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Village People to headline Pride Endorsements Governor Rob McCord Lt. Gov. Mike Stack

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Congress Shaughnessy Naughton (Eighth Dist.) Daylin Leach (13th Dist.) State Senate Christine Tartaglione (Second Dist.) Brian Gralnick (Fourth Dist.)

The group that gave us “Y.M.C.A.” and “Macho Man” will headline this year’s Philadelphia Pride Parade and Festival. The disco group Village People will take center stage at this year’s Pride. The group first hit the airwaves in 1978 with their hit “Macho Man” and became a household name with “Y.M.C.A.” The musical group — composed of Eric Anzalone, Felipe Rose, Jim Newman, Ray

Simpson, Bill Whitefield and Alex Briley — went on to become gay icons and “Y.M.C.A.” is now considered an anthem for the LGBT community. Philly Pride Presents president Franny Price said she tried to get theVillage People to Philly Pride in the past but the group was always unavailable. She said the group is one that all generations can enjoy. “These are people that everybody knows,” she said. “I don’t care how old PAGE 25 you are, how young you

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State House Kevin Boyle (172nd Dist.) Mike O’Brien (175th Dist.) James Clay (179th Dist.) James Roebuck (188th Dist.) Vanessa Lowery Brown (190th Dist.) Pamela DeLissio (194th Dist.) Mark Cohen (202nd Dist.) Brian Sims (182nd Dist.) and Mike Fleck (81st Dist.)* Neither candidate has a primary opponent, but both are out LGBT leaders and merit our endorsement.

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The countdown is now on for a judge to rule on a case that could bring Pennsylvania one large step closer to marriage equality. Monday was the filing deadline in Whitewood v. Wolfe, the first suit ever to challenge Pennsylvania’s ban on same-sex marriage. After more than 130 filings, the case is now in the hands of U.S. District Judge John E. Jones 3d, who will rule based on the briefs, as opposed to bringing the case to trial, which was originally intended. John Stapleton, of Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller, which represented the 25 plaintiffs with the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania, said Jones could rule any day. “Essentially, the work of the attorneys is finished and it’s really in the judge’s hands now,” Stapleton said. “I wish I had a more precise answer about when. It could be any day versus sometime longer. That answer is up to the judge.” The plaintiffs argued that the state’s 1996 law defining marriage as between one man and one woman violates the constitutional equal-protection clause. Stapleton noted that attorneys argued that law is unconstitutional because it denies couples the right to marry in Pennsylvania, and also denies state rights and benefits to couples married legally outside of Pennsylvania. “We challenged both parts of the Pennsylvania DOMA [Defense of Marriage Act]. And if we’re successful on our claims, then both parts of the Pennsylvania DOMA will be stricken,” Stapleton said. He added that, if Jones rules in the plaintiffs’ favor, it will be up to the judge to decide if that ruling goes into effect immediately or not. It is unclear if Gov. Tom Corbett will immediately appeal a favorable ruling. Joshua Maus, of the Office of General Counsel, declined comment on that issue, other than to say the office is “awaiting Judge Jones’ ruling.” “They certainly have the right to file an appeal, like any party does, but we certainly PAGE 25 would argue strongly

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Pols sound off on LGBT issues PGN reached out to all localCongressional candidates in contested races and conducted phone interviews with those who responded, as well as with lieutenant governor and City Council candidates. Candidates denoted with a * are endorsed by PGN.

CONGRESS 13th District Daylin Leach (D)* LEADING THE REVOLUTION: Elicia Gonzales (from left), executive director of GALAEI: A Queer Latin@ Social Justice Organization, presented Adam Hymans, donor engagement officer at The Philadelphia Foundation, his agency’s David Acosta Revolutionary Leader Organization Award and Diana Estefania Estrada Alamo the Youth DARLA at the agency’s May 9 25th-anniversary celebration at William Way LGBT Community Center. Louis Ortiz, GALAEI’s former youth program coordinator and current Mazzoni Center education director, received the DARLA. This was the first year the organization presented more than one award. Photo: Scott A. Drake

State Sen. Daylin Leach (D-17th Dist.) hails from Northeast Philadelphia and said he has been advocating for LGBT rights since “before it was cool.” Leach was the first state lawmaker to introduce a measure to legalize same-sex marriage in Pennsylvania.

“I was watching a television program one night where they were highlighting states that had marriage equality and I noticed that Pennsylvania was in the wrong color, so I planned to introduce the bill in the Senate a few days later,” he said. “It was a very new idea and not so popular and when I introduced it, it received a lot of attention.” If elected to Congress, Leach said, he would support measures like the Respect for Marriage Act, Safe Schools Improvement Act and Employment Nondiscrimination Act, the state version of which he co-sponsors. “The fact that you can still be fired in the state — and not have PAGE 27-29 federal protec-

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News Briefing City continues Scouts subsidy City officials continue to subsidize a local Boy Scouts of America troop that occupies a city-owned building in Roxborough. According to city records, BSA Troop 474 occupies the “Scout House,” at 726 E. Wigard St. in Fairmount Park. Since 1987, the troop has occupied the facility while paying the city $1 a year. Antibias advocates want Mayor Michael Nutter’s administration to evict the troop if it won’t sign a lease with comprehensive antibias provisions. Mark McDonald, a spokesperson for Nutter, had no comment. But court records indicate the administration hasn’t initiated eviction proceedings. “It’s unconscionable that any governmental body would delay and drag their feet on

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this issue,” said Palma M. Rasmussen, a disability-rights advocate. “Discrimination should never be tolerated. Never.” Margaret A. Downey, president of the Freethought Society, agreed. “Acceptance of a $1 rental fee is representative of how much Nutter officials care about taxpayers and citizens who are victimized by bigotry,” Downey said. A representative of Troop 474 couldn’t be reached for comment. Last year, the BSA Cradle of Liberty Council vacated a city-owned facility near the Ben Franklin Parkway, after waging a five-year legal battle to continue occupying the building rent-free. But, according to a settlement, the city gave Cradle $825,000 for improvements the troop reportedly made to the structure over the years.

Appeals court gets Milano records The Third Circuit Court of Appeals last week received 5,048 pages of documents relating to the Anthony Milano murder. Milano, 26, was a gay artist who was brutally slashed to death in 1987 by Frank R. Chester and Richard R. Laird. After a 1988 trial in Bucks County,

Chester and Laird were convicted of firstand second-degree murder and related offenses. They were sentenced to death and they’re currently housed on death row. In 2011, Chester’s first-degree murder conviction was vacated on the basis jurors received faulty instructions. The Third Circuit Court of Appeals must decide whether to consider Chester’s request that his remaining convictions also be vacated. Chester argues all of his convictions should be vacated, partly because his attorney had a pending DUI charge during trial. “We believe that once everything is considered, the appeals court will uphold Mr. Chester’s conviction for second-degree murder and related offenses,” said Stephen B. Harris, an attorney for the commonwealth. “Whatever the decision is, we’ll continue to pursue this case vigorously.” Daniel A. Silverman, an attorney for Chester, had no comment. — Timothy Cwiek

No new developments in alleged Grindr murder Police continue to search for the killer of Philadelphia resident Dino Dizdarevic.

Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division Detective Michael Duffy told PGN the case is active, but declined further comment. “It is being actively pursued,” he said. Dizdarevic’s body was discovered earlier this month in an alley in Chester. He was partially clothed and had been beaten and strangled. Media outlets reported police say Dizdarevic, 25, met his killer though Grindr, a phone app used by gay and bisexual men.

QSpot launches new season LGBT youth program QSpot returns this weekend. The safe space for LGBT young adults will stage its 2014 premier and open-mic night from 8 p.m.-midnight May 17 at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St. The event is free and food and refreshments will be available. Attendees will also have access to free HIV and STD testing. For more information, visit www. theqspot.org. ■ — Angela Thomas

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Allentown • Allentown Brew Works, 812 Hamilton St. • Candida, 247 N. 12th St. • Stonewall, 28-30 N. 10th St. • Annville • Lebanon Valley College, Sheridan Ave. • Ardmore • Ardmore Station, Anderson Ave. near Coulter Ave. • Bethlehem • LGBTQ Services Lehigh U, 25 Trembley Dr. • Bloomsberg • Bloomsberg University LGBTA Center, 400 E. Second St. • Bristol • Bristol News World, 576B Bristol Pike • Freddie’s Bar, Pond St. • Bryn Mawr • Bryn Mawr College, Canaday Library • Bryn Mawr Station, Morris Ave. near Bryn Mawr Ave. • Fox & Roach Realty, 763 Lancaster Ave. • Chester • Harrah’s Chester Casino, 777 Harrah’s Blvd. • Widener University, 1 University Place • Collegeville • Adult World, 3975 Ridge Pike • Devon • Devon Station, Devon State Road & Lancaster Pike • Doylestown • Darkanyu, 504 Eagle Lane • Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S. Main St. • Siren Records, 25 E. State St. • East Stroudsburg • Rainbow Mountain Resort, 210 Mt. Nebo Road • Easton • Lafayette College, 101 Hogg Hall • La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. • Gibson • Hillside Campground, 1 Creek Road • Glen Mills • Imago Dei MCC, 1223 Middletown Road • Glenside • Keswick Cycle, 408 N. Easton Road • Hanover Township • Venture Lounge, 1266 San Souci Parkway • Harrisburg • AIDS Community Alliance, 100 N. Cameron St. • Brownstone Lounge, 412 Forster St. • MCC of the Spirit, 2973 Jefferson St. • Stallions, 706 N. Third St. • Haverford • Haverford Station, Haverford Station Road near Lancaster Ave. • Hulmeville • Hulmeville Inn, Trenton and Hulmeville Road. • Huntington • Huntingdon Valley Library, 625 Red Lion Rd. • Kutztown • Kutztown University, 15200 Main St. • Lancaster • Downtown Books, 227 N. Prince St. • Sundown Lounge, 429 N. Mulberry St. • Tally Ho Tavern, 201 W. Orange St. • Lansdale • Gwynedd Vet Hospital, 1615 W. Pointe Pike • Lehighton • Woods Campground, 845 Vaughn Acres Road • Levittown • Diamond Check Cashing, 5 Points• Hurricane Jack’s, 7759 New Falls Rd. • Levitt Books, 7406 Bristol Pike • Levittown Gas, Green Lane and Mill Creek Road • Mailbox Unlimited, 922 S. Woodbourne Rd. • Malvern • Malvern Station, King St. & Warren Ave. • Media • Unitarian Universalist Church, 145 W. Rose Tree Road • The Media Theater, 104 E. State St. • LGBT Alliance Group, Delaware Co. Campus, Penn State Univ., 901 Media Line Road • Moosic • 12 Penny Saloon, 3501 Birney Ave. • Narberth • Narberth Station, Haverford & Narberth avenues • New Hope • Bowman’s Tavern, 1600 River Rd. • Cornerstone Gym, 419 York Road • Eagle Diner, 6522 York Road • John & Peters, 96 S. Main St. • Karla’s Restaurant, 5 W. Mechanic St. • La Chateau Exotique, 31A W. Mechanic St.• The Raven, 385 W. Bridge St. • Sandbar, 90 S. Main St. • Triumph Brewing Co., 400 Union Square Drive • Wishing Well Giuest House, 114 Old York Rd. • New Milford • Oneida Campground, 2580 E. Lake Road • Newportville • Road House Inn, 220 New Falls Rd. • Newtown • Bucks Co. Community College, 275 Swamp Road • Norristown • Beagle Tavern, 1003 E. Main St. • North Wales • Adult World, 608 Upper State Road • Paoli • Paoli Station, North Valley Road & Lincoln Highway • Penndel • Selecto Food Market, Route 413 • Penns Park • United Methodist Church, 2394 Second St. Pike • Plains Township • Twist Bar, Fox Ridge Plaza, Rte. 315 • Quakertown • Adult World, 880 S. West End Blvd. • Reading • Berks Aid Network, 429 Walnut St. • Reading Adult Center, 316 Penn St. • Rosemont • Rosemont Station, Airdale Road & Montrose Ave. • Spring Grove • Atland’s Ranch, RR6, Box 6543 • Swarthmore • Swarthmore College, 500 College Ave., Parrish Hall • Temple • Naughty But Nice, 4502 N. Fifth St. • Upper Darby • Honor Box, 69th Street Station • Villanova • Villanova Station, Spring Mill Road near County Line Road • Warminster • Darkanyu, Bux Mont Unitarian Church, Street Road at Rt. 611 • Planned Parenthood of Bucks Co., 610 Louis Dr. • Wayne • Central Baptist Church, 106 W. Lancaster Ave. • Stafford Station, Old Eagle School & Crestline roads • Wayne Station, N. Wayne & West Ave. • West Chester • Chester County Books, 975 Paoli Pike • Williamsport • Peachies, 144 E. Fourth St. • Willow Grove • Barnes & Noble, 102 Park Ave. • Wynnwood • Wynnwood Station, Wynnewood & Penn roads •

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For her Bat Mitzvah project, Anne Shipley, 12, will host a fundraiser and art project dedicated to raising awareness for marriage equality.

THE FINAL CHAPTER ... OR NOT?: Earlier this week, Giovanni’s Room, the oldest LGBT bookstore in the nation, announced that it was in talks with a potential buyer, a Philadelphia-based “LGBT-related organization.” Store owner Ed Hermance, who announced last month he was closing the business May 17, said that, if the organization is still considering the sale by Saturday, the store will remain open for the time being; but, if a decision won’t be made until June, the store’s last day will be May 17 and a decision to reopen, pending the potential sale, will be made later. Hermance told PGN the organization, which he declined to publicly identify pending the negotiations, approached him after he announced the closing. “They said they didn’t approach us before because they knew we were talking to someone else,” he said. At a May 7 meeting at William Way LGBT Community Center, Kelly Burkhardt (from right), Makella Craelius and Puppet, of Queer Books, LLC, said they had been in talks with Hermance to rent the store, prior to Hermance’s closing announcement. In his announcement this week, Hermance said the store’s data security was breached when an email was sent to its database from the organizers of last Wednesday’s meeting. Hermance said he is considering legal action. Photo: Scott A. Drake

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THE GOLD STANDARD OF BUSINESS: The Gold Standard Café was announced Monday as the winner of the PNC Bank LGBT Business Award. On hand for the check presentation were Independence Business Alliance board president Rich Horrow (from left), café co-owner Roger Harman, PNC Bank regional president Bill Mills and café co-owner Vincent Whittacre. Harman and Whittacre will use the $5,000 prize to open a satellite location of their West Philadelphia eatery in the Graduate Hospital area. About 200 people attended the award luncheon, held at the Sofitel Hotel. IBA board member Tom Streeper called the luncheon “tremendously successful on so many levels. It offered attendees the opportunity to do some high-level, quality networking and help make those connections that are vital to growing their businesses.” Photo: Scott A. Drake

Voter ID law finally dead By Angela Thomas angela@epgn.com Gov. Tom Corbett announced last week that the state would not appeal a ruling invalidating the proposed voter-ID measure, effectively killing the law many had deemed discriminatory. Four months ago, Commonwealth Court Judge Bernard L. McGinley ruled that the voter-ID law, which would have mandated state-issued photo identification to vote, would burden potential voters who lacked ID. The state appealed to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, which kicked the case back to McGinley, who last month refused to revisit it. Opponents of the measure, which Corbett signed into law in March 2012, argued that it could have had a negative impact on transgender and gender-nonconforming voters, as well as elderly, minority and low-income Pennsylvanians. In his decision, McGinley argued that the right to vote should be universal for all Pennsylvanians. “The right to vote, fundamental in Pennsylvania, is irreplaceable, necessitating its protection before any deprivation occurs,” he wrote. Although the state will not pursue an appeal, Corbett re-emphasized his support for the concept of voter ID. “A photo-identification requirement is a sensible and reasonable measure for the commonwealth to reassure the public that

everyone who votes is registered and eligible to cast a ballot,” he said, noting that the court’s rejection of the law was predicated on the logistics of voters gaining access to new ID. “The court made clear that in order for a voter-identification law to be found constitutional, changes must be made to address accessibility to photo identifications.” A coalition of anti-voter-ID proponents sued the state shortly after the law’s passage, prompting Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson to temporarily block the law from going into effect before the November 2012 election. American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania legal director Witold Walczak applauded Corbett for not pursuing an appeal. “We commend the governor for not continuing to push a dangerous and unnecessary law that would disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of voters,” he said. P u b l i c I n t e r e s t L aw C e n t e r o f Philadelphia executive director Jennifer Clarke said she’s glad to see the two-year legal battle come to a close. “The state’s decision not to appeal makes it very clear that, with the exception of first-time voters, poll workers simply may not ask people for identification. Period,” she said “There is no waiting around for a new decision, no new rollout and no question that people can now cast their votes. This law is dead.” ■

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SOUL-FUL SATURDAY: Hundreds of LGBTs and allies turned out for the inaugural Out with the Soul, the nation’s first pro-football LGBT night. The May 10 event at Wells Fargo Center featured rally towels arranged throughout the stadium in a rainbow scheme, as well as the carrying of a rainbow flag down the field with each Soul score. Greater Philadelphia Flag Football League took part in exhibition games on the field earlier in the day, and community involvement extended throughout the game: PGN publisher Mark Segal performed the coin toss, Stimulus Productions co-founder Amber Hikes and Skai Blue Media account manager Alex Kacala served as honorary captains and the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus performed the National Anthem. A portion of ticket sales benefited American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania, which is spearheading a challenge of the state’s ban on marriage equality. Photos: Scott A. Drake

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Pre-teen stages marriageequality fundraiser By Angela Thomas angela@epgn.com One local youngster is looking to bring about marriage equality one drawing at a time. For her Bat Mitzvah project, Anne Shipley, 12, will host a fundraiser and art project dedicated to raising awareness for marriage equality. The public art event, where guests will all contribute to a large mural, will take place from 3-5 p.m. May 18 at the upper parking lot of Mishkan Shalom Synagogue, 4101 Freeland Ave. The mural will be made out of chalk but family will document and take photos of the mural to preserve it. Shipley, a sixth-grader at Greene Street Friends School, said the lack of marriage equality in the state creates an unjust environment for same-sex couples. “I think it is unfair that even if people are married, they aren’t really considered married in the state they live in. That is discriminatory,” she said. “I think it is important for all people to have the choice to get married. I

decided to do a public art event because it is open to all ages and open to everybody and it is something everyone can do together.” Shipley is suggesting donations of $18, or an amount equal to someone’s age, to the American Civil Liberties Union and the Human Rights Campaign. Originally, Shipley was just going to name ACLU as the beneficiary, but was impressed with the work of both organizations and the progress they’ve brought about for LGBT equality. “I learned about the HRC and it was very interesting the way people took videos and wrote essays about marriage equality. It was inspiring and interesting to read and watch,” she said. Shipley said she hopes her art project inspires youth to take active roles in bringing about positive change. “I think it is important because at least my generation is expecting the worst of the country when they get older and I think this economy will get worse if we don’t do something about it,” she said. “Younger people have to take a stand and if you show that teens and kids can do something, then maybe it can show someone else that they can accomplish things.” For more information, email Shipley at annehshipley@gmail.com. ■

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Bisexuality focus of storytelling Salon By Ray Simon PGN Contributor Passionate fans of sensual stories have something to celebrate: Philadelphia’s Erotic Literary Salon commemorates its sixth anniversary May 20 in the secondfloor lounge above the restaurant Time, 1315 Sansom St. To m a r k t h e occasion, the event’s founder, Dr. Susana Mayer, has fashioned an evening of frank conversation and sexy performance. Up to 20 local TERRI CLARK authors will read from their erotic writing and the Femmemynistiques, a trio of female artists, will entertain the audience with a mixture of dancing, singing and sex-positive hip-hop. The evening begins with “The Talk: For Adults,” a popular feature of the Salon. It is designed to be a thoughtful discussion of some aspect of sexuality. According to Mayer, topics are either suggested by participants or they emerge based on the attendees’ comments and questions. “‘The Talk’ is really about everything,” Mayer said. “It has to do with erotica; it has to do with sensuality. I should say sensuality

and sexuality. That makes it easy, because erotica, pornography, all that comes under the sensual mode of it. And sexuality is really more the individual. It’s really a talk on a level not geared for children.” On this evening, Terri Clark will discuss bisexuality. It’s a subject that Salon attendees are curious about, Mayer said, and one where more information is welcome. “Every time we have any kind of talk or discussion around various other topics, sometimes bisexuality gets drawn in,” Mayer said. “And people, from their responses, I’m going, ‘Eh, they don’t get it right,’ so I’ve been wanting somebody to come and give a talk about bisexuality and she’s the perfect person.” Indeed, Clark is well-placed to address the topic. A sex educator with more than 20 years’ experience, she works as preventionservices coordinator at ActionAIDS, where she oversees HIV testing and education services. In addition, she teaches courses on human sexuality at Arcadia University. More important, Clark is bisexual, an identity she arrived at a bit unexpectedly, after many years openly and happily living as a lesbian. “When I identify as part of the community, I usually identify as bisexual,” Clark said. “Sometimes I will use the word lesbian-bisexual. It’s what’s known as a fractured identity, so a hyphenated identity:

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lesbian-bisexual. And the reason that I do that is to maintain a connectedness with the lesbian community.” Given Clark’s personal experience of issues like physical attraction, sexual identity and gender fluidity, she hopes to convey the richness and complexity of human sexuality to attendees. One way Clark plans to accomplish that is by helping attendees redefine bisexuality. Ask what bisexuality is, she said, and people will usually reply, “Oh, it’s just somebody who’s attracted to males and females.” But that definition is simplistic, she said. “It’s way too dichotomous and does not capture the fluidity and complexity of people who identify as bisexuals,” Clark said. Some bisexuals, she noted, love individuals first and genders second, whereas others are primarily attracted to people of one gender, but are open to exploring with lovers of another. And those are just two expanded definitions of bisexuality, among others. At the same time, Clark hopes to dispel common myths about bisexuality. They include the belief that bisexuals are unfaithful to their partners and the idea that bisexuals are “fence-sitters” who just need to make up their minds. It’s important to confront these myths

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head-on, she added. “The myths are the reality of bisexuality, and it’s those myths that drive the biphobia that comes from both the lesbian and gay community and the heterosexual community,” Clark said. Better sex education would certainly help, but it shouldn’t be limited to teenagers. Adults need accurate, nonjudgmental information about sex too, Clark noted. “We do a pretty abysmal job of sexuality education. We do not validate people for having attraction across the spectrum of people. We just want to put people in boxes, into finite ‘Are you male or female? Are you gay or straight? Are you Republican or Democrat? Do you like leather or lace?’ It goes on and on and on.” Clark expects to find a receptive audience at the Erotic Literary Salon. In fact, she sees an overlap between its authors and attendees and other groups whose sexual expression sometimes marginalizes them. After all, openly admitting that one writes or enjoys erotica is still likely to meet with disapproval or puzzlement. “There’s not a whole lot of permission in society for people to do that,” Clark said. “It’s often pooh-poohed. It can be seen as pornographic, and there’s a negative image of erotica.” For more information, visit www. theEroticliterarysalon.com. ■

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Obituary Ralph Everline, barber, 64 By Angela Thomas angela@epgn.com R a l p h E ve r l i n e , former Metropolitan Community Church of Philadelphia deacon and owner of Fairview Barber Shop, died April 28 at Holy Spirit Hospital in Central Pennsylvania of cardiac arrest. He was 64. Everline was born in Pennsville, N.J., and moved to Philadelphia in 1973. He and partner Rich Thompson, together for 43 years, moved to Harrisburg in 1986. In Philadelphia, Everline worked as a registered respiratory therapist at Abington Memorial Hospital and went on to own his own barbershop for 20 years in Harrisburg. Thompson met Everline in Atlantic City in 1970. He said the attraction was instant. “We were both just young and met socially,” he said. “I just thought he was awesome. It was love at first sight.” Everline was heavily involved with MCC while in Philadelphia and followed that passion to Harrisburg, where he got involved as a deacon and choir member. MCC Harrisburg Pastor the Rev. Lori Rivera said Everline served as an integral member of the church. “He was important to the church and his heart was with this church and what it does,” she said. “Except for being on the board, I

doubt there was an aspect of this church that he wasn’t involved in.” Rivera said Everline’s voice and leadership were valuable assets to the choir. “We will certainly miss his voice in the choir and his gift of worship leading,” she said. “You couldn’t miss him when he sang with our choir. He was our bass and you would know when he was missing.” Everline sang in the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus and marched in Pride parades with Thompson as MCC representatives. Thompson said MCC helped strengthen Everline’s faith and their relationship. “He was a devout Christian and lived his faith,” he said. “He loved the church services, not just singing but also the liturgy. He got involved wherever he could. We were both involved and we did different things in the church but we did them together.” Outside the church, Everline enjoyed cooking and cooking shows, as well as classical music and traveling. “He was an amazing joke teller,” added Thompson. “He was a barber and could tell a good story, and he excelled at it and people loved him for it.” In addition to Thompson, Everline is survived by two brothers, Mark and Roger; sister-in-law Linda; nephew Mark; and nieces Shelby, Meghan and Sherry. A memorial service was held May 3, and memorial contributions can be made to the Building Fund of Metropolitan Community Church Building Fund, 2973 Jefferson St., Harrsiburg, Pa. 17110. ■

