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Anti-bias bill Sharron Cooks ousted as LGBT re-intro’d in commission chair PA House By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com

By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com The lead sponsor of a bill to ban LGBT discrimination statewide is urging the Pennsylvania House Speaker to not assign the newly re-introduced measure to the committee helmed by virulently anti-LGBT Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-12th Dist.). Longtime sponsor Rep. Dan Frankel (D-23rd Dist.) submitted the Pennsylvania Fairness Act Tuesday morning, with 73 cosponsors. In past sessions, the legislation has been sent to the State Government committee, where it has been met with staunch opposition from Metcalfe. In a statement, Frankel urged Speaker Mike Turzai (R-28th Dist.) to consider other options. “I urge Speaker Turzai to send the Fairness Act to a committee where it can get a fair hearing, and we all know that a committee chaired by Rep. Metcalfe just doesn’t qualify, based on his record and his own words about the bill,” Frankel said. Frankel spokesperson Gabe Speece told PGN Commerce or Judiciary are among the relevant committees to which the bill could be assigned. “Rep. Frankel would frankly be pretty happy with almost any committee relevant to the bill where the chairperson will really look at the merits of it and give it a fair hearing,” Speece said. “We’ve been in a situation where we haven’t had a chance to have the issues raised in state government.” The bill has stalled for more than a decade. If approved, it would add sexual orientation and gender identity to the classes protected from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations. Last year, the Senate sponsors divided the legislation into separate bills addressing each of the protection areas; the housing bill, with an amendment to extend protections to PAGE 15

Six weeks after she was elected, the chair of the newly created Commission on LGBT Affairs was voted out this week. The commission voted 16-3 Tuesday night to remove Sharron Cooks from the helm of the board, which advises the Office of LGBT Affairs and the city on LGBT issues. According to a report by G Philly, she later stepped down from the commission. It is unclear when a new commission chair will be named. Cooks did not respond to a request for comment by presstime. The G Philly story cited an anonymous commissioner as saying the ousting stemmed from a social-me-

dia post in which Cooks “indirectly called [commissioner Amanda Dougherty] out for being a white bisexual woman taking up space in the community affairs committee.” Ajeenah Amir, a spokesperson for Mayor Jim Kenney, told PGN that the administration fielded complaints from several commissioners. “Over the past several weeks, a number of commissioners began raising concerns about comments being made by the chair, Sharron Cooks, at meetings and on her social-media channels that were creating an unwelcoming environment,” Amir said, adding that some of the comments “attacked fellow commissioners based on their race, sexual orientation and education level.” In a statement sent to G Philly, Cooks

said she was the “target of several racist attacks by community members,” as well as death threats. She contended the Office of LGBT Affairs “consistently dismissed” complaints about a “lack of bylaws and guidelines for the commission, serious concerns regarding the leaking of confidential information by commission members,” commissioner attendance and debate over the recent allegations regarding Mazzoni Center. “The administration made clear that given its commitment to diversity and inclusion, commission members making offensive comments about other members’ race, gender identity or sexual orientation was unacceptable and therefore complaints of that activity would need to be taken seriously,” Amir continued, saying Cooks initiated an emergency meeting to “discuss commission concerns and these complaints,” which took place Tuesday evening. “The commission, supported by the PAGE 14

Trans candidate edged out for judgeship By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com First-time candidate Henry Sias came within 5,000 votes of becoming the nation’s first transgender male judge Tuesday. Sias placed 14th out of a pool of 31 candidates vying for the nine seats on the Court of Common Pleas. Sias, 40, is believed to be the first out transgender candidate to ever seek elected office in Philadelphia. Sias declined to comment for this story. In a previous interview with PGN, he noted the value of trans visibility. “[To] say to the city, ‘Hey, consider me on equal terms as all the other people asking for your vote. It’s not disqualifying that I’m trans. I’m

a real person, a trans person, a member of the community who has contributions to make just like all trans people in the community. Consider me equally.’” Sias received 30,959 votes, about 4,300 less than the ninth-placing candidate, capturing about 3.81 percent of the vote. First-place finisher Stella Tsai, who drew the top ballot position, received 7.72 percent of the vote. Former state Rep. Mark Cohen, a longtime LGBT ally in the legislature, also secured a spot in the top nine. Other winners from Tuesday include Larry Krasner for the Democratic nominee for District Attorney, who finished with a healthy lead over the other six candidates, capturing nearly 40 percent of PAGE 14

HENRY SIAS (LEFT) WITH GOV. TOM WOLF AND LIBERTY CITY LGBT DEMOCRATIC CLUB OFFICIALS AT A FUNDRAISER LAST WEEK Photo: Scott A. Drake

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LGBT sports bar alleges bias by city officials Community invited to ‘conversation’ with LGBT city leaders By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com

Boxers PHL, an LGBT sports bar in the Gayborhood, recently filed a civil-rights lawsuit alleging bias by city officials when handling the bar’s requests for permission to erect a roof deck. The 50-page suit, filed April 24 in federal court, has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Juan R. Sanchez. The bar seeks a jury trial. Numerous city officials are named as defendants, including city Department of Licenses and Inspections commissioner David Perri and various members of the city’s Zoning Board of Adjustment. In January 2015, Boxers sought city approvals for the erection of a roof deck over the rear portion of its first floor, located at 1330 Walnut St. L&I promptly issued a zoning permit for the deck, and subsequently issued a building permit for the deck. But in April 2016, L&I revoked all approvals, even though most of

the roof deck was constructed, according to the lawsuit. L&I claimed the zoning permit was incorrectly issued because a formal hearing before the zoning board was required. Boxers appeared before the zoning board, which denied approval for the roof deck in February 2017, according to the lawsuit. Wally Zimolong, an attorney for Boxers, said the bar no longer desires to have a roof deck. “The entire fiasco was time consuming and expensive — and all the more disheartening because of concerns that anti-LGBT bias was at play,” Zimolong told PGN. He said Boxers’ owners spent about $70,000 constructing the roof deck, only to have L&I order that its construction cease. “We’re seeking the amount of money that was expended by Boxers toward construction of the roof deck, attorneys’ fees, lost profits and an injunction against the city to stop discriminating against LGBT bars,” Zimolong said.

The attorney said he reached out last year to the Office of LGBT Affairs for assistance in the dispute, to no avail. “I reached out to the Office of LGBT Affairs in the summer of 2016 for help in resolving the matter and received no response whatsoever.” Zimolong said several bars in close proximity to Boxers were granted permission to erect roof decks, without being required to appear before the zoning board. “There’s an allegation [in our lawsuit] that Boxers was treated differently because of its LGBT clientele,” Zimolong continued. “City officials approved roof decks at similarly situated bars within the same general vicinity. The only difference was that those bars don’t cater to the LGBT community.” Zimolong said Boxers’ due-process rights were violated by city officials. “What the city did to Boxers on the due-process end is something that should concern all fair-minded people, regardless of whether they’re LGBT,” he

said. “As L&I would have it, if they make a decision to revoke a license or permit that you hold, they can do so without giving you an opportunity to challenge that decision before it’s made. That’s just plain unconstitutional. “L&I issued Boxers a valid building permit [in March 2016]. Six days into construction of the roof deck, L&I revoked that permit, without any notice or opportunity to challenge L&I’s decision.” Zimolong also questioned whether city officials are treating LGBT bars in a harsh manner due to widely publicized concerns of racism in the Gayborhood. A spokesperson for Mayor Kenney had no comment by presstime. Zimolong praised his clients. “I’m happy that I represent clients that have the fortitude to see this case through. I think there are many folks who would be intimidated by the city of Philadelphia and wouldn’t have the strength to bring this lawsuit.” n

The LGBT and ally community is invited to the first-ever public forum with the city’s new director of the Office of LGBT Affairs and Commission on LGBT Affairs. The Community Conversation will take place 6-8:30 p.m. May 25 at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St. The goal, according to the Office of LGBT Affairs and the commission, is to “cultivate an interactive forum to share ideas and concerns pertaining to the Philadelphia LGBTQIA community.” There will be a community discussion, breakout groups and Q&A session, a format that organizers wrote “encourages a proactive and engaging approach to addressing pertinent issues in our community and working collaboratively to identify solutions.” For more information, visit h t t p s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / events/855603357920096/. n — Jen Colletta

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Philly Pride Presents this week announced the individuals who will ride its Grand Marshal float at the June 18 event. This year’s grand marshals are Henry Sias and the Front-Line Staff at Mazzoni Center. Sias is a local attorney who ran for Court of Common Pleas. He did not get one of the coveted top-nine spots in the race on Tuesday, putting him out of reach of becoming the nation’s first out trans male judge, though Philly Pride Presents Executive Director Franny Price said the recognition was deserved regardless of the election outcome. “He is a community activist and had the guts to run to be the first out trans male judge in the country,” Price said. The Mazzoni contingent is comprised of staffers who have pressed for racial equality and transparency at the organization. Members of the group staged a walk-out last month at a staff training following allegations of sexual impropriety by the organization’s recently resigned medical director, calling on Mazzoni CEO Nurit Shein to also step down; she did so a few days later. “This group formed due to the issues

going on at Mazzoni and they had a real commitment to transparency,” Price said. There are about 50-75 members of the Mazzoni Front-Line Staff, Price noted. The Friend of Pride is City Councilwoman Helen Gym, who Price said has demonstrated “support and solidarity for the LGBT community and diversity.” Gym pioneered a city resolution honoring Transgender Day of Visibility this spring, was among the protesters when an anti-trans bus tour visited Philly and has been vocal about racial justice and equality in the LGBT community. This year’s Youth Grand Marshals are Bruce Bennett and Sekai Stamps, both active participants at The Attic Youth Center. Bennett is a 10th-grader who is in The Attic’s high-school internship program, in which he writes and produces a radio podcast. He co-authored a story for PGN’s LGBTQ Youth Supplement and intends to pursue a career in writing after college. Stamps is in the 11th grade and has been home-schooled since age 4. She has taken on more responsibility at The Attic in the last year, including as the stage manager for productions by the center’s drag company, and is planning to major in philosophy in college. n

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Philly to host 2018 LGBT biz conference By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com As the Independence Business Alliance celebrated 10 years as the region’s LGBT chamber of commerce last week, it also looked to the future with the announcement of a major event. During its anniversary gala last week, IBA invited National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce co-founder and president Justin Nelson to the podium to reveal that Philadelphia will host the organization’s 2018 conference. The event is expected to have an economic impact of more than $2.1 million, bringing in more than 1,000 visitors for the Aug. 7-10 event. Philadelphia beat out other finalists Tampa, Fla.; Austin, Texas; and New Orleans. NGLCC is the latest in a growing list of national LGBT organizations that has chosen Philadelphia as the host for conferences; National LGBTQ Task Force held its Creating Change here in January, while the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association, Gay and Lesbian Medical Association and

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Out & Equal are all staging events in Philadelphia later this year. “This says that Philadelphia is a welcoming place,” IBA executive director Zach Wilcha said about the city’s growing record as an LGBT-conference host. “This is where the gay civil-rights movement began so it’s fitting peo-

ple are coming here to focus on LGBT issues. And it says a lot about the city government and the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, which, under [president and CEO] Julie Coker Graham, is prioritizing bringing minority conferences and meetings, including in the LGBT

community, to town.” IBA worked with PHLCVB and Visit Philadelphia to put together the bid to host the 2018 conference at the beginning of this year. Wilcha said IBA found out the week of its 10th-anniversary gala that NGLCC had selected Philadelphia. “That added to making our event even more special,” he said. “We had the NGLCC president there to make the announcement and before he could even get it out of his mouth, the crowd was going crazy. People were really celebrating because there have been a lot of people involved with IBA who have wanted this for a long time.” IBA usually sends staff and board members to the conference and encourages members to also participate. “There are lots of great business-building opportunities at the conference,” Wilcha said. Previous conferences have drawn big names like Melissa Etheridge and Suze Orman. The event hasn’t been held in the Northeast since the 2010 confer-

ence in Washington, D.C. “We are elated to bring the 2018 NGLCC International Business & Leadership Conference to Philadelphia, and to partner with the Independence Business Alliance and our presenting sponsors to continue expanding the reach and impact of the largest LGBT business event on the planet,” Nelson of NGLCC said. “Solidarity and success in our community has never been more vital than it is now, and so it’s fitting that we bring the entire NGLCC family to the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection in 2018 to create unprecedented opportunities for LGBT-owned businesses to thrive.” Wilcha said IBA is working with NGLCC and other partners to determine how the local organization can support the effort in the lead-up to next year. “We’re determine that now but I do know we’ll be acting as a host committee and working, along with PHLCVB and Visit Philadelphia, to make sure people feel welcome and included when they get here,” he said. n

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Engineer criminally charged in Amtrak crash By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com Brandon Bostian, the train engineer involved in an Amtrak derailment that killed eight people, has been charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes. In May 2015, Bostian, who is gay, was speeding on a dangerous curve in North Philadelphia. As a result, the Amtrak train jumped the tracks and derailed. The train originated in Washington, D.C., and was heading to New York City when the tragedy occurred. On May 12, the state Attorney General’s Office charged Bostian with eight counts of involuntary manslaughter, one count of causing or risking a catastrophe and “numerous” counts of reckless endangerment, according to a news release. Prior to the charges, victims’ attorneys filed two private criminal complaints against Bostian, which the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office declined to pursue, citing insufficient evidence. After a Philadelphia judge ordered the D.A.’s Office to pursue

the complaints, the D.A.’s Office referred the matter to the state Attorney General’s Office. The state Attorney General’s Office subsequently increased the number of charges against Bostian, and added a felony charge of causing or risking a catastrophe. If convicted of all charges, Bostian, 34, faces life in prison. He continues to be on unpaid administrative leave from his engineer position at Amtrak. “This man needed to be brought to justice,” said victims’ attorney Thomas R. Kline in a televised interview. “The District Attorney’s Office didn’t even want to issue a speeding ticket to Brandon Bostian. And that was so fundamentally wrong. He destroyed the lives of so many people.” But federal investigators say Bostian lost his bearings shortly before the derailment due to radio reports of a rock thrown at a nearby commuter train. Investigators say Bostian didn’t have drugs in his system nor was he talking on his cell phone at the time. In a civil suit pending against Amtrak, Bostian raised the possibility that “projectiles” were

thrown directly at the train he was operating shortly before it derailed. Bostian couldn’t be reached for comment. The criminal complaint filed by the state Attorney General’s Office against Bostian states: “On May 12, 2015, Brandon Bostian, the engineer of Amtrak Train No. 188, was traveling a route he navigated many times. When approaching a curve at the Frankford Junction, instead of decelerating the speed, Mr. Bostian accelerated the speed to more than twice the legal limit. Mr. Bostian, as the operator of the train, was not able to navigate the curve at such a high rate of speed. This caused the train to derail. This derailment caused the deaths of eight passengers.” An accompanying affidavit of probable cause states that “Bostian was an experienced engineer who was aware of the route and the fact that there were speed limits throughout the route.” About 200 Amtrak passengers were injured due to the derailment, in addition to the eight fatalities. According to court records, Amtrak has taken responsibility for the crash and agreed to pay $265

REVOLUTIONARY RECOGNITION: Members of the Black & Brown Workers Collective accepted their David Acosta Revolutionary Leader Award from GALAEI May 12. BBWC was honored with the annual DARLA along with Valentina Rosario and Gabriela Sanchez. BBWC has led efforts to advance racial justice in the city’s nonprofit and nightlife communities. Photo: Scott A. Drake

million to settle civil suits filed by victims and their families. In a May 9 news release, the Philadelphia D.A.’s Office said it thoroughly investigated the derailment in conjunction with Philadelphia police, Amtrak officials and train-operation experts. “The evidence indicates that

the derailment was caused by the engineer operating the train far in excess of the speed limit,” the office said in the release. “However, we cannot conclude that the evidence rises to the high level necessary to charge the engineer or anyone else with a criminal offense.” n

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Out officer receives promotion within Sheriff’s Office By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com Dante Austin received a surprise one afternoon last week. The former deputy sheriff officer for the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office took a promotion exam last summer to be considered for a higher position within the department. Austin scored number-one on the promotion exam, resulting in a new position as deputy sheriff of the Civil Enforcement Unit. “I was very excited. It was completely unexpected. I didn’t know until the afternoon that I was getting promoted that day,” Austin said, noting he did not receive the news until May 10, when he was called in to take the oath. In a statement to PGN, Sheriff Jewell Williams called the 25-year-old a “rising star” and one of the “top officers” since he

joined the office in 2013. Williams said Austin has “always excelled at everything he sets as goals.” “We are indeed very fortunate to have him on our team,” Williams said. Austin’s former position placed him primarily in the court system, while his new post will have him enforcing civil law. In addition to his other duties, Austin will continue to serve as LGBT liaison, a post he took up last year. Previously, the office allo-

munity-outreach events and oversee educational programs. Since his new position will allow him to travel across the city, Austin said he will have more opportunities to interact with LGBT community members. He added that the liaison role has been the most rewarding aspect of being involved with the Sheriff’s Office. “Sheriff Jewell Williams has been extremely supportive and has really allowed

“When we interact with LGBT community members, sometimes we come out to them [and] you can tell they are pleasantly surprised because they know we can relate to some of their experiences.” cated time throughout the openly gay officer’s regular schedule to implement trainings, determine policies, schedule com-

me to help strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the LGBT community,” he said. Austin noted the value

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of personal connections among LGBT officers and the public. “When we interact with LGBT community members, sometimes we come out to them [and] you can tell they are pleasantly surprised because they know we can relate to some of their experiences,” Austin said. “When people are looking for resources, we know where to point them.” Austin recalled a time when he interacted with a

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young trans woman. After learning she was homeless, Austin put her in touch with the LGBTQ Home for Hope. The young woman went to the LGBT-friendly homeless shelter the same night and was able to access resources. “I think being a voice for the community within law enforcement is beneficial because of the LGBT community’s resources,” Austin said. “When [community members] inter-

act with law enforcement, I don’t think the straight, cis officers always know where to go.” In addition to his liaison position, Austin also serves as vice president of the Gay Officers Action League. GOAL addresses the needs of LGBT law-enforcement officers. “We have a very unique experience in law enforcement so it’s nice to be able to share those experiences with other LGBTQ officers,” Austin said. With the current experience under his belt, Austin said he is looking forward to advancing within the office. “I’m excited to learn there’s a whole other side of law enforcement, a whole other side that doesn’t involve necessarily locking up people, using handcuffs and what you see on TV,” he said. “There’s a very different side of law enforcement that I’m really excited about.” n

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PA high-school history teacher honored as ‘Hero’ By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com Carlisle High School history teacher Kevin Allen Wagner successfully petitioned to create a Gay-Straight Alliance in 2002, making it the first school-sanctioned GSA in Pennsylvania. The openly gay 44-year-old said he was prompted to establish the group because of conversations he heard in the hallways among both students and staff, which included homophobic comments. “I thought this was the perfect way to allow our district and our community to realize there are individuals struggling with these issues every day,” Wagner said. “I’ve always been one of those people [who said], ‘If you have a friend who is LGBTQ or if you have a family member who is a part of the LGBTQ community, then you are more likely to be supportive,’ and I thought this was one more way to help those individuals.” Wagner’s establishment of the GSA and his leadership in Carlisle’s Model United Nations are among the reasons National Liberty Museum honored him with the 14th-annual Teacher as Hero Award. In partnership with State Farm, the museum presented the award to Wagner and nine other educators May 6. Wagner’s husband, Terry Karanen, submitted the application for consideration and kept it a secret from Wagner until he officially received the award. “He sets a very high bar for himself,” Karanen said. “For those of us who are excellent at what we do and dedicated to what we do, we sometimes set the bar a little higher than perhaps we should for our own good. But he does that and either meets it or exceeds it. In the process, he also sets an example for others. He shows his students what they can do, how they can come from nothing and make something of themselves.” Wagner said he aims to be accessible to all students. “Literally the door is always open and even when it’s not open, the door isn’t locked,” Wagner said of his office as social-studies department chair. “That’s my policy. I can’t even count between my two hands the number of times I’ve had a student just drop in with an issue they may be dealing with.” Wagner recalled a student who came to him 12 years ago and talked about cutting himself as a way to cope with depression. He said he reconnected with the student over the past year and discovered he is doing well and has a partner of his own. “[Students] know that door is open and I’m not going to judge them when they ask great questions or even the offthe-wall ones,” Wagner said.

