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Pennsylvania says ‘I do’ By Angela Thomas and Jen Colletta angela@epgn.com, jen@epgn.com “Same-sex couples who seek to marry in Pennsylvania may do so, and already married same-sex couples will be recognized as such.” With those words, Pennsylvania became the 19th state in the nation to sanction marriage equality. In a highly anticipated ruling handed down Tuesday afternoon, U.S. District Court Judge John E. Jones 3d found that Pennsylvania’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. The following day, Republican Gov. Tom Corbett announced he would not appeal the ruling. Marriages are set to begin first thing Friday morning. Where things stand Jones did not issue an immediate stay — and actually prohibited the government from asking him for a stay — so samesex couples began applying for marriage licenses immediately across Pennsylvania Tuesday. However, there was a question initially of whether the state would try to halt the practice. Corbett answered that question late Wednesday afternoon. “Given the high legal threshold set forth by Judge Jones in this case, the case is extremely unlikely to succeed on appeal,” Corbett said in a statement. “Therefore, after review of the opinion and on the advice of my Commonwealth legal team, I have decided not to appeal Judge Jones’ decision.” In a joint statement, Witold Walczak, legal director of the ACLU of Pennsylvania, and Mark Aronchick of Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller applauded the governor for “letting the constitutional principles of freedom and equality ring throughout Pennsylvania by allowing loving same-sex couples to marry,” adding the governor’s “historic decision” will be an “enduring legacy.” The Philadelphia Register of Wills issued 18 licenses to same-sex couples Tuesday evening — after extending office hours — and another 20 just in the first hour-and-a-half of business Wednesday. PAGE 6

Wolf wins, Fleck may be out By Angela Thomas angela@epgn.com

Photos: Scott A. Drake

Western Pennsylvania businessman Tom Wolf won the Democratic nomination for governor in a landslide Tuesday. Wolf, the former secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, captured 57.9 percent of the vote. He will face Republican Gov. Tom Corbett in the fall. State Sen. Mike Stack (D-Fifth Dist.) will challenge incumbent Jim Cawley (R) this November for lieutenant governor. In the gubernatorial race, Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz came in second with 17.6 percent of the vote, followed by state Treasurer Rob McCord with 16.9 percent PAGE 15

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News Briefing Memorial set for David Rosenblum A community memorial has been scheduled to remember David Rosenblum, the director of Mazzoni Center’s legal-services department. Friends and supporters are invited to pay tribute to Rosenblum from 4:30-7 p.m. June 3 at Prince Music Theatre, 1412 Chestnut St. Rosenblum died earlier this month after suffering a heart attack. Apart from his work at Mazzoni Center, he was involved in and helped found a number of LGBT-rights organizations in Philadelphia and New Jersey. — Jen Colletta

Community invited to meet PCHR member The local LGBT community has been invited to meet Pennsylvania Human

R e l a t i o n s C o m m i s s i o n e r Va r s ov i a Fernandez at a June 3 meet-and-greet event. The event is scheduled for 4:30-6:30 p.m. June 3 at the Urban League of Philadelphia, 121 S. Broad St., 10th floor. Fernandez began serving on the PHRC in December 2013. She’s president and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. “We want to extend this invitation to anyone in the LGBT community to meet Commissioner Fernandez and to relay their concerns,” said Shannon Powers, a PHRC spokesperson. “It will be a great opportunity to learn more about the commission and what we do.” The PHRC investigates antibias complaints in employment, public accommodations, housing, education and commercial property. But its authority doesn’t extend to complaints based on sexual orientation and/ or gender identity. Light snacks will be available. No RSVP is required

Challenge to Haverford law dismissed Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has dismissed James D. Schneller’s challenge to Haverford’s LGBT-inclusive antibias ordinance. The 2011 ordinance forbids anti-LGBT

bias in housing, employment, public accommodations and commercial property. It also creates a seven-member humanrelations panel to investigate antibias complaints and allows for penalties of up to $5,000 per discriminatory act. Schneller, who lives in Radnor, is cofounder of Philadelphia Metro Task Force, an anti-LGBT group. He claims the ordinance violates constitutionally protected religious freedoms. But last month, a three-member panel of Commonwealth Court ruled that Schneller and PMTF lack standing to challenge the ordinance. “Where there is no obvious connection between Schneller and PMTF and [Haverford] Township or the challenged ordinance, and no discernible adverse effect to an interest other than the abstract interest of the general citizenry, we hold that the trial court did not err or abuse its discretion by concluding that Schneller and PMTF lacked standing,” the panel stated. Larry Holmes, a member of Haverford’s board of commissioners, said he was “pleased but not surprised” by the court’s ruling. Holmes also expressed hope that the state legislature will enact statewide LGBT protections. In an email, Schneller said he was disappointed with the ruling.

Scouts suit settled Melvin J. Novak has settled his lawsuit against the Boy Scouts of America and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for allegedly not protecting him from a predatory Scoutmaster. Vance P. Heim served as Novak’s Scoutmaster in the 1990s and repeatedly molested him, according to court records. In 2012, Novak filed suit in Philadelphia Common Pleas Court, alleging the BSA and a local Mormon temple failed to adequately screen and supervise Heim. Common Pleas Judge Jacqueline F. Allen was advised of the settlement May 15. Terms of the settlement are confidential, attorneys said. In a statement to PGN, the BSA said it’s “pleased that we were able to reach a settlement on this matter. The behavior included in these reports runs counter to everything for which the Boy Scouts of America stands. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who may be a victim of this type of reprehensible behavior.” A representative of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints had no comment. Heim, 62, is currently serving a 15-30-year prison sentence for possessing child pornography. He’ll become eligible for parole on Aug. 16, 2027, according to court records. ■ — Timothy Cwiek

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SELL-OUT SUCCESS: About 300 people gathered at Wells Fargo Bank and Museum May 17 for the fourth-annual Elixir gala to benefit Mazzoni Center’s legal-services department. The event raised $113,000, about $3,000 more than the goal. The event featured performances by “Orange is the New Black” star Lea Delaria and awards presented to AIDS Fund executive director Robb Reichard, Dr. Anita Radix of the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, Dr. Margaret Stump of Quantitative Management Associates, LLC, and state Rep. Brian Sims, who offered a tribute to the late David Rosenblum, Mazzoni Center’s legal director. Photo: Freedom G. Photography

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Lafayette to host Jamaican leader amidst protest By Angela Thomas angela@epgn.com

Caribbean Alliance for Equality was founded in 2013 to promote the idea of LGBT equality and protection in Jamaica. Lafayette College will honor Jamaica’s Latty-Travis said the organization has prime minister this Saturday and will be hosted a variety of screenings and workmet with resistance from one local LGBT shops to promote its mission and anticipates at least 50 people will turn out for the organization. The Caribbean Alliance for Equality, protest, which begins at 1:30 p.m. “We might get more people because based in Somerdale, will protest Lafayette’s 179th commencement May 24, during there are people coming from New York. The concern is so which the school great,” he said. will present L a t t y - Tr av i s , Prime Minister who said he does Portia Simpsonnot have a perMiller with an sonal connection honorary doctorwith the college, ate of public seradded he has vice. tried to make Lafayette contact with the College stated college’s presithat Simpsondent but has not Miller “has received a call become an inspiback. He said he ration to many, PORTIA SIMPSON-MILLER has informed the in Jamaica and college’s publicelsewhere, for her commitment and leadership in the safety department that there will be a proareas of human rights, nondiscrimination, test during commencement. Kathleen Parrish, associate director for workers’ rights and social justice.” Before the 2011 election, Simpson- media relations at Lafayette, said students Miller came out as supportive of the LGBT live in an interconnected and globalized community. But Caribbean Alliance for world and can learn and benefit from a Equality founder Jason Latty-Travis said variety of educational and social contexts Simpson-Miller has done little to protect where participants come from all backgrounds. the rights of LGBT people in the country. “A college should be a place that includes “Lesbians are going through corrective therapy and are being raped and can’t a free exchange of ideas,” she said. “Other report it because the police will not take world leaders, including former U.S. presithe report. We have 150 people living on dent Jimmy Carter, former Soviet president the streets who are constantly abused or Mikhail Gorbachev and former British prime minister Tony Blair, have spoken tortured,” he said. Latty-Travis said that, in the last two here within the time this graduating class years, there have been more than 500 has been attending Lafayette. As with all Jamaicans killed in shootouts, to which the individuals who take on the responsibiliprime minister, he said, has turned a blind ties of leadership, differences of opinion eye. He added the violence often affects exist about the views they have expressed LGBT Jamaicans, who face discrimination and the positions they have taken.” But Latty-Travis maintains the college both culturally and politically; it is legal for women to have sexual relationships should cancel the speaking engagement. “It sends the wrong message,” he said. with one another, but sexual acts between men can garner a 10-year prison sentence. “It makes the college look bad when you There have been a number of high-pro- have somebody like this who allows these file LGBT murders in the country, includ- travesties to go on.” Parrish said Lafayette will also honor ing the 2004 murder of Brian Williamson, founder of Jamaican Forum for Lesbians, Roger Ross Williams, who was the direcAll-Sexuals and Gays, who was stabbed to tor and producer of the documentary “God Loves Uganda,” a film that focuses on death in his home. Latty-Travis said Simpson-Miller has the persecution of LGBT Africans from remained silent on the alleged discrimina- American evangelical missionaries. For more information, call Latty-Travis tion faced by LGBT Jamaicans from the at 856-449-0611. ■ government.

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Couples must wait 72 hours to file their licenses and officially marry, and more than a dozen judges are volunteering to marry couples from noon-2 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday in the Mayor’s Reception Room at City Hall. Since last summer’s seminal U.S. Supreme Court ruling dismantling the federal ban on samesex marriage, every federal or state judge who has heard a challenge to a state ban has found it to be unconstitutional; Jones was the 14th consecutive judge to do so. Rulings are stayed pending appeal in seven states; appeals are also ongoing in four states where judges ruled the state bans cannot prevent recognition of legal outof-state marriages. The case The latest decision came in Whitewood v. Wolf, the first of several lawsuits filed last year in Pennsylvania following the Supreme Court finding. The case was filed July 9 by the ACLU and Hangley Aronchick, on behalf of 11 same-sex couples, two children and a widow. The filing argued that the state’s 1996 law prohibiting same-sex marriage, and preventing the state from recognizing legal out-of-state same-sex marriages, is a violation of the federal due-process and equalprotection guarantees, which Jones agreed with. Original defendants included Corbett, Health Secretary Michael Wolf, Attorney

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General Kathleen Kane and two registers of wills in Washington and Bucks counties, who denied marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Jones dismissed Corbett and Kane, who declined to defend the state’s ban, and Wolf, whose department oversees marriage records, was named the primary defendant. The state originally asked Jones to dismiss the case, and he refused in November, setting a trial date for June. But, this spring, both parties agreed that, with the state offering no witnesses, the case could be decided on the briefs alone. In his 39-page opinion, Jones — an appointee of George W. Bush who was backed by Rick Santorum — wrote a scathing condemnation of the state ban. “We are a better people than what these laws represent, and it is time to discard them into the trash heap of history,” Jones wrote. Jones equated the marriage-equality movement with the civilrights struggle of the 1960s, referencing the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, the 60th anniversary of which was last weekend. “In the 60 years since Brown was decided, ‘separate’ has thankfully faded into history and only ‘equal’ remains. Similarly, in future generations the label ‘same-sex marriage’ will be abandoned, to be replaced simply by ‘marriage,’” Jones wrote. In tracing how he came to his conclusion, Jones explained that sexual orientationdiscrimination is deserving of heightenedscrutiny review, a more stringent test for constitutionality. This marks the first time sexual-orientation discrimination was given this form of review locally; the Supreme Court did not apply this review in Windsor, and such a case has never come before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, Pennsylvania’s

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two controlling judicial bodies. Barrett Marshall, Mazzoni Center staff attorney, said this is a significant development. “We don’t have a civil-rights bill that protects against sexual orientation and genderidentity discrimination in Pennsylvania, or even a bullying bill, so there has not been a lot of discussion in our courts about how we make those decisions,” Marshall explained. “But now that this has been applied once, this case can be cited in other cases, not even just about marriage; it could be transferred to employment, health-care issues. This can be used as a tool in other areas. It opens up doors that were just totally closed previously.” Jones constructed part of his opinion around the narrative of marriage vows, outlining examples in which the plaintiff couples — who were led by Deb and Susan Whitewood, together for 23 years, and their two teenage daughters — have embodied characteristics of “traditional” marriage. “It was such an elegant opinion,” said lead plaintiff attorney Mark Aronchick. “What’s brilliant is he follows marriage vows — for richer, for poorer; for better, for worse; in sickness and in health — to organize all the histories and harms and slights and indignities of all our plaintiffs in a way that says to all Pennsylvanians, ‘These people are no different than you RABBI BETH KALISCH CEREMONIALLY STOMPS A GLASS (LEFT) AND STEVE SEMINELLI and you are no different than KISSES JOSEPH PARISI AFTER BECOMING THE FIRST MALE COUPLE TO GET A MARRIAGE them. And let me show it to you LICENSE IN PHILADELPHIA

in crystal-clear language.’ He has done a huge service in explaining this monumental opinion to the public and I think he set down a marker across this country for what the resolution should be everywhere.” Jones added that, while public opinion remains split on marriage equality, homophobia does not justify constitutional violations. “The issue we resolve today is a divisive one,” he said. “Some of our citizens are

Same-sex marriage in the United States:

Legal 38.41% Pending court cases 26.46% Civil unions/some rights 4.29% No marriage rights 30.84%

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made deeply uncomfortable by the notion of same-sex marriage. However, that same-sex marriage causes discomfort in some does not make its prohibition constitutional.” The reaction Rallies took place across the state Tuesday, including an event at Philadelphia City Hall that drew hundreds. A rainbow flag was raised outside City Hall before the rally to tumultuous cheers from the crowd. A number of local plaintiffs involved in the case took to the podium, as did plaintiffs’ attorneys and community leaders, with frequent chants of “No appeal” permeating through the audience. While Mayor Michael Nutter was out of town that day, director of LGBT affairs Gloria Casarez read a statement from him. The mayor spoke to PGN Tuesday afternoon shortly after the ruling. “This is a completely joyous moment,” he said. “In case after case after case all across America, courts are finding the state has no legitimate interest in this. And on the moral side, what we’re talking about is the right of people to be with the person they want to be with, in a loving, caring relationship, and to have all the same rights as anyone else in the United States of America.” Nutter said he was looking forward to officiating same-sex weddings. “I’m very, very excited about this. I have any number of friends who have been waiting for me to be able to perform their marriage legally, and that it would have all the rights all other couples have, so I look forward to the first of many marriage ceremonies for gay and lesbian couples in Philadelphia or anywhere else.” Reaction poured in from officials across the state. Kane said she remains “steadfast” in her decision not to defend the state’s DOMA, hailing the historic day. “Today brings justice to Pennsylvanians who have suffered from unequal protection under the law because of their sexual orientation,” she said. “When state-sponsored inequality exists, citizens are deprived of the full protections that the Constitution guarantees. Our commonwealth progressed today and so have the hopes and dreams of many who suffer from inequality.”

Among those were the Whitewoods. On a conference call Tuesday afternoon, Deb Whitewood said she and her family were “ecstatic” about the decision. She gave credit to the couple’s two teen daughters, Abbey and Katie, for serving as plaintiffs alongside their parents in the case. “The joy on their faces is just something to be so proud of,” she said. “They put a face on all the children who are being raised by gay and lesbian parents across this country. I’m really proud of them for that.” Tuesday was a bittersweet day for Philadelphia plaintiff Maureen Hennessey. She lost her wife, Mary Beth, to cancer last year, two months before the ACLU case was filed. “Sunday was one year since Mary Beth passed,” she said. “It was hard here in this room, missing my better half to hug. But it’s great knowing it’s finally done. Before Mary Beth died, she wanted this done. I’m thrilled it’s only been a year and two days until we got it done. This means a lot to our children and to our grandchildren.” Aronchick told PGN that, while the decision was what he and the other plaintiff attorneys had hoped for, having it come to fruition was surreal. “It just started pile-driving in on me when I started reading the opinion,” he said. “I feel overwhelming joy and love toward all the people whose stories and aspirations we’ve carried for so long in this case; not just the couples in our case, but so many other people we’ve heard from, so many people whose eyes were opened, so many children who are just as deserving of the same respect and dignity as any other child.” Aronchick applauded the rest of the legal team at Hangley Aronchick as well as the ACLU. “We worried through this, we worked through this and we stayed up so many nights and went through so much effort to get to this. It’s just a great day,” he said. “I’ve been a lawyer for over 40 years and I’ve dealt with major issues and battles and controversies, but never one like this, never one like this. This is the greatest, the best ever. If I do nothing else, I can look at my friends and family and God and say, ‘I did something.’ And I’m speaking for our entire legal team.” ■

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Marriage Talk What was your reaction to the marriage-equality ruling? “It was really inspirational. I’m a little nervous because I really want to make my own traditions, aside from what Daniel Watson traditions Philadelphia are for what marriage is. It’s a little nervewracking. But I want people to look at us and say, ‘Oh, that’s what it looks like for two men to be married.”