Gayborhood Crime Watch The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the 6th Police District between April 28-May 4. Information is courtesy of 6th District Capt. Brian Korn; Stacy Irving, senior director, Crime Prevention Service; Center City District; the Police Liaison Committee and Midtown Village Merchants Association. To report crime tips, visit www.phillypolice.com or call 215-686-TIPS (8477). Follow the Sixth District on Twitter @PPDBrianKorn. INCIDENTS — At 8 p.m. April 29, a man was walking south on 12th Street at Locust when a male bumped into him. A short time later, the man discovered his wallet missing from his pocket. The suspect was described as a thin, 5-foot-8 black male wearing a green jacket. — Between 5 a.m.-7 p.m. May 1, someone stole a secured bicycle from outside 1100 Walnut St. — Between 11:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. May 3, someone forced open the door of an apartment in the 1100 block of Spruce Street and stole jewelry, laptops and cash. Sixth District Officer Pariseau lifted fingerprints. — At 5 a.m. May 4, police responded to an

alarm at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St., and with the owner found a door forced open. Nothing was stolen. NON-SUMMARY ARRESTS — On May 1, Sixth District plainclothes officers made two arrests for prostitution at 8:50 p.m. outside 250 S. 12th St. and at 9:10 p.m. outside 300 S. 12th St. SUMMARY ARRESTS — At 6:25 p.m. April 28, Sixth District officers issued a citation for a summary offense outside 1301 Chestnut St. — At 10:30 p.m. April 30, Sixth District officers issued a citation for a summary offense outside 1301 Lombard St. — At 8:10 p.m. May 1, Sixth District officers issued a citation for a summary offense outside 1300 Walnut St. — At 11:35 p.m. May 2, Sixth District officers issued citations for summary offenses outside 200 S. 13th St., 1200 Latimer St. and 1200 Chestnut St. — At 8:50 p.m. May 3, Sixth District officers issued a citation for a summary offense outside 1301 Lombard St. — At 12:05 p.m. May 4, Sixth District officers issued a citation for a summary offense outside 1300 Walnut St. ■

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Ignoring the idiocy If you’re like the PGN staff, you may have begun reading the online comments on stories about Michael Sam’s becoming the first openly gay NFL player, only to be thrown quickly into a fit of rage at the sheer stupidity your eyes encountered. As much as Sam’s being drafted onto the St. Louis Rams made headlines, the headlines themselves made headlines — as sports figures, sports fans and LGBT proponents and opponents sought to analyze how the coverage of the historic moment was, or was not, appropriate. Congrats for Sam abounded. But so too did backlash of ESPN’s video coverage of Sam kissing his boyfriend upon hearing the draft news. Cries of “but the children!” and “I don’t want to see that!” lit up the Internet, many of which were cautioned with “I don’t care if he’s gay” or “I have gay friends but ... ” The general consensus of critics was that America wasn’t ready to see two men kissing — even if those people contend they have nothing against gays. Well, guess what ... gay men kiss other men. Just like straight men kiss women ... and the sun rises and babies cry and dogs bark — it’s inherent to the definition of that entity. Relying on the notion that people shouldn’t be subject to watching same-sex couples be same-sex couples is a plea for LGBTs to remain in the closet to not aggravate their fellow citizens’ homophobia. Thankfully, there are figures like Sam and countless others who have come before and who will come after who bravely refused to remain in that closet. Offended by a gay man kissing his partner? Too bad, don’t watch. Or watch and actually learn something. As Sam supporters have said in the past few days. The NFL now has a gay player ... and the world has continued to exist. So how do we deal with the lunacy being flung throughout the Interwebs? While some modicum of education may be able to be achieved through Internet comments sections, the likelihood is slim. It may be tempting to write a dissertation-style response to someone promoting hatred, or just idiocy, but continuing to engage may just devolve any potential progress. Not to mention, its effect on your blood pressure. With a momentous marriage-equality ruling expected in Pennsylvania in the coming weeks, homophobia will surely be rearing its ugly head in online news coverage. Let’s ignore it. Better yet, let’s ignore it and go do something positive for our community to counter the negative. ■

When the author of the book “Making Gay OK: How Rationalizing Homosexual Behavior Is Changing Everything” writes in his introduction, “It should be emphasized that this critique of the homosexual cause is not an attack upon homosexuals, nor is it generated by any animus against them,” we should take him at his word, right? After all, homosexuals are so damn sensitive. So if Robert R. Reilly wants to make a buck arguing that homosexuals are perverted, immoral and ruining the world, who are we to judge if he assures us he’s not hating? And when Reilly goes on right-wing radio to say that, “Hey, when it comes down to it, homos are worse than murderers,” what can we do except open our hearts to his animus-free message? Just kidding. Fuck this guy. On May 1, Reilly said the following into a live microphone (meaning he did not mumble this shit in a fever dream): “After the person murders someone or looks at pornography, they come to see that what they did was actually wrong, they can’t excuse it and moral order is restored and they’re contrite for having done so.” In other words, at least a murderer can look at a dead body and go, “Whoops. My bad.” How the person looking at porn fits in here isn’t clear, but it does show that being gay, looking at nudie pics and taking the life of another human being are all morally equivalent in Reilly’s version of reality. So, yeah, he should totally be taken seriously. According to Reilly, in order to be gay and in order to accept that gay people are human beings, homos and homo allies have created and live in this kind of prohomo Bizarro World. “This is exactly the case with active homosexuals,” he said, “where they have to say that wrong is right and not only is it right but it’s normative, morally normative,

so we need to teach it, we need to bless it in marriages, we need to ordain it in churches and we need to enforce it in our laws. And that is what is happening.” Ah, yes. Because homosexuals are so, um, “active,” we’re seizing control of every last corner of civilization. Because we have all the power. Rarr! Would it surprise you if I said Reilly seems pretty obsessed with the “S” word? From his book’s introduction in what he calls a “Note on usage,” he wrote, “In different legal and cultural settings, the word sodomy has included different things at different times. But, in every variation, it has always encompassed anal intercourse and is meant to here as well.” Huh, you don’t say? So in his book when he writes “sodomy,” what he means is “anal sex.” He has at least five chapters in his book devoted to it: “Sodomy and Science,” “Sodomy and Education,” “Sodomy and the Boy Scouts,” “Sodomy and the Military” and “Sodomy and U.S. Foreign Policy.” That’s a lot of anal. In his May 1 radio interview he talked about butt sex, too. A lot. “The sexual act of homosexual males is sodomy, and how could an unchaste act be a source of fidelity?” he asked. “That’s a contradiction in terms.” Which is what leads him to his declaration about marriage equality: “It’s a fraud.” Remember, this is coming from a guy who compares one man taking another man’s hand in marriage to one man taking another man’s life and sides with the murderer, all the while claiming the moral high ground. Seems legit. ■

According to Reilly, in order to be gay and in order to accept that gay people are human beings, homos and homo allies have created and live in this kind of pro-homo Bizarro World.

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

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ENDA’s exemption Luckily for me, I get to write about a called a “religious exemption,” which fun person in this column: my friend Matt really isn’t. What that term is used for is Foreman, the former executive director of to allow religious institutions (churches, synagogues, mosques, etc.) to use public the National Lesbian and Gay Task Force, who has been lighting up social media taxpayer funds for all programs connected lately. to their churches. Example: A It all has to do with church can’t afford to stay open ENDA, the Employment due to low attendance. Answer? Open a youth program, adoption Nondiscrimination Act, which has languished in Congress center, senior programs, basketsince first introduced in May ball court, ball field, etc., and 1974 by Congressmembers connect them to the church. All are getting funding and some of Bella Abzug and Ed Koch. I those funds go to people who was even enlisted by Koch and staff the church, work at the Abzug in the fall of that same year (reasons will be in my church and, of course, to the memoirs) to assist. But the legupkeep and part of the utilities of the church. islation has failed to advance The exemption is all about over the decades, and changed forms. money and religion. Religion is already a protected class. Now, Foreman is calling for Mark Segal Want proof? Try requesting the community to “pull the plug on ENDA.” He — and an Orthodox Jewish temple to others who were there at the time can marry a Catholic woman to a Jewish male. agree — says that the current incarnaOr do the same in a Catholic Church. It tion is a slim version of the original, and won’t happen and it is legal since religion is a protected class. worse yet, it would still allow religious Adding that provision is just a way to institutions to discriminate against LGBT make you, the taxpayer, pay the cost of people in services and adoptions. Many religious institutions. ■ organizations are getting on board with Foreman and he has set up a hashtag Mark Segal, PGN publisher, is the — #ENDAisNOTEqual — which, according to blog Joe. My. God., is being used by nation’s most-award-winning commentator in LGBT media. He can be reached at organizations like Queer Nation. mark@epgn.com. The story here that no one in LGBT media wants to tackle is about what is

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Street Talk Should the Boy Scouts be removed from Amazon’s charitable program? “Yes. Amazon shouldn’t be supporting discrimination. I have no sympathy for the Boy Scouts. They perpetuate a negative Dylan Reid stereotype of student gays. I say Washington Square this as a gay West man and [a] former Cub Scout. As far as I’m concerned, Scouting doesn’t exist anymore. I’ve totally blotted it from my mind.”

“No. We should try to encourage the Boy Scouts to change. But hurting them financially isn’t Caitlin Solazzo necessary. student The children Washington Square West have no control over the issue and probably don’t entirely understand it. I just wish we could get to a point where LGBT membership isn’t an issue of concern.”

“No, leave the Boy Scouts alone. Stop picking on them. I don’t agree with their [antiLGBT] policy but they Christen run a good Thompson program that student Washington Square helps build West character. Don’t punish the children for something the adults are doing.”

“No. I’m all for equality. It sucks what the Boy Scouts are doing but you shouldn’t let a few bad apples spoil Stefan Vlahovic the bunch. student I totally South Philadelphia understand why the LGBT community would be mad. But cutting off the Scouts from Amazon’s program just looks spiteful.”

Wives, husbands and equality in the Keystone State As marriage-equality litigation makes its way through the courts in the Keystone State, for LGBT couples who want to marry, I can forewarn you to get ready to think about language yet again. My partner and I had been together for 17 years when New York, where we live, passed its Marriage Equality Act. Over the years, we had both grown very comfortable with the term “partner.” To us, “boyfriend” suggested a youthfulness that didn’t quite square with our status as middle-aged men. “Lover” brought to mind a mirrored disco ball from the 1970s, which made me feel older than I am. Occasionally, “partner” carried the sense of “business partner,” but most people — LGBT and straight — understood it as “life partner.” Our families used the term. Our friends and colleagues used the term.

Then we got married and the linguistic ground shifted beneath our feet. My partner immediately began calling me his husband. David grew up in Chicago and is pretty fearless about these things. For me, I grew up in the more rural precincts of Maine and tend to be more cautious and circumspect. (Either way, we now could get married in our home states, too, if we wanted.) Once we got married, my first thought was, If I call David my husband, does that mean that I consider myself his wife? There is the term “spouse.” Since getting married to David, I’ve already used “spouse” when filing income taxes and filling out paperwork in a doctor’s office. “Spouse” works well in official or semiofficial settings. Thanks to the women’s movement, “spouse” already conveys the

sense of equality between the married partners regardless of their gender. I can get behind “spouse” in certain contexts. When David and I talked about using “husband,” I wasn’t entirely surprised that he hadn’t even considered that, when calling me his husband, it might implicate him as my wife. Nor was he entirely surprised that this was my first thought. But we decided that use of the terms “husband” and “wife” by same-sex couples can expand the definition of those terms in good ways. Why can’t there be two wives in a relationship? Or two husbands? Opponents of same-sex marriage often argue that it’s a re-definition of marriage. I disagree with that. I think marriage is still a close personal bond between two consenting adults who make a commitment to one another before the law. (If you also

make that commitment before God, that’s between you and God.) But when it comes to the use of the terms “husband” and “wife,” marriage equality expands the definition of those terms for the better. When same-sex couples use the terms “husband” or “wife,” it reinforces ever more strongly and cogently the notion of fundamental equality between both partners. And more equality in society rather than less is something that has to be good for everyone — LGBT and straight — in the Keystone State and more and more throughout many other states in America. ■ Scott Bane is a freelance writer in New York City at work on a book about the relationship between Harvard scholar F.O. Matthiessen and painter Russell Cheney.

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The lives of transgender folks can be difficult. But if you are trans, Philadelphia is arguably the place to be. The city, through the Fair Practices Ordinance, provides legal protections that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, orientation and gender identity or presentation. In most other parts of Pennsylvania, it is still legal to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations. On the bright side, 34 municipalities in the state have in place transgender protections. A broad, LGBTinclusive nondiscrimination bill is under consideration in the General Assembly. A key example of support for the trans community is Mazzoni Center’s Philadelphia Dawn Trans Health Conference. In 2013, there were more than 3,400 attendees from around the world. This year’s conference, the 13th, is scheduled from June 12-14 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Many programs and workshops specifically for trans older adults are on the schedule. One such program is a panel discussion hosted by the LGBT Elder Initiative. This discussion about navigating the aging-services network will be followed by a resource fair. Representatives of many of the area’s aging-services providers will be available to discuss their services and your concerns, one-on-one, with you. One of the most basic needs for trans people, and older trans people in particular, is housing. Housing assistance is available through many service and advocacy organizations. The Office of Supportive Housing (215-686-7147) is one source of assistance. Another is the Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly. You can call the CARIE LINE at 215-545-5728 for advice on housing and many other resources. If they can’t answer your questions, they can tell you who can find answers. Comprehensive primary health care and trans-related services are available at Mazzoni Center. These services include mental health and legal services. Mazzoni Center produces a directory of services that are of particular help to those looking to identify physicians, therapists, fitness centers and more. The Trans Wellness program, a service provided by Transwomen for Transwomen, is available at Mazzoni’s Washington West facility. The Sisterly Love program, supported by the True Care Clinic, is also at Wash West. The program provides outreach services for sex workers. Contact the folks at Mazzoni at 215-563-0652 ext. 232 or call the medical clinic at 215-563-0658.

Equally important, but less well known, are the services available through TPAC and John F. Kennedy Behavioral Health Center. TPAC provides HIV/HCV counseling and testing, referrals for primary and HIV care, a clothing and food bank, and a weekly support group open to anyone in the trans community. JFK provides mental-health and alcohol and other drug counseling to people covered by medical assistance. People who are uninsured and eligible for Behavioral Health Special Initiative funding or who are homeless, in a shelter or live in the Center City/lower North Philadelphia areas are also eligible. TPAC can be reached at 215-988-9970 and JFK at 215-568-0860. Free, anonymous HIV testing is available in Munro many locations: Washington West, GALAEI, Philadelphia FIGHT and ActionAIDS are just a few. Philadelphia has three hospitals that have a reputation for providing caring, competent and non-judgmental care for trans patients: the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Hahnemann University Hospital. The greater Philadelphia area also has three renowned surgeons providing services to the trans community. Community Legal Services provides free legal assistance, representing people who have legal problems including obtaining Medical Assistance (MA or Medicaid). Free legal services for people living with HIV/AIDS are available at the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania at 215-587-9377. You can reach CLS at 215-981-3700 or 215-227-2400. The William Way Community Center is the spiritual home for many in the LGBT community and much of WWCC’s social programing is transinclusive. You can reach WWCC at 215732-2220. Philadelphia is becoming a truly transand age-friendly city. These and other resources and services are available to support the trans communities as we age. A more complete list of resources is available from the LGBT Elder Initiative. You can get a copy of this list by contacting the LGBTEI at 267-5463448 or at info@lgbtei.org or by attending our workshop and resource fair June 12 at PTHC. ■

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Dawn Munro is a transgender activist and a volunteer with the LGBT Elder Initiative. The LGBTEI fosters and advocates for services, resources and institutions that are competent, culturally sensitive, inclusive and responsive to the needs of LGBT elders. You can contact the Elder Initiative at info@lgbtei.org or call 267-546-3448.

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Is your dog slowing down? Does your dog appear to be slowing particularly the larger breeds, this can down? Maybe not playing or running greatly help their quality of life as they as robustly as he or she once did? It age. Proper exercise and nutrition are may be due to a common joint probthe most easily controlled factors that lem that also affects people: Your dog affect joint health in canines. By givor cat may be suffering from arthritis, ing enough low-impact exercise, such also known as degenerative joint disas swimming, and monitoring their ease. Fortunately, there are very succaloric intake, you can minimize your cessful treatments that will allow your dog’s risk of obesity. And because obecompanion to maintain a sity is a major risk factor in pain-free, active life. the development of joint disArthritis is a condition ease, your dog will be less in which the smooth carlikely to develop arthritis at tilage that covers the bone an early age. You should conin a joint is broken down. sult with your veterinarian to This causes the cartilage to formulate a diet and exercise erode away and the exposed plan tailored for your pet. bone becomes painful and For dogs who have inflamed. Over time, this already started to develop “wear and tear” causes joint arthritis, there are treatpain and reduced mobility. ments that can help minimize There are many reasons the inflammation and pain. and conditions that can lead include anti-inflamStephen These to an arthritic joint. Some are matory medications, such as Meister, VMD Rimadyl or Dermaxx. Both more common than others, such as obesity and normal of the medications are foraging. Obesity increases the stress that mulated for dogs and do not have sigthe joint endures while performing its nificant GI side effects that you would normal function, which leads to disrup- see with a medication such as aspirin. tion of the cartilage. Aging also causes There are also products available that gradual wear of the cartilage, which can help restore and replenish the cartileads to erosion. Larger-breed dogs lage, such as Glycoflex and Cosequin. will have more degenerative effects These products contain glucosamine, due to the normal stress placed on their which helps hydrate the joint and projoints. vide improved cushioning. Usually, a Other conditions that may occur over combination of anti-inflammatory and a dog’s lifetime can also influence or a glucosamine supplement are given to cause the degenerative process. These help improve the dog’s quality of life include trauma to the joint, such as a and let them regain their natural mobiljoint dislocation, a ligament or tendon ity. And, if necessary, a weight-control rupture or an inherited condition such program with physical therapy may be as hip dysplasia. All of these condiadded to further enhance their activity. tions cause an abnormal motion of the For the dog who is being treated for joint and cause the cartilage to be disarthritis, there are a few things you can rupted. In some cases, these conditions do at home to help them and minimize can be corrected and the process of their pain and discomfort. Provide degeneration can be halted or at least them with soft or orthopedic types of minimized. Other potential causes of bedding. Feed them from a low table arthritis are less common but include or raised feeder so they do not place an infection of the joint (septic arthria lot of strain in their neck and spine. tis) or other immune system-related Groom them in areas that may be hard disease (Immune mediated polyarthrifor them to reach. They may need a tis). These diseases, if treated early, boost to access areas that have stairs or can minimize the long-lasting effects places they would normally jump up of true degenerative joint disease. on such as a couch or chair. And when So what are the signs of arthritis in playing, be sure it’s gentle and lowour canine companions? Many dogs impact. will be hesitant to jump, run or climb Arthritis is one of the most common stairs. Others may appear to walk conditions that occurs in our canine stiffly, particularly in the back legs. companions but, if noticed early, it can Observe your dog for difficulty getbe treated very effectively. Please conting up from a lying position or if he sult with your veterinarian if you see appears stiff when rising. They may be any of the signs of arthritis that were painful when touched in certain areas described above. Early intervention can of their limbs, or appear to have swolmake all the difference in your pet’s len or sore joints. Or the signs may health and quality of life. ■ be more subtle, and they may seem to Stephen Meister, VMD, is an associate have lost some flexibility in the joints. veterinarian at Society Hill Veterinary Perhaps the most important factor Hospital. For more information, visit in the treatment of degenerative joint societyhillvets.com or call 215-627-5955. disease is prevention. In some breeds,

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New Hope and Doylestown: the twin stars of Bucks County By Scott A. Drake scott@epgn.com New Hope is the number-one destination for people who drive to Bucks County for more reasons than I can fit in here. It’s less than an hour’s drive from Philadelphia and it’s a perfectly situated slice of a town that offers many options. Going up for the entire day to shop, stroll, eat and enjoy this charming town is commonplace, but I’m here to tell you that if you really want to get away, go for the weekend like we did recently. Now I’m not going to suggest you try to do everything written here in one weekend, because that’s counter to any relaxation strategy, but I will offer you many options. Let’s start with the B&Bs, because you’re going to need a place to stay and motels are mostly in the other parts of the county. Besides, a romantic and invigorating weekend starts with a handsome bed and breakfast. There are more than 20 B&Bs in the town and surrounding area so there’s some research to do to decide where you want to stay, depending on whether you’re here to carry on, carry out, shop, drop or roll. The Wishing Well Guesthouse (144 Old York Road; wishingwellguesthouse.com) is a fabulous historic old stone house that was originally a farmhouse, as many in the area were. The house is filled with antiques, book nooks, a cozy common area and a well-windowed dining area for breakfast. Or dine out back with the birds and wildlife. Behind the house is an ample yard for relaxing or eating and there is a stepped slope down to a gazebo by Acquetong Creek. It’s a peaceful spot for getting away from the hubbub of the outside world to read, nap or listen to the water and wildlife. With only six rooms, this place fills up quickly so make your reservation as far in advance as possible. You are sure to be quickly enamored with staffer Jason when you check in, and he makes some of the best scrammies around (with cream cheese and heavy cream, if I remember rightly), not to mention he has many, many entertaining stories to share. The Wishing Well just happens to be about 300 yards behind The Raven (385 W. Bridge St.; theravennewhope.com), which

is not a B&B of course, but for those who are going to hang out at the bar, use the pool and play, it’s another option. Its recently remodeled rooms and the addition of the New Hope Cottages behind the main building make it a great option for someone who expects to find it all here. The Raven is also opening its newly renovated restaurant, Poe Bistro Lounge, over New Hope Celebrates weekend. (See “The Raven introduces Poe.”) If you want to be in the heart of things while being secluded, check into Porches on the Towpath B&B (20 Fisher’s

bring the total count to 10 rooms. Small town, big choices New Hope is Main Street, Bridge Street and Mechanic Street, plus a couple of side roads, several small walkways and the canal towpath. Main Street runs along the river. Bridge Street crosses the river. Pretty simple. What isn’t so simple is managing to absorb it all. For a small town, there’s a lot to take in here. Galleries, eateries, craft shops, clothing stores, collectables, you name it. There’s even Mystikal

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Alley; porchesnewhope.com), which fronts the historic Delaware Canal. The canal towpath is popular for walkers and cyclists and allows you access to the rest of town through the back door, as it were. Porches was originally a granary built in the 1830s and now is home to the peaceful, comfortable B&B that has sitting areas inside and out with views of the canal. The main house has six rooms, but the other buildings on the property with private quarters