A student struggling with his sexuality once said to Wagner, “I think I’m bi but I’m not sure. Can you help me out with that?” Wagner said he had a 30-minute lunch conversation with the student and offered some advice. “This is the opportunity for you to explore who you are,” Wagner said, recalling the conversation. “I can’t tell you who you are. Your parents theoretically can’t tell you who you are, although you do live under their roof. I can guide and direct you and give you advice but in the end, you need to figure that out. “I try to get them to see that this is

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a process and that they’re not going to solve it,” Wagner added. “They’re not going to answer that question of, ‘Am I bi or am I gay or am I straight or where do I fit on the spectrum?’ tomorrow. For all of us, it’s been a process of learning about who you are and the person you are to become.” Wagner said he hopes to continue his work at Carlisle. He has been working in the district since 1997, making this his 20th year. “My goal is to be the longest-running teacher in the Carlisle School District. I think the record is 42 years so I don’t know if I’ll make it,” Wagner said with a laugh. “I’m happy I’m there, almost.” Wagner offered two pieces of advice for educators working with LGBT youth. “[First], keep an open heart and open mind because you just don’t know what situation they’re coming from. They’re really trying to find their way. And I think the second [piece of advice] is probably the hardest one for any of us: Try to find it in your heart to set aside your own personal prejudices and just listen.” n

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Sessions’ surprise Any LGBT-related news coming out of Washington, D.C., has almost universally been negative for the past four months (has it only been four months?). This week a rare glimmer of good news shone through. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, known for his history of bigoted views and votes, condemned violence against transgender individuals, seemingly equating anti-trans incidents with other types of bias-motivated violence. Sessions’ comments were issued in reference to the 49-year prison sentence handed down this week for Joshua Brandon Vallum, who killed Mercedes Williamson, a transgender woman. Vallum first contended he killed Williamson when he learned she was transgender, but later admitted he killed her to prevent fellow gang members from learning her gender identity. He was the first person prosecuted under the LGBT-inclusive federal hate-crimes law. “Today’s sentencing reflects the importance of holding individuals accountable when they commit violent acts against transgender individuals,” Sessions said in a statement. “The Justice Department will continue its efforts to vindicate the rights of those individuals who are affected by bias-motivated crimes.” If this were the Obama administration, this type of statement from the U.S. Justice Department would be par for the course; that administration recognized the value and contributions of transgender Americans, and spoke out strongly against any infringement on trans rights, let alone incidents of violence or hate. However, we’re living in a new political reality, where LGBT people don’t receive anywhere near the same level of credibility or respect from many officials in Washington, D.C. So this development, while underwhelming, still signals a modicum of progress. Progressive causes have suffered hit after hit since Donald Trump took office, which has inspired many to fight harder — but has also instilled a sense of despair in many. Thus, a tepid statement of support for prosecuting cases of anti-trans violence on equal footing with other bias crimes is a welcomed change, if not a full cause for celebration. Make no mistake, Sessions is not a friend to the LGBT community, nor any other marginalized population; his record proves otherwise. But his statement illustrates that, on some level, he may recognize that anti-trans violence is not something that the majority of Americans will stand for, nor will they support officials who condone or ignore such crimes. n

President Trump’s goal to fill cabinet positions only with people who are diametrically opposed to what said cabinet is supposed to do continues. This time he’s tapped Charmaine Yoest to be assistant secretary of public affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services. Yoest is an anti-abortion extremist who, in addition to her wild ideas about a woman’s right to choose what happens to her own body, has some pretty crazy views on things like sex and sexuality (funny how being anti-choice and anti-LGBTQ so often go together). Before I get too far ahead of myself, however, I should explain what HHS is and does. Or, rather, I’ll let HHS explain in words from its own website: “The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services protects the health of all Americans and provides essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.” It would be more accurate to replace the word “protects” with “formerly protected” because they certainly do not care about that now. It’s bad enough that Tom “gay marriage is sad marriage” Price is the head of HHS. He’s also anti-choice and has a great big boner over the potential destruction of the Affordable Care Act that would literally cause people, primarily the poor and the sick, to lose their insurance, therefore losing their access to health care and therefore dying. HHS has essentially abandoned the “health” and the “human” parts of its name. But now Trump has plucked Yoest from the cesspool of misinformation and bigotry that is the Family Research Council to spread the gospel of “contraception doesn’t work” and “breast cancer is caused by abortions” in the federal government. In 2006, she appeared on a Fox News segment about pending legislation in New York City to allow transgender men and women to change their birth certificates. She was against it, saying that birth certificates represent “what actually happened in real life,” essentially dismissing transgen-

der people as living in some kind of fantasy world. She also accused transgender people of trying to “redefine what normal is” and said she didn’t want to share a restroom with trans women. Her husband, Jack, also seems delightful. In a blog post about that Fox appearance, he lamented the fact that his wife was “forced into debating a trany of some stripe.” Note that “tranny” is not only pejorative, but he spelled it wrong. In 2007, she debated Freedom to Marry’s Evan Wolfson on MSNBC and spouted bullshit claims that research showed that children were harmed when raised by same-sex couples. She made the same claim 10 years earlier on CNN and in 2006 on NPR. Her backwards thinking is especially dangerous when it comes to HIV/AIDS prevention. She once said that advising people to wear condoms for protection was “shockingly irresponsible” and “absolutely insane” because condoms don’t have a 100-percent success rate. She especially didn’t want teenagers to use condoms. “Where are we going to go when teens get this disease, using a condom, and they say, you know, ‘But my government told me that I was going to be safe’?” The obvious answer is that we need comprehensive sex education so that sexually active teens learn about the actual risks involved with condoms and other types of contraception. But, of course, Yoest is against that, too. If knowledge is power, then the Trump administration is the weakest in history. Yoest will fit right in. n

She once said that advising people to wear condoms for protection was “shockingly irresponsible” and “absolutely insane” because condoms don’t have a 100-percent success rate.

D’Anne Witkowski is a poet, writer and comedian living in Michigan with her wife and son. She has been writing about LGBT politics for over a decade. Follow her on Twitter @MamaDWitkowski.

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Cuba, where LGBTQ means lesbians, gays, bi, trans, questioning: repression or openness? As I was standing in Revolution Square Modern U.S. travel protocol made the in Havana, Cuba, looking at the giant silarrangements slightly easier than 20 years houette of Che Guevara, I smiled, recalling ago. The Cuban Embassy not only sped the Che Guevara Café I once visited in up my visa, they arranged for me to have Beirut where I watched a male official Cuban press credentials, belly dancer as I was reporting which they also did for other on Lebanon’s first LGBT orgaU.S. LGBT media on the same nization. It occurred to me that trip. This is an amazing fact that the relationship between the should not be overlooked, as it United States and the Middle makes the point clear that Cuba East is easy to explain comis attempting — with baby steps pared to the relationship our — to open its society and go country has with Cuba, as well after the lucrative worldwide as Cuba’s position on LGBT LGBT tourism market. issues. The timing could not have been better, since Cuba was It was 20 years ago when I reported on the state of LGBT about to commemorate the life in Havana. The difference 10th-annual International Day could not be more apparent Against Homophobia and than it was in the procedure to Transphobia, spearheaded in the Mark Segal country by the Cuban National arrange my travel to Cuba. In 1997, as an out LGBT journalist Center for Sex Education. — and refusing to be anything but out — I CENESEX is headed by Mariela Castro, received no assistance from the U.S. govthe daughter of the current president of ernment, except the warning that I could Cuba and niece to its former president, have trouble re-entering the United States, Fidel Castro. since the U.S. government might not recMy first evening’s dinner proved that Cuba had changed — but at the same time is even more complex. That dinner was spent with old friend and U.S. LGBT pioneer the Rev. Troy Perry of Metropolitan Community Church, who was scheduled to receive an award from CENESEX. We dined with members of his Cuban church, headed by Elaine Saralegui, an out lesbian from Matanzas, Cuba. Their work begins to explain the story of the culture of the Cuban people and how change occurs. It’s an eye-opener for many in our country since when we speak of socialist/communist Cuba, many often think of a godless society, but indeed the last three popes have made it a point to visit Cuba. Now, about 40 percent of Cubans identify as Catholic while others follow the African Caribbean Santería faith. In order to understand Cuba and Cubans, you must know that religion is a large part of their culture, and religious views on the THE REV. ELAINE SARALEGUI, FROM LGBT community are intertwined with MATANZAS, CUBA the country’s politics. Example: As the country opens its doors even further, U.S. fundamentalists are looking for influence ognize LGBT reporters as legitimate jourand to apostolize. A story that’s making the nalists. As for Cuba, its embassy refused rounds is that American fundamentalists to return calls. It was almost a clandestine trip. I had to travel via Mexico and arrange offered to bring in a million Bibles and the Cuban religion minister (yes, they have hotel and other necessities through thirda religion minister) stated, “Let the U.S. and fourth-party connections. At times, it end the embargo and we’ll buy our own was cloak and dagger. Bibles.” And there was reason for Cuban hesitance in having an LGBT journalist in Things have changed. But faith and that the country: Life for LGBT people at that embargo influence almost all aspects of time was like 1950s America, or worse. Cuba today, as its youth look to the future (Read more about that trip at http://bit. with a skeptical eye. But Perry’s church ly/2q46XUQ.) Twenty years would bring has a distinction. It is the first official some surprises and a brush with the past, non-government LGBT organization in both in the United States and Cuba. Cuba, a distinction that has plagued indi-

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Street Talk Will you read Caitlyn Jenner's new book? “I'll read excerpts of it online but I'm not going to read the entire book. I usually don't read biographies. I'm more Joseph Ament interested account manager in fiction. Seattle, Wash. I do think Caitlyn Jenner did a very brave thing, and it's great to have her as a spokesperson for the community. This is a time when the community needs a strong voice.”

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viduals who have tried to organize independent LGBT organizations. Perry takes pride in stating that Cuba now becomes the 34th nation with MCC churches. “We even have one in Kuala Lumpur,” he noted. Perry’s Cuban church was conceived when he visited the island two years ago as an invited speaker for a religious conference. A local Baptist church was sponsoring a small LGBT meeting group, but after those in attendance heard Perry and his story about the battle to form MCC in the United States, and how his faith community is LGBT-inclusive, they asked and received permission to form MCC Cuba. The distinctions and progress don’t end there. Perry tells me that the Catholic Church in Cuba imports its priests from other Latin countries and that all MCCs PAGE 16

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COMMUNITY COLOR: Art enthusiasts marked the opening of “Construction of Identity” May 12 at William Way LGBT Community Center. The exhibit features works by Daniel Cappello (left), who focused on geometric abstractions to explore spirituality, and Robb Spath, whose collages look at engagement with popular culture. The exhibit runs through June 30. Photo: Scott A. Drake

City HIV/AIDS unit admitted to national health network By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com The city’s HIV/AIDS unit recently joined a national nonprofit public-health association. The AIDS Activities Coordinating Office (AACO), a division of Philadelphia Department of Public Health, was among seven jurisdictions recently admitted as members of the National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD). NASTAD represents public-health officials while aiming to end HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and other conditions. The development will pave the way for collaboration among health departments across the country, said Murray Penner, executive director of NASTAD, in a statement. “This is a huge step forward,” Penner said. “The end of the HIV and hepatitis epidemics is for the first time within our reach, and it’s hard to overstate the value of welcoming large urban jurisdictions into our membership. States and cities have learned a lot of lessons over the years about how to combat the HIV and hepatitis epidemics. By coming together, we will exponentially increase our effectiveness.” NASTAD’s Board of Directors changed bylaws to extend membership to the seven Centers for Disease Control-funded jurisdictions during its March meeting. NASTAD members are expected to ratify

the change at the onset of the annual meeting this month. AACO Director Coleman Terrell told PGN that NASTAD provides “a high-quality product with a lot of helpful information,” noting the organization highlights practices and programs in different jurisdictions. Additionally, he said, it is useful to have a network to coordinate efforts. “Getting to know the people who are working in other jurisdictions is very helpful,” Terrell said. “You can get on the phone, call someone and say, ‘How are you handling this issue? Do you have any ideas on how we can do something better?’” “States can’t do it alone,” Terrell added. “Cities can’t do it alone. We need resources and the supportive estate. It strengthens us all in terms of doing our work.” Terrell said AACO has received resources from NASTAD in the past and is looking forward to a continued partnership. “They’ve been very open in sharing resources with us for a long period of time so it’s nice to be an official member,” Terrell said, noting NASTAD will provide representation for AACO on policy issues. “I think it’s important to have a strong voice from urban communities where the epidemic is concentrated.” Other NASTAD partnership jurisdictions include Baltimore, Chicago, Los Angeles County, Houston, New York City and San Francisco. n

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News Briefing BBWC to fundraise at WWCC The Black & Brown Workers Collective is organizing a bake sale next week to raise funds for its social-justice work. “Sweet Liberation” will be held from 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. May 26 at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St. Prices will range from $1-$3 with selections including cupcakes, banana bread, vegan options and more. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/ 642867489238959/.

Tabu will host a fundraising dance party for longtime community photographer Tara Lessard. Lessard recently was diagnosed with a recurrence of cancer, after undergoing chemo and three surgeries. She is currently in the hospital after complications from a recent surgery. “Even though these setbacks have affected the timeline of her treatment, they have not hindered her vivacious determination to battle this disease with all of her positive energy and fierce strength,” organizers wrote on the event’s Facebook page. Dancing for Tara! will be held from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. May 20 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St. Music will be provided by Leo A. Gonzales, with performances by Connor Michalchuk, Josh Schonewolf and Rasta Boi Punany. There is no cover for the event, and all donations and proceeds from a 50/50 will be given directly to Lessard. For more information, visit www.facebook. com/events/210179639489493/. — Jen Colletta

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the vote. Joe Kahn finished second, followed by Rich Negrin. “Your passion and thirst for equal justice got us here today,” Krasner wrote on social media Tuesday night. “Thank you, Philadelphia. It’s time to get to work.” In a congratulatory statement to Krasner and Republican nominee Beth Grossman, Mayor Jim Kenney said, “The people of Philadelphia made clear they want a District Attorney who will implement progressive reform, while also keeping our city safe.” In an upset, Rebecca Rhynhart unseated COOKS from page 1

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incumbent City Controller Alan Butkovitz, receiving nearly 60 percent of the vote. Kenney noted he saw “firsthand that Rebecca is capable of making government more efficient and effective.” Rhynhart served as chief administrative officer in Kenney’s administration and as city treasurer and budget director in former Mayor Michael Nutter’s administration. At the state level, Democrats Debbie Kunselman, Maria McLaughlin, Carolyn Nichols and Geoffrey Moulton won the Superior Court nominations while Ellen Ceisler and Irene McLaughlin Clark were nominated for Commonwealth Court. n mission work together in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment,” she said. “We cannot do this work when we alienate, insult and publicly deride our fellow community members. While I respect that individuals at times disagree, I will never stand for anyone in this community consistently and viciously lashing out at others with prejudiced, biphobic and educationally elitist attacks. Our work is too important and the stakes are too high.” n

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City seeks reconsideration in SEPTA dispute By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com City attorneys this week filed a petition for reconsideration with the state Supreme Court, hoping to persuade the justices to reverse last month’s ruling that SEPTA isn’t bound by the city’s LGBT-inclusive antibias law. SEPTA is the region’s mass-transit system, serving more than 650,000 riders daily in Philadelphia, four surrounding counties and parts of New Jersey and Delaware. The city’s May 10 petition maintains it’s in the public interest for SEPTA to be governed by the city’s Fair Practices Ordinance. But SEPTA claims it’s a state agency and shouldn’t be governed by the ordinance. The protracted litigation has ensued for almost 10 years. In a 4-3 ruling last month, the high court sided with SEPTA, noting the transit agency has “sovereign immunity” from complaints such as those handled by the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations, which enforces the Fair Practices Ordinance. But the city’s 16-page petition argues that the state legislature never intended for

“[Last month’s] decision deprives hundreds of thousands of Philadelphia commuters, and thousands of SEPTA employees, of protections that the General Assembly authorized the city to provide.” SEPTA to be immunized from all types of antibias complaints investigated by the PCHR. The petition also argues that the type of complaints the PCHR would investigate with respect to SEPTA wouldn’t interfere with SEPTA’s core transportation mission. Additionally, the petition emphasizes that the state legislature never said the state Human Relations Commission should have “exclusive” jurisdiction over SEPTA. “[T]he lead opinion finds in the state’s BILL from page 1

employment, passed out of a committee but went no further. Speece said Frankel is open to considering alternative approaches to advance the bill but wanted to start with a comprehensive measure. “For Rep. Frankel right now, comprehensive is the best way to go,” Speece said. “You get protections for all three areas. In the course of negotiations and moving back and forth between chambers to try to get this to the end game in the last year, the idea of splitting it up came up more than it ever has before. But

Human Relations Act an intent to give the state Human Relations Commission exclusive jurisdiction over discrimination claims against SEPTA — without any citation to statutory language, legislative history, or legislative purpose. But the word ‘exclusive’ nowhere appears in the state Human Relations Act,” the petition states. The city’s petition adds: “Without a doubt, the General Assembly, in granting sovereign immunity to SEPTA, wished to severely limit SEPTA’s litigation costs and exposure to liability. Further, it certainly is eminently possible that a General Assembly might wish to immunize SEPTA entirely from all litigation costs and from exposure to any liability. But to do so, the General Assembly would need to say something or do something to evince such an intent. Respectfully, the General Assembly did not say or do anything of the sort.” In conclusion, the petition states: “[Last month’s] decision deprives hundreds of thousands of Philadelphia commuters, and thousands of SEPTA employees, of protections that the General Assembly authorized the city to provide.” SEPTA has 14 days to reply to the city’s petition. As of presstime, a SEPTA spokesperson had no comment. PCHR executive director Rue Landau issued this statement: “The PCHR is grateful that the city continues to fight to ensure that our strong anti-discrimination law covers the thousands of SEPTA riders and employees, many of whom are members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, and have been left without protections.” Justin F. Robinette, a local civil-rights attorney, expressed disappointment with the city’s petition. “The petition barely mentions LGBT rights,” Robinette said. “There’s nothing in it about trans rights and just one reference to ‘sexual orientation’ toward the end. But perhaps that’s understandable, because the high court doesn’t appear very sympathetic to the cause. There’s virtually zero chance the petition will be granted. I don’t understand why the city minced its words. As a result, the city missed an important opportunity to unequivocally repudiate the court’s antiLGBT ruling.” n there was no way Dan was willing to use that [divided bill] as a starting point; this is ideally what we want to see hit the governor’s desk. But we’ll see what unfolds over the near year and a half. We’re always willing to talk to people about it, but we had to start somewhere.” Five Republicans were among the cosponsors: Kate Harper (61st Dist.), Aaron Kaufer (120th Dist.), Thomas Murt (152nd Dist.), John Taylor (177th Dist.) and Katherine Watson (144th Dist.). A Senate version of the legislation was introduced last month and was sent to that chamber’s State Government committee. n

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will have Cuban-born ministers. The first is Saralegui, making her the first independent out lesbian activist in Cuba who tells me with a grin that she identifies as an LGBT Christian activist. She’s one of those individuals who was in the audience two years ago when Perry spoke and said that “God is my pastor and he knows I’m gay.” Saralegui, who was in the seminary at the time studying to be a minister for Cuba’s Baptist Church, was inspired by the address and asked her bishop about creating a church for LGBT people. A few disagreements later, MCC Matanzas (a city that considers itself Cuba’s art capital) became Cuba’s first out Church. When she’s not tending to her own church, which varies between 20-40 members, Saralegui travels the country performing liturgies for LGBT Cubans and anyone else who wants to hear her message of inclusion. “I want our community to be proud,” she says with a smile through a translator. Saralegui has already tackled some major issues. A week ago, her church held a ser-

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“the second day they yelled and yelled at me, ‘Be a man, be a man.’ All day.” And when asked if they ever physically harmed him, he says, “They never hit those of us in the camps; they only spoke at us.” On most days, the men had to sit through what today we’d call re-programming. “They had signs everywhere: ‘The revolution needs men.’ And they kept telling us we had to be men and gay people were not men.” When I ask what it was like each day, he tells me that, aside from listening to the psychologist camp officials brought in from Havana, the men were put to work. I try to ask him about the harshness of that work but fail and he notices, smiles and shakes his head. According to Louis, there were many camps and each had about 120 men in it. No physical harm, but hard work that allegedly attempted to make you a hard (read: real) man. The government used to attempt to deny it ever had such camps but before his death, Fidel Castro admitted it and apologized. Louis, a short, jovial man, wanted a personal apology and he eventually received it from another Castro: CENESEX’s Mariela.

