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17 states and D.C. support city in foster-care dispute

Wave of aging LGBTQ population set to crash

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By Victoria A. Brownworth PGN Contributor There’s a critical emergency facing Pennsylvania’s LGBTQ community, yet it is barely discussed and remains mostly hidden. It is the crisis of how to care for the state’s aging LGBTQ population and the myriad problems those Pennsylvanians are facing every day in the Commonwealth. According to the U.S. Census, 14.5 percent of the country is aged 65 or over. Pennsylvania has the second-largest demographic in the county of people aged 65 and over — more than 16 percent of the 13-million population. Among those nearly two million Pennsylvanians are more than 150,000 people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, among an estimated 2.5 million or more LGBTQ elders nationwide. Where will they go as the age? PAGE 19 Who will take

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CELEBRATING OUR ELDERS: Ada Bello presents the 2018 Humanitarian Award to John Cunningham at Indigo Ball Oct. 13 at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Cunningham was recognized as an early activist and cofounder of the AIDS Library and Bell was one of the original marchers at Independence Hall during the late 1960s Reminder Days. Indigo Ball is the largest William Way LGBT Community Center fundraiser of the year. Recap is on page 8. Photo: Scott A. Drake

Senator pushes for LGBTQ issues ahead of midterms By Adriana Fraser adriana@epgn.com Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey (D) has introduced a new bill that amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to ensure inclusion of LGBTQ seniors. The Elder Pride Act is the latest legislation Casey introduced to the Senate intended to support LGBTQ seniors, specifically seniors living in rural areas. The bill would establish the Office of

Older LGBT Policy in the Department of Health and Human Services to “conduct and arrange for research in the field of LGBT aging with a special emphasis on gathering statistics on older LGBT individuals.” The department’s director would oversee funding opportunities to benefit older LGBTQ Americans and promote polices to address the needs of that community. The legislation would also crePAGE 19 ate a grant program

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Officials representing 17 states and the District of Columbia have filed an amicus brief in support of Philadelphia’s efforts to prevent LGBT bias within the city’s foster-care system. In March, city officials stopped referring foster-care children to Catholic Social Services of Philadelphia after published reports that CSS wouldn’t place children with same-sex couples. City officials contend CSS’ policy violates the city’s Fair Practices Ordinance, which bans, among other things, discrimination on the basis of LGBT status. However, CSS claims the city is violating its religious-freedom and free-speech rights. CSS filed suit against the city in May, and the dispute remains pending in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. CSS seeks a preliminary injunction from the Third Circuit to order the city to resume foster-care referrals to CSS. Otherwise, CSS maintains, its foster-care program is at risk for closure. CSS currently provides foster-care services for about 100 children in city custody. The states that filed the amicus brief are California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and the District of Columbia. The 39-page brief contends it’s in the best interests of children to prevent anti-LGBT bias in the foster-care system.

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Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas filed an amicus brief last month in support of CSS’ position that its rights were being violated by the city. The Oct. 4 amicus brief in support of the city urges the Third Circuit “not to issue a preliminary injunction requiring Philadelphia to allow discrimination against same-sex couples in the provision of foster-care services.” The brief estimates that 27,000 same-sex couples are raising 58,000 adopted and foster children in the United States. “Children living within samesex parent families fare equally well as children living within different-sex parent families,” the brief states. “For example, children in same-sex parent families are equally well-adjusted. Full inclusion of LGBTQ people in the pool of foster parents thus maximizes the number of safe and loving homes available to foster children.” The brief urges the Third Circuit not to set a precedent by allowing anti-LGBT bias within the foster-care system. “We cannot afford to turn away any qualified families from the pool of prospective foster parents due to their sexual orientation or any other characteristic unrelated to parenting ability,” the brief states. “To allow for such discrimination would mean that the optimal foster family (or even a suitable one) might not be available to a child at the moment that the child most needs it. And discrimination based on PAGE 18

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State rep’s sudden death leaves vacant House seat By Adriana Fraser adriana@epgn.com Residents of parts of Center City and the river wards will go unrepresented in the Pennsylvania state House for the rest of the year following the sudden death of Rep. Mike O’Brien on Monday. O’Brien, who served almost six terms, died of a heart attack in the Fishtown home where he grew up. He was 64. The representative served as a House Democrat for the 175th legislative district, which includes Old City, parts of Washington Square West, Northern Liberties, Fishtown and Kensington. House speaker Mike Turzai confirmed in a statement that there are no plans to fill O’Brien’s House seat before the November general election. During his tenure, O’Brien served as the vice chair of the State Government Committee and sat on the Consumer Affairs, Education, Health and Policy committees, as well as the Select Committee on Ethics. In 2011, O’Brien, a champion of LGBT rights, was appointed to the LGBT Equality Caucus. He was instrumental in the establishment of them John C. Anderson Apartments, an LGBT-friendly residence for seniors. The building’s Kelley

Community Room is named after O’Brien’s school friend, who died of AIDS. O’Brien attended Northeast Catholic High School for Boys and La Salle University. Before his career in politics, he served as the director of operations for a meat business in the city. He then took a position as chief of staff to his predecessor, Rep. Marie Lederer, a position he held for 12 years. O’Brien was first elected to the House in 2006. In July, O’Brien announced he would not seek reelection, citing health issues. His longtime chief of staff, Mary Isaacson, replaced him as the party nominee for the 175th district. “We’re deeply saddened. It’s a loss for everyone. He couldn’t have been a better representative for this district at the time that he served it,” Isaacson told PGN. “He taught me to always represent the district and put the people of the district first. I know the issues that face the district and will continue to fight for equal rights for women as well as the LGBT community, fighting for fair education for everyone and protecting the environment.” O’Brien is survived by his wife, Rita, and their two children, Bridget and Michael. His funeral will be held 10 a.m. Oct. 19 at Old St. Joseph’s Church, 321 Willings Alley. n

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Indigo Ball breaks fundraising goal By Adriana Fraser adriana@epgn.com This year’s Indigo Ball surpassed fundraising goals, with organizers saying they are looking to make next year’s event bigger and even more welcoming to younger participants. The ball raised more than $70,000 for William Way LGBT Community Center, its largest and most-anticipated event of the year. Erin Busbee, the center’s interim development director, said she was thrilled about the positive feedback after organizing her first major event, but added she’s already working to surpass it next year. “I’m proud of the space that we were able to put together and the people who were able to connect in that space. We’re looking to make the event younger and more exciting in the years to come. We want to make sure new people are coming into the event and get the message out that it is open to everyone,” said Busbee. “First invitations usually go out to our cornerstone donors and people who have been to the event in the past, but we want to extend that invitation to anyone who is able and willing to spend the night with us. The gala isn’t exclusive to just the members of the center.” More than 200 guests filled the reception hall of the M.V. Hamilton Building at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Participants dressed in their best gold, shimmery silver and 1920s-inspired fashion in honor of the night’s “Golden Years” theme. The cocktail reception featured live burlesque dancing, music provided by DJ Robert Drake and live fashion illustrations by artist Denise Fike. Guests were dazzled by the “champagne dress” — a metal, circular hoop skirt that held close to 100 champagne flutes. A woman stood in the center of the dress, handing guests drinks and posing for pictures. Chris Bartlett, executive director of William Way, said the goal of the night was to “honor a number of LGBT seniors who have given their lives to our movement and made such a difference. It’s a reminder to the community that these are the folks that created gay liberation, fought the AIDS epidemic and created

so many of the institutions that serve our community now.” It’s important to think about how to honor and acknowledge what they’ve done and continue to support their leadership, he added. Indigo Ball also recognized the AARP, while the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging received the Community Partners Award. Steve Brando, a former board member of William Way, received the John J. Wilcox Jr. Leadership and Service Award for his longtime support. Bartlett presented the inaugural Unsung Hero Award to Marty Sellers, founder and CEO of Sellers Dorsey, one of the gala’s sponsors.

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“Nothing I can give to the community could ever measure what the community has given me,” Sellers said. Les Harrison, the city’s first AfricanAmerican drag-queen performer, stole the evening with his accompaniment of “I Am What I Am” by Gloria Gaynor and “This Is My Life” by Shirley Bassey. Despite an audio glitch, Harrison brought the crowd to its feet. Harrison also received the Lifetime Achievement Award that evening. Icon Ebony Fierce, a Philadelphiabased drag and burlesque performer, said the evening “was nothing short of magical,” adding it was an honor to see Harrison perform. “He’s been doing this for more than 60 years — I can only hope to have longevity like that,” Fierce said during the reception. n

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Community invites ‘all identities’ – including the introverted By Adriana Fraser adriana@epgn.com A queer social community group is organizing its first fundraiser to provide a mix of day and nighttime events for all identities, including the introverted and sober people, throughout the city. Qunify is hosting “Dough Fundraiser” Oct. 21 in celebration of the group’s oneyear anniversary. The volunteer-run collective was created by a group of friends looking to open “queer-adjacent spaces” and events for all identities and personality types within the community, said Neha Ghosh, Qunify cofounder. “We started out after finding issues with a social group that was queer-centered, but it was substance-focused or alcohol-focused. The spaces weren’t completely accessible locations and necessarily inviting to people of color,” Ghosh said, referencing the Gayborhood specifically. “We wanted to revamp that concept and reach different sets of folks and do it all over the city.” The fundraiser will feature a silent auction featuring items from local T-shirt printing company BrownGirlParty, Passional Boutique and Twelve Gate Arts. Qunify aims to raise $3,000 at “Dough,” with proceeds going toward event speakers and facilitators. The collective also wants to raise money for two portable metal ramps that will make more spaces

accessible to wheelchair users. “Most of the city is inaccessible to people with physical disabilities who also want to come to parties and join in on celebrations. We’re making sure they’re a part of our gatherings as well,” Ghosh added. Qunify hosted more than 30 events in its first year, including the “Our Stories” series. The all-ages, alcohol-free gatherings engaged participants in discussions on topics such as being an immigrant and queer, POC barriers to mental-healthcare and the subsets of sexualities within queerness. The group also hosts happy hours and parties, as well as “Expand Your City” events including book-signings and scavenger hunts. Ghosh, who is nonbinary and prefers they/them pronouns, said the collective is intentional about providing spaces for people who may be more introverted. “All of these types of events are meant to target different aspects of the queer community and show that there’s a breadth of things that people can do and choose to do,” Ghosh said. “People that go to the coffee-shop series might not want to go to the parties, and that’s OK. They should still have the option to hang out.” n Qunify’s “Dough” fundraiser will be held 1-4 p.m. Oct. 21 at Colorspace Labs, 1714 N. Mascher St. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https:// qunifyphl.ticketleap.com/dough-a-qunify-fundraiser/ dates/Oct-21-2018_at_0100PM.

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Protecting LGBT older adults in the workforce The older-adult population in the United States currently represents the fastest-growing segment in the country’s workforce. By 2020, people over the age of 55 will account for more than a quarter of American workers. These changes are the results of both economic and demographic trends. The U.S. population has been aging steadily over the past century, due mostly to the size of the Baby Boomer generation. Older adults today are overall healthier than they have been in past generations, and life expectancy is the highDavid est it has ever been. As such, many older people are staying in the workforce longer out of financial necessity, knowing that their savings are going to have to last longer into retirement. These trends mean that older adults are working longer, retiring later and representing a growing share of the workforce. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) forbids work-

place discrimination against people who are 40 or older. This includes discrimination on the basis of age in hiring, promotion, firing, compensation or any other terms of employment. It also protects employees over age 40 from age-based harassment. Still, age discrimination remains prevalent in today’s workforce and largely goes unreported. A study from the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 20 percent of older workers reported having personally experienced prejudice discrimination because of Griffith or their age in the job market or at work since turning 50. Difficulty proving age discrimination, a lack of understanding of the legal protections available and fear of retribution keep many from reporting this biased mistreatment. The consequences of this discrimination can be severe, impacting the mental health and well-being of older employees as well as their financial security. LGBT older adults are particularly

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vulnerable, potentially exposed to discrimination both due to age as well as sexual orientation and gender identity. While the ADEA does provide federal legal protections against age discrimination, federal laws still do not protect against employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Attempts at passing some form of the federal Employment NonDiscrimination Act (ENDA), which would have added sexual orientation and gender identity to federal non-discrimination statues, have been introduced in Congress dating back to the mid1990s. Early attempts at this legislation included only sexual orientation, with an ENDA that was inclusive of gender identity first introduced in 2007. Despite gaining some bipartisan support, ENDA never made it to any president’s desk. Starting in 2015, attempts shifted toward passing the Equality Act, which would also include protections in housing and public accommodations. The current administration has indicated it would not sign such a bill. LGBT older adults also tend to stay in the workforce longer than non-LGBT

people. Many LGBT older adults lack the financial security to be able to retire comfortably. A 2014 study by SAGE found that 50 percent of single LGBT older people and 36 percent of partnered LGBT older people would have to work well beyond retirement age, as compared to 27 percent of single non-LGBT older people. LGBT older adults already face many barriers to aging successfully. Those who have to work into their later years in order to afford retirement should be able to do so without facing harassment and unfair treatment in their workplaces because of their age or identity. n David Griffith is the director of programs and outreach for the LGBT Elder Initiative. To learn more about the initiative and upcoming programs for LGBT older adults, visit www.lgbtelderinitiative.org.

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By Adriana Fraser adriana@epgn.com The National Adoption Center hosted a panel discussion to educate LGBTQ couples and single people about domestic-adoption agencies, private adoption and the foster-care system. A group of gay and lesbian adoptive parents — along with a social worker from a local adoption agency — participated in the “Adoption Journey: An LGBTQ Perspective” panel on National Coming Out Day at the Wells Fargo History Museum. The discussion was one of several free events hosted by the National Adoption Center aimed at encouraging more people to adopt children in need of permanent-home placement. The Adoption Center is a Philadelphiabased agency that has placed more than 24,000 children with families since its creation in 1972. It was the first to create a website that featured pictures and descriptions of children waiting to be adopted. The NAC is a nonprofit funded through sponsorships from companies such as Comcast NBCUniversal, PECO, Exelon, Dr. Pepper, Wawa and Wells Fargo. The agency also receives funding through donations. The agency has a partnership with NBC10, where waiting children are fea-

tured on the channel every week during the segment “Wednesday’s Child.” The Oct. 11 panel was held in partnership with the Wells Fargo Foundation, which funds The Adoption Center’s LGBT program. The initiative encourages members of the community to consider adoption and connects prospective parents with other LGBTQ-affirming adoption agencies. Gloria Hochman, director of communications at the NAC, said the LGBTQ community is a “rich resource for children that [need] to be adopted.” “When we started, most agencies had biases and prejudices against LGBT people and they weren’t keen on placing children with someone who wasn’t a heterosexual married couple, but we believed differently,” Hochman said. “We’ve reached out to the community to let them know that they are welcomed to adopt.” During the discussion, parents shared their adoption journeys and the different ways to go about the process. Panelists discussed the list of children across the state waiting for placement, qualifications for prospective parents (depending on the agency) and the costs associated with different adoption methods. David Blum, an attorney, shared his and his partner’s experience with private adoption when they adopted their two children.

