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Morris anniversary haunted Story of the year: Mazzoni Center by lingering questions

By Kristen Demilio editor@epgn.com

By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com This week marks the 16th anniversary of the death Nizah Morris — a homicide that still haunts the local LGBT community.

The transgender woman of color was found with a fatal head injury during the pre-dawn hours of Dec. 22, 2002, minutes after receiving a courtesy ride in the Gayborhood from Philadelphia police. She died 64 hours later, after her attending physician had her removed from life support at Jefferson University Hospital.

Her homicide remains unsolved.

Officers Kenneth Novak, Elizabeth Skala and Thomas Berry responded to Morris on the morning that she was fatally injured. None has been charged with any criminal wrongdoing related to the case. But their version of events raises troubling questions that linger to this day.

For example, Skala told investigators she gave Morris PAGE 7 a ride from the old Key West Bar near

Transgender recovery will expand services

By Adriana Fraser adriana@epgn.com

DIG IN!: William Way LGBT Community Center staff and volunteers set up and served meals to almost 100 people Dec. 25 at the annual Christmas pot luck, but bringing food was not a requirement to join in. The center is open 365 days a year and hosts dinners on several major holidays. Photo: Scott A. Drake

Sean White hasn’t used heroine in 17 months — a victory he credits to Morris Home, the only residential substance-abuse recovery program in the country to offer services specifically for the transgender community.

White had battled substance abuse for 17 years. He served multiple stints in prison and couldn’t stay clean. He said he feared recovery specialists wouldn’t acknowledge — or understand — his trans identity.

“I didn’t want to surrender who I was to get help with my substance abuse. I felt like that would put me in more depression and I would fall deeper into using,” White said. “I didn’t want to be addressed in a manner that wasn’t true to me. Most places wanted to use the name on my birth certificate or chose to ignore my trans identity.”

White, a Chicago native, found himself in Pennsylvania after being released from prison on

drug charges. He was without a place to live and had no legitimate sources of income and no guidance on how to kick his drug addiction. After he’d tried several recovery programs, White was referred to Morris Home.

“The program is so intimate and it’s completely different from anything else that’s currently available,” he said. “The intimacy creates a different value to the people that are here. None of my success would have been possible without the nurturing support from the Morris Home staff.”

With that level of help, White was able to find and maintain employment at a juicery in Rittenhouse Square and completed training as a peer specialist so he could assist others in their recovery journey.

“I know for a fact that I wouldn’t be where I am today without the program,” White said.

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This week, Mazzoni Center CEO Lydia Gonzalez Sciarrino and COO Ron Powers are vacating their posts.

And so ends another rough year for Mazzoni Center — one which opened with a search committee vetting CEO candidates. A year ago, Stephen Glassman was serving as interim CEO. He had replaced longtime Mazzoni CEO Nurit Shein, who was asked by the board of directors to resign in April 2017 following accusations of delayed action on medical director Robert Winn’s alleged sexual misconduct.

Gonzalez Sciarrino is a straight Latinx woman; a healthcare professional with extensive C-Suite experience. She previously ran a health center of similar size, and impressed Mazzoni Center’s board because of “her ability to work with people from different backgrounds and her ability to institute processes for better efficiency of the organization,” then-board president Christopher Pope told PGN in April, the month Gonzalez Sciarrino began her tenure.

She was the third CEO in less than two years. When her hiring was announced in March, some Mazzoni Center employees and community members took to social media to attack her and demand her resignation, at least partly due to her non-LGBT status.

Mazzoni officials defended her hiring to PGN. “She’s the right choice for us,” said Mazzoni Center communications director Larry Benjamin.

But others continued to demand that the incoming CEO step down — an effort led by the Black and Brown Workers Cooperative (BBWC), whose founders say represents nearly 400 workers in Philadelphia.

BBWC co-founder Shani Akilah said a community-rooted organization like Mazzoni Center must have leadership reflecting those it serves.

“A white, straight cis woman is not fit to lead Mazzoni, no matter how much experience she claims to have,” Akilah told PGN in April. “The one thing she does not have and will never be able to have is lived experience.”

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Disability Services, pushed for transgender-affirming services in Philadelphia for those struggling with substance abuse. The program is named after Nizah Morris, a transgender woman found by a passerby with a fatal head wound 16 years ago, shortly after the victim received a “courtesy ride” from Philadelphia police. Her homicide remains unsolved.

Morris Home, in Southwest Philadelphia, is a component of the Resources for Human Development, a national human-services nonprofit that provides needed support for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues, homelessness and addiction recovery. Morris Home connects trans men and women working through substance abuse with community resources to help them transition back into society while maintaining their sobriety.

The recovery program is short- and longterm — an average stay is six-eight months — that “looks to successfully move participants into some form of supportive, longterm housing,” said Laura Sorensen, Morris Home program director.

“We’re doing all that we can to assist trans-identifying people to heal from trauma and explore recovery,” she said. “We’re helping folks build their life skills — budgeting, laundry, nutrition and food prep. We are assisting our participants with the skills they’re going to need to be successful back out in independent living.”

Morris Home receives funding from the DBHIDS’ Journey of Hope Project, a program that offers individuals experiencing prolonged homelessness and behavioral health issues with permanent housing opportunities. The recovery program also is part of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development’s crisis-shelter list.

“Folks are considered homeless when they’re living here, which wasn’t previously the case,” Sorensen said. “Since joining Journey of Hope last October, it changed the amount of services we’re able to provide people to ensure better long-term outcomes.”

The three-story building that currently houses the program can accommodate eight participants. Morris Home has 12 staff members, in addition to recovery specialists who are on call 24 hours a day to help with activities and daily living.

Because of the program’s success — hence, it’s outgrowing its current building — the Resources for Human Development acquired a new facility, enabling Morris Home to treat up to 14 inpatients and serve the wider LGBTQ community.

The program recently launched its capital campaign to help fund the items needed to outfit the new space, which is expected to be move-in ready in a year.

“We haven’t locked down the total amount of funds needed, but it would go to purchasing beds, wardrobes, desks, computers and storage for our new building. We’re expanding the scope of programming not only for individuals that are in treatment, but for the program’s alumni and the larger community,” Sorensen said.

Kade Collins, the program’s lead therapist, noted the recovery facility offers individualized treatment options for participants.

“We take in people that say, ‘I need to get back on track,’ or those who say they don’t know what being on track looks like for them. It disrupts the cycle that a lot of folks went through coming into treatment,” said Collins, who works with participants in individual and group-counseling sessions, assists with family reunification and connects members to trauma-therapy specialists.

Jackie Sweat, a current Morris Home participant, said the program’s staff members are the only people she calls during a crisis.

MORRIS HOME RESIDENTS JACKIE SWEAT (LEFT) AND REMY FELLS Photo: Adriana Fraser

She’s on her seventh stay at the home and said she doesn’t feel comfortable checking into any other recovery program.

“After relapsing seven times, the staff is still willing to work with me,” she said.

“Every time I come here, I feel so safe.

Whenever I leave the program, I get lost. I usually have no backup plan, can’t afford an apartment or fall back into old habits.

Despite all that, they still take me in when I need them.”

Sweat returned to Morris Home earlier this month after an altercation with a roommate landed her in the hospital with a broken arm. Unable to find a place to stay, she checked into various hospitals in the area, threatening to kill herself if she didn’t get help.

“I ended up on suicide watch at Kirkbride Center. I was the only trans woman there and it made me feel uncomfortable. I couldn’t share what I wanted to share in the group meetings. I’ve had [HIV] for 28 years and I wasn’t comfortable enough to share that becausez I didn’t know who it would get back to.”

Sweat said this time around, she’s focusing on completing the program for the second time and remaining sober.

“My mind isn’t on the drugs. It’s about being clean and staying clean.”

Keva Dandridge, one of Morris’ recovery specialists, said she encourages participants like Sweat to “stick and stay with the program.”

“We’re providing our residents with the essentials to help build their confidence in knowing that they can live and maintain a life of sobriety.” n

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Drag queen named as Mummers judge

By Adriana Fraser adriana@epgn.com After being marred by a history of racism, sexism, transphobia and homophobia, the Philadelphia Mummers Parade is moving toward more LGBTQ representation on its judging panel.

Ian Morrison, who performs as Philadelphia’s drag sensation Brittany Lynn, will be joining the 2019 Mummers Parade as a judge. Morrison is no stranger to the Mummers, one of the oldest folk festivals in the country held annually on New Year’s Day. He is one of the faces of the Miss Fancy Brigade, the all-LGBTQ drag group of Mummers.

The brigade was created in 2012 after then-councilmembers Jim Kenney and Mark Squilla wanted to bring more LGBTQ representation to the parade, Morrison said.

This will be the first time in the parade’s 118-year history that a drag queen will be a judge.

“There have been a number of controversies regarding the Mummers Parade, particularly around inclusivity and racial tensions. Now you get to see the full depth and variety of what Philadelphia has to offer,” Morrison said.

“The Miss Fancy Brigade has become somewhat of a staple to the parade. When the organizers found out that we weren’t participating this year, they were gracious enough to offer me the opportunity to be a judge, especially as a judge for a televised stand — that’s a major step for LGBTQ representation in the parade.”

Leo Dignam, the parade’s director, said he and the other organizers wanted to keep the Miss Fancy Brigade involved in the parade because “they are one of the most popular groups there.”

Morrison and the brigade’s involvement in the parade “is something we didn’t want to miss out on this year.

We’ve come a long way with righting some of the wrongs of the parade’s past, and now we’re looking to be as inclusive as we can be, both in Mummer participation and the judging,” Dignam said.

The 2016 parade was a subject of controversy after one of the groups in the “wench” category, the Finnegan New Year’s Brigade, centered their act around Caitlyn Jenner’s transition. Mummers compete in one of five categories: fancy, comic, wench brigade, string band and fancy brigade.

In one skit, a Finnegan member dressed as Jenner before her transition in an Olympic-victory routine before sitting in a wheelchair. Performers dressed as doctors and nurses pushed the chair into the crowd as the skit transition to Aerosmith’s “Dude (Looks Like a Lady).”

Another performer dressed as Jenner post-transition then emerged from the crowd. Group members held up signs that displayed Jenner’s well-known Wheaties Box image beside a box of “Froot Loops” featuring a cutout of her June 2015 Vanity Fair cover. A man from Finnegan also chanted “fuck the gays” while holding the signs.

That same year featured Mummers dressed in brownface. The Sammar Strutters, a comedy brigade, performed their act, the “Siesta Fiesta,” with members sporting brown-painted faces while wearing taco costumes, sombreros and ponchos.

“It was disheartening to see the blatant insensitivity towards minority groups taking place at the parade, especially when we led the parade that year with the Philadelphia Division,” Morrison said.

That year was also the introduction of the now-defunct Philadelphia Division, a brigade that brought together Mummers from different minority groups that Morrison said was an attempt to showcase the city’s diversity.

“The organizers wanted to show that the parade was

coming together to banish all the previous problems that they had years before, but there was still more that needed to be done,” Morrison said.

Parade organizers implemented new rules for all Mummers that went into effect in 2017’s parade. They are no longer allowed to wear makeup that makes them look like another race, and no more than 25 percent of their makeup can be yellow, black or brown. Additionally, all performers are required to undergo sensitivity training.

Dignam said the sensitivity trainings, along with trainings on the appropriate use of satire, was “something we had to do. We had to get across to the Mummers that even though this is a 118-year-old parade, we have to make sure that we respect everyone and make sure that everyone feels comfortable watching the parade.”

Mummers are now required to submit theme applications prior to the parade in an effort to vet offensive or insensitive costumes.

“We asked all of the groups to send in applications informing us of what their themes are, their costume choices, the makeup and signage to make sure that it’s appropriate for the city to endorse. We want all people of varying genders, identities and orientations to be able to enjoy the parade,” Dignam said.

Morrison added that he and the other Miss Fancy Brigade members have faced harsh criticism from members of the community for taking part in the spectacle, but he said he’s looking ahead “to what the parade can turn into.”

“Instead of everyone pointing fingers to say, ‘Look what they’ve done in the past,’ they should look to see where the future is headed,” he said. “The hardcore Mummers want the traditions to remain alive and the only way to keep a tradition alive is being adaptable to change and that’s where we’re at now.” n

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Landlord claims gay tenants weren’t evicted

By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com A landlord accused of discriminating against two gay renters when he evicted them from their Fairhill apartment has denied any wrongdoing.

The attorney for J.H., owner of an apartment building on the 3400 block of North Lee Street, recently filed a reply in federal court to his former tenants’ lawsuit, which alleges the landlord violated their civil rights because they were in a same-sex relationship.

J.H. maintains the men voluntarily left their apartment because it allegedly wasn’t up to code.

The men lived in the apartment from February-July. In a 27-page suit they filed in October, the tenants, named as “John Doe” and “James Roe,” allege the landlord told them they couldn’t live there together because other tenants and their children might complain about hearing them having sex.

They also accuse J.H.’s wife, C.H., for harassing them because of their relationship.

“Plaintiffs were not evicted by defendants,” stated J.H.’s reply, filed Nov. 30.

“Rather, plaintiffs left on their own accord when [they] learned that the premises had TOP STORY from page 1

Instagram alongside a handful of fellow staff member, all wearing T-shirts with the word “DISPERSE” written across the front, on the roof deck of Mazzoni Center as Martinez and another person gave the camera the middle finger. The caption read: “I am exactly where I am supposed to be. I will not #disperse. I will not be silent. We have nothing to lose but our chains.” The post was later deleted.

Martinez was fired shortly there after for “unprofessional conduct that was inconsistent for someone in their role,” according to Mazzoni’s written statement.

After Martinez was fired, an estimated 50 people participated in a walk-out to protest.

Martinez has since filed a complaint with the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations and publicly accused Mazzoni Center of wrongful termination, retaliation and discrimination.

Last month, Mazzoni Center fired its senior health and sexuality educator Nefertari Sloan, reportedly for violating its harassment policy, contributing to a hostile work environment and “flagrant or repeated insubordination,” according to the termination letter Sloan posted online.

Also in November Gonzalez Sciarrino called it quits after seven months. Weeks after she announced her resignation, board president Christopher Pope also resigned.

Mazzoni Center, which turns 40 next

been inspected by the City of Philadelphia and [that it had] determined that the premises were in violation of the Philadelphia Code because it was an alleged converted single-family dwelling that had allegedly been converted into a five-unit ‘rooming house’ without a zoning-use permit.”

J.H. also claims Roe breached a verbal rent agreement when Doe moved in with him, and that the men then “terrorized other occupants of the premises and forced all other occupants to vacate the premises due to [their] behavior.” The tenants later brought in a third roommate without the building owner’s authorization, according to the reply.

The verbal agreement originally stipulated that Roe would pay $450 in monthly rent, J.H. stated.

Roe and Doe claim they were forced to vacate and then rendered homeless. They are seeking an unspecified amount in compensatory and punitive damages, reasonable attorney’s fees and a requirement that J.H. adopt an LGBT-inclusive antibias policy. They have requested a trial by jury.

The case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge C. Darnell Jones 2d.

Both Jon Taylor, an attorney for J.H. and C.H., and plaintiffs’ attorney Justin F. Robinette declined to comment for this story. n year, is a comprehensive LGBT-focused health center based at 1348 Bainbridge St. The center has 35,000 clients and an annual budget of $16.5 million, $6 million of which is comprised of federal grants.

The balance comes from revenue generated through the health center and private-development funding.

As the year ends, an Interim Leadership Team comprised of Medical Director Dr. Nancy Brisbon, Care Services Director Alecia Manley and Chief Financial Officer Racquel Assaye is in place. The team said in a joint statement that it’s working to ensure the transition out of a CEO model is smooth.

The ILT said Mazzoni Center’s work continues despite the changes, with the agency delivering or exceeding contract goals related to federal, state and city funding.

The ILT pronounced the center was operating in “a sound financial environment.”

Ultimately a stable Mazzoni Center is not just what the city needs, but the region.

It is the biggest agency serving LGBT people in the entire area at a time when the community is under attack by the federal government. Leaders have vowed to protect it, to keep it on track, to listen and to deliver.

Now, things are quiet at Mazzoni Center.

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13th and Walnut streets to 15th and Walnut, where she thought Morris lived. But advocates for Morris noted the victim lived 3 miles away, in West Philadelphia. Moreover, the area of 15th and Walnut streets isn’t residential, and wasn’t at the time of Morris’ death either.

Dozens of investigative records currently off-limits to the public could clear up some questions surrounding Morris’ death. One particularly questionable aspect was a police report by Berry, the officer who responded to Morris at 16th and Walnut after her head injury.

In 2003, police sent a letter to PGN claiming that none of the responding officers wrote a police report about the Morris incident. But after a relative

tim. But the available evidence suggests he did none of those things.

Instead, Novak assumed control of the investigation at Jefferson. It was Novak and Skala who spoke to Morris’ attending physician about her condition. Since neither Novak nor Skala wrote a police report, it’s unclear why they were questioning the doctor.

Another disturbing aspect of the case occurred at 16th and Walnut, where Berry allegedly placed Morris’ jacket over her face as she was clinging to life. A witness, Paul Brennan, testified to the Police Advisory Commission in 2006 that he saw this and believed Morris was dead — until he subsequently read in PGN that Morris actually lived for another 64 hours.

Berry’s report is also puzzling because he went to Jefferson Hospital about two hours after Morris was transported there by medics. He easily could have spoken to Morris’ attending physician, documented the severity of Morris’ wounds, and reported her as a crime victim. of Morris informed newspaper staff that she saw a police report among the papers of a detective investigating the case, police acknowledged that Berry wrote a report.

Berry’s report describes Morris as a “hospital case,” found with a “cut on head.” The report doesn’t mention the cut was deep enough to produce blood. The report also doesn’t mention the courtesy ride or that Jefferson Hospital personnel thought Morris was a crime victim.

Inexplicably, Berry’s report states that Morris was possibly “transexual [sic].” Such speculation in a police report about a hospital case is unusual, as the LGBT status of someone transported to a hospital is irrelevant.

Berry has never publicly explained why he speculated about Morris’ LGBT status in his police report.

