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Philly, nation respond to Orlando massacre By Jen Colletta and Paige Cooperstein jen@epgn.com, paige@epgn.com The nation’s deadliest mass shooting, and the worst terrorist attack on American soil since 9/11, rocked the LGBT community this past week. Early Sunday morning, more than 100 people were gunned down at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., in a targeted act of terror. Forty-nine people died from their wounds: a Philadelphia teen who graduated high school last week, a couple who just bought a home, a Disney World performer, a cancer survivor, a teacher, an accountant. From calls for gun reform to organized actions to promote LGBT visibility, the tragedy continues to permeate both the community and country. Community comes together It was a heart-wrenching scene Monday night at Philadelphia City Hall, as local LGBT choruses led more than 2,000 in “True

Colors,” “We Shall Overcome” and “Singing For Our Lives” — music that was punctuated by the sobs of family and friends of 18-year-old Akyra Murray. Murray’s loved ones and classmates from West Catholic Preparatory High School, from which she graduated last week, huddled on the steps of City Hall, beneath the American and rainbow flags, both flying at halfstaff. Murray, 18, was the youngest victim of the mass shooting at Pulse. Murray had been on vacation with her family; her mother, who is still in Orlando, listened on a cell phone to the speeches at City Hall from city and LGBT community leaders. Mayor Jim Kenney choked up while talking about Murray, a standout basketball star at West Catholic whom he said he’d seen play. “I can’t tell you how devastating it is that she was in that club,” the mayor said through tears. Kenney repeatedly reaffirmed the city’s support for the LGBT community.

AN ESTIMATED 2,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED A VIGIL MONDAY NIGHT AT PHILADELPHIA CITY HALL IN MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF THE ORLANDO MASSACRE Photo: Scott A. Drake

“This vigil is a way to remember, to mourn and to stay united,” he said.

Unity was a theme throughout the candlelit vigil. “This is a safe space,” Nellie

Fitzpatrick, director of the Office of LGBT Affairs, told the crowd about the vigil. PAGE 18

Movement ramps up on PA antibias bills Extra security noticeable at Pride By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com A vote could come next week that could enable the long-stalled LGBT antibias bill to move to the state House floor. State Rep. Dan Frankel (D-23rd Dist.) on Wednesday gave notice to the House that he intends to call for a vote on his discharge resolution that he submitted last week. A discharge resolution allows for legislation to bypass a committee vote and head straight to the House floor for consideration. Procedural rules require two legislative days’ notice before a vote can be taken on a discharge resolution, meaning the discharge vote could happen June 21 or after. Frankel introduced the Pennsylvania Fairness Act in September, and it was sent to the State Government Committee, where the legislation has languished for

Thinking Queerly: Emotional and mental help in a time of grief PAGE 20

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several sessions. The bill would add sexual orientation and gender identity to the classes protected from discrimination in housing, employment and public accommodations. Frankel noted that the measure has wide legislative support — including 82 cosponsors — and a vast majority of Pennsylvanians, about 72 percent, support LGBT nondiscrimination legislation. However, the State Government Committee is chaired by virulently antigay Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R), who has pledged to kill the legislation. “We’ve gotten tired of the fact that a piece of legislation that has brought the cosponsorship it has in the House isn’t even getting a hearing or a vote,” Frankel said about the discharge approach. Nondiscrimination efforts also recently ramped up in the Pennsylvania Senate. PAGE 21 State Sen. Patrick

ICandy manager relays horror story from Orlando friend PAGE 21

Philadelphia Pride went off without any major hitches, said Philly Pride Presents executive director Franny Price. Held just hours after the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, at a gay club in Florida, police presence was significantly ramped up, Price said. “There was every branch of law enforcement there,” Price said, noting there were uniformed and plainclothes Philadelphia police, along with Homeland Security and SWAT Team members. “I can’t thank law enforcement enough for keeping us safe.” Though there were references to the Orlando events throughout Pride — including a moment of silence at the start of the parade, at the judges’ reviewing stand and on stage at Penn’s Landing — the incident did not dampen the spirit PAGE 23

Editorial, op-ed and open letters on the tragedy PAGES 10-11

Ways you can help the families and the survivors PAGE 21

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ChesCo couple claims anti-LGBT harassment By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com David Ruth and Keith Davis, a Chester County married couple, say neighbors filed suit to have their residential fence removed in order to hound them out of the neighborhood. The couple maintains the fence is necessary for security reasons. But some neighbors contend it’s an eyesore and impermissible in the subdivision. In late 2014, the couple moved into the Bucktoe Manor subdivision in New Garden Township. Shortly thereafter, they erected a 6-foot residential fence. According to township records, two neighbors, Scott Bonne and Frank Charlton, lodged complaints about the fence. However, township officials dismissed the complaints as meritless. In March 2015, Bonne, Charlton and a few other neighbors filed suit in Chester County Common Pleas Court to have the fence removed. The plaintiffs cited a restrictive covenant that allegedly bans such fences in the Bucktoe Manor subdivision. The plaintiffs claim the Ruth-Davis fence exceeds the height limit by 2 feet, was constructed with improper materials and impermissibly extends onto the front portion of the property. A daylong hearing regarding the dispute was held June 7. Chester County Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffrey R. Sommer must decide whether the fence can remain. According to the couple’s GoFundMe page, “A group of neighbors has banded together to bring a frivolous lawsuit against our two-father family because of a homophobic agenda to get us to

leave the neighborhood.” The couple seeks to raise $50,000 from the public to help defray their legal expenses. At presstime, they raised close to $6,000. The property at issue is owned by Lelaine and Xiao Gao, who reside in North Carolina. The Gaos are renting the property to the couple on a lease-purchase basis, according to court records. For their part, Ruth and Davis claim selective enforcement of a “defunct” covenant that’s been broken in various contexts by more than 12 families over the past 15 years. Their fence has been vandalized, antiLGBT slurs have been hurled at them and their children, and “Get Out Fags!” has been painted on their garage doors, according to their GoFundMe page. “This has affected our family emotionally and financially, as well as our children’s well-being due to their confusion, anger and mistrust over the vandalism — in addition to this case making it difficult for them to make friends, after becoming the ‘talk of the school bus,’” the page states. According to township records, police have been summoned to the Ruth-Davis household on at least four occasions due to complaints by neighbors about barking dogs on the property. The barking-dog complaints were filed by neighbors Kara Carpenter and Doug Semmel, who are plaintiffs in the civil suit regarding the fence. In response, Davis told police that neighbors were continuing to harass his family by making the 911 calls. No citation was issued, according to township records. “On Aug. 15, 2015, there was a call

from the Ruth-Davis family stating they heard gunshots outside,” said township manager Anthony Scheivert. “Police responded and it was found to be fireworks coming from another housing development nearby. That was the only other call pertaining to [the property] since Jan. 1, 2013.” Ruth and Davis couldn’t be reached for comment for this story. Their attorney, Mary Ann Rossi, declined to comment. “This matter is under consideration by Judge Sommer,” Rossi said in an email. “I do not comment on pending litigation.” As of presstime, Sommer hadn’t issued a ruling. Attorney L. Theodore Hoppe Jr. represents four families who filed suit to have the fence removed. Hoppe emphasized that his clients aren’t motivated by anti-LGBT animus, nor did they commit any vandalism on the property at issue. “This dispute has nothing to do with the defendants’ sexual orientation, nor their being in a same-sex marriage,” Hoppe told PGN. “My clients have no problem with the Ruth-Davis family being in the community. That’s not the issue at all. They’re welcome there. The issue is: The lawfully recorded restrictive covenant that binds every home in the community prohibits that type of fence. It’s just not allowed.” Hoppe said his clients have a legitimate concern about the fence. “If you look at that neighborhood, the fence is so completely different from every other fence in that neighborhood,” Hoppe concluded. “It completely changes the character of the neighborhood.” n

London Chanel’s killer gets 22-44 years in prison after guilty plea By Paige Cooperstein paige@epgn.com One day after rejecting a plea deal, the man charged in last year’s killing of transgender woman London Kiki Chanel changed his mind. Raheam Felton, 32, pleaded guilty June 14 to third-degree murder and a weapons charge. He received 22-44 years behind bars. Felton remains in custody at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility and will likely be transferred to the State Correctional Institution at Graterford, said Philadelphia Assistant District Attorney Guy D’Andrea. D’Andrea said Chanel’s family was startled at first by Felton’s reversal. “At the end of the day, they were happy to hear him take responsibility for what he’d done,” D’Andrea told PGN the day after the hearing. He added Chanel’s mother, Veronica Allen, who had wanted to be in the

court for all proceedings, was relieved not to have to go through a trial. “She was relieved that she didn’t have to hear from the medical examiner about the graphic way in which London died and not have to see the crime-scene photos,” D’Andrea said. The commonwealth also found the plea deal satisfactory. D’Andrea said he was prepared to make a strong case against Felton. But he and other authorities could not track down two key witnesses, one of whom was Felton’s then-girlfriend Mayai Bankz, a transgender woman who testified against Felton at his preliminary hearing last year. “We canvassed the entire area of Philadelphia,” D’Andrea said, noting 25 addresses were checked with help from police, LGBT groups and Nellie Fitzpatrick, director of the Philadelphia Office of LGBT Affairs. “This probably was the largest full-

court press in terms of finding a witness.” Without those witnesses, D’Andrea said, it would’ve been easier for the defense to argue that Felton acted in self-defense in Chanel’s killing. Prosecutors said Felton stabbed Chanel, 21, repeatedly in the back and neck after she told Bankz that Felton had made sexual advances toward her. The three lived together in an abandoned home in the 2200 block of Ingersoll Street in North Philadelphia. Chanel was originally from Texas. D’Andrea noted one other benefit to Felton taking the plea deal versus going to trial: He now has much stricter appeals rights that essentially guarantee he will serve 22 years before meeting with a parole board. “This was a horrific and tragic death,” D’Andrea said. “It’s never closure, but the family hopefully now can start healing.” n

40 years ago in PGN Gay Community Center opens Adapted from reporting by Mat McCabe The Philadelphia Gay Community Center held a grand opening April 23, 1976, at its new brick building at 326 Kater St. “You might say it’s like a dream come true,” said Duane Johnson, one of the women who worked on the project. It took two years to make a physical home a reality for the community center. Arleen Olshan, another project coordinator, said the center’s primary function was to be a “nonprofit educational institution.” “It’s an umbrella group which hopes to bring to the public eye a positive statement about gay lifestyles and accomplishments,” Olshan said. The community center planned to host lectures and discussions on gay-related themes, theatric and cinematic entertainment and courses on crafts and culture. The center would also house the Gay Switchboard; the Philadelphia Gay Coffeehouse; and two gay publications, “The Philadelphia Gayzette” and “The Gay Alternative.” It cost $850 per month to maintain the building, according to the main coordinators. Funds to support the center came from benefits, donations and food sales. The coordinators said they were also looking into grants from “non-establishment organizations.” Rural Gay Caucus seeks 50,000 letters to repeal ‘sodomy laws’ Adapted from reporting by PGN staff The Rural Gay Caucus of Pennsylvania wanted 50,000 people — whether openly gay, closeted or straight — to send letters to their state legislators in support of the repeal of the so-called “sodomy laws.” State Sen. Louis Hill, a Philadelphia Democrat, proposed legislation in 1976 to repeal the “voluntary deviate sexual intercourse” statues from the state penal code. The caucus, which included representatives from 21 gay organizations not located in Philadelphia or Allegheny counties, circulated two pre-written letters to cooperating local chapters of the National Organization for Women and the American Civil Liberties Union. One letter appealed to gay people while the other emphasized that the sodomy laws also applied to heterosexual sex acts. Caucus members also distributed the letters to the community at large. “We realize the enormity of our task,” said William Hollabaugh of Bethlehem, chairperson of the legislative committee in the caucus. “But the caucus believes repeal of the sodomy statutes to be a giant step for gay rights, possibly the step to which the guarantee of other rights is appended.” n — compiled by Paige Cooperstein

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LOOKING BACK, LOOKING FORWARD: William Way LGBT Community Center archivist Bob Skiba took part in an LGBT-history program June 10 at Independence Visitors Center. This marked the fourth year for the program, which ran Thursday through Saturday. Skiba and National Park Service representatives outlined the growth and development of the national LGBT-rights movement, with a focus on Philadelphia’s role in shaping LGBT history. Photo: Scott A. Drake

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ActionAIDS changes name, expands mission By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com After 30 years, ActionAIDS has a new name. The organization has changed its name to ActionWellness and is expanding its mission beyond HIV/AIDS care to include people with other chronic illnesses and seniors. The changes were announced in a press conference Monday morning at the organization’s office at 12th and Arch streets. ActionWellness executive director Kevin Burns said no current programs will be curtailed by the changes. The organization has hired two full-time case managers to lead delivery of services for the new target populations. “We’re not anticipating any cutbacks in services,” Burns said, “and because of this change we think it will open up opportunities for funding that we couldn’t access before. So we’re looking to grow, to hire more staff and offer more services.” The rebranding and mission shifts originated after the agency undertook a year-long strategic-planning process in 2014.

“We went into it asking hard questions, but we worked hard to try not to imagine what the outcome would be,” Burns said. Through focus groups and surveys, the board spoke with clients, volunteers, staff and donors to gather input on the direction in which the agency should be headed “We spent a lot of time asking questions, listening and gathering data. What became clear at the end of that year was that, with AIDS becoming a manageable chronic disease, it is not likely to continue to be funded in a silo,” he said. The rollout of the Affordable Care Act, Burns noted, could mean changes for the future of Ryan White funding, comprehensive federal money distributed for HIV/AIDS care. To ensure full funding, he added, many agencies are broadening the scope of their target populations. That plan seemed viable, Burns noted, as the agency has long addressed needs of clients beyond their HIV/AIDS care. “Our clients told us that what they valued most about the work we do with them is that we work

ACTIONWELLNESS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KEVIN BURNS UNVEILS THE AGENCY’S NEW LOGO AT A PRESS CONFERENCE JUNE 13 Photo: Scott A. Drake

with the whole person,” he said. “We support and offer resources for clients with diabetes, heart disease, with cancer. In a sense, the name ActionAIDS didn’t cover the full scope of what we’ve already been doing for many years.” Burns said the board also discussed the idea that broadening the agency’s focus could be seen as a creative HIV-prevention strategy.

“Over our 30 years, we’ve learned a lot about the importance of access to primary care and health-care services. Changing our name and expanding our target population could engage new populations of people with other chronic illnesses who are HIVpositive but who don’t know it or might be at risk.” The former name also was at times a barrier, Burns added, as clients essentially had to disclose

their HIV status when discussing getting services through the organization. Burns said it was with those factors in mind that the board decided to make the change. “At the end of that first year, the board had to consider if we wanted to run the risk of becoming irrelevant, getting smaller, not being able to meet the needs of people with HIV or take the risk and expand our target population, update our mission and go for it. And we went for it.” Health-care marketing firm Pulse CX donated more than $100,000 in rebranding work, an effort that involved additional focus groups and site visits at all five of the agency’s locations. Burns said the resulting logo and other aspects of the brand meld well with the mission of ActionWellness. “When I saw the logo, I thought, It feels like a hug. And that’s what we want to be. We want to be welcoming. The logo also suggests moving forward, and our tagline, ‘Putting good health into motion,’ suggests that as well.” For more information, visit www.actionwellness.org. n

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Sheriff’s Office appoints inaugural LGBT liaisons By Paige Cooperstein paige@epgn.com The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office appointed its first LGBT liaisons this month. Deputy Sheriff Dante Austin will work with law-enforcement officials, and John Hodges will handle issues with human resources and civilian employees. A three-year veteran of the sheriff’s office, Austin is a member of the Greater Philadelphia Gay Officer Action League, a fraternal organization for LGBT law-enforcement officials. Hodges is also a member of the LGBT community. He started with the city two years ago and works as a departmental payroll clerk in the sheriff’s office. “We have two people who are engaged and willing to assist us in treating people fairly,” said Sheriff Jewell Williams at the second-annual raising of the trans Pride flag June 9 outside Philadelphia City Hall. “Philadelphia is everybody’s community

… We embrace Philadelphia’s tradition as a city of brotherly love and sisterly affection.” Austin and Hodges were also there. It was the first time the LGBT liaisons made an appearance in their official capacity. Austin walked in the Pride parade June 12 with Williams by his side. Williams said Austin has been vocal about LGBT advocacy since he joined the office. He added it made sense to create a formal LGBT liaison position because Austin stepped up with a willingness to be involved. “When I take this badge and this gun off, I’m still gay,” Austin said. “I’ve been a member of the LGBT community forever. I’ve been a member of the law-enforcement community for three years. They’re both very important to me. I really want to help bridge that gap.” Williams said gay and transgender people should not be condemned but embraced, especially by those in law enforcement.

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Williams said Austin would oversee LGBT concerns in how inmates get transported, how they get searched and how they get put in certain cells, among other things. Austin will also work with his colleagues on dealing with LGBT people in an affirming way. Hodges will handle concerns that LGBT employees may have in the sheriff’s office, including cultural competency in the workplace. Nellie Fitzpatrick, director of the city Office of LGBT Affairs, is working with Austin to train officials from the sheriff’s office on LGBT sensitivity in advance of the Democratic National Convention in July. Williams said the office will pay particular attention to getting officers ready to deal sensitively with any demonstrators at the convention. “There’s a lot of behind-the-scenes stuff that happens,” Austin said. “We’re not here to reprimand or discipline people. It’s really just to educate them and help everybody understand.” n

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Child sex-abuse bill gets hearing By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com A bill pending in Harrisburg that would let more survivors of child sex abuse seek justice in the courts appears dead in its current format. HB 1947 would permit the reviving of time-barred claims regarding child sex abuse, as long as the filer of a civil suit is 50 or younger. It also abolishes all time limits for pressing criminal charges. Advocates say there should be no age cap to file civil suits but concede an age cap of 50 is better than the current cap of 30. The bill passed the state House in April, but its chances in the Senate appear remote. The Senate House Judiciary Committee held a hearing June 13 focused on alleged constitutional defects of HB 1947. Prior to the hearing, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput sent a letter to all parishes in the archdiocese, urging Catholics to oppose the bill. According to Chaput, the provi-

sion reviving time-barred claims would produce an onslaught of litigation that could cripple the church. Archdiocese officials also note they’ve created a $13-million fund to assist victims of child sex abuse and their families, regardless of a victim’s age. State Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-Berks Co.), a survivor of child sex abuse, introduced the bill’s provision about reviving time-barred claims. He said he was disappointed with the recent hearing, but praised the testimony of attorney Marci A. Hamilton, who assured committeemembers of the bill’s constitutionality and urged a favorable vote. “Pennsylvania’s children and adult survivors deserve at least this much respect by this body for their civil rights,” she testified. Rozzi said the hearing was too focused on the alleged constitutional defects. “The hearing was totally one-sided,” Rozzi told PGN. “We were denied justice once again. The cards were stacked against us from the get-go, by limiting the focus of

the hearing to alleged constitutional problems with the bill. I’ve always said that none of those senators on that committee is a constitutional expert. They should pass the bill out of the committee, and let it be voted on by the Senate. Gov. Wolf has stated publicly that he’ll sign the bill. And then, if there’s a legal challenge, the state Supreme Court can have the final say. “It would mean so much to survivors to have this bill enacted,” Rozzi added. “Even if it ultimately doesn’t pass constitutional muster, give us [survivors] the chance — whether it goes for us or against us. At least we’ll have some closure and know where we stand.” Rozzi also expressed concern that the committee’s chair, state Sen. Stewart J. Greenleaf (R-Montgomery Co.), didn’t appear to be paying attention during some of the testimony. “He heard what he wanted to hear from opponents of the bill. Then, when Marci testified, he was talking to his staff or doing other things.” Greenleaf couldn’t be reached for com-

ment. Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane testified at the hearing. Her spokesperson, Jeffrey A. Johnson, issued this statement regarding Kane’s testimony: “The Attorney General today urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to pass the proposed legislation in its entirety — if it deems the [reviving of time-barred claims] provision to be constitutional. If they do not deem that provision constitutional, she encourages the passage of the other parts of the legislation, such as the abolishment of the criminal statute of limitations, so that child sex-abuse victims will see substantial reforms become law. In the event of this latter scenario, she encourages legislators to re-examine the [reviving of time-barred claims] provision in the next session, and asks that stakeholders work together to figure out a solution to the constitutional issues.” Kane’s solicitor general, Bruce L. Castor Jr., also expressed legal concerns about the time-barred claims provision, along with several other attorneys who testified. n