Blum noted how much the perspective on LGBTQ adoption has changed since he went through the process 20 years ago. “The culture and society have made a lot of progress in a lot of respects. Adoption is much more of a reality for LGBT people, and it’s much easier now. I was a great curiosity 20 years ago and I think that’s less the case now.” Nicole Molinari, another panelist, discussed the process of adopting children through the foster-care system. Molinari became a foster parent at 26. She adopted her first child eight years ago after her son was placed with her as a newborn. She is now on her way to adopting her sixth child — a 4-month-old who was placed in her care days after he was born. “I feel like there’s a stigma with foster care in the gay community, and they don’t know that it’s readily available for anyone looking to expand their family,” Molinari said. “These kids need good homes and there’s nothing wrong with the way we live. I want to get the word out to as many people as possible about how positive it can be to take the foster-to-adopt route.” Michael Washington was one of the prospective parents who sat in on the discussion. He said he was inspired to consider adoption after hearing Molinari’s story of being a single mom to PAGE 18

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The final years It’s not the most pleasant question to think about, but at some point it must be addressed: How do you want to spend your final years of life? To the extent that we have any control over our life span, as we grow older, we come closer to death. So, really — how do you want to spend those final years? And, as an LGBTQ person, how to find caretakers and a place where you are accepted for who you are? These were some of the issues that came up at the LGBTQ Aging Summit in Harrisburg earlier this week, and they are urgent. Pennsylvania has more than 2- million residents aged 65 and older; of them, an estimated 150,000 identify as LGBTQ. No statewide protections exist to prevent or adequately deal with LGBTQ discrimination, including among the elderly. A loss of physical and mental autonomy among elders raises the question of who will care for them. Will they be tolerant? Trained in the needs of LGBTQ people? As the Philadelphia-based Elder Initiative points out, social isolation is far more prevalent in the older LGBTQ community for a couple of reasons: These seniors are less likely to have children and a supportive extended-family network, and they have probably experienced discrimination and hostility while seeking healthcare. The latter drives them to avoid encounters with non-LGBTQ providers. Representatives from state agencies attending the summit overtly acknowledged the gaps in care available to this wave of aging citizens. The impetus is also on the community to continue to drive the agenda that elderly people, LGBTQ in particular, are a priority and require humane, attentive care in their final years. We carefully plan so many aspects of our lives with the notable exception of our exit from it. And yet, as we age, despite financial and socioeconomic status, we will all need some sort of outside assistance. It is incumbent upon the state to utilize our taxes to ensure a good quality of life for all until the end. After all, one of the signs of a society’s progress is reflected in how we treat the most vulnerable. n

If you’ve ever wanted to commit sexual assault, now is your chance. I mean, has there ever been a better time, especially for men assaulting women? We are in the midst of the Kavanaugh Window, where no accusation of sexual assault, no matter how credible, will be believed. After all, any woman accusing any man, especially any powerful man, will just be accused of jumping on the #MeToo bandwagon. Sexual assault is shame-inducing and demoralizing all on its own, but if you can make the experience extra embarrassing, then that makes it even less likely to be reported at all! Not that you have to worry, because people won’t believe her, even if she does report. You could do something really crazy like ask her, “Who has put pubic hair on my Coke [can]?” Or tell her that you want to rub her [expletive] with a falafel. Shout out to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and celebrity “news” host Bill O’Reilly, who were accused of those very things, respectively. And terrible things happened to them like (checks list): getting confirmed to the Supreme Court and continuing to be paid outlandish sums for pretending to be a journalist. Harsh! Or maybe you committed a smidge or two of sexual assault in your past, say, as a young child of 17 who couldn’t possibly have known that trying to make sex with a girl who didn’t want to make sex with you was in any way wrong. Well, you’re in luck, too, because attempted rape doesn’t count if you were in high school. (It’s also super helpful to be white and rich.) Now, if you’re a man and you want to sexually assault other males, well, that is not recommended, but who knows? Maybe the sexual-assault tide raises all sexual-assault boats. Then again, some men tend to take that sort of thing marginally more seriously, or at least are a lot less concerned about punishing a homo than, you know, a “normal” guy who rapes. If I seem angry, then sorry but not sorry BECAUSE I AM ANGRY AND YES I AM YELLING. With Brett Kavanaugh confirmed to the Supreme Court, where he and Clarence Thomas can drink all the Cokes they want as they vote to take away a woman’s right

to make decisions about her own body, we are saying to women and men who have been sexually assaulted, “You do not matter. We do not see you, we do not hear you, we do not care.” #HimToo is trending on Twitter. The idea is that men are the real victims here. Men have to live in constant fear that they will be falsely accused. In reality, men are much more likely to be sexually assaulted themselves than falsely accused. The idea that women make this stuff up for attention is insane. But it’s a lot easier to believe that than to actually address America’s systemic rape-culture problem. Thankfully, if you search for #HimToo on Twitter, you find mostly tweets that begin, “This is my son” with pictures of people who are, in fact, not the users’ sons, in order to mock a post purportedly by a mother who tweeted a picture of her son in a sailor suit and claimed that “he won’t go on solo dates due to the current climate of false sexual accusations by radical feminists with an axe to grind. I VOTE.” The responses are truly hilarious. And, man, I need to laugh, because I feel like breaking something. But I can’t come up with anything worth breaking compared to democracy. America is broken. And as far as I can tell, this break isn’t going to ever fully heal. I’m not saying America will never walk again. But if we ever get back on our feet, we will always have a noticeable limp. We will always have a reminder of what happened when we were careless. When we were cruel. When we didn’t #BelieveWomen. When we didn’t #BelieveSurvivors. When we went home with the drunkest guy at the party — the guy who’d spent the night boasting about sexual assault, making fun of disabled people, praising Nazis and gambling with other people’s money — then handed him the keys and said, “I’ll sleep while you drive.” Wake. Up. And. Vote. Everything and everyone depends on it. n

America is broken. And as far as I can tell, this break isn’t going to ever fully heal. I’m not saying America will never walk again. But if we ever get back on our feet, we will always have a noticeable limp.

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

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Pride will unite us or divide us There are people like Harvey Milk, “Reclaim Pride,” would like to put individMatthew Shepard and Barbara Gittings that uals first and bring back the meaning of that give meaning to our fight for equality. And first Pride that Craig Rodwell envisioned. there is no truer image of that struggle for A few years ago, many of us who creequality than that of Stonewall, the bar in ated that first Pride marched under a banNew York where, in June 1969, the commu- ner that read something to the effect of nity fought back when police raided it. “First Marchers 1970.” We were positioned One year after, to commemobetween Delta Airlines and rate that night and the founding Kiehl’s cosmetics, and even of a new community, Gay Pride at our advanced age, waited was launched. The meaning of hours before we were allowed that and how we celebrate our to march in a march that we community is in a state of rocky founded. discussion; this on the heels of That said, our members see next June’s monumental annivermerit on both sides of this issue. sary, Stonewall 50. Guess what this is about is to ask At that very first march, it was both sides to come together and a defiant one, to take a stand and try to come up with a plan that take pride in what we had done works for all of us. in that first year. We had no corA few years ago, we celeporate sponsors and we pleaded brated the 50th anniversary of for donations to pay the meager the “I have a dream” speech in expenses. That first march had Washington. While there were anywhere from 3,000-15,000 Mark Segal differences in organizing that marchers, walking united to proevent, the people involved knew claim pride and community. that the symbolism of that day had to be a Today it’s a nine-hour parade with floats united one, and made that effort. Both sides and many major corporations with a budhave merit. It’s difficult to run a parade that get that stretches into the millions, leaving draws millions, and our roots need to be recactivists and those who created Pride feeling ognized. they are low on the organizers’ priority list. Let’s try to communicate and find a way Over these last almost-50 years, Pride has to unite; after all, that’s what we did at that changed to the point that many view it as a first Pride, and like today, we also had major party or corporate-advertising opportunity. differences of view. n In New York, where in less than a year, Mark Segal, PGN publisher, is the nation’s mostmillions from around the world will come award-winning commentator in LGBT media. You to be part of Stonewall 50, a battle has broken out that might leave us with not one, but can follow him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ MarkSegalPGN or Twitter at https://twitter.com/ two, marches. The new organization, called PhilaGayNews.

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Visible violence: Gender, transphobia and the hidden assault on trans women We live in a world that tells so many people they are not enough. I am here to tell everyone reading this article: You are. Especially our trans women in the United States, who fight to be seen without compromise. Like every other marginalized group in the country, they do not need your acceptance, just our respect. Violence against trans women of color happens in a context of daily gender discrimination and racism, according to a 2017 report from The Transgender Institute.

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I believe some trans women are the most visible and vulnerable in the LGBQ community, similar to Muslim women who wear hijab (a head scarf) in public spaces. Trans people who have experienced violence in public spaces, such as being insulted or misgendered, were less likely to ask for help from the LGBQ community if they needed it. In addition, they are susceptible to police attention and harassment. In the United States in particular, trans women provide a textbook lesson in inter-

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sectionality. They live at the center of this intersectionality of oppressive systems that include misogyny, white supremacy and the way the war on drugs has demonized people of color. If you don’t believe me, ask yourself this: Why are trans women are always left out of the story of Stonewall? The trans women in our community take part in individual caretaking with younger LGBTQ people, prioritizing people over policy and reaching back into their community to help other young trans people

find their way. As a cisgender man, it is incumbent upon me to use my innate privilege to bring awareness to other cisgender people about the barriers trans people face. To paraphrase the words of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “Trans people want no favor for their gender, they only ask from all of us that we take our feet off their necks.” n

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Transgender girl barred from all locker rooms gets apology The Free-Lance Star reported a Virginia school district superintendent has apologized to a transgender middle-schooler who was barred from using the boys’ or girls’ locker rooms during an active shooter drill. Stafford Public Schools superintendent Scott Kizner also reiterated that apology at a school-board meeting earlier this week after the incident sparked a national outcry. A large group of supporters of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community attended the meeting with concerns about the school system’s policies on transgender students. The girl was forced to sit alone during the drill while other students in her physical-education class took shelter in locker rooms. Kizner told the newspaper the system will review its procedures and make policy changes if necessary.

Remarks at LDS General Conference worry LGBTQ supporters U.S. News reported that some LGBTQ support groups are raising concerns about a Mormon church leader’s talk reaffirming opposition to same-sex marriage as well as the belief that gender is eternal. Dallin H. Oaks, a member of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, made comments about traditional marriage and gender Oct. 6 during the church’s General Conference. Oaks said, in part: “Our knowledge of God’s revealed plan of salvation requires us to oppose many of the current social and legal pressures to retreat from traditional marriage or to make changes that confuse or alter gender or homogenize the differences between men and women.” Church member Debra Coe, whose son is gay, said she worries Oaks’ words will

World transgender bodybuilding competition comes to Atlanta The Telegraph reports it has been 20 years since Charles Bennett took the stage to compete in bodybuilding. But, at age 63, he’s now done something he’s never done before: Compete as a man for the first time in what’s billed as the world’s only transgender bodybuilding competition. Bennett and seven fellow competitors performed Oct. 6 in the annual International Association of Trans Bodybuilders at a theater in Atlanta. The competition started in 2014 and has since drawn competitors from across the country and one from Russia, according to executive director and head judge Bucky Motter. Competitors are judged in the categories of lightweight, middleweight, heavyweight and masters for age 60 and over. There are five disciplines on which they’re judged: mass, definition, proportion, symmetry and stage presence.

Jury awards $780,500 in transgender lawsuit The Wisconsin State Journal reported a jury has awarded a transgender University of Wisconsin-Madison employee and a transgender UW-Madison student $780,500 in damages after a federal judge ruled a state ban on insurance coverage for gender-changing surgery amounts to sexual discrimination. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit last year on behalf of UW-Madison cancer research Shannon Andres and graduate student Alina Boyden. The suit maintained the state ban on coverage of transgender health violated the federal Civil Rights Act. U.S. District Judge William Conley agreed in a September ruling. The jury awarded Andres $479,500 and Boyden $301,000 on Oct. 10. The state plans to end the ban on transgender health coverage on Jan. 1 after the Group Insurance Board voted 5-4 in August to allow coverage. n — compiled by Larry Nichols

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International Polish police use tear gas to protect gay-rights march Polish police used tear gas and a water cannon against right-wing extremists who were trying to block the first equality parade in the city of Lublin in eastern Poland. More than 1,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender-rights activists with rainbow-colored flags and banners gathered Oct. 13 in Lublin for the parade, while around 300 right-wing opponents stood in the marchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way. Police used tear gas, concussion grenades and high-pressured water to disperse them. The right-wing protesters pelted police with stones and dispersed, but some small groups tried to get through the police cordon that was protecting the march. The colorful parade then proceeded undisturbed.

Tens of thousands in Berlin protest racism, discrimination Tens of thousands of people protested racism and discrimination Oct. 13 in Berlin, a demonstration that came amid rising concerns about Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s increasingly confident far right. A wide range of groups, including pro-refugee, gay-rights and Muslim organizations, backed the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Indivisibleâ&#x20AC;? protest in the heart of the German capital under the slogan, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Solidarity instead of exclusion, for an open and free society.â&#x20AC;? Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s German election saw the farright Alternative for Germany party enter the national parliament. Anti-migrant violence a few weeks ago in the eastern city of Chemnitz has added to concerns. Organizers said more than 240,000 people turned out Oct. 13, while police on Twitter cited a turnout figure in â&#x20AC;&#x153;the low six-digit region.â&#x20AC;? Among backers was Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, who told the Funke newspaper group that he welcomed â&#x20AC;&#x153;a great signalâ&#x20AC;? that â&#x20AC;&#x153;the majority in our country stands for tolerance and openness.â&#x20AC;?

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Women tie the knot in Austriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first same-sex marriage Two women have tied the knot in Austriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first same-sex marriage, months after the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Constitutional Court ruled to legalize it. Viennaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s city government said the wedding took place Oct. 12 at a registry office in the capital. Austrian media reported that the women, who married at a private ceremony, were among the couples whose case prompted the court ruling in December. Same-sex couples in Austria, a predominantly Roman-Catholic nation of 8.7 million, have been allowed to enter civil partnerships since 2010. All couples will be able to marry starting Jan. 1. The five couples involved in the court case were allowed to marry earlier. On Oct. 11, the parties in Austriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s center-right governing coalition announced they were giving up their resistance to same-sex marriage and accepting the court ruling.