Berry’s report also is puzzling because he went to Jefferson Hospital about two hours after medics transported Morris there. The officer could have spoken to Morris’ attending physician, documented the severity of Morris’ wounds and reported her as a crime vic-

When questioned by PAC member Robert S. Nix in 2006, Berry didn’t unequivocally deny placing Morris’ jacket over her face. The following is an excerpt from Berry’s PAC testimony: Nix: “There was testimony earlier in these proceedings that when Miss Morris was placed on the stretcher, on a gurney, that you placed her jacket over her head, over her face, over her upper body. Did that occur?”

Berry: “I don’t remember that, no.”

Nix: “But you did not, to your recollection now, place her jacket, when she was on the gurney, on her person as she was being taken away?”

Berry: “I don’t recall.”

The PPD declined PGN’s request to interview Berry, Novak and Skala for this story and for past articles as well.

In April, Julie Chovanes, a local trans attorney, filed a state Right-to-Know Law request for access to all records and evidentiary items at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office relating to the Morris case. At presstime, Chovanes’ request remained pending. n

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Persons of the year honorees Tony Doran Tony Doran is the president and founder of Woodbury Community Pride in Woodbury, N.J. He also serves on the board of Woodbury Old City Restoration Committee and is the Economic Development Committee Chair of Woodbury Community Pride. Doran and the WCP team pushed for LGBT equality in the South Jersey town. These efforts resulted in Woodbury Council approving a nondiscrimination ordinance, an LGBT-inclusive regulation that bans discrimination in public contracting and the establishment of the city’s Human Relations Commission to enforce nondiscrimination and promote public education. As a result, Woodbury was named the most LGBTQ-friendly town in South Jersey, receiving a perfect Municipal Equality Index score from the Human Rights Campaign.

“We can’t just open our doors and say, ‘We love LGBTQ people.’ We want LGBTQ people to come here, open businesses in an area where they know they’ll be accepted, they’ll be safe and they can be a real part of the community,” Doran told PGN in October 2017.

Jason Landau Goodman L a n d a u Goodman is the founding executive director of the Pennsylvania Youth Congress, a youth-led organization advocating for public-policy changes within schools and communities.

In August, he also was appointed to serve as a commissioner on Gov. Wolf’s statewide Commission on LGBTQ Affairs. The recent University of Pittsburgh School of Law graduate came up with the idea of recreating Gov. Milton Shapp’s Council for Sexual Minorities and wrote the initial proposal for the LGBT commission when Wolf was elected for his first term in 2015. Goodman worked for two years to help bring the commission to

fruition.

Landau Goodman was a driving force behind the establishment of Lower Merion Township’s nondiscrimination ordinance in 2010. He worked with civic leaders in the township, which is his hometown, to implement protections for LGBTQ people. When he was named as a commissioner, he told PGN the proposal for the commission emphasized how it needed “to be fully diverse across every geographic location within the state and all identities that reflect the fabric of Pennsylvania’s LGBTQ communities.”

“I want to make sure that the issues of the most vulnerable Pennsylvanians are brought to the forefront and are centered. We need to have opportunities for centering the issues facing trans folks, LGBTQ people of color, immigrants and refugees and so many people who are often marginalized.”

Malcolm Kenyatta Kenyatta was elected as the first LGBTQ candidate of color to serve as a Pennsylvania state representative.

The North Philadelphia native, who will be sworn in Jan. 1 to represent the 181st District, won in a landslide over his Republican opponent, garnering more than 95 percent of votes in November’s general election.

Kenyatta has been involved in community affairs and politics since the age of 11, when he served as the junior block captain with the Philadelphia Streets Program. The community activist-turned-politician has served in leadership roles with the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club, Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse, the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Organization for Women’s Education Fund and Equality Pennsylvania. In 2016, Kenyatta was also elected as a delegate for Hillary Clinton to the 2016 Democratic National Convention.

“I really do hope that my success in the election inspires other kids who might be LGBTQ or young, or come from a poor background, or may feel left out and left behind, that they can run, and they can win,” Kenyatta said.

Dr. Rachel Levine Levine is the state’s secretary of health and a professor of pediatrics and psychiatry at Penn State College of Medicine. She is one of only a handful of openly transgender people across the country to hold public office and the highest ranking trans-identifying person to serve as a government official in Pennsylvania.

After joining Gov. Tom Wolf’s cabinet in 2015, Levine’s first action was to address the state’s opioid crisis. She signed a statewide order that allows pharmacies to dispense naloxone, the overdose treatment drug, to anyone who asks for it. She also spearheaded an LGBT workgroup for the governor’s office in 2016 that creates programs to ensure fairness and inclusivity in healthcare and insurance.

“One of the things that has been really helpful for me on the transgender front is Dr. Rachel Levine, who started out as physician general and is now secretary of health. She has been a great source of information, suggestions, recommendations and will continue to do everything we can to make Pennsylvania the fair place we need it to be,” Wolf told PGN in October.

Adrian Shanker Before Shanker became executive director of the BradburySullivan LGBT Community Center in Allentown, the activist and community organizer served as president of Equality Pennsylvania from 2011-13. There he led campaigns to advance LGBT equality in municipalities across Pennsylvania, including equal spousal-benefit ordinances and municipal nondiscrimination laws.

Shanker also played a significant role in getting conversion therapy banned in several municipalities in Lehigh Valley, including Allentown, Reading and Bethlehem. In addition, he serves as a commissioner on Gov. Wolf’s Commission on LGBTQ Affairs and is the only openly LGBT person

on the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, which investigates antibias complaints in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, commercial property and education.

Shanker is also a member of the ACLU of Pennsylvania’s board of directors and serves as a board member on the Nonprofit and Business Partners Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Tatyana Woodard As the community-engagement specialist at Mazzoni Center, Woodard designed the structure of Our Way, the only program at the nonprofit organization that is operated by trans people with services especially designated for the trans community.

Woodard used a community-centered approach to develop the program, collecting data from community assessment surveys for trans-identifying people on the things they need for transitioning and daily life. Every week, she and her team perform outreach on Old York Road, a popular stroll for transgender sex workers, distributing condoms, hygiene packs and snack packs to the workers.

Woodard also facilitates Our Way’s OURSpace, a community drop-in where participants meet weekly. The meetings feature art-therapy sessions, creative-writing exercises, one-on-one peer support and an advice hour. Community members can also obtain SEPTA transportation passes, food and wigs as well as clothing from the “Clothing Closet.”

Local businesses, such as Philly AIDS Thrift, are now donating clothing to the center for anyone who may be facing homelessness. OURSpace participants can also be connected to Mazzoni Center’s health and wellness resources and receive legal-services referrals.

“I always want my work to speak for itself. We all know the problems that have plagued Mazzoni. I can’t control some of the things that have gone on there but what I can control is changing the environment and showing up and doing my best work. I haven’t felt this fulfilled doing work in a long time,” Woodard said. n

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Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr.

Strong and healthy NMAC offers support and engagement opportunities to advocates living with HIV who are 50 and over.

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People and news of 2018 Our choice for news of the year should be no surprise since it has taken more column inches in this paper than any other story. Mazzoni Center seems to have gone from one turmoil to another. That story didn’t start this year, but this year saw continual upheavals, staff changes, resignation of board members and its new executive director quitting.

This paper has followed all those changes as we have other continuing issues in our community such as the still-mysterious death of Nizah Morris. That is our job; to cover and give the community the opportunity to understand the issue, then give our community the opportunity to give their views and discuss as we open our pages for your views in our Letters to the Editor or op-eds.

The Mazzoni saga will continue. It is an important part of this community and must find solutions so that we once again can take pride in an institution built out of an oppression where mainstream health systems refused to treat us with respect, or turned us away or, even worse, didn’t understand our health needs. All of that is still true in parts of this geographic area. That is why Mazzoni Center is needed, and must remain as a cherished community organization.

Our people of the year all have something in common. They are mostly young, but in that short time, they have worked diligently for change: The first out person of color to be elected to the state House; a person who created a state network of LGBTQ organizations in colleges and universities throughout the state, then spent hundreds of hours researching past history to lobby almost single-handedly the governor’s office to create the Pennsylvania Commission on LGBT Affairs; a man who took a small New Jersey town and made it one of two in all New Jersey to be at the top of HRC’s municipal index (Atlantic City being the other, thanks to the Atlantic City’s out mayor, Don Guardian, and the Atlantic City LGBT Alliance); and Tatyana Woodard, who represents what the future of Mazzoni can look like.

They are leaders and role models and we congratulate them on bringing progress to our community in a time of crisis. Rather than just complaining, they acted.

They didn’t just talk the talk, they walked the walk. n

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Moisés Agosto-Rosario is the treatment director of NMAC (National Minority AIDS Council). He oversees programs that boost HIV treatment and biomedical prevention efforts at community-based organizations. He has held this role since 2011, when he rejoined NMAC after leaving over a decade before. In the 1990s, he was director of treatment education and advocacy at NMAC and editor of SIDA Ahora (AIDS Now), a Spanish-language magazine from the People With AIDS Coalition of New York.

Before his current role, Agosto-Rosario oversaw grant making for the International Treatment Preparedness Coalition, a project of the Tides Center. Previously, he managed educational and marketing programs at Publicis Healthcare Communications Group. In addition to his more than three decades as a senior-level adviser on health care and HIV, Agosto-Rosario is a longterm survivor. He tested HIV positive in 1986.

As part of his current role, he oversees the NMAC HIV 50+ Strong & Healthy program. Nine of the 50+ scholars are on the cover of this issue, which showcases our annual POZ 100. This year’s list celebrates advocates living with HIV who are 50 and over. Agosto-Rosario is also on this cover.

He first appeared on the cover of POZ in 1997.

What does NMAC’s treatment division do?

We work on both policy and programming. We educate people about HIV treatment and biomedical prevention. We also do some work around HIV care but only as it relates to clinical or biomedical issues regarding HIV treatment.

Our policy work involves having dialogue with government-sponsored networks of vaccine or clinical research. In terms of programming, we work with service providers to reach the community of people living with HIV. Our programs include policy education on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), our 50+ scholars and an effort we call Strong Communities that looks at the social drivers of HIV. Our division also coordinates programming for the national Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit.

Can you elaborate on the 50+ program?

Based on the estimate that about 50 percent of people living with HIV in the United States are 50 and over — and that by 2030 that total will increase to 70 percent —we wanted to develop a program to address the needs of this population. The program started three years ago.

n our needs assessment for this program, we found that isolation and depression are big problems. We realized that along with data collection we also needed to develop networks and leaders in this group who could be educated on issues related to aging with HIV. As a long-term HIV survivor and a longtime advocate, how have you seen AIDS activism change?

Early on it was clear that it was advocacy about saving yourself and your loved ones. In the beginning, we didn’t have good treatments, so we had to become involved in advocacy to get better treatments — and that activism worked.

Back then, I thought I was just borrowing time. I’m obviously glad that things have improved, but I never thought the fight was going to be this long.

It’s interesting to me how even today some of us, myself included, are still coming to terms with understanding that even though it’s still the same disease, it’s a different context now. As a result of people living longer, it’s amazing to see how that affects the kind of advocacy that needs to be out there.

The new generations have the blessing of knowing that they have a long life ahead of them. The urgency of becoming involved as an HIV-positive person because your life is on the line is not necessarily there anymore.

Social justice is a primary motivator now.

What are your hopes for the epidemic?

This is a good time in the epidemic as far as treatment is concerned. We have a bunch of HIV medications that keep us healthy.

There are more meds in the pipeline that will be even better. There is a lot happening with biomedical prevention and cure research.

The challenges that we are presented with now are about getting our health system prepared for all the science that is coming.

How can we make sure our health system responds adequately to the new developments in treatment?

I came back to NMAC because I wanted to make sure that we would not miss the bus on biomedical prevention and treatment research. I’m optimistic.

Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr. is the editor-inchief of POZ magazine. Find him on Twitter @oriolgutierrez. This column is a project of Plus, Positively Aware, POZ, The Body and Q Syndicate, the LGBT wire service. Visit their websites — http:// hivplusmag.com, http://positivelyaware. com, http://poz.com and http://thebody.com — for the latest updates on HIV/AIDS. n

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Reflections on recognition Over the last few years many of you sion for LGBT issues. It was copied have congratulated me for various by the commission I requested from awards of recognition. And I sincerely Gov. Shapp in 1973, and at that time appreciate these sentiments, but it has others in our community took credit been a very emotional time taking for it, but recently the original letter to all of this in. Let me try to the governor with its outexplain. line was discovered in the In the last few years this Pennsylvanian archives. newspaper, my pride and Last month I celebrated the joy, has been named the 45th anniversary of my disbest weekly in the state ruption of The CBS Evening (of all weeklies) by the News with Walter Cronkite, Pennsylvania NewsMedia and the month before that, Association (PNA), an the disruption of the Today organization that wouldn’t Show with a young Barbara allow us membership when Walters. Both ended this we began simply because community’s invisibility on we served the LGBT comnetwork TV, and GLAAD, munity. This year the our nation’s national media same thing happened with organization, has NEVER the National Newspaper recognized those actions.

Mark Segal This January we’ll celebrate Association (NNA). Then PNA awarded me its Ben the opening of The John C. Franklin Award, one of its highest hon- Anderson LGBT Senior Apartments. ors for my 43 years work in journalAnd two weeks ago I was award by ism. They at one time wanted nothing PENN Medicine for my early work on to do with me. Earlier this year Gov. HIV/AIDS. Wolf recreated a statewide commisLast May I became a Smithsonian

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fellow, meaning that the Smithsonian Institute of American History in Washington D.C. requested that my personal papers and artifacts from my almost 50 years in activism would become part of American history.

All of that is a lot to take in. And for someone who didn’t look back as I moved from one project to another …

I’m not sure what to make of it. But I’m beginning to get it, just continue to move forward and celebrate the people you worked with to achieve those benchmarks for our community.

But there is one achievement that stands out among all others: I’m a very happily married man, something that I, a man with, let’s face it, a lot of vision, could never have expected in my lifetime back in 1969 as a member of the Gay Liberation Front … none of us could. A happily married man may be the best achievement, at least for me. n Mark Segal, PGN publisher, is the nation’s mostaward-winning commentator in LGBT media. You can follow him on Facebook at www.facebook. com/MarkSegalPGN or Twitter at https://twitter. com/PhilaGayNews.

Facebook comments from PGN readers on popular stories from 2018 Another Mazzoni CEO Out — What’s Next? (Issue of Nov. 9-15)

Family Forward: Weighing Words, Pt. 1 (Oct. 19-25)

Ron Lucente I hope Mazzoni can successfully move forward. Current perception is that fringe extremists are thwarting efforts until their specific demands are met. This can turn off donors.

Jennifer Marie Amazing, this is exactly how I’m feeling!! Good to know we are not alone!!

Ron Gold Hmm.I think the most qualified people should get the job and not based on ones sexuality.

We are opening the door to reverse discrimination and it’s not going to be a pretty ending

Bobby Damron We learned all about senior LGBTQ long-term care discrimination so well at the NGLCC conference in Philly this yr. (breakout session presented by AARP). Big cities provide the best chance to access care... the further away you live, the harder it gets to find any help or resources.

Trans officer buried as a man (Issue of Nov. 2-8) Tristan Cerda Well... that is sad. This is exactly why all people. Regardless of orientation, gender, gender identity.. etc, etc. need to make sure arrangements and final wishes are KNOWN and can be carried out by someone that will RESPECT your wishes.

Project HOME’s Gloria Casarez Residence Fundraiser (Issue of Nov. 23-29) Linda Rosas Nice to see this finally happen. Gloria had a dream. She was also the neice of Maria Gonzalez who recently passed away. Her Obit is here as well. Thank you PGN for posting both these items.

Wave of LGBTQ population set to crash (Issue of Oct. 19-25)

Outfest draws younger, more diverse crowd (Issue of Oct. 12-18) Richard C. Liu I was among a handful of women and men who organized the first OutFest’s and its incredible what it has become and represents.

Jeffrey Farlow Boehringer One of our close friends brought her son and his BF. They are about 13, holdings hands all day!

LGBTQ History Month: Pt. 1: Defining Lesbianism (Issue of Oct. 5-11) Amy Keyser Ladies and gents, let us not forget that Bill Cosby’s first victim to come forward is lesbian. As your article rightfully points out, there has always been a “trend”, a fever almost,

to screw the lesbian right out of us.

What really drives these homophobic jerks crazy is the very notion that lesbians can be, and are, beautiful. The stereotype that gay women are too unattractive to get a man is one of the stupider things I’ve heard in my lifetime.

Wagner faces backlash for transphobic meme (Issue of Sept. 21-27) David Szczepanik This campaign staffer is not someone who “poorly judged the line between humor and sensitivity,” but rather someone who poorly judged the line between insensitivity and violence.

U.S.Supreme Court denies emergency relief for Catholic agency (Issue of Aug. 31 - Sept. 6) Steve Snyder Another example of “do as I say, not what I do” syndrome. Glad the U.S. Supreme Court did something positive for LGBT couples.

Five myths about suicide debunked (Issue of Aug. 10-16) Lynne Ivy Very well written, informative article!

Presbyterian Church elects openly gay minister (Issue of July 20-26) Holly Phares Congrats to all of the First Presbyterian family! What a magnificent day in the life of the Presbytery in this country!

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Street Talk How will you usher in the New Year?

“My wife and I will have a great, big feast with family and friends.

We’ll focus on being positive. This past year has been very frus- Shawn Nesbit trating. We café owner could use some Wilmington, Del. changes in Washington. To work off all that food, my wife and I will salsa dance. She’s from Puerto Rico and we love to dance together.”

“Well, I’ll definitely avoid the Mummers Parade. To me, it’s simply an annoyance.

I don’t like drunks.

Instead, I’ll make the Michael Quay traditional writer pork and Gayborhood sauerkraut. I’ll hunker down with my husband of 41 years, Frankie. Then, we’ll binge-watch Netflix.”

“I’ll spend New Year’s Day doing research to find a way to become more involved in the West Philly activist community. This is such Candice a politically Thompson challenging operations manager time. The news West Philadelphia is so difficult to watch. For me, finding a positive outlet to effectuate change would be very gratifying for the New Year.”

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Why are there so many poor LGBT people in America’s most queer-friendly city?

By Victoria A. Brownworth PGN contributor Part one of a two-part series.

Philadelphia remains the poorest of the top 10 most populous cities in the United States, according to census data released in September. While poverty rates have decreased in the nation overall, Philly holds that dubious designation for the 10th consecutive year, with 25.99 percent — more than 400,000 Philadelphians — living in poverty and 36.4 percent earning $25,000 or less.