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Joanne Lee had tears in her eyes as she explained her transgender son’s suicide to about a dozen people at the Leeway Foundation in the Philadelphia Building. Her son, Skylar Lee, killed himself on Sept. 28, 2015, after suffering from depression and feeling that he lacked family support, she said. Lee speaks across the country to show the importance of family acceptance for LGBT youth. “It was the turning point of my life because before, I didn’t understand what it was like to be transgender and the types of issues they have,” Lee said during her speech. “Finally, I understood. I understood it, but it cost Skylar’s life.” Now, Lee tours with other parents in the Asian and PacificIslander community, speaking about her experiences as part of the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance’s Asian Family Acceptance Workshop Tour. The tour has 12 workshops scheduled throughout the country. Hotpot! Philly,

a group for Asian and PacificIslander queer, gender-nonconforming and transgender individuals, hosted the local event June 11. Speakers included Lee and Clara Yoon, the mother of a transgender bisexual son. Yoon is also the founder of the API Project of PFLAG (Parents and Families of Lesbians and Gays) in New York City. Yoon said the size of the crowd at the workshops doesn’t matter. “Having one person coming in to hear our stories and feel moved and to influence that person to think about how [he or she] can start the conversation at home — that is a success story,” Yoon said. Glenn Magpantay, NQAPIA executive director, said the media often depicts LGBT people as white, leading some Asian parents to believe their child is LGBT because of American influences. The workshop tour aims to dispel that myth. “We are here to tell the story that LGBT young people can still achieve all of the hopes and dreams that our parents wanted

for us,” Magpantay said. “We can get married. We can be successful. We can have children. We can carry the family line. But Asian parents do not necessarily know that. What we’re trying to do is add more awareness about queerness in a culturally competent way.” The workshop tour distributes leaflets in several different Asian languages. Magpantay said LGBT-related content is typically distributed in English or in mainstream Asian languages like Chinese. However, the leaflets are translated into several other Asian languages such as Khmer or Lao. The parents involved in the tour also participate in a series of TV ads entitled “Family Is Still Family,” which can be found on YouTube in different languages. After Lee and Yoon spoke about their experiences, attendees at the workshop divided into small groups to discuss their own experiences and reactions to the speakers’ stories. While emotions ran high during the speeches and discussions, attendees such as Miki Sapiandante, 29, of North

Philadelphia, said the experience was empowering. “[It] is wonderful to hear other people’s experiences especially in regard to culture and ethnicity because growing up I always struggled with being Filipino and being queer. It felt like I always had to choose between one or the other,” said Sapiandante, who also serves as a member of hotpot! Philly’s steering committee. Sapiandante’s cousin, Patricia Tabamo, 24, of Jersey City, N.J., said this was her first time in an intersectional space. She was visiting family in the area and, upon learning about the workshop, was eager to attend. “It was really cool to hear how similar everybody’s stories were — that hesitance, the fear, the community estrangement — just hearing it knowing that we weren’t alone was really great,” Tabamo said. The NQAPIA will host its next Asian Family Acceptance Workshop in Atlanta, Ga., June 18. To learn more about NQAPIA and the workshop tour, visit NQAPIA.org. n

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SUPER SATURDAY: Supporters of William Way LGBT Community Center chatted over brunch at the center last Saturday during the organization’s annual Homecoming festivities. For the first time, the fundraiser was moved to earlier in the day to allow guests to make it to the Philadelphia Dyke March that afternoon. Hundreds of dykes and allies made their way down Broad Street at the 19th-annual march. After the march, the group reassembled at Kahn Park for speeches and spoken-word and musical performances. That night, AIDS Fund celebrated the 20th anniversary of its GayBINGO! program, with a Roaring ’20s-themed GayBINGO! event at Gershman Y, featuring BINGO-Verifying Divas decked out in full flapper attire. The entire room participated in a sparkling-cider toast. Photos: Scott A. Drake

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D’Anne Witkowski

Louie Gohmert

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Blood on their hands It’s difficult to put into words what many in this community are feeling right now. Grief over the senseless loss of 49 people is likely chief among the emotions coursing through LGBT people. Also doubtlessly prevalent is the jolt of fear not unlike what many in our country felt after 9/11, as we are forcibly confronted with the danger we could face every day when we leave our houses. But anger is also rampant — understandably so. While the gunman who sprayed bullets into Pulse nightclub for hours Sunday morning may have made the individual decision to pull that trigger again and again and again, he in no way acted alone. Whether motivated by conflicts over his sexual identity, a political agenda or a combination of the two, homophobia made him target an LGBT club, made him kill LGBT person after LGBT person. Omar Mateen is responsible for the bloodshed at Pulse, but so are many others. Blood is also on the hands of every politician who spent the past few months demonizing and othering transgender people through their so-called “bathroom bills.” Blood is on the hands of religious leaders who preach bigotry from the pulpit, teaching their congregations that they need to “cure” their LGBT youth, that there is something inherently wrong with being LGBT. Blood is on the hands of presidential candidates who pledged to roll back marriage equality, owing to the fact that same-sex couples don’t deserve the same rights as other people. Blood is on the hands of every family and parent who has rejected or kicked out their LGBT children. All of these people lent their voices to the chorus of Americans who told Marteen that being LGBT is wrong, that being LGBT makes people undeserving, unequal, other. Whether Marteen latched onto that message because of his own self-loathing or another reason, the reality is that Marteen was born and raised in America — while politicians may bandy the notion that he was influenced by ISIS, he was also, horrifying as it might be, influenced by our own country. This is a country that has by and large come together to support its LGBT citizens in the past few days. But many of the people who’ve offered their thoughts and prayers to the victims and community are the same exact people who — through their bigotry, political aspirations or just willful ignorance — fueled the fire that led to this tragedy. Orlando needs to be a call to action — for LGBTs and allies to push back against institutionalized homophobia and transphobia and for the many people who allowed this situation to become a reality to open their eyes to the tangible byproducts of bigotry. n

A few months ago, I watched “The Martian,” starring Matt Damon as an astronaut who crash lands on Mars and is left for dead (only he isn’t dead, everybody just thinks he is). I was exhausted and couldn’t stay awake, but I’m pretty sure that he has to drink his own pee and perform Mr. Wizard space-magic feats in order to save himself. Spoiler alert: He doesn’t die. And do you know why he doesn’t die? Because he wasn’t a homo, that’s why. Because you know what? Mars is no place for homos. Or so says Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas), the Dumbest Man in Congress. In a speech on the House floor last month, Gohmert wondered aloud what would happen if, say, a meteor hit the earth and wiped out humans, “as dinosaurs were ended at one time.” But never fear, he’s got a plan. “OK, we’ve got a spaceship that can go, as Matt Damon did in the movie, plant a colony somewhere. We can have humans survive this terrible disaster about to befall. If you could decide what 40 people you put on the space craft that would save humanity, how many of those would be same-sex couples?” Huh. Forty is a pretty specific number. I wouldn’t be surprised if Gohmert has a prototype of this spaceship in a barn somewhere. “You’re wanting to save humankind for posterity,” he continued. “You have that ability to be a modern-day Noah. You can preserve life. How many same-sex couples would you take from the animal kingdom and from humans to put on a space craft to perpetuate humanity and the wildlife kingdom?” Fun thought experiment! OK, here goes: I would choose all same-sex couples, specifically lesbians, in the hope that we could turn Mars into a modern-day Themyscira. As for animals, we’d just bring rescues, mostly blind cats, three-legged dogs and severely emaciated horses that we would nurse back to health. Do I win? Seriously, though. Gohmert is talking

about the remote possibility that humans will be wiped out by a big space rock and that this disaster will spur them to colonize Mars on a spaceship that carries fewer than four-dozen people. How many of those people would be gay? Who the fuck cares? Because LGBT people exist in real life, on planet Earth, right now. And we’re not going away. Ah, yes. But that’s the problem. “[When] we continue to prohibit the free exercise of religion, we don’t have much longer to go,” Gohmert said. So that’s what this is all about: this whole “religious-freedom” fight where Christian conservatives have convinced themselves that any civil rights afforded LGBT people are a direct attack on their “right” to hurt people for Jesus. “God wants us to discriminate!” they holler. They’re fucking delusional. Gohmert also apparently doesn’t realize that lesbians and gays have kids, too. True, two men can’t make a baby together by themselves, but has Gohmert ever heard of sperm donors? Surrogate mothers? I mean, just because you’re a lesbian doesn’t mean your womb shrivels up and dies. Say, maybe my Themyscira idea could come true after all. If, in this scenario, we can get a spaceship to Mars, think of how advanced reproductive technology would be by then! Careful what you wish for, Gohmert. And keep dreaming the big dreams — just maybe next time write them down in a journal instead of wasting time on the House floor. n

So that’s what this is all about: this whole “religious-freedom” fight where Christian conservatives have convinced themselves that any civil rights afforded LGBT people are a direct attack on their “right” to hurt people for Jesus.

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

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Freedom from religious oppression We in the LGBT community have been of that personally. Then there have been overwhelmed this week with not only the extremist Muslims who toss gay men dealing with our own emotions of what off roofs, hang them, given them lashes or occurred in Orlando, but the outpouring of imprison them. support from our friends and the amazing The key here is religious extremism public expressions around the world. Like — not any one religion. What does that almost everyone, we have many questions, do to young people? They grow up in some of which may one day be houses where they hear their answered. But if you’re like me, father make homophobic slurs there’s one question that stands and then go to church, temple out and it’s one that we in the or mosque and hear it again. LGBT community will be disThe religious community they cussing for some time. belong to demonizes LGBT Was the shooter gay? Does it people and yet these young peomatter? ple sit there knowing who they We start at those questions are and having to hear this day already agreeing that, regardless after day. If that person is even of the answers, this was a heijust slightly unstable, that’s a nous crime of terror … period. recipe for tragedy. This was an act committed by Now I can preach about this one American against others. If issue and make people aware, you look at the names of the vicbut the ones who can really tims, something stands out: The change are religious institutions. majority of them were Latino, Mark Segal As the saying goes, change which begs more questions. Was comes from within, and it must the killer singling out the Latino start at the top. Leaders of the community, or was he singling out the various LGBT religious organizations are LGBT Latino community? And how does working to do just that and they need supthat affect that singular question of, Was he port from the entire LGBT community. gay? Think of the bravery of the gay imams who To me, an answer to that one question spoke out this week. They are heroes. The might answer many others. LGBT Catholics who are fighting to be a Since the beginning of the struggle for part of the church … heroes. The Jews who LGBT equality, the number-one oppomarch in defiance in Tel Aviv … heroes. nent has been institutionalized religion Remember, those LGBT children grow— whether it be from Christian, Jewish ing up in those homes need to hear someor Muslim circles, yet it all came from thing other than hate. LGBT members of the extremist segments of their particular their religious communities are giving them faiths. Some of these extremists have gone a lifeline. That is real religious freedom — as far as pushing for “death to homosexfreedom from religious oppression. n uals” legislation in Uganda (and yes, that Mark Segal is the nation’s most-award-winwas a creation of Evangelical Christians ning commentator in LGBT media. His recently based here in the United States). Then there published memoir, “And Then I Danced,” is have been the Orthodox Jews in Israel and available on Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble or at Brooklyn who have been known to beat your favorite bookseller. or spit on LGBT Jews; I know the effect

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The LGBT community must support the war against radical Islam

To My Gay Brothers

The clear cause of the massacre in Pulse nightclub was radical Islamic terrorism. Nothing else. While murdering 50 and injuring 53 others, American-born Muslim jihadist Omar Mateen called 911 dispatchers about 20 minutes into the attack, pledging allegiance to the Islamic State and referencing the Boston Marathon bombers. There is no doubt what this evil man’s motives were. It wasn’t the killer’s first run-in with the law over terror. In 2013 and 2014, the FBI interviewed him in two separate terror-related cases. Radical Islam has a long and storied history of violence directed at LGBT people. Islamic law considers homosexual acts to

I cry for you. I haven’t stopped crying all day. I am torn apart, aching like I have never ached before. This massacre in Orlando is horrific. The worst massacre in American history. How? Why? I know this is the action of a deeply troubled, highly radicalized, terribly homophobic madman. I do understand this intellectually. I know evil exists in this world. I understand

be a sin and a punishable crime. Those that are gay — or even suspected to be gay — have been jailed, stoned, emasculated, tortured and executed — some murdered with bullets, others beheaded and yet others thrown off buildings. Instead of feeling powerless, LGBT Americans must fight back — literally and figuratively. The Pink Pistols is a gay gunrights organization whose motto is, “Armed gays don’t get bashed.” Long assumed to be aligned with the gun-control community, gay Americans might want to go in the opposite direction, embrace their Second Amendment rights and proudly express that they will PAGE 20 no longer tolerate being

that senseless acts of inhumanity occur daily. I have seen it before. I have witnessed it before. Up front and close. But this hits home. Hard. I just don’t know how to channel my pain, my hurt, my sorrow. I love each of you my brothers, each and every one of you whom I’ve never met, never known and never will know. Yet I feel a deep connection to you knowing that I Am You and You Are Me.

I was murdered last night with each of you. I could have been. All it would have taken was being in a club on any given night, dancing, drinking, enjoying time with friends. I’ve been there many times before. Just not this night. Yet, as your souls, your bodies, your spirits were taken from us so too was mine. So too was every gay man’s. I ache. I ache from head to toe. Every part of my PAGE 20 body,

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At critical time in aging policy, LGBT voices must be heard For the past four years, the delivery We are still a long ways away from an of aging services in Pennsylvania has aging-services system in Pennsylvania been guided by a strategic-planning docwhere LGBT people can readily access ument published by the Pennsylvania services that are inclusive, welcoming and Department of Aging in 2012. The culturally sensitive to matters of sexual 2012-16 State Plan on Aging, completed orientation and gender identity. Further under the Corbett administration, laid education within the aging-services netout the goals, objectives and work about the needs of LGBT strategies for helping older older adults and best practices Pennsylvanians access care, for working with these communavigate services and age nities is essential. More support healthfully. and guidance at the state level As a requirement of the would greatly impact the ability federal Older Americans Act, of agencies to become more culall states must complete a turally competent. new State Plan every four Furthermore, a lack of data years, laying out strategic collection on sexual orientation approaches for improving and gender identity prevents the delivery of services to agencies and government bodolder adults in the state. With ies from getting a full picture of the impending expiration of how LGBT people are accessDavid Griffith ing services and how effectively the 2012-16 State Plan, the these services are meeting the Department of Aging is curneeds of this population. Planning docurently developing its service priorities, ments such as this State Plan provide the outreach strategies and policy goals for opportunity to reevaluate how we collect the next four years. This plan will be data and use it to inform outreach, services used to guide Area Agencies on Aging and funding. Unfortunately, these opportuacross the state, tasked with delivering aging services at the county level. The nities have not as of yet been taken advanimplementation of the upcoming State tage of in this State Plan. Plan will begin Oct. 1 and will be carried The LGBT Elder Initiative delivered out through Sept. 30, 2020. testimony to the Pennsylvania Secretary of A draft of the 2016-20 State Plan on Aging at a public hearing in Philadelphia Aging was released in mid-May, allowing May 24, commending the Department time for public comment before the plan of Aging on its commitment to diversity is finalized (a copy of this draft is availwhile also stressing the importance in able on the Pennsylvania Department of going further to better meet the needs of Aging’s website, www.aging.pa.gov). LGBT older Pennsylvanians. We urged The good news is that this draft repeat- the Department of Aging to explicitly edly emphasizes the importance of meetinclude LGBT older adults and older ing the needs of a multicultural populaPennsylvanians living with HIV/AIDS as tion of older adults and strongly commits populations deserving of specific outreach, to improving services for diverse comsupport and services. We highlighted the munities. Demographic shifts and the importance of improving the LGBT culaging of the Baby Boomer generation tural competency of the aging-services nethave made Pennsylvania’s older-adult work and improving the ways that data is population more diverse than ever before. collected statewide. This State Plan recognizes that effectively We hope to see these recommendations addressed before the final draft of delivering services in 2016 means reachthis State Plan is released later this suming older adults of many different races, mer. With more LGBT older adults and ethnicities, religions, immigration staolder adults living with HIV/AIDS in tuses and languages of origin. Pennsylvania than at any point in this The not-so-good news is that, despite state’s history, in addition to the room for this commitment to diversity, the State improvement in our current aging-services Plan stops short of explicitly mentioning system, it is critical that the state adopt LGBT elders and older adults living with policies and strategic goals that can specifHIV/AIDS when talking about diversity ically improve the quality of services availand prioritizing services to vulnerable able to older adults in our communities. members of older-adult populations. 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By Paige Cooperstein paige@epgn.com Art Ryan looped two wooden hoops over his shoulder and set off on the four-block walk from the Free Quaker Meeting House to Christ Church in Old City. It was Flag Day and the first day that Historic Philadelphia was running programs on the Tuesday-through-Saturday schedule, instead of the weekends-only programming that started on Memorial Day. Ryan has served as a program director with the organization since 2012. Before that, he portrayed an 18th-century tinker and worked as a storyteller. At the church, Ryan paused in the shade of a tree to watch Courtney Mitchell, a storyteller with Historic Philadelphia. She spoke animatedly to a family, having one daughter pretend to be Katharine Drexel, a philanthropist born in Philadelphia in 1858, while another pretended to be her suitor. Mitchell whispered lines for each child to say and explained the history. “If you’re from Philadelphia, you might know Katharine’s story, but if you’re from the middle of the country, it’s new and exciting,” Ryan said. “You see how much these kids so thoroughly enjoy what they’re doing.” In the alleyway behind the church, Ryan delivered the hoops, part of an 18th-century game, to Keith Henley. A Camden, N.J., resident, Henley has portrayed Henry “Box” Brown for 11 years. Brown is famous for mailing himself to freedom in Philadelphia from Richmond, Va. He spent 27 hours in a wooden box that was said to be 3-feet long, 2-and-ahalf-feet deep and 2-feet wide. “A lot of our stories are about empowering people,” Ryan said. “We’re always looking for these stories that most people have not heard of … What I love about this job is it’s not just the history, but

musicologist. Ryan said their two-bedroom apartment in Drexel Hill is filled with thousands of 45-rpm records and sheet music. During the summer, Ryan doesn’t get much down time with his partner. “It’s Flag Day, Independence Day, Memorial Day and Labor Day every day here,” Bill Robling, who has portrayed Ben Franklin for 15 years, joked of the intensity of Historic Philadelphia’s high season. Robling added Ryan is an “absolute sweetheart” to work with. “He understands what we do because he’s done it,” Robling said. “He’s the most supportive person advocating for our work.” Ryan oversees 40 storytellers and historical interpreters throughout Independence National

lowing year on Independence Day, and that six American flags are planted on the moon. As the day wore on, Ryan checked the inventory of the props for each of the 13 benches where historical interpreters perform. In 2008, funding concerns led to a bench reduction. For the last three years, Historic Philadelphia operated 10 benches. But a grant from the Lenfest Match-Heritage Tourism Project brought the bench total back to 13. Ryan said Historic Philadelphia received $150,000 for programming this year and has another $150,000 earmarked for next year. “What I’ve tried to do is spread the programming throughout the district,” Ryan said. “What people wanted to see was more storytelling. You’re now encountering history-makers just about everywhere [in Old City].” Ryan ran into Sandy Mackenzie Lloyd on his walk around the neighborhood on Flag Day. A historian who writes the scripts for Historic Philadelphia storytellers, Mackenzie Lloyd described a strong partnership with Ryan. They debuted a new story this year of Deborah Sampson, who presented as a man in order to join the Continental Army. When a doctor found out she was a woman, Sampson still received an

