd. 1806 Sq Ft OPA#652476800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Stephen G. Baptista C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 00071 $221,904.00 Phelan, Hallinan, Diamond & Jones, LLP 1504-464 5832 Lebanon Avenue 191313032 52nd wd. 1672 Sq Ft

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OPA#522076800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Christina Edwards C.P. July Term, 2010 No. 03196 $77,538.52 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-465 161 West Penn Street 19144 12th wd. 3297 Sq Ft BRT#124024600 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: S/D CONV. APT 3STY MASONRY Bernard J. McGrath a/k/a Bernard J. McGrath, Jr. C.P. October Term, 2012 No. 00149 $135,193.28 Brett L. Messinger 1504-466 7445 Gilbert Street 19138 10th wd. ROW B/GAR 2STY MASONRY; 1224 Sq Ft BRT#102485400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Deborah Jackson, Known Surviving Heir of Arthur Jackson, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner; Amanda Jackson, Known Surviving Heir of Arthur Jackson, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner; David Jackson, Known Surviving Heir of Arthur Jackson, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner; Arthur Jackson, Jr., Known Surviving Heir of Arthur Jackson, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner; Pauline Jackson, Known Surviving Heir of Arthur Jackson, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Arthur Jackson, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. June Term, 2011 No. 00945 $57,523.02 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-467 153 North Lindenwood Street 19139 44th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1208 Sq Ft BRT#441154600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Stephanie Williams, Known Surviving Heir of Sarah S. Williams, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner; Harvey Williams, Known Surviving Heir of Sarah S. Williams, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner; Carissa Williams, Known Surviving Heir of Sarah S. Williams, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner; Ronald Williams, Known Surviving Heir of Sarah S. Williams, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Sarah S. Williams, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. July Term, 2011 No. 01075 $83,426.22 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-468 1846 South 65th Street 191421312 40th wd. 1320 Sq Ft OPA#403005100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cresius Darius; Taciana Darius C.P. May Term, 2012 No. 03161 $87,718.39 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-469 4334 1/2 Boone Street 191284901 21st wd. 2052 Sq Ft OPA#211264025 IMPROVE-

MENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Francis Piller C.P. March Term, 2012 No. 02897 $306,189.77 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-470 2207 South Woodstock Street 19145-3510 48th wd. 1036 Sq Ft OPA#481335500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Regina M. Grier a/k/a Regina M. Eaddy C.P. December Term, 2012 No. 02947 $91,102.57 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-471 6436 Morris Park Road 19151 34th wd. Irregular dimensions OPA#344097700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michelle DeLuca and Robert A. DeLuca C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 00385 $126,400.23 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1504-472 55 E. Sharpnack St 19141 22nd wd. 912 Sq Ft BRT#221120900 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI/DET 2 STY FRAME Paul W. Dutton, III C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 00764 $78,497.10 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1504-473 6901-29 Valley Avenue Unit G-2 19128 21st wd. 780 Sq Ft BRT#888211063 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thomas Handzus C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 03022 $121,632.39 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-474 7942 Leonard Street 191523306 56th wd. 1600 Sq Ft BRT#561252600 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STORY MASONRY Jessica E. Rivera-Zelaya and Hector B. Zelaya C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 00961 $144,424.97 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1504-475 1907 Conlyn Street 191411206 17th wd. 1142 Sq Ft OPA#171147100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Develia Grimes C.P. May Term, 2013 No. 03046 $82,407.38 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-476 2734 N. 23rd St 191323218 11th wd. 1090 Sq Ft BRT#111371100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Donna Roundtree, Personal Representative of the Estate of Ronald Williams, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2013 No. 01327 $56,634.80 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1504-477 7411 Drexel Road 19151 34th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1260 Sq Ft BRT#343211000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Wanda L. McQueen and Calvin McQueen C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 01125 $69,366.61 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-478 7781 Hasbrook Avenue 191112407 63rd wd. 1560 Sq Ft OPA#631092300 IMPROVE-

MENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Patrick O’Brien C.P. October Term, 2009 No. 01519 $257,211.04 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-479 5409 North 11th Street 19141-3004 49th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1330 Sq Ft BRT#492234200 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Darren Powell, Administrator of the Estate of Beryl Stivender, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 00590 $58,504.22 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-480 2233 South 70th Street 19142 40th wd. ROW B/GAR 2STY MASONRY; 1050 Sq Ft BRT#403208300 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Emad Elgak and United States of America C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 00361 $88,159.42 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-481 6134 Morton Street 191441043 59th wd. 1992 Sq Ft OPA#592200900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sarah K. Franklin C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 00782 $67,013.15 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-482 3342 Chesterfield Road 19114 66th wd. S/D W B/G 2S MAS.+OTHER; 1462 Sq Ft BRT#661034300 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown Surviving Heirs of Ruth Beadman, a/k/a Ruth C. Beadman, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner and Ruth Beadman, a/k/a Ruth C. Beadman C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 05064 $148,569.19 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-483 522 Gilham St 19111 35th wd. 1875 Sq Ft BRT#353076205 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Cheo Morales C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 00956 $170,144.95 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1504-484 4212 Wallace Street 191041426 6th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1010 Sq Ft BRT#061094500 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Lois V. Chapman C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 00634 $83,804.20 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-485 1632 South Beulah Street 19148 1st wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 880 Sq Ft BRT#012185000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown Surviving Heirs of Genevieve Chiaravalloti, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner, Joan Murphy a/k/a Darren Joan Murphy,

Known Surviving Heir of Genevieve Chiaravalloti, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner and John J. Chiaravalloti a/k/a John T. Chiaravalloti, Known Surviving Heir of Genevieve Chiaravalloti, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 00908 $104,161.58 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-486 2315 East Sergeant Street 19125 31st wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1509 Sq Ft BRT#314094400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Harrison Hemphill C.P. October Term, 2014 No. 02603 $235,613.25 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-487 6338 Revere Street 191493042 62nd wd. 1164 Sq Ft OPA#621551900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Katherine Scott C.P. June Term, 2012 No. 03491 $212,478.28 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-488 5915 Tackawanna Street 19135 62nd wd. 1080 Sq Ft BRT#622321900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Beatrice L. Gartner C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 00104 $55,659.32 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1504-489 6226 Baynton Street 19144 59th wd. SEMI/DET 3 STY STONE; 2250 Sq Ft BRT#592189400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Florence Thompson and United States of America c/o United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 01906 $221,997.23 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-490 2618 South 68th Street 191422109 40th wd. 960 Sq Ft OPA#406098610 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kenya Fain C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 00442 $45,975.39 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-491 3350 Wellington Street 19149 55th wd. ROW B/GAR 2STY MASONRY; 1656 Sq Ft BRT#551463300 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Michael D. McCauley C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 02685 $142,049.93 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-492 1539 South Napa Street 19146-3419 36th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1020 Sq Ft BRT#364441800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING All Unknown Surviving Heirs of Gordon Draine, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner, Kenton A. Scrivens, Known Surviving Heir of Gordon Draine, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner and

Sol E. Draine, Known Surviving Heir of Gordon Draine, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. March Term, 2012 No. 00426 $62,008.09 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-493 7642 Fairfield Street 19152 64th wd. 1552 Sq Ft BRT#641014000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Andrea Amodei C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 03029 $191,291.70 Law Offices of Gregory Javardian 1504-494 324 Devereaux Avenue 191116015 35th wd. 1060 Sq Ft OPA#352192700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Rhonda Larry, Heir of Robert Larry, Jr.; Keturah Larry, Heir of Robert Larry, Jr.; Robert Larry, III, Heir of the Estate of Robert Larry, Jr. a/k/a Robert Larry C.P. November Term, 2000 No. 00159 $92,277.47 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-495 147 East Tulpehocken Street 19144 59th wd. 1014.08 Sq Ft BRT#592116800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Consuela G. Moorehead C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 01561 $33,534.07 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-496 1204 East Sydney Street 19150 50th wd. 1672 Sq Ft BRT#502470800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Douglas A. Dixon C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 02198 $117,558.48 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1504-497 1938 South 5th Street 191482541 39th wd. 1918 Sq Ft OPA#392285900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Henry Linder; Constance Linder C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 04682 $165,275.28 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-498 7053 Lincoln Drive 19119 22nd wd. 6778 Sq Ft BRT#223272153 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Arthur Evans C.P. June Term, 2014 No. 02029 $202,573.94 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-499 4025 Mitchell Street 191283613 21st wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1254 Sq Ft BRT#212201700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Rita Kananavicius C.P. November Term, 2009 No. 00510 $216,941.68 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-500 2516 South Hancock Street 19148-4724 39th wd. 1750 Sq Ft OPA#391264936 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Herschell Miller-Peoples C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 00820 $157,192.90 Phelan Hallinan, LLP