Philadelphia also has the highest rate of people living in what is called “deep poverty” — with earnings of $12,060 or less than 50 percent of the $16,643 federal-poverty level. More than 12 percent — nearly 200,000 Philadelphians — live in deep poverty.

It’s a stark contrast to the glowing Dec. 6 story in GQ Magazine titled “Philadelphia is the City of the Year,” which lauds this town as one of affluence and excellence.

How many LGBT people are in one or both of those demographics?

According to studies from the Williams Institute of the Law School of UCLA and a new study by Legal Services New York City on LGBT poverty, LGBT people are at least twice as likely than their heterosexual counterparts to be living in poverty, depending on gender, education and locale. Lesbians and trans women face the most risk, but LGBT people overall suffer from significantly more poverty than their heterosexual peers, whether as individuals or in couples.

In a 65-page study, LSNYC stated that poverty puts LGBT people at risk of discrimination, violence and even death, with threats to their health,

employment and housing. More than 62 percent were unable to pay for a basic need such as food, housing, clothing or medication in the past year.

Who are the LGBT poor?

They are young people thrown out of their family homes for being LGBT; trans women who struggle to find work; older lesbians and gay men in longterm relationships who lose half their incomes — and maybe their homes — when a partner dies.

“I was always told being a gay man meant you’d be rich one day. It never happened for me. I’ve been poor all my life,” said Jack, 61, who grew up in South Philadelphia and still lives there, with his elderly mother in an East Passyunk-area rowhome in a gentrified neighborhood.

“You’d hear that there were people — older, closeted gay men — who would introduce you around. You’d meet people who would help you achieve your dreams. What a fairy story,” he laughed wryly, adding, “Literally, I guess.”

Jack said he met older gay men when he was “young and pretty” and hanging out at clubs in the Gayborhood of the 1970s. But his dreams of finding a man who would help him make it big as an entertainer, like renowned South Philly singers Frankie Avalon and Bobby Rydell, never materialized.

Instead, Jack worked across the river at Camden’s Campbell’s Soup plant while he sang at clubs in Philadelphia and New Jersey.

Now, he lives on a meager disability check and food stamps. He cares for his mother, who has dementia. His longtime partner died several years ago and, ever since, Jack’s financial situation has become increasingly bleak.

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check is no longer part of the monthly household income. He fears being old, gay and homeless.

Jack leads the kind of month-tomonth existence that nearly all poor Philadelphians experience. The poorest big city in America is also home to the largest number of LGBT people living in poverty.

Yet, just as Philadelphia’s poor remain hidden from the Center City retail, real-estate and restaurant booms that keep the city in the national spotlight as a great place to live, so does the LGBT segment of Philadelphia’s poverty-stricken remain hidden from local government’s representation of the city as upwardly mobile with a thriving — and wealthy — gay community.

The myth of gay wealth belies the truth about how poor LGBTQ people really are. Andrea Johnson, 58, the fourth and youngest child of a hard-working single mother who put all her children through college, has been “between jobs” for more than a decade, moving between couch-surfing and shelters with no fixed address.

A graduate of Girl’s High, Johnson won a scholarship to prestigious Radcliffe College at age 17. But it was at Radcliffe that her life began to unravel rather than soar.

“It wasn’t an easy place to be black and gay,” she said of what was then Harvard’s Seven Sisters adjunct.

Johnson had expected to be a star of her class, as she had been at Girl’s High. But, by her junior year, she was plagued with recurrent and increasingly devastating bouts of depression.

She managed to graduate, then spent what she described as “my sleep year” in the back bedroom of her mother’s Olney rowhome, where she’d grown up.

“I never officially came out,” she said. “We’d had such a strict religious upbringing and my mother would never have allowed me to live with her if I told her I was a lesbian.”

And so she read lesbian books, spent time with a lesbian writer friend of one of her older brothers, worked as a freelance copy editor and translator and kept hoping to find a steady partner.

Johnson also turned to alcohol and drugs to cope with her isolation and depression. She became poorer, and ultimately was among what Project HOME statistics cite as 15,000 Philadelphians accessing the shelter system. About 1,000 Philadelphians are chronically homeless and living solely on the streets, without accessing the shelters.

“I never expected to be the person who calls people in the middle of the night and asks for money to get to a job

interview,” Johnson said. “At a certain point, people look at you and wonder why you’re having such a hard time keeping a job. And then you can’t get work at all. When I turned 40, none of my siblings would talk to me; I had maybe three friends and I didn’t have anywhere to live.”

Johnson’s mother came home unexpectedly one afternoon to discover her daughter with another woman. She threw her out of the house.

Johnson spent her 41st birthday at the Mercy Hospice for Women on 13th Street — ironically, right in the heart of the Gayborhood, with which she’d had such a complex relationship in her teen years as she hung out at Giovanni’s Room bookstore, hoping to meet other lesbians.

Johnson’s experience of LGBT poverty checks all the boxes: She suffers from mental illness, has substance-abuse problems with both alcohol and drugs, and has experienced discrimination in both her family of origin and at various places of employment.

As a butch-presenting black woman, she said she felt forced to dress and act a certain way in the publishing houses for which she worked in her first decade after college — the only time she had steady, in-office work.

The links between poverty, mental illness and being LGBT have been well established through various studies over the past 25 years. The American Psychological Association and the Williams Institute have found causal links between mental illness and poverty and mental illness — notably, depression and anxiety — and being LGBT. Higher rates of major depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and substance use or dependence in lesbian and gay youth often leads to higher rates of anxiety, mood and substance-use disorders, as well as suicidal thoughts, among those ages 15-54 with same-sex partners.

In April 2018, The Journal of Feminist Economics found that lesbian couples, as opposed to their heterosexual counterparts, were the most likely to suffer from poverty, despite having “higher levels of education and labor force participation and their lower probability of having a child in the home,” the article stated. “The role of gender — above and beyond sexual orientation — is clear in the greater vulnerability to poverty for lesbian couples.”

Andrea Johnson, therefore, is a prototypical statistic. But she’s a number in a story that is not being told. n Next week: Identifying and addressing the needs of Philadelphia’s LGBTQ poor.

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Of food, festivals and family My family of origin always has our biggest gathering on Thanksgiving. My spouse Helen, our son and I pretty much party from then until Helen’s birthday in early January, marking Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s Day along the way. It’s both exhilarating and exhausting.

Some of my favorite parts of the whole season are the foods I cook for my family.

As those who know me can attest, I am far from a domestic goddess, having long ago rejected that traditional gender role, but cooking is the one exception. For me, it’s a creative outlet.

My brother and his wife usually host our family Thanksgiving meal, but I’m in Dana charge of making the cranberry sauce. I do a traditional version of whole-berry sauce, but also always make a fiery “cranbanero” in which I steep several habañero peppers. Sweet, sour and sometimes incendiary — a blending of flavors like

the holiday itself, which, despite being about gratitude, also has a darker side. Its origins in colonialism still haunt our country and native peoples today — something I try to remember as we tuck into our turkey and stuffing.

Hanukkah is next and, at some point during the eight days, I’ll whip up a batch of latkes, a pancake made of shredded potatoes and fried in oil — essentially, giant tater tots. The connection with Hanukkah, we are told, is in the oil.

When the second-century Jews reclaimed the Jewish temple in Jerusalem from the Greeks, the Talmud says, they only had enough oil to light the lamp in the temple one day, but it miraculously lasted for Rudolph for eight days.

But latkes as we know them are not as traditional as they seem. Potatoes are a New World vegetable. Latkes were probably first made near the Mediterranean from cheese, then from buckwheat or

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rye in Northern Europe, as Yoni Applebaum explained in a piece in The Atlantic two years ago. Even once the potato was adopted, chicken fat remained the frying medium of choice until the early 20th century, when Jews in America started to use newly invented Crisco vegetable shortening. The use of oil and the connection to Hanukkah happened after that.

All this seems to reflect the challenges of a people trying both to retain its traditions and to adapt to new surroundings. That’s particularly appropriate in relation to Hanukkah, since the original events also involved a split in the Jewish people, with some urging assimilation with the Greeks and others seeking independence. The tension of assimilation versus separation comes up, of course, not only for Jews, but for any people within a majority population not their own.

How do we continue honoring and remembering our unique culture while also learning to respect and work with the practices of the wider society? The rise of Hanukkah, which is really a minor Jewish holiday, to be viewed by many as co-equal to Christmas in significance, is a prime example of these forces at work. Such transformations make me hope that LGBTQ people, in these days of marriage equality and queer parents in the PTA, can still keep the rainbow flags flying on our picket fences.

My spouse and I work to keep both my Hanukkah and her Christmas traditions alive. We celebrate each in its turn, but also sometimes blend them. At least once during the holiday season, we’ll have a family day of baking gingerbread cookies with our eclectic collection of cookie cutters. Five-pointed Christmastree stars sit next to six-pointed Stars of David; reindeer prance next to menorahs; many of our gingerbread people are gender-creative. Our son always decorates his cookies with as many M&Ms and other candy pieces as they’ll hold, taking advantage of our holiday exception to junk-food limits.

For Christmas, we keep things simple food-wise.

Helen’s parents live across the country, so we don’t usually get together with them for the holiday. For many years, though, I’ve taken to starting a batch of cinnamon sticky buns on Christmas Eve so that I can pop them in the oven Christmas morning for us to eat while we open our presents. Sure, we might get sugary smears all over the gifts, but that’s a risk we’re willing to take. I use a recipe from one of my favorite cookbooks, The King Arthur Flour Baker’s Companion, boosted with raisins and orange zest.

Any recipe worth making is worth making one’s own — a lesson that just might apply to a lot of life.

New Year’s Eve brings champagne for Helen and me, and sparkling apple juice for our son. Then for Helen’s birthday, to wrap up the season, I’ll bake a cake from scratch, usually my go-to chocolate cake with one of several frosting possibilities (fudge, coffee, cream cheese, peanut butter or peppermint, among others) — something tried and true topped with a little variety to keep it interesting. Maybe that’s the secret to our 25-year relationship as well.

As we eat throughout the season, we savor how we’ve created our unique expression of traditions.

Like our family, we’re making it up as we go along, taking the models we were given and adapting them so they feel right for us. All we know is that there’s a lot of love here as we gather together in the season of light.

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Making your holidays fun — and affordable Q: It seems that the holidays sneak up on me every year and I find myself struggling to afford gifts and visits with family and friends. So I charge these expenses and then end up making payments well into the next year. There’s got to be a better way!

A: It does often seem like we blink and another year has already gone by. The key to managing holiday spending is to treat it as you would any other financial goal: Plan, budget and save. Financially happy holidays are a year-long endeavor.

The holidays can be a wonderful time of year, filled with family and friends and the joy of giving — or receiving — the perfect gift. But if you’re not careful, the holidays can also be a financial drain, leaving bills that linger long after the season has ended.

Can you eat fewer meals out during the holidays?

Given these general tax rules, now may be a good time to review your portfolio and your investment transactions to see where you stand from a gain/loss perspective.

Cutting back on spending Last-minute shopping is the easiest way to wind up in debt during the holidays.

Start shopping for the following year as soon as the holiday season winds down.

Post-holiday sales offer deep discounts on wrapping paper, cards and decorations.

The same strategy can be used for gifts. If your family spends a lot of time at the beach, stock up on seasonal Jeremy outdoor gifts in September, Gussick when these items are greatly reduced. Watch for sales and clearances to find the best prices throughout the year.

You can also look for bargains online.

Many online retailers offer lower prices than their brick-and-mortar counterparts, and some offer free shipping to a local store or even your home. But don’t assume that you’ll always get a better deal online. Compare online prices with those of local retailers who may offer special sales or promotions.

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Start with savings Not having enough money during the holidays can make you reach for your credit card, adding interest payments to your holiday expenses if you can’t pay the bills off in January. Remember, even a low interest rate adds to the cost of every purchase you make and could negate any bargains you may find.

To avoid credit-card use, try setting aside a little money from each paycheck beginning in January in a special account reserved for holiday expenses. Saving just $10 a week will give you a nearly $500 head start when December rolls around.

Check with your bank or credit union to see if they offer special holiday-savings accounts, or consider a direct deposit from your paycheck. If you never see the money, you’re less likely to miss it.

Jeremy R. Gussick is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional affiliated with LPL Financial, the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer.* Jeremy specializes in the financial planning and retirement income needs of the LGBT community and was recently named a 2018 FIVE STAR Wealth Manager as mentioned in Philadelphia Magazine.** He is active with several LGBT organizations in the Philadelphia region, including DVLF (Delaware Valley Legacy Fund) and the Independence Business Alliance (IBA), the Philadelphia Region’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce. OutMoney appears monthly. If you have a question for Jeremy, you can contact him via email at jeremy.gussick@lpl.com.

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Build a budget With a savings plan underway, your next step is to start planning for holiday expenses. A holiday budget can help you figure out where the money goes and target a savings goal. Don’t forget those other expenses besides gifts — such as meals out, decorations, travel to visit family or friends, etc. If you still have receipts from last December, you can use them to help plan the coming year’s expenses.

Your goal should be to bring your holiday budget in line with what you will be able to save before the holidays. If you find a sizable gap between savings and expenses, try to find ways to reduce costs or save more. Bringing your lunch to work is an excellent way to free up money for savings. Also examine your gift list and non-gift expenses. Do you really need to buy more Christmas lights?

Gift-giving alternatives Creativity is a key ally in managing holiday expenses. One of the easiest ways to reduce gift costs is to give the gift of time. Homemade coupons for a homecooked meal, an afternoon at the beach, or a pledge to mow the lawn, paint or clean the house, or babysit can be just as valuable as store-bought items. Busy moms and dads can offer coupons promising to take a day off to spend with the kids or to come to school for an event or recital.

If you have a lot of people on your gift list, consider a holiday grab. Similar to the office grab, everyone picks a name of someone to buy for, reducing the number of gifts each person has to purchase while making sure that no one is forgotten. Buying after the holiday can also work to your advantage. If there are people on your gift list you know you won’t see until after the holidays, postpone your shopping to take advantage of those late-December discounts.

It’s better to give than to receive, especially when you get a tax break.

Generous-minded people on your list may be happy with a charitable donation made in their name, and you can potentially pocket a tax deduction.

Planning, budgeting and creativity can help keep holiday bills in check — and keep you from reaching for credit cards.

If you must use credit to balance the holiday budget, use the card with the lowest interest rate and work to pay down the balance as soon as possible after the holidays. The holiday season is more joyous when you’re not still paying for it when summer arrives. n

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entertainment Rewind: Queer cinema of 2018

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By Gary M. Kramer PGN Contributor It was a good year for LGBTQ films.

For starters, Hollywood released its first mainstream American film about a gay teen, “Love, Simon.” The film was a box-office hit, grossing $41 million on a $17 million budget and hopefully paving the way for more movies like it. The affable comedy-drama — about the title character (Nick Robinson), coming out after falling in love with an anonymous male student over the Internet — is charming and sensitive, with characters that feel authentic rather than stereotypical. It is available on iTunes, Amazon and On Demand.

Another queer teen film soon followed.

Netflix released “Alex Strangelove,” a sweet if rather gawky coming-out-in-high-

school comedy. The main character, Alex Truelove (Daniel Doheny), is dating Claire (Madeline Weinstein), but as he plans to lose his virginity to her, he develops feelings for the gay Elliot (Antonio Marziale).

Like its predecessor of the same genre, the film is slightly preachy but satisfying.

Another highlight was the Academy Awards recognizing “A Fantastic Woman,” a terrific Chilean film about a trans character (played by trans actress Daniela Vega), with an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

There was considerable, laudable trans visibility both on screen and behind the camera this year. “Assassination Nation” was a clever and killer action-comedy that featured trans actress Hari Nef as Bex, one of four female friends reacting to the aftermath of sinister computer hacks in

their small town. It’s a darkly funny and thrilling film that just became available on video and streaming.

Other offerings included trans filmmaker Silas Howard’s compelling drama, “A Kid Like Jake,” available on iTunes and On Demand. This movie features a couple (Claire Danes and out gay actor Jim Parsons) grappling with their gender-nonconforming 4-year-old son (Leo James Davis).

“The Misandrists” is out gay director Bruce La Bruce’s outrageous erotic-comedy thriller that mocks radical politics and features both strong lesbian and trans heroines, as well as a graphic sex-change scene.

Check it out on DVD or streaming services.

Transgender filmmaker Kimberly Reed wrote, produced and directed the gripping documentary, “Dark Money,” about the

undisclosed corporate contributions that are used to influence elections. Reed’s film aired on PBS’s POV after its theatrical run and is now available for streaming on Amazon and iTunes.

Meanwhile, Rachel Weisz played a lesbian in not one but two films this year.

She stars in “Disobedience” as a former Orthodox Jew who returns to her community and rekindles a relationship with the married Esti (Rachel McAdams). The film, directed by Sebastián Lelio (of “A Fantastic Woman” fame), is a well-intentioned adaptation of Naomi Alderman’s novel.

However, despite a passionate love scene between the two women, “Disobedience” proved didactic and disappointing.

In contrast, Weisz is very funny as the bawdy and scheming Lady Sarah in “The PAGE 18 Favourite” (still in

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The year in small screen

By Victoria A. Brownworth PGN Contributor Two showrunners helped make 2018 the most LGBTQ ever on TV. Out gay showrunners/directors/writers/ producers Ryan Murphy and Greg Berlanti have been the powerhouse creators of hit series for nearly two decades. Berlanti is the showrunner for nearly every series on the CW and has created all the Arrowverse shows, as well as being executive producer for Lifetime’s new psychological thriller, “You.” Berlanti set a television record this year with 14 programs. Meanwhile, Murphy has been charting new territory since “Glee” premiered a decade ago. The best TV series of the year was his drama, “Pose.”

With characters true to real LGBTQ life, “Pose” features incredibly nuanced performances evoking the stories of the AIDS crisis, as well as the underground ball world depicted in Jennie Livingston’s 1990 documentary “Paris Is Burning.” A second season is due next year.

“Pose” broke ground in several ways, most notably by using trans actors in trans roles to tell trans stories. Set in the late 1980s — the height of the AIDS pandemic, ball culture and the rise of Donald Trump — the show tells the story of two ball houses, their “mothers” and the trans and gay kids who gravitated toward that world and counter-posed it with the rise of the real-estate mogul and the money and power culture he represented.