Historical Park in the city and Valley Forge National Historical Park in Montgomery and Chester counties. “It can be a bear schedule-wise,” Ryan said. “When people ask me what I do, I say schedule, schedule, schedule.” He often begins his days by meeting with nearly two-dozen storytellers and historical interpreters. Flag Day started with trivia questions from Mark Cairns, summer supervisor with Historic Philadelphia. Team members learned that, when a new state is added to the union, a star is added to the flag the fol-

honorable discharge and a pension. The story brings to mind the stark contrast for gay and lesbian Americans serving in the military during “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” which was repealed in 2010. The law used to require openly gay servicemembers to receive less-than-honorable discharges. “I have the most-fun job around and I get to work with the most-fun person around,” Mackenzie Lloyd said of Ryan. For more information on Historic Philadelphia, visit www.historicphiladelphia.org. n

being surrounded by great performers.” Ryan said he came to Historic Philadelphia as an actor, but he’s found the time of the American Revolution fascinating since childhood because he grew up in Drexel Hill. “It was luck that the king [of England] owed William Penn’s father so much money that to get rid of that problem he gave up a tract of land in the New World and got rid of the Quakers at the same time,” he said. “It’s just such a compelling story.” Ryan and his partner of 17 years, Brian Kerr, share a love of history. Kerr is a

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“You are not alone, not a single one of us. No matter how you walk through life — how you pray or worship, your socioeconomic status, ability, disability — you are not alone.” “Let us hold each other a bit tighter, be a bit kinder, gentler and more forgiving with one another,” added speaker David Acosta. “Never be afraid to say, ‘I love you’ and to mean it. Life is a precious gift and moments

are too brief.” A number of speakers referenced how closely the Orlando tragedy hit for the local LGBT community. “This happened at Pulse, but this could have been at any of our local LGBT clubs or social gatherings,” said the Rev. Jeff Jordan, who led the crowd in an interfaith prayer. Nikki Lopez, a native of Daytona Beach, Fla., said she frequented Pulse when coming out, saying it was one of the few “places of solace” for young LGBT people in the area. Lopez said her mother called her Sunday crying, after she heard about the shooting. “She said, ‘Nicole, this could have been you,’” Lopez said. “My mother would often wait up until I got home from Pulse, sometimes 3 in the morning, 4 in the morning, even 5 in the morning. That dance floor was my space of transcendence, liberation. Let the dance floor be your authentic place of liberation; don’t let fear strip that power away from you.” Lopez noted the incident has particularly impacted the queer Latinx community, saying the killer sought to “erase us, make our love unworthy, make it so that we didn’t exist.” “Look around you,” she told the crowd. “We exist. We exist in power.” The crowds swelled so large that streets around City Hall had to be shut down to vehicular traffic. Once the formal speeches ended, many assembled marched around City Hall, holding signs and waving rainbow flags. Many held signs calling for tighter gun laws. “We have to not only fight for our rights but also fight for gun control to make sure this doesn’t happen again anywhere in the world,” said Joe Croft, of Philadelphia

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“I think it’s really important that we all need to come together right now,” added Croft, who held a poster that read “Love Must Always Win.” “We’ve gone so far with government reforms and getting the rights we’ve been fighting for for so long, so for something like this to happen, it’s really scary.” India H., of Schwenksville, said the vigil enabled the community to confront that fear. “I felt like I had to do something and I didn’t k n ow w h a t . I felt like the least I could do was make sure we got as many victims’ names accounted for as possible,” she said about a handmade display of the victims’ names and ages she was carrying. S h e described the incident, which came at the height of the LGBT Pride season, as “mood whiplash.” “When Pride season rolls around, it’s hard not to get giddy because you finally have permission — though not that you need it — to be who you are,” she said. “But then something this horrible and this violence just makes you realize we have so much father to go. Marriage equality is not even a drop in the bucket.” The youngest victim A quiet force. That’s how Akyra Murray was described by West Catholic Preparatory High School board of governors member Aaron Spence. Murray, 18, was on vacation in Orlando, celebrating her high-school graduation. At 11 p.m. Saturday, she posted a photo on Twitter of the outfit she planned to wear

to the club that night. Murray’s parents dropped off her, her cousin Tiara Parker and their friend, Patience Carter, at the club around 11:30 p.m.; the trio had googled for the best dance clubs in the area. After several hours of dancing, the three were preparing to leave the club when gunfire started. Murray and Carter got out but came back to look for Parker. They ended up hiding in a bathroom stall with 15 other people; Murray, Parker and another man tried to push the stall door closed as the gunman fired repeatedly, hitting all three women — Murray in the arm, Parker in the side and Carter in each leg. Murray was able to text and call her mother; her parents rushed to the scene but were kept away by police. Parker said she and Murray tapped each other to try to keep each other in consciousness as they were held hostage in the bathroom; Parker said she eventually felt Murray’s weight grow heavier on her before SWAT teams burst through the bathroom wall. Murray was the youngest of the Pulse victims. The basketball standout was set to start school in the fall at Mercyhurst University. She would have been on a full athletic scholarship. “She always had this kind of quiet confidence about her,” Spence said. “She didn’t have to throw her stats up to let you know she was an amazing athlete. She just worked very hard and you saw the fruits of her labor.” She was honored this year for scoring 1,000 points for West Catholic’s Lady Burrs team. Murray was an honors student who graduated third in her senior class. Beulah Osueke, head coach of West Catholic’s girls basketball team, praised Murray’s leadership skills. “Akyra was a respectful and self-determined young woman who served as a natural leader to her teammates and [whose who] observed her from afar,” Osueke said in a statement. Spence echoed those sentiments,

noting Murray got along well with everyone in the West Catholic community. “She loved her friends intensely. She was really kind to anybody,” he said. “Her name was never associated with any kind of drama. She was just a really good kid who was trying to work really hard to get where she wanted to go.” Spence said Murray’s killing has hit the tight-knit West Catholic community hard. A number of West Catholic basketball players and students attended the vigil Monday night at City Hall. The school held a private vigil Wednesday evening. “From the time you come in to West Catholic to the time you leave, you’re told you’re part of a family, and it is true,” Spence said. “Everyone is gutted by this news. This young woman in her prime was torn down. Even though she just graduated, Akyra is part of the alumni community, and we’ll do whatever it takes to make sure her family is taken care of.” Parker, 20, was treated for her injuries and released from the hospital. Carter, 20, a New York University student and Fox29 intern, remained in the hospital as of presstime. In an interview with reporters from the hospital, Carter said she was grappling with guilt that she survived while so many did not. Local bars, clubs re-evaluate security LGBT hotspots in Philadelphia have increased security in the wake of the Orlando attack. “We have to give kudos to the Philadelphia Police Department,” Michael Weiss, owner of Woody’s, told PGN June 13, the day after Philadelphia Pride and the shooting in Orlando. “They were the ones who came forward and said they’d have a detail outside Woody’s.” During Philadelphia Pride, there were four officers stationed outside the bar.

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They served on their day off, Weiss said, noting many of the city’s on-duty officers were already assigned to monitor the parade route. Woody’s also instituted a bag check and is looking into metal-detector wands to avoid police pat-downs. Weiss said bag-checks are already in place at Voyeur, another bar he owns with his brother, Billy, because it’s open later and has dealt with issues in the past. “It can get a little intrusive,” Weiss said of the increased security, “but at this point, it’s for the good of the many.” Tabu co-owner Jeffrey Sotland said the bar tripled security during Pride and stopped people with guns or knives from entering. Three guns and two knives were discovered during bag-checks, he said. “Everyone who had their bags checked and were delayed in getting in were quite understanding,” Sotland wrote in an email to PGN. Darryl Depiano, owner of ICandy, said bag checks were added as a permanent policy change. No dangerous items were found during Pride. “We’re definitely on heightened alert,” Depiano said. At Stir, the owners are meeting to discuss adding emergency trainings for staff that include active shooter simulations. Co-owner Stacey Vey said the bar already has training for less severe emergencies. Vey said Stir would not seek increased police presence. Officers regularly patrol Rittenhouse Square, where the bar is located, and employees have not had trouble getting a quick response from authorities when needed. “We don’t want to live in total fear,” Vey said. “But we do want to be more proactive.” Stir does employ a doorman. There are

three emergency exits: two in the back and one in the front. “We’re so small, we can see everyone come in the door,” Vey added. “We have a steady following of the same people. If anybody looks out of place, we keep an eye on them.” She said Stir uses a security camera system that she can check from her smartphone. Several bars said they’d seen an increase in patronage since the shooting; many people told the owners that they wanted to come to show they weren’t afraid to be out and proud. “People want to digest and talk about it and unite,” Vey said. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney stopped by Woody’s during Pride last weekend. Weiss said Kenney spent a long time talking with customers, shaking hands and hugging people.

“It’s one thing to go to Penn’s Landing for the Pride festival,” Weiss said. “But it’s quite another for the mayor to come to the center of the Gayborhood to the city’s largest gay bar and sit and show support with

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our community.” Depiano said ICandy is usually less crowded the Monday after Pride because people have already spent their money and partied. “This year, Monday was a really big night for people to come out,” he said. “It definitely changed the atmosphere.”

in tribute to their memory, and also to serve as a reminder that the actions of our government have consequences,” Sims said in a statement. “I did so to remind them that once hate is given status in our system, it spills into tragedy and bloodshed.” The investigation continues

Elected officials respond Lt. Gov. Mike Stack ordered rainbow colors to light the Capitol Building in Harrisburg, as flags flew at half-staff to honor the shooting victims. “We must send a message in whatever way we can that hatred and violence toward any people based on their group identity is morally wrong,” Stack said. “We stand now with the LGBT community in expressing both outrage and deep sorrow over the attack in Orlando.” Stack was one of many elected officials around the country who responded quickly to the events in Orlando. On Monday morning, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D) held a press conference in Pittsburgh to unveil a new measure that would prohibit people convicted of misdemeanor hate-crime charges from purchasing firearms. “If you have proven you will commit criminal acts based on hate, you absolutely should not have access to a gun. It’s common sense,” Casey said in a statement about the Hate Crimes Prevention Act. “It is time we as members of Congress do something.” The bill would define “misdemeanor hate crime” as any federal or state misdemeanor “that is motivated in part by hate or bias related to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.” Pennsylvania’s hate-crime law does not include protections based on the sexual orientation or gender identity of the victim. According to Casey’s office, more than 43,000 hate crimes between 201014 included the use of a gun. Casey met with LGBT leaders in Pittsburgh Monday before announcing the bill. He also called for other gun-control measures, such as universal background checks, a ban on military-style weapons, limits on clips and magazine sizes and the rejection of those on the terrorist watchlist from purchasing firearms. Also Monday, openly gay Pennsylvania State Rep. Brian Sims (D) read the names of the Orlando victims from the House floor. “I read their names both

The FBI Sunday identified 29-year-old Omar Mateen as the shooter, an American born to Afghanistani parents. He lived about two hours north of Orlando in Port St. Lucie. Investigators say Mateen visited Pulse a number of times earlier this month and also visited Disney World during its annual Gay Days festival, raising the possibility he was casing the park as a possible target. Pulse staff and patrons have reported that Mateen was a familiar face at the club, with one employee estimating he visited twice a month for the past three years. Mateen also reportedly used gay-dating apps Grindr and Jack’d. During the attack, Mateen called law enforcement to pledge loyalty to ISIS. Mateen’s father reportedly told investigators that his son was not religious and doubted that he had been radicalized. His father also recounted an incident in which Mateen was offended by a gay couple kissing, investigators said. Mateen was married and had one child. An ex-wife told investigators he was physically abusive. n

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In the aftermath of tragedy that it deserves and fixating on it in a way When our editor asked me to write that is harmful to ourselves. something for this week’s paper on the What happened on the morning of June tragedy in Orlando, I was immediately 12 at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Fla., struck by the anxiety of trying to decide will forever be a part of our LGBT histhe absolute right things to say. Like so tory. The 49 innocent people who don’t many others, I felt compelled to express get to kiss their partners anymore, who my immense feelings of grief and sadness won’t be on the dance floor even one more but, because my hope is to offer valuable night, will always be a part of our collecinformation, I quickly moved beyond that idea to a whole slew of topics, all of which tive story and a grave reminder that we must remain visible and that maintaining were seemingly equal in value to the next LGBT communities around the country one. I asked myself, What are the perfect and the world is absolutely words to say in the aftermath essential. This will always be of the untimely deaths of 49, a part of the fabric of who we mostly young, LGBT people? are. So please, as we are barely Eventually, I realized that a week into accepting this as an there are no perfect words. unwanted part of our history, What has happened can’t be take care of yourself and nurmended by a series of words ture the life that you are lucky on paper, and certainly it can’t enough to still be living. n take away the pain that we all are feeling. Instead, my meager Kristina Furia is a psychotherapist hope is simply that these words committed to working with LGBT will encourage all of us to take individuals and couples and owner care of ourselves during this of Emerge Wellness, an LGBT very difficult time. health and wellness center in As you well know, Orlando Center City (www.emergewellnessis 1,000 miles away, and yet philly.com). Kristina Furia this story has hit closer to home than potentially any other piece of news we’ve ever heard. I have never seen so many of my peers, friends and loved ones simultaneously so distraught and, while this may seem counterintuitive to many, this active state of sadness that There are a number of local orgaso many of us are in is a positive thing. In fact, it is essential that we react to the nizations that offer counseling and gravity of this situation by way of feeling support groups, or referrals to menour emotions to the fullest extent. In crytal-health services: ing, in seeking solace with loved ones, in joining together as a community to mourn, William Way LGBT Community we are engaging in the healing process. If Center Peer Counseling Services: you haven’t cried yet, ask yourself why. 215-732-8255, waygay.org What’s stopping you from shedding the tears that are all too appropriate during Mazzoni Center: this time? 215-563-0652, mazzonicenter.org Another important component of healing that I’d like to bring attention to as the days drag on since the attacks on sacred The Attic Youth Center: space is knowing when to unplug. TV, 215-545-4331, atticyouthcenter.org news and social media are all focusing on Orlando and if we stay engaged enough, LGBT Elder Initiative: we can quite literally spend the majority of 215-720-9415, lgbtelderinitiative. our day hearing, reading and writing about org the victims, the shooter and the aftermath. Like the car accident on the side of the GALAEI: A Queer Latin@ Social highway that we can’t help but slow down Justice Organization: to look at, it is very human to feel com215-457-3912, galaei.org pelled to keep watching. However, I’m going to incite you to STOP. Please stop. It is crucial, as we continue on in our PFLAG Philadelphia: healing as individuals and as a community, 215-572-1833, pflagphila.org that we set limits on how much time we are spending actively engaging with this Sanctuary Counseling tragedy. If this means you have to delete (Douglassville and Collegeville): Facebook off of your cell phone for a 610-385-2155, week or two, delete it. If you have to set a sanctuarycounseling.com specific time limit on how much news you can watch each day, set the limit and try to stick with it. There is a fine line between giving a situation like this the attention

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helpless victims of religious extremism. Self-defense is a basic right to which all humans are entitled. LGBT Americans must pressure the mainstream Muslim community to unconditionally condemn those that use violence or inflammatory rhetoric in the name of Islam. In return for them condemning homophobia, we must all ensure that

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my heart, my soul aches. I am speechless. I am angry. I am devastated. You, my brothers, are gone. I love you. I love you. I love you. I will do everything in my power to make sure that your spirits live on in each of us, every day. You made the ultimate

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peaceful Muslim Americans are safe from Islamophobia and anti-Muslim bigotry. Most importantly, LGBT Americans, their families and friends must support the War on Terror and support our government destroying ISIS, its followers and all those that seek to do harm to LGBT Americans in the name of religious extremism. n John Featherman is a Republican blogger based in Chinatown.

sacrifice in life simply by living your lives, openly, honestly, authentically. You are my heroes. As God as my witness, I will march on in your memory. May your memories be for a blessing and may your families be comforted at this time of immense sorrow and grief.

I love you. I love you. I love you. n Lee Rosenfield is married to his husband of 20 years. They live in Lambertville, N.J., with their two children and two dogs. Rosenfield is the president of Rosenfield Consulting, a firm specializing in financial-resource development and strategic planning for nonprofit organizations.

PRIDE MONTH AT THE PFS ROXY

Join the Philadelphia Film Society for Pride Month at the PFS Roxy with LGBTQ stories on screen throughout June. PRIDE Matthew Warchus In this rousing true story littered with laughs, Welsh miners embroiled in a strike get support from an unlikely source: a band of young, colorful gay-rights activists eager to show their solidarity.

June 9 - 13

GAYBY BABY Maya Newell This charming, family-friendly doc proves there’s more than one way to make a loving family by looking at what it’s like growing up with gay parents from the perspective of four unique kids.

June 16 - 21

VALENTINE ROAD Marta Cunningham This troubling but vital documentary chronicles the brief life and tragic death of 15-year-old Larry King, who was shot dead by a classmate after giving a valentine to his male crush.