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vice officiated by three international transgender ministers: from Brazil, Canada and the United States. When I ask her if she’s had any issues from members of the LGBT community about her activism, she smiles broadly and states, “Some don’t believe you can be Christian and gay.” If you bring up the issues of trans people in Cuba, people will reference CENESEX and its program to support gender-reassignment surgery. They’ll proudly point to Clinico Quirurgico, a government-run hospital that specializes in such operations, and explain that like all medical needs in Cuba it’s free, and like most things in Cuba, you can’t get exact numbers. Cuba’s past often clashes with its present. The convoluted connections and disconnections when you attempt to explain how open or repressed the LGBT community in Cuba can be is displayed by looking at a part of its shameful past — then realizing it’s something that is very present in the United States. Meet Louis. Now 74, he survived one of Cuba’s labor camps for gay men in the 1960s. When you ask him what it was like when, at 16, he was taken to a camp, he smiles and says, “Everyone in my neighborhood said I was that way.” If you ask him how bad it was, he’ll tell you that

Louis is not clear on how he left the camp but he’s clear about what he did afterward. “My old life was no more and I couldn’t go home or get work so I went to the capital [Havana],” he recalled. “I told them I lost my papers and was given new papers; they never knew about my past life.” He studied and became a technical draftsman. He found love, and settled into life. When I ask what he thinks the future holds for Cuba’s LGBT community, he shrugs and says he’s “hopeful.” And you can see he wants people not to forget their history, but he doesn’t want that connection to the past to impede progress. It’s a hard line he walks, but he does it with a joyous style. It amazed me a couple days later as I watched him dancing at the CENESEX rally, doing a rhumba with his friends. Louis was enjoying life and its new freedoms, but never letting go of the papers that recall his time in the labor camp. Americans, especially LGBT Americans, use the camps as a hammer against Cuba, but while Cuba has moved on, the U.S. still has its equivalent: conversion-therapy camps. And some of those camps do hand out corporeal punishment. As to numbers, Louis tells me that several-thousand gay

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I thought of that as I marched in the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia rally, along with almost 1,000 Cubans. They shouted socialist slogans peppered with “End Homophobia and Transphobia Now.” There were no corporate sponsors, which reminded me of our first gay Pride in the United States, and indeed this looked more like a gay Pride celebration than a march of defiance. At the rally, there were a few speeches and then a dance and festival. CENESEX used the time and event for HIV education, condom distribution and testing. Once you work out the political dissertation, you can then try and unravel the country’s views on LGBT tourism. There’s no question that Cuba wants to get in the game. There are inmates were housed in a section of Cuba at least four LGBT tour-guide sites on the far from Havana. In the U.S, conversion web and numerous individuals and travel therapy is still flourishing and is associated groups in the United States who specialize with that word again: religion. If you don’t in LGBT tourism to Cuba. And surroundget the theme, think about Uganda and its ing the 10th-annual International Day “Kill the Gays” legislation. Again, it’s fun- Against Homophobia and Transphobia, the damentalism. government gave official press credentials The reality is that you can’t judge Cuba to several LGBT media outlets. So Cuba on its treatment of LGBT people in the is open. How open, and to what kind of past. Louis wants to live for today, and in travel? today’s Cuba, at least for the LGBT com Cuba is home to great weather, beaches, munity, things have changed. It’s not all mountains, incredible colonial architecture about weekend dance parties that are now and some of the most hospitable people all the rage with the LGBT community. you’ll ever meet, but at times due to that My tour guide, Leandro Velazco, states touchy subject of the U.S. embargo — about LGBT tourwhich some claim is ism: “We have bars, keeping this country nightly ‘inclusion’ in economic turmoil parties, a couple of while others say it good restaurants, is the government’s a state-run LGBT political repression organization, occathat stifles Cuba — sional festivals and it seems the country even Grindr.” When is in a time capsule. I look quizzically That can be a curse at him, he tells or a charm. The me about someold U.S. Buicks thing called Planet and Chevys are an Romeo, which he example. They’re said was the first charming but their LGBT social-netprevalence points working site to hit out that new cars Cuba several years are at a premium — ago. His business, CENESEX HIV-PREVENTION BOOTH (TOP) although that has GaytoursHavana. AND MARIELA CASTRO begun to change, com, like many in as has the hospitalCuba, is adjusting to ity industry, which the ’Net, hoping that the promise of LGBT languished for years. On the way to the tourism in Cuba becomes a reality. airport, you notice parking lots full of new Before leaving for Cuba, it was handy to taxis and tour buses waiting for the explogoogle Amnesty International to see what it sion of tourists. had on Cuban repression. The background Cubans call their country “The Pearl of states: “The re-establishment of relations the Caribbean,” but that pearl is trapped between the USA and Cuba in 2015 led to by the U.S. embargo, which wreaks havoc increased trade and tourism between the on tourism. There is not one place in all of two countries in 2016. For example, comCuba that you can use an American credit mercial air services from the USA to Cuba card. Therefore, cash is a requirement. resumed after more than 50 years.” You can How many Americans want to travel with a read the full report at www.amnesty.org/en/ wad of cash in their pockets? countries/americas/cuba/report-cuba/#. There is no way to write about Cuba So where’s the repression? Each time I and not elicit strong views on one side asked someone to name a famous LGBT or the other. What I can say after speakperson, they all said the same. They’d men- ing with Cubans themselves is that they tion a name and say, “We know, but they want change and they don’t want to be the keep it to themselves.” pawns among governments. n

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Raising Hotel Tax Makes Good Dollars and Sense But new fund’s board must be transparent

s a rule, for politicians, particularly those sitting on city council, raising taxes is never a no-brainer. Raising a tax to fund anything other than schools or reduce our pension debt is even dicier, one would think. This maxim is true for almost every proposed tax except the one proposed by the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association late last

month: a 0.75 percent increase to the current hotel tax. The new tax would add $1.50 to the cost of a $200-per-night room, estimated to bring in $5.8 million in the first year, increasing to over $7 million by 2022. The move is designed to create a fund that would allow the city to competitively bid for more large-scale tourist events similar to DNC 2016 or the 2017 NFL Draft. But first, let us turn down the comforter on this one. Philadelphia’s current hotel tax is in no way out of line with cities of comparable size. Indeed, there are some cities of far lesser stature whose hotel tax is far greater than ours. According to Yahoo! Finance here is how we stack up: Houston - 17%; Indianapolis -17%; Columbus - 16.75%; San Antonio - 16.75%; Chicago - 16.39%; Los Angeles - 15.5%; San Francisco - 15.5%; Austin -15%; New York - 14.75%; Philadelphia - 14.2%; San Jose - 14%; Phoenix - 13.27%; Dallas - 13%; Jacksonville - 13%; San Diego - 12.5%. Adding .75% to the current hotel tax would result in our only jumping one notch, above New York City, on the list and by a negligible amount at that. An increase in the hotel tax dedicated to creating a fund to lure big events to Philadelphia

just makes good business sense. Just look at the two biggest events to come to our city in the past year alone: For DNC 2016, we took an $85 million investment and returned $200 million; for the NFL Draft we took a $5 million investment and turned it into $80 million. As reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer, “Julie Coker Graham, president and CEO of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, said conventions are often looking for such perks when weighing locations. She said other cities have dedicated funds for incentive packages. San Diego, for instance, has $35 million, Portland, Ore., has $10.7 million, and Seattle $6 million, according to numbers provided by the hotel association. Philadelphia has no such fund.” Most importantly, the tax is being proposed by the only people in Philadelphia who could be adversely affected by it: the folks running the hotels. If they felt the new tax would push price points too high, thereby losing customers, they would be the last to propose a tax increase. Our reservation about the tax comes in how the revenue will be spent. According to the Inquirer, “[Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association executive director Ed] Grose said the money, to be managed by a volunteer board with 14 voting members from the hotel industry and one from the city, would be given out as grants.”

Here’s the problem. We already have too many cooks in the touristluring kitchen. In 2014, City Controller Alan Butkovitz issued a 38-page report that found that lack of coordination, interagency friction, and administrative overlap between the city’s two marketing arms — the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) and Visit Philadelphia — was undercutting Philadelphia’s ability to sell itself to visitors. The report called for a merger of these agencies. Now along comes a third non-profit with 14 voting members and its own budget authority. The bigger problem is in how this new board will identify the events it chooses to support. Take the 2017 bike race. Oh yeah, there is no 2017 bike race. Why? Because no one could raise the $750,000 needed to pay the city to host it. The bike race lost out to the Dad Vail Regatta and the NFL Draft precisely because it was a oneday event that did not fill hotel rooms. The Mummers were on life support in 2011 when Congressman Bob Brady found the money to save it. But the Mummers Parade does not fill up hotel rooms. When these events come to the hotel board, will they be shot down because they do not meet the new board’s bottom line. We do not know the answer. But we do know this, these decisions should not be made behind closed hotel room doors. M ay 1 4 - 2 1 , 2 0 1 7

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Zoe Has No Regrets Continued from page 12 throws to a teammate.” Despite the loss May 7, she loves playing for this team and going to this school. She’s never known any different feelings about her alma mater. “This is my twelfth year at Friends’ Central and my favorite

part about the academic aspect of school is how kind and understanding every single teacher is,” Shoemaker said. “I also love that there is not a day that goes by where I do not learn something new and exciting.” (L) Conference co-founders Raymond Roy-Pace, Vincent Cobb, Ronald Taylor and Sterling Grimes. (R) Attendees discuss topics raised at “Black Male Educators Convening 6” at Temple. Photos by Sarah J. Glover.

Sheriff’s Office Honors Fallen Philadelphia Police and Fire Fighters Sheriff Jewell Williams joined Mayor Jim Kenny, Managing Director Michael DiBerardinis, Police Commissioner Richard Ross and Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel in a wreath laying ceremony at the Living Flame Memorial in Franklin Square on May 4 to honor Philadelphia Police Officers and Philadelphia Firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. “We can never forget the sacrifices these men and women made for the greater good,” said Sheriff Williams. “For their families, colleagues, and loved ones who understand the enormous amount of courage and dedication it takes to be a firefighter or law enforcement officer, this recognition is a promise their ultimate sacrifice will never be taken for granted, or diminished by time”.

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Strength in Numbers

Black male educators discuss efforts to boost diversity in teacher workforce by Sheila Simmons

arlier this month, the “Black Male Educators Convening 6” gathered at Temple University. The sessions were so impassioned and engaging, attendees didn’t want to break for the lunch. “We had to force them to go to lunch,” said Vincent Cobb, co-founder and CEO of The Fellowship: Black Male Educators for Social Justice, which hosted the event at the Howard Gittis Student Center. Certainly, there was much for the group of 150, mostly African-American, male educators, parents and community members to discuss. Having a teacher of the same race can have a positive impact on students in the areas of attendance, test scores and behavior, according to a study released this year by The Institute of Labor Economics. In Tennessee, the Student Teacher Achievement Ratio project — a study funded by the Tennessee General Assembly and conducted by the State Department of Education — concluded that “On average, having had at least one black teacher in grades 3-5 reduces (black) males’ dropout probability by about eight percentage points, effectively halving the black male dropout rate.” Nationally, black male teachers make up just 2 percent of the public school teacher workforce and just 5 percent in Philadelphia, despite the majority of students in the Philadelphia School District being African-American. The Fellowship has partnered with the School

District of Philadelphia and with local charter school networks to help recruit 1,000 Black male educators by 2025. They have a stated goal of advancing the development, recruitment and retention of Black male educators throughout Greater Philadelphia. The Fellowship has hosted several convening sessions, where attendees have discussed state of classrooms and efforts to build a more diverse, more effective teacher corps. They often tackle the barriers that prevent more Black men from entering and staying in the teaching profession, and the gathering serves as an opportunity to provide support and guidance to educators. The May 8th assembly was conducted in an “Edcamp style,” described as organic and participantdriven learning experiences. The day’s attendees introduced, presented and discussed such topics as consensus building, race in the classroom, financial literacy and, particularly, parent engagement. Said Cobb, “It’s good to get folks in the room generating topics that come from them, to hear directly from them. Each session was fantastic.” Attendees also heard from special guests Hilary Beard, author of the 2015 NAACP award-winning book, “Promises Kept: Raising Black Boys to Succeed in School and in Life,” and Wilmon Christian, director of administration at the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Study of Race and Equity in Education.

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JEWELL WILLIAMS Sheriff on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at First District Plaza, 3801 Market Street, at 9:00 AM. (EST) Conditions of Sheriff’s Sale for JUDICIAL/FORECLOSURE SALE Ten percent of the highest bid for each property auctioned off shall be deposited in certified check, attorney’s check or money order with the Sheriff by each bidder when his bid is registered, provided that in no case shall less than Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) be deposited, otherwise upon failure or refusal to make such deposit, the bidder shall lose all benefit of his bid and the property may be offered again and sold unless a second bid has been registered, then, the second highest bidder will take the property at the highest bid price. Additionally, where there is active bidding, the highest bidder, and the second highest bidder, if any must post the entire amount of the cost of the distribution policy for the property at the time of sale by certified check, attorney’s check or money order with the Sheriff. The Sheriff reserves the right to reject any certified check, attorney’s check or money order that on its face has an expired use date and is presented for payment of the deposit. The balance of the purchase money must be deposited in certified check, attorney’s check or money order together with a Deed poll for execution by the highest bidder to the Sheriff at his office within 30 days from the time of the sale. An extension of time for an additional 30 days may be granted at the discretion of the Sheriff upon receipt of written request from the buyer requesting the same, except when a second bidder has been duly registered. Also, if the first bidder does not complete settlement with the Sheriff within the thirty (30) day time limit and a second bid was registered at the sale, the second bidder shall be granted the same thirty (30) day time limit to make settlement with the Sheriff on his second bid. Thereafter, the Sheriff shall be at liberty to return the writ to court. A second bid must be registered on any property immediately after it is sold. The second bidder must present the same amount of deposit that the highest bidder delivers to the Sheriff at the sale. An extension of time under no circumstances will be granted or honored by the Sheriff whenever a second bid is registered on a property at the sale. The first bid or opening bid on each property shall be set by the City of Philadelphia. In no event will the successful bidder be allowed to settle on the property unless all the Sheriff’s costs are paid notwithstanding the final bid. 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

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Sheriff’s cost, then to any municipal claims that the City of Philadelphia has on the property. Finally, if a balance still remains, a Sheriff’s Distribution Policy will be ordered and the money will be distributed accordingly. No personal checks, drafts or promises to pay will be accepted in lieu of certified checks, attorney’s checks or money orders made payable to the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. The Sheriff reserves the right to grant further extensions of time to settle and further reserves the right to refuse bids from bidders who have failed to enter deposits on their bids, failed to make settlement, or make fraudulent bids, or any other behavior which causes disruption of the Sheriff Sale. Said bidders shall be so refused for the sale in which said behavior occurred and for said further period of time as the Sheriff in his discretion shall determine. The Sheriff will not acknowledge a deed poll to any individual or entity using an unregistered fictitious name and may, at his discretion, require proof of identity of the purchaser or the registration of fictitious names. The bid of an unregistered fictitious name shall be forfeited as if the bidder failed to meet the terms of sale. All bidders are advised to remain at the sale until after the last property is sold. The Sheriff reserves the right to re-sell any property at any time before the end of the sale, upon the successful bidders’ failure to tender the required deposit. The Sheriff reserves the right to postpone or stay the sale of any property in which the attorney on the writ has not appeared and is not present at the sale. Prospective purchasers are directed to the Web site of the Philadelphia Bureau of Revision of Taxes, (BRT) brtweb.phila. gov for a fuller description of the properties listed. Properties can be looked up by the BRT number – which should be cross checked with the address. Prospective purchasers are also directed to the Room 154 City Hall, 215-6861483 and to its website philadox. phila.gov and to its website at http://philadox.phila.gov where they can view the deed to each individual property and find the boundaries of the property. PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE NATURE, LOCATION, CONDITION AND BOUNDARIES OF THE PROPERTIES THEY SEEK TO PURCHASE. The BRT # refers to a unique number assigned by the City Bureau of Revision of Taxes to each property in the City for the purpose of assessing it for taxes. This number can be used to obtain descriptive information about the property from the BRT website. Effective Date: July 7, 2006 NOTICE OF SCHEDULE OF DISTRIBUTION The Sheriff will file in his office, The Land Title Building, 100 South Broad Street, 5th Floor, a

Schedule of Distribution Thirty (30) Days from the date of the sale of Real Estate. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed thereto within ten (10) days thereafter. The name first appearing in each notice is that of the defendant in the writ whose property is being sold. All Writs are Writs of Executions. The letters C.P., Court of Common Pleas; O.C., Orphans’ Court; Q.S., Court of Quarter Sessions; C.C., County Court - indicate the Court out of which the writ of execution issues under which the sale is made: S. 1941. 223. means September Term, 1941. 223, the term and number of the docket entry; the figures following show the amount of debt; and the name following is that of the attorney issuing the writ. Attention is called to the provisions of Act No.104, approved July 27, 1955, which requires owners of properties which are used, designed or intended to be used by three or more families, or of commercial establishments which contain one or more dwelling units, to deliver to the buyers of such properties a use registration permit at the time of settlement, under certain terms and conditions. Sheriff Sales are not subject to provisions of the said Act and the Sheriff will, therefore, not deliver use registration permits in connection with any sales conducted by him. Very truly yours, JEWELL WILLIAMS Sheriff City and County of Philadelphia

MENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Leader M. Dixon, Deceased; Mozelle Dixon a/k/a Mozelle Brown, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Leader M. Dixon, Deceased; Michael Dixon, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Leader M. Dixon, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01350 $86,305.40 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-303 760 Smylie Rd 19124 35th wd. 1337 Sq Ft BRT#351000300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Shan G. Zheng and Cheng Xiang Zheng C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 02682 $95,299.70 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel P.C.; Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire; Heather Riloff, Esquire; Jeniece D. Davis, Esquire; Tyler J. Wilk, Esq. 1706-304 5639 Addison St 19143 60th wd. (formerly part of the 46th wd.) 953 Sq Ft OPA#604125200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Alexander Ringgold C.P. October Term, 2014 No. 02906 $121,354.76 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-305 2652 E Toronto St 19134 25th wd. 763 Sq Ft BRT#251084400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Jeffrey M. Beebe C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 02614 $103,780.32 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel P.C.; Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire; Heather Riloff, Esquire; Jeniece D. Davis, Esquire; Tyler J. Wilk, Esq. 1706-306 4134 Dungan St 19124 33rd wd. 1206 Sq Ft OPA#332411100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Juan MartinezCruz a/k/a Juan Martinez Cruz C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 02119 $89,739.63 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-307 722 Landis St 19124 35th wd. 987 Sq Ft OPA#351055900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Amanda M. Smith and Russell W. Smith C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 04067 $9,423.56 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-308 2443 S Edgewood St 19142 40th wd. 1094 Sq Ft OPA#402033400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dawn M. Cyrus C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 01403 $84,747.26 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-309 6313 Eastwood St 19149 54th wd. 1221 Sq Ft BRT#54-12717-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Bibihalimoon Hussain a/k/a Bibi Halimoon Hussain C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 02931 $148,500.65 Udren Law Offices, P.C.

