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PA Supreme Court rejects lesbian’s parenting claim By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com

By Adriana Fraser adriana@epgn.com Mental-health professionals are advocating for suicide-prevention education to begin as early as elementary schools. The rate of suicide for LGBTQ youth has risen by more than 70 percent over the past decade, and is on the rise in all children aged 10 and under. “For the first time ever, we’re seeing a rise in suicide rates for children under the age of 10,” said Dr. Yolanda Graham, the chief medical officer of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health — one of the nation’s largest and oldest advanced-behavioral healthcare organizations. Mental illness is beginning to surface at a younger age, Graham said. “It happens not only as a result of genetic-risk factors, but also as a result of the psychosocial stressors combining with those risk factors.” Suicide is one of the leading causes of death for LGBTQ individuals ages 10-24, Graham said. LGBTQ youth are four times more likely than their heterosexual counterparts to attempt suicide or engage in self-harm, she added. An increase in suicide awareness in education is needed at the elementary level to help combat these rising numbers, Graham said. “One of the biggest efforts going on nationally is providing education in the school system. If people aren’t educated on risk factors, then it’s hard to really impact the rate of suicide,” Graham said. “People have a misconception that if you talk about suicide, it will increase the risk, and unfortunately, what we’re seeing is that by not talking about it, the risk is increased.” In June, the Centers for Disease Control reported that suicide rates in the United States increased in nearly every state from 1999-2016. In PAGE 17 Pennsylvania, it has

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LUCKY 13: Philly AIDS Thrift hosted its 13th annual block party Sept. 22 on the triangle at Bainbridge Commons. Hundreds of strollers and shoppers converged to eat, drink, dunk celebrities, dance to DJ Robert Drake’s music, find bargains and watch performances. Photo: Scott A. Drake

Mazzoni Center: Changes underway By Adriana Fraser adriana@epgn.com Mazzoni Center’s board of directors issued an open letter outlining plans it says are in action to improve morale and create a healthier workplace after a series of internal crises. The board acknowledged the “organizational challenges stemming from a period of controversies and leadership changes over the past two years” in the letter, posted on the center’s website Sept. 19. The memorandum also stated the “leadership is actively working to address the situation” that led to the termination of Mazzoni Center’s first director of diversity, equity and inclusion, Kay Martinez, Aug. 20, four months into the job. Martinez subsequently filed a complaint with the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations and publicly accused Mazzoni Center of wrongful termination, retaliation and discrimination. The termination prompted some 50 employees to briefly walk out of work in solidarity. According to a statement Mazzoni Center board president Chris Pope gave to PGN, to clarify the points in the letter, plans include working to hire consultants

“to meet our goals as an organization” and revising the job description for the diversity director, which has not been completed. “Looking forward, we are working with senior leadership to revise the job description of the director of diversity, equity and inclusion to be one that is, at a minimum, consistent with best practices for similar roles in similar organizations,” Pope said. The memo provided bullet points outlining future plans to improve “the overall culture and morale of the organization” with a focus on “increasing communication with staff and stakeholders.” Pope did not provide specific details on the changes, but said the board hopes that “enhanced communication will begin to heal some of the wounds of the past and expand new paths for collaboration both within the organization and externally with the communities we serve.” Pope added that “improving Mazzoni Center’s delivery of LGBTQ competency” is a priority. One way to do that is by “enhancing the board’s membership to bring additional backgrounds and perspectives to the organization.” Mazzoni Center currently has 17 board members: Five are women, six are people of color and eight are white men. n

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court last week ruled against a lesbian who sought shared custody of a child born to her former same-sex partner. In the case of C.G. v. J.H., the high court held that C.G. failed to establish that she intended to be the child’s parent, despite C.G.’s insistence that she had such an intent. The dispute involves two women who lived together in Florida between 2001-12. In 2006, J.H. gave birth to J.W.H. with the help of an anonymous sperm donor. About six years later, J.H. relocated to Pennsylvania with her son and won’t allow C.G. to visit him. In court papers, the women disagreed on whether C.G. co-parented the child for almost six years. C.G. maintains she co-parented J.W.H. for the first six years of his life and never disavowed her parental status. J.H. maintains she has been a single parent for her son’s entire life and never assented to C.G. being his parent. Pennsylvania’s custody statute doesn’t define the term “parent,” but case law as developed in the courts has limited the definition to a person who is biologically related to a child or who has adopted a child. C.G. wanted the high court to expand the definition to recognize someone in her situation as a parent. The justices heard oral arguments in the dispute on May 15. Last week, in a 33-page opinion, they said C.G. failed to establish she intended to be J.W.H.’s parent. “There was no dispute that C.G. was not party to a contract or identified as an intended parent when J.H. undertook to become pregnant through intrauterine insemination,” the majority opinion stated. “Therefore, she is clearly not a parent under any bases that have been recognized by our jurisprudence.” The opinion acknowledges that C.G. and J.H. had a commitment ceremony but didn’t register as domestic partners. The justices also noted that C.G. placed the child on her health-insurance plan, but didn’t register as his parent with the school he attended. Justices Kevin M. Dougherty and David N. Wecht issued concurring opinions that C.G. didn’t establish her status as J.W.H.’s parent. But they expressed hope that eventually a broader definition of “parent” would be created in Pennsylvania that takes into PAGE 17 account assisted-reproduction

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Mexican consulate partners with nonprofit to support LGBTQ immigrants By Adriana Fraser adriana@epgn.com The Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia has signed a memorandum to partner with Philadelphia FIGHT “to spread the culture of inclusiveness and the importance of diversity” for LGBTQ members of the Mexican-American community, said consulate officials. Alicia Kerber, Philadelphia’s consul of Mexico, signed the memo with Philadelphia FIGHT CEO Jane Shull Sept. 25 at The Bourse building at Independence Hall. The partnership agreement will provide education for the LGBTQ immigrant community in Philadelphia, Kerber said. Shull said the agreement is one way in which FIGHT is trying to reach and assist “the population that is of Mexican origin and other Latin American countries in Philadelphia.” “We want to serve everyone who is a part of this community,” she said. “We want to be able to provide the help that we can and be able to move forward in partnership. We have expanded our services over the last few years and we wanted to be able to reach out to everyone in the community and this was an opportunity.”

FIGHT is a nonprofit AIDS-service organization that also provides primary care and consumer education on HIV and mental health. Prior to the agreement, the consulate partnered with FIGHT for community programs and workshops. Educators from the nonprofit led HIV- prevention workshops for consulate visitors while they waited for passports or Mexican identification cards. Kerber said the new partnership is the first step in providing support for LGBT immigrants in the city. “In this moment, the environment hasn’t been very positive for the immigrant community. If you’re an immigrant and you’re also LGBT, you almost feel like your roads are closed. The consulate is working to connect people with the proper organizations that can give the assistance that’s needed. In turn, the programs will begin to develop according to the needs we see in the community.” “We saw that FIGHT is an organization providing services to the LGBTQ community and other services to the population in general, and we were very interested in having them as a strategic alliance in order to fulfill our commitments,” said Kerber.

PHILADELPHIA FIGHT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JANE SCHULL (LEFT) AND PHILADELPHIA’S CONSUL OF MEXICO ALICIA KERBER Kerber also noted the agreement will be the starting point to discussing LGBTQ equality in the Mexican community. “There’s this idea of the ‘macho Mexican’ that’s not very open to talking about the LGBT community but the

new generation is more open to diversity, more open to inclusiveness,” she said. “We are trying to spread the word of the importance of this and that the consulate is here to protect the rights of the Mexican LGBT community that’s within our jurisdiction.” n

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Trans woman files federal job-discrimination lawsuit By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com A Northampton County nursing assistant is taking action against the Alzheimer’s patient-care facility tthat recently fired her, citing discrimination because she is a trans woman of color. “Jane Doe” filed suit Sept. 18 against The Gardens for Memory Care at Easton, seeking an unspecified amount in damages and remedial measures at the facility. The case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Wendy Beetlestone, who’s based in Philadelphia. Easton is 55 miles north of Philadelphia. According to the 50-page lawsuit, Doe worked at The Gardens as a nursing assistant from April to September 2017. She maintained she was harassed and misgendered by coworkers on a frequent basis, thus creating a hostile work environment. A coworker allegedly told Doe she would “go to hell” if she didn’t ask God for forgiveness. Another coworker allegedly expressed dismay that Doe “still had a dick,” according to the suit. A supervisor would routinely misgender Doe verbally and in writing despite Doe’s protestations, she said in the suit. Doe “felt embarrassed and humiliated in

front of the patients because [her] female appearance, use of female name and female pronouns, did not correspond with [Doe’s] supervisor’s use of [a] male name and male pronouns,” the suit states. In June 2017, Doe filed a formal grievance with the facility’s human-resources department citing anti-trans mistreatment, but it remains unclear whether an investigation was undertaken. When she complained to senior officials in September 2017, she said she was terminated without a clear reason. Doe alleges discrimination on the basis of race, gender, gender identity and disability. Her disability is gender dysphoria, according to the lawsuit. She’s also alleging retaliation for complaining she was mistreated at the facility. A jury trial has been requested, according to court papers. Michael Fragin, a spokesperson for The Gardens, issued a statement saying, “The Gardens for Memory Care at Easton has zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. The Gardens is an equal-opportunity employer and boasts a diverse workforce. Given the pending legal proceeding, we are unable to comment on any specific incident or allegation.” Justin F. Robinette, an attorney for Doe, declined to comment. n

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LGBTQ-family conference gets political By Adriana Fraser adriana@epgn.com This year’s Philadelphia Family Pride conference is taking a more stridently political tone this year. The mission: to raise awareness of LGBTQ rights but, more importantly, to rally the troops in protecting those rights. “It’s a matter of urgency that we get involved,” said Naomi Washington-Leapheart, this year’s keynote speaker. “We can’t continue to allow people who don’t live or understand our experiences to represent us in the political space,” PFP will host its 9th Family Matters Conference Oct. 6 at the McNeil Science and Technology Center at the University of Sciences. The conference typically focuses on parenting issues, but the political climate necessitates more, said Washington-Leapheart, who is the faith-work director for the National LGBTQ Taskforce — the country’s oldest LGBTQ-advocacy group. WashingtonLeapheart will moderate a panel called “Political Advocacy for the LGBTQ Parent,” providing education and practical ways to be a part of the political process. Stephanie Haynes, PFP executive director, said the new political workshops complement the conference’s mission to discuss queer-parenting issues.

“Our purpose is to have a day for our families to come together in a bigger setting instead of the focus being on social events, which we do a lot of,” Haynes said. “Parents and prospective parents will have the opportunity to get parenting advice, resources for their families, social support and building community with other parents and families.” The conference provides “an opportunity to further educate conference guests on the issues we need to be concerned about going into midterm elections,” said WashingtonLeapheart. “The world of politics can seem like this mythological place. It’s not just for the wealthy or those who come from a political family. People can hold elected office, and seeing more queer people represented in the political space should give people hope that they can do the same. Washington-Leaphart will also deliver her keynote speech, entitled “Queer Parenting as a Revolutionary Spiritual Practice,” on spirituality within the LGBTQ community. The ordained minister — who also teaches undergraduate students at Villanova University in theology and religious studies — will highlight how parenting deepened her spirituality and her understanding of “queer parenting as an act of resistance.” “Resistance is rooted in spirituality, rooted in a notion that things don’t have to be the way they are. Queer parents don’t have to be excluded from adopting or being foster

parents,” she said. “We don’t need to remain stigmatized in parenting spaces because people don’t understand how we do parent. Queer parenting is an act of resistance to the status quo or what’s normative.” Washington-Leapheart said her speech will have something for everyone, religious or not. “I don’t want people to be put off by the title of keynote thinking that it won’t be for them. A lot of queer folks feel put off by religion and, in many instances, have been traumatized by the religious community. I want this to be a demonstration that there are people out there who are still committed to their faith tradition, whatever that may be, and they’re living fully out loud as an LGBTQ person too.” The conference will also feature 14 panels and workshops for LGBTQ parents and prospective parents, with sessions that focus on LGBTQ baby-making options, talking to kids about sexuality and gender, donor-sibling registry and domestic-adoption options. St. Mary’s Nursery School will provide childcare for infants and COLAGE — a national organization for queer parents and families — will provide programming for ages 7-14. Registration requires a pay-as-you-wish fee starting at $1. n The Family Matters Conference runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 6 at the McNeil Science and Technology Center at the University of Sciences, 4316 Woodland Ave. For more information and to register, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018pfpconreg.

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Bi+ Visibility Day: Creating an inclusive environment in the queer community I have had to fight for my as a lesbian simply because it identity, first within myself and was easier than having to justhen with my family, friends and tify my queerness. After years church, where I grew of Pride, protesting up in the religion of in the streets and Christian fundamennow working at an talism. This fight LGBT agency, I still for acceptance has often feel like people caused a lot of heartdon’t think I’m queer ache in my life. My enough. This has current struggle for been told to me time acceptance, however, and again, through has been within our words and deed, community. and I am no longer Constantly fighting willing to tolerate it. for acknowledgment Even in writing this as a “real queer” article, I felt the need from partners, friends to include personal and even colleagues to justify my Abra Morgan details has been exhausting existence. I wish I and painful. After were alone in this a decade of shame, and then experience, but, as it turns out, another decade of painful loss this is one of the more common with my family and religion, I stories we bisexuals tell, often to still haven’t been able to find ref- closed ears. uge in our community. It is devWith higher rates of suicide, astating that my “chosen family” being less likely to come out sometimes forgets to choose me. personally or professionally For a long time, I identified and more likely to experience

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LGBT open mic returns to Philly A local spoken-word poet will host an open mic specifically for LGBTQ musicians, artists, poets and comedians of color. The OUTSpoken open mic will be held 8-11 p.m. Oct. 6, at the Life Do Grow Farm, 231 N. 11th St. Rienne Scott, creator of OUTSpoken, is reintroducing the open mic to the city after taking the event to Baltimore, where she lived for four years. Scott created the open mic in 2012 to fill a need for LGBTQ-affirming spaces for spoken-word artists in the city. “I wanted to create a queer-based performance space as well as a stronger queer network within the city, especially for queer performers of color. We’re lacking spaces that are for us.”

Local bar hosts queer bazaar Tattooed Mom is hosting the third installment of the Philly queer bazaar in support of local small-business owners.

domestic violence than our gay and lesbian counterparts (according to the National LGBT Health Education Center), we need help. Our community is suffering in silence under the burden of minority stress and, in order for us to heal, our pain has to be acknowledged. I am not a phase. My identity is not tied to the person I am with. I am not a “fake gay.” I am not an ally. My ability to love folks of genders different to mine doesn’t negate my love for those who share my gender. My love is vast and deep and broader than can be defined by some label I did not choose for myself. If you relate to this, or if you see a place in our community where people like us can feel safe and loved, check out biresource.org for ways to get involved. n Abra Morgan is a therapist at Mazzoni Center and an aspiring activist for the Bi+ community.

The bazaar will take place 1-5 p.m. Sept. 29 on the second level of Tattooed Mom, 530 South St. It will feature 13 merchants selling jewelry, crafts, clothing and other handmade products. Tattooed Mom will provide brunch to guests until 4:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. This will be the first time the bazaar will have nonprofit organizations — the Starfruit Project and For Brown Bleeders — as featured vendors. Kisha Robinson, the bazaar’s organizer, created the event because she couldn’t find any specifically for the queer community. “I attended a few vending events and felt out of place. I wanted to provide a space where people felt comfortable to be themselves and share their products and services with other community members.”