1504-501 5710 North Marshall Street 19120 61st wd. ROW B/GAR 2STY MASONRY; 1206 Sq Ft BRT#612253600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Denise C. Macwan a/k/a Mac Art Incorporated, Known Surviving Heir of Evelyn O. Macwan, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner, Daniel Macwan, Known Surviving Heir of Evelyn O. Macwan, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner, Unknown Surviving Heirs of Evelyn O. Macwan, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner and David Macwan, Known Surviving Heir of Evelyn O. Macwan, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 01625 $86,785.79 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-502 2644 Sylmar Street 19142 40th wd. 960 Sq Ft BRT#40-6133500 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Kimberly L. Barkley C.P. February Term, 2010 No. 00563 $75,535.82 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1504-503 608 North 63rd Street 19151 34th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1666 Sq Ft BRT#344191500 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Joseph B. Billups Known Surviving Heir of Anna B. Billups, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner, Unknown Surviving Heirs of Anna B. Billups, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner and Stephanie S. Billups, Known Surviving Heir of Anna B. Billups, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 02490 $65,458.86 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-504 3524 Nottingham Lane 191141404 66th wd. ROW B/GAR 2STY MAS.+OTHER; 1260 Sq Ft BRT#661236200 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Donna Marie Lang C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 00773 $173,863.05 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-505 945 North 66th Street 191513102 34th wd. 1288 Sq Ft OPA#344363900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Roger L. Williams a/k/a Roger Williams a/k/a Roger L. Williams, Jr.; Karen Williams C.P. May Term, 2013 No. 02612 $102,851.23 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-506 622 Princeton Avenue 191114030 53rd wd. 1335 Sq Ft OPA#532270000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Youmin Guo C.P. May Term, 2012 No. 03507 $94,842.41 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-507 5127 Walnut Street 19139-

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4130 60th wd. ROW W-OFF/ STR 2 STY MASONRY; 1650 Sq Ft BRT#871251200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Victor B. Kiahour and Clementine O. Kiahour a/k/a Clementine Zadi C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 02431 $63,800.39 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-508 6717 North Bouvier Street 19126 10th wd. ROW B/GAR 2STY MASONRY; 1056 Sq Ft BRT#101067800 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown Heirs of Daisy M. Mickle, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. November Term, 2013 No. 00768 $100,923.33 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-509 4149 Maywood Street 19124 10th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1056 Sq Ft BRT#332487400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Rosa M. Rodriguez C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 04792 $24,152.49 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-510 6367 Magnolia Street 191441649 59th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1088 Sq Ft BRT#592254800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown Surviving Heirs of Juanita Bryant, a/k/a Juanita M. Bryant, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner and Tryphaena Smith, Known Surviving Heir of Juanita Bryant, a/k/a Juanita M. Bryant, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 04850 $90,284.24 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-511 1627 Nedro Avenue a/k/a 1627 West Nedro Avenue 19141 17th wd. 1440 Sq Ft BRT#171168400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Carolyn D. Whitfield C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 03184 $96,734.68 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1504-512 6945 Ibis Place 19142-2508 40th wd. ROW B/GAR 2STY MASONRY; 1296 Sq Ft BRT#406587100 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Adaeze Emeh a/k/a Adaeze A. Emeh C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 01078 $119,639.08 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-513 2014 East Venango Street 19134-2122 45th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 952 Sq Ft BRT#452145945 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Teofilo Nolasco C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 02094 $50,848.54 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-514 6318 Burbridge Street 191442506 59th wd. S/D W DET G

3S MAS.+OTHER; 2106 Sq Ft BRT#593162300 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Randell Dreen, a/k/a Randell T. Green, Known Surviving Heir of Ruby Cutts, Reginald Cutts, a/k/a Reggie Cutts, Known Surviving Heir of Ruby Cutts, Herbert A. Cutts, Known Surviving Heir of Ruby Cutts, Bryant Cutts, Known Surviving Heir of Ruby Cutts, Marilyn Cutts, a/k/a M. Cutts, Known Surviving Heir of Ruby Cutts, Unknown Surviving Heirs of Ruby Cutts, Haywoods H. Cutts Known Surviving Heir of Ruby Cutts and Thomas N.J. Cutts, Known Surviving Heir of Ruby Cutts C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 01371 $268,332.64 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-515 1117 Plane Road 191153714 63rd wd. 1080 Sq Ft OPA#632108300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thomas A. Summers; Gail M. Summers C.P. August Term, 2008 No. 03120 $238,834.79 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-516 936 East Phil Ellena Street, a/k/a 936 Phil-Ellena Street 19150-3606 50th wd. 1314 Sq Ft OPA#502350200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jacqueline M. Johnson C.P. September Term, 2010 No. 03793 $168,095.41 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-517 5815 Montrose Street 19143 3rd wd. 998 Sq Ft (improvement area); 930 Sq Ft (land area) BRT#033072600 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Michael Lee Kiser C.P. December Term, 2010 No. 00283 $80,033.51 Keri P. Ebeck, Esquire 1504-518 2950 Rorer Street 191343019 7th wd. 952 Sq Ft OPA#071522600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY David Mullodzhanov C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 02165 $81,020.83 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-519 1416 Orthodox Street 191243604 23rd wd. 3168 Sq Ft OPA#234060300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Katherine Wilkerson C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 00252 $95,744.85 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1504-520 5723 Drexel Road 19131 52nd wd. 1582 Sq Ft BRT#52-21943-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Alicia D. Walker C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 01949 $263,343.99 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1504-521 3429 Chalfont Drive 191543925 66th wd. ROW B/GAR 2

STY MASONRY; 1360 Sq Ft BRT#662405500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Joseph W. Wawrzyniak C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 01074 $128,095.62 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-522 832 Ayrdale Road 191281042 21st wd. 1760 Sq Ft BRT#214133708 IMPROVEMENTS: S/D W B/G 2 STORY MASONRY Timothy Gallagher C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 03490 $377,302.71 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1504-523 3342 Brandywine Street 19104-2515 24th wd. 1098 Sq Ft OPA#242012100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Eva Belle, in her Capacity as Heir of Nathaniel Belle, Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Nathaniel Belle, Deceased C.P. January Term, 2013 No. 02317 $108,154.49 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1504-524 3192 Aramingo Avenue 191344422 25th wd. ROW W-OFF/ STR 2STY MASONRY; 1300 Sq Ft BRT#871532070 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Lukasz K. Piescik C.P. November Term, 2013 No. 00435 $108,119.14 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-525 7526 Forrest Avenue 191502202 50th wd. 960 Sq Ft OPA#502188850 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Isaac Pollard, Jr.; Valerie R. Pollard C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 03848 $209,754.70 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1504-526 6288 Souder Street 19149 54th wd. 1284 Sq Ft BRT#541211500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Mohammad Saleh C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 00635 $120,599.26 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire; Heather Riloff, Esquire; Jeniece D. Davis, Esquire 1504-527 524 Parlin Street 191163335 58th wd. S/D W B/G 2S MASONRY; 1440 Sq Ft BRT#582054600 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Mohammad Iqbal C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 03573 $230,908.99 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-528 6605 Oakland Street 191492230 54th wd. 1120 Sq Ft OPA#541261900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shelly D. Kelmer; Scott M. Kelmer C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 03284 $111,670.27 Phelan Hallinan, LLP

1504-529 7947 Woolston Avenue 19150 50th wd. 1164 Sq Ft BRT#502070700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michelle N. Lyde C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 000244 $170,124.99 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1504-530 610 West Chew Street 19120 61st wd. 1792 Sq Ft BRT#612033500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Dorene Northington-McNeill C.P. October Term, 2014 No. 03139 $95,696.32 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1504-531 151 West Lippincott Street 19133-4203 7th wd. 1008 Sq Ft BRT#071017900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Luz S. Durand and Gustavo Baez Zuril C.P. March Term, 2007 No. 00208 $45,553.81 Law Offices of Gregory Javardian 1504-532 4165 Newhall Street 191402932 13th wd. 1224 Sq Ft BRT#131408306 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Khadijah Puckett C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 01724 $68,312.09 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1504-533 963 East Schiller Street 19134-1314 33rd wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1176 Sq Ft BRT#331196600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Inga Azvolinsky C.P. April Term, 2010 No. 00207 $32,068.76 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-534 420 West Ruscomb Street 19120 42nd wd. 2090 Sq Ft BRT#42-2-1569-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bienvenido Rodriguez; Title to Said Premises is vested in Bienvenido Rodriguez by Deed from Enrique Lopez, dated September 14, 2006 and recorded September 22, 2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Philadelphia County as Instrument Number 51536099 C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 00958 $206,186.13 Alicia M. Sandoval, Esquire 1504-535 1033 South Randolph Street 19147 2nd wd. 1080 Sq Ft BRT#021432600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John McCleary C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 001930 $200,533.56 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1504-536 1921 South Croskey Street 19145-2707 48th wd. 1020 Sq Ft BRT#482208700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Stephen M. Perry and Mae Perry C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 01114 $12,643.83 Law Offices of Gregory Javardian 1504-537 50 N. Hobart Street 19139 4th

wd. (formerly the 34th wd.) 1230 Sq Ft BRT#042103800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Anthony Devine C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 00790 $64,500.24 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1504-538 5222 Gainor Road 191312306 52nd wd. S/D W B/G 2S MASONRY; 1798 Sq Ft BRT#521162600 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Minnie L. Houston C.P. October Term, 2014 No. 02237 $186,835.14 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-539 5112 Springfield Avenue 19143-4206 51st wd. On the Southeast side of Springfield Avenue 20 wide at a distance of 118 feet 9 inches Southwestward from the Southwest side of Fifty First Street; 3024 Sq Ft; Front 20’; Depth 108’ BRT#511266200 IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Julius Carter and Karen Battle C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 00258 $545,659.05 Stephen M. Hladik, Esq. 1504-540 1346 Crease Street 19125 18th wd. 2502 Sq Ft BRT#181044015 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Douglas Jurgens C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 4179 $446,531.63 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1504-541 8506 Mansfield Avenue 19150-3208 50th wd. 1572 Sq Ft; S/D W B/G 2S MASONRY BRT#502016400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown Surviving Heirs of Bernice B. Parker, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner and Brady Parker, Known Surviving Heir of Bernice B. Parker, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 01312 $176,731.05 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-542 754 Jericho Road 19130 23rd wd. 1088 Sq Ft BRT#233003200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Madeline A. Rivera a/k/a Madeline A. Lopez; title to said premises is vested in Madeline A. Lopez by Deed from Enrique DeLeon, Widower, dated February 28, 2001 and recorded March 8, 2001 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Philadelphia County as Instrument Number 50222530 C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 001251 $53,543.57 Alicia M. Sandoval, Esquire 1504-543 4027 Creston Street 19135 62nd wd. 1482 Sq Ft BRT#622194300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Taji K. Smith C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 001469 $125,101.47 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC

1504-544 5618 Diamond Street 19131 52nd wd. (formerly the 34th wd.) 1174 Sq Ft BRT#522089400 (BRT#110N08-0051) Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Mary Lee Washington and Willie Washington C.P. March Term, 2010 No. 02962 $95,740.45 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1504-545 5955 Horrocks Street 19149 62nd wd. 1472 Sq Ft BRT#621355700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joseph J. Kilian and Barbara Kilian; title to said premises is vested in Joseph J. Kilian and Barbara Kilian by Deed from Joseph J. Kilian and Barbara King Kilian, dated February 1, 1994 and recorded February 9, 1994 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Philadelphia County in Book 498 Page 443. C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 001651 $80,501.15 Alicia M. Sandoval, Esquire 1504-546 2424 West 78th Avenue 19150 50th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1450 Sq Ft BRT#501437200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Phyllis F. Mathis Hylton, a/k/a Phyllis F. Mathis-Hylton C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 02970 $109,945.32 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-547 11130 Templeton Drive 191543427 66th wd. 1575 Sq Ft BRT#662143600; BRT#153 N 12-546; BRT#66-2-14 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING James J. Colombo, III and Kathy Colombo C.P. February Term, No. 01020 $227,093.86 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1504-548 2913 Normandy Drive 191541620 66th wd. DET 1-1/2 STY FRAME; 1392 Sq Ft BRT#662498700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Stephen D. Metas, Known Surviving Heir of Antoinette Metas, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner, Theresa Ann Freda, a/k/a Theresa Ann Metas, Known Surviving Heir of Antoinette Metas, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner, Unknown Surviving Heirs of Antoinette Metas, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner, Christopher W.S. Metas, Known Surviving Heir of Antoinette Metas, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner and Stephen Metas, Known Surviving Heir of Antoinette Metas, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 00230 $170,292.46 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-549 7233 Rupert Street 19149 54th wd. 1202 Sq Ft BRT#542496200 IMPROVE-

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MENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Ruby Anne Martinez a/k/a Ruby Ann Martinez C.P. August Term, 2011 No. 01127 $81,911.66 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1504-550 2740 Ruth Street 19134 25th wd. Improvement area: 1052 Sq Ft; Land area: 852.82 Sq Ft OPA#252556700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE - SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING James N. Lavelle and Dorita Lavelle C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 03829 $27,929.95 plus interest to date of sale Robert J. Wilson, Esq., Wilson Law Firm 1504-551 2643 S. 11th Street 19148 39th wd. 1170 Sq Ft BRT#394188200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Karen Webb C.P. August Term, 2014; No. 1929 $102,737.71 Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby, LLP, Sarah A. Elia, Esq. 1504-552 301 Byberry Road Apartment G25 19116 58th wd. RES. CONDO.3STY MASONRY; 1074 Sq Ft BRT#888582085 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Shafonia Willis, Known Surviving Heir of John H. Willis, Jr., John H. Willis, III, Known Surviving Heir of John H. Willis, Jr., Eboni Willis, Known Surviving Heir of John H. Willis, Jr. and All Unknown Surviving Heirs of John H. Willis, Jr. C.P. October Term, 2011 No. 03463 $145,067.74 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-553 1429 South Carlisle Street 19146 36th wd. 1128 Sq Ft BRT#365019400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Russell Brown and Darlene Johnson, as joint tenants and not as tenants in common C.P. May Term, 2013 No. 02784 $149,296.87 Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, LLC 1504-554 6018 Spruce Street 191393738 3rd wd. 1504 Sq Ft BRT#03-2003500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Charles A.J. Halpin, III, Esquire, Personal Representative of the Estate of Ella V. Weston C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 03433 $103,026.84 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1504-555 7953 Provident Road 19150 50th wd. 1088 Sq Ft BRT#501189100 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs and/ or Administrators of the Estate of Sara L. Boddie; The Unknown Heirs and/or Administrators of the Estate of Thomas Tarboro C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 05371

$111,233.41 Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, LLC 1504-556 8525 Agusta Street 191521101 56th wd. 1066 Sq Ft BRT#562355500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Todd D. Miller C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 02167 $157,689.98 Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman, LLC 1504-557 303 E. Shawmont Avenue, #2A6 a/k/a 303 Showmont Avenue, Apt. F 19128 21st wd. 1311 Sq Ft BRT#888210585 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Estate of Eleanor Sweeney a/k/a Eleanor B. Sweeney, c/o Michael Sweeney a/k/a Michael A. Sweeney, Personal Representative, Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Eleanor Sweeney a/k/a Eleanor B. Sweeney; Michael Sweeney a/k/a Michael A. Sweeney, Personal Representative of the Estate of Eleanor Sweeney a/k/a Eleanor B. Sweeney; Theresa M. Bach, Known Heir of Eleanor Sweeney a/k/a Eleanor B. Sweeney; Beth Ann C. Nichols, Known Heir of Eleanor Sweeney a/k/a Eleanor B. Sweeney; Kathleen Elliott, Known Heir of Eleanor Sweeney a/k/a Eleanor B. Sweeney C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 05269 $66,002.51 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1504-558 9317 Treaty Road 191143509 57th wd. DET 1-1/2 STY FRAME; 1680 Sq Ft BRT#572273400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown Surviving Heirs of Martha M. Aicher, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner and Martha AicherMartucci a/k/a Martha K. Aicher a/k/a Martha C. Aicher, Known Surviving Heir of Martha M. Aicher, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 01124 $154,575.79 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-559 538 East Westmoreland Street 19134 7th wd. 1152 Sq Ft BRT#073233600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Myrna Arroyo and Raul Benitez-Arroyo C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 03228 $73,282.80 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-560 1148 East Atlantic Street 19134-1419 33rd wd. 1188 Sq Ft OPA#331221800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Leonna C. Lindsay C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 03408 $30,510.46 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-561 5912 Catharine Street 19143 3rd wd. 1486 Sq Ft BRT#033003300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thaddeus Dais,

Personal Representative of the Estate of Evelyn Marie Dais, Estate of Evelyn Marie Dais, c/o Thaddeus Dais, Personal Representative, Nathaniel Dais, Known Heir of Evelyn Marie Dais, Terence Dais, Known Heir of Evelyn Marie Dais, Stephanie L. Dais, Known Heir of Evelyn Marie Dais and Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Evelyn Marie Dais, Last Record Owner C.P. June Term, 2012 No. 03745 $85,854.94 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-562 2835 Benner Street 19149 62nd wd. ROW B/GAR 2STY MASONRY; 1224 Sq Ft BRT#621154300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Gregory Yusupov and Irina Rubinov C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 01118 $116,476.80 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-563 130 North Second Street, Unit 4C3 a/k/a 130 North Second Street, Unit 4C3 and Parking Unit Space 28 19106-1902 5th wd. 1031 Sq Ft BRT#88-805820 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Raul F. Soares and Carlos H. Soares C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 000161 $439,898.21 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1504-564 1805 South Camac Street 19148-2107 39th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 840 Sq Ft BRT#394601000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Nicholas Miglino, Administrator of the Estate of Dolores Miglino C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 01547 $234,750.86 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-565 6628 Greene Street 191193113 22nd wd. 4132 Sq Ft OPA#223243300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Charles H. Cuffeld; Charles H. Cuffeld, as Trustee for the Charles H. Cuffeld Trust; Michael L. Nix, as Trustee for the Charles H. Cuffeld Trust; Charles H. Cuffeld Trust C.P. January Term, 2010 No. 00068 $116,715.77 Phelan Hallinan, LLP 1504-566 1717 Brill Street 191241250 62nd wd. 1261 Sq Ft BRT#622153400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Christian Robinson, as Administrator of the Estate of Mary Ann McGuire, Deceased C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 01736 $47,400.31 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1504-567 6726 Chester Avenue 191421639 40th wd. 1376 Sq Ft OPA#403101000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael Jordan Thompson C.P. February Term,

2014 No. 00018 $360,498.29 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1504-568 2016 West Boston Street 19130 16th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1222 Sq Ft BRT#162266900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Sharon T. McPherson, Administratrix of the Estate of Lester McPherson, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 01172 $50,866.37 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-569 1715 West Jefferson Street 19121-4219 47th wd. S/D CONV APT 3STY MASONRY; 3240 Sq Ft BRT#471127700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Tori King C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 02807 $209,176.58 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-570 7734 Burholme Avenue 19111 63rd wd. S/D W DET GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1320 Sq Ft BRT#631011800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Rosemary A. Yost a/k/a Rosemary Yost and United States of America, c/o United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 04099 $175,056.97 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-571 312 East Sheldon Street 19120-3520 42nd wd. 1220 Sq Ft BRT#421164400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Gerard Pancheri, Individually and as Administrator of the Estate of Diane Pancheri, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 002480 $63,502.62 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1504-572 6018 Newtown Avenue 19111-5918 35th wd. Row B/ Gar 2Sty Masonry; 896 Sq Ft BRT#352205900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Irving McNair C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 00862 $104,771.58 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-573 2524 Almond Street 19125 31st wd. Row 2 Sty Masonry; 680 Sq Ft BRT#312080000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Andrew Landis C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 01503 $140,394.24 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-574 5736 Hasbrook Avenue 19120-1622 35th wd. Semi/ Det 3 Sty Masonry; 2000 Sq Ft BRT#351312100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Synell HallPhillips C.P. March Term, 2012 No. 03776 $141,004.56 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-575 6216 Cardiff Street 19149 62nd wd. 1152 Sq Ft

