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Woodbury repeals anti-trans law

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Family Portrait: Eran Sargent is helping homeless youth PAGE 23

Scheduling conflict postpones trans murder trial

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State Senate passes clean CHIP bill; Wolf will sign it into law By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com

By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com A scheduling conflict has postponed the murder trial of Charles N. Sargent, who’s accused of the grisly slashing death of trans woman Diamond Williams. Sargent’s jury trial was scheduled to begin Dec. 11. But his standby attorney, Benjamin Cooper, was busy with another trial. Sargent intends to serve as his own attorney, with Cooper providing back-up legal assistance. Sargent’s new trial date is Feb. 26. In July 2013, Sargent allegedly stabbed Williams to death, dismembered her corpse with an ax and deposited her body parts in a vacant lot in Strawberry Mansion. Sargent told police he acted in self-defense, after Williams became violent during a sexual encounter. However, advocates for Williams dispute that claim. According to published reports, Sargent had prior violent encounters with trans women in Philadelphia but the alleged encounters weren’t reported until after Williams’ death. Sargent, 48, is accused of murder, abuse of a corpse and related offenses but prosecutors aren’t seeking the death penalty. He was unemployed at the time of Williams’ alleged murder but previously was employed as a “bouncer” at nightclubs. Last year, Sargent requested the dismissal of all charges, claiming his right to a speedy trial was violated. But in August 2017, Common Pleas Court Judge Diana L. Anhalt denied Sargent’s request. Anhalt will preside at Sargent’s jury trial, scheduled to begin 10 a.m. Feb. 26 in Courtroom 807 of the Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert St. Sargent remains incarcerated at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Northeast Philadelphia, pending the outcome of his trial, according to court records. n

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GRANTED WITH GREATNESS: DVLF awarded five grants to LGBT groups in the city. The LGBT Elder Initiative (from left), QFlix, Valley Youth House, The Attic Youth Center and the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania received $2,400 in funding during the LGBT grant-making organization’s annual TOY event. In addition to the grant announcements, DVLF received more than 300 toys for patients at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and children of clients at Action Wellness. Photo: Scott A. Drake

Reading considering ban on conversion therapy By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com Reading could become the fourth municipality in Pennsylvania to prohibit conversion therapy for minors. The Reading City Council will vote Dec. 18 on a bill that would prevent therapists and mental-health practitioners from attempting to change the sexual orientation of patients under age 18. If adopted, the municipality would join Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Allentown, along with several-dozen cities across the country, nine states and Washington, D.C., that have outlawed the practice. The legislation was introduced Dec. 4 by Councilman John Slifko, with the support of LGBT Center of Greater Pride President Jocelyn Young and Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center Executive Director Adrian Shanker. Shanker worked with attorneys from Jerner & Palmer, P.C., in Philadelphia

and from National Center for Lesbian Rights to draft anti-conversion-therapy legislation approved in Allentown this summer, on which the Reading bill is modeled. “The result of the community support we saw in Allentown led to significant interest in the city of Reading passing similar legislation,” Shanker said. “What it comes down to is that LGBT youth deserve high-quality health care and not junk science, which is exactly what conversion therapy is.” Young said that, while her center hasn’t worked directly with youth who have been exposed to conversion therapy, she has heard from others in the area who have. “I have talked to some teachers and counseling professionals who have patients who have dealt with it. We know this is happening in the area and we thought this [ordinance] would be the best way to help protect youth from this type of PAGE 14 treatment,” Young

In a 43-6 vote this week, the state Senate passed a funding-renewal bill for the state’s Children’s Health Insurance Program that doesn’t ban funding for gender-confirmation surgery. The state senators who voted against the bill are Ryan Aument, John Disanto, John Eichelberger, Mike Folmer, Scott Hutchinson and Scott Martin. They’re all Republicans. CHIP provides health-care services for 177,000 low-income children in Pennsylvania. Without passage of H.B. 1388, funding for the program in Pennsylvania would have ended by March. The Dec. 11 state Senate vote was praised as a victory for trans rights, because a previous version of H.B. 1388 that passed in the state Senate in October would have banned funding for gender-confirmation surgery. But that effort drew widespread criticism from LGBT advocates. Last month, the state House of Representatives stripped anti-trans language from H.B. 1388 and passed a “clean” CHIP-renewal bill. “I’m glad the state Senate and state House came together to do the right thing and get a clean CHIP reauthorization to the governor,” said state Sen. Lawrence M. Farnese, Jr. (D). “CHIP is one of Pennsylvania’s greatest programs and should never have been tied to a discriminatory agenda. I think many of the people in the General Assembly finally realized that — and agreed to remove the language. While this was a victory for equality, the fight to provide and protect the fundamental rights of the LGBTQ community is not over. I will continue to do whatever I can to ensure all Pennsylvanians are treated equally.” Andy Hoover, a spokesperson for the ACLU of Pennsylvania, echoed Farnese’s sentiments. “The passage of H.B. 1388 is a win for Pennsylvania’s children,” Hoover said. “The [state] Senate’s [previous] ploy to use the renewal of CHIP as a vehicle to hurt trans youth was appalling and cynical. We’re grateful that the more thoughtful path prevailed and that a clean renewal of CHIP is headed to the governor.” State Sen. Sharif Street (D) said he was “delighted” to cast a final vote on a clean bill. “We were victorious in defeating the discriminatory anti-trans language added to H.B. 1388 because of the hard work of so many trans activists who engaged the legislature — and because of Gov. PAGE 12 Wolf’s steadfast commitment to

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Woodbury repeals anti-trans law By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com

Legal resources • ACLU of Pennsylvania: 215-592-1513; aclupa.org • AIDS Law Project of PA: 215-587-9377; aidslawpa.org • AIDS Law Project of South Jersey: 856-784-8532; aidslawsnj.org/ • Equality PA: equalitypa. org; 215-731-1447

• Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations — Rue Landau: 215-686-4670 • Philadelphia Police Liaison Committee: 215-7603686; ppd.lgbt@gmail.com • SPARC — Statewide Pennsylvania Rights Coalition: 717-920-9537

• Office of LGBT Affairs — Amber Hikes: 215-686-0330; amber.hikes@phila.gov

Community centers • The Attic Youth Center; 255 S. 16th St.; 215-545-4331, atticyouthcenter.org. For LGBT and questioning youth and their friends and allies. • LGBT Center at the University of Pennsylvania; 3907 Spruce

In a 7-0 vote this week, Woodbury, N.J., City Council repealed an obscure anti-crossdressing law in the town. Although police don’t enforce the law, violators would face 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. No opposition to the law’s repeal was expressed during the public-comment section of the council meeting, held Dec. 12 in Woodbury City Hall. The law’s repeal goes into effect immediately upon publication in a local newspaper, which is expected to take place Dec. 15, a city spokesperson said. Woodbury has about 10,000 residents and serves as the county seat of Gloucester County, N.J. The city recently embarked on multiple initiatives to help ensure a welcoming environment for LGBT residents, visitors and workers. Repealing the anti-cross-dressing law is an extension of those efforts. Anthony Doran, president of Woodbury Community Pride, praised city officials for repealing the law. “It just goes to show that the City of Woodbury is serious about making our town a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ people,” Doran said in an email. “It was a no-brainer. The policy had to go, and the city acted quickly and decisively. We at Woodbury Community Pride look forward to continue working with the City leadership, business owners, and residents to make Woodbury the most LGBTQ-friendly town in South Jersey. Plus, this will make Drag Game Night at Eight & Sand Beer Co. on Jan. 14 even better!” In a prior email, Woodbury Mayor Jessica M. Floyd said city officials continue to review the town’s ordinances and update or repeal those that are antiquated. n

St.; 215-898-5044, center@dolphin.upenn.edu.

• Rainbow Room: Bucks County’s LGBTQ and Allies Youth Center

Salem UCC Education Building, 181 E. Court St., Doylestown; 215-957-7981 ext. 9065, rainbowroom@ppbucks.org.

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1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220, www.waygay.org.

Health and HIV testing • Action Wellness: 1216 Arch St.; 215981-0088, actionwellness.org

• AIDS Library:

1233 Locust St.; aidslibrary.org/

• AIDS Treatment Fact line: 800-6626080

• Bebashi-Transition to Hope: 1235 Spring Garden St.; 215769-3561; bebashi.org

• COLOURS: coloursorganization.org, 215832-0100 • Congreso de Latinos Unidos;

216 W. Somerset St.; 215-763-8870

• GALAEI: 149 W. Susquehanna Ave.; 267-457-3912, galaei.org. Spanish/ English

• Health Center No. 2, 1720 S. Broad

St.; 215-685-1821

• Mazzoni Center:

1348 Bainbridge St.; 215-563-0652, mazzonicenter.org

• Philadelphia FIGHT: 1233 Locust St.; 215-985-4448, fight.org

• Washington West Project of Mazzoni Center:

1201 Locust St.; 215985-9206

• Transgender Health Action Coalition: 215-732-1207

Other • Independence Branch Library Barbara Gittings Gay and Lesbian Collection: 215-685-1633 • Independence Business Alliance; 215-557-0190, IndependenceBusinessAlliance.com

• LGBT Peer Counseling Services: 215-732-TALK • PFLAG: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (Philadelphia): 215-572-1833 • Philly Pride Presents: 215-875-9288

Sheriff’s office to host gunlock giveaway Deputies from the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office will pass out free gun safety locks to citizens and gun safety pledge cards to kids Dec. 15. Deputies will hand out the locks in the following locations: Broad and Chestnut streets; 52nd and Market streets; 22nd Street and Lehigh Avenue; Bridge and Pratt streets; Broad Street and Olney Avenue; and 24th Street and Oregon Avenue. Officials will hand the locks out 2-4 p.m. In conjunction with City Council President Darrell Clarke, the Sheriff’s Office has also been giving out free gunlocks the past two years. No ID is required and representatives do not ask questions. Citizens can pick them up 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office, 100 S. Broad St., fifth floor.

LGBT groups to host Holiday Open House Two LGBT organizations will host an afternoon of entertainment this week-

end. The William Way LGBT Community Center and Philadelphia Family Pride will host a mini art fair where attendees can purchase gifts in time for the holiday season. Featured artists include V. Shayne Frederick, Natalie Hope McDonald, Sharif Pendleton, Queerality/Chris Landtroop, Devon Reiffer, G. Santaniello and Eli J. VandenBerg. The event will also feature a Christmas tree, carols and a kid-friendly environment. The Holiday Open House will be held 12-4 p.m. Dec. 16 at the William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.

LGBT adoptive parents will take center stage at panel The National Adoption Center next week will host a panel of LGBT adoptive parents sharing their experiences. Two same-sex couples and Adoptions from the Heart social workers will discuss their adoption stories and the overall adoption journey. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask the panelists questions. Gloria Hochman, communications director of the National Adoption Center, will also be on hand to discuss the fundamentals of adoption and foster children in the area who are available to be adopted. The event will include beverages and appetizers. “Adoption Means a Lifetime of Love: How LGBTQ Individuals Can Create a Family Through Adoption” will be held 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Wells Fargo Museum, 123 S. Broad St. n — Jeremy Rodriguez

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pleted coverage of the case by reporting on court hearings of the two co-defendants, with one pleading guilty in February and Jeremy Rodriguez’s first day as staff another entering a guilty plea during a trial writer at Philadelphia Gay News was the in August. “It was really interesting to jump into this day before the 2016 presidential election. “I came into this position thinking that role and cover that case through to complehuman rights were going to keep being pro- tion,” he said. Beyond crime, Rodriguez’s stories have gressive and that Hillary Clinton was going included politics, community events and to win,” he profiles, legislative developments and more. recalled. “Lo That well-rounded writing experience and behold, has helped him understand the depth and the very next breadth of the community. day, a lot of “Prior to becoming staff writer, I knew priorities nothing about the criminal-justice system, shifted. I never politics or the important work of local anticipated LGBT nonprofits. Now, I’m going to murI’d be coverder trials, attending political functions and ing protests I can tell you which nonprofit does what or seeing the like it’s second nature,” he said. “Other community journalists will often ask me, ‘What’s your with so much beat?’ and I often respond by saying, ‘I anger.” The changing landscape of LGBT rights don’t know what a beat is.’ This position is one of the many challenges he’s eager has required me to know a little about a lot to explore as he moves to the helm of the and that has made it exciting while keeping publication as interim editor. Rodriguez is me on my toes.” PGN Publisher Mark Segal noted that taking over for editor Jen Colletta, who is Rodriguez’s past two years of writing for departing the organization after 10 years. Rodriguez, 27, is a resident of Eastampton, the paper made him a natural fit for the N.J., but intends to move to Philadelphia in transition. “PGN always attempts to promote within 2018. “Throughout this past year, I have grown and having someone like Jeremy in the to fall in love with Philly and its LGBT interim editor’s position, who started with community. It’s my dream to be closer to the our Youth Supplement, is an example of action not only to shorten my commute but what that structure was designed to do, to to also enjoy the city as an average citizen.” encourage the next generation of LGBT journalists,” Segal said. Rodriguez, who On a personal level, graduated from Rowan “Other outlets will University in 2014 with cover the initial report Rodriguez’s work as staff writer has also a journalism degree, helped him to better began writing for of a trans woman’s the marginPGN’s LGBTQ Youth murder and will subse- appreciate alization many people Supplement in 2015 in the community face. before becoming a free- quently stop following While he noted he has lance contributor. encountered discrimiAs part of his free- the story after that. nation as a gay man, he lance work, Rodriguez We don’t do that at said he is also in touch wrote the “Day in the Life of Philadelphia PGN. We will cover the with the privilege that Gay News” column for initial case but we will he possesses. “Yes, I am the ‘G’ in the paper’s 40th anni‘LGBT’ but I am also versary in the spring of also cover the arrest a white-passing cisgen2016. It was during that of the alleged killer, der man. My struggles visit where Rodriguez got to see the inner that killer’s court hear- are completely different workings of the publi- ings and the final trial from the other letters in that acronym. Women cation. — not just lesbians — “Spending those two if it comes to that.” have struggles that I days at the office, that’s when I realized that this was definitely a would never be able to fully identify with; bisexuals experience erasure in the commuplace I would like to work,” he said. During his visit, Rodriguez sat in as a nity; and people of color are often sidelined former staff writer received news on the in conversations.” Of all the lessons he’s learned in his first murder of Maya Young. He observed the writer as she gathered information on the year, Rodriguez said he most appreciates developing case. After he was hired for developing a deeper understanding of and the writing position last fall, it became one connection with the trans community. Especially with the of the cases he followed closely. He comPAGE 6

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Hearing date set in reinstatement of LGBT attorney By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com A February hearing date has been scheduled to consider Robert P. Tuerk’s petition to resume practicing law in Pennsylvania. Tuerk, a longtime LGBT advocate, has been suspended as a Pennsylvania attorney since October 2015. For several years, Tuerk faced difficulties relating to his law license, stemming from a 1985 arrest for an LGBT-related morals charge in Philadelphia. Tuerk hasn’t been convicted of a crime anywhere, and his 1985 charges subsequently were expunged, according to court records. But in October 2015, Tuerk’s law license was suspended in Pennsylvania for a year and a day, after he failed to inform federal-court officials of the arrest. Tuerk’s license to practice law in Florida also was suspended, due to the Pennsylvania suspension. But Tuerk’s problems were compounded when he allegedly failed to file an affidavit relating to his Florida suspension in a timely matter. In legal documents, Tuerk maintains he filed the affidavit as soon as he realized he was required to do so. But in July, the Florida Supreme Court disbarred Tuerk in the Sunshine State. Tuerk seeks to resume practicing law in Pennsylvania, despite his disbarment in Florida. But Pennsylvania’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel recently announced its opposition to Tuerk’s reinstatement here. The office cited Tuerk’s problems in Florida and other allegations. They include EDITOR from page 5

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ongoing scourge of violence against transgender people, particularly trans women of color, Rodriguez said it’s important to have journalistic advocates like PGN. “I noticed that we are different from other media outlets in regard to our coverage of [violence against trans individuals],” he said. “Other outlets will cover the initial report of a trans woman’s murder and will subsequently stop following the story after that. We don’t do that at PGN. We will cover the initial case but we will also cover the arrest of the alleged killer, that killer’s court hearings and the final trial if it comes to that. I think it’s important to cover these types of stories from beginning to end and not as attention-grabbing headlines.” Rodriguez said he will continue to prioritize diversity of gender expression in PGN’s reporting. “As staff writer, I interviewed several people who go by ‘they/them’ pronouns and, while I have tried my best to respect these individuals, I definitely made some mistakes. It is my goal to not let these mistakes slip by as simple grammatical errors.” PGN is in the process of hiring a new

his alleged failure to file necessary tax documents, advertisements on LinkedIn while suspended and his “depressed state of mind” as reasons to oppose Tuerk’s reinstatement. The Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board has scheduled a hearing on Tuerk’s reinstatement for 9:30 a.m. Feb. 14 at 1601 Market St., Suite 3320. The public is permitted to attend but no personal computers are allowed in the hearing room. Tuerk’s 230-page petition for reinstatement in Pennsylvania states: “I have accepted the error of my ways that have caused my suspension and I take full responsibility for the same. I look forward to being reinstated so that I may continue to excel in the legal field, and to continue to assist the under-represented. I’m also interested in getting involved in the area of ethics.” Tuerk’s petition also confirms that he recently completed 36 hours of legal-education classes, with at least 12 hours devoted to the area of ethics. According to legal documents, “[Tuerk] supports his community through volunteer activities such as landscaping for a historic church, delivering meals to the sick, and performing paralegal work for an innocence non-profit. To disbar him would be ruinous to his life and detrimental to society.” Tuerk was the first out candidate to seek a judgeship on Philadelphia Traffic Court. He also has provided extensive pro-bono legal work in the community and served on the Police Liaison Committee. n staff writer, and Rodriguez said he will also encourage reporters to ask for pronouns from all interview subjects, which he will also aim to do in his future reporting. Rodriguez also plans to be more aggressive in expanding PGN’s online readership and social-media presence. “I want more people to consume our content not just on the local level but on a national level too. Mark Segal fought like hell just to get PGN into readers’ hands more than 40 years ago and I plan to walk in his footsteps to ensure we reach even more readers — whether that’s through their typical print consumption, on their smartphones or on their social-media feeds. “I want to make sure all people in the LGBT community will continue to see this publication as a resource. And if anyone feels like we are not giving issues the coverage they deserve, please reach out. We want to hear from you,” Rodriguez said. “Jen Colletta has done an excellent job at maintaining collaborative relationships with the community. It’s my wish to continue those partnerships and create even more with other community members.” n

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Out state rep candidate speaks on campaign, LGBT visibility By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com When he was a Temple University student, Alex Deering took a class taught by former Philadelphia Mayor John F. Street. The out community member, who was also an intern at the time with former U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz’s congressional campaign, ended up taking Street’s advice. “John Street said, ‘Honestly, you’ll never know what will happen unless you get involved and try it,’” the 34-year-old recalled. After taking Street’s class, Deering began a successful campaign and became a committeeperson for the state’s 16th Ward, Sixth Division. Now, the Democrat is running for state representative for the 181st District. “I think nothing can be done unless we build coalitions,” he said of his campaign slogan, “Stand United.” “I am African-American. I am LGBTQ. And those are two very different things. If we, as a community, find ways to connect with people who necessarily aren’t like us or don’t look like us, we will find common issues and rally together to make sure things get done. If we stand united and stand together, we can really make impact happen. If we find issues that bring us together, we can really change this world and make sure the next generation of Americans, or Philadelphians, are prepared to live in a dynamic economy.” If elected to represent the 181st District, Deering said he would prioritize community development within the district, which covers North Philadelphia. “My goal is to empower people and to develop organizations within the district,” he said, adding that he plans to focus on economic, social and educational justice. Additionally, Deering, who works in the nonprofit field, said he intends to combat poverty. “Sometimes, people are born into these situations and they don’t realize they are going through poverty. These are the people I want to touch and try to connect with.” He also said he wants to “raise the engagement of state representatives.” “[I want to] help them connect with some of the people that are being left behind,” Deering said. “What we don’t want to do is leave people who have been living in the city for years behind. We need to find ways to empower them so they can continue to live in the city and experience a lift in the quality of life.” If elected, Deering would unseat 15-term incumbent Curtis Thomas and become the first black openly gay state representative. Deering noted the importance of the public’s exposure to his intersectional identity. “I think a young black kid in my community — who may be in a situation where people around him don’t necessarily accept his sexuality or tell him that he can’t be successful — will see someone like me out there being open about who I am.” He added that he hopes to inspire the next generation to be “authentically themselves.” “If the 181st District gives me the pleasure of representing them and being their voice, that’s going to be a big deal. That’s going to be thousands of people saying, ‘This queer black man is someone

I feel represents me.” Deering noted the racism LGBT people of color have experienced in the community and the steps advocates have made in fighting these issues. This includes Councilman Derek Green’s legislation, which passed in June, to allow the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations to issue ceaseand-desist orders to businesses that violate the LGBT-inclusive Fair Practices Ordinance. Green introduced the bill shortly after stories on racism in LGBT bars and nonprofits were brought to the forefront. “I think that was a really good first start [but] I think we have a lot farther to go,” Deering said. “There’s a lack of exposure and diversity with the organizations that serve LGBTQ people in the city. If you put people of color, trans people and gender-nonconforming people in spaces where they are helping to influence the decision-making of a company and the direction of a company, I think it will help ease some of these issues that we have. When people don’t understand people, they tend to come up with stereotypes about how those people are and what those people are. We really need to learn how to expose each other and humanize ourselves so we’re not just stories and pictures that we see in the media.” Deering said the city’s diversity motivated him to accomplish his goals. He grew up with a religious background and said he did not believe he could discuss his sexuality openly, nor did he believe he could advance his career if he came out. “Moving to the city and seeing such a dynamic LGBTQ community and seeing people thrive in their careers while being authentically themselves has really inspired me. The city has the ability to heal some of these wounds,” Deering said about the effects of bias and bigotry. “It’s not going to happen overnight,” he added. “If we start providing exposure and start doing the work now, I think we can really move forward.” If Deering is elected, he would also be the second gay person serving in the state legislature, next to state Rep. Brian Sims. The candidate said the city needs more visible examples of LGBT people. “We need another person in the state House to help Brian Sims. He’s the only one there and, while he is a very strong voice and strong advocate, I think he needs somebody to support him. Then, you have the ability to have more than one voice to speak for issues in the LGBTQ community, and we can also develop some sort of a caucus in the House that helps us work on some of those issues.” Deering is aware that he is “not your average candidate,” since he does not come from a legacy of politicians, nor does he have a high-paying job. However, he hopes voters will see what he can bring to the table. “I’m out here and I’m really just trying to make a positive change,” he said. “I think that my message is going to resonate with other people of this district because a lot of them are just everyday people trying to make sure they are surviving and their children have a bright future.” n For more information on Alex Deering, visit www.unitedwithalex.com.