Tony Award-winning actor Billy Porter gave a stunning performance as Pray Tell, the balls’ emcee, who also makes gowns for the queens, is HIV-positive and must bury a lover who died of AIDS. Standout performances by trans actresses Mj Rodriguez, Indya Moore and Dominique Jackson were the foundation for the storytelling, as each woman tries to make her mark in the world. Heartbreaking, heart-warming, engaging, compelling — all these adjectives apply.

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theaters). Her very-close (read: sexual) relationship with Queen Anne (Olivia Coleman) is jeopardized when Lady Sarah’s cousin, Abigail (Emma Stone), arrives and curries the queen’s favor.

Another darkly funny queer film still in theaters is “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” with Melissa McCarthy as lesbian author Lee Israel, who forges famous letters with the help of her gay coconspirator, Jack (Richard E. Grant). Both performers are likely Oscar contenders.

Likewise, “Green Book,” about the unlikely friendship that develops between an earthy Italian (Viggo Mortensen) and the closeted African-American pianist (Mahershala Ali) through the American South in 1962, is generating Oscar buzz

It’s Murphy’s most visually sumptuous series yet.

Murphy utilizes a coterie of magnificent actresses sure to elicit Emmy nominations. Among this year’s standouts are Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, Billie Lourd, Angela Bassett, Frances Conroy, Adina Porter and Paulson. Berlanti executive-produces “Riverdale” and developed “Supergirl,” both on INDYA MOORE PLAYS ANGEL IN FX’S “POSE” Photo: FX the CW. The latter is queer series in 2018: “The Assassination based on the Archie of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,” comics while “Supergirl” is based on the DC a limited series; and season eight of his Comics’ character. anthology series “American Horror Story: These two series provided numerous Apocalypse.”

LGBTQ storylines in 2018 and, in the fall “Versace” recounts the disturbing tale season, “Supergirl” added the first trans of Andrew Cunanan, the spree killer who superhero: Trans activist Nicole Maines murdered gay designer Versace in front of joined the cast as Nia Nal, a reporter who his Miami mansion, in addition to killing is also a superhero called Dreamer. At several other gay men.

ComicCon in July, Maines, 20, told the The series is lush and beautifully shot, if audience, “It seems only fitting that we uneven. “Versace” is notable for the tour- have a trans superhero for trans kids to look de-force performance by Darren Criss as up to. I wish there was a trans superhero Cunanan, for which he won an Emmy and when I was little.” was nominated for a Golden Globe.

“Black Lightning,” a new addition to the “American Horror Story: Apocalypse” CW, debuted Thunder, the first black lesbian was the gayest season yet of the com- superhero on TV, notably played by native plex horror series, with noted queer actors West Philadelphian Nafessa Williams. The Sarah Paulson, Billy Porter and BD Wong series, created by Salim Akil and based in lead roles. Paulson also made her direc- on the DC Comic of the same title, details torial debut. the battle between good and evil, with an The season fused previous stories from emphasis on gangs and drugs in Freeland.

“AHS: Murder House” and “AHS: Coven,” “Killing Eve” stars “Grey’s Anatomy” the first and third installments in the series. alumna Sandra Oh. It’s impossible to The end of the world was the thread that describe the queer content without givwove all the pieces together of witches and ing away significant plot points, but the world domination.

British-made thriller focuses on Oh as MI5 Though at points unnecessarily violent, operative Eve Polastri and her search for the acting is riveting and the discreet sto- an assassin, Villanelle (Jodie Comer). BBC ries within the larger whole are powerful. America has renewed the series for a sec-

ond season.

“Will & Grace” told the back stories of the gang this season. Grace’s (Debra Messing) #MeToo story — she revealed being sexually assaulted as a young teen at her first job — was as riveting as it was real. The addition of “Friends” alum David Schwimmer to the cast provided more storyline potential for next season.

Two other sitcoms, FX’s “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and Showtime’s “Shameless,” also featured major gay storylines, while HBO’s “Insecure” earned showrunner and star Issa Rae another Golden Globe nomination.

“The Bisexual,” which debuted last month on Hulu, was one of the best queer shows of the year, proffering both excellent performances and a totally fresh premise. Desiree Akhavan created, wrote and produced the funny and poignant series and stars as Leila, a young bisexual woman who rejects a marriage proposal from her longtime lesbian lover to investigate whether she also has feelings for men. Akhavan and her show are a delight.

The 2018 Netflix reboot of “Queer Eye,” with a new Fab Five and a broader appeal, was one of the most enjoyable reality series of the year and a huge ratings success. The show went beyond makeovers to address real issues: in one episode, police brutality against black Americans; in another, the special issues trans men face. The series even made over its first woman, a cancer patient.

The series proved charming, relatable and fun, and explored a breadth of issues that addresses the problem of toxic masculinity and how damaging it can be to men themselves. A new season begins in 2019.

Finally, it’s worth noting that the three best primetime news shows of 2018 feature gay anchors: CNN’s Anderson Cooper’s “AC 360,” Don Lemon’s “CNN Tonight” and MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show.” In a political climate this fraught, it’s good to have a reliably queer take on the news every night. n

draws its strength from Moretz’s strong performance as a young woman doubting herself despite there being nothing “wrong” with her. Openly bisexual actress Sasha Lane co-starred in “Cameron Post” as Jane Fonda, one of Cameron’s friends in the program.

Lane also costars in another winning indie, “Hearts Beat Loud,” as the girlfriend of Sam (out actress Kiersey Clemons), a lesbian teen who makes music with her dad (Nick Offerman) before she leaves for college. This appealing film can be streamed on iTunes, Amazon and On Demand.

Speaking of music-themed films, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” about queer Queen frontman Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek), has been criticized for its questionable depiction of Mercury’s sexuality, but audi-

ences don’t seem to mind: The movie has been a monster hit at the box office.

Other biopics didn’t fare as well. Out gay actor Rupert Everett plays the great gay wit Oscar Wilde in “The Happy Prince,” a film that marks his directorial debut, but this handsomely mounted period piece failed to find an audience.

Another misfire is “The Catcher Was a Spy,” which tells the true story of Moe Berg (Paul Rudd), a major-league baseball player who also worked for the Office of Strategic Services. The film barely got a release in Philadelphia, but the curious can check it out on iTunes and On Demand. While it’s not a great film, the story is fascinating: Berg not only led a double life professionally but, in his personal life, he often had secret assignations PAGE 20

for its performances. The feel-good, albeit predictable, film, still in cinemas, confronts queer and racial discrimination.

“Boy Erased,” also is campaigning for Oscar love. While the film, still in theatrical release, is geared toward educating straight people about the horrors of conversion therapy, it makes its points in a heavy-handed fashion.

A better take on gay conversion therapy is bisexual filmmaker Desiree Akhavan’s adaptation of Emily M. Danforth’s novel, “The Miseducation of Cameron Post,” released earlier this year and now available on iTunes and Amazon. The title character (Chloë Grace Moretz) is sent to a conversion-therapy program to “cure” her of her same-sex attraction, only for Cameron to further assert her independence. The film

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Flipping back: Paging through 2018’s best reads

By Victoria A. Brownworth PGN Contributor There were so many superb LGBTQ books in 2018 that it’s impossible to narrow the field to a “best” list. Americans are reading fewer books, which is disappointing for those of us who write them, so consider including more reading as a New Year’s resolution.

Here are 10 books you won’t want to miss, starting with 2018’s Pulitzer Prize for fiction — awarded to a gay writer for a gay novel.

“Less,” by Andrew Sean Greer, is, by all accounts, a surprise sleeper choice, making the win all the more sweet for the LGBTQ community and the author. The protagonist of this comedic romantic novel, Arthur Less, goes on a literary tour of the world in advance of his 50th birthday. The novel delves into gay relationships, the prospects of aging and the foibles of both. “Less” was also a New York Times bestseller.

This year’s National Book Award winner for nonfiction is Dr. Jeffrey C. Stewart’s extraordinary biography, “The New Negro: The Life of Alain Locke.” The Philadelphiaborn Locke was the first black Rhodes Scholar and his life as a black philosopher, educator and father of the Harlem Renaissance was complicated by his gayness, deep loneliness and fear of being outed. Stewart’s master work comprises nearly 1,000 pages. His research took 20 years and includes new details about the lives of Harlem Renaissance stars Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes, among others.

The Lambda Literary Award winner for lesbian fiction — also a finalist for the National Book Award for fiction — is “Her Body and Other Parties, Stories,” by Carmen Maria Machado. It’s a confection of fantasy, science fiction and queerness filled with the truths of women’s lives revealed within the context of the myths about those lives. Deeply, provocatively feminist in an era when that word has increasingly been deemed anathema, Machado’s prose is positively liquid in its evocation and provocation. “I have heard all the stories about girls like me, and I am unafraid to make more of them,” Machado writes in one entry. This is among the best writing of the year.

In “Who Is Vera Kelly?” by Pennsylvania author Rosalie Knecht, a young woman in 1960s Greenwich Village struggles to make the rent and find a place for herself in the underground gay scene. She works night shifts at a radio station, where her technical skills and outspokenness get her noticed by a recruiter for the CIA. One of NPR’s best books of the year, The New York Times called it “gripping, subtle, magnificently written.”

British novelist Alan Hollinghurst is one of the great gay novelists, an inheritor of Evelyn Waugh and Somerset Maugham and author of the iconic “The Swimming Pool Library.” He has won the Booker Prize, the Somerset

Maugham Award and the Whitehead Award. “The Sparsholt Affair” is classic Hollinghurst; a sumptuously written love story that begins in 1940 and spans decades. The affair between the son of a famous Oxford novelist and a charismatic engineering student reverberates for decades through three generations of men.

Princeton Professor Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor’s “How We Get Free: Black Feminism and The Combahee River Collective” won the 2018 Lambda Literary Award for historical nonfiction.

This is a newly edited collection of essays and interviews with the founding members of The Combahee River Collective, a path-breaking group of radical black feminists and lesbians that emerged as one of the most important facets of the antiracist and women’sliberation movements of the 1960s-’70s. It is essential historical reading for the LGBTQ and feminist communities.

Sarah McBride, national press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, made history in 2016 as the first out trans woman to speak at a major political-party convention when she gave a groundbreaking speech at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

Her 2018 memoir, “Tomorrow Will Be

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with men — unbeknownst to his girlfriend.

Even “Lizzie,” a revisionist and feminist biopic of the Lizzie Borden story, starring Chloë Sevigny in the title role, turned out to be a sluggish dud. It’s now available on iTunes.

Yet “Colette” was a success, critically and commercially. Cowritten by Wash Westmoreland and his late husband, Richard Glatzer, the film stars Keira Knightley as the bisexual French writer who is empowered by her relationship with Missy (Denise Gough).

A number of documentaries featuring LGBT artists also screened in Philadelphia this year. “Antonio Lopez 1970” shines a spotlight on the fabulous gay artist and illustrator; “The Gospel According to André” showcases out gay fashion editor André Leon Talley; “McQueen” recounts the rollercoaster life and career of the late, great, gay designer; and “Love, Cecil” is an affectionate portrait of remarkable gay author, designer, painter and photographer Cecil Beaton.

EVAN ROSARIO, SHEILA VAND, AND RAUL CASTILLO IN “WE THE ANIMALS” Photo: The Orchard, LOLA KIRKE IN “GEMINI” Photo: Neon All of the above are available on iTunes, except “Lopez,” which is forthcoming.

In addition, “Studio 54” documents the heady times at the famous nightclub run by the gay Steve Rubell and the straight Ian Schrager — until they got arrested.

And “Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood” recounts the life and experiences of Scott Bowers, who set up same-sex sexual encounters for closeted celebrities.

Celebrity also is a focus of “Gemini,” Aaron Katz’s fantastic mystery about

an actress, Heather Anderson (Zoë Kravitz), who may be sexually involved with Tracy (Greta Lee). When a murder occurs, Heather’s personal assistant, Jill (Lola Kirke), investigates. This slinky film had a blink-and-you-missed-it theatrical run but is worth seeking out on iTunes or On Demand.

“Ideal Home,” by out gay writer-director Andrew Fleming, also played too briefly in theaters. This drolly amusing comedy has obnoxious TV star Erasmus Brumble

Different: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality,” with a foreword by former Vice President Joe Biden, catalogues the 28-year-old Delawarian’s transition and her subsequent activism.

Alexander Chee describes himself as “half Korean, all queer.” His “How to Write an Autobiographical Novel” was named a best book of the year by every major news and literary outlet — and, indeed, this compelling collection of deeply personal essays explains why. Chee delves into his gay life, his boyhood, what led to his becoming a writer, the AIDS crisis and profound personal trauma.

National Book Award finalist Amy Bloom’s “White Houses” is a rich and textured fictional retelling of the lesbian love affair between Eleanor Roosevelt and journalist Lorena Hickok, as told by the woman Roosevelt called “Hick.” Bloom’s account brings to vivid, scintillating life this indelible historical love story, which we have heard about for years.

If you loved the TV series “Pose,” you will love “The House of Impossible Beauties” by Joseph Cassara. This novel follows young trans woman Angel as she navigates the world of 1980s New York City and the drag-ball scene. She and her boyfriend, Hector, hope to start the first Latino House on the ball circuit. But tragedy strikes and Angel must move forward on her own.

The story is deeply evocative of the era, and the characters — club kids in Harlem in the ’80s and ’90s — will resonate for anyone who was living through that time and the myriad issues within it, including the terror of the AIDS crisis. n (Steve Coogan) and his long-suffering partner Paul (Paul Rudd) unprepared to care for Erasmus’ grandson, Bill (Jack Gore), who shows up unexpectedly on their doorstep.

Child-rearing causes this bitchy couple to bicker even more.

Two films with local connections were highlights this year. “Night Comes On,” shot in the city, centers on lesbian AfricanAmerican teenager Angel (Dominique Fishback), who is released from a juvenile detention center and travels through Philly to first reconnect with her younger sister, Abby (Tatum Marilyn Hall), and then confront her father (John Jenks) about their past. It’s gritty and spellbinding.

“We the Animals,” by Philadelphia native Jeremiah Zagar, is the queer film of the year. An impressionistic view of the childhood of a young boy (Evan Rosado) who slowly discovers his sexuality, this adaptation of out gay writer Justin Torres’ novel is heartbreaking and sensational.

Both local films are available on video and streaming services and deserve to be seen. n

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Court Walton: briefly speaking The first time I saw the Mummers was of all places on a tennis court. It was when I first moved to Philadelphia and my parents took me to see the Philadelphia Freedoms tennis team. During a change-over, several large men wearing bright clothing covered in sparkles and feathers playing banjos strode onto the tennis court doing some kind of strut. My jaw dropped to the floor as I stammered, “What on earth is that?” Someone looked at me in disbelief and shushed me by saying, “They’re Mummers!”

“What the hell is a Mummer?” I thought, but only in my head because I was too young to curse out loud (oh the days…).

I’ve long since learned what a Mummer is. And though they can be controversial at times, I still am slightly baffled and slightly awed to see my local plumber dressed in feathers. I’ve only been to one Mummers Parade. The main reason: My total intolerance for the cold.

Luckily for anyone who wants to attend, the parade passes right through the Gayborhood on New Year’s Day and there are plenty of places to stop in and get warm. Among those places in the heart of the festivities on the parade route are gay bars Toasted Walnut at 1316 Walnut St., and Boxers at 1330 Walnut St. We had a chat this week with the sweet and funny Court Walton, one of the boxer-wearing bartenders at Philly’s LGBT sports bar, Boxers.

PGN: Hello Court, let’s start with your name. Is there a story behind it?

CW: Not really, my full name is Courtney but I’ve always gone by Court.

PGN: Do you come from big family, small family?

CW: It’s just my parents, my younger brother and I. Though my brother just got engaged, so we’ll be adding a sisterin-law.

PGN: How would your mom describe you as a kid?

CW: I think she’d say I was pretty outgoing — a good kid who made friends easily, I played soccer, I loved to draw and I loved music. I kind of had my hands in everything.

PGN: Where did you go to college?

CW: I went to the University of Delaware.

PGN: The Fighting Blue Hens! That’s where my brother went. How did you end up in Philly?

CW: Yes, the blue and gold! I studied marketing at U of D, but was itching to get out. Having lived in Newark, Delaware, since I was in eighth grade, I wanted to live in a big city. So Philadelphia was a natural choice. I love it here.

PGN: Were you out yet when you first moved to Philly?

CW: I was to all of my close friends, well, all of the people in my social circle really.

The only people I hadn’t come out to yet were my immediate family members.

PGN: How did it go when you did tell them, assuming you have?

CW: I have. Their response was, “You haven’t brought a girl home in 25 years, so we pretty much knew…”

PGN: How did you do it?

CW: We had dinner for my 26th birthday and I gathered everyone into one room and said, “There’s something I want to get off my chest.”

PGN: Wow, so you made it a big event.

CW: Yeah, it went well and it was nice to finally open that part of my life to them.

PGN: What was the best and worst part about moving to Philly?

CW: I think the best part was being about to feel more comfortable in being my “authentic self.” Not having to worry about getting a look if I was wearing a cropped top outside.

The worst part was the commute, because I was still working in Delaware. Even though it’s only 40 minutes away, with traffic it can be brutal.

non-profit, I started doing it full time. Now, I’m even managing a few nights a week.

PGN: So you went from bank and corporate attire to working in your underwear?

CW: [Laughing] They’re boxer shorts.

They’re not necessarily underwear.

PGN: OK. Was it intimidating at first?

CW: No, I’m usually in fewer clothes in the summer! Let’s just say I like a full body tan.

PGN: Are you always thinking about keeping in shape?

CW: Not really, at this point it’s force of habit. I try to do about six days a week at the gym.

PGN: To me that’s thinking about it a lot.

CW: It’s more like if I don’t go, it feels weird. I never thought of myself as a gym rat, but here I am. I do enjoy feeling healthy and being in good shape.

PGN: Which accounts for you leading me up

have the unsuspecting straight guys who wander in and then realize that it’s a gay sports bar. It’s awesome to see so many different people come together and all feel safe in our bar.

PGN: What’s something memorable that’s happened?