“I’m really excited. I think it’s huge for Pennsylania, especially right after Oregon. I’m not from Kayla Aronson Philadelphia Minnesota or Pennsylvania but I’m really proud to be here right now. It’s an exciting time to be an LGBTQ person in Philly. I’m thinking about living here in the future and staying longterm, and this is a big part of that. I’m excited to be part of this movement here in the city.”

“I’m just really happy that I finally get to marry my best friend. It’s a great thing for the country.”

John Bachich Philadelphia

“I think it’s really cool, and I hope Texas is next. I have a lot of friends in that area who are not able to have the Vallerie Smith same rights, Texas and they’re not able to be treated the same.” “I felt really proud to be a part of a big moment in history and to be there to see the love everyone had towards each other and the whole movement.”

Chad Gant Philadelphia

History of PA DOMA May 8, 1996: State Rep. Allen Egolf introduces HB 2604, also known as the state Defense of Marriage Act, to define marriage as between one man and one woman and prevent recognition of out-of-state samesex marriages. June 28, 1996: Egolf’s bill is added as an amendment to adoption legislation, passed by the House in a 17716 vote. Oct. 1, 1996: State Senate votes 43-5 to concur. Oct. 8, 1996: Gov. Tom Ridge (R) signs the bill into law.

June 5, 2009: State Sen. Daylin Leach introduces the first-ever legislation to repeal the state DOMA and legalize marriage equality.

Nov. 15, 2013: Judge John E. Jones 3d rules not to

Sept. 19, 2011: State Rep. Babette Josephs intro-

and rule on the briefs.

duces the first-ever legislation in the House to repeal the state DOMA and legalize marriage equality.

June 26, 2013: U.S. Supreme Court strikes a key por-

tion of the federal DOMA in United States v. Windsor.

July 9, 2013: Plaintiffs, represented by ACLU and Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller, file suit in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

dismiss the case.

April 21, 2014: Plaintiffs ask judge to circumvent trial May 20, 2014: Jones finds that the marriage-equality

ban violates the constitutional due-process and equalprotection guarantees.

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Meet the plaintiffs Deb and Susan Whitewood, Bridgeville A stay-at-home mom and a bank executive who have been together for 23 years and have three children Abbey and Katie Whitewood, Bridgeville The teen daughters of lesbian moms Deb and Susan Whitewood Marla Cattermole and Julia Lobur, Harrisburg A computer-science professor at Penn State and software architect for the state and a benefits manager for the state who have been together for 28 years Fernando Chang-Muy and Len Rieser, Philadelphia Attorneys who teach at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and who have been together for 30 years and have a daughter Ron Gebhardtsbauer and Greg Wright, State College A science professor at Penn State and an acupuncturist who have been together for 20 years Angela Gillem and Gail Lloyd, Philadelphia A clinical psychologist and Arcadia University professor and a filmmaker and visual artist who have been together for 18 years Maureen Hennessey, Philadelphia A former teacher whose partner of 29 years, with whom she raised three kids, died last year Ed Hill and David Palmer, Bangor A retired federal worker and a retired museum exec who run a bed and breakfast and have been together 26 years

Fast facts on marriage equality in Pennsylvania • Philadelphia Register of Wills Ronald Donatucci issued 18 licenses Tuesday evening, and 20 more from 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday. • Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations director Rue Landau and partner Kerry Smith were the first to obtain a marriage license in Philadelphia, and are believed to be the first in the state. • There is a three-day waiting period after applying for a marriage license. • Pennsylvania is the only state with marriage equality that lacks basic nondiscrimination protections based on sexual orientation. Two other marriage states lack gender-identity protections. • Montgomery County Register of Wills D. Bruce Hanes is now the only county clerk in the state actually prevented from issuing licenses to same-sex couples; he was sued by the state after issuing such licenses last summer and ordered by a judge to cease. • Pennsylvania’s ban on same-sex marriage was in place for 17 years, seven months and 12 days.

Fredia and Lynn Hurdle, Pittsburgh A truck driver and a pediatric nurse who have been together 23 years and have one daughter Helena Miller and Dara Raspberry, Philadelphia A teacher and an emergency-room doctor who have been together for seven years and have one daughter Dawn Plummer and Diana Polson, Pittsburgh An anti-poverty activist and an economic researcher who have been together for 14 years and have two sons Heather and Kath Poehler, Downingtown A nonprofit worker and a dog trainer who have been together for 11 years

Sandra Ferlanie and Christine Donato, Swarthmore FERNANDO CHANG-MUY (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT), DAUGHTER ISABEL AND LEN REISER; ED HILL AND DAVID PALMER; A drug-safety nurse and a pharmaceutiSANDRA FERLANIE AND CHRISTINE DONATO, MAUREEN HENNESSEY; AND HELENA MILLER AND DARA RASPBERRY AND cal consultant who have been together DAUGHTER ZIVAH 18 years and have a 5-year-old son ■

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Judge John E. Jones 3d While the 25 plaintiffs in Whitewood v. Wolf led the way for countless other Pennsylvania couples, another figurehead in this fight was the man behind the bench, whose decision made marriage equality law in Pennsylvania. U.S. District Judge John E. Jones 3d of the Middle District of Pennsylvania was appointed by former President George W. Bush, taking the bench in February 2002. Jones, 58, is a graduate of Dickinson School of Law and also received his undergraduate degree from the Carlislebased college. A Republican, Jones was, prior to the Whitewood case, most known for his role presiding in the Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District. In 2004, Dover Area School District changed its biology curriculum to include lessons on intelligent design as an alternative to teaching evolution theory, prompting a group of parents to file suit, arguing that the policy was unconstitutional. In his 2005 decision, Jones agreed with the parents, citing the separation of church and state and equating the district’s action with “breathtaking inanity.” Jones is originally from Pottsville and worked for Doblin & Cori before becom-

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ing a partner in his firm; he went on to start his own practice, John Jones & Associates, and worked as a trial attorney for a number of years. He ran for the U.S. House of Representatives for the Sixth District in 1992 but was unsuccessful. Throughout his career, Jones has garnered a number of awards, including the 2009 President’s Medal from the Geological Society of America, and the 2008 American Humanist Association’s Religious Liberty Award, and was listed as Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of the Year in 2006 for his Kitzmiller decision. ■ — Angela Thomas

“I join millions of Pennsylvanians today in supporting the federal court’s decision. When Rep. Stephen McCarter and I introduced the Pennsylvania Marriage Equality Act last fall, we recognized that numerous legal challenges throughout the commonwealth had the potential to bring marriage equality much faster to the state, while our legislators sat on the sidelines. Today, a federal court in Pennsylvania has affirmed what a majority of Pennsylvanians already support: the fundamental right to marry the person they love.”

“This is just a wonderful day for LGBT equality and for love and marriage. I felt confident knowing that Judge Jones was the one ruling on the case and that he would rule on the right side of love.”

— state Rep. Brian Sims (D-182nd Dist.)

— Janice Rael, co-chair of The Summit

“If the ruling is ultimately not appealed, this day will be seen as a day when full equality came to Pennsylvania. When LGBT Pennsylvanians can say they have the same rights as everyone else, it is truly an historic day that will be marked every year with a celebration.” — state Sen. Daylin Leach (D-17th Dist.) “I think this day is going to be the most memorable day for just about every Pennsylvanian who wanted to see equal rights for everyone and it will be one of those days when you remember where you were when you heard the news.” — state Rep. Stephen McCarter (D-154th Dist.) “This is historic because it just simply promises Pennsylvania that everyone is equal and fair and people are more supportive and a whole class of people have been recognized and that is history. This makes us a better commonwealth and a better place.” — Ted Martin, executive director of Equality Pennsylvania “I am very happy for all the people who have been together for all of these years and always wanted to get married but couldn’t. I am glad people do not have to move out of Pennsylvania and that

the state has come into the 21st century and has made it a level playing field for all Pennsylvanians. People have fought long and hard and should feel a sense of accomplishment. It is a terrific day.” — City Councilman-at-Large Jim Kenney

“As far as I can remember, all I ever wanted was to play house with the person I love. When you grow up and find a life partner, what you are doing is playing house because it isn’t real to other people. I am just glad for the next generation and I know it will be easier for people.” — Franny Price, director of Philly Pride Presents “This is the day that the courts have enacted full marriage equality for samesex couples — not partial equality, not just recognition of marriages performed in other states — but the same rights, responsibilities and privileges that come with marriage.” — Gloria Casarez, Philadelphia’s director of LGBT affairs “Today, we rejoice and celebrate the court’s decision that love between two women or two men in the state of Pennsylvania is now entitled to the same dignity, respect and protection under the law as love between opposite-sex partners. Tomorrow, we renew our fight for full equality in this state. Our LGBT community must be protected from discrimination in the areas of employment, housing and public accommodations. Philadelphia won this battle in 1982 and it is long past time for Pennsylvania to follow suit.” — Sherri Cohen, Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club board member

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Number 19 Wow. Let’s all just take a breather ... And go. On May 20, 2014, Pennsylvania became the 19th state to adopt marriage equality. One year ago, did anyone think this was possible? One month ago? Even last week? Even on Tuesday, as the flags were unfurled, the champagne bottles popped and the speeches rang out from City Hall, there was an air of foreboding as the community wondered if this was for real. Well, after our Republican governor came down on the right side of history the following day — just moments before this editorial was written — it became pretty real. In any momentous tragedy or triumph, you hear about how things “feel different” when they happen to you. For any Pennsylvanian invested in the marriageequality issue, this could not ring more true. On Tuesday, PGN staffers were glued to our federal court account, hitting refresh, refresh, refresh. When our staff writer yelled out that Twitter was carrying that a judge had overturned Pennsylvania’s ban on same-sex marriage, our collective hearts, already racing in anticipation, took off. Within moments, chaos ensued — as we quickly scanned the Whitewood opinion for the key words we were hoping for, saw Facebook post after Facebook post of rainbows and heard our publisher proclaim victory over the PA system. As the day went on, the feeling of real joy permeated well beyond our office. As we made calls, the people on the other end all had a celebratory comment as soon as they answered. Within the blocks around City Hall, people seemed to be walking to the marriage-equality rally, truly lighter. As the rainbow flag slowly made its way up the flag pole outside the building, the cheers gradually became louder and louder, the excitement palpable. As the speeches began, most of the crowd couldn’t even hear what was being proclaimed, but that didn’t mute their excitement; everyone standing in front of City Hall seemed satisfied to simply look around and share in the moment with their fellow community members and allies. And on Wednesday, when Gov. Corbett made it official, Pennsylvania entered a new era. Corbett didn’t give marriage equality a ringing endorsement in his statement — far from it — but that’s OK. He acknowledged that an appeal wasn’t likely to succeed. That speaks volumes to where this issue has come from one year ago, one month ago, even one week ago. Pennsylvania is the last state in the Northeast to sanction marriage equality — and that’s OK too. We’re there. We need to get there with nondiscrimination. And we need to get there with a boatload of other issues. But on this issue, on this day, we’re there. And it feels amazing. ■

OK, let’s get one thing straight here. If you are an everyday American citizen (a commoner, let’s say), you have very little legal power in the United States. Oh, it might seem like you have power in theory. But most of us, should we be harmed by a company, are basically fucked. Sure, you read about huge class-action lawsuits with zillion-dollar settlements, but those are the exception, not the rule. So when people start whining about “frivolous lawsuits,” I get suspicious. Especially since so many use the story about the old lady suing McDonald’s because she spilled hot coffee on herself as the perfect example of someone trying to make a quick buck off a company with deep pockets. But not so fast. To proclaim Stella Liebeck’s suit against McDonald’s frivolous is to proclaim that you’re an ignorant shit. I dare you to take a look at pictures of this woman’s injuries. She needed skin grafts and multiple surgeries. And while the corporate media would have you believe that she walked away with millions, she did not. Hundreds of thousands? Probably. Does that make her greedy? Fuck no. You know how much she asked for initially? $20,000. The difference between what insurance covered and what she had to pay out of pocket for her grievous injuries. McDonald’s had offered her a paltry $800. So she sued. Liebeck’s case is a shining example of the civil-justice system working. Unfortunately, it’s often used to support the lie of jackpot justice, the myth that the American people use the courtroom as a casino. Businesses don’t like to be sued. Big surprise. Which is why, even though it is your constitutional right to seek damages for harm, it’s actually hard to sue a giant. And just about every company you do business with wants to keep it that way. Which is why it’s no surprise that one of the arguments against the Employment Nondiscrimination Act, which would protect LGBT people against job discrimination, is that it will result in a bunch of frivolous lawsuits.

U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, made that argument in a letter sent to a constituent, according to ThinkProgress. “[ENDA] might encourage frivolous lawsuits designed to win big legal fees, not to promote equality before the law,” Cotton writes. “To that end, it would increase the cost of doing business, partly because of the cost of these lawsuits.” That’s right. Businesses would be harmed if they weren’t allowed to legally discriminate against LGBT employees, which they are perfectly allowed to do in 32 states. Since homos are already barred from taking their cases to the court, Cotton is basically saying that any discrimination case brought by an LGBT employee against a business is automatically “frivolous.” Cotton’s argument is that businesses are more important than people, which is basically Republican Party gospel. Make no mistake: When he says “frivolous lawsuits,” he’s calling LGBT folks frivolous people — people who are not worthy of protections, who have always been denied their constitutional right to sue, who deserve to have both the office door and the courtroom door slammed in their faces. ■

Since homos are already barred from taking their cases to the court, Cotton is basically saying that any discrimination case brought by an LGBT employee against a business is automatically “frivolous.”

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

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The politics of marriage equality The primary election is now history, but Marriage equality is now an issue that the history was made for marriage equality on general public understands and can now be an issue that can be used to win elecmore than one front. And I wonder how many of us actually notice what amounts to tions. Republicans should take note ... Gov. a sea change. Chris Christie of New Jersey did so early; First, the simple fact: There was an over- when the court in his state ruled for marwhelming sea of Democratic riage equality, his administration candidates in Pennsylvania decided to allow that ruling to who were for marriage equalstand and, thus, New Jersey has ity. Few, if any, made it a marriage equality. major part of their campaigns. But Republicans, and even the And it should be noted that, Catholic Conference, the lobbythanks to the chair of the State ing arm of the state’s Catholic Democratic Committee, James dioceses, and others throughout Burn, marriage equality became the state have a different proban official position of the state lem. Pennsylvania also does party in 2012. not have the simplest form of nondiscrimination protection for But there was a second, more earth-shattering political conthe LGBT community. There nection to the issue that should are the votes to pass it, but the republicans and the Catholic make other candidates for office Conference (the strongest lobby take note. There was one candidate who put his support for Mark Segal against the legislation) have marriage equality upfront and consistently worked against it right in the face of every Pennsylvanian. and won’t allow it to come up for a vote. His name is state Sen. Mike Stack, who ran Why the Republicans and the Catholic Conference continue to victimize the for lieutenant governor. His campaign ran a commercial in which, when listing his LGBT community is unthinkable in a day accomplishments, Stack actually stated that when most people just wish to live our he is a proud sponsor of marriage equallives in harmony. To deny simple civil rights is hateful and cruel. ity, followed by his position on women Pope Francis, are you paying attention? and guns. That is impressive, and historic, since he is believed to be the first politician ■ to proactively feature marriage equality Mark Segal, PGN publisher, is the in a campaign commercial. And, in a state where the Republicans are still in the stone nation’s most-award-winning commentaage on the subject, it was brave. tor in LGBT media. He can be reached at mark@epgn.com. His reward, the populace spoke loudly. He won overwhelmingly. Translation:

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Street Talk What's your opinion of Michael Sam's televised kiss? "Same-sex displays of affection are becoming much more common. Michael Sam is just reflecting that fact. Marla Cane He was student celebrating Overbrook a good thing in his life. People who have a problem with that need to get with the times. They need to be more open-minded and accepting.”