June 23 - 28

For tickets visit Filmadelphia.org

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Browne (R-16th Dist.) last week introduced SB 1307, which would add sexual orientation and gender identity to the classes protected from discrimination in housing in the state. He also submitted SB 1306, which would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment. A bill to ban LGBT discrimination in public accommodations was reportedly introduced but the legislative database does not yet show a record of it. Browne did not respond to a request for comment. Browne is the co-prime sponsor of the Senate version of the Pennsylvania Fairness Act. That bill remains in the State Government Committee. The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee was scheduled to consider SB 1307 Wednesday but the proceeding was cancelled that morning. Jason High, chief of staff for state Sen. Scott Wagner (R), chair of the committee, told PGN the chairman does intend to call the bill up for a vote. “We are running the bill,” he said. “There were some concerns in our caucus, particularly procedurally, so we decided to hold off for today,” High told PGN Wednesday, noting Wagner wanted to give legislators more time to consider their stance on the piecemeal approach. “This is a new concept; this had always been Senate Bill 974 [PA Fairness Act] so this is the first time the caucus is considering this concept of splitting it.” The day before the committee meeting was scheduled, the ACLU of Pennsylvania issued a memo saying it does not support SB 1307 because it does not also extend protections to employment and public accommodations. Equality Pennsylvania executive director Ted Martin said his organization would back a three-pronged approach. “We do think this is something that could advance the issue overall,” Martin said. “Obviously, we want comprehensive legislation, and we’re continuing to push that work.” At a gathering organized Tuesday morning at the Capitol Building by Pennsylvania Youth Congress, several advocates spoke out for comprehensive LGBT-nondiscrimination legislation. Deja Lynn Alvarez, executive director of Divine Light LGBTQ Wellness Center, said she doesn’t support nondiscrimination efforts that don’t include protections for public accommodations. “The public accommodations would impact the trans community more so than any other,” she told PGN. “[Without them], we’re basically handing a license to any establishment in Pennsylvania to openly discriminate against us.” That was a sentiment echoed by GALAEI’s Francisco Cortes. “It’s so important that our legislators listen to our community,” he said. “We need all the protections for LGBT people, not just part.” n

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‘It was just panic,’ ICandy manager on hearing of Orlando shooting from Pulse friends By Paige Cooperstein paige@epgn.com ICandy manager Scott McFerren got a frantic call around 4:30 the morning of Philadelphia Pride. It was his friend, Lance Keller, who had visited two days earlier and was then staying with other friends in New York. Keller told McFerren that the group text used by employees of Pulse, a popular LGBT nightclub in Orlando, was being flooded with messages. Keller is a bartender at Pulse. McFerren managed Pulse for a few months last year before moving to Philadelphia to help care for his aging mother. “It was just panic,” McFerren said, “not really knowing anything. But he’s getting all kinds of updates from staff.” As the morning of June 12 wore on, McFerren said he was frightened by the details that emerged of the deadliest mass shooting in United States history. Authorities identified Omar Mateen as the shooter in an act of terrorism that left at least 49 people dead and 53 injured. Mateen pledged allegiance to the Islamic

State in 911 calls during the shooting, authorities said. “You worry about your friends,” McFerren said. “You worry about the staff. It’s so surreal. Just luckily Lance came up Friday … and wasn’t in the club.” McFerren said he later learned that the bartender who was filling in for Keller while he was on vacation had been shot three times. The man survived, but McFerren shuddered to think of Keller just missing that fate. McFerren interviewed and hired Keller to join the Pulse team. He said the two bonded over liking to goof around. McFerren added the employees at Pulse are like family. The brother of Pulse’s owner, Barbara Poma, died of AIDS-related complications, as had McFerren’s father. McFerren said Poma ran the bar in honor of her brother, who was gay. Darryl Depiano, owner of ICandy, said he and his husband thought of purchasing Pulse two years ago. They visited and met with Poma, who Depiano described as a warm woman. The sale ended up not being a good fit for his business, Depiano said, but he continued to visit Pulse a number of

times when he vacationed in Florida. In the days since the shooting, McFerren said he’s been trying to get in contact with his other friends from Pulse. “You can’t really get a hold of anybody,” he said. “Communication has broken down with everybody trying to call.” McFerren said he found several updates on social media. He learned that one female friend, a bartender, hid under the ice bin for three hours until police entered and called out, “If anybody is alive in here, raise your hands over your head.” She was taken to safety. A bar back McFerren knew, Victor Guanchez, also survived. McFerren saw a post on Facebook that said Guanchez was recovering in the hospital. “It was the first time I really cried,” McFerren said. “But it was tears of being happy.” Keller flies back to Orlando this week, McFerren said. “He’s scared to death to go back,” McFerren added. Pulse “is a crime scene and a memorial now. But he desperately wants to go back and support his community.” n

Local ways to grieve, give back Solstice: The Jersey Shore Affair 1-5 p.m. June 18 Watermark 800 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park, N.J. Hetrick-Martin Institute, which works with LGBT youth, will donate a portion of the proceeds of this event — which features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and dancing — to the official Pulse Victims Fund, administered by Equality Florida; hmi.org/solstice. Philly LGBT Meet-Up 3 p.m.-7 p.m. June 18 Kahn Park, 11th and Pine streets LGBTs and allies are invited to an afternoon of family-friendly fellowship. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, radios, drinks and snacks; https://www. facebook.com/events/514454775422795/. Mass of Remembrance 1 p.m. June 19 All Souls Ecumenical Catholic Communion 640 Centre Ave., Reading LGBTs and allies are invited to the Mass in memory of the Orlando victims; www.facebook.com/ events/1047153085370044/. Dance for Orlando Noon-6 p.m. June 19 HMAC Stage on Herr 268 Herr St., Harrisburg

LGBTs and allies are invited to this dance party that is meant to raise visibility of the LGBT community; https://www.facebook.com/ events/269661153384749/.

Drexel University Open Forum 3 p.m. June 24 3220 Market St., Room 220 A discussion will address the Orlando shooting; inclusion@drexel.edu.

Drexel University Vigil 4 p.m. June 20 3141 Chestnut St. A campus vigil to honor the Orlando victims is open to the public; inclusion@ drexel.edu.

Posters for Pulse davidayllon.storenvy.com/ New Jersey-based artist David Ayllon is donating all proceeds from a series of limited-edition prints featuring drag queens to the Pulse Victims Fund; www. postersforpulse.com.

Wreath-Laying Ceremony 5 p.m. June 20 Atlantic City Beach, in front of the Tropicana The Greater Atlantic City GLBT Alliance will hold a wreath-laying ceremony to honor the Orlando victims; acglbt.org/ events/wreath-ceremony-prayer-vigil/. LoveIsLove 7-10 p.m. June 22 Franky Bradley’s, 1320 Chancellor St. The venue will host performers including drag queens and aerial artists, with all proceeds from the $15 cover and auction sales going to a CrowdRise fundraising campaign for Orlando victims (www.crowdrise.com/we-stand-withpulse-fund); https://www.facebook.com/ events/1218090861535784/.

Stonewall Gives Back The LGBT sports league is matching all donations, up to $7,500, with all proceeds benefitting the GLTB Community Center of Central Florida; stonewallgivesback.org. Pulse4Philly A large-scale fundraiser for Orlando victims is being planned for 7 p.m. July 21. Participating venues include: Tabu, ICandy, Knock, Woody’s, Tavern on Camac, Bike Stop, Stir, Boxers, UBar, Franky Bradley’ and Voyeur. At 9 p.m. that evening, each venue will host a special programmed event, including drag and burlesque performances, and karaoke and poker competitions, with proceeds from the events supporting the victims. More information is expected in the coming weeks. n

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Education, empowerment abound at Trans-Health Conference By Beth Boyle PGN Contributor Last weekend, on the final day of the Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference, attendees shared their stories, learned about their legal rights, celebrated their history and looked ahead to the future of the trans and gay community. This year marked the 15th year for the annual conference. The event is a program of Mazzoni Center. Elisabeth Flynn, senior communications manager of Mazzoni Center, explained that the conference “started as a one-day event in a Quaker meeting and, from there, in a very grassroots way, bloomed into this very wonderful thing.” Every year, attendance at Trans-Health Conference has increased. This year, conference organizers estimated around 4,000 attendees. The event also offers a professional track where professionals in legal, medical and behavioral health can learn how to better serve the LGBT community. This year, both the behavior health and medical tracks sold out completely. “We want medical providers to come here, learn a lot and, when they leave, feel that they can really serve the trans community,” Flynn said. “As far as we know, this is the biggest event of its kind; it’s really for community members and health-care providers. This is an event that’s focused on health and well-being of all kinds.” Attendees come from all over the globe, and many are return participants. “You see a lot of the same people over again every year,” said Francisco Cortes of GALAEI: A Queer Latin@ Social Justice Organization. “It’s really nice, to come here year after year and see the same friendly faces.” This year’s conference theme was “Honoring Our Roots,” celebrating the past, present and future of the trans community. Many workshops and events mir-

rored this theme, including a talk from young trans activists Jazz Jennings, a workshop hosted by Sadiya Abjani of SAGE about housing rights and discrimination among LGBT seniors, and the highly popular midday showing of the award-winning new documentary about trans activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, entitled “MAJOR! “It’s about honoring what the trans movement was, what it looked like, where it came from,” said conference coordinator Samantha Jo Dato. “We’re here to remember that we are all in a marginalized situation and these are our roots.” Discussion about the state of the trans communities swirled in and out of workshops. Several issues came up repeatedly: Many attendees had concerns about their health and safety as trans individuals, as well as the importance of economic equality for trans people and the risk of homelessness and violence within the trans community. One attendee named Ashe asked, “Who cares about the trans people in prison? Who’s looking out for them? When no one will hire trans people, you can’t wonder why trans people end up in prison or homeless. Make sure people know that 40 percent of homeless youth are LGBT.” Conference presenter Sadiya Abjani noted, “I think one of the things we can do when we say we’re honoring trans lives, let’s pay trans people to do it. So many trans people are living on the streets who need these jobs, so pay them to do this work. If you want to uplift this community, you’ve got to hire within this community.” The conference has always been free, as a response to the poverty that is too often common in the community. “I’m excited that we continue to make it free,” Dato said. “That’s never off the table, it’s not an option. It has to be free to be accessible.” In the vendors’ room, table displays ranged from sex-positive toys and trans-

friendly clothes to technology, trauma support, medical providers and educational programs. Vendors included Women Organized Against Rape, Dr. Jacqueline Gutmann of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s LGBT Family-Building program, GALAEI, Lambda Legal and The Attic Youth Center. Dato said she and other organizers will consider all feedback when putting together next year’s program. “It’s not just my vision, I’m a piece of the community, but this conference has so many community members from different

understand and access those rights.” That idea came into play after one attendee saw that a person who identified as an Allied Barton security guard made a transphobic post on her Facebook page about having to work the Trans-Health Conference. They asked not be named, but expressed concerns about the safety of the people present “That was brought to us right away and that employee was asked to leave,” Flynn said. “It’s always upsetting to see that but, as long as we’re made aware, we can do something. We take this very seriously.

First Charlene Arcila Award announced Organizers of the Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference last week announced the winner of an inaugural award named for the conference’s founder. PTHC presented Jayden Sampson with the Charlene Arcila Award Friday afternoon at the conference, which ran through Saturday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Sampson has been a planner for the conference since its second year; the event is celebrating its 15th year. Sampson, who earned a law degree from MadisonWisconsin Law School, has presented PTHC workshops on legal, financial and aging issues. The Montgomery County Community College teacher has sat on the board of the Mazzoni Center and The Attic Youth Center. The award was named for the local trans woman who founded the conference and was influential in a number of local trans-rights issues, including the removal of gender markers from SEPTA transpasses. Arcila died earlier this year. Organizers took nominations from community members for the inaugural award. Nominated alongside Sampson were Charlotte White, Chris Paige, Janis Stacy, Ja’Nae Tyler, Mister Chris Benjamin and A. Dionne Stallworth. n — Jen Colletta

places, different intersectionalities and I have to hear them,” Dato said. Flynn agreed: “We want to be responsive as possible to trans communities, who are so diverse and have such a range of needs. We want to be responsive to things that are happening in the world and help people

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Maybe the silver lining is, next year Allied Barton will know how serious this is, and they’ll take steps to train their employees better.” Flynn also noted that Mazzoni Center offers professional trainings and workshops on LGBT issues for employers. n

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Hanging Up The Robes Pa. should keep judicial retirement age at 70.

ennsylvania voters may or may not get the chance this fall to decide whether the judicial retirement age should be increased from 70 to 75. This may come as quite a surprise to our readers who believe, quite correctly, that they already voted on this constitutional amendment by referendum in last May’s primary. But the legislature decided at the eleventh hour to nullify the vote on two grounds: that a primary vote, which in Pennsylvania excludes voters registered outside the two major parties, would unfairly disenfranchise those voters from determining the outcome of the referendum; and the language, according to Republican sponsor of the referendum, state Rep. Kate Harper did not “accurately reflect” the constitutional amendment.

“The entire goal was to change the language so they can get the ballot question passed” We agree with the move to the November election. All Pennsylvanians should have the right to decide the fate of this constitutional amendment, as all Pennsylvanians are subjects to the will of the judiciary. We do not agree on the re-writing of the language: a move that is clearly designed to enhance the prospects of passage at the expense of providing voters with a complete

set of facts upon which to decide their vote. Here are the two versions of the amendment proposal’s language. The primary language: “Shall the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended to require that justices of the Supreme Court, judges and justices of the peace (known as magisterial district judges) be retired on the last day of the calendar year in which they attain the age of 75 years, instead of the current requirement that they be retired on the last day of the calendar year in which they attain the age of 70?” The revised language for the general election: “Shall the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended to require that justices of the Supreme Court, judges, and magisterial district judges be retired on the last day of the calendar year in which they attain the age of 75 years?” As one can plainly see, the original language tells the voters exactly what the constitutional amendment is designed to do: change the current law from a mandatory retirement age of 70 to 75. The revised language creates three potential interpretations in the minds of the voters: the referendum does either of the following: places a mandatory retirement age of 75 where no such mandatory retirement age currently exists; raises the mandatory retirement age to 75; or lowers the mandatory age to 75. You might ask why the state legislature would, at the last moment, feel compelled to make a change to the referendum’s language that is clearly designed to create confusion in the minds of the voters. Loyal readers of the Point

know the answer already: politics as usual. As reported by the Morning Call, “Now, Democrats are suing, contending that the process through which the delay was approved was illegal. They are also crying foul, saying the delay had little to do with policy and everything to do with politics — and, specifically, protecting the chief justice of Pennsylvania, the lone Republican on the high Continued on page 2 JUNE 12-19, 2016

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Hanging Up The Robes Continued from page 1 court, who turns 70 this year. “The entire goal was to change the language so they can get the ballot question passed,” said Sen. Daylin Leach, D-Montgomery, one of three Democrats suing Republicans. “They want the proposal to pass — and they want it to pass because they want a Republican chief justice for the next five years.” What Daylin Leach is referring to is really a who: Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas C. Saylor — a Republican — who will reach the mandatory retirement age of 70 next year. The who became an even more problematic they with the forced resignation from the court of Michael Eakin — another Republican in line to become chief justice in 2018 — over his email scandal. While Republicans argue that

with age comes wisdom, the recent shenanigans at the highest court shows that with age also comes insulation and hubris. Saylor, and his predecessor Ron Castille, have overseen a court that allowed a cover-up of an email scandal by their hand picked disciplinary review board. Saylor himself, according to published reports, orchestrated a courtpacking scheme designed to keep Eakin on the court. He was aided in this endeavor by fellow senior Justice Baer who will also reach 70 just one year after Saylor. A review of this shameful conduct on the highest court by the justices reaching retirement age should give any voter pause when deciding whether to increase their retirement age this November.

All-City Classic a Success Continued from page 12 have. But not that impressed,” he said with a laugh. “My group in 2005 and 2006 would have dominated the best players [from this year],” he joked. One other player who had a huge impact in the rising juniors’ game was Justin Anderson who is also the area’s biggest mystery right now. He played his sophomore year at ANC but finished the school year at Franklin Learning Center. He scored 12 points during the June 3 game, turning heads among the many scouts in attendance. But no one, not even him, knows where he will play in 2017. “I’m keeping that private right now,” Anderson said. “It was

a transition from ANC to FLC schoolwise but I am handling it well. I hope to know where I am going in a couple of weeks.” College coaches will also be interested. Anderson, a 6-foot-2-inch guard, is considered one of the top players of the 2018 class in the area. “I think I can play at a high level, a high Division I major level,” he said. “I feel I’m among the better players in this class and can get better. I got recognized in this event for my defense and that feels great. It’s always fun to play basketball in a fun environment in this city.”

A Nation. Not a Brand Navajo-produced film marks milestone anniversary, as court protects group’s name by Sheila Simmons

his year marks the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking film project, “Navajo Film Themselves.” How ironic that it comes in the same year in which the Navajo Nation took back its image from commercial retailers, namely Philadelphia-founded Urban Alta Kahn, mother of Susie Benally, films her daughter weaving a belt, 1966. Photo courtesy of Penn Museum. Outfitters and its Anthropologie subsidmakers themselves.” iary, against whom a federal judge ruled regarding The films feature a diversity of subjects: Navajo use of the Navajo name. silversmiths and weavers; two young sisters who The suit alleged trademark infringement, tradehad grown up largely outside the community; and a mark dilution, unfair competition, false advertising, young artist enigmatically named Intrepid Shadows. violation of commercial practices law, and violaThe museum states that Adair and Worth’s retion of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act. In June 2011, search drew on both communications and anthrothe tribe asked the company to discontinue use of pological theory. They “wanted to know if it was the Navajo name in labeling its products, citing its possible to teach filmmaking techniques to members use on the retailer’s underwear line and a flask. The of a culture vastly different from their own without group’s attorney noted that the Navajo Nation had imparting the vocabulary of Western film traditions.” “long banned the sale and consumption of alcohol The films and the researchers became world rewithin its borders … and does not use its mark in nowned, and their success was followed up by the conjunction with alcohol.” publishing of a 1972 book, “Through Navajo Eyes,” Compare such usage to the images that flicker considered one of the cornerstone texts of visual anfrom the seven short films that came from the 1966 thropology. collaboration between Annenberg School for ComVisionmaker, a Native American video distribumunication Professor Sol Worth, anthropologist John tor, partnered with the Penn Museum and has made Adair and Penn graduate student Richard Chalfen. the films available for purchase on DVD. The museThe Penn Museum held a screening and discusum has additionally created a website about the film, sion of the experimental set of films on June 11th. It was followed by a questions and answer session www.penn.museum/sites/navajofilmthemselves/ with panel members Kate Pourshariati, Penn MuMuch has likely changed in the 50 years since the seum Film Archivist; Vanessa Iyua, Associate Difilms were produced, but Navajo are still not a comrector, Greenfield Intercultural Center, University of mercial brand for underwear and flasks. Pennsylvania; and Stephanie Mach, Penn Museum The Associated Press reported that court docuStudent Engagement Coordinator and Penn graduate ments did not quantify what amount the Navajo Nastudent in anthropology. tion could recover if it wins the lawsuit. It said howA museum press release stated, “The short films ever a recent decision ruled that the Indian Arts and created in and around the [Pine Springs, Arizona] Crafts Act allows a minimum $1,000 a day for each community … proved to be as diverse as the filmtype of good sold or on display for sale.