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For seniors: Tips for staying healthy and safe this winter With the first snowfall of the season last weekend in Philadelphia, winter is certainly upon us. While the coming months can be filled with winter fun and holiday cheer, the cold weather and precipitation can pose several health concerns for older adults. The following tips should help older adults stay healthy and safe during the winter.

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2. Stay warm The best way to prevent a cold-related illness is to keep warm. Dress appropriately 1. Know the signs of frostbite when going outside in the cold, and hypothermia wearing layers and covering Older adults run a higher all exposed skin while outside. risk of health problems related Frostbite most often occurs in to colder temperatures, includthe fingers, toes, ears and face, ing hypothermia and frostbite. so wearing hats, warm gloves, Hypothermia is caused when thick socks and scarves can your body temperature drops help keep you protected. to dangerous levels, which can Preserving warmth also happen if you are out in cold means keeping your living weather for extended periods of David Griffith space appropriately heated. If time. Older adults are more sushigh utility costs prevent you ceptible to hypothermia than younger peo- from using your heat, there are programs ple, due to changes that happen when our such as the Low-Income Home Energy bodies age. The warning signs of hypoAssistance Program (LIHEAP) that help thermia include cold skin that is pale or lower utility costs and keep your home ashy; feeling weak; experiencing slowed warm in the cold months. In Philadelphia, breathing or heart rate; or having sudden the Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) feelings of tiredness or confusion. You operates 14 Neighborhood Energy Centers should call 911 right away if you believe where trained counselors can help you you are suffering from hypothermia. apply for LIHEAP, weatherization pro Extended exposure to cold weather can grams and heating services. The ECA also also cause frostbite and damage to your operates a heater hotline (215-568-7190) skin and tissue. Signs of frostbite include and provides heating-system repair ser-

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3. Be aware of possible falls Ice and winter precipitation increases the risk of falls. When possible, plan your trips around the weather to minimize the walking you might need to do in the ice and snow. Wearing shoes or boots with good traction can help, as well as replacing worn cane tips. Be aware of slippery floors when entering buildings. Take your shoes off as you return indoors so that snow and ice on your footwear doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t melt and lead to slippery conditions inside. It is also advisable not to carry anything when walking in ice and snow. Consider instead using a backpack. Having your hands free can help to keep your balance and break a fall if you slip.

5. Prepare for emergencies Severe weather can lead to power outages. Always have supplies stored and ready in case of a storm or loss of electricity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people keep extra blankets, sleeping bags and warm winter coats easily accessible. Flashlights, batteries, a battery-powered radio, a first-aid kit and a cellphone with a portable charger are all important for winter-emergency preparedness. You should also be sure that your medications are refilled and that you have plenty of drinking water and nonperishable food. You should also make plans before extreme winter weather hits to communicate with your friends and loved ones if you encounter any personal emergencies. Having a friend or neighbor who can check in on you will help to ensure that you stay safe during emergency weather. Winter is here whether we like it or not. Taking the right steps to stay healthy and safe will allow you to enjoy the winter months as best as possible! n

4. Be careful while shoveling If you live in a house or apartment where you are responsible for clearing snow from a driveway or sidewalk, exercise caution. If there is someone else who can shovel for you, enlist their help. Use a smaller lightweight tool and push snow out of the way instead of shoveling. Shoveling is a strenuous exercise and you should stay hydrated and take breaks frequently. During large snowfalls, shovel frequently for shorter time periods to keep the snow from piling too high or getting too heavy. It also helps to stretch and do

David Griffith is the director of programs and outreach for the LGBT Elder Initiative. To learn more about the LGBT Elder Initiative and upcoming programs for LGBT older adults, visit www.lgbtelderinitiative.org.

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Closing a chapter In my first story for PGN, I had to mention the phrase “penis-shape bagel-eating contest.” What did I get myself into? I wondered. I was 21, fresh out of college and on my first day assigned a preview story about OutFest 2007. I quickly learned this was not going to be a run-of-the-mill, entrylevel journalism job. Getting my feet wet as PGN’s staff writer gave me much more than reporting experience; it was like a crash course in psychology, communication and history all rolled into one, largely owing to the many colorful characters who served as sources, tipsters and sounding boards. I learned who in the local LGBT community was the one to call when I needed the gossip no one else would dish on, which contacts would call me back three days after my deadline, who got along and who didn’t, who loved the spotlight and who loved the heavy lifting, who was chatty and who was curt — and how all these wonderfully diverse and divergent personalities worked together to make a thriving, vibrant community that was forging forward. And I was thrown into that momentum headfirst. During my tenure at PGN, I got to report on some of the community’s most momentous milestones. When I started, just one state sanctioned same-sex marriage. I kept maps and lists of court cases and wrote feverishly as state after state followed suit. When Pennsylvania’s turn came, I remember then-staff writer Angela Burns and I anxiously refreshing our

Twitter pages until we saw the news, rejoicing for a moment and then posting our pre-written celebratory stories (we’d done several versions) and dashing to City Hall to cover the impromptu celebration. Two years later, I again hit refresh until I saw the news of a national victory, as photographer Scott Drake furiously sent photos of the scene outside the Supreme Court building in D.C. Our next Wedding Issue was overwhelming, yet exhilarating, as couple after couple responded to our ad for announcements. It wasn’t all happy news. I talked to many spouses, parents and siblings who had lost loved ones, and I placed too many calls to police for details on murder victims. I spent a grueling weekand-a-half on the uncomfortable benches of the Criminal Justice Center anxiously gathering every detail in the Kathryn Knott trial. I worked hard for stories: Scott and I literally chased the (blind) governor of New York and Arnold Schwarzenegger out of Independence Hall to press them on marriage equality, and I was part of a team that spent a whirlwind five days covering the Democratic National Convention. There were many victories to report, and many losses, but with each major development we could see the pendulum swinging in the right direction. I also moved forward at PGN, being promoted to editor in 2012. I was able to see this organization from a new vantage point, and take on the joys and struggles of management. I got to work closer with the editoPAGE 15

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court would no longer patronize Masterpiece heard oral arguments in Masterpiece Cakeshop, and likely those close to LGBT Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights people wouldn’t either. But the fact of Commission, aka the “gay wedding cake” the matter is, it probably wouldn’t matter case. much to most people. Because most peoA bit of background: A gay couple asked ple aren’t LGBT, and if a problem doesn’t Jack Phillips, proprietor of Masterpiece directly affect them, they likely won’t take Cakeshop, to make them a wedding cake. any kind of action. He said, “Nah. Because gays.” So the couTake racism, for example. The majority ple said, “Sue. Because laws.” of white voters, men and women, voted for Colorado’s law protects against discrimDonald Trump, who ran a blatantly racination based on sexual orientation. Lower ist campaign supported by Nazis. Racism courts ruled against Phillips, and now wasn’t a deal breaker for them, even Phillips, represented by the rabidly antigay though many of those white voters claim Alliance Defending Freedom, has made it not to be racist or agree with Trump’s racall the way to the Supreme Court. ist views. Because racism doesn’t affect Now, you might be thinking: Why white people the same way it does people doesn’t the couple just go to a different of color, it was really easy for them to look cake shop? past it and vote for Trump. I guarantee Indeed, there are bakers in Colorado you if Walmart was legally allowed to diswho’d happily make the gayest wedding criminate against brown and black people, cake for the gayest wedding. That’s not whites would be all, “That sucks, but the the point. Surely, prices are so low!” no couple would The fact is, this The majority of white want to have their lawsuit is about so wedding cake made voters, men and women, much more than cake. by someone who What the ADF wants was bigoted against voted for Donald Trump, to do in the name of them, but the coufreedom” is who ran a blatantly rac- “religious ple here isn’t suing to chip away at legal ist campaign supported protections for LGBT Phillips in order to force him to make undoing many by Nazis. Racism wasn’t people, them a cake. They’re of the civil-rights gains a deal breaker for them, we have made — up suing Phillips in order to force him to to, and including, mareven though many of follow the law. riage equality. Look, no matter ADF has long those white voters claim what the outcome espoused the belief of the case, Phillips not to be racist or agree that LGBT people are isn’t likely to abominations, wicked with Trump’s racist change his mind and people who have made views. start offering dyke wicked choices that discounts or homo they force decent peohalf-price specials. You can’t legislate feel- ple to accept. They argue that this case is ings and beliefs. You can, however, legreally all about artistic expression. In other islate against discrimination. And LGBT words, that Phillips has no problem with people deserve legal protections against gay people, he just can’t make a cake for discrimination, even when people claim to something he doesn’t believe in (those gay be discriminating because God told them people loving each other and being legally to. wed). But the fact is, you can’t separate the Some might argue that this case doesn’t two. You can’t say, “I acknowledge you as belong in the courts and should be settled a person, but I do not acknowledge your via capitalism. After all, if Phillips discrim- humanity.” Dehumanizing is the goal here, inates and people don’t like that, then peoand we must not lose sight of that. n ple will no longer patronize his shop and D’Anne Witkowski is a poet, writer and comedian he will go out of business. But like so many things when it comes to living in Michigan with her wife and son. She has been capitalism, that works better in theory than writing about LGBT politics for over a decade. Follow her on Twitter @MamaDWitkowski. in real life. First, it’s likely LGBT people

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Questions you’ve asked me I asked my Facebook friends to suggest only invite those they know, those they topics for this week’s column. They came have worked with previously and the big up with subjects such as bullying, LGBT names in the news business. Despite the history, the White House holiday press invite, several network representatives party and the latter’s snubbing of LGBT didn’t go this year to protest the president’s and black journalists. constant accusations of “fake news.” It’s 1. Bullying is something a great party, which I’ve been we’ll have to work on conlucky enough to attend over stantly. We must be diligent, the years. However, if I were especially when LGBT youth invited this year, I don’t know if are victimized for being themI would have accepted. selves both in school and at 4. As for LGBT and black home. And as I have stated in journalists being denied access this column on numerous occato the party, let’s face the facts. sions, conversion therapy is They’ve also been excluded child torture. from most parts of the Trump 2. LGBT history, as you may administration, so it really isn’t know, is one of my favorite topsurprising. If you want to toss ics. It’s time for a test. blame around, look at the press a. Who was America’s first secretary, the communications gay activist, and what did he director and the president himdo? self: Sarah Huckabee Sanders, b. Who organized the Mark Segal Hope Hicks and Donald Trump. world’s first substantial LGBT Do any of them sound like organization, and what was its name? they’re friendly to LGBT people or people c. Now, this is my favorite question: of color? n Without this gay man, there would be no Mark Segal is the nation’s most-award-winning comUnited States of America. Who is it? mentator in LGBT media. His memoir, “And Then 3. When it comes to the White House I Danced,” is available on Amazon.com, Barnes & holiday press party, only about 500 jourNoble or at your favorite bookseller. nalists are invited. Representatives usually

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What we want A week or two ago, a headline passed my eyes: “The transgender zealots are destroying truth itself,” it seemed to scream, on an article by Peter Hitchens in the Daily Mail. Hitchens’ point seems to be that, given a foothold, transgender people will force others to turn their backs against reality or face reprimand, citing a teacher who refused to accept the preferred gender of a student as an example of “political correctness.” To Hitchens, accepting a transgender person’s preferred gender pronouns leads to “thought police” and “mass abortion.” Of course, it’s all utterly ridiculous hyperbole, somewhere on the far end of the old “gays recruit” arguments. Indeed, the piece itself is little more than a mad lib pastiche of arguments made for decades against LGBT and other rights, harkening back to debates about women’s rights in the 1970s and same-sex restrooms. We’ve read this all before. Rather than stoop to refuse such bizarre proclamations of doom and gloom, I’ve decided to instead speak on what transgender people actually desire. Now I’m sure I may be missing a few things here and

there, but I can assure you that you’ll not find much support for the “sea of blood” Hitchens and others seem convinced we’re heading for. First, we want the right to exist. We’re routinely murdered, and quite often our killers escape justice. In many cases, it is deemed acceptable for them to kill us, using the ridiculous “transgender-panic” defense. They decide that it is so repulsive to have been potentially sexual with a trans person that they had to murder us to somehow save their reputations. While the threats to our lives are the most visceral example, existence goes beyond this. We expect that when we present ourselves in the public sphere, our identities not be ignored. We deserve to have appropriate identification befitting our gender identity or expression, and to have that identity respected in the same fashion as our non-transgender siblings. We seek access to care that is appropriate to our needs. While I’m sure that most might define that as genital-reassignment surgeries and their ilk, I feel it well worth noting that getting any medical care can prove difficult for transgender people. Maladies large and small can be refused by

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Street Talk Generally speaking, are gay men less misogynistic than straight men? "No. I wouldn't say that. Sexual orientation makes no difference. Otherwise, you'd be stereotyping straight men Rebecca Barnett and discrim- surgeon inating Cardiff, Wales against them. A man can be misogynistic, regardless of his sexual orientation."

"Yes. Gay men tend to think outside the box. They're more understanding of women because they've been degraded Paige Carper and judged auto detailer harshly South Philadelphia by others. They're more open-minded than the straight men I know."

"Yes. All the gay men I know are awesome. They don't judge women differently than men. They treat everybody Jessica Flick equally and telemarketer with dignity. South Philadelphia I just wish we had more love and less hate against [someone's] sexuality."

"No, I can't make that generalization. Gay men can be just as misogynistic as straight men. One would hope that gay men John Greenwood would be less physician misogynistic, Voorhees, N.J. because they're in a minority group that experiences a disproportionate amount of negativity. But I don't think that's necessarily the rule."

insurers due to our transgender status, and medical professionals likewise have turned us away due to their discomfort with our transgender status. By the same token, we expect that when we seek housing or employment or other basic human needs, that we’re going to be treated as equals to non-transgender people. It’s not that we want preferential treatment — we want to be treated fairly and impartially. I don’t like the idea of forcing change through law, but as we live in a culture built on such, it seems unavoidable. Just as laws have had to be enacted to protect people of various cultures, religions, races, sexes, sexualities and abilities, so too transgender people deserve the same sorts of protections. Ultimately, however, I long for a day when people are accepting of transgender people simply because it’s the right thing to do, not because they need to. I — and I think most transgender people — simply

want to be able to live as I see fit. To Hitchens and his ilk, even having to use the preferred pronouns of a transgender person is a devastating situation worth comparing to genocide. I can only imagine the night terrors he must face when confronted with the idea of respecting another religion, or the notion of handicap ramps on public buildings. I think, however, his moral panic isn’t so much rooted in what transgender people want, but in what they feel we represent. If a transgender person’s transition from one gender to another is accepted, who’s to say that anyone can’t transition? What does it say about gender itself if it isn’t a fixed construct composed of only two options? Further, if it isn’t fixed, then can one really consider one gender superior over the other, as I suspect Hitchens assumes? That is what I suspect lies at the heart of Hitchens’ all-encompassing fear of transgender people. It’s not that he sees us as a threat to “truth” in an objective sense, but PAGE 15 rather in a subjective

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An estimated one-third of LGBTs in Philadelphia have children. Every month, Dana Rudolph dissects parenting from our perspective, from watching your children grow up to teaching them how to deal with bullies, to interviews with authors and ﬁlmmakers.

Same-sex marriage in Australia has become law after it was overwhelmingly endorsed by Parliament. Weddings will begin next month. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull traveled to Government House last week, where Governor-General Peter Cosgrove signed the bill into law on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II, Australia’s constitutional head of state. Cosgrove’s signature made same-sex marriage legal in Australia starting Dec. 9, at which time same-sex couples who wed overseas were recognized as married under Australian law. Couples who intend to marry in Australia had to give a calendar-month notice, so the first same-sex weddings will start Jan. 9.

Tanzania arrests three over online video of women kissing Tanzanian police arrested three more people over a video shared online in which a woman kisses and embraces another woman. Ahmed Msangi, police chief in the Mwanza region, said 25-year-old Janeth Shonza was arrested in the central region of Singida. He said police also are holding a man accused of creating the video and CHIP from page 1

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the LGBT community,” Street said. “Now we must focus our attention on killing H.B. 1933, which would enact a trans health-services ban across all health-care plans funded through state dollars.” Gov. Tom Wolf (D) is expected to sign the “clean” CHIP renewal bill into law shortly. He also urged federal lawmakers to pass a federal CHIP-renewal bill. “I applaud the Pennsylvania General Assembly for voting to reauthorize Pennsylvania’s CHIP program,” Wolf said in a statement. “But in order to provide benefits to the more than 175,000 [Pennsylvania] children enrolled, the U.S. Congress must take action immediately. Congress is failing the children of Pennsylvania and causing unnecessary anxiety for families around the holidays. I call on the U.S. House and Senate leaders to make CHIP a priority and stop this obstruction. Pennsylvania’s CHIP program depends on federal fund-

another woman seen in it. One of the women seen kissing, Milembe Suleiman, was arrested in the northwestern region of Geita. Same-sex relations are criminalized in Tanzania and the law prescribes sentences of up to life in prison. The east African nation launched a crackdown against people accused of promoting homosexuality. Authorities have threatened to deregister non-governmental organizations accused of supporting LGBT people.

Austrian court rules for same-sex marriage Austria’s Constitutional Court has decided that same-sex couples will be allowed to marry by the beginning of 2019, bringing the country in line with more than a dozen other western European nations. In a ruling announced Dec. 5, the court said the words “two people of different sex” will be removed from the marriage law at the end of next year on the grounds that the distinction is discriminatory. Samesex couples will be able to marry in the beginning of 2019, unless the government decides to change the laws earlier. Same-sex couples in Austria have been allowed to enter civil partnerships since 2010, but haven’t been able to marry until now. The Constitutional Court took up the issue following a complaint from two women who were already in a partnership but were refused permission to enter a formal marriage by authorities in Vienna. The Constitutional Court said that civil partnerships will remain an option after the law is changed, and will then be open to straight couples. In a statement, Austria’s Constitutional Court said “the distinction between marriage and civil partnership can no longer ing and it is at risk without Congress doing its job. Our kids and families deserve peace of mind about their ability to go to the doctor and get care.” In his statement, Wolf also noted that federal funding covers about 90 percent of the $450-million cost annually of Pennsylvania’s CHIP program. LGBT advocates continue to monitor H.B. 1933, which would ban funding

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be maintained today without discriminating against same-sex couples,” adding that keeping the two institutions separate suggests that “people with same-sex sexual orientation are not equal to people with heterosexual orientation.” Same-sex marriage has been legalized in many countries in western Europe, most recently in Germany, which for years was the biggest holdout. Almost a dozen other European countries have some sort of same-sex unions or civil partnerships, according to the Pew Research Center.