Anderson Apartments snag gardening award The John C. Anderson Apartments, an LGBTQfriendly apartment complex, won the blue ribbon for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s 2018 Gardening and Greening contest, edging out more than 300 applicants. This is the third win for the “Garden Gang,” the residents who maintain the garden throughout the year. Elizabeth Coffey Williams, a resident of Anderson Apartments, was recognized for her gardening work by the society in the award letter, which thanked her for the “positive impact your efforts have on your community.” n — Adriana Fraser

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NJ hospital hires trans LGBTQ health guide By Adriana Fraser adriana@epgn.com A New Jersey hospital has named a trans woman as its new LGBTQ health guide in response to the state’s high demand for specialized primary-healthcare services for the LGBTQ JACKIE community. BARAS J a c k i e Baras was appointed as Robert Johnson Wood University Hospital’s first LGBTQ health navigator, a new position that will connect LGBTQ-identified patients and staff to available resources. RJWUH is currently the only hospital in New Jersey that offers healthcare services specifically for the LGBTQ community. Baras was already working at the hospital as a quality nurse manager. Previously, she worked with organizations such as the Pride Center of New Jersey and Garden State Equality. “There’s a high demand and a big need for healthcare resources for the LGBT community in New Jersey,” Baras said. “We’re trying to eliminate LGBT healthcare disparities through education, community collaboration and providing much-needed resources.”

Baras has advocated for the hospital’s LGBTQ competency since joining the staff in 2014. She started with pushing for gender-neutral bathrooms as well as private bathrooms for trans patients. Along with seven other LGBTQ-identified staff members, Baras started the Promoting Respect, Outreach, Understanding and Dignity group to address the needs of LGBTQ employees. And she worked closely with hospital leadership to establish the PROUD Family Health Center at RWJUH Somerset — the first hospital-based LGBT clinic in New Jersey. “I’m advocating for patients and ensuring that they are comfortable from beginning to end while at the hospital. Many LGBT individuals may not be aware of the broad range of resources that are available, and I am looking forward to connecting them with existing services.” Baras will connect patients to resources that include referrals to specialists who are sensitive to LGBT healthcare needs, electrolysis referrals for trans patients and reproductive information for prospective parents. She will also continue assuming her role as the facilitator of the PROUDLY Me trans education and support group. The group offers additional resources and training sessions to the trans community, such as voice therapy or makeup lessons for trans women.

Baras said the hospital is “representing every day what we say we’re doing. Our journey should be ongoing.” RJWUH launched its PROUD Community Advisory board earlier this year made up entirely of LGBTQ individuals who address specific healthcare needs directed at the community. “We need to have a voice and the only way is to have members of the community working with you,” Baras said. “Our needs are very specific. If they don’t understand our needs, they can’t provide care.” Vanessa Nazario, director of diversity and inclusion at RJWUH, said the hospital is implementing strategies to create an inclusive environment for LGBTQ patients and employees. Nazario added that the first order of business was changing the language on registration forms to ask for preferred name, gender identity and gender assigned at birth. “We’ve been thinking about what is it that the hospital is missing, and we put those elements together to create an environment that supports our employees and is a safe place where patients feel comfortable coming into our hospital. People in the community can come to RWJUH and get excellent healthcare while being treated with respect and dignity,” she said. n

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The new scarlet letter Bill Cosby was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison this week for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004, who was 30 years old at the time. The professional athlete, who came out as a lesbian to refute Cosby’s allegations that he knew how to read women’s desires, describes the assault: “I was paralyzed and completely helpless. I could not move my arms or legs. I couldn’t speak or even remain conscious. I was completely vulnerable, and powerless to protect myself.” To a much lesser extent, this is what sexual assault feels like without drugs — the inability to save oneself, the physical helplessness, the fear. Rape victims are up to four times more likely to experience PTSD than veterans of war. Constand wrote in The New York Times how she transformed from someone “at the top of my game” into an anxiety-ridden, fearful woman dogged by nightmares who avoided socializing in the aftermath of the assault. She finally reported the attack after becoming “consumed” with guilt over the idea that Cosby was raping other women “because I didn’t speak out.” And so, the massage therapist went up against one of the most powerful men in entertainment with an estimated net worth of $80 million. When she did, the onslaught against her began: her credibility, her motives, her past, her choices. The attacks and scrutiny such women undergo handily explain why so many sexual assaults go unreported. The three accusers who have come forward against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, none of whom knows each other, are still not enough for the Republican men of the Senate Judiciary Committee — reflecting the same story for women everywhere who have challenged men, both powerful and not, over the course of history. It is the Scarlet Letter for the modern age: “A” for “Accuser.” Men evaluate the credibility of a female accuser; even many accusers — in the case of Cosby, more than 60 and spanning decades. And still, for too many, it is not enough. The fictional character of Hester Prynne accepted her punishment as a “fallen woman” in the The Scarlet Letter, set in the puritanical 1640s in what would become Massachusetts. Prynne fights to keep her daughter, conceived out of wedlock, as the male notables of the town decide whether she is morally fit to raise her: “I can teach my little Pearl what I have learned from this!” answered Hester Prynne, laying her finger on the red token. “Woman, it is thy badge of shame!” replied the stern magistrate. “It is because of the stain which that letter indicates, that we would transfer thy child to other hands.” In 2018, we wish we could say men no longer sit in such judgment of women. But they do, and it is happening right now in front of us. n

Recent reports say that 0.7 percent of teens identify as transgender. At the same time, a recent study from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reports that 50.8 percent of trans-masculine people attempt suicide, with gender-nonconforming people doing the same 41.8 percent of the time, and 29.9 percent of trans-masculine people also attempting to kill themselves. This seems painfully unsurprising given the epidemic levels of violence that transgender people face, cast against a backdrop of increased discrimination and stigma brought on by a hostile administration that is seeking to cut back on our rights at every turn. This is a time when the religious right sees the transgender community as its new, post-Obergefell target, seeking to force us out of existence at every turn. Meanwhile, we also see other groups forming alliances with the right, or sharing similar views, attempting to cut transgender people off from public accommodations, crisis centers and other vital needs. That is what makes the following news so welcome. In light of those fairly grim statistics, AAP is releasing a new policy statement on transgender and gender-diverse children and adolescents. Its goal is a simple one: to help parents and pediatricians aid the health of our youth while seeking to lessen the effects of discrimination. This is a great step, and falls in line with other recent statements in support of transgender people. For example, the World Health Organization has moved gender incongruence to its list of sexual-health conditions.

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These steps, in particular that of the AAP, are nothing short of life-saving. When I think of how hard it was, all those years ago, to find information on being transgender, and how unaccepting the culture was of people like me, I don’t find myself falling into some misguided feeling that I am somehow all the better for having fought my way through those days. I simply got lucky, while many of my peers did not. All these years later, however, I’m not sure that those younger than I face a less-antagonistic world than I did. Trans youth still find themselves kicked out of homes, facing violence and stigma at school or in the streets and dealing with an increasingly hostile world. What the AAP is trying to do is help change that. This is an organization of 67,000 medical professionals, and having them out there trying to make the world better for trans and GNC youth is notable. First and foremost, they are recommending a more “gender-affirming” approach, providing a nonjudgmental stance, in order to help these kids feel safe and non-stigmatized. This alone is a huge step, given that many trans youth may feel they are not being taken seriously. AAP is also recommending comprehensive healthcare for trans youth, and appropriate family-based therapy that can help caregivers, families and siblings of trans youth. They’re also pushing for respectful health records that take into account a person’s gender identity, advocating for health-insurance plans PAGE 14

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May the best diva win If you rep the Barbs for the queen of rap Nikki Minaj, the Lambily of multitalented glamour goddess Mariah Carey, a monster to the Motha Monster, Lady Gaga, or the fierce Beehive with Beyoncé, then you are one of many black queers who love a great diva. I am not sure when my love for divas started, but I am pretty sure it was when I saw Madonna on the 1990 MTV Music Awards performing “Vogue.” Madonna captured the official definition of the word diva: “a successful woman who is confident and fashionable.” For a little black boy from North Philadelphia, this resonated to the core of my being. Madonna taught me how to appreciate my inner diva and take pride in working as hard as you can to achieve success. Black LGBTQ folks love divas because they do what we all wish we could do: Break down social constructs, focus on themselves and their futures, rather than living in the past. Divas like Patti LaBelle

won’t be dealing with drama, but she will deal with her business and talent with pinpoint precision and focus. Black queers admire these attributes, and we attempt to emulate our diva of choice. Who has not tried to walk into a room like Naomi Campbell and command the attention of everyone? Black queers live in a world where confidence and loving yourself is not as prevalent. Our world and society try to fill our minds with impossible standards that we need to reach. The odds are, we will never reach the social constructs forced upon us. In this world, it is difficult to look at your reflection in the mirror and love yourself, but you need to work towards a goal that will make you believe, “I am a bad bitch!” That’s one of many answers to becoming a strong and independent diva. Remember what they told you as a child: “It takes a diva to know a diva.” n

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Questions for the Catholic Church Attention LGBT media, mainstream Here’s the better question: Do Catholic universities receive government grants for edumedia: Don’t you think it’s time to stop cation and then transfer a part of those funds asking softball questions of the leadto teaching “conversion-therapy lite”? Or ership of the Catholic Church? Let me give you some examples: for lobbying? I’m almost certain that some When questioning bishops, why not on this list do good work, but shouldn’t we ask: Were you part of the United States know something about the tax dollars they Conference of Catholic Bishops’ deciuse or how funds are mingled, if they are? sion to seal and send reports on your Here’s a partial list of what was on abusive priests/bishops to the Vatican GuideStar — and, note, this is just one state. so they can be sealed under diplomatic courtesy? Aside from a religion, the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference Vatican itself is a country with its own Scholarship Foundation laws, so they can refuse to send documents back to U.S. investigaHarrisburg, PA | EIN: tors. 61-1417057 | Number: Ask how many child-abus6052695410 ing priests/bishops they’ve GROSS RECEIPTS $0 moved. If they respond none, ASSETS $0 the next question should be, How about your predecesUnited States Catholic sor? Note they have changed Conference bishops so they can claim, “It wasn’t me” … at this ALLENTOWN CENTRAL archdiocese. So the next CATHOLIC HIGH SCH question should be, And at Allentown, PA | EIN: your last diocese, how many 23-1352694 | accused child abusers did Number: 0309255281 you sit in judgment of, and GROSS RECEIPTS $0 of that number, what actions ASSETS $0 did you take? How many Mark Segal ST CATHARINE OF were moved, how many were removed from the priesthood SIENA RC CHURCH to programs for abusers, how many Reading, PA | EIN: 23-1370423 | stayed on the job and how many did Number: 3356261683 you admit were abusers but you had the GROSS RECEIPTS $0 victim sign nondisclosure agreements? ASSETS $0 This is the simplest of questions that needs to be asked, since we then BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC HIGH can get to the area of how our tax SCHOOL INC dollars might have financed some of Bethlehem, PA | EIN: 24-0843210 | this abuse. Let me be clear, tax dolNumber: 7075589406 lars have gone to institutions, while GROSS RECEIPTS $0 the Church has stated that its parish ASSETS $0 funds might have gone to pay expenses for child rape (rape language used by NATIVITY BLESSED VIRGIN grand- jury report). What about their MARY HIGH S institutional arm, which receives our Pottsville, PA | EIN: 23-1472489 | tax dollars? I’ve asked the Church, but Number: 5753823754 they have not answered this simple GROSS RECEIPTS $0 question. ASSETS $0 Let’s be clearer: This columnist has asked the church if it uses tax dolST THOMAS MORE SOCIETY lars for its teaching of what has been Philadelphia, PA | EIN: 23-2604537 | termed “conversion-therapy lite.” The Number: 5769494036 Church has refused to answer. And I GROSS RECEIPTS $0 have in my possession paperwork from ASSETS $0 the Archdiocese that proves that institutional funds are used. MERCY SPECIAL LEARNING This boils down to one question to CENTER INC bishops who have their hands on the Allentown, PA | EIN: 90-0988217 | wallets of the Church and our tax dolNumber: 2734647743 lars: What tax dollars that you received GROSS RECEIPTS $0 for your “institutions” have gone to pay ASSETS $0 for lawyers, nondisclosure agreements and lobbying against laws that shield JOHN PAUL II CENTER FOR priests/bishops from legal prosecution? SPECIAL LEA Here’s why that question has to be asked: Shillington, PA | EIN: 46-2673757 | When you do a search on the Church’s 990 Number: 7590715588 tax filings, this is what you find. So where is GROSS RECEIPTS $0 the money for offices, employees, etc.? ASSETS $0

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Street Talk Do you believe Christine Blasey Ford's accusations against Brett Kavanaugh? “Yes. No one would put themselves through what she’s going through unless they were telling the truth. She’s getting William Congleton a lot of death warehouse manager threats and South Philadelphia harassment. Why would she lie? There’s nothing she gains from lying. Her privacy has been destroyed. Her family has been dragged through the mud. Who needs it?”

"Yes. The majority of women who make this type of accusation are telling the truth and should be heard. Monica McGrath Men who try vintage-clothes seller to silence Rittenhouse Square survivors are a huge detriment to society. I look forward to following the ongoing media coverage of her story. It's vital that it be told, especially in our political landscape."

“Yes. I’m really tired of men thinking they can get away with this shit. I admire her for standing up for herself. She’s Eme Nelson also standshift supervisor ing up for the South Philadelphia MeToo movement. She’s doing a courageous thing. She could have just let it go. I’m glad she didn’t. “

“Yes. There’s ample documentation that supports her story. I don’t find Brett Kavanaugh’s denials convincing. And this Bryon Wackwitz wouldn’t be store owner the first time Queen Village he perjured himself. He lied repeatedly during his confirmation hearings. I definitely don’t think he’s fit for the job.”

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LGBTQ parents making their mark in the world LGBTQ parents, as a whole, are pretty Christine Hallquist, running in Vermont, awesome. We raise our children as successwould become the country’s first openly fully as anyone else (as decades of research transgender governor if she wins. The forhas proven), often in the face of mer CEO of a utility company, marginalization and discriminashe is also the parent of three tion. LGBTQ parents are having and grandparent of two. Actor an impact in the wider world too, Cynthia Nixon (one of the few some in very visible ways. Let’s here with national visibility) was meet a few of them. seeking the governorship in New First, more than three-dozen York (in a failed bid). She has LGBTQ parents are running for three children, two from a prepublic office in the 2018 elecvious marriage and one with her tion at the local, state and federal current spouse. Jared Polis, runlevels. These are not necessarily ning for governor of Colorado, endorsements; any candidate may is currently a U.S. representahave flaws, and we should all tive from the state. In 2011, he learn more about anyone running became the first openly LGBTQ in our locales. The candidates Dana Rudolph parent in Congress. He and his above offer us useful examples, partner are raising two children. however, of how a person can At least six LGBTQ parents are balance both family and public service while running for the U.S. House of Representatives: also being out and proud. Lauren Baer (Florida); Lorie Burch (Texas); Perhaps most prominent are the four runAlexandra Chandler (Massachusetts), ning for governor: Kate Brown is running who would be the first openly transgenfor a second term as governor of Oregon. der member of Congress if elected; Angie Brown, who is bisexual, is the first openly Craig (Minnesota); Jamie McLeod-Skinner LGBTQ governor of any identity. She and (Oregon); and Rick Neal (Ohio). Many more her husband raised two children, now grown. are running for state legislatures, state attor-

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International Brazilian club criticizes its own fans for antigay chant A Brazilian soccer club has criticized its own fans for an anti-gay chant. Hundreds of Atletico Mineiro fans were filmed targeting supporters of rival club Cruzeiro on Sept. 16 during a goalless draw in Belo Horizonte. The chant said Cruzeiro fans needed to be careful because far-right Brazilian presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro will kill gay people if elected in October. Atletico Mineiro says it “deeply regrets the homophobic statements by some fans,” adding that its fan base “is made of people of all social classes, race and gender, so no discrimination is acceptable.” Bolsonaro, a far-right presidential candidate, has been leading the polls with a polarizing campaign. He is currently in the hospital after being stabbed on Sept. 6.