1706-310 8528 Tolbut St 191521211 56th wd. 1060 Sq Ft OPA#562417700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Magda Kiraly; Richard Thomas Kiraly a/k/a Richard T. Kiraly C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 01250 $185,330.08 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-311 1229 Alcott St 19149 35th wd. 1150 Sq Ft OPA#352088100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Elizabeth Wade C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 03376 $59,005.32 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1706-312 269 Widener Pl a/k/a 269 Widener St 19120-1840 61st wd. 1050 Sq Ft OPA#612120300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Keith Blackwell C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 02652 $62,759.06 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-313 11715 Centennial Sq West 58th wd. 2881 Sq Ft BRT#582539859 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Thomas T. McHale, IV a/k/a Thomas P. McHale, IV C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 00777 $226,417.06 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1706-314 2541 E Ontario St 19134 45th wd. 1125 Sq Ft BRT#45-1043100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Colleen Powaserys; John G. Powaserys C.P. September Term, 2009 No. 03599 $125,541.56 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1706-315 6728 N Smedley St 191262758 10th wd. 1180 Sq Ft OPA#101041500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Rhonda Tucker, Individually and in Her Capacity as Administratrix of the Estate of Margaret G. Smith, Deceased and in Her Capacity as Heir of Jeniase Tucker a/k/a Jenice Tucker, Deceased Heir of the Estate of Margaret G. Smith, Deceased; Tyreane Tucker a/k/a Tyreane Hunter, Individually and in Her Capacity as Heir of Jeniase Tucker a/k/a Jenice Tucker, Deceased Heir of Margaret G. Smith, Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title, or Interest From or Under Margaret G. Smith a/k/a Margaret Smith, Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title, or Interest From or Under Jeniase Tucker a/k/a Jenice Tucker, Deceased Heir of the Estate of Margaret G. Smith a/k/a Margaret Smith, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 00536 $33,513.68

Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-316 6419 Limekiln Pike 191383023 17th wd. 1164 Sq Ft OPA#172309800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Evens Benoit; Michelene Benoit C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 00552 $47,908.35 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-317 5911 Elsmore St 191201207 35th wd. 1042 Sq Ft OPA#352301700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Marc L. Barnhill C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 04174 $153,593.39 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-318 2729 Levick St 19149 62nd wd. 1200 Sq Ft OPA#621291800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Anibal Ruiz C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00222 $63,000.97 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-319 401 N Front St 3A a/k/a 401-11 N Front St #3A 19123 88th wd. 1200 Sq Ft OPA#888030035 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Srikar Dorai C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 01657 $294,027.57 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-320 511 Parnell Pl 191441425 12th wd. 1152 Sq Ft OPA#122016400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Valerie Crabbe Walker; Lisa Fairfax; Howard H. Crabbe, III; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title, or Interest From or Under Howard Crabbe a/k/a Howard H. Crabbe, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 00403 $72,712.13 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-321 5921 Crystal St 191201127 35th wd. 1008 Sq Ft OPA#352220300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Chrystal J. Pittman; Mark D. Pittman C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 03324 $108,685.24 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-322 535 Wilder St 191475826 1st wd. 1192 Sq Ft OPA#011252200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Rashime Middleton C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 04454 $230,150.16 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-323 1120 McClellan St a/k/a 1120 Mc Clellan St 19148 39th wd. 1236 Sq Ft OPA#394562600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Brian Reaver C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 00400 $360,515.23 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP

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SPECIAL NOTE: All Sheriff’s Sales are conducted pursuant to the orders of the Courts and Judges of the First Judicial District. Only properties that are subject to judgments issued by the First Judicial District are listed for sale. By law, the Sheriff’s Office cannot decide if a property can be listed for sale; only the District Courts can order a property to be sold at auction.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF Tuesday, June 6, 2017 1706-301 1905 E Venango St 19134 45th wd. 1059 Sq Ft OPA#452150700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Heather D. Busk; James D. Busk; Damian M. Ciarmella a/k/a Damian K. Ciarmella C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 03887 $71,036.13 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-302 5724 Malcolm St 19143 51st wd. 930 Sq Ft OPA#513182100 IMPROVE-

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1706-324 1025 N 64th St 191514507 34th wd. 2147 Sq Ft OPA#344244100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Miguel Medina; Janelle Medina C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 00564 $93,789.61 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-325 6926 Rodney St 191381921 10th wd. 966 Sq Ft OPA#102394900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nicole Franklin C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 02997 $87,567.24 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-326 583 Van Kirk St 19120 35th wd. 1194 Sq Ft OPA#352117400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jhamika Dakar C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00280 $120,162.85 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-327 4226 N Marshall St 191402523 43rd wd. 1094 Sq Ft OPA#433293400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Roberto M. Rodriguez C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 03994 $46,226.50 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-328 1306 Kimberly Dr 191512833 34th wd. 1120 Sq Ft OPA#343295400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Latysha Austin; Kala Gathright C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 03061 $131,920.48 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-329 605 Brighton St 191114020 53rd wd. 1304 Sq Ft OPA#532256000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Quincy Bass C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 01180 $190,445.77 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-330 6230 Ogontz Ave 191411413 17th wd. 1282 Sq Ft OPA#172258000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Elizabeth Shields Thomas C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 01687 $77,992.48 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones LLP 1706-331 124 N 53rd St 191392612 44th wd. 1348 Sq Ft OPA#441171900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Hazel G. Taylor a/k/a Hazel Taylor C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 02333 $79,113.06 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-332 4164 Gilham St 191352513 55th wd. 960 Sq Ft OPA#552132000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Felix F. Filanovskaya f/k/a Valentina F. Filanovskaya C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 01662

$92,045.71 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-333 6142 Ludlow St 19139 3rd wd. 1425 Sq Ft BRT#03-10154-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Kevin Small, Known Heir of Louis Small, Jr.; Estate of Louis Small, Jr. c/o Conchetta D. Small, Personal Representative; Conchetta D. Small, Personal Representative of Estate of Louis Small, Jr.; Terrance Correll, Known Heir of Marie Small; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title, or Interest From or Under Louis Small, Jr., Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title, or Interest From or Under Marie Small C.P. May Term, 2013 No. 01806 $176,240.28 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1706-334 2998 Chatham St 19134 25th wd. 1045 Sq Ft BRT#251412200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Gina Harrison, Known Heir of John J. McBride a/k/a John J. McBride, Jr.; John J. McBride, Sr., Known Heir of John J. McBride a/k/a John J. McBride, Jr.; June McBride; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title, or Interest From or Under John J. McBride a/k/a John J. McBride, Jr. C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 01030 $89,722.83 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1706-336 5900 Osage Ave 19143 3rd wd. 2200 Sq Ft OPA#032062100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Estate of William J. Frazier a/k/a William Frazier, Deceased; All Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, Business Entities, Non-Profit Entities, and/or Charitable Entities Having and/or Claiming Any Right, Title, or Interest Therein, Therefrom and/or Thereunder; Eric Hines a/k/a Eric Allen Hines, Solely as Executor of the Estate of William J. Frazier a/k/a William Frazier, Deceased C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 04206 $51,653.72 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1706-337 1850 E Orleans St a/k/a 1850 Orleans St 19134 25th wd. 1450 Sq Ft OPA#252158300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jose O. Maldonado-Morales a/k/a Jose O. Maldonado Morales; Jennielle Ortiz Rivas a/k/a Jennielee Ortiz Rivas C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 02082 $103,032.17 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-338 2023 Moore St 19145

36th wd. 910 Sq Ft OPA#363165400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Donald Carter; The Unknown Heirs of Marian Carter, Deceased; Deborah Lindsay Carter, Individually and in Her Capacity as Heir of Marian Carter, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 00244 $106,215.99 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-339 105 N 55th St 19139 4th wd. 878 Sq Ft OPA#041157500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Betty McDuffie C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01883 $45,574.73 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-340 2324 N Howard St 19133 19th wd. 1910 Sq Ft OPA#191036310 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cydmarie Torres C.P. May Term, 2013 No. 01441 $95,314.01 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-341 4718 Roosevelt Blvd 19124 35th wd. 4118 Sq Ft OPA#351023100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Marcsene Ganthier and Sophonie Lors a/k/a Sophronie Lors C.P. June Term, 2014 No. 02363 $130,069.53 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-342 161 N Dewey St 19139 34th wd. 943 Sq Ft OPA#341157400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Brandon Lucas and Frances E. Mannings a/k/a Frances E. Manning C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 04458 $66,402.03 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-343 3211 Aramingo Ave 19134 45th wd. 1073 Sq Ft OPA#451392300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Arminda L. Paz C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 00302 $137,573.21 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-344 2582 Balwynne Park Rd a/k/a 2582 W Balwynne Park Rd 19131 52nd wd. (formerly part of the 24th wd.) 2209 Sq Ft OPA#521395700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shawn H. Benjamin C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 04576 $185,159.36 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-345 6122 Catharine St a/k/a 6122 Catherine St 19143 3rd wd. (formerly part of the 46th wd.) 1760 Sq Ft OPA#033008800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nicole Godbolt C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 01678 $92,756.04 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-346 6423 Buist Ave 19142 40th wd. 1080 Sq Ft OPA#406248400 IMPROVE-

MENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kediah Zarwie C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 04354 $85,193.89 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-347 5211 Arlington St 19131 52nd wd. 1680 Sq Ft OPA#521126200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shelby J. Edwards C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 00510 $151,368.15 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-348 2102 S 64th St a/k/a 2102 64th St 19142 40th wd. 1600 Sq Ft OPA#401175300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cedric Rivers and Pamela Rivers C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 03367 $72,107.36 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-349 6826 Paschall St 19142 40th wd. 3773 Sq Ft OPA#403320900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bethel Bates and Frederick Bates C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 01947 $27,423.60 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-350 5550 Crowson St 19144 12th wd. 773 Sq Ft OPA#122211700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Marice Rogers C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02580 $66,388.20 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-351 2936 N Howard St 19133 7th wd. (formerly part of the 33rd wd.) 960 Sq Ft OPA#071076200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Emmanuel Herrington C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02011 $43,469.50 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-352 6213 N Howard St 19120 61st wd. 1088 Sq Ft OPA#611017700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Yenny C. Lora and Dora M. Viacava as Executrix of the Estate of Wilfredo G. Morante a/k/a Giovanni Morante, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01946 $77,985.28 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-353 3015 Memphis St 19134 25th wd. 954 Sq Ft OPA#251492600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ariana M. Adam a/k/a Ariana Adam C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02821 $81,699.46 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-354 8368 Langdon St 19152 56th wd. 2858 Sq Ft BRT#562331300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING William J. Kernan; Denise A. Lay a/k/a Denise A. Lay-Kernan C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 01244 $179,758.05 Udren Law Offices, P.C.

1706-355 6228 Race St 19139 34th wd. 2200 Sq Ft BRT#34-1016400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Chauncey Harlee C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 03609 $126,818.28 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1706-356 4104 Germantown Ave 19140 13th wd. (formerly 38th wd.) 1010 Sq Ft OPA#871081850 Subject to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: MULTI-USE PROPERTY Hunting Park Paris, LLC C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 002861 $79,942.97 Craig H. Fox, Esq. 1706-357 2836 Norcross Ln 19114 57th wd. 2210 Sq Ft BRT#57-2095524 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Diana Yang; Jun Zhou C.P. October Term, 2014 No. 00946 $216,463.70 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1706-358 10820 Modena Terr 19154 66th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MAS㤱㤱; 1449 Sq Ft BRT#662053300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Kelly A. O’Keefe and Matthew J. Schwartz C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01645 $77,335.9 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1706-359 2122 E Cheltenham St assessed as 2122 E Cheltenham Ave 19124 41st wd. 1414 Sq Ft OPA#411071700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ioslav Starikov and Svetlana Starikov C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 02540 $70,542.18 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1706-360 6711 Lansdowne St a/k/a 6711 Lansdowne Ave 19151 34th wd. 3201 Sq Ft OPA#344029200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thomas Bacon, Jr.; Robin Bacon C.P. March Term, 2012 No. 04095 $133,110.81 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1706-361 5055 Stenton Ave 19144 12th wd. 1275 Sq Ft BRT#121218800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title, or Interest From or Under Regina McCollum C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 02986 $72,432.23 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1706-362 2005 S 65th St 40th wd. 983 Sq Ft BRT#401204800 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Son H. Nguyen C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 01744 $54,457.10 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1706-363 8228 Provident Rd 19150 50th wd. DET W/B GAR 2 STY MAS㤱㤱; 1329 Sq Ft BRT#501173000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL

DWELLING Alice L. Paskings C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 03760 $169,224.68 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1706-364 7016 Cottage St 55th wd. Approximate Size: Land 2,250 sq ft; Improvement 1,440 sq ft BRT#552399600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Joseph Korcienski C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 000026 $93,771.95 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1706-365 8606 Colony Dr 19152 57th wd. 4421 Sq Ft OPA#571284004 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joseph M. McLaughlin C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 00243 $186,455.54 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-366 2109 Melvin St 52nd wd. 16’x73’ OPA#522246500 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: HOUSE Unknown Heirs of Mildred E. Rhem, Deceased C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 00570 $24,829.86 Michael S. Bomstein, Esquire 1706-367 1824 S 65th St 19142 40th wd. 1176 Sq Ft OPA#403004000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Udo Umoh C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 02492 $49,965.71 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-368 248 N Wilton St 19139 44th wd. 910 Sq Ft OPA#441148600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Freddie J. Jones, Jr., Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Rosetta Jones, Deceased C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03690 $16,077.17 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-369 2077 E Clearfield St 25th wd. 1060 Sq Ft BRT#252242700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Alexander Valentin C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 01988 $59,057.43 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1706-370 5637 Montrose St 19143 46th wd. 1032 Sq Ft OPA#463141300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title, or Interest From or Under Margaret Jones, Deceased; Mark Jones, Known Heir of Margaret Jones, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 00777 $75,357.54 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1706-371 7057 Lincoln Dr 19119 22nd wd. 1800 Sq Ft BRT#223272157 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING V. Romaine Thompson, Executrix of the Estate of Elijah Thompson, Jr. C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 01146 $244,279.54 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C.

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1706-372 7110 Limekiln Pike 10th wd. 1520 Sq Ft BRT#10-20702-00; PRCL#109-N 9 12 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Monique C. King C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 01345 $157,154.52 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1706-373 929 Daly St 19148 39th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 700 Sq Ft BRT#393335700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Mary M. Carilla C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 01970 $110,138.92 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1706-374 2549 S 61st St 19142 40th wd. 960 Sq Ft OPA#402058300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Edward Mauser C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02806 $57,928.15 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-375 3612 Solly Ave 191362315 64th wd. 1280 Sq Ft OPA#642332200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Luke Gottsabend C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 02505 $166,786.55 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-376 802 Loney St 19111-2511 63rd wd. 1066 Sq Ft OPA#631275000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Edward J. Leber C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02678 $204,321.39 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-377 1037 Camas Dr 19115 63rd wd. 6564 Sq Ft OPA#632088000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael F. Lynn C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 04052 $196,543.50 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-378 1012 Daly St 19148 39th wd. 728 Sq Ft BRT#394080110 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE My A. Phun C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02548 $131,988.58 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1706-379 3705 Bandon Dr 19154 66th wd. 1800 Sq Ft BRT#663402500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Joseph M. Osinski C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02173 $69,179.85 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel P.C.; Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire; Heather Riloff, Esquire; Jeniece D. Davis, Esquire; Tyler J. Wilk, Esq. 1706-380 1710 Waterloo St 19122 18th wd. 643 Sq Ft OPA#183078300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Samuel Lewis C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 04284 $190,844.53 KML Law Group, P.C.