Police raid Ugandan film festival After a sold-out first night, the organizers of Uganda’s only LGBT film festival closed down the event Dec. 9 after police were tipped off to its secret location. Police reportedly converged upon the location with the intention of arresting organizers, including festival founder Kamoga Hassan, and attendees. The second-ever Queer Kampala International Film Festival (QueerKIFF) was due to run from Dec. 8-10 in the east African country. It opened Dec. 8 to a sold-out crowd after organizers were forced to convert an empty warehouse into a cinema because they could not find any LGBT-friendly venues. Homosexuality is illegal in Uganda, which has a history of police shutting down or raiding LGBT events in the country, including the Uganda Pride parade. To ensure the safety of attendees, QueerKIFF keeps the location of its film screenings secret. Organizers screen attendees to make sure they aren’t police or antiLGBT protesters. n — compiled by Larry Nichols can to keep this bill from getting to the governor’s desk,” said Sarah N. Kurish, legislative director for Farnese. “H.B. 1933 would cause great harm to transgender people who seek care through CHIP and Medicaid,” Hoover added. “We hope that the ongoing delay of the bill is a sign that legislators are coming to their senses about what a terrible idea this is. The ACLU will continue to fight this legislation until it is no longer under consideration.” H.B. 1933’s sponsor, state Rep. Jesse Topper (R), expressed mixed feelings about renewing funding for Pennsylvania’s CHIP. “CHIP is a program which has great benefit for many children in the Commonwealth,” Topper said in a statement. “While I’m glad it has been reauthorized, I still have concerns about the decades of public policy that was changed by the Wolf administration without legislative input concerning coverage of controversial [trans] procedures.” n

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Media Trail Gay man denied marriage license hopes to unseat clerk A gay man who was denied a marriage license by a Kentucky county clerk will run to unseat her in 2018, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. Democrat David Ermold announced his candidacy Dec. 6 in Morehead. Ermold is one of several people who sued Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis in 2015 after she refused to issue marriage licenses because she was opposed to same-sex marriage for religious reasons. In the two years since then, things have quieted down in this Appalachian town. But last month, Davis announced she would run for re-election and face voters for the first time since refusing to issue the licenses. Three other people have also filed to run against her.

Parents, county in court over trans teen’s therapy ABC News reports that a Cincinnati judge will decide whether a teen transitioning from female to male can continue receiving therapy at a hospital or whether therapy must be Christian-based, as his parents demand. ORDINANCE from page 1

said. “We know it’s unethical but even more importantly, we know that this type of treatment can be extremely harmful in many ways, with suicide and substance abuse [as] two of the major aspects of the harm that can be done.” Councilmember Christopher Daubert, a Reading school teacher, mentioned during a recent committee hearing on the legislation that he had attended funerals for local students who had undergone conversion therapy and later took their own lives. “We know this is a real issue in Reading,” lead sponsor Slifko said. “And we also know there are councilmembers who are passionate about making sure LGBT youth are protected.” The ordinance applies to licensed men-

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A visiting judge in Hamilton County Juvenile Court continued hearing arguments Dec. 7 after closing the courtroom to the public two days previously. The Hamilton County family-services agency is seeking a court order to have the 16-year-old continue hospital-based therapy despite his parents’ objections. Court documents show that the agency filed a court complaint and received temporary custody earlier this year after the teen emailed a crisis hotline and said one of his parents had told him to kill himself and that he could only have Christian-based therapy. He currently lives with his grandparents.

Judge blocks state from issuing birth certificates According to a KY3.com report, an Arkansas judge blocked the state from issuing new birth certificates Dec. 8 until officials are able to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the state’s birth-certificate law illegally favors heterosexual parents. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox set aside his orders requiring the state and three same-sex couples go into mediation on how to fix the state law to comply with the U.S. high court’s order. Attorney General Leslie Rutledge last week asked the state Supreme Court to stay or lift Fox’s mediation order. “This case has been pending for over two years and it has been more than six months since the United States Supreme Court ruled the Arkansas statutory scheme unconstitutional,” Fox wrote in his order. “There are citizens and residents of the state of Arkansas whose constitutional rights are being violated on a daily basis.”

tal-health practitioners, and would allow the city to revoke the business-privilege license of those found to be in violation of the measure. There is an exemption for pastoral care. A business that has had its license revoked can take its case to a board of appeals and, if unsuccessful there, to the county court. “We do believe in due process and wouldn’t want to support an ordinance that didn’t allow for due process,” Shanker said. “That’s a central tenet of who we are and how we pass legislation; we want to make sure we’re protecting the community, but doing so in a way that is in line with basic constitutional protections around due process.” Slifko predicted a potential 5-2 affirmative vote, and noted that the mayor of

Fox last month threatened to halt the issuance of birth certificates if both sides couldn’t find language by Jan. 5 to be stricken from the law. Rutledge told the court last week that both sides had agreed on an order that Fox rejected. A spokesperson for Rutledge said the office was reviewing Fox’s order and did not have an immediate comment. In his order, Fox said he was hopeful Gov. Asa Hutchinson would have the authority to fix the birth-certificate law through executive action. If the state is unable to fix the law, Fox said, the injunction would be in effect until lawmakers could address the issue. Lawmakers are not scheduled to convene again until February for a session focused on the budget. Hutchinson could call a special session. The state Department of Health said it would stop issuing and amending birth certificates, but would take information from parents who request one for when the state can resume. The U.S. Supreme Court in June sided with Fox’s 2015 ruling striking down part of a law defining parents by gender. That overturned a decision by the Arkansas Supreme Court. The state Supreme Court ordered Fox in October to come up with a way for the state to comply with the SCOTUS decision. The law generally required the name of the husband to appear on the birth certificate when a married woman gave birth in Arkansas, regardless of whether he was the biological father. But married lesbian couples had to get a court order to have both spouses listed. The three couples who sued the state were allowed to amend their children’s birth certificates in 2015 under a ruling issued by Fox. n — compiled by Larry Nichols Reading, Wally Scott, is also on board with the bill. The concerns from fellow lawmakers, Slifko noted, have been centered on process, and not the actual measure itself. “Any resistance is not on the substance of the ordinance at all. It’s just, ‘Well, shouldn’t this be something done on the state level?’” Slifko noted. “We can do something on the local level. Allentown has done that. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh have done that. Nine other states have done it. Change doesn’t always occur from the top down, from Harrisburg. It often comes from the grassroots and, if enough municipalities pass similar ordinances, they’ll eventually be pressured to change things on the state level. We’re not going to wait around for them to act. It’s time to take a stand.” n

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one. How would his view of the world need to change if he is willing to accept that human beings just like him express their gender in ways so different from him — yet they’re still afforded the same level of respect he enjoys? How terrible it may be to him to consider that everyone is his equal, regardless of their gender, no matter if they are transgender or not? What’s more, to allow transgender people such a level of body autonomy would be to afford it to everyone; if transgender people can live lives of their choosing, what’s to prevent the right to a safe abortion without the government withholding same? In that way, perhaps there is a point to his apocalyptic doom-saying, and maybe now is the end of male dominance. I could see where that would be so frightening to Hitchens, especially in a time when so many are willing to stand up and speak out against sexism and sexual assault enacted by the powerful in this culture. For me, I am secure in my “truth,” and no amount of fear mongering from Hitchens or his brethren will change that. If that’s too much for him to handle, it’s not me that needs to change for his comfort. n

rial team on the paper’s vision, brainstorming and implementing ways to reach new readers, engage with our longtime supporters and embrace new media. I conceived of and put in motion efforts like our monthly Day in the Life Of column and the LGBTQ Youth Supplement and spent considerable time revamping our digital and social-media presence. As always, the successes of PGN were a team effort. The newsroom is home to a free flow of ideas, where each person’s contributions are valued and celebrated. That culture instilled a sense of confidence in my team, and hopefully vice versa; the most rewarding aspect of being editor is knowing that I’m working with a staff who genuinely is invested in their work, and always willing to lend a hand to get the job done. While the team is consistently dedicated and driven, there’s plenty

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of room for fun. We’ve taken part in many awkward “Happy Birthday” renditions; for a time worked amid three dogs and two cats; learned together what not to do in an earthquake; eaten way too much Copabanana; hosted some very random visitors like a man dressed as a rainbow popsicle; dined and danced at countless community functions and staff parties; and, in the process, become a family. The folks who work at PGN have been an integral part of the biggest moments of my life, both good and bad, in the last 10 years. I relied on their comfort and understanding when my dad passed away, their shared excitement as I prepared to get married, their patience as I went through my first home-buying experience, their tolerance when my possessed puppy visited the office and now their support as I prepare to embark on a new venture.

While I am excited to start this journey, I doubt I will ever again find a staff like that of PGN. We’ve been through ups and downs, fights and frustrations and the downright weird and wild things that have happened at 505 S. Fourth St. It’s rare to have so many personalities in one building that are so polar opposite of one another, yet that fuse so seamlessly. I think the thread that holds that fabric together is the deep appreciation for and understanding of PGN’s mission: quality journalism that centers and gives a voice to LGBT people. The tenets of honesty, integrity and professionalism that have shaped PGN since 1976 will continue to guide it, and the staff, in the future, and I’m unspeakably grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of a chapter in this organization’s remarkably storied history. n — Jen Colletta

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RUFUS WAINWRIGHT RETURNS TO THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!

Rufus Wainwright – the vocalist, composer, and songwriter considered one of the greatest of his generation – will join the POPS orchestra on the Verizon Hall stage, under the baton of Music Director Michael Krajewski. The concert will contain highlights from his notable career, which have received critical and international acclaim. Wainwright has said there’s “no better instrument than an orchestra to help illustrate” his music. The 65-piece orchestra will accompany Wainwright through his unique repertoire of pop, art-rock, classical, and opera – “genuine originality” as proclaimed by The New York Times. featuring

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SRC You Later, PaRt III On electing School Board, we vote no The third in a three-part series on the future of our school district without the SRC.

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Democracy, for all its flaws, is the best option of the bunch.” That was gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf staking out his vision for the future of Philadelphia’s school district as one rooted in local control by an elected school board. We fear flawed democracy in the form of an elected school board will undermine local control of our school district and further imperil the future of our school kids. Accordingly we vote no on an elected school board. To be fair, the call for an elected school board on its face sounds compelling. As Rand Quinn, an assistant professor in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania, says, “We rely on our schools to transfer knowledge to the next generation, develop citizens who can participate in the civic spheres of society, prepare young people to succeed in their future careers, and more. Shouldn’t the individuals we entrust to oversee our local school systems be directly subject to their electorates rather than indirectly through a mayoral appointment process? Elected school boards are part of the fabric of the American system of education. The vast

majority of the approximately 14,000 school boards across the nation are chosen by their local electorates, and local school board members are the largest constituency of elected officials in the United States.” But just because the majority of districts elect members and democracy is a cause worth fighting for, doesn’t make it right. Particularly when it comes to Philadelphia. In January 2016, The Pew Charitable Trusts’ Philadelphia research initiative published “Governing Urban Schools in the Future: What’s Facing Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.” The study “examined the school district’s governance approach — and its prospects — in the context of 16 large urban school systems … [Philadelphia, Baltimore, Detroit, Newark,] Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Miami-Dade County, Milwaukee, New York, and St. Paul, Minnesota were all part of the study. They were chosen for their size and economic and demographic similarities to Philadelphia. Of the cities studied, 10 have elected school boards and six, including Philadelphia, have appointed ones. Among the six, the mayor has sole power to select members in Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, and Baltimore. In all of those

cities except Chicago, the choices come from lists generated by nominating panels; Philadelphia would also have such a panel. In New York, the mayor selects eight of the 13 members, with the five borough presidents picking one member each. City Council does not play a formal role in any of those cities, as it would in Philadelphia under the proposed charter change, which Mayor Kenney has indicated he supports. The change, if approved by council, would likely be put to Philadelphia voters in May 2018. If the mayor were to make his initial appointments before then, they would not be subject to immediate council confirmation.” In the cities most like ours - Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Baltimore, and New York - none have elected school boards and all are appointed by the mayor without formal city council oversight. What do these cities know that we don’t? They know that strong mayoral leadership is better than the more haphazard control that an elected school board would threaten. Elected school boards create fractured constituencies, be they elected by region or citywide. As these board members would not have the authority to tax, board members would

Is the best solution for Philadelphia's school board evident in the Pew Charitable Trusts’ urban schools report? Report image courtesy of pewtrusts.org.

have the freedom to stake out positions not moored in the financial realities of the district. Underserved neighborhoods have a majority of households with children in public schools. What happens when their elected school board members call for City Council to hike property taxes? And then, what happens when wealthy residents without children reject this approach to close the school budget deficit? What happens when residents in areas with high rates of Catholic schooling reject this approach? Then there’s political ambition. Seven newly Continued on page 2 Dec. 10-17, 2017

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SRC You Later, Part III Continued from page 1 elected board members, be they elected citywide or by district, creates seven new political threats to city council members and the mayor. Worse yet for the seated politicians, they are threats with a bully pulpit and no funding re-

sponsibilities. When it comes to the future of our school students, democracy is better left as a subject to be taught in the classroom than a necessity for taking local control of their school board.

City Council President Darrell Clarke and Sheriff Jewell Williams explain the Gunlock Giveaway. Photo courtesy of The Philadelphia Sheriff's Office.

Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office Conducts Holiday Gunlock Giveaway Deputies distribute safety locks to prevent children from being wounded and/or killed in accidental shootings involving unsecured firearms On Friday, December 15th, 2017 from 2pm-4pm, the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office and its deputies will hold several free holiday gunlock giveaways throughout the city. These free holiday gunlock giveaways will be held at the following locations: Broad & Chestnut Streets 52nd & Market Streets 22nd Street & Lehigh Avenue

Bridge & Pratt Streets Broad Street & Olney Avenue 24th Street & Oregon Avenue

According to a press advisory from the Sheriff’s Office, “Guns kill nearly 1300 American children every year. In West Philadelphia, a three-year old girl shot herself in November after finding a loaded, unlocked gun belonging to her father. It was the third accidental shooting involving children in the previous three months, including an 11 year old boy who shot himself in the face in South Philadelphia.” “We know that some of these tragic events could have been prevented by making sure these firearms are secured and stored safely,” said Philadelphia Sheriff Jewell Williams. “If you have a gun, you need a lock”. The Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with City Council President Darrell Clarke, have been giving away free gunlocks throughout 2016 and 2017. No questions asked. No ID required. Philadelphia residents can pick up free gunlocks at the Sheriff’s Office any weekday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 100 S. Broad Street on the 5th floor. For more information call 215-686-3572 or visit www.phillysheriff.com.

Disrespectful Barriers? Effort takes aim at plexiglass in neighborhood stop-n-go’s By Sheila Simmons

ust after rush hour, at the corner of 27th Street and Allegheny Avenue, a customer steps through the doors of Allegheny Food Market for a pack of cigarettes. The store also provides toiletries, pet food, milk, soda, candy and use of an ATM. A number of items are stacked above the front counter on shelves made of thick plexiglass. An approximate three-foot wide opening in the see-though display allows the merchant and customers to exchange and interact. That’s not exactly the case two doors down at Sunrise Deli, not yet open for the day and whose front window at this hour is covered by an aluminum grate. During working hours, visitors will find plexiglass stretched across the length of the counter and can see a refrigerated selection of beers, cheap wines, snacks, cigarettes and various brands of flavored cigars. A bill sponsored by Philadelphia City Councilwoman Cindy Bass has taken aim at places like Sunrise Deli, publicly dubbed “stop-n-go’s,” because customers can stop in for take-out items, most often alcohol. While Sunrise’s mustard-yellow signage promises steaks, hoagies, cold beer, seafood and chicken wings, visitors will find no kitchen visibly operating. The deli’s seats consist of about a half-dozen plastic booths, all pushed against each other along a single wall. Such establishments, “destroy the dignity of incommunity dining experiences,” Bass said in a statement. “The very nature of these businesses encourages addiction and fuels nuisance behavior including loitering, the sale of loose cigarettes, public urination and possibly illegal drug sales.” She complained, “I have more stop-n-go nuisance businesses in the 8th District, which includes Germantown, Chestnut Hill, Nicetown, Tioga, Mt. Airy, parts of Logan and West Oak Lane, than public schools.” The legislation calls for “no barrier [existing] between food service employees and customers, a

Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District) tours news cameras through stop-n-go establishments in her district. Photo courtesy of Layla A. Jones.

practice commonly found in stop-n-go nuisance establishments.” She believes it disrespects customers. While the stop-n-go legislation has not found much opposition, this particular provision has. Asked if she thinks plexiglass is necessary for a business in this neighborhood, the merchant at Allegheny Food Market stretches her eyes wide and exhales, “Yeah!” In reference to her neighbor, Sunrise Deli, she adds, “Especially him.” To that, Bass states, “I take the safety of all Philadelphia residents very, very seriously. Already, my office has proposed several safety alternatives to in-store barriers including installed lighting, cameras, security guards and security wands, and police check-ins.” She concludes, “Several businesses operate safely in the same neighborhoods as stop-n-go’s and do not have physical barriers between employees and customers including: neighborhood bars, liquor stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, family-owned breakfast restaurants, barbershops, hair salons and beauty supply stores. If these businesses can operate safely in our neighborhoods with dignity and respect, all establishments can.”

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SHERIFF’S SALE Properties

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JEWELL WILLIAMS Sheriff

on Tuesday, January 9, 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

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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 accepted in lieu of certified checks, attorney’s checks or money orders made payable to the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. The Sheriff reserves the right to grant further extensions of time to settle and further reserves the right to refuse bids from bidders who have failed to enter deposits on their bids, failed to make settlement, or make fraudulent bids, or any other behavior which causes disruption of the Sheriff Sale. Said bidders shall be so refused for the sale in which said behavior occurred and for said further period of time as the Sheriff in his discretion shall determine. The Sheriff will not acknowledge a deed poll to any individual or entity using an unregistered fictitious name and may, at his discretion, require proof of identity of the purchaser or the registration of fictitious names. The bid of an unregistered fictitious name shall be forfeited as if the bidder failed to meet the terms of sale. All bidders are advised to remain at the sale until after the last property is sold. The Sheriff reserves the right to re-sell any property at any time before the end of the sale, upon the successful bidders’ failure to tender the required deposit. The Sheriff reserves the right to postpone or stay the sale of any property in which the attorney on the writ has not appeared and is not present at the sale. Prospective purchasers are directed to the Web site of the Philadelphia Bureau of Revision of Taxes, (BRT) brtweb.phila. gov for a fuller description of the properties listed. Properties can be looked up by the BRT number – which should be cross checked with the address. Prospective purchasers are also directed to the Room 154 City Hall, 215-6861483 and to its website philadox. phila.gov and to its website at http://philadox.phila.gov where they can view the deed to each individual property and find the boundaries of the property. PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE NATURE, LOCATION, CONDITION AND BOUNDARIES OF THE PROPERTIES THEY SEEK TO PURCHASE. The BRT # refers to a unique number assigned by the City Bureau of Revision of Taxes to each property in the City for the purpose of assessing it for taxes. This number can be used to obtain descriptive information about the property from the BRT website. Effective Date: July 7, 2006 NOTICE OF SCHEDULE OF DISTRIBUTION The Sheriff will file in his office, The Land Title Building, 100

South Broad Street, 5th Floor, a Schedule of Distribution Thirty (30) Days from the date of the sale of Real Estate. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed thereto within ten (10) days thereafter. The name first appearing in each notice is that of the defendant in the writ whose property is being sold. All Writs are Writs of Executions. The letters C.P., Court of Common Pleas; O.C., Orphans’ Court; Q.S., Court of Quarter Sessions; C.C., County Court - indicate the Court out of which the writ of execution issues under which the sale is made: S. 1941. 223. means September Term, 1941. 223, the term and number of the docket entry; the figures following show the amount of debt; and the name following is that of the attorney issuing the writ. Attention is called to the provisions of Act No.104, approved July 27, 1955, which requires owners of properties which are used, designed or intended to be used by three or more families, or of commercial establishments which contain one or more dwelling units, to deliver to the buyers of such properties a use registration permit at the time of settlement, under certain terms and conditions. Sheriff Sales are not subject to provisions of the said Act and the Sheriff will, therefore, not deliver use registration permits in connection with any sales conducted by him. Very truly yours, JEWELL WILLIAMS Sheriff City and County of Philadelphia

RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Wendy A. Robinson C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 02494 $59,103.16 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1801-303 2538 Tasker St 19145 36th wd. Land: 1,393 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 2,000 Sq. Ft. OPA#871549780 Octane Acquisitions, LLC C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 02137 $187,456.14 together with continuing interest at the rate of $47.68 per diem from and after July 20, 2017 through the date of sheriff ’s sale Daniel M. Pereira, Esquire; Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP 1801-304 6436 N. Smedley St 50th wd. 1,280 Sq. Ft. BRT#17-2172000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Nathaniel K. Nutt C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00683 $64,333.51 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1801-305 605 E Vernon Rd 19119 22nd wd. 7,463 Sq. Ft. BRT#83N19 10; OPA# 222039600 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Dereck Jones a/k/a Derrick Jones; Yvette M. Yancy C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 01390 $200,237.33 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1801-306 3148 Disston St 19149 55th wd. Land: 1,625 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,110 Sq. Ft.; Total: 2,735 Sq. Ft. BRT#551295200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Daniel V. Milio C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00748 $167,703.83 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1801-307 4266 Parkside Ave 19104 6th wd. 1,680 Sq. Ft. BRT#062226100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Gloria Brooks C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00745 $227,138.07 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1801-308 432 Glen Echo Rd 19119-2914 22nd wd. 2,694.25 Sq. Ft. BRT#223166800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Monique T. Johnson a/k/a Monique T. Wilson a/k/a Monique Johnson and Jesse A. Wilson a/k/a Jesse Wilson C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 00241 $372,815.61 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1801-309 2125 Spencer St 19138 17th wd. 898 Sq. Ft. BRT#171266300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Larry C. Raye C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03662 $49,730.70 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1801-310 5314 Yocum St 191435432 51st wd. 984 Sq. Ft. OPA#512093700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Valerie Cooper C.P. January Term, 2008 No. 00103 $98,275.68 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP

1801-311 2645 Elbridge St 19149 62nd wd. 1,188 Sq. Ft. OPA#621301600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Benjamin Gonzalez; Raekia S. Gonzalez C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00093 $141,629.05 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-312 111 E Upsal St 19119-2340 22nd wd. 2,100 Sq. Ft. OPA#221090900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jacquelyn Johnson; Anthony Johnson C.P. December Term, 2011 No. 02323 $316,543.57 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-313 129 E Colonial St a/k/a 129 Colonial St 19120-1028 61st wd. 1,184 Sq. Ft. OPA#611326100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Brenda E. Harling C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00865 $88,900.07 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-314 5147 Saul St 19124 62nd wd. 1,337 Sq. Ft. OPA#621462400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Paula R. Lewis, in Her Capacity as Heir of Placide Severe a/k/a Placide R. Severe, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title or interest from or under Placide Severe, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00837 $76,563.40 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-315 737 Smylie Rd 19124-3034 35th wd. 1,260 Sq. Ft. OPA#351002300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Maryann Fields C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00089 $91,365.14 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-316 8030 Ditman St, Unit 145Z a/k/a 8030 Ditman St, Unit 145 a/k/a 8030 Ditman St, Apartment 145 a/k/a 8030 Ditman St Apartment 145Z 19136 65th wd. 784 Sq. Ft. OPA#888651045 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gwendolyn D. Waters a/k/a Gwendolyn Waters C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 00505 $90,418.15 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-317 9802 Dungan Rd 191152202 58th wd. 1,201 Sq. Ft. OPA#581373900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title or interest from or under Evelyn Jones, deceased C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 03431 $161,084.03 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-318 123 E Tulpehocken St 19144 59th wd. 1,104 Sq. Ft. OPA#592115600 IMPROVE-

MENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dawn Jones C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01268 $86,202.67 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-319 4420 Decatur St 191363235 65th wd. 875 Sq. Ft. OPA#651212100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John Schikel C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00493 $130,914.10 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-320 540 W Moreland Ave 191184221 9th wd. 3,692 Sq. Ft. OPA#092150000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Carolyn H. Metcalf a/k/a Carolyn Metcalf; Rick E. Metcalf a/k/a Rick Metcalf C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 04445 $513,299.71 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-321 1320 S Carlisle St 19146 36th wd. 1,125 Sq. Ft. OPA#365029200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Charles Harrington, Deceased, Charles Harrington Jr Solely in His Capacity as heir of Charles Harrington, Deceased and Cheryl Harrington Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Charles Harrington, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 06026 $221,826.25 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-322 3158 Agate St 19134 25th wd. 637 Sq. Ft. OPA#252348900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Donna Camm, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Donna Camm a/k/a Donna Guay, Deceased and The Unknown Heirs of Donna Camm a/k/a Donna Guay Deceased C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 04067 $67,400.10 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-323 1533 W Butler St 19140 13th wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#131084400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Keith A. King C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 01874 $23,304.41 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-324 520 W Moyamensing Ave 19148 39th wd. 658 Sq. Ft. OPA#392120800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Anthony J. Granato Jr a/k/a Anthony Granato Jr C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02374 $147,239.19 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-325 3232 Emerald St 19134 45th wd. 1,263 Sq. Ft. OPA#452333600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Pennington 189 Management, LLC C.P. August Term, 2012 No. 03282 $83,877.24 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-326 5236 Sansom St 19139 60th wd. 1,500 Sq. Ft. OPA#602041500 IMPROVEMENTS:

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF Tuesday, January 9, 2018 1801-301 7718 Jackson St 19136 65th wd. 8,267 Sq. Ft. BRT#651-2451-00; OPA# 651245100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Dorothy Acevedo; Louis Panariello C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01831 $202,438.47 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1801-302 6484 Lensen St 19119 22nd wd. 1,195 Sq. Ft. BRT#221226500; OPA# 221226500 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS:

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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Peggy Stone, Deceased, Daniel Stone III Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Peggy Stone Deceased and Kendall Stone Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Peggy Stone Deceased C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 00944 $120,170.04 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-327 3618 Jasper St 19134 45th wd. 935 Sq. Ft. OPA#452387600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Vernon E. Coyle a/k/a Vernon Coyle Member of Cross Keys Investment LLC, Rose I. Coyle Member of Cross Keys Investment LLC and Cross Keys Investment LLC a/k/a Cross K Investment C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00922 $67,808.59 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-328 3120 Tulip St 19134 25th wd. 1,096 Sq. Ft. OPA#252375100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jacqueline LaCross C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 04444 $102,862.87 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-329 3446 G St 19134 33rd wd. 1,038 Sq. Ft. OPA#331328800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Vernon Coyle as Member of Cross Keys Investments, LLC, Rose I. Coyle as Member of Cross Keys Investments, LLC and Cross Keys Investments LLC C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 03683 $63,186.96 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-330 2136 Watkins St 191451927 36th wd. 1,070 Sq. Ft. OPA#363146000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jacqui Simpkins; Zelda Simpkins a/k/a Zelda L. Simpkins, Individually and in Her Capacity as Executrix of The Estate of Irene Bunch C.P. October Term, 2011 No. 04092 $55,337.00 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-331 5511 Miriam Rd 19124 35th wd. 1,277 Sq. Ft. OPA#351412500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Anita Camacho C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02315 $92,485.96 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-332 1336 McKinley St a/k/a 1336 Mc Kinley St 19111-5820 53rd wd. 1,110 Sq. Ft. OPA#531021700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nadia Waseem C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02740 $77,099.36 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-333 5012 Rosehill St 191233939 42nd wd. 1,428 Sq. Ft. OPA#421340400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Latoya Bond C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02381 $62,698.13 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP

1801-334 3634 Edgemont St 191345507 45th wd. 1,152 Sq. Ft. OPA#451224500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Edward Antonelli C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 04068 $222,381.30 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-335 216 W Manheim St a/k/a 216 Manheim St 191444157 13th wd. 1,653 Sq. Ft. OPA#133077500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jason S. Reavis a/k/a Jason Reavis C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 03365 $97,815.08 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-336 1818 Daly St 19145-3716 26th wd. 940 Sq. Ft. OPA#262239100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Marie C. Weiner, in Her Capacity as Co-Administrator of The Estate of Anthony Perrupato a/k/a Anthony Perrupato, Jr; Phillip Jerome Weiner, in His Capacity as Co-Administrator of The Estate of Anthony Perrupato a/k/a Anthony Perrupato, Jr; Halley Perrupato, in Her Capacity as Heir of The Estate of Anthony Perrupato a/k/a Anthony Perrupato, Jr; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Anthony Perrupato a/k/a Anthony Perrupato, Jr, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 07619 $102,440.45 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-337 1221 Dufor St 191483513 39th wd. 784 Sq. Ft. OPA#394302800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Charles M. Capra C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 01529 $116,862.26 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-338 1022 E Haines St 191381511 59th wd. 1,704 Sq. Ft. OPA#591164500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Schlonda Fowler C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 02362 $100,356.86 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-339 3336 Mutter St 191405821 33rd wd. 840 Sq. Ft. OPA#072069000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tuvia Lipa Deutsch a/k/a Tovly Deutsch, in His Capacity as Heir of Alexander Deutsch, Deceased; Lilah Pearl Deutsch, in her Capacity as Heir of Alexander Deutsch, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Alexander Deutsch, Deceased; Ytana Dudley; Calicia Bryan C.P. June Term, 2012 No. 02612 $68,790.70 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP

1801-340 14029 Faraday St 19116 58th wd. 1,620 Sq. Ft. OPA#583101500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Angela Rodriguez, in Her Capacity as Heir of Antonio Rodriguez, Deceased; Sarah Rodriguez, in Her Capacity as Heir of Antonio Rodriguez, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Antonio Rodriguez, Deceased C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 04391 $238,792.11 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-341 1131 Custis St a/k/a 1131 Custis Pl 19122 14th wd. 1,360 Sq. Ft. OPA#141447800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Najeeb Sheikh a/k/a Najeeb H. SheikhYousef C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 00494 $85,903.54 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-342 8107 Langdon St 19152 56th wd. 2,253 Sq. Ft. OPA#562334500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Harley M. Morais a/k/a Harley M. Morais C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 02653 $201,858.11 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-343 1107 W Wyoming Ave 191401240 49th wd. 1,528 Sq. Ft. PRCL#491068400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ramona Mott Gregory C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01826 $122,432.37 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-344 2023 Moore St 19145 36th wd. 910 Sq. Ft. OPA#363165400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Donald Carter, Deborah Lindsay Carter Individually and in Her Capacity as Heir of Marian Carter, Deceased and The Unknown Heirs of Marian Carter, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 00244 $106,215.99 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-345 3450 Holyoke Rd 191142604 57th wd. 1,224 Sq. Ft. OPA#572112627 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shane Lalumera C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 01895 $158,116.71 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-346 1542 S Newkirk St 191464425 36th wd. 1,027 Sq. Ft. OPA#364369600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kristy Dalquist C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 02220 $88,224.29 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-347 403 Acker St 19126-3918 42nd wd. 1,024 Sq. Ft. OPA#611405100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Stephanie T. Ford;

Mark Ford C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01943 $193,872.51 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-348 5551 Walnut St 19139-3922 60th wd. 3,600 Sq. Ft. OPA#604033900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robbin Wright Black a/k/a Robbin Wright a/k/a Robbin C. Wright C.P. December Term, 2014 No. 01559 $260,890.11 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-349 5508 Morton St 191441328 12th wd. 784 Sq. Ft. OPA#122171805 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY William Rivers C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 00170 $94,819.17 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-350 717 S Columbus Blvd a/k/a 717 S Chris Columbus Blvd, Unit 619 19147-3509 2nd wd. 1,311 Sq. Ft. OPA#888064610 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Irving L. Starkman C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 01376 $412,315.13 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-351 2137 S Cecil St 19143 40th wd. 750 Sq. Ft. OPA#401037900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Oscar Purnell Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Mary L. Purnell, Deceased C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 03439 $31,723.79 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-352 611 E Annsbury St 191204601 42nd wd. 800 Sq. Ft. OPA#421011600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Clenita L. Thomas, in Her Capacity as Administrator Cta and Devisee of The Estate of Sylvester Thomas a/k/a Sylvester Thomas, Jr.; Melinda N. Thomas, in Her Capacity as Devisee of The Estate of Sylvester Thomas a/k/a Sylvester Thomas, Jr. C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01487 $47,485.07 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-353 4010-12 Ashburner St 19136 65th wd. 9,476 Sq. Ft. OPA#652034103 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gloria A. Gutierrez C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 01613 $179,900.40 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-354 2703 Moore St 19145 36th wd. 1,450 Sq. Ft. BRT#364262000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Francis Thomas Seridan, III, Executor of The Estate of Patricia Sheridan C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01932 $65,193.82 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1801-355 38 N Front St, Unit 3E 1,157 Sq. Ft. BRT#88-8-0317-40 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Stephanie Brown and The United States of

America C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 01991 $492,822.29 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1801-356 1421 Rosalie St 19149 62nd wd. 1,216 Sq. Ft. BRT#621094800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Bruce Swinton C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01907 $134,110.76 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1801-357 2803-2805 W Allegheny Ave 19132 88th wd. 1,268 Sq. Ft. BRT#882060410 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Thomas Funeral Service, Inc. and Antonio D. Thomas a/k/a Antonio Thomas a/k/a Antonia Thomas a/k/a Antonia D. Thomas and Ruthie B. Thomas C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 00951 $117,832.51 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1801-358 7820 Michener Ave 191501317 50th wd. 1,328 Sq. Ft. OPA#501118700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Charles Bethea, in His Capacity as heir of Charan Chase, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Charan Chase, Deceased C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 00269 $70,435.14 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-359 307 E Gale St 42nd wd. Beginning Point: Situate on the North side of Gale St at the distance of Five Hundred Ten feet Four inches Westward from the West side of Rising Sun Avenue in the Fortyseconds Ward of the City of Philadelphia OPA#421243100 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Velma Riley C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00563 $86,094.54 Patrick J. Wesner, Esquire 1801-360 6148 Gillespie St 19135 55th wd. 1,280 Sq. Ft. OPA#552424600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kayla Lesse C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 00866 $121,428.42 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-361 3514 E Crown Ave 191141917 66th wd. 1,260 Sq. Ft. OPA#661223600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ryan P. Detreville C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 03506 $136,296.14 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-362 7626 Wyndale Ave 191512707 34th wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#343178100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Crystal Y. Light a/k/a Crystal Light C.P. October Term, 2010 No. 01104 $104,366.28 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-363 5328 Pine St 19143 60th wd. 1,504 Sq. Ft. OPA#603091200

IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Wendell Walthour, in His Capacity as Heir of Oliver Walthour, Deceased; Oliver Walthour, Jr., in His Capacity as Heir of Oliver Walthour, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Oliver Walthour, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 01643 $32,814.43 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-364 225 W Nedro Ave 19120 61st wd. 992 Sq. Ft. OPA#612101200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Rochelle Alverest and Gregory T. Alverest C.P. October Term, 2011 No. 02642 $43,282.93 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-365 1017 Mollbore Ter 191484922 39th wd. 960 Sq. Ft. OPA#395025300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Louis T. Menna, IV C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 00241 $210,847.35 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-366 2318 S Lee St 191484103 39th wd. 980 Sq. Ft. OPA#391213000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Alice J. Aden; Rickie Aden C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 00700 $100,559.75 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-367 6909 Garman St 191422120 40th wd. 1,050 Sq. Ft. OPA#406262400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Victoria J. Davies, in Her Capacity as Administratrix and Heir of The Estate of Aloysius Davies; A. Davies, in Her Capacity as Heir of The Estate of Aloysius Davies; T.G. Davies, in Her Capacity as Heir of The Estate of Aloysius Davies; Aloysius Davies, in His Capacity as Heir of The Estate of Aloysius Davies; Teddy Davies, in Her Capacity as Heir of The Estate of Aloysius Davies; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Aloysius Davies, Deceased C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 00091 $58,852.21 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-368 604 Walnut Ln 21st wd. Beginning Point: at a point on the Northwesterly side of Walnut Lane (70 feet wide) measured North 62 degrees 42 minutes 14 seconds East along the said northwesterly side of Walnut Lane IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Karen M. Browne C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 02566 $398,200.86 Richard J. Nalbandian, III 1801-369 1502 E Johnson St 191381110 10th wd. 1,344 Sq. Ft. OPA#102295600 IMPROVE-

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MENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Elsie Keeys C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 00626 $150,716.52 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-370 4725 Penn St a/k/a 4725 N Penn St 19124-5822 23rd wd. 2,016 Sq. Ft. OPA#232421700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Hazel E. Dove; Marquita C. Dove C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02211 $79,536.80 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-371 6470 Musgrave St 191192331 22nd wd. 1,160 Sq. Ft. OPA#221230500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Barbara Henry C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 04330 $93,500.73 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-372 1811 W 73rd Ave 19126 10th wd. 1,296 Sq. Ft. OPA#101349400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Margaret L. Cole C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 01078 $37,551.31 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-373 620 Rector St a/k/a 620 E Rector St 19128 21st wd. 5,472 Sq. Ft. OPA#213140100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY William D. Bucci C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 03785 $560,976.34 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-374 435 N Wilton St 19139 44th wd. 960 Sq. Ft. BRT#44-2301100; OPA# 442301100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Addie E. Harris a/k/a Addie Elbertine Harris, Last Record Owner; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Addie E. Harris a/k/a Addie Elbertine Harris, Last Record Owner C.P. December Term, 2014 No. 02591 $55,597.21 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1801-375 316 W Ashdale St 19120 42nd wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. BRT#422176500; OPA# 422176500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Angelita Thomas; Jonathan Thomas C.P. September Term, 2010 No. 00558 $75,788.71 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1801-376 6630 Elmwood Ave 19142 40th wd. 1,136 Sq. Ft. BRT#406-230100; OPA# 406230100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Mamud Jalloh C.P. October Term, 2014 No. 03158 $93,135.81 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1801-377 6572 Lansdowne Ave 19151 34th wd. 2,051 Sq. Ft. BRT#871158750; OPA# 871158750 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Maryse Desameau; Raynald Desameau C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 00387 $57,631.01 Udren Law Offices, P.C.

1801-378 1419 S 47th St 19143 27th wd. 840 Sq. Ft. BRT#273023500; OPA# 273023500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Anna Worthy, Administratrix of The Estate of Clara Worthy, Estate of Clara Worthy, C/O Anna Worthy, Administratrix, James Worthy, Known Heir of Clara Worthy, Rosemary Washington, Known Heir of Clara Worthy, Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Clara Worthy C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00107 $63,997.19 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1801-379 2215 Griffith St 19152 56th wd. 4,659 Sq. Ft. BRT#561546200; OPA# 561546200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Estate of Dorothy Haughton, Rebecca P. Haughton, Personal Representative of The Estate of Dorothy Haughton, Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Dorothy Haughton C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 06052 $137,760.92 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1801-380 5602 Pine St 19143-1322 60th wd. 1,664 Sq. Ft. OPA#604099200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Breanna Campbell C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 00274 $80,502.56 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-381 421 W Godfrey Ave 191201433 61st wd. 1,350 Sq. Ft. OPA#611296100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Erica Widener C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01258 $81,591.98 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-382 5213 W Stiles St 191314325 44th wd. 1,224 Sq. Ft. OPA#442111300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Laurie Barnwell C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 05342 $49,970.06 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-383 7022 Louise St 19138 10th wd. 1,248 Sq. Ft. OPA#102448500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Regina R. Jordan C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 01039 $94,141.81 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-384 2538 S Hicks St 191454604 26th wd. 1,008 Sq. Ft. OPA#261202300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Susan Cornaglia; Michael Cornaglia C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 00081 $125,974.72 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-385 815 S 7th St a/k/a 815 S 7th St Apt 3 a/k/a 815 S 7th St Unit #3W 19147 88th wd.