U.K. court rules bakery didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t discriminate in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gay cakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; case Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Supreme Court ruled that a bakery owned by a Christian family didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t discriminate against a gay customer when it refused to make a cake supporting samesex marriage. Ashers Baking Co. in Northern Ireland refused in 2014 to make a cake iced with the Sesame Street characters Bert and Ernie bearing the slogan â&#x20AC;&#x153;Support Gay Marriage.â&#x20AC;? The owners argued they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put messages on their products at odds with their Christian beliefs. Judge Brenda Hale said Oct. 10 that their objection was to the message on the cake, not to the personal characteristics of the customer. She said that while it is â&#x20AC;&#x153;deeply humiliating, and an affront to human dignityâ&#x20AC;? to deny service because of sexual orientation, â&#x20AC;&#x153;that is not what happened in this case.â&#x20AC;? n â&#x20AC;&#x201D; compiled by Larry Nichols

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ters became Kellor’s guardians, broadening her education and social circles. They introduced her to social movements, which she developed an avid interest in. The sisters also found her a position as a typesetter at the local newspaper. The influence of the Eddys had helped hone Kellor’s natural intellectualism and passion for justice. She soon became an investigative reporter for the paper, writing about social issues, including poverty, and, within a construct of her time, racism. Her focus on these issues would continue throughout her adult life. She would argue that education was the key to equality, writing that equality should be taught in the schools and those schools should be a locus for assimilation and acceptance: “From the schoolhouse should come the beliefs that living conditions should be decent, that laws should be enforced for all alike, that there should be no racial discriminations.” Education changed Kellor’s life, vaulting her from poverty to an illustrious career with achievements that would alter American society. Her two benefactors paid for her to attend Cornell law school. In 1897, she graduated with a law degree. Kellor was only the third woman to achieve that goal at Cornell. In 1900, there were 85,338 female college students in the U.S. and just 5,237 earned their bachelor’s degrees, Kellor among them. From Cornell, Kellor advanced via a scholarship to the newly founded University of Chicago, to be among the first women graduate students. Kellor would focus on the lives of women and immigrants for decades, and she did much of that work in tandem with her partner of 47 years, Mary Dreier, a philanthropist, suffragist and campaigner for unionization of women workers. Dreier used her wealth — a trust fund left to her by her father — to fund numerous feminist and progressive causes, and for years devoted herself almost entirely to achieving women’s suffrage. Dreier chaired New York City’s Woman Suffrage Party. Ardently political throughout her life, she was investigated by the FBI during the McCarthy era, despite being in her 70s. Kellor and Dreier met in 1903. There was correspondence between them throughout 1903-04, with various endearments, such as Kellor calling Dreier “my own dear beautiful” and noting that “along with your love,” she can do the work she’s committed to. The connection between the women was described by others as passionate and consuming. In 1905, the two moved in together, living as a couple until Kellor’s death in 1952. Dreier lived alone until her death in 1963. The two are buried together in GreenWood Cemetery in Brooklyn. Kellor and Dreier were among many dynamic and deeply politically committed lesbian couples whose social reformist work

radically altered American society in the years before the Civil War and through World War 2. The couplings of lesbian activists in this late 19th- and early 20th-century period supported and created some of the most significant social-reform movements in American history. There were those lesbians who fought for the abolition of slavery and suffrage for women and “Negroes,” like Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Carrie Chapman Catt and Anna Dickinson; and those who founded social work and the settlement movement like Jane Addams, Ellen Gates Starr and Mary Rozet Smith. Healthcare for immigrants and factory workers was the key focus of lesbian physicians Dr. Emily Blackwell, Dr. Elizabeth Cushier and Dr. Alice Hamilton. Reform of child labor, as well as creation of a public-health approach to pediatric medicine, was built by Dr. Ethel Collins Dunham and Dr. Martha May Eliot, as well as Dr. Sara Josephine Baker, who received written support from her novelist partner, Ida Wylie. In this era of radical foment, Frances Kellor was in her own category. In 1901, Kellor published her first book, “Experimental Sociology, Descriptive and Analytical: Delinquents,” which was widely quoted and whose theories that criminality was not innate angered many. Kellor’s writings on black women and men contravened the sociological perspective at the time that black criminality was a factor of biology and race. Kellor was certain it was directly related to poverty and racism and lack of access to a living wage. Kellor was particularly focused on the destitution, abuse and racism that faced Negro women as they migrated from the Reconstructionist South to northern cities. This work would lead her to become a cofounder of the National Urban League, now known as the Urban League. Kellor’s 1904 book “Out of Work: A Study of Employment Agencies” was the result of undercover work with Negro and immigrant-women domestics. A groundbreaking investigation and sociological study of the victimization of black Southern women — many freed slaves or daughters of slaves — and immigrant women by northern employment programs and hiring practices, the book revealed the level of penury imposed on these women and the ways in which they were manipulated by work and wages. In 1908, Gov. Charles Evans Hughes appointed Kellor secretary of the New York State Immigration Commission, and then head of the Bureau of Industries and Immigration. Her national status as an immigration expert — one of the only in the country — got the attention of President Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt had formed a group — the “Female Brain Trust” — which included fellow lesbian reformers Jane Addams and

Florence Kelley, as well as Kellor’s partner’s sister, Margaret Dreier Robins. At the Theodore Roosevelt Center, there are letters on file from Roosevelt to Kellor. One apologizes for appearing to be glib about the cause of women’s suffrage, which he asserted had his full support. In another letter, Roosevelt enlists his “dear friend” to help fight against the constant and expanding problem of manipulative employment agencies misleading immigrants, and employers abusing immigrant workers. Roosevelt was the first to incorporate women’s suffrage in his party’s platform — largely at Kellor’s behest. Roosevelt insisted he had “always favored women’s suffrage, but only tepidly, until my association with women like Jane Addams and Frances Kellor changed me into a zealous instead of lukewarm adherent of the cause.” By 1909, Kellor was the highest placed woman in New York, as secretary and treasurer of the New York State Immigration Commission and chief investigator for the Bureau of Industries and Immigration of New York State from 1910-13. These positions were all groundbreaking, glass-ceiling-smashing jobs for a woman. At this juncture, Kellor was driven by her belief that America could be all things to all people through Americanization. It was a radical concept — that there was room for everyone and that differences were beneficial to the whole in this most-diverse country on earth. The two world wars intensified xenophobia in the U.S. In 1914, Kellor began directing the National Americanization Committee (NAC), viewed as the most pivotal link to assimilating immigrants in the country. Acutely aware of the number of worker accidents from Dr. Alice Hamilton and other lesbian reformers focused on workplace safety, Kellor asserted that teaching English to workers would reduce the number of accidents and injuries as well as lessen the xenophobia toward “foreign” and immigrant workers. Ultimately, she argued that Americanization would “unite foreign-born and native alike in enthusiastic loyalty to our national ideals of liberty and justice.” Kellor was known for her tailored look and briskly authoritative presentations. She may not appear a butch lesbian by today’s standards, but she was likely known outside her lesbian reformist circles as a lesbian — not just a “spinster.” Within her lesbian circles, she was known for being rowdy and boisterous and deeply loving of the much-more-restrained Dreier. Kellor’s resume is a compendia of work that linked feminism, anti-racism and anti-xenophoobia reforms. She was both intersectionalist and multiculturalist before either of those sociological theories existed, and so much of the work she was doing a century ago and more remains just as necessary and vital now as it was then. n

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An Ohio couple has revived the tradition of Sunday tea dances, creating a safe space for a new generation. By Rebecca Huff Prizm Magazine, Ohio A gloomy, rainy Sunday in September couldn’t stop what was originally planned as an outdoor tea dance among the trees and fountains of Washington Park in Cincinnati. The gay tradition, revived last year in Ohio by a couple who lost their go-to bar, simply moved across the street and indoors.

Even inside the majestic, century-old Memorial Hall, though, Cincinnati’s 2018 version of the tea dance is still far more outin-the-open than events of old. The once- or twice-monthly dances rotate from location to location in southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky, from hotel ballrooms to restaurant rooftops and theater lobbies to straight bars. But they serve much the same purpose they did back in the day. “We created the tea dance to stay connected,” said Richard Cooke, who along with his husband, Marty Wagner, brought back the almost-lost tradition in April 2017 after their own hangout, the Famous Neons Unplugged, closed for good in Cincinnati’s gay-friendly Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Cooke and Wagner did more than just stay connected with their own friends, though. They recreated a safe space for the LGTBQ community, both physically and in spirit, that has drawn both those who remember tea dances of old and those who came along far after their decline. “I love the diversity. It represents the vitality of the LGTBQ community here in Cincinnati,” Cooke said. “Everyone is welcomed.” At least 300 people attended the Sept. 9 dance, the first of two scheduled that

month. From 4-7 p.m., people of all ages were coming and going. An opposite-sex couple and two young girls were among the first on the dance floor. “It’s super inclusive — everyone is here to have a good time. There’s no negativity, no drama,” said Henri Maicki, who lives in Over-the-Rhine. “It brings in a really cool community that’s not out and about in Cincinnati.”

Tea dances date back to a time when it was impossible to be out and about anywhere. “There was a time when you had to be secretive, where you didn’t want your name associated with the word ‘gay’ or you would lose your job,” said Jim Gooding, who came down to Cincinnati for the Sept. 9 tea dance from Franklin, a town 40 miles to the north. Back in the 1950s and ’60s, local laws and government actions around the country effectively outlawed gay bars. Owners risked losing their liquor licenses if they were caught selling alcohol to LGBTQ clientele. It was illegal to dance with someone of the same sex. (It was also illegal to wear clothing associated with the opposite gender.) People adapted. When police would come into gay bars — it happened regularly and, in 1969, sparked the Stonewall uprising — same-sex couples would quickly rearrange. It eventually led to a new way of dancing that remains today;

to avoid getting arrested, couples simply began dancing apart. “A lot has changed,” Gooding said. Tea dances, which had been around since the 19th century in straight society, were a perfect fit for the LGBTQ community of decades ago. They traditionally took place in the afternoon, when police weren’t on the lookout. When the gay social scene developed on Fire Island in New York, the afternoon time allowed people to catch their ferries back to the city. Tea dances eventually migrated to Greenwich Village and began attracting younger, less-affluent gays. T-shirts and denim became the attire, and the events alternately became known as T dances. The idea of Sunday social gatherings for LGBTQ people lives on with the idea of Sunday Funday. Matthew Jones, a visiting assistant professor of women’s, gender and sexuality studies at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, said the LGTBQ community should embrace its own identities and culture. “I think that as queerness becomes more accepted by straight culture, we run the risk of assimilating in the same way that other minority and marginal groups do,” he said. “The pull of that kind of normalization is strong, but the price of admission to heter-

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onormative acceptance is often a loss of the traditions that made our culture unique.” Tea dances back then weren’t as inclusive as the new series of events in Cincinnati. Jones attributes the division to living in different “spheres.” The dancing-apart trend happened, according to historians, when tea dances and gay bars became men-only spaces. “Social, political, intellectual and cultural lives overlapped only a little,” Jones said. “Gay men’s and lesbian women’s cultures came together in the 1980s during the AIDS crisis, when lesbian (and some straight) women stepped up to do the work of caring for gay men who were sick.” That’s also when tea dances began to fade away, a trend Jones suspects is in large part because of the AIDS epidemic and its impact on gay men. “With their deaths, so too died many subcultural practices,” he said. Technology and bars also were a factor in the demise of this almost-extinct celebration. “I think we need to work to maintain queer spaces and queer cultural traditions,” Jones said. “Without them, we lose an invaluable lifeline to our own past and our own future.” n

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Weighing words of wisdom: Part 1 The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of dirty diapers, spit-up and endless screaming (mostly from the baby, sometimes, maybe, us too, a little). Perhaps our vomit-soaked shirts and glassy eyes have labeled us as in need of advice, but Ashlee and I have been bombarded with tips from just about every side, some of which we’ve heeded and others we’ve politely gritted our teeth and smiled through. Perhaps the best piece of advice we’ve gotten came recently from one of my coworkers, who lamented just how frustrating parental advice can be: “Just do what works best for you three. Everyone else can go f*** off.” For a bewildered first-time parent, that was just the shot in the arm I needed.

effects of reduced sleep. During my leave from work, I went to stock up on food rations at the local Shop Rite, about 10 minutes away. An hour later, I found myself still driving, nearly in Doylestown, with zero idea of where I was. A few days later, I was walking the dog down our street and stopped in my tracks when I saw a peacock in the middle of the road. Isn’t that something?! I exclaimed to myself, blinking a few times. There isn’t even a zoo nearby. I fumbled in my pocket for my phone to capture this rare moment and, when I looked up, saw that the peacock was, in fact, my neighbor’s dog. While shift sleeping helped in the beginning, it did turn Ashlee and me into ships in the night; the loneliness that came with caring for him solo and not sleeping in the same bed Colletta for more than a month made an already-stressful situation feel even worse. We eventually moved the whole operation back into our room, dropped way too much money on a Rock n’ Play that some friends swear by, and now take turns taking Jackson into his nursery when he wakes up to eat (now every three to four hours!). I’ve been surprised by how many online resources, written entirely with a heterosexual audience in mind, advise mothers on maternity leave to seek help from their parents and in-laws when it comes to sleeping, presuming the co-parent is resting up for work. We’ve tried hard to keep things as balanced as possible, which could in part be a product of our being in a same-

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Sleep when he sleeps Jen I can’t even quantify how much we’ve heard this refrain. Babies are known for their terrible sleep patterns (or lack thereof), and Jackson takes the cake when it comes to inconsistent sleeping. Trying to get in some shuteye when he does is nice in theory, but in reality, that idea was almost as stress-inducing as the specter of sleep deprivation itself. Jackson sleeps when he wants, where he wants and for how long he wants. Sometimes it’s five minutes, other times it’s three hours and we never know which one we’re going to get. So when he closes his eyes, the pressure for us to hop onto the nearest soft surface and join him in dreamland just isn’t usually feasible. In the first two weeks when I was home from work, I found it impossible to nap at 1:30 in the afternoon with the lawn mowers buzzing outside and the trash truck trundling by — especially since I was bracing for him to start wailing. Add the reality that, even though parents of newborns could desperately use the sleep, the world keeps turning: The dog needs a walk, dinner needs to be made and the jungle of a backyard needs tending to. For the first month, we took shifts: I would “sleep” (more like get up every few minutes to feed, change, rock, dance with, sing to, read to, make bargains with and try any other number of creative techniques to put Jackson back to bed) from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., while Ashlee got a few solid hours of sleep upstairs. At 2 a.m., we’d switch spots for another five hours. We felt like we got the upper hand on our tiny tyrant. That’s not to say we’re not feeling the

sex relationship and naturally eschewing gendered stereotypes. Seeing our capacity for teamwork in action has been one silver lining we’ve tried to focus on, while repeatedly telling ourselves that pretty much every parent deals with and gets past this tricky stage. And the more we’ve started existing on a scant few hours of sleep, the more evidence we have to train our minds that we too can get through it. Sleep is overrated, anyway!

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Soak it all in When Ashlee was pregnant, she felt intense pressure to “feel the glow.” But with an aching back, insomnia, the development of carpal tunnel, headaches and nausea, that glow was elusive — she was miserable. But she didn’t feel like she could ever express that, except to me, because of the popular notion that pregnancy is such a beautiful, bonding experience for women. We’ve found similar sentiments about newborns. Many people have told us to “soak it all in” and to enjoy even the sleepless nights, as, before we know it, Jackson will be off to college and we’ll miss these days. However, in the moment, it feels hard to appreciate the beauty of the sun rising through the window after we’ve spent the entire night repetitively feeding him, changing him and walking the entire house with barely a break in his crying. There are times he’ll vigorously suck his pacifier, spit it into the air and then wail for it, and we’re left to wrestle the dog to the ground for the pacifier, which she’s made her mission to destroy. It never fails that when we change his clothes, he pukes on them within minutes, and when we change his diaper, we hear an explosion that signals it was a wasted effort almost instantaneously. Feeling the pressure to soak in the beautiful experience of being new parents can make all of those frustrations even more frustrating. What has helped is being honest with each other, and in tune with what the another needs. I know she won’t judge me for calling Jackson a dictator, and she knows I understand if she needs to go sit upstairs by herself for a few minutes. We also have tried to find joy in the small things: Ashlee cried when her breastmilk finally started coming in, and we threw a veritable party the first time Jackson slept for a solid two-and-a-half hours. Advice-givers are right that the time will go fast, as we’ve already seen how much Jackson has grown during his first two months (he gained more than 3.5 pounds in his first four weeks!). I know it’ll eventually be bittersweet to look back on this time, but seeing the forest through the trees — especially when those trees are covered in baby spit-up and echoing of cries — will be a practice we’re going to have to perfect over the years. n Part 2 of this column will run next month.