1706-381 117 Rochelle Ave 19128 21st wd. SEMI/DET 2.5 STY MASONRY; 1709 Sq Ft BRT#213010100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Jean Schill, Deceased C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 02281 $159,077.10 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1706-382 5724 N Lambert St 19138 49th wd. 1000 Sq Ft BRT#172424900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Floyd R. Wheeler C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03274 $66,499.37 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel P.C.; Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire; Heather Riloff, Esquire; Jeniece D. Davis, Esquire; Tyler J. Wilk, Esq. 1706-383 144 Mercy St 19148 39th wd. 644 Sq Ft OPA#391057900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Seamus Haggerty C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 01271 $248,117.09 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-384 543 E Chelten Ave 19144 59th wd. 2000 Sq Ft BRT#591006400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Jacob Stepansky and Irina Stepansky C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 00962 $138,734.93 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1706-385 3445 N Orianna St 19140 19th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 928 Sq Ft BRT#193085900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Luis Ramos C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00961 $45,360.72 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1706-386 2231 Bonaffon St 40th wd. 931 Sq Ft BRT#403056400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Dolores Fahy C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 01974 $37,291.63 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1706-387 8025 Brunswick Ave 19153 40th wd. 2006 Sq Ft BRT#405190012 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Cheryl Denise Green, Solely as Administratrix of the Estate of Dorothea Conover C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 02156 $182,369.22 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1706-388 1241 N Conestoga St 19131 4th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1262 Sq Ft BRT#041138300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Cynthia Chavis, Known Surviving Heir of Nellie L. Chavis; Lorraine Chavis, Known Surviving Heir of Nellie L. Chavis; Mildred L. Sayles, Known Surviving Heir of Nellie L. Chavis; Sylvius Chavis, Known Surviving Heir of

Nellie L. Chavis; Christopher Chavis, Known Surviving Heir of Nellie L. Chavis; Kenneth Brown, Known Surviving Heir of Nellie L. Chavis; Unknown Surviving Heirs of Nellie L. Chavis C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 01800 $77,306.42 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1706-389 3824 N Percy St a/k/a 3824 Percy St 19140 43rd wd. 720 Sq Ft OPA#432341700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Albert T. Mosley C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 02596 $30,535.36 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-390 5817 Washington Ave 19143 3rd wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1496 Sq Ft BRT#033101700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Peter Green C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01541 $50,034.48 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1706-391 5163 Akron St 19124 62nd wd. 1470 Sq Ft OPA#621431100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Constance I. Lumb C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 02802 $89,909.89 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-392 50 W Rockland St 12th wd. 1343 Sq Ft BRT#123034700 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Latish Walker, Personal Representative of the Estate of Robb Wilkins a/k/a Rob Wilkins, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 04911 $140,671.58 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1706-393 2823 Castor Ave 19134 45th wd. 1075 Sq Ft OPA#451111600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Karen Stocker C.P. February Term, 2011 No. 02239 $136,390.92 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-394 200 Green Ln 21st wd. Approximate size: Land area 13,226 sq ft; Improvement area 7,168 sq ft BRT#211357910 Subject to Mortgage CG&P Associates II, LLC C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 00370 $584,710.98 Dennis R. Meakim, Esquire 1706-395 626 S 55th St a/k/a 626 55th St 19143 46th wd. 1220 Sq Ft OPA#463196600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Carla Shaw C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 02123 $129,218.77 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-396 194 Green Ln 21st wd. Approximate size: Lane 4228 sq ft; Improvement area 2,616 sq ft BRT#211357800 Subject to Mortgage CG&P Associates II LLC C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 00370 $584,710.98 Dennis R. Meakim, Esquire

1706-397 5708 Drexel Rd 19131 52nd wd. 3915 Sq Ft OPA#522189100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michelpia Owens, Co-Executor of the Estate of Paula Owens, Deceased; Bernard Smith, Co-Executor of the Estate of Paula Owens, Deceased; United States of America C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 03135 $318,015.42 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1706-398 5014 F St 19124 23rd wd. 1230 Sq Ft OPA#233057500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jacqueline Figueroa C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 01718 $86,912.33 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-399 400-14 W Hortter St Unit 801 88th wd. 1042 Sq Ft OPA#888220241 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL Estate of Aileen Surrey Jefferson; All Known and Unknown Heirs of Aileen Surrey Jefferson C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 04063 $8,294.98 Hal A. Barrow, Esquire 1706-400 5718 N 2nd St 19120 61st wd. 3360 Sq Ft OPA#612420300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Zeroma Slaughter and Monica N. Kitt C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 03012 $106,951.47 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1706-401 1333 Foulkrod St 19124 23rd wd. BRT#234104200 Gardel Eliazaire C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 01970 $92,257.98 Emmanuel J. Argentieri, Esquire 1706-402 1818 Wilmot St 19124 23rd wd. SEMI/DET 2.5 STY FRAME; 1645 Sq Ft BRT#232128205 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Willa Duncan C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 02878 $61,113.61 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1706-403 11845 Academy Rd Unit C8 66th wd. 1326 Sq Ft OPA#888660423 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL Josephine H. Taylor; Agnes Reeves-Taylor C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 02014 $15,108.80 Hal A. Barrow, Esquire 1706-404 6725 N 7th St 19126 61st wd. DET/CONV APT 3 STY STONE; 2205 Sq Ft BRT#611150100 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Lydia E. Elsetinow a/k/a Lidia Elsetinow; Christopher Elsetinow C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 03010 $66,058.40 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1706-405 11843 Academy Rd Unit D-1 66th wd. 1326 Sq Ft

OPA#888660422 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL Agnes Reeves-Taylor C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 01471 $16,336.35 Hal A. Barrow, Esquire 1706-406 3222 Salmon St 19134 45th wd. 1148 Sq Ft OPA #451178100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Adam Kusz C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 01987 $107,374.89 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1706-407 4127 J St 19124-5213 33rd wd. 684 Sq Ft OPA#332246900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jorge R. Ortiz; Carmen Mercado C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 00344 $80,231.44 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-408 6317 Elmhurst St 19111 53rd wd. 1460 Sq Ft OPA#531220400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cheryl D. Young C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00141 $128,164.81 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1706-409 1126 E Haines St 19138 59th wd. S/D W/B GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1845 Sq Ft BRT#591166200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Sylvester N. Barbour, Sr. and Nedra C. Barbour C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 03942 $147,230.25 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1706-410 807 E Haines St 19138 59th wd. DET W/D GAR 2.5 STY STONE; 6817 Sq Ft BRT#592013000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Marie Jerome C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 00282 $333,789.80 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1706-411 1802 S 15th St 191452201 48th wd. 2016 Sq Ft OPA#481164000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nicole D. McEwan C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 04440 $121,417.20 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-412 100 N 62nd St 19139 34th wd. 2496 Sq Ft OPA#341222400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dorothy McNair, Original Mortgagor; Mary A. Johnson, Real Owner C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 01698 $66,256.81 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1706-413 5917 E Hutchinson St 19141 49th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY FRAME; 1088 Sq Ft BRT#492155800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING John E. Sanford C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 01372 $188,222.99 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C.

1706-414 637 Charette Rd 19115 63rd wd. 1720 Sq Ft OPA#632133100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mauricio Alfano; Jammie Lyani C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 02220 $250,341.03 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-415 2204 Montrose Ave 19146 30th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 984 Sq Ft BRT#302207800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Charles A. Anderson, Administrator of the Estate of Sara Anderson C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 02430 $93,171.82 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1706-416 1336 Jackson St 191482931 39th wd. 1431 Sq Ft OPA#394284600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY James Demarco a/k/a James De Marco C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 01633 $150,698.20 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-417 1114 E Tioga St 19134 33rd wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1440 Sq Ft BRT#331208500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown Surviving Heirs of Joan Travison C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 00104 $70,279.74 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1706-418 6518 Souder St 191492814 54th wd. 1236 Sq Ft OPA#541212400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Zahida Mustafa a/k/a Zahideh Mustafa C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 04453 $138,279.46 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-419 9884 Garvey Dr 19114 65th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1482 Sq Ft BRT#652474300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Geraldine M. Siravo, Known Surviving Heir of Mary Ann Metzger and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Mary Ann Metzger C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 02775 $180,855.53 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1706-420 4 E Hortter St 19119 22nd wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1200 Sq Ft BRT#221158900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Kimbreya E. McCormick a/k/a Kimbreya McCormick C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 01940 $93,500.16 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1706-421 6356 Marsden St 19135 41st wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1084 Sq Ft BRT#411252800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Markeem Kendall C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 01548 $101,013.33 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C.

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1706-422 913 Brill St 19124 35th wd. 1057 Sq Ft OPA#351186000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Svetlana Lee C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 02135 $83,651.52 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1706-423 1521 W Oxford St 19121 47th wd. 2325 Sq Ft OPA#471134700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Howard G. Palmer C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 03999 $178,576.52 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1706-424 7218 Eastwood St 19149 54th wd. (formerly the 35th wd.) Situate on the Northwesterly side of Eastwood St 45’ wide at the distance of 155’10” Northeastwardley from the Northeasterly side of St Vincent St 60’ wide PRCL#542413300 Mary Samuel Edathil and Sauel Edathil, husband and wife C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00962 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1706-425 5407 Irving St 60th wd. 1530 Sq Ft BRT#603054600; PRCL#022S06-0236 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Gilbert A. Richardson C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 00693 $90,704.35 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1706-426 8816 Ridge Ave, #13 21st wd. 1848 Sq Ft BRT#212522830; PRCL#146N7 165 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Morgan Bryant C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 02865 $324,019.36 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1706-427 5849 Pemberton St 19143 PRCL#032154700 Estelle Myers a/k/a Estelle S. Myers, Deceased Mortgagors C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 02420 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1706-428 4725 Hartel Ave a/k/a 4725 Hartel St 65th wd. (formerly 41st wd.) 1185 Sq Ft BRT#651197400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Apostolos Kehagias C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 00018 $80,749.72 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1706-429 4605 Shelbourne St 42nd wd. BRT#421627700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Demetrios Papanikolau and Almira Llanos C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 04415 $96,510.45 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1706-430 347 N Felton St 19147 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Wilmer J. Harris and Ruth N. Harris C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 00208 $79,249.12 Alicia M. Sandoval, Esquire

1706-431 1122 S 19th St 19146 PRCL#361170100 Michelle Fredericksdorf, Mortgagor C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 00893 McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C. 1706-432 35 N Conestoga St 19139 4th wd. 864 Sq Ft OPA#041128400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kendrick Ellison C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 00928 $55,768.27 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1706-433 2005 Catharine St 19146 30th wd. 1100 Sq Ft OPA#301124000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Yekini Salami Atanda C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 02917 $195,509.83 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1706-434 6118 Chestnut St 19139 46th wd. PRCL#031032900 Deborah E. Jones, Mortgagor C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00372 McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C. 1706-435 3836 Etta St 19114 57th wd. 3583 Sq Ft OPA#572138338 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Yvonne Marano C.P. December Term, 2014 No. 003896 $178,557.93 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1706-436 1741 N Gratz St 19121 47th wd. 900 Sq Ft OPA#47-13118-00 IMPROVEMENTS: TWO UNIT RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Anthony B. Patterson C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 004103 $300,565.29 Craig H. Fox, Esq 1706-437 6135 W Oxford St 19151 34th wd. 3999 Sq Ft OPA#342100000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Willie A. Richardson C.P. December Term, 2012 No. 0098 $205,612.30 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1706-438 3405 Fairmount Ave 24th wd. Land Area: 780 sq ft; Building Area: 840 sq ft OPA#243006600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Deborah Smith C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00904 $45,980.00 plus $803.59 (interest through 01/25/2017) plus $21.71 per day after 01/25/2017 Laurence A. Mester; Mester & Schwartz, P.C. 1706-439 1115 Hower Ln 19115 63rd wd. 2310 Sq Ft BRT#632075200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Bashiran Bibi and Shahbaz Khan C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 02983 $477,316.70 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1706-440 4927 N 5th St 19120 42nd wd. 2095 Sq Ft BRT#422502400

IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Angelica Rivera, Solely as Administratrix of the Estate of Lourdes G. Rey a/k/a Lourdes Rey a/k/a L.G. Rey C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 01423 $59,557.11 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1706-441 3235 Rorer St 19134 7th wd. 1200 Sq Ft OPA#073169200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Simon Odessky C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 03300 $73,638.32 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1706-442 119 N Salford St 19139 52nd wd. 984 sq ft (land area); 1260 sq ft (improvement area) BRT#042122300 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Anthony Sykes C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 00248 $49,610.45 Keri P. Ebeck, Esquire 1706-443 6926 Ogontz Ave 19138 10th wd. 2400 Sq Ft OPA#102011300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lachette J. Smith C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 02989 $56,435.38 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1706-444 1005 Rosalie St 19149 35th wd. 1181 Sq Ft OPA#352043800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Geoffrey Gonsalves Sabola, Administrator of the Estate of Edmund Gonsalves Sabola, Deceased C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 02431 $30,224.46 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1706-445 607 E Hortter Pl a/k/a 607 Hortter Pl 19119 22nd wd. 1080 Sq Ft OPA#221185600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thelma Brooks C.P. August Term, 2005 No. 03071 $251,954.59 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-446 3558 Stouton St 45th wd. PRCL#45-2-3960-00 Frimet Hauptman and Nathan Berger, husband and wife 1706-447 1125 E Cheltenham Ave 35th wd. 1251 Sq Ft BRT#352017400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Luz Villanueva C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 03291 $107,898.65 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1706-448 1732 Guilford St 56th wd. 2530 Sq Ft BRT#561275600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Saul H. Handler C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 03639 $85,581.91 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1706-449 1918 E Somerset St 25th wd. 753 Sq Ft BRT#252016500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Michael

Kuders C.P. December Term, 2014 No. 03580 $68,160.65 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1706-450 2815 D St 7th wd. 560 Sq Ft BRT#071502100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING February Term 2015 No. 01534 C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 01534 $34,757.31 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1706-451 3517 Jasper St 45th wd. 1072 Sq Ft BRT#452367400 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Albert M. Lostracco; Heidi S. Lostracco; Robert Feather; Nancy Feather C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 01341 $46,376.82 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1706-452 4130 to 4140 Parkside Ave 6th wd. BRT#58N24-60 1706-453 330 W Wellens Ave 42nd wd. 957 Sq Ft BRT#422230400 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Glenese Kirby a/k/a Glenise Kirby C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 00571 $45,319.03 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1706-454 2628 E Letterly St 31st wd. 698 Sq Ft BRT#313224845 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Mary M. Cardona C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00503 $15,247.19 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1706-455 5303 Akron St 62nd wd. 1337 Sq Ft BRT#621434500 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW CONV/ APT 2 STY MASON Kathleen M. Fry C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 02949 $73,865.35 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1706-456 907 S 55th St 51st wd. 1220 Sq Ft BRT#513010400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Ferdinand Venyris and Loretta Venyris C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 03199 $48,180.47 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1706-457 6328 Argyle St 35th wd. 2813 Sq Ft BRT#353234300 IMPROVEMENTS: S/D W/D GAR 2 STY MASONRY Charles Serfass, Joyce B. Serfass and Lynn Brown C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 01584 $91,048.54 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1706-458 4029 Reno St 6th wd. 919 Sq Ft BRT#062045300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Renita N. Harrison, Personal Representative of the Estate of Richard Harrison, Jr., Deceased C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 03046 $51,834.69 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1706-459 3219 Rawle St 55th wd. 1706 Sq Ft BRT#551185000

IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Luis A. Caseres and Ashley Gainda a/k/a Ashley Galindo C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 01420 $139,420.02 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1706-460 4214 Pechin St 21st wd. OPA#212162300 John Joseph Coan, Sr. and Jacqueline Marie Wheaton, Joint Successor Trustees of the John S. Crowther and Anna M. Crowther Revocable Living Trust 1706-461 220 W Duval St 191442538 59th wd. 1570 Sq Ft OPA#593107800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robert C. Williams a/k/a Robert C. Williams, Sr. C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 00341 $93,161.91 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-462 5635 Westminster Ave 4th wd. 825 Sq Ft BRT#042183200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Sharon Greene C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 01979 $43,942.18 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1706-463 4716 Salmon St 45th wd. PROP#45-3276800 John Daly, VI by Deed from John Daly, V 1706-464 420 N 59th St 4th wd. 1560 Sq Ft BRT#042246800 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI/DET 2 STY MASONRY Sandra A. McPhaul a/k/a Sandra A. Nesbitt C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 00187 $84,864.31 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1706-465 435 W Upsal St 191193648 22nd wd. 2604 Sq Ft OPA#223023900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Alice B. Turner a/k/a Alice Turner a/k/a Alice B. Turner Caldwell C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 04582 $249,528.26 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-466 1626 Newport Pl 191222706 20th wd. 1152 Sq Ft OPA#202200700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Claudette Shellman Peters f/k/a Claudette L. Shellman, in Her Capacity as Executrix and Devisee of the Estate of Eddie Shellman C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 01145 $133,806.14 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-467 5216 E Roosevelt Blvd 35th wd. 1583 Sq Ft BRT#351029800 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Rodney Beatty C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 01990 $117,185.79 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1706-468 1500 Womrath St 23rd wd. 1147 Sq Ft BRT#232006700 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Edward J.

McGuigan, Jr. a/k/a Edward J. McGuigan and Debra A. McGuigan, Deceased C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 00702 $45,472.23 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1706-469 12628 Medford Rd 66th wd. 2000 Sq Ft BRT#663244100 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Andrew Clark C.P. September Term, 2012 No. 01032 $232,104.55 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1706-470 1130 Wagner Ave 191412930 49th wd. 1500 Sq Ft OPA#493012200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title, or Interest From or Under Rose Davenport, Deceased; Charles Davenport, in His Capacity as Heir of Rose A. Davenport a/k/a Rose Davenport, Deceased; Christopher Davenport in His Capacity as Heir of Rose A. Davenport a/k/a Rose Davenport, Deceased; Tina Davenport a/k/a Katina Davenport in Her Capacity as Heir Rose A. Davenport a/k/a Rose Davenport, Deceased C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 02053 $99,511.83 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-471 4908 W Thompson St 44th wd. 1125 Sq Ft BRT#442114000 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW CONV/APT 3 STY MASON Bianca Barnes C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03294 $116,673.63 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1706-472 1122 S 9th St 2nd wd. 733 Sq Ft BRT#882917141 IMPROVEMENTS: REST RNT W/O BAR MASONRY Gabriel Bravo and Guadalupe Bravo C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 00453 $105,613.62 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1706-473 247 W Fisher Ave 191203244 42nd wd. 1140 Sq Ft OPA#422254300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gennia Lynn Wescott; Barbara A. Wescott C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 00478 $73,481.84 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-474 3734 Richmond St 45th wd. 1075 Sq Ft BRT#451156900 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Edward Grelis, Jr. a/k/a Edward Grelis C.P. June Term, 2014 No. 03407 $83,693.30 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1706-475 1631 E Hunting Park Ave 19124-4419 33rd wd. 1226 Sq Ft OPA#332087900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nydia Lopez C.P. March Term, 2012 No. 01876 $92,953.76 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP

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1706-476 4522 Blakiston St 191362449 65th wd. 1856 Sq Ft OPA#652048500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gina Carboni, in Her Capacity as Administratrix of the Estate of Louis Carboni a/k/a Louis V. Carboni; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title, or Interest From or Under Louis Carboni a/k/a Louis V. Carboni, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 01180 $264,270.15 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-477 2481 76th Ave 191501807 50th wd. 1530 Sq Ft OPA#501416100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John Herder C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 01030 $101,213.48 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-478 908 S Fairhill St 191474016 2nd wd. 1233 Sq Ft OPA#021439600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY David E. Sechy C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 04710 $247,135.02 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-479 4315 Van Kirk St 62nd wd. 1933 Sq Ft BRT#622171700 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Miguel A. Gaubert C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00090 $10,986.70 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1706-480 321 W Zeralda St a/k/a 321 Zeralda St 191444231 13th wd. 1090 Sq Ft OPA#133028100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kim Annette French, in Her Capacity as Heir of Christopher French, Deceased; John F. French, in His Capacity as Heir of Christopher French, Deceased; Ronald J. French, in His Capacity as Heir of Christopher French, Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title, or Interest From or Under Christopher French, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 00433 $62,294.53 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-481 749 S 23rd St 30th wd. 1029 Sq Ft BRT#302149300 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW CONV/APT 3 STY MASONRY Silvana R. Masri C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 00516 $290,041.98 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1706-482 6020 Walnut St 191393714 3rd wd. 1280 Sq Ft OPA#031067500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lashea Scarborough, in Her Capacity

as Administratrix and Heir of the Estate of Marianne Brown; Jonathan Lowery, in His Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Marianne Brown; Mia Claxton, in Her Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Marianne Brown; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title, or Interest From or Under Marianne Brown, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 00579 $67,160.18 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-483 5665 W Berks St 191313120 52nd wd. 1528 Sq Ft OPA#522054000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Donna Joy Todd C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 00631 $169,671.76 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-484 3142 S 18th St 191455439 26th wd. 1152 Sq Ft OPA#262088900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sean McGee a/k/a Sean F. McGee; Andrea McGee C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 03473 $316,775.84 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-485 3415 Wallace St 191041918 24th wd. 2074 Sq Ft OPA#242094000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Maurice L. Whitfield a/k/a Maurice Whitfield C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 04241 $126,879.37 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-486 1236 N 55th St 191314208 4th wd. 1889 Sq Ft OPA#041180300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Vincent Heath C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 01606 $116,048.13 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-487 3201 Rawle St 19149 55th wd. 2228 Sq Ft OPA#551184100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Denny Malia C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01941 $224,563.71 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-488 7230 Montour St 19111 53rd wd. 1200 Sq Ft OPA#532411100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mark A. Kull; Karin K. Kull C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02411 $167,668.39 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-489 220 Ripka St 19127-1115 21st wd. 2518 Sq Ft OPA#211416000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John Madrak; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations

Claiming Right, Title, or Interest From or Under Sophie Helen Madrak, Deceased C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 01674 $175,575.75 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-490 825 Belgrade St 19125 18th wd. 945 Sq Ft OPA#181441500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Margaret Westfield, Deceased; Kimberly Westfield, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Margaret Westfield, Deceased C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 02467 $87,563.32 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-491 7919 Craig St 19136 64th wd. 3906 Sq Ft OPA#642066600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jaime Hinman C.P. November Term, 2009 No. 04090 $264,685.32 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-492 8862 Manchester Ave a/k/a 8862 Manchester St 191521515 57th wd. 1536 Sq Ft OPA#571276700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jestina Harding; Gibrilla Dumbuya C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 04140 $230,311.24 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-493 639 Brill St 19120 35th wd. 900 Sq Ft OPA#351180900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Anthony Parker and Patricia Porterfield Parker C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 00363 $86,338.11 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-494 1517 S Mole St 191464837 36th wd. 1296 Sq Ft OPA#365098100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jaclyn Davies; Brian Jones C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 03449 $243,592.07 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-495 5525 Kingsessing Ave 19143 51st wd. 1200 Sq Ft OPA#514151200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dolores Nicholson C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 00507 $104,834.08 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-496 5419 Vine St 191392041 4th wd. 1620 Sq Ft OPA#041034300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shirley Johnson C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 00119 $106,884.25 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-497 6321 N 21st St 19138 17th wd. (formerly 50th wd.) 2400 Sq Ft OPA#172450300 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael M. Harmon a/k/a Michael L. Harmon C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 02735 $110,135.82 KML Law Group, P.C.

1706-498 6106 Webster St 191432218 3rd wd. 1555 Sq Ft OPA#033035500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Samuel Sallas Mensah; Godwin Adje C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 00082 $98,716.61 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-499 2422 S Carlisle St 19145 26th wd. 690 Sq Ft OPA#261133900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robert J. Heron, Sr C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 02450 $83,127.12 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-500 2315 S 11th St 19148 39th wd. 1024 Sq Ft OPA#394177700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Elizabeth Granato C.P. April Term, 2011 No. 01053 $47,772.98 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-501 1809 Afton St 19111 56th wd. 2313 Sq Ft OPA#561432400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John J. Whitehead a/k/a John Whitehead; Regina A. Whitehead a/k/a Regina Whitehead C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 01480 $193,304.68 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-502 1901 Green St, Unit 2 191305401 15th wd. 877 Sq Ft OPA#888153496 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nitin Khanna; Vinita Khanna C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 00587 $188,611.02 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-503 1601 E Duval St 19138 10th wd. 2250 Sq Ft OPA#102292400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shari Anderson Kaplan C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 04330 $188,193.62 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-504 6352 Wheeler St 19142 40th wd. 975 Sq Ft OPA#402190000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joseph D. Wise C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 01265 $87,564.43 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-505 4437 Devereaux Ave 19135-3641 55th wd. OPA#552033300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael Carroll; Connie M. Carroll C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 01809 $140,205.51 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-506 6640 Lansdowne Ave 19151 34th wd. 1248 Sq Ft OPA#344023600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joseph J. Welcome C.P. May Term, 2012 No. 01473 $130,150.08 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP

1706-507 6156 N 4th St 191201440 61st wd. 1226 Sq Ft OPA#611069600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Alfreda Mitchell, in Her Capacity as Administratrix and Heir of the Estate of Kimico B. Baxter, Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title, or Interest From or Under Kimico B. Baxter, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01266 $56,438.78 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-508 5314 Yocum St 191435432 51st wd. 984 Sq Ft OPA#512093700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Valerie Cooper C.P. January Term, 2008 No. 00103 $98,275.68 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-509 633 Rosalie St 19120 35th wd. 1116 Sq Ft BRT#352042700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Cross Keys Investments LLC C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 01007 $117,216.79 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1706-510 348 Unruh St 35th wd. Front: 55’1/2” Depth: 100’ OPA#353121900 IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Kathleen M. Sherman a/k/a Kathleen Seader and Jeffrey H. Sherman C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 00031 $166,911.55 Stephen M. Hladik, Esq. 1706-511 1813 Fernon St 36th wd. Front: 24’ Depth: 48’ OPA#363075700 Subject to Mortgage Steven Gass and Tauheed Browning C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 00848 $66,610.55 Matthew R. Kaufmann, Esq.; Berger Law Group PC 1706-512 2304 N Myrtlewood St 191323421 28th wd. 840 Sq Ft OPA#282048700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Theresa M. Stokes C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01940 $46,065.95 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-513 5951 Elsinore St 19120 BRT#352303700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING German Lee and Anton Livshits C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 03432 $107,936.33 Alicia M. Sandoval, Esquire 1706-514 300 W Wellens Ave 19120 42nd wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1200 Sq Ft BRT#422228900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Anne Mangini C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 01389 $43,374.96 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C.

1706-515 2846 Gilham St 19149 55th wd. 1132 Sq Ft OPA#551057100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ann P. Broderick C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01947 $149,092.82 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-516 1324 E Susquehanna Ave 18th wd. OPA#181240500 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 3 STY MASONRY Estate of Blaine Fairless C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 03964 $235,206.90 Patrick J. Wesner, Esquire 1706-517 147 Mercy St 191482613 39th wd. 676 Sq Ft OPA#391052900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Scott Williams Sanders, Jr. a/k/a Scott William Sander, Jr. a/k/a Scott William Sanders, Jr. C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 01899 $160,174.08 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-518 4416 Loring St 191364016 41st wd. 1078 Sq Ft OPA#412170300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joseph P. Macdonald; Linda J. Macdonald C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 02107 $109,898.46 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-519 4976 Rising Sun Ave 19120 42nd wd. 1638 Sq Ft BRT#421276300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Nazario DeJesus C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 01763 $109,392.44 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1706-520 5339 Wingohocking Terr 19144 22nd wd. 2214 Sq Ft BRT#122188300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Darryl Clark, Personal Representative of the Estate of Jacqueline Clark; Estate of Jacqueline Clark c/o Darryl L. Clark, Personal Representative; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title, or Interest From or Under Jacqueline Clark C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 02117 $163,929.86 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1706-521 1430 Venango St 19140 38th wd. Venango St-15’ 8”, E side of 15th St-100’ OPA#112122900 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: YES Eric Jubilee C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01609 $161,920.00 Everett K. Sheintoch, Esquire 1706-522 4750 Hartel Ave 65th wd. 1209 Sq Ft BRT#651190300 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Anthony S. Davis C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 00950 $23,381.36 Law

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Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1706-523 6644 Paschall Ave 19142 40th wd. 20000 Sq Ft OPA#403171701 IMPROVEMENTS: DET CONV APT 3 STY MASON Harris Housing Group, LLC C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 00443 $276,676.89 plus interest through the date of the sheriff ’s sale plus costs William J. Levant, Esquire 1706-524 3433 Emerald St 45th wd. 1097 Sq Ft BRT#452323200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING John Glassmire, Personal Representative of the Estate of Patricia Ann Glassmire, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 01060 $29,498.45 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1706-525 9031 Convent Ave 19136 57th wd. 1987 Sq Ft OPA#572225000 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY William F. Conway and Marian P. Conway C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 02078 $24,661.29 Brett A. Solomon; Michael C. Mazack 1706-526 5214 Arlington St 19131 52nd wd. BRT#521119500 Thadroy Caldwell Leeper C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 03019 $189,288.84 Michael F.J. Romano, Esquire 1706-527 5939 Castor Ave 54th wd. 1828 Sq Ft BRT#541154900 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Victoria Burrus and Lorenzo Huguly C.P. October Term, 2014 No. 03060 $71,756.74 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1706-528 6011 Yocum St 19142 40th wd. BRT#401317900 Teresa Jones a/k/a Theresa Jones C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 02827 $86,659.46 Emmanuel J. Argentieri, Esquire 1706-529 6243 Lawnton St 21st wd. 1125 Sq Ft BRT#213440600 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI/ DET 2.5 STY MASONRY

Richard Diamond C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 01530 $405,648.84 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1706-530 2440 N Reese St 19133 19th wd. Improvement Area Property Dimensions: 1,290 sq ft; Land Area Property Dimensions: 973 sq ft PRCL#191339300 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY David Rosa C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 02478 $70,532.87 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, and Paul J. Fanelli 1706-531 2436 S Sartain St 39th wd. 1150 Sq Ft BRT#871557550 IMPROVEMENTS: STR/OFF APT 2 STY MASONRY Louis DiFranco C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 01072 $153,600.73 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1706-532 1421 E Mt Pleasant Ave 15th wd. 2130.75 Sq Ft BRT#501480300 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Tyrone Sykes and Paula Sykes C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 02374 $149,072.85 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1706-533 6526 Woodland Ave 19142 40th wd. Improvement Area Property Dimensions: 1,096 sq ft; Land Area Property Dimensions: 1,728 sq ft PRCL#871561760 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW W/ OFF STR 2 STY MASON Hoang Minh Tran Do a/k/a Hoang Ming Tran Do a/k/a Hoang M. Tran Do; Tram A. Do C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 03196 $67,967.40 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, and Paul J. Fanelli 1706-534 455 E Indiana Ave 191342940 7th wd. 1120 Sq Ft OPA#071249000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joahnna Sanchez a/k/a Joanne Sanchez Genova, in Her Capacity as Heir of Juan Genova a/k/a Juan D. Genova Mora, Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claim-

ing Right, Title, or Interest From or Under Juan Genova a/k/a Juan D. Genova Mora, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01942 $13,577.72 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-535 5117 Lerper St 19124 62nd wd. 1248 Sq Ft OPA#621476200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ma Keila S Lafate a/k/a Makelia Lafate C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 02876 $112,578.63 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-536 7108 Castor Ave 53rd wd. Approximate Size: 25 X 105 8 5/8 OPA#87139250 IMPROVEMENTS: MASONRY OFFICE BUILDING Mohammad Amir Chughtai C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 01736 $180,924.45 Jay E. Kivitz, Esq. 1706-537 3120 Tulip St 19134 25th wd. 1096 Sq Ft OPA#252375100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jacqueline LaCross C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 04444 $102,862.87 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-538 2146 Robbins Ave a/k/a 2146 Robbins St 19149 62nd wd. 1588 Sq Ft OPA#621278100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Florence DiGiacomo a/k/a Florence E. DiGiacomo C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00301 $78,159.36 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-539 3610 Tulip St a/k/a 3610 N Tulip St 19134 45th wd. 894 Sq Ft OPA#451432700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Juan G. Rodriguez C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 00955 $92,252.70 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-540 1644 Benner St 62nd wd. OPA#621147500 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Aleka Key Berthau C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 02177 $129,742.29 Patrick J. Wesner, Esquire

1706-541 6919 Lindbergh Blvd 19142 40th wd. 1730 Sq Ft OPA#406557800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mary T. O’Toole C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 01790 $82,412.96 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-542 6050 Shisler St 191493240 53rd wd. 1584 Sq Ft BRT#531280800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Valarie C. Scott C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 00919 $98,851.41 BARBARA A. FEIN, ESQUIRE 1706-543 606 Emily St 19148 39th wd. 748 Sq Ft OPA#393036400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Rosie Maven C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 01871 $113,124.48 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-544 2848 C St 19134 33rd wd. 1120 Sq Ft BRT#071439200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Nina M. Kinard C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 03791 $54,769.77 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel P.C.; Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire; Heather Riloff, Esquire; Jeniece D. Davis, Esquire; Tyler J. Wilk, Esq. 1706-545 4711 Comly St 41st wd. Front: Irregular; Depth: 84’ 4” OPA#411124900 IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Robert Brehmer C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00304 $154,446.26 Stephen M. Hladik, Esq. 1706-546 9853 Haldeman Ave 58th wd. Front: 28’6” Depth: 103’ OPA#581346000 IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Randie S. Fleishman C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 02405 $223,369.01 Stephen M. Hladik, Esq. 1706-547 6321 Morton St 22nd wd. Irregular OPA#592213021 IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Michelle Khan C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 02852 $129,856.98 Stephen M. Hladik, Esq.

1706-548 2613-15 W Hunting Park Ave 38th wd. Land area: 43,582 sq ft; Improvement area: 26,784 sq ft OPA#884776500 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: 2 STORY STRUCTURE Gethsemane Outreach Ministries C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 00682 $463,848.40 entered on February 8, 2017 John R.K. Solt, Esquire 1706-549A 6583 Windsor St 19142 40th wd. 1675 Sq Ft BRT#871187700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL Efedua Okolo C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 1994 $510,339.88 Matthew A. Lipman, Esquire 1706-549B 1002 N 43rd St 19104 6th wd. 1150 Sq Ft BRT#062319000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL Efedua Okolo C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 1994 $510,339.88 Matthew A. Lipman, Esquire 1706-550 116 W Ritner St a/k/a 116 Ritner St 19148 39th wd. 984 Sq Ft OPA#391129100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Matthew Boyd; Marie Elena Grandelli a/k/a Mia Boyd, Individually and in Her Capacity as Heir of Gregory Grandelli, Deceased; Gregory Grandelli, Jr. a/k/a Butchie Grandelli, in His Capacity as Heir of Gregory Grandelli, Deceased; Tara Elnicki, in Her Capacity as Heir of Gregory Grandelli, Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title, or Interest From or Under Gregory Grandelli, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 04001 $190,050.05 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-551 6332 Milton St 191381042 22nd wd. 1386 Sq Ft OPA#221304400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jenne A. Branch a/k/a Jenne A. Campbell; June D. Mouzon C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 02754 $139,830.65 Phelan Hallinan Diamond &

Jones, LLP 1706-552 1528 N 54th St 191313918 4th wd. 1939 Sq Ft OPA#041288200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Theresa Thomas Trainer, in Her Capacity as Administratrix and Heir of the Estate of Robert Thomas, Jr.; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title, or Interest From or Under Robert Thomas, Jr., Deceased C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02676 $77,542.48 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-553 625 Carver St 191201713 35th wd. 1046 Sq Ft OPA#351251100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robert C. McConnell; Martin P. Pastelnick; Catherine M. Pastelnick C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 02662 $52,350.54 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1706-554 15043 Liberty Ln 19116 58th wd. 2449 Sq Ft OPA#583085059 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Chris Druding and Donna M. Druding C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 03871 $182,017.92 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-555 2932 New Hope St 19145 48th wd. 1,024 Sq Ft OPA#482126000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bank of America, National Associations Successor By Merger to Lasalle Bank NA as Trustee for WAMU Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-AR17 Trust C.P. February Term, 2010 No. 02873 $92,058.81 KML Law Group, P.C. 1706-556 1447 Lardner St 19149 54th wd. 987 Sq Ft OPA#541035100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sharita E. Oliver C.P. December Term, 2014 No. 02140 $85,371.48 KML Law Group, P.C.

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Always Bet on Youth Benefit helps fund shelter and counseling for area youth By HughE Dillon On May 4, at the Crystal Tea Room, Valley Youth House hosted its 7th Annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Always Bet on Youthâ&#x20AC;? casino night to benefit homeless and foster youth in Pennsylvania. VYH honored Christopher Heard as their 2017 Young Achiever, Harold Epps as their 2017 Individual Achiever and FS Investments as their 2017 Corporate Achiever. Guests enjoyed a buffet dinner and casino games. Winnings were converted to raffle entries at the end of the night.

1. William Melix, Harold Epps, and Joseph Johnson. 2. Kate Cohen, Fred Gigliotti, and Kelly Kutchinsky-Gigliotti. 3. Kevin Robinson and his nephew Colin Robinson. 4. Honoree, Christopher Heard and Christina Schoemaker. 5. Mike Dunne, R. Barrett Marshall, and Elvis. 6. Brian Cohen, Harold Epps, Mia Fioravanti, and Tom Harrington. Photos by HughE Dillon.

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Flavors on the Avenue Passion for food on Passyunk By HughE Dillon Earlier this month, thousands of foodies flocked to the East Passyunk Business Improvement District for the annual “Flavors on the Avenue” festival. Festival goers chose dishes from over 27 restaurants, while the most dedicated foodies could purchase a VIP coupon book that gave them no-line tastings from every vendor. Beyond food, attendees could peruse the many craft vendors and local merchant sidewalk sales along the popular South Philly street.

1. Pam Zenzola, EPABID. 2. Joe Hayden, Faber Distilling Co. 3. Danielle Sievers and Albert Lee. 4. Oscar Cabrera, Christopher DiCapua, and Michael Giangiordano at the information table. 5. Kevin Kramer, The Chilly Banana. 6. Lauren Fisher, Neal Fisher and Robin Fisher, Robin Lynn’s Organic Products. Photos by HughE Dillon.

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Gala Goes Beyond Antiques Contemporary joins the classic at annual fundraiser By HughE Dillon Recently, The Philadelphia Antiques and Art Show, held its “55th Annual Fundraising Gala” to benefit Penn Medicine. This year’s show featured a wide display of furniture, fine and decorative arts, antique jewelry, folk art and more. More than 60 exhibitors displayed their antique and contemporary works of art under a massive tent at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

1. Anne Hamilton and Nancy Kneeland, show co-chairs. 2. Helen Spica, Anson Jeng and Emily Spica. 3. Dan Slack, Patty Slack, Grete Greenacre and Martyn Greenacre. 4. Meg Braff and Jason Schwartz. 5. John Churchill, Carolyn Nagy, Kate Eisenberg and Dunham Churchill. 6. Kelly Winter, Brett Levengood and Cara McKibbin. Photos by HughE Dillon.