Tymes (127 S. Main St.) for the wiccan in the group, where we got some uniquely scented incense and pondered a possible card reading. We became big fans of Curious Goods (17 W. Ferry St.) not only for the wild array of vintage items, but the staff and location are both terrific. And though we went in just to look, we found something inexpensive we just had to have. Stop by in the morning and they have complimentary coffee and cookies,

while in the afternoon the wine flows and you can sit out back along the creek with a glass and enjoy a mini-escape. The creek and canal are two of the most interesting and least-utilized conduits of New Hope. Step off the street and get a completely different perspective from water level, as it were. For one thing, it can be a faster route across town to walk the canal than Main Street. For another, you will find small artist studios, flower gardens, a restaurant or two and a few other surprises that you can’t find without getting off the beaten concrete path. One regular stop every time we visit New Hope is Olive-n-Grape (11A W. Bridge St.; olivengrape.com) because we can sample the newest varieties of olive oils and balsamic vinegars and grab some ideas for cookouts. Yes, you can sample these in a couple spots in Philadelphia, but we like to bring something home every trip and this is practical. I created a barbeque sauce masterpiece recently with their cherry balsamic vinegar, which they now hold in reserve in the back so you have to ask for it. Nearby is the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad (newhoperailroad.com). If you hadn’t heard the train whistle before this, you’re either not listening or it’s still morning. The first excursion is at noon (and it’s the safest bet for a non-children car possibility FYI). Fortunately, they serve beverages of various alcohol contents also. While an afternoon train trip is a nice way to get some breeze and off the feet, there’s a couple of other entertaining trips you might want to think about. There is a dinner train five times a year and four murder-mystery dinner train trips that could make you want to ride old number 40 one weekend evening. Reservations are required. If you are ready for refreshment before or after the train ride, you can head across the tracks to Triumph Brewery (400 Union Sq.; www.triumphbrewing. com) for a craft brew or two. Outdoor seating in the milder weather or air-conditioning tables inside for the hotter days, offer a respite from the crowds and cars. Live bands speckle the calendar, but on the weekends you’re almost sure to get some free entertainment while you’re there. Grab a menu and snack on an

app. Cheers! Days of wine and song Speaking of libations, Bucks County is home to dozens of wineries. If that seems like a lot for one county, think about this: There’s just about as many on the Jersey side. Why is that? Check out a topographical map and you’ll find that this area is almost identical to another high wineproducing valley on the other coast. Yes, our humble Bucks County produces the same, and frequently better, quality wines that you would find coming from Napa Valley. So a winery trip is mandatory while you’re here; you could go to several in a day, in fact. New Hope Winery (newhopewinery. com) is on the fringes of town on the road to Doylestown. It’s a huge barn-like building full of wine and related products and they have entertainment several nights a week. Check out the wine rack selection and the hand-crafted bottle holders in the gift shop. With plenty to taste and goods to go along with your new case of wine, this makes a nice last stop before hitting the road home. Just 15 minutes north of PAGE 18 New Hope is

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Sandcastle Winery (755 River Road, Erwinna; sandcastlewinery.com), with spectacular views and the peacefulness of a French vineyard. The tour offers everything from the vines to the fermentation tanks, the aging barrels and of course a private tasting. The tour tasting is done upstairs from the main room,

where the other hundreds are vying for a spot at the counter while you get personal service sipping the 12-15 wines produced on site. Owner Joseph Maxian guides you through the varieties and the proper way to taste for maximum enjoyment. Additionally, as you take notes, you will learn how to pair fruits,

chocolate and other foods with the different wines in a friendly and entertaining way. Put this stop down as a must-do! Must have sustenance! On a diet? This isn’t the town for that. There is a kaleidoscope of restaurants to choose from, and

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something for every desire and budget. My only disappointment this trip was that my favorite outdoor eatery, Wildflowers, is no longer open. For sheer glamour and an exceptional experience, Marsha Brown (15 S. Main St.; marshabrownrestaurant.com)

seems to be at the top of everyone’s list. Marsha Brown is near the intersection of Bridge and Main streets. The atmosphere here is almost reverent, maybe because until about 10 years ago, it was a Methodist Church. The service is also outstanding. Russell not only took good care

And there’s more! Bucks County isn’t just New Hope, as hard as that is to fathom. It has a vast assortment of county and state parks for nearly every outdoors option and a number of museums and other historic sites. You likely have passed Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve and Bowman’s Hill Tower on River Road (PA Route 32) on your way in and out of New Hope. This recreational area is awesomely beautiful and allows a quiet getaway along the paths and walkways for an hour or more. The tower stands 125 feet tall and, from the top on a clear day, you can see a radius of about 15 miles. One of the most unique spots in the entire state is Ringing Rocks Park, a place that makes for an unusual afternoon date outdoors exploring. The park is named for — drum roll — the rocks, because some of them ring when struck with a hammer. Not making this up! In fact, there is another field of rocks in Bucks that has the same feature. The phenomenon cannot be explained with metallurgical study, X-

rays or alien theories. And who cares why — it’s just entertaining. The park is also home to the highest waterfall in Bucks County, worth a walk down the other path. Of course, there is always the option in nice weather of tubing down the Delaware and walking or biking the Delaware Canal, but why not hit Northern Bucks and spend a day at the largest park in the county: Nockamixon State Park, halfway between Doylestown and Bethlehem. The lake offers fishing, boating, sailing and windsurfing and the park has miles of

trails for hiking and biking. Add a pool, a disc golf course, nearby horse rentals for riding and some cabins and this can be a memorable weekend all by itself. For cultural spots, Doylestown has the trifecta with Mercer Museum, Fonthill Castle and Moravian Tile Works — three distinctly different places to explore all tied together by one man: Henry Mercer. Briefly, without spoiling the visit and the tours, Fonthill was Mercer’s selfdesigned home, lavishly and artistically decorated with tile and similar ornamentation — all of which came from across his lawn at the tile works. Using centuries-old techniques, the still-individually handcrafted tiles are gorgeous and authentic to

Mercer’s originals. Tours of both places are worth every cent. The photos you see here from Fonthill were taken with special permission. Cameras are not usually permitted. Not too far away is the Mercer Museum. Mercer was a collector of tools and he considered everything a tool: A clock is a tool to tell time, a boat is a tool to get across water, etc. The eclecticness of this place seems mind-boggling but there is an order to it. Make sure you check out some of the old dentist, barber and cooking tools to appreciate not living 100 years ago. Across the street from the Mercer is the Michener Museum, named for longtime Doylestown resident author James Michener. This multi-purpose gallery has a small sculpture garden in addition to the indoor galleries, one of which regularly features photography exhibits. The two together make an interesting juxtaposition of new and old that many will enjoy. ■

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of us, but also made us feel like welcome returnees even though it was our first visit. The food is outrageously good and priced accordingly. The Louisiana-style menu offers traditional spicy foods and plenty of seafood options. We highly recommend the lobster/shrimp bisque and the crab cakes for starters, though the coconut shrimp looked delish also. My Creole-style filet was so tender the knife was superfluous, and the pan-seared salmon over shrimp with Romano grits was heavenly. Another great dining spot is Karla’s (5 West Mechanic St.; karlasnewhope.com). We ate dinner there seated along the windows looking out onto Mechanic Street. The lunch menu sounds just as tasty and we’re already planning brunch there before the New Hope Celebrates Pride parade May 17, because that menu looks fine and partly because this past trip we brunched at Blue Moose Café (cafebluemoose.com), a couple of doors up at 9 W. Mechanic St. Don’t get me wrong — the Blue Moose brunch was super-good! It’s a light-hearted space with vibrant colors and a folksy décor. The Mechanic Street Scrammy with bacon, onion, peppers, pepper jack cheese and tomatoes was irresistible, as was the brownie with port-wine-soaked cherries for a brunch dessert. There’s also the Skylar’s Egg Sammy with Cajun aioli, eggs, avocado, cheddar and spring greens.

The owner’s sister makes all the baked goods on premises and she has come up with a remarkable scone-like cinnamon roll that begs to be devoured. I must add also that the owner, her younger brother, is 22 years old and this is his eighth year cooking and fourth year owning this place. Yes, he started at 14 out of his parents’ home doing monthly dinners because of his love of food. You really must experience Blue Moose for its lively atmosphere, great grub and to be part of Skylar’s career. This guy is going to be very successful. Remember to tap the ATM before you go, cash only. So many places to eat, so little space. There are so many other spots to grab a slice or a cone or a taco or chocolate as you stroll, I’ll leave the rest of them for you to find. Mangia!

On a diet? This isn’t the town for that. There is a kaleidoscope of restaurants to choose from, and something for every desire and budget.

There’s still a hundred other things to mention about New Hope, like the ghost tours and walking the bridge over to Lambertville, N.J., to go antiquing and Bucks County Playhouse, but some of the fun of exploring is uncovering something maybe everyone doesn’t know about. The beauty of New Hope and the area is that whether you’re here to shop or browse or just hang out, there’s always an interesting place to wander through, a cleverly tucked-away studio to accidentally find and secret spots in, behind and on top of various buildings to stop and enjoy a moment with your honey. ■

The Raven introduces Poe The long wait for the reopening of the restaurant at The Raven is over! Poe Bistro Lounge (theravennewhope. com/poebistrolounge/), with its new look and updated Contemporary American menu, brings a fresh feel to this longtime favorite dinner spot. The Raven’s award-winning restaurant reopened May 15, completing the most extensive transformation since opening 35 years ago. General manager Armando Martinez said the most exciting part of this rebirth is the return of chef Ed Jankowski, who helmed the restaurant through its prior glory years between 1992-2004. Owner Scott DeWitt brought back former owner Robert Ebert, who owned the establishment at that time, to assist as project consultant. Jankowski has designed a menu to reflect the appeal of current traditional fare while crafting his unique flavor

styling into them. The menu stretches typical American cuisine boundaries with offerings of grilled polenta, fried mac and spinach and chiles rellenos. Hearty dishes like wild-mushroom ragout and shrimp cassoulet are also available, as well as an assortment of lighter-fare sandwiches and salads. The reasonably to moderately priced entrees, small plates and sides are crafted to offer something across the spectrum of personal taste. Consistency in excellence is of course the most important ingredient in all dishes. Walk-ins are always welcome but reservations are strongly urged as seating is limited to 100, which includes the patio and outdoor dining at the gardens. Dress attire is much like that of the rest of the resort, lounge, bar and pool — casual, elegant or even a little whimsical. Dining at The Raven’s Poe Bistro Lounge will be ordinary nevermore.

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New Hope Pride bridges gaps By Angela Thomas angela@epgn.com New Hope Celebrates is crossing bridges to celebrate the LGBT community at this year’s annual Pride parade and festival. New Hope Celebrates Pride kicked off last week and continues through May 18, culminating in Saturday’s Pride parade at noon. For the first time, the parade will begin across the bridge in Lambertville, N.J., in front of the Lambertville Station & Inn, and participants will cross over the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge into town. NHC president Sharon Fronabarger said local sponsors of the Pride festivi-

Mayor Larry Keller and state legislators will join the marriage float as it crosses into Pennsylvania. Fronabarger said the changing environment in Pennsylvania and in the country influenced NHC to make marriage equality front and center as this year’s theme. “We’ve seen over the past year or so a real push for other states throughout the United States and in countries around the world to move toward greater marriage equality,” she said. “We are the only state in the Northeast that does not have marriage equality and it has become such a major topic in the news and, especially when our sister state right across the bridge now has it, it seemed like a no-

ties encouraged the NHC team to involve Lambertville more in the celebration. “We took that to heart and started thinking through the logistics and talked with the joint mayors and found out that it would be the 200th anniversary of the bridge, so we figured it would be perfect,” she said. Fronabarger assured that, although the bridge will celebrate two centuries, it is still in sound structure to carry the parade over the state line. The bridge will also serve as a stage for a wedding. Charles Young and Fred Blank, together for 35 years, will be married in Lambertville, where marriage equality is legal, before the parade makes its way to New Hope, where it is not. Young said his own battle overcoming cancer illuminated the need for legal recognition of his relationship with Blank. “Pension, Social Security, our home without the burden of unjust taxes; I couldn’t think of a better reason for anyone to marry the most important person in their life, gay or straight,” he said. “We have been waiting 35 years to get married, preferably in Pennsylvania. Our hope is that in the near future the LGBT community will not be treated as marriage refugees. Thankfully, common sense can be found in New Jersey.” Lambertville Mayor David DelVecchio will officiate the wedding and New Hope

brainer.” Keller, along with Victoria Lace, will serve as emcees for the parade. Keller received some bad press last year after he declined to officiate weddings of same-sex couples who’d received marriage licenses from Montgomery County Clerk D. Bruce Hanes. But Fronabarger said Keller is, and long has been, supportive of the LGBT community. “Larry is and always will been an ally to the community,” she said. “He’s always been a supporter of the community and has been our emcee every year. He is a part of the Mayors for the Freedom to Marry and he was one of the first mayors to sign up for that.” Forty groups will take part in the parade, 20 of which are floats, and 55 vendors are expected for the vendor fair and block party, held at the Bucks County Playhouse parking lot following the parade. Fronabarger said Pride is a time when the town’s true diversity comes out. “New Hope Pride and parade have to be one of the days in New Hope where everybody comes out,” she said. “It doesn’t matter what race, age, gender, sexual orientation — it is one of our most diverse days in town and a great way to highlight what an awesome town New Hope is.” For more information, visit www.newhopecelebrates.com. ■

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Six things you might not know about Bucks County * The New Hope-Lambertville Bridge celebrates 200 years this year. The original structure was a covered wooden bridge and the first across the Delaware River. * Bucks County has 12 covered bridges, 10 of which were built between 1870-74. * PARX Casino in lower Bucks County is the largest casino in the state. * M. Night Shyamalan’s movie “Signs” was filmed in Bucks County. * Notables who were born or lived in Bucks County include activist Abbie Hoffman, author Pearl S. Buck, Oscar Award winner Oscar Hammerstein III, singer Alecia Moore (P!nk), Jamie Moyer of the Phillies and writer Dorothy Parker. * The Michener Museum in Doylestown was named for author James Michener, who was born there. Michener’s first book, “Tales of the South Pacific,” won him a Pulitzer Prize for fiction and was the basis for the musical “South Pacific.” ■

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Discover diverse history in Bucks County By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com

Mile: Mercer Museum, Fonthill Castle and Moravian Pottery & Tile Works, the concrete castles built by Henry Chapman While Philadelphia is considered one of Mercer that now house his expansive and the nation’s most historically significant cit- quirky collection of Americana ephemera. With the warmer weather finally upon ies, our neighbors to the North boast their us, a taste of Bucks County history can also own fair share of history. Bucks County’s most-known claim to include outdoor ventures — such as a tour historical fame is as the site of George of the county’s still-standing 12 covered Washington’s 1776 river crossing, but bridges or a stroll through Delaware Canal the more-than-300-year-old area, span- State Park, the only fully intact 19th-cenning more than 600 square miles, is home tury canal in the nation. “There’s truly a historical attraction in to a wealth of diverse historical offerings, Bucks County to suit every taste and interest,” Lawlor said. And many visitors supplement their dose of history with some entertainment, traveling the Bucks County Wine Trail or taking in the shops, restaurants and bars scattered throughout the numerous main-street corridors. Lawlor said tourism officials see a mix of both day trippers and weekenders checking out Bucks County’s historical sites. WASHINGTON CROSSING HISTORIC PARK For those who want to crash for VISITOR CENTER the weekend, even overnight accommodations can be steeped in history designed to engage visitors all along the — at the Inn and Barley Sheaf Farm, an original component of Penn’s Land Grant, history-buff gamut. “You can go from touring the site that lit- or at New Hope’s Logan Inn, a venue that erally turned the tide of the Revolutionary dates to 1727 and is among the country’s War (Washington Crossing Historic Park) five oldest inns. to a 44-room concrete castle with more than 6,000 books (Fonthill Castle),” said Visit Bucks County communications manager Jessica Lawlor. “Some of our historical attractions are very large and wellknown, while there are so many other smaller gems, just waiting to be discovered by visitors.” Bucks County’s historical attractions can even be enjoyed by non-history enthusiasts, Lawlor said. “History is more than MERCER MUSEUM IN DOYLESTOWN what you might read in a textbook and in Bucks While visitors to Bucks County may County, you can really see history come to life through reenactments, demonstrations, be able to feel transported back in time, Lawlor noted the area is a progressive one, festivals and events,” she said. Washington Crossing hosts an annual rife with LGBT culture, especially in LGBT Christmas Day reenactment of its namesake, hub New Hope. “With its history deeply rooted in the while Pennsbury Manor, the reconstructed home of William Penn whose living-history LGBT community, New Hope became a museum is celebrating its 75th anniversary, popular hangout for performers, musicians hosts demonstrations of 17th-century life and actors when ‘discovered’ in the 1940s. This vibrant town is now a melting pot of on Sundays. And Bucks County’s historical sites diverse artists, quirky shops, a robust thehighlight the area’s wealth of cultural con- ater scene and a celebrated destination for tributions — such as Nobel and Pulitzer LGBT travelers. Of course, many people Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck’s are familiar with New Hope as the LGBT farmhouse, which is home to her type- foundation of Bucks County, but all are writer among other artifacts, or the Mercer welcome throughout the county.” ■

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Bringing the family to Bucks County By Angela Thomas angela@epgn.com While Bucks County is brimming with quaint date spots, opportunities also abound for a staycation with the little ones. Check out this guide to some of the area’s hottest spots for tots. Giggleberry Fair at Peddler’s Village Nestled in Bucks County’s Peddler’s Village shopping district, Giggleberry Fair provides a chance for children and adults to join in family fun. Open seven days a week, Giggleberry Fair features a host of hands-on activities for kids to play and learn and, with its grand carousel and extensive arcade, is a great spot for birthday parties. Giggleberry Mountain serves as Bucks County’s largest indoor obstacle course. The three-story, six-level course provides a challenging environment for children of all ages. Looking for a place to take the toddlers? Giggleberry Discovers is geared toward children 6 and younger. The game room provides a diverse selection of arcade amusements and, for food after all that fun, the Painted Pony offers a selection of kid-friendly meals. For more information, visit www.peddlersvillage.com/kids. Bucks County Children’s Museum The seed for Bucks County Children’s Museum was planted in 2003 and the venture came to fruition eight years later in the center of New Hope. “It came out of passion for education and the love that I have for the county,” said president Kelly Krumenacker. “I wanted to provide appropriate and meaningful activities for kids.” It took Krumenacker several years to pull together a team and shop the project around before the doors officially opened in 2011 at 500 Union Square Drive. The museum features many hands-on

experiences for kids, including the Factory Works, where children can build their own K’Nex racecars and race their creations. “We have a lot of giggles coming out of that area,” she said. “They love crashing their cars.” The museum allows children to learn skills and use their imagination in the Town Square, where they can dress up as the police officers, firefighters and chefs; stock shelves and sort produce in a general store; and serve up ice cream for their parents or guardians. The museum also hosts a Museum Explore Day for Children with Autism, which closes down the museum to the public so children with special needs can explore and play without feeling constricted by the public. “It is just a great time for them to explore the museum and for parents to have a great time meeting other parents,” Krumenacker said. “It is a wonderful thing to see happen and it builds community.” The museum is gearing up for an expansion. Krumenacker said the museum will double its size and will feature a new exhibit called Airways to Waterways, where children can experiment with air pressure and learn about the canal system in New Hope. The new expanded museum will also feature a large programming room. The grand opening is expected next month. For more information, visit www.buckskids.org. New Hope & Ivyland Railroad Although New Hope may be unreachable by SEPTA, you can still hear the horn of a train in the town. New Hope & Ivyland Railroad, 32 W. Bridge St., was incorporated in 1962 originally as Steam Trains, Inc., and in 1990, the Bucks County Railroad Preservation & Restoration Corporation restored the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad for $2 million. The freight-train service is a fun way for tourists to experience an old-fashioned train ride from New Hope to Lahaska. NHRR senior director of marketing

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Tricia Falcone said the 45-minute excursion on the old-fashioned train is a big draw for kids and families. “We have red-cap conductors who narrate the trip. It makes it fun for the kids,” she said. “They talk about the history of the train and the kids are drawn to it because they make a connection with the train.” Falcone said NHRR has added two new events for kids. Starting June 10 and running until the end of August, NHRR will host a Song and Story Hour inwhich storytellers and musicians will read books and sing songs during the trip. NHRR will also host Wild Flower Experience starting after Memorial Day. In the open-air car, families will be given a pack of wild flower seeds with each ticket purchase. Children will be able to throw the seeds overboard, and families will be given a return-trip ticket to see their seeds come to life. For more information on NHRR, visit www.newhoperailroad.com. Sesame Place Opened in 1980, the theme park based on the famous TV series features water attrac-

tions, rides and shows for kids of all ages — and this year is introducing a new section of the park. Sesame Place will open Cookie’s Monster Land this spring, which will feature five new rides, a net climb and a soft play area. Cookie’s Monster World is replacing Elmo’s World, which opened in 2006. “We are always looking to revamp the park and invigorate things because our guests come back year after year and we want them to experience different things,” said Dana Ryan, associate manager of public relations at Sesame Place. The attractions range from water-based adventures to high-flying rocket ships to travels 40 feet into the air in a spinning cookie jar. Kids of all ages can toss and tumble in Monster Clubhouse, the three-storey net climb. For toddlers, the Mini Monster Clubhouse is a safe bet, featuring a soft play area where youngsters can climb, crawl and play the day away. With all that playtime, families are sure to get hungry and can head down to Cookie’s Sometimes Anytime Food Market. For more information on Sesame Place, visit www.sesameplace.com. ■

Out and about in New Hope May 16 LGBT History Exhibit presented by Retro-Scope Through May 18 at New Hope Arts Inc., 2 Stockton Ave. Comedian Vickie Shaw 7:30-10 p.m. at Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St.

Varla Jean Merman at the Rrazz Room 8-9 p.m., Lower York Road Girls Night Out with Christine Havrilla 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. at Triumph Brewing Company, 400 Union Square Drive

May 17 New Hope Celebrates 11th Annual Pride Parade 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Lambertville and New Hope Rock the Block Party and Vendor Fair 1-6 p.m. at Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St.

“Hairspray” Sing-a-Long 8-10:30 p.m. at Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St. NHC annual Saturday Night Dance Party 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. at The Raven, 385 W. Bridge St.

May 18 Pride Brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Raven’s new Poe Bistro Lounge, 385 W. Bridge St. Ladies 2000 Pride Party 3-7 p.m. at Havana, 105 S. Main St.

NHC Annual T-Dance 4-10:30 p.m. at The Raven, 385 W. Bridge St.

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Day in the Life Of ... By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com With the hand-shaking and chit-chatting Alex Fraser does in just a short trip down Main Street in New Hope, you’d think he was campaigning for public office. But Fraser has actually spent the last several months canvassing the quaint twists and turns of the bucolic Bucks County town campaigning for another cause: the Bucks County Playhouse. Fraser began his tenure as the producing director of the iconic playhouse in January. On a spring day during PGN’s visit, Fraser’s day was packed: meetings, calls, visits, all with the goal of helping to restore the splendor of the playhouse’s glory days. Fraser and fellow out theater aficionado Robyn Goodman were brought on to helm the organization after Jed Bernstein left

to take the reins of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Bernstein reopened the theater in 2012 after it had been closed for two years, following a downturn. “People just love to tell me how horrible it was,” Fraser said. “They say it was rundown and the quality of the productions was variable back then. So what I’m doing now is building bridges with anyone I can find who will sit and listen about what we’re doing with the playhouse.” First up this day was a phone chat with Golden Globe-winning and Academy Award-nominated actor Marsha Mason, who’s directing “Chapter Two” starting next week at the playhouse. In his corner office across Main Street from the playhouse — surrounded by cast photos of playhouse productions and oversized calendars with each show time listed — Fraser jovially chatted up Mason about her participation in the playhouse’s 75thanniversary gala, held May 3, securing her commitment to introduce Broadway legend Betty Buckley to the stage. After sharing some laughs about Mason’s and Buckley’s roles in keeping the bus ride down from New York entertaining, Fraser jetted off for a conference call with Goodman, playhouse executive director, and casting consultants to weed through candidates for “Deathtrap,” opening in June.