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sexual orientation, in particular, would diminish the extraordinary contributions of LGBTQ foster and adoptive parents to children in our society.â&#x20AC;? The brief also states that â&#x20AC;&#x153;taking responsibility for childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives when their safety requires it is among the most solemn functions performed by state and local governments,â&#x20AC;? adding that government should â&#x20AC;&#x153;shield people who have come forward to perform one of the most laudable acts in our society.â&#x20AC;? In court papers, CSS alleges that the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s antibias policy has contributed to a shortage of qualified foster-care parents for at-risk children. However, the amicus brief refutes that allegation, noting that states can draw on a â&#x20AC;&#x153;diverse group of contractorsâ&#x20AC;? who do not discriminate. Additionally, the brief refutes CSSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; contention that city officials targeted the agency for unfair treatment because of hostility to Catholicism.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Upon learning of violations from independent reporting, Philadelphia simply sought to enforce its antidiscrimination ordinance and associated contractual requirement applying to all of its foster-care service providers,â&#x20AC;? the brief states. In prior court filings, city officials wrote theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not hostile to Catholicism. According to records, in the past year the city paid about $26 million to CSS for a variety of services apart from foster care. About $4

port and backing of these [states] on this matter,â&#x20AC;? Heather Keafer wrote in an email. Oral arguments on the dispute are scheduled for 2 p.m. Nov. 6 at the U.S. Court House, 601 Market St. Both sides will have 30 minutes to present their case. The Third Circuit judges who will hear the case are Thomas L. Ambro, Marjorie O. Rendell and Anthony J. Scirica. Rendell and Ambro were appointed to the court by President Bill Clinton.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the amicus brief points out, thousands of LGBT children are in foster care. LGBT foster parents have so much to offer. Their contributions should be welcomed, not curtailed due to discrimination.â&#x20AC;? million of those funds came from city tax dollars; the remaining funds came from state and federal grants. A ci ty s p oke sp er s on expressed appreciation for the amicus brief. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The city is grateful to have the sup-

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inclusive antibias laws are in place â&#x20AC;&#x153;to protect prospective foster parents from being discriminated against, and to ensure that children who are in state custody have the best chance at finding safe, loving and supportive homes,â&#x20AC;? Healey said in an email. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We filed this brief to stand up for the fair and equal treatment of all Americans.â&#x20AC;? Justin F. Robinette, a local civil-rights attorney, commended the supporting for promoting the welfare of foster children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the best interests of the child should always be a guiding light for government,â&#x20AC;? Robinette told PGN. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the amicus brief points out, thousands of LGBT children are in foster care. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in their best interests not to have anti-LGBT bias within the foster-care system. The brief also notes that LGBT foster parents have so much to offer. Their contributions should be welcomed, not curtailed due to discrimination. I just hope the appellate courts agree.â&#x20AC;? n

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four adopted children, adding he was â&#x20AC;&#x153;appreciative to hear that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not impossible to be a single man and an adoptive parent.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are going to be challenges, but the rewards are bigger than those challenges,â&#x20AC;? Washington said. Lindsay Merril, a social worker with Adoptions From the Heart, an open-adoption agency that primarily places babies with parents looking to adopt. Merril noted the importance of a prospective parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;level of opennessâ&#x20AC;? and how that can impact the wait time for being placed with a child. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some levels of openness includes if a prospective parent is open to visits from biological parents, their ability to assist with medical and living expenses, openness to a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race and ethnicity or if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been prenatal drug and alcohol exposure,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more open a person is to these things, the more their profile is shown to expectant parents and placement might happen a lot sooner.â&#x20AC;? Merril added that although her agency is open to all families and individuals, she has yet to work with single men and transgender people. Similarly, Hochman said she has yet to have any prospective parents who identify as trans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Transgender people have become more visible more recently, but we have not had anyone who identifies as trans come to the adoption center wanting to adopt,â&#x20AC;? Hochman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wave to come and it will be here soon. I hope agencies begin to think about that and how theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll handle it moving forward.â&#x20AC;? Chris Pope, president of the Wells Fargo PRIDE Team Member Network for Pennsylvania and Delaware, who is also the board president of Mazzoni Center, said thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a â&#x20AC;&#x153;juxtaposition of not just gay and lesbian parents anymore. We have to consider that there are people of the trans experience who are parents too.â&#x20AC;? n

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designed to connect rural LGBTQ seniors with community services in larger cities like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. The effort comes as a result of Casey meeting with older LGBTQ Pennsylvanians and learning about the issues and concerns they face, said an aide with the Senate’s Special Committee on Aging. “Casey took this as an opportunity to build on his work fighting for LGBT individuals and focus on an emerging community in the state,” said the aide, who requested anonymity. “This is a growing community in the state and is expected to double by 2030. This legislation is a result of over a year of engagement with the LGBT community by our office.” The bill seeks to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965, legislation passed by President Lyndon B. Johnson that provides supportive services to seniors including nutritional programs, home healthcare and assisted-living support. Area Agencies on Aging, which was added to the act in 1973, connect seniors with these services in

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care of them? How will they integrate into straight-owned and run nursing homes and assisted-living facilities? How will they be treated by management, staff and other residents? Who will pay for their care? The Pennsylvania Department. o f A g i n g ’s L G B T Q A g i n g Summit, held Oct. 9 and 10 in Harrisburg, provided a plethora of compelling and alarming statistics, as well as suggestions and plans for the near and not-so-distant future. A series of panels and speakers laid out what it means to be LGBTQ and elderly in the commonwealth, and just how little has been done to prepare for the wave of Baby Boomers that represent the first generation of out LGBTQ people turning 65. By 2030, more than 20 percent of Americans will be over 65. That these aggregate statistics represent numerous people struggling with the complications of aging while simultaneously being part of a marginalized community was among the many concerns addressed at the summit, which was attended by a mix of social workers, medical professionals, LGBTQ activists, older citizens and caregivers. AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) premiered a short animated film on LGBTQ history from an intersectional perspective, “A Living History of the LGBT Movement,” part of a storytelling series honoring past, present and future heroes of the movement. (The film is online at AARP.org/PRIDE.)

their specific areas. The Aging Committee aide noted that the amendment would “ensure those services that are provided to seniors are also friendly to LGBT seniors as well.” The proposed legislation followed the inaugural Aging Summit held in Harrisburg Oct. 9-10. More than 350 seniors and representatives from LGBT community organizations and aging-services organizations participated in the two-day summit. Heshie Zinman, board chair of the LGBT Elder Initiative, proposed creating the statewide convention to address the needs of LGBTQ Pennsylvanians after the LEI hosted a similar event in Philadelphia in 2016. Zinman said Casey’s amendment to the Older Americans Act will “recognize older LGBT adults as a vulnerable population.” Zinman said the Elder Initiative is “looking for an LGBT patient bill of rights around the long-term care system. We really want to make sure that agencies that are serving older adults are trained in issues of LGBT cultural competence so that the systems are culturally competent to LGBT seniors.”

Teresa Osborne, secretary of the state’s Department of Aging, outlined what the agency is doing to secure better futures for LGBTQ elders. Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine discussed the breadth of health issues facing gay, trans and other queer-identified people seeking long-term elder care. Todd Snovel, executive director of the state’s commission on LGBTQ Affairs, stated outright that as much as “I love Philly and Pittsburgh,” concerns about the rest of the state outside the biggest cities were increasingly pressing and significantly different from those in more urban areas. According to data given by Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, National LGBT liaison for AARP and the featured speaker on Oct. 10, the biggest fears facing LGBTQ elders are isolation and discrimination. In a whirlwind of statistics and data points, Quartey detailed the results of an AARP study of LGBTQ people aged 45 and older, “Maintaining Dignity: Understanding and Responding to the Challenges Facing Older LGBT Americans.” Quartey explained that three out of four adults age 45 and older who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender say they are concerned about having enough support from family and friends as they age. The study also determined that many LGBTQ elders also worry about the treatment they might receive in long-term care facilities, particularly the homophobia, biphobia and transphobia they might face. The study

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The proposed bill is a part of Casey’s efforts to support LGBTQ rights as the senator seeks reelection against Republican candidate Lou Barletta in the general election Nov. 6. On National Coming Out Day Oct. 11, Casey sent a letter signed by 20 other senators to State Department Secretary Mike Pompeo to protest a new policy to halt diplomatic visas for unmarried same-sex part-

“To bar LGBTQ diplomats from bringing their partners to the United States is to condone the discriminatory policies of many countries around the world.” ners of foreign diplomats and employees in the United States. The letter in part read: “This new policy has the potential to be unnecessarily

found that most surveyed want specific LGBT services for older adults. As Quartey noted, for many LGBTQ elders, their history had meant that at some point, “if you were honest about who you are, you could be killed.” Quartey raised the specter that many fear: that after a lifetime of being openly LGBTQ, elders will have to retreat to a closet to protect themselves from discrimination and/or harm for the remainder of their lives. Qaurtey told the heartbreaking story of Marsha Wetzel, who, after her partner of 30 years died, was evicted from the home they shared by her late partner’s siblings. Wetzel moved to a long-term care facility. When she revealed she’d been in a long-term relationship with another woman and that they had raised a child together,

cruel and fails to take into account some of the challenges faced by same-sex couples around the world. In 69 countries, consenting, same-sex sexual relations are criminalized, and same-sex marriage is available in only 26 U.N. member states. To bar LGBTQ diplomats from bringing their partners to the United States is to condone the discriminatory policies of many countries around the world.” The policy requires proof of marriage for diplomats and United Nations officials in same-sex relationships by Dec. 1 or they face expulsion from the country within 30 days. An aide on Casey’s foreign-policy team told PGN the senator initiated the letter following concerns “about the rollout of the policy and the risks that it would create a chilling effect for LGBTQ diplomats who were interested in serving in the U.S. and representing their countries here.” Casey’s aide confirmed the State Department received the letter, saying the message would be sent “through appropriate channels.” As of presstime, there was no official response to the letter. n

Living Community in Niles, Ill., had failed to protect her from discrimination and abuse. Quartey’s presentation of Wetzel’s story elicited some gasps from attendees and highlighted the dangers that so many LGBTQ elders face when partners die and they are left to manage on their own. The Fair Housing Act, which was enacted 50 years ago, was applied in Wetzel’s case, but in the past, courts — as the lower court had ruled in Wetzel’s case — rejected when this protection was used by LGBTQ people. Wetzels’s case is groundbreaking. But as the panel featuring providers explained, efforts must be made to educate the community outside and inside residential facilities. Doreen Hespell, director of Montgomery County Area

Quartey raised the specter that many fear: that after a lifetime of being openly LGBTQ, elders will have to retreat to a closet to protect themselves from discrimination and/or harm for the remainder of their lives. she was brutally harassed and attacked by other residents. The facility refused to help her and Wetzel sued for discrimination. Wetzel won her case through Lambda Legal on Aug. 27. Lambda Legal argued that Wetzel was subjected to verbal and physical abuse by other residents because of her sex and sexual orientation and that Glen St. Andrew

Agency for Aging, explained how she’d had to read up on LGBT history to educate herself about what LGBTQ elders might feel and face coming into facilities. She noted that there are more than 60 nursing homes in Montgomery County alone. Linda Marucci, a long-time social worker in the Philadelphia LGBT community who works

for the Southwest Senior Center, explained how the intersection of race — the center’s client base is mostly black — had to be factored in, but that something as simple as putting out rainbow flags at local gatherings and making rainbow cupcakes were small ways into discourse with the larger, nonLGBTQ community. It was a full summit, yet only scratched the surface of discourse on the many issues around aging, with affordable and low-income housing a priority. Dr. Imani Woody, founding director and CEO of Mary’s House for Older Adults, explained how important it is for LGBTQ elders to have space that feels welcoming and safe. “Collectively we cannot build enough housing” for LGBTQ elders, so accessing alternative housing is essential, she said. Woody also explained how staff needs to be educated about the special medical and social needs of LGBTQ adults, including sexuality and dementia. Quartey put it succinctly when he borrowed from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s phrase, “the fierce urgency of now” with regard to prioritizing elder care. Arthur Breese, director of diversity and inclusion at Geisinger Health System, said the most crucial thing to be done for LGBTQ elders is to “create an atmosphere of belongingness.” n For more information, contact the Pennsylvania Department of Aging at 717-783-1550 or visit the website at www.aging.pa.gov.

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Rupert Everett is Wilde in ‘The Happy Prince’ By Gary M. Kramer PGN Contributor In 2007, with his film career at a standstill, openly gay actor and writer Rupert Everett felt exiled from the industry. In the metaphorical gutter, looking up at the stars, he found inspiration in the final years of Oscar Wilde, another artist who publicly hit rock bottom. Everett then wrote “The Happy Prince,” a drama opening Oct. 19 at the Landmark Theatres, about the last few years of Wilde’s life. The setting is mainly Paris, where the celebrated writer was eking out a life, penniless after having served two years in jail for “gross indecency with men.” The story appealed to Everett, who said in a recent phone interview: “There was a parallel that enabled me to put myself into the story.” He threw himself not only into writing the film, but also starring in it and making his feature directorial debut. It’s an accomplished film full of Wilde’s legendary wit, as well as copious drinking, despair and even an orgy for good measure. The actor-turned-filmmaker didn’t intend on directing “The Happy Prince.” “I wrote it for Roger Michell, and I approached him and other directors,” said Everett. “But after two-and-a-half years, I got a no from all of them, so I decided, Fuck it. I’ll make it myself.” It’s good that he did. Everett captures the pathos of Wilde at this specific time in his life. The film is gorgeous with period

details — from the fabulous costumes to the ugly wallpaper that, Wilde exclaims on his deathbed, “has to go.” Everett described the appeal of this particular slice of the writer’s life: “For me, what is attractive about him is that he’s the last great vagabond of the 19th century. The picture of him shuffling around Paris and keeping his eye out for victims to catch drinks off of and saying hello to his petty, criminal friends. He used to be amazing, and the most celebrated, but fate has reduced him to being a tramp. I find that to be one of the most romantic stories of the 19th century: the riches to rags and fall of Wilde.” In the film, Wilde is stripped of his family, his work and his freedom; he is impotent, desperate and ruined. But he seems intent on living for the moment — hiring young men for sex, drinking and singing, even though he

is frequently humiliated. Everett makes viewers feel for Wilde, even when he is at his worst. “I love him for his bad qualities as well as his good ones. I think that he didn’t approach life as a victim. Today we worship victimhood. I find that depressing. I think Wilde was not a victim. He carved his own constitution on the street, he was curious about life, had crushes, was tragic and bitter at times, but maintained a sense of humor. It didn’t occur to him to be a victim of his fate.” “The Happy Prince” features several lines from Wilde on suffering, including “There is no mystery greater than suffering.” Everett explained that he appreciates the idea of “suffering as catharsis.” He quoted the writer: “‘It’s an extraordinary idea, amazingly Wildean and exotic. I think he means suffering is purifying. It’s fertilizing. It shouldn’t

be shied away from. It should be driven through.” The film also looks at Wilde’s romantic relationships. Another Wildean quote in the film is: “Suffering is nothing when there is love.” And while his lover, Bosie (Colin Morgan), was responsible in part for getting Wilde imprisoned, the two men reconnect for an ill-fated trip to Naples after Wilde was living in Paris. (This, despite Wilde saying he would resist the temptation Bosie poses.) “I think Bosie regretted going to Naples,” Everett said. “In the film I have them going straight away. In reality, Bosie went on holiday with his mother first. It was halfhearted. Bosie wanted money and didn’t like Wilde without money.” In contrast, Wilde’s friend Robbie Ross (Edwin Thomas, who is terrific in the role), who cared for him in Paris, loved him unconditionally. It was, tragically, something Wilde realized too late. But “The Happy Prince” does not wallow in complete despair. Everett imbues his film with wit and wisdom. (A line about poverty is particularly amusing.) What’s more, the film shows the filmmaker as a talent behind the camera. When asked what he may do next — having directed “The Happy Prince,” acted in dozens of plays and films, published two novels and two memoirs and penned two screenplays — Everett responded, “Politics — I’m kidding! I’d love to direct another film. I’ve written it. I’m just going to keep being engaged.” n

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Folk rocker comes home for 20th-anniversary show By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com Out indie musician and Philly native Christine Havrilla is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her album, “Some Other Thing,” with a special hometown performance Oct. 20 at World Cafe Live. Havrilla has built a solid career all over the country as a solo artist, sitting in with other musicians and with her backing band, Gypsy Fuzz. “I did have management off and on, which is very helpful because there is so much office work, PR work and behindthe-scenes work with touring and bands and hotels, not just music,” Havrilla said about what it takes to keep her career going. “One of the challenges of doing it independently was keeping everything organized and keeping myself driven, because if I wanted to play, I had to make it happen. It’s funny when I think back to when I first put this album out — I had a batch of cassettes (remember those?) and CDs as everything was starting to shift into digital.”