“I thought it was a very natural expression of joy at a fantastic moment in his life. I was surprised Craig Murray by all the fundraiser commotion Bella Vista it caused. It’s not like they did anything overtly sexual. I guess I forget that there’s still so much hatred out there.”

“It’s a free world. He has every right to kiss his boyfriend. It wasn’t inappropriate at all. To me, it was perfectly normal. What he did was nothing to be shunned, or about.”

“I’m all for LGBT rights. The younger generation should be exposed to guys kissing. Guys and girls kiss Gemma Duffy all the time. student Nobody North Philadelphia complaints about that. Michael Sam did a great thing. It’s nothing but love.”

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Letters and Feedback In regard to “ENDA’s exemption,” May 16-22: A flawed messenger on accepting laws with horrible exceptions that leave people unacceptably uncovered. Is it 12 years now since [Matt Foreman] led the effort to do just that in New York and the law still doesn’t cover trans people there? Or 11? Perhaps he should be focusing his energies on fixing the mess he caused first? People talk about the South having “problems” but the Northeast really has problems: New York, Maryland (until just [last] week), Massachusetts don’t have public accommodations [and] New Hampshire has coverage for sexual orientation — and marriage — but trans people don’t have civil rights. Yet, in most other parts of the coun-

try [there is] not the same disparity. The Northeast has a problem. Matt helped develop that problem and justify other neighboring states following that example. Go back and fix your mess. — Anna72 In regard to “Pop singer Dario to perform at New Hope Pride celebration,” May 1622: I went to Pride to see Dario and he was amazing! Great voice and out-of-this-world stage presence. Great job on getting him to come out to New Hope. You guys stepped up your game with the talent this year! Dario fan for life! — Alexlo

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New LGBTQ initiative launches for local Jewish community By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com Phoenix Schneider has a passion for creating a more just world, and says a new job is fulfilling that passion. Schneider was recently hired as an LGBTQ program manager at Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia (JFCS). Schneider noted the groundbreaking nature of the job. “It’s believed that JFCS is the first and only mainstream Jewish organization in the Philadelphia area to hire someone to work solely on LGBTQ direct services.” Schneider, who was hired in December, manages a newly created LGBTQ Initiative at JFCS. The position is funded by a $40,000 grant from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, along with private donors. Rabbi Elisa Goldberg, director of Jewish Community Services at JFCS, recognized the need for the LGBTQ Initiative, and advocated for its funding. “Phoenix is opening all of our eyes to important issues,” Goldberg said. “Phoenix is definitely fierce. But Phoenix also has a gentleness that’s bringing allies to the cause. As a family-service agency, we believe it’s at the heart of our mission to support all types of families and individu-

als. We know that in order to be truly inclusive to the LGBTQ community, we need to have a dedicated staff person to educate ourselves, create partnerships and reach out to the community.” Schneider said the Initiative reflects JFCS’ commitment to support the Jewish and non-Jewish LGBTQ communities. “The LGBTQ Initiative is focused on identifying unmet community needs that will continually inform our program-development priorities. At this time, the three pillars of the LGBTQ Initiative are directservice programs; education and training for LGBTQ inclusion, sensitivity and cultural competency; and community engagement.” Schneider said the Initiative’s aims are varied and wide-ranging. “Some of the core components of the LGBT Initiative include facilitating LGBTQ sensitivity trainings; coordinating efforts among local Jewish agencies that seek to improve their capacity to serve the LGBTQ community; developing innovative programming to support LGBTQ individuals and their families; and organizing public events for folks to come together and celebrate their multiple identities. In the near future, the LGBTQ Initiative will launch a speakers bureau that will go into synagogues and schools, among other venues.” Schneider also coordinates a consortium

of local Jewish agencies that endeavors to serve the community more effectively. Members of the consortium include Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Spectrum Philly, Jew ish L earning Venture, Hillel of Greater Philadelphia, Jewish Employment Vocational Services, Abramson Center and InterfaithFamily/ Philadelphia. Schneider self-identifies as trans, queer and Jewish. Schneider holds a master’s degree in social work and was previously employed in Los Angeles as program director at The Trevor Project, a suicide-prevention organization for LGBTQ youth. Schneider moved back to the area last year to be close to family, and said he was “elated” when the position at JFCS opened up. “My lifelong passion has been to advocate for the community. So I love my job. There are so many things to do in a day. I try to prioritize and structure my days, so I can make the best use of my time.” Schneider said the Initiative seeks to ensure that all local Jewish institutions are truly welcoming to the community. “It’s one thing to say you’re a welcoming institution. It’s another to truly reflect that, and to have LGBT representation in staff, published materials and programming.” Schneider also emphasized the impor-

tance of LGBTQ-inclusive language. “It’s vital to have LGBTQ-inclusive language in intake forms, employment applications, brochures, fliers and other means of communication. Anything that goes out to the public should contain LGBTQ-inclusive language and representation. Verbal expressions are also important. It can be something as simple as a rabbi avoiding the phrase ‘ladies and gentlemen’ when addressing a congregation, because that excludes folks who don’t identify as male or female. When I address a group, I just say, ‘Welcome, fabulous people.’” The Initiative seeks to engage with the larger community, Schneider added. The Initiative staffed a table at the May 19 commemoration of Israel Independence Day, and will have a presence at the local June 8 Pride Parade and Festival. Additionally, Schneider is co-organizing a Shabbat Dinner 5:45 p.m. June 13 at United Arch Street Methodist Church, to be held in conjunction with the Philly TransHealth Conference. Co-organizers include LGBTQ advocate Shelley Rosenberg and Keshet, a national Jewish organization serving the LGBTQ community. “It’s an honor to work alongside so many great leaders and organizations united to make a difference in the lives of LGBTQ individuals and families,” Schneider said. ■

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PENNSYLVANIA PROUD: Rainbows rained from New Jersey to Pennsylvania May 17 at the 11th annual New Hope Celebrates Pride celebration. For the first time, the parade began in Lambertville, where Charles Young and Fred Blank were married by Lambertville Mayor David DelVecchio, and the contingent symbolically brought marriage equality into the Keystone State — days before it became a reality. Following the parade, dozens of vendors set up shop at the Rock the Block party outside Bucks County Playhouse, and a string of performers took the stage throughout the afternoon. Photos: Scott A. Drake

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Decision still pending in PA Bar Association backs possible Giovanni’s Room sale marriage equality By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com

By Angela Thomas angela@epgn.com Giovanni’s Room officially closed May 17, and a decision is expected next month about its possible reopening. Owner Ed Hermance announced last week that an LGBT-related organization expressed interest in purchasing Giovanni’s Room and told PGN this week that the group is still deciding on the possible sale. The organization, the name of which Hermance has not disclosed to the public, is ELECTIONS from page 1

and former secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Katie McGinty with 7.7 percent. Wolf, an avid supporter of LGBT rights, told a crowd of supporters after the announcement that he felt “like the luckiest man on the face of the earth.” “It’s time to give Pennsylvania a fresh start so we can focus on jobs, on education and on restoring William Penn’s founding principles of fairness and equality for all,” he continued. Elsewhere in the state, Pennyslvania’s first openly gay Republican state legislator Mike Fleck (R-81st Dist.) may have been unseated by a write-in campaign. The final vote tally was not ready as of presstime. Republican challenger Richard Irvin was ousted from the ballot due to his failure to file a financial-disclosure form, but he launched a write-in campaign. As of presstime, Fleck was about 300 votes behind. Fellow openly gay state Rep. Brian Sims (D-182nd Dist.) received the nomination in his unopposed race. Regarded as the most high-profile race in Pennsylvania, state Rep. Brendan Doyle won the Democratic nomination for the Congressional 13th

expected to make a decision next month. “We are closed pending the decision of this group, which I hope to have in the middle of June,” he said. “They will look at the building next week.” Hermance announced his retirement late last year and last month said he would close the nation’s oldest bookstore after a sale agreement could not be reached. The store will be open on weekdays for customers to pick up inventory. The store is donating 25 boxes of archival material to the William Way LGBT Community Center. ■ District seat, vacated by Schwartz. Boyle captured 41 percent of the vote, followed by former Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies with 27 percent, state Sen. Daylin Leach (D-17th Dist.) with 17 percent and Val Arkoosh with 15.41 percent. Boyle will face off against Republican challenger Dee Adcock. In the Eighth Congressional District, Kevin Strouse won the nomination to challenge incumbent Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick, earning 51 percent of the votes against Shaughnessy Naughton. State Sen. Christine Tartaglione (DSecond Dist.) defeated challenges by Tomas Sanchez and Danny Savage. Downingtown Mayor Josh Maxwell, who introduced and passed an LGBT nondiscrimination ordinance in Downingtown, beat openly gay Joshua Young for the Democratic nomination for the State House 74th District. Maxwell will challenge Republican Harry Lewis in the fall. At the city level, state Rep. Ed Neilson defeated Republican Matt Wolfe and Libertarian Nikki Allen Poe in the special election for City Council. Neilson will fill the at-large seat vacated by Bill Green. ■

Days before Pennsylvania adopted marriage equality, the leadership of the Pennsylvania Bar Association approved its first-ever resolution backing marriage equality. The PBA House of Delegates voted in favor of the resolution May 16 during its annual meeting in Hershey, two days after the PBA board of governors voted 18-3, with two abstentions, for the resolution. The PBA represents 27,000 attorneys across the state. Earlier this year, the Philadelphia Bar Association backed a similar resolution. The resolution, drafted by the association’s GLBT Rights Committee and Family Law Section, said Pennsylvania’s recently overturned law created “secondtier marriages,” “unjustly harm[ed]” samesex spouses and their families and caused “significant economic, social and political disadvantage when trying to attract and retain LGBT-friendly businesses and employees.” With the adoption of the resolution, the PBA “endorses full marriage equality for

all same-sex couples, spouses and their families residing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Dan Clifford, chair of the Family Law Section, noted that recent polls have shown a majority of Pennsylvanians support marriage equality, and the numbers are significantly higher among young people. “These people are the future of our organization,” Clifford said. “They’re the ones who may be reluctant to join if this had been voted down because this generation does not see a problem with marriage equality.” While same-sex marriage is now legal in Pennsylvania, Clifford noted PBA’s backing could help persuade lawmakers who are undecided on supporting the issue. “There are legislators out there who are on the fence, who may have conservative districts in parts of the state that may not receptive to the concept. And this may send a message to those fence-sitting legislators,” he said. “Here is a broad, statewide group of 27,000 lawyers who support this. It could provide whatever coverage and support they need to make the right decision.” ■

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Is stress making you fat? Some people handle stress by undertaking great challenges and reaching for the stars. Many of us, however, react to pressure by reaching for a bag of chocolate-chip cookies. Stress can increase your risk for serious health problems, cardiovascular disease or stroke, and can actually increase your appetite while expanding your waistline. Stress and eating pattern Not only does stress increase our appetites, it typically makes us crave foods that are calorie-laden and lacking in nutrients. Research shows that stress-eaters make bad food choices. Some crave sweets, chocolate and baked goods, while others crave salty, crunchy foods like pretzels and fatty foods like ribs and burgers. Others swoon over creamy treats like ice cream, cheese or whipped cream. No matter how difficult the challenge, there are ways to handle life’s rough patches. The following are some practical techniques for reducing the stress response that contributes to overeating. Seek comfort beyond food Engage in pleasurable activities that pamper you. Do something fun that doesn’t involve consuming calories. A few options include: Getting a massage Taking a nap Going for a walk Meditation Calling a friend Having some coffee or your favorite tea Having sex Watching a favorite movie

thereby reducing your cravings for sugary foods. Replenish vitamins and mineral stores Stress causes the body to burn more vitamins and minerals, specifically B-complex magnesium and zinc. These are needed for blood-sugar balance, and when their levels drop, stress levels increase. In addition, adrenal glands require more vitamin C during stressful times, and to offset these needs you may want to use a vitamin supplement, or increase your daily servings of fresh fruit and leafy green vegetables.

Get physical Moderate exercise can help reduce the body’s production of the stress-response hormone cortisol during times of stress. Cortisol is released by the adrenal glands when we suddenly experience unexpected stress. Higher levels of cortisol can increase the risk of diabetes and the amount of fat in the midsection (your spare tire), and raise blood pressure to dangerous levels. Physical activity has a calmeffect on stressed individuals. Jim Hart ing Studies have shown that exercise modulates mood, improves selfefficacy and self-esteem, and re-programs the brain for optimism instead of pessimism. Try to maintain a consistent exercise program that combines aerobics and strengthtraining, but don’t overdo it, as too much exercise can create the reverse effect, further increasing cortisol levels.

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Taking charge of the situation When faced with a stressful event, ask yourself what you can change to minimize the pressure. We are never without working options even during the most stressful of times. Elect to take charge of the situation rather than being a victim. Eat a variety of real foods throughout the day Because stress affects blood sugar, it is important to eat healthy meals throughout the day to maintain blood-sugar levels. Don’t automatically reach for sugary carbohydrates. Instead, include protein, veggies, healthy carbs and some good fat in the meal as well. A well-balanced breakfast gets you off to a good start and helps to maintain a high level of energy throughout the day,

Get plenty of rest Research has shown that most Americans get at least two hours too little sleep each night. Sleep deprivation affects blood-sugar levels, reduces the production of humangrowth hormones, increases the production of cortisol and reduces the secretion of leptin (the hormone that makes you full and satisfied). Make it a point to go to bed a bit earlier each night during those trying times, and aim for at least eight hours of sleep each night. Rest is restorative to the body, especially the nervous system and the adrenal glands. ■ Jim Hart is a certified nutrition coach, master chef and wellness counselor specializing in addictions at Seabrook House. He has been a personal trainer at 12th Street Gym in Philadelphia for 15 years He can be reached at Hartbody@gmail.com or visit www.hartbody.com for more information.

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By Angela Thomas angela@epgn.com Lucky Strike Philadelphia this month hosted the first LGBT night at a bowling establishment. Lucky Strike Philadelphia will host LGBT Night every Tuesday from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. at its Center City location, 1336 Chestnut St. The first event was held May 13. The night includes all-you-can-play for $30, including bowling, pool, ping pong and shuffleboard, and $5 drink specials with music all night long. Lucky Strike Philadelphia general manager Cory Gallant said that, with the business being located right in the Gayborhood, it seemed natural to host an event for the LGBT community. “We are the premier bowling company across the country and here we are sitting in the middle of the LGBT community of Philadelphia and we are proud to be a part of it, but we haven’t had much of a presence in it,” he said. “We never had a strongenough existence in it and I felt that it would be a cool thing to do. It is something different and it will reintroduce us to the community.” Lucky Strike has more than 20 locations, including establishments in New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago and Los

Angeles. Gallant said the event is still in development but that it will offer the community a safe space, as well as a great night out. “We are trying to build a fun and different kind of night,” he said. “People can come in and hang out. We have drink specials and all-you-can-play wristbands. It is good for the entire night and a fantastic deal. There will be great music playing and, a little down the road, we may add a DJ, but we just want to have a night where we celebrate the community. We love being in the neighborhood.” Gallant said last week’s inaugural event was a great start. “We’ve been getting the word out about the night through word-of-mouth and through the community,” he said. “We know it will be a slow grow. We’ve always appreciated the LGBT community’s loyalty to establishments that they come to all the time and that treat them right, and that is exactly what Lucky Strike is all about. We are upscale and have a beautiful lounge, great lighting, great art on the walls and no one cares what the score is up on the board. We hope the community embraces us and enjoys the night.” For more information, visit www.bowlluckystrike.com. ■

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Cyprus to hold first Pride festival Cyprus’ LGBT community is gearing up for the country’s first gay Pride festival that will culminate in a parade on the last day of the month in the capital, Nicosia. Costas Gavrielides, president of the 700-member-strong Accept LGBT Cyprus, said the festival will include film screenings, book presentations and musical events. He told a news conference May 15 that Turkish Cypriots from the ethnically split island’s breakaway north will also participate. European Union member Cyprus decriminalized homosexuality a dozen years ago, but it still ranks low in terms of gay rights, according to international campaigners. Gavrielides said the country still needs to pass laws recognizing same-sex partnerships and forbidding public speech inciting antigay violence. ■ — compiled by Larry Nichols