Romania to hold vote on whether to permanently ban gay marriage Romania will hold a referendum Oct. 6-7 on whether to amend the constitution’s definition of marriage to a union between a man and a woman, which would effectively block same-sex marriages. The constitution currently states that marriage is between two “spouses” but makes no mention of gender. The referendum, approved by the lower house of parliament and by the Senate after a 2016 petition from Coalitia Pentru Familie, collected 3-million signatures, aimed at changing the constitution so that it states a union is strictly between “a man and a woman.” If the referendum passes, it would then ensure that same-sex marriages or civil unions, illegal in the country, remain that way. The referendum would also set the conservative eastern European country apart from most of the European Union, where same-sex marriages or civil partnerships have gained recognition in the past few years. The move to hold the referendum has been widely condemned by rights organizations, with LGBT group MozaiQ denouncing it as “immoral.” The group has called on Romanians to boycott

ney generalships, city councils and school boards, among other positions. (See my fuller list at mombian.com.) In the related judicial realm, Mary Rowland in June was nominated for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the only openly LGBTQ person among President Trump’s nearly 140 judicial nominees. She’s also a mom and has two grown children with her spouse. In her August confirmation hearing, she “enjoyed bipartisan support,” reported the Washington Blade. The Judiciary Committee must now vote on her nomination. If they approve, the full Senate will do so. In the corporate world, agricultural cooperative Land O’Lakes, best known for its dairy products, at the end of July named longtime executive Beth Ford its new CEO, making her not only the first known queer woman to lead a Fortune-500 company, but only the third queer person overall, according to Fortune. She and her spouse have three teenage children. In the realm of faith, Rabbi Georgette Kennebrae earlier this year became the spiritual leader of West End Synagogue,

the vote, as the country only validates the result of a referendum if at least 30 percent of the 18-million electorate participates.

Kenyan judge lifts ban on LGBT film ‘Rafiki,’ enabling it to qualify for Oscars A Kenyan judge has temporarily lifted the ban on Wanuri Kahiu’s “Rafiki,” paving the way for the LGBT love story, which premiered in Cannes, to be submitted for the foreign-language Oscar race. In her ruling, Judge Wilfrida Okwany said Sept. 21 she was “not convinced that Kenya is such a weak society that its moral foundation will be shaken by seeing such a film.” She added that “one of the reasons for artistic creativity is to stir the society’s conscience even on very vexing topics such as homosexuality,” which, she noted, “did not begin with ‘Rafiki.’” The film tells the story of two teenage girls whose romance is opposed by their families and community. It was adapted from Ugandan writer Monica Arac de Nyeko’s short story “Jambula Tree,” which was awarded the prestigious Caine Prize for African Writing in 2007. The Sept. 21 ruling overturned a decision by the Kenya Film Classification Board, which in April

a Reconstructionist Jewish congregation in New York City. The mother of three teens, she received this year a prestigious Schusterman Fellowship from the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, “an intensive, 18-month leadership development program” for nonprofit leaders. Growing up, she lived around the world as part of a military family and is committed “to multi-faith and multi-ethnic engagement,” her congregation’s website says. She also wants to make people “understand that I’m not rare as a Jew of color,” she told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency in July. Public accomplishments, in any case, are not necessarily the measure of someone’s worth. For most of us, putting food on our families’ tables and getting the kids tucked in safely and happily at night are accomplishments beyond measure. But for those LGBTQ parents who wish to make their mark in other ways too, we have an increasing number of role models. n Dana Rudolph is the founder and publisher of Mombian (mombian.com), a GLAAD Media Awardwinning blog and resource directory for LGBTQ parents.

banned “Rafiki” from local theaters over what CEO Ezekiel Mutua described as its depiction of “homosexual practices that run counter to the laws and the culture of Kenyan people.” Mutua also suggested the movie was an attempt to “legitimize lesbianism” in the East African nation, where homosexuality is illegal. Kahiu filed a lawsuit against the film board on Sept. 11, contending that banning the film violated her constitutional right as an artist to free speech and free expression. She also sued for 8.5-million Kenyan shillings (around $84,200) in compensation for projected lost revenues from a local theatrical run. By lifting the ban for a week, the judge’s decision opens the door for “Rafiki” to be submitted for the foreign-language Oscar race, which requires that nominees be shown in their country of origin for seven consecutive days. The deadline for submissions is Sept. 30. Speaking to Variety before the ruling was announced, Kahiu said: “The petition against the Kenya Film Classification Board is larger than ‘Rafiki’’’s theatrical run. It’s the fight for our right to work in creative spaces and our constitutional rights as artists to freedom of expression and freedom of creativity. Our ability to express ourselves and tell stories is truly what makes us human. Silencing us won’t change that.” n — compiled by Larry Nichols

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that assist trans and gender-nonconforming youth, and even pushing for additional laws and policies to promote acceptance. This could be just the start of something: Through the actions of AAP, we may see even more organizations to come forward. After all, we need even more medical professionals coming forward to advocate for transgender people of all ages. More than this, we need society at large to heed the actions of the AAP, and begin to shift in favor of supporting transgender and gender-nonconforming people in this society. While I said that things may not have improved a whole lot for transgender people since I was first feeling my way through the dark, there is one thing that has changed: More people can learn about trans people, and learn about us a lot younger. As such, it becomes all the more vital that doctors and others are ready, armed with the best information and a compassionate heart. This is a great first step in that direction. n Gwen Smith likes the positive steps. You’ll find her at www.gwensmith.com.

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Media Trail ‘Sesame Street’ wants to clarify: Bert and Ernie aren’t gay The producers of “Sesame Street” want you to know that Bert and Ernie are not, in fact, gay, according to The Chicago Tribune. Sesame Workshop tweeted Sept. 18 that the characters have many human traits but “remain puppets, and do not have a sexual orientation.” The Workshop did not answer questions about why some puppets have been given girlfriends. In a second tweet, the workshop wrote, “Sesame Street has always stood for inclusion and acceptance.’’ The tweets came in response to an interview published Sept. 16 by Queerty with Mark Saltzman, a “Sesame Street” writer. He says when he was writing scenes with Bert and Ernie, he “always felt that without a huge agenda” they were lovers. Frank Oz, who created the Bert character, also weighed in. He tweeted that he and Muppets creator Jim Henson “never created them to be gay.”

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risen 37 percent, with the state’s suicide rate of 16.3 per 100,000, exceeding the national average of 15.4 per 100,000 people. Graham suggested that educators facilitate more discussions with children to teach them to identify and express their feelings appropriately. For older, middle-school students, these talks should address the various types of violence and bullying, how others are impacted and ways to create safe spaces. Tia Sharpe, LGBTQoutreach coordinator at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, cited a need for LGBTQ-specific prevention methods. “Current suicide and prevention trainings aren’t focusing enough on the gender spectrum and the sexual-orientation spectrum. There’s not even a mention of the

Mass. gov to address national Republican LGBT organization Gov. Charlie Baker is set to address the nation’s largest Republican LGBT organization. The Massachusetts Republican governor will deliver the keynote address Oct. 2 at the Log Cabin Republicans Spirit of Lincoln Dinner in Washington, D.C., reported the Boston Herald. The group said the annual event celebrates “prominent Republican leaders who support equality under the law for all, free markets, individual liberty, limited government, and a strong national defense.” Baker in 2016 signed a law guaranteeing that transgender people can use restrooms and locker rooms that correspond with their gender. He said at the time that no one should be discriminated against because of their identity. The group said the dinner is typically attended by more than 300 LGBT Republicans and straight allies, including dozens of GOP Congress members.

Judge orders state to cover transition surgery A federal judge has ordered the state of Wisconsin and its insurers to pay for transgender transition surgery for its employees. U.S. District Judge William Conley says there’s no legal reason to exclude medically necessary care for the employees, reported

nonbinary community. That’s a high-risk population within the community and we need more prevention education for trans and gender-nonconforming people. We’re taking the right step towards raising awareness at these alarming rates, but more can be done to specifically cater to the LGBTQ community when it comes to suicide awareness and prevention,” said Sharpe. Graham added that there’s also a need to “normalize mental illness and regarding it the same way as medical illnesses.” “Mental illness is beginning to surface at a younger age,” she said. “People see mental illness as a moral deficiency or a character weakness. The more we avoid talking about it, the more we send the message that there should be shame and stigma attached.” n

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technology. “We must await another case with different facts before we may properly consider the invitation to expand the definition of ‘parent,’” wrote Dougherty. Julia C. Rater, an attorney for J.H., couldn’t be reached for comment. Tiffany L. Palmer, an attorney for C.G., said in a statement that “the stakes in these cases are high and the losses are devastating. The fact that adoption became legal in Florida during the parties’ relationship and they did not avail themselves of this protection was used against C.G. in the trial court’s ruling that she did not intend to parent this child. Adoption has been available in Pennsylvania for LGBT couples using assisted reproduction since 2002. An adoption would have prevented C.G. from losing her son.”

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the state. University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate student Alina Boyden and UW School of Medicine researcher Shannon Andrews filed a lawsuit last year after they were denied treatment their doctors had determined was a necessary part of their gender transitions. The state argued that covering the surgery would insert it into the “business of encouraging surgeries meant to conform peoples’ appearances to their own perceived sex stereotypes.” Conley called that position “unhinged from reality.”

The recommendations, published in the journal Pediatrics, come at a time when the Trump administration has put the brakes on such protections. A study earlier this year found nearly 3 percent of U.S. youth identify as transgender or by other nontraditional gender terms. The AAP, which represents 67,000 physicians who treat children and young adults, previously made public statements in response to so-called bathroom legislation involving transgender people, but this is its first policy statement.

Doctors group recommends support for transgender children

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A doctors group took a stand in support of transgender children Sept. 17, offering advice in what it called “a rapidly evolving” field, The New York Times reported. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended support for kids who change their names or hairstyles to affirm their chosen gender identity. The group said children are more likely to have better physical and mental health with such support. The policy describes interventions including hormones to suppress puberty and even surgery for teens on a caseby-case basis. It calls for advocacy in favor of laws protecting transgender youth from discrimination.

J.W.H. currently lives with J.H. in Centre County. C.G. sought the ability to argue in Centre County Common Pleas Court that she’s his parent and it’s in his best interest for her to share custody of him. In court papers, J.H. said she decided unilaterally to have J.W.H., without an agreement that C.G. would

The Tennessean reports the U.S. Court of Appeals found the city of Nashville violated the First Amendment rights of anti-gay preachers at a 2015 LGBT pride festival. The decision, filed Sept. 19, reverses the district court’s ruling. John McGlone and Jeremy Peters filed the lawsuit against the city in April 2016, asserting their freedom of speech was violated when they were made to leave the sidewalk in front of the park where the festival was being held. They had been protesting using amplification equipment. Nashville had argued the protesters’ message interfered with that of the festival. One judge dissented, saying the use of bullhorns was sufficiently disruptive. n — Compiled by Larry Nichols

[J.W.H.]. We even talked about having one of my family members be a sperm donor, so that I could have a biological connection to the child.” C.G. last saw J.W.H. in 2014. “I have asked to visit. I send him packages every single month and have for five years. It has been my

“My advice to LGBT couples is to clearly memorialize your intentions when starting a family.” also be his parent. J.H. also argued that Centre County Common Pleas Judge Pamela A. Ruest didn’t make any error of law in 2016 when denying C.G. legal standing to seek shared custody of J.W.H. In a prior email, C.G. told PGN she intended to be J.W.H.’s mother. “I wanted to have this child. I wanted to have

only way to try to stay in contact. We had such a special and sweet bond for the nearly six years that I coparented him.” Justin F. Robinette, a local civil-rights attorney, was disappointed with the ruling. “If C.G. were a man, the courts in Pennsylvania wouldn’t be so reluctant to declare her J.W.H.’s par-

ent,” Robinette told PGN. “So there’s a lack of sensitivity to the LGBT community at play here. My advice to LGBT couples is to clearly memorialize your intentions when starting a family. That can be done by having both parents’ names on the child’s birth certificate, executing a co-parenting agreement or participating in a second-parent adoption. Otherwise, if a separation takes place, the non-biological parent is often at the mercy of the biological parent.” Robinette said the court missed an opportunity to advance LGBT rights in Pennsylvania. “The justices avoided the issue and punted it to a later day when they get a case with a clearer intent by the litigant to parent a child conceived by the litigant’s same-sex partner through assisted reproduction.” n

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Misfit teen handles outing with aplomb in new play By A.D. Amorosi PGN Contributor There’s a lot of misfit action rampant at Plays & Players in October. The theater’s long-running tenant, 1812 Productions, just happens to be this city’s sole company purely dedicated to all things comic. British playwright Tom Wells writes about his gray industrial hometown of Hull, England with misfit-driven plays about escapism such as “Folk,” “Jumpers for Goalposts” and now “Broken Biscuits,” which has its American premiere at 1812 in October. In a show about three wooly teenage nonconformists loudly seeking to find and make their voices heard through rock ’n’ roll, out-andproud Philly actor Michael Macri might just be the loudest. Fresh out of Temple University’s theater program, Macri is already into the frying pan of his professional stage debut through one of this city’s most daring companies. “I’m excited to go to work on the actual show,” he said during rehearsals at Plays and Players Theatre. “I can’t wait until this character hits the

stage. As my first professional show, it’s pretty awesome to get to play an out character who is pretty confident, especially for a 16-year-old. I say that because, well, that wasn’t me.” At the same rehearsal, Wells recalled being 16, which wasn’t so long ago (he’s 22). “No, I wasn’t nearly as together or confident as my character in ‘Broken Biscuits.’” Upon its debut in London, The Guardian wrote, “Though a play about age and missed opportunities, ‘Broken Biscuits’ is a sweet meditation on the fierce, fragile alliances formed on the cusp of adulthood.” Along with forming a rock band with a plan to make it out of Hull and into adulthood, the characters test and prod each other into songwriting. One tune is a glammy song about a compulsion to put on a shocking pink headpiece and a sparkly sheath dress. Megan, Holly and Ben are definitely not the cool kids in Hull but, at the very least, they’re going to get out of that town in a glam-rock blaze of comic glory. Macri said that his experience, his gay MICHAEL MACRI story, started in West

Chester with an all-boy Catholic-school education. “I knew for a while, probably before high school, that I was gay, but I didn’t really think about it until eighth grade,” he said. When he did come out, during his senior year in high school, Macri only mentioned it to his family and closest classmates. “It wasn’t until I got to college where I guess I stopped hiding it. I don’t know that I ever hid it per se, I just wasn’t about to tell everyone — not that everyone cared.” It was when he got to Temple and became part of the university and his major (theater) that Macri felt more comfortable about his sexual orientation. “College was my first real experience being around people and meeting new friends while being out,” he said. “I probably shared that fact more often than I should have; I was so super-nervous. No one really cared, and they accepted me immediately for who I was.” M a c r i ’ s “Broken Biscuits” character, Ben —

who penned the aforementioned ode to pink fascinators — gets outed early on in the show, and embraces it with showy display and hardcore pride. “You only wish that you could be as confident as he is if you came out as gay so young; the way he carries it in his body, connected to his self and settled in it all. He almost gets younger during ‘Broken Biscuits,’ as the world becomes more accepting of who he is.” For all the comforts and positivity of the gay self as portrayed in “Broken Biscuits,” don’t expect a laugh-a-minute theater excursion with a glorious, victorious finale. “It’s no frilly comedy where everything works out fine in the end,” said Macri, without divulging much more. “There are deeply meaningful moments here that will pull at your heartstrings. Yet — like with everything 1812 does — they see past the text on the page and find every funny nuance they can.” n The 1812 Productions“Broken Biscuits” runs Oct. 4-28 at Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Place. Tickets: $28-$44; http:// www.1812productions.org/ broken-biscuits/.