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Zoe Has No Regrets Friends’ Central Softball Trying to Improve

Betty Givens can’t help being around basketball. Her husband Kevin is West Chester University’s all-time leading scorer and the head coach of

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oe Shoemaker is a Friends’ Central lifer, having started at the private Quaker school in Wynnewood as a nursery school student. She knows that her experience, academically, socially and philosophically is not necessarily the same as a student at a public school, like nearby Lower Merion, Harriton or Haverford High. “Friends’ Central is a caring community that consists of caring teachers and students,” she said. “It is unlike any other school due to its commitment to service, strong academics, Quaker values and team participation in sports. Meeting for worship is a very unique opportunity, where students starting at a very young age can reflect, listen or share opinions and thoughts, if they feel moved to do so. Meeting occurs every Wednesday for 40 minutes, and it is something that I know I will always remember about my experience at Friends’ Central. Both of my brothers graduated from this school and always say the same thing, that what they miss the most is sitting in meeting for worship every Wednesday as a school community.” Shoemaker said that the same community spirit taken on by the school in activities like Meeting for Worship and weekly assemblies draw parallels to her team’s experience in softball. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always lead to wins. Actually this year it’s more losses than victories but she said it’s fun nevertheless. The sophomore centerfielder is considered one of the team’s top, if not the best, players. Recently, she was asked to play shortstop due to an illness suffered by another player. The team is 3-7 overall and took a tough 14-5 home loss to Little Flower on May 6. The game had extra significance because there were hundreds of fans at their first game all year, due to alumni homecoming day. “During homecoming, the atmosphere was exciting and we were happy to play at our home field for the visiting alumni,” she said. “We usually do not have a lot of fans at our weekday games so it was really nice having parents and alumni supporting us.”

Betty Givens Gives Back The Academy of New Church, where he also was its first African-American student in the 1970s. Their sons Samme and Shannon became hoops

The girls are not engaged in a championship season, but have accumulated wins over Westtown, Episcopal Academy, and Friends’ Select. Shoemaker has seen what big wins can do for the team’s psyche and what tough losses can do as well. “I think our team learns a lot when playing against better competition, but it can also very easily bring our confidence down. When we play better competition, it helps us focus on the fact that we need to work on hitting as well as knowing where the play is in the field at all times. It reminds us that we need to give all our effort during every inning and need to play collectively as a team.” Shoemaker bats leadoff for the team and is hitting .373 this season. Her teammates regale her with a song every time she comes to bat in the first inning, she said. She complimented coach Steve Colucci, who has been coaching softball at Friends’ Central for ten years, and Assistant Coach Bob Bartholomew for staying focused on teaching the game properly. “We usually do the same drills in practice everyday that focus on throwing and batting as well as situations that could occur in the field. Two drills that we do to help improve our throwing are called the “star drill” and “fill the field”. They both work on accurately making

stars there in the mid 2000s. Samme is now a professional star on a team

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started inviting potential college level females to play each other in orga-

in Israel, while Shannon has been making a name for himself as a basketball trainer in the area. Betty has been her family’s cheerleader for all of these years. She’s been the woman making t-shirts for the players at ANC. She’s the one volunteering at the concession stands. It’s her giving players from all high schools encouraging pats on the back. Over the past two decades, everyone has known her in only these roles, that is, until now. Mrs. Givens was a one-time track star at Wissahickon High School and last week decided to assume the role of coach. On May 7 and 8 she coached a team in the prestigious All-City Classic girls’ event dubbed “Queens of the Court” at Imhotep High School. It was her second year doing so. Her team consisted of budding stars Kiarah Henry, Bri Edwards, Jakyra Stamps, Bella Vasquez, Ariana McGeary and Ireland Smith, to name a few. The event pitted four different squads of incoming 9th-, 10th-, and 11th-graders against each other, as well as a few current seniors. The Philly Triple Threat foundation presented a team which featured former little league baseball star Mo’ne Davis. Givens said, “We won our first game, but we lost to a team with Ashley Jones [a Neumann-Goretti star], and the team that won the championship. It was so much fun. It was good to see so many people come out and support girls’ basketball. There are some really good players who are truly learning the game and are looking to go to the next level.” The games are the brainchild of Charles Monroe, who has been promoting all-star games in the city for over 20 years. Only recently has he nized all-star games at this time of the year. “I’ve been involved in the All-City Classic since my middle son Samme played in the freshman game years ago, and he won the MVP,” Givens said. “Samme played his sophomore year and won the unselfish award his junior year. I had decided I was going to give back and worked the events for Charles over the next several years with all-city’s 8th-grade tournament, workout, 9th-, 10th-, and 11th-grade All-City Tournaments. I have always had a blast. I think it is a great event that gives youngsters opportunities.” Givens recently returned from a visit to Israel to see her son, but also toured the historic sites and religious destinations. “I had a great time. It’s a wonderful place. My son really enjoys playing there.” As for her coaching? “I am probably better in the concession stand,

Friends’ Central softball player Eva Bartholomew (#11) is out at second base to end the game. Photo by Sarah J. Glover.

but I had a lot of fun. I know basketball too. I’ve seen a lot of games. I think we did a good job.”

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Stage and screen star Idina Menzel brings her show to A.C. By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com

Singer and actor Idina Menzel is bringing her varied act to the area this weekend. Menzel is best known for originating starring roles in Broadway blockbusters like “Rent” and “Wicked,” as well as lending her voice to animated hits like “Frozen” and appearing in TV shows like “Glee” and the remake of “Beaches.” Given her phenomenal success on stage and screen, it’s a wonder she has time to record and tour as a singer. But Menzel said her albums and live shows give her somewhat of a break from the pace of her other commitments. “It’s a relaxed atmosphere,” she said. “It’s not like, ‘You have to get this album done in 30 days.’ I fit it in where I can and it’s usually a reprieve for me. It’s a sanctuary, if you will. I just change gears. I can go late at night and record. I’m kind of a night owl because of my theater life. I love it.” Given her background in musical theater, Menzel said songs from her Broadway repertoire are definitely part of her live shows, but she also likes to showcase her creative range.

“I need to give [audiences] a certain amount of music that they would be bummed if they didn’t hear,” she said. “I think that my audience is really sophisticated and has been with me such a long time that they are open with me playing with the arrangements sometimes. But I don’t do it too much because then it becomes changing it for the sake of changing it. If something organically feels like it can take on a different arrangement and live in a different world, I’ll try to go there. Something like ‘Defying Gravity,’ even though it’s on a Broadway show, has such a pop component to it. So if I play with the chord progressions here and there, people don’t even notice it sometimes. I like being reminded that I have these amazing songs — radio hit or not — that I can hold the mic out and people will sing the words to me. I’ve always wanted to get to that point in my career. Every time I get the reaction that I get when people hear the opening chords, it’s a reminder that I’ve arrived to a place that I’ve always dreamt of when I was little.” Historically, one could either be a pop star or a theatrical star, but rarely both. Menzel said that while that is still the case for the most part, she has become one of the few exceptions to the rule. “The acceptance of theater music has increased with projects like ‘Glee,’ ‘The Voice’ and ‘American Idol,’” she said. “I still think it’s hard to be a Broadway singer and get on pop radio. There is a stigma no matter what it is. That’s why ‘Let It Go’ is such a big deal for me. For so many years I was told I would never get on pop radio because people just thought I was from musical theater, and no matter how cool and current and modern the producer they would put me with, it wouldn’t happen. All of sudden, you have a song with a pop sensibility but a lot of theatricality to it. I broke all the rules. It’s exhausting to listen to what everybody is thinking and what the rules are because things are always going to change and there are always exceptions. So I just keep plugging along doing music that I love and my show reflects that. It has music from the Broadway shows as well as pop, rock and soul music. I used to be afraid that there wouldn’t be enough cohesion for people, but I think the combination of having great musicians and my life story is what makes it all come PAGE 20 together.”

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Menzel added that she has been fortunate enough to be a part of shows and films that have captured the imagination of younger audiences throughout her career. “It’s funny because it’s always been a young fan base,” she said of her fans. “When I was in ‘Rent’ it was that young generation. Then they grow up and they bring their kids. Then there was ‘Wicked’ and that young generation. I feel lucky. Every decade I connect with a young generation and for the next one, I have the parents there with their kids. These audiences have been with me for so long and thankfully I never have to look for another job again. I can always get on stage and sing for a living. Yes, I have young girls in blue Elsa dresses coming to the show but I also have older men who want to hear great show tunes. I welcome the challenge being a woman in her 40s who has a really young audience.” Menzel has also been a longtime champion of LGBT rights, supporting organizations like The Trevor Project, NOH8 and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. She said the roles she has had throughout her career have influenced her activist causes. “My career started in ‘Rent’ and there’s a pride that I have about being in that show and playing a gay woman and being part of a groundbreaking zeitgeist of a show that had gay couples singing love songs,” she said. “It also shows the world of HIV and AIDS and how it has affected an entire group of people. The first fan letters that I got were from kids struggling with their sexual orientation and they felt like the show was giving them a safe place to come out or be themselves. Ten years later I’m playing Elphaba in ‘Wicked’ who isn’t necessarily gay but who is in the ‘closet,’ for lack of a better word. She has to figure out a way to embrace her differences and be who she was. I don’t know if I attract these projects and characters but it’s a really wonderful pattern that has educated me and made me more aware and made me want to teach people about empathy. All these things play a part in my activism.”

Menzel has originated a number of popular characters in her stage career in shows like “Rent,” “Wicked” and “IF/THEN.” When it comes to the roles she chooses, Menzel said she prefers to help create a character rather than stepping into roles with whom theater audiences are already familiar. “I’d much rather originate,” she said. “Who wants to be compared? ‘Beaches’ was the first time I ever did that and it was terrifying. All the things that I was worried about still happened following in the footsteps of these

great iconic women you’ve revered your whole life. Who wants that? It’s much easier to be in a room with a creative team creating a new work and character that you are a part of and sort of being their muse.” Given that she set the bar for actors who have had to play Elphaba in “Wicked” and Maureen Johnson in “Rent,” we asked if Menzel has any sympathy for those who have had to fill her shoes once she’s moved on. Nope. “They have age on their side,” Menzel said playfully. “They are younger, they have less wrinkles. Usually it’s a stepping stone for them and they are about to break out on their own. And also they’re fucking awesome and when I’ve made the mistake of going to watch, I get all in my head and think, Why didn’t I do what they did? That was a great choice.” n Idina Menzel performs 8 p.m. May 20 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J. For more information, call 609-317-1000 or visit www.idinamenzel.com.

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Berlin: Europe’s newest and oldest LGBT destination Berlin has been a pioneering force in the LGBT-rights movement ever since Magnus Hirschfeld founded the world’s first homosexual advocacy group — the Scientific Humanitarian Committee — in 1897. What may be astonishing to anyone visiting Berlin for the first time is that, for such an old city, its history is abundantly defined by modern times. Gay life thrived in the German capital in the freewheeling 1920s until Hitler came to power. The Nazis deported more than 50,000 gay men to concentration camps where a pink triangle affixed to their clothing outed them as such. Two memorials serve as sobering reminders of this dark chapter in German history: a pink granite triangle on Nollendorfplatz in Schöneberg and the Memorial to Homosexuals Persecuted under Nazism on the eastern edge of the Tiergarten Park. The best way to visit and understand Berlin is through a walking tour. I found the Original Berlin Walks online and booked an excellent half-day tour. To understand Berlin, you need to remember that 75 percent of the city was destroyed and rebuilt after World War II. You also have to understand that the Berlin Wall divided the city into two distinct parts. It is a city that once deported people to Nazi concentration camps but is now welcoming everyone. Berlin is majestic. It is historic. It is diverse. LGBT tourists go to Berlin to party hardy or explore the city’s history, including The Gay Museum. Rainbow flags are ubiquitous in Schöneberg, where gay-owned businesses range from boutiques to restaurants to bookstores. Many bars and pubs in Schöneberg are considered institutions. The city’s LGBT scene is expanding. Tourism officials say younger gays tend to prefer other neighborhoods, Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain especially, for flirting and partying, but there’s plenty happening in Schöneberg. A classic cruising spot is Tom’s Bar, which draws a good mix of locals and

Berlin visitors. Connection is another crowd magnet; here, patrons rock the dance floor or get lost in the giant cruising labyrinth. New Action exerts its pull on the fetish crowd, which is especially strong in Schöneberg. The Lesbian and Gay Street Festival is the main summer event for a weekend

Theater & Arts Another Way of Telling: Women Photographers from the Collection Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of rare photos by women exploring identity in and out of the studio through July 16, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215763-8100. Aries Spears The comedian performs through May 21 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001. The Capitol Steps: Orange is the New Barack The comedy troupe performs 8 p.m. May 20 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-5727650.

in July and is one of the largest festivals of its kind in the world, attracting more than 350,000 visitors each year. The festival is also an essential during Berlin’s Pride Weeks, which cover the month of July, bundling together more than 200 cultural, political and sporting events. In addition to the festival, the Berlin Pride Weeks include the Christopher Street Day Parade and Gay Night at the Zoo. Folsom Europe is a festival held in early September each year that turns Berlin into the place to be for Europe’s fetish scene. Women, meanwhile, gravitate to Begine for dance parties and cultural events. The hotel network pink pillow Berlin Collection, which focuses specifically on queer tourists, is a unique initiative of visitBerlin and citywide hotels. Currently, almost 60 hotels in Berlin stand for gay-friendly accommodations. The pink pillow Berlin Collection will be gradually expanded by other hotels. A current overview of the participating hotels and more information can be found on pinkpillow-berlin.com. Get ideas and plan your trip at gay.visitBerlin.com. n Jeff Guaracino is the author of “Handbook for LGBT Tourism and Hospitality” and “Gay and Lesbian Tourism: the Essential Guide for Marketing.”

Channeling Nature by Design Philadelphia Museum of Art examines how designers of handmade and industrial objects — including furniture, pottery, kitchenware and even a 3-D printed neckpiece — have responded to the beauty and fragility of the natural world through July 16, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215763-8100. Clue: On Stage The comedy/ murder-mystery production based on the classic board game runs through May 20 at Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-8622121.

WE LOVE THE ’70S: Walnut Street Theatre presents “Saturday Night Fever,” the stage-musical adaptation of the hit disco-era blockbuster film featuring classic songs by the Bee Gees, through July 16, 825 Walnut St. For more information or tickets, call 215-574-3550.

Dirty Dancing Broadway Philadelphia presents the musical stage adaptation of the classic film through May 21 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. Jerry’s Girls Walnut Street Theatre presents Broadway’s electrifying tribute to the all-American master of song, Jerry Herman, through July 2 at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215574-3550. Lino Tagliapietra: Painting in Glass Philadelphia Museum of Art showcases the artist’s complex glass vessels through July 16, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-7638100. Loni Love The comedian performs May 1920 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555. Mahler’s Third Symphony The Philadelphia Orchestra performs

the set through May 21 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215893-1999. Pee Wee’s Big Adventure The classic ’80s film is screened 8 p.m. May 22 at The Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215922-6888. Person of the Crowd: The Contemporary Art of Flânerie The Barnes Foundation presents an exhibition featuring works by 40 international artists making provocative spectacles of themselves through May 22, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 215-2787000. Phulkari: The Embroidered Textiles of Punjab Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring the beauty and cultural significance of phulkari, ornately embroidered textiles from Punjab, a region straddling Pakistan

and India, through July 9, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100. Saturday Night Fever Walnut Street Theatre presents the musical stage adaptation of the hit disco-era film featuring songs by the Bee Gees through July 16, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. West Side Story Media Music Theatre presents the classic Leonard Bernstein/ Stephen Sondheim collaboration based on “Romeo and Juliet,” through June 11, 104 E. State St.; 610-8910100.

Music Brad Paisley The country star performs 7 p.m. May 19 at BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 609-365-1300. The Sound of Philadelphia Live Vocal R&B groups The Delfonics and The Stylistics

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Outta Town WE LOVE THE ’80S: Retro new-wave super group Dreamcar, which features everybody from No Doubt who isn’t Gwen Stefani and the singer from goth/punk rockers AFI, gets its neon-lit groove on 8 p.m. May 22 at TLA, 334 South St. For more information or tickets, call 215-9221011.

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WMMR BBQ Godsmack, Live, Bush, The Pretty Reckless and more perform at the festival, noon May 20 at BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 609-3651300.

Dreamcar The rock band featuring members of No Doubt and AFI performs 8 p.m. May 22 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.

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The Pixies The alt-rock band performs 8 p.m. May 23 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 215-627-1332. Mumford & Sons The rock band performs 7:30 p.m. May 25 at BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 609-3651300.

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Nightlife Colonial Cup 2017 As the Philadelphia Gryphons RFC host the Colonial Cup 2017, with 10 rugby teams from up and down the East Coast, players and supporters will gather for a social 4-8 p.m. May 19 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675. Hairspray GayBINGO The campy monthly event returns with hilarious musical numbers and drag-queen antics 7 p.m. May 20 at Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St.; 215545-4400. PGMC Bro Lo Outreach Concert The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus’ select ensemble, Brotherly Love, performs an outreach concert 7-9 p.m. May 20 at Ascension United Church of Christ,

Carl Max as Whitney Houston The singer performs 7:30 p.m. May 19 at The Rrazz Room, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888596-1027. The Weekend The alt-rock band performs 7:30 p.m. May 19 at Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-348-7000. Seth Sikes Sings Judy Garland The nightclub singer performs 7:30 p.m. May 20 at The Rrazz Room, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-5961027. Idina Menzel The singer and actor performs 8 p.m. May 20 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000. Dark Star Orchestra The Grateful Dead tribute band performs 8 p.m. May 23 at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400. n

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Lucy Dacus sheds the ‘burden’ By A.D. Amorosi PGN Contributor With a melted-butter voice and a conversational lyrical style, Lucy Dacus has become the Southern gothic queen of the axis of her hometown of Richmond, Va., and in Nashville, Tenn. (where she recorded her debut, “No Burden,” in one 10-hour session). To go with her intimate, chatty style and weary discussions of love, fiduciary fairness and language, there is the quiet fact that Dacus has emerged as a humble gay icon and a distinguished live performer, the latter of which can be seen at her upcoming local shows, May 20 and 21 at Union Transfer.