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Breathing through stress and anxiety: Mindfulness comes to Mazzoni “I was in shock. I didn’t know how to deal with it all. My parents threw me out when they found out I’m trans, and it still causes me stress and pain to think about.” These are the words of a young person participating in a recent mindfulness class I taught. Fortunately, she was able to find a job and a safe place to live. And I was heartened to hear that, even for someone in a traumatic situation, taking part in our mindfulness class offered some concrete relief. As she explained: “I know that when I come to mindfulness class, I get to experience calm and can cope with it all better.” I see it in almost every class I teach: People realize that life can be painful and challenging, but they also start to see they have the inner resources to cope Bob — and maybe even to enjoy life. They are able to locate some calm amidst the storm. And it starts with paying attention to life, right now, in this moment. Mindfulness, or paying attention to our present-moment experience, has been shown in clinical research to reduce the symptoms of stress. More specifically, people who practice mindfulness regularly over a period of four to eight weeks experience lowered symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression and the effects of chronic illnesses, while increasing concentration, problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities, and empathy. With such wide-ranging benefits, mindfulness and the eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course are being used in all kinds of settings, from hospitals to corporations to schools, to combat stress,

to help reduce chronic pain, to improve productivity and teamwork and to help schoolaged children focus in class. It’s all part of what Time magazine dubs “The Mindful Revolution.” As a mindfulness instructor and a member of the LGBT community, I am excited to be partnering with Mazzoni Center to offer what we hope will be the first in an ongoing series of mindfulness classes specifically tailored to LGBT individuals, starting in June. “Not only do LGBT people experience the everyday stresses of life that everyone else experiences, we also deal with coming out, transitioning, fearing rejection and other stressors,” says Mazzoni director of behavioral health Judy Morrissey. “It’s important for us to not only have Pileggi the safe space to discuss our issues in a supportive setting, but also to benefit from the valuable skill of mindfulness.” I can attest to the power of mindfulness in changing my own life. I sometimes describe myself as having been a “highly functioning anxious person.” For years I worked hard to try to prove my worth, and to cover up a sense of inadequacy and a fear of rejection. I worked with amazing people, and on projects that were deeply meaningful to me, but I didn’t enjoy life much. I can see now that a layer of fear kept me from feeling truly present and “showing up” for life. Mindfulness changed all that. Learning to focus my mind, I tend to see the moment more clearly. I recognize the old thinking that is causing me anxiety, and this

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he use of battery-powered tools. Expanding exhibit sizes from 300 to 600 feet. The use of ladders over three feet high. If these matters don’t seem to be that important to you then you aren’t a carpenter in Philly and you don’t understand the politics of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. But it is these very issues that may put hundreds of millions of state dollars at risk and ultimately kill Philadelphia’s chance to land A-list conventions, including one of the biggest prizes — the Democratic National Convention in 2016. On the other hand, the battle over union control of the convention center has been one center leadership has been gunning for and now it seems they may have finally gotten. Philly.com reports that “facility officials have long argued the high costs of Philadelphia union labor hurts the city’s competitive edge in attracting conventions to come here instead of cities like Chicago or New York or Las Vegas.” An open letter from the center’s board of directors to the unions minced no words in itching for the fight. Board Chairman Gregory J. Fox and Center President/CEO John J. McNichol wrote: “Immediate action is our only opportunity to save tens of thousands of man-hours and millions of dollars in union wages and benefits inside the Center (not to mention the hundreds of millions of dollars in economic benefit to the region, the City of Philadelphia, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) that will certainly be lost

due to the cancellation of shows and refusal of other shows to consider Philadelphia as a destination.” With the letter, the board issued an ultimatum: sign a customer satisfaction agreement with less stringent work rules by midnight May 5 or lose jurisdiction over work at the convention center.

What is most ironic about this labor dispute is that it is not a management-labor dispute; it is a labor-labor dispute. What is most ironic about this labor dispute is that it is not a management-labor dispute; it is a labor-labor dispute. On one side is the Carpenters Local 8 Business Manager Ed Coryell Sr. It is estimated that Local 8 does nearly onethird of the union business at the convention center. Carpenters Local 8, along with Teamsters Local 107, failed to sign by the deadline. But four other unions — Laborers Local 332, Electrical Workers Local 98, Stagehands Local 8 and Iron Workers 405 — signed on the dotted line. There was nothing subtle about this union raid on the carpenters business at the convention center. John Dougherty, business manager for the electrical workers,

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said in a statement: “The signatory unions will handle the extra workload cost-effectively and in the most hospitable manner possible.” Electricians doing the carpenters work. Laborers doing Teamster work. Dogs sleeping with cats. Oh my. But more troubling is that it looks, from our vantage point up in the cheap seats, like the inmates are running the asylum. Kicking the carpenters out of the convention center because they missed the deadline for signing the customer satisfaction agreement (they have since signed and delivered the agreement to the convention center board) and handing their work over to the electricians seems punitive and further sullies the city’s convention reputation, which is not that good to begin with. And where is the cavalry to come in to save the day? The city’s labor-negotiator-in-chief, Congressman Robert A. Brady, may be too close to this one as he is a member of Carpenters Local 8 and a longtime friend of Coryell. Mayor Continued on page 2 M AY 1 8 - 2 5 , 2 0 1 4

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Nutter has never had any street cred with the unions and couldn’t bring anything to the table if he wanted. That leaves Governor Tom Corbett. It is after all the Pennsylvania “State” Convention Center and his Authority that runs the show. But, if you hadn’t noticed, he is in the middle of a re-election, one in which whoever wins the Democratic nomination will presumably receive the lion’s share of union support and Philadelphia votes. Union infighting at the convention center gives Corbett a good scapegoat for the

failed convention center in the fall and a good attack target when they line up behind his gubernatorial opponent. There is one pol who may be able to ride in to save the day — Montgomery County Commission Chair Josh Shapiro — who also happens to be vice chair of the convention center board. While kicking this hornet’s nest might be dicey for a county commissioner eyeing a statewide run of his own, it may be just the show of leadership that will catapult Shapiro into higher office.

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ready is Roman Catholic (8-8), which topped favored Archbishop Wood in a quarterfinal May 10 6-5. Roman’s normally surehanded first baseman Joe Mangano went from goat to hero by delivering a game-winning sacrifice fly in the ninth inning. Earlier, he had dropped a throw at first base, which helped Wood send the game to extra innings. “That’s a play I usually make,” Mangano told Philly.com. “The error really got to me. I’m not going to lie, I was out of it after I dropped it. I was like, ‘I can’t believe that just happened. I usually never ever drop the ball when it’s coming my way.’” La Salle was stunned by Roman 8-4 May 14 but beat Bonner-Prendergast 5-1 on May 15 to stay alive. The Explorers remain a major threat to win it all as its 9-2 win over Conwell-Egan demonstrated. “We continue to play very well,” said Nick Dermo. “We can’t think about it too much

because if we don’t strive to play better each game, we’ll get eliminated and we want to win the league title. There are great teams in this league so we have to keep playing our best. Neumann and Ockimey are talked a lot about in our league. We haven’t played them yet this year and if we do, we’ll have to play our best to beat them but we certainly have great respect for them.” Dermo actually knocked in the winning run by merely standing at the plate. He was hit on the butt by a pitch with the bases loaded in the second inning, which started a huge rally. “I just wanted to shorten up my swing and put the ball in play,” he said. “I wanted to get on in any way possible and a hit by pitch was fine by me. This got us the lead and then we broke it open in the sixth inning.”

View from Mount Airy Book examines integration, spurs thought on community transition today by Sheila Simmons

here goes the neighborhood. I spent much of last weekend reading about a perspective on that line, in a book called “Making Good Neighbors: Civil Rights, Liberalism, and Integration in Postwar Philadelphia” (Cornell University Press). As you can tell from the title, the book is not a thriller. Yet I couldn’t put it down. Just as local author Abigail Perkiss has enamored me with Kumbaya aspects of darling West Mount Airy, and the intentional integration of one of Philadelphia’s finest neighborhoods, she reveals uncomfortable aspects and truth that were at hand. Past the Home and School Association and coffee klatches, was an intrarace war-of-words in the black community around the focus placed on integrating comfortable Mount Airy — with legendary civil rights activist Cecil B. Moore exchanging words with legendary legal mind Sadie B. Alexander. When school boundary issues and ideas on countering drug violence reveal the limits of integration, Perkiss’ book cover — of children dancing at Allens Lane Art Center — takes on a disturbing Norman Rockwell nature. Part of the reason I plowed through to the end of “Making Good Neighbors” was to see where in history would the book end? Would Perkiss follow integration into the 21st century? Would she examine, in this microcosm of an intentional effort to live together, where are we now? “Making Good Neighbors” opens by identifying housing as the ”stepchild” of civil rights. When blacks dared to pursue the American dream in better neighborhoods, they were met with hostility and violence. “In other neighborhoods, integration became defined as the period between the first black family moving into a community and the last white family moving out,” Perkiss writes. But Mount Airy, she documents, rebuffs the “there goes the neighborhood” scare tactic, and “came to believe that the secret to preserving their homes and

their quality of life lay in welcoming their new neighbors into the community.” The result draws national attention — and evolution. The neighborhood theme goes from integration to diversity to choosing “to Live Differently.” It is also a welcoming place for Jewish scholars and activists, lesbian families and young professionals. Perkiss clarifies, “This book is not meant to serve as a blueprint for interracial living, nor is it a predictor of success or failure. It will not describe a utopian version of integration, nor offer a polemical critique of an idealized conception of American liberal democracy.” But it does call to my mind the irony of longtime black residents in Point Breeze and parts of North Philadelphia near Temple University, fearful at the sight of whites moving into their neighborhood. The issue of course is not integration, but gentrification. New neighbors will surely bring about better services and curb appeal, but also higher rents and taxes that will force many old-timers to find a new neighborhood. Can old and new coexist? If we are to draw any lessons from Perkiss’ recounting, we should be “intentional” in building communities and willing to work at it through every bump in the road.

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Ten percent of the highest bid for each property auctioned �� 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, �� 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 �� attorney’s check or money order with the Sheriff. The balance of the purchase money must be deposited in certi�� money order together with a Deed poll for execution by the highest �� 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 �� 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. �� each property shall be a sum suf��cluding advertising, all taxes, water rents and municipal claims due to the City of Philadelphia. If there is no other bid price above the opening bid price, the property shall be sold by the auctioneer to the attorney on the writ at that price. 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 Philadel-

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phia has on the property. Finally, if a balance still remains, a Sheriff’s Distribution Policy will be ordered and the money will be distributed accordingly. No personal checks, drafts or promises to pay will be accepted in �� 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 �� discretion, require proof of identity of the purchaser or the registration �� be forfeited as if the bidder failed to meet the terms of sale. All bidders are advised to remain at the sale until after the last property is sold. The Sheriff reserves the right to re-sell any property at any time before the end of the sale, upon the successful bidders’ failure to tender the required deposit. The Sheriff reserves the right to postpone or stay the sale of any property in which the attorney on the writ has not appeared and is not present at the sale. Prospective purchasers are directed to the Web site of the Philadelphia Bureau of Revision of Taxes, (BRT) brtweb.phila. gov for a fuller description of the properties listed. Properties can be looked up by the BRT number – which should be cross checked with the address. Prospective purchasers are also directed to the Room 154 City Hall, 215-6861483 and to its website philadox. phila.gov and to its website at http://philadox.phila.gov where they can view the deed to each �� 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

(30) Days from the date of the sale of Real Estate. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are �� thereafter. �� non-professional readers who do not understand the meaning of the �� defendant’s names, we make the following. EXPLANATION �� 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 �� 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 �� 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

�� PROPERTY F. Price Connors C.P. May Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-303 �� PROPERTY Javier I Tellado C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-304 1021 East Phil Ellena Street �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� unknown heirs of Marguerite �� Margueritte Ford, solely in her capacity as heir of �� C.P. July Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-305 �� PROPERTY Gilbert Goolsby and Michelle Goolsby C.P. �� Group, P.C. 1406-306 �� PROPERTY Steven Adams aka Steven E Adams, Jr C.P. August Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-307 �� PROPERTY Henry Moore and Peggy Thompson C.P. �� Group, P.C. 1406-308 �� and Jeffrey M. Ryan C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-309 633 East Raymond Street aka Raymond Street 19120 42nd wd. 1131.2 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Saleh Saidsudky, single C.P. December Term, �� Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., �� Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, ��

1406-310 749 Magee Avenue 19111 �� Rosenstiel Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire 1406-311 4437 Devereaux Avenue �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Carroll, as sole owner C.P. January Term, 2013 No. 3723 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-312 �� Rosenstiel Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire 1406-313 �� son, Jr. (a married person) C.P. �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-314 3009 North Croskey Street �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Mosley as sole Owner C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 0177 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-315 6646 Greenway Avenue 19142 �� PROPERTY John Doe, owner or any unknown persons having or claiming an interest or title to the subject premises C.P. February Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-316 6643 Oakland Street 19149 �� PROPERTY Patrice Ortiz C.P. September Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C.

1406-317 �� PROPERTY Marilyn Rodriguez aka Marylin Rodriguez �� C.P. January Term, 2010 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-318 �� 19119 22nd wd. 3314.40 Sq. ��PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� C.P. January Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-319 �� C.P. September Term, 2013 �� 1406-320 �� PROPERTY Nativita Mondesir and Jean E. Mondesir C.P. December Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-321 �� PROPERTY Randolph M. �� Hosear, husband and wife, as tenants by the entireties C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 0949 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-322 1246 Wagner Avenue 19141�� as sole owner C.P. April Term, 2012 No. 1166 $114,693.29 �� Marin, Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-323 �� to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: �� Christopher R. Howard C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 3293 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg ��

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www.Officeof Philadelphia Sheriff.com SHERIFF’S SALE OF Tuesday, June 3, 2014 1406-301 �� PROPERTY Teresa Derr C.P. December Term, 2012 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-302 �� tenhouse Sq Unit 1709 aka �� Together with all right, title and interest to a 0.747% undivided interest of, in and to the common elements, as more particularly set forth in the declaration.

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1406-324 2016 East Tioga Street �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� James Matthews, as sole owner C.P. August Term, 2011 No. ��ner, Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, �� Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, �� 1406-325 7026 Paschall Avenue 19142�� PROPERTY Harry Pygatt C.P. �� $41,446.69 Scott A. Dietterick, �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-326 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Rivera and Paula M. Rivera, as tenants by the entirety C.P. �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-327 4220 Maywood Street 19124�� PROPERTY Hector Santiago C.P. December Term, 2012 �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-328 �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Phansackdy C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 00261 $129,114.31 �� Marin, Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-329 �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ��ERTY Nerys Hernandez C.P. May Term, 2013 No. 2239 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., ��

M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-330 3113 Morning Glory Road �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� C.P. May Term, 2013 No. �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-331 2909 Memphis Street 19134 �� 1406-332 �� C.P. December Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-333 �� C.P. December Term, 2012 No. �� 1406-334 �� wd. 2424.66 Sq. Ft. �� aka Mariam Martinez C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 04074 �� Gregory Javardian 1406-335 11913 Waldemire Drive �� Monaghan Jr and Vickie Monaghan C.P. March Term, �� Javardian 1406-336 1909 Conlyn Street 19141 17th wd. (formerly the �� Walters C.P. June Term, 2013 �� Eisenberg, PC 1406-337 ��

19126 10th wd. 1616 Sq. Ft. �� C.P. June Term, 2013 No. �� Eisenberg, PC 1406-338 4620 “H” Street 19124 42nd wd. 1334.64 Sq. Ft. �� C.P. September Term, 2013 �� & Eisenberg, PC 1406-339 2349 East Hagert Street �� PROPERTY Michael J. Fox C.P. December Term, 2012 �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-340 �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� Derek Alexander C.P. Sep�� Michael C. Mazack 1406-341 3242 Chatham Street 19134 �� PROPERTY The unknown heirs of Adele Isphording, deceased C.P. July Term, 2013 �� 1406-342 6403 Woodcrest Avenue �� administrator of the estate of �� C.P. April Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-343 �� PROPERTY Evelyn Castel�� P.C. 1406-344 2420 Stanwood Street �� Jones and Sheldon M. Jones C.P. June Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-345 ��

�� PROPERTY Nadine Stacy Johnson as adminstratrix of the estate of Alfred H. Gordy, deceased C.P. July Term, 2013 �� 1406-346 �� PROPERTY Hassen Fritis, as sole owner C.P. November Term, 2010 No. 2907 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-347 �� as tenants by the entireties �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-348 2411 South Garnet Street �� PROPERTY Erica Tubens and Matthew Divario C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 3913 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-349 322-26 Poplar Street aka �� say E. Rowland, Esquire 1406-350 1412 South 6th Street 19147 �� improvements 2373 Sq. Ft. �� land, Esquire 1406-351 �� MENTS: CONDOMINIUM Shirley C. Jenkins, deceased C.P. October Term, 2012 No. 001013 $23,933.96 Robert J. Hoffman, Esquire; Samantha D. Cissne, Esquire 1406-352 6216 Carpenter Street 19143 3rd wd. 2391 Sq. Ft.