Havrilla said she has strived to evolve beyond the expectations of the industry. “People look at me and want to see me play guitar. The singer-songwriter thing — I’ve been labeled that, but I don’t feel like I’m that type of person. I think I’ve evolved with more songwriting under my belt, and just really going for things sonically on the guitar.” For this 20th-anniversary performance revisiting one of her earliest albums, Havrilla said she’s collaborating with musicians she has not had in her rotation or creative circle for a number of years. “This is totally focusing on this album from 1998,” she said. “It’s been kind of exciting because I’ve only been touring with two of these songs in my set list for years. So it’s actually going back and relearning and revisiting the other 12 songs that a lot of newer fans don’t know about, because the older songs are only available digitally and are not in print. I have some of my old musicians performing with me from that era and it’s been this whole reunion vibe and this exciting energy. We’re playing

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these songs with our new mindset and improved talent. We’re making it work and reintroducing the older album to a lot of newer fans.” Knowing how fierce her drive and independent streak are, we asked Havrilla about her plans for the next 20 years. “I am still going to be doing this,” she said. “I’m getting ready to record a studio album. I’ve been putting out a bunch of live sessions over the years. I’m still

writing. I play bass for other bands. I’m stretching myself musically. I want to learn, improve and challenge myself. I’ll keep touring and playing out as much as I can. As long as people keep coming, I’m going to be out there.” n Christine Havrilla celebrates the 20th anniversary of her “Some Other Thing” album with a performance 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. For more information or tickets, call 215-222-1400 or visit www.christinehavrilla.com.

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Gabriela Sanchez: Powered up “We demand that the time is now for our city and world to be more inspired, to intentionally listen to the voices of the folks who have been traditionally kept out from mainstream spaces. We must continue to cultivate a culture of access, advocacy, and appreciation for the arts. Art is a tool for empathy and collaboration. We believe that if we create more affirmative and identifiable experiences in theatrical spaces ,more people will engage in the process of their own liberation.” So states the mission of the Power Street Theatre Company, a theatrical organization founded by this week’s Portrait, Gabriela Sanchez. The Philly-based company is run by women of color and was founded in 2012. A Philadelphia native, Sanchez graduated from the High School for the Creative and Performing Arts and majored in theater at Temple University. Starting at age 15, she worked for the Department of Recreation over the course of several years as an actress, teaching artist and manager with Conflict Resolution Theater. Sanchez was formerly the director of education at Norris Square Neighborhood Project, and the former cultural enrichment and facility manager at Taller Puertorriqueño. She has performed with Plays and Players, InterAct Theatre Company, Painted Bride Art Center, Philadelphia Dramatists Center, Philadelphia Young Playwrights and PSTC. She recently recieved the Knight Foundation’s Emerging City Champions Fellowship. PGN: Tell me about the place you grew up. GS: I lived in West Philly near Baltimore Avenue with my parents and older sister, but she went to college — Yale — when I was 6. We were the only Latinos on the block; however, it was a very diverse area. I was exposed to a lot of different cultures, languages and tastes, which was very influential for me as an artist, as a human being and how I think about the world. At the same time, my parents ran a 24-hour business at the airport, so I spent a lot of time at my grandmother’s in North Philly. It was in a predominantly POC and Latina neighborhood and most of my extended family was there. So even though my home, my foundation was in West, North Philly is where I played and scraped my knees and learned how to ride a bike. PGN: You went to CAPA. When did you first discover your love of the arts? GS: I come from an artistic family. My mother is a phenomenal painter, something she discovered in her 40s, but she’s always had an appreciation for the visual arts. My father’s very good with architecture and numbers — he’s good at envisioning a space, and my sister’s a playwright. As far back as I can remember, I wanted to be a performer. I wasn’t a singer, I was a pretty good dancer, but I’m a plus-sized woman — and I’ve been plus-sized since birth — and I knew early on

that dance spaces weren’t always welcoming for my body even though I was good at it. But theater allowed me to tell stories and even dance or sing a little. It’s been a blessing to always know what I wanted to do. And to know that my purpose was going to go beyond just the acting. PGN: Which leads us to Power Street Theater — I would imagine that as a person of color, it was hard to find roles that would suit you. GS: Yeah, I mean going to CAPA and Temple, it was very diverse, but often times that diversity is relegated to black and white. That gray area for Latin and Asian and other brown people often got overlooked. I wasn’t being represented or validated and there were many others like me. Power Street was founded out of my rage about the whole situation and the realization that I wasn’t the only one feeling this way. I wanted to create a truly multicultural theater group for women. It’s been six years and we’re still here. PGN: When did you come out? GS: I’ve known since I was little that I was queer. A great thing about being in performing-arts schools and spaces was that they were very affirming. Though there is some pushback because I identify as bisexual, it’s still not something that I feel is fully accepted in the gay community: “You’ll figure it out one day and pick a side.” So I’ve just adopted the term queer for myself to avoid those people and conversations that just become emotional labor that I don’t feel the need to engage in. PGN: What are other challenges you’ve faced? GS: Dyslexia was probably the scariest thing to deal with because it’s a fear I have to conquer every day. Don’t get me wrong, I love to read, but it’s one thing reading in private compared to doing a cold read for an audition. To this day, I feel like I’m going to die any time I have to do it. But theater has pushed me to face my fears and to realize that this is a disability that is never going to go away. My whole life I felt that if I just worked harder, it would get better. But I learned that I have to stand in my truth that this is part of me, something that I’ll have to navigate but it won’t stop me from doing what I love. PGN: What’s on the horizon? GS: I have a piece called Pa’lante. It’s part of the First Person Arts Festival and will be performed at the Fringe Festival Theater on Nov. 11 and 12. It’ll be my biggest challenge as a director and it’s the first time that First Person is doing a lineup of Latinx stories. They saw the most recent production at Power Street, “Las Mujeres,” and liked it enough to invite me. PGN: Why do you do what you do? GS: We do what we do because it is necessary, urgent and beautiful. There’s a myth that people of color don’t support the arts. I often

find that when I’m in traditional theater spaces doing a panel or having coffee with folks, I’ll hear, “We’re having a tough time connecting to the POC community” or “They’re just not coming out to see theater,” but the problem is that outside small groups like ours, you’d be hard-pressed to find a woman of color in a leadership position or even on an administrative level in any of the larger theater or arts organizations. We’ve had many conversations about equity, inclusion and diversity, but too many times they only think on the surface level. Putting some actors on stage with a diverse cast is not going to lead to the systemic change that needs to happen. But if you have POCs in leadership positions, we are going to know how to talk to our communities and get people engaged. The success of Power Street is that we are the community we’re serving, right? So when I go out and talk to folks, they feel my passion — they get on board. I know how to get people excited and how to create a space of belonging for them. Putting flyers in a gentrified coffee shop is not going to bring our people out. I have seen a slight shift in the last

“marginalized” and “empowering.” They want to hear that we’re saving people or fixing a problem. But I have to learn how to shift my narrative and the way I talk about myself and this community that I love and not use terminology that insinuates that we are marginalized or less than. And it works. Our last show sold out every single performance. People came from all over — mainstream theater people who finally came after years; old people, young people, people with disabilities — it was beautiful and contagious. [Laughing] Our audiences are untraditional. They engage with you. If you ask a question on stage, they are going to answer.

PGN: I went to Emerson College and remember doing a show with the Black Student Union. It was in a very intimate theater, and I was very close to the front row doing a very emotional scene. One of my friends who we called “The Church Lady” was in the first row. After every line I said, she’d loudly respond, “Oh yes girl! You tell him! That Suzi is giving him the business!” It took all my acting skills to keep it together. GS: Yes! And that’s the thing. We had to learn that too. Our first show we were like, “Holy shit!” and had to train ourselves to be prepared for the audience to be such an active part of the show. When you’re at a mainstream theater, there’s a certain etiquette; you’re supposed to be quiet and not respond to what you’re seeing. That all goes out the window when you come into the community, right? But that’s when the magic happens! There was a specific moment that shifted my life. Our first production was called “Minority Land,” which we are going to do again next year, and there was a scene with people protesting. The sign I was holding read, “Honk if you can’t pay your rent” and one guy shouted out a large honk. Then other people started joining in. And I had to make a decision: Do I Photo: Jai Arun Ravine continue on as we rehearsed, year, so I have hope that things will or do I acknowledge what’s get better, but they’re really going to going on because they’re part of our world have to make some systemic changes. now? So I made a honking noise back and more people started honking! Everyone got PGN: For sure. caught up in the moment. I realized that GS: At Power Street, we have a whole difPower Street was beyond me as a performer, ferent model. We’re a collective and make beyond the collective — it was a dialogue decisions together. We empow… Strike that — we support each other. I’m trying to move between us and the audience and each other. away from words like “empower” because we In the six years since, we continue to disalready are powerful women. In grant procover what that looks like, and it’s a beautiposals, they always want to hear words like ful thing to behold. n

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By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com Bourbon Street is set to invade South Street in grand and boisterous fashion when out rapper, designer and TV personality Big Freedia teams up with funk/ R&B group Tank and The Bangas for a tour that comes through Philly Oct. 20. “Being that we are both from New Orleans, we vibe together a lot,” Freedia said of the pairing of the acts. “We have a lot of fans in common. They first started touring with me, so they were into my audience first.” Over the last two decades, Big Freedia has made a name for herself helping to popularize the hip-hop subgenre of bounce music, appearing on numerous reality and TV shows (HBO’s “Treme,” “Love & Hip-Hop Hollywood,” “Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce”) and collaborating with Beyoncé on her smash hit single, “Formation,” and Drake on his single “Nice For What.” Along the way, she has gone from an underground sensation in her native New Orleans to national stardom, all the while pushing the boundaries of sexuality and gender in the often cisgen-

der-and male-dominated worlds of rap and R&B. “I’m a voice for different communities,” Freedia said of her music and widening appeal. “Be whoever you want to be, do whatever you want to do. It’s a much broader mission for me to encourage people all over, not just the LGBTQ community, but heterosexuals as well, to live out their life loud and proud.” Freedia said that while she has broken down some barriers and achieved a level of success, she has to reach farther both for herself and other queer music artists. “It’s so-so,” she said about acceptance of LGBT artists in hip-hop and R&B. “I have fans all over. I definitely have carved out a path for myself, but there is still so much more room to grow. Some labels are LGBTQ-friendly and have artists on their rosters that may be whatever. I have a record label pushing me, so definitely things are changing. But you have to put your groundwork in and that may take a while. I hustled for many, many years to be able to be in the position that I am in.” n Big Freedia performs 9 p.m. Oct. 20 at TLA, 334 South St. For more information or tickets, call 215922-1011 or visit www.bigfreedia.com.

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Theater & Arts 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, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100. Fabulous Fashion: From Dior’s New Look to Now Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring the drama and glamour of some of the most creative feminine fashions ever designed, through March 3, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215763-8100. Flying Steps presents Flying Bach The award-winning and globally recognized German dance crew combines hip-hop with modern ballet, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. French Tales The Philadelphia Orchestra performs French favorites led by conductor Louis Langrée, Oct. 2527 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215893-1999. Garden Bouquet Still-life artists Ian Shiver and Barbara Sosson present an exhibition of art featuring colorful live horticulture designs, through

SONGS IN THE KEY OF MESHELL: The out, eclectic neosoul singer-songwriter recently put out a stellar album of covers, “Ventriloquism,” and is swinging through the area to perform 8 p.m. Oct. 21 at The Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del. For more information or tickets, call 202-730-3331.

Nov. 3 at Hot Bed Gallery, 723 Chestnut St.; 267918-7432. 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 through Oct. 28, 4160 Horticultural Drive in Fairmount Park; www. theglowjackolantern. com. ICON William Way LGBT Community Center Art Gallery presents an installation by Natalie Hope McDonald that showcases the diverse iconography of the LGBT community, through Oct. 26, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220. Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn Walnut Street Theatre presents the musical based on the classic Universal Pictures

film, through Oct. 21, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. Romeo & Juliet The Pennsylvania Ballet presents an adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless love story, through Oct. 21 at Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. Seven Things I’ve Learned: An Evening with Ira Glass The NPR personality discusses stories and life lessons, 3 p.m. Oct. 21 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. Sweat Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the Pulitzer Prizewinning drama

set in Reading, where industries are disappearing and the men and women of the city are rendered powerless as they watch their income, legacy and relationships follow suit, through Nov. 4 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420. 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.

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THE ROOF IS ON FIRE: Broadway Philadelphia and Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher are bringing a new and exciting take on the beloved musical classic “Fiddler on the Roof” to Philadelphia, Oct. 23-28 at Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-893-1999.

Music Public Image Ltd. The alternativerock band performs 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100. Jessie J The U.K. R&B singer performs 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at North Seventh Philly, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800745-3000. Big Freedia The out rapper performs as the opener for R&B singer Tank, 9 p.m. Oct. 20 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215922-1011. The Damned The classic punk band performs 6 p.m. Oct. 21 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011. Good Charlotte The rock band performs 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St.; 215625-3681. Johnny Marr The Smiths songwriter and guitarist performs

8 p.m. Oct. 22 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011. The Church The alternative-rock band performs to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its “Starfish” album, 8 p.m. Oct. 24 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100. Gus Dapperton The synthpop singer performs 8:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100. Metallica The iconic metal band performs 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.

Nightlife Happy Bear The bear-themed happy hour takes place 5-9 p.m. Oct. 19 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675. Hocus PocYASSS! Bev hosts a Halloween-themed drag event 7-10 p.m. Oct. 20 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215964-9675.

TIT A burlesque tribute to horror author Stephen King, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 21 at Franky Bradley’s 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735.

Fay Jacobs The out comedian performs 8 p.m. Oct. 19 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888596-1027.

Enchanted: The Miss Tabu 2019 Pageant A new queen is crowned, 8-10 p.m. Oct. 21 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215964-9675.

The Iron Giant The animated film is screened 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610917-1228.

Harry Potter and the Night of Drag Drag queens make the magic happen 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St.; 215592-0656. Amateur Drag Attack Spook’Tackular Edition The first show at the new location, 10:15 p.m. Oct. 26 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215964-9675.

Roque Wilson The comedian performs 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888596-1027.

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Frankenstein & Bride of Frankenstein Double Feature The horror classics are screened Oct. 21-22 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610917-1228.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show The classic midnight movie musical is screened 10 p.m. Oct. 13 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610917-1228.