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a producing director: Alex Fraser Going part by part, and actor by actor, Fraser and his colleagues went back and forth on the pros and cons of each — name recognition, acting chops, if each was believable in the role — until they solidified a list of top prospects. As per the usual, Fraser was fashionably late to the call. “I’m always late,” he laughed. “It drives everybody crazy. In New York, it’s less of a problem because everybody’s late but in Pennsylvania, I’m finding, nobody’s late. Everybody’s on time, or even 15 minutes early.” Fraser is splitting his time between New York and Pennsylvania, staying with friends in Newtown until he and his partner go house-hunting. Fraser, who’s spent the last several decades in New York, said Bucks County has taken some getting used to. “It’s definitely more laidback than New York. It’s been a little adjustment, but a good, healthy adjustment,” he said. “I’m from the South where people seem nice but they don’t necessarily mean it. But here, people are actually really nice. And interesting, and smart and curious and accepting. There’s a homogenous feeling here.” Fraser was born in St. Louis but moved to Memphis as a baby. His father, who hailed from Philadelphia, grew up in New York City and the family would visit Fraser’s aunt as a child — prompting his lifelong love of the Big Apple. “From the time I was 6, I started asking my father, ‘You left here? Why?’ I knew from that age that I would one day live in New York City.” That path began to take shape in high school. “Like a lot of gay kids, I had a tough time in high school and didn’t have a lot of friends. My sister had an old boyfriend who directed plays and came up to me and asked me to come audition,” Fraser said. “Anybody who asked me to do anything, I just said yes. So I auditioned ... and didn’t get cast. And that was my first real lesson of ‘welcome to the theater.’” But Fraser worked on props for the show and said he fell in love with the theater. Also in high school, he began to recognize his own budding LGBT identity; while self-acceptance wasn’t challenging, finding positive reflections of himself in 1970s society was. “My best friend told me he was fooling around with another guy and I was upset and told him it was wrong and everything that had been repeated to me. But I took about two days to think about it, and suddenly I was like, ‘Oh, I’m like that too.’ It was almost like a relief, things just made total sense. But once I had that realization, it was like, ‘OK, I’m going to get married, have children and sneak around and have sex with guys’ because I thought that was just what you did,” he said, noting his perceptions began to shift after participating in a summer-stock theater program. “There

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were suddenly all these gay guys, and the musical director and choreographer were boyfriends and they had apartments in New York. I went to a gay bar for the first time and suddenly saw there was like this own society and social world where everyone was accepted. It all just clicked.” Influenced by the popular notion that a theater degree was “silly,” Fraser went on to study journalism in college, transferring to

New York University as a junior. After college, he was drawn back to the theater scene with a job offer in casting. “It was frustrating, having wanted to be an actor so recently and then to be in this position talking to actors and watching their desperation at wanting but not getting the job. For every one actor who gets cast, there are 300 who don’t.” PAGE 24 Fraser left casting

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for the fundraising side of theater and for years bounced between commercial theater — where he served as producer or general manager of dozens of Broadway, Off-Broadway and touring productions — and nonprofit theater ventures, such as executive director of Second Stage Theater, founded by Goodman, for five years. He has worked with such theater names as Andrew Lloyd Webber and in 2011 won a Tony Award for the revival of “The Normal Heart.” For four years, Fraser was a producer for Daryl Roth Productions, where he worked on the development of “Kinky Boots” and then opened his own consulting business, working with producer Bob Boyett and running business affairs for the new Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. Last year, during a Bucks County visit, his partner mentioned his willingness to move to the area and, coincidentally, two months later, a friend mentioned the opening at Bucks County Playhouse. “We were talking about work and she said, ‘Well, would you consider running another theater company?’ And I asked why and she told me the whole story about Jeb and the playhouse and the work he’d done to renovate it and that they were now looking for somebody and I said yes. No question. Boom.”

Fraser enlisted Goodman as a potential partner and, after a series of interviews and meetings, the pair was hired, starting Jan. 1. Fraser said he and Goodman are both committed to using the playhouse to help develop new productions from promising writers. “New work is risky. But this is a very, very smart community and we’re really encouraged by what we’re learning about people’s appetites for new work,” he said. “We keep saying that we want to look to history to be inspired for the future. The history of the area is amazing; so many artists, writers, directors — people like Hammerstein — came down here to be inspired. We want to provide a place where writers can come and work on a new show.” The playhouse recently launched adult-education programs focused

on playwriting and storytelling and Fraser said they’re also planning to revive a summer-apprentice program for youth, adding it could be especially valuable for LGBT youth. The organization launched a new subscription service earlier this year with a goal of 500 initial subscriptions — and so far have accrued more than 1,500. “We’re working to make sure we’re really communicating who we are, making sure everything we do is consistent,” Fraser said. “We’re meeting people and figuring out how we can work with them, getting groups to come in. We want people to know they can trust the playhouse again because we are working hard to do really good stuff.” To that end, his position requires little deskwork. While he’s grate-

ful for the time enmeshed in the community, he said finding opportunities to do the obligatory paperwork is challenging. “It’s not a lot of sitting at a desk, which I love, but the only problem is finding time to work,” he said. “There are times I need to sit at my desk and get some work done but I’m out meeting people, so I need to budget my time in a different way. I haven’t quite figured it out yet but I will.” On PGN’s visit, Fraser spent his morning meeting with a state lawmaker about introducing a rail line to New Hope and his afternoon visiting with New Hope Celebrates president Sharon F r o n a b a rg e r, w h o walked him, literally, through plans for this weekend’s Pride festivities, which will include a vendor fair in the playhouse lot. Afterwards, Fraser popped into the playhouse during the matinee performance of “Hummingbird’s Tour,” checking in with boxoffice staff and catching a few minutes of the show, which Culture for a Cause Production rented the playhouse to premiere, from the box seats. In all his interactions, the playhouse was the focus — from small talk with lunch waitstaff to

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greetings with passersby outside the theater. “I want to engage with the community, and I want people who perform at the playhouse to engage with the community. It’s a real dialogue,” he said, noting that it’s a community that will become his permanent residence when he and his partner begin looking for a house in the area later this spring. “What better thing than to be in a place surrounded by these wonderful, smart people, and you’re just 90 minutes from Broadway? It’s the perfect place. I see it becoming home.” ■

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for many reasons why an appeal should not be pursued. They have that right. And whether they exercise that right is up to them,” Stapleton said. “But I don’t want to count our chickens before they hatch. We’re focused at the trial level right now.” In the final filings Monday, both sides reiterated their claims — the plaintiffs that the state law has born harm upon the couples and does not stand up to either rationalbasis or heightened-scrutiny constitutional evaluations, and the defense that the state was not directly responsible for any injury caused to the plaintiffs. In addition to a series of expert submissions, all of the plaintiffs submitted personal declarations for the judge’s consideration. “Most fundamentally, what our plaintiffs have shown through their extensive declarations are the serious and profound harms they suffer on both a micro level every day, all the way up to the bigger-picture, major life events, like the disrespect that surviving same-sex spouses have to suffer when they lose a loved one in the form of increased taxes or the state’s refusal to recognize them as widows and widowers,” Stapleton said. Stapleton noted that, while the plaintiffs’ attorneys have an amicable business relationship with the defense attorneys, the state failed to illustrate that the marriage-equality ban should remain in place. “When you weigh the papers and you look at our motions and their motions, you see a complete and total disparity,” he said. “The law and evidence are completely on VILLAGE PEOPLE from page 1

are, you know ‘Y.M.C.A.’ They were the first gay group so this is exciting.” In addition to the headliner, this year’s entertainment line-up also includes comedian Lynne Koplitz, singer Erika Schiff who appeared on “American Idol,” indiepop band Ariana & the Rose, alt-rock group BETTY, singer Steve Cohen, Well-Strung Quartet and drag queen Mimi Imfurst. CBS 3 anchor Jim Donovan and local performer Rudy Flesher will be the reviewing-stand announcers during the parade. Price announced that Philly Trans* March founder Christian Axavier Lovehall and Gloria Casarez, the city’s director of LGBT affairs, will act as grand marshals. Price said Lovehall’s work to get the march off the ground should be recognized. “Here is a younger person who had this vision and did something about it and actually makes it their mission,” she said. Lovehall said he is honored to serve as grand marshal and added, as a transman of color who identifies as bisexual, he has often looked forward to the Pride festivities but sometimes felt the events were not as inclusive and affirming as they could be. “As a member of both communities, being chosen as grand marshal, to me personally, represents times of change and increased visibility for people who have felt silenced and ignored for quite some time,” he said. “That is awesome. And it’s a very special thing to be a part of such change.

the plaintiffs’ side. And the momentum is behind the same-sex couples, extraordinarily so. We’re really hoping to keep that momentum going.” Since last summer’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling dismantling the federal ban on samesex marriage, judges in eight states have found their respective state bans on marriage equality to be unconstitutional, the latest just this week in Idaho. In that case, the judge rejected a stay and marriages are expected to begin May 16. An appeal is planned in Arkansas, and all other decisions have been stayed pending appeal except for in New Jersey, where Gov. Chris Christie dropped an appeal. An appeal is also ongoing in Kentucky, where a judge found it was unconstitutional to not recognize legal out-of-state marriages. Stapleton said the attorneys and plaintiff couples are confident in their case but noted a favorable ruling is “not a sure thing.” “We are certainly eager for a ruling and certainly hopeful we could win,” he said. “This moment that will hopefully be on the not-too-distant horizon has been a long time coming for our plaintiffs, who like thousands of other same-sex couples have felt what it’s like to be on the margins of society and excluded from something as important as marriage. To be welcomed into that institution and provided marital rights is going to be a really amazing and profound moment that perhaps we as lawyers and maybe even the plaintiffs won’t quite be able to put into words. It’s going to be a — knock on wood — special moment.” ■ This year I actually feel that this will be a space where someone like me feels celebrated and affirmed enough to be proud.” Price said Casarez’s commitment to the LGBT community goes beyond her job. “She has been active in everything since she first got involved in the community,” she said. “She was one of the founders of Dyke March. She has been involved with everything in our community. She is an institution and a leader.” This is the second time Casarez will serve as a grant marshal; she was honored in 2001. “I’m proud to represent the work we’re doing in the mayor’s office and across city government at Pride,” she said. “This has been a great year for Philadelphia: We opened the John C. Anderson Apartments, began implementing transgender-inclusive health benefits for city employees, took the top spot in the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index and have been active in the American Civil Liberties Union case to overturn the statewide samesex marriage ban.” Councilman Mark Squilla, whose district covers the Gayborhood, will act as Friend of Pride. Youth grand marshals are Da’Shawn “Dalyla” Baker and Avery McNair. The parade will step off from 13th and Locust streets at noon June 8 and head to Penn’s Landing. For more information, visit www. phillypride.org. ■

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tions — for being who you are is unbelievable.” Leach said in terms of LGBT advocacy, his opponents’ records do no come close to his. “I have been supporting LGBT issues since before they were popular. None of my challengers have the kind of record I have except recently when they have stated that they support those issues.” Brendan Boyle (D) Philadelphia native and state Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-170th Dist.) said he would continue to bring pro-LGBT advocacy to the federal level if elected to Congress. Boyle, a marriage-equality supporter, was the prime sponsor of a statewide LGBT-inclusive hate-crimes bill last year. Boyle said he was proud to cast one of his first votes after taking office in 2008 for the LGBT-inclusive statewide nondiscrimination bill when it passed out of the House State Government Committee. “I am a co-sponsor of HB 300 at the state level,” he said. “Unfortunately, Pennsylvania is the only Northeastern state that doesn’t include sexual orientation or gender identity in its nondiscrimination laws.” Boyle is also a co-sponsor of the LGBTinclusive anti-bullying measure, and said he would support the Safe Schools Improvement Act at the federal level. He said HIV/AIDS funding is crucial to continue the progress against the epidemic. “Back then, we heard HIV/AIDS was a death sentence and obviously that is not the case[anymore] but we need to keep that funding going,” he said. Boyle said he has been a strong advocate for LGBT rights and would continue that committment in Congress. “ I r e p l a c e d a ve r y c o n s e r va t ive Republican who wasn’t pro-LGBT, so there was no political benefit in it for me,” he said. “I am clearly someone who can be trusted on these issues because I have led on these issues and represented these issues.” Valerie Arkoosh (D) Obstetric anesthesiologist and community leader Dr. Valerie Arkoosh hopes to continue her advocacy for women’s and LGBT rights if elected. Arkoosh said she is a strong supporter of the LGBT community. “We need full marriage equality so that couples who wish to legally wed can do so and be covered by all rights given to couples of different genders,” she said. Arkoosh would sign on as a co-sponsor for the Respect for Marriage Act, the Employment Nondiscrimination Act and the Safe Schools Improvement Act. If elected, she said, she would make sure LGBT people were protected in every piece

of relevant legislation. “I think it is critically important to include both sexual orientation and gender identity in legislation and that is an issue that we need to keep an eye on and look for every opportunity to put LGBT language in legislation,” she said. Arkoosh said as a physician, she has seen the effects of HIV/AIDS and would work to restore funding for HIV/AIDS programs. Arkoosh said her real-world experience can help win LGBT equality nationwide. “I am the only individual who has recent experience working on the Affordable Care Act,” she said. “I have served in Philadelphia-area hospitals and have seen the real importance of decisions made in Washington. I know how to work with all different people and will listen to bring people together and agree on different issues.”

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Media Trail Rams draft Michael Sam

When Mike Kensil, the NFL’s vice president of game operations, walked to the podium at Radio City Music Hall in the draft’s final minutes to announce the Rams’ second-to-last pick, the crowd got a sense something was up, as very few lastday picks were announced at the podium. Twitter lit up with suggestions the Rams were about to make news. When Kensil said: “The St. Louis Rams select ... Michael Sam ...” the fans gave a hearty cheer, chanting “Yes! Yes! Yes!’’ and “Michael Sam!” Sam was in San Diego watching with friends and family at the home of his agent, Joe Barkett of Empire Athletes. ESPN and the NFL Network had cameras there and showed Sam’s reaction, including his now-famous kiss with his boyfriend. “In the world of diversity we live in now, I’m honored to be a part of this,” Rams coach Jeff Fisher said. ■

Yahoo News reports Michael Sam was picked by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the NFL draft May 10, becoming the first openly gay player drafted by a pro-football team. Sam played at University of Missouri and came out as gay in media interviews earlier this year. He was the Southeastern Conference defensive player of the year. “Thank you to the St. Louis Rams and Eighth District the whole city of St. Louis. I’m using every ounce of this to achieve greatness!!” Sam Shaughnessy Naughton (D)* Tweeted moments after he was picked, — Compiled by Larry Nichols Shaughnessy Naughton is looking to near the end of draft day. unseat Republican Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick to represent the district in which she was born and raised. Naughton currently serves as the principle for her family’s small business, Naughton Design & Publishing, and hopes to bring her background as an entrepreneur and scientist to the nation’s capitol. Naughton supports marriage equality and said same-sex couples should have access to basic marriage rights such as employment and government benefits, equal tax treatment, hospital-visitation rights and the right to serve as sponsors in the immigration process. Naughton said she would support the Respect for Marriage Act and the Safe Schools Improvement Act as well as the Employment Nondiscrimination Act. She said she has written to her senator expressing support for ENDA. Naughton said she has advocated for the investment in science and technology funding and would continue to press for funding for HIV/AIDS research and an increase in Ryan White funding. “We have come so far in the fight against HIV/AIDS largely because the U.S. federal government funded cutting-edge research 4160 Torresdale Ave • Philadelphia, PA 19124 and developed a comprehensive coordiwww.citi-auto-group.com • 215-744-6901 nated HIV/AIDS plan,” she said. “We will only have a cure for HIV and an AIDS-free Warranties generation if we continue to invest heavily in scientific research.” PA Inspection Naughton said she is eager to take her personal commitment to LGBT equality to for 1 year the national stage. “As someone who has stood by my gay All vehicles friends, co-workers, and sisters-in-law, it is come with Carfax incredible to me how far we have come,” she said. “We still have a long way to go, Insurance and I want to build on this momentum to push for full civil equality including marTags riage equality and protection from discrimination in the workplace.” ■ Notary Service

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City Council special election Ed Neilson (D)* State Rep. Ed Neilson has served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2012 but said his LGBT support started before then. Since taking office, Neilson has supported LGBT-inclusive measures such as the nondiscrimination and marriage-equality bills and also advocated for Philadelphia’s domestic-partner legislation nearly two decades ago. Neilson said public safety is something he plans to focus on if elected, including expanding the police force. “We are probably limiting our application process and we have to look for a way to expand our police force.” Neilson served as deputy secretary of labor in Gov. Ed Rendell’s administration. He is also an officer of IBEW Local 98 and is a working union electrician. Neilson said his experience as a legislator and a labor worker has given him the leverage to fight for all communities. “I worked hard for everything I have ever done,” he said. “I have worked with City Council on a daily basis to protect our citizens. I helped rewrite City Code to make sure city buildings are safer. I have always been there to make Philly a stronger place to live and raise families.” Neilson said that backing has extended to the LGBT community. “When everybody ignored the community, I was there supporting the community whether through my volunteer hours at the William Way LGBT Community Center, coordinating projects or my work with domestic partnerships, it is something I never ran from and something I embraced.” J. Matthew Wolfe (R) Attorney J. Matthew Wolfe supports marriage equality, and said he would work to advocate for the LGBT community on all fronts if elected. As an employment lawyer, Wolfe said he has found the implementation of the Fair Practices Ordinance, the city’s nondiscrimination law, to be lacking, and he would advocate for better enforcement. “The remedies are in the ordinance (compensatory damages, attorney’s fees, costs) but do not seem to be imposed by the [Human Relations] Commission with the frequency necessary,” he said. Wolfe said he hopes to increase sensitivity training for the Philadelphia Police Department on LGBT issues and would reform Philadelphia’s tax structure,

impose lower tax rates and reprioritize spending while working to create more jobs. “The best way to make the streets safer is to give more people jobs,” he said. Wolfe said his business acumen would help him on Council. “I am particularly proud that I have run my own business, have met a payroll and paid taxes. This basic experience is needed and lacking on City Council,” he said. “I am proud of my government service and community work.” Wolfe said although Republican legislators have not always been particularly friendly to the LGBT community, he would work to gain LGBT support among both parties. “Electing a Republican from Philly who cares about the LGBT constituency, understands the issues and is willing to lobby with the relationships he has developed can move things along more quickly,” he said. “I stand ready to help in that area, win or lose, because it is the right thing to do and because it will help strengthen the Republican Party in Philly.” N.A. Poe (L) N.A. Poe is the leader of activist and comedy troupe The Panic Hour. He said all Philadelphians should be treated equally, including regarding marriage rights. “It is clear that the 14th Amendment guarantees everyone equal protection under the law,” he said. “I absolutely support marriage equality without exception.” Poe said efforts to fight discrimination can be enhanced with better funding for awareness-raising initiatives about the city’s nondiscrimination measure. “I’d bet most people don’t know their rights, as very specifically outlined, in City Code at length,” he said. “Education would need involvement from the legal community to make the law’s implications as clear as possible.” Poe said he would take a unique approach to combat hate crimes against the LGBT community. “I would submit a request, in every case where such a motive is suspected, to be investigated by the Department of Justice, as the Philadelphia Police Department is not a trustworthy auditor of their own behavior,” he said. Poe said he embraces diversity in all facets of his life. “My background and where I stand in life is why the LGBT community should vote for me; everyone is welcome at my table with an equal setting,” he said. “I’m just a guy from Philly trying to get respect for who he is.” ■

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PGN sent written surveys to all candidates in contested races in the Pennsylvania Senate and House. The candidates highlighted below responded to PGN’s questionnaire, and we also summarized the positions of candidates who did not respond but whose challengers did. Candidates denoted with * are endorsed by PGN. STATE SENATE FOURTH DISTRICT Leanna Washington Nondiscrimination: Cosponsored LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination bill Relationship recognition: Co-sponsored a marriageequality bill H a t e crimes: Co-sponsored LGBTinclusive hate-crimes bill Youth: Co-sponsored anticonversion-therapy bill; introduced an LGBT-inclusive anti-bullying bill Advocacy: Member of LGBT Equality Caucus Brian Gralnick* Nondiscrimination: Would c o s p o n s o r L G B T- i n c l u sive nondiscrimination bill; would work with public, lobbyists and lawmakers to raise awareness; “In my experience, many people are simply unaware that sexual orientation and gender identity are not already protected classes. By informing the populace, we can hopefully increase pressure on the moderate Republicans in the Senate.” Relationship recognition: Would cosponsor marriageequality bill; strongly and unapologetically” supports marriage equality Hate crimes: Would cosponsor LGBT-inclusive hatecrimes bill; “I would do my best to make sure people know LGBT rights do not begin and end with marriage equality; crimes motivated by bigotry actually cost lives.” Youth: Would co-sponsor LGBT-inclusive anti-bullying bill; “Even when it does not end in violent death or suicide, as we have seen with too many youth, the damage done by bullying is well-documented.” Advocacy: Would join LGBT

Equality Caucus “gladly” “I believe myself to be in touch with the needs of the LGBT community. I cannot think of a single legislative matter where I would not side with the community. I will openly and unapologetically provide support on all of the issues above, and others such as adoption, LGBT homeless youth and access to health care.” STATE HOUSE 172ND DISTRICT Kevin Boyle* Nondiscrimination: Cosponsored LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination bill Relationship recognition: Co-sponsored marriageequality bill Hate crimes: Co-sponsored LGBTinclusive hate-crimes bill Youth: Co-sponsored anticonversion-therapy bill; cosponsored LGBT-inclusive anti-bullying bill Advocacy: Original member of LGBT Equality Caucus Jeffrey Voice Nondiscrimination: Would cosponsor LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination bill; “I oppose discrimination in any form related to sexual orientation.” Relationship recognition: Would cosponsor marriageequality bill; would vote a g a i n s t a ny bill that would “marginalize the dignity and legality of same-sex marriages based on sexual orientation” Hate crimes: Would cosponsor LGBT-inclusive hate-crimes bill; “Hate crime is inexcusable against any group, minority or majority. Whether it is based on race, religion or sexual orientation, hate crimes are among the most heinous criminal activities in our society.” Youth: Would co-sponsor

LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination bill; “As an adoptive parent of a mixed-race child and a victim of bullying as a child, I am very close to this issue.” Advocacy: Would join LGBT Equality Caucus. “I support humanity and the right to choose, or express biologically determined, sexual preference without fear of prejudice, discrimination or bias. As a military officer, I am proud that our nation’s fighting force has gotten out front of this issue and set an example for our nation. I have always said ‘I don’t care if you are straight, I only care if you shoot straight.’ I hope I can count on your support on May 20.” 175TH DISTRICT Mike O’Brien* Nondiscrimination: Cosponsored LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination bill every year since inception; “I was the vice chair of the State Government Committee the only time it was reported to the floor and will continue to be an advocate.” Relationship recognition: Co-sponsored marriageequality bill; would continue to be a “loud voice” against efforts to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage and against “Daryl Metcalfe’s lunacy in the State Government Committee, on which I sit.” Hate crimes: Co-sponsored LGBT-inclusive hate-crimes bill Youth: Co-sponsored anticonversion-therapy bill; cosponsored LGBT-inclusive anti-bullying bill; introduced state’s first anti-bullying bill Advocacy: Original member of the LGBT Equality Caucus “I have been an outfront friend of the community. Aside from being a co-sponsor of HB 300, as well as all measures to ensure equality for the LGBT community, I

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took the point for funding the John C. Anderson Apartments, which resulted in a $6-million grant, the largest grant ever for the LGBT community.” Sean Sullivan Nondiscrimination: Would cosponsor LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination bill; “It is disgraceful that Pennsylvania does not ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.” Relationship recognition: Would co-sponsor marriage-equality bill; would vote against a constitutionial amendment to efforts to ban marriage equality Hate crimes: Would co-sponsor LGBT-inclusive hate-crimes bill; “Hate crimes inflict distinct emotional harms not just on direct victims, but make indirect victims out of entire communities.” Youth: Would co-sponsor LGBTinclusive anti-bullying bill; “Antibullying laws that do not specifically mention sexual orientation and gender identity run the significant risk of being interpreted to exclude LGBT students.” Advocacy: Would join LGBT Equality Caucus “I will be a strong and forceful advocate for issues that are important to the LGBT community. In addition, I will be a hard-working, active and accessible legislator, who is committed to making our communities better places to live. I intend to listen regularly to my constituents, which is why I have promised to hold regular townhall meetings in every neighborhood of the district. I intend to help drive the legislative agenda in Harrisburg, not just be a cog in a machine.” 179TH DISTRICT James Clay* Nondiscrimination: Co-sponsored LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination bill; “I have always stood for equal rights for all, and this is an issue as inclusive for me to be a champion of as much as the issues of racial discrimination.” Relationship recognition: Co-sponsored marriage-equality bill; “I believe the decision made between two adults is the issue/business of those individuals.” Hate crimes: Not a co-sponsor of LGBT-inclusive hate-crimes bill but would be “very open” to signing on Youth: Co-sponsored anti-conversion-therapy bill; would cosponsor LGBT-inclusive anti-bullying bill Advocacy: Member of LGBT