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JEWELL WILLIAMS Sheriff on Friday, July 1, 2016 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

IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Terrance Waller and Aneesah Hassan C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 02307 $133,554.38 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire; Heather Riloff, Esquire; Jeniece D. Davis, Esquire 1607-304 6337 Martins Mill Rd 19111 35th wd. 1324 Sq Ft OPA#353303400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John J. McLane C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 00369 $23,126.51 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-305 4120 Barnett St 19135 55th wd. 1200 Sq Ft OPA#552060300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Melissa Bradby a/k/a Melissa Bradby and Robert Bradby a/k/a Robert J. Bradby C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 02858 $120,499.57 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-306 7517 Verree Rd 191113124 63rd wd. 4023 Sq Ft BRT#631146000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Geoffrey Adams C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 00270 $151,608.92 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1607-307 3844 K St 19124 33rd wd. 1125 Sq Ft BRT#332308100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Margaret Szelagowski C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 03212 $26,019.37 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1607-308 1133-35 Arrott St a/k/a 1133 and 1135 Arrott St 19124 23rd wd. 2360 Sq Ft OPA#234070700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Troy S. Kane a/k/a Troy Kane C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 01115 $168,796.89 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-309 1432 N 60th St 19151 34th wd. 1162 Sq Ft OPA#342208400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kim Lindsay C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 02492 $113,418.20 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-310 1533 W Butler St 19140 13th wd. 1374 Sq Ft OPA#131084400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Keith A. King C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 01874 $23,304.41 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-311 2312 E Clearfield St 19134 25th wd. 1350 Sq Ft OPA#252236500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kimberly M. Sanders a/k/a Kimberly Sanders C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 03998 $133,623.30 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-312 1447 Lardner St 19149 54th wd. 970 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. 1607-313 3521 Mercer St 19134 45th wd. 1339 Sq Ft OPA#451263500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Deborah S. Reynolds C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 03314 $38,195.41 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-314 1413 N 57th St 19131 4th wd. 1050 Sq Ft OPA#043092000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Arlena E. Davis C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 03251 $101,636.48 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-315 436 W Wyoming Ave 19140 42nd wd. 1110 Sq Ft OPA#422068200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Penelope Cabezas C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 03185 $86,639.43 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-316 2029 S 22nd St 19145 48th wd. 1500 Sq Ft OPA#482188600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Marian McCrimmon as Administratrix of the Estate of Nadine McCrimmon, Deceased C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 04418 $27,970.90 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-317 111 W Abbottsford Ave 19144 12th wd. 1792 Sq Ft OPA#123016300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mitchell Shepard C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 02310 $133,985.42 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-319 7557 Greenhill Rd 19151 34th wd. 1152 Sq Ft OPA#343251300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Karlin Burks C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 03543 $130,321.56 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-320 3330 Gurley Rd 19154 66th wd. 1360 Sq Ft OPA#663116300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kathleen A. Jordan C.P. January Term, 2013 No. 00948 $115,675.21 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-321 1128 Tabor Terr 19111 63rd wd. 1374 Sq Ft OPA#631367300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gregory T. McKee and Laura Wojtusik C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 01500 $172,800.41 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-322 2200 Hoffnagle St 19152 56th wd. 2000 Sq Ft OPA#562109200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mark Lunsk C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 02825 $109,620.56 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-323 5038 Larchwood Ave 46th wd. On the South Side of Larchwood Ave; 133’10” Eastward from the East side of

51st St; Front: 19’6” Depth: 110’ OPA#462004700 Cheri J. Jones C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 00182 $76,442.41 Lois M. Vitti, Esquire 1607-324 1320 Levick St 19111 53rd wd. 1560 Sq Ft OPA#531073700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Charles K. Brown and Danielle R. Horton a/k/a Danielle R. Horton-Brown C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 02259 $93,133.81 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-325 7045 W Passyunk Ave 19142 40th wd. 960 Sq Ft OPA#406300700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mewaseh Tingba C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 00881 $71,675.96 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-326 1813 Hoffnagle St 19152 56th wd. 1328 Sq Ft OPA#562115300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Holly C. Neibauer and David W. Neibauer C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 03015 $128,046.08 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-327 4630 Kendrick St 19136 65th wd. 2275 Sq Ft BRT#124N2-213; OPA#652070000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING William McLaughlin C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 02816 $105,546.71 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1607-328 2418 N 31st St 19132 28th wd. 961 Sq Ft BRT#282138100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Dorothy Brooks a/k/a Dorothy B. Brooks C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 01973 $36,017.15 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1607-329 5336 Angora Terr 19143 51st wd. 2168 Sq Ft BRT#511084900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Miles R. Davis C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 00057 $141,126.37 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1607-331 1846 W Godfrey Ave 19141 17th wd. 1588 Sq Ft BRT#171285700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Geraldine Hayes C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 04515 $130,641.55 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1607-332 5458 Willows Ave 19143 51st wd. 1440 Sq Ft BRT#51-32152-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Anissa R. Cooke C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 01074 $59,465.85 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1607-333 2705-A Willits Rd 19114 57th wd. 3828 Sq Ft

www.Officeof Philadelphia Sheriff.com SHERIFF’S SALE OF Friday, July 1, 2016 1607-301 6547 N 18th St 19126 17th wd. On Easterly Side of 18th Street 363 ft Northerly of 65th Ave; Front: 15’9” Depth: 88’4” OPA#172274500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Judy Hoyle n/k/a Judy Rasul C.P. March Term, 2012 No. 00900 $35,393.44 plus legal interest in the amount of $9,300.36 for a subtotal of $44,693.80 Kerry S. Schuman, Esq. 1607-302 3218 Kip St 19134 7th wd. 1155 Sq Ft BRT#073083500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Carmen Jimenez C.P. October Term, 2014 No. 02547 $27,520.72 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire; Heather Riloff, Esquire; Jeniece D. Davis, Esquire 1607-303 7425 Rhoads St 19151 34th wd. 1348.2 Sq Ft BRT#343158300

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BRT#571158543 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Vernon Coates C.P. October Term, 2012 No. 002782 $330,089.40 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1607-334 4010 Oakmont St 19136 65th wd. 1970 Sq Ft BRT#651057000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL James D. Ropars and Kimberly A. Ropars C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 01259 $136,404.23 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1607-335 5219 Duffield St 19124 1616 Sq Ft BRT#622248000 IMPROVEMENTS: S/D W B/G 1 STY MASONRY Rasheeda Isley C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 01880 $24,956.49 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1607-336 6155 Spruce St 19139 3rd wd. 1480 Sq Ft OPA#031122500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Vernon Latham, as Administrator of the Estate of Willie I. Latham, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 01192 $73,792.36 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-337 2122 N Camac St 19122 55th wd. 1380 Sq Ft OPA#202282870 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Charles Jones as Executor of the Estate of Alonzo Hayes, Deceased C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 00200 $108,053.99 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-338 2446 W Toronto St 19132 38th wd. 932 Sq Ft OPA#381314900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Karen Tucker C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 03840 $16,219.07 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-339 246 E Garrett St 19119 22nd wd. 1200 Sq Ft OPA#222015000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael Warren C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 01818 $56,884.71 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-340 1202 St James St Unit 3S, a/k/a 1202 S James St 3S a/k/a 214-18 S. 12th St, Unit 3S 19107-5462 88th wd. 1547 Sq Ft OPA#888035154 IMPROVEMENTS: CONDOMINIUM Sam Shaaban C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 01919 $454,682.76 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-341 5431 Valley St 191241412 62nd wd. 1056 Sq Ft OPA#622333800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Elaine B. Ames a/k/a Elaine Butler Ames C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 01829 $47,480.17 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-342 6738 Paschall Ave 191421809 40th wd. 960 Sq Ft OPA#403173700 IMPROVE-

MENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY William Butler C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 01393 $74,714.43 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-343 1621 Van Kirk St 191493424 62nd wd. 938 Sq Ft OPA#621118800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Richard S. Rey C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 02068 $111,071.99 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-344 6384 Martins Mill Rd 19111 35th wd. 1440 Sq Ft OPA#353299100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Betty Bird C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 00048 $103,146.69 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-345 114 E Mayland St 19144 22nd wd. 1584 Sq Ft OPA#592123300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL Christine Williams; Rosa L. Jones a/k/a Rosa Williams C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 00359 $35,114.09 Bradley J. Osborne 1607-346 9954 Hegerman St 19114 65th wd. 2515.27 Sq Ft OPA#652346200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jeffrey M. Knorr and Leanne M. Knorr C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 03288 $298,034.98 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1607-347 5051 N 16th St 19141 17th wd. 15’4” frontage x 86’4” depth OPA#172115700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Devin Latimore C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 00969 $74,075.64 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1607-348 425 Durfor St 19148-3909 39th wd. 700 Sq Ft BRT#392169100 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Marilyn R. Brown C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 03645 $108,336.20 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1607-349 6011 Angora Terr 19143 3rd wd. 1024 Sq Ft BRT#03-4023800 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Robin Dickerson a/k/a Robin R. Dickerson C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 01398 $39,645.13 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1607-350 2224 Bonaffon St 19142 40th wd. 1008 Sq Ft OPA#403059600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sergei Kishchenko C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 01072 $54,038.15 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-351 5820 Ellsworth St 19143 3rd wd. 1022 Sq Ft OPA#033142301 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Stephanie M. Peterson C.P. February Term,

2014 No. 03134 $61,279.73 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-352 1813 Gillingham Ct 191243715 23rd wd. 1456 Sq Ft OPA#232081000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bennie Richardson a/k/a Bennie B. Richardson C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 04390 $24,323.47 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-353 5115 N 12th St 19141 49th wd. 2105 Sq Ft OPA#493113900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Philip Slater C.P. October Term, 2011 No. 01266 $117,969.63 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Scott A. Dietterick, Esquire; Kimberly A. Bonner, Esquire; Kimberly J. Hong, Esquire; Jana Fridfinnsdottir, Esquire; Michael E. Carleton, Esquire; Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1607-354 4416 Malta St 191243820 33rd wd. 1152 Sq Ft OPA#332135800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Efrain M. Rivera C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 04073 $61,186.19 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-355 2227 W Dauphin St 19132 16th wd. 1170 Sq Ft OPA#162252800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Keena M. Brinkley C.P. April Term, 2012 No. 02026 $84,761.24 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Scott A. Dietterick, Esquire; Kimberly A. Bonner, Esquire; Kimberly J. Hong, Esquire; Jana Fridfinnsdottir, Esquire; Michael E. Carleton, Esquire; Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1607-356 8500 Torresdale Ave 191361504 65th wd. 1088 Sq Ft OPA#652319700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Henry Ortiz C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 00770 $116,804.68 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-357 4351 N 5th St 19140 7th wd. 1650 Sq Ft OPA#871071500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tia L. Kimble C.P. May Term, 2012 No. 02187 $121,980.66 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Scott A. Dietterick, Esquire; Kimberly A. Bonner, Esquire; Kimberly J. Hong, Esquire; Jana Fridfinnsdottir, Esquire; Michael E. Carleton, Esquire; Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1607-358 1722 S 4th St 19148 1st wd. 987 Sq Ft OPA#011433300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Rafeeq Smith C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 3535 $158,087.43 Lauren Berschler Karl, Esq. 1607-359 339 Lemonte St 191284546 21st wd. 1536 Sq Ft OPA#212313900 IMPROVE-

MENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Eugene Butterfield, Jr. C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 02269 $313,956.86 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-360 3430 Vaux St 19129 38th wd. 1394 Sq Ft OPA#382225100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY L. Sue Traweek a/k/a Linda Sue Traweek C.P. January Term, 2012 No. 03226 $69,100.96 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Scott A. Dietterick, Esquire; Kimberly A. Bonner, Esquire; Kimberly J. Hong, Esquire; Jana Fridfinnsdottir, Esquire; Michael E. Carleton, Esquire; Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Karina Velter, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1607-361 5404 Tackawanna St 19124 62nd wd. 1056 Sq Ft OPA#622305000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Dina L. Smith, Deceased and Michael Smith, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Dina L. Smith, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 04187 $41,101.12 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-362 5232 Cedar Ave 19143-1525 46th wd. Beginning Point: Situate on the South side of Cedar Ave at the distance of 282 ft Westward from the West side of 52nd St IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Benjamin Frazier C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 02002 $183,363.88 Richard J. Nalbandian, III 1607-363 224 E Sheldon St 19120 42nd wd. 1190 Sq Ft OPA#421163000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jermaine Haughton and Jessica Velazquez C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 02154 $72,311.98 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-364 583 Alcott St 19120 35th wd. 1028 Sq Ft OPA#352078300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Natacha Rios and Angel L. Guzman C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 2312 $91,221.95 Lauren Berschler Karl, Esq. 1607-365 8608 Pickering St 19150 50th wd. 1430 Sq Ft BRT#501231200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Nicole N. Draper and Randolph J. Rivera C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 00432 $164,354.62 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1607-366 222 S Alden St 19139-3818 60th wd. Beginning Point: Situate on the West side of Alden Street at the distance of 150 ft Northward from the North side of Locust Street IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Lillie Mae Mack C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 02003 $81,816.64 Richard J. Nalbandian, III 1607-367 541 Washington Ave 19147-

4005 2nd wd. 672 Sq Ft OPA#021143500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Roserita R. DePiano a/k/a Rose Rita DePiano; Dennis Maryak C.P. February Term, 2011 No. 02914 $170,000.00 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-368 5030 Whitaker Ave 191243515 23rd wd. 1356 Sq Ft OPA#233072600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Carlos O. Bahamundi C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 03592 $159,054.41 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-369 4839 N 10th St 19141-3929 49th wd. Beginning Point: Situate on the East side of Tenth Street IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Jean G. Jeune, Jr. C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 01721 $43,618.89 Richard J. Nalbandian, III 1607-370 11773 Dimarco Dr 191543716 66th wd. 1528 Sq Ft OPA#662249500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bryan E. Kentner a/k/a Bryan Kentner; Carol P. Kentner a/k/a Carol Kentner C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 01011 $111,859.57 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-371 5852 Brush Rd a/k/a 5852 Brush St 19138-1904 59th wd. 1220 Sq Ft OPA#591227500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lorraine Y. Evans C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 00156 $106,070.57 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-372 2066 E Fletcher St 19125 31st wd. 1197.36 Sq Ft BRT#313049600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Eliot B. Karol a/k/a Elliot B. Carol C.P. November Term, 2013 No. 00926 $155,879.92 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire; Heather Riloff, Esquire; Jeniece D. Davis, Esquire 1607-373 1313 S Stanley St 191463521 36th wd. 896 Sq Ft OPA#362258700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Richard Curro; Thomas Esposito C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 05403 $68,200.11 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-374 6238 Chestnut St 191392905 3rd wd. 1840 Sq Ft OPA#031035900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Samuel SallasMensah; Godwin Adjei C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 02507 $104,503.96 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-375 2227 S 13th St 19148 39th wd. 1046.35 Sq Ft BRT#394424600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Frank Papaleo C.P. January Term,

2015 No. 01716 $241,519.77 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire; Heather Riloff, Esquire; Jeniece D. Davis, Esquire 1607-376 4502 Marple St 19136 65th wd. 1132 Sq Ft BRT#651095200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Aleksey P. Ryvkin C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 04718 $104,380.56 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire; Heather Riloff, Esquire; Jeniece D. Davis, Esquire 1607-377 7408 Sandpiper Pl 19153 40th wd. 1800 Sq Ft BRT#406701100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Joseph Burtson, in his capacity as Heir at Law of Michelle L. Burtson, Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under Michelle L. Burtson, Deceased C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 02392 $95,139.63 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire; Heather Riloff, Esquire; Jeniece D. Davis, Esquire 1607-378 6230 Bingham St 191115755 35th wd. 1009 Sq Ft OPA#353268010 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Samuel K. Tigah; Esther Natogma C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 01548 $138,623.83 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-379 1628 Allengrove St 191242730 23rd wd. 1572 Sq Ft OPA#232214600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robin Williams, in Her Capacity as Heir of Gloria Williams, Deceased; Cassandra Williams, in Her Capacity as Heir of Gloria Williams, Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Gloria Williams, Deceased C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 02863 $32,482.98 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-380 4457 Tolbut St 191361415 65th wd. 1120 Sq Ft OPA#652101900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Allison G. Wilson, in Her Capacity as Heir of William J. Wilson, Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under William J. Wilson, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 01795 $44,930.19 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-381 4607 Wayne Ave 19144 12th wd. 3011 Sq Ft OPA#123207700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Vida Butler a/k/a Vida L. Butler C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 00077 $41,785.51 KML Law Group, P.C.

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1607-382 3322 Bowman St 19129 38th wd. 1120 Sq Ft OPA#382089100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sarah HeilerJones and Bruce Jones C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 01107 $250,369.15 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-383 6133 Spruce St 191393741 3rd wd. 1480 Sq Ft OPA#031121400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Helen DixonThorne, in Her Capacity as Heir of Rosie T. Dixon, Deceased; Thomas Dixon, in His Capacity as Heir of Rosie T. Dixon, Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Rosie T. Dixon, Deceased C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 03225 $77,458.42 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-384 65 E Clapier St 191445932 12th wd. 2065 Sq Ft OPA#121028200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Roy Smith; Brandy Holden C.P. November Term, 2011 No. 01034 $245,954.05 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-385 2404 N 50th St 19131 52nd wd. 1632 Sq Ft OPA#521257300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Frederick Benbow; Geneva Benbow C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 02384 $303,964.40 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-386 3461 St Vincent St 19149 55th wd. 1480 Sq Ft OPA#551453700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kenneth Wetherell; Ashley Gordon C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 03531 $183,467.00 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-387 2860 Gaul St 19134-4218 25th wd. 1174 Sq Ft OPA#251389600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Steffen K. Fleischmann; Melinda Fleischmann C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 03510 $155,563.49 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-388 3141 Barnett St 19149 55th wd. 960 Sq Ft OPA#551012600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Marilyn Lanauze and Gilberto Oquendo, as Administrator of the Estate of Wanda Oquendo, Deceased C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 00461 $80,789.33 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-389 1114 Wellington St 191114239 53rd wd. 1372 Sq Ft OPA#532335000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Saima Sikender; Sahrish Sikender C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 02642

$160,233.49 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-391 1029 N 46th St 19131 44th wd. BRT#062371100 Willie J. Johnson, Jr. C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 00068 $81,579.66 Michael F.J. Romano, Esquire 1607-392 1722 N Aberdeen St 19131 52nd wd. 1176 Sq Ft OPA#521326300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thornton Uncas Montague, Jr. a/k/a Thornton Uncas Montague a/k/a Thornton U. Montague a/k/a Thornton Montague C.P. May Term, 2012 No. 02227 $39,898.47 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Scott A. Dietterick, Esquire; Kimberly A. Bonner, Esquire; Kimberly J. Hong, Esquire; Jana Fridfinnsdottir, Esquire; Michael E. Carleton, Esquire; Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1607-393 6129 Grays Ave 19142 40th wd. 1212 Sq Ft OPA#402150000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tyrone Booker C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 01797 $88,401.92 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Scott A. Dietterick, Esquire; Kimberly A. Bonner, Esquire; Jana Fridfinnsdottir, Esquire; Michael E. Carleton, Esquire; Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1607-394 13037 Stevens Rd 19116 60th wd. 3990 Sq Ft OPA#583146900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Deborah C. Lorenti; Joseph Lorenti C.P. March Term, 2011 No. 02818 $278,997.55 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Scott A. Dietterick, Esquire; Kimberly A. Bonner, Esquire; Kimberly J. Hong, Esquire; Jana Fridfinnsdottir, Esquire; Michael E. Carleton, Esquire; Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1607-395 4659 Morris St 19144 13th wd. 1597.57 Sq Ft BRT#133-1413-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Louvenia Sawyer C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 03756 $147,029.86 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1607-396 2255 Winton St 19148 48th wd. 826 Sq Ft OPA#482093600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ronald M. Delollis C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 01154 $56,595.79 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-397 1702 S 21st St 191451906 36th wd. 1056 Sq Ft BRT#13S16-271 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Joseph Middleton and Mary Middleton C.P. April Term, 2012 No. 04160 $88,190.62 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1607-401 611 Watkins St 19148-1727 1st

wd. 672 Sq Ft BRT#012122700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Lisa Pin, Executor of the Estate of Khom Bon C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 01263 $216,513.98 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1607-402 4609 N Broad St 19140 49th wd. 2200 Sq Ft BRT#491541300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE/MIXED USE Jamahl Simmons C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 01442 $134,941.89 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1607-403 6507 Tulip St 19135 41st wd. 1633 Sq Ft BRT#411449300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Harry W. Simons; Karen Hicks, Known Heir of Harry W. Simons C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 02460 $79,803.47 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1607-404 8237 Craig St 19136 35th wd. 1957 Sq Ft BRT#642070500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Kimberly Gallagher a/k/a Kimberly Ann Gallagher; Robert Gallagher a/k/a Robert J. Gallagher C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 02643 $149,320.55 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1607-405 3025 F St 19134 33rd wd. 902 Sq Ft BRT#331289700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Kawana Blake a/k/a Kawana E. Blake C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 02025 $56,082.73 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1607-406 2748 Lefevre St 19137 45th wd. 1298 Sq Ft BRT#45-3095700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Edward T. Wikiera C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 00970 $110,381.62 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1607-407 5322 Oakland St 19124 62nd wd. 1558 Sq Ft BRT#621389700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Cordell Brown; Antoinette Pender-Brown C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 02245 $174,344.95 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1607-408 1334 N Wanamaker St 4th wd. 1935 Sq Ft OPA#043152400 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STORY MASONRY James L. Nathaniel, III a/k/a James Nathaniel, III and Monae N. Nelson a/k/a Monae Nelson C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 01513 $30,455.58 1,073.10 (interest from December 4, 2015, until sale - $5.11 per diem) Michael J. Shavel, Esquire; Michael K. Martin, Esquire; Hill Wallack LLP 1607-409 3327 Glenview St 191492606 55th wd. 1430 Sq Ft