CW: We haven’t had anything too crazy happen there. I remember one time I was opening the bar at 4 p.m., so I was the only one there and this little kid came in. I’d say he was about 12 years old. I wasn’t really paying attention as I was setting up the bar, and he was so little I didn’t even notice him on the other side of the bar. I just heard a little voice say, “Hey! Hey!” I looked over and saw him and said, “Oh, hello. Can I help you?” and he said, “Yeah, can you put some water in my Gatorade bottle?” It was really hot outside, so I said, “Sure.” As I was filling it, he asked, “Why don’t you have any clothes on?” I said, “It’s a gay bar,” as I handed him the bottle. He slowly backed away as he watched me and then yelled, “Peace,” and bounced out. It was so funny!

PGN: That’s sweet! What’s the best tip you’ve received?

CW: Can I say friendship?

PGN: No, unless you want me to call you Corny Court!

CW: [Laughing] OK! We had a customer come in and asked for everyone’s birthdays. I told him mine was April 11, 4/11, and he gave me $411! He did the same for everyone. It was nice.

PGN: When did you move here?

CW: 2012. I was still working at the bank and only started working in Philly full time this past year when I started working at the Mazzoni Center.

PGN: And what is your job at Mazzoni?

CW: Right now, I’m the executive assistant and working with the communications department.

PGN: Do you have a partner?

CW: Yes, we met on a kayaking trip. My roommate had been talking to him, so he set up a camping trip and invited him to come. Then we got there and I stole him!

PGN: Do you remember the first gay bar you ever went into?

CW: Woody’s. Delaware used to do these bus trips up to Philadelphia. I was 21 and it was Halloween weekend. I was still somewhat in the closet. I just went to have fun and dance.

PGN: How long have you worked at Boxers and how did you get the job? Did you apply or were you having drinks and they said, “Hey, you’d look good without clothes on?”

CW: A little bit of both — no I’m kidding.

I’ve been there for three-and-a-half years. I always wanted to get more immersed into the Gayborhood, and what better way than to work at a gay bar. I started working a few nights a week as a server. Then a few years ago on a busy New Year’s Eve, they needed an extra bartender, so I got thrown in and I loved it. It was more fun and much better money than serving. I started a few nights a week and then when I lost my job at the

three flights of stairs to do this interview.

CW: I’m so sorry, that was force of habit. I didn’t even think about it until we started climbing.

PGN: [Laughing] It’s OK, I survived.

What’s the best part of working at Boxers?

CW: Honestly, I love the environment there and the clientele we get. We have so many people from all different walks of life coming into the bar from my regulars to people coming in to a gay bar for the first time. You

Photo: Suzi Nash

PGN: Oh my!

CW: It’s all good. We’re still friends. In fact, we were all together last night playing video games.

PGN: What’s happening at Boxers on New Year’s Day? CW: There’s always something happening here, from our Tuesday Drag Variety show, our Drag Race viewing parties and Stonewall Sunday Funday. New Year’s Day is going to be especially fun. It’s one of our biggest days of the year. We’re going to have drink specials, all the games and the parade on TV and we’ll have our brick oven back up and running for pizza. n

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1812’s Dan O’ Neill and Rob Tucker talk it out

By A.D. Amorosi PGN Contributor The Philadelphia comedy theater company 1812 Productions’ “This is The Week That Is” has become the go-to show in which to discuss all matters of political, social and cultural discourse — good and bad, but mostly bad, local and national news — with a critical, witty and caustically humorous eye. Think “The Daily Show” with music, and you get the picture. So heralded is the variety show-like “This is The Week That Is” that The American Theatre Wing (the creators of the Tony Awards who support excellence and education in theatre) has given 1812 a handsome grant to film a documentary on its newsbased showcase. Two of the show’s most prominent members — co-director and writer Dan O’Neill, actor-singer-pianist Rob Tucker — are out and longtime 1812 collaborators, working alongside company artistic director Jen Childs, sat down with PGN to talk about how to make LGBTQ news funny, fresh and relevant.

PGN: Which LGBTQ news — national and local — is part of the schtick of “This is The Week That Is” and how did such news fit into the framework of the show?

RT: We briefly discuss the protests that we’ve had to do as a result of this administration’s policies. I think there’s so much to cover with regards to our world that we just couldn’t get as specific as we wanted with all the issues. However, there is a lot of gayness in the show. The middle of the first act is a big musical theatre spoof and the Act I finale is an ABBA song. Also, there’s much more drag than in previous years. Three of the four men are dressed as women at some point in the show.

DON: Working on and writing “This Is The Week That Is” is fun because the material is all generated by the people in the room, so people are writing the material that they will eventually perform, or writing for the person sitting next to them.

When there aren’t LGBTQ voices in the room, those stories don’t get talked about and told, which is why the diversity of the group is so important.

As for what’s particularly queer in the show this year, there are some really fun moments of drag — which I won’t spoil — and the variety-show part of “This Is The Week’s” DNA means that there are always big, sparkly, campy moments to counterbalance the heavier political satire.

PGN: What is most challenging about poking fun at LGBTQ issues? How do you, 1812 and Jennifer Childs deal with those challenges?

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RT: There are some things that you just can’t make fun of. How do you poke fun at the hundreds of trans women of color who have been murdered this year? However, I’ve said this often — and it comes directly from Jen, who is quoting an old adage in comedy, “You can make fun of the smoke but you can’t make fun of the fire.” It’s about not alienating your audience.

DON: The difficult thing about poking fun at LGBTQ issues is the same thing that is challenging about writing satire about anything. And I don’t think it’s because we live in a “PC- culturerun-amok“ world either. It’s about speaking truth to power, and making sure that all of our satire is “punching up” as Jen Childs (my co-director our head writer) often reminds us when we’re writing the show. Satire isn’t fun or smart when the people you’re challenging and exposing aren’t the people with the power. And of course, the news is changing all the time, which means the jokes are changing all the time too. So your favorite joke from the show tonight may not have been written last week when your friend saw it, and may get cut by next week if it stops feeling fresh or current.

PGN: What do you think the funniest LGBTQ news of the day is from this year? What you see coming in the immediate future?

RT: Most of the funny things I see happen to be memes.

DON: This isn’t breaking news, but I just read that Dolly Parton once entered a Dolly Parton look-alike contest for Halloween on Santa Monica Boulevard and lost to a drag queen. As for what’s coming in the future — if there’s a joke to make about it, we’ll put it in next year’s show. n 1812 Productions’ “This Is The Week That Is” runs through Jan. 15 at Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Place. Tickets: $28-$50, www.1812productions.org. Walnut St. tickets: $29-$49; www.annenbergcenter.org

All Ages Drag Brunch Lady GeishaStratton hosts this event with performances by Fanci DisMount Stratton, Astala Vista, Navaya Shay, Donna Ria and Aloe VeraStratton, 1-4 p.m.

Dec. 30 at Maison 208, 208 S.13th St.; 215-999-1020.

Arte Povera: Homage to Amalfi ’68 Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition recreating one artist’s reactionary exhibition against minimalism and pop art, through July, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Between Nature and Abstraction: Edwin Dickinson and Friends Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring the works of the

modern American painter through Feb. 10, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Dieter Rams: Principled Design Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition surveying the designers prolific body of work— from radios, clocks, and cameras to kitchen appliances and furniture, through April 14, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215763-8100.

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical Broadway Philadelphia presents the musical based on the beloved children’s book,

through Dec. 29 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

First Night of Funny An evening of comedy featuring Liz Russo, Jeff Allen, Kevin Farley and David Reed, 8 p.m. Dec. 31 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215572-7650.

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker The Pennsylvania Ballet performs the classic holiday tale, through Dec. 31 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215893-1999.

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Museum of Art presents an exhibition of photographs highlighting the athletic world of boxing through Jan. 1, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Little Ladies: Victorian Fashion Dolls and the Feminine Ideal Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring the influence of Miss Fanchon, the ultimate toy for privileged girls in the 1860s-’70s, through March 3, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215763-8100.

Mimi Imfurst Presents Drag Diva Brunch Mimi Imfurst and special guests perform, 11 a.m.2 p.m. Dec. 29 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.

New Year’s Eve The Philadelphia Orchestra performs a NYE concert, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215893-1999.

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Walnut Street Theatre presents the musical based on the children’s book, through Jan. 6, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

This Is The Week That Is 1812 Productions presents its annual politically charged and satirical comedy show, through Jan. 6 at Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; 215592-9560.

p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31 at Tabu. 254 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

New Year’s Eve Drag Disco Party Fanci DisMount Stratton hosts an show featuring Philly’s finest divas and a DJ set from Salotta Tee, 9:30 p.m.1:30 a.m. Dec. 31 at Hard Rock Café Philadelphia, 1113 Market St.; 215-238-1000.

THEY’VE GOT THE LOOK: Get a good look at part of the history of head-turning clothing as Philadelphia Museum of Art presents, “Fabulous Fashion: From Dior’s New Look to Now,” an exhibition exploring the drama and glamour of some of the most creative feminine fashions ever designed, through Mar. 3, 26th Street and the Parkway. For more information, call 215-763-8100.

WINTER WONDERETTES The throwback holiday show transports the audience to the 1968 Harper’s Hardware Christmas Party for an evening of songs and humor, through Dec. 30 at Walnut Street Theatre’s Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215574-3550.

Wizard of Oz Media Theatre presents the classic musical about Dorothy and her adventures in a strange land, through Jan. 13, 104 E. State St., Media; 610891-0100.

Yael Bartana: And Europe Will Be Stunned Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition blurring fact and fiction, with the artist reimagining

historical narratives to spur a dialogue about urgent social and geopolitical issues of our time, through Jan. 1, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-7638100.

Music Gov’t Mule The rock band performs, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28 at The Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets; 610-3522887.

Start Making Sense The Talking heads tribute band performs, 10 p.m.

Dec. 31 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215222-1400.

Badfish The Sublime tribute band performs 8 p.m.

Jan. 4 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215922-1011.

Nightlife

The Genesis Show The Genesis Tribute band performs 8 p.m.

Dec. 29 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215572-7650.

Amateur Drag Attack Winter Wonderland Edition Diva, it’s cold inside for this drag competition, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Dec. 28 at Tabu.

254 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

They Might Be Giants The rock band performs, 9 p.m.

Dec. 31 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215922-1011.

NYE Burlesque Ball Flrt Vonnegut and Honeytree EvilEye kick of the New Year with a burlesque show, 9

Drag Kitchen Paula Deen-White performs on the drag showcase, 7-10 p.m. Jan. 3 at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St.; 215592-0656.

Cabaret Sauvignon Philly’s only one-woman livemusic cabaret returns, 7-10 p.m.

Jan. 4 at Franky Bradley’s, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735.

Outta Town Die Hard The action film is screened 9:45 p.m. Dec. 28 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610917-1228.

Queer Queens of Comedy Poppy Champlin and Karen Williams ring in the New Year, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888596-1027.

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Queer comedy pioneers ring in 2019

By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com I think most of us agree we need some laughs to end this crazy-ass year. Luckily for some of us, a couple of the Queer Queens of Comedy, P o p p y Champlin and Karen Williams, are converging on New Hope to make sure the New Year starts with a hearty dose of humor.

Longtime writer and standup-comedy veteran Williams promised she and her comedy comradein-arms are going to have audiences in stitches for the last few moments of 2018.

“We’re both very high-energy and very observational,” she said. “I think our styles go together very well.”

Williams added that laughter is indeed the best medicine for these troubling times.

“Right now it’s hard to stay hopeful. I’m all for making the world a better place and laughter helps a lot.”

In addition to being a hilarious performer, Williams teaches the art of comedy by hosting humor workshops to build self-awareness, confidence, respect and tolerance.

“I have my own Ha Ha Institute,” she said. “I do motivational speaking and seminars on humor. My work is not only for the LGBT community but also the HIV/ AIDS community, corporations and small businesses.

A lot of us found ourselves through the arts, so I believe it’s really important.

“People are so caught up with what I call ‘relative happiness,’ where they have the

urge to buy stuff. And as soon as this is lost, that feeling is gone as well. I enjoy teaching people about something that is more long-lasting, and a lot of that comes from human beings helping each other.”

At a time when many out comedians are finding their voices, Williams — one of the first out lesbian comedians to make the rounds — said that, even back then, the benefits of being out far outweighed anything negative that might have come her way because of it.

“I’m one of the first wave of lesbian comics. Me, Marga Gomez, Kate Clinton and Suzanne Westenhoefer are featured in a film called ‘Laughing Matters.’ We defined ourselves as lesbian comics, and that was revolutionary at the time.

Throughout my career, defining myself as a lesbian comic has provided me as many, if not more, opportunities than if I had chosen not to come out and call myself that.” n Karen Williams and Poppy Champlin perform 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope.

For more information or tickets, call 888-596-1027.

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Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Jewell Williams

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

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

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

How do I learn which properties are to be sold?

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

Judicial Mortgage Foreclosure Sale The Judicial Mortgage Foreclosure Sherriff Sale is the process by which mortgage companies and other financial institutions seek to collect debts owed to them, particularly in instances where a homeowner defaults on his/her mortgage payments. As with Tax Sales, Foreclosure Sales allow individuals the opportunity to bid on properties and become homeowners.

How much will a property cost?

The lowest bid that can be offered is $600 and each successive bid must be made in $100 increments. The highest bidder will win the property and must be prepared to make a $600 or 10% deposit (whichever is highest) with a certified check or money order made out to the “Sheriff of Philadelphia.” The remaining balance must be paid within 30 days of the sale. An extension of time to pay the balance is rare but may be granted by the Sheriff upon written request.

The second bidder If you have been out-bid on a property, you can have your name recorded as the second bidder. If the highest bidder does not pay the balance in 30 days, the second bidder shall be granted the same 30 limit to make settlement with the Sheriff on his/her second bid. The second bidder must be registered on any property immediately after it is sold. The second bidder must present the same

When and where do the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Sales take place?

The Judicial Foreclosure Sale is held on the first Tuesday of each month. There are also four different Tax Sales conducted each month and one on a quarterly basis. Click here for a list of all Sheriff Sales currently scheduled. All sales will take place at 9:00 AM at the First District AME Plaza located at 3801 Market Street on the 3rd Floor.

How are the properties identified before and during the sale?

Each property has an identification number called the writ number, which is listed in the newspaper and on our online listing before the property address. This number is used together with the property address when the property is offered for sale. The sale is conducted by an auctioneer who calls out each party by writ number and address.

IMPORTANT: Notice of owner’s Right of Redemption after a Tax Delinquent Sale Even if you win a bid on a Tax Sale property, within nine months of the acknowledgement of the deed, the owner of record can go to court and get permission to recover the property by paying all back taxes and the money paid by the winning bidder. This is called the Right of Redemption. Therefore, if purchase a property through Delinquent Tax Sheriff Sale and invest funds to improve the property in the first year, beware that those funds can be lost. The right of Redemption is only applicable if the property scheduled for Tax Sale is determined to be owner occupied 90 days prior to the sale. If the property is unoccupied or abandoned, there

is no Right of Redemption.

The Right of Redemption does not apply to any property sold at the Mortgage Foreclosure Sheriff Sale.

One way to protect yourself is to contact the City’s Department of Licenses and Inspections to determine what outstanding code violations, if any, exist in the property.

Any work done to correct these violations must be reimbursed to you if the original owner reclaims the property during the Right of Redemption period.

Therefore, make sure you get and keep detailed and accurate receipts for code related renovations.

What should you do before you bid?

Take a close look. It is strongly recommended that persons planning to bid at the sales make a site visit to the property prior to the sale. Many persons have bidded on vacant lots thinking that they were bidding on a property containing residential structures. The City is not authorized to permit or arrange for entry into properties listed for Sheriff Sales.

In order to buy a property from any tax sale, you must be tax compliant. Proof of compliance must be provided at the time of final settlement. You can print a certificate of compliance by visiting the website of the City Revenue Department. Once at the site, you will have to accept the terms of the website, then choose “Sheriff Sale” as the compliance type. You will then need to enter the name and tax id number of the person or entity purchasing the property. If the person or entity is tax compliant, you will have an opportunity to print out a compliance certificate. Print this certificate out and bring it with you when you pay final balance of sale.

Make sure you have a form of government issued identification. You will need to present this ID at the sale in order to bid.

Consider the rehab costs. While there are some bargains to be had at Sheriff Sales, potential bidders, especially those seeking residential properties, are cautioned that the condition of properties may vary widely.

City loans and grants for income eligible owner occupants are available for Sheriff Sale properties only after the Right of Redemption period has expired. The City has set this policy to ensure that its limited resources do not benefit original owners.

Did you know the Sheriff’s Office gives free seminars in English and Spanish on “How To Buy A Property at Sheriff’s Sale”?

Check out https://www.officeofphiladelphiasheriff.com/en/real-estate/upcoming-seminars for the schedule of upcoming seminars.

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JEWELL WILLIAMS Sheriff on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at First District Plaza, 3801 Market Street, at 9:00 AM. (EST) Conditions of Sheriff’s Sale for JUDICIAL/FORECLOSURE SALE Ten percent of the highest bid for each property auctioned off shall be deposited in certified check, attorney’s check or money order with the Sheriff by each bidder when his bid is registered, provided that in no case shall less than Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) be deposited, otherwise upon failure or refusal to make such deposit, the bidder shall lose all benefit of his bid and the property may be offered again and sold unless a second bid has been registered, then, the second highest bidder will take the property at the highest bid price.

Additionally, where there is active bidding, the highest bidder, and the second highest bidder, if any must post the entire amount of the cost of the distribution policy for the property at the time of sale by certified check, attorney’s check or money order with the Sheriff. The Sheriff reserves the right to reject any certified check, attorney’s check or money order that on its face has an expired use date and is presented for payment of the deposit.

The balance of the purchase money must be deposited in certified check, attorney’s check or money order together with a Deed poll for execution by the highest bidder to the Sheriff at his office within 30 days from the time of the sale. An extension of time for an additional 30 days may be granted at the discretion of the Sheriff upon receipt of written request from the buyer requesting the same, except when a second bidder has been duly registered. Also, if the first bidder does not complete settlement with the Sheriff within the thirty (30) day time limit and a second bid was registered at the sale, the second bidder shall be granted the same thirty (30) day time limit to make settlement with the Sheriff on his second bid. Thereafter, the Sheriff shall be at liberty to return the writ to court. A second bid must be registered on any property immediately after it is sold. The second bidder must present the same amount of deposit that the highest bidder delivers to the Sheriff at the sale. An extension of time under no circumstances will be granted or honored by the Sheriff whenever a second bid is registered on a property at the sale.