PGN: You are rightfully quiet, but not silent, about your sexual identity. With “fame,” do you think you can and will open up thusly in a lyrical sense? Or is this yours and yours alone? LD: I think I don’t talk about it much because no one really asks. Plus, it has only been recently that I’ve felt comfortable identifying as a queer lady. I’ve only ever been in straight relationships, so externally, my preference has never been under scrutiny. My high-school boyfriend who I

PGN: What made you use a photo of yourself as a child on the last album? LD: That picture of me was taken when I was 5. Then, I was a dreadless, guiltless, blindly courageous little thing. I often try to get back to that state of mind. “No Burden” has a lot to do with getting past what you were taught as a kid and becoming who you are. The next record also has to do with moving past the things that hold you back, but it approaches that goal through more difficult subject matter. I want it to communicate hopefulness through peril. We’ll see if that works. PGN: What do you say a year later to the fact that listeners used “Trust” to discuss their own fears of a Trump-totalitarian regime? LD: Seeing people find comfort in my lyrics around the election was the fulfillment of what I believe music is for at its best. In my darkest moments, I’ve looked to the writers I admire for the words I can’t come up with on my own. To have been that for others is a huge honor. There’s one song on the next record that relates specifically to national pride and shame and what I believe my role is as an American. Overall, the album is about deciding how to live hopefully in a world that feels hopeless, which is a daily thought for me these days. PGN: You stated a love of Agnes Varda and Miranda July, for their honesty and fearlessness as well as containing fear in their work. How do you embrace that going forward? LD: Not only do Varda and July express deeply comforting perspectives on humanity, they express their thoughts through many mediums — [as] directors, writers, actresses, visual artists. I respect them for their vulnerability — which might as well be a synonym for fearlessness — and for their example of unbridled creativity. I have aspirations beyond music. These women are part of the reason that those dreams are alive; they, through their lives, have shown me it’s possible to spin as many plates as you want, as long as you’re driven by a persistent message.

dated for five years was very uncomfortable discussing sexuality and was passively unsupportive of my own questioning. For so long, I looked at myself through his lens rather than my own. Luckily, I’m past that. There’s one song on the new record where I talk about a female friendship of mine that feels hung in the balance. And one song where I address someone with gender-neutral pronouns, but neither of those things are the focus of either of those songs. PGN: Do you feel compelled to lift your voice about LGBT issues in the same way you have about wealth-oriented infrastructure, a concern close to your heart? LD: No matter what the issue is, I never feel like I’m the right person or appropriately qualified to speak because my memory for facts is pretty poor. However, at each of our shows we raise money for local charities, many of which are LGBTQ resources. For example, we’re starting a tour with Sylvan Esso and we’ll be raising money for the Sylvia Rivera Law Project in New Yrok (https://srlp.org/) and Outright Vermont in Burlington (http:// www.outrightvt.org/). I admire and learn from people who voice their support and I greatly respect those who choose to show their support monetarily. Asking for money is oddly taboo, but it is so vital for the groups who are spending all their energy on enacting progress and taking care of the LGBTQ community. n

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Wafiyyah Packer: Designing clothing and a better society If you look up “can-do spirit” in an encyclopedia, you’ll probably find a picture of this week’s profile. Wait, that’s making me sound old. Let me rephrase: If you google “fixer,” you might just find a picture of Wafiyyah Packer. Even as a new mother, Packer makes time to jump into multiple projects, usually behind the scenes. And like James Bond, she always gets the job done. PGN: So, I just learned you’re from Buffalo, N.Y. WP: Yes, can you smell it? I feel like I smell wind-torn and a little lake-shoreish. PGN: I’ve only been to Rochester. Is it similar? WP: A little, but I don’t think Buffalo weathered the changes to the economy as well. It used to be a steel town but when the jobs left, the drug culture came in. Where Rochester built up its arts community and brought in corporations with money, we stagnated. It’s a shame because Buffalo had a huge music community — singers and musicians everywhere. Some of the best artists and session workers all came from our area back in the day. PGN: The Nashville of the Northeast? WP: Yes, in some ways. But it’s all changed now. I grew up in a nice house; it was a two-family house that my father converted into one. Even before he converted it, it was pretty spacious. My aunt lived in one side until she died and we merged houses. I’d get to hang out with her watching soap operas and drinking coffee; don’t tell anyone about that! It was a beautiful place to grow up and I have a dream of going back some time and buying a whole block to restore it back to what it once was. Sadly, once the industry went away, it seemed to change overnight. It went from being clean and pristine to wartorn in the blink of an eye. There was a woman across the street who got addicted to heroin and she’d literally run out of the house naked or with the needle still stuck in her arm. It was horrible! PGN: What was your upbringing like? WP: It was interesting. I grew up practicing Islam but went to a Catholic school, which was confusing. I’d get up in the morning and make Salah and then have to attend Mass; what do you do with that? And then with other family members, do they celebrate holidays, do we give gifts? It was perplexing. PGN: What was your favorite class in school?

WP: Can I do different phases? When I was very young, I was really intrigued by religion. Since there were so many different religions practiced in my immediate and extended family, I really wanted to figure out what was going on. Was this person right, was that person? Then in about fifth grade I was heavily into science. You know what, I hadn’t thought about it until now, but it was probably because with so many contrasting thoughts from the various faiths, I was drawn to science and math because it was something with definitive answers. Something solid and quantifiable. PGN: Tell me about a family member. WP: My dad was a real renaissance man; he went to school at the University of Buffalo for engineering. He was very intelligent, the type of guy to always figure things out. Just the fact that he was a member of the Islamic religion and yet sent his kids to Catholic school shows he was never one to conform to societal norms. To him, the Catholic schools had the best education and that trumped everything.

realize that Baghdad had nothing to do with 9/11, right?” It started to get to me because it was so wrong. I didn’t want to work on a project that had the potential to be used on a device that would be able to create mass destruction on a big level. No thank you. So I left and came back to Philly. PGN: And now what do you do? WP: I’d call myself a creative director. I do a little of everything, from coordinating events to doing graphics for fliers, fashion, consulting, social media, whatever it takes to make an event or job successful. I was raised to be helpful. I like to help make things grow for other people. “What are you working on? Oh, let me help you!” I had the luxury of time and the means to volunteer for a lot. I never worried about getting credit. I just like being a part of things. PGN: I’ve personally witnessed that!

PGN: What brought you to Philadelphia? WP: As I mentioned, I was into the sciences. I went to Hutchinson Central Technical High School and excelled at physics. I got a full scholarship offer from VMI and Virginia Tech through the ROTC program but I did the math and my very young brain realized that I would be committing to six years with service. I knew I was ready to get out there on my own and start being my own adult so, when I was offered money to go to University of Pittsburgh, I took it. From there, I met a lot of people from Philly. I bought my first Roots CD and I was hooked. I really liked the music scene here. My dad was also a drummer and a bassist so I’ve always had music around me. I planned to move here and went to a job fair at the Convention Center. I thought Philly was my destiny, but I got offered a job in Connecticut! PGN: What was the job? WP: I was working in the research department at General Dynamics. I worked in the electric-volt department, which was their nuclear submarine and power division. I worked on things like propulsion technology, which was fine at first. I was in R&D and one of the things we worked on was a heart pump. Then 9/11 happened and people would hang up posters at work saying “Bombs over Baghdad” and I’d be like, “You do

WP: Ha. Yes, it just comes naturally. Now I have a baby, so it’ll change, but not too much. We had a photo shoot recently and I just strapped the baby on and carried on! It’s funny, someone on the set asked what my title was and another person shouted, “It’s Waf! She’s Waf! That’s all the title she needs!” PGN: You’re the fixer. WP: [Laughs] Are you saying I’m like [“Scandal”’s Olivia] Pope? I’ll take it!

PGN: Tell me about Urban Karma. WP: It’s a fashion and lifestyle brand I’m working on. I believe in karma. I’m going to give you something and I may never see you again, but somewhere in my life that good energy is going to flow back to me. Any deeds, for better or for worse, do not go unrecognized. So our line is all about unity and sharing, giving … even taking! All the things that are part of our life. My friends joke and say I’m “Hood to the Hill,” meaning that I can get down with folks in what used to be called BlackBottom to being able to fit in on Capitol Hill if needed. And I’m always myself wherever I go. PGN: That’s pretty Olivia Pope-ish. WP: Ha, yes. And our clothing is designed for everyone: men, women, non-binary people. We worked hard to make sure we have clothing that is flexibly gendered. For instance, we might have a traditionally “men’s”-style top, but it’s cut for a woman’s arms. And we teach about styling so if a guy likes a shirt that’s considered “feminine,” we can show them how to tuck it in and wear a belt, or roll the sleeves so it suits you. Our clothes are very versatile. It reflects me because I can come off uber-feminine on one day and outstud the best of them the next. I never felt like I had to pick a certain role or label. I just am who I am. I think my dad unconsciously instilled some of that in me. He used to be a bit of a misogynist until I was born. My aunt says I made him into a feminist because once I came along he was like, “My daughter can do anything and be anything she wants!” He might not have been pro-women, but he was pro-Wafiyyah. He never let me feel like I couldn’t do anything. I worked alongside him when he was doing construction. He used to joke that I was his oldest son, though I don’t think my brothers cared for that too much! PGN: That’s cool. WP: Our launch is on Father’s Day because I feel a little paternal. Though I am and identify as a woman, my partner was the biological mother for our baby so I’m on the equivalent of paternity leave. PAGE 28

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PGN: Congratulations on the baby and your marriage to the lovely Dr. Sheena Johnson. WP: Thank you. It’s so odd to be married. It wasn’t something either of us was concerned with but when the baby came into the picture we realized that we needed to safeguard ourselves legally, especially in Pennsylvania, where we don’t have statewide protection. If something happened to Sheena today, would someone be able to take him away? Even with the marriage and adoption, it’s still an uncomfortable position, especially with the current political climate. PGN: When the baby came into the picture? [Laughs] Was this a shotgun wedding? WP: [Laughs] No! We’re lesbians so there was a lot of planning involved. None of this was a surprise. But she was pregnant when we got married so it was a little under the chin. PGN: Let’s talk about your other baby, Levitate Philly. WP: Levitate Philly was a Philadelphia art and music collective for women. At the time there weren’t a lot of venues for artists, and the ones that were around had their own people and if you weren’t in those circles you didn’t get shown. I’d just gotten fired from my job for insubordination, which was the best thing that could have happened to me. I met Macy Soloman, who became a good friend and we collaborated to create Levitate Philly. It became a spot for female artists to present their work in all sorts of mediums, from fine art to music to body painting, you name it. It was pretty amazing. Then I got a new job, which took up a lot of my time and I wasn’t able to give Levitate the kind of love I could before. I didn’t want to shortchange it so we kind of wrapped it up. PGN: That sounds amazing. WP: Yeah, I’m getting a lot of people asking us to start it up again. Women are thirsty for a place to congregate. We have Toasted Walnut now, which is great, but we need a place that’s not a bar to be able to meet people, to make eye contact and have a conversation. So we may have to do a reboot this summer. PGN: I understand that you recently experienced some unexpected homophobia. WP: Oh geez, yeah. For the most part, my family and friends have been wonderfully accepting but a recent incident made me wonder about if it’s acceptance or just avoidance of the topic, especially since it was someone who has been around Sheena and me for a while. They’ve been around and welcomed past partners and friends so it came from left field when they went on a rant after we had the baby saying things like,

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“You need a man now.” This is a person whose kids have stayed with me and been around my friends, and there was no objection before. Part of me was like, “You’re mad at something else so this is how you choose to hurt me,” and the other side was like, “Now that I have a baby I can’t even let a little bit of that energy seep into my baby’s world.” I came out officially to my parents on my 30th birthday. It was my gift to myself. It was one of those things where everyone knew — they loved my girlfriend and would stay with us — but I wanted it to be official. It was after I saw the documentary “Edie and Thea.” I wanted the words said out loud so that there would never be a time when anyone could say, “What? We never knew, we just thought she was your roommate!” PGN: Great film. WP: Yes, being young and gay, you had few examples of how it looks to be an older gay couple: what happens with aging and marriage and what happens to assets, etc. So I felt compelled to make it clear to everyone. But even at my wedding reception, I felt that there were a couple of people who were a little surprised to see us becoming a family. I mean they love me and all showed up for me, but it was a little uncomfortable for them. [Laughs] And I was a little like, “Hey, we’re following your rules. Getting married for the sake of the child! What more do you want?” PGN: True. Now for the random questions … Which animal language do you wish you could speak? WP: Cat, so I could communicate with my cat, Mya, and dolphin, because they’re so intelligent. PGN: “Star Trek” or “Star Wars”? WP: “Star Trek!” I am such a Trekkie. I had a friend once who said, “Do you realize that you figure out a way to bring ‘Star Trek’ into almost every conversation!” PGN: Deanna Troi or Seven of Nine? WP: Troi! All the way! Sorry, I yelled again. Seven of Nine is awesome but you have to give it up for the brunette. She’s an empath, so I wouldn’t have to say anything, she’d just know how I felt. Oh, yeah. PGN: Where can people find Urban Karma? WP: We’re having a launch party at 7 p.m. June 18 at the Reading Terminal. There will be a fun fashion show for everyone. n For more information about Urban Karma’s launch party, visit https://www.eventbrite. com/e/amazulu-collections-presents-urban-karma-a-fashion-showcase-tickets-34462887424. To suggest a community member for Family Portrait, email portraits05@aol.com.

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ADONIS CINEMA “THE ONLY ALL MALE ADULT THEATER IN THE CITY”

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Health Alder Health Services provides LGBT health services on a sliding-fee scale; 100 N. Cameron St., Ste. 301 East, Harrisburg; 717-233-7190 or 800-867-1550; www.alderhealth.org. AIDS Care Group/Sharon Hill Medical provides comprehensive HIV services in Delaware County, including primary and preventative medicine, dental care, STI and HIV screenings and treatments, women’s health care, drug and alcohol counseling and treatment and mental health counseling and treatment at 907 Chester Pike in Sharon Hill and 2304 Edgmont Ave. in Chester; 610-5831177 or 610-872-9101; aidscaregroup.org or sharonhillmedical.org. Congreso de Latinos Unidos provides anonymous, free HIV testing with Spanish/ English counselors, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at 3439 N. Hutchinson St.; 215-763-8870 ext. 6000. HIV treatment: Free HIV/AIDS diagnosis and treatment for Philadelphia residents available 9 a.m.-noon Mondays and 5-8 p.m. Thursdays at Health Center No. 2, 1720 S. Broad St.; 215-685-1803. HIV health insurance help: Access to free medications and confidential HIV testing available at 13-19 MacDade Blvd., Suite 109, Collingdale, N.J., no appointment needed; 610-586-9077. Philadelphia FIGHT provides HIV primary care, on-site lab services, clinical trials, case management, mental-health services and support groups for people living with HIV regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, 1233 Locust St., fifth floor; 215-9854448, www.fight.org.

12-step programs and support groups Al-Anon

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

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

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

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

Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA)

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Community Bulletin Board

n Meets 7 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday,

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

Mental-Health Support

n Pink and Blues, a free peer-run mental-

health support group for LGBT people, meets 7 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Luke and The Epiphany Church, 330 S. 13th St.; 215627-0424. n Survivors of Suicide Inc. meets 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at 3535 Market St., Room 2037 and the second Wednesday at Paoli Memorial Hospital, 225 W. Lancaster Ave.; 215-545-2242, www.phillysos.tripod.com.

HIV/AIDS Mondays: n Positive Brothers, a self-help, support and empowerment group for sexual-minority men of color with HIV/AIDS meets 6-8 p.m. at 1207 Chestnut St., third floor; 215-8511975. Tuesdays: n A support group for HIV-positive men and women meets 1:30-3 p.m. at BEBASHI: Transition to Hope, 1217 Spring Garden St., first floor; 215-769-3561; bebashi.org. n Feast Incarnate, a weekly ministry for people affected by HIV/AIDS, meets 5 p.m. at University Lutheran Church, 3637 Chestnut St.; 215-387-2885. n A support group for people recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS meets 6:30-8 p.m. at Mazzoni Center, 21 S. 12th St.; 215-563-0652 ext. 235. Wednesdays:

n Project Teach, a peer-education and

empowerment program for people living with HIV/AIDS, meets 3-5 p.m. at Philadelphia FIGHT, 1233 Locust St.; fight. org.

Thursdays:

n A support group for HIV-positive men

and women meets 6-8 p.m. at BEBASHI: Transition to Hope; 215-769-3561. n Diversity, an HIV/AIDS support group for those infected or affected, meets from 5-7 p.m. at Arch Street United Methodist Church, 55 N. Broad St.; 267-549-3676, fowallace@yahoo.com. Saturdays:

n AIDS Delaware’s You’re Not Alone youth

support group meets during the school year at varying times and locations; 800-8106776.

Debtors Anonymous

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

the William Way Center.

Overeaters Anonymous (OA)

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

S.A.R.A.

n Substance Abuse – Risk Assessment, day

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

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous

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

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

Community centers

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

■ ActionAIDS: 215-981-0088

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

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

Key numbers

■ AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania: 215-587-9377

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

■ AIDS Law Project of Southern New Jersey: 856-933-9500 ext. 221

■ Equality Forum: 215-732-3378

■ AIDS Library: 215-985-4851 ■ ACLU of Pennsylvania: 215592-1513 ■ AIDS Treatment Fact line: 800662-6080 ■ Barbara Gittings Gay and Lesbian Collection at the Independence Branch of the Philadelphia Free Library: 215-685-1633 n The COLOURS Organization Inc.: 215-496-0330

■ LGBT Peer Counseling Services: 215-732-TALK ■ Mazzoni Center: 215-563-0652; Legal Services: 215-563-0657, 866-LGBT-LAW; Family & Community Medicine: 215-563-0658 ■ Office of LGBT Affairs — Director Nellie Fitzpatrick: 215-6860330; helen.fitzpatrick@phila.gov

■ 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 ■ SPARC — Statewide Pennsylvania Rights Coalition: 717-9209537 ■ Transgender Health Action Coalition: 215-732-1207 (staffed 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays)

■ Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (Philadelphia): 215-572-1833 ■ Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations: 215-686-4670

Health

Anonymous, free, confidential HIV testing Spanish/English counselors offer testing 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday at Congreso de Latinos Unidos, 216 W. Somerset St.; 215-763-8870. ActionAIDS Provides a range of programs for people affected by HIV/ AIDS, including case management, prevention, testing and education services at 1216 Arch St.; 215-981-0088, www. actionaids.org. GALAEI: A Queer Latin@ Social Justice Organization Free, anonymous HIV testing from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at 1207 Chestnut St., fifth floor; noon-6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Washington West Project, 1201 Locust St.; 215-851-1822 or 866-222-3871, www.galaei.org. Spanish/English HIV treatment Free HIV/AIDS diagnosis and treatment for Philadelphia residents are available from 9 a.m.-noon Mondays (walk-in) and 5-8 p.m. Thursdays (by appointment) at Health Center No. 2, 1720 S. Broad St.; 215685-1821. HIV health insurance help Access to free medications and confidential HIV testing 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays at 13 S. MacDade Blvd., Suite

■ Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia Board meetings at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at 100 S. Broad St., Suite 1810; free referral service at 215-6279090, www.galloplaw.org. ■ Independence Business Alliance Greater Philadelphia’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce, providing networking, business development, marketing, educational and advocacy opportunities for LGBT and LGBT-friendly busi-

108, Collingdale; Medical Office Building, 722 Church Lane, Yeadon; and 630 S. 60th St.; 610-586-9077. Mazzoni Center LGBTQ counseling and behavioral health services, HIV/ AIDS care and services, case management and support groups; 21 S. 12th St., eighth floor; 215-563-0652, www. mazzonicenter.org. Mazzoni Center Family & Community Medicine Comprehensive primary health care, preventive health services, gynecology, sexual-health services and chronic-disease management, including comprehensive HIV care, as well as youth drop-in (ages 14-24) 5-7p.m. Wednesdays; 809 Locust St.; 215-563-0658. Philadelphia FIGHT Comprehensive AIDS service organization providing primary care, consumer education, advocacy and research on potential treatments and vaccines; 1233 Locust St.; 215985-4448; www.fight.org. Washington West Project of Mazzoni Center Free, rapid HIV testing. Walk-ins welcome 9 a.m.-9 pm. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday; 1201 Locust St.; 215-985-9206.

Professional groups nesses and professionals; 215557-0190, www.IndependenceBusinessAlliance.com. ■ National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association Philadelphia chapter of NLGJA, open to professionals and students, meets for social and networking events; www.nlgja.org/ philly; philly@nlgja.org.

■ Philadelphia Gay Tourism Caucus Regional organization dedicated to promoting LGBT tourism to the Greater Philadelphia region, meetings every other month on the fourth Thursday (January, March, May, July, September and the third Thursday in November), open to the public; 215-8402039, www.philadelphiagaytourism.com.

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