OPA#551249500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lisa A. Barrett C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 02376 $143,696.02 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-410 4646 Boudinot St 19120 42nd wd. 1200 Sq Ft OPA#421418000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jeffrey P. Rinehimer a/k/a Jeffrey Rinehimer C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 00551 $49,826.37 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-411 8738 Frontenac St 191521109 56th wd. 1040 Sq Ft OPA#562365700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Yulvonda Guyton C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 02067 $134,753.16 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-412 1404 N 61st St 191514210 34th wd. 1344 Sq Ft OPA#342255700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lynwood Savage C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 01958 $41,257.32 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-413 4241 N Hicks St 191401915 13th wd. 936 Sq Ft OPA#132070100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Vinson Flowers C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 03579 $23,859.02 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-414 1032 N Orianna St 191231549 5th wd. 2043 Sq Ft OPA#057095420 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joseph Steward, III; Sharon McPherson C.P. May Term, 2008 No. 03544 $436,757.89 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-415 4219 O St 19124-4923 33rd wd. 1120 Sq Ft OPA#332552800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Samuel Hernandez C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 00157 $52,837.36 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-416 3539 Old York Rd 191404227 43rd wd. 1724 Sq Ft OPA#432156800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lenwood Cooper, Jr., in His Capacity as Administrator and Heir of the Estate of Esther Cooper; Jeanene Cooper, in Her Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Esther Cooper; Nicole Cooper, in Her Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Esther Cooper; Unknown Successor Administrator of the Estate of Lillie Burnett a/k/a Lille Burnett a/k/a Lillie M. Maithe, Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Esther Cooper, Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns,

and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Lillie Burnett a/k/a Lille Burnett a/k/a Lillie M. Maithe, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 03125 $22,443.26 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-417 212 Hickory Hill Rd 191544328 66th wd. 1360 Sq Ft OPA#662307700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Donna Handel C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 03587 $150,254.38 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-418 6218 Revere St 19149 62nd wd. 1344 Sq Ft OPA#621548100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jessica Lebron C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 00767 $139,563.38 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-419 4313 Lawndale St 19124 33rd wd. 1372 Sq Ft OPA#332278800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Luis A. Arevalo C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 00343 $111,325.13 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-420 207 N 53rd St 19139 44th wd. 2025 Sq Ft OPA#441165800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lavidia Holman and Tobitha Holman C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 01677 $46,493.66 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-421 2435 S Garnet St 19145 26th wd. 1068 Sq Ft OPA#262133400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Samantha Ricci C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 02038 $247,612.60 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-422 5226 N Mascher St 19120 42nd wd. 1050 Sq Ft OPA#422370800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mark Fletcher C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 00763 $91,197.87 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-423 4633 Hurley St 19120 42nd wd. 960 Sq Ft OPA#421446400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Herminio Ramos Castillo C.P. December Term, 2014 No. 02300 $87,366.41 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-424 9584 State Rd Unit B 191143026 65th wd. BRT#888651261 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Aron Guttin C.P. December Term, 2012 No. 00995 $151,947.36 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1607-425 514 Arthur St 191112351 63rd wd. 2350 Sq Ft BRT#631339800; PRCL#111N-13-60 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Michael O’Malley a/k/a Mi-

chael Omalley C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 001317 $192,096.38 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1607-426 6307 Eastwood St 191492819 54th wd. 1088 Sq Ft OPA#541271400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dianna Moore; Ivery Moore, Jr. C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 02190 $134,402.96 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-427 1833 Beverly Rd 191381201 10th wd. 1414 Sq Ft OPA#102171500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Perisha Boykin C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 00212 $83,460.95 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-428 2312 W Thompson St 191214819 29th wd. 1028 Sq Ft OPA#291036600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dorn A. Dixon; Lavaya C. Dixon C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 04577 $34,889.19 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-429 1117 Elbridge St 191115519 53rd wd. 1116 Sq Ft OPA#531093600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Anthony Jon Wisdo a/k/a Anthony J. Wisdo C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 01313 $134,070.29 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-430 8 Bristow Pl 191233003 5th wd. 1130 Sq Ft OPA#055032670 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Leslie J. Arnette-Pina C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 02614 $191,074.73 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-431 2925 S 67th St 191422613 40th wd. 1360 Sq Ft OPA#406616300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cire Diane; Mustapha Saccoh C.P. April Term, 2012 No. 00031 $126,581.28 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-432 5619 Hunter St 191313402 4th wd. 1086 Sq Ft OPA#043199400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Patricia Taylor, in Her Capacity as Heir of Margaret A. Strong, Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Margaret A. Strong, Deceased C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 01622 $76,794.84 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-433 5702 N Marvine St 19141-4117 49th wd. 1376 Sq Ft OPA#493-1053-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Deann Ward C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 01342 $105,290.44

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Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-434 12219 Medford Rd 191541817 66th wd. 1360 Sq Ft OPA#663253000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gina Buckley C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 02730 $90,048.96 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-435 12028 Covert Rd 191542707 66th wd. 1916 Sq Ft OPA#662156800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Terence F. Devlin C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 02200 $150,412.94 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-436 24 E. Abbottsford Ave 19144 12th wd. 784 Sq Ft PRCL#121001600 Subject to Mortgage Subject to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY John B. Hesser a/k/a John B. Hesser, Jr. a/k/a John Hesser a/k/a John Hesser, Jr. a/k/a John Bird Hesser, Jr. and Teresa K. Hesser C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 02928 $34,179.02 Brett L. Messinger and Ryan A. Gower 1607-437 1311 E. Rittenhouse St 19144 59th wd. 1265 Sq Ft PRCL#591139900 Subject to Mortgage Subject to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY John B. Hesser a/k/a John B. Hesser, Jr. a/k/a John Hesser a/k/a John Hesser, Jr. a/k/a John Bird Hesser, Jr. and Teresa K. Hesser C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 00157 $36,168.50 Brett L. Messinger and Ryan A. Gower 1607-438 5618 Utah St 19144 12th wd. 728 Sq Ft PRCL#122154400 Subject to Mortgage Subject to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY John B. Hesser a/k/a John B. Hesser, Jr. a/k/a John Hesser a/k/a John Hesser, Jr. a/k/a John Bird Hesser, Jr. and Teresa K. Hesser C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 02917 $23,098.29 Brett L. Messinger and Ryan A. Gower 1607-439 15 E. Rittenhouse St 19144 59th wd. 541 Sq Ft PRCL#591123300 Subject to Mortgage Subject to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY John B. Hesser a/k/a John B. Hesser, Jr. a/k/a John Hesser a/k/a John Hesser, Jr. a/k/a John Bird Hesser, Jr. and Teresa K. Hesser C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 00184 $20,649.82 Brett L. Messinger and Ryan A. Gower 1607-440 2058 Eastburn Ave 19138 10th wd. 728 Sq Ft PRCL#102110900 Subject to Mortgage Subject to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY John B. Hesser a/k/a John B. Hesser, Jr. a/k/a John Hesser a/k/a John Hesser, Jr. a/k/a John Bird Hesser, Jr. and Teresa K. Hesser C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 02907

$31,636.63 Brett L. Messinger and Ryan A. Gower 1607-441 1361 Pratt St 19124 62nd wd. 1101 Sq Ft BRT#62-1022700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Enid Rivera; Milagros Colon, Known Heir of Enid Rivera; Wilfredo Rivera, Known Heir of Enid Rivera C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 02832 $118,231.59 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1607-442 5438 W Montgomery Ave 19131 34th wd. 1575 Sq Ft BRT#52-2-0147-00 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under John R. Royal a/k/a John Robert Royal; Estate of John R. Royal a/k/a John Robert Royal; Curtis Royal, Personal Representative of the Estate of John R. Royal a/k/a John Robert Royal C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 01931 $123,023.07 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1607-443 122 S 55th St 19139 60th wd. 806 Sq Ft BRT#604199800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Earlene Martin; Sue Williams-Custis, Known Heir of Earlene Martin C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 00107 $72,216.42 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1607-444 229 Shurs Ln 19128 21st wd. 1349 Sq Ft OPA#211054600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY James Fikely and Katherine Friel Fikely C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 01353 $233,568.00 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-445 3718 N 9th St 19140-3121 43rd wd. 992 Sq Ft OPA#432327300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dale E. Croy a/k/a Dale Croy C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 03794 $54,662.08 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-446 1709 McKean St 19145 48th wd. 1584 Sq Ft OPA#481093300 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Carol Kwan Ong a/k/a Carol P. Kwan C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 04676 $99,949.99 Brett A. Solomon, Michael C. Mazack 1607-447 14 Rudy Robinson Way 19139 6th wd. 1575 Sq Ft BRT#061005002 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Malik Dixon C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 00971 $138,951.61 Udren Law Offices, P.C.

1607-448 102 Sigel St 191481906 1st wd. 1260 Sq Ft OPA#011161200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Theresa Esposito C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 02729 $298,784.95 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-449 3062 N 23rd St 191321401 87th wd. 1792 Sq Ft PRCL#871516410 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Elsayed Mahrous; Touria Yadri Elkaeid, in Her Capacity as Administratrix and Heir of the Estate of Aly Elsayed Elkaeid; Mohammed Elkaeid, in His Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Aly Elsayed Elkaeid; Sayed Elkaeid, in His Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Aly Elsayed Elkaeid; Nora Elkaeid, in Her Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Aly Elsayed Elkaeid; Nadia Elkaeid, in Her Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Aly Elsayed Elkaeid; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Aly Elsayed Elkaeid, Deceased C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 00248 $118,656.20 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-450 6116 N 4th St 191201440 61st wd. 1226 Sq Ft OPA#611067600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Elisha Minor C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 02438 $88,561.53 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-451 1755 N Aberdeen St 191313612 52nd wd. 1138 Sq Ft OPA#521324900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under HERBERT T. BLACKSON, Jr., Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under HERBERT T. BLACKSON, Sr., Deceased C.P. November Term, 2013 No. 01728 $62,000.34 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-452 5066 F St 23rd wd. 1266.40 Sq Ft BRT#233060100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Qing Yun Lin a/k/a Quing Yun Lin C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 00639 $62,362.84 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1607-453 2743 Clayton St 191522102 57th wd. 1370 Sq Ft OPA#571106000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robert M. Caffey; Heather McCurdy a/k/a Heather Caffey C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 03244 $136,355.48 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP

1607-454 1905 Norris St a/k/a 1905 W. Norris St 19121 32nd wd. 1035 Sq Ft OPA#32-1-1549-00 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW HOME East End Properties Development LLC C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 002107 $205,118.38 Craig H. Fox, Esq 1607-455 4314 Rhawn St 191362717 65th wd. 4540 Sq Ft BRT#651227800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Vincent Grimes, Jr. and Maureen Grimes C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 01954 $116,531.80 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1607-456 3321 Guilford St 19136 64th wd. 1436.40 Sq Ft BRT#642094000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Alfred Facchiano and Susan Facchiano C.P. May Term, 2012 No. 00347 $98,102.47 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1607-457 292 Nandina St 19116 58th wd. 3055 Sq Ft OPA#582153700 IMPROVEMENTS: APT 2-4 UNITS 2 STY MASONRY Joel Ricci C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 01996 $244,613.83 Bianca A. Roberto, Esq.; Stark & Stark, PC 1607-458 3127 Fairdale Rd 19154 66th wd. 2520 Sq Ft BRT#663025600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Christopher J. Barone and Susan Hanratty a/k/a Susan Barone C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 01400 $180,734.30 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1607-459 4052 Higbee St 19135 62nd wd. 998 Sq Ft BRT#62-2199900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Paul A. Fazzalaro C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 00271 $97,442.47 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1607-460 9323 Rising Sun Ave 19115 63rd wd. 4860 Sq Ft BRT#632298000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Richard Carlettini and Jennifer Carlettini C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 02234 $238,100.52 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1607-461A 3447 N Howard St 19140 7th wd. (formerly part of the 33rd wd.) 1200 Sq Ft BRT#072037500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Jennifer Liz Aponte C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 003770 $84,773.73 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1607-461B 3445 N. Howard St 19140 7th wd. (formerly part of the 33rd wd.) 900 Sq Ft BRT#072037400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Jennifer Liz Aponte C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 003770 $84,773.73 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1607-462 3308 Bleigh Ave 64th wd.

1833.61 Sq Ft BRT#642139200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Roberta L. Hughes C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 01206 $146,342.44 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1607-463 616 S 60th St 19143-2302 3rd wd. 1284.12 Sq Ft BRT#032-2300-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Venise Hollis C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 02549 $147,971.63 BARBARA A. FEIN, ESQUIRE 1607-464 427 Franklin Mills Cir 19154 66th wd. 497767 Sq Ft BRT#882695100 Subject to Mortgage 427 Franklin Mill Realty, LLC C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 2417 $350,166.47 Jennifer Hiller Nimeroff, Esquire; Weir & Partners LLP 1607-465 7380 Rugby St 19138 10th wd. 1280 Sq Ft OPA#102456600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dekar L. Benedict C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 00606 $181,230.59 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-466 9331 Edmund St 19114 65th wd. 7500 Sq Ft OPA#652390600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Laritza Del Valle and Justo Figuereo C.P. September Term, 2010 No. 02170 $471,483.45 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-467 5811 Wakefield St 19144 59th wd. 842 Sq Ft (improvement area); 585 Sq Ft (land area) BRT#591181600 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY John Clinkscale C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 02472 $72,281.09 Keri P. Ebeck, Esquire 1607-468 204 N 65th St 19139 34th wd. 2500 Sq Ft OPA#343118700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Deniece Chi and Frank B. David C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 02486 $135,134.22 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-469 4716 Richmond St 19137 45th wd. 2236 Sq Ft OPA#453311800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robert E. Hidey and Grazyna Wilk C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 02436 $218,801.16 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-470 6823 Lynford St 19149 54th wd. 1530 Sq Ft BRT#542206900 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Omair Rodriguez and Elvin Pagan C.P. December Term, 2012 No. 02933 $177,906.67 William T. Dudeck, Esquire; Eastburn and Gray, PC 1607-471 1332 Alter St 19147 2nd wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 994 Sq Ft BRT#021170500

IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Harriet Adams and Olivia A. Adams C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 02039 $115,400.13 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1607-472 219 S Farragut St 19139 46th wd. APT 2-4 UNITS 2 STY MASON; 3780 Sq Ft BRT#461183200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Haneef Nelson C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 00467 $273,833.05 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1607-473 1222 E Barringer St 19119 22nd wd. S/D W/B GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1706 Sq Ft BRT#221023600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Shannon Lucas a/k/a Shannan Lucas C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 054023 $208,130.89 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1607-474 3292 Miller St 19134 45th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1037 Sq Ft BRT#451355800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown Surviving Heirs of Joseph Sloger, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner; Lorraine A. Chango, Known Surviving Heir of Joseph Sloger, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 01781 $67,879.86 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1607-475 4744 Darrah St 19124 23rd wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1383 Sq Ft BRT#232241100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Claudia D. Foreman, Executrix of the Estate of Evelyn D. Nash, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 01324 $66,160.40 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1607-476 219 W Allens Ln 19119 9th wd. DET W/D GAR 2.5 STY STONE; 4564 Sq Ft BRT#092118300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING United States of America c/o United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Frederick C. Garbrecht; Mary R. Ruggiero C.P. May Term, 2009 No. 00039 $480,394.70 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1607-477 5118 Marion St 19144 12th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1710 Sq Ft BRT#123171600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Tariq Abdul-Aziz, Known Surviving heir of Margaret Jones, Real Owner and Mortgagor; Raheem J. Shabazz Jones, Known Surviving heir of Margaret Jones, Real Owner and Mortgagor; Unknown Surviving heirs of Margaret Jones, Real Owner and Mortgagor; Wali “Ibn” Shabazz, Known Surviving heir of Margaret Jones, Real Owner and Mortgagor C.P. September Term, 2014 No.

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04441 $159,565.03 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1607-478 6337 Magnolia St 19144 59th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1152 Sq Ft BRT#592253000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Tonya S. Sapp C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 02875 $116,371.26 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1607-479 319 South St 19143 60th wd. Land Area: 1900 Sq Ft; Improvement Area: 1904 Sq Ft OPA#601096500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE - SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING Tracy L. Romans C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 01538 $119,745.15 plus interest to date of sale Robert J. Wilson, Esq., Wilson Law Firm 1607-480 5303 Arlington Rd 19131 52nd wd. 1680 Sq Ft BRT#521129500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Agatha Awele Nzeh a/k/a Agatha A. Nzeh a/k/a Agatha Nzeh; Ghandy Nzeh C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 03837 $107,834.84 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1607-481 7709 Dorcas St 191112824 56th wd. 1272 Sq Ft OPA#561119300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Leonard Arnold, in His Capacity as Heir of Vicki Arnold, Deceased; Richard Arnold, in His Capacity as Heir of Vicki Arnold, Deceased; Shelby Arnold, in Her Capacity as Heir of Vicki Arnold, Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Vicki Arnold, Deceased C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 00049 $166,040.95 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-482 2110 Margaret St 19124 23rd wd. SEMI/DET 2 STY MASONRY; 1016 Sq Ft BRT#232154300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Brian Schweizer C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 03854 $28,267.72 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1607-483 2722 N 45th St 19131 52nd wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY STONE; 1354 Sq Ft BRT#521225800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Glenroy Thompson C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 04663 $154,932.99 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1607-484 224 Levick St 19111 35th wd. 2465 Sq Ft OPA#353033200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Douglas McLaurin C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 03907 $179,407.31 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-485 5246 Pennway St 19124 23rd wd. ROW B/GAR 2

STY MASONRY; 1327 Sq Ft BRT#233104500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Lucy Douglas C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 02025 $71,637.99 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1607-486 3116 N Spangler St 19132 38th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1484 Sq Ft BRT#382193000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Marcus Stokes, Known Surviving Heir of Angela Stokes; Martin M. Stokes, Known Surviving Heir of Angela Stokes; Keisha S. Vaughn, Known Surviving Heir of Angela Stokes; Tonya Stokes, Known Surviving Heir of Angela Stokes; Genise Watson, Known Surviving Heir of Angela Stokes; Eric L. Watson, Known Surviving Heir of Angela Stokes; Unknown Surviving Heirs of Angela Stokes; Dawn M. Stokes, Known Surviving Heir of Angela Stokes C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 01559 $69,333.98 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1607-487 1527 Womrath St 191244550 23rd wd. 1836 Sq Ft OPA#232012100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John D. Connor C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 03748 $98,961.63 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-488 5237 Walton Ave 19143 46th wd. 1610 Sq Ft OPA#462071500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Anita Singleton and Shamirah Singleton C.P. December Term, 2014 No. 01373 $107,010.53 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-489 6557 N 17th St 191263515 17th wd. 1356 Sq Ft OPA#172202100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Regina Ellzy a/k/a Regina D. Ellzy C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 01547 $232,758.52 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-490 2654 Bridge St a/k/a 2652-2654 Bridge St 19137-1816 45th wd. 2208 Sq Ft OPA#453151800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Maricatherine Roonan C.P. November Term, 2009 No. 01328 $136,818.90 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-491 6234 Ogontz Ave 19141 17th wd. 1455 Sq Ft OPA#172258200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gregory Richardson, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of James Richardson, Deceased C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 00210 $128,135.12 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-492 2066 Emily St 19145 48th wd. 666 Sq Ft OPA#481122000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN-