(formerly 2nd) 1,053 Sq. Ft. OPA#888020941 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Stanton Bizzell C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00348 $232,258.09 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-386 1003 S 8th St 19147 2nd wd. 640 Sq. Ft. OPA#021499500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Hoang Thai Nguyen C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 04056 $319,429.27 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-387 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. 1801-388 2756 Alresford St 19137 45th wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#453015000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Erin Shain C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 01922 $72,788.05 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-389 3839 N 16th St 19140 13th wd. 1,511 Sq. Ft. OPA#131174200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Bernice Moore, Deceased, Benjamin Moore Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Bernice Moore, Deceased and Gayle Moore a/k/a Gayle Williams Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Bernice Moore Deceased C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01976 $63,700.73 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-390 626 S 55th St a/k/a 626 55th St 19143 46th wd. 1,220 Sq. Ft. OPA#463196600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Carla Shaw C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 02123 $129,218.77 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-391A 1619 N. Corlies St 19121 32nd wd. 1,080 Sq. Ft. OPA#324193000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jeffrey N. Giordano, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 5011 $202,334.90 plus interest in the amount of $15,519.36 from 2/18/16 Michael V. Phillips, Esquire 1801-391B 1623 N Corlies St 19121 32nd wd. 1,080 Sq. Ft. OPA#324193200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jeffrey N. Giordano, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 5011 $202,334.90 plus interest in the amount of $15,519.36 from 2/18/16 Michael V. Phillips, Esquire 1801-392 246 Parker Ave 19128 21st wd. 3,125 Sq. Ft. OPA#212338554 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY James J. DiPretoro C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01937 $137,106.91

Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-393 2325 N Bouvier St 19132 16th wd. 1,036 Sq. Ft. OPA#161215300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Rhasheeda G. Kane a/k/a Rhasheeda Kane C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00015 $52,025.45 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-394 2641 Wentworth Rd 19131 52nd wd. 2,176 Sq. Ft. OPA#521381800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nicole Walton C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01263 $201,895.74 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-395 1440 S Marston St 19146 36th wd. 1,024 Sq. Ft. OPA#364329900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dorothy Castagno and Ralph A. Castagno, Sr. C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02753 $102,032.46 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-396 1431 E Moyamensing Ave 19147 1st wd. 1,524 Sq. Ft. OPA#011082200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Paula Tsikelas C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 03015 $101,685.52 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-397 1036 Camas Dr 57th wd. 6,401 Sq. Ft. BRT#63-20863-00; PRCL#157 N 21-49 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Dian Dubin a/k/a Phyllis Dian Dubin a/k/a P. Dian Dubin C.P. October Term, 2014 No. 03539 $267,830.34 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1801-398 6323 Ross St 59th wd. 2,535 Sq. Ft. BRT#52N2-62; BRT#59-2-2737-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Eleanor Hampton, Deceased C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 03148 $192,367.14 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1801-399 7100 Akron St 19149 54th wd. 1,893 Sq. Ft. BRT#542427500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Corwin Jackson C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 05344 $210,896.81 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1801-400 3050 Aramingo Ave 19134 25th wd. Land Area: 1,056 Sq. Ft.; Improvement Area: 1,088 Sq. Ft. BRT#251477000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Bernice M. Delaney C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 002929 $93,282.82 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1801-401 3828 K St 19124 33rd wd. 1,125 Sq. Ft. BRT#332307300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Yojana Peralta C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 00254 $87,333.68 Stern & Eisenberg PC

1801-402 6308 Vine St 19139 34th wd. 1,680 Sq. Ft. OPA#343006100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gill D. Coley C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 00264 $95,925.69 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-403 420 N 66th St 19151 34th wd. 2,827 Sq. Ft. BRT#34-3134900; OPA# 343134900 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Abdul Timite Known Heir of Soumahoro Bouake; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Soumahoro Bouake C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 01659 $101,765.87 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1801-404 5616 Hazel Ave 19143-1936 46th wd. 953 Sq. Ft. OPA#463-0200-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Dorene E. Lee and Thelma Y. Lee, Individually and in their Capacity as Heirs of Ella Foster, Deceased; and Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Ella Foster, Deceased C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 01794 $55,308.56 Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP 1801-405 2030 N 31st St 32nd wd. 3,306 Sq. Ft. BRT#323295601 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Darryl Chisolm C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 03053 $127,418.44 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1801-406 2028 W 68th Ave 19138-3124 10th wd. 901 Sq. Ft. OPA#102-4384-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Cheryl M. George and Joseph P. George C.P. March Term, 2012 No. 00729 $42,475.46 Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP 1801-407 243 N Wilton St 19139 44th wd. 960 Sq. Ft. BRT#441143000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Lafayette Caffie, Jr C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 00763 $47,394.75 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1801-408 1523-1525 E Berks St 18th wd. 2,555 Sq. Ft. BRT#181-2086-00; PRCL#18 N 5-51 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Dennis Maguire a/k/a Dennis J. Maguire and Monica Maguire C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 02444 $160,993.04 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1801-409 4627 Edgemont St 19137 45th wd. 2,100 Sq. Ft. BRT#45326-1900; OPA# 453261900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Kim-

berly A. Hedgepeth; Michael J. Hedgepeth C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01501 $122,705.37 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1801-410 6201 Homer St 59th wd. (formerly 22nd wd.) .0449 Sq. Ft. BRT#592260200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Wanda Reed and Jerome A. Murrell C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 00069 $75,474.96 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1801-411 3514 Englewood St 19149 55th wd. 1,424 Sq. Ft. BRT#551492200; OPA# 551492200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Owen J. Burke C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 03835 $117,949.53 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1801-412 4252 Houghton St 19128 21st wd. SEMI/DET 2 STY MASONRY; 1,560 Sq. Ft. BRT#213233700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Geri Lynn LaPorte and Michael Turvey C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 03433 $249,741.70 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1801-413 5214 N Marshall St 19120 49th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 990 Sq. Ft. BRT#492117500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Nicole Clark C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03638 $116,335.48 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1801-414 7960 Bayard St 19150 50th wd. 1,425 Sq. Ft. OPA#501202900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Camara J. Thorpe C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 02059 $141,208.82 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-415 3400 Emerald St 191342011 45th wd. 1,185 Sq. Ft. OPA#45-2-3367-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Justo Fuguero C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 07279 $84,766.53 Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP 1801-416 119 E Fariston Dr 19120-1005 61st wd. 1,840 Sq. Ft. OPA#611-3778-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Hugh L. Turner C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02618 $79,511.10 Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP 1801-417 6218 N 18th St 19141 17th wd. 1,320 Sq. Ft. OPA#172278700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Johnson G. Jean C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02268 $124,246.73 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-418 1620 68th Ave 19126 10th wd. 1,480 Sq. Ft. OPA#101250100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lateisha N. Smith C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 01439 $131,828.33 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-419 5928 Devon Pl 19138-1510

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59th wd. 1,890 Sq. Ft. OPA#592312400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Darin L. Williams a/k/a Darin Williams C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 01742 $244,557.14 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-420 1633 E Luzerne St 191244412 33rd wd. 1,220 Sq. Ft. OPA#332032000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY 1st Colonial National Bank C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00700 $78,458.89 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-421 1316 N Frazier St 4th wd. Beginning Point: Situate on the Westerly side of Frazier Street at the distance of 225 feet, 6 inches Southward from the Southerly side of Master Street OPA#043080100 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI/DET 2 STY MASONRY David Sincere and Sherrie Sincere a/k/a Sherrie Carroll Sincere C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 01947 $125,774.91 Patrick J. Wesner, Esquire 1801-422 4662 Weymouth St 191204620 42nd wd. 800 Sq. Ft. OPA#421592000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Danyeille Nicole Trader C.P. June Term, 2014 No. 04801 $64,695.99 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-423 3502 Grant Ave 19114-2616 57th wd. 1,484 Sq. Ft. OPA#572179000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kara Kolimaga a/k/a Kara Kane; Andrew J. Kolimaga C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03253 $154,718.58 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-424 6321 Torresdale Ave 41st wd. Beginning Point: Situate on the Southeasterly side of Torresdale Avenue at the distance of 237 feet 6 inches Northeastwardly side of Robbins Street OPA#411316800 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI/DET 2 STY MASONRY Gui Hua Huang C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 03120 $82,075.93 Patrick J. Wesner, Esquire 1801-425 499 Robbins Ave 19111 35th wd. 1,260 Sq. Ft. OPA#353028500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ruby Simpson C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 01590 $47,571.94 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-426 5838 Christian St 46th wd. Beginning Point: Situate on the Southerly side of Christian Street at the distance of two hundered ninety-five feet, four inches Westward from the Westerly side of Fifty-eighth Street in the Forty-sixth ward OPA#033061500 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Ativea Gray King and

Louis King C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 02744 $138,147.16 Patrick J. Wesner, Esquire 1801-427 5230 Diamond St 191312304 52nd wd. 1,139 Sq. Ft. OPA#521146500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Winnie Elder C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 01448 $106,372.22 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-428 4360 N Franklin St 19140-2225 43rd wd. 917 Sq. Ft. OPA#433-3441-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Stanley J. Carter C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 01219 $17,694.09 Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP 1801-429 3031 Derry Place 19154-2514 66th wd. 3,449 Sq. Ft. OPA#662-5478-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Leonard L. Lux and Suzanne L. Lux a/k/a Suzanne L. McCluskey, in their capacity as heirs of Pauline S. Lux a/k/a Pauline S. Paliaga, Deceased and Unknown Heirs of Pauline S. Lux a/k/a Pauline S. Paliaga, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 02918 $135,686.28 Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP 1801-430 1747 Georges Ln 19131 52nd wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,284 Sq. Ft. BRT#521347400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Irvin Henderson, III, Administrator of The Estate of Irvin W. Henderson C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02857 $82,376.99 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1801-431 2128 Mifflin St 19145-2735 48th wd. 983 Sq. Ft. OPA#482-0340-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Carolyn Clyde-Lofton, Executrix of The Estate of Troy M. Lofton, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 04432 $51,000.90 Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP 1801-432 5132 W Master St 19131 44th wd. 185 feet 10 1/8 inches OPA#442156400 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW HOME Roberta Dillard, deceased and her heirs, devisees, and personal representatives, Jaqueline Hall, and Jaqueline Hall, as heir of Roberta Dillard, deceased C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 4779 $33,105.15 W. Mark Mullineaux, Esquire 1801-433 135 N 61st St 19139 34th wd. 1,350 Sq. Ft. OPA#341128600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Vernessia Freeman C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01523 $15,178.75 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-434 1817 W Ontario St 19140 11th wd. 2,474 Sq. Ft. OPA#112062200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Camelia School-

field C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 01884 $104,474.51 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-435 311 N 61st St a/k/a 311-13 N Sixty-first St 19139 34th wd. 3,190 Sq. Ft. OPA#341132800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Barbara Keel C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 01036 $38,421.25 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-436 840 Kenmore Rd 19151 34th wd. 1,666 Sq. Ft. OPA#344350000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Angel Granby a/k/a Angel Livingston C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 03535 $65,803.54 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-437 1143 N 65th St 19151 34th wd. 1,360 Sq. Ft. OPA#344301700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robert W. Anderson Sr. a/k/a Robert Anderson Sr C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02523 $102,286.21 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-438 1916 Colonial St 19138 10th wd. 1,398 Sq. Ft. OPA#102350000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Charlene Y. Middleton C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00389 $113,198.51 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-439 2507 Salmon St 191254010 31st wd. 1,755 Sq. Ft. OPA#312193300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thomas M. Glinka, III, in His Capacity as Heir of Thomas M. Glinka, Deceased; Christopher Glinka, in His Capacity as Heir of Thomas M. Glinka, Deceased; Christina Glinka, in Her Capacity as Heir of Thomas M. Glinka, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Thomas M. Glinka, Deceased C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 01561 $27,974.07 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-440 4328 Reno St 19104 6th wd. 1,160 Sq. Ft. BRT#062043500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Rochelle Lewis C.P. August Term, 2009 No. 00778 $33,719.65 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1801-441 2130 N Melvin St 19131 52nd wd. 1,298 Sq. Ft. BRT#522251200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Monroe A. Daniel and Erma Daniel a/k/a Irma Daniel C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 01785 $106,385.87 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1801-442 3850 Woodhaven Rd, Unit 203 19154 66th wd. 1,133 Sq. Ft. OPA#888660265 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all

persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Kent Granger, deceased and Jiny Y. Martinez Known Heir of Kent Granger, deceased C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 03031 $60,341.83 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-443 5538 Whitby Ave 19143 51st wd. 1,444 Sq. Ft. OPA#513159000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joseph R. Barbaro, Tamara Shoecraft, Administratrix of The Estate of Stephanie Shoecraft, deceased and Shanee Shoecraft, Administratrix of The Estate of Stephanie Shoecraft, deceased C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 01372 $97,820.22 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-444 2232 S Bucknell St 19145 48th wd. 1,134 Sq. Ft. OPA#482304500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Joe E. McKinnon a/k/a Joseph McKinnon a/k/a Joseph Eric Alfonso McKinnon, deceased and Brenda Cerdan, Known Heir of Joe E. McKinnon a/k/a Joseph McKinnon a/k/a Joseph Eric Alfonso McKinnon, deceased C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 00120 $80,784.47 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-445 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 1801-446 2634 S Felton St 191423011 40th wd. 1,056 Sq. Ft. OPA#402119700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Selina Y. Jallah; David Coletta C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 01035 $59,331.44 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-447 7206 Dungan Rd 191114103 53rd wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#532418100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John H. Pagano; Eileen L. Pagano C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 01197 $102,826.69 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-448 6137 Loretto Ave 191493212 53rd wd. 1,520 Sq. Ft. OPA#531324600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Genese Boursiquot a/k/a Genese Bousiquot C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02971 $151,409.22 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-449 9946 Jeanes St 19115-1204 58th wd. 1,730 Sq. Ft. OPA#581218000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Teresa V. Grum-

brecht; Patrick J. Grumbrecht C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 03200 $191,761.33 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-450 5535 Springfield Ave 19143 51st wd. 1,135 Sq. Ft. OPA#514113900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ernestine Ramey as Administratrix of The Estate of Emma Lee Ramey, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 00776 $96,210.40 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-451 4941 C St 19120-4310 42nd wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#421376100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Oscar Santiago; Solomon Delgado C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 02813 $33,106.66 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-452 809 Delray St 19116 58th wd. 6,000 Sq. Ft. OPA#582221400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jill Dooley FKA Jill Brennan and Richard Dooley C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 00206 $398,732.54 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-453 2839 Longshore Ave 191491933 55th wd. 1,170 Sq. Ft. OPA#551270900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael Gatter C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 03007 $138,418.60 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-454 414-416 Sanger St 191201612 35th wd. 1,582 Sq. Ft. OPA#351190400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Leroy C. Johnson C.P. April Term, 2012 No. 03586 $106,019.30 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-455 1768 S Avondale St 19142 40th wd. 1,746 Sq. Ft. OPA#401186900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Debra L. Smith C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01954 $63,331.94 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-456 3408-10 H St 19134 33rd wd. 1,125 Sq. Ft. OPA#331347100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Antonio Rodriguez C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03532 Docket A&B $76,536.86 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-457 5829 Woodcrest Ave 19131 52nd wd. 1,498 Sq. Ft. OPA#522158500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thelma Jones C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 02190 $137,405.58 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-458 6303 Crittenden St 191381031 22nd wd. 1,760 Sq. Ft. OPA#221316500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Melissa Carter C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02765 $139,359.21 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP

1801-459 2331 N Van Pelt St 19132 16th wd. 688 Sq. Ft. OPA#162192600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Georgianne Mack Deceased, Deanna Mack Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Georgianne Mack Deceased and Robin Mack Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Georgianne Mack Deceased C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02348 $30,844.11 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-460 8429 Fayette St 19150-1914 50th wd. 1,260 Sq. Ft. OPA#501049500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nikakia M. Gallman a/k/a Nikakia Gallman; Lula Mae Gallman C.P. December Term, 2008 No. 01007 $99,082.46 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-461 2810 Knorr St 19149 55th wd. 1,767 Sq. Ft. OPA#551188400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Raymond T. Donahue C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00482 $160,550.98 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-462 2968 Tulip St 19134-4125 25th wd. 1,076 Sq. Ft. OPA#252369200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jose J. Fagundes a/k/a Jose Fagundes C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 01925 $61,585.96 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-463 4236 Passmore St 191353104 55th wd. 1,110 Sq. Ft. OPA#552097300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bryan H. Bolds C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 04594 $78,194.16 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-464 3023 Disston St 19149-1902 55th wd. formerly 35th wd. 1,174 Sq. Ft. OPA#551308400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Badr Alameri C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 01168 $137,112.77 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-465 3102 N Spangler St 19132 38th wd. 1,550 Sq. Ft. OPA#382192300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gina Leslie C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 01756 $84,956.55 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-466 3417 F St 19134 33rd wd. 1,148 Sq. Ft. OPA#331293800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Banessa Benitz Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Carmen I. Montanez, Deceased, The Unknown Heirs of Carmen I. Montanez Deceased, Benjamin Sosa Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Carmen I. Montanez Deceased and Carmen Sosa Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Carmen I. Montanez, Deceased C.P. December Term,

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2016 No. 02546 $36,139.42 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-467 4534 Old York Rd 19140 49th wd. 1,756 Sq. Ft. OPA#491529500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Corwin Jackson C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02164 $80,872.07 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-468 7447 Thouron Ave 50th wd. 2,913 Sq. Ft. BRT#502161200 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI/DET 2 STY MASONRY Maria Diaz C.P. October Term, 2011 No. 00338 $126,220.19 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1801-469 175 Widener St 61st wd. 1,020 Sq. Ft. BRT#612125100 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY James C. Putz, Deceased and Renee A. Putz, Deceased C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 00945 $57,545.32 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1801-470 238 Rosemar St 19120 61st wd. 1,020 Sq. Ft. OPA#611229300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shirley Black a/k/a Shirley B. Black C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01004 $58,744.78 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-471 1816 W Ruscomb St 17th wd. 1,068 Sq. Ft. BRT#171047300 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY James E. McDaniels, Jr C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 01801 $134,442.76 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1801-472 5752 Walton Ave 191432428 46th wd. 1,110 Sq. Ft. OPA#463089500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Minnie R. Smith, in Her Capacity as Heir of Cad Smith a/k/a Cad Vance Smith a/k/a Cad Vance Smith, Sr., Deceased; Shirley Smith, in Her Capacity as Heir of Cad Smith a/k/a Cad Vance Smith a/k/a Cad Vance Smith, Sr., Deceased; Cad V. Smith, Jr. in His Capacity as Heir of Cad Smith a/k/a Cad Vance Smith a/k/a Cad Vance Smith, Sr., Deceased; Ronnie L. Smith, in His Capacity as Heir of Cad Smith a/k/a Cad Vance Smith a/k/a Cad Vance Smith, Sr., Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Cad Smith a/k/a Cad Vance Smith a/k/a Cad Vance Smith, Sr., Deceased C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 03852 $54,549.51 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-473 12135 Academy Rd Apt/ Unit 83 66th wd. 0 Sq. Ft. BRT#888660582 IMPROVEMENTS: RES CONDO 2 STY MASONRY Carlos Salazar Troyo C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02855 $82,325.29 Milstead & Associates, LLC

1801-474 4120 W. Girard Ave 19104 6th wd. Approximate size: 1,785 Sq. Ft.; Improvements: 2,721 Sq. Ft. OPA#062168400 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: 2,721 SQ. FT. Ketleen Dormeus C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 0874 $8,200.00 Michael T. Hollister, Esquire 1801-475 1623 Fairmount Ave, Unit A 15th wd. 0 Sq. Ft. BRT#888154200 IMPROVEMENTS: RES CONDO 3 STY MAS㤱㤱 Irfan Huda C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02928 $143,551.01 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1801-476 1347 S. Colorado St 19146 26th wd. BRT#871550970 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 01453 $163,977.42 Scott A Dietterick, Esq, Kathryn L. Mason, Esq 1801-477 2424 76th Ave 19150-1808 50th wd. 1,578 Sq. Ft. OPA#501408700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Anthony Bizzell, in His Capacity as Administrator and Heir of The Estate of Albert Bizzell a/k/a Albert Consel Bizzell; Rodney Bizzell, in His Capacity as Heir of The Estate of Albert Bizzell a/k/a Albert Consel Bizzell; Rashida Bizzell, in Her Capacity as Heir of The Estate of Albert Bizzell a/k/a Albert Consel Bizzell; Sasha Maya Bizzell, in Her Capacity as Heir of The Estate of Albert Bizzell a/k/a Albert Consel Bizzell; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Albert Bizzell a/k/a Albert Consel Bizzell, Deceased C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 03373 $86,663.46 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-478 1513 E Tulpehocken St 19138 10th wd. 1,440 Sq. Ft. OPA#102210500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Clinton Holmes, Administrator of The Estate of Emma Lee Echols, deceased C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 00626 $94,673.34 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-479A 4430 Howel St a/k/a 4430 E Howell St 55th wd. 1,552 Sq. Ft. BRT#552000600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING John F. Orth, IV C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 04445 $81,782.00 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1801-479B 4428 Howel St a/k/a 4428 E Howell St 55th wd. 2,500 Sq. Ft. BRT#552000500 IMPROVEMENTS: PRIVATE GARAGE 1 STORY FRAME John F. Orth, IV C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 04445 $81,782.00 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1801-480 2116 Bridge St 62nd wd. 1,038