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Rehoboth Beach gears up for jazz fest and block party By Fay Jacobs PGN Contributor Every fall for the past three years, CAMP Rehoboth Community Center hosts a giant block party in the legendarily gay-friendly beach town. This year’s event, on Oct. 14, will be held in concert with (pun intended) Rehoboth’s Jazz Fest Weekend. Following a Thursday-through-Saturday series of concerts, shows and jazz performances in almost every restaurant in town, Baltimore Avenue will come alive with a street-party atmosphere from noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Last fall, more than 1,000 people turned out. This year promises plenty of room, food and goodies to serve an even-larger crowd. Expect more food vendors, and entertainment than ever, with a second-performance stage added to the event. In addition to the stage in front of the CAMP Rehoboth Courtyard, a West End Stage will have nonstop entertainment near Second Street at Aqua Grill

restaurant. Local favorite Anna Rexia again will emcee, this year assisted by Fancie P. Charmington. In addition, Clear Space Theatre performers will sing from their repertory of musical.Candice and Justin of The Family Jewells and the rocking and rolling Girlfriends band also will perform. Chanteuse/mixologist Holly Lane will be on hand, no doubt with some Parisian melodies. Audiences will also be treated to the lightning piano craft of Matt Kenworthy. Rounding out the roster are the hilarious Purple Parrot Bird Cage Bad Girls, who are a tradition all their own, with more entertainment to be announced. What’s a party without food? Loyal vendors who have been at the Block Party all three years will be back again with hot dogs, overstuffed sandwiches, fish and chips, tacos, pizza and gourmet goodies. Browse the arts offerings from HOLLY LANE a host of artists

and galleries showcasing paintings, photography and more. Shoppers can have a field day with home accents, T- s h i r t s , fine clothing, jewelry and lots of surprises. There’s even a bounce house for the DOZENS OF VENDORS, TWO ENTERTAINMENT STAGES youngsters. AND A DIVERSITY OF FOOD AND FUN ARE HALLMARKS OF Information REHOBOTH’S ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY. Photos: Fay Jacobs about health, travel, investing and car-buying will all are appreciated. Visitors can donate on be available. And the Delaware Humane the website (camprehoboth.com) or at all Association, will show off four-legged street entrances to the party. candidates for family membership. CAMP Rehoboth board president Philadelphia’s own Delaware Valley Chris Beagle said the event highlights Legacy Fund, a leading funder of the the power of community. area’s LGBTQ community, will also be “We are very excited about the increase on hand. Stop by and find out more about in artisans this year and seeing the Block the organization, which has already given Party continue to grow. This event truly more than $1 million in grants to LGBTQ embodies community and what Rehoboth causes. means by room for all.” n Entry to the giant Block Party is always free, but donations to CAMP Rehoboth For more information, go to camprehoboth.com.

Fall entertainment at the beach By Fay Jacobs PGN Contributor Along with Rehoboth’s vibrant restaurant scene comes its reputation for live entertainment. Some of these folks you know from their club dates in Philly, but others are Delaware shore grown. On the legendary list is Pamala Stanley, at the Blue Moon with her Monday-night cabarets. (Monday? A reason to stay an extra night or two!) She’s a world-renowned disco diva in the beach town, performing from her hit albums “This is Hot” and “Coming Out of Hiding.” She holds forth at the piano with bold banter, singing pop and Broadway, but gets on her feet for the retro-disco tunes. She’s the real deal and calls Rehoboth home. Equally legendary is Viki Dee, an entertainer who practically invented live music for women’s happy hours — whether it was her famed nights at the late Cloud 9 Restaurant or, these days, at venues like Aqua, The Swell, Murph’s and the Rehoboth Jazz Festival. Dee has been in the biz for more than 25 years and in Rehoboth since the late 1990s, providing music for happy hours, holiday-weekend dances and private parties. “When I started a Rehoboth Ladies

Happy Hour back in 2005, I was amazed by the camaraderie, the friendships established and the growth of the event,” she said. “Living and performing here have brought me a whole other family. I never leave a gig without thanking those who attend and reassuring them that I can’t do it without them.” (Google Vikideemusic.net and dance to the music!_ John Francis Flynn has been the piano man since 2000, known for entertaining on his own at Rehoboth venues like Murph’s, Shorebreak Lodge and Blue Moon. These days he’s a commuter, working in Philly and at the beach. The Philly native has been at the keyboard since he was a kid and said he always knew exactly what he wanted to do for a living. Whether on his own or collaborating with Holly Lane at Café Azafran on Thursday nights, this music man has fans all over the coast. And speaking of Lane, she sings while bartending, a delightful feat to show off both her mixology and experience as an authentic French chanteuse; she sang in Parisian clubs for 15 years. She’s been in Rehoboth since the late ’90s, singing at the former Sydney’s Jazz Restaurant and for a decade with

the group Shore Jazz. Few can have their way with La Vie En Rose better than Lane — all while shaking a Cosmo. Matt Kenworthy, who can make a keyboard rock like nobody’s business, tickles the ivories around town. He’s a Carnegie Mellon grad, hails from New Jersey and first came to Rehoboth about 14 years ago to play at the restaurant Partners, which is now Rigby’s. Find him there for some fun. And he’s at the piano bar (seriously, the piano is the bar) at La Fable on weekends. “My job at Fable reminds me of when I was playing at Marie’s Crisis, a staple piano bar in NYC,” said Kenworhy. “The

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Peter Corbett: Tales of terror at Eastern State Penitentiary I love Eastern State Penitentiary, not just at Halloween but all year. The staff does a lot of work educating people about prison reform and the history of incarceration in the United States and around the world. They work with artists and activists and contribute a lot to the community. Through this column, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many cool people who work there, usually around this time of year when ESP flips to Terror Behind the Walls. One of the top-rated haunted attractions in the country, it’s set in the massive, castle-like former prison where outlaws like Al Capone were incarcerated. TBTW boasts six separate attractions, including the newly revamped infirmary and a highly interactive attraction overseen by this week’s profile, Peter Corbett. PGN: When did you discover your interest in ghoulish things? PC: I grew up next door to my cousin, and whenever our parents would go out, especially during the fall, another older cousin would babysit us. We loved making haunted houses. We would turn different rooms in the house into different attractions. We’d make eyes out of Play-Doh and put them in water, stick our hands in to touch them, and even though we made them and knew what they were made of, we’d still squeal, “Ewwww!” We’d put up cobwebs and other things to make it like a haunted house. We had phones in every room like an intercom, so we’d go into separate rooms and my cousin would call and tell us spooky stories. We’d wait until dark to make it scarier. It was really cool. PGN: So is the cousin who told you scary stories when she was supposed to be babysitting on the FBI watch list for terrorism? PC: No! No! Her reign of terror is over. She’s now a physical therapist. She steered away from the macabre, and I embraced it. Actually, I think she just loved being creative. PGN: Where did you grow up? PC: In Connecticut, in a little town called Naugatuck. For 18 years, I lived there and then absolutely needed to get out. The suburbs just weren’t for me — it was just too much of the same: too boring. I moved to Philadelphia to go to Temple University, graduated in 2014 and I’m still here. PGN: Was Naugatuck near any major cities? PC: It was halfway between Hartford and New Haven, and not too far from New York, but my parents weren’t city people. They liked their bubble in the suburbs, so we never ventured far away from home. PGN: So as a gay kid in a small town, how did you figure things out? PC: Yeah, that was interesting. There were no other openly gay kids in my high school.

And it was a private Catholic school too, so that was fun. We’d have religion classes and I remember reading the Bible from front to back on my own just to see what it was all about. Fortunately my parents weren’t overly religious, and they let me explore and do things. They were and are pretty liberal. I sought my solace in embracing the weird and scary things. I’ve been super-into horror and went through a punk and an EMO phase. All through high school, I was part of the alternative scene — it became the community I latched onto. PGN: How did you end up at TBTW? PC: A friend of mine was a makeup artist here, and she suggested I audition. I was so nervous. You have to act like guards and inmates and walk towards them like zombies. I dropped to the ground and crawled like I didn’t have a leg. I thought I’d blown it and was ecstatic when I got the part. That was five years ago. PGN: It’s funny that this audition was scarier than one for a speaking part. PC: I know! I guess it’s when you’re doing a regular audition, you know what you’re getting into and you just have to read a script and do a monologue. But for this, you don’t know what you’re getting into and then you have to act completely crazy. You have to just let go of any inhibitions and become a monster in front of people you don’t know. So it takes a kind of courage to really break out of your shell and become not just another character, but a whole new creature. PGN: How many people audition each year? PC: I don’t know, but the staff is about 300, so it’s a huge production. I would imagine a LOT of people come to audition. This is a big event. We have zombie SWAT teams dancing in the yard. We have a speakeasy where you can get drinks and hear lounge singers and visit some of the cells. You can be here for hours if you wanted to — there’s so much to do. PGN: What is your role? PC: I’m managing the new and improved infirmary. I have a team of about 16 actors and it’s really fun. I feel like I’m fulfilling the desire I had when I was a kid making haunted houses with my cousins. We’re scripting lines now and making sure everything is working properly. We figure out what works and which lines get a scare from people. PGN: Huh, I never knew it was scripted. I thought it was mostly improvised. PC: Yes, there is opportunity for improvement. We want our actors to think on their feet, but we have a basic script in place that fits into a larger theme.

PGN: What’s a heartwarming story? PC: We work to make this open to everyone, including those who are differently abled. When we have deaf guests come through, we give them balloons to hold, which allows them to feel the vibration of the screams and the noise around them. It’s pretty cool. The haunt is wheelchair-accessible as well. There are only a few parts where we might have to wheel someone into a different access point, but it’s still the same exact experience. PGN: So what do you do outside of scaring people? PC: I love to travel. I have a travel blog called “Peter in Transit.” When I graduated, I worked for a year just putting away money to travel. I spent six months backpacking, starting in New Zealand and worked my way up through Southeast Asia, Mongolia, South Korea and Japan. I thought I was going to have a Julia Roberts “Eat, Pray, Love” epiphany, but I came back even more confused about what I wanted to do with my life. I worked for another year and saved up again,

they wanted us to portray disease caused by the ice caps melting after global warming. We had boils all over our faces and wore our regular costumes and made scary noises — a typical day at the office for us. It was funny because her creative director said, “Wow, the disease people are really great!” You only saw me for a couple of seconds, but I screenshot every frame and sent it to everyone. PGN: Every have any paranormal experiences? PC: Yes. Don’t tell my actors because I don’t want them to be afraid, but I finally had something happen here after four years. I was sitting in the infirmary with my manager last year — we were in a back hallway with shelving next to us — and all of a sudden my water bottle flew off the shelf. There was no wind and the bottle was full, so it was heavy. We looked at each other and said, “Did you just … Did something just … ” and we both decided not to talk about it. Then another time she came up to me and said, “Is it you? Are you moving the tea lights?” She’d put several tea lights on a small shelf by the cells and someone kept putting them down on the floor. Problem was, we were the only two people there, and it wasn’t me. PGN: Name three songs I’d find on your iTunes. PC: “Give Me Body” by Beyoncé, the extended mix. It adds two minutes where she just talks and goes [demonstrating], “Now drop it to the floor,” and giving you dance instructions and by the end you’re exhausted, crying, “Beyoncé, I’m sorry, I just can’t do anymore” and she doesn’t stop. So definitely that, and “I’m the best” by 2NE1 because I love my K-pop girls. Last would be “Sweetener” by Ariana Grande. Love her.

PGN: Share a fun fact about ESP. Photo: Suzi Nash and this time explored Eastern Europe. My PC: TBTW is only open poor parents! They just don’t get it. They for 32 show nights, but support me but are just like, “Do you really it raises about 60 percent of the operhave to go to the Ukraine and Moldova?” ating budget to keep this place up and running year-round. So when you come PGN: That sounds amazing; I’ll have to read for the haunted exhibit, you’re actually your blog. Have you been here for any of the supporting a great cause and preserving many TV and movie shoots done at ESP? a historic landmark. So come get scared PC: A few of them. The best was “Full and contribute to an amazing nonprofit Frontal with Samantha Bee.” They filmed a that does incredible work all year. n piece about global warning and I got to be Check out TBTW at www.easternstate.org/halloween. a part of it. It was shot in the infirmary and

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Grammy-winning pioneer embodies ‘The Future of Jazz Piano’ By Gary L. Day PGN Contributor Fred Hersch has spent the better part of his career building a reputation as one of the most prominent pianists and composers in the somewhat-rarified realm of modern jazz. What surprised him was that, along the way, he’d make history. Turns out, Hersch was the first Grammywinning jazz artist to come out of the closet both as a gay man and as a person with AIDS. Like all of the arts — and society as a whole — jazz has had its share of gay and lesbian performers, but they’ve mostly kept quiet about it, keeping their private lives very private. “Oh, there have been a number of jazz musicians over the years whose sexuality was a matter of speculation, or was an open secret,” Hersch said. “But as far as being out and open — yeah, I guess I was the first.” Hersch, 62, said he came to love performing jazz in high school, and it was in college where he began exploring his sexuality. But he perceived the world of jazz as something of a good ol’ boys network, and it was important to him to win the respect of his musical peers — something, he said, he wasn’t sure he deserved. So he stayed inside the closet. It was in the ’80s that Hersch received his diagnosis, something else he decided to keep private. But he found the secrecy to be a struggle because, as his health deteriorated, his career was taking off, with an increasingly heavy schedule of touring and recording. “Eventually, it proved to be too great a burden, keeping two lives separate,” he said. “It was affecting my health, my music, my relationship, and ultimately, my happiness.” Hersch’s health has been an ongoing issue — getting better, getting worse—with the worst coming about a decade ago, when he

ended up spending two months in a coma. But he came out of it and, in recent years, his health has stabilized and improved. The performer will showcase his most recent project in the form of a collaboration with St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Always a supporter of the arts, St. Stephen’s briefly closed in 2016, but reopened the following year with a mission to create a new model of urban church that redefines congregation through a commitment to worship and the arts. In support of this new mission, Hersch will hold a concert to benefit St. Stephen’s inaugural season of arts programming on Sept. 28. Additionally, his concert will kick off a major component of this new arts program, a jazz-solo performance series called “The Future of Jazz Piano,” curated by Hersch himself. “My series this year shines some light on three particularly strong solo pianists. Playing solo is a true test of pianistic resources, imagination and awareness of all the many historical styles of jazz piano. And these young artists are more than up to the task.” When asked how he chose his collaborators, Hersch admitted to eschewing the audition process, instead selecting three young pianists whose work impressed him in recent years. They are Glenn Zaleski (who will appear in November), Sullivan Fortner (February) and Micah Thomas (April). Hersch makes no apologies for his method of choosing talent: “I’m the curator and I could choose however I wanted.” Prior to the benefit concert Hersch will read from signed copies of his recently published memoir, “Good Things Happen Slowly.” n Fred Hersch Benefit for St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Arts Programming will be Sept. 28 at 19 S. 10th St. The reading and book signing will be held 6:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 8. For more information, call 215-922-3807 or visit ststephensphl.org.

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Theater & Arts Agnes Martin: The Untroubled Mind/Works from the Daniel W. Dietrich II Collection Philadelphia Museum of Art presents paintings and drawings exploring the ideas that shaped Martin’s minimalist art, through Oct. 14, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215763-8100. Deborah Harkness The bestselling historical fantasy/ romance/horror writer and author of “Time’s Convert” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215567-4341. The Duchamp Family Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition highlighting the close-knit family of artistic innovators and the many connections linking their groundbreaking works, through August 2019, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215763-8100. Face to Face: Portraits of Artists Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring how photographers helped craft the public personas of their creative subjects in this stunning collection of rare photographs from the museum’s collection, through Oct. 14, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

FOUR DECADES OF ‘POPS’: the Grammy and Tony Award-winning singer, actor and “Hamilton” star Leslie Odom, Jr. performs singing selections from The Great American Songbook with the Philly POPS as part of their 40th-anniversary celebration, Sept. 28-30 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-893-1999.