BRT#621564300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Melissa Johnson C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 03575 $140,887.55 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-576 4439 Deerpath Lane 19154 66th wd. 6201.99 Sq Ft BRT#662454400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Laura A. Heron and Shawn P. Heron C.P. August Term, 2009 No. 02440 $238,716.60 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-577 3428 Holyoke Road 191142604 57th wd. S/D W B/G 2S Mas+Other; 1224 Sq Ft BRT#572112616 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Robert Schreiber, Executor of the Estate of Antoinette Schreiber C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 00158 $148,198.97 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-578 1547 North Myrtlewood Street 19121 29th wd. Row 2 Sty Masonry; 1068 Sq Ft BRT#292271400 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Betty Massey-Purvis, Administratrix of the Estate of Lenwood Harmon, Jr., Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 02360 $37,619.62 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-579 325 East Sharpnack Street 19119 22nd wd. Row B/GAR 2 Sty Masonry;1252 Sq Ft BRT#221126500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Nikkia Witcher C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 02439 $150,457.00 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-580 6004 Greenway Avenue 19142 40th wd. 1530 Sq Ft BRT#401311900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Coren S. Simmons C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 03695 $48,512.87 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-581 6638 North 16th Street 19126 10th wd. 1660 Sq Ft BRT#101029700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Renee D. Graham C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 04179 $85,240.37 KML Law Group, P.C. 1504-582 7518 Gilbert Street 19138 10th wd. 1188 Sq Ft BRT#102-478600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Frances Williams a/k/a Yvonne F. Williams a/k/a Frances Y. Williams C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 01948 $120,761.83 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1504-583 1512 North 12th Street 19122-3308 20th wd. 1600 Sq Ft BRT#202264700 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING

Daniel N. Moody and The United States of America C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 01712 $51,461.56 Law Offices of Gregory Javardian 1504-584 32 West Penn Street 19144 12th wd. 2744 Sq Ft BRT#124011600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Stephanie Williams (mortgagor), Anthony Hinton (real owner) and Pauline Hinton (real owner) C.P. February Term, 2010 No. 002778 $123,811.91 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1504-585 6019 West Columbia Avenue 19151 34th wd. 1568 Sq Ft BRT#342113300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Elvira B. Pierce; Virginia P. Toms, Known Heir of Elvira B. Pierce; Jacqueline P. Mungai, Known Heir of Elvira B. Pierce; Elvira B. Pierce, Last Record Owner C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 03561 $147,550.42 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1504-586 2624 Brown Street 19130 15th wd. 2250 Sq Ft BRT#152247100; PRCL#8N3-240 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael Suh; title to said premmises is vested in Michael Suh by Deed from John J. Gourley, dated June 15, 2005 and recorded August 28, 2008 in the office of the recorder of deeds in and for Philadelphia County as Instrument Number 51241290. C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 03511 $331,910.17 Alicia M. Sandoval, Esquire 1504-587 4838 Aspen Street 19139 44th wd. Row B/GAR 2 Sty Masonry; 1280 Sq Ft BRT#441243800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING George Williams, Known Surviving Heir of Esther B. Williams, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Esther B. Williams, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 00942 $50,894.67 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1504-588 563 North Judson Street 19130 15th wd. 696 Sq Ft BRT#15-1179400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Cynthia J.T. Clendenin, as Administrator of the Estate of Malcolm Chendenin a/k/a Malcolm Michael Clendenin C.P. September Term, 2012 No. 00479 $218,545.18 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC

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UNCF Masked Ball Mayor Nutter’s annual event to support the nation’s largest minority education organization by HughE Dillon The 3rd Annual United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Mayor’s Masked Ball was held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Friday, March 6. The UNCF provides scholarships, internships as well as advocacy for promoting the importance of education and college readiness. In addition to its role in supporting over 60,000 students annually to attend college, UNCF also provides financial assistance to 37 higher-education schools in its network, all of which are historically black colleges and universities.

1. Deidre L. Patterson, president of The Patterson Foundation, Dr. Constance Clayton, Robert L. Archie Jr., partner at Duane Morris LLP, Mayor Michael Nutter and Samuel J. Patterson, president and CEO of Veridyne, Inc. 2. Joseph M. Casey, SEPTA general manager, Carol Casey and Craig L. Adams, PECO president & CEO. 3. The legendary Billy Paul 4. Helen Bruner and Terry Jones, Philerzy Productions, with Billie Jean King (center). 5. Ruth Ramsey, Pierce Ramsey and Dr. Constance Clayton. 6. First Lady of Philadelphia Lisa Nutter and Mayor Michael Nutter take their last stroll down the red carpet. Photos by HughE Dillon

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Nosh, Drink and Be Merry The National Museum of American Jewish History celebrates Purim by HughE Dillon Over 350 guests from the Young Friends of NMAJH attended the National Museum of American Jewish History third annual Masquerade Ball. The event took place on Saturday, March 7, 2015, and guests dressed in their best costumes to honor the Jewish holiday that celebrates Purim. The evening was enjoyed with delicious food from Betty the Caterer and music by DJ Adrian Hardy. As for the costume contest, the ghost of Esther was this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winner.

1. Hilary Levine, Tyler McKinley, Lauren Spring and Steve Romantz. 2. Jen Milstein and Jane Dennery. 3. Sasha Tamarkin, Sofia Tamarkin and Anna Shamilova. 4. Masks and costumes are Purim tradition. 5. Jenna Gartland, Stephanie Weiss, Kim Duarte and Kristine Madden. 6. Guests at the NMAJH Purim party. Photos by HughE Dillon

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Don Hunt Helps Give Wilt His Due Philadelphia Tribune sports editor led the charge for NBA star’s recognition by Jeremy Treatman

ames Swift, a minority owner of the license for Wilt Chamberlain’s apparel line and a Chamberlain family friend, remembers being shocked when he spoke at Overbrook High School on the 50th year anniversary of Wilt’s 100-point game in the NBA. That was March 2, 2012. “Less than half the kids at Overbrook High knew who Wilt Chamberlain was,” learned a shocked Swift. “Less than that knew anything about him and many were hearing about the 100-point game for the first time.” Swift told that story to Donald Hunt, sports editor of

Donald Hunt, Philadelphia Tribune sports reporter and the driving force behind the official USPS Wilt Chamberlain stamp. Photo by Sarah J. Glover. Stamp images courtesy usps.com

the Philadelphia Tribune. And was happy to learn that Hunt was already in the process of doing something to address this. Hunt was well aware that there was a lack of knowledge about Wilt in his hometown and across the nation. “I wanted all the young people in the area and [the country] as well, to know about Wilt Chamberlain,” Hunt said. “It’s been a lot of years since he passed on and his legacy and stories need to be remembered. He was such a great player, of course, but he also was a great ambassador for the sport and a great representative of Philadelphia. People don’t know he helped to integrate Lawrence, Kan Kan., where he played at Kangen sas, for example, or how generous he was with charity and sup donations. He was very supportive of Operation Smile, Project H.O.M.E., and the Endow Kansas University Endowment Association.” Six years ago, Hunt set out to prod the U.S. Postal Service to compose a Wilt Chamberlain stamp. After

Liberty City Press \\\ working tirelessly on the project for 72 months, Hunt and a committee he put together finally saw his dream come true Dec. 5, 2014, when Wilt Chamberlain stamps came out in two versions: one with Wilt wearing a Philadelphia Warriors uniform and one in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. Both stamps were two inches long, in honor of the huge 7-foot-2-

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inch superstar who won two NBA titles and played a year for the Harlem Globetrotters as well. Chamberlain is the only NBA player to have a stamp. Other sports figures with stamps are Satchel Paige, Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth and Jesse Owens. Hunt admits he goes to work every day still excited to know his role in the effort made this happen, and it actually happened. “There are no words to explain how excited and happy I was and still am,” he said. “It’s really too unbelievable. We were originally shooting for March 2012 for the launch but I’m glad it finally happened.” The process is not easy. Hunt explained that there is a subcommittee of the U.S. Postal System that gets an estimated 40,000 requests a year, and narrows that list to 30 to seriously consider. He petitioned that ofContinued on page 2

PIAA PLAYOFFS You never know what will happen in the PIAA playoffs and already there has been one shocker as Abington (26-4), the top seed in District 1, was upset by Lancaster McCaskey at Cheltenham on March 7. Abington has beaten Pennsbury four times this year yet their season is over. Pennsbury won its first round game over Cedar Cliff easily and was to play March 11 against Parkland. “You never know how these playoffs will go,” said Wissahickon coach Kyle Wilson, who engineered a huge upset over Great Valley in the 2014 District playoffs. “Some teams match up well with others, some have good games at the right time, some peak at the right time, but that’s what makes it exciting.” Roman Catholic looks like it may make serious noise in the PIAAs as it won its first-round game against Downingtown West March 7 in a game that was very close for three quarters. The Cahillites are nationally ranked and having their best season since 2007. “We have big goals for this year,” said guard Tony Carr. The teams with the best chances of winning state championships, NeumannGoretti (AAA), Archbishop Carroll (AAA), Imhotep Charter (AAA), Constitution (A), Roman Catholic (AAAA), La Salle (AAAA) and Conwell Egan (AA), avoided the firstround upset that Abington endured. Most coaches stress that you have to put the past behind you quickly if you have aspirations of winning a state title. That’s the philosophy of Neumann’s Carl Arrigale and Carroll’s Paul Romanczuk. “You have to have short memories and turn around quickly,” said Arrigale. “There are huge Catholic League playoff games and City championships and state games. If you are not physically and emotionally ready, you’ll get beat.”