Sq. Ft. BRT#622106500 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Donna Perry a/k/a Donna Santiago, Deceased C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 01817 $54,028.32 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1801-481 1301 E Barringer St 19119 22nd wd. 2,750 Sq. Ft. OPA#221030200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Tuwanda Shakoor a/k/a Tuwanda V. Shakoor a/k/a Tuwanda V. ShakoorJohnsons, deceased and Frederick A. Shakoor, Known Heir of Tuwanda Shakoor a/k/a Tuwanda V. Shakoor a/k/a Tuwanda V. Shakoor-Johnson, deceased C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 02871 $173,956.22 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-482 2408 E Sergeant St 31st wd. 980 Sq. Ft. BRT#314080500 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Samantha A. Maguire and Thomas C. Hauck, Jr. C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02372 $45,223.52 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1801-483 3222 Salmon St 19134 45th wd. 1,148 Sq. Ft. OPA#451178100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Adam Kusz C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 01987 $107,374.89 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-484 1705 67th Ave 19126 10th wd. 1,559 Sq. Ft. OPA#101242900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shawn Smith and Tanesha Kinning C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 00385 $159,242.18 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-485 1670 Meadow St 23rd wd. 792 Sq. Ft. BRT#232121700 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Daisy Laracuente and Jerry W. Villahermosa C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 03467 $85,437.07 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1801-486 238 E Albanus St 19120 42nd wd. On the South Side of Albanus St: 294 ft 1/8 in.; East Side of Rising Sun Ave: Front: 15ft 0in Depth: 75ft 0in OPA#421145800 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Otis Jones C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02810 $19,558.83 plus legal interest and costs in the amount of $2,473.34 for a total of $22,032.17 Kerry S. Schuman, Esq. 1801-487 6307 Elmhurst St 19111 53rd wd. 1,460 Sq. Ft. OPA#531219900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lorraine A. Sproul C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 03768 $157,383.58 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC

1801-488 1735 Scattergood St 62nd wd. 1,028 Sq. Ft. BRT#622134900 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Melissa R. Knowles C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 00060 $68,607.56 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1801-489 262 W Somerville Ave 19120 42nd wd. 2,192 Sq. Ft. BRT#422273500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Patricia A. Frazier, solely as Administratrix and Known Heir to The Estate of Barbara Frazier a/k/a Barbara Jean Frazier a/k/a Barbara J. Frazier and Eric Frazier, solely as Administratrix and Known Heir to The Estate of Barbara Frazier a/k/a Barbara Jean Frazier a/k/a Barbara J. Frazier C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 01928 $58,257.71 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1801-490 7018 Walker St 55th wd. Beginning Point: Situate on the Northwesterly side of Walker Street beginning at a point 225 ft Northeastwardly from the Northeasterly side of Tyson Street OPA#552319300 IMPROVEMENTS: S/D W/D GAR 2 STY MASONRY John G. Beatty C.P. December Term, 2014 No. 03584 $185,534.18 Patrick J. Wesner, Esquire 1801-491 5731 Hazel Ave 19143 46th wd. BRT#46-3017500; PRCL#463017500 Chester W. Davis a/k/a Chester Davis C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 02637 $81,884.33 Emmanuel J. Argentieri, Esquire 1801-492 904 N 64th St 19151 34th wd. 3,330 Sq. Ft. BRT#344251300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Hazel G. Taylor C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 03160 $242,611.78 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1801-493A 5503 Lansdowne Ave 19131 4th wd. 1,568 Sq. Ft. BRT#04-12564-00 IMPROVEMENTS: COMMERCIAL PROPERTY C.P. January Term, 2013 No. 02273 $307,886.95 Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., and/or Kathryn L. Mason, Esquire 1801-493B 5507 Lansdowne Ave 19131 4th wd. 1,568 Sq. Ft. BRT#04-12566-00 IMPROVEMENTS: COMMERCIAL PROPERTY C.P. January Term, 2013 No. 02273 $307,886.95 Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., and/or Kathryn L. Mason, Esquire 1801-494 1423 Tyson Ave 19111 BRT#532241000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Mary Ann Monger a/k/a Mary A. Monger C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 00207 $44,300.39 Robert W. Williams, Esquire 1801-495 869 N 27th St 19130 15th wd.

1,864 Sq. Ft. OPA#151306700 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 3 STY MASONRY Daniel Carroll and Maryanne Carroll C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 03055 $338,463.14 Jennifer D. Gould, Esq. 1801-496 5107 Cottage St 19124 BRT#622381600 IMPROVEMENTS: ERECTED THEREON Teresa Derr a/k/a Theresa Derr C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 03384 $96,970.11 Robert W. Williams, Esquire 1801-497 3329 N Mascher St 19140 7th wd. 1,008 Sq. Ft. OPA#072052200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Francisco Santiago C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 03335 $45,901.90 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1801-498 1414 E Barringer St a/k/a 1414 Barringer St 19150 10th wd. 3,519 Sq. Ft. OPA#102303800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Adam Williams C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 03295 $182,325.17 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1801-499 9239 Convent Ave 19114 57th wd. 7,771 Sq. Ft. OPA#572227200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Samuel Marmolejos; Nelia Torres-Marmolejos C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 00442 $160,963.01 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1801-500 1512 S Taylor St 19146 36th wd. 681 Sq. Ft. OPA#364188800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Delores C. James (deceased); Unknown Administrator and/or Heirs of The Estate of Delores C. James C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 02303 $43,397.85 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1801-501 3528 Decatur St 19136 64th wd. 1,820 Sq. Ft. OPA#642290600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under David Greenstein, deceased, Zita Greenstein and Leonard M. Greenstein, Known Heir of David Greenstein, deceased C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 03071 $100,211.74 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-502 5037 Akron St 19124 62nd wd. 1,849 Sq. Ft. OPA#621428300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Virginia L. Czarnecki; David J. Czarnecki C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 04208 $121,786.83 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC

1801-503 2261 N 51st St 52nd wd. 6,552 Sq. Ft. BRT#521275000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Leon V. Hawes and Valerie Hawes C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 00392 $377,620.33 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1801-504 81 E Montana St a/k/a 81 Montana St 19119 22nd wd. 1,219 Sq. Ft. OPA#221151200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nakita Berry, as Administratrix of the Estate of Roy Berry C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 03042 $54,983.81 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1801-505 1726 A Bainbridge St 19146 30th wd. 1,526 Sq. Ft. OPA#301058527 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Daryl Lawton and Charlene Falcone a/k/a Charlene Falcon a/k/a Charlene M. Hartenstine C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 00759 $0.00 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1801-506 6239 Spruce St 19139 3rd wd. 1,095 Sq. Ft. OPA#031124600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kurt D. Green C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 02330 $43,522.59 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1801-507 1756 S 60th St 19142 3rd wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,538 Sq. Ft. BRT#034139400 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING James A. Ubotee C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 02561 $155,009.93 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1801-508 6360 Kingsessing Ave 40th wd. Approximate Size: 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#401269600 Subject to Mortgage Subject to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: BUILDING 1,206 SQ. FT. Ali Real Estate, LLC C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 00211 $57,289.76 Phillip D. Berger, Esq., Berger Law Group, PC 1801-509 1821 Ashley St a/k/a 1821 Ashley Rd 19126 10th wd. 1,253 Sq. Ft. OPA#101364600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ruth A Duley (deceased); Donna Combs C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 02063 $71,090.39 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1801-510 6934 Cresheim Rd 19119 22nd wd. 3,956 Sq. Ft. BRT#223205500; OPA# 223205500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Estate of Victoria G. Washington; Glenn Washington, Known Heir of Victoria G. Washington; Gwendalyn Pickett, Known Heir of Victoria G. Washington; Jeanette Baldwin, as Known

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Heir and as personal representative of The Estate of Victoria G. Washington; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Victoria G. Washington C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 01078 $267,340.73 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1801-511 542 Rising Sun Ave 19140 42nd wd. 1,258 Sq. Ft. BRT#871567490; OPA# 871567490 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Isla Properties & Investments, LLC C/O Nelson Cuello, Managing Member Isla Properties and Investments, LLC C.P. November Term, 2010 No. 03304 $192,465.33 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1801-512 6145 Elmwood Ave 19142 40th wd. 1,352 Sq. Ft. OPA#402221800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Keith Davis C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 03579 $79,331.16 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1801-513 3400 Richmond St 19134 45th wd. 1,316 Sq. Ft. OPA#871570320 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Donald N. Perry C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 03941 $94,189.54 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1801-514 12039 Sewell Rd 19116 35th wd. 7,500 Sq. Ft. BRT#58-2587800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING William E. Egenolf C.P. May Term, 2009 No. 03805 $155,566.17 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1801-515 2425 S 16th St 19145 26th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,398 Sq. Ft. BRT#261253400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Edward Wright and Anna Marie Wright C.P. December Term, 2011 No. 02371 $134,555.27 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1801-516 6921 N 19th St 19126 10th wd. S/D W/B GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,728 Sq. Ft. BRT#101112900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Roberta Schenk-Keys, Administrator of the Estate of Ralph G. Keys C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 05420 $104,520.03 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1801-517 2935 N 27th St 19132-1243 38th wd. 1,184 Sq. Ft. OPA#381205500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mary M. Graham, in Her Capacity as Heir of Jimmy Graham, Deceased; Christopher Graham, in His Capacity as Heir of Jimmy Graham, Deceased; Nicholas Graham, in His Capacity as Heir of Jimmy Graham,

Deceased; Javon Graham, in His Capacity as Heir of Jimmy Graham, Deceased; Blake Graham, in His Capacity as Heir of Jimmy Graham, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Jimmy Graham, Deceased C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02900 $36,580.17 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-518 6618 Ditman St 19135 41st wd. S/D W/D GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,280 Sq. Ft. BRT#411223600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Martin Rodriguez C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 00224 $152,509.15 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1801-519 1620 N. Redfield St 34th wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. BRT#342181300 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Barbara Carter and John Carter, Deceased C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 01227 $41,117.80 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1801-520 5750 N 5th St 19120 61st wd. 1,786 Sq. Ft. BRT#871601880; OPA# 871601880 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Estate of Emily Chapman a/k/a Emily B. Chapman; Estate of Lee Chapman a/k/a Lee M. Chapman; Leander M. Chapman, Known Heir Lee Chapman a/k/a Lee M. Chapman and Emily Chapman a/k/a Emily B. Chapman; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Emily Chapman a/k/a Emily B. Chapman; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Lee Chapman a/k/a Lee M. Chapman; Victoria Lenice Chapman, Personal Representative of the Estate of Lee Chapman a/k/a Lee M. Chapman and Known Heir of Emily Chapman a/k/a Emily B. Chapman C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 02225 $54,511.66 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1801-521 2915 Unruh Ave 55th wd. Beginning Point: Situate on the northeasterly side of Unruh Aveune (seventy feet wide) at the distance of one hundred thirty-six feet two and one-half inches measured southeastwardly side of Brous Avenue (eighty feet wide) OPA#551150200 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Richard Wilson and Deborah A. Kemp n/k/a Deborah Wilson C.P. May Term, 2011 No. 1495 $187,316.14 Patrick J. Wesner, Esquire 1801-522 3304 S Keswick Terr 19114 66th wd. BRT#661095500; PRCL#661100200 Jessica Kantarovich, Individually and as Co-Administrator and

heir of the Estate of Oleg Kantarovich and Kristina Mirskaya, Individually and as Co-Administrator and heir of the Estate of Oleg Kantarovich C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02556 $224,326.82 Emmanuel J. Argentieri, Esquire 1801-523 8322 Forrest Ave 191502017 50th wd. 1,134 Sq. Ft. OPA#502206100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Reginald Brown C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02767 $66,784.45 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-524 4708 Higbee St 19135 41st wd. 2,500 Sq. Ft. BRT#41-1130600; OPA# 411130600 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Brian Zolk; Sylvia Zolk C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 04083 $157,379.02 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1801-525 1021 Fanshawe St 191114803 53rd wd. 1,600 Sq. Ft. OPA#532040800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Linda D. Ng C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 01375 $200,864.30 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-526 3344 Livingston St 191345319 45th wd. 884 Sq. Ft. PRCL#451315000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John F. Zagami; Robert T. Costello, Jr C.P. August Term, 2012 No. 03509 $71,225.62 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-527 2614 E Ontario St 191345330 45th wd. 1,080 Sq. Ft. OPA#451037000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dana J. Christian; Brian E. Clark C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 01592 $169,359.83 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-528 423 W Rittenhouse St 191443801 59th wd. 1,759 Sq. Ft. OPA#593033400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John Yeomans C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02543 $168,537.89 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-529 1104 S 52nd St 51st wd. 1,536 Sq. Ft. BRT#511197600 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 3 STY MASONRY Degtenu Shimekach and Dessie Wubayeh C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 00084 $83,955.16 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1801-530 4127 M St 19124-5327 33rd wd. 1,440 Sq. Ft. OPA#332470800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Angel B. Lopez C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 02001 $80,336.63 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-531 829 W Fisher Ave 19141 49th wd. 1,861 Sq. Ft. OPA#492-0513-00 IMPROVE-

MENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Antoinette Ford C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 02125 $61,143.15 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-532 870 N 28th St, Unit 116 191301728 15th wd. 840 Sq. Ft. OPA#888152800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Brewery Condominium Association C.P. December Term, 2009 No. 00671 $299,928.61 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-533 13026 Townsend Rd, Unit B6 66th wd. 0 Sq. Ft. BRT#888660107 IMPROVEMENTS: RES CONDO 2 STY MAS㤱㤱 Jennifer Love C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03291 $118,466.69 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1801-534 6060 N 2nd St 61st wd. 1,257 Sq. Ft. BRT#612423500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Devin A. Laws C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 04304 $86,445.86 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1801-535 1724 W Nedro Ave 19141 17th wd. 1,600 Sq. Ft. OPA#171158600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Virgil Carter C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 03710 $62,210.31 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-536 4301 Disston St 55th wd. 2,580 Sq. Ft. BRT#552188200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Mariglen Spahiu C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 01109 $142,049.14 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1801-537 1772 S 65th St 19142 40th wd. 1,260 Sq. Ft. OPA#403002700 Elvis Rodriguez C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 00136 $241,908.28 Gary P. Lightman, Esquire, ID #28529, Lightman & Manochi 1801-538 158 W Chew Ave 191202428 61st wd. 1,272 Sq. Ft. OPA#612041700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Asnatha M. Sultan a/k/a Asnatha Sultan C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 02627 $37,887.08 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-539 5233 N. Fairhill St 49th wd. Approximate Size: 1,600 Sq. Ft.; Row 2 Story Masonry OPA#492096900 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: 1,024 SQ. FT. Jesus L. Antigua C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 01151 $87,923.43 Phillip D. Berger, Esq., Berger Law Group, PC 1801-540 1108 Jackson St 19148 39th wd. 1,470 Sq. Ft. OPA#394064820 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Len Stango a/k/a Leonard Stango C.P.

December Term, 2016 No. 03251 $50,278.25 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-541 1919 Ruan St 19124-4622 23rd wd. 845 Sq. Ft. OPA#232029200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jose L. Caraballo C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 04458 $70,407.01 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-542 1905 Orthodox St 23rd wd. Beginning Point: Situate on the Northeastwardly side Orthodox Street (as shown on said Plan 40’ wide) at the distance of 41” Southeastward from the Southeastwardly side of Tackawanna Street in Frankford OPA#871108700 IMPROVEMENTS: DET OFF/STR 2 STY MASONRY Verna Barnes C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 03316 $69,069.65 Patrick J. Wesner, Esquire 1801-543 5148 Akron St 62nd wd. 1,625.32 Sq. Ft. BRT#621414200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Anibal Negron and April Negron C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 01564 $61,064.24 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1801-544 2639 Muhlfeld St 40th wd. 1,193 Sq. Ft. BRT#406156800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Cynthia Parker C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 01521 $84,400.83 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1801-545 2925 Disston St 19149 55th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,235 Sq. Ft. BRT#551305900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Stefano Salvi C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 02449 $149,607.26 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1801-546 938-940 Fillmore St 19124 23rd wd. 5,012 Sq. Ft. OPA#233038610 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Donald Logan and Maria M. Colon C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02171 $126,934.26 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-547 852 N 19th St 19130 15th wd. 1995 Sq. Ft. OPA#151055500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nilsa Rodriguez and Angel L. Rodriguez, Sr. C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02764 $388,998.71 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-548 3172 Almond St 19134 25th wd. 972 Sq. Ft. OPA#251310000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Joseph Wenclewicz and Kathryn A. Wenclewicz C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 00282 $172,852.65 Joseph R. Loverdi, Esquire 1801-549 1844 Dallas Rd 10th wd. 1,224 Sq. Ft. BRT#101284300

IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Mitchell C. Vance a/k/a Mitchell Vance C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 02025 $139,685.29 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1801-550 5847 Belmar Terr 19143 3rd wd. 1,088 Sq. Ft. OPA#034102400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Brima K. Mansaray C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 00900 $21,305.14 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1801-551 1152 S 10th St 19147 2nd wd. ROW 3 STY MASONRY; 1,856 Sq. Ft. BRT#021548700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Harold Evans C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 02851 $476,741.73 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1801-552 454 Jeanes St 19116 58th wd. APT 2-4 UNITS 2 STY MAS㤱; 1,700 Sq. Ft. BRT#582042800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING The Mary Bodnarenko Revocable Trust c/o Michelle M. Mruk, successor trustee C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 0616 $177,815.83 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1801-553 556 Alcott St 19120-1236 35th wd. 1,100 Sq. Ft. OPA#352054700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ebony Graham C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 02161 $130,866.36 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-554 5361 Hazelhurst St 191313315 52nd wd. 1,311 Sq. Ft. OPA#521063900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Latifa J. Collier C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 02496 $115,510.24 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-555 212 Hickory Hill Rd 191544328 66th wd. 1,360 Sq. Ft. OPA#662307700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Donna Handel C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02182 $144,616.36 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-556 4220 Hartel Ave 191363114 65th wd. 1,470 Sq. Ft. OPA#651184800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Rosemary E. Farnon C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 03947 $112,996.37 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-557 3249 Saint Vincent St 191491627 55th wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#551447200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Charles F. Fulmer; Margaret Fulmer C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 00319 $69,217.53 Phelan Hallinan

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Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-558 1658 N 60th St 19151-3907 34th wd. 1,078 Sq. Ft. OPA#342214800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Earl Woods C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 00500 $89,279.92 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-559 2646 S Massey St, a/k/a 2646 Massey St 19142-2124 40th wd. 960 Sq. Ft. OPA#406124200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John T. Yarsiah C.P. June Term, 2014 No. 03037 $59,259.75 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-560 936 Winton St 19148 39th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 700 Sq. Ft. BRT#393314100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Frank J. Gallo, Jr. C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02926 $103,847.76 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1801-561 533 Glen Echo Rd 191192917 22nd wd. 1,584 Sq. Ft. OPA#223176500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sloan D. Carter C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 03700 $249,287.10 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-562 4247 Palmetto St 19124 33rd wd. ROW B/GAR 1 STY MASONRY ; 722 Sq. Ft. BRT#332201400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Luz Mary Candela C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 00049 $133,023.39 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1801-563 2211 S Woodstock St a/k/a 2211 Woodstock St 191453510 48th wd. 1,036 Sq. Ft. OPA#481335700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joseph Edward Lane a/k/a Joe Lane a/k/a Joseph E. Lane; Vashti SmithFoote; William P. Foote C.P. January Term, 2008 No. 01458 $71,803.78 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-564 2405 N Garnet St 191323726 16th wd. 1,054 Sq. Ft. OPA#162097600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ronald Hendricks, Jr C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 03212 $26,739.26 Phelan Hal-

linan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-565 2528 S Edgewood St 191423505 40th wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#402039100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mohamed S. Tounkara C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 03266 $31,064.44 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-566 1541 Morris St 19145-1533 36th wd. 1,923 Sq. Ft. OPA#365387100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lagracia H. Jones a/k/a Lagracia Garcia Jones a/k/a Lagracia H. Jones a/k/a Lagracia D. Jones C.P. April Term, 2007 No. 02722 $134,028.53 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-567 3640 E Allen St 19134 45th wd. 2 STY MASONRY; 1,200 Sq. Ft. BRT#451128200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Carlos Varona, Jr C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 03162 $30,157.37 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1801-568 650 E Clementine St 191342334 33rd wd. 1,008 Sq. Ft. OPA#331012200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jamie Pearlstein C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 03929 $32,581.43 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-569 515 N 37th St 19104-2345 24th wd. 1,734 Sq. Ft. OPA#242174800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Wanda McDuffie a/k/a Wanda Woodson C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 00759 $179,688.81 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-570 136 W Clarkson Ave 19120 42nd wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,152 Sq. Ft. BRT#422291600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Tamara Taynea Wright, Administratrix of the Estate of Johnnie Elam C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 00337 $57,114.18 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1801-571 921 E Godfrey Ave 191241727 35th wd. 1,152 Sq. Ft. OPA#351111500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tena Burgess C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02636

$73,836.83 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-572 239 Rochelle Ave 191283813 21st wd. 2,189 Sq. Ft. OPA#213013000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joshua Hujack C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 01043 $117,136.98 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-573 2909 S Sydenham St 191454922 26th wd. 1,076 Sq. Ft. OPA#261233300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Georgeann Heller C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 00469 $180,497.06 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-574 8012 Ogontz Ave 191501412 50th wd. 2,280 Sq. Ft. OPA#871231700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tanika S. Davis a/k/a Tanika Davis C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 00773 $150,690.38 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1801-575A 2305 S 63rd St (Premises “A”) 40th wd. 672 Sq. Ft. BRT#401-16600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY William Lodge C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 01331 $90,487.94 Bruce M. Dolfman 1801-575B 6519 Allman St (Premises “B”) 40th wd. 935 Sq. Ft. BRT#403102600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY William Lodge C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 01331 $90,487.94 Bruce M. Dolfman 1801-575C 6534 Allman St (Premises “C”) 40th wd. 828 Sq. Ft. BRT#403106000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY William Lodge C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 01331 $90,487.94 Bruce M. Dolfman 1801-576 6421 Garman St 19142 40th wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#406260500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Charles G. Breeze Jr. a/k/a Charles G. Breeze C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01753 $85,277.60 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-577 1833 Wilmot St 19124 23rd wd. 2,062 Sq. Ft. OPA#232135005 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Belinda Harris C.P. June Term, 2016

No. 00674 $68,534.83 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-578 5947 Reach St 19120 35th wd. 1,575 Sq. Ft. OPA#352242300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Philip S. Appenzeller and Tammy M. Lowe C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 01527 $126,999.14 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-579 1025 Harrison St 19124 23rd wd. 2,539 Sq. Ft. OPA#234135300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ronald Huarneck C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02528 $150,443.26 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-580 537 E Tulpehocken St 19144 59th wd. 2,945 Sq. Ft. OPA#592121000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Antonette Bufford C.P. June Term, 2014 No. 02865 $71,157.45 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-581 770 Smylie Rd 19124 35th wd. 1,434 Sq. Ft. OPA#351000800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jennifer Susan Van Dyke C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 02461 $39,225.33 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-582 7242 Hegerman St 19135 65th wd. 1,129 Sq. Ft. OPA#651281000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Rebecca H. Odom C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 03143 $98,030.10 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-583 5218 F St 19124 35th wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#351337600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Magdalena Ramos C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 01920 $110,228.45 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-584 12445 Sweetbriar Rd 19154 66th wd. 1,763 Sq. Ft. OPA#663173200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ronald A. Wright a/k/a Ronald Wright C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02746 $218,211.39 KML Law Group, P.C. 1801-585 5856 Fernwood St 19143 3rd wd. 1,240 Sq. Ft. OPA#034037700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL

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Love Park Celebrates a Decade of Holiday Magic Your favorite shops return and a new mascot By HughE Dillon The annual Christmas Village in Philadelphia celebrated 10 years of being in Philadelphia this past weekend. Christmas Village returned to Love Park after a move to City Hall last year due to the park's renovation. Christmas Village is open every day through Christmas Eve and features 100 vendors from around the world.