TIAL PROPERTY Walter C. Jarrett C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 01676 $110,786.61 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-493 5724 Wynnefield Ave 191311229 52nd wd. 2152 Sq Ft OPA#522185800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Mary Barnes a/k/a Mary F. Barnes, Deceased C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 04591 $113,186.13 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-494 6644 Lawrence St N 19126 61st wd. 1676 Sq Ft OPA#611088800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Antoinette Freeman; Gregory Freeman C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 00186 $119,152.90 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Scott A. Dietterick, Esquire; Kimberly A. Bonner, Esquire; Kimberly J. Hong, Esquire; Jana Fridfinnsdottir, Esquire; Michael E. Carleton, Esquire; Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1607-496 2246-48 W Lehigh Ave 16th wd. 2960 Sq Ft OPA#162354010 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: STR/OFF 3 STY MAS & OTHER William P. Scott, Sr. and Duvanna Nelson-Scott C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 00604 $162,520.73 Joseph P. Kerrigan, Esq. 69754 1607-497 3144 Aramingo Ave 19134 25th wd. 998 Sq Ft BRT#23N18-224; BRT#251481500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING James Parkhurst; Tricia Parkhurst a/k/a Tricia A. Parkhurst C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 02726 $145,943.89 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1607-499 550 Van Kirk St 19120 35th wd. 1200 Sq Ft OPA#352097600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tracy Hua and Chi-Hung Mu C.P. April Term, 2012 No. 02922 $135,815.70 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-500 4113 Apple St 191271702 21st wd. 1416 Sq Ft OPA#211251700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Edward D. Bassi; Eileen Bassi C.P. February Term, 2010 No. 00332 $115,378.03 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-501 2120-22 Orthodox St 23rd wd. 4216 Sq Ft BRT#232096100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Winifred O’Gorman, Personal Representative of the Estate of James O’Gorman C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 03253 $40,489.67 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC

1607-503 5327 Pine St 19143 60th wd. 1264 Sq Ft OPA#603084900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Muriel Norcum, Deceased and Charles Norcum, Jr., Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Muriel Norcum, Deceased C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 02364 $112,639.63 KML Law Group, P.C. 1607-504 730 S Cecil St BRT#463274800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Bernadette Thomas Jones, Individually and as Administratrix of the Estate of Gregory Jones, Deceased C.P. December Term, 2014 No. 02311 $93,960.63 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1607-505 7914 Pompey Pl 19153 40th wd. 4491 Sq Ft OPA#405883900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Beatrice Lynne Fuller a/k/a Beatrice L. Fuller C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 02653 $124,569.12 Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1607-506 735 Stanwood St 191112332 63rd wd. On NE side of Standwood St; Front: 25’ Depth: 100’ OPA#631332506 IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Deborah Ann Garvey C.P. July Term, 2010 No. 02430 $169,774.39 Stephen M. Hladik, Esq. 1607-507 12305 Rambler Rd 19154-1327 66th wd. On Southeasterly side of Rambler Rd; Front: 19’11-3/8” Depth: 90’4-3/8” OPA#663204900 IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Gary F. Hagan a/k/a Gary Hagan C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 01715 $253,451.49 Stephen M. Hladik, Esq. 1607-508 5717 Pemberton St 19143-2421 46th wd. On Northerly side of Pemberton St; Front: 15’ Depth: 60’7-3/4” OPA#463062500 IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Sean T. Jackson, Sr. and Patrice Jackson C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 01311 $73,892.30 Stephen M. Hladik, Esq. 1607-509 5018 Ditman St 19124-2231 62nd wd. Situated on the Northerly side of Ditman St and the Easterly side of Haworth St; Front: 38’ Depth: 100’ IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Tamara Thompson C.P. May Term, 2012 No. 02241 $119,968.09 Stephen M. Hladik, Esq. 1607-510 6044 Regent St 19142-1436 40th wd. On Southeasterly side of Regent St and the Southwesterly side of Edgewood St; Front: 18’ Depth: 58’6” IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Richard A. Ankrah and Marilyn Ankrah C.P. March Term, 2015 No.

02108 $48,022.60 Stephen M. Hladik, Esq. 1607-511 6634 Cornelius St 19138 10th wd. 1400 Sq Ft OPA#102371800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs and Administrators of the Estate of Paulette Griffin C.P. November Term, 2010 No. 02113 $81,699.33 Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1607-512 11104 Drake Dr 19154 66th wd. 1891 Sq Ft OPA#662223700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Theodore E. Ridings C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 01810 $190,714.57 Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1607-513 6616 Cornelius St 19138 10th wd. 1400 Sq Ft OPA#102370900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sonja Leath C.P. January Term, 2011 No. 00948 $118,479.18 Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1607-514 306 W Spencer Ave 19120 61st wd. 1376 Sq Ft OPA#612216800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John Donald C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 04026 $50,498.22 Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1607-515 79 E Herman St 19144 59th wd. 2810 Sq Ft OPA#592087500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Pamela Watson; Freddie Haynesworth C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 01689 $36,061.83 Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1607-516 8272 Williams Ave 19150 50th wd. 2045 Sq Ft OPA#502248200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shirley R. Walker a/k/a Shirley H. Walker C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 03476 $90,317.19 Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1607-517 4101 N Marshall St 19140 43rd wd. ROW W/DET GAR 2 STY MAS; 910 Sq Ft BRT#433280600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Angela V. Jay C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 00353 $70,844.59 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1607-518 3617 N Sydenham St 19140 13th wd. 929 Sq Ft BRT#131152900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Eric Johnson; Estate of Eric Johnson; Eric Blackstock, as Known Heir and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Eric Johnson; Sherrwina Tiffany Davis, Known Heir of Eric Johnson; Shirley Denise Burris, Known Heir of Eric Johnson; Erica Johnson, Known Heir of Eric

Johnson; Eric Johnson, Known Heir of Eric Johnson C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 01699 $49,410.45 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1607-519 4732 Benner St 19135 41st wd. 1185 Sq Ft BRT#411137800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Shirley Morrison; Barbara Eisler, Personal Representative of the Estate of Shirley Morrison; Estate of Shirley Morrison C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 01727 $38,584.98 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1607-520 2937 S Sydenham St 19145 26th wd. 736 Sq Ft BRT#261-234700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Sally D. Picuri, Last Record Owner; Kevin Picuri, Known Heir of Sally D. Picuri C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 02001 $103,229.54 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1607-521 1109 Overington St 19124 23rd wd. 5,185 Sq Ft BRT#234076300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Marylin Lozada; Marta Soto C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 00103 $201,341.50 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1607-522 4338 Lauriston St 19128 21st wd. 2103 Sq Ft BRT#212145700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Charles Malloy a/k/a Charles A. Malloy; Mary Beth Malloy a/k/a Marybeth Malloy C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 02727 $217,169.78 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1607-523 2709 S Alder St 191484908 39th wd. 958 Sq Ft BRT#395260500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Joseph Micali; Lisa Micali C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 01261 $170,135.97 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1607-524 300 W. Byberry Rd, Unit 301 19116 58th wd. 960 Sq Ft and a 1.8% undivided interest in the common elements, as more fully described in the Declaration of Condominium of the Stonebridge Condominium dated 10/24/1989 and recorded on 10/25/1989 in Deed Book FHS 1471 page 317. OPA#888582305; PRCL#153N-23-51 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM Patricia E. Paulus C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 03681 $9,977.13 Glenn M. Ross, Esquire 1607-525 3539 Ryan Ave 19136 ROW CONV/APT 2STY MASON

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BRT#642106200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael Doll a/k/a Michael S. Doll C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 00247 $89,640.99 Alicia M. Sandoval, Esquire 1607-526 859 N 22nd St 19130 15th wd. 1200 Sq Ft OPA#15-1144500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Alayne M. Linton C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 02890 $258,243.41 Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1607-527 5104 Master St 191314420 44th wd. 1380 Sq Ft OPA#442155300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Adrienne Williams C.P. September Term, 2011 No. 00728 $100,407.38 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-528 7630 Fayette St 191502216 50th wd. 1473 Sq Ft BRT#501019000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Conrad Fuller and Linda M. Fuller C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 01372 $129,709.87 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1607-529 5720 Tulip St 19135 41st wd. 2600 Sq Ft OPA#411419400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Deanna M. Soldana, Adminsitratrix of the Estate of Sally Benneman a/k/a Salley A. Benneman; Lawrence A. Soldana, Administrator of the Estate of Sally Benneman a/k/a Sally A. Benneman C.P. November Term, 2010 No. 02515 $64,623.52 Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1607-530 1314 S Stanley St 19146 36th wd. 714 Sq Ft BRT#362262000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING James Powell and Stacey Powell C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 03077 $52,346.83 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire 1607-531 6617 Upland St 19142 40th wd. 1288 Sq Ft BRT#40-3-1204-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Serena Simmons C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 02089 $116,532.12 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1607-532 2234 W Oakdale St 19132

16th wd. 1036 Sq Ft BRT#162334600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Troy Grant C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 01799 $43,776.81 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1607-533 109 E Walnut Park Dr 19120 53rd wd. 1904 Sq Ft BRT#611375500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE William S. Phillips C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 00079 $151,689.63 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1607-534 1311 S 23rd St 19146 36th wd. 1344 Sq Ft OPA#361336900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Byron K. Scurry C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 02054 $137,442.59 Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1607-535 2613 S Hobson St 191422721 40th wd. 1024 Sq Ft PRCL#406083400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Isabell Belser, in Her Capacity as Administratrix and Heir of the Estate of Eddie J. Belser a/k/a Eddie Belser, Sr. a/k/a Eddie James Belser; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Eddie J. Belser, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2011 No. 02775 $98,124.93 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-536 5638 Ridgewood St 19143 40th wd. 1032 Sq Ft BRT#513253700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thaxter Hicks C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 03128 $21,131.77 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1607-537 2418 S 19th St 191454226 26th wd. 1200 Sq Ft OPA#262120300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Frank L. Gulino, in His Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Mario Gulino; Christopher Gulino, in His Capacity as Administrator and Heir of the Estate of Mario J. Gulino; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right,

Title or Interest From or Under Mario Gulino, Deceased C.P. August Term, 2012 No. 00038 $109,320.77 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-538 5747 Reedland St a/k/a 5747 Reedland Ave 19143-6131 40th wd. 1080 Sq Ft OPA#402192800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Patrick Maruggi; Jeana Maruggi C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 02686 $94,156.06 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-539 1129 W Jefferson St a/k/a 1129 Jefferson St 191223441 20th wd. 1600 Sq Ft OPA#201017000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Stanley Ingram C.P. September Term, 2012 No. 02646 $142,911.64 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-540 1211 Faunce St 191112720 56th wd. 935 Sq Ft OPA#561401200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Donna Marie Garvin; Daniel Garvin C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 00480 $113,847.05 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-541 2230 E Clearfield St 191343750 25th wd. 888 Sq Ft OPA#252234000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John F. McQuillen a/k/a John McQuitllen C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 01145 $32,047.58 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-542 4437 Devereaux Ave 191353641 55th wd. 1344 Sq Ft OPA#552033300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael Carroll C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 01809 $140,205.51 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1607-544 2602 S 61st St 19142-3514 40th wd. 960 Sq Ft OPA#402066400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dawn McMillan, in Her Capacity as Heir of Brenda L. Hunt, Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Brenda L.

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Bringing Philly Home Battling homelessness through empowerment By HughE Dillon At the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Project HOME held is its annual Young Leaders fundraiser â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bring Philly HOMEâ&#x20AC;? 2016 on June 2. The event celebrated its ninth year with over 400 young professionals and was co-chaired by Ursula Henwood Keating of Comcast and Kate Hagedorn of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. The mission of Project HOME is to empower adults, children, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, to alleviate the underlying causes of poverty, and to enable all of us to attain our fullest potential as individuals and as members of the broader society. Project HOME client Joseph Hill-Coles spoke on his experiences from being homeless to attending college. Additional funds were raised with the sale of projects made by residents of the program.

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June Bride Celebrating the Honigman-Mandia wedding By HughE Dillon Philadelphia socialite, and all around nice person, Christie Mandia (formerly Christie Honigman) and Brandon Mandia were married at the Reeds in Stone Harbor earlier this month. About 150 family, and friends gathered including notables like NFL TV’s Colleen Wolfe, Sheena Parveen of NBC10 and Marisa Magnatta of WMMR to wish them well. It was nice to see best friends fall in love and marry.

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All-City Classic a Success Great hoops from upcoming stars By Jeremy Treatman

d Croswell is used to challenging situations. The 6-foot-6-inch forward was the centerpiece of Math Civics and Sciences’ basketball team this year. Shockingly, they made it to the PIAA A championship game despite not having a home gym to play in or practice. In fact, some days, the Mighty Elephants were not able to practice at all. “It was a great experience actually,” he said. “Because of our limitations we had to practice hard and play harder than our opponents in all of our games. We came together as a family and we had a lot to prove. To me, it ended up not really mattering that we didn’t have a gym to use on a regular basis, because we played so hard and with so much pride. It’s something me and my teammates and coaches will always be proud of.”

“Because of our limitations we had to practice hard and play harder than our opponents in all of our games” Croswell, a rising junior, shined again on June 3 in the 22nd Annual All-City Classic run by Philadelphia hoops guru Charles Monroe. He led a group of Public League stars to a win over a suburban roster in the middle contest of a three-game showcase at Girard College. He earned most outstanding defensive player honors after his efforts yielded 15 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks. Croswell was not a likely candidate to win the award prior to the game. “It feels really good to be recognized,” he said. “There are a lot of great players here, and some get more [publicity than me]. I don’t really worry too much. I’m only going into 11th grade. We had a great year last year and I think we can make noise again [in 2017], as most of our team is back.” Another top player, Archbishop Wood’s Seth Pinkney, also outperformed his more celebrated high school teammate Tyree Pickron and others by winning the MVP of the same game for the non-public rising juniors’ game. “I

am glad I played well and I had fun.” said the 6-foot-9inch man. “My job is to rebound, play defense and get putbacks. I really think I can step up this year as a junior for Archbishop Wood. I think we can take the Catholic League. We have a good team coming back. All the work we are putting in now for the summer is going to pay off in the winter.” Pinkney said that he loves playing in the area’s top high school league and going up against the likes of Roman Catholic, Neumann Goretti, Archbishop Carroll and others. “It’s so much fun and such great competition,” he said. “We are playing in every event and AAU game and team league we can to compete right now in the off season to be prepared. The toughest guy I played against last year was [Penn State recruit] Lamar Stevens from Roman Catholic. As I get stronger and bigger and more skilled, I think I can hold my own against these great players.” Pinkney said that his dream school is Miami and that he is thrilled to get his first offer from Coppin State. But first, he wants to be in shape for coach John Mosco in his junior year. “He is a great coach. He is intense but always supportive. We really like playing for him. This MVP award will be a confidence booster for me continuing on in the summer.” The event’s sponsors include NBA player Wayne Ellington, a former Episcopal Academy Churchman and North Carolina Tar Heel. Former NBAer and Virginia star Sean Singletary was also involved and present on June 3rd. Ellington and Singletary handed out the awards after all three games this year. (There was a rising sophomore and senior game, too). “I think this is my fourth year being involved with the All-City Classic,” Ellington said. “I think it’s important to give back to the city. When I played in this game and was coming through, there were a lot of people who helped me get where I am like [Charles Monroe] and the All-City Classic and playing in the big [Scholastic Play-by-Play Classic] games.” Ellington, who filled in for an injured Kobe Bryant for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2015 said he enjoyed watching the new talent. “This is a basketball town,” he said. “I’m impressed with the quality of play these guys Continued on page 2

Former Phoenix Suns point guard and Philly native Sean Singletary (left) and Charles Monroe (right). Photo by Sarah J. Glover.

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In just a few years, Al Crosby turned Imhotep Charter into

one of the nation’s best football programs. So after a perfect 2015 season and a national ranking, everyone from administrators, to players, to media members, to fans were shocked when he stepped down in April. “He did a great job for us,” said school athletic director Andre Noble. “He left for personal reasons.” Noble didn’t have to look far for a new coach. Mark Schmidt, the school’s defensive coordinator and Crosby’s assistant, not to mention a former PIAA AAAA state champion coach at Neshaminy, got the job. “There are not too many programs that have an 18-year head coach, who was in a state championship already, on staff,” said Noble. “Everyone involved were all on board with Mark becoming the coach. He is a top level coach.” Noble said the change has not affected anything with the program, which has over 10 major Division I-A prospects scheduled to suit up in 2016. “The day after Al told the team he wasn’t coming back, there were 64 kids in the weight room for voluntary off-season workouts. That says everything about the dedication of the kids and the kind of program that coach Crosby started here.”

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plementing the dim light. Price took the stage on Sunday to brief of the crowds, Price said. “It was the best parade ever; the route was the crowd on the situation and encouraged packed all along. It was record numbers and Pride-goers to patronize both establishments after the festival. everybody had a great A steady stream of time,” Price said, estimatentertainers took the ing that the parade and stage at the festival, festival together drew including headliner about 25,000 people. “In Deborah Cox, who perspite of Orlando being in formed her hit “Nobody’s the back of everyone’s Supposed to Be Here” to head, it was a wonderful raucous applause. Mayor day of celebration.” Jim Kenney officiated Eleanor Burckhardt the wedding of Sherrie stood on Market Street C o h e n a n d Vi rg i n i a near Sixth to catch the Gutierrez on the stage, parade. It was the first marking the first time he Philly Pride for the married a lesbian couple Collingswood teen. as mayor. “I just want to be in a Both women delivered good community with their vows before large everybody here,” she crowds, whom Gutierrez said. “A lot of people thanked after the cerdon’t accept gay Pride so MISS’D AMERICA 2016 FIFI emony, calling for a I’m glad to be out here DUBOIS moment of silence for the supporting it.” Orlando shooting. Julia Rios, 17, also of Collingswood, came out last year, an expe- Pride organizers handed out the customrience that prompted her to attend her first ary Liberty Bell award to the grand marshal, a collection of LGBT city employees. Pride. “I feel like I’m finally able to go to these Nellie Fitzpatrick, the director of the Office events now,” she said. “I grew up in a very of LGBT Affairs, accepted the award. There strict household and I feel like I can finally was no mention on stage of the dustup over be a part of something that’s becoming the Greater Philadelphia Gay Officers Action League, whose members stepped more and more accepted.” Julia Klukoff, 17, of Cherry Hill, N.J., down as co-grand marshal after a petition called for the group to be stripped of the title. A number of parade contingents also took home awards. More than 80 contingents participated in the parade, the largest number in the event’s 28-year history. Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus received the coveted top Fruit Bowl Award. Other award winners included: Best Float: U r b a n O u t fi t t e r s ; B e s t Nonprofit: William Way SHERRIE COHEN (LEFT) AND VIRGINIA GUTIERREZ LGBT Community Center; DANCE IN FRONT OF THE PRIDE STAGE, SHORTLY Best Business: Comcast; BEFORE BEING WED BY MAYOR JIM KENNEY Best Vehicle: SugarHouse Best Bar: Photos: Scott A. Drake C a s i n o ; BoxersPHL; Best Female who drew a rainbow on Rios’ face while Impersonator: Oneal’s Lucky Charm; they awaited the start of the parade, said Best Small Group: P.U.R.E. Philadelphia; the atmosphere at the event promoted peace Best Individual: Miss Gay New Jersey; Best Animal Group: Philadelphia Animal and acceptance. “It’s such a positive area to be. Welfare Society; Best Theme: TD Bank; Everybody’s so excited to be here,” she Best Performance: Flaggots; Best Public said. “It’s good coming together as a com- Statement: Whosoever Metropolitan Community Church; Best Marching with munity.” Community events were held throughout Music: Philadelphia Freedom Band; Best the weekend, though an underground trans- Marching without Music: PECO; Gayest former fire near 12th and Locust streets in Parade: Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus; Saturday led to widespread power outages Spectators’ Favorite: Philadelphians M.C.; on what was expected to be a very busy Best Visiting Nonprofit: Penn Jersey Roller Derby; Best Visitng Business: night in the Gayborhood. Twelfth from Spruce to Locust was shut Mary McGrath’s/Blaze’s 2nd Story; and down and Tavern on Camac had to close. Best Visiting Float: Congreso de Latinos ICandy had partial power, with candles sup- Unidos’ Brothers United. n PRIDE from page 1

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News Briefing Slashing in Gayborhood A man and woman are wanted in connection with a razor attack in the Gayborhood last weekend. The incident took place at 2 a.m. June 12 in the 1200 block of Locust Street. In what is described as a fight that started over social-media postings, two women suffered multiple lacerations on their bodies and faces. The women knew their attackers, police say. The victims were transported to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Their conditions are unknown. Arrests have not yet been made, according to a police spokesperson.