�� C.P. March Term, 2013 No. �� J. Osborne 1406-353 3109 Friendship Street �� PROPERTY William J. Forbes �� his wife, as tenants by the entireties C.P. January Term, �� Marin, Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-354 �� 19142 40th wd. 992 Sq. Ft. �� to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: �� Vincent Talmadge and Rachel I Smith-Talmadge, Husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety C.P. January Term, 2011 No. ��ner, Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, �� Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, �� 1406-355 �� C.P. October Term, 2010 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-356 623 C South American Street 19147-2300 2nd wd. 230.32 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� 1406-357 �� 2169-00 IMPROVEMENTS: �� 1406-358 �� 269400 IMPROVEMENTS: �� Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under David Overholt aka David �� Overholt David Overholt aka David E. Overholt, deceased. C.P. February Term, 2012 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-359 �� -

�� David Myers, David C. Myers, Patricia Myers C.P. December Term, 2011 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-360 �� Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Richardson C.P. April Term, �� Javardian 1406-361 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Nolan C.P. October Term, 2013 ��fices of Gregory Javardian 1406-362 937 East Durard Street �� Hudson C.P. June Term, 2013 �� & Eisenberg, PC 1406-363 6006 Angora Terrace 19143 �� Calhoun and Rebecca Calhoun C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� Eisenberg, PC 1406-364 �� North side of Walnut St 99 ft eastward of 16 st; front 20 ft; �� Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: COMMER�� Perrier C.P. April Term, 2013 �� W. Hennessey, Esq., Dilworth �� 1406-365 �� C. Shilling C.P. July Term, �� QUIRE 1406-366 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Valentin C.P. August Term, �� QUIRE 1406-367 �� PROPERTY Christopher John C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-368 6239 Walnut Street 19139

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�� C.P. March Term, 2010 No. �� 1406-369 �� wd. All that certain lot or piece of ground situate on south�� feet) 114 ft 1-1/4 in northeast�� 11-1/2 in and extending southeasterwardly to said Torresdale �� C.P. January Term, 2014 No. �� 1406-370 1341 Unruh Street aka 1341 Unruh Avenue 19111-4919 �� PROPERTY Ali Mohamed C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 01009 �� 1406-371 �� PROPERTY The unknown heirs of Stephen A. Grelis, deceased, Nancy Grelis, solely in her capacity as heir of the estate of Stephen A. Grelis, deceased and Edward Grelis, soley in his capacity as heir of the estate of Stephen A. Grelis, deceased. C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 03769 $171,629.30 �� 1406-372 �� Rodriguez C.P. February Term, �� 1406-373 �� Unknown heirs of Donald H. �� in her capacity as heir of �� C.P. February Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-374 �� 21st wd. 1627.47 Sq. Ft. �� P.C. 1406-375 �� 40th wd. 1120 Sq. Ft. �� August Term, 2013 No. 01739 �� P.C.

1406-376 �� 60th wd. 1226.40 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Sherri Watson C.P. August Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-377 �� PROPERTY The unknown heirs of Dorothy J. McDonald, deceaed and Frances McDonald, solely in her capacity as heir of Dorothy J. McDonald, deceased C.P. May Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-378 �� 19142 40th wd. 1600 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Myrtle Peace, �� Peace C.P. June Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-379 4606 Greene Street 19144�� PROPERTY Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Sylvia S. Williams, deceased C.P. �� 1406-380 �� PROPERTY Gerard Smith C.P. March Term, 2012 No. 03061 �� 1406-381 �� 34th wd. 1702.36 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Siget Stockton C.P. August Term, 2009 No. 04324 �� 1406-382 �� 2714 40th wd. 1792.99 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Darryl Holmes, Sr; Audrey M. Holmes C.P. �� 1406-383 �� PROPERTY George R. Delano, Jr C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-384 �� -

��ERTY Svetlana M. Fowler, John �� 1406-385 �� PROPERTY Ziad Hussein C.P. December Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-386 �� 3111 60th wd. 1304 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Rodney Jones C.P. �� 1406-387 2301 Cherry Street, Unit 10F �� STORY MASONRY Marla R. Davis C.P. January Term, 2012 �� D. Cissne, Esquire 1406-388 �� PROPERTY Henry CifuentesRestrepo C.P. April Term, 2013 �� 1406-389 �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� McCrea C.P. December Term, �� 1406-390 �� PROPERTY Michael F. Shelmet C.P. April Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-391 �� 1006 40th wd. 2194 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Genelle Garrison C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-392 �� Sophia Johnson C.P. September Term, 2012 No. 02960 $42,174.39 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1406-393 216 East Eleanor Street 19120�� PROPERTY Gladys Rios C.P. November Term, 2010 No. ��

1406-394 �� All that certain lot of ground with (with the messuage or tenement erected situate). At the corner formed by the intersection of the north side of chestnut street with the west side of redfield street. On said Chestnut 16 feet and �� inches to a 3 feet wide alley. �� Green C.P. December Term, �� 1406-395 �� PROPERTY Robert G. Swander C.P. July Term, 2012 No. �� 1406-396 �� 62nd wd. Irregular dimensions �� PROPERTY Debbie Dempsey C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 04462 $129,623.77 Richard M. �� 1406-397 �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� fices, P.C. 1406-398 �� Fairview Avenue 19136 64th �� 2-014000 IMPROVEMENTS: �� Jeanette A. Jackson C.P. April Term, 2012 No. 01413 ��fices, P.C. 1406-399 210 Robat Street 19120 42nd �� ING Sharon Crosby C.P. September Term, 2013 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-400 327 W Earlham Terrace 19144 �� C.P. September Term, 2013 �� 1406-401 �� Shineka D. Crawford C.P. August Term, 2010 No. 01243 �� Esq. 1406-402 �� 40th wd. 1290 Sq. Ft. ��-

�� Gregory S. Clark C.P. No�� Esq. 1406-403 3016 South Carlisle Street aka 3016 Carlisle Street �� personal representative of the estate of John Hinkle aka John H. Hinkle. Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associates claiming right, title, or interest from or under John Hinkle aka John H. Hinkle, deceased. Estate of John Hinkle aka John H. Hinkle, c/o Ethel V. Mills, personal representative. C.P. September Term, 2011 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-404 2212 Manton Street 19139 �� 1-269300 IMPROVEMENTS: �� Vincent Saunders, Demarcus Waites, aka Demarcus R. Waites C.P. May Term, 2013 �� 1406-405 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� zewski C.P. September Term, �� 1406-406 6220 North 3rd Street �� C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-407 3729 Westhampton Avenue aka 3729 Westhampton Drive �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Nardone C.P. May Term, 2012 �� 1406-408 �� 40th wd. 1093.44 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Nathaniel Johnson, solely in his capacity as heir of Josie Johnson, deceased. C.P. April Term, 2011 �� 1406-409 4120 West Girard Avenue �� C.P. September Term, 2012 ��

1406-410 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Holdsworth C.P. July Term, �� McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-411 �� 19124 33rd wd. 1972 Sq. Ft.; row s-off/str 2sty masonry �� C.P. September Term, 2013 No. �� Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-412 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� C.P. July Term, 2013 No. �� Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-413 2104 Melvin Street 19131�� PROPERTY Christopher Ming C.P. March Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-414 �� 19144 22nd wd. 1497 Sq. �� C.P. April Term, 2013 No. �� Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-415 1117 Wallace Street 19123 14th wd. 2166 Sq. Ft.; row �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Venable, Jr. C.P. April Term, �� McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-416 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Sarr Samb aka Mame Sarr and Mour Samb C.P. January Term, �� McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-417 �� row conv/apt 2sty masonry �� and Romeo Coscia C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 00406 ��berg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-418 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN��-

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driguez C.P. September Term, �� McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-419 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Elliot aka Patricia A. Meredith and Francis Elliot C.P. June Term, 2009 No. 03161 $163,244.76 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-420 1104 Solly Place 19111 63rd wd. 1666 Sq. Ft.; s/d w b/g �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Muller and Maureen A. Muller C.P. July Term, 2010 No. �� Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-421 �� Ft.; res condo 3 sty masonry �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� Zalika Woods C.P. September �� & Conway, P.C. 1406-422 �� 1406-423 �� wd. 1110 Sq. Ft.; row 2 sty �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-424 �� wd. 1010 Sq. Ft.; row b/gar �� IMPROVEMENTS: �� Jacqueline P. Valentine C.P. �� & Conway, P.C. 1406-425 1914 Monument Street 19121 32nd wd. 912 Sq. Ft.; row �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Combs C.P. October Term, �� McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-426 �� 10th wd. row b/gar 2sty �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN��Neil C.P. July Term, 2013 No. �� Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-427 ��

Ft.; det w/gar 2sty frame �� Schmidt, known surviving heir �� mortgagor and real owner, and all unknown surviving heirs of �� mortgator and real owner C.P. �� berg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-428 �� C.P. September Term, 2013 No. �� Osborne, Esquire 1406-429 �� Esquire 1406-430 421 West Penn Street 19144�� PROPERTY Victor Acerra aka �� Acerra C.P. December Term, �� 1406-431 �� PROPERTY Daisha Williams, �� 1406-432 2907 North 23rd Street 19132�� Tillery, Christina Vargas C.P. �� 1406-433 7627 Woodcrest Avenue �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Tucker C.P. April Term, 2010 �� 1406-434 �� PROPERTY Anthony Johnson �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-435 2414 S Jessup Street aka 2414 ��

�� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN��tore C.P. October Term, 2010 �� Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Gold�� 1406-436 32 West Seymour Street �� C.P. September Term, 2013 No. �� of Gregory Javardian 1406-437 1333 South 4th Street 19147 1st �� Mortgage Stanley Hendrickson C.P. May Term, 2010 No. 03242 �� Esquire 1406-438 2232 Simon Street 19124 �� ESTATE Frank C. Pratt Jr. C.P. September Term, 2013 �� Eisenberg, PC 1406-439 1342 Greeby Street 19111 �� ESTATE Donna Marie Talley C.P. September Term, 2013 �� Eisenberg, PC 1406-440 1329 South Wilton Street �� January Term, 2011 No. 3711 $32,667.29 Scott A. Dietterick, �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-441 �� PROPERTY Nana Y. Amoh, sole owner C.P. August Term, 2011 �� Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Gold�� 1406-442 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� C.P. September Term, 2013 No. �� Weisberg, Esquire 1406-443 ��

to Mortgage IMPROVE�� C.P. June Term, 2012 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-444 �� PROPERTY Roberta Collins as adminstratrix of the estate of Anna Collins aka Anna R. Collins, deceased C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 02441 $96,742.67 �� 1406-445 �� PROPERTY Alemayo White aka Alemayo Whyte C.P. February Term, 2010 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-446 �� C.P. July Term, 2012 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-447 2601 Pennsylvania Avenue, �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN��liet C.P. October Term, 2013 �� 1406-448 �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� Adela Diaz Pizarro, Allen Smith C.P. October Term, 2013 �� 1406-449 20-22 W Haines Street 19144 22nd wd. 2766.4 Sq. �� Holdings, Inc C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 00160 �� 1406-450 �� February Term, 2013 No. �� E. Von Rosenstiel Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire 1406-451 3202 Tyson Avenue 19149 �� C.P. January Term, 2012 No. �� E. Von Rosenstiel Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire 1406-452 �� -

�� C.P. September Term, 2013 �� 1406-453 �� C.P. July Term, 2013 No. �� E. Von Rosenstiel Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire 1406-454 �� 19140 19th wd. 900 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY The unkonwn heirs of Juan M. Adames, deceased, Marisol Adames Castro, solely in her capacity as heir of Juan M. Adames, deceased, Edwin Adames, solely in his capacity as heir of Juan M. Adames, deceased, Johnny Adames, solely in his capacity as heir of Juan M. Adames, deceaed and Wilfredo Adames, solely in his capacity as heir of Juan M. Adames, deceased. C.P. April Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-455 1902 Conlyn Street 19141 17th �� 1-1341-00 IMPROVEMENTS: �� Roslyn A. Williams C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 02960 $36,617.04 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire 1406-456 �� 19143 46th wd. 2776 Sq. Ft. �� as co adminstrator of the estate �� deceased and Tamika R. Williams, as co administrator of the estate of Maylon �� June Term, 2013 No. 01273 �� P.C. 1406-457 �� 19141 17th wd. 1376 Sq. Ft. �� C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� J. Osborne 1406-458 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� 1406-459 �� 40th wd. 960 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Patrice A. Parks C.P. January Term, 2012 No. �� Osborne

1406-460 �� PROPERTY Jacqueline Mitchell C.P. September Term, 2013 �� 1406-461 �� 19120 61st wd. 900 Sq. Ft. �� C.P. December Term, 2012 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-462 �� PROPERTY Edna Anderson nka Edna Robinson C.P. �� P.C. 1406-463 �� PROPERTY Mildred Murphy C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-464 6347 Calvert Street 19149 62nd wd. 1242 Sq. Ft.; row b/gar 2sty masonry �� February Term, 2013 No. �� Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-465 �� September Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-466 320 East Tioga Street �� PROPERTY Rosanna Pacheco C.P. August Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-467 �� PROPERTY Massi Fletcher C.P. February Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-468 763 South 9th Street 3rd wd. �� Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Foglietta-Silverstein C.P. �� lagher Simpson Stapleton �� Elia, Esq.

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1406-469 �� 10th wd. 1273.79 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Perry J. Walker, Sr C.P. January Term, 2014 �� 1406-470 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Webster C.P. November Term, �� 1406-471 �� PROPERTY Jonathan Flotron C.P. January Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-472 6233 Osage Avenue 19143 �� PROPERTY Courtney Rose as administratrix of the estate of Michael Cousins, deceased �� administratrix of the estate of Michael Cousins, deceased C.P. February Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-473 2911-21 Salmon Street 19134 �� MENTS: MIXED USE Margaret R. Petaccio C.P. �� Simpson Stapleton Fires & �� Esq. 1406-474 �� 19132 11th wd. (formerly part �� PROPERTY Markitia Scott C.P. February Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-475 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Taylor C.P. January Term, �� Richard M. Squire & Associ�� 1406-476 4116 Franklin Street 19140 43rd wd. 930 Sq. Ft. �� baum and Joel Phillip C.P. �� P.C. 1406-477A 7169-7171 Ogontz Avenue, �� PROVEMENTS: CONDOMINIUM UNIT Ogontz Hall Inves-

�� David M. Giles, Esquire 1406-477B �� PROVEMENTS: CONDOMINIUM UNIT Ogontz Hall Inves�� David M. Giles, Esquire 1406-478 �� Parker and Allen Emanuel Parker, Sr. C.P. June Term, �� Stern & Eisenberg, PC 1406-479 �� 19131 34th wd. 1240 Sq. Ft. �� and Alice Moore C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 03070 �� PC 1406-480 �� 20th wd. 2000 Sq. Ft. �� gent, Jr and Tina Todd-Pagent C.P. June Term, 2012 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-481 622 East Price Street 19144 �� C.P. May Term, 2013 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-482 �� PROPERTY Matthew Deegan C.P. March Term, 2012 No. �� 1406-483 �� wd. Situate on the southeaterly side of Twentieth Street (sixty feet wide) at the dsitance of One Hundred Twenty-one feet seven inches northeastwardly from the Northeasterly side of Olney Avenue (eighty �� GAR 2STY MASONRY Mark �� W. Cusick 1406-484 919 Winton Street 39th wd. �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� fices of Gregory Javardian 1406-485 ��

�� Donna Scott and Thomas Jhinis C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 00464 $123,440.39 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire 1406-486 �� man, Josefa N. Rosado C.P. �� fices, P.C. 1406-487 �� Pressley, Samuel Pressley C.P. March Term, 2012 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-488 232 North 60th Street 19139 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� C Carr C.P. December Term, �� McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-489 4011 Dungan Street 19124 33rd wd. 1232 Sq. Ft.; row b/gar 2sty masonry �� itskiy aka Aleksandr Savitskly �� May Term, 2013 No. 00629 �� & Conway, P.C. 1406-490 1212 East Susquehanna �� 1120 Sq. Ft.; row 2sty frame �� to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: �� Christie Moore C.P. May Term, �� McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-491 �� 61st wd. 990 Sq. Ft.; row b/gar �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Term, 2013 No. 02166 $101,413.02 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1406-492 3900 Ford Road, Unit 4C �� Mortgage Defendant, Vicki �� Harris, P.C. 1406-493 �� Mortgage Defendant, Michael ��

1406-494 313 North 64th Street 34th wd. �� 071100 IMPROVEMENTS: �� 1406-495 �� Halpin, III, Esquire as admin�� Walton, deceased C.P. November Term, 2012 No. 01130 �� 1406-496 �� 1200900 IMPROVEMENTS: �� Walton C.P. February Term, �� 1406-497 111 West Hortter Street 19119 22nd wd. 7000.00 Sq. Ft. �� ber Term, 2012 No. 01136 �� 1406-498 �� Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� C.P. July Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-499 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� his capacity as Trustee of the �� October Term, 2013 No. 00143 �� 1406-500 �� tober Term, 2013 No. 03101 �� PC 1406-501 �� 19136 41st wd. 1600 Sq. Ft. �� Stern & Eisenberg, PC 1406-502 ��

C.P. August Term, 2013 No. �� Eisenberg, PC 1406-503 �� PROPERTY Marcelina Angud and Antonio Angud aka Tony Angud C.P. September Term, �� 1406-504 1107 Alcott Street 19149 �� C.P. October Term, 2010 No. 2143 $139,092.97 Scott A. �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-505 �� 49th wd. 1749.72 Sq. Ft. �� sole owner C.P. Novem�� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-506 �� 2291000 IMPROVEMENTS: �� Astuto C.P. August Term, �� 1406-507 �� improvement area 1104 Sq. Ft.; land area 1260 Sq. Ft. �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY, MASONRY Rob�� Stahl C.P. December Term, �� Daniel P. Mazo, Esquire 1406-508 �� PROPERTY Aaron Porter C.P. �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-509 �� 10th wd. (formerly part of �� and Renee D. Drayton C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 00427

�� P.C. 1406-510 �� 10th wd. row b/garage 2sty �� McMichael, adminstratrix of �� Wilson, Jr., aka Frederick Wilson C.P. May Term, 2012 No. 03027 $142,172.29 Federman �� 1406-511 914 Asbury Terrace 19126 61st wd. det w/gar 2sty masonry �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� 1406-512 �� To Mortgage MERS, Inc, as �� SQ. FT., 2-STORY MASONRY �� C.P. June Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-513 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� 1406-514 �� (mortgagor) and Alpha Holding Corporation, a non-profit CA Corp as trustee C.P. June Term, �� 1406-515 �� 19132 11th wd. 1296 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Carla ThompsonThomas C.P. September Term, �� 1406-516 �� Scott and Janice V. Scott C.P. December Term, 2012 No. �� A. Didomenico, Esquire 1406-517 �� PROPERTY Asia Wise, Ernest Trice C.P. November Term, 2013 No. 01466 $91,910.47 �� 1406-518 ��

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PROPERTY Cresius Darius C.P. May Term, 2012 No. �� 1406-519 �� PROPERTY Dong Sheng Sun C.P. January Term, 2014 No. �� 1406-520 �� 1406-521 601 Saint Georges Road 19119-3341 9th wd. 39774.96 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� 1406-522 �� PROPERTY Christopher M. Ginchereau aka Christopher Ginchereau, Christina M. Strunk aka Christina Strunk C.P. June Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-523 �� Gilliams C.P. February Term, �� 1406-524A �� C.P. October Term, 2011 No. �� Winegrad, Esquire 1406-524B �� C.P. October Term, 2011 No. �� Winegrad, esquire 1406-525 �� PROPERTY Joseph A. Williams C.P. March Term, 2012 �� 1406-526 �� 4344 44th wd. 1312 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Cynthia D. Williams, Stacy M. Robinson aka Stacy Faison, Angela Williams-Davis aka Angela Williams C.P. April Term, 2007 No. 00213 $99,396.79 Phelan

�� 1406-527 �� 36th wd. 1003.10 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Robert Taufan C.P. April Term, 2012 No. �� 1406-528 �� 1431 60th wd. 1232 Sq. Ft. �� C.P. October Term, 2010 No. �� 1406-529 �� PROPERTY John Jayeola, Adura Sanya C.P. Decem�� 1406-530 709 South Schell Street 19147�� PROPERTY Michele Pierce C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-531 32 West Penn Street 19144 �� PROPERTY Stephanie Williams (mortgagor) , Anthony Hinton (real owner) and Pauline Hinton (real owner) C.P. February Term, 2010 No. �� Osborne, Esquire 1406-532 3166 Reach Street 19134 33rd wd. 1064 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Dawn Williams C.P. June Term, 2013 No. �� Osborne, Esquire 1406-533 �� and Michele Gambino C.P. January Term, 2014 No. �� Osborne, Esquire 1406-534 �� Halpin, III, Esquire, Personal Representative of the estate of Allen F. Delange, aka Allen Delange, deceased C.P. December Term, 2013 No. �� of Gregory Javardian 1406-535 436 Regina Street 19116 �� -

�� zykowski C.P. October Term, �� Martha E. Von Rosenstiel Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire 1406-536 �� 19141 17th wd. 1270 Sq. �� to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: �� Sidney Feldman C.P. December Term, 2010 No. 0949 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-537 1233 North Randolph Street �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Christopher, as sole owner �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-538 2249 North Van Pelt Street �� to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: �� owner C.P. April Term, 2011 �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-539 �� Cook and Gary Santone C.P. November Term, 2013 No. �� Eisenberg, PC 1406-540 �� PROVEMENTS: ROW 2STY MASONRY Johnny Webb C.P. �� 1406-541 �� SONRY David A. Thompson C.P. August Term, 2012 No. �� 1406-542 �� 0946-00 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW CONV/APT 2STY �� November Term, 2013 No. ��

�� 1406-543 �� IMPROVEMENTS: DET 1-1/2 STY MASONRY Michael S. �� 1406-544 �� 00 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI DET 2 STY, MASONRY Andres Rivera C.P. July Term, �� 1406-545 4909 Penn Street 19124�� PROPERTY Juan J. Genet C.P. February Term, 2010 No. �� 1406-546 6300 North Park Avenue �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Gloria Page C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 02917 �� 1406-547 �� C.P. February Term, 2012 No. �� 1406-548 312 Hoffnagle Street 19111�� PROPERTY Michaela M. Parrotti aka Michaela Parrotta C.P. February Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-549 �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� S. Clark C.P. December Term, �� 1406-551 �� 40th wd. row 2sty ma�� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� McCormick C.P. October Term, �� 1406-552 �� 36th wd. 1244.00 Sq. Ft. �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� Dambrosio, as tenants in common C.P. December Term, ��

Marin, Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-553 �� 66th wd. row b/garage 2story �� aka William J. Davis, Pauline Davis, United States of America C.P. December Term, �� 1406-554 �� to Mortgage IMPROVE�� PROPERTY Wendy S. Decou �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-555 �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ��ERTY Ellisia Alexander C.P. May Term, 2011 No. 1331 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-556 1904 Orthodox Street 19124 �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� Michele P. Rusden, as sole owner C.P. May Term, 2013 �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-557 �� mons C.P. February Term, �� Marin, Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-558 �� C.P. January Term, 2011 No. ��ner, Esq., Joel A. Ackerman,

�� Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, �� 1406-559 �� C.P. August Term, 2012 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-560 �� PROPERTY Ferdinand Santiago and Gina Santiago C.P. February Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-561 �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� owner C.P. August Term, 2011 No. 4764 $229,306.06 Scott A. �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-562 �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ��ING Delilah Winder C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 02937 ��fices, P.C. 1406-563 �� PROPERTY Michael C. Sidebotham C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 00671 �� 1406-564 �� PROPERTY Yakov Shvartsovskiy C.P. September Term, 2013 �� 1406-565 1444 Higbee Street 19149�� PROPERTY Moses U. Colbert C.P. July Term, 2012 No. �� 1406-566 4726 Shelmire Avenue aka 4726 Shelmire Street 19136�� PROPERTY Eurico J. Moreira, Paulo Moreira, Dawn Moreira C.P. September Term, 2013 ��

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�� 1406-567 �� C.P. September Term, 2013 �� 1406-568 2122 South Daggett Street �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� 1406-569 �� PROPERTY Paul Wagner, III C.P. April Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-570 620 Elkins Avenue 19120�� C.P. June Term, 2012 No. �� 1406-571 �� PROPERTY Tracey C. Abrams, Alphonso E. Abrams, aka Alphonso E. Abrams, Jr C.P. �� 1406-572 �� PROPERTY Ulysses Fletcher, �� September Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-573 �� C.P. February Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-574 106 East Roumfort Road �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Caulley, Charmin Caulley C.P. December Term, 2011 No. �� 1406-575 1424 South 16th Street �� PROPERTY Calvin Cannon, Jr., in his capacity as heir of Calvin G. Cannon, deceased. Unknown heirs, successors,

assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Calvin G. Cannon, deceased. C.P. May Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-576 �� PROPERTY Steve M Ng C.P. �� $101,600.17 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1406-577 344 North Salford Street �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Williams aka Richard A. Williams, Jr C.P. January Term, 2012 No. 00422 $101,402.61 �� 1406-578 323 Elwood Street 19144 12th wd. (formerly 22nd wd.) �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Holiday and Somar Holiday C.P. January Term, 2013 No. �� Eisenberg, PC 1406-579 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Johnson C.P. September Term, �� 1406-580 �� 2233-00 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Manieuzzaman C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 01316 $202,366.70 Jeffrey G. Trauger, esquire 1406-581 1439 South Marston Street �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Yu C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 00310 $47,623.19 Phelan �� 1406-582 �� 62nd wd. 1266.40 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Miguel A. Vega C.P. March Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-583 �� PROVEMENTS: CONDOMINIUM UNIT Meghann Weaver aka Meghann E. Weaver C.P. June Term, 2012 No. 03339 �� 1406-584 1930 South Juniper Street �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN-

�� McDonald C.P. July Term, �� 1406-585 �� PROPERTY Nkrumah Gowie C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 01426 $213,434.41 Phelan �� 1406-586 �� PROPERTY Yackov Gross. Gennaro Rauso, trustee for the Gross Trust and not personally under the provisions of a trust agreement dated the 30th of �� trust agreement dated the 30th �� 1406-587 93 East Sharpnack Street �� C.P. December Term, 2011 �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-588 �� C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-589 1326-1342 Spruce Street, Unit �� PROPERTY Daniel J. Allan C.P. July Term, 2013 No. �� Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-590 �� 3116 10th wd. 1210 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Ralanda Ellis C.P. April Term, 2012 No. 1767 �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, �� 1406-591 2634 South Hobson Street ��

�� C.P. October Term, 2010 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-592 1632 South Taney Street �� IMPROVEMENTS: �� August Term, 2012 No. 01012 $60,663.72 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1406-593 �� 1406-594 �� PROPERTY Jerome Edens C.P. September Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-595 �� C.P. August Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-596 �� wd. South side of Cantrell Street 222 ft westward from �� front 14 ft; depth 44 ft 6 in �� to Mortgage IMPROVE�� RESIDENCE Richard Sites aka Ricahrd J. Sites C.P. September Term, 2013 No. �� M. Hladik, Esq. 1406-597 �� PROPERTY Jose Rivera C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 04210 �� P.C. 1406-598 1107 Glenview Street 19111 �� C.P. December Term, 2012 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-599 �� Davenport aka Robin A. Dav�� personal representative. �� representative of the estate of Robin Davenport, aka Robin A. Davenport. Unknown

heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Robin Davenport aka Robin A. Davenport, deceased. C.P. September Term, 2010 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-600 �� fices, P.C. 1406-601 �� PROPERTY Zachariah M. Abraham and Mary Zachariah C.P. September Term, 2013 �� 1406-602 �� ING Mervin Conner, Jr C.P. September Term, 2012 No. �� Offices, P.C. 1406-603 714 Union Street Union Hill Homes 19104 24th wd. 2360.71 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Marleasa A. �� 1406-604 �� 34th wd. 1702.37 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Robert F Phillips C.P. January Term, 2014 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-605 �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Maddox C.P. April Term, 2013 �� 1406-606 �� 1406-607 �� her capacity as Executrix and devisee of Estate of Frank J. ��

1406-608 �� PROPERTY Enide Pichonot C.P. March Term, 2012 No. �� 1406-609 �� C.P. December Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-610 �� hirah A. Harris C.P. April Term, �� 1406-611 1029 Fillmore Street 19124�� PROPERTY Uwe Miksche C.P. �� $113,663.24 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1406-612 4260 EDGEMONT STREET �� PROPERTY David J. Sullivan C.P. February Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-613 �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Hall, Sheldon Jones C.P. November Term, 2011 No. �� 1406-614 �� August Term, 2013 No. 00141 �� 1406-615 �� Situate on the east side of 20th Street at the distance of one hundred eighty-four feet, seven and seven-sixteenths inches north from the north side of Thompson Street ��MENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Robert Smith (Deceased) C.P. March Term, �� Robert W. Cusick 1406-616 �� PROPERTY Dorothy Prior and John Prior C.P. August Term, ��

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1406-617 2926 Normandy Drive �� PROPERTY Thomas Monaghan and Rose Testa C.P. March Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-618 �� the 40th wd.) 1120 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Rose M. Greaux as Administratrix to the estate of Rose Marie Jenkins, deceased C.P. June Term, 2013 �� 1406-619 �� C.P. October Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-620 �� 19143 46th wd. 3000 Sq. Ft. �� 1406-621 �� PROPERTY Dennis Gokhman, Raisa Shlain C.P. July Term, �� 1406-622 �� 19141-1006 17th wd. 900 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN��phane aka Peters P. Stephane, Dodeline M. Stephane C.P. �� $64,306.70 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1406-623 �� PROPERTY Jeffrey J. Collier, Charisse A. Collier C.P. �� 1406-624 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� C.P. December Term, 2006 �� 1406-625 3021 West Stiles Street 191214410 29th wd. 930 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Robert D. ��

August Term, 2012 No. 01340 �� 1406-626 �� PROPERTY Stephen Spatz, Chaone Mallory C.P. Septem�� 1406-627 7310 Crittenden Street 9th wd. �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� P. Waller C.P. January Term, 2011 No. 01911 $397,632.19 �� Javardian 1406-628 6234 Argyle Street 19111 �� and Joseph F. Mathews II C.P. �� P.C. 1406-629 �� PROPERTY Steven J. Vitale C.P. April Term, 2013 No. �� Group, P.C. 1406-630 �� SONRY Manolita I M Evans C.P. June Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-631 �� linski C.P. June Term, 2013 �� 1406-632 �� 2427 46th wd. 900 Sq. Ft. �� Compere C.P. May Term, 2013 �� 1406-633 �� 41st wd. 3249.66 Sq. Ft. �� PROPERTY Ethel Henry C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 03219 $96,471.06 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1406-634 7060 Reedland Street 19142 �� C.P. December Term, 2009 No. 01610 $17,390.06 Phelan ��

1406-635 �� C.P. February Term, 2010 No. �� 1406-636 �� PROPERTY Stephen G. �� 1406-637 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� S. Ward-Jones C.P. February �� 1406-638 �� PROPERTY Eric Miller C.P. �� $22,322.74 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1406-639 2914 Passmore Street �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Gulli C.P. April Term, 2011 �� 1406-640 �� PROPERTY Yan Y Zheng, Jun Shi Zhang C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 02632 $76,927.26 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1406-641 �� PROPERTY Daniel F. Hackenberg C.P. November Term, �� 1406-642 �� $140,403.02 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1406-643 6226 Mershon Street 19149�� C.P. July Term, 2013 No. �� 1406-644 �� -

�� PROPERTY Joseph E. Clinton aka Joseph Clinton, The Marian Foundation C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 02720 $17,299.67 Phelan Hallinan, �� 1406-645 �� PROPERTY Miguel Diaz C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 03061 �� 1406-646 6213 Castor Avenue 19149�� PROPERTY Hai Min Wu C.P. �� 1406-647 �� PROPERTY Anthony N. Forcina C.P. May Term, 2013 �� 1406-648 3697 Morrell Avenue, Unit �� PROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Schmidt aka Gerard Schmidt C.P. June Term, 2011 No. 00216 $336,220.13 Phelan �� 1406-649 117 South 61st Street 19139�� PROPERTY Alimah ShamsidDeen C.P. June Term, 2013 �� 1406-650 �� tember Term, 2013 No. 03306 �� 1406-651 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Graham C.P. August Term, �� 1406-652 �� PROPERTY Rita N Njoku, Anthony O. Njoku aka Anthony Njoku C.P. November Term, �� 1406-653 6910 Henley Street 19119�� -