The first bid or opening bid on each property shall be set by the City of Philadelphia.

In no event will the successful bidder be allowed to settle on the property unless all the Sheriff’s costs are paid notwithstanding the final bid.

The deposit by any bidder who fails to comply with the above conditions of sale shall be forfeited and the funds will be applied to the Sheriff’s cost, then to any municipal claims that the City of Philadelphia has on the property. Finally, if a balance still remains, a Sheriff’s Distribution Policy will be ordered and the money will be distributed accordingly.

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accepted in lieu of certified checks, attorney’s checks or money orders made payable to the Sheriff of Philadelphia County.

The Sheriff reserves the right to grant further extensions of time to settle and further reserves the right to refuse bids from bidders who have failed to enter deposits on their bids, failed to make settlement, or make fraudulent bids, or any other behavior which causes disruption of the Sheriff Sale. Said bidders shall be so refused for the sale in which said behavior occurred and for said further period of time as the Sheriff in his discretion shall determine.

The Sheriff will not acknowledge a deed poll to any individual or entity using an unregistered fictitious name and may, at his discretion, require proof of identity of the purchaser or the registration of fictitious names. The bid of an unregistered fictitious name shall be forfeited as if the bidder failed to meet the terms of sale.

All bidders are advised to remain at the sale until after the last property is sold. The Sheriff reserves the right to re-sell any property at any time before the end of the sale, upon the successful bidders’ failure to tender the required deposit. The Sheriff reserves the right to postpone or stay the sale of any property in which the attorney on the writ has not appeared and is not present at the sale.

Prospective purchasers are directed to the Web site of the Philadelphia Bureau of Revision of Taxes, (BRT) brtweb.phila.gov for a fuller description of the properties listed. Properties can be looked up by the BRT number – which should be cross checked with the address. Prospective purchasers are also directed to the Room 154 City Hall, 215686-1483 and to its website philadox.phila.gov and to its website at http://philadox.phila.gov where they can view the deed to each individual property and find the boundaries of the property. PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE NATURE, LOCATION, CONDITION AND BOUNDARIES OF THE PROPERTIES THEY SEEK TO PURCHASE. The BRT # refers to a unique number assigned by the City Bureau of Revision of Taxes to each property in the City for the purpose of assessing it for taxes. This number can be used to obtain descriptive information about the property from the BRT website.

Effective Date: July 7, 2006 NOTICE OF SCHEDULE OF DISTRIBUTION The Sheriff will file in his office, The Land Title Building, 100 South Broad Street, 5th Floor, a Schedule of Distribution Thirty (30) Days from the date of the sale of Real Estate. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed thereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

The name first appearing in each notice is that of the defendant in the writ whose property is being sold. All Writs are Writs of Executions.

The letters C.P., Court of Common Pleas; O.C., Orphans’ Court; Q.S., Court of Quarter Sessions; C.C., County Court - indicate the Court out of which the writ of execution issues under which

the sale is made: S. 1941. 223. means September Term, 1941.

223, the term and number of the docket entry; the figures following show the amount of debt; and the name following is that of the attorney issuing the writ.

Attention is called to the provisions of Act No.104, approved July 27, 1955, which requires owners of properties which are used, designed or intended to be used by three or more families, or of commercial establishments which contain one or more dwelling units, to deliver to the buyers of such properties a use registration permit at the time of settlement, under certain terms and conditions. Sheriff Sales are not subject to provisions of the said Act and the Sheriff will, therefore, not deliver use registration permits in connection with any sales conducted by him.

Very truly yours, JEWELL WILLIAMS Sheriff City and County of Philadelphia

1901-306 2138 Shallcross St 19124 41st wd. 967 Sq. Ft. BRT#411030700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Joan A. McGeehan C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 03173 $29,566.90 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1901-307 4326 Potter St 19124 33rd wd.

1,152 Sq. Ft. OPA#332559600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tomasa Garcia C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 04242 $68,630.74 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-308 942 E Sedgwick St 19150 56th wd. Land Area: 2,743 Sq. Ft. BRT#502428000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Tonia Hargust C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00393 $205,611.16 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1901-309 311-G Shawmont Ave, Unit #2E-7 19128 21st wd. 1,364 Sq. Ft. BRT#888210606 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RES CONDO 3 STY MAS+OTH Lauvenia Davis C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02163 $26,968.52 Michelle J. Stranen, Esquire 1901-310 1704 68th Ave 191262606 10th wd. 1,472 Sq. Ft. OPA#101250700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Vernon Ackridge C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 03205 $119,303.60 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-311 436 E Walnut Ln 19144 59th wd.

S/D COV APT 3 STY MASON; 2,200 Sq. Ft. BRT#592063900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Revella Coles and United States of America c/o United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 01940 $123,733.74 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC 1901-312 7013 Reedland St 19142 10th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,024 Sq. Ft. BRT#406209700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Edward Mauser C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 00343 $55,656.80 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC 1901-313 5300 Webster St 19143 46th wd. ROW CONV/APT 2 STY MASON; 1,760 Sq. Ft. BRT#462119700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING John W. Sturkey C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 05329 $22,326.42 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC 1901-314 2319 S Croskey St 19145 48th wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#482216800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael Thompson; Lynda A. Thompson, a/k/a Lynda Thompson C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 02359 $72,370.48 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1901-315 3077 Chatham St 19134 25th wd. 666 Sq. Ft. OPA#251405900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Rachael Flite C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 02739 $52,959.44 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1901-316 2539 Memphis St 19125 31st wd. 1,204 Sq. Ft. OPA#312025300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Doreen Kasee C.P. April Term, 2018 No.

00978 $103,021.50 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1901-317 1532 S 2nd St 19147 1st wd.

1,136 Sq. Ft. OPA#871500950 IMPROVEMENTS: 3 STORY MASONRY ROW HOME WITH APARTMENT AND OFFICE/STORE John Sheppard C.P. July Term, 2018 No. 00417 $12,840.23 Amar A. Agrawal, Esquire 1901-318 4740 Ashville St 19136 65th wd. 1,191 Sq. Ft. OPA#65-12029-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Charles A. O’Neill a/k/a Charles O’Neill C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 00632 $94,468.53 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1901-319 3943 Bennington St 19124 33rd wd. 1,040 Sq. Ft. BRT#332297200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Tonya Avery a/k/a Tonya M. Avery and Brian Avery C.P. July Term, 2018 No. 02354 $13,227.28 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1901-320 7727 Orpheus Pl 19153 40th wd. 1,796 Sq. Ft. OPA#405863900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Samuel Norris C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 05504 $79,064.77 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1901-321 2705 Lardner St 191493515 62nd wd. 928 Sq. Ft. OPA#621185900 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Valerie M. Beck a/k/a Valerie M. Kelly C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 00989 $83,742.45 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-322 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 1901-323 2038 N Hope St 19122 18th wd. 1,620 Sq. Ft. OPA#183231701 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Iluminado Maldonado C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 02112 $79,309.29 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1901-324 5804 Malvern Ave 191313003 52nd wd. 1,217 Sq. Ft. OPA#522112000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cathern L. Washington a/k/a Cathern Washington C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 03532 $86,560.79 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-325 3405 W Penn St 19129 38th wd. 1,216 Sq. Ft. OPA#383021900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dorothy M. Selgrath C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 03700 $112,593.70 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1901-326 407 Roselyn St 191201836 61st wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#612185900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tabetha Davis C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 02757 $88,737.57 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-327 8240 Cedarbrook Ave 191501204 50th wd. 1,621 Sq. Ft. OPA#501253100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Crystal Knight; Jeffrey Knight C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 03359

$259,479.03 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-328 3822 Arendell Ave 191142820 57th wd. 1,060 Sq. Ft. OPA#572141700 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Naomi A. Melione C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 02495 $200,135.15 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-329 1705 Wagner Ave 19141 17th wd.

1,050 Sq. Ft. OPA#171030000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Frances Speller a/k/a Frances Mays C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 01720 $60,114.96 Joseph R. Loverdi, Esquire 1901-330 1528 N Edgewood St 19151 34th wd. 1,029 Sq. Ft. OPA#342232600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michelle Singleton a/k/a Michele R. Singleton C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 02602 $83,722.71 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1901-331 8211 Narvon St 19136 57th wd.

4,321 Sq. Ft. BRT#572197907 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Debra A. Pagano C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 00462 $208,986.02 Stern & Eisenberg, P.C. 1901-332 1223 S 49th St 19143 27th wd.

1,280 Sq. Ft. BRT#273050500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Vincent Howell C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 02605 $69,291.89 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1901-333 4446 N 4th St 19140 7th wd.

1,500 Sq. Ft. OPA#072153300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Siaka Ouattara and Karim Bamba C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 01601 $71,940.05 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1901-334 2431 S Opal St 19145 26th wd.

658 Sq. Ft. (land area); 1,026 Sq. Ft. (improvement area) BRT#262143400 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Barbara L. Genovesi and Biagio F. Genovesi C.P. September Term, 2007 No. 01620 $267,386.97 Benjamin N. Hoen, Esquire 1901-335 5120 Leiper St 19124-1918 62nd wd. 1,220 Sq. Ft. OPA#621473200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gwendolyn Williams; Richard Walker C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 00408 $43,182.75 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-336 6944 Ogontz Ave 19138 10th wd.

1,304 Sq. Ft. OPA#102012200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jordan Griffin C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 02789 $34,927.60 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-337 5659 Hadfield St 19143 51st wd.

1,080 Sq. Ft. OPA#513190000 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ronald E. Branham; Marjorie Branham C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 02613 $41,784.76 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-338 1732 S Avondale St 191421425 40th wd. 1,052 Sq. Ft. OPA#401185100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Catherine G. Belleh C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 00014 $80,325.28 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-339 1816 E Madison St 19134 45th wd. 753 Sq. Ft.

OPA#452008900 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Eric Williams C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 04673 $69,593.33 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-340 8816 Ridge Ave, Unit 16 21st wd. 1,848 Sq. Ft. (Improvement Area) OPA#212522836 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL UNIT Erin Hamilton, Executrix C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 002700 $4,668.00 Elliot H. Berton, Esquire 1901-341 4441 Baker St 19127-1318 21st wd. 1,680 Sq. Ft. OPA#211229100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Antoinette Prisco, in Her Capacity as Co-Administrator and Heir of The Estate of Theresa Prisco; Joseph Prisco, in His Capacity as Co-Administrator and Heir of The Estate of Theresa Prisco; Lawrence Prisco, in His Capacity as Heir of The Estate of Theresa Prisco; Francis Prisco, in His Capacity as Heir of The Estate of Theresa Prisco; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Theresa Prisco, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 02742 $10,222.22 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-342 3132 Livingston St 191345129 25th wd. 928 Sq. Ft. OPA#251328600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kevin P. Barr C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 02568 $100,735.53 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-343 5925 N Front St 19120 61st wd.

1,625 Sq. Ft. OPA#612478500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Stacey Blackston C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 04428 $43,346.17 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-344 1607 E Gowen Ave 50th wd.

Beginning Point: Situate on the Northwesterly side of Gowen Avenue (Sixty feet wide) at the distance on Ninety-three feet Five inches Northeastwardly from the Northeasterly side of Pickering Avenue (sixty feet wide) OPA#501491700 IMPROVEMENTS: APT 2-4 UNITS 2 STY MASON Kareem B. Bryant C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 02118 $215,557.43 Patrick J. Wesner, Esquire 1901-345 1523 S 32nd St 19146 36th wd.

1,020 Sq. Ft. OPA#364460400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Elgin Harmon C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 03710 $66,090.32 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-346 1995 Plymouth St 19138 10th wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#101323000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Raydell Scott C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 00313 $94,570.73 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-347 6093 Chester Ave 19142 40th wd. 1,478 Sq. Ft. OPA#401220900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael Emerson Solely in His Capacity as Heir of German Emerson, Jr. Deceased C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 00044 $76,227.25 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-348 5353 Yocum St 19143 51st wd.

1,433 Sq. Ft. OPA#512092900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kathey Holeman C.P. April Term,

2018 No. 02539 $39,970.22 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-349 7101 Forrest Ave 19138 10th wd. 2,340 Sq. Ft. OPA#102535400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Teresa C. Johnson C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 00827 $87,383.55 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-350 3900 Ford Rd a/k/a 3900 Ford Rd Apt 12L 19131 52nd wd.

986 Sq. Ft. OPA#888520185 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Traci L. Douglas C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 00729 $120,340.15 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-351 3900 Ford Rd Unit 18C 19131 52nd wd. 1,206 Sq. Ft. OPA#888520262 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Frank W. Perkins, III as Administrator of the Estate of Telete M. Garrison, Deceased C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 03157 $162,258.70 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-352 4425 1/2-4427 N Lawrence St 19140 7th wd. 4,830 Sq. Ft. OPA#072158900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Idelfonso Rodriguez Jr. a/k/a Idelfonso Rodriguez C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 01446 $92,208.68 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-353 1324 Locust St #604 a/k/a 1324 Locust St 19107 5th wd.

388 Sq. Ft. OPA#888115434 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mary Stephanie Hood C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 00724 $92,895.48 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-354 423 E Pleasant Ave 19119 22nd wd. Land Area: 1,931 Sq. Ft.; Improvement Area: 1,236 Sq. Ft. OPA#222077200 Christopher L. Thomas, Co-Personal Representative of The Estate of Sanford King; Jacqueline Y. Davis, Co-Personal Representative of The Estate of Sanford King; Estate of Sanford King; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Sanford King $185,945.56 Robert Crawley, Esq 1901-355 645 S 60th St 19143 3rd wd.

1,360 Sq. Ft. OPA#032222500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Eva Tunstall C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 00598 $98,288.90 Robert Crawley 1901-356 6508 Bobolink Pl 19142 40th wd. Land Area: 3,411 Sq. Ft.; Improvement Area: 1,360 Sq. Ft. OPA#406567905 Frank Perone a/k/a Frank Perone, Jr., Known Heir of Filomena Agnes Perone; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Filomena Agnes Perone $145,805.46 Robert Crawley, Esq 1901-357 604 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. BRT#213085815 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Karen M. Browne C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 02566 $398,200.86 Richard J. Nalbandian, III 1901-358 310 N Redfield St 19139 4th wd. 1,395 Sq. Ft. OPA#042251200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL

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

SHERIFF’S SALE OF Tuesday, January 8, 2019 1901-301 6137 Marsden St 19135 41st wd. 1,600 Sq. Ft. OPA#411263400 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nicole M. Buchanan C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 00476 $109,031.79 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1901-302 147 Harvey St 19144 59th wd.

5,503 Sq. Ft. OPA#593054600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Idris Abdus-Saber C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 01131 $321,632.68 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1901-303 6516 N Fairhill St 19126 61st wd. 1,890 Sq. Ft. OPA#611122000 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jonathan A. Jackson, a/k/a Jonathan Amir Jackson C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 01034 $148,778.35 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1901-304 2609 Maxwell St 57th wd.

2,246 Sq. Ft. BRT#57-1133900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Gerald R. Smith, Jr. and Charina Hankins C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00155 $207,844.29 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1901-305 1250 Stirling St 19111 53rd wd. Land Area: 1,680 Sq. Ft.; Improvement Area: 1,376 Sq. Ft. OPA#531050800 Mary Reynolds a/k/a Mary A. Reynolds $144,899.52 Robert Crawley, Esq.

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DWELLING Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Bobsie May Mitchell Grant a/k/a Bobsie May Clair a/k/a Bobsie May Grant a/k/a Bobsie M. Clair, Deceased; Elaine Smith, in Her Capacity as Heir of Bobsie May Mitchell Grant a/k/a Bobsie May Clair a/k/a Bobsie May Grant a/k/a Bobsie M. Clair, Deceased $81,706.91 Robert Crawley, Esq. 1901-359 1250 N 18th St 19121 47th wd. 990 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,845 Sq. Ft. OPA#471298000 Edith Mitchell, Known Heir of Eugene Taylor a/k/a Eugene Taylor, Jr.; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Eugene Taylor a/k/a Eugene Taylor, Jr $88,650.45 Robert Crawley 1901-360 6020 Clifford Terr 19151 34th wd. 1,388 Sq. Ft. OPA#342119200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Arnold W. Alexander C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 02261 $68,648.47 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-361 4512 Tampa St 19120 42nd wd.

1,225 Sq. Ft.; Improvements: 912 Sq. Ft. OPA#421568100 Linda Lopez, Known Heir of Lois E. Wieand, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Lois E. Wieand $59,674.21 Jenine Davey 1901-362 2849 Stevens St 19149 62nd wd. 937 Sq. Ft. OPA#621211300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Yvonne Smith C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 01331 $120,237.26 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-363 614 W Bristol St 19140 43rd wd. 865 Sq. Ft. OPA#433205100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kamla D. Williams C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 03202 $25,427.66 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-364 5332 Priscilla St 19144 12th wd.

985 Sq. Ft. OPA#124135910 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bilgis Bassett a/k/a Bilqis Bassett and Michael Wallace C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 04221 $88,972.86 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-365 5416 Race St 19139 4th wd.

1,406 Sq. Ft. OPA#041004900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Claude N. Troupe C.P. July Term, 2018 No. 02214 $47,861.79 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-366 2541 W Seybert St 19121 29th wd. 792 Sq. Ft. OPA#291074900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY James H. Jones; All Known and Unknown Heirs of James H. Jones C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 02910 $48,024.37 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1901-367 4520 N Uber St #A & B 19140 13th wd. 1,351 Sq. Ft.; Improvements: 1,254 Sq. Ft. OPA#132224600 Eunice Lee Jones a/k/a Eunice Evans $96,203.87 Robert Crawley 1901-368 3832 N Gratz St 19140 13th wd.

1,332 Sq. Ft. OPA#131267500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Brian Nelson, a/k/a Brian G. Nelson

C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 01536 $55,002.74 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1901-369 1014 N Lawrence St 19123 5th wd. 1,138 Sq. Ft. OPA#057128100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Carmen Roman, a/k/a Carmen A. Roman C.P. July Term, 2018 No. 01490 $164,973.44 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1901-370 1238 Wallace St 19123 14th wd.