1. Phil the 10th Reindeer makes his debut. 2. Kim at Herbal Packs. 3. Councilman Al Taubenberger speaks at the opening of the Christmas Village. 4. Eric Ajama of Ajama Art. 5. Nolan from Park & Madison. 6. Kylie's Canine Treats. Photos by HughE Dillon.

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A Holiday Concert for Our American Heroes Conductor, Michael Krajewski leads a concert to celebrate those who work for the safety of our city and country. By HughE Dillon The Philly Pops “I’ll Be Home For Christmas Spectacular: A Salute to the Military and First Responders” kicked off the holiday season. Over 2000 tickets were given to armed services members, police and firemen to thank them for their service. A VIP dinner was enjoyed at Prime Rib in Center City before the sold out crowd enjoyed the festive holiday concert at the Kimmel Center.

1. Neil Richards, Adam Thiel, Angie Loech and Gary Loech. 2. Talya Grim and Mike Grim. 3. Nicole Montgomery and Asst. Deputy Crystal Yates. 4. Craig Murphy and Anissa Murphy. 5. Vesela Atanasova and Lt. Jimmy Dinh. 6. Frank Giordano, Philly Pops, General Ron Coleman and Louis Scaglione, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra. Photos by HughE Dillon.

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Gerald Henderson Still Looks Great NBA star and basketball dad reminisces about the legends By Jeremy Treatman

e is just above his NBA playing weight and still looks great. He won NBA titles with the Boston Celtics in 1981 and 1984, and with Detroit in 1990. He played for the 76ers and raised his son Gerald Henderson, Jr. locally, where he starred at Episcopal Academy and Duke before playing eight years in the NBA. Now the 6’1” Henderson can happily look back at it all, including his famous steal that turned the tide and momentum in the 1984 NBA finals in favor of his Celtics, who eventually won over the Lakers in seven games. One of the questions he’s asked often is who, in their prime, is really better: Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Julius Erving, Lebron James, or Kobe Bryant. There are others to discuss but for the sake of this article, we’ll keep it to this five. One of the reasons it comes up now is with the rise of the 76ers mercurial 6-foot-10-inch point guard Ben Simmons, who could be the league’s next great player that doesn't play the center position. His teammate Joel Embiid appears to be the next great center, who one day may be lumped in with Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Shaquille O’Neal, and Hakeem Olajuwon, to name a few. “I grew up in Virginia,” said the senior Henderson. “I saw Dr. J in his young 20s in the ABA with the Virginia Squires. He was a transcendental player, like all these guys. But no one dunked like him when he was younger. His hands were so big he just put the ball in his hand and raised it over his head and stuffed it home, like no one I have seen. He was a dominant player and champion. Unfortunately, his games

weren’t seen by many back then. When he came into the NBA with the 76ers, we all saw his greatness, and we had wars with him when I played for the Celtics. But he had an all-around game with scoring, passing, defense, and dominating. I think he’s really underrated, actually.” When it comes to Bird, he thinks Bird may be the best. He’s not biased just because he played with him. “At the end of games, when we needed a rebound, it was Larry Bird who got that rebound. When it came to shooting and clutch shooting, there

is no one on this list who was like Bird. Bird and Magic, and even Lebron, are guys who do it all. They can take the ball out themselves, set up the offense, pass, shoot, rebound. And Larry Bird on defense? He was tremendous. Why do people think he wasn’t a great defensive player? When we needed a stop, he always got his man. And he averaged over 10 rebounds a game for his career.” Henderson loves Bryant and James, too, and agrees that winning rings and making the finals are essential to the overall figure. “How many titles does Kobe have? Five? That says a lot. He was sensational. Why did people have to say he was the next Jordan or one below Jordan? He is his own man. He’s Kobe Bryant and I loved his game. He was wonderful. He is one of those guys who willed his team to win.” Henderson loves that James has been to seven straight finals, eight overall, and won three. “He is not as good a shooter as Bird, or dunker like Doc, but obviously he’s special.

Penncrest Looking Good Mike Doyle has an experienced team at Penncrest that, in 2017, is coming off its first ever District 1 title. The Lions play in the 5A category. They will go as far as the guard play of Tyler Norwood and

Chris Mills can take them. “We are in a good place with the experience of those two,” the coach said. “We need the younger guys to step up. That improvement of the youthful players will dictate

He makes his teammates better and he is a team player. He has been a force of nature but I think at this point Bird and Magic did more, but again, it’s so hard to compare eras. We are talking about elite, elite, elite, elite guys. It’s really unfair to compare eras. It makes for great conversation.” About his own career: Henderson was a pesky point guard who improved dramatically and benefited from playing with superstars on three different teams. “I had a great career and great time in the NBA. It gave me a great life. But right now, I just enjoy playing golf [and staying in shape; he was spotted eating a salad at Whole Foods on Dec. 3] and seeing a lot of these guys at different events. The game is still great I think the coaching in some cases and teams were probably better back then. There’s a little more showmanship now that we didn’t do when I played but it’s a sign of the times. Larry Bird and Dr. J never really did that stuff, but I know my son’s generation loves it.”

how far we can go. The Central League is consistently one of the most competitive and balanced leagues in Southeastern Pennsylvania. If you can make it out of the Central League, you are well positioned for districts and states.” Doyle has nothing but praise for Norwood. “Having coached Jameer Nelson at St. Joe's [where I was an assistant], I feel the comparisons are uncanny. He has a killer first step, explosive with the ball, and a beautiful stroke. They both have a desire to compete and the drive to win. But more than all, is that they both tremendous individuals.” Can Penncrest win a district title again? Doyle said, "The title was great for the players, for Penncrest, and the entire Media community. I think the lesson that the team took away was a belief in themselves and a belief that your teammates matters." Penncrest boy's basketball players Tyler Norwood, Chris Mills and Justin Heidig. Photo by Sarah J. Glover.

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New music, books bring style, sass to your holiday stockings By PGN Staff We’re in the home stretch of holiday shopping! If you’re still looking for that perfect gift for your special someone (or if you’re gifting to yourself!), you’re in luck, as a number of talented authors and artists have some new releases this holiday season. Here are just a few of the standouts to help stuff your stocking: MUSIC Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile “Lotta Sea Lice” Matador Records www.courtneybarnettandkurtvile.com There’s a laid-back vibe throughout this amiable album. The opening number, “Over Everything,” sets the tone: Barnett and Vile trade verses over a loping beat while their guitars ring and chime. The casual, offhand feel is partly due to the context — the pair recorded when their paths crossed during tours — but it’s also the result of craftsmanship. On “Let It Go,” for example, a crisp, martial beat gives Barnett’s mumble just the oomph it needs. “Blue Cheese,” a silly country-tinged tune, has loopy lyrics like “I didn’t mean to cough on her/Forgot to add the fabric softener.” The record has dark moments, though, including “Fear Is Like a Forest,” written by Barnett’s wife, Jen Cloher. It’s a moody song featuring cranked-up guitars. The record ends with a cover of Tanya Donelly’s “Untogether.” But where the Belly frontwoman coos and

swoops, they drawl. “I was friendly with this girl/Who insisted on touching my face,” they sing. — Ray Simon Gwen Stefani “You Make it Feel Like Christmas” Interscope www.gwenstefani.com Music and TV star Gwen Stefani always seems to be in an eternal state of bubbly agelessness, so we’re surprised no one came up with the idea of having her record a Christmas album sooner. (And yes, we know No Doubt recorded a punk-rock Christmas song back in 1997 for “A Very Special Christmas 3,” but this is a different holiday animal.) This collection of holiday songs features an equal amount of classic holiday tunes and originals penned by Stefani and other writers, including Blake Shelton and Justin Tranter. So the only question is, which version of Stefani is coming down the chimney bearing music? Is it the spunky punk rocker, the electro-pop diva or the materialistic R&B/hip-hop appropriator? The answer is none of the above. Stefani goes straight for the nostalgic saccharine retro-early rock and swing/ big-band sound for the entire album, often feeling more like something Brian Setzer or Bruce Springsteen would do instead of a fashion-conscious alt-rocker. What the album lacks in adventurousness, it makes up for with warm, fuzzy nostalgia. Yeah, Stefani’s voice running through a version PAGE 22

Philadelphia tour book includes Gayborhood chapter Philadelphia tourists and current citizens can take a guided tour of the city with the help of a handy guidebook. “Walking Philadelphia: 30 Walking Tours Exploring Art, Architecture, History, and Little-Known Gems” takes readers through the city’s diverse neighborhoods while showcasing information about the buildings and history. One chapter entitled “Market Street East: The Gayborhood and Reading Terminal Market” takes tourists through some of the city’s spots featuring LGBT history, nightlife and shops. Natalie Pompilio, who co-wrote the book with her sister Tricia, conducted her own background research while compiling information for the book. Pompilio said she learned new information about Camac Street, specifically. Citing the Gayborhood Guru blog, she learned about a customer who frequented Tavern on Camac, then known as Maxine’s, in the 1920s. “She lived across the street and on rainy nights, she would call a cab and get in one side of the rear passenger door and then get out of the other and be at her door,” Pompilio said. “And then she would tip the driver $2 and the driver would give that money to the bartender.” Pompilio also takes readers through Gayborhood staples such as Woody’s,

12th Street Gym and landmarks like a mural honoring Gloria Casarez, the city’s first director of LGBT Affairs, who died from complications of cancer in 2014. Incorporating historical aspects is what Pompilio said she enjoyed most. In a section devoted to Barbara Gittings Way, Pompilio wrote about the street’s namesake and Frank Kameny. Gittings and Kameny challenged the American Psychological Association’s position on homosexuality as a mental illness, prompting the association to change the classification in 1973. “It was fun to add the history of the gay-rights movement with Frank Kameny and Barbara Gittings,” Pompilio said. “Those are common people here. [Philadelphia residents] know who they are but [others may not know] if they are coming from out of town.” Pompilio noted that Philadelphia was “accepting of the LGBTQ community before a lot of the country.” “I think Philly often gets overlooked. We get overshadowed by New York and Washington. People who read this book will learn not only our history, but our current times. I’m proud of Philadelphia.” Visit http://amzn.to/2BewPnB to purchase Pompilio’s book. n — Jeremy Rodriguez

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of the sultry classic “Santa Baby” is a no-brainer, but it’s also a slam-dunk. Her festive versions of “White Christmas” and “Jingle Bells” both have a grandiose swinging feel that goes over like gangbusters as well. The original songs try to keep up with the classics and, for the most part, succeed. The title track and “Under The Christmas Lights” share the same retro vibe and breathe the same frosty air as the classics, and the most modern-sounding track on the album, “Christmas Eve,” takes the heartfelt piano-ballad route, standing out among the other tracks. If you are looking for a fresh Christmas album that will appeal to multiple generations of holiday revelers, Stefani’s latest will make a fine addition to your holiday playlist. — Larry Nichols Jackie

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“Any Other Way” Numero Group www.numerogroup.com This two-CD set presents a fairly complete picture of Shane, an African-American trans woman who played around Toronto during the 1960s. The first disc contains all of Shane’s 45s plus some studio scraps. It’s the sort of workmanlike music cranked out by countless gigging musicians, but disc two cooks. Culled from a live set at the Sapphire Tavern, Shane tears through a set of R&B staples while her backing band, the Hitch-Hikers, lays down a solid groove. She’s equally adept at up-tempo numbers like “High Heel Sneakers” and lovelorn ballads like “Raindrops.” Shane, who was regarded as a drag queen back then, isn’t lip-syncing. Instead, she belts, croons, pleads, shouts and sighs, mixing brazen queer culture with chitlin’ circuit showmanship. In the midst of “Money (That’s What I Want),” she raps in earnest: “As long as you don’t force your will and your way on anybody else, live your life, because ain’t nobody sanctified and holy.” Words to live by. — R.S. St. Vincent “Masseduction” Loma Vista www.ilovestvincent.com The fifth studio album from Annie Clark, also known as St. Vincent, seduces listeners by tempering her arty

ambitions with electronic beats, pop hooks and plenty of sex. On “Savior,” she mixes glossy funk with explicit lyrics: “You dress me up in a nurse’s outfit/It rides and sticks to my thighs and hips.” “Sugarboy,” an unabashed ode to desire, pulses and throbs like cheesy Eurodisco. But it also includes lines hinting at a certain darkness: “Sugargirl, dissolve in me/While you cry from kicked-in teeth,” she sings. Sometimes, that negativity is obvious. “Happy Birthday, Johnny,” for example, is a ballad addressed to an addict. Usually, though, Clark’s approach is oblique. Consider the moody song “Slow Disco.” As its curious coda winds down, Clark’s aunt, jazz singer Patti Andress, sings, “Don’t leave me to slow dance to death” over and over. In fact, the real pleasure of this record is Clark’s sheer musicality. She’s a quirky, interesting guitar player, and she has a lovely voice. — R.S. Various artists “Christmas Queens 3” Producer Entertainment Group www.christmasqueens. net Featuring a who’s who of drag superstars from TV and club stages, this album serves up a broad array of songs and classics to glitter up any holiday gathering. The charm of this collection comes from the quality of the performances, mixed with the radical shifts in tones and style. Some queens chose to go the classic rock ’n’ roll route like Ginger Minj on “White Christmas” and Phi Phi O’Hara on “O Come, All Ye Faithful.” Others go in a somber, acoustic country-blues direction like Sharon Needles on the gloriously dark “The Murder of the Lawson Family” and Thorgy Thor on “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” Hanukkah gets represented by the campy alt-rock tracks “Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah” and “Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel.” There is also some thoroughly modern holiday action on the disc. Alaska Thunderfuck injects moody electro/ goth undertones to the mostly vocal choir-driven version of “Angels We Have Heard on High,” and Ivy Winters takes a similar layered choral route on “The First Noel.” Miss Fame delivers ambient balladry on “Christmas Waltz.” Jiggly Caliente goes full naughty with the rump-shaking dance track “Christmas Luvin.” There are comical and shade-throwing spoken-word skits and interludes sprinkled throughout the album but, as a whole, “Christmas Queens” seems to revel in the holidays rather than rebel against the PAGE 29

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Eran Sargent: Paving a path for LGBT homeless youth It snowed last weekend, and I was like Pee-Wee Herman, shouting “It’s sno-ho-hoing!” on the phone to family and friends. (If you haven’t seen his special, it’s the gayest Christmas has ever been. I’m talking Grace Jones in a breastplate singing “The Little Drummer Boy.” But I digress … ) I love to see my backyard blanketed in white and hear kids outside giggling as they slide about. I invited some neighbors over and we kicked back and watched the snow fall outside my front door as we sipped mulled wine. Unfortunately, for many LGBT young people, the snow and cold are not such happy occasions. It is a taste of tough times to come as they seek shelter and warmth as the weather dips down. One of the organizations working to solve the problem is the Valley Youth House. Its Pride Program is the longest-running housing program for LGBT youth in Philadelphia and it needs our help. One of the things I like about VYH is that it doesn’t take a one-sizefits-all approach. The organization has services for drop-in kids, helps find long-term housing and teaches basic skills like how to open a bank account or pay your rent. Young people get customized, personal service to best suit their needs through these programs. We spoke to the coordinator of the Pride Program, Eran Sargent. PGN: What part of the country do you hail from? ES: I’m originally from Cincinnati, Ohio — a great place to grow up. PGN: Interesting, you don’t have a Midwestern accent. ES: Really? Typically, people seem to notice it instantly. They peg me right away, or sometimes, they think I sound Southern. PGN: Now, that I can hear a little. ES: Yeah, so I went to high school in Cincinnati and then to college in Oxford, Ohio, which is a rural college town about 45 minutes away. I attended Miami University for my undergrad and graduate degree. PGN: So you were in Florida as well? ES: No, the Miami University of Ohio. It was awesome, but definitely not Florida. No sun and sand. PGN: I’m assuming you know the show WKRP in Cincinnati? ES: [Giggles] No, sorry, that was before my time. PGN: [Laughs] Ouch! So what were some of the things that made it such a great place to grow up? ES: Cincinnati is a place where … hmmm, how can I describe it? It’s just home for me, I didn’t know anyplace else and I love Cincinnati chili, I love the Bingles … I love the …

PGN: Wait, what are they? ES: The football team there.

so I’d rather just let people pick their own presents. I’m a gift-card girl.

PGN: [Laughs] Oh, the Bengals. OK, that time your accent was strong. I thought you were saying “Bingles.” ES: Ha! I told you I had an accent! So yes, I love the Bengals and my family and neighbors and all the things that give that feeling of home.

PGN: What did you study in school? ES: For undergrad, I studied family studies and human development and I have a master’s in social work.

PGN: Tell me about the family. ES: We’re very close-knit. I have four brothers. My mom raised us as a single parent. I’m the second-oldest and we always spent a lot of family time together. And there were always a lot of friends around. PGN: What does your mom do? ES: She’s a medical assistant by trade. PGN: With five rambunctious kids, that must have come in handy. What was your biggest scrape? ES: I broke a finger and I’m allergic to pain! I don’t like being in pain. Some people may tolerate it well but not me. And if you ask my friends or family, they might tell you that I can be a just little dramatic at times. I was used to 10 working fingers so when I broke one, I was through. I don’t even remember how I broke it, I just remember the trauma.