Flying Steps presents Flying Bach The award-winning and globally recognized German dance crew combine hip-hop with modern ballet, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. Garden Bouquet Still-life artists Ian Shiver and Barbara Sosson present an exhibition of art featuring colorful live horticulture designs, through Nov. 3 at Hot Bed Gallery, 723 Chestnut St., second floor, 267-918-7432. THE GLOW: A Jack O’Lantern Experience A family-friendly, immersive Halloween stroll along a trail illuminated by more than 5,000 hand-carved jack o’ lanterns, weekends Oct. 4-28, 4160 Horticultural Drive; www.theglowjackolantern.com. ICON William Way LGBT Community Center’s Art Gallery presents a new installation by Natalie Hope

McDonald that showcases the diverse iconography of the LGBT community, through Oct. 26, 1315 Spruce St.; 215732-2220. Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn Walnut Street Theatre presents the musical based on the classic Universal Pictures film, through Oct. 21, 825 Walnut St.; 215574-3550. John Kerry The former Democratic presidential nominee participates in a live Q&A, 1 p.m. Oct. 5 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215567-4341. Love Never Dies Broadway Philadelphia presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sequel to “The Phantom of the Opera” Oct. 2-7 at Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. Mimi Imfurst Presents Drag Diva Brunch Mimi Imfurst, Bev, Vinchelle, Sutton Fearce and special guests perform 11

a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 29 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555. Rebecca Traister The bestselling writer and author of “Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women’s Anger” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341. South American Sounds The Philadelphia Orchestra explores the music of South America with pieces by Argentinian and Peruvian composers, Oct. 4-6 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. Vijay Iyer The Grammynominated composer-pianist comes to town for a rare solo performance, 8 p.m. Sept. 29 at Harold Prince Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900. Wanda Sykes The out comedian performs 8 p.m. Sept. 28 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215572-7650.

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It’s the great Pumpkin, Philly! By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com

UP WITH PEOPLE: Circa, the contemporary and highly acrobatic circus troupe from Australia, returns to the Annenberg Center with the U.S. premiere of “Humans,” about the power of physical and emotional strength, Sept. 28-29 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St. For more information or tickets, call 215-898-3900. Photo: Pedro Greig

Yael Bartana: And Europe Will Be Stunned Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition blurring fact and fiction, with the artist reimagining historical narratives to spur a dialogue about urgent social and geopolitical issues of our time, through Jan. 1, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215763-8100.

Music Belly The alternativerock band performs 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100. Social Distortion The SoCal punkrock icons perform 8:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.

Lost 80’s Live New Wave acts Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, Naked Eyes, DJ Robert Drake and more perform 8:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800745-3000. Bush The grunge-rock band performs 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000. Liz Phair The alternativerock singer performs 8:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100. Havana Nights: A Celebration of Cuban Music & Food Philly band, Conjunto, performs 8 p.m. Oct. 5 at World Cafe Live,

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3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. Simple Minds The ’80s newwave band performs 9 p.m. Oct. 5 at Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets; 610-352-2887.

Nightlife Happy Bear The bear-themed happy hour is held 5-9 p.m. Sept. 28 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675. Take It Off Broadway Philly Dance Fitness presents a mix of burlesque, dance and drag, featuring local professional performers, 8-11:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at Ruba Club Studios, 416 Green St.; 215645-2717. Amateur Drag Attack The drag show that needs chicken wire takes the stage 9 p.m. Sept. 28 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675. Forever 27 Franky Bradley’s hosts a burlesque

tribute to the artists of the “27 Club,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735. Paul’s Drag Kitchen Paula Deen White hosts a drag show featuring her friends, 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St.; 215-592-0656.

’Tis the season for a certain orange fruit — before you get all excited by the name, we need to tell you there’s no pumpkin in any considerable quantity on the menu. Yes, you get a packet of roasted pumpkin seeds at the end of your meal. But we found out that “Pumpkin” is the pet name chefs and owners Ian Moroney and Hillary Bor have for each other. Aw … so cute! Luckily for Philly, their menu, as well as the cozy space the restaurant inhabits, is every bit as enduring and endearing as their love for each other, with New American dishes that highlight local produce. The small plates at Pumpkin have a lot of personality. The chilled corn soup ($12) was surprisingly bright and creamy, with chantilly cream offering a silken feel and finely diced cucumber adding contrasting texture. The Rhode Island calamari ($16) was buoyed by a healthy portion of marinated vegetables, bringing a fresh but light kick to the dish.

The ricotta gnocchi ($15) had a more rustic feel and presentation, with an aromatic sofrito adding an assertive herbaceous quality to the luxurious creaminess of the pasta. The entrées were strong as well. The swordfish ($31) was colorful with an eggplant ragout and chorizo, but the fennel salad resting on top had strong bitter notes that slightly overpowered the plate. We don’t know for sure whether it was a reaction to the wonderful deluge of produce the meal brought to bear at that point, but the Berkshire pork belly ($30), in stark contrast, was literally hog heaven — a smoky, bacon-infused meat-and-potatoes wonderland that was just enough of a juicy indulgence. Our meal ended on an elegant note with a lovely brown-butter panna cotta ($9), with a slight sweetness that gave the decorative fresh berries and rhubarb room to sing. It’s obvious that this restaurant has a love affair with local produce, and with fall upon us, Philly restaurant-goers have an excellent opportunity to reap some of what Pumpkin is harvesting. n

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Outta Town Scott Nevins The TV personality and comedian performs 8 p.m. Sept. 28 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888596-1027. The Stylistics Revue The classic Philly Sound R&B group performs 8 p.m. Sept. 29 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888596-1027. Halloween The classic horror/ slasher film is screened 9:45 p.m. Oct. 5 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610917-1228. n

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Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Jewell Williams

Overview of the Sheriff Sale Process There are two types of Sheriff Sales. The Judicial Mortgage Foreclosure Sales and the Tax Sales. The Tax Sales include Tax Lien, Tax Collection, and Tax Delinquent Sales.

amount of deposit that the highest bidder delivers to the Sheriff at the stage. An extension of time under no circumstances will be granted or honored by the Sheriff whenever a second bid is registered at the sale.

Tax Sales When the owner of a property located in the City of Philadelphia fails to make a payment arrangement on municipal debt levied on his/her property, that property may be sold at the Tax Sheriff Sale to allow the City to collect on that unpaid debt. These debts can include outstanding water and sewer bills, School District of Philadelphia taxes, and city property taxes. The sales also provide individuals the opportunity bid on and become the owner of tax delinquent properties, thereby acquiring lots, houses, or commercial and industrial buildings.

How do I learn which properties are to be sold? All properties that are court ordered to be sold at Sheriff Sales are advertised in the Legal Intelligencer and on a rotating basis in a paper of general circulation. You can also view a list of properties to be sold at Sheriff Sale online by clicking here.

Judicial Mortgage Foreclosure Sale The Judicial Mortgage Foreclosure Sherriff Sale is the process by which mortgage companies and other financial institutions seek to collect debts owed to them, particularly in instances where a homeowner defaults on his/her mortgage payments. As with Tax Sales, Foreclosure Sales allow individuals the opportunity to bid on properties and become homeowners. How much will a property cost? The lowest bid that can be offered is $600 and each successive bid must be made in $100 increments. The highest bidder will win the property and must be prepared to make a $600 or 10% deposit (whichever is highest) with a certified check or money order made out to the “Sheriff of Philadelphia.” The remaining balance must be paid within 30 days of the sale. An extension of time to pay the balance is rare but may be granted by the Sheriff upon written request. The second bidder If you have been out-bid on a property, you can have your name recorded as the second bidder. If the highest bidder does not pay the balance in 30 days, the second bidder shall be granted the same 30 limit to make settlement with the Sheriff on his/her second bid. The second bidder must be registered on any property immediately after it is sold. The second bidder must present the same

When and where do the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Sales take place? The Judicial Foreclosure Sale is held on the first Tuesday of each month. There are also four different Tax Sales conducted each month and one on a quarterly basis. Click here for a list of all Sheriff Sales currently scheduled. All sales will take place at 9:00 AM at the First District AME Plaza located at 3801 Market Street on the 3rd Floor. How are the properties identified before and during the sale? Each property has an identification number called the writ number, which is listed in the newspaper and on our online listing before the property address. This number is used together with the property address when the property is offered for sale. The sale is conducted by an auctioneer who calls out each party by writ number and address. IMPORTANT: Notice of owner’s Right of Redemption after a Tax Delinquent Sale Even if you win a bid on a Tax Sale property, within nine months of the acknowledgement of the deed, the owner of record can go to court and get permission to recover the property by paying all back taxes and the money paid by the winning bidder. This is called the Right of Redemption. Therefore, if purchase a property through Delinquent Tax Sheriff Sale and invest funds to improve the property in the first year, beware that those funds can be lost. The right of Redemption is only applicable if the property scheduled for Tax Sale is determined to be owner occupied 90 days prior to the sale. If the property is unoccupied or abandoned, there

is no Right of Redemption. The Right of Redemption does not apply to any property sold at the Mortgage Foreclosure Sheriff Sale. One way to protect yourself is to contact the City’s Department of Licenses and Inspections to determine what outstanding code violations, if any, exist in the property. Any work done to correct these violations must be reimbursed to you if the original owner reclaims the property during the Right of Redemption period. Therefore, make sure you get and keep detailed and accurate receipts for code related renovations. What should you do before you bid? Take a close look. It is strongly recommended that persons planning to bid at the sales make a site visit to the property prior to the sale. Many persons have bidded on vacant lots thinking that they were bidding on a property containing residential structures. The City is not authorized to permit or arrange for entry into properties listed for Sheriff Sales. In order to buy a property from any tax sale, you must be tax compliant. Proof of compliance must be provided at the time of final settlement. You can print a certificate of compliance by visiting the website of the City Revenue Department. Once at the site, you will have to accept the terms of the website, then choose “Sheriff Sale” as the compliance type. You will then need to enter the name and tax id number of the person or entity purchasing the property. If the person or entity is tax compliant, you will have an opportunity to print out a compliance certificate. Print this certificate out and bring it with you when you pay final balance of sale. Make sure you have a form of government issued identification. You will need to present this ID at the sale in order to bid. Consider the rehab costs. While there are some bargains to be had at Sheriff Sales, potential bidders, especially those seeking residential properties, are cautioned that the condition of properties may vary widely. City loans and grants for income eligible owner occupants are available for Sheriff Sale properties only after the Right of Redemption period has expired. The City has set this policy to ensure that its limited resources do not benefit original owners.

Did you know the Sheriff’s Office gives free seminars in English and Spanish on “How To Buy A Property at Sheriff’s Sale”? Check out https://www.officeofphiladelphiasheriff.com/en/real-estate/upcoming-seminars for the schedule of upcoming seminars.

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JEWELL WILLIAMS Sheriff on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 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 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

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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, 215686-1483 and to its website philadox.phila.gov and to its website at http://philadox.phila.gov where they can view the deed to each individual property and find the boundaries of the property. PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE NATURE, LOCATION, CONDITION AND BOUNDARIES OF THE PROPERTIES THEY SEEK TO PURCHASE. The BRT # refers to a unique number assigned by the City Bureau of Revision of Taxes to each property in the City for the purpose of assessing it for taxes. This number can be used to obtain descriptive information about the property from the BRT website. Effective Date: July 7, 2006 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

$67,817.35 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1810-304 4064 Benner St 191354427 62nd wd. 1,111 Sq. Ft. OPA#622210800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kelly Golembesky C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 02099 $88,683.98 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-305 8441 Cedarbrook Ave 19150 50th wd. 1,585 Sq. Ft. OPA#501264800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kyle E. Spaulding C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 01418 $148,074.21 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1810-306 1851 S Ringgold St 19145 48th wd. 976 Sq. Ft. OPA#482321600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Haneef Nelson; 1851 South Ringgold Land Trust C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 01858 $73,550.03 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1810-307 11906 Farwell Rd 191543419 66th wd. 900 Sq. Ft. OPA#662165300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Francis J. Dzwoniarek C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 01230 $122,858.04 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-308 4116 N Reese St 19140 43rd wd. 938 Sq. Ft. OPA#433234200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Omar Mateo C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 05269 $44,537.30 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-309 6521 Windsor Ave 19142 40th wd. 1,600 Sq. Ft. OPA#403078100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cheryl Owens, a/k/a Cheryl Vanessa Owens C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 02506 $80,342.21 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1810-310 2737 N 29th St 19132 28th wd. 1,524 Sq. Ft. OPA#281173800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Monroe Lee; Barbara Brooks (deceased) C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 01053 $22,318.13 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1810-311 7759 Oxford Ave 19111 63rd wd. 1,530 Sq. Ft. OPA#631160065 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kelvin Ray C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01378 $190,370.28 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-312 1817 Willington St 19121 32nd wd. 1,036 Sq. Ft. OPA#321103700 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Margaret Davis, a/k/a Margaret Cauletta Davis, a/k/a Margaret C. Davis C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00265 $68,147.73 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1810-313 2129 Devereaux Ave 19149 62nd wd. 2,515 Sq. Ft. OPA#621236400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Patricia Paullman, Known Heir of James Paullman, Deceased; Beatrice Paullman, Known Heir of James Paullman, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under James Paullman, Deceased C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 02001 $121,278.94 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1810-314 8127 Woolston Ave 191503007 50th wd. 1,474 Sq. Ft.

OPA#502075100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gina Collins C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 02267 $136,115.76 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-315 34 E Seymour St 191445902 12th wd. 976 Sq. Ft. OPA#121031250 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Spencer E. Schenk C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 01012 $40,677.69 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-316 2143 Brighton St 19149 54th wd. 1,796 Sq. Ft. OPA#542099400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Yovana Bustamante-Arroyo a/k/a Yovana Bustamante C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 02398 $168,726.21 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-317 5910 Morton St 191441144 59th wd. 1,620 Sq. Ft. OPA#592198900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Brenda H. Billa; Rodney B. Billa C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 01911 $56,886.06 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-318 155 E Fariston Dr 19120 61st wd. 1,152 Sq. Ft. OPA#611379600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tieshia P. Cook-Mcgee a/k/a Tieshia P. Cook C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 01418 $140,412.07 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-319 1224 W Hazzard St 191331108 37th wd. 1,024 Sq. Ft. OPA#371404900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shirley Smith a/k/a Shirley Smith Hill a/k/a Shirley SmithHill C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 02480 $7,599.33 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-320 9209 Wesleyan Rd 19114 57th wd. DET W/D GAR 1 STY MAS㤱㤱; 1,127 Sq. Ft. BRT#572238000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Jane Lois Fowler C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 01558 $183,572.69 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC 1810-321 2825 S Alder St 19147 39th wd. 865 Sq. Ft. BRT#395263200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Richard S. DeRosa C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 02974 $236,066.17 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1810-322 1120 Lindley Ave 19141 49th wd. 2,620 Sq. Ft. BRT#491151000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE R.E. Mundy a/k/a Renee E Mundy a/k/a R. Mundy C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 00745 $105,386.30 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1810-323 1026 E Sydney St 19150 50th wd. 3,510 Sq. Ft. OPA#502467100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Djeffly Dinvil a/k/a Djeffy Dinvil C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 02786 $303,952.65 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1810-324 500 W Mount Airy Ave 19119 9th wd. On a corner formed by the intersection of the Southeasterly Side of Mount Airy Avenue and Southwesterly side of Cherokee Street (formerly Jefferson) Front: 37 ft. 0 in. Depth: 175 ft. 0 in. OPA#092053700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Julie Ann Cunningham and Monte Martin Payette C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 00841 $242,428.20 plus legal interest of $29,868.14 and costs of $2,079.00 for a subtotal of $274,375.34 Leona Mogavero, Esquire 1810-325 6642 Lincoln Dr 19119 22nd wd. 3,889 Sq. Ft. BRT#223274400

IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Danessa Malloy-Allen and Hermando Moya C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 06943 $248,933.85 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1810-326 8446 Bayard St 19150 50th wd. Land: 2,555 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,120 Sq. Ft.; Total: 3,675 Sq. Ft. BRT#501206600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dwight Meredith, solely as Heir to Emma R. Meredith, deceased, Lawrence Meredith, Jr., solely as Administrator of the Estate of Emma R. Meredith, deceased, Vanessa D. Morancy, solely as Co-Administratrix of the Estate of Emma R. Meredith, deceased, Venita Kellery, solely as Co-Administratrix of the Estate of Emma R. Meredith, deceased, Yolanda R. Foster, solely as Heir to Emma R. Meredith, deceased, Yvette Meredith, solely as Heir to Emma R. Meredith, deceased, and Malik L. Meredith C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01815 $67,707.72 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1810-327 5950 Pine St 19143 3rd wd. Improvement Area: 1,600 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 1,280 Sq. Ft. OPA#032044600 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Valentin Bikibili C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 00162 $116,469.66 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, and Paul J. Fanelli 1810-328 1111 E Sharpnack St 19150 50th wd. 1,763 Sq. Ft. BRT#502332400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Delores SmithHubbard C.P. July Term, 2010 No. 02962 $125,120.52 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1810-329 1243 N. Allison St 19131 4th wd. Land: 1,575 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,042 Sq. Ft.; Total: 2,617 Sq. Ft. OPA#041199100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shonda Faulcon and James T. Spruill C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 05491 $41,628.58 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1810-330 232 N Simpson St 19139 34th wd. 1,140 Sq. Ft. OPA#343103300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Issac Townes C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 02148 $75,033.65 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1810-331 2916 Disston St 55th wd. 1,816 Sq. Ft. BRT#551288800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Kevin L. Brumskill and Lori A. Brumskill C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 02033 $135,312.71 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1810-332 5602 Hunter St 19131 4th wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#043191300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Gertrude Gaskin a/k/a Gertrude T. Gaskin, deceased, Darnell Gaskin, Known Heir of Gertrude Gaskin a/k/a Gertrude T. Gaskin, deceased, Tracey Gaskin, Known Heir of Gertrude Gaskin a/k/a Gertrude T. Gaskin, deceased, Shonda Gaskin, Known Heir of Gertrude Gaskin a/k/a Gertrude T. Gaskin, deceased and Kevin Gaskin, Known Heir of Gertrude Gaskin a/k/a Gertrude T. Gaskin, deceased C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 03384 $45,191.15 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1810-333 3114 N 35th St 19132 38th wd. 2,376 Sq. Ft. OPA#382207300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lee Reed C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 00711

$89,171.94 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1810-334 2944 Poplar St 19103 15th wd. 1,800 Sq. Ft. OPA#152345800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Priscilla Molina C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01563 $240,270.98 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1810-335 11891 Academy Rd, Unit J-5 19154 66th wd. 1,326 Sq. Ft. OPA#888660468 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Sandra Shorey, deceased and Jennifer E. Shorey, Individually and as Known Heir of Sandra Shorey, deceased C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01560 $175,590.07 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1810-336 2326 S 6th St 19148 39th wd. 1,304 Sq. Ft. OPA#392351400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thiem Tac Chim and Mehn Tac Chim C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 02584 $101,662.80 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1810-337 6008 N Magnolia St a/k/a 6008 Magnolia St 19144 59th wd. 784 Sq. Ft. OPA#592234000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Carol E. Stephens C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 02060 $41,881.45 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-338 8245 Thouron Ave 191502018 50th wd. 1,208 Sq. Ft. OPA#502174500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sonya G. Wilkinson, in Her Capacity as Administratrix and Heir of The Estate of Imogene C. Wilkinson; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Imogene C. Wilkinson, deceased C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 00949 $100,753.01 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-339 819 E Allegheny Ave 191342401 33rd wd. 1,300 Sq. Ft. OPA#871147200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Aracelis Santos C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 04660 $68,686.26 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-340 6527 Allman St 191421923 40th wd. 1,238 Sq. Ft. OPA#403103000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Edward Mauser C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 03951 $46,414.05 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-341 4937 B St 19120 42nd wd. 1,144 Sq. Ft. OPA#421328300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Eileen Ortiz Echevarria, Executrix of the Estate of Delia I. Echevarria, deceased C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02116 $78,086.03 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1810-342 5927 W Oxford St 19151 34th wd. 1,248 Sq. Ft. OPA#342095600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Howard J. Nickens C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 00215 $95,240.03 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1810-343 8261 Williams Ave 19150 50th wd. 1,605 Sq. Ft. OPA#502270400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gerald J. Nwankwo C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 02423 $112,825.72 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1810-344 1846 Penfield St 191261538 10th wd. 1,280 Sq. Ft. OPA#101372800 IMPROVE-

MENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Delores Hubbard C.P. February Term, 2011 No. 01701 $74,746.35 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-345 5005 Woodland Ave 19143 27th wd. 2,220 Sq. Ft. OPA#273146100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Qiyanah Thompson a/k/a Qiyunah Thompson C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 00248 $173,296.63 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1810-346 2605 S Beulah St 19148 39th wd. 968 Sq. Ft. OPA#39-3-2028-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nicole Shumakeris C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00610 $180,439.06 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1810-347 1800 Lansing St 19111 56th wd. 2,813 Sq. Ft. OPA#561469000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jorge L. Reyes Reyes C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 02083 $167,859.09 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1810-348 5438 N Fairhill St 191202711 61st wd. 1,440 Sq. Ft. OPA#612293600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jamar Young a/k/a Jamar H. Young C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 04895 $59,483.64 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-349 1144 E Durham St 191502900 50th wd. 1,392 Sq. Ft. OPA#502455700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ruth F. Yancy a/k/a Ruth Yancy; William B. Yancy C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 02506 $156,847.79 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-350 3165 Gaul St 19134-4446 25th wd. 1,152 Sq. Ft. OPA#251385400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robert J. Lindsay; Diana Glinka C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 04920 $171,904.66 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-351 2550 S 68th St 19142-2108 40th wd. 960 Sq. Ft. OPA#406097200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ernest Adkins, in His Capacity as Heir of B. Mary Adkins a/k/a Beatrice M. Adkins, Deceased; Camille M. Adkins, in Her Capacity as Heir of B. Mary Adkins a/k/a Beatrice M. Adkins, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under B. Mary Adkins a/k/a Beatrice M. Adkins, Deceased C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 02614 $28,487.37 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-352 1426 68th Ave 19126 10th wd. Land: 1,935 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 2,020 Sq. Ft.; Total: 3,955 Sq. Ft. OPA#101247100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tyrone Callender C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01939 $171,240.63 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1810-353 1034 Fanshawe St 53rd wd. 2,975 Sq. Ft. BRT#53-2-0265-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Heirs and Devisees of Jules Linch, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 02763 $170,415.93 Pressman & Doyle, LLC 1810-354 4661 James St 191371103 45th wd. 1,216 Sq. Ft. OPA#453417500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joseph Zwicharowski, Jr. a/k/a Joseph Zwiacharowski C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 01919 $106,441.61 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF Tuesday, October 2, 2018 1805-389 6136 Washington Ave 19143 3rd wd. 2,310 Sq. Ft. OPA#033122300 IMPROVEMENTS: IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Darcel Copes C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03754 $69,099.17 KML Law Group, P.C. 1808-570 4723 Lansing St 19136 65th wd. Improvement Area: 1,046 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 1,205 Sq. Ft. OPA#651180600 IMPROVEMENTS: IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Patricia Walters C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01186 $153,381.64 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, and Paul J. Fanelli 1810-301 6442 Glenmore Ave 19142 40th wd. 680 Sq. Ft. BRT#406177200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Raymond Vandergrift C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 04013 $45,317.17 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1810-302 6441 Chelwynde Ave 191423016 40th wd. 1,222 Sq. Ft. OPA#406270700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Patricia D. Henderson C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00599 $70,854.29 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-303 5311 N Howard St 19120 42nd wd. 3,000 Sq. Ft. BRT#127N080118;OPA#422334200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Madeline Perez; William Perez C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 00668

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1810-355 1232 Tyson Ave 19111 53rd wd. 5,125 Sq. Ft. OPA#532224000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jacqueline Dessables; Jean Lavaud C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 03963 $222,048.90 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1810-356 1650 E Tulpehocken St 19138 10th wd. 1,684 Sq. Ft. OPA#102203200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Edward Starling C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 01634 $142,355.24 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1810-357 4017 Aldine St 191363906 41st wd. 1,126 Sq. Ft. OPA#412120300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Karen Mastalski C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 00179 $92,245.94 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-358 5533 Pentridge St 191434028 51st wd. 1,140 Sq. Ft. OPA#513227100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Arthur Pitts C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 02804 $172,253.31 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-359 5357 Charles St 19124-1403 62nd wd. (formerly 23rd wd.) 1,128 Sq. Ft. OPA#622291500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Keith Bennett C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 02490 $87,388.81 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-360 1509 S Chadwick St 19146 36th wd. 1,096 Sq. Ft. OPA#365167700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Emanuel L. Santos C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 04144 $187,592.43 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-361 753 E Thayer St 191341813 33rd wd. 1,260 Sq. Ft. OPA#331150400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Esniel Silva a/k/a Efniel Silva C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 01298 $57,491.72 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-362 6314 N Woodstock St 19138 17th wd. Land: 1,155 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,158 Sq. Ft. BRT#172408300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Andre Jenkins C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 002196 $64,446.39 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1810-363 2018 S. 3rd St 39th wd. 1,009 Sq. Ft. BRT#391356300 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Joan A. Brown C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 00478 $290,361.94 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1810-364 107 W. Thompson St 18th wd. 436 Sq. Ft. BRT#182159201 Jose J. Sanchez a/k/a Jose Juan Sanchez and Elizabeth Ramirez C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 02481 $69,218.68 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1810-365 7536 Woodbine Ave 34th wd. 1,646 Sq. Ft. BRT#343199700 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Leroy Brown C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 02330 $168,770.27 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1810-366 1824 Pennington Rd 34th wd. 2,296 Sq. Ft. BRT#343332700 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Jacqueline F. Fennal and Jeanine Fennal C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 02238 $202,385.85 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1810-367 910 N Fallon St 44th wd. 825 Sq.

Ft. BRT#442206300 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Greg Hughes a/k/a Gregory Hughes C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 02962 $35,823.60 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1810-368 8945 Haven Pl a/k/a 8945QQ Haven Pl 57th wd. 4,260 Sq. Ft. BRT#571254500 IMPROVEMENTS: S/D W/B GAR 2 STY MAS㤱㤱 Denise R. Stroter a/k/a Denise Stroter C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00147 $110,588.68 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1810-369 5929 Palmetto St 19120 35th wd. 960 Sq. Ft. BRT#352293700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Dante C. Corrado and Jacqueline L. Corrado C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 01005 $48,087.93 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1810-370 6129 N. 6th St 61st wd. 1,904 Sq. Ft. BRT#611125100 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Thomas Bryant Jr. a/k/a Thomas Bryant and Kathryn Bryant C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 00358 $68,376.44 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1810-371 8620 Bayard St 19150 50th wd. 1,152 Sq. Ft. OPA#501207700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cheri D. Salley-Gilmore a/k/a Cheri Darlene Salley-Gilmore C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 01796 $39,049.11 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-372 2510 S 61st St 19142 40th wd. Land: 1,096 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 960 Sq. Ft.; Total: 2,056 Sq. Ft. OPA#402063800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lucretia Smith a/k/a Lucretia D. Smith and United States of America C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 00403 $92,581.37 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1810-373 518 S. Conestoga St 19143 46th wd. 1,455 Sq. Ft. OPA#463181500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING James T. Lovett C.P. September Term, 2011 No. 01515 $77,142.53 Joseph R. Loverdi, Esquire 1810-374 7133 Torresdale Ave 19135 65th wd. Improvement Area: 1,728 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 1,800 Sq. Ft. OPA#871585340 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW W/OFF STR 2 STY MASON Heather I. Finfer Haslam a/k/a Heather I. Haslam & Edward L. Finfer C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 03800 $61,676.42 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, and Paul J. Fanelli 1810-375 1709 S Avondale St 19142 40th wd. 1,674 Sq. Ft. OPA#401178200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Latisa Newsome C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 00211 $89,154.52 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-376 6113 N Marshall St 19120 61st wd. 1,360 Sq. Ft. OPA#611139400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ronnette Green as Administratrix of the Estate of Kimberle Holsey, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 01778 $112,550.07 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-377 327 S Frazier St 19143 60th wd. 1,155 Sq. Ft. OPA#604234000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nikia K. Stanfield C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 01889 $108,234.64 KML Law Group, P.C.

1810-378 4747 N 13th St 19141 49th wd. 989 Sq. Ft. OPA#491502500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Patricia Baker C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 02436 $45,164.90 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-379 2808 N 20th St 19132 38th wd. Land: 1,200 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,206 Sq. Ft.; Total: 2,406 Sq. Ft. BRT#111258400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Willie Cherry, deceased C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 02228 $59,423.29 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1810-380 2276-78 N 51st St 19131 52nd wd. 2,720 Sq. Ft. OPA#521279700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gwendolyn L. Jackson; Patricia Gray a/k/a Patricia R. Gray a/k/a Patricia R. Jackson-Gray C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 00706 $151,419.51 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-381 6315 Allman St 191422009 40th wd. 1,293 Sq. Ft. OPA#401245100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY David Bailey C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 03414 $20,640.00 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-382 1768 S Avondale St 19142 40th wd. 1,746 Sq. Ft. OPA#401186900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Debra L. Smith C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01954 $63,331.94 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-383 1915 Independence St 19138 10th wd. 1,032 Sq. Ft. BRT#102098000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Khalep Copes C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 644 $13,811.02 Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby, LLP, Sarah A. Elia, Esq. 1810-384 524 E Penn St 19144-1406 12th wd. 1,163 Sq. Ft. BRT#121141400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Patricia John C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 01357 $98,745.52 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1810-385 240 E Comly St a/k/a 240 Comly St 19120 35th wd. 1,473 Sq. Ft. OPA#352138800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Wendy Correa and William Correa C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 01153 $119,200.34 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-386 7159 Montague St 19135 41st wd. 1,064 Sq. Ft. OPA#412263500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Brad Young C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 02324 $98,552.34 Michael C. Mazack 1810-387 5740 Kemble Ave 19141 17th wd. 1,216 Sq. Ft. OPA#172326915 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Rosa M. Mallette and Larry N. Mallette C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 02673 $122,309.76 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-388 2114 Carver St 19124 41st wd. 915 Sq. Ft. OPA#411046500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Richard Kubacki C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 01741 $30,924.41 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-389 738 S 57th St 19143 46th wd. 1,125 Sq. Ft. OPA#463248800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Teresa Purdy C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 01825 $57,038.14 KML Law Group, P.C.