�� PROPERTY Roger Vaughn �� December Term, 2007 No. �� 1406-654 2932 Jenny Place 19136-1011 �� PROPERTY Junio R. Dos Anjos, Mary A. Magoon C.P. December Term, 2011 No. �� 1406-655 6223 Hazel Avenue 19143 3rd wd. 1092 Sq. Ft. �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-656 1237 Gilham Street 19111 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESI�� Altidor C.P. September Term, �� Marin, Esq., Ralph M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg & Acker�� 1406-657 �� IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN�� Mwaka C.P. May Term, 2010 No. 02132 $132,047.36 Pow�� 1406-658 �� 1406-659 �� 19133 37th wd. 920 Sq. Ft. �� ber Term, 2010 No. 1093 $46,311.74 Scott A. Dietterick, �� Esq., Joel A. Ackerman, Esq., �� M. Salvia, Esq., Jaime R. Ackerman, Esq., Zucker, Goldberg �� 1406-660 �� Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: �� Terrence E. Evans C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 04291 $119,700.02 Scott A. Dietter-

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Celebrating those who right wrongs The Pennsylvania Innocence Project, which works to exonerate people who have been wrongfully convicted, celebrated its fifth anniversary at the Kimmel Center. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a buffet dinner catered by Garces Group, dessert and an awards program acknowledging people who have done extraordinary work in the field. Three people received awards: Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey, for his national leadership in modernizing police investigation techniques including video taping police interogations; James Figorski, a lawyer at Dechert LLP, who received the inaugural Edward Ohlbaum Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service, honored for his pro-bono work on behalf of Shaurn Thomas; and JoAnne Epps, dean of the Beasley School, for her support of the Innocence Project. Also pictured are Richard Glazer, Esq., executive director of the Pennsylvania Innocence Project; Marissa Boyers Bluestine, Esq, legal director; and David Richman, President of the PIP Board of Directors,

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he top baseball in the city this year is arguably being played in the Catholic League. That is no surprise since the Catholic League dominates baseball in similar fashion as it does in football and basketball, though the Public League still offers tons of competition in all sports as well. But it’s playoff time now and the double-elimination Catholic League postseason is as exciting as ever. This season, the Catholic League was comprised of two divisions: large schools and small schools. La Salle won the big school division and was seeded first there. Neumann-Goretti, which features Indiana-commit and Catholic League MVP Josh Ockimey, earned top seed in the small division and first overall as both leagues reseed together to start the playoffs. This means that teams that don’t play in the regular season can play each other in the playoffs, something that football does not offer but basketball does. One of the teams that had a fighter’s chance to upset Neumann-Goretti or La Salle was Archbishop Carroll. The Patriots (12-7, 8-6 league) advanced to the final eight for the first time under third-year coach Chris Dengler after its 7-2 win over Father Judge May 10 at Neumann-Goretti’s home field. Carroll then lost to Neumann 4-0 for the third time in two weeks May 11 in a game that needed to be finished a day later because of the afternoon rain. Carroll was knocked out by Bonner-Prendergast 1-0 May 14. “I really thought coming into the playoffs that this was our best chance to advance since I’ve been the head coach,” Dengler said. “We have a lot of depth at

Ryan O’Neill of Father Judge High School pitches in a playoff game. Photo by Sarah J. Glover

pitching and in a double-elimination tournament that’s a big plus. Neumann beat us May 11 but we weren’t intimidated. We know we can play with them. They beat us by one run twice at the end of the year. In one of the games, we came back twice from huge deficits and lost, 14-13. Our guys just have so much heart and desire to win. It’s been so much fun to coach this group. I honestly think we have outplayed our talent a little bit and that’s because of how much fun we have and how hard we work. Even though we lost in the end, it was a great year.”

doesn’t matter if you are a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior, all the guys are the same on the team and have the same experience. We just have a good time together. We have a great rivalry with Bonner and O’Hara and enjoyed playing all the big boys in the playoffs.” One team that earned a huge victory in the playoffs alContinued on page 2

“...if we don’t strive to play better each game, we’ll get eliminated and we want to win the league title.” Carroll’s top players were senior pitcher Bryan Chesky who won the game against Judge, senior outfielder Joe DiWilliams, sophomore Tom Sparacino and junior catcher J.T. Evangelist. “I think all of them are Division I-type prospects,” Dengler said. “Coming into the year, I wasn’t sure Bryan Chesky would emerge as an all Catholic first team performer but he’s been great. He’s held his earned run averaver age around three, which is really amazing when you consider we play in a bandbox at Carroll and it is such a hitter’s field.” Dengler, who runs a Wawa in Folcroft, is a former player at Carroll whose career at Delaware and West Chester was cut short by injuries. He was a junior varsity coach since 2007 before the job opened up in 2012. He said he is having as much fun as his players. “It’s a blast,” he said. “Playing in the Catholic League it’s great. I would say the talent level is just a shade below basketball obviously but we’re right there with football. You may not expect it if you haven’t been to our games but we get good crowds and great stustu dent interest. The crowds can be borderline obnoxious, but it’s all in fun. If you are on our team, you can get a ribrib bing from fans and fellow players during games so there’s fun that comes with it even though it’s serious baseball. It

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DREXEL HAS HUGE WEEKEND The Dragons, newcomers to the NCAA men’s lacrosse championships, acted like they have played in it every year. Drexel knocked off Penn 16-11 in front of a huge crowd at Franklin Field, reminiscent of the Penn Relays throngs we had just seen. Drexel won the game after unexpected hero Nick Saputo doubled his scoring average by posting three goals in a five-minute span that left Penn befuddled. Drexel plays Denver at Delaware in the next round of the single-elimination tourney. Meanwhile, Drexel has become the new university crew power in the area, taking over for Temple, whose teams were in limbo as the university dropped its men’s and women’s crew programs and then brought them back during this scholastic year. The Dragons scored the most overall points in the Dad Vail Regatta on the Schuylkill River. The women finished third overall. Over 20,000 people attended the event, which was delayed at times due to rain.

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After a winter that seemed to last about nine months, summer is almost upon us. It’s time to get out of hibernation and get to the beach, the park or any sunshinesoaking spot, and what better way to while away the hours outdoors than immersing yourself in the latest LGBT lit? Take a look at some of the titles the PGN staff recommends (or doesn’t) this summer. Dorothy Must Die By Danielle Paige Fiction Yes. That Dorothy. This is the story of a cleverly named girl who lives in a trailer park in Kansas and a tornado hits, yadda yadda, and she wakes up in Oz. Amy Gumm is the latest Kansian heroine who lands in Oz, but this is a much different Oz than it was when Dorothy arrived the first time. Yes, that’s correct. Dorothy came back. There is an online prequel, “No Place Like OZ,” that you can ante-up a few bucks for if you want to know the back-story, but it isn’t necessary because the author deftly allows you to learn the short version and buy into it. I will admit that I am still contemplating reading it anyway, as the character development and storyline in this book are quite entertaining and well done. Of course, there is a new collection of companions, but the Lion, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow play significant roles here also, as well as the Wizard, Glinda and Ozma. Some are Dorothy followers by choice, others by decree and fear. The Order is trying to kill Dorothy so that the magic of Oz that she has absorbed will return to the land and people.

For the most part, there is no way of telling who has allegiance to whom, if anyone at all. Spoiler alert! The book is going to have at least one sequel, because there is no resolution at the end. Two would be the usual, but I suspect three sequels might emerge. And by then, who knows? Maybe Amy will find a way to restore the magic, return home and keep Dorothy alive. “Dorothy Must Die” is definitely good enough to read the sequel, in my opinion. — Scott A. Drake Harley Loco: A Memoir of Hard Living, Hair and PostPunk from the Middle East to the Lower East Side By Rayya Elias Memoir This is the type of memoir that keeps your blood pressure up. In “Harley Loco,” Elias takes readers through the journey of her hard life, involving much heroin and many requited and unrequited lady lovers. Elias immigrated to the United States from Syria with her family in 1967. Growing up in two cultures, Elias had to balance pleasing her traditional Syrian parents and her bullying American classmates. She slowly found her way into the music and hair-styling world — changing bands and hair salons after every page turned. Elias’ book is refreshing, especially living in a city that is so immersed in the drug culture.

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Elias’ insight into heroin addiction is painstakingly troubling, as she takes readers down the streets with her to “cop some dope” or through her emotions as her first same-sex relationship goes down the tubes. Elias writes such an enthralling memoir that readers will cheer for her as she closes in on sobriety but will throw the book across the room the minute she relapses. She does an impressive job of taking her readers through the stages, the process and the acceptance of drug dealers, their family and their friends. You almost feel as though you are going through the motions with her. Readers will be frightened for her during her many stays in prison and will fall hard along with her during her breakups. “Harley Loco” shows that all types of people fall to drug addiction, and perfectly illustrates the stages and waves it takes to come out of that addiction to become a new person. — Angela Thomas Hibernation Edited by Ron J. Suresha Bear poetry When brought to my attention, I laughed outwardly. I cringed inwardly. Bear-themed poetry. I hadn’t imagined a creature such as this existed. And right on the shadow of the first thought was the second: OMG, this is going to be awful. There is a fascinating sense of selfawareness to enjoy

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something one didn’t expect to — learning something new, suddenly being surprised. Free verse, some rhyme times, explore the vast array of life experiences that are centered on the bear community. Self-awareness. Sensuality and emotions. Love, loss, looking, longing, lust. Humor and pathos sometimes poignantly juxtaposed to poke at the intellect, prod the soul. Words showing that bears and poetry can mix. Newly self-aware. — S.A.D. How to Succeed in Business without Really Crying By Carol Leifer Memoir “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Crying” is a book that people in all professions should read. Written by comedian Leifer, who has appeared on “Saturday Night Live,” “Seinfeld,” “The Ellen Show” and “Modern Family,” the memoir details her own professional experiences. Leifer’s book is full of lessons focused on breaking into, and staying relevant in, a challenging career field. Readers are taken on the journey through Leifer’s hardest defeats and her biggest accomplishments as a woman in a

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male-dominated field. She tells her journey through humor, which softens a lot of the book, making it even more enjoyable to read. “How to Succeed” is an engaging and comedic look at one woman’s greatest life lessons, and provides practical advice for people on all career paths about how to overcome those embarrassing moments, and take pleasure in the joyful moments. — A.T. I’ll Be Here All Week By Ward Anderson Fiction This novel by comedian, author and radio personality Anderson pulls back the curtain on the world of standup comedy, which most of the time is not as fun and glamorous and many have been led to believe. The story follows Spence, a working-class comedian navigating the ups and downs of life on the road, from the fading glory of past triumphs, decreasingly satisfying hook-ups, the diminishing financial returns, the dwindling prospects and the indifference of audiences, fellow comedians and managers. All the while he’s trying to find happiness and eventually love while living a lifestyle and dealing with realities and people that are seemingly hell-bent on hamstringing those goals and driving him insane with frustration. The story has the typical hetero-male perspective but the novel got the attention of Philly Pride performance alum Aisha Tyler, who praised the book. “I’ll Be Here All Week” is to standup comedy what “Glengarry Glen Ross” is to salespeople. If you’ve ever been curious about what the PAGE 30

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real life of most comedians is like while they try to break big, this is definitely a worthwhile and illuminating read. — Larry Nichols I Loved You More By Tom Spanbauer Fiction It has been seven years since Spanbauer’s last novel, but his exceptional “I Loved You More” has been worth the wait. The story begins as a bromance between two writers — the gay Ben Grunewald and the straight Hank Christian. Their intense bond is cemented over two decades: at the Spike leather bar in New York City, encountering cops while visiting a friend’s house in Paoli or on a book tour in Idaho, where they have a magical experience in a sweat lodge. The chapters each function individually as magnificent short stories, but they are even more powerful as a novel. Spanbauer effectively repeats themes and phrases — Ben’s

concerns with propinquity or the flickering filament of the “lightbulb in his chest” — to emphasize the characters and the drama. Twothirds of the way into “I Loved You More,” Ben has AIDS and is living in Portland. He befriends Ruth, a writing student who becomes his caretaker. When their relationship evolves and devolves, Ruth becomes enamored with Hank, prompting Ben’s jealousy. The title, “I Loved You More,” refers to how the person with the least amount of love in the relationship controls it. Spanbauer masterfully controls his characters’ romance, right up to its sucker-punch ending. — Gary M. Kramer In a New Century By John D’Emilio Nonfiction The essays in this book are recent reflections on the meaning and trajectory of LGBT history from a historian who helped to invent the field. D’Emilio’s scope

Bookstore hosts queer poetry event By Angela Thomas angela@epgn.com Next week, a group of local queer poets will gather to read, express and learn from one other. “You Can’t Kill a Poet” will take place from 7-9 p.m. May 27 at Wooden Shoe Books and Records, 704 South St., featuring eight Philadelphia-based poets. Poets include Nikki Lopez, Emma Sanders, Tee Gee, Julia Perch, Mel Orphan, Carrie Reilly, Claire Steen and Emily Gordon. Gordon, who is pursuing a master’s of fine arts in poetry at Lesley University, created the event. Gordon, 24, lived in Boston for five years and moved to the Philadelphia area last year. A Bucks County native, Gordon said that when she moved back to the area, it was hard finding a community of queer poets. “When I moved back I had plans to find a poetry community and never really did,” she said. “I was thinking, What do I want? I want a queer poetry reading that is outside of the realm of slam poetry, a place where people can get together, sit around and read their work, so I figured why not make that event?” Gordon said she met many of the featured poets through personal acquaintances and word-of-mouth recommendations. She added that the diversity the group provides will bring an eclectic experience to the event. “Some of these people have different lives and poetry is a thing they love. Nikki is a DJ and activist, Tee Gee is a drag performer. Some people are highly educated in poetry, some people never went to college. I think there will be a certain amount of diversity in the group.”

The event’s name comes from a poem called “Rotting Symbols” by Eileen Myles. Although the event will initially be hosted at the Wooden Shoe, Gordon hopes to find an assortment of LGBT-friendly establishments to host future events. “With Giovanni’s Room closing, there are coffee shops that host queer-friendly things but the Wooden Shoe provided the right space. It might be a permanent spot but we hope to move it to different venues in the city,” she said. Gordon, a poet herself, said she became interested in the writing form in high school and continued her love of poetry in college. “It is something I have always done,” she said. “It doesn’t give back monetarily; you do it because you want to do it and love to do it.” Lopez, 26, serves as the bilingual youth sexual-health coordinator at GALAEI: A Queer Latin@ Social Justice Organization. She has read at several events around the city and said poetry is a way of life for her. “Poetry makes everything that doesn’t make sense have a place, to mean something, to know it mattered,” she said. Gordon said “You Can’t Kill a Poet” will give a space to a sector of artists who are often under-recognized. “I think that, despite what some people might think, queer poets don’t get the voice they deserve. The voice of poetry is still straight, cisgender, white and male,” she said. “I think it is important that people feel empowered and feel like they have a space to speak about whatever they want to speak about.” The event is free and light refreshments will be served, however no alcohol will be provided or allowed. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/869278469764828. ■

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encompasses local incidents and national events. His discussion of Chicago’s first public same-sex dance in 1969 is as engaging as his analysis of the 1979 March on Washington. An activist and a scholar, D’Emilio knows firsthand the effort and ingenuity required to stage these actions. That dual perspective also lends his prose an accessible quality. Rather than write for academics, his ideal audience is the general public. Change is a consistent theme. D’Emilio acknowledges the genuine progress made since Stonewall, but he cautions that single-issue identity politics may be outmoded. Evangelical Christians are an identity-based movement too, he notes drily. D’Emilio is acutely aware that various forms of oppression are interconnected. Consequently, he criticizes the campaign for gay marriage, because it has monopolized the attention of LGBT activists. Surely, he argues, the effects of HIV/AIDS among people of color and protecting LGBT youth from violence demand attention. D’Emilio returns frequently to Bayard Rustin, a civil-rights activist, pacifist and a homosexual. In his view, Rustin’s example offers hope and a model to follow. — Ray Simon Maggie & Me: Coming Out and Coming of Age in 1980s Scotland By Damian Barr