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Liberace lives again in new stage production By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com

Walnut Street Theatre is going to be awash in unapologetic retro glitz and glamour with the Philadelphia premiere of “Liberace!” March 24-April 12. The performer’s life and times will come to life on stage, tracing the child piano prodigy’s rise to an iconic, internationally renowned musical, television and film superstar. Pianist, actor, singer and Milwaukee native Jack Forbes Wilson has been portraying Liberace, seated behind a massive 7-foot, black baby grand piano on stage since the production debuted to acclaim and sold-out audiences this winter in Wisconsin. Wilson said the show walks the line between concert and biography, as Liberace tells his story to the audience in between songs. “In this play, Liberace plays the piano for, and speaks directly to, the audience: his friends,” Wilson said, noting that the production is very different from the 2013 HBO movie, “Behind the Candelabra,” about Liberace. “Brent Hazleton, the writer and director of the play, really wanted to tell the whole story of Liberace’s life, not from a perspective of ‘behind the candelabra,’ but in front of it, in his own words.” The story includes details about Liberace’s parents, brother George, boyfriend Scott, critics, fans and even Rock Hudson. Wilson said the production seeks to bring honesty to a life cloaked in mystery. “Unbelievable as it may seem to some audiences of today, the man never publicly acknowledged that he was gay, had boyfriends or even that he died of AIDS,” he said. “But our production does tell that story, and so I think it makes it

pretty interesting.” Another thing younger audiences might not fathom is how unique Liberace’s level of fame was for his time. Today it’s common for musicians to be seen on stage, TV and in movies. But in Liberace’s day, long before anybody had heard of Cher, Jennifer Lopez and the like, it was rare for a successful musician to have an equal amount to success and fame on the small and big screens. And even though Wilson admits Liberace’s TV show and his fashion seem campy and dated by today’s standards, his popularity as a result was impressive and undeniable. “It is easy to look at some of those early Liberace TV shows and think that they look fairly cheesy,” Wilson said. “But TV was just being ‘invented’ in the early ’50s, and Liberace jumped right into it and was not afraid to play around with all of the television techniques that were available to him at the time. It paid off. At his peak, he played on 219 stations nationwide, and had twice the audience of ‘I Love Lucy.’” Wilson said it wasn’t until he started researching Liberace after being offered the role that he started to develop a real appreciation for his work. “Doing the role of Liberace in the original production was not something I sought out,” he said. “It was offered to me as a possibility and I decided to say yes. Of course I knew about Liberace, but had never been a big fan. When I was younger, I had some terrific piano teachers, and they all came from the ‘serious classical tradition.’ They were from that world of musicians that looked down upon Liberace’s playing, something he had to battle against his whole life. It wasn’t until I accepted the role PAGE 30

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and started really, really listening to recordings and watching movies and videos that I realized what a terrific and prodigious pianist the man was.” Wilson added that, despite what people though about his flashy persona, Liberace was a world-class talent behind the keys. “I learned how much practicing I would need to do to pull the thing off,” he said in immersing himself in Liberace’s work. “There was plenty of music to choose from, from the years of weekly television shows and specials and more that 70 LPs.” (That’s records and/or CDs for you younger listeners.) Wilson said that Liberace’s record helped inspire him to write original pieces for the show. “I have done lots of listening, and created arrangements of my own based on all of those sources,” he said. “There is plenty of classical music in the show, along with boogie woogie, ragtime and popular songs. But even with Chopin, Liszt and Paderewski, he loved to play around. So I stole some of his classical ‘improvements’ and had some fun of my own as well. And no matter what he played, it was always very effortless, even elegant, playing. I am sure he worked very hard to achieve that easy feel, and I am still aiming for it.”

Wilson added that Liberace’s over-the-top sense of fashion adds a degree pf difficulty to executing the songs in a live setting. “Playing all those notes with all of those rings on my fingers has been a challenge, but I’m pretty used to it now.” Wilson said Liberace fans will enjoy the show for its music and that those not familiar will come to appreciate Liberace as a gay icon of a bygone era — seeing how he influenced generations after bursting into the mainstream consciousness with a big talent backed up by an even bigger image. “Liberace had a big influence on so many performers and entertainers that came after him, and I think that influence is still felt today,” Wilson said. “Remember that Elvis’ gold lamé jacket was a gift from Liberace, and that Michael Jackson said his red ‘Thriller’ jacket was inspired by Liberace’s famous glittery red hot pants. Lady Gaga references him in her lyrics, and that’s to say nothing of Elton John, David Bowie, Gary Glitter and all of the other Liberace imitators. They were definitely following the course that Mr. Showmanship charted.” n Walnut Street Theatre presents “Liberace!” March 24-April 12 at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St. For more information or tickets, call 215-574-3550 or visit www.WalnutStreetTheatre.org.

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Cory Wade: Philly’s top model on being a role model OK, I’ve interviewed several people who work in the arts lately and vowed not to do another for a while. But I was recently at an event where there was a young guy who kept catching my eye. I finally asked him what made him so fabulous. He thanked me, cracked a brilliant smile and humbly told me he did a little modeling. I must be living under a rock because I’m apparently the only one who didn’t know Cory Wade (Hindorff) — singer, actor, host and second runner-up on cycle 20 of “America’s Next Top Model.” Despite the pouty model’s pose, which you’ll see if you Google his name, he was quite a delightful fellow with an easy laugh. PGN: Hey Cory, I understand that you’ve shortened your name. Why did you lose the Hindendorf? CW: [Laughs] It’s actually Hindorff and that’s exactly why! It sounds too much like Hindenberg or something from “Harry Potter.” Ten points for Hindorff! PGN: So you were representing Philadelphia on “America’s Next Top Model.” Are you originally from here? CW: I was born in Wallingford, Pa., but I identify as a Philly native. Even as a kid, I always came to Philly on the weekends. I was one of those street rats on South Street, seeing shows with my friends at the TLA and hanging out. Or we’d go to underage night at what was then 12th Air Command. PGN: What was life like in Wallingford? CW: It was … interesting. I’ve always been eccentric and a little weird and quirky, which is why I escaped to Philly on the weekends. But I grew up in the most loving and supportive household. There’s not much I can complain about, though middle and high school were tough for me. There weren’t a lot of people outside my family who understood me. PGN: I would have thought you’d find refuge in the theater club. CW: I was in theater but I was very goth, which didn’t go over well. I’d dress in black with parachute pants and studs and spikes topped by an awkward afro that made me look like a burnout. [Laughs] Probably because I was! PGN: What’s a story that your mom would tell me about you? CW: I was always very feminine, so when my mother took me to the McDonald’s drive-thru for a kid’s meal, there always came that awkward point where the cashier would have to figure out what kind of toy to put in the bag. My mother would always stand up for me and say, “My son would like the doll.” She always had my back.

PGN: Who are you most like? CW: Oh man, I think I’m an equal split. My dad is a total hippie. In fact, the way my parents met was crazy. My mother was a church girl and my dad used to play guitar on the steps of her church. She’d see him after services and one day she mustered up the courage to talk to him. [Laughs] Her family didn’t approve! She was conservative but secretly wanted to … PGN: Take a walk on the wild side! CW: Yes! So I’m like my father in that I’ve always been the eccentric artist, the one going against what society deems is “normal,” and I’m like my mother because I’m very passionate about the way I think things should be. If I see something that I think is wrong, I have to do something about it. PGN: Tell me something about a grandparent. CW: My grandparents are freaking awesome! My grandmother came out as lesbian at 65! How brave is that? She divorced her husband and changed everything and she is so happy right now. She’s married to a wonderful woman who I call my second grandmother. I love them both so much.