Equality Caucus “The issues I am currently involved with for my constituents have no boundaries in regards to who receives assistance. As I continue to engage all in my district, I intend to continue my stance on assistance to all regardless of race, creed or sexual orientation.” 188TH DISTRICT James Roebuck* Nondiscrimination: Co-sponsored LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination bill Relationship recognition: Co-sponsored marriage-equality bill Hate crimes: Cosponsored LGBTinclusive hate-crimes bill Youth: Co-sponsored LGBT-inclusive anti-bullying bill Advocacy: Original member of LGBT Equality Caucus “I have been a consistent, strong supporter of the LGBT community, and I will continue to work to achieve the goals of this community.” 190TH DISTRICT Vanessa Lowery Brown* Nondiscrimination: Co-sponsored LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination bill Relationship recognition: Co-sponsored marriage-equality bill Hate crimes: Cosponsored LGBTinclusive hate-crimes bill Youth: Co-sponsored anti-conversion-therapy bill; co-sponsored LGBT-inclusive anti-bullying bill Advocacy: Original member of LGBT Equality Caucus Isaac Patterson Nondiscrimination: Would co-sponsor LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination bill Relationship recognition: Would co-sponsor marriageequality bill; “We should spend more time focusing on the strength of our own relationships and be a shining example of a committed relationship before we begin to criticize others.” Hate crimes: Would co-sponsor LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination bill Youth: Would co-sponsor LGBTinclusive anti-bullying bill Advocacy: Would join LGBT Equality Caucus “I enjoy the Native-American view: Some people are born with two spirits. I am very persuasive and can be of

assistance when getting uniformed or closed-minded lawmakers to engage, maybe not in acceptance, but help them identify when something is the right thing to do.” 194TH DISTRICT Pamela DeLissio* Nondiscrimination: Co-sponsored LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination bill Relationship recognition: Co-sponsored civil-unions bill Hate crimes: Not a co-sponsor of LGBTinclusive hate-crimes bill Youth: Co-sponsored LGBT-inclusive antibullying bill Advocacy: Original member of LGBT Equality Caucus David Henderson Nondiscrimination: Would co-sponsor LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination bill; “I would reach across the aisle to convince my Republican counterparts that equality is an everyone issue and simply makes sense.” Relationship recognition: Would c o - s p o n s o r m a rriage-equality bill; “I was in the service when they repealed ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ And what happened when they repealed the policy? Absolutely nothing. Marriage equality, I feel, is being built up into this huge issue across American the very same way.” Hate crimes: Would co-sponsor LGBT-inclusive hate-crimes bill Youth: Would co-sponsor LGBTinclusive anti-bullying bill Advocacy: Would join LGBT Equality Caucus “LGBT issues need and deserve someone to fight for them in their corner, not just when it’s politically convenient. I would work with Brian Sims and the LGBT Equality Caucus to make this happen.” 202ND DISTRICT Mark Cohen* Nondiscrimination: Co-sponsored LGBTinclusive nondiscrimination bill Relationship recognition: Introduced the state’s first civil union bill; co-sponsored marriage-equality bill Hate crimes: Co-sponsored LGBTinclusive hate-crimes bill Youth: Co-sponsored anti-conversion-therapy bill; co-sponsored LGBT-inclusive anti-bullying bill Advocacy: Original member of LGBT Equality Caucus ■

Philadelphia Gay News www.epgn.com May 16-22, 2014

Lt. Governor Mike Stack (D)* State Sen. Mike Stack has represented the Fifth District since 2001 and this election, he hopes to carry his leadership experience to the office of lieutenant governor. Stack is a co-sponsor of myriad LGBT-inclusive legislation, including the marriage equality and nondiscrimination bills. Stack said although passing a marriage-equality bill would be difficult under the current legislature, he would continue to advocate for the issue. “For this bill and other issues important to the LGBT community, we need to make sure we elect better judges at the statewide level who will rule on these matters when lawsuits are brought,” he said. Stack has also called on Gov. Tom Corbett to use his influence to have the nondiscrimination bill reassigned to other committees for a hearing and has co-sponsored legislation to include sexual orientation and gender identity in the state’s hate-crimes law. Stack said ignorance about LGBT issues is widespread throughout the public and legislature. “This problem is particularly true in Pennsylvania, where we do not recognize marriage equality or have protections in nondiscrimination or hate-crimes laws,” he said. Stack said he was honored to take part in the coalition to bring to fruition the John C. Anderson Apartments, the nation’s largest LGBT building project. “I helped secure $750,000 in funding to make this project a reality,” he said. “Senior residents have moved into a new home where they know they will be safe and respected.” Stack currently serves as a member of the legislature’s LGBT Equality Caucus. “I have spent my career working to make sure everyone in our commonwealth is treated equally.”

Mike Smith (D) Mike Smith made headlines last year when his Christian rock band kicked him out after he expressed his support for marriage equality. T h e f o rmer Bradford County Board of Commissioners chair recently married his wife and said he wants everyone to have the same opportunities. “If I can marry the love of my life, why can’t someone else? Regulating marriage is an archaic practice and we need to overcome the prejudice that exists toward the LGBT community,” he said. Smith said he would work to include diversity in his administration, adding there needs to be strategies implemented to attract and keep a workforce that represents all communities. “Discrimination at any level is unacceptable,” he said. “I would most definitely support the effort to include sexual orientation and gender identity into the state’s nondiscrimination law.” S m i t h n o t e d bu l l y i n g impacted him as a teenager and said he would advocate for the LGBT-inclusive antibullying measure the PASS Act. “Growing up, I was often the target of bullying because of my socioeconomic status. I grew up a trailer in rural Pennsylvania and, because of it, my peers often targeted me,” he said. “Bullying is a plague on our children and it must be stopped.” Smith said, like the experience with his band, he would continue to be an outspoken advocate of the LGBT community if elected lieutenant governor. “In early 2013, the members of my band gave me a choice: Either come out against gay marriage, or leave the band,” he said. “I stand here today in firm support of marriage equality. I will never let anyone change my beliefs or pressure me to change those beliefs, especially when it comes to LGBT issues.” ■

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The Case Against Merit Selection Courts killing of voter ID laws shows merit of judicial elections

wo years ago, when the State Supreme Court dealt the first blow to the state’s voter identification law, we declared it a victory for politics over merit selection, the affirmation that judges elected in some of the most partisan statewide elections could come together across party lines to deliver justice. Today we declare victory once again as the Commonwealth Court dealt the latest blow to that law, finding it to be nothing more than what it was designed to be all along — an unconstitutional infringement upon our fundamental right to vote that would disparately impact minorities and the elderly. We are pretty sure that this won’t slow down the merit selection crowd. Last year, as reported by Law360.com, “A bipartisan pair of Pennsylvania state representatives on Tuesday introduced legislation to establish a merit-based system for appointing statewide judges, who are currently chosen through partisan elections. The bill put forward by state Reps. Bryan Cutler, R-Lancaster, and Brian Sims, D-Philadelphia, would amend the state’s constitution to establish a hybrid elective-appointive system for the judges on the state’s two intermediate appellate courts and its high court. Cutler said, ‘The people have shown year after year that most of them aren’t that attached to electing judges — the turnout in last week’s election was below 10 percent in some counties, and only an estimated 14 to 17 percent statewide. It’s time to remove partisan politics and

campaign contributions from selecting our judiciary and implement a merit-based system for choosing Pennsylvania’s statewide judges.’” The legislators are calling for a new system, creating a bipartisan citizens’ nominating commission of lawyers and nonlawyers selected by elected officials to review applicants’ qualifications and recommend a short list to the governor for nomination. Once confirmed by the Senate, judges would sit on the bench for a short period before standing for nonpartisan retention elections.

So we have politicians selecting the reviewers who send their recommendations to, you got it, a politician. The devil in the merit selection system is, as always, in the details. If the problem, as Sims and Cutler see it, is the lack of voter participation in judicial elections, why is the solution to put the decision of who serves on the bench in fewer hands? And exactly whose hands are they? Elected officials who select the nominating commission to review the applicants and recommend to the governor.

Commonwealth Court Justice Bernard McGinley. Photo courtesy pacourts.us

So we have politicians selecting the reviewers who send their recommendations to, you got it, a politician. And what exactly would that have meant for voter identification if the very governor who signed the voter identification law had also signed off on the Commonwealth Court justice who killed it? Bernard McGinley was that judge. He was not selected by a nominating commission and not approved by Governor Corbett. He won a statewide election in 1987 by 4,874 votes — a razor-thin margin in a race where McGinley got 1,185,963 votes versus opponent Robert Byer, who received 1,181,089. Reports said it was days before McGinley was declared the winner in the final count. Republican Chief Justice Ron Castille was a Republican from Philadelphia who had battled the Democratic machine to become the first Republican to win a citywide office since 1969, when Arlen Specter was reelected district attorney and basketball star Tom Gola was elected city controller. His win rocked the political landscape in this town, leading Continued on page 2 M AY 1 1 - 1 8 , 2 0 1 4

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Castille to run in the 1991 Philadelphia Republican primary. The race against former Mayor Frank Rizzo and businessman Ron Castille was the most hotly contested and closest Republican mayoral primary in history — Castile lost by just over a thousand votes. The path to justice when it comes to voter rights was forged by a Democrat and a Republican, one from Pittsburgh and one from Philadelphia, both of whom spent one night in their lives when their political careers hung in the balance. How ironic that the very law that could fundamentally

impinge upon the rights of voters was struck down by two justices who shared the experience of counting votes one-by-one on election night? Perhaps it was the very experience of competing in an electoral contest statewide that, in some way, informed these justices; perhaps what saved voters in this state was the very fact that we had the right to vote for judges rather than allow a bunch of politicians to pick them for the rest of us.

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team is doing well so far but there is always room for improvement and that is why our practices are taken so seriously.” In addition to being a star pitcher, Couci also is the team’s top bat. He hits cleanup and Dermo admits sometimes there isn’t much to do when he bats next. “If Couci leaves some men on base then I am looking to be a run producer for us but we get production from everywhere in our lineup.” At another school, Dermo and his teammates would probably be the big men on campus. But at La Salle you wait your turn for your sport. The Explorers are a threat to win the football and basketball and lacrosse championships every season as well. Baseball is just one of many stellar sports at the Wyndmoor school. “I think the reason that teams are so successful at La Salle is that the kids playing them have worked

so hard to get to where they are today,” Dermo said. “I’ve played baseball since the T-ball days and have stuck with it ever since. Through all the challenges of each level I worked harder to improve and compete with the best, which I think athletes at La Salle form great teams. Also, great teammates. The players from all the teams respect the players’ talents and successes from all the other teams in the school. It’s a very special thing to be a part of. It’s obviously an honor to play for a school that has achieved so much success. Nothing can beat the rivalries in the Catholic League and I’m sure all the athletes at La Salle will never forget what they accomplished here.” For Dermo and his teammates, plans are big in the next few weeks. “The Catholic League, city and state playoffs are next. We want to make the school proud.”

A Place for Pioneers From edge of Center City, memorabilia shop owner foresees neighborhood museum by Sheila Simmons

he slick, 75-page “State of Center City Philadelphia” report describes our city’s growing “24-hour downtown.” “Compact and walk-able, its sidewalks are animated by hotels, housing, cultural institutions, dining and retail attractions,” reads the Center City District & Central Philadelphia Development Corp. publication. Right on the edge of it all, at 1516 South Street, having watched the area’s phases come and go, is Barney Richardson, the 77-year-old owner of a memorabilia shop titled Mind of the Past. Black and white pictures of various barbercollege classes, jazz photos and a Katherine Drexel biography peek from his storefront window. Inside the shop, a glass case displays 80-year-old radios, vintage Polaroid camera, vinyl records, pocket-sized Jet magazines from 1958, and a “table-model” radioand-turntable console that Richardson shows off to an adoring group of visitors one Saturday afternoon. He powers up the turntable of another console and pops on a 45 rpm record, sending the sounds of The Staple Singers through his shop. Although Mind of the Past is surrounded by trendy restaurants and bars, clothing boutiques, yoga studios and construction of high-end apartments, Richardson insists he and his memorabilia are not going anywhere. “There’s nothing they can offer me,” he says of any interested buyers. “I don’t have a price for it. I don’t need no money,” He adds, “Plus, you don’t need to sell nothing when you have good credit.” Richardson acquired the shop in 1990, when the area was high in abandonment and crime — followed by gentrification he insists favored developers. (“They were allowed to get money, and we weren’t!”) But he’s a native of the area into which Center City is expanding (1614 Bainbridge), and quips, “The stork dropped me here.” Of the shop, Richardson says, “I used to work

Barney Richardson with some of his treasures inside his shop, Mind of the Past, in the 1500 block of South Street. Photo by Sarah J. Glover

here as a kid. I shined shoes. This was a hat-cleaning place. Men wore hats — felt hats, beaver hats, velour hats. And Mr. Herb Crawford, he cleaned them and blocked them. And he sold hats.” Richardson reflects on a neighborhood he says “had everything. On the corner, 15th and South, that was a drug store. And across the street was a habadashery called Scottie — on the northeast corner of the 1400 block where there’s a parking lot now. And across the street, the southeast corner was an American Store. Fifteen-thirteen was Lerner’s Deli. All the Jews would eat there. There was a place called Broadway Meat Market. And next to that was Mr. Snyder. He had shoes. Then going toward 16th street was Deep’s Hats. And the little black guy, he opened a hat store at 9th and South, where the Octavius Catto marker is,” referencing the African-American civil rights activist who was shot dead on Election Day 1819. He speaks of other area notables: Father Divine, Julian Abele, pioneering pathologist C. G. Woodim and police detective Milton Smith. The block captain for South Street’s 1600 block, Eve Lewis, calls Richardson, “the neighborhood historian.” In fact, he envisions turning Mind of the Past into a “neighborhood museum.” “So new people in the community can walk past here, and walk on this street and other streets and see it,” Richardson explains. “I don’t want them thinking that people of color never did nothing. And my thing is to help make sure that the (historic) markers go where they should go for people who were pioneers.”

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JEWELL WILLIAMS Sheriff on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 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 �� check, attorney’s check or money order with the Sheriff by each bidder when his bid is registered, provided that in no case shall less than Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) be deposited, otherwise upon failure or refusal to make such deposit, �� of his bid and the property may be offered again and sold unless a second bid has been registered, then, the second highest bidder will take the property at the highest bid price. Additionally, where there is active bidding, the highest bidder, and the second highest bidder, if any must post the entire amount of the cost of the distribution policy for the property at �� attorney’s check or money order with the Sheriff. The balance of the purchase money must be deposited in certi�� money order together with a Deed poll for execution by the highest �� within 30 days from the time of the sale. An extension of time for an additional 30 days may be granted at the discretion of the Sheriff upon receipt of written request from the buyer requesting the same, except when a second bidder has been duly �� does not complete settlement with the Sheriff within the thirty (30) day time limit and a second bid was registered at the sale, the second bidder shall be granted the same thirty (30) day time limit to make settlement with the Sheriff on his second bid. Thereafter, the Sheriff shall be at liberty to return the writ to court. A second bid must be registered on any property immediately after it is sold. The second bidder must present the same amount of deposit that the highest bidder delivers to the Sheriff at the sale. An extension of time under no circumstances will be granted or honored by the Sheriff whenever a second bid is registered on a property at the sale. �� each property shall be a sum suf��cluding advertising, all taxes, water rents and municipal claims due to the City of Philadelphia. If there is no other bid price above the opening bid price, the property shall be sold by the auctioneer to the attorney on the writ at that price. The deposit by any bidder who fails to comply with the above conditions of sale shall be forfeited and the funds will be applied to the Sheriff’s cost, then to any municipal claims that the City of Philadel-

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

(30) Days from the date of the sale of Real Estate. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are �� thereafter. �� non-professional readers who do not understand the meaning of the �� defendant’s names, we make the following. EXPLANATION �� each notice is that of the defendant in the writ whose property is being sold. All Writs are Writs of Executions. The letters C.P., Court of Common Pleas; O.C., Orphans’ Court; Q.S., Court of Quarter Sessions; C.C., County Court - indicate the Court out of which the writ of execution issues under which the sale is made: S. 1941. 223. means September Term, 1941. 223, the term and number of the docket entry; the �� of debt; and the name following is that of the attorney issuing the writ. Attention is called to the provisions of Act No.104, approved July �� 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

�� PROPERTY F. Price Connors C.P. May Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-303 �� PROPERTY Javier I Tellado C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-304 1021 East Phil Ellena Street �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� unknown heirs of Marguerite �� Margueritte Ford, solely in her capacity as heir of �� C.P. July Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-305 �� PROPERTY Gilbert Goolsby and Michelle Goolsby C.P. �� Group, P.C. 1406-306 �� PROPERTY Steven Adams aka Steven E Adams, Jr C.P. August Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-307 �� PROPERTY Henry Moore and Peggy Thompson C.P. �� Group, P.C. 1406-308 �� and Jeffrey M. Ryan C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-309 633 East Raymond Street aka Raymond Street 19120 42nd wd. 1131.2 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Saleh Saidsudky, single C.P. December Term, �� Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., �� Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, ��

1406-310 749 Magee Avenue 19111 �� Rosenstiel Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire 1406-311 4437 Devereaux Avenue �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Carroll, as sole owner C.P. January Term, 2013 No. 3723 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-312 �� Rosenstiel Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire 1406-313 �� son, Jr. (a married person) C.P. �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-314 3009 North Croskey Street �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Mosley as sole Owner C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 0177 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-315 6646 Greenway Avenue 19142 �� PROPERTY John Doe, owner or any unknown persons having or claiming an interest or title to the subject premises C.P. February Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-316 6643 Oakland Street 19149 �� PROPERTY Patrice Ortiz C.P. September Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C.

1406-317 �� PROPERTY Marilyn Rodriguez aka Marylin Rodriguez �� C.P. January Term, 2010 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-318 �� 19119 22nd wd. 3314.40 Sq. ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� C.P. January Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-319 �� C.P. September Term, 2013 �� 1406-320 �� PROPERTY Nativita Mondesir and Jean E. Mondesir C.P. December Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-321 �� PROPERTY Randolph M. �� Hosear, husband and wife, as tenants by the entireties C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 0949 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-322 1246 Wagner Avenue 19141�� as sole owner C.P. April Term, 2012 No. 1166 $114,693.29 �� Marin, Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-323 �� to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: �� Christopher R. Howard C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 3293 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg ��

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www.Officeof Philadelphia Sheriff.com SHERIFF’S SALE OF Tuesday, June 3, 2014 1406-301 �� PROPERTY Teresa Derr C.P. December Term, 2012 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-302 �� tenhouse Sq Unit 1709 aka �� Together with all right, title and interest to a 0.747% undivided interest of, in and to the common elements, as more particularly set forth in the declaration.

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1406-324 2016 East Tioga Street �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� James Matthews, as sole owner C.P. August Term, 2011 No. ��ner, Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, �� Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, �� 1406-325 7026 Paschall Avenue 19142�� PROPERTY Harry Pygatt C.P. �� $41,446.69 Scott A. Dietterick, �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-326 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Rivera and Paula M. Rivera, as tenants by the entirety C.P. �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-327 4220 Maywood Street 19124�� PROPERTY Hector Santiago C.P. December Term, 2012 �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-328 �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Phansackdy C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 00261 $129,114.31 �� Marin, Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-329 �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ��ERTY Nerys Hernandez C.P. May Term, 2013 No. 2239 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., ��

M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-330 3113 Morning Glory Road �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� C.P. May Term, 2013 No. �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-331 2909 Memphis Street 19134 �� 1406-332 �� C.P. December Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-333 �� C.P. December Term, 2012 No. �� 1406-334 �� wd. 2424.66 Sq. Ft. �� aka Mariam Martinez C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 04074 �� Gregory Javardian 1406-335 11913 Waldemire Drive �� Monaghan Jr and Vickie Monaghan C.P. March Term, �� Javardian 1406-336 1909 Conlyn Street 19141 17th wd. (formerly the �� Walters C.P. June Term, 2013 �� Eisenberg, PC 1406-337 ��

19126 10th wd. 1616 Sq. Ft. �� C.P. June Term, 2013 No. �� Eisenberg, PC 1406-338 4620 “H” Street 19124 42nd wd. 1334.64 Sq. Ft. �� C.P. September Term, 2013 �� & Eisenberg, PC 1406-339 2349 East Hagert Street �� PROPERTY Michael J. Fox C.P. December Term, 2012 �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-340 �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� Derek Alexander C.P. Sep�� Michael C. Mazack 1406-341 3242 Chatham Street 19134 �� PROPERTY The unknown heirs of Adele Isphording, deceased C.P. July Term, 2013 �� 1406-342 6403 Woodcrest Avenue �� administrator of the estate of �� C.P. April Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-343 �� PROPERTY Evelyn Castel�� P.C. 1406-344 2420 Stanwood Street �� Jones and Sheldon M. Jones C.P. June Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-345 ��

�� PROPERTY Nadine Stacy Johnson as adminstratrix of the estate of Alfred H. Gordy, deceased C.P. July Term, 2013 �� 1406-346 �� PROPERTY Hassen Fritis, as sole owner C.P. November Term, 2010 No. 2907 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-347 �� as tenants by the entireties �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-348 2411 South Garnet Street �� PROPERTY Erica Tubens and Matthew Divario C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 3913 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-349 322-26 Poplar Street aka �� say E. Rowland, Esquire 1406-350 1412 South 6th Street 19147 �� improvements 2373 Sq. Ft. �� land, Esquire 1406-351 �� MENTS: CONDOMINIUM Shirley C. Jenkins, deceased C.P. October Term, 2012 No. 001013 $23,933.96 Robert J. Hoffman, Esquire; Samantha D. Cissne, Esquire 1406-352 6216 Carpenter Street 19143 3rd wd. 2391 Sq. Ft.

�� C.P. March Term, 2013 No. �� J. Osborne 1406-353 3109 Friendship Street �� PROPERTY William J. Forbes �� his wife, as tenants by the entireties C.P. January Term, �� Marin, Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-354 �� 19142 40th wd. 992 Sq. Ft. �� to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: �� Vincent Talmadge and Rachel I Smith-Talmadge, Husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety C.P. January Term, 2011 No. ��ner, Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, �� Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, �� 1406-355 �� C.P. October Term, 2010 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-356 623 C South American Street 19147-2300 2nd wd. 230.32 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� 1406-357 �� 2169-00 IMPROVEMENTS: �� 1406-358 �� 269400 IMPROVEMENTS: �� Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under David Overholt aka David �� Overholt David Overholt aka David E. Overholt, deceased. C.P. February Term, 2012 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-359 �� -

�� David Myers, David C. Myers, Patricia Myers C.P. December Term, 2011 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-360 �� Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Richardson C.P. April Term, �� Javardian 1406-361 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Nolan C.P. October Term, 2013 ��fices of Gregory Javardian 1406-362 937 East Durard Street �� Hudson C.P. June Term, 2013 �� & Eisenberg, PC 1406-363 6006 Angora Terrace 19143 �� Calhoun and Rebecca Calhoun C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� Eisenberg, PC 1406-364 �� North side of Walnut St 99 ft eastward of 16 st; front 20 ft; �� Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: COMMER�� Perrier C.P. April Term, 2013 �� W. Hennessey, Esq., Dilworth �� 1406-365 �� C. Shilling C.P. July Term, �� QUIRE 1406-366 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Valentin C.P. August Term, �� QUIRE 1406-367 �� PROPERTY Christopher John C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-368 6239 Walnut Street 19139

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�� C.P. March Term, 2010 No. �� 1406-369 �� wd. All that certain lot or piece of ground situate on south�� feet) 114 ft 1-1/4 in northeast�� 11-1/2 in and extending southeasterwardly to said Torresdale �� C.P. January Term, 2014 No. �� 1406-370 1341 Unruh Street aka 1341 Unruh Avenue 19111-4919 �� PROPERTY Ali Mohamed C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 01009 �� 1406-371 �� PROPERTY The unknown heirs of Stephen A. Grelis, deceased, Nancy Grelis, solely in her capacity as heir of the estate of Stephen A. Grelis, deceased and Edward Grelis, soley in his capacity as heir of the estate of Stephen A. Grelis, deceased. C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 03769 $171,629.30 �� 1406-372 �� Rodriguez C.P. February Term, �� 1406-373 �� Unknown heirs of Donald H. �� in her capacity as heir of �� C.P. February Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-374 �� 21st wd. 1627.47 Sq. Ft. �� P.C. 1406-375 �� 40th wd. 1120 Sq. Ft. �� August Term, 2013 No. 01739 �� P.C.