1,050 Sq. Ft. OPA#141288800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Regina Farrell, Solely in Her Capacity as an Heir to The Estate of Alver J. Stroud a/k/a Alver Jean Stroud; All Unknown Heirs of Alver J. Stroud a/k/a Alver Jean Stroud C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 01932 $55,327.63 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1901-371 5946 Windsor Ave a/k/a 5946 Windsor St 3rd wd. 1,130 Sq. Ft. BRT#034099500 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Shakirah Torrance a/k/a Shakirah A. Torrance C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00080 $107,409.24 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1901-372 2925 Rorer St 7th wd. 901 Sq. Ft. BRT#071529000 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Jimmy Segarra C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 01599 $14,031.85 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1901-373 438 Flamingo St 21st wd.

4,069 Sq. Ft. BRT#212369100 IMPROVEMENTS: S/D W/D GAR 2 STY MASONRY James J. Capella and Shelly A. Capella C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 00118 $670,096.01 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1901-374 5927 Kingsessing Ave 40th wd.

798 Sq. Ft. BRT#401125300 IMPROVEMENTS: S/D CONV APT 2 STY MASON Janet Howard and Victor Howard C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 02818 $47,002.92 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1901-375 64001 Delaire Landing Rd Unit 1 19114 65th wd. 0 Sq. Ft.; Improvements: 1,027 Sq. Ft. OPA#888650868 Subject to Rent Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Doris Raditz, Deceased; Gary Raditz, in His Capacity as heir of Doris Raditz, Deceased $130,543.66 Robert Crawley 1901-376 5217 Webster St 46th wd. 1,857 Sq. Ft. BRT#462110900 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI/DET 2 STY MASONRY Willie James Wickliffe C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 00086 $80,534.86 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1901-377 1109 Christian St 19147 2nd wd.

BRT#02-2-2471-05; PRCL#5 S 23-335 Michael Mittelman, a/k/a Michael Mittleman and Robin M. Nixon, a/k/a Robin Nixon C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 03293 $401,162.19 Emmanuel J. Argentieri, Esquire 1901-378 2706 S 80th St 40th wd. 1,620 Sq. Ft. OPA#40-5-9383-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Vivienne Crawford C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03113 $158,562.41 Pressman & Doyle, LLC 1901-379 3510 Trevi Ct 19145 26th wd. OPA#262381200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joseph Conti and Michelle Conti C.P.

March Term, 2018 No. 01580 $495,302.26 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-380 4930 Knorr St 41st wd. 1,779 Sq. Ft. BRT#412017000 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW/COV APT 3 STY MASON John C. Kuhn a/k/a John Kuhn C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 03074 $237,856.97 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1901-381 4945 N Front St 42nd wd.

1,961 Sq. Ft. BRT#421262400 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Ernestine Champion C.P. August Term, 2018 No. 01033 $49,257.10 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1901-382 7553 Gilbert St 10th wd. 1,420 Sq. Ft. BRT#102488200 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Marjorie Adderley C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 02420 $120,405.63 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1901-383 5623 Spruce St 16th wd. 1,936 Sq. Ft. BRT#604066000 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI/DET 2 STY MASONRY Nina Bracey C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 03935 $132,999.25 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1901-384 2639 S Felton St 40th wd.

1,148 Sq. Ft. BRT#402115800 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Patrick S. Carrigan and David Colletta C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 00079 $42,211.73 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1901-385 4070 Powelton Ave 19104 6th wd. 1,700 Sq. Ft. consisting of a residential property BRT#061013300 Subject to Mortgage Movita Johnson C.P. July Term, 2018 No. 3260 $477,264.48犋犋 and interest Thomas M. Pinney, Esq. 1901-386 1540 S. Woodstock St 191464527 36th wd. Land Area 637 Sq. Ft.; Improvement Area 920 Sq. Ft. OPA#363249300 Subject to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH W/FULL BASEMENT PFR Investments, LLC, Preston Pickett & Christina Pickett C.P. July Term, 2018 No. 03935 $157,915.93 costs and interest Lee M. Shlamowitz, Esquire 1901-387 143 Dudley St 19148 39th wd.

BRT#391021700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Janine King and Jeffrey J. King C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 00493 $150,135.68 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1901-388 204 Overhill Ave 19116 58th wd. 10,305 Sq. Ft. OPA#583045400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Nancy A. Horner a/k/a Nancy Ann Horner, Meaghan Horner, Known Heir of Nancy A. Horner a/k/a Nancy Ann Horner, deceased and Christopher Horner, Known Heir of Nancy A. Horner a/k/a Nancy Ann Horner, deceased C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 02786 $196,857.73 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1901-389 5856 Oxford Ave 19149 35th wd. 1,131 Sq. Ft. OPA#352342100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY William J. Seltner, Jr. and Christine Snellbaker C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 01929 $11,320.62 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC

1901-390 2339 N College Ave 19121 29th wd. 1,740 Sq. Ft. OPA#291029900 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Herman Keese, a/k/a Herman Keese, Jr. C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 03444 $109,086.69 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1901-391 5912 Cottage St 19135 55th wd.

1,504 Sq. Ft. OPA#552380000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Deborah Granton C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 01931 $73,668.02 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1901-392 1950 Clarence St 19134 45th wd. 1,009 Sq. Ft. OPA#452120800 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thurayya T. Berry-Petteway, a/k/a Thurayya Berry, a/k/a Thurayya Petteway, a/k/a Thurayya T. Berry, a/k/a Thurayya T. Petteway, a/k/a Thurayya T. Berry Petteway C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 00163 $46,956.24 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1901-393 907 S 58th St 46th wd. 1,256 Sq. Ft. BRT#463286100 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Jamar Hill and Raymond E. Hill, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 00624 $48,712.60 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1901-394 5530 N 6th St 19120 61st wd.

1,709 Sq. Ft. BRT#612271200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Raymond Lyons and Asjourde Lyons C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 00692 $65,523.18 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1901-395 2313 Norris St E a/k/a 2313 E. Norris St 19125 31st wd.

2,201 Sq. Ft. BRT#313003600 Frank Horvath and Sharon Horvath C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 00781 $37,011.77 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1901-396 3180 Memphis St 19134 25th wd. 756 Sq. Ft. BRT#252325600 Pasquale Ingravallo C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 00565 $61,977.43 Stern & Eisenberg, P.C. 1901-397 5210 Marlowe St, assessed as 5210 Marlow St 19124 62nd wd. 960 Sq. Ft. OPA#622265800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Yvette D. Caldwell C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 03283 $46,103.99 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1901-398 1521 W Oxford St 19121 47th wd. 2,325 Sq. Ft. OPA#471134700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Howard G. Palmer C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 03999 $178,576.52 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1901-399 638 S 57th St 19143 46th wd.

1,392 Sq. Ft. OPA#463246300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Khamilah Muhammad C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 01792 $90,222.98 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1901-400 4650 Oakland St 19124 23rd wd.

1,927 Sq. Ft. OPA#234229900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Yolanda S. Brownlee C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 01509 $34,291.47 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1901-401 4122 Whiting Rd 19154 66th wd.

1,783 Sq. Ft. OPA#662589300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Steven E.

Kelly C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 02344 $93,487.06 Joseph R. Loverdi, Esquire 1901-402 2844 N. 27th St 19132 38th wd.

Land Area: 1,133 Sq. Ft.; Improvement Area: 1,158 Sq. Ft. OPA#381211700 Virginia Daniels Individually and as Heir of Margaret R. Simpson, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Margaret R. Simpson $49,542.60 Robert Crawley, Esq. 1901-403 6405 Dorel St 40th wd.

1,220 Sq. Ft. (land area); 900 Sq. Ft. (improvement area) BRT#406331900 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Saleem A. Fields and Narjara G. Souza-Pedro C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 02280 $49,604.53 Benjamin N. Hoen, Esquire 1901-404 5517 Angora Terr 19143 51st wd.

1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#513061900 IMPROVEMENTS: 992 SQ. FT. Nathaniel Cuffy, Sr., Known Heir of Arthur Cuffy; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Arthur Cuffy $39,173.07 Robert Crawley, Esq 1901-405 5628 Belmar Terr 51st wd. On the Southeasterly Side of Belmar St.; 196ft. 0in. Southwestwardly from the Southwesterly side of 56th St.; Front: 16ft. 0in.

Depth: 63ft. 6in. OPA#51-41052-00 Maurice Nesmith C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 001516 $63,958.21 Lois M. Vitti, Esquire 1901-406 2555 S 62nd St 19142 40th wd.

960 Sq. Ft. OPA#402104900 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tai Chi Booker a/k/a Tai C. Booker C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 04509 $56,086.03 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-407 3893 Alberta Terr 191542704 66th wd. 1,520 Sq. Ft. OPA#662583900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kimberly M. Russo; Charles Russo C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 04319 $162,962.87 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-408 5842 Malvern Ave 191313027 52nd wd. 1,220 Sq. Ft. OPA#522113900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Victoria J. Walker C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 03274 $37,601.08 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-409 825 N 29th St a/k/a 825 N 29th St 4D 19130-1149 15th wd. 783 Sq. Ft. OPA#888152708 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Katherine Ross C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 03207 $245,195.34 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-410 344 N 55th St 19139 4th wd.

1,323 Sq. Ft. BRT#041172800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Joseph P. Thomas, Jr C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 02445 $35,340.01 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1901-411 3316 N Fairhill St 19140 19th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,098 Sq. Ft. BRT#193175700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Teresa Harris C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 00257 $67,078.25 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC 1901-412 549 N Allison St 191314902 4th wd. 1,137 Sq. Ft. OPA#041197200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Channa Jennings

a/k/a Channa C. Jennings C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 03216 $101,443.31 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-413 332 Magee Ave 19111 35th wd.

Land: 2,495 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,320 Sq. Ft. BRT#353095800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Steven J. Campbell C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 004036 $126,722.04 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1901-414 604 Levick St 19111 35th wd.

1,733 Sq. Ft. BRT#353036700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Wilford O. Lane, Jr. a/k/a Wilford Lane C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 00344 $89,772.72 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1901-415 12640 Chilton Rd 19154 66th wd.

2,000 Sq. Ft. BRT#663328700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Jeffrey L. Evangelista C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 01236 $152,482.98 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1901-416 4821 Benner St 19135 41st wd.

ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,140 Sq. Ft. BRT#411142400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Igor Mirgorodsky and Irina Mirgorodsky C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 00006 $72,643.49 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC 1901-417 1740 Church Ln 19141 17th wd.

1,360 Sq. Ft. OPA#171232400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael J. Brooks C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 00715 $93,876.17 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-418 6552 Hegerman St 19135 41st wd.

BRT#41-1-3701-00; REG#111 N 18-177 Stephanie Reeves C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 02819 $88,757.87 Emmanuel J. Argentieri, Esquire 1901-419 5322 Oakland St 19124 62nd wd.

1,558 Sq. Ft. OPA#621389700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Cordell Brown; Antoinette Pender-Brow a/k/a Antoinette Pender-Brown C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 01824 $185,993.58 RAS Citron, LLC - Attorneys for Plantiff; Robert Crawley, Esq 1901-420 1912 S 5th St 19148 39th wd.

1,108 Sq. Ft. BRT#392284600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Vance Cooper C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 01172 $117,815.54 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1901-421 6069 Chester Ave 19142-1430 40th wd. 1,368 Sq. Ft. OPA#401219700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mary Hall C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 01595 $38,666.81 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-422 1309 McKinley St 191115819 53rd wd. 1,096 Sq. Ft. OPA#531026300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ramon Irizarry C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 03207 $54,472.55 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-423 4000 Gypsy Ln 703, a/k/a 4000 Gypsy Ln #703G1 19129 21st wd.

788 Sq. Ft. OPA#888210349 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robyn A. Jeffries C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 02333 $112,293.45 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-424 2117 75th Ave 19138 50th wd.

ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,408 Sq. Ft. BRT#501404000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Tyron Williams C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 01965 $143,499.41 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC 1901-425 901 S 13th St 2nd wd. South side of Christian St.; East side of 13th St.; Front: 18 feet; Depth: 60 feet

OPA#871504030 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW W-OFF/STR 3 STY MASONRY Emma Kimahn Nguyen a/k/a Kim Anh Thi Nguyen a/k/a Kim Anh Nguyen a/k/a Emma Kim Nguyen a/k/a Emma K. Nguyen, Thao Thi Nguyen, Kim Khue Nguyen a/k/a Khue Kim Nguyen C.P. October Term, 2006 No. 04456 $60,000.00 James A. Bell, IV, Esquire 1901-426 9725 Portis Rd 58th wd. 5,800 Sq. Ft. BRT#581209700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Alfie Natale C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 03506 $276,990.39 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1901-427 7448 Rhoads St 19151 34th wd.

ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,446 Sq. Ft. BRT#343155400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Chitra Sethuraman C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02380 $127,752.13 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC 1901-428 7137 Marsden St BRT#412390100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Michelle F. Martinez C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 03949 $89,692.09 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1901-429 804 N 64th St 19151-3301 34th wd. 2,427 Sq. Ft. OPA#344249900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Arlene Davis C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 02264 $93,959.16 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-430 4209 Pechin St 19128-5021 21st wd. 1,549 Sq. Ft. OPA#212174900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Loretta M. Livingston C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 07603 $136,618.28 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-431 3605 Sepviva St 19134 45th wd.

On East Side of Sepviva St: 32 ft.

0 in.; North side of Venango St.; Front: 15 ft. 11in. Depth: 37ft. 2 in OPA#451456500 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown heirs, devisees, successors, personal representatives, assigns of, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under, John Shepherd, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 01171 $50,695.04 plus legal interest in the amount of $1,107.89 for a subtotal of $51,802.93 Ron L. Woodman, Esquire 1901-432 1154 E Stafford St 19138 59th wd.

1,080 Sq. Ft. OPA#591037700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jeffrey Green C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 01683 $146,394.46 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-433 5860 Woodcrest Ave 19131 52nd wd. 1,534 Sq. Ft. OPA#522148000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dennis Greene C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 02540 $131,921.68 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-434 4700 Lansing St 19136-3309 65th wd. 1,046 Sq. Ft. OPA#651171500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ronald L. Riggins, Sr a/k/a Ronald L. Riggins C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 03266 $106,178.68 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-435 8030 Ditman St a/k/a 8030 Ditman St #100R 19136 65th wd. 820 Sq. Ft. OPA#888651000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ricky P. Lockett a/k/a Ricky Lockett C.P. July Term, 2018 No. 03980 $55,103.64 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-436 6461 Morris Park Rd 19151 34th wd. 1,440 Sq. Ft. OPA#344105500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Denise D. Storti a/k/a Denise Storti; Michael Storti a/k/a Joseph Michael

Storti C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 02661 $246,046.72 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-437 6733 Linmore Ave a/k/a 6733 Linmore St 19142-1806 40th wd.

1,216 Sq. Ft. OPA#403178700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY James A. Coppedge; Cynthia E. Coppedge C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 03556 $82,522.06 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-438 7431 Rugby St 19138-1218 10th wd. 1,224 Sq. Ft. OPA#102469300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thomas Pratt C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 00391 $107,554.26 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-439 5634 Thomas Ave 191434645 51st wd. 1,230 Sq. Ft. OPA#513092000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Colleen P. Goodwyn a/k/a Colleen Goodwyn; Bernadette M. Goodwyn a/k/a Bernadette Goodwyn C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 04066 $74,361.51 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-440 108 Hickory Hill Rd 191544306 66th wd. 1,296 Sq. Ft. OPA#662308700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thomas J. Holzer; Eleanor E. Holzer C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 03206 $78,527.99 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-441 5311 Large St 19124-1120 62nd wd. 1,368 Sq. Ft. OPA#621336700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Timika N. Rucker C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 02368 $59,631.70 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-442 4487 E Thompson St 191371630 45th wd. 1,185 Sq. Ft. OPA#453235900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Colleen Teska; Anna Teska C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 01228 $70,778.45 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-443 6333 Tulip St 19135-3322 41st wd.

1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#411446620 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Victoria B. Cebzanov C.P. August Term, 2018 No. 02250 $150,886.17 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-444 5849 Carpenter St 19143 3rd wd.

1,028 Sq. Ft. OPA#033079900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Samuel Molett C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 01539 $87,649.19 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-445 5545 Miriam Rd 19124-1715 35th wd. 1,340 Sq. Ft. OPA#351414200 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Marie Angerville a/k/a Marie S. Angerville; Samuel Florent C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 00073 $94,026.24 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-446 7809 Whitaker Ave 191112814 56th wd. 1,086 Sq. Ft. OPA#561085700 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Eduardo Soto C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 02212 $228,610.39 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-447 1416 Friendship St 191114208 53rd wd. 1,600 Sq. Ft. OPA#532300100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Anne Edouard a/k/a Ann Edouard; Dimitri Joseph; Gina Joseph C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 01713 $217,870.81 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-448 2050 Simon St 19124 41st wd.

1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#411015900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joao Sobral C.P. August Term, 2018 No. 02921

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$85,572.37 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-449 3130 Stirling St 19149 55th wd.

1,040 Sq. Ft. OPA#551003900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Matthew K. Knoneborg; Melissa Knoneborg C.P. April Term, 2014 No. 00265 $103,230.11 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1901-450 1516 S Bailey St 19146-4414 36th wd. 956 Sq. Ft. OPA#364273516 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kimberly White a/k/a Kimberly C. White C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 01590 $22,483.46 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-451 1603 E Washington Ln 19138 10th wd. 2,940 Sq. Ft. OPA#102280900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shawn Cauthon C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 00885 $153,781.69 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1901-452 6314 Regent St 19142-2022 40th wd. 1,104 Sq. Ft. OPA#401238900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Carmen Jacobo C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 03568 $64,784.11 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-453 4263 N Darien St 19140-2220 43rd wd. 1,038 Sq. Ft. OPA#433377110 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mercedes Rosado C.P. August Term, 2018 No. 00393 $28,482.02 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-454 1014 N Lawrence St 19123 5th wd.

1,138 Sq. Ft. OPA#057128100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Carmen Roman a/k/a Carmen A. Roman C.P. July Term, 2018 No. 01490 $164,973.44 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1901-455 7509 Woolston Ave 19150 10th wd.

ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,224 Sq. Ft. BRT#102422700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING James Lewis, Known Surviving Heir of James Lewis, Nancy Lewis-Shell, Known Surviving Heir of James Lewis, Beatrice Gamble, Known Surviving Heir of Richard C. James, Deceased Heir of James Lewis, Alease Washington, Known Surviving Heir of Elliot James, Unknown Surviving Heirs of James Lewis, Unknown Surviving Heirs of Elliot James and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Richard C. James C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00071 $162,342.94 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC 1901-456 5361 Diamond St 191312336 52nd wd. 1,600 Sq. Ft. OPA#521157700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bettymae Brown a/k/a Bettymae I. Brown a/k/a Betty Mae Brown C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 02408 $21,941.13 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-457 6419 Limekiln Pike 19138 17th wd. 1,164 Sq. Ft. OPA#172309800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Evans Benoit; Michelene Benoit C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 00552 $47,908.35 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-458 3718 Westhampton Dr 58th wd.

BRT#66-3367000 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Rosalind M. Baldwin a/k/a Rosalind Baldwin C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 00709 $93,318.54 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1901-459 4047 Higbee St 19135 62nd wd.

998 Sq. Ft. BRT#622205200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Mary Anne Cavana-

ugh C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 05051 $102,210.85 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1901-460 1457 N Robinson St 191514243 34th wd. 994 Sq. Ft. OPA#342272200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gregory Williams C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 00703 $33,968.35 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-461 7431 Andrews Ave 191382231 10th wd. 1,500 Sq. Ft. OPA#101142200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title or interest from or under Diane Irving, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 02202 $45,509.54 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-462 5242 Market St 60th wd. Land Area: 1,155 Sq. Ft.; Improvement Area: 2,673 Sq. Ft. BRT#871250050 IMPROVEMENTS: STR/OFFô犋. 3 STY MASONRY Misun Cho C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 007602 $Judgement docketed September 18, 2018 in the amount of $144,328.69 plus interest at six (6%) per annum after September 18, 2018 Jay C. Scheinfield, Esquire 1901-463 2447 76th Ave 19150 50th wd.

ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,578 Sq. Ft. BRT#501414400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING David P. McFarlin and Marlene Jones C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 02115 $143,497.33 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC 1901-464 45 N. 57th St 19139 4th wd. 1,296 Sq. Ft. OPA#042075000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Rufus C. Reddick, deceased C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 03394 $22,696.76 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1901-465 1538 Shunk St 19145 26th wd.

ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,504 Sq. Ft. BRT#261053400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Stacey Masella and Victor Masella C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 01354 $249,445.94 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC 1901-466 3371 Almond St 19134 45th wd.

1,286 Sq. Ft. BRT#451283900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Michael J. Hesson C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 00043 $142,958.13 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1901-467 28 N St. Bernard St 191392747 44th wd. 1,496 Sq. Ft. BRT#441054000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AmandaKay Trust C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 01568 $113,563.62 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1901-468 4747 Garden St 19137-2225 45th wd. 938 Sq. Ft. OPA#453341300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dolores Stojak, in Her Capacity as Heir of Karen L. Stojak a/k/a Karen Leigh Stojak, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Karen L. Stojak a/k/a Karen Leigh Stojak, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 01337 $121,776.13 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-469 666 Lawler St 58th wd. 2,450 Sq. Ft. BRT#582092400 IM-

PROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Noel Taj Masih and Yasmeen Noel C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 00613 $171,191.50 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1901-470 7558 Woodbine Ave 34th wd.

1,634 Sq. Ft. BRT#343200800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Omar R. Bulli C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 00564 $127,038.91 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1901-471 6400-10 Haverford Ave 19151 34th wd. 25,252 Sq. Ft. OPA#774-1890-00 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: HSE WORSHIP ALL 2 STY MAS Cathedral of Praise Community Church, f/k/a St. James Community Church, Inc. C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 000575 $383,206.63, plus interest through the date of the sheriff’s sale, plus costs William J. Levant, Esquire 1901-472 6827 Finch Pl 19142 40th wd.

Land: 3,524 Sq. Ft.; 1,480 Sq. Ft. BRT#406580300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Crystal Davis (a/k/a Crystal Puriefoy) C.P. April Term, 2018 No. 01796 $158,774.88 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1901-473 7124 Glenloch St 19135 41st wd.

2,017 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,364 Sq. Ft. OPA#412330000 Quiana Cureton; Jerome Williams a/k/a Jerome S. Williams $186,753.37 Robert Crawley, Esq 1901-474 7009 Woodbine Ave 19151-2330 34th wd. 12,880 Sq. Ft. OPA#344-1367-00 IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Lorraine Robinson C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00590 $577,235.52 Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP 1901-475 2512 Ingersoll St 19121-4718 29th wd. 605 Sq. Ft. OPA#291082500 IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Rauchman Watts C.P. August Term, 2018 No. 01225 $121,847.90 Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP 1901-476 4935 N Front St 19120 42nd wd.

Land: 1,900 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,536 Sq. Ft.; Total: 1,900 Sq. Ft. OPA#421261900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Roseanna Davis C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 01110 $44,681.70 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1901-477 5871 N 6th St 19120 61st wd.

3,800 Sq. Ft. OPA#612289400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nathaniel Barkley, Jr. C.P. September Term, 2018 No. 00087 $192,347.78 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1901-478 4329 Deerpath Ln 19154 66th wd.

2,498 Sq. Ft. OPA#662449600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Deborah A. Miller C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 00392 $171,983.66 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1901-479 1853 S Sartain St 19148 39th wd.

696 Sq. Ft. BRT#394584300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Carlo Altieri and Susan Altieri C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 01413 $235,158.26 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1901-480 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 1901-481 9028 Ashton Rd 19136 57th wd.

7,150 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,296 Sq. Ft. OPA#571311500 Warren

G. Geiger, Jr. $122,222.90 Robert Crawley, Esq 1901-482 2520 S Holbrook St 19142 40th wd. 845 Sq. Ft. BRT#40-6-148600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Richard Annan C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 02053 $29,455.83 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1901-483 909 Ritner St 19148 39th wd. 950 Sq. Ft. OPA#393346000 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robert J. Stern, as Administrator to the Estate of Abraham Carlinski a/k/a Abraham P. Carlinski C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 00943 $61,760.21 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1901-484 1015 E Phil Ellena St 19150 50th wd. 3,109 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,474 Sq. Ft. OPA#502358600 Annette Robinson a/k/a Annette Smack; Fred Smack $143,869.74 Robert Crawley, Esq 1901-485 1636 S 52nd St 19143-5010 51st wd. 992 Sq. Ft. OPA#512050500 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Darrell Wallace, in His Capacity as Heir of Dorothy Wallace a/k/a Dorothy L. Wallace, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Dorothy Wallace a/k/a Dorothy L. Wallace, Deceased C.P. July Term, 2018 No. 01642 $33,790.91 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-486 2827 Overington St 19137 45th wd. 1,042 Sq. Ft. OPA#453086500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Deidre Allen C.P. October Term, 2017 No. 02580 $51,176.66 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1901-487 2521 S 73rd St 19142 40th wd.

1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#404070600 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robin Tucker C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 01130 $81,996.97 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1901-488 1603 E Washington Ln 19138 10th wd. 2,940 Sq. Ft. OPA#102280900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shawn Cauthon C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 00885 $153,781.69 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1901-489 4830 A St 19120 42nd wd. 1,669 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,350 Sq. Ft. OPA#421292600 Wesley Thomas, Personal Representative of The Estate of Daisy Hall; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Daisy Hall, Deceased; Regina Patricia Hall, Known Heir of Daisy Hall; Fatima Charmaine Hall, Known Heir of Daisy Hall; Lakita Monique Hall, Known Heir of Daisy Hall; Estate of Daisy Hall $35,925.25 Robert Crawley, Esq 1901-490 4250 Neilson St 19124 33rd wd.

930 Sq. Ft. OPA#332524900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Vivian Camacho C.P. February Term, 2011 No. 01193 $100,681.96 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-491 4963 Whitaker Ave 19124 23rd wd. 1,614 Sq. Ft. OPA#233080600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Anthony Belletieri Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Helen Belletieri Deceased and The Unknown Heirs of Helen Belletieri Deceased C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 01716 $72,445.26 KML Law Group, P.C.

1901-492 6929 Garman St 19142 40th wd.

1,048 Sq. Ft. OPA#406263400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of George Jones, Jr. Deceased, Randolph Johnson Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Ramona Jones, Deceased and The Unknown Heirs of Ramona Jones Deceased C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01582 $101,237.81 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-493 924 Marlyn Rd a/k/a 924 N Marlyn Rd 19151 34th wd. 1,443 Sq. Ft. OPA#344283700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Evelia Torres, as Administratrix of The Estate of James L. Harris, Deceased, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of James L. Harris, Deceased C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 03962 $57,452.74 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-494 422 Van Kirk St 19120 35th wd.

1,930 Sq. Ft. OPA#352092500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Frances J. Roming C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 02821 $112,591.30 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-495 4666 Castor Ave 19124 23rd wd.

Land: 4,200 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 2,900 Sq. Ft.; Total: 4,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#234189700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Douglas H. Whitfield and Zina Whitfield C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 03606 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1901-496 5317 W Berks St a/k/a 5317 Berks St 19131 52nd wd. 1,662 Sq. Ft. OPA#521116000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Carlton C. Pounds Deceased and George Pounds Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Carlton C. Pounds Deceased C.P. March Term, 2018 No. 00124 $121,639.29 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-497 107 Arch St, Apt 5B a/k/a 10111 Arch St #5B 19106-2022 5th wd. Land Area: 0 Sq. Ft.; Improvement Area: 1,951 Sq. Ft. OPA#888053613 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Smythe Stores Condominium Association; Dana Williams a/k/a Dana D Williams C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 01732 $890,758.08 Robert Crawley, Esq 1901-498 7531 Greenhill Rd 19151 34th wd. Land: 1,868 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,152 Sq. Ft.; Total: 1,868 Sq. Ft. OPA#343250000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kelly L. Harris C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 02776 $106,177.84 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1901-499 5235 Arlington St 19131 52nd wd.

1,680 Sq. Ft. OPA#521127400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Susan Stanton Deceased and Maya Jones, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Susan Stanton, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00508 $147,823.61 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-500 3601 Aramingo Ave 19134 45th wd. 61,066 Sq. Ft. or 1.402 Acres OPA#88-2-0761-01 Subject to Mortgage Subject to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: 12,739 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL RETAIL BUILDING (TENANT OCCUPIED) 75 Hawthorne Realty LLC C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 01030 $30,465,470.95 as of April 15, 2017, plus interest accruing at the rate of 11.12% per annum/$8,766.35 per diem from and after April 15, 2017, late charges, attorneys’ fees and costs and any other additional charges or expenses accruing under the Loan Docu David R. Augustin, Esquire; Sommer L. Ross, Esquire; Duane Morris LLP

1901-501 203 W Ruscomb St 19120 42nd wd. 1,021 Sq. Ft. OPA#422162400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ricky Bost C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 01885 $19,191.47 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-502 172 W. Loudon St a/k/a 172 W. Louden St 19120 42nd wd. 1,195 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,260 Sq. Ft. OPA#422085500 Carlos J. Perez $66,911.12 Robert Crawley, Esq 1901-503 5959 Upland Way 19131 52nd wd.

1,320 Sq. Ft. OPA#522010900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Wanda Henry C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00680 $60,635.11 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-504 6105 Washington Ave 19143 3rd wd. OPA#033108600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Antoine Green and Nikia Myers C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02311 $148,019.68 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-505 5743 N Camac St 19141 49th wd.

1,145 Sq. Ft. OPA#493161900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Melvin Dukes C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 02925 $87,836.95 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-506 5444 Catharine St a/k/a 5444 Catherine St 19143 46th wd. 1,503 Sq. Ft. OPA#463103000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Clarence Henderson and Charlene Parmenter a/k/a Charlene D. Parmenter C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 00722 $119,661.88 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-507 4626 Tampa St 19120 42nd wd.

1,354 Sq. Ft. OPA#421571200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cindy Morales C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 02083 $66,011.21 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-508 1677 W Wyoming Ave 19140 13th wd. 1,299 Sq. Ft. OPA#132393600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tahir Kelly as Executor of The Estate of Larry Kelly, Deceased and Delphine Oliver as Administratrix of the Estate of Lottie R. Sims, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 01301 $44,832.42 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-509 5836 Windsor Ave 19143 3rd wd.

973 Sq. Ft. OPA#034096100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kevin S. Jones C.P. December Term, 2017 No. 00312 $73,097.98 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-510 1679 E Hunting Park Ave 19124 33rd wd. 1,275 Sq. Ft. OPA#332090500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dennis Barton Solely in His Capacity as Heir of William J. Barton a/k/a William Barton, Deceased, Thomas Barton Solely in His Capacity as Heir of William J. Barton a/k/a William Barton, Deceased, Linda Barton-Labenz Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of William J. Barton a/k/a William Barton, Deceased and The Unknown Heirs of William J. Barton a/k/a William Barton Deceased C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00505 $30,548.76 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-511 5143 N Sydenham St 19141 17th wd. 1,392 Sq. Ft. OPA#172080900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Donyeill Tilghman as Administratrix of the Estate of Denise Jones, Deceased C.P. November Term, 2017 No. 01539 $67,191.09 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-512 8411 Thouron Ave 19150 50th wd.

2,136 Sq. Ft. OPA#502179100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bobbyette B. Smith a/k/a Bobbyette Smith and Norman L. Smith a/k/a Norman Smith C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03481 $101,576.01 KML Law Group, P.C.

1901-513 3137 Hartville St 19134 7th wd.

668 Sq. Ft. OPA#071551900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Donna Barkdale C.P. February Term, 2018 No. 01009 $26,597.37 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-514 5830 Filbert St 19139 4th wd.

1,125 Sq. Ft. OPA#042017900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Roxanne V. Anderson C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 02029 $55,856.37 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-515 424 N Horton St 19151 34th wd.

965 Sq. Ft. OPA#341205000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shermell P. Howard a/k/a Shermell Howard C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 00451 $60,407.44 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-516 4950 Kershaw St 19131 44th wd.

980 Sq. Ft. BRT#442136600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Anthony Cardwell C.P. August Term, 2018 No. 01136 $29,852.77 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1901-517 3522 Arthur St 19136 64th wd.

2,160 Sq. Ft. BRT#642324400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Nicolette Rose Powers as Administratrix and heir at law of Edward Powers, III, Deceased and Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title or interest from or under Edward Powers, III, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 02502 $109,752.63 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1901-518 122 S 43rd St 19104 27th wd.

1,392 Sq. Ft. OPA#272114600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jayme Joussett C.P. June Term, 2012 No. 03031 $537,347.67 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-519 2811 Chalmers Ave 19132 38th wd. 1,627 Sq. Ft. OPA#381285000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jameel D. Banks C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 00567 $60,466.71 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-520 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. 1901-521 4122 E Howell St 19135 62nd wd.

1,339 Sq. Ft. OPA#622174000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shareema Peterkin C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 01673 $127,424.19 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-522 5014 Valley St 19124 62nd wd.

953 Sq. Ft. OPA#622324800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Carmencita Negron C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 00642 $67,259.78 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-523 4924 Charles St 19124 23rd wd.

1,734 Sq. Ft. OPA#232327410 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Arlinda Candelario C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 02049 $75,765.65 KML Law Group, P.C. 1901-524 7034 Tulip St 19135-2009 41st wd. 0 Sq. Ft. OPA#412452705 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sheila L. Ferguson C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 02591 $185,723.53 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-525 4315 Vankirk St 191353927 62nd wd. 1,933 Sq. Ft. OPA#62-2-1717-00 IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL

DWELLING Miguel A. Gaubert C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 03064 $6,947.20 Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP 1901-526 6930 N. 19th St 191261505 10th wd. 2,386 Sq. Ft. OPA#101120900, PRCL#141N4-223 IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Camye S. Parker a/k/a Camye Parker C.P. July Term, 2018 No. 03129 $137,452.27 Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP 1901-527 Unit 64-201, Delaire Landing No. 7A Condominium, Delaire Landing Rd 19114 65th wd. 64201 Delaire Landing Road, Delaire Landing No. 7A Condominium, Unit 64-201 together with all right, title and interest (1.10361%) in and to the Common Elements as set forth and subject to the Declaration of Condominium, Bylaws, Plats and Plans and any and all amendments thereto.

OPA#888650876 Dayna Rouman and Evelyn Rouman, joint tenants C.P. May Term, 2018 No. 03226 $6,536.71 Gilbert E. Toll 1901-528A 5016 Wayne Ave 19144 13th wd. 942 Sq. Ft. OPA#871520090 IMPROVEMENTS: 3 STORY MASONRY WITH STORE/OFFICE AND APT Steven A. Ostroff C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 03383 $235,048.17 Janet L. Gold, Esquire 1901-528B 5302 Wayne Ave 19144 12th wd. 2,782 Sq. Ft. OPA#871518640 IMPROVEMENTS: 3 STORY MASONRY WITH STORE/OFFICE AND APT Steven A. Ostroff C.P. January Term, 2018 No. 03383 $235,048.17 Janet L. Gold, Esquire 1901-529A 4066-4068 Powelton Ave 19104 6th wd. 2,300 Sq. Ft. consisting of two contiguous residential properties BRT#881107900 and BRT#881107910 Subject to Mortgage Movita Johnson C.P. July Term, 2018 No. 3260 $477,264.48 costs and interest Thomas M. Pinney, Esq. 1901-529B 4066-4068 Powelton Ave 19104 6th wd. 2,300 Sq. Ft. consisting of two contiguous residential properties BRT#881107900 and BRT#881107910 Subject to Mortgage Movita Johnson C.P. July Term, 2018 No. 3260 $477,264.48 costs and interest Thomas M. Pinney, Esq. 1901-530 5722 Crittenden, a/k/a 5722 Crittenden St 191381906 59th wd. 1,229 Sq. Ft. OPA#591231900 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Anthony Cardwell a/k/a Anthony E. Cardwell; Cornella Cardwell a/k/a Cornella Good Cardwell C.P. August Term, 2018 No. 00396 $45,984.27 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1901-531 2701 S 63rd St 19142 40th wd.

1080 Sq. Ft. (land area); 1152 Sq. Ft. (improvement area) BRT#402124300 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Saleem A. Fields C.P. June Term, 2018 No. 03454 $74,110.98 Benjamin N. Hoen, Esq. 1901-532 2237 Hobson St 19142 40th wd. 1008 Sq. Ft. OPA#403062300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY George O. Akanno C.P. May Term, 2012 No. 02250 $35,837.17 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP

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