Garbage The alternativerock band performs 9 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000. n

By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com The avant-garde alternative rockers of Garbage are on the road celebrating the 20th anniversary of their sophomore album, “Version 2.0,” as part of a tour that swings through Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Shirley Manson, the band’s outspoken singer and all-around style icon, said that after the success of Garbage’s eponymous debut album, the followup, “Version 2.0,” helped to fine-tune the group’s sound and direction. “It’s very much representative of our style. A lot of fuss was made of our debut record, but to me, that’s not particularly representative of how we sound now,” said Mason. “For me, ‘Version 2.0’ was when we came into our own. In that regard, I feel like it’s who we are even now.” For this tour, Garbage is performing “Version 2.0” in its entirety, along with B-sides from the album’s reissue. That means a considerable number of the biggest hits will not be performed on this go-round. “We understood the risk,” Mason said. “This tour is pretty obtuse. We’re asking a lot of the audience. The first week of playing these shows, we were wondering how the hell it was going to go down. We have been really blown away by the response. We’ve enjoyed some of the best reviews of our career. It’s been a relief not to rely on the big hits from the first record, and for me, it’s exciting. I’m

grateful we decided to cut ties with the hits. It’s something that we talk about as a band a lot. I think we know that we’ve spent an entire career trying to write really strong, good songs.” With a roster of producing and songwriting members that includes superstar drummer Butch Vig and guitarists Duke Erikson and Steve Marker, Garbage has always eschewed expectations and conventions, even by alternative-rock standards, by incorporating a wide range of styles and influences ranging from punk and trip-hop to ambient and industrial. Manson said the vision for the group has always had a creative disregard for sonic boundaries. “The way that we have always approached the music is an open-ended, open-minded one,” she said. “We’ve never really stopped ourselves from using certain influences from different genres of music. We’ve always been open about that and continued that trend throughout our career. “When we emerged in the 1990s, we endured a lot of criticism for exactly that. We didn’t belong to any particular genre. But as we have managed to somehow eke out a career for ourselves over 25 years, people have had to accept that this is our style and our philosophy. Everybody mixes genres now. That is where contemporary music has ended up.” n Garbage performs 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St., and 9 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J. For more information or tickets, visit www.garbage.com.

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Sheriff on Tuesday, November 6, 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

a/k/a Lucy Berson, individually and in her capacity as Administratrix and known heir, devise and/or distribute of the Estate of Rosalie A. Ponzio a/k/a Rosalie Ponzio, deceased, and the Estate of Rosalie A. Ponzio a/k/a Rosalie Ponzio, deceased C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 02195 $51,812.25 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, & Paul J. Fanelli 1811-305 1234 N. Allison St 19131 4th wd. Improvement Area: 1,575 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 1,408 Sq. Ft. OPA#041204100 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Jericho Roseberry C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 03217 $56,403.08 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, & Paul J. Fanelli 1811-306 8833 Blue Grass Rd 19152 35th wd. Land: 3,367 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,107 Sq. Ft.; Total: 4,474 Sq. Ft. OPA#571203500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bobbie Stepps, solely as Executrix of the Estate of Israel Seltzer C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 03564 $232,948.99 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1811-307 3075 Helen St 19134 25th wd. Land: 781 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 860 Sq. Ft.; Total: 1,641 Sq. Ft. OPA#252517500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Miguel A. Encarnacion C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 00555 $30,841.21 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1811-308 2217 Cedar St 19125 31st wd. 990 Sq. Ft. OPA#312041100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Brian Schmutz C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 01934 $199,641.21 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-309 907 Bridge St 19124 35th wd. 1,073 Sq. Ft. OPA#351154700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Coral Wright and Titus C. Wright C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 01280 $128,721.97 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-310 2555 S Shields St 19142 40th wd. 1,360 Sq. Ft. OPA#406024800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Christine Talbert, a/k/a Christine L. Talbert C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 01734 $46,620.60 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1811-311 208 Mcclellan St a/k/a 208 Mc Clellan St 19148 1st wd. 1,222 Sq. Ft. OPA#011152100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Janice Taylor a/k/a Janice L. Taylor C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 01824 $123,144.70 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1811-312 1225 Stirling St 19111 53rd wd. 1,744 Sq. Ft. OPA#531055300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Angela G. Fudge C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 02543 $68,098.52 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-313 10736 Philcrest Rd 19154 66th wd. 1,801 Sq. Ft. OPA#662072272 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John A. Zanczuk C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 02501

$170,915.62 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-314 8414 Forrest Ave 19150 50th wd. 2,160 Sq. Ft. OPA#502208100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lydia D. Jenkins C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 00812 $102,766.87 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-315 7329 N 21st St 19138 10th wd. 1,888 Sq. Ft. OPA#101179800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Roosevelt Riddick; Chanda D. Riddick, as Administratrix to the Estate of Melba S. Riddick, a/k/a Melba Riddick C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 01289 $74,999.47 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1811-316 5735 N 6th St 19120 61st wd. 1,754 Sq. Ft. OPA#612284500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Vincent Dennis, Administrator of the Estate of Ben Bryant C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 01851 $57,407.89 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1811-317 1925 Rowan St 19140 13th wd. Improvement Area: 1,802 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 1,395 Sq. Ft. OPA#131360500 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2.5 STY STONE Chandler W. Sykes, Jr. a/k/a Chandler W. Sykes C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 00993 $18,708.80 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, & Paul J. Fanelli 1811-318 2045 S. 57th St 19143 51st wd. Improvement Area: 1,260 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#514242900 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Chandler W. Sykes, Jr a/k/a Chandler W. Sykes C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 00981 $24,884.00 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, & Paul J. Fanelli 1811-319 4048 N. 12th St 19140 43rd wd. Improvement Area: 1,440 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 1,369 Sq. Ft. OPA#433165800 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Chandler W. Sykes, Jr a/k/a Chandler W. Sykes C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 00982 $16,572.40 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, & Paul J. Fanelli 1811-320 2529 S Alder St 19148 39th wd. 665 Sq. Ft. BRT#394124500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE John Desalis and Nancy Desalis a/k/a Annunziata Desalis C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02741 $199,513.65 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1811-321 1512 Green St 19130 88th wd. 638 Sq. Ft. BRT#888100433 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Anthony McNeill C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 01149 $113,943.29 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1811-322 209 E Upsal St 191192346 22nd wd. 960 Sq. Ft. OPA#221092300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kevin Diggs, in His Capacity as Heir of George P. Diggs, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all

persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under George P. Diggs, Deceased C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 00317 $113,452.49 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-323 6514 N 18th St 19126-3401 17th wd. 2,015 Sq. Ft. OPA#172283400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Donald Barry Drayton, Sr. in His Capacity as Heir of Annie Drayton, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Annie Drayton, Deceased C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 01146 $165,962.30 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-324 3509 Englewood St 19149 55th wd. 1,351 Sq. Ft. OPA#551505600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Johnny Cruz C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 02045 $148,764.56 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-325 6538 Windsor St 19142 40th wd. 1,536 Sq. Ft. OPA#403082700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Diony Elias; Justin Moore C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 00562 $115,143.18 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-326 5201 N 8th St 19120 49th wd. 1,448 Sq. Ft. OPA#492126100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Iramise Jean Simon C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 00890 $92,142.59 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1811-327 1537 S Wilton St 191435023 51st wd. 1,068 Sq. Ft. OPA#512053100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Facenda M. Porter C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01338 $39,150.89 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-328 3129 Reach St 19134-2410 33rd wd. 1,064 Sq. Ft. OPA#331317400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Katerry D. Franklin C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 02613 $23,403.65 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-329 2056 S Frazier St 19143 51st wd. 1,008 Sq. Ft. OPA#514238500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shirley Bailey; Nawan Owen Bailey C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 01938 $40,229.11 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1811-330 4063 Roosevelt Blvd 19124 23rd wd. 1,418 Sq. Ft. OPA#233015000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Romina Jamison C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 01170 $75,857.91 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-331 3233 N 26th St 19129 38th wd. 880 Sq. Ft. BRT#381149700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Evelyn Harvey a/k/a Evelyn J. Harvey C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 03087 $14,170.37 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1811-332 4201 Lackland Pl 191142121 65th wd. 1,760

Sq. Ft. OPA#652444700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Edward Thompson C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 00662 $182,816.13 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-333 5659 Loretto Ave 19124 35th wd. 1,432 Sq. Ft. BRT#351402300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE John Gibbs, Jr. a/k/a John Gibbs C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 01532 $62,129.82 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1811-334 2163 E Gordon St 19125-2011 31st wd. OPA#313128800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Carrie Rosmarin C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 01066 $162,539.03 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-335 1413 Hemlock Pl 191161512 58th wd. 1,296 Sq. Ft. OPA#583074900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY William Jordan C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 00073 $213,886.90 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-336 5430 Sylvester St 191241109 62nd wd. 1,350 Sq. Ft. OPA#621368300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ana M. Martinez C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 01932 $99,541.30 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-337 222 W Roosevelt Blvd 42nd wd. 2,268 Sq. Ft. OPA#422098800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Richard Beinlich C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 01710 $61,623.02 Pressman & Doyle, LLC 1811-338 6616 Chew Ave 19119 22nd wd. 1,070 Sq. Ft. BRT#221254600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Spencer Evans, Administrator of the Estate of Eartie P. Evans-Coleman, a/k/a Eartie Coleman a/k/a Eartie Evans C.P. October Term, 2014 No. 00612 $99,441.72 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1811-339 7382 Valley Ave 19128 21st wd. 3,170 Sq. Ft. BRT#214191600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Zuriatu Amedu a/k/a Zuriat Amedu and Abubokha Amedu a/k/a Abubokha O. Amedu C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 02712 $219,982.94 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1811-340 2180 E Cumberland St 31st wd. Beginning Point: Containing in front or breadth on the South Side of Cumberland Street fifteen feet and of that width extending Southward between lines parallel to Sepviva Street in length or depth Seventy-Two feet, three inches OPA#314012100 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 3 STY MASONRY Lloyd T. Keller III and Bobbi Jo Keller C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 02020 $214,198.53 Patrick J. Wesner, Esquire 1811-341 8138 Moro St 19136 64th wd. BRT#64-20541-00; PRCL#67N22-123 James C. Mertens C.P. January Term,

2018 No. 02108 $56,680.05 Emmanuel J. Argentieri, Esquire 1811-342 253 Sparks St 19120 61st wd. 1,050 Sq. Ft. BRT#611262400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Nadira Dunston C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 02013 $67,686.75 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1811-343 5371 Morse St 19131 52nd wd. 1,422 Sq. Ft. OPA#521075400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dawn Nembhard; Owen A. Nembhard C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 02341 $79,688.36 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1811-344 2636 S 72nd St 19153 Residential Row 2 Story Masonry BRT#404009400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Diane Jamison C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 00242 $140,430.32 Robert W. Williams, Esquire 1811-345 3948 N Marshall St 19140-3218 43rd wd. 1,212 Sq. Ft. OPA#433084000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Louis Jhonel Jean Pierre; Yves Carmel Merius C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 01983 $65,129.27 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-346 3405 Saint Vincent St 19149 55th wd. 1,472 Sq. Ft. OPA#551451000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kathleen Barras and Ronald E. Barras a/k/a Ronald E. Barras Jr. C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 01551 $147,128.52 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-347 2002 McKean St 191452827 48th wd. 1,416 Sq. Ft. OPA#481108100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Leonard J. Bentley C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 01526 $119,100.40 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-348 2659 Bonaffon St a/k/a 2659 Bonnaffon St 19142-2717 40th wd. 960 Sq. Ft. OPA#406073500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY William T. Ralph, Sr., in His Capacity as Administrator and Heir of The Estate of William T. Ralph a/k/a William Tolliver Ralph, Jr a/k/a William Ralph; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under William T. Ralph a/k/a William Tolliver Ralph, Jr a/k/a William Ralph, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 01485 $84,466.48 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-349 2233 S Fairhill a/k/a 2233 S Fairhill St 39th wd. 630 Sq. Ft. BRT#392310400 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Nicholas J. Apadula C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 02086 $117,318.45 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1811-350 6515 N. 18th St 19126 17th wd. Improvement Area: 1,312 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 1,424 Sq. Ft. OPA#172272900 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF Tuesday, November 6, 2018 1811-301 4933 Rubicam St 19144 12th wd. 3,737 Sq. Ft. BRT#121195300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Audra D. Lassiter-Bosket C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 02078 $20,338.76 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1811-302 210 Locust St., Unit 11F 19106 5th wd. Land: 0 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 699 Sq. Ft.; Total: 699 Sq. Ft. OPA#888052200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Francis W. Dunn C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 00315 $252,102.74 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1811-303 5229 Germantown Ave 19144 12th wd. Improvement Area: 5,511 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 4,630 Sq. Ft. OPA#881210608 IMPROVEMENTS: APTS 5-50 UNITS MASONRY Abraham Ituah C.P. May Term, 2011 No. 03223 $291,364.77 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, & Paul J. Fanelli 1811-304 1152 Cantrell St 19148 39th wd. Improvement Area: 1,120 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 672 Sq. Ft. OPA#394048700 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY John W. Beaudry, Jr. a/k/a John W. Beaudry, individually and in his capacity as known heir, devise and/or distribute of the Estate of Rosalie A. Ponzio a/k/a Rosalie Ponzio, deceased, Lucy Ann Berson

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B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Antonette T. Corson, in Her Capacity as sole known heir and administratix of the Estate of Rozell J. Randolph a/k/a Rozell Randolph a/k/a Rozell Joel Randolph, deceased and the Estate of Rozell J. Randolph a/k/a Rozell Randolph a/k/a Rozell Joel Randolph, deceased C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 05704 $132,220.68 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, and Paul J. Fanelli 1811-351 2116 S 6th St 191483215 39th wd. 1,184 Sq. Ft. OPA#392347600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robert Washington C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 00508 $114,623.50 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-352 2126-2128 S 70th St 19142 40th wd. Land: 6,300 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 2,352 Sq. Ft.; Total: 8,652 Sq. Ft. OPA#403212200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Katarsha Saunders and Geraldine Saunders C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 02437 $119,829.70 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1811-353 6885 N 19th St 50th wd. 2,550 Sq. Ft. BRT#101111100 IMPROVEMENTS: S/D W/B GAR 2 STY MASONRY Leroy Boyd, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 03317 $42,273.25 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1811-354 4314 N 7th St 191402316 43rd wd. 826 Sq. Ft. OPA#433317300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nichole L. Jordan a/k/a Nichole Jordan C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 03480 $79,946.58 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-355 12221 Medford Rd 19154-1817 66th wd. 1,360 Sq. Ft. OPA#663253100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gary O. Muzyczka, Jr C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 01425 $188,038.88 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-356 6705 Leeds St 34th wd. Land Area: 1,500 Sq. Ft. BRT#344038000 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI/ DET 2 STY MAS㤱㤱 Jerome Lott and Tasha J. Lott C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00183 $142,738.82 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1811-357 6624 Tabor Ave 35th wd. Land Area: 2,008 Sq. Ft. BRT#353290200 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Wayne Carson C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 00599 $205,256.51 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1811-358 4585 Shelbourne St 19124 42nd wd. 1,219 Sq. Ft. BRT#421626700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Celeste Hatton n/k/a Celeste Roye C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 03241 $72,241.75 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1811-359 1918 Montrose St 191462629 30th wd. 1,590 Sq. Ft. OPA#301219500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Martha Leatherberry a/k/a Martha