1406-376 �� 60th wd. 1226.40 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Sherri Watson C.P. August Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-377 �� PROPERTY The unknown heirs of Dorothy J. McDonald, deceaed and Frances McDonald, solely in her capacity as heir of Dorothy J. McDonald, deceased C.P. May Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-378 �� 19142 40th wd. 1600 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Myrtle Peace, �� Peace C.P. June Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-379 4606 Greene Street 19144�� PROPERTY Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Sylvia S. Williams, deceased C.P. �� 1406-380 �� PROPERTY Gerard Smith C.P. March Term, 2012 No. 03061 �� 1406-381 �� 34th wd. 1702.36 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Siget Stockton C.P. August Term, 2009 No. 04324 �� 1406-382 �� 2714 40th wd. 1792.99 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Darryl Holmes, Sr; Audrey M. Holmes C.P. �� 1406-383 �� PROPERTY George R. Delano, Jr C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-384 �� -

��ERTY Svetlana M. Fowler, John �� 1406-385 �� PROPERTY Ziad Hussein C.P. December Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-386 �� 3111 60th wd. 1304 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Rodney Jones C.P. �� 1406-387 2301 Cherry Street, Unit 10F �� STORY MASONRY Marla R. Davis C.P. January Term, 2012 �� D. Cissne, Esquire 1406-388 �� PROPERTY Henry CifuentesRestrepo C.P. April Term, 2013 �� 1406-389 �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� McCrea C.P. December Term, �� 1406-390 �� PROPERTY Michael F. Shelmet C.P. April Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-391 �� 1006 40th wd. 2194 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Genelle Garrison C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-392 �� Sophia Johnson C.P. September Term, 2012 No. 02960 $42,174.39 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1406-393 216 East Eleanor Street 19120�� PROPERTY Gladys Rios C.P. November Term, 2010 No. ��

1406-394 �� All that certain lot of ground with (with the messuage or tenement erected situate). At the corner formed by the intersection of the north side of chestnut street with the west side of redfield street. On said Chestnut 16 feet and �� inches to a 3 feet wide alley. �� Green C.P. December Term, �� 1406-395 �� PROPERTY Robert G. Swander C.P. July Term, 2012 No. �� 1406-396 �� 62nd wd. Irregular dimensions �� PROPERTY Debbie Dempsey C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 04462 $129,623.77 Richard M. �� 1406-397 �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� fices, P.C. 1406-398 �� Fairview Avenue 19136 64th �� 2-014000 IMPROVEMENTS: �� Jeanette A. Jackson C.P. April Term, 2012 No. 01413 ��fices, P.C. 1406-399 210 Robat Street 19120 42nd �� ING Sharon Crosby C.P. September Term, 2013 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-400 327 W Earlham Terrace 19144 �� C.P. September Term, 2013 �� 1406-401 �� Shineka D. Crawford C.P. August Term, 2010 No. 01243 �� Esq. 1406-402 �� 40th wd. 1290 Sq. Ft. ��-

�� Gregory S. Clark C.P. No�� Esq. 1406-403 3016 South Carlisle Street aka 3016 Carlisle Street �� personal representative of the estate of John Hinkle aka John H. Hinkle. Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associates claiming right, title, or interest from or under John Hinkle aka John H. Hinkle, deceased. Estate of John Hinkle aka John H. Hinkle, c/o Ethel V. Mills, personal representative. C.P. September Term, 2011 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-404 2212 Manton Street 19139 �� 1-269300 IMPROVEMENTS: �� Vincent Saunders, Demarcus Waites, aka Demarcus R. Waites C.P. May Term, 2013 �� 1406-405 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� zewski C.P. September Term, �� 1406-406 6220 North 3rd Street �� C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-407 3729 Westhampton Avenue aka 3729 Westhampton Drive �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Nardone C.P. May Term, 2012 �� 1406-408 �� 40th wd. 1093.44 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Nathaniel Johnson, solely in his capacity as heir of Josie Johnson, deceased. C.P. April Term, 2011 �� 1406-409 4120 West Girard Avenue �� C.P. September Term, 2012 ��

1406-410 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Holdsworth C.P. July Term, �� McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-411 �� 19124 33rd wd. 1972 Sq. Ft.; row s-off/str 2sty masonry �� C.P. September Term, 2013 No. �� Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-412 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� C.P. July Term, 2013 No. �� Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-413 2104 Melvin Street 19131�� PROPERTY Christopher Ming C.P. March Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-414 �� 19144 22nd wd. 1497 Sq. �� C.P. April Term, 2013 No. �� Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-415 1117 Wallace Street 19123 14th wd. 2166 Sq. Ft.; row �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Venable, Jr. C.P. April Term, �� McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-416 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Sarr Samb aka Mame Sarr and Mour Samb C.P. January Term, �� McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-417 �� row conv/apt 2sty masonry �� and Romeo Coscia C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 00406 ��berg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-418 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN��-

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driguez C.P. September Term, �� McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-419 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Elliot aka Patricia A. Meredith and Francis Elliot C.P. June Term, 2009 No. 03161 $163,244.76 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-420 1104 Solly Place 19111 63rd wd. 1666 Sq. Ft.; s/d w b/g �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Muller and Maureen A. Muller C.P. July Term, 2010 No. �� Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-421 �� Ft.; res condo 3 sty masonry �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� Zalika Woods C.P. September �� & Conway, P.C. 1406-422 �� 1406-423 �� wd. 1110 Sq. Ft.; row 2 sty �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-424 �� wd. 1010 Sq. Ft.; row b/gar �� IMPROVEMENTS: �� Jacqueline P. Valentine C.P. �� & Conway, P.C. 1406-425 1914 Monument Street 19121 32nd wd. 912 Sq. Ft.; row �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Combs C.P. October Term, �� McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-426 �� 10th wd. row b/gar 2sty �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN��Neil C.P. July Term, 2013 No. �� Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-427 ��

Ft.; det w/gar 2sty frame �� Schmidt, known surviving heir �� mortgagor and real owner, and all unknown surviving heirs of �� mortgator and real owner C.P. �� berg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-428 �� C.P. September Term, 2013 No. �� Osborne, Esquire 1406-429 �� Esquire 1406-430 421 West Penn Street 19144�� PROPERTY Victor Acerra aka �� Acerra C.P. December Term, �� 1406-431 �� PROPERTY Daisha Williams, �� 1406-432 2907 North 23rd Street 19132�� Tillery, Christina Vargas C.P. �� 1406-433 7627 Woodcrest Avenue �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Tucker C.P. April Term, 2010 �� 1406-434 �� PROPERTY Anthony Johnson �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-435 2414 S Jessup Street aka 2414 ��

�� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN��tore C.P. October Term, 2010 �� Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Gold�� 1406-436 32 West Seymour Street �� C.P. September Term, 2013 No. �� of Gregory Javardian 1406-437 1333 South 4th Street 19147 1st �� Mortgage Stanley Hendrickson C.P. May Term, 2010 No. 03242 �� Esquire 1406-438 2232 Simon Street 19124 �� ESTATE Frank C. Pratt Jr. C.P. September Term, 2013 �� Eisenberg, PC 1406-439 1342 Greeby Street 19111 �� ESTATE Donna Marie Talley C.P. September Term, 2013 �� Eisenberg, PC 1406-440 1329 South Wilton Street �� January Term, 2011 No. 3711 $32,667.29 Scott A. Dietterick, �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-441 �� PROPERTY Nana Y. Amoh, sole owner C.P. August Term, 2011 �� Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Gold�� 1406-442 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� C.P. September Term, 2013 No. �� Weisberg, Esquire 1406-443 ��

to Mortgage IMPROVE�� C.P. June Term, 2012 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-444 �� PROPERTY Roberta Collins as adminstratrix of the estate of Anna Collins aka Anna R. Collins, deceased C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 02441 $96,742.67 �� 1406-445 �� PROPERTY Alemayo White aka Alemayo Whyte C.P. February Term, 2010 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-446 �� C.P. July Term, 2012 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-447 2601 Pennsylvania Avenue, �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN��liet C.P. October Term, 2013 �� 1406-448 �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� Adela Diaz Pizarro, Allen Smith C.P. October Term, 2013 �� 1406-449 20-22 W Haines Street 19144 22nd wd. 2766.4 Sq. �� Holdings, Inc C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 00160 �� 1406-450 �� February Term, 2013 No. �� E. Von Rosenstiel Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire 1406-451 3202 Tyson Avenue 19149 �� C.P. January Term, 2012 No. �� E. Von Rosenstiel Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire 1406-452 �� -

�� C.P. September Term, 2013 �� 1406-453 �� C.P. July Term, 2013 No. �� E. Von Rosenstiel Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire 1406-454 �� 19140 19th wd. 900 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY The unkonwn heirs of Juan M. Adames, deceased, Marisol Adames Castro, solely in her capacity as heir of Juan M. Adames, deceased, Edwin Adames, solely in his capacity as heir of Juan M. Adames, deceased, Johnny Adames, solely in his capacity as heir of Juan M. Adames, deceaed and Wilfredo Adames, solely in his capacity as heir of Juan M. Adames, deceased. C.P. April Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-455 1902 Conlyn Street 19141 17th �� 1-1341-00 IMPROVEMENTS: �� Roslyn A. Williams C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 02960 $36,617.04 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire 1406-456 �� 19143 46th wd. 2776 Sq. Ft. �� as co adminstrator of the estate �� deceased and Tamika R. Williams, as co administrator of the estate of Maylon �� June Term, 2013 No. 01273 �� P.C. 1406-457 �� 19141 17th wd. 1376 Sq. Ft. �� C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� J. Osborne 1406-458 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� 1406-459 �� 40th wd. 960 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Patrice A. Parks C.P. January Term, 2012 No. �� Osborne

1406-460 �� PROPERTY Jacqueline Mitchell C.P. September Term, 2013 �� 1406-461 �� 19120 61st wd. 900 Sq. Ft. �� C.P. December Term, 2012 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-462 �� PROPERTY Edna Anderson nka Edna Robinson C.P. �� P.C. 1406-463 �� PROPERTY Mildred Murphy C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-464 6347 Calvert Street 19149 62nd wd. 1242 Sq. Ft.; row b/gar 2sty masonry �� February Term, 2013 No. �� Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-465 �� September Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-466 320 East Tioga Street �� PROPERTY Rosanna Pacheco C.P. August Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-467 �� PROPERTY Massi Fletcher C.P. February Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-468 763 South 9th Street 3rd wd. �� Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Foglietta-Silverstein C.P. �� lagher Simpson Stapleton �� Elia, Esq.

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1406-469 �� 10th wd. 1273.79 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Perry J. Walker, Sr C.P. January Term, 2014 �� 1406-470 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Webster C.P. November Term, �� 1406-471 �� PROPERTY Jonathan Flotron C.P. January Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-472 6233 Osage Avenue 19143 �� PROPERTY Courtney Rose as administratrix of the estate of Michael Cousins, deceased �� administratrix of the estate of Michael Cousins, deceased C.P. February Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-473 2911-21 Salmon Street 19134 �� MENTS: MIXED USE Margaret R. Petaccio C.P. �� Simpson Stapleton Fires & �� Esq. 1406-474 �� 19132 11th wd. (formerly part �� PROPERTY Markitia Scott C.P. February Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-475 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Taylor C.P. January Term, �� Richard M. Squire & Associ�� 1406-476 4116 Franklin Street 19140 43rd wd. 930 Sq. Ft. �� baum and Joel Phillip C.P. �� P.C. 1406-477A 7169-7171 Ogontz Avenue, �� PROVEMENTS: CONDOMINIUM UNIT Ogontz Hall Inves-

�� David M. Giles, Esquire 1406-477B �� PROVEMENTS: CONDOMINIUM UNIT Ogontz Hall Inves�� David M. Giles, Esquire 1406-478 �� Parker and Allen Emanuel Parker, Sr. C.P. June Term, �� Stern & Eisenberg, PC 1406-479 �� 19131 34th wd. 1240 Sq. Ft. �� and Alice Moore C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 03070 �� PC 1406-480 �� 20th wd. 2000 Sq. Ft. �� gent, Jr and Tina Todd-Pagent C.P. June Term, 2012 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-481 622 East Price Street 19144 �� C.P. May Term, 2013 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-482 �� PROPERTY Matthew Deegan C.P. March Term, 2012 No. �� 1406-483 �� wd. Situate on the southeaterly side of Twentieth Street (sixty feet wide) at the dsitance of One Hundred Twenty-one feet seven inches northeastwardly from the Northeasterly side of Olney Avenue (eighty �� GAR 2STY MASONRY Mark �� W. Cusick 1406-484 919 Winton Street 39th wd. �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� fices of Gregory Javardian 1406-485 ��

�� Donna Scott and Thomas Jhinis C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 00464 $123,440.39 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire 1406-486 �� man, Josefa N. Rosado C.P. �� fices, P.C. 1406-487 �� Pressley, Samuel Pressley C.P. March Term, 2012 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-488 232 North 60th Street 19139 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� C Carr C.P. December Term, �� McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-489 4011 Dungan Street 19124 33rd wd. 1232 Sq. Ft.; row b/gar 2sty masonry �� itskiy aka Aleksandr Savitskly �� May Term, 2013 No. 00629 �� & Conway, P.C. 1406-490 1212 East Susquehanna �� 1120 Sq. Ft.; row 2sty frame �� to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: �� Christie Moore C.P. May Term, �� McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-491 �� 61st wd. 990 Sq. Ft.; row b/gar �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Term, 2013 No. 02166 $101,413.02 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-492 3900 Ford Road, Unit 4C �� Mortgage Defendant, Vicki �� Harris, P.C. 1406-493 �� Mortgage Defendant, Michael ��

1406-494 313 North 64th Street 34th wd. �� 071100 IMPROVEMENTS: �� 1406-495 �� Halpin, III, Esquire as admin�� Walton, deceased C.P. November Term, 2012 No. 01130 �� 1406-496 �� 1200900 IMPROVEMENTS: �� Walton C.P. February Term, �� 1406-497 111 West Hortter Street 19119 22nd wd. 7000.00 Sq. Ft. �� ber Term, 2012 No. 01136 �� 1406-498 �� Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� C.P. July Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-499 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� his capacity as Trustee of the �� October Term, 2013 No. 00143 �� 1406-500 �� tober Term, 2013 No. 03101 �� PC 1406-501 �� 19136 41st wd. 1600 Sq. Ft. �� Stern & Eisenberg, PC 1406-502 ��

C.P. August Term, 2013 No. �� Eisenberg, PC 1406-503 �� PROPERTY Marcelina Angud and Antonio Angud aka Tony Angud C.P. September Term, �� 1406-504 1107 Alcott Street 19149 �� C.P. October Term, 2010 No. 2143 $139,092.97 Scott A. �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-505 �� 49th wd. 1749.72 Sq. Ft. �� sole owner C.P. Novem�� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-506 �� 2291000 IMPROVEMENTS: �� Astuto C.P. August Term, �� 1406-507 �� improvement area 1104 Sq. Ft.; land area 1260 Sq. Ft. �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY, MASONRY Rob�� Stahl C.P. December Term, �� Daniel P. Mazo, Esquire 1406-508 �� PROPERTY Aaron Porter C.P. �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-509 �� 10th wd. (formerly part of �� and Renee D. Drayton C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 00427

�� P.C. 1406-510 �� 10th wd. row b/garage 2sty �� McMichael, adminstratrix of �� Wilson, Jr., aka Frederick Wilson C.P. May Term, 2012 No. 03027 $142,172.29 Federman �� 1406-511 914 Asbury Terrace 19126 61st wd. det w/gar 2sty masonry �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� 1406-512 �� To Mortgage MERS, Inc, as �� SQ. FT., 2-STORY MASONRY �� C.P. June Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-513 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� 1406-514 �� (mortgagor) and Alpha Holding Corporation, a non-profit CA Corp as trustee C.P. June Term, �� 1406-515 �� 19132 11th wd. 1296 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Carla ThompsonThomas C.P. September Term, �� 1406-516 �� Scott and Janice V. Scott C.P. December Term, 2012 No. �� A. Didomenico, Esquire 1406-517 �� PROPERTY Asia Wise, Ernest Trice C.P. November Term, 2013 No. 01466 $91,910.47 �� 1406-518 ��

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PROPERTY Cresius Darius C.P. May Term, 2012 No. �� 1406-519 �� PROPERTY Dong Sheng Sun C.P. January Term, 2014 No. �� 1406-520 �� 1406-521 601 Saint Georges Road 19119-3341 9th wd. 39774.96 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� 1406-522 �� PROPERTY Christopher M. Ginchereau aka Christopher Ginchereau, Christina M. Strunk aka Christina Strunk C.P. June Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-523 �� Gilliams C.P. February Term, �� 1406-524A �� C.P. October Term, 2011 No. �� Winegrad, Esquire 1406-524B �� C.P. October Term, 2011 No. �� Winegrad, esquire 1406-525 �� PROPERTY Joseph A. Williams C.P. March Term, 2012 �� 1406-526 �� 4344 44th wd. 1312 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Cynthia D. Williams, Stacy M. Robinson aka Stacy Faison, Angela Williams-Davis aka Angela Williams C.P. April Term, 2007 No. 00213 $99,396.79 Phelan

�� 1406-527 �� 36th wd. 1003.10 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Robert Taufan C.P. April Term, 2012 No. �� 1406-528 �� 1431 60th wd. 1232 Sq. Ft. �� C.P. October Term, 2010 No. �� 1406-529 �� PROPERTY John Jayeola, Adura Sanya C.P. Decem�� 1406-530 709 South Schell Street 19147�� PROPERTY Michele Pierce C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-531 32 West Penn Street 19144 �� PROPERTY Stephanie Williams (mortgagor) , Anthony Hinton (real owner) and Pauline Hinton (real owner) C.P. February Term, 2010 No. �� Osborne, Esquire 1406-532 3166 Reach Street 19134 33rd wd. 1064 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Dawn Williams C.P. June Term, 2013 No. �� Osborne, Esquire 1406-533 �� and Michele Gambino C.P. January Term, 2014 No. �� Osborne, Esquire 1406-534 �� Halpin, III, Esquire, Personal Representative of the estate of Allen F. Delange, aka Allen Delange, deceased C.P. December Term, 2013 No. �� of Gregory Javardian 1406-535 436 Regina Street 19116 �� -

�� zykowski C.P. October Term, �� Martha E. Von Rosenstiel Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire 1406-536 �� 19141 17th wd. 1270 Sq. �� to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: �� Sidney Feldman C.P. December Term, 2010 No. 0949 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-537 1233 North Randolph Street �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Christopher, as sole owner �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-538 2249 North Van Pelt Street �� to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: �� owner C.P. April Term, 2011 �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-539 �� Cook and Gary Santone C.P. November Term, 2013 No. �� Eisenberg, PC 1406-540 �� PROVEMENTS: ROW 2STY MASONRY Johnny Webb C.P. �� 1406-541 �� SONRY David A. Thompson C.P. August Term, 2012 No. �� 1406-542 �� 0946-00 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW CONV/APT 2STY �� November Term, 2013 No. ��

�� 1406-543 �� IMPROVEMENTS: DET 1-1/2 STY MASONRY Michael S. �� 1406-544 �� 00 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI DET 2 STY, MASONRY Andres Rivera C.P. July Term, �� 1406-545 4909 Penn Street 19124�� PROPERTY Juan J. Genet C.P. February Term, 2010 No. �� 1406-546 6300 North Park Avenue �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Gloria Page C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 02917 �� 1406-547 �� C.P. February Term, 2012 No. �� 1406-548 312 Hoffnagle Street 19111�� PROPERTY Michaela M. Parrotti aka Michaela Parrotta C.P. February Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-549 �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� S. Clark C.P. December Term, �� 1406-551 �� 40th wd. row 2sty ma�� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� McCormick C.P. October Term, �� 1406-552 �� 36th wd. 1244.00 Sq. Ft. �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� Dambrosio, as tenants in common C.P. December Term, ��

Marin, Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-553 �� 66th wd. row b/garage 2story �� aka William J. Davis, Pauline Davis, United States of America C.P. December Term, �� 1406-554 �� to Mortgage IMPROVE�� PROPERTY Wendy S. Decou �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-555 �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ��ERTY Ellisia Alexander C.P. May Term, 2011 No. 1331 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-556 1904 Orthodox Street 19124 �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� Michele P. Rusden, as sole owner C.P. May Term, 2013 �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-557 �� mons C.P. February Term, �� Marin, Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-558 �� C.P. January Term, 2011 No. ��ner, Esq., Joel A. Ackerman,

�� Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, �� 1406-559 �� C.P. August Term, 2012 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-560 �� PROPERTY Ferdinand Santiago and Gina Santiago C.P. February Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-561 �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� owner C.P. August Term, 2011 No. 4764 $229,306.06 Scott A. �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-562 �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ��ING Delilah Winder C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 02937 ��fices, P.C. 1406-563 �� PROPERTY Michael C. Sidebotham C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 00671 �� 1406-564 �� PROPERTY Yakov Shvartsovskiy C.P. September Term, 2013 �� 1406-565 1444 Higbee Street 19149�� PROPERTY Moses U. Colbert C.P. July Term, 2012 No. �� 1406-566 4726 Shelmire Avenue aka 4726 Shelmire Street 19136�� PROPERTY Eurico J. Moreira, Paulo Moreira, Dawn Moreira C.P. September Term, 2013 ��

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�� 1406-567 �� C.P. September Term, 2013 �� 1406-568 2122 South Daggett Street �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� 1406-569 �� PROPERTY Paul Wagner, III C.P. April Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-570 620 Elkins Avenue 19120�� C.P. June Term, 2012 No. �� 1406-571 �� PROPERTY Tracey C. Abrams, Alphonso E. Abrams, aka Alphonso E. Abrams, Jr C.P. �� 1406-572 �� PROPERTY Ulysses Fletcher, �� September Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-573 �� C.P. February Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-574 106 East Roumfort Road �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Caulley, Charmin Caulley C.P. December Term, 2011 No. �� 1406-575 1424 South 16th Street �� PROPERTY Calvin Cannon, Jr., in his capacity as heir of Calvin G. Cannon, deceased. Unknown heirs, successors,

assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Calvin G. Cannon, deceased. C.P. May Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-576 �� PROPERTY Steve M Ng C.P. �� $101,600.17 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1406-577 344 North Salford Street �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Williams aka Richard A. Williams, Jr C.P. January Term, 2012 No. 00422 $101,402.61 �� 1406-578 323 Elwood Street 19144 12th wd. (formerly 22nd wd.) �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Holiday and Somar Holiday C.P. January Term, 2013 No. �� Eisenberg, PC 1406-579 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Johnson C.P. September Term, �� 1406-580 �� 2233-00 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Manieuzzaman C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 01316 $202,366.70 Jeffrey G. Trauger, esquire 1406-581 1439 South Marston Street �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Yu C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 00310 $47,623.19 Phelan �� 1406-582 �� 62nd wd. 1266.40 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Miguel A. Vega C.P. March Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-583 �� PROVEMENTS: CONDOMINIUM UNIT Meghann Weaver aka Meghann E. Weaver C.P. June Term, 2012 No. 03339 �� 1406-584 1930 South Juniper Street �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN-

�� McDonald C.P. July Term, �� 1406-585 �� PROPERTY Nkrumah Gowie C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 01426 $213,434.41 Phelan �� 1406-586 �� PROPERTY Yackov Gross. Gennaro Rauso, trustee for the Gross Trust and not personally under the provisions of a trust agreement dated the 30th of �� trust agreement dated the 30th �� 1406-587 93 East Sharpnack Street �� C.P. December Term, 2011 �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-588 �� C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-589 1326-1342 Spruce Street, Unit �� PROPERTY Daniel J. Allan C.P. July Term, 2013 No. �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-590 �� 3116 10th wd. 1210 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Ralanda Ellis C.P. April Term, 2012 No. 1767 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, �� 1406-591 2634 South Hobson Street ��

�� C.P. October Term, 2010 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-592 1632 South Taney Street �� IMPROVEMENTS: �� August Term, 2012 No. 01012 $60,663.72 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1406-593 �� 1406-594 �� PROPERTY Jerome Edens C.P. September Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-595 �� C.P. August Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-596 �� wd. South side of Cantrell Street 222 ft westward from �� front 14 ft; depth 44 ft 6 in �� to Mortgage IMPROVE�� RESIDENCE Richard Sites aka Ricahrd J. Sites C.P. September Term, 2013 No. �� M. Hladik, Esq. 1406-597 �� PROPERTY Jose Rivera C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 04210 �� P.C. 1406-598 1107 Glenview Street 19111 �� C.P. December Term, 2012 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-599 �� Davenport aka Robin A. Dav�� personal representative. �� representative of the estate of Robin Davenport, aka Robin A. Davenport. Unknown

heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Robin Davenport aka Robin A. Davenport, deceased. C.P. September Term, 2010 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-600 �� fices, P.C. 1406-601 �� PROPERTY Zachariah M. Abraham and Mary Zachariah C.P. September Term, 2013 �� 1406-602 �� ING Mervin Conner, Jr C.P. September Term, 2012 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-603 714 Union Street Union Hill Homes 19104 24th wd. 2360.71 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Marleasa A. �� 1406-604 �� 34th wd. 1702.37 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Robert F Phillips C.P. January Term, 2014 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-605 �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Maddox C.P. April Term, 2013 �� 1406-606 �� 1406-607 �� her capacity as Executrix and devisee of Estate of Frank J. ��

1406-608 �� PROPERTY Enide Pichonot C.P. March Term, 2012 No. �� 1406-609 �� C.P. December Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-610 �� hirah A. Harris C.P. April Term, �� 1406-611 1029 Fillmore Street 19124�� PROPERTY Uwe Miksche C.P. �� $113,663.24 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1406-612 4260 EDGEMONT STREET �� PROPERTY David J. Sullivan C.P. February Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-613 �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Hall, Sheldon Jones C.P. November Term, 2011 No. �� 1406-614 �� August Term, 2013 No. 00141 �� 1406-615 �� Situate on the east side of 20th Street at the distance of one hundred eighty-four feet, seven and seven-sixteenths inches north from the north side of Thompson Street ��MENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Robert Smith (Deceased) C.P. March Term, �� Robert W. Cusick 1406-616 �� PROPERTY Dorothy Prior and John Prior C.P. August Term, ��

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1406-617 2926 Normandy Drive �� PROPERTY Thomas Monaghan and Rose Testa C.P. March Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-618 �� the 40th wd.) 1120 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Rose M. Greaux as Administratrix to the estate of Rose Marie Jenkins, deceased C.P. June Term, 2013 �� 1406-619 �� C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-620 �� 19143 46th wd. 3000 Sq. Ft. �� 1406-621 �� PROPERTY Dennis Gokhman, Raisa Shlain C.P. July Term, �� 1406-622 �� 19141-1006 17th wd. 900 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN��phane aka Peters P. Stephane, Dodeline M. Stephane C.P. �� $64,306.70 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1406-623 �� PROPERTY Jeffrey J. Collier, Charisse A. Collier C.P. �� 1406-624 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� C.P. December Term, 2006 �� 1406-625 3021 West Stiles Street 191214410 29th wd. 930 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Robert D. ��

August Term, 2012 No. 01340 �� 1406-626 �� PROPERTY Stephen Spatz, Chaone Mallory C.P. Septem�� 1406-627 7310 Crittenden Street 9th wd. �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� P. Waller C.P. January Term, 2011 No. 01911 $397,632.19 �� Javardian 1406-628 6234 Argyle Street 19111 �� and Joseph F. Mathews II C.P. �� P.C. 1406-629 �� PROPERTY Steven J. Vitale C.P. April Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-630 �� SONRY Manolita I M Evans C.P. June Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-631 �� linski C.P. June Term, 2013 �� 1406-632 �� 2427 46th wd. 900 Sq. Ft. �� Compere C.P. May Term, 2013 �� 1406-633 �� 41st wd. 3249.66 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Ethel Henry C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 03219 $96,471.06 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1406-634 7060 Reedland Street 19142 �� C.P. December Term, 2009 No. 01610 $17,390.06 Phelan ��

1406-635 �� C.P. February Term, 2010 No. �� 1406-636 �� PROPERTY Stephen G. �� 1406-637 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� S. Ward-Jones C.P. February �� 1406-638 �� PROPERTY Eric Miller C.P. �� $22,322.74 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1406-639 2914 Passmore Street �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Gulli C.P. April Term, 2011 �� 1406-640 �� PROPERTY Yan Y Zheng, Jun Shi Zhang C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 02632 $76,927.26 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1406-641 �� PROPERTY Daniel F. Hackenberg C.P. November Term, �� 1406-642 �� $140,403.02 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1406-643 6226 Mershon Street 19149�� C.P. July Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-644 �� -

�� PROPERTY Joseph E. Clinton aka Joseph Clinton, The Marian Foundation C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 02720 $17,299.67 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1406-645 �� PROPERTY Miguel Diaz C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 03061 �� 1406-646 6213 Castor Avenue 19149�� PROPERTY Hai Min Wu C.P. �� 1406-647 �� PROPERTY Anthony N. Forcina C.P. May Term, 2013 �� 1406-648 3697 Morrell Avenue, Unit �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Schmidt aka Gerard Schmidt C.P. June Term, 2011 No. 00216 $336,220.13 Phelan �� 1406-649 117 South 61st Street 19139�� PROPERTY Alimah ShamsidDeen C.P. June Term, 2013 �� 1406-650 �� tember Term, 2013 No. 03306 �� 1406-651 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Graham C.P. August Term, �� 1406-652 �� PROPERTY Rita N Njoku, Anthony O. Njoku aka Anthony Njoku C.P. November Term, �� 1406-653 6910 Henley Street 19119�� -

�� PROPERTY Roger Vaughn �� December Term, 2007 No. �� 1406-654 2932 Jenny Place 19136-1011 �� PROPERTY Junio R. Dos Anjos, Mary A. Magoon C.P. December Term, 2011 No. �� 1406-655 6223 Hazel Avenue 19143 3rd wd. 1092 Sq. Ft. �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-656 1237 Gilham Street 19111 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Altidor C.P. September Term, �� Marin, Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-657 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Mwaka C.P. May Term, 2010 No. 02132 $132,047.36 Pow�� 1406-658 �� 1406-659 �� 19133 37th wd. 920 Sq. Ft. �� ber Term, 2010 No. 1093 $46,311.74 Scott A. Dietterick, �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-660 �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� Terrence E. Evans C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 04291 $119,700.02 Scott A. Dietter-

�� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-661 4746 Tampa Street 19120 �� PROPERTY Jenedetta Wylie C.P. June Term, 2013 No. �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-662 �� Unit 406C and parking space �� to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: �� Dominick A. Candito IV and Sabrina Velilla, tenants in common C.P. April Term, 2011 �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-663 3922 N Darien Street 19140 43rd wd. 1120 Sq. Ft. �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� Angelique Hawes Richardson C.P. October Term, 2011 No. ��ner, Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, �� Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, �� 1406-664 �� sole owner C.P. October Term, �� Marin, Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-665 �� 19140 7th wd. 1120 Sq. Ft. �� Jr. C.P. March Term, 2012 No. ��ner, Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, �� Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, �� 1406-666 ��

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�� PROPERTY Carlos A. �� Marin, Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-667 �� 49th wd. 1144.73 Sq. Ft. �� MASONRY Alex Chisholm aka Alex S. Chisholm C.P. November Term, 2010 No. �� 1406-668 �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� Guillermo Peralta C.P. Febru�� Michael C. Mazack 1406-669 37 Wyneva Street aka 37 West Wyneva Street 19144 12th wd. �� Subject to Rent IMPROVE�� PROPERTY Warren Fluck C.P. �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-670 �� to Mortgage IMPROVE�� a singlewoman C.P. Septem�� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-671 ��

�� C.P. October Term, 2012 No. �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-672 91 East Sharpnack Street �� PROPERTY Tamika M Hudson, Individually C.P. January Term, 2011 No. 0991 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-673 �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� Elbert Smith, Jr., as sole owner C.P. September Term, 2013 �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-674 �� IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Douglas �� December Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-675 �� wd. 2976 Sq. Ft. (improve�� IMPROVEMENTS: COM�� Wen C.P. January Term, 2014 �� 1406-676 ��

�� PROPERTY Penny Taylor, as sole owner C.P. December Term, 2010 No. 1444 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-677 �� improvement area 1100 Sq. Ft. �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ��RY Sandra Ciceron and Yanick Ciceron C.P. January Term, �� 1406-678 �� 19141 49th wd. 1370 Sq. Ft. �� C.P. January Term, 2011 No. ��ner, Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, �� Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, �� 1406-679 201 Devereaux Avenue �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ��ERTY Jamie Hevener C.P. March Term, 2011 No. 3619 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-680 �� C.P. March Term, 2013 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-681 2014 Pratt Street 19124 62nd ��

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(Ritten) House Party The annual Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival took place on Walnut Street between 19th and Broad Streets on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Many delicious restaurants, including Rouge, a.kitchen, Devon and Parc had booths set and served their signature dishes. A record number of people attended this year, after a long cold winter. There were 50,000 who enjoyed tasty snacks from food trucks that included The Tot Cart, Ben & Jerry’s and The Cow and The Curd, among others. The festival also included live entertainment, including bands, face painters and a juggler. 1. Penny and Shel Bernick walking along Walnut Street. 2. Drexel Rugby Team’s Max Kimplinger, Hunter Valentine, Brenden Reif, Ian Wright, and Cody Bukowski. 3. Jason Duran and Casey Anderson. Photos by HughE Dillon

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La Salle … Also Good at Baseball The Explorers build strength with game by game improvements

by Jeremy Treatman

ick Dermo, La Salle’s catcher, has a big job on this year’s La Salle baseball team. As a senior, he has to handle the pitching staff and contribute offensively. Already, he is off to a .412 start hitting with 12 RBIs, which has helped the Explorers to the current top spot in the Catholic League Red Division with a 9-3 mark. In the May 3 1-0 win over Father Judge, Dermo called the pitches for winning pitcher Dominic Cuoci, who threw a complete game shutout. Brian Buckley scored the game-winning run in the eighth inning when pinch hitter Ian McIntosh doubled him in to end the pitchers’ duel. “Each game we have made improvements offensively and defensively,” said Dermo. “The league is highly competitive where anyone can beat

anyone. Coach [Joe] Parisi always asks us what the most important game of the year is and we always answer it is the next game we play. He emphasizes that we can’t take any team lightly, so we go into every game with a competitive attitude. Every game can be like this one where one hot player here or there, or one play here or there decides the outcome.” Dermo knows that he plays a large role in the team’s success this year. “I try to be a leader on and off the field because I’ve had experience on the varsity level and also because I’m the catcher,” he said. “Building relationships with the players, especially the pitchers, is very important so we have a good chemistry when we hit the field. The

From left, La Salle College High School baseball players Nick Dermo, Dakota Herninko and Joe Krol. Photo by Sarah J. Glover

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STERLING REACTION Los Angeles Clippers long-time owner

added that he felt Sterling “was set up”

found it extraordinary that people, black

Donald Sterling made national headlines

and that the perpetrator of the leak should

and white, Asian, Jewish, otherwise, and

Locally, a text exchange between

with a racial tirade that was taped by his

be arrested. In researching this fact, a Los

in this case black students in the Dela-

Coatesville’s athletic director and superin-

friend/associate and leaked to the media,

Angeles lawyer confirmed with LCP that

ware Valley, could look past Sterling’s ugly

tendent fully charged with racially insensi-

albeit via sleazy TMZ and Deadspin, caus-

no one can release a taped conversation

harmful dialogue and see there are issues

tive and derogatory comments cost both

ing a national firestorm. While Mr. Ster-

without full consent of the participants in

at work here that may be bigger than what

men their jobs last summer. This was way

ling is of high stature with a huge role in

the conversation. A Philadelphia lawyer

Sterling actually said. That’s what Abdul-

sports, his comments, were disturbing, of-

revealed to us that the NBA’s penalty by

Jabbar has been sharing nationally, as has

more a “crime” because the exchanges

fensive, odd and racist. They have opened

new commissioner Adam Silver of “ban-

HBO commentator Bill Maher (he stated

up a huge debate about what is punish-

ning Sterling for life” for what he thinks

that you have the right to be an idiot in this

able, what is legal and what precedent

may also be illegal and is based on the

country). Said one father of a star lacrosse

does this set? First Liberty City Press is

interpretation of the bylaws of the written

player at a prominent Main Line school, “If

by no means sticking up for Sterling. He

powers of the commissioner’s office. It

this doesn’t teach you what not to put on

obviously is a man with racist views who

was enlightening for us to find that three

social media, or in text, I don’t know what

has no business running an NBA bas-

African-American high school basketball

will. This was a whole other level. There is

ketball franchise whose players are pre-

standouts — who wanted to be name-

no question that Donald Sterling is a re-

dominantly African-American with a fan

less for this story — posted on their Face-

ally disturbed, seemingly terrible and rac-

base that includes masses of blacks and

book’s last week that they questioned the

ist man, but this wasn’t Jimmy The Greek

Latinos. But what he said was not said

veracity of the system as well. One player

going on CBS and saying something ra-

so much better than they were when my

publicly. Can a man really lose his team

said, “Is it OK to release someone’s pri-

cial. This was something that happened

parents and grandparents went to school.

and his livelihood for being a racist or a

vate conversation to the public?” Another

in private. It’s very scary right now. And I

There’s a lot of progress. I think all groups

bad person with bad values and 1850ish

posted, “What kind of precedent does this

think all high school kids, whether they are

know that the culture is still messed up to

ideas about relationships between races?

set that you can lose everything you have

athletes or not, have to realize now one

a degree but I think most people respect

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of the NBA’s

because you said something horrible and

mistake or stupid comment or post can

all people. I really do. I have had a great

greatest all-time players, thinks so but

racist in your own home?” Personally, I

make real trouble. I tell my kid to be care-

experience here.”

ful every day.”

occurred on phones owned by the school district. The incident made local headlines but surprisingly not national ones. Unfortunately, these types of incidents are occurring more and more with cellphone and social media and now recordings but it doesn’t seem to faze people as much as you would think. “I know there are people who are racist,” said a Coatesville basketball player who is black. “But things are

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Famed San Francisco venue sets up shop in New Hope By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com New Hope proves that the shows must go on in 2014 with the opening of The Rrazz Room, the cabaret room formerly known as Harlan’s at the Nevermore. The space was dormant for a while as the hotel was bought and upgraded into a Ramada. Enter Rrazz Room owners Robert Kotonly and Rory Paull, who were looking to open a new incarnation of the venue of the same name that they ran for more than a decade in San Francisco.

Kotonly, who knows quite a bit about the history of that particular piece of entertainment real estate, said the Rrazz Room definitely fills the void for intimate performance spaces in New Hope left by the closing of the cabaret rooms that came before it. “For the longest time there was a place called Odette’s,” he said. “They closed many years ago because of flooding. When they closed, it was a shame because they had been around for so long. Then a year or so after that Bob Egan opened a club at the Nevermore Hotel. That’s the room we have

now. It lasted a couple of years. For some reason it didn’t take off. The history of live entertainment in New Hope was there. Once Odette’s was gone I don’t think there was a club to pick up that slack. I believe that the Rrazz Room will become that just based upon the variety of talent that we’re bringing in. I think it’s really important to have a diversified schedule. We really look for something for every taste. We’re not the conventional cabaret. We always try to push the envelope a little bit.” Kotonly said he and Paull have the same vision for their new home in New Hope as

they did when they were running the club in San Francisco. “When I went into running a club for the first time 10 years ago in San Francisco, I liked the concept of an intimate performance space,” he said. “But sometimes it wasn’t enough artistically to keep my interest. I have very eclectic tastes when it comes to talent. If I asked myself if I have more than one need for entertainment, then I’m sure other people do. I love R&B music and jazz and that was one of the things that I really wanted to put into the programming. You’re going to see that we’re PAGE 50

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RRAZZ ROOM OWNER ROBERT KOTONLY (FROM LEFT) WITH PERFORMERS JOY BEHAR AND JUDY GOLD AND CO-OWNER RORY PAULL season where historic snowfalls and frigid RRAZZ from page 49 temperatures forced many to reconsider going to be bringing more of that kind of whether or not they wanted to venture out thing in because that is really our passion.” for a night on the town. Kotonly added that the professional “We didn’t just open in any winter; we relationships he and Paull developed with opened in the worst winter this area has had cabaret singers, jazz and R&B groups and in a long time,” Kotonly said. “It was a little comedians while operating in San Francisco discouraging. When you run a club or any mean they can attract performers to New type of venture, you get to know the area Hope who normally wouldn’t be too famil- better with each and every month that goes iar with the small town. by. I’m getting better at programming just “Had I not had the history with these because I know what it has been like workartists and managers and people who like ing these last couple of months.” working with us, it would be a little hard to Kotonly also said that being somewhat convince them to come out to a destination removed from the main streets of New that isn’t a major city,” Kotonly said. “But Hope and on the fringes of the town has once they get here, these artists are saying, some drawbacks — as well as some advan‘Oh my God, this is beautiful.’ There aren’t tages, including a solution to New Hope’s a whole lot of places that give you the very often-frustrating parking problem. warm feeling that you get in New Hope. “The bad thing is, the tourists, when they And it’s a gorgeous area.” come in for the weekend, they don’t think Judging from the Rrazz Room’s upcom- to go outside that strip where the [Bucks ing summer schedule, which includes County] Playhouse and all those restaurants appearances and performances by TV and are,” he said. “Even when I used to come to Broadway star Linda Lavin, comedy legend New Hope before I had a business here, one Dick Gregory, international comedian Pam of the things that was difficult was parking. Ann, Pia Zadora and Deana Martin per- We’re on a major road and we have our own forming a tribute to her famous father and parking lot. We are appealing to residents Rat Pack member Dean Martin, the club is of the area, not just day-trippers. It’s more well on its way to delivering on its prom- convenient for them to have a parking lot ise to bring a dazzling and eclectic array of here than to struggle to find a spot.” ■ shows to New Hope. But the opening of the Rrazz Room hasn’t For more information, including a full list happened without some bumps in the pic- of shows coming to the Rrazz Room, 6426 turesque roads of New Hope. Lower York Road, New Hope, visit www. The room’s opening coincided with a therrazzroom.com or call 215-862-5221.

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By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com Pop/R&B singer Dario is making his first visit to New Hope to perform May 17 at the town’s Rock the Block Pride street fair with co-headliner Kristine W, and again later that evening at The Raven. Dario said that performing at the Pride event is important for him because the LGBT community has been supportive of his career from the beginning. “The LGBT community has been one of my biggest fan bases,” he said. “When I started 10 years ago, my song ‘Be,’ some-

body at a Pride in Arizona picked it up. From there, it ended up picking up steam. It’s very important for me to perform at Pride because they are the ones that gave me the career that I have right now. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be on TV, radio or magazine covers. I owe most of my career to the LGBT community.”

Since the Arizona native debuted, he has been making music, documenting his struggles to break into the music industry with his own reality series “Dario Undiscovered” and toured with the likes of Destiny’s Child and K-Ci & JoJo. Dario’s upcoming Pride performance comes on the heels of his latest LP, “Evolution,” which was released late last month. Dario said he was surprised about how well the new album has been received. “We’re really excited because it hit number-three in digital sales,” he said. “It was mind-blowing, to say it mildly. The response we have been getting is amazing. I’m really happy that everybody is liking it.” Dario also credits the success of this latest batch of songs to his stepping up his game as a vocalist. “The producer on this album has really pushed me to sing with all my might,” he said. “I think before, on all my other albums, I wasn’t pushing myself as a singer. For this record, when we went into it, he said; ‘Dario, you are not singing with all of your lungs. You’re not singing with everything you’ve got. You’re holding back.’ This album took seven months to record. All the other albums took two or three months. He would not let me put out a release date or finish a song until I really sang it. I remember listening to it afterwards when it was finished and I thought, Holy shit, this is a good record.” ■ Dario performs May 17 at the Rock the Block Party outside Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., during New Hope Celebrates, 1-6 p.m., and 10 p.m. at The Raven, 385 W. Bridge St. For more information and a full list of events, visit www.darioonline.com or www.newhopecelebrates.com.

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Summertime, summertime, sum-sum-summertime There are plenty of opportunities to play in any number of tournaments across the sports spectrum this summer (even if summer is a repeat of last year’s endless spring and jump to winter). Or, if you aren’t the tournament type, there are plenty of opportunities to try new things. For instance, how about a game of kickball? Stonewall Kickball is branching out of Washington, D.C., and starting a league in this fair City of Brotherly Love. Registration started May 6 for the summer league that runs June 15-Aug. 3. That’s for the Thursday-evening league — there is also a league on Sunday afternoons. Games are played at FDR Park in South Philly. Free-agent fees are $45 and include a uniform T-shirt, or you can form an entire team of 16-20 players on your own. This is a purely recreational organization and will include social events and a fall league. More info at stonewallsports.org. This is a great way to get involved, make new friends and get out and play! Meanwhile, Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and that means it’s time for the Liberty Bell Classic soccer tournament, the Liberty Bell Classic softball tournament, the Liberty Belle Invitational bowling tournament and the Philadelphia Open tournament hosted by Liberty Tennis Association. (If anyone has a tournament without “liberty” in the name, see me after the column.) The Philadelphia Falcons Soccer Club hosts its seventh-annual event for just about anyone who wants to play soccer over the weekend, and that includes some regulars from D.C., New Jersey and various parts of Pennsylvania. Registration starts at 7 p.m. May 23 at Stir, 1705 Chancellor St., with games on Saturday at Skip Wilson Field on the Temple University Ambler campus, 580 Meetinghouse Road. Saturday night is dinner at Field House and Sunday is reserved for a barbeque and lawn games at Edgley Fields in Fairmount Park. All skill levels are encouraged to join. Teams will be mixed squads of various skill levels. Bring your cleats and remember the water! The annual CBLSL Liberty Bell Classic is also Memorial Day Weekend, and that means a whole bunch of bats swinging in Fairmount Park. Registration is underway but you can still check-in 7-9 p.m. May 23 at ICandy, 254 S. 12th St., after a happy-hour party 5-7 p.m. at The Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince St. Play is May 24-25 and the always-festive Camac Street block party happens 7-10 p.m. May 24 outside U Bar and Tavern on Camac in the Gayborhood. Closing party is again at

turnout this year. Games, sets and matches are played July 18-20 at Legacy YTE (formerly Arthur Ashe), 4842 Ridge Ave., and a draw party the night before at ICandy will kick this thing into gear. The banquet is July 19 at Loews Hotel. If you like to raise a racket and haven’t played in a while, this is a good opportunity to get into the action again and make some new court buddies to play with in the future. More information can be found at plta2013.ning.com.

CLIPPED WINGS: In the final game of the spring season, a Philadelphia Gryphons RFC player nosedives after an illegal hold by a Gotham player, who flipped him in a mid-air leap. Ref and players alike expected an injurious outcome, but the player managed to crash and roll without serious consequences. The Gryphons ultimately lost the game. You can visit their website to “send a rugger down under” to Bingham Cup 2014 in Sydney, Australia. Just $5 gets you rookie status; philadelphiagryphons.org. Photo: Scott A. Drake

Fox & Hound, 1501 Spruce St.; libertybellclassic.org. The annual Liberty Belle Invitational bowling tournament over Fourth of July weekend has been going strong for more than 25 years! Bowling is at Laurel Lanes in Maple Shade, N.J., and the Loews Hotel, 1200 Market St., is the new host hotel. Registration is ongoing online and check-in is July 4 on the 33rd floor of the

hotel, a great spot to watch the fireworks. The final deadline for registration is June 27. For more info, contact Phil Maceno, tournament director, at 856-889-1434 or philmaceno@libertybelle.org. Philadelphia Liberty Tennis Association has July 18-20 booked for the third-annual Philadelphia Open tennis tournament. This fairly new event quickly brought LGBT players from around the world and organizers expect a record

As other groups increase activities, the Frontrunners scale back in the heat and humidity. There are a few things going on of interest, however. Memorial Day is the Delaware Races to Run summer beach opening event that draws from several areas. The D.C. Front Runners Annual Pride Run is another event that brings some of our fleet-footed friends to the nation’s capital the second weekend in June. For more information on other running events, go to philadelphiafrontrunners.org. The Philadelphia FINS Aquatics Club will do a fair amount of running around — er swimming around — this summer. In July, a number of swimmers are going to Montreal for the FINA World Championships and, in August, some are heading to the Long Course National Masters Championships in Maryland. There are also a couple of open-water events throughout the summer, including the Swim for Life in Maryland July 12 with distances ranging from 1-5 miles. Several FINS will also be competing in triathlons. Look for them in the full and half Iron Man race June 29 in Atlantic City. Feet, don’t fail me now!

SCORE!: The first Out with the Soul LGBT night brought in more than 500 members of the community for a 79-60 win over the New Orleans Voodoo. A rainbow of rally towels over seatbacks throughout the stadium were the welcoming to the game and, with every Soul score, a huge rainbow flag was run around the field along with the usual team flag. It was the perfect way to celebrate openly gay player Michael Sam’s draft selection by the St. Louis Rams, which happened that evening. Photo: Scott A. Drake

If you think the number of fun runs, mud runs, color runs, obstacle-course runs and nun runs is out of control, you wouldn’t be far off the mark. Last year, I detailed seven various runs over the summer and research this year has revealed almost twice that number, including more color, more mud, fresh obstacles and a new OUCH! 5K, 10K, 15K challenge that I can’t figure out. Suffice it to say, rather than listing every run, every race and every date, I encourage the running community to find the run that suits your masochism level and enjoy yourself. See you on the sidelines! ■ Countdown to Gay Games 9: 84 days. Let everyone know when you’re playing, what you’re playing and what team you play for: email scott@epgn.com.