1810-390 6209 Chestnut St 19139 3rd wd. 1,848 Sq. Ft. OPA#031025900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Vermille C Blake C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 00212 $66,655.44 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-391 5316 N 12th St 19141 49th wd. 1,750 Sq. Ft. OPA#493135800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Keasha Paulhill C.P. November Term, 2008 No. 03200 $85,288.06 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-392 637 N Frazier St 191314810 4th wd. 1,434 Sq. Ft. OPA#043063300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kai Comer C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02735 $87,426.68 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-393 1972 Sterling St 191380000 10th wd. 1,374 Sq. Ft. OPA#101395600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Naimah Devine C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 03078 $97,646.11 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-394 431 Cross St 1st wd. BRT#011284500 Haneef Nelson a/k/a Haneef S. Nelson a/k/a Haneef Sakin Nelson a/k/a Haikeem Nelson and 431 Land Trust C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 03577 $79,165.85 Richard J. Nalbandian 1810-395 1446 Creston St 19149 54th wd. 1,271 Sq. Ft. OPA#541007300 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jessica Cotto, a/k/a Jessica M. Cotto; Alexander Lebron C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 04381 $67,349.93 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1810-396 1631 French St 19121 32nd wd. 827 Sq. Ft. BRT#321059800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Howard Young, Solely in his capacity as Heir of Lauren J. Chandler a/k/a Lauren J. Chandler-Young Deceased and Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Lauren J. Chandler C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 03382 $110,273.53 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1810-397 7156 Gillespie St 19135 41st wd. 1,440 Sq. Ft. OPA#412298100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Betty J. Gilliam, a/k/a Betty Jean Gilliam C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 05056 $89,358.22 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1810-398 1119 Wagner Ave 19141 49th wd. 1,147 Sq. Ft. BRT#493021200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Lolita R. Turner a/k/a Lolita Turner solely as Administratrix of the Estate of DeVonde Johnson C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 01102 $64,265.11 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1810-399 8744 Glenloch St 19136 65th wd. 1,610 Sq. Ft. OPA#652270000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Major Nwankwo; Ugochi Nwankwo C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 02374 $118,891.95 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1810-400 6235 Castor Ave 19149-2730 54th wd. 1,472 Sq. Ft. OPA#541160700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ian Zankman, in His Capacity as Heir of Harry

Zankman a/k/a Harry N. Zankman, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Harry Zankman a/k/a Harry N. Zankman, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 00105 $99,382.25 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-401 6480 Ross St 19119 22nd wd. 802 Sq. Ft. BRT#221215700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Troy K. Grant III C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 02285 $57,322.57 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1810-402 2538 Cedar St 19125 31st wd. 1,176 Sq. Ft. OPA#312036100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Felicia A. Jefferson C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 01736 $83,046.89 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-403 6601 N 4th St 19126 61st wd. 11,000 Sq. Ft. OPA#611065100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Curtis Murray and Tracey Murray C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00077 $235,252.59 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-404 1846 S 65th St 191421312 40th wd. 1,176 Sq. Ft. OPA#403005100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cresius Darius; Taciana Darius a/k/a Taciana Parius C.P. May Term, 2012 No. 03161 $92,250.92 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-405 1333 Mckinley St 19111 53rd wd. 1,139 Sq. Ft. OPA#531027500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Carmen J. Alicea C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 02822 $69,059.26 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-406 5242 N Marshall St 191203135 49th wd. 990 Sq. Ft. OPA#492118900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Latanya Rockeymore C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 03447 $77,554.06 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-407 3020 N Ringgold St 191321328 38th wd. 1,000 Sq. Ft. OPA#381027900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robin Highsmith, Individually and in Her Capacity as Administratrix of The Estate of Ellen Highsmith a/k/a Ellen Rae Highsmith; Rhonda D. Highsmith, in Her Capacity as Heir of The Estate of Ellen Highsmith a/k/a Ellen Rae Highsmith; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Ellen Highsmith a/k/a Ellen Rae Highsmith, Deceased C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 00700 $24,108.46 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-408 157 Mifflin St 19148 1st wd. 915 Sq. Ft. OPA#011171300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jade Carroll and Kevin Carroll C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00459 $149,144.74 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-409 8547 Williams Ave 19150 50th wd. 1,447 Sq. Ft. BRT#502278100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Estate of Conshay Johnson a/k/a Conshay M. Johnson a/k/a Coshay Johnson; Ian Dennis, Jr, as Known Heir of Conshay Johnson a/k/a Conshay M. Johnson a/k/a Coshay Johnson; Kenneth Johnson, as Known Heir of Conshay Johnson a/k/a Conshay M. Johnson a/k/a Coshay Johnson; Mercedes Johnson, as Known Heir and as Co-Personal Representative of

The Estate of Conshay Johnson a/k/a Conshay M. Johnson a/k/a Coshay Johnson; Shacara Dennis, as Known Heir and as Co-Personal Representative of The Estate of Conshay Johnson a/k/a Conshay M. Johnson a/k/a Coshay Johnson; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Conshay Johnson a/k/a Conshay M. Johnson a/k/a Coshay Johnson C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 07915 $198,343.10 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1810-410 3358 Jasper St 19134 45th wd. 1,024 Sq. Ft. OPA#452381300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cross Keys Investment LLC C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 01855 $81,649.97 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-411 2119 Oakmont St 19152 56th wd. 2,948 Sq. Ft. OPA#561379100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MD Zafor Ahmed C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 00107 $156,749.78 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-412 1624 W. Champlost St 19141 17th wd. 1,550 Sq. Ft. OPA#171200200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Janie M. Lopez a/k/a Janie Lopez and Laureano Lopez C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 001396 $43,018.49 Michael C. Mazack 1810-413 1937 Church Ln 19141 17th wd. 1,831 Sq. Ft. OPA#171244400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Chloe S. Tippins as Executrix of the Estate of Eula G. Nimmons Deceased C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 04114 $47,335.97 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-414 1416 W Pacific St 19140 13th wd. 816 Sq. Ft. OPA#131024600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dwayne C. Woods as Administrator of the Estate of Dorothy Louise Woods a/k/a Dorothy Woods, Deceased C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 00103 $66,815.78 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-415 2227 S Bonsall St 19145 48th wd. 708 Sq. Ft. OPA#482277900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Angela B. Ford a/k/a Angela Ford C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 00008 $93,796.98 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-416 3444 Ryan Ave 19136 64th wd. 1,720 Sq. Ft. OPA#642099200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nicole Dewees and Victor Diodonet C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 02023 $191,122.86 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-417 1870 Haworth St 19124 62nd wd. 1,294 Sq. Ft. OPA#622017900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Linda H. Scott C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 01077 $22,280.33 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-418 4421 Knorr St 19135 55th wd. 1,694 Sq. Ft. OPA#552162900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John Flaton III C.P. November Term, 2013 No. 00400 $92,999.41 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-419 442 N Daggett St a/k/a 442 Daggett St 19151 34th wd. 1,500 Sq. Ft. OPA#343130200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Eileen Chess, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Marrie L. Chess, Deceased, Bennie Chess, Jr, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Marrie L. Chess, Deceased, Allinorrie Chess Dantzler, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Marrie L. Chess, Deceaed and The Unknown Heirs of Marie L. Chess C.P. June Term, 2016 No.

02003 $165,278.87 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-420 12402 Wyndom Rd 66th wd. 1,890 Sq. Ft. BRT#66-3219300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Joseph Paul D’Arcangelo C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 02286 $43,421.70 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1810-421 1060 Welsh Rd 19115 63rd wd. 39,001 Sq. Ft. OPA#632036402 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robin Simmens, a/k/a Robin Gamburg C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 00460 $539,900.73 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1810-422 11629 Kelvin Ave 58th wd. 6,090 Sq. Ft. BRT#582559800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING David Rajkowski and Joan M. Spills C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 01772 $249,687.47 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1810-423 2422 E Firth St 19125 31st wd. 805 Sq. Ft. OPA#314055300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dorothy A. Sickels, Dorothy M. Sickels and Richard C. Wells Jr a/k/a Richard C. Wells a/k/a Richard Wells C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 02205 $118,100.14 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-424 2132 W. 65th Ave 17th wd. Beginning Point: Situate on the south side of 65th Avenue at the distance of 48 feet westward from the west side of Norwood Street OPA#171357400 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Charde Hardee C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 03997 $46,779.77 Patrick J. Wesner, Esquire 1810-425 2801 Glenview St 19149 55th wd. 3,872 Sq. Ft. BRT#551234300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Jody M. Chrzanowski C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 01531 $66,955.75 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1810-426 1001-3 Allengrove St 19124 23rd wd. S/D W/D GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 2,200 Sq. Ft. BRT#234145300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Eric B. Walker Jr C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 03332 $190,607.83 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC 1810-427 633 N 54th St 19131 44th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,092 Sq. Ft. BRT#442353500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Kevin Williams C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 02009 $27,322.69 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC 1810-428 6327 Farnsworth St 19149 62nd wd. 1,373 Sq. Ft. OPA#621533800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Stephanie Collins Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Joseph J. Flood, Deceased and The Unknown Heirs of Joseph J. Flood Deceased C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 00057 $151,181.52 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-429 1729 Danforth St 19152 35th wd. 2,134 Sq. Ft. OPA#562216300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thomas K. Kreeger C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 001396 $135,828.63 Michael C. Mazack 1810-430 917 Sigel St 1st wd. Land Area: 713 Sq. Ft.; Improvement Area: 1,028 Sq. Ft. OPA#012366100 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Eugene Marra C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 02959 $307,459.50 Phillip D. Berger, Esq., Berger Law Group, PC

1810-431 871 N 20th St 15th wd. 1,321 Sq. Ft. BRT#151082100 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI/DET 3 STY MASONRY Donald Watkins, Jr, Real Owner and Original Mortgagor, Donald Watkins, Sr., Real Owner and Original Mortgagor and Delena Watkins, Original Mortgagor C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 01491 $409,558.56 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1810-432 700 N 64th St 19151 34th wd. 2,518 Sq. Ft. OPA#344246800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ketleen Dormeus C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 01246 $183,141.28 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1810-433 1513 66th Ave 10th wd. 1,248 Sq. Ft. BRT#101219000 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY James Ward and Ivy Ward C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 00789 $140,315.45 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1810-434 3227 Rorer St 7th wd. 840 Sq. Ft. BRT#073168800 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Yelena Motro C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 02806 $46,994.12 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1810-435 1640 Merribrook Ln assessed as 1640 Meribrook Ln 19151 34th wd. 1,264 Sq. Ft. OPA#343367800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nixon K. Dyall C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 00783 $132,216.07 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1810-436 1324 Passmore St 19111 53rd wd. 1,140 Sq. Ft. OPA#531108100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tiffany S. Dawson C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 02537 $88,004.30 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1810-437 4606 Horrocks St 19124 23rd wd. 1,385 Sq. Ft. OPA#234218600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Derrick Montes and Luis Lopez C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 04645 $88,613.77 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1810-438 2935 Normandy Dr 191541639 66th wd. 1,424 Sq. Ft. OPA#662499800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jocelyn Rodriguez; Manuel A. Sanchez C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 00169 $212,348.27 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-439 2014 E Monmouth St 191343613 25th wd. 1,096 Sq. Ft. OPA#252118400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jamie Pearlstein C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 02747 $40,350.77 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-440 6650 Crowson St 191192202 22nd wd. 1,118 Sq. Ft. OPA#221239900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Necker Barbier C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 03030 $88,368.77 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-441 2253 Disston St 19149 54th wd. 1,490 Sq. Ft. OPA#542075100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kimberly A. Glaser C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 01916 $118,073.75 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-442 113 Roseberry St 19148 39th wd. 696 Sq. Ft. OPA#391139500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Janine Mcalonan and William Mcalonan C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 03038 $163,773.86 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-443 1932 E Tioga St 191342040 45th wd. 1,226 Sq. Ft. OPA#452102500 IMPROVE-

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MENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Howard T. Fitzgerald C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 00183 $52,803.67 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-444 5200 W Montgomery Ave, #15 A&B, a/k/a 5200-B W Montgomery Ave 19131-3303 52nd wd. 1,960 Sq. Ft. BRT#521065708 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tarani A. Johnson; State Trustee Services, LLC as Trustee of West Montgomery Land Trust C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 01006 $245,128.85 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-445 3050 N 16th St 19132-2310 11th wd. 1,350 Sq. Ft. OPA#111195900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tuto Investment LLC; Alexander Barnes C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 01553 $44,250.83 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-446 11614 Hendrix Terr 191162529 58th wd. 1,170 Sq. Ft. OPA#582374047 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Diane L. Rossi C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 03383 $91,289.00 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-447 2530 S Hicks St 191454604 26th wd. 1,110 Sq. Ft. OPA#261201900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jonathan Fosco; Lauren Fosco C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 02114 $190,284.30 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-448 4108 Tyson Ave 191351616 55th wd. 1,122 Sq. Ft. OPA#552190500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Eugenia G. Wilkins-Hayes C.P. May Term, 2013 No. 00459 $205,852.05 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-449 1717 N 53rd St 34th wd. 809 Sq. Ft. (land area); 1,054 Sq. Ft. (improvement area) BRT#521330400 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Sharon Thorpe-Fulton C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 01707 $22,331.40 Kevin J. Cummings, Esquire 1810-450 306 E Upsal St 19119-2347 22nd wd. 960 Sq. Ft. OPA#221079100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Pablo Johnson a/k/a Pablo K. Johnson; Tia Mccray C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 02751 $65,019.99 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-451 900 S 57th St 19143 46th wd. 1,256 Sq. Ft. OPA#463252200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jeleana JamesMears C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 01322 $88,412.69 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-452 1742 Scattergood St 19124 62nd wd. 1,104 Sq. Ft. OPA#622126200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Loretta Grant C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 01278 $65,911.06 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-453 8012 Ogontz Ave 191501412 50th wd. 2,280 Sq. Ft. OPA#871231700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tanika S. Davis a/k/a Tanika Davis C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 00773 $150,690.38 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-454 3920 Palmetto St 191245418 33rd wd. 1,206 Sq. Ft. OPA#332182500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Luis Sanabria a/k/a Luis A. Sanabria C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 01232 $67,840.44 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-455 2605 S 67th St 19142 40th wd.

1,600 Sq. Ft. OPA#406037900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Geraldine Jefferson C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 03202 $51,553.20 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-456 4554 Tudor St 41st wd. Beginning Point: On the Southwest side of Tudor Street (Fifty feet wide) at the distance of Four Hundred and Forty-Nine feet Five inches Southeastward from the Southeast side of Jackson Street (Fifty feet wide) OPA#412135100 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Charles H. Shields C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03399 $181,957.58 Patrick J. Wesner 1810-457 533 Pierce St 19148-1807 1st wd. 700 Sq. Ft. OPA#011380600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sidiq Shaheed Montgomery C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 00950 $66,573.37 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-458 2613-15 W. Hunting Park Ave 38th wd. Land Area: 43,582 Sq. Ft.; Improvement Area: 26,784 Sq. Ft. OPA#775605150 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: 2-STORY STRUCTURE Gethsemane Outreach Ministries C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 00682 $463,848.40 entered on February 8, 2017 John R.K. Solt, Esquire 1810-459 1120 W Nevada St 19133 37th wd. 1,031 Sq. Ft. BRT#371314200 IMPROVEMENTS: 2 STORY MASONRY ROW HOME Brian K. Wise C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00689 $178,767.63 Janet L. Gold, Esquire 1810-460 3826 Lawndale St 19124 33rd wd. 975 Sq. Ft. OPA#332253000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tomasa Diaz-Ruiz and Maria E. Oliveras C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 02311 $94,865.13 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-461 1347 Sellers St 19124-3666 23rd wd. 2,520 Sq. Ft. OPA#234049900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nazmul Islam C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 01913 $113,732.20 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-462 7230 Montour St 19111 53rd wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#532411100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mark A. Kull; Karin K. Kull C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02411 $167,668.39 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-463 1621 W. Jefferson St 19121 47th wd. 4,176 Sq. Ft. BRT#471126700 Subject to Mortgage Subject to Rent Union Housing Development Corp C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 000509 $493,377.50 Daniel D. Haggerty, Esquire 1810-464 2627 S Dewey St 19142 40th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 960 Sq. Ft. BRT#402075700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Erica Wood, as Mortgagor and Real Owner and in Her Capacity as Known Surviving Heir of Minnie Baker, Eric J. Wood, Known Surviving Heir of Minnie Baker and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Minnie Baker C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 03094 $100,184.42 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC 1810-465 503 Parlin St 19116-3334 58th wd. 1,440 Sq. Ft. OPA#582057600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Owen H. Black; Carolyn A. Black C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 04374 $226,424.52 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-466 1509 N 58th St 191313811 4th wd. 1,184 Sq. Ft. OPA#043297900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Willie Robinson; Yolanda