Bowen-Letherberry, Individually and in her capacity as co-Administratrix cta of the Estate and Devisee of the Estate of Henry Welch; Doila Welch a/k/a Doila A. Welch, Individually and in her capacity as co-Administratrix cta of the Estate and Devisee of the Estate of Henry Welch; Janette Welch a/k/a Janet Jennifer Welch, Individually and in her capacity as Devisee of the Estate of Henry Welch; Gilbert Welch a/k/a Gilbert Leopold Percival Welch, Individually and in his capacity as Devisee of the Estate of Henry Welch C.P. May Term, 2010 No. 03329 $47,545.79 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-360 6509 Guyer Ave 191422807 40th wd. 1,127 Sq. Ft. OPA#406306500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Donna Benson; Andre Benson C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 02915 $58,357.51 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-361 5537 Locust St 46th wd. 1,212 Sq. Ft. BRT#604052400 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Sharon Aggie C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 03535 $38,395.53 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1811-362 5113 Wayne Ave 191443525 12th wd. 4,925 Sq. Ft. OPA#123214300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Leon D. Chambers C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 02122 $176,435.43 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-363 2403 Duncan St 19124 23rd wd. 2,250 Sq. Ft. OPA#231013000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joseph Lawless C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 03941 $197,850.62 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1811-364 2539 Memphis St 19125 31st wd. 1,204 Sq. Ft. OPA#312025300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Doreen Kasee C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 00978 $99,216.70 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1811-365 223 N Simpson St 191391023 34th wd. 1,140 Sq. Ft. OPA#343093100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Keenya K. Walker C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 01516 $20,899.30 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-366 3474 Emerald St 19134 45th wd. 1,186 Sq. Ft. OPA#452340400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Juaniki Hall a/k/a Juanki Hall C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 00946 $26,204.52 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-367 146-150 W Queen Ln 19144 12th wd. 3,415 Sq. Ft. OPA#123117210 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael F. Coates C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 01265 $218,963.88 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1811-368 3009 Ruth St 19134 25th wd. 892 Sq. Ft. OPA#252553300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN-

TIAL PROPERTY Barbara Cruz C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 02867 $9,822.71 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-369 6115 W Oxford St a/k/a 6115 Oxford St 191514541 34th wd. 2,256 Sq. Ft. OPA#342099000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael S. Simpson, in His Capacity as Devisee of Last Will and Testament of Norma Y. Simpson a/k/a Norma Simpson; Kenneth W. Simpson, in His Capacity as Devisee of Last Will and Testament of Norma Y. Simpson a/k/a Norma Simpson; Anthony Simpson, in Her Capacity as Devisee of Last Will and Testament of Norma Y. Simpson a/k/a Norma Simpson; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Norma Y. Simpson a/k/a Norma Simpson, Deceased C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 01254 $65,832.57 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-370 6732 Guyer Ave 40th wd. 1,107 Sq. Ft. BRT#406326700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Matthew David C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 02256 $114,055.54 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1811-371 131 W Phil Ellena St 22nd wd. 9,969 Sq. Ft. BRT#223077500 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Peter Davis and Jeanine Davis C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 01644 $85,494.48 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1811-372 7514 Fayette St 50th wd. 1,600 Sq. Ft. BRT#501016200 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Vincent Wilder, Jr. C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 00269 $23,621.36 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1811-373 3438 Princeton Ave 19149 55th wd. 1,760 Sq. Ft. BRT#551388700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Theresa Schowgurow C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 01036 $123,242.20 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1811-374 640 N 55th St 19131 4th wd. 1,248 Sq. Ft. BRT#041-1780-00/871507320 IMPROVEMENTS: TWO STORY MASONRY ROW OFFICE/STORE WITH DWELLING Spencer Robinson, Semile Robinson and David E. Gunter C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 03384 $104,452.84 Janet L. Gold, Esquire 1811-375 2938 Arlan St a/k/a 2938 Arlan Ave 19136-1102 57th wd. 1,479 Sq. Ft. OPA#572050603 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Clarice Brosius C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 02087 $154,884.50 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-376 2807 Ryerson Pl 19114 57th wd. 1,800 Sq. Ft. OPA#572094623 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN-

TIAL PROPERTY Jessica Murao; Steven K. Murao a/k/a Steven Murao C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 02114 $204,698.72 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1811-377 5531 Palethorp St 19120 42nd wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#422380500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michele B. Calhoun C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 02961 $62,580.38 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-378 2939 Bambrey St a/k/a 2939 N Bambrey St 19132-1906 38th wd. 940 Sq. Ft. OPA#381112400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mary A. Moore C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 03446 $20,639.91 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-379 7137 Elmwood Ave 19142 40th wd. Improvement Area: 1,152 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 1,620 Sq. Ft. OPA#404219000 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Andrea Way C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 03334 $90,602.27 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, & Paul J. Fanelli 1811-380 1418 N 57th St 191313807 4th wd. 1,026 Sq. Ft. OPA#043105100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Milton Hay C.P. August Term, 2009 No. 02673 $73,736.44 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-381 7233 Oxford Ave 19111 53rd wd. DET CONV APT 2 STY MASON; 1,759 Sq. Ft. BRT#532377600 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING John C. Caceres C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 03468 $189,109.46 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC 1811-382 4942 Gransback St 19120 42nd wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,200 Sq. Ft. BRT#421507200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Rohan R. Brooks a/k/a Rohan Brooks C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 00064 $84,832.88 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC 1811-383 1834 S Conestoga St 19143 51st wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,092 Sq. Ft. BRT#514192200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Telitha Frazier, Known Surviving Heir of Phyllis N. Frazier-Ware a/k/a Phyllis Ware, Elizabeth M. Lomas, Known Surviving Heir of Phyllis Frazier-Ware a/k/a Phyllis Ware, Audra E. Frazier, Known Surviving Heir of Phyllis N. FrazierWare a/k/a Phyllis Ware and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Phyllis N. Frazier-Ware a/k/a Phyllis Ware C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 04194 $36,588.31 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC 1811-384 4730 Melrose St 19137 45th wd. 1,232 Sq. Ft. OPA#453443300 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Robert B. Kline; Margaret M. Popplewell C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 01543 $70,880.29 Jenine Davey

1811-385 3314 Brighton St 191492029 55th wd. 1,312 Sq. Ft. OPA#551356800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Paul S. Neith, III a/k/a Paul S. Neith C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 00748 $55,247.75 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-386 935 E Rittenhouse St 19138 59th wd. 2,633 Sq. Ft. OPA#591134700 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: S/D W/B GAR 2 STY MASONRY Louise M. Jones, Executrix of the Estate of Mildred Washington C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 02108 $74,293.05 Jenine Davey 1811-387 3922 Lankenau Ave 19131-2809 52nd wd. 1,828 Sq. Ft. OPA#521427000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Fred T. Crawford a/k/a Fred Crawford a/k/a Frederick L. Crawford C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 03421 $27,924.03 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-388 3586 Oakhill Rd 191544028 66th wd. 1,360 Sq. Ft. OPA#662362700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Linda Kelly a/k/a Linda Kean C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 02493 $165,490.58 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-389 1467 N 60th St 191514204 34th wd. 1,236 Sq. Ft. OPA#342192400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Patricia Stancil C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 01712 $25,779.71 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-390 1319 W. Wyoming Ave 19140 49th wd. 2,064 Sq. Ft. OPA#491072700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Leiya Harvard C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 00117 $84,995.33 Michael C. Mazack 1811-391 5711 Florence Ave 19143-4527 51st wd. 1,620 Sq. Ft. OPA#513263600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dilcie Louise Farley, in Her Capacity as Heir of Ella May Farley, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Ella May Farley, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 00064 $24,185.82 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-392 1231 Stirling St 19111-5837 53rd wd. 1,376 Sq. Ft. OPA#531055600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nichelle N. Haley a/k/a Michelle N. Haley; James K. Haley C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 02578 $130,359.72 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-393 1218 S. Millick St 19143 3rd wd. 984 Sq. Ft. OPA#033221600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Nathaniel K. D. Glover C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 02955 $43,019.76 Joseph R. Loverdi, Esquire 1811-394 3933 Eden St 19114 35th wd. 2,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#572166410 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Timothy

P. Obrien a/k/a Timothy P. O’Brien; Colleen M. Obrien a/k/a Colleen M. O’Brien C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 02869 $555,715.15 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-395 3813 Nedla Rd 191542716 66th wd. 1,600 Sq. Ft. OPA#662560800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Daphne Magac a/k/a Daphne Anne Magac; John Magac a/k/a John T. Magac C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 00827 $200,411.34 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-396 2052 W Stella St 191321535 11th wd. 840 Sq. Ft. OPA#111055400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kendal Green C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 03183 $36,429.26 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-397 2117 Simon St 191242020 41st wd. 816 Sq. Ft. OPA#411021700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Johannie Rodriguez C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 01209 $76,266.22 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-398 4134 Whiting Rd 191542807 66th wd. 1,296 Sq. Ft. OPA#662589900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mary Hamilton C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 00180 $137,556.91 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-399 2051 S 68th St 191421628 40th wd. 1,170 Sq. Ft. OPA#403068800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mabel Verdier; James Verdier C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00220 $69,357.12 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-400 1608 S Lawrence St 191481311 1st wd. 1,176 Sq. Ft. OPA#011439300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Stephen Mcdonald; Jessica Gimbel C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 01312 $136,458.68 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-401 1205 Cheltenham Ave a/k/a 1205 E Cheltenham Ave 19124-1031 35th wd. 1,110 Sq. Ft. OPA#352018500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Brandi E. White C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02854 $68,072.34 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-402 7827 Provident St a/k/a 7827 Provident Rd 19150 50th wd. 1,014 Sq. Ft. OPA#501183400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Brandi Bennett a/k/a Brandi Bryant C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03034 $86,712.38 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-403 5748 Woodcrest Ave 19131 52nd wd. 1,760 Sq. Ft. OPA#522144300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Raheemah Beyah, in Her Capacity as Executrix and Devisee of The Estate of James L. Spain, Jr C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 01179 $126,290.88 Phelan

Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-404 3317 N. Lee St 19134 7th wd. Land: 907 Sq. Ft.; 1,065 Sq. Ft. BRT#073025900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Edgardo Hernandez C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 003177 $17,121.30 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1811-405 2102 S 65th St 19142 40th wd. 1,024 Sq. Ft. OPA#403011000 IMPROVEMENTS: NONE Lilly Ngoc Nguyen and Dawn Dao Medd C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 00422 $42,712.94 Jonathan J. Sobel, Esquire 1811-406 2221 N. Salford St 19131 52nd wd. 1,966 Sq. Ft. BRT#522264900; OPA#522264900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Mary Singleton C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 02435 $163,920.47 Pincus Law Group, PLLC 1811-407 324 Roseberry St 19148 39th wd. 992 Sq. Ft. BRT#392209700 Stephanie Ricciardi C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 01942 $80,956.44 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1811-408 2508 Federal St 19146 36th wd. 984 (Land Area Sq. Ft.); 880 (Improvement Area Sq. Ft.) OPA#361263400 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Testa and Son, Contractor, LLC C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 02902 $306,198.02 Scott M. Klein, Esq. 1811-409 5713 N Camac St 19141 49th wd. 1,226 Sq. Ft. OPA#493160400 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mensah Amuzu, a/k/a Mensah Amuzu, Jr.; Evelyn Carter Amuzu, a/k/a Evelyn Amuzu C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 03454 $65,177.82 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1811-410 6525 Edmund St 41st wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. BRT#411412100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Charles A.J. Halpin, III, Esquire, Personal Representative of the Estate of Francis M. Bradley, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 02093 $44,885.52 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1811-411 6130 Columbia Ave 34th wd. Land Area: 6,000 Sq. Ft. BRT#342110300 IMPROVEMENTS: DET W/D GAR 3 STY STONE Eckard A. Garvin a/k/a Eckard Garvin C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 01699 $97,914.73 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1811-412 1124 Marlborough St 19125 18th wd. Land: 2,436 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 0 Sq. Ft. BRT#181055000 IMPROVEMENTS: NONE Louis Moore and Christie Moore C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 000388 $259,541.48 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1811-413 2213 S. Colorado St 19145 26th wd. Land: 679 Sq. Ft.; 1,030 Sq. Ft. BRT#262021500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Jimmie Shoester and Nancy Shoester C.P.

April Term, 2018 No. 001632 $97,689.13 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1811-414 214 N 52nd St 19139 44th wd. 1,780 Sq. Ft. BRT#441136000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Edward Payne a/k/a Edward H. Payne, Jr. and Egan Payne C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 01163 $58,057.39 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1811-415 256 W Champlost Ave 19120 61st wd. 1,101 (Land Area Sq. Ft.); 1,168 (Improvement Area Sq. Ft.) OPA#612150400 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Wave Realty, LLC C.P. July Term, 2018 No. 01295 $222,924.63 Scott M. Klein, Esq. 1811-416 12132 Aster Rd 66th wd. Beginning Point: In the Northwesterly curved line of Aster Road, distant 233.71 feet Northeasterly measured along the tangent and curved Northwesterly line of Aster Road from the Northeasterly end of the curve connecting the Northwesterly lien of Aster Road with the Northeasterly line of Birch Road OPA#663196200 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MAS OTHER Brian Quirple and Christine M. Quirple C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 04949 $238,110.51 Patrick J. Wesner, Esquire 1811-417 7818 Gilbert St 19150 50th wd. 1,565 Sq. Ft. OPA#502111400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Beverly Parker C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 02675 $95,473.58 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1811-418 417 W George St 19123 5th wd. 1,054 Sq. Ft. OPA#057200400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Edwardo Roman; Carmen Roman, as Administrator to the Estate of Luciano Roman, Sr.; Luciano Roman, Jr., Known Heir of Luciano Roman, Sr.; Richard Roman, Known Heir of Luciano Roman, Sr. C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 03805 $280,960.54 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1811-419 6871 Forrest Ave 19138 10th wd. 1,500 Sq. Ft. OPA#102525900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gloria Bolt C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 02121 $98,893.46 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1811-420 3705 Bandon Dr 19154 66th wd. Land Area: 1,800 Sq. Ft. BRT#663402500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Joseph M. Osinski C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 02758 $69,358.52 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1811-421 5906 Tabor Ave a/k/a 5906 Tabor Rd 19120 35th wd. Land Area: 1,269 Sq. Ft. BRT#352332000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Darrin L. Chapman in