Memorial to be held for Elder Initiative leader A community memorial will be held this month for longtime community advocate Ed Bomba. The public is invited to celebrate Bomba’s life from 1-4:30 p.m. June 26 at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St. Bomba died in February from complications of surgery. He was a longtime advocate for LGBT, HIV/AIDS, senior and disability causes. Bomba was a founding member of the LGBT Elder Initiative, first serving on the working group that formed the organization and later as an inaugural board member and chair of its communications committee.

Town denies open-records request St. Clair, Pa., officials have denied a request by PGN for a copy of the official police report for an incident last month involving trans woman Kate Lynn Blatt. On May 28, Blatt allegedly was denied access to a female fitting room at a Walmart store in St. Clair. A disturbance allegedly ensued, and onlookers allegedly hurled profanities and death threats at Blatt, while also misgendering her. A St. Clair police officer arrived and allegedly advised Blatt that she may receive a citation in the mail. St. Clair officials released a written narrative of the incident, but said the official police report will be withheld from the public, citing an exemption

for the release of such reports in the state's Right-to-Know Law. As of presstime, Blatt hadn't received a citation from St. Clair police.

Inmate seeks funds for medical review Kenneth J. Houck Jr., an openly gay federal inmate who was brutally assaulted five years ago, recently requested funds for an expert medical evaluation. In 2011, Houck was assaulted by two other inmates at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia. Houck's leg was broken in multiple places, and he continues to walk with a limp. Last year, Houck, 41, filed suit against the U.S. Bureau of Prisons, seeking $1.8 million in damages. Houck contends prison authorities failed to provide him with adequate medical care, resulting in "cruel and unusual punishment." His two-page request for funding for a medical review was filed with U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen M. Tafoya on June 1. In the request, Houck notes that he has "no money to afford to pay for such a professional service." He also states that a medical review is needed to support his medical-negligence claim. Houck is imprisoned for transporting child pornography. His scheduled release date is June 11, 2018.

Court reiterates denial of new trial for rapist Last month, state Superior Court reiterated its denial of a new trial for Jeffrey J. Marsalis, who sexually assaulted three local women prior to traveling to Idaho and raping a lesbian. On March 7, a three-judge panel of state Superior Court denied Marsalis' request for a new trial. But later that month, Marsalis filed a petition for reconsideration, which was denied May 20. Marsalis allegedly sedated his victims with a date-rape drug prior to sexually assaulting them. He denies the allegations, according to court papers. Marsalis claims the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office should have been disqualified from the case because the agency wrongfully accused him of raping a local prosecutor. He also contends that the trial judge, Steven R. Geroff, was prejudiced against him, thus preventing him from receiving a fair trial. Marsalis, 43, remains incarcerated at a state prison in Marienville. n

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Out actor Anthony Rapp plays favor one path of the story over Lucas, an old friend of Elizabeth another. who reconnects with her when she “I would imagine most people probably more directly identify Broadway Philadelphia pres- moves back to the city. “It’s an examination of the way with Liz because her story is so ents the local premiere of “If/ Then” June 21-26 at the Academy that everyone’s lives intersect much centered around romance. with one another,” he said about I think that most people have of Music. The original Broadway musi- the show. “New York is sort of a hope for romance, if not the epitome of the kind of romance that she cal was written that. There are has. I think that is the most by the Pulitzer so many, many, immediately resonant story Prize- and Tony many different for most people.” Award-winning people from all Lucas’ character undercreators of “Next over the world goes the most radiTo Normal” and coming together cal change between produced by from so many Elizabeth’s life paths, David Stone — b a c k g r o u n d s which Rapp says is a who was part of and life experi- big part of the charm of the production ences. Anything portraying him. team behind the can happen to “The way that their smash musical anyone at any lives intersect, it per“Wicked.” time. Random sonifies the ripple The story folevents can turn effect that was have lows Elizabeth, into life-chang- on one another,” played by “Hair” ing events. So he said. “If you and “Wicked” the show being and I were actor Jackie set there was the friends, things Burns, who most appropri- that you do can moves back to profoundly New York City to restart her life ate setting for it.” The crossroads of Elizabeth’s impact what fresh. Elizabeth’s life simultaneously splits into two parallel paths choices splits into Liz’s choice h a p p e n s as she takes on new names, Liz to pursue more varied life experi- in my life and Beth, illustrating how her ences and Beth’s decision to seek sometimes. I think choices impact her life and the professional success. Rapp said that most audiences lives of those around her. PAGE 28 If/Who: Jackie Burns and the cast of “If/Then” (top), actor Anthony Rapp as Lucas (right), Rapp and Marc De La Cruz Photos: Joan Marcus

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RAPP AND BURNS screens, he’d rather perform on the stage. “I always prefer live performance,” he said. “I’ve been doing that the longest in my life and my career. I’m certainly open to all sorts other possibilities. I’m not closed off to things, but if there were a priority, then I’d say it would be live performance. But it usually doesn’t come down to either/or. When I’m in a show like this, I’m not available to do other things so it’s not like I have the opportunity to make a choice.” With the majority of successful Broadway hits being over-the-top stories or adaptations of popular films and TV shows, Rapp said he is happy to be part of an original show where audiences can relate to downto-earth characters. “I think that it’s really nice for audiences to come and see a show that is about real recognizable human beings that are going through life situations that are similar to their own,” he said. “Sometimes it’s fun to come to a show and have it be a real escape and pure entertainment. In this case, our show, it does reflect back on people’s lives and life decisions and I think it can resonate with people. That’s one of the things that I’m proudest of in regard to this piece.” n Broadway Philadelphia presents the Philadelphia premiere of “If/Then” June 21-26 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-893-1999 or visit www.ifthenthemusical.com.

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Nikki Powerhouse: Self-discovery on the stage Nikki Powerhouse is a native of Philadelphia who embodies her name. The actor, poet and playwright began her extensive theater training at the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts and Temple University. She has continued her theater passion at Black Nexxus and Theatre for New Generation and in New York City, where her stage credits include “Notice Me,” “Sex, God and Heels,” “Queen Mary of Scotland” and “Khepera.” Her Philadelphia stage credits include her onewoman show “Fantasy is an Addiction,” Black Women’s Arts Festival, the lead role in “Antigone,” “Seven Guitars,” “Fences” and “Merry Wives of Windsor.” And, if you’re lucky, you will get a chance to see her onewoman show “The Art of I Am,” June 17 at the Painted Bride Art Center. Powerhouse plays multiple characters in this touching and spirit-lifting show, accompanied by the talented cellist Monica McIntyre. The show sold out on its last run so call for tickets now! PGN: Tell me a story about the family or a favorite relative. NP: Oh, so many. I have one relative, a cousin named Karima, who made the transition three years ago and she’s now my ancestor; she was older than me, so she was like an aunt to me. She was a smallframed woman but she was a powerhouse and I was fascinated by her. She was very expressive. She was a writer and performer with a very distinct way of speaking. She had three kids my age and I’d go over to her house a lot, but it wasn’t to play with the kids, I just wanted to be near her to watch her in action; the way she moved, the way she spoke, she just owned everything. She was small but took up a lot of space with her presence. And she was one of my biggest supporters. About a week before she passed, she gave me advice that I still follow. She simply said, “No fear, no envy and no meanness. Go out there and get what’s yours.” She lives through me as I follow her words. They’re my mantra. PGN: Speaking of words, when you first said she transitioned, I was thinking something else entirely, having just been at the Trans-Health Conference. NP: I get that a lot! But I prefer the word “transition” as opposed to “passing away” because I believe that our energy may not be here on a physical plane but I feel it’s still around, just on another level. PGN: What was the first poem you wrote and how old were you? NP: I believe I was around 11, but I don’t remember it. I didn’t take it seriously yet. The first piece that sticks out was something I wrote with my sister Val Ray. She’s a jazz singer here in Philadelphia. I wrote a piece called “Black Woman” for her, which

she recorded on her CD called, “No Fool, No Fun.” It was a live recording and I got to read it with a bass playing behind me. It was the first time I started really owning my craft. PGN: Any other siblings? NP: There are three of us: my older brother, Val and me. I’m the baby. PGN: Tell me about the parents. NP: They were big lovers of music, which is where I get it from. My father transitioned to ancestor when I was 13. He was a good-time guy, real energetic and vibrant. My mom was 20 years younger than him and she did hair. She loved to sew, loved to cook. She could put her foot in some good cooking! He was a real free spirit; it makes sense that he was with my mom because she loved being around people and good energy. But if the vibe wasn’t right, she’d let you know it. She transitioned in September. But that woman is still working! I feel her every day! PGN: Who do you look like? NP: From pictures, most people would say my father but when I look in the mirror I see my mom. Maybe it’s just her mannerisms that I’ve adopted that make it seem so. PGN: What’s your day job? NP: I’ve been with Amtrak for eight years. I do customer service and I’ve been with them since I was in school. It’s great because I can travel anywhere with them. I just flash my pass and I’m gone! PGN: Where did you go to school? NP: I started out at Community College majoring in theater and then transferred to Temple to get my degree. PGN: You’ve worn many hats: actress, poet, playwright, nude figure model and freedom dancer. NP: [Claps] Wow! When you said, “You’ve worn many hats” … in my mind I was thinking, You don’t even know, but apparently you do know! PGN: I do my research! How did you get into the artistic modeling? NP: About 12 years ago, a friend of mine, who was a chiseled, handsome AfricanAmerican male, was doing nude modeling. We lived together and one day he wasn’t able to go so he suggested I take his place. I was like, “Child what? They don’t want me. We are nothing alike!” But we’ve been friends since 10th grade so I said OK. He scheduled a meeting for me with the person in charge and I come to find out that they were in search of an AfricanAmerican full-figured woman but couldn’t find anyone so they settled for the chiseled male. When they met me they were like,

“Oh my God, you’re exactly what we’re looking for!” I went in for a sculpting class, seven people in a semi-circle around me. They had music, wine and cheese in the dressing room and a towel. I went back, got undressed and said to myself, OK, Nikki, what are you doing? I didn’t know what was going to happen and I was feeling vulnerable. It was a six-week class so I got comfortable. They were watching me, I was watching them. It was really intense but magical. Nina Simone was playing and then Aretha Franklin’s “You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman” came on. I felt like I was in the most natural state of being I could be in. I could hear a woman saying, “Oh my God, look at her body. It’s magnificent, it’s so alive.” It was such a great experience, I started going to different schools in New York, and when I moved back to Philly 10 years ago I started modeling for Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and other schools here. It’s such a freeing and amazing experience to have people see you through the lens of light

gay clubs, getting my life, because I was in such a free space to express myself. PGN: What was your coming-out experience like? NP: I never looked at it like coming out. Things happen, I make a decision and go with it. I started out as a kid going to the COLOURS Organization when they had 40 Acres of Change and bouncing back and forth between that and The Attic. I always identified as fluid. Someone would ask me what I liked and I’d respond, “I’m open for suggestions.” PGN: Tell me about your work and what to expect at your show. NP: People are going to go on a journey with the main character, Crystal, which will hopefully influence and inspire your own journey, hence “The Art of I Am.” They are close to true tales that challenge the standards of beauty, sexuality, belonging and rediscovering identity in a world which Crystal never fit into. You get to follow her search of self-discovery, which permits a glimpse into a journey that we all must take. It’s about revisiting all the experiences that make you, you. I play several different characters: Crystal at different stages of her life and the people around her. So I play everything from a young girl to an elderly woman. PGN: The show is designed to be uplifting. Why was that important to you? NP: I think that my journey, this life, this energy, has been inspired by others and I want to pass it on. To help others discover their “I Am.” Art has such an impact on our psyche and what we think and feel, so I want my work to help people to connect to their power.

PGN: You received a standing ovation from 250 people at the first performance. Photo: Suzi Nash and color. I’d hear, “See! There’s turThat must have felt great. NP: Oh yes, I did the show quoise around the breast and a silhouette six months after my mother passed. I wasn’t of raw sienna over her eyes, you want to thinking about doing a show but I decided capture that.” And I’d be like, Wow! I got that immersing myself in the work would all that? Yaaasss! help me grieve. I told my mother, “You’re not here with me physically but I need you PGN: And what is “Freedom Dancing”? to show up.” I felt like a feather before I NP: I love dancing, but I never thought I walked on that stage and just took it all in. I had the chops to “dance.” But “Freedom saw her in those 250 faces that night. It was Dancing” is telling a story with my movelike a theater filled with my mama everyments, it comes from the body, it comes where I looked. from the soul. I learned a lot dancing in PAGE 38

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Breaking Ground: Printmaking in the U.S., 1940– 60 Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring the variety of ways in which artists in the 1940s and ’50s pushed the boundaries of printmaking through July 24, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215763-8100. Carol Riddick The Philadelphia singer performs an evening of music and hilarity 8 p.m. June 18 at The Rrazz Room at the Prince, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215422-4580.

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ANOTHER ‘LOST DAY’: The Indigo Girls return to the Jersey Shore in support of their latest album, “One Lost Day.” The out acoustic duo will perform 7:30 p.m. June 20 at Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, N.J. For more information or tickets, call 609-525-9291.

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“Riverdance,” the international smashhit Irish-dance musical, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a world tour that is jigging its way through June 19 at the Academy of Music. The production’s out dance captain, Andrew O’Reilly — who began his professional career alongside Michael Flatley in “Celtic Tiger” before touring in the “Riverdance” cast for five years and starring in “Footstorm” — talked to PGN about the legacy of the popular show.

I went to watch “Riverdance” as a child and begged my parents for lessons, so I am a “Riverdance” fan myself! PGN: As dance captain, what is the most challenging aspect of your job? AO: Dance captain can be a tough but rewarding job. There are a variety of aspects to stay on top of. Each show is

PGN: Why has “Riverdance” remained so popular for so long? AO: “Riverdance” was the first production to showANDREW O’REILLY GOING OVER SOME STEPS case Irish dance in an different with different cast members entertaining and exciting way. It became massively popular from its onset, and the performing different roles and moving spots in each dance. It’s the dance capsynchronized rhythms and movements tain’s responsibility to make sure every is a spectacle that cannot be seen in any spot in every dance is covered and each other show. “Riverdance” is such a spedancer is comfortable in their spots. cific genre of dance that is performed to amazing Irish music that really has with- Staying on top of dancers’ technique and performance is also integral to make sure stood the test of time. It’s become a cultural ambassador of Ireland that is touch- each show is the highest quality it can be. On top of that, I have to work alonging and moving to experience. I think all these aspects together have allowed audi- side lighting, sound, wardrobe and stage management to ensure everyone is in the ences to be entertained by “Riverdance” “loop” of exactly who is doing what in over and over again. each performance. We always make sure every spot has a “cover” in case of injury PGN: Has the show changed in any way so that, if someone goes down during over the course of its 20 years? the show, we have someone to cover that AO: While the show has maintained its person and the show will not be affected. cultural essence, it has also changed quite a lot in 20 years. There is an PGN: How do you think “Riverdance” updated set and costumes and more has influenced live theater and pop culup-to-date choreography. Most recently, ture? to celebrate the 20th anniversary, a new AO: “Riverdance” has become a housedance number was added to the show. hold name. It’s become an integral part This dance in the second act, called “Anna Livia,” celebrates the strength and of the theater world, performing to millions of people throughout the globe. power of Irish women and is danced a It celebrates the history and passion of capella. Ireland and this is extremely important, especially those of Irish heritage that are PGN: How would you describe the no longer living in Ireland. “Riverdance” show’s audience and fan base? has put Ireland and Irish dance on the AO: The fans of “Riverdance” are amazing. We have loyal followers of the show map and is constantly mentioned in popular television shows and movies. throughout the world, that the cast now “Riverdance” will always be the original, know by name. Some fans have seen the and the best! n show over 40 times. It’s great to go out of the stage door and meet local Irish The Kimmel Center presents dancers who aspire to be a part of the “Riverdance: 20th Anniversary World show when they are of age. It’s a great Tour” through June 19 at Kimmel’s feeling to know that our performances Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. For mean something to the fans and can more information, call 215-790-5800 or inspire them in many ways. The reason visit http://riverdance.com/usa/. why I started dancing at all was because

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PGN: That’s wonderful. OK, let’s do some random questions. What’s the last thing you bought online? NP: The copyright for my poetry book “The Sun and the Mirror: Poetry as Memoir.” There are about 40 poems in it. It was one of those things where I could have kept adding more, but then you focus on trying to do more and end up not getting anything done, so I had to just stop myself and hit send and get it going. Go! Done! PGN: Best or worst concert? NP: Not a concert but I love going to the balls. Honey, I love the excitement and the edge, the freedom to holler and shout, screaming, “Work bitch!” at the top of your lungs and not even thinking about, “Oooh, is anyone watching? Should I not be so loud?” No, you can just let loose there. I’ve walked a few times doing women’s vogue and, honey, to have 10,000 people screaming, “You betta work!” makes you work. It’s amazing. I love, love, love, love it. PGN: If you had a talk show, who would your first three guests be? NP: Oh, let’s see … Nina Simone, Sylvester and Alanis Morissette. PGN: You have your play and your book. What else is on the horizon? NP: I’ll be doing the show in New York Oct. 21. I’m also a teaching artist so I will be doing partnerships with different organizations, helping people in marginalized communities write their own stories. Find their own journeys to “I Am.” PGN: Something people don’t know about you?

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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; 717233-7190 or 800-867-1550; www.alderhealth. org. AIDS Care Group/Sharon Hill Medical provides comprehensive HIV services in Delaware County, including primary and preventative medicine, dental care, STI and HIV screenings and treatments, women’s health care, drug and alcohol counseling and treatment and mental health counseling and treatment at 907 Chester Pike in Sharon Hill and 2304 Edgmont Ave. in Chester; 610-583-1177 or 610-872-9101; aidscaregroup.org or sharonhillmedical.org. Congreso de Latinos Unidos provides anonymous, free HIV testing with Spanish/English counselors, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at 3439 N. Hutchinson St.; 215-763-8870 ext. 6000. HIV treatment: Free HIV/AIDS diagnosis and treatment for Philadelphia residents available 9 a.m.-noon Mondays and 5-8 p.m. Thursdays at Health Center No. 2, 1720 S. Broad St.; 215-685-1803. HIV health insurance help: Access to free medications and confidential HIV testing available at 13-19 MacDade Blvd., Suite 109, Collingdale, N.J., no appointment needed; 610-586-9077. Philadelphia FIGHT provides HIV primary care, on-site lab services, clinical trials, case management, mental-health services and support groups for people living with HIV regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, 1233 Locust St., fifth floor; 215-985-4448, www. fight.org.

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)

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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.

Community Bulletin Board Community centers

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

■ 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.

HIV/AIDS Mondays: n Positive Brothers, a self-help, support and empowerment group for sexual-minority men of color with HIV/AIDS meets 6-8 p.m. at 1207 Chestnut St., third floor; 215-851-1975. Tuesdays: n A support group for HIV-positive men and women meets 1:30-3 p.m. at BEBASHI: Transition to Hope, 1217 Spring Garden St., first floor; 215-769-3561; bebashi.org. n Feast Incarnate, a weekly ministry for people affected by HIV/AIDS, meets 5 p.m. at University Lutheran Church, 3637 Chestnut St.; 215-387-2885. n A support group for people recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS meets 6:30-8 p.m. at Mazzoni Center, 21 S. 12th St.; 215563-0652 ext. 235. Wednesdays:

n Project Teach, a peer-education and

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

■ ActionAIDS: 215-981-0088

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

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Debtors Anonymous

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Overeaters Anonymous (OA)

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■ 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

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n A support group for HIV-positive men

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.

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■ 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

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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

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.

n Open meetings 7 p.m. Fridays at

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

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n Substance Abuse – Risk Assessment, day

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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.

■ 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-

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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