PGN: I read that you didn’t really appreciate the power of Pride until you did “America’s Next Top Model.” CW: Yeah, I always felt a sense of community but had never considered myself an activist. I was the only gay person on the show and it was so empowering. Some of the contestants had never met an openly gay person before. Isn’t that weird? I was forced into being a representative for the community but it was cool. I was able to build relationships and got a lot of great feedback from the public. It made me realize that people were going to be looking at me as a role model. It gave me such a sense of purpose, and it now inspires everything I do. There’s a constant undercurrent in my mind to be true to who I am. It’s my M.O. now. It was a huge lesson. PGN: How did you end up on the show? You hadn’t done much modeling. CW: No, just some stuff for friends. I’d studied musical theater in school but was

PGN: That’s fantastic! So, what did you excel in at school? CW: I was a terrible student. I think my attention to schoolwork was stolen because I was picked on so much. I excelled at anything art-related because that was my escape. I wasn’t comfortable with who I was and remember just wishing I could be somebody different. I did a lot of musicals because theater let me be someone else. PGN: When did you come out? CW: I was 17 trying to figure out who I was and it was very confusing. And sex was a totally different layer. It was something I’d never had the opportunity to explore. Kids had been calling me faggot for as long as I could remember, but I didn’t know exactly what that meant. PGN: When did you find community? CW: I did drag in Philly for about two years. I loved being around people who weren’t afraid to deviate from the societal norm. Mimi Imfurst was my drag mother; she taught me how to paint my face, etc. I was in her Dollhouse show as Serena Starr. PGN: Named after Serena Williams? CW: No, though I did have her physique! I’m a huge anime nerd — it was another of my escapes during high school. Sailor Moon’s alter ego was named Serena so, for me, the name represented transformation.

shifting out of that because I was getting criticism for being and sounding too feminine. I started going into casting offices and trying to speak with a deep voice, which was totally unnatural. I put on weight to look more masculine, and dressed and walked in a way that was uncomfortable for me. It was a mess. PGN: Tried to butch it up. CW: Yes, and I’ve learned to freaking hate that term. It’s so damaging. So I started

modeling; at least there I wouldn’t have to try to change my voice to get work. I thought maybe I could at least look “straight.” But I soon realized that that wouldn’t make me happy either. I decided instead to try to break down the barriers that say a man has to look a certain way to be a man. PGN: It must be inspiring for people. CW: I get letters and emails every day from people around the world. It’s amazing. I’ve become the representative for all those kids who feel weird or different and I love it. I’ve gotten messages from as far as Russia from kids who are dealing with the restrictive politics there. So I’m careful about what I do now to make sure I’m not compromising. I want to be that strong “fem to the end” guy who represents those voices. PGN: What was the most moving message you’ve received? CW: It was from a kid in Russia. I don’t know if you’re aware but Russia has enacted a law banning gay and trans people from getting driver’s licenses. Anyone with what are considered “personality disorders” are not allowed to drive. It’s mind-boggling. I got a message from a kid who wanted to come out to his parents but was scared about all the repercussions. It’s hard because I’m not an expert but I do want to help. I did some research and looked up some reputable LGBT centers and support groups in Russia for him. I cried for him. [Laughs] I’m such an empath!

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PGN: You should check into peer-counseling training at William Way. CW: That’s a good idea, I love that place. I want to do more than just pose for a picture that makes people feel fierce. I want to get involved in real change.

PGN: Speaking of changing, it seems that the women’s modeling scene is changing, with plus-sized models, etc. But I don’t hear much about men. Is there a problem with body dysmorphia there too? CW: Oooh, that’s interesting. I haven’t really thought about it but men do have a lot of pressure to either stay rail thin or be totally chiseled and muscle-bound. There was one French PAGE 42

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A getaway doesn’t have to be far; it can be as quick as 60 minutes away, such as to … fabulous Baltimore! An overstatement? Maybe a few years back, but not now. Baltimore is an affordable and increasingly sophisticated city. A trip here is ideal for a spring fling: perfect for a couple’s romantic getaway or for friends looking for a change of scenery. Both gay men and lesbians will discover an outing to Baltimore can be a refreshing alternative to the high-energy trip to the expensive “City That Never Sleeps.” That is not to say Baltimore is sleepy; rather, it’s more of a discovery city. The National Aquarium is still a mustvisit, with a new exhibition opening in May, “Living Seashore.” If you have not been in years, you are due a visit. It lives up to its name as the “national” aquarium. Beyond the Inner Harbor, Baltimore is transforming into a foodie city (albeit still defined by the legendary crab cake). Menus in Baltimore are a refreshing break from the same old standard fare. Chefs here take a decidedly adventurous turn. And fish is on the menu! At City Café, under the direction of executive chef Michael Benson, it’s a tough choice between tempura Brussels sprouts or fried green tomatoes and crab. This is the go-to place for daily happy

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‘Honest Liar’ on lifting the veil on psychic, paranormal world By Gary M. Kramer PGN Contributor There’s a sucker born every minute, perhaps, but there are too few who try to expose the swindlers, charlatans and con men who deceive them. Magician James “The Amazing” Randi, the subject of documentary “An Honest Liar” is one such debunker. Directors Tyler Measom and Justin Weinstein show how Randi relentlessly challenged the fake psychic and paranormal claims of folks including mentalist Uri Geller and faith healer Peter Popoff, who use trickery to con people. Weinstein knew about Randi from TV programs “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson,” “Happy Days” and “Wonderama.” “I knew who Randi was, and about his mission as a skeptical magician. It influenced me as a kid,” Weinstein said, noting a documentary on Randi appealed to him so he could explore “how people could believe things that were demonstratively untrue.” He also admired Randi because “he knows how to tell a good story; he’s a showman. But he is doing that in the service of being a truth-teller.” Randi, who came out at age 81, said, “It is only OK to fool people if you teach them a lesson to show them how the real world works.” And when the film reveals a surprising real-world situation, “An Honest Liar” is particularly astounding. PGN spoke via Skype with Randi and his partner, artist Jose Alvarez.

PGN: “An Honest Liar” is all about deception, which, the film explains, can conceal or reveal the truth. You practice it for entertainment purposes, Randi. What can you say about your work versus those charlatans you expose? JR: Magicians are honest folks. They deceive you the same way an actor fools you. I am an actor as a magician. I play the part of a magician. If you see “Hamlet” and at the end of the play the actor said, “I really am a prince of Denmark,” you would be insulted. But there are folks who say they can look at the stars and tell you the name of your firstborn. Why do people believe one thing and not the other? The psychics don’t say, “I’m going to fool you.” They say, “I’m in touch with Jesus, the spirits, and can see the future and the past.” They take money under false pretenses and cripple people by causing them mental anguish and deceiving them without care if they harm them. Telling them to throw away their medicine as [televangelist Peter] Popoff did … JA: eople turn to folks like Popoff because they are

desperate and think they have no choice. They will try anything, and that’s when these evil people come and take advantage of it. It’s not a lack of intelligence of the “victims;” they are at a moment in their lives when they want to have their spirits uplifted. They need to believe. PGN: Jose, as the film shows, you worked with Randi by pretending to be a channeler named Carlos. What can you say about your experiences with his “hoax,” which was perpetrated in Australia? JA: It was done as a vehicle not for duping people, but for the purpose of empowering or informing them about a charismatic figure and how you need to challenge people’s claims — how easy it could be done. It took on a life of its own. It was a hyper-reality. For me, that was what was so revealing — the power of the medium. These folks never heard of Carlos outside of [Australian] TV, but seeing their faces and how they were not questioning me was shocking. They were enthralled in their own narratives of wanting to believe whoever is on stage. JR: The reaction in Australia was excellent. We said we’d reveal it when the time came. JA: It’s interesting that, at the same time, the reporters put in the hot seat [by the hoax] got very upset about the project. But they are putting people in that hot seat and questioning them, so the same dynamics should be applied to them! PGN: Randi, you indicate in the film that people do not want straightforward facts, but would rather have romance and lies. Do you, even with your skepticism, ever find yourself swept up wanting to believe something, or taking something on faith? JR: I’m willing to take things as they come. I’m not afraid of the truth as reality. I don’t have wishful thinking. I’m pretty free of that. Look me in the eye and tell me. I’m a professional magician and have been for all of my life. I know how things are done. The signs are right there. I’ve never had a problem solving how they do their psychic tricks. JA: There’s a lack of understanding, of critical thinking, about how things should work. JR: I am an atheist because I kept asking for proof. The Bible wasn’t enough proof for me. They didn’t have the answers that satisfy me, and I didn’t find any evidence that a 2,000-year-old story was true. I have belief in the basic goodness of our species. There are some evil folks, though; look at the news. But you have to have bravery and courage to face the world as it is. You got to have G-U-T-S. PGN: Speaking of courage, you came out at age 81. What prompted that? JR: I was fortunate to see “Milk.” That film affected me a great deal. I didn’t find any real necessity before then. When I was a teen, if you came out, you’d be ostracized. You didn’t think about it. Things changed. I’m fully grown-up now. The film inspired me. JA: We were watching “Milk,” and it was a powerful film. I remember that Randi was very pensive. The following day, he handed me a piece of paper and said, “Read this.” It was his coming-out letter. It shocked me. I said, “Are you sure you want to do this?” He said, “Yes, I am.” I also think that he was thinking about how his whole life was about truth-telling. n

NOTHING BUT LOVE AND TROUBLE: Out singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier delivers her unique brand of Americanainspired folk music when she performs in support of her latest album “Trouble and Love” 8 p.m. March 21 at World Cafe Live, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del. For more information or tickets, call 302-994-1400.