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$10,233.64 Christopher H. Steward, Esquire 1811-431 13043 Townsend Rd 19154 66th wd. 1,500 Sq. Ft. OPA#888660124 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL CONDO 2 STORY MASONRY David Dunn C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 01507 $10,055.14 Christopher H. Steward, Esquire 1811-432 2323 W Cumberland St 19132-4119 16th wd. 1,440 Sq. Ft. OPA#162293500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kimberly E. Robinson C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 03076 $67,082.39 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-433 1924 S Alder St 191482365 39th wd. 972 Sq. Ft. OPA#394130600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John J. Nardini C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 05580 $150,711.70 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-434 5841 Pine St 191431217 60th wd. 1,558 Sq. Ft. OPA#604177000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mary E. Mckenzie a/k/a Mary E. Mc Kenzie C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 03204 $7,241.98 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-435 823 W 65th Ave 19126-3735 49th wd. 1,768 Sq. Ft. OPA#492085700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Charles Nelson; Sandra Thomas a/k/a Sandra Nelson C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 00107 $262,381.05 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-436 643 Anchor St 191201707 35th wd. 1,080 Sq. Ft. OPA#351280500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Davida Thompson; Kevin Thompson a/k/a Kevin A. Thompson; Marvin Thompson; Destiny Thompson C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 01958 $58,440.81 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-437 542 Magee Ave a/k/a 542-48 Magee Ave 19111 35th wd. 1,350 Sq. Ft. OPA#353098500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gabriela Garnica-Palmer C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 00657 $120,957.86 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-438 2835 Cantrell St 191452412 48th wd. 840 Sq. Ft. OPA#482083600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ruben L. Hernandez-Ramos, Sr., in his capacity as Heir of Ruben Hernandez, Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Ruben Hernandez, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 02877 $41,731.39 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-439 5604 Bloyd St 191382304 12th wd. 918 Sq. Ft. OPA#122235400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kim D. Moody C.P. Febru-

ary Term, 2012 No. 00506 $54,645.34 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-440 11739 Brandon Rd 191542526 66th wd. 1,380 Sq. Ft. OPA#662029200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY William P. Ellis, Jr; Stephanie M. Ellis C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00717 $180,805.65 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-441 4237 Malta St 19124-4808 33rd wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#332139900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Hector L. Torres C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03301 $65,913.32 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-442 6600 Cornelious St a/k/a 6600 Cornelius St 191380000 10th wd. (formerly 50th wd.) 1,760 Sq. Ft. OPA#102370100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jamar S. Boykins; Sheena Boykins C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 01803 $150,152.96 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-443 111 E Upsal St 191192340 22nd wd. 2,100 Sq. Ft. OPA#221090900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jacquelyn Johnson; Anthony Johnson C.P. December Term, 2011 No. 02323 $265,261.53 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-444 8757 Marsden St 65th wd. 1,648 Sq. Ft. BRT#652314000 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY David Johnson C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 03550 $110,211.54 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1811-445 4514 Teesdale St 19136 41st wd. 1,204 Sq. Ft. OPA#412093400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Henry Hamusten C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 02881 $59,611.43 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-446 154 W Godfrey Ave 61st wd. 1,050 Sq. Ft. BRT#611280300 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Michael Johnson and Cynthia M. Johnson a/k/a Cynthia Johnson C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 01164 $104,550.05 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1811-447 1921 67th Ave a/k/a 1921 W 67th Ave 19138-3119 10th wd. 1,146 Sq. Ft. OPA#102432100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Alicia Holland C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 03445 $58,399.32 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-448 5463 Lebanon Ave 19131 52nd wd. Land: 3,027 Sq. Ft.; 3,003 Sq. Ft. BRT#522081000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Walter Dobbins, III C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 000934 $175,564.56 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1811-449 6025 N Philip St 191201815 61st wd. 990 Sq. Ft. OPA#612415700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mary E. Watts, in Her

Capacity as Executrix and Devisee of The Estate of John Pflugfelder; Jason Pflugfelder, in His Capacity as Devisee of The Estate of John Pflugfelder C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 00819 $33,402.98 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-450 4340 Almond St 19137 45th wd. 2,700 Sq. Ft. BRT#453191100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Kevin Donlen, Jr. C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 02263 $196,504.39 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1811-451 720 E Clearfield St 19134-2407 33rd wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#331004100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Craig L. Vranas C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 01421 $47,314.60 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-452 643 Artwood Dr 191152826 63rd wd. 1,497 Sq. Ft. OPA#632163600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Stuart Janoff; Allison Janoff C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 02450 $202,063.02 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-453 2121 Brandywine St 19130-3106 15th wd. 1,994 Sq. Ft. OPA#152025500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Victor M. Sosa; Deanna Dimemmo-Sosa C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 02479 $510,920.92 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-454 6119 Lansdowne Ave 19151-3933 34th wd. 1,446 Sq. Ft. OPA#342053000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jernisha T. Hennigan C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 01712 $106,281.97 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-455 6526-28 Elmwood Ave 19142 Store and Offices 1 Story Masonry BRT#882061560 IMPROVEMENTS: COMMERCIAL/COMMERCIAL MIXED USE PROPERTY Mary K. Zou C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 02326 $145,071.49 Robert W. Williams, Esquire 1811-456 120 W Wyoming Ave 19140 42nd wd. 2,453 Sq. Ft. BRT#882016560 IMPROVEMENTS: 3 STORY MASONRY STORE/ OFFICE Multicultural Wellness Center, Inc. C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 03317 $180,429.77 Janet L. Gold, Esquire 1811-457 11939 Glenfield St 58th wd. 7,566 Sq. Ft. BRT#662186100 IMPROVEMENTS: S/D W/B GAR 1 STY MASONRY Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Floyd L.A. Guy, Jr. a/k/a Floyd L. Guy, Jr., Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 01183 $152,124.18 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1811-458 1126 Hellerman St 19111 53rd wd. 1,260 Sq. Ft. BRT#531120200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Diane M.

Jones C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 2101 $72,580.25 Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby, LLP, Sarah A. Elia, Esq. 1811-459 2330 S 16th St 19145 26th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,416 Sq. Ft. BRT#261272100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Gloria Mastantuno C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 04349 $186,794.92 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC 1811-460 1240 Englewood St 19111 53rd wd. DET W/D GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,726 Sq. Ft. BRT#532351200 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Angel J. Laychock C.P. November Term, 2013 No. 02212 $32,964.75 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC 1811-461 6630 N Uber St 19138 10th wd. 1,185 Sq. Ft. OPA#102029200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Cornelia Holsey Deceased, Thaisa Cox and Taneka Cox, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir Cornelia Holsey, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 02600 $58,862.35 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-462 2957 N Camac St a/k/a 2957 Camac St 19133 37th wd. 1,451 Sq. Ft. OPA#372264600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joella Frazier Davis Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Juarrannetta McNabb a/k/a Juarannetta McNabb Deceased C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 04915 $56,096.54 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-463 1211 Wellington St 19111 53rd wd. 2,727 Sq. Ft. OPA#532343500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY William R. Moore, Jr. C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 01576 $61,347.59 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-464 1323 W Roosevelt Blvd 49th wd. 2,784 Sq. Ft. BRT#491088900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Mariam Smith C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 02285 $16,101.37 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1811-465 4130 Barnett St 19135 55th wd. 1,245 Sq. Ft. BRT#552060800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Dustin T. McGeehan and Heaven L. Zeallor C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 03283 $92,825.41 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1811-466 6338 Edmund St 41st wd. 1,447 Sq. Ft. BRT#411395000 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Robert Woodard a/k/a Robert J. Woodard C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 02693 $29,882.36 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1811-467 7125 N 20th St 19138 10th wd. Land: 1,292 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,228 Sq. Ft.; Total: 1,426 Sq. Ft. OPA#10-1151500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Audrey L. Peterson C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 03418 $121,308.02 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1811-468 4529 Baltimore Ave 19143 46th wd. Land Area:

1,554 Sq. Ft.; Improvement Area: 1,760 Sq. Ft. OPA#871211150 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: STR/OFFô㤱 2 STY MASONRY Monica Lynn Davis-Rodriguez C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 2887 $224,658.92 Plus Interest To Date of Sale Robert J. Wilson, Esq., Wilson Law Firm 1811-469 4229 Devereaux Ave 19135 55th wd. 1,642 Sq. Ft. OPA#552028600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jamil Barnes and Ninja Barnes C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 02751 $114,643.26 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-470 1919 E Atlantic St 19134 45th wd. 2,319 Sq. Ft. OPA#452135200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robert Berg Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Matilda Martin Deceased, Matilda Ingham Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Matilda Martin Deceased, Adeline Olson Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Matilda Martin Deceased and Dianna Russo Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Matilda Martin Deceased C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 03169 $54,433.43 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-471 1221 N 53rd St 19131 44th wd. 1,155 Sq. Ft. OPA#442319400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lester Young and Shirley Young C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 01422 $74,506.97 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-472 3260 Frankford Ave 19134 45th wd. 1,328 Sq. Ft. OPA#452275000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jessica Nunez C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03537 $38,439.08 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1811-473 5344 Jackson St 19124 62nd wd. 1,313 Sq. Ft. OPA#622400800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shakeda N. Snyder C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01751 $133,046.14 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-474 616 E Wishart St 19134 33rd wd. 700 Sq. Ft. OPA#331024900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gregory S Stanislaus a/k/a Gregory Stanislaus C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 00647 $58,145.93 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-475 5926 Chew Ave 19138 22nd wd. 2,802 Sq. Ft. OPA#592298300 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Charmaine Lewis C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 00986 $43,843.08 Michael C. Mazack 1811-476 2811 N 24th St 19132 11th wd. 1,087 Sq. Ft. OPA#111441800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Linda Lee Solomon C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 03378 $22,838.42 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-477 5831 Florence Ave 19143 3rd wd. 1,800 Sq. Ft. OPA#034067700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Yalandra K. Smith C.P. December Term, 2015 No.

00205 $100,777.73 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-478 2239 Winton St 19145 48th wd. 658 Sq. Ft. OPA#482092800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Emily Orsini C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 00844 $86,386.29 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-479 6140 Chew Ave 19138 59th wd. 1,315 Sq. Ft. OPA#592301000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Edna Ballard C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 03819 $71,128.84 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-480 111 S 15th St Unit 2203 a/k/a 111 S 15th St 19102 8th wd. 820 Sq. Ft. OPA#888087386 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Richard F. Vaughn C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 00386 $313,111.00 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-481 1712 N 19th St 19121 47th wd. 2,845 Sq. Ft. OPA#472097512 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Judy Vereen Bey C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 00433 $97,703.92 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-482 6237 N 4th St 19120 61st wd. 1,725 Sq. Ft. OPA#611062700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Hasan E. Amenra a/k/a Hasan Amenra C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 02585 $118,345.73 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-483 3923 Brown St 24th wd. 1,600 Sq. Ft. BRT#243122500 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 3 STY MASONRY Richard Wilson C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 01435 $53,027.05 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1811-484 4523 Marple St 19136 65th wd. 1,117 Sq. Ft. OPA#651110700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Donna Prendergast and Michael Siemien C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 02895 $65,429.24 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-485 63101 Delaire Landing Rd 19114 65th wd. 806 Sq. Ft. OPA#888650860 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Seth A. Defulgentis C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 04629 $71,534.15 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1811-486 8113 Crispin St 19136 64th wd. 1,950 Sq. Ft. OPA#642023700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Christopher Rodriguez C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 01846 $166,046.62 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-487 1501 E Howell St a/k/a 1501 Howell St 19149 62nd wd. 2,696 Sq. Ft. OPA#621127500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Najmin Begum C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 02023 $111,092.80 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-488 4436 Aspen St 19104 6th wd. 2,410 Sq. Ft. OPA#061151360 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joseph Samuels C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 01443 $108,082.48 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-489 6213 Clearview St 19138 59th wd. 861 Sq. Ft. OPA#592308100 IM-

PROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dorothy M. Rolison a/k/a Dorothy Rolison C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 02052 $41,043.00 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-490 103 Tree St 39th wd. 658 Sq. Ft. OPA#391080200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Heirs and Devisees of Louis Schiavo (deceased) C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 00205 $111,546.87 Pressman & Doyle, LLC 1811-491 6469 Belfield Ave 19119 22nd wd. 3,216 Sq. Ft. OPA#221248500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Corey D. Wilson as Administrator of the Estate of Betty J. Wilson, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 03164 $126,915.71 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-492 5134 Walker St 19124 62nd wd. 2,294 Sq. Ft. OPA#622360900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Anthony J. Antinucci Deceased, Frank Antinucci, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Anthony J. Antinucci, Deceased and Joseph Antinucci, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Anthony J. Antinucci, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00649 $74,428.34 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-493 734 S 58th St 19143 3rd wd. 1,304 Sq. Ft. OPA#033181800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sir Andre A. Hall C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 02102 $42,982.43 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1811-494 1829 Nolan St 19138 10th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,400 Sq. Ft. BRT#102227300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING James Spencer C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 01278 $190,266.16 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC 1811-495 5856 N 7th St 19120 61st wd. 1,575 Sq. Ft. OPA#612239100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY April Johnson C.P. December Term, 2014 No. 02938 $85,921.56 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-496 5406 Large St 19124 62nd wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,462 Sq. Ft. BRT#621333800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Marc Glenn and Dereka D. Glenn C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01874 $117,307.05 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC 1811-497 5764 W Oxford St 19131 4th wd. 1,422 Sq. Ft. OPA#043266100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ericka N. Solomon C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 02541 $124,783.21 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1811-498 4153 Elbridge St 19135 55th wd. 1,079 Sq. Ft. OPA#552090200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nicole Marie Wynn as Executrix of the Estate of John Hamilton, Jr. Deceased C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 01471 $114,940.16 KML Law Group, P.C.

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successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under April M. Bayers, deceased and Melissa A. Bayers, Known Heir of April M. Bayers, Deceased C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 04606 $98,020.64 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1811-507 633 W Olney Ave 19120 61st wd. 2,475 Sq. Ft. OPA#612009100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Anthony Cobb C.P. May Term, 2013 No. 02365 $113,433.38 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1811-508 2642 Tilton St 19125 31st wd. 549 Sq. Ft. OPA#312178200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY A.B., a minor, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Angeline Biedreycki a/k/a Angeline Bierdzycki a/k/a Angeline Biedrzycki, Deceased, B.B., a minor, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Angeline Biedreycki a/k/a Angeline Bierdzycki a/k/a Angelin Biedrzycki, Deceased, I.B., a minor, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Angeline Biedreycki a/k/a Angeline Bierdzycki a/k/a Angeline Biedrzycki, Deceased, L.B., a minor, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Angeline Biedreycki a/k/a Angeline Bierdzycki a/k/a Angeline Biedrzycki, Deceased, The Unknown Heirs of Angeline Biedreycki a/k/a Angeline Bierdzycki a/k/a Angeline Biedrzycki, Deceased and Mackenzie Biedrzycki, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Angeline Biedreycki a/k/a Angeline Bierdzycki a/k/a Angeline Biedrzycki, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 02317 $45,759.92 KML Law Group, P.C. 1811-509 4481 Garden St 191372013 45th wd. 960 Sq. Ft. OPA#453340100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jessica Harkins C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 04661 $166,569.54 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-510 6225 Limekiln Pike 191411405 17th wd. 1,212 Sq. Ft. OPA#172305400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nolan Taylor C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 04671 $89,235.48 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-511 789 S 3rd St, Unit 1 19147-3326 88th wd. (formerly 2nd wd.) 1,220 Sq. Ft. OPA#888022360 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Angelina V. Fedele C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 03624 $316,299.18 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-512 3355 Morning Glory Rd 19154-1819 66th wd. 1,224 Sq. Ft. OPA#663044000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Denise Shane a/k/a Denise A. Yohannan C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 04662 $197,861.93 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1811-513 3554 Chalfont Dr 191544037 66th wd. 1,360 Sq. Ft. OPA#662395400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jaime L. Kirby C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 03209 $226,417.54

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Saturday, October 27 • 8pm

Grand Funk Railroad

Thursday, November 8 • 8pm

Jo Koy

Break The Mold World Tour

Friday, November 9 • 8pm

In Dreams: Roy Orbison

The Hologram Tour with The Philly POPS®

Friday, November 30 • 8pm

Michael McDonald Season of Peace, Holiday & Hits

Saturday, December 1 • 8pm

The Philly POPS Big Band

Christmas in the City featuring Tiffany Jones

Friday, December 7 • 8pm

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