Memoir As a teen, Scottish journalist Barr describes himself as “6foot tall, scarecrow skinny and speccy with jointhe-dots spots [pimples], bottleopener buck teeth and a thing for waistcoasts.” He then adds that he is receiving government assistance, and is gay. This engrossing memoir belongs to the genre of “British Miserablism,” here renamed “Glasgow Gothic.” As a young, bookish gay boy, Barr dreams of finding “Mr. Hart” (as in the TV show “Hart to Hart”) and escaping from a childhood of poverty, divorced parents — Mum’s sick, Dad’s facing unemployment — as well as abuse in the form of his mother’s nasty boyfriends. Using quotes about self-reliance from Thatcher (the Maggie of the title), Barr finds resilience and acceptance by doing well in school and befriending both another gay teen and a girlfriend. “Maggie & Me” may be a highly personal tale, but the emotions are relatable and universal. This book is full of vivid episodes, such as a comic AIDS scare when Barr was 11 and a life-changing encounter with a man he meets through a gay personal ad. Barr captures the wonderful and horrible events in his life with candor and humor, which is

why “Maggie & Me” is ultimately life-affirming. — G.K. Message of Love By Jim Provenzano Fiction The sequel to the Lambda Literary Awardwinning “Every Time I Think of You” reintroduces readers to Everett and Reid as they traverse the next phases of their relationship. It is 1980 Philadelphia, and the couple has settled into their first year at Temple University, together exploring the city and campus and adjusting to dormitory domesticity. Everett’s wheelchair, the result of a traumatic injury that left him partially paralyzed, is a ubiquitous presence in their physical and emotional relationship, as they learn how to be intimate despite physical limitations and how to balance independence with assistance. In addition to grappling with lateteen relationship ups and downs, they also deal with family dynamics, especially Everett’s pedigreed mother who has ambitious aspirations for her son apart from Reid. And looming like a specter is a defining aspect of 1980s gay community, the HIV/AIDS crisis, subtly foreshadowed from the beginning until it becomes a focal point of the

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story later on. Locals will love the Philly references, from Everett and Reid’s visit to Forbidden Drive to taking in “Rocky Horror” shows at TLA, and how the city shapes their relationship. “Message of Love” is a brilliant retelling of young love and the transformations it undergoes as lovers grow from adolescence to adulthood. — Jen Colletta Mistress Ginger Cooks! By Mistress Ginger Cookbook Mistress Ginger has put her spicy ways to good use with this collection of “everyday vegan food for everyone.” Not being vegan but knowing many, I thought this would be a good opportunity to learn something about vegan dishes without being either bored or intimidated. I was right. The light-hearted presentation of recipes, from baked goods to salads to meals, makes it easy to stay humorously interested while allowing even the most fearful of veganphobes to learn something about tasty vegan food combinations. In fact, it is pretty easy to imagine how many of the recipes taste without even making them. The accompanying images of food are scant, but camera-whore Miss Ginger is found in dozens of in-the-

kitchen pictures. A vegan friend and I decided that the “Sloppy Gingers” sounded the most interesting. We’d be able to tell you how it actually does taste once I learn more about where to find many of the ingredients. I can find ginger and flax seed easily enough, but still on the lookout for tempeh and toasted sesame oil. We’ll let you know in a week. “French Kissed Toast” looks yummy via the photo and the description of “Down-and-Dirty Jambalaya” reads deliciously. Other recipes like the “Spicy Guacamole” and most of the salad dressings and smoothies aren’t anything unique, but still nice to have at the fingertips. There are also a few wordy passages at the beginning of the book on vegan foods, ingredients and the like that may or may not be helpful. “Mistress Ginger Cooks!” is going to be on my shelf in an easyto-reach spot while I try some of these in the coming weeks. It never hurts to have healthy options at your fingertips in shedding-clothes season. — S.A.D. The One-Way Rain By Cathy Jacobowitz Science fiction The sciencefiction novel is set in the dystopian future PAGE 32 of 2023, when

PA author advises couples on retirement planning By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com Jim Lange describes himself as a natural strategist — a skill he relied upon, in conjunction with his background as an attorney and an accountant, to create a guide for same-sex couples to traverse the complexities of retirement savings. Lange’s “Retire Secure: For Same-Sex Couples” hit shelves May 10. The book follows the same vein as some of his other books — such as “Retire Secure: Pay Taxes Later” and “The Roth Revolution” — in providing step-by-step, easy-to-digest information on maximizing your financial situation, yet this latest work is geared toward same-sex couples living in a postWindsor world. The fallout from last summer’s seminal U.S. Supreme Court ruling, prompted by Philadelphia native Edie Windsor, changed the financial game for same-sex couples — and motivated Lange to pub-

lish his latest book. “There were now these enormous opportunities for same-sex couples, but really only if you understood IRAs and Social Security,” he said. “So here I was, a guy who really understands IRAs and Society Security and how the rules were now changed fantastically favorably for same-sex couples who get married — and who follow certain strategies.” Lange, who lives in Pittsburgh and who launched a website with financial-planning tips for same-sex couples more than 10 years ago, wrote an article on the topic for the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s legal publication, prompting him to delve deeper into the issue for the book. Lange, whose mother was a journalism professor, said he’s always had an interest in and passion for writing, penning tax articles during the first part of his career as a certified public accountant. From that role, focused on tax returns and estate planning, he entered law school, incorporating the full gamut of wills, trusts and other financial-

planning tools into his docket. “I’m a strategist. I always played bridge, chess, backgammon, but obviously couldn’t make a living doing that but I saw that, in personal finance, having a strategy can make a huge difference in people’s lives.” The strategies explored in his new book stem from two issues. Last fall, following the Supreme Court ruling, the IRS issued 2013-17, which clarified that all same-sex couples who marry, regardless of the state in which they live, are eligible for the federal tax benefits of marriage. The other piece regards Social Security, which has not yet followed suit in granting benefits to all married same-sex couples, regardless of state of residence. “There’s an enormous benefit of being married regarding Social Security,” Lange said. “[For couples who live in states without marriage equality], if you had a great earnings record and your partner has a terrible earnings record and you

die, your partner won’t get any benefits other than what he or she had. But if you were married and it was recognized and you died, the spouse may get $35,000 each year for the rest of his or her life. That’s a huge benefit. And that’s not something Social Security is doing yet for all couples.” Lange’s book guides couples through both of those issues, as well as topics like income taxes, health care and estate planning, to help them determine their best financial strategy. He said the book is geared toward couples, particularly those in their 50s or older, but noted people of all ages need to be ready for retirement planning. “The difference between doing different strategies and just going with the status quo — where you may not get legally married, don’t think things out financially ahead of time — can literally be a million dollars.” For more information, visit outestateplanning.com. ■

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My God, summer is here! Spring flew by and it’s Memorial Day weekend already. Whether you want to chill out and relax or dive into the deep end and be in the middle of all the action, Philly has everything you need to have the best summer ever. But remember to pace yourselves! The last thing you want to do is burn out before the Pride Parade even gets here.

The Philadelphia Gayborhood is roughly centered at 12th and Camac streets. Look for the rainbow street signs at intersections and remember to be aware of your surroundings wherever you go. Rosewood

1302 Walnut St rosewood-bar.com Cozy, elegantlyappointed bar with high-end specialty cocktails

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1221 St. James St. 215.735.5772 voyeurnightclub.com After-hours private club. Membership required.

200 S. 12th St. 215.964.9675 tabuphilly.com Sports bar serving bar food with frequent special events on second ﬂoor

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William Way LGBT Community Center

1315 Spruce St. 215.732.2220 waygay.org

A resource for all things LGBT related

Westbury

261 S. 13th St. 215.546.5170 thewestburybar.net The original Philly sports bar / restaurant with 20 craft beers on tap and game-day specials

U Bar 1220 Locust St. 215.546.6660

Relaxing corner bar, easy-going crowd, popular for happy hour and window watching

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Stir Lounge

1705 Chancellor St. 215.732.2700 stirphilly.com Fun two-bar lounge, dj in the back, regular poker games and specials

Attic Youth Center

255 S. 16th St. 215.545.4331 atticyouthcenter.org Safe space and programs for LGBT youth 16-23 weekday afternoons and evenings

255 S. Camac St. 215.545.8731 Piano lounge with upstairs dance ﬂoor. Tavern restaurant below is open late.

Weird Beard Revue Girls aren’t the only ones who want to have fun! Check it out from 8-9:30 p.m. May 31 at Letage Club, 624 S. Sixth St. Weird Beard is cabaret, boylesque and so much more. Doors open at 7, so you can get there early.

Knock 225 S. 12th St. 215.925.1166 knockphilly.com Fine dining restaurant and bar with outdoor seating weather premitting

ICandy

254 S. 12th St. 267.324.3500 clubicandy.com Three ﬂoors with a total of six bars. Dance ﬂoor, lounge and rootop deck.

Venture Inn 255 S. Camac St. 215.545.8731 Bar and restaurant with frequent entertainment

Pa. bars close at 2 a.m. unless they have a private club license. Please drink responsibly.

Rock the Boat Don’t miss the boat at 10 p.m. May 31 at Moshulu, 401 S. Columbus Blvd. There will be live entertainment on the top deck, DJ Trish spinning on the main deck and amazing drink specials, plus lots of hot, sexy dancers. And don’t miss the dunk-a-dyke dunk tank! All this benefits Groove Philly’s CBLSL softball team and the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk. Cover charge is only $10!

Ladies 2000 Memorial Day Party Grab your sunscreen and hit the beach with Ladies 2000 from 4-8 p.m. May 25 at the Rehoboth Ale House, 15 Jim KileyWilmington Ave., Rehoboth Zufelt Beach, Del. Start your summer off with a live performance by Viki Dee and dance to the tunes of DJ Steve Step Up Against AIDS Singer, plus drink specials and much more. Don’t miss Philadelphia FIGHT’s firstever stepping showcase from 7-10 p.m. SEXx July 5 at Temple Performing Arts Center, Come watch and listen to an evening 1837 N. Broad St. DJ Diamond Kuts will of brief speeches and presentations about be your host at this event that will include sex and sexuality from 6-9 p.m. May 29 spoken-word performances as well as step at William Way Community Center, 1315 dancing. Get there early and you can even Spruce St. And when they say brief, they get tested, starting at 5 p.m. Doors open ain’t kidding! Each presenter will get five at 6 and the show starts at 7. Admission is minutes to present 20 slides on a topic of free to this all-ages event. their choosing. When their time is up, their The Candyshoppe mic will be switched off! It’s a challengKick off Pride month with this amazing ing format that should result in some very extravaganza from 8 p.m.-midnight June 5 innovative approaches to the material, all in honor of May as National Masturbation at SugarHouse Casino, 1001 N. Delaware Month. Admission is on a sliding scale of Ave. All your favorite performers will be $5-$10, and all proceeds go to the William there, plus your favorite host, Brittany Way Center and event sponsor GALAEI: A Lynn. She’s bringing along members of Queer Latin@ Social Justice Organization. the Drag Mafia, plus Liberty City Kings, Bearlesque and folks from Songbird, A Very Tabu Prom Sinful Sundays and Bob & Barbara’s Get the prom night you always wanted — all on one stage and all for you! There at 8 p.m. May 31 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St. will be free appetizers during the show Black-tie formal wear is suggested. DJ and cover charge is only $15, and five JavaScript will keep you dancing while bucks of that will go directly to support you enjoy the hors d’oeuvres and drink MANNA. ■ specials, not to mention the spiked punch! And that’s not all — you can even get your Questions, comments, suggestions or requests? Contact Jim at prom photo taken while you’re there, and if you show your advance-purchased ticket barcrawlr@gmail.com.

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at Almeidas Floral Design (1200 Spruce St.), you can get 15 percent off flowers for your date. Seriously, the only thing missing is Molly Ringwald.

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society is separated along the lines of race and class. People of color live walled off from whites and work in sweatshops barely scraping out a living while they create consumer products. Whites live out their materialistic lives in cities where brands are worshipped and even their food has ads printed on them. Readers are introduced to Sterling Teacher, a white bureaucrat who hates the ad-driven

society she lives in and secretly infiltrates and sabotages the companies that flood the modern world with products and ads. Her path crosses with Lore Henry, a black revolutionary from the other side of the wall. It isn’t love at first sight but the two end up in a complex sexual relationship, further complicated by the conflicting methods in which they choose to engage a world that they both believe is wrong. PAGE 34

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“The One-Way Rain” is a quick read and storytelling is lean and efficient, which fits the no-nonsense worldview of the main characters. There’s a feel to the story reminiscent of Kurt Vonnegut in its style and pacing. Maybe the world Jacobowitz created could use a little more fleshing-out and more backstory, but otherwise this novel in a fascinating and fast-paced read. — L.N. On Loving Women By Diane Obomsawin Graphic novel Obomsawin presents a diverse collection of quirky, humorous coming-out stories in “On Loving Women.” The graphic novel features an assortment of comics based on women describing the first time they realized they were attracted to the same sex. “On Loving Women” draws from a variety of perspectives and experiences of Obomsawin’s friends, illustrating both the similarities and differences that exist among LGBT foks. It is relatable to all lady-loving ladies who remember their coming-out process — the awkward crushes, the interesting first dates and the heartbreaking experience of rejection. Obomsawin takes all the stories and creates strange, whimsical imagery — readers may not be sure what the characters are (bunny rabbit? dog?) — But the way she writes is very straightforward, which readers will appreciate. “On Loving Women” is sure to take readers back to the day when they were first discovering their sexuality, but it will also help individuals who are just starting to emerge into their identity. — A.T. QU33R Edited by Ron Kirby Graphic novel This anthology featuring new comics from 33 different creators covers a diverse amount of territory, making for a rich and interesting read throughout. The art, ranging from high-concept to fittingly childish and lowbrow, alone is worth taking a look, but the stories brought to life run the emotional gamut. Some of the stories are meditative and somber coming-of-age tales like Eric Orner’s “Porno” and “Justin Hall’s “Seductive Summer.” Other tales like “So Young, So Talented, So What?” by Jennifer Camper and Michael Fahy are downright depressing. The comics that are grounded in more mundane stories resonate well, like Steve Macisaac’s bullying revenge fantasy “Vacant Lots” or Amanda Verway’s funny and awkward attempt to woo Paula Poundstone in “Burger Meister.” But this collection is at its best when it pushes the boundaries of visual style and off-

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the-wall storytelling, like in Tyler Cohen’s abstract and trippy fever dream that is “Flux” and Ed Luce’s heavy metal-infused tale, “Kindness of Strangers.” Some of the stories tread territory that might be a bit too racy and/or dark for younger teen readers but, overall, “QU33R” is full of compelling and visually stunning art and stories for all walks of life. — L.N. Queering Anarchism Edited by C. B. Daring, J. Rogue, Deric Shannon and Abbey Volcano Nonfiction This provocative collection gathers essays by more than 20 authors who combine queer theory with anarchist practice. Although the authors disagree about particulars, they all believe that liberation from oppression is imperative, whether it is found in the bedroom, the boardroom or beyond. Influenced by Emma Goldman and Peter Kropotkin, they espouse an anarchism that emphasizes autonomy, mutual aid and solidarity. Their principal target is the artificial binaries instituted by capitalism, racism and patriarchy, which include male/female, gay/straight and black/white. To dismantle these stultifying categories, they enlist queer theory, which opposes traditional conceptions of normalcy and recognizes gender as a social construct. They view queerness as a “position,” describing some gays and lesbians as well as others whose sexuality marginalizes them, everyone from transgender people and devotees of BDSM to straights who “disidentify” with heteronormativity. The contributors generally look askance at the mainstream LGBT movement. Same-sex marriage and gays in the military, they argue, are misguided goals that only reinforce existing forms of privilege rather than eradicating them. Fellow anarchists are subjected to equally trenchant criticism. Two egregious examples are the pressure to be polyamorous and the refusal of some within this milieu to accept other individuals’ chosen gender identities. — R.S. The Reappearing Act: Coming Out as Gay on a College Basketball Team Led by Born-Again Christians By Kate Fagan Memoir College is, for many, a time to evaluate ideas and ideals, with the goal of emerging on graduation day ready to enter the world more in touch with one’s true self. But for Fagan, the closer she came to self-discovery, the further away she had to pull herself from the life she knew. In “The Reappearing Act,” Fagan explores the four formative years she spent at University of Colorado. While she was a standout on the basketball court, internally

Fagan was weighed down, trying to come to terms with her blossoming sexuality and reconcile it with the faith community in which she was immersed. The memoir takes readers through each step of Fagan’s coming-out process, but goes far beyond the buildup to or fallout from confessing that one is gay to friends and family. Fagan delves deeply into the psyche of her college self to tell a story that deftly fuses her emotions and perspectives of the time with her more self-actualized understanding, illustrating the chasm she needed to cross to truly accept herself. “The Reappearing Act” doesn’t tell the coming-out story as a finite tale with a definitive beginning, middle and end. While by book