Theater & Arts African Children’s Choir Dance Affiliate and the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts present the vocal and dance chorus 10:30 a.m. March 27 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215898-3900. Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None Walnut Street Theatre presents the thriller in which a group of people trapped on an island get picked off one by one, through April 26, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. Annie The classic musical about an orphan who wins the heart of a millionaire

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Penn to welcome out author for intimate reading, conversation By Ray Simon PGN Contributor Acclaimed LGBT author Dorothy Allison visits the University of Pennsylvania as part of its Kelly Writers House Fellows program March 23-24. Allison, who once described herself as a “cross-eyed, working-class lesbian, addicted to violence, language and hope,” will do a reading on the first evening and an informal Q&A the following morning. Both talks take place in the Arts Café located inside the Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk. The events are free and open to the public, HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE: Baby breaks out of her corner when the although an RSVP is Broadway musical based on the hit film “Dirty Dancing” comes to Philly requested. (To RSVP, March 24-April 5 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 250 S. Broad St. For more email whfellow@ information or tickets, call 215-790-5800. writing.upenn.edu or call 215-573-4843.) Sansom St.; 2151128 Cottman Ave.; 5 p.m. March The KWH Fellows Outta 563-1100. 215-224-0257. 21 at Sheraton program, now in its Downtown 17th year, brings Town The Planets Hotel, 201 N. noteworthy authors to The Philadelphia 17th St.; www. campus for two days First Person Music Orchestra performs boxofficetickof intensive interacArts Story Gustav Holst’s ets.com/bot/wa/ tion with students interested in becoming Slam orchestral suite event?id=295393. Spoken-word art- writers themselves. March 20-22 at Blackberry Soke According to Julia Bloch, associate direcists perform 7:30 Kimmel’s Verizon The rock band Shut Up & tor of KWH, Allison is an ideal participant. p.m. March 25 at Hall, 260 S. Broad performs 8 p.m. Dance “She is one of those writers who is very L’Etage, 624 S. St.; 215-790-5847. March 20 at The The Pennsylvania well-known and very eminent but also very Bainbridge St.; Electric Factory, Ballet performs the 215-592-0626. accessible,” Bloch said. “And I just had the Ponchielli’s La 421 N. Seventh St.; annual MANNA feeling that she would be a really good fit for Gioconda 800-745-3000. benefit 8 p.m. this particular program, which asks writers George Amici Opera March 21 at to be open with their time, open with disThorogood & Company performs Talking Back Forrest Theatre, The Destroyers cussing their practice and their approaches 4 p.m. March 21 at Sunday 1114 Walnut St.; to writing, and available for a lot of intimate, The rock ’n’ roll United Methodist The punk-rock www.mannapa. open conversation with students and comband performs 8 Church of the band performs 7 org/shut-up-andmunity members.” p.m. March 20 at Redeemer, 1128 p.m. March 21-22 dance-2015/. Keswick Theatre, Allison is the author of six books, includCottman Ave.; 215- at The Electric ing “Trash,” a Lambda Award-winning short 291 N. Keswick 224-0257. Factory, 421 N. Spring Pink Pub Ave.; 215-572story collection, and “Skin,” a volume of Seventh St.; 800Crawl essays about class, sex and writing. Born 7650. Represent: 200 745-3000. NightlifeGay. in South Carolina to an unwed 15-yearYears of Africancom hosts the pub old mother, much of her writing is autobiDevyn Rush American Art crawl that kicks The singer seen on ographical and remarkably candid. Philadelphia off 9 p.m. March Originally, Allison’s work appeared in “American Idol” Nightlife Museum of Art 21 at Stir, 1705 journals and books published by feminist performs 8 p.m. presents an exhiChancellor St., and March 22 at the and lesbian presses. She reached a wider bition highlighting heads to Boxers Rrazz Room in The audience in 1992 when her first novel, Lil’ Steph presits collection of PHL, U Bar, Ramada New Hope, “Bastard Out of Carolina,” was released. ents Rasputin’s African-American Tavern on Camac, The book is an unflinching examina6426 Lower York Room Art through April Venture Inn and tion of family dysfunction, rural poverty Road, New Hope; The burlesque 5, 26th Street and Voyeur; nightand sexual abuse. It was nominated for a 888-596-1027. show begins 9 p.m. lifegay.com. the Parkway; 215National Book Award, and in 1996, Anjelica Patty Larkin 763-8100. March 20 at Ruba Huston directed a well-received movie adapThe out singClub Studios, 416 HRC Gala tation starring Jennifer Jason Leigh. Penguin er-songwriter Il Travatore Green St.; 215Afterparty recently released a special 20th-anniversary performs 8 p.m. Amici Opera 627-9831. Gala guests and edition with a new afterword by Allison. March 27 at Company performs others will con The Penn undergraduates involved in the Congress Hall, 3 p.m. March 22 HRC Gala verge for an afterKWH Fellows program are reading that 200 Congress and 4 p.m. March Dinner party starting 10 novel as part of a semester-long course in Place, Cape May, which they delve deeply into the work of 28 at United The annual Human p.m. March 21 at Methodist Church Rights Campaign ICandy, 254 S. 12th N.J.; 609-884visiting fellows. Bloch, who is teaching that 8421. n of the Redeemer, fundraiser starts St.; 267-324-3500. class, described working through the book

with her students as a moving experience. “I think the class that we spent on ‘Bastard Out of Carolina’ was one of the most powerful classes I’ve ever participated in,” she noted. “And I say ‘participated in’ because I don’t feel as though I really taught it. I feel as though we all taught it together. Encountering this book, whether it’s for the first time or the fifth or sixth time, is an emotional, powerful, inspiring experience.” Allison’s writing also makes great demands on readers. Given her frank depiction of troubling topics like sexual abuse and the unruliness of physical desire, it’s no surprise that her work has not always been met with approval from critics, family members or even her peers. She cheekily acknowledged their disapproval by calling her 1983 volume of poems “The Women Who Hate Me.” In Bloch’s opinion, Allison’s willingness to tackle tough themes is what makes her such a groundbreaking writer. “When Allison started publishing her work, she quickly became known as one of the first lesbian feminist writers to address topics of family abuse and sexuality openly and with a kind of bravery that had not been seen in the literary world before in quite this way,” Bloch said. It is important to note that Allison does not approach these topics in a detached or voyeuristic manner. She was sexually abused by her stepfather and threw herself headlong into contentious debates taking place in lesbian and feminist circles during the 1970s and ‘80s. Bloch, a queer author herself — her collection of poems, “Letters to Kelly Clarkson,” was a 2013 Lambda Literary Award finalist — is exploring the political and cultural dimension of Allison’s work with her students. “Those conversations that I’ve been having with my students have been really powerful because, in many ways, we’re still working through the same kinds of issues, taboos, fears and political aims that surround different expressions of sexuality in American feminism today,” Bloch said. One of the great things about the KWH Fellows program is that it is not limited to Penn students; Philadelphians who love great writing are encouraged to attend and participate in its public programs. Located in the former house of the campus chaplain, KWH is a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, even if it is a bit snug. “The intimacy is part of it, honestly; cramming into a small space and sitting on slightly uncomfortable chairs is part of what makes it a really charming, community experience,” Bloch joked. For those who cannot attend in person, both events will be live-streamed on KWH-TV. To learn more, visit www.writing.upenn. edu/wh. n

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32. Time spent with Frida 34. Park of NYC 35. End of the comment 38. Improve wine or cheese 39. Bill T. Jones’ partner Zane 40. “Why should ___ you?” 41. Statues with big packages 43. Sharon of “Queer as Folk” 44. Feel sorrow about 45. Shakespeare’s Puck, et al. 47. Argument that gay marriage will lead to other problems 53. Fruit flavor for gin 54. Blades of grass, collectively 55. “Suuure!”

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model recently at the Mercedes Benz fashion show (with an adorable accent!) and he told me that he was under such pressure to be perfect and to be what everyone else wanted him to be, but that my story inspired him to inject more of himself into his work and not compromise. He’s been modeling for a while so it was eye-opening that I could make a difference for him. It makes sense, though; when I flip through a magazine and see the all-American muscle-bound guys modeling, I think, I could never wear that! So if I’m thinking it, that’s an indicator that there are other guys who feel the same. If I can be the model for them, that would be awesome. PGN: So give me three Tyra expressions. CW: OMG! How do you expect me to pick just three? OK, I love “smize”: smiling with your eyes. “Tooch,” which is a verb meaning to pop your booty out. It’s ridiculous, but I can’t say it without smiling. But I really like “flawsome.” Have you heard that one? It’s used to describe something that is awesome because of its flaws. It turns the negative around to let people see beauty by rocking your flaws with confidence. Once a year she does the Flawsome Ball, which is a fundraiser with the most unique and beautiful models of all types. [Smiles] That is so cool; she’s such an innovator and has inspired so much change in the fashion world. It’s wonderful. PGN: Let’s talk about reality-show realness. CW: Like everyone, I thought all reality shows were a crock of shit, but I was surprised by how much was not scripted. When you put crazy people in close quarters, you just need to stand back and the drama happens on its own. People were fighting for real, and getting it on and all

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sorts of stuff. You’re sleep-deprived, OK, and competing against each other, but the hardest part is that the cameras never turn off. Not when you’re sleeping or in the bathroom. It made me pee-shy! It’s crazy. And then there’s the pressure of trying to be entertaining when the camera is on you. I get nervous, don’t you? PGN: You want to be camera-worthy. CW: Exactly. I’d find myself being snarkier than I meant to. And doing what I called my comedy drama instead of just being my damn self. I mean, I was me for the most part, but whenever you saw me being sassy or making fun of people, that was my nervousness. I’m really not that person. I’ve been bullied my whole life so why would I do the same thing? Ugh, we all change a little when in front of the camera. It’s so stupid! PGN: Let’s get to something not so stupid. You have an amazing singing voice. You should do “American Idol” next. CW: Oh, thank you! I love singing. Music is something I can’t do without. With everything else I’m doing what other people want, but I try to keep music sacred so that I can do what I want. I’m working on an album right now and it’s just for myself. I know my voice won’t always be the same, so I want something recorded that I can look back on. I don’t know that music will ever be a career because it’s too important to me and I want it to stay genuine. There’s a lot of compromise in the music “business.” I did one video, “Pose Down,” to make people happy and it’s fun and I love it, but it’s not really me. I’m more R&B and soul. I put out an album that was more introspective and soulful and people thought I was lip-synching! Doing a Milli Vanilli thing! I got sassy and posted a selfie of me singing. So stupid, I didn’t need to do that.