PGN: What made you want to go into that field? ES: I initially entered college as an education major but I was unsure of what exactly I wanted to do. But when it came to finalizing my major, I naturally fell into it. I took one family-studies class and loved it. I could really relate to it and it was easy for me to tie the concepts we learned in the classroom to my life. That kept me engaged and wanting to know more and to dig deeper into that field of study. PGN: What was it and what was so relatable? ES: Family studies and human development is kind of broad; it runs from child

PGN: What’s a favorite holiday? ES: Hands down, Thanksgiving. First of all, I love to eat and I love to cook. I have great memories of my mom, myself and my aunt in the kitchen, laughing, talking and preparing the meal. Even the night before was wonderful, all of us going to one person’s house to do all the prep, spending time while we got everything together, everybody having a good time. For us, it was the lead-up to the holiday season. PGN: What’s your signature dish? ES: To make: My specialty is homemade cheesecakes. I love to make desserts. To eat: My favorite thing is dressing. I love, love, love some cornbread dressing with the giblets and turkey juice and all that good stuff. Turkey and a good dressing, I love it, love it. PGN: What was your favorite Christmas gift? ES: Well, my birthday is Dec. 30 so birthday and Christmas gifts tend to run together. It’s unfair but I’m used to it. And I will say, I’m not a big gift person — either giving or receiving — so it’s hard to recall anything that stands out. PGN: I love getting gifts for people, it’s all about the hunt and finding something unusual or special for each person. I still even do stockings for the whole family. ES: Really? Not me, I’m not lazy but I’m always afraid of not getting the right thing,

and adolescent development to adults, couples’ relationships, family violence and how to understand the relationships between schools, families, communities and how they tie together. Taking the micro, macro and mezzo pieces and making sense of them. PGN: And what was the takeaway that related to your family? ES: That all families are dysfunctional and that’s actually normal. And how to sit with that and be OK with it, because I’m natu-

rally a fixer. I want to come up with solutions to things if I see a problem, but I learned through books and theories that oftentimes dysfunction has a purpose and actually makes sense, it’s functional dysfunction — if that makes sense. PGN: What did you do after college before moving to our fair city? ES: Well, while I was in college, I was working in HIV/AIDS education and prevention and I continued that for about six months after graduation. I was doing peer-health education and talking to students about PrEP and safer sex practices and assertive and effective communication, that sort of thing. I did that from underground to grad school and then for a short while afterwards. PGN: Was there a client that stands out? ES: Yes. Early in my career as a medical case manager, I worked for the only AIDSservice organization in the city; it was a small organization and there wasn’t much diversity. Although many of our clients were young African-American males, that was not reflected in our staff. One of my first clients was a young person and they were having difficulty connecting with their case manager. As a result, they weren’t doing good medically, they were out of care and not going to the doctor. As a result, their health was declining. After meeting with them, I was able to connect with that young person on a human level as someone whom they could relate to. Because of the common experiences we had, the client was more receptive to me and because I spoke to them as a fellow human just asking how they were and what they needed, instead of telling them, they were then receptive to receiving information and getting the care they needed. It wasn’t a power-driven conversation about what I could do or telling someone what they needed to do. It was a conversation from someone who valued their life experiences. And I realized that sometimes it’s really important to have someone that looks or sounds like you that you can relate to that makes all the difference. That lesson has stuck with me throughout my career. PGN: What was coming out like for you? ES: Oh my goodness. It was interesting. Throughout my life, I never felt the need to come out. I always PAGE 32

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Shamir sings sweetly for ‘Hope’ and dreams By A.D. Amorosi PGN Contributor Shamir Bailey — known as Shamir — has had quite a year. The piercingly contralto/tenor falsetto non-binary singer is no novice to the music biz. Along with being signed to XL Records for a debut LP, Shamir hails from a family with ties to producers and seasoned musicians. The performer received an Epiphone guitar at age 9 to start writing music. Rather than continue along the lines of dance music, Shamir formed angular pop-punk bands, moved to New York City and then to Philadelphia to record two 2017 instant classics: “Hope” and “Revelations.” What Shamir demonstrates throughout his albums is a curiosity ranging from ’90s house tunes to soul to country (all on 2015’s “Ratchet” album) and, now, lo-fi neo-rock and fizzy pop in his most recent releases. The-Vegasto-NYC-to-Philly transplant has a singular voice, making songs identifiably his — whether they are silly (“90’s Kid”), heartbreaking (“Like a Bird”) or angrily disgusted (“I Fucking Hate You”) in their lyricism. You can check this out for yourself when Shamir plays the First Unitarian Church Dec. 16. PGN: You come from Vegas. You also come from the Nation of Islam. I’m curious if or how those backgrounds show up in your music. SB: I definitely don’t practice anymore. That was very much a part of my life, but if I’m being honest with myself, it isn’t so much that at present. At age 12-13, I sat my family down and was honest and open with them about that. PGN: I have seen you refer to a country influence in your music. I know you spent time in the Southwest. How has that affected what you do? SB: I think mostly in my lyrics — their simplicity. Plus, if you listen to my song “Cloudy,” that is a straight-up country song. PGN: I know that you are a big Nina Simone fan too. SB: She is like my mother — my mother in music. I have been listening to her since the womb. My mom always played her records when she was pregnant with me. PGN: Do you write songs in solitude? SB: Yeah, I think if anything, I like working at home by myself. The only song on “Revelations” that is cowritten with my best friend — literally since middle school — is “90’s Kids.” PGN: “90’s Kids” is hilarious. Do you have a good vocal fry like you sing about in the song? SB: Well, you’re talking to me. [Laughs] PGN: So, why did you move to Philly? What was the lure? SB: I fell in love with it when I was in New York City, recording my first record. I snuck off to Philly to go to a show and was completely taken aback by the city before I even got into the venue. I just loved the music scene, the DIY scene, how accessible music is out here. That spoke to me.

PGN: To paraphrase your one-time producer and manager Nick Sylvester, your music is pure. Do you see that? Do “Hope” and “Revelations” radiate that same purity? SB: Yes, I think so. I try to be as honest as I possibly can. Even “Rachet”’s lyrics are pure, open and real, even if the music was bigger. Now, with “Hope” and “Revelations,” I’m just upping the pureness, giving 100-percent me. SANTA FUNK IS COMING TO TOWN: Holidelic, the uproarious holiday show and concert rooted in the flashy traditions of ’70s and ’80s funk, is the brainchild of out Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, producer, actor and dancer Everett Bradley. Enjoy all the funky fun when the revue rolls through town 8 p.m. Dec. 15 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. For more information or tickets, call 215222-1400.

Theater & Arts Annie Walnut Street Theatre presents the beloved musical about the charming orphan through Jan. 7, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. Photo: Jason MacDonald

PGN: Is that why the new album is considerably less layered than “Rachet”? SB: Yes, totally. The technical aspects of recording — to me — are something I haven’t yet mastered. But that never seemed like a big deal to me. I never judged music by its size or its production quality. I go by the actual songs. I just hope that my songs are strong enough to hold up on their own without pristine production quality. Plus, I love lo-fi music because of that pureness — like “Beat Happening,” all that stuff. PGN: Were you happy with “Rachet”’s sound quality? Did that level of production fit that set of songs, and the “Hope” and “Revelations” production fit its songs? SB: “Rachet” is more of a collab album with Nick, one that does not showcase my songwriting values to the fullest. Like these new albums, the songs were started off on guitar. But with “Rachet,” they got handed off and made into big pop songs. PGN: You’re knocking off album after album at this point. Is this a backlog of material or are you just hot and writing new songs all the time? SB: It’s not even a restless thing. I’m writing new songs all the time. It’s my therapy. PGN: Is there something that you’re running from or running toward? SB: Not running, coping. And I hope that my coping helps other people. n Shamir will perform 9 p.m. Dec. 16 at the First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St. Visit http://ticketf.ly/2AdyLZW to purchase tickets.

The Color Purple The Tony Awardwinning musical based on the acclaimed film returns to Philly through Dec. 17 at Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St.; 215-923-1515. Die Hard The classic action film is screened 8 p.m. Dec. 18 at The Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215922-6888. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Media Theatre presents the musical adaptation of the Disney classic through Jan. 14, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. A Dream Is a Wish: Princess Holiday Concert Philadelphia Theatre Company presents a live concert sing-along featuring nine

Disney princesses — including Princess Sofia, Cinderella, Elsa, Mulan, Moana, Belle and others — 3:15 p.m. Dec. 17 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-9850420. George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker The Pennsylvania Ballet performs the beloved holiday classic through Dec. 31 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. The Glorious Sound of Christmas The Philadelphia Orchestra performs its annual Christmas concert series through Dec. 17 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. Great Russian Nutcracker The Moscow Ballet performs the holiday extravaganza featuring puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes Dec. 18-19 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.

Messiah The Philadelphia Orchestra performs a holiday concert Dec. 21-22 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-8931999. Old Masters Now: Celebrating the Johnson Collection Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of European art from the likes of Botticelli, Bosch, Titian, Rembrandt and Monet through Feb. 19, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100. Patricia Urquiola: Between Craft and Industry The work of acclaimed designer Urquiola, who creates cool, innovative objects for the home and office, is on display through March 4 at Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-7638100. Peter Pan Arden Theatre presents the classic children’s story through Jan. 28, 40 N. Second St.; 215922-1122.

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Outta Town Lucille CarrKaffashan “Unwritten” The singer performs her award-winning show 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.

CHRISTMAS COLLUSION: The Moscow Ballet brings the “Great Russian Nutcracker” to town, featuring a dazzling menagerie of puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously hand-crafted costumes Dec. 18-19 at Zellerbach Theater, 3680 Walnut St. For more information or tickets, call 215-898-3900.

PHILADANCO: H-I-S-T-O-R-Y The acclaimed dance company preserving the legacy of African-American choreographers performs new pieces through Dec. 17 at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. A Philly POPS Christmas The Philly POPS get into the holiday spirit when the group performs through Dec. 19 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. This Is The Week That Is 1812 Productions presents its annual political-comedy show through Dec. 31 at Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; 215-592-9560. Transcendents: Spirit Mediums in Burma & Thailand The Fine Art Galleries at Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center present internationally known and acclaimed photojournalist Mariette Pathy

Allen for the first public exhibit of her new works documenting transgender lives and experiences around the world through Jan. 2, 522 W. Maple St., Allentown; 610347-9988.

Music Trans Siberian Orchestra The holiday-themed hard-rock ensemble performs 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-336-3600. Chris Pureka The out singersongwriter performs 8:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St.; 267-639-4528. Xscape with Monica and Tamar Braxton The R&B singers perform 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at The Liacouras Center, 1776 N. Broad St.; 215-204-2400.

Nightlife Hedda Lettuce The drag star performs a holiday-

themed spectacular 9:30-11 p.m. Dec. 15 at Ruba Club, 416 Green St.; 215627-9831. Mimi Imfurst Presents Drag Diva Brunch Mimi Imfurst, Bev, Vinchelle, Sutton Fearce and special guests perform 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 16 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555. PGMC Center City Caroling Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus performs classic holiday tunes 4:307:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at Comcast Center Lobby, 1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd.; pgmc.org. White Christmas Gay Bingo Bring a new, unwrapped toy for a child infected with or affected by HIV 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at The Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St.; 215-545-4400.

Drag Queen Brunch Drag performers get up early to entertain 12:30-3 p.m. Dec. 17 at L’Etage, 624 Sixth St.; 215-592-0656. Holiday Singalong Pianist Jeff Beiter performs his annual holiday show 5-9 p.m. Dec. 17 at Tavern on Camac, 243 S. Camac St.; 215-545-0900. Peek-a-boo Revue: Peekat-Nite, A Vintage Holiday Burlesque Show The burlesque review un-suits up for the holidays 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-2221400. A Very Mary Christmas Drag star Mimi Imfurst performs a divine musical comedy 7-9:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at Ruba Club, 416 Green St.; 215-627-9831.

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Fantasy fun flows in ‘Shape of Water’

Little Women A drama film based on the classic novel is screened 4:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610917-1228. Christmas is a Drag! Paige Turner performs her holiday special 6:30-9 p.m. Dec. 16 at The Raven, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 215-862-2081. Zachary Clause Does Bette Midler at the Continental Baths, 1971 The singer playfully summons the ghosts from a mythical moment in queer history in his recreation of one of Bette’s final performances at the baths, 8 p.m. Dec. 16 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-5961027. The Running Man The sci-fi film is screened 9:45 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610917-1228. Tom Orr & Meagan Hill: “It’s a Fruitcake,” A Holiday Tradition The cabaret duo performs 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027. n

Writer/director Guillermo Del Toro’s spectacular new film, “The Shape of Water,” opens Dec. 15 at the Ritz Five. It’s a fabulous fantasy about outsiders that queer audiences will absolutely embrace. Set in 1962, Elisa (Sally Hawkins in an Oscar-worthy performance) is a mute who works with Zelda (Octavia Spencer, sassy as always) as part of the janitorial staff at a government laboratory. Elisa’s best friend and neighbor, Giles (Richard Jenkins), is an illustrator whose designs are turned down by ad agencies. He also has romantic designs on the Pie Guy (Morgan Kelly) at a local café. When a strange “Amphibian Man” (Doug Jones) arrives in the laboratory, Elisa silently communicates with the creature, and they fall in love. “The Shape of Water” is heartfelt, as viewers will be rooting for the “romance”

between Elisa and the creature. There is also considerable (and comic) suspense as Giles, Zelda and Elisa become empowered trying to rescue the creature by kidnapping him from the lab. The film also provides a marvelous showcase for Del Toro’s wondrous, imaginative set pieces, such as a breathtaking waterlogged sequence that unfolds in Elisa and Giles’ apartment building. The filmmaker even takes pains to poke fun at the 1960s Cold War paranoia, and there is considerable enjoyment watching Strickland (Michael Shannon), a federal agent, try to puzzle out what Elisa and Zelda are up to. While viewers may have to suspend disbelief for some of the film’s plotting and action, the dazzling combination of romance, fantasy and satire is highly satisfying. n — Gary M. Kramer

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Theater company unwraps for holiday burlesque show By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com Tribe of Fools is back with its popular “Holiday Burlesque,” giving adults a night of scantily clad song, comedy and dance featuring male and female performers of all stripes Dec. 16. Nasty Frosty, played by burlesque veteran and Flashpoint co-founder Meghann Williams, will host an evening of Tribe of Fools favorites as well as acrobats from the Almanac Dance Circus Theatre. Out Tribe of Fools member Zach Chiero said the company’s holiday show varies each year, depending on what performers are available. “It’s ever-evolving,” Chiero said. “We usually reach out to people who have worked with us in some capacity before. This year, we’re really excited to be reaching out to other theater companies that are very close to us. They’ll be doing pieces in it. It runs that gamut every year. It just depends on who is available in the greater Tribe of Fools family that are ready and willing to be a part of it. We’ve been really lucky to get more and more different acts every year. It’s pretty exciting.” Chiero added that part of the appeal of Tribe of Fools’ holiday show is that participants aren’t a full-time burlesque group. “We’re a group of physical-theater

comedians and theater-makers who kind of dove into this realm, boldly I would say,” he said. “We try very hard not to take ourselves too seriously. While there are many tantalizing and sexy elements, there’s always a big element of comedy in everything we do. It creates a very inclusive atmosphere. While it is burlesque, it has the feel of a variety show and we try to include as many types of people as possible. Our lack of expertise in the area actually ends up being a strength for the particular kind of show we want to put on.” Another reason for the popularity of the show is that it offers audiences an alternative to the family-friendly entertainment that is flooding the entertainment market this time of year. “The holidays are a time where you can make money with a very particular type of show in terms of appealing to family and a wide audience,” he said. “We really wanted to provide something that is completely different. We are all people who believe you

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choose your own family as opposed to the time you spend with your given family. You come to be part of ours for the evening. “We try to focus on acts that run the gamut, from a typical strip routine to funny BDSM scenes and plenty of queer acts,” Chiero added. “We’re trying to satisfy an itch that people have for something around the holidays that is a little bit more adult and risqué and a different kind of fun than the family fun you see around this time.” n Tribe of Fools presents its annual “Holiday Burlesque” show 8-10 p.m. Dec. 16 at Asian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine St. For more information or tickets, call 215-284-1178 or visit https://2017burlesque. brownpapertickets.com or www.tribeoffools.org.

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conventions. Yeah, you’d think there’d be more excursions outside the holiday traditions but, for the most part, these queens get into the true holiday spirit, especially toward the end of the disc, where they come together for a (for lack of a better term) straightforward version of “Joy to the World,” and Michele Visage delivers a pitch-perfect classical rendition of “Silent Night.” Definitely invite these queens to your holiday music mix if you want to have a rip-roaring good time with a generous helping of sentimentality. — L.N. BOOKS “A Body Of Work: Dancing to the Edge and Back” By David Hallberg Memoir http://bit.ly/2AwBVIW In his intense memoir, dancer David Hallberg describes his “hunger and passion” for ballet as he chronicles four key stages in his life and career. This includes finding a tough but fair teacher who trained him as a child, his hard work at the Paris Opera and success at American Ballet Theatre, joining the Bolshoi Ballet in Russia and his career-threatening injury and recovery. Hallberg writes honestly about the adrenaline of dancing, his difficulties partnering and the risks and rewards of performing — such as sacrificing a romantic/social life for an artistic one. His candor about being bullied for his sexuality, his loneliness and vulnerability as a performer, his fears about being judged and his need to trust himself

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knew something was different. I knew the things weren’t quite aligned correctly but I didn’t have the knowledge or terminology to do anything about it. From early on, I always felt exceptional or unique, and always tried to assess how aware others were of me and that inner self. In November 2012, there was a scary situation that was life-changing. I was robbed at gunpoint and could have easily been killed. I saw my life flash before my eyes and that prompted me to think about what would have happened if I died. It made me start critically thinking, OK, what is going on with my sexual orientation, gender, etc.? I decided I didn’t want to have died without my parents knowing who I really was. So I first came out to them as gay. That was sort of the first stop. And for a little bit, that felt OK but it still didn’t feel authentic. Then three years ago, right after I completed my master’s, I had a close friend pass away unexpectedly and his death made me really think about my own life. It was another wake-up call to really examine my life and whether or not I was being true to myself. And if not, what could I do to live in my truth? I decided not to hide who I was anymore and I told my mom and my dad and all my brothers that I was trans and ready to live as my authentic self. PGN: You said you weren’t going to hide anymore. Had you explored that side of yourself before? ES: In my freshman year of college, I started to experiment a little. Oxford was 45 minutes from home so it was perfect because it was close enough that I could go home often, but far enough away that I didn’t have to worry about people just popping up! So that first year, I tried wearing makeup and hair and dressing in women’s clothing for the first time. I explored presenting myself comfortably out in the world that way. I did it for about a month and then decided that I needed to suppress it because I couldn’t see myself actually living as a woman while trying to make it through college. It was more important for me to finish my degree without distraction. I’m a first-generation college student. So I didn’t have any examples to show me what to do and how to navigate the education system, and all the facets and factors that you face, or anyone to help build my confidence and to help me uncover my own abilities to make it through. I was at a campus with mostly upper-middle-class white folks, so it was very overwhelming. PGN: It’s funny, most gay people I know came out in increments by telling people we were bisexual first and it seems most trans people I know tried to soften the blow by coming out as gay first. We all have our little stepping stones. ES: Yeah, true. PGN: Tell me about your work here at Valley House. ES: I am the coordinator of the Pride Program, which is the rapid rehousing program for young adults 18-24 who

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self-identify as LGBTQ. I’ve always been passionate about this type of work, and it aligns with my personal mission so it’s a perfect job for me. Prior to this, I was at the Mazzoni Center. PGN: It seems like there’s a hidden culture of homeless youth in Philadelphia. ES: Absolutely; most people aren’t aware of it, and oftentimes the kids themselves don’t really realize it. Many of them live with friends or are couch-surfing and they’re technically homeless but they may not see it as so. Part of the problem is even being able to define the problem. Recognizing what it means not to have stable housing. PGN: And what are some of the ways that VYH helps? ES: We have our Synergy Project, which is a street-outreach program for kids under 21. They offer survival supplies — food, clothing, sleeping bags, tents and even basic hygienic products. They also offer peer support, informal counseling, survival skills and referral services and assistance to get off the streets if that’s what the kids want. The folks in that program are the ones on the streets doing outreach. Oftentimes, they refer the youth to our program and we help assess what they’re going through and what they need and then work on reaching those goals, whether it’s jobs or housing. PGN: So what can we do to help? ES: There’s so much need right now, certainly more need than services we can provide. Big needs are donations of household goods. Often, we can get the people into housing but we don’t have the funding to help them furnish the apartments. All the things you think you might need — from pots and pans to bedding. Food donations are always needed. If someone comes in here hungry, it’s good to have snacks here to help them or food for our youth who are in homes now. Gift cards are always helpful and of course monetary donations are always appreciated. PGN: I looked at the website and saw what a difference a little bit can make. As little as $4 can provide tokens for transportation to office visits, wellness and medical appointments and employment or job interviews. And $15 can provide one week’s worth of hygiene items like soap, shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste and other sanitary products and $100 can cover basic utilities like water, gas and electric for one month. ES: Yes, and we have a lot of young adults going into units right now who need a lot of stuff. Everything helps. PGN: OK people, let’s get the holiday spirit and make a difference in a young person’s life. n To suggest a community member for Family Portrait, email portraits05@aol.com. For more information about Valley Youth House, visit www.valleyyouthhouse.org.

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