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For full disclosure, I am an Atlantic City insider. I work for the Atlantic City Alliance, so I am an A.C. expert of sorts, which makes this column perfect for those interested in A.C. this summer. Our big news is that Sand Blast, the popular LGBT beach dance event, is debuting in Atlantic City in July. Events are planned throughout the city at some of A.C.’s best venues, including the Pool at Harrah’s, the Chelsea Hotel and, of course, the main beach party. For more on Sand Blast and to book your hotel package, visit sandblastweekend.com. Here’s an insider tip: Everyone who books a room at the host hotel, the Claridge, will be offered first dibs at the limited VIP packages at the Beach Party and Pool Party, which includes cabanas and bottle service. While in town, be sure to visit the Rainbow Room Complex — Atlantic City’s seven-day-a-week LGBT bar. Visit rainbowroomac.com for address and events. To truly experience Atlantic City, a stroll on the world-famous boardwalk is a must.

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www.philadelphiavotes.com PHILADELPHIA COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS JUNTA DE ELECCIONES DEL CONDADO DE FILADELFIA ANTHONY CLARK Chairman City Commissioners

AL SCHMIDT Vice-Chairman City Commissioners

Presidente Comisiondos Municipales

VicePresidente Comisiondos Municipales

STEPHANIE SINGER City Commissioner

TIM DOWLING Acting Supervisor of Elections

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Supervisor Interino de la Junta Electoral

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ENTRA LAS HORDES DE 7:00 A.M. HASTA LAS 8:00 P.M. EN TODOS LOS DISTRITOS ELECTORALES O DIVISIONES EN LA CIUDAD Y EL CONDADO DE PHILADELPHIA ESTADO DE PENNSYLVANIA Se elegriran, por los votantes de la ciudad y el condado de Philadelphia, a personas que lienaran los siguientes puestos;

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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. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. SALIENDO DE LA MAQUINA DE VOTACION Depués de que termine de votar al hacer presión sobre le botón verde de VOTAR en el lado bajo dercho 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 u 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 ANTHONY CLARK Chairman City Commissioners Presidente Comisiondos Municipales

STEPHANIE SINGER City Commissioner Comisionada Municipal

AL SCHMIDT Vice-Chairman City Commissioners

VicePresidente Comisiondos Municipales

TIM DOWLING Acting Supervisor of Elections

Supervisor Interino de la Junta Electoral

Atlantic City this summer for a free concert on the beach. • Atlantic City Airshow (Aug. 13): The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headline the event. Each year, hundreds of thousands of spectators gather on the beach and boardwalk for the daylong event to watch the amazing stunts and breathtaking aeronautic maneuvers by a host of exciting commercial acts.

There are more and more boardwalk eateries with al fresco boardwalk dining, including the new Backyard Bar at Caesars, the Bungalow Lounge & Restaurant, Worship Surf Bar at Showboat, the Steel Pier (off the boardwalk) and the Landshark Bar & Grill at Resorts. Atlantic City is surrounded by water, so there are plenty of water views. Check out my favorite places for great views: Nero’s Chophouse and Sushi Room at Caesars; Fin at the Tropicana; the Scores adultentertainment complex at the Taj Mahal (which features ATLANTIC CITY AIRSHOW Scores Men); the Foundation Room at the House of Blues at Showboat; American Cut, Amada and Along with free music series, mega-events Azure by Allegretti (all located at Revel); and other daily and nightly entertainment, Phillips Seafood and Starbucks on Level the boardwalk will host more than 150 3 of The Pier Shops at Caesars; and, of free live concerts and shows this summer. course, the beach-based Landshark Bar & The Travel Channel’s Annual Best Beach Grill, part of Resorts’ Margaritaville comAwards of 2014 crowned Atlantic City as plex — which is celebrating its one-year having the “Best Beach Boardwalk” in the anniversary. world and free makes it even better. Among the new beach-bar options this summer, Bar Anticipation takes over Check out these not-to-miss events: the spot where the Trump Plaza Beach Bar used to be, and the Revel Beach & • 4th of July Fireworks (July 4): Cabanas, featuring three oceanfront pools, Fourth of July weekend kicks off with debuts. Other options include Bally’s Bikini one of the top-five fireworks displays Beach Bar, HQ Beach Club at Revel and in the country. This show is so big the Landshark Bar & Grill at Resorts. ■ that it takes two ocean barges and one marina platform to fill the island’s Jeff Guaracino is the author of “Gay and entire sky. Lesbian Tourism: The Essential Guide for Marketing” and is an Atlantic City tourism • Blake Shelton Free Beach Concert executive. (July 31): Blake Shelton is coming to

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Sharon Fronabarger: Finding her home as the unofficial mayor of New Hope According to Sharon Fronabarger, president of New Hope Celebrates, the town has experienced its troubles over the last few years — floods, hurricanes and crazy snowstorms, to start with — but it has emerged on the other side, even better than ever. There’s a new spirit of cooperation between New Hope and its sister city Lambertville. The chamber of commerce has some new blood and has been taking a renewed interest in New Hope and supporting the local businesses in new and innovative ways. Lambertville is hosting a “NiteFare” June 12 with more than a dozen gourmet food trucks and 15 restaurants joining forces for an exciting food festival, and from June 2022, New Hope celebrates its history with the “Liberty” Canal Festival, complete with a three-day Revolutionary War-era reenactment, colonial-period crafts, 18th-century music, Revolutionary War lifestyle exhibitions and a colonial treasure hunt for the children. If you don’t want to wait that long, you can witness the new spirit firsthand this weekend as, for the first time, New Hope Celebrates opens its annual parade on the Jersey side and takes it into New Hope for the exuberant celebration. Speaking of traveling from place to place (nice segue), this week we spoke to Fronabarger about her life as a world traveler and why she chose to put down roots in our area. PGN: I understand you’re a world traveler. SF: Yes, I’m a Navy brat so I’ve lived all over the world. I arrived in Pennsylvania 20-something years ago. I’ve lived in such places as Virginia Beach; Mount Laurel, N.J.; Athens, Greece; Morocco; San Diego; and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba — before it was a prison. PGN: How did you end up here? SF: I went to college at what was then Trenton State College — it’s now the College of New Jersey — and during my senior year I started working at Bloomberg Financial Markets. After I graduated high school, my parents — because of whatever Navy gene or job they have that causes them to move so much — moved to Kuwait but I stayed in the area since I already had a job here. My sister is four years younger and had just graduated middle school so she went to high school overseas. At Trenton State, I was introduced to New Hope and I just loved this area. I’ve traveled around quite a bit but this is such an amazing area of the world. We have the wonderful river that travels through our two towns of New Hope and Lambertville. It’s beautifully scenic with so many outdoor things to do, not to mention the awesome town that we have. I landed here and have not regretted it one bit. PGN: Did you get to visit your family much in Kuwait?

SF: Yes, I actually ended up getting trapped there when Iraq invaded Kuwait the first summer I visited. We were stuck there for two weeks under Iraqi control. I was the first person to get out of there with first-hand photos of the invasion. Let’s just say I was happy. With what I received for them from United Press International, I was able to turn a negative into a positive. PGN: Were both of your parents in the military? SF: No, just my dad. But he’d retired and started working for a private contractor at that time. Between escaping and going back, they were in Kuwait for several years. They’ve now since moved to the much-safer Annapolis, Md., area. PGN: Describe for me what that “Uh oh. We’re being invaded!” moment was like. SF: It was quite interesting, which I can now say being a few years out from it. But let me try to take us back. I clearly remember the day prior to the invasion. We had no clue something was about to go down. We were out shopping and touring with some embassy friends and there was no indication even in the local media of any remote trouble brewing. That evening, we were home and the same embassy friends called us. We’d had plans for the next day and they said, “We’re going to have to cancel the plans, something’s happening. We’re not sure what yet, we’ll get back to you.” Fast forward to six o’clock in the morning and my parents were waking me up by saying, “The country was invaded last night and we need to get a plan together.” I was still trying to wake up and thinking, Wow, this is an unusual way to start the day, so we ran to the grocery store around the corner and stocked up on food and supplies and made sure everything was charged up. Though this was 20-plus years ago and it was more a landline world than an electronic world, so we didn’t have iPads and Facebook and everything to keep abreast of what was going on. We actually called friends back home and kept on the line with them for several days. We didn’t hang up until the phone went dead. From that point on, we had no communication outside of Kuwait because the Iraqis took over the TV and radio stations. And it was all, what I guess you would say was, propaganda. It was also in Arabic, which I’m not fluent in, so we really had no idea what was going on. It was a scary time. PGN: I’m sure! SF: Since we were stuck there, I went up on the roof and took pictures of the helicopters flying over and the tanks rolling through and everything else. There were bullets flying past and lots of noise. In retrospect, I’m not sure I’d do that today. The situation really caused the family to

bond quite closely together. It was just us and after a few weeks it became clear that this wasn’t just a passing incident. We got together with some other folks and devised a plan to get out of the country. We heard about some people who had been successful using a specific compass point and we followed their trail. There were 22 people in our caravan. We didn’t take much —only what we could fit in an away bag — and headed out through the desert. There were no roads. We drove straight through the desert. Mind you, we were not in Jeeps, we were in regular cars. I think ours was a Mitsubishi Gallant or something. I don’t know if you’ve ever driven a car over sand, but it’s quite difficult. You sort of hydroplane because it’s so soft and you have to keep going or else it’s really easy to get stuck. I was holding my breath I was so nervous about whether or not we were going to make it. This was the stuff from movie plots and we were living it! PGN: Where did you end up? SF: We crossed the border in Saudi Arabia and had to stay there for three days because, at the time of the invasion, we were being processed for permanent visas so that we would have a quicker

trip through the immigration line (going back and forth to the U.S.), so the Kuwaiti government had our passports. So here we were trying to get into Saudi Arabia with no passports ... [laughs] and they don’t really like that. Eventually they let us through and gave us a police escort to the U.S. embassy in Riyadh. We were able to leave three days later after our new passports were processed. It’s funny. I think I’ve blocked some of this from my mind until just now. I don’t think I’ve really told

many of my friends about this. People are going to be surprised! PGN: We have such a narrow view of the world from here. What was it like before the invasion? SF: It’s interesting because it’s far enough away from Mecca that you don’t have everybody wearing the traditional Islamic wardrobe. It’s a mix between traditional and Westernized clothing. You’d see plenty of people in jeans and long-sleeve shirts. Even though it was hot, everyone was still respectful of the culture and tried to remain somewhat covered. You wouldn’t see any of us running around in shorts or T-shirts. A lot of it was very much like the U.S.: fast-food restaurants, the same stores you might find going down Market Street. The main difference was the color of everything: It’s very, very, very brown and beige. The landscape is all sand and the colors reflect that. There’s not a lot of bright color other than the water, which is beautiful. PGN: Did you find much anti-American sentiment? SF: I will say we did not run into any of that. Even right after the invasion when we

were stocking up at the stores, everybody was very nice. The majority of people we met were very welcoming and kind. There was a language barrier with some people but English is the second language there so almost everybody knew English and we knew enough Arabic to get by and at least have a general conversation. Don’t quiz me on it now, though; I wouldn’t do so well! PGN: Unfortunately, not many of us here would. PAGE 60

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New Hope restaurants: the great outdoors By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com Normally we shy away from outdoor dining whenever possible because the hustle and bustle of foot traffic in Philly isn’t really conducive to a relaxed dining experience. That’s not an issue in New Hope, where the bucolic splendor of the surroundings, friendly foot traffic and spaces well equipped for the task at hand make dining outdoors the preferred choice for most who visit the restaurants along their afternoon and evening strolls. Nikolas, 10 W. Ferry St., the new Mediterranean restaurant located at the Logan Inn, is quickly becoming a favorite among locals and visitors alike and it’s easy to see why. Their outdoor space is elegant and stylish. New Hope, pretty as it is, is never going to pass for Greece, but this is as close as it is going to get. The dishes we tried were stunning to look at and tasted even better than they looked. The chef’s special the day we visited was a grilled Greek cheese ($10), wedges of cheese dressed with lemon and olive oil and accompanied by a well-composed eggplant salad for a wonderfully light and summery dish. They would be wise to permanently add this dish to the menu. Another favorite was the seared octopus ($16), which was perfectly cooked

a visual flare for people at nearby tables to constantly point and ask, “What is that?” You might want to leave room for the crazy number of different mojitos and martinis Havana has on its menu, so keep it simple. The Havana Homemade HAVANA’S TUNA TARTARE and had the added brightness and complex flavors of mango, a balsamic reduction and a nice tomato salad. Down the street a ways is Havana, 105 S. Main St., a place more suited for letting one’s hair down and experiencing some live entertainment. To that end, Havana’s menu boasts an arsenal of Caribbean and American comfort dishes with enough of

Guacamole ($9) is bright, abundantly plentiful and hits all the right spots. Other dishes begging to be tried, and enjoyed, include the massive sesame onion rings ($14.50), the Ahi tuna tartare tostada ($16) and the excellent Cuban Panini ($12). The colorful cantina atmosphere of Havana is almost the polar opposite of the calm vibe at Nikolas, but both eateries were equally enjoyable and should be visited if you happen to be enjoying a day in New Hope. ■

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OUT & ABOUT The week ahead Fri. 05/16 Vickie Shaw The comedian performs 6:15 p.m. at Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-3157788. Brad Paisley The country singer performs 7 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300. Neon Trees The rock band performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000. Tokyo Police Club The punk-rock band performs 8

p.m. at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-9221011. Jo Koy The comedian performs 9 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000. Lil’ Steph presents Rasputin’s Room Philadelphia’s only all-classic burlesque show begins 9 p.m. at Ruba Club Studios, 416 Green St.; 215627-9831. MST3K: Boggy Creek 2 The horror film is lampooned and screened 9:45 p.m. at Colonial Theatre,

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Stimulus Five-Year Anniversary Rager: The House Party Edition The dance party celebrates its birthday 10 p.m.3 a.m. at Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 St. James St.; stimulus-party@gmail. com.

Sat. 05/17 WMMR BBQ Hard-rock bands Rob Zombie, Volbeat, Fuel and more perform 1 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300. Mastodon The hard-rock band performs 7:30 p.m. at Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.;

Anthony Jeselnik The comedian performs 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000. Bill Cosby The legendary comedian performs 8 p.m. at Revel’s Ovation Hall, 500 Boardwalk; 855348-0500. Il Divo The vocal group performs 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000 Steel Panther The glam-metal band performs 8 p.m. at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-9221011.

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CLAWING THEIR WAY TO THE BOTTM: With the ultra-glam image, excessive makeup and song titles like “Glory Hole” and “Fuck My Heart in the Ass,” it’s hard to believe that the guys of Steel Panther aren’t the slightest bit gay. Even so, their throwback hair-metal anthems are riotously hilarious. Check them out when they perform 8 p.m. May 17 at TLA, 334 South St. For more information or tickets, call 215-922-1011.

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Uh Huh Her The out synthrock duo performs 8 p.m. May 18 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215222-1400.

John Legend The R&B/soul singer performs 8 p.m. at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215790-5800.

Rene Marie: Eartha Kitt Tribute Tour The singer performs a tribute to Eartha Kitt 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.

Mon. 05/19 Free Quizzo & Board Game Night Roll the dice, 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-9941400. Philly Rising Showcase Local artists perform 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

Wed. 05/21 4W5 Blues Jam Local musicians get down, 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400. Connor Oberst The folk singersongwriter performs 8 p.m. at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215232-2100.

The Burlesque Show The naughty fun begins 9 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000. Hero vs. Villain III: An NSFW Dance Party Wear your cape and cowl, 10 p.m.2 a.m. at Medusa

Lounge, 27 S. 21st St.; www.facebook. com/NSFWparty. Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.

Fri. 05/23 The Monkees The group performs 8 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way; 609317-1000. The Smithereens The rock band performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.

Barry Gibb The disco singer and Bee Gees front man performs 7:30 p.m. at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215389-9543. Lipstick Mondays A weekly drag show featuring a changing roster of queens takes the stage 9 p.m. at The Raven, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 215-862-2081.

MONDAY NIGHT FEVER: Singer Barry Gibb celebrates the music he helped make famous as the front man for the Bee Gees when his Mythology tour comes to town 7:30 p.m. May 19 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-389-9543.

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Opening Charlie Murphy The comedian and actor seen on “Chappelle’s Show” performs May 22-25 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.

Continuing Altar Boyz The musical comedy about a Christian boy band runs through June 1 at Arts Bank at University of the Arts, 601 S. Broad St.; 215-545-1664. Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat Arden Theatre Company presents the classic children’s story through June 22, 40 N. Second St.; 215-922-1122. How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying The Walnut Street Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical about a lowly window washer climbing the corporate ladder through July 13, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

Oedipussy Curio Theatre Company presents the North American premiere of the R-rated comedic take on Greek tragedy through May 24 at Calvary Center for Culture and Community, 4740 Baltimore Ave.; 215525-1350. Paul Evans: Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism The James A. Michener Art Museum hosts an exhibition of works from the designer and craftsman through June 1, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; 215-340-9800.

Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition highlighting the works of the famed fashion designer through Nov. 30, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100. That’s So Gay: Outing Early America The Library Company of Philadelphia presents the exhibition exploring gay culture through Oct. 17, 1314 Locust St.; 215-5463181.

LEGENDARY: Soul/R&B star John Legend brings his allnew strippeddown live show to town 8 p.m. May 20 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-790-5800.

This Is The Week That Is Plays and Players Theater presents the news-oriented comedy production through June 1, 1714 Delancey St.; 866-811-4111. Treasures from Korea: Arts and Culture of the Joseon Dynasty, 13921910 Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition devoted to art of the celebrated Joseon dynasty through May 26, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100. Where Children Sleep The James A. Michener Art Museum hosts an exhibition of photographs by James Mollison through June 29, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; 215-340-9800.

MONKEE BUSINESS: The musical TV band The Monkees reunites for a tour, bringing its feel-good hits to the stage 8 p.m. May 23 at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way. For more information or tickets, call 609-317-1000.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Walnut Street Theatre presents the hilarious revue about love and relationships through June 29 at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

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Closing Let’s Do It: The Music of Cole Porter Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus performs a concert devoted to the gay composer through May 17 at Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-569-9700.

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Sixties Hits Featuring The Midtown Men The Philly Pops perform through May 18 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.

Sunset Blvd. Media Theatre presents the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on the 1950 film about a faded silent movie star through May 18, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. ■

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learned the ins and outs of HR — called “personnel” at the time: immigration, affirmative action, compliance, all that.

PGN: What’s your favorite junk food? SF: Bacon! I don’t consider it junk food. It should be a staple in everyone’s meal plan!

PGN: What extracurricular things do you do now? SF: When I get a chance, I enjoy scuba diving.

PGN: Do you collect anything? SF: I have about 40-50 gnomes throughout my yard. There’s a special one named Pocket. He has his own Facebook page and his full name is Pocket Frona Gnome. He travels around with me wherever I go.

PGN: Best scuba story? SF: I am a huge shark fan. I realize that they’re big scary creatures, but I just think that they’re awesome. I’ve always had an interest in photography, hence standing on the roof in Kuwait taking pictures as bullets were flying. I took an underwater photography course and, for my test, I got to go swimming with the sharks at the Camden Aquarium, now the Adventure Aquarium. They escorted us in the back and put us in the water. For the first dive, we had to stay as still as we possibly could to let us and the sharks get acclimated and then we did a second dive where we were able to free swim with the sharks. It was an amazing experience. PGN: Any other hobbies? SF: Right now my time is taken up with New Hope Celebrates. [Laughs] I’m not an elected official, but a lot of people refer to me as the unofficial mayor of New Hope. I try to attend as many meetings and functions as I can and promote the city and the event. PGN: Ha! I like to think I’m the unofficial ambassador to Philadelphia. SF: So there you go, we have similar titles!

PGN: I am a ... SF: Lefty. PGN: Me too. There have been an inordinate number of left-handed presidents. SF: Yup. I’ve got that going for me. PGN: What are some of the things we can look forward to at NHC this year? SF: We have quite a line-up of activities this year. We just launched an LGBT history project called “Retro-Scope.” It’s a snapshot of the LGBT history in New Hope through the years. It’s an exhibit that will be up all month. The theme, “Bridge to Equality,” will highlight the fight for marriage equality in Pennsylvania and, for the first time in history, the parade, which is the signature event of Pride week, will kick off in Lambertville, N.J., and march across the bridge into New Hope. I’m super excited about that because it’s also the 200th anniversary of the bridge’s opening. The theme will highlight the fight for marriage equality in Pennsylvania and we’re going to have a same-sex couple, Charles Young and Fred Blank, get married in a ceremony performed by Lambertville Mayor David DelVecchio. Then the

couple will walk across the bridge into Pennsylvania where they will be greeted by a number of Pennsylvania politicians who support gay marriage. They will symbolically bring gay marriage into Pennsylvania. Following the parade, we’ll be having a vendor fair and block party in the parking lot of the Bucks County Playhouse. We’ll have Kristine W as one of our headliners along with special guests Trisha Dasch, Christine Martucci, Dario and Josh Zuckerman. Then we’ll continue our celebration and cap off the night with a Pride Dance Party at the Raven with DJ Tracy Young and a special show from Dario. It’s going to be great fun! ■ For more information, visit www.newhopecelebrates.com. To suggest a community member for Family Portrait, 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) ■ Acceptance meets 7:30 p.m. Fridays and

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

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

Mental-Health Support

p.m. at Mazzoni Center, 21 S. 12th St.; 215563-0652 ext. 235. Wednesdays: ■ Project Teach, a peer-education and empowerment program for people living with HIV/AIDS, meets 3-5 p.m. at Philadelphia FIGHT, 1233 Locust St.; ﬁght. org. Thursdays: ■ A support group for HIV-positive men and women meets 6-8 p.m. at BEBASHI: Transition to Hope; 215-769-3561. ■ Diversity, an HIV/AIDS support group for those infected or affected, meets from 7-9 p.m. at Arch Street United Methodist Church, 55 N. Broad St.; 215-848-4380, azaklad@craftech.com. Saturdays: ■ AIDS Delaware’s You’re Not Alone youth support group meets during the school year at varying times and locations; 800-8106776.

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Community Bulletin Board Community centers

■ The Attic Youth Center 255 S. 16th St.; 215-545-4331; atticyouthcenter.org. For LGBT and questioning youth and their friends and allies. Groups meet and activities are held 4-7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and 48:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. Case management, HIV testing and smoking cessation are available MondayFriday. 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.

■ ActionAIDS: 215-981-0088 ■ AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania: 215-587-9377 ■ AIDS Law Project of Southern New Jersey: 856-933-9500 ext. 221

Debtors Anonymous

■ AIDS Library: 215-985-4851

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

■ ACLU of Pennsylvania: 215592-1513

William Way Center.

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

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

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

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

■ AIDS Treatment Fact line: 800662-6080 ■ Barbara Gittings Gay and Lesbian Collection at the Independence Branch of the Philadelphia Free Library: 215-685-1633 ■ The COLOURS Organization Inc.: 215-496-0330 ■ District Attorney LGBT Liaison: Helen “Nellie” Fitzpatrick, 215-686-

■ 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. ■ Survivors of Suicide Inc. meets 7:30 p.m. the ﬁrst Tuesday of the month at 3535 Market St., Room 2037 and the second Wednesday at Paoli Memorial Hospital, 225 W. Lancaster Ave.; 215-545-2242, www. phillysos.tripod.com.

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

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous ■ 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. 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.

■ 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.

Key numbers 9980, helen.fitzpatrick@phila.gov ■ 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: Gloria Casarez, 215-6862194; Gloria.Casarez@phila.gov; Fax: 215-686-2555

■ Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations: 215-686-4670 ■ 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, 866-LGBT-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)

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 appoint-

■ 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; 215-627-9090; www.galloplaw. org. ■ Greater Philadelphia Professional Network Networking group for area business professionals, selfemployed 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

ment) at Health Center No. 2, 1720 S. Broad St.; 215-685-1821. 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 events; www.gppn.org; 215-9223377.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ 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.

Philadelphia Gay News www.epgn.com May 16-22, 2014

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