Berry a/k/a Yolanda Berry-Robinson C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 01539 $47,265.69 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-467 3009 S 16th St 19145-4903 26th wd. 1,050 Sq. Ft. OPA#26-12663-00 IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY, RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Anna Marie Gilkin C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 03730 $241,522.83 Hladik, Onorato, & Federman, LLP 1810-468 313 Palmer Dr 19115-1028 58th wd. 10,034 Sq. Ft. more or less OPA#58-1-1895-60 IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY, RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Crystal D. Nichols C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00677 $508,797.92 Hladik, Onorato, & Federman, LLP 1810-469 5718 Woodbine Ave 191312221 52nd wd. 1,805 Sq. Ft. OPA#522172300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Herman Davis, Jr C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 00614 $140,293.49 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-470 2067 Margaret St 191242866 23rd wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#232163800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nathaniel Glover a/k/a Nathaniel K. Glover C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 02343 $96,180.21 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-471 1600-1618 Arch St, Unit #715 19103-2007 8th wd. 843 Sq. Ft. OPA#888116118 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Craig M. Robinson C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 01960 $236,170.88 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-472 1109 W Lehigh Ave 191331113 37th wd. 2,889 Sq. Ft. OPA#372292100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jean Duchatellier C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 02477 $180,248.99 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-473 3278 Emerald St 19134 45th wd. 810 Sq. Ft. OPA#452335200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cross Keys Investment LLC C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 01744 $65,227.94 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-474 1814 Pennington Rd 191512017 34th wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#343332200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY David Shields C.P. July Term, 2007 No. 03993 $73,243.02 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-475 1004 66th Ave 19126 49th wd. 9,180 Sq. Ft. OPA#492087900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Deneatra Blackston C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 03877 $285,331.11 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-476 7529 Brentwood Rd 19151 34th wd. 1,388 Sq. Ft. OPA#343229200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ramona R. Perkins C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 02206 $99,729.24 KML Law Group, P.C. 1810-477 545 Wilder St 19147-5826 1st wd. 1,700 Sq. Ft. OPA#011252700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Saladin I. Abdunafi C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 01284 $272,185.42 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-478 3943 Stevenson Ln a/k/a 3943 Stevenson St 19114-2015 66th wd. 1,386 Sq. Ft. OPA#661288009 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Malachy Mcelroy C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 02800 $133,728.56 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP

1810-479 46 E Pastorius St 19144 59th wd. 1,835.25 Sq. Ft. OPA#592-0935-00 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI/DET 3 STY STONE SVJ, Inc. C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 03475 $77,632.01, plus interest through the date of the sheriff’s sale, plus costs William J. Levant, Esquire 1810-480 1513 66th Ave 10th wd. Beginning Point: Situate on the Northerly side of Sixty-Six Avenue North (Eight Feet Wide) at the distance of Eighty-Seven Feet Westward from the westerly side of Fifteenth Street in the 10th (Formerly The Fourty Second) Ward of the City of Philadelphia OPA#101219000 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY James Ward and Ivy Ward C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 00789 $140,315.45 Richard J. Nalbandian, III 1810-481 167 E Herman St 19144 59th wd. 4,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#59-2-0895000 IMPROVEMENTS: DET W/D GAR 3 STY MASONRY SVJ, Inc. C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 03478 $148,637.61 plus interest through the date of the sheriff’s sale, plus costs William J. Levant, Esquire 1810-482 3719 N Bouvier St 19140 13th wd. 1,273 Sq. Ft. OPA#13-12319-00 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 3 STY MASONRY SVJ, Inc. C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 03476 $61,964.89, plus interest through the date of the sheriff’s sale, plus costs William J. Levant, Esquire 1810-483 5531-33 Baltimore Ave 46th wd. 2,483 Sq. Ft. (land)/ 3,370 (improvements) OPA#871401510 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: STORE/OFFICE APARTMENT/ 2 STORY MASONRY Adebowale Ajayi and Jibola Ajayi C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 02458 $22,000 interest and costs Musa A. Jan, Esquire 1810-484 1911 Rhawn St 19111 56th wd. 1,360 Sq. Ft. OPA#562004400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Timothy J. Mcandrews C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 00235 $137,093.11 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-485 2737 S Fairhill St 19148-4805 39th wd. 960 Sq. Ft. OPA#395158300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joseph M. White, in His Capacity as Heir of Frances White, Deceased; James White, in His Capacity as Heir of Frances White, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Frances White, Deceased C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 03430 $62,929.75 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-486 7033 Saybrook Ave 191421123 40th wd. 1,140 Sq. Ft. OPA#403299800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lydell Johnson C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 03219 $70,151.90 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-487 5426 Oakland St 19124-1211 62nd wd. 1,416 Sq. Ft. OPA#621393100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Marlo Young C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 00230 $62,723.73 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-488 5713 N 3rd St a/k/a 5713 N Third St 19120-2319 61st wd. 1,470 Sq. Ft. OPA#612385100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Pil Ki Park C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 00559 $106,794.11 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-489 1600 Johnson St, a/k/a 1600 E Johnson St 19138-1112 10th wd. 1,344 Sq. Ft. OPA#102297300

IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Loretta A. Edens a/k/a Loretta Alease Anthony, in Her Capacity as Heir of Ruth Burnett a/k/a Ruth Anthony, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under The Estate of Ruth Burnett a/k/a Ruth Anthony, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Ruth Burnett a/k/a Ruth Anthony, Deceased C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01000 $153,861.99 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-490 2514 W Cumberland St 191324101 28th wd. 1,726 Sq. Ft. OPA#281267400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Stephen Holloman C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 02507 $42,798.10 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-491 4222 Fairdale Rd 19154 66th wd. 1,969 Sq. Ft. OPA#662571500 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael Littlejohn C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 02055 $197,697.27 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1810-492 1310 N 29th St 19121-4504 29th wd. 0 Sq. Ft. OPA#292233600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Anthony Hughey C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03265 $143,778.06 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-493 1005 Rosalie St 19149-3625 35th wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#352043800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Geoffrey Gonsalves-Sabola, in His Capacity as Administrator and Heir of The Estate of Edmund GonsalvesSabola; Creola Angus, in Her Capacity as Heir of The Estate of Edmund Gonsalves-Sabola; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Edmund Gonsalves-Sabola, Deceased C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 03442 $64,258.88 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1810-494 210 Locust St, Unit 29D-W 19106-3908 5th wd. 803 Sq. Ft. OPA#888052157 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM 5 STY MAS OTHER Harry Gratz C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 02395 $459,027.39 Barbara A. Fein, Esquire, Silverang Donohoe Rosenzweig & Haltzman, LLC 1810-495 3346 Gurley Rd 191541502 66th wd. 1,360 Sq. Ft. OPA#663117100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robert W. Malampy a/k/a Bob Malampy, in His Capacity as Heir of Gertrude Malampy, Deceased; John M. Malampy a/k/a John Malampy, in His Capacity as Heir of Gerturde Malampy, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Gertrude Malampy, Deceased; Timothy W. Malampy a/k/a Timothy Malampy, in His Capacity as Administrator of The Estate of Theodore J. Malampy, Jr., a/k/a Ted Malampy a/k/a Theodore Malampy, deceased heir of Gertrude Malampy, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Theodore J. Malampy, Jr. a/k/a Ted Malampy a/k/a Theodore Malampy, Deceased Heir of Gertrude Malampy, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 02295 $185,304.40 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP

1810-496A 4124 Ogden St 19104 6th wd. 1,622 Sq. Ft. BRT#062070100 IMPROVEMENTS: 3 STORY MASONRY RESIDENTIAL SEMI DETACHED CONVERTED TO APARTMENTS Brian K. Wise C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00689 $178,767.63 Janet L. Gold, Esquire 1810-496B 3233 N 25th St 19129 38th wd. 900 Sq. Ft. BRT#381058800 IMPROVEMENTS: 2 STORY MASONRY ROW HOME Brian K. Wise C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00689 $178,767.63 Janet L. Gold, Esquire 1810-497 5956 Elsinore St 35th wd. 1,042 Sq. Ft. BRT#352300900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Sarah J. De Leon Feliz C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 01559 $91,787.84 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1810-498 2109 S 65th St 40th wd. 1,600 Sq. Ft. BRT#401206400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Andrew Fahnbulleh C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 02284 $79,239.80 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1810-499 7105 Kindred St 19149 54th wd. Land: 1,516 Sq. Ft.; 1,170 Sq. Ft. BRT#542288100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE David J. Sinnerard and Lisa Sinnerard C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 02294 $110,194.80 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1810-500 2905 Gerritt St 36th wd. 630 Sq. Ft. BRT#364223200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Ravana C. Starks C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 03729 $53,955.54 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1810-501 217 S Frazier St 60th wd. 900 Sq. Ft. BRT#604229201 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Osiris Miller C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 00265 $77,142.15 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1810-502 2824 Gaul St 25th wd. 1,166 Sq. Ft. BRT#251387800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Charles A.J. Halpin, III, Esquire, Personal Representative of the Estate of Lillian K. Fenner a/k/a Lillian Fenner, Deceased C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 00278 $10,183.52 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1810-503 2524 Tilton St 19125 31st wd. 695 Sq. Ft. BRT#312176015 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Christopher P. Reilly and Rebecca R. Reilly C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 03547 $77,502.72 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1810-504 144 W Queen Ln 19144 12th wd. 4,433 Sq. Ft. OPA#123117100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael F. Coates and Deneen P. Coates C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 00519 $198,657.15 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1810-505 3676 Frankford Ave 19134 45th wd. 1,920 Sq. Ft. OPA#452285300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Marcos Carrasquillo C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 04411 $95,083.26 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1810-506 6140 N 11th St 19141 49th wd. 1,354 Sq. Ft. OPA#493080500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Denise V. Tate C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 03292 $133,902.20 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1810-507 7116 Ogontz Ave 19138 Row 2-Story Masonry BRT#102015600 IMPROVE-

MENTS: RESIDENTIAL Vermelle Thomas and Allan Thomas C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 00502 $48,078.42 Robert W. Williams, Esquire 1810-508 5420 Kingsessing Ave 19143 Row 2 Sty Masonary OPA#514248200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John Ntefo, Deceased C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 00855 $86,740.62 Robert W. Williams, Esquire 1810-509 8546 Michener Ave 19150 ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY BRT#501140700 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL Lonnie Davis and Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Deborah Davis a/k/a Deborah Cooper, Deceased C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02535 $34,671.49 Robert W. Williams, Esquire 1810-510 1501 S. 5th St 19147 STORE/OFFICE AND APARTMENT 3 STORY MASONRY BRT#871030900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL - STORE/OFFICE AND APARTMENTS 3 STORIES MASONRY 1501 South 5th and 436 Dickinson Land Trust and Haneef Nelson C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 01735 $378,485.94 Robert W. Williams, Esquire 1810-511 6322 Woodland Ave 19142 STORE 2 STORY MASONRY BRT#882057625 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL Bernard X. James C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 01634 $214,692.42 Robert W. Williams, Esquire 1810-512 214 Zeralda St 19144 ROW 2 STORY MASONRY BRT#133018400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL/ROW TWO-STORY MASONRY Rhonda R. Collins C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 02889 $64,811.94 Robert W. Williams, Esquire 1810-513A 5607 Wynnefield Ave 19131 52nd wd. 4,150 Sq. Ft. BRT#522187905 Subject To Mortgage Yes - HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee of the Holders of Ace Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-FM2 Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates in the original principal amount of $200,000.00 IMPROVEMENTS: S/D W/B GAR 2 STY MASONRY Sausan Kassar C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 013150 $3,605.50 Amar A. Agrawal, Esquire 1810-513B 6340 Sherwood Rd 19151 34th wd. 4,800 Sq. Ft. BRT#344161600 Subject To Mortgage Yes - World Savings Bank, FSB in the original principal amount of $263,258.00 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMT/DET 3 STY MAS㤱㤱 Sausan Kassar C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 013150 $3,605.50 Amar A. Agrawal, Esquire 1810-514A 901 N. Penn St, Unit P2104 5th wd. 730 Sq. Ft. (Improvement Area) OPA#888061944 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNIT Helen G. Lo C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 000930 $19,921.81 Elliot H. Berton, Esquire 1810-514B 901 N. Penn St, P2105 5th wd. 769 Sq. Ft. (Improvement Area) OPA#888061946 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNIT Helen G. Lo C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 000930 $19,921.81 Elliot H. Berton, Esquire 1810-515A 241-253 W. Oxford St 191223742 18th wd. 14,366 Sq. Ft. OPA#88-4-3433-05 IMPROVEMENTS: IND. WAREHOUSE MASONRY Gratz Products Corporation t/a Charles Gratz Fire Protection Company C.P.

August Term, 2016 No. 00341 $530,754.26 Barbara A. Fein, Esquire, Silverang Donohoe Rosenzweig & Haltzman, LLC 1810-515B 1609 N. 3rd St 19122-3742 18th wd. 1,082 Sq. Ft. OPA#18-31295-00 IMPROVEMENTS: VACANT LAND, INDUSTRIAL < ACRE Gratz Products Corporation t/a Charles Gratz Fire Protection Company C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 00341 $530,754.26 Barbara A. Fein, Esquire, Silverang Donohoe Rosenzweig & Haltzman, LLC 1810-515C 1611-1617 N. 3rd St 19122-3742 18th wd. 4,480 Sq. Ft. OPA#183-1296-00 IMPROVEMENTS: VACANT LAND, INDUSTRIAL < ACRE Gratz Products Corporation t/a Charles Gratz Fire Protection Company C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 00341 $530,754.26 Barbara A. Fein, Esquire, Silverang Donohoe Rosenzweig & Haltzman, LLC 1810-516 5760 W Jefferson St 19131 4th wd. 1,469 Sq. Ft. OPA#043247200 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY STONE Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under James T Davis a/k/a James T Davis Sr., Deceased; James T. Davis Jr in His Capacity as Heir of James T. Davis a/k/a James T. Davis, Sr., Deceased C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 01982 $106,194.04 Jenine Davey 1810-517 STAY 1810-518 1063 N 46th St 19131 6th wd. 1,166 Sq. Ft. OPA#062372800 Subject to Mortgage Lamar Patterson C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 03497 $52,487.17 Jenine Davey, Esquire 1810-519 4190 Wayne Ave 19140 13th wd. 596 Sq. Ft. OPA#131404600 Joanne Thompson, Known Surviving Heirs of Carmeta Thompson; Jaamyr Thompson, Known Surviving Heirs of Carmeta Thompson; Unknown Surviving Heirs of Carmeta Thompson C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01333 $21,966.88 Jenine Davey, Esquire 1810-520 5020 Stenton Ave 19144 12th wd. 2,533 Sq. Ft. OPA#121212600 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under General Ronald Johnson, Deceased; Howard Johnson, in His Capacity as Heir of General Ronald Johnson, Deceased C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 02753 $84,967.55 Jenine Davey 1810-521 1273 S Bonsall St 19146 36th wd. 1,186 Sq. Ft. OPA#361348400 Subject to Mortgage Subject to Rent Robin D. Goldsmith, Known Surviving Heir of Celestine Scott; Theresa L. Goldsmith, Known Surviving Heir of Celestine Scott; Unknown Surviving Heirs of Celestine Scott C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 00950 $166,055.91 Jenine Davey 1810-522 5914 Malvern Ave 19131 52nd wd. 1,440 Sq. Ft. OPA#522116500 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Ruth J Parker a/k/a Ruth O Parker, Deceased; Samuel Parker, in His Capacity as Heir of Ruth J Parker a/k/a Ruth O Parker, Deceased C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 00001 $151,972.77 Jenine Davey

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