36. Invites to one’s penthouse 37. Lubricant leak? 42. Set straight 43. Navigation aid (abbr.) 45. Novelist Shaw 46. Birds with gifted tongues 47. Side dish with fish 48. Petty of _A League of Their Own_ 49. “___ On Down the Road” 50. Nathan Lane’s award for “Love! Valour! Compassion!” 51. Fruit shaped like a lute 52. Alfred Douglas’ school 53. Group of games, for Mauresmo

PGN: Of course there was a time when you did share your music, as a singing waiter and as a wedding singer. CW: Ha! Yes. It was fun but you had to sing a lot of genres you never would have imagined. I am not hood whatsoever but I had to learn to rap! I’m not that cool! PGN: Who is the coolest guy ever? CW: My boyfriend, Anthony. It’s not easy being with an artist — as you know, we have some crazy ups and down, mainly because we are so passionate for our work — SO for people who have to live with that passion it can be a bit much. He does it in a great way. [Laughs] he’s very strategic when he talks to me when I’m in an artist mode. He’s very supportive and encouraging. I couldn’t ask for a better partner. He’s strong enough to let me do my thing. PGN: And what is his thing? CW: He’s a dance instructor at the Society Hill Dance Academy. He’s really good, he’s got it going on. PGN: What do you dislike most about yourself? CW: Hmmm, OK. Right now we’re living in butt nation — it’s all about that bass — and I am deficient in that area. I’m Halffrican American but I didn’t get the butt half. There was a photo of me modeling leggings for Michelle Überreste. I love the leggings, they’re so cute but, you can see my ass — or lack thereof — in the shot. Everyone was like, “Cory has no butt!” PGN: I understand they shaved your head: How shocking was it? CW: It was bad. It was the one thing that almost made me cry. I was up for anything else; you could put bugs on me, hang me upside down, whatever — I’m game — but that really got to me. At first they just

buzzed it, which was fine, but then they Bicked it! They came at me with a disposable Bic razor and made me completely bald! It was terrifying. Can you imagine waking up being all excited for makeover day and ending up looking like a cue ball? PGN: What are you excited about? CW: Oh, I’m in a really good place right now. I’ve been doing a lot of event-hosting, which has been really great. As a model you don’t really have a voice but this lets me show my personality. On March 21, I’m hosting a modeling competition at Rosemont College and I’ll be hosting at Queer Fashion Week in San Francisco April 16-19. I’m going to be on the cover of Acapella Magazine, which is really exciting, and I’ll be hosting my own new web series called “Fashion Exposé,” about the incredible entrepreneurial-design world here in Philadelphia. I want people to see Philly as more than just pretzels and cheesesteaks … not that there’s anything wrong with that. n To suggest a community member for Family Portait, email portraits05@aol.com.

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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)

n Acceptance meets 7:30 p.m. Fridays and

Mondays at Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, 22nd and Spruce streets. n Community meets 8 p.m. Thursdays at Holy Communion Church, 2111 Sansom St. Gay and lesbian, but all are welcome. n 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. n Living Sober meets 8:30 p.m. Saturdays at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220. n No Other Way Out meets 11 a.m. Sundays at William Way. n Night Owl meets 11:30 p.m. daily at the William Way. n Sober and Gay meets 8:30 p.m. SundayFriday at William Way. n 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)

n Meets 7 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday,

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

Mental-Health Support

n 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.; 215627-0424. n 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: n 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: n 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. n 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. n 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. n A support group for people recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS meets 6:30-8 p.m. at Mazzoni Center, 21 S. 12th St.; 215563-0652 ext. 235. Wednesdays:

n 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.

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Thursdays:

n A support group for HIV-positive men

and women meets 6-8 p.m. at BEBASHI: Transition to Hope; 215-769-3561. n 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: n AIDS Delaware’s You’re Not Alone youth support group meets during the school year at varying times and locations; 800-8106776.

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. See the Youth section for more events. ■ 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. Monday through Thursday; 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.

■ Rainbow Room — Bucks County’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Allies Youth Center 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays: Salem UCC Education Building, 181 E. Court St., Doylestown; 215-957-7981 ext. 9065 rainbowroom@ppbucks.org. ■ William Way Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220; www.waygay.org. Hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Peer counseling: 6-9 p.m. Monday through Friday Library hours: noon-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; noon-3 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Friday; noon-6 p.m. Saturday. Volunteers: New Orientation: First Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

Debtors Anonymous

n Meets 7-8 p.m. Monday and Thursday at the

William Way Center.

Overeaters Anonymous (OA)

n 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. n Meets 11 a.m.-noon at William Way.

S.A.R.A.

n Substance Abuse – Risk Assessment, day

■ 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

and evening hours; 215-563-0663 ext. 282.

■ AIDS Treatment Fact line: 800662-6080

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous

■ Barbara Gittings Gay and Lesbian Collection at the Independence Branch of the Philadelphia Free Library: 215-685-1633

n 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; 717233-7190 or 800-867-1550; www.alderhealth. org. AIDS Care Group/Sharon Hill Medical provides comprehensive HIV services in Delaware County, including primary and preventative medicine, dental care, STI and HIV screenings and treatments, women’s health care, drug and alcohol counseling and treatment and mental health counseling and treatment at 907 Chester Pike in Sharon Hill and 2304 Edgmont Ave. in Chester; 610-5831177 or 610-872-9101; aidscaregroup.org or sharonhillmedical.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.; 215-685-1803. 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; 610-586-9077. 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.

n The COLOURS Organization Inc.: 215-496-0330

Key numbers ■ Equality Pennsylvania: 215731-1447; www.equalitypa.org ■ Equality Forum: 215-732-3378 ■ LGBT Peer Counseling Services: 215-732-TALK ■ Mayor’s Director of LGBT Affairs: Nellie Fitzpatrick, 215-6860330; helen.fitzpatrick@phila.gov; Fax: 215-686-2555

■ Philadelphia Lesbian and Gay Task Force: 1-877-pride-2000 ■ Philadelphia Police Department liaison — Deputy Commissioner Kevin Bethel: 215-6863318 ■ Philadelphia Police Liaison Committee: 215-760-3686 (Rick Lombardo); ppd.lgbt@gmail.com ■ Philly Pride Presents: 215875-9288

■ Mazzoni Center: 215-563-0652; Legal Services: 215-563-0657, 866LGBT-LAW; Family & Community Medicine: 215-563-0658

■ SPARC — Statewide Pennsylvania Rights Coalition: 717-9209537

■ Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (Philadelphia): 215-572-1833

■ Transgender Health Action Coalition: 215-732-1207 (staffed 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays)

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

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.; 215763-8870. ActionAIDS Provides a range of programs for people affected by HIV/ AIDS, including case management, prevention, testing and education services at 1216 Arch St.; 215-981-0088; www. actionaids.org. AIDS Services In Asian Communities Provides HIV-related services to Asians and Pacific Islanders at 1711 S. Broad St.; 215-629-2300; www.asiac.org. Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiative Free, anonymous HIV testing from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through 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

■ Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia GALLOP holds board meetings at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at 100 S. Broad St., Suite 1810; GALLOP also provides a free referral service; 215627-9090; www.galloplaw.org. ■ Greater Philadelphia Professional Network Networking group for area business professionals, self-employed and business owners meets monthly in a different location throughout the city, invites speakers on various topics, partners with other nonprofits and maintains a website where everyone is invited to sign up for email notices for activities and events; www.gppn.org; 215-922-3377.

Health Center No. 2, 1720 S. Broad St.; 215685-1821. HIV health insurance help Access to free medications and confidential HIV testing available 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 Free, anonymous HIV testing; HIV/AIDS care and treatment, case management and support groups; 21 S. 12th St., eighth floor; 215-563-0652; www.mazzonicenter.org. Mazzoni Center Family & Community Medicine Comprehensive primary health care, preventive health services, gynecology, sexual-health services and chronicdisease management, including comprehensive HIV care, 809 Locust St.; 215-563-0658. Washington West Project Free, anonymous HIV testing. Walk-ins welcome 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-noon Friday; 1-5 p.m. Saturday; 1201 Locust St.; 215-985-9206.

Professional groups ■ Independence Business Alliance Greater Philadelphia’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce, providing networking, business development, marketing, educational and advocacy opportunities for LGBT and LGBT-friendly businesses and professionals. Visit www. IndependenceBusinessAlliance. com for information about events, programs and membership; 215-557-0190; 1717 Arch St., Suite 3370.

■ National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association The 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 A regional organization dedicated to promoting gay and lesbian tourism to the Greater Philadelphia region holds meetings every other month on the fourth Thursday (January, March, May, July, September and the third Thursday in November), open to the public; P.O. Box 58143, Philadelphia, PA 19102; www. philadelphiagaytourism.com; 215-840-2039.

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A sincere thank you goes to all of our invaluable dinner enthusiasm made this the special event that it is. Liz Balcom Corporate Chair Yana Banerjee Neil Bardhan Marketing-Social Media Chair Ivan Biglang-awa Silent Auction Co-Chair Alex Brodsky Crystal Cheatham Greg Drey Graphic Designer Josh Durando Mady Greene Bradley Hoffercamp Volunteer Management Chair Marie Kee JT Christensen Beth Minkus Silent Auction Co-Chair Yinka Orafidiya Marvin Rocha Dinner Co-Chair Tom Rogers Katherine Sprissler-Klein Dinner Co-Chair Nicole Svonavec Table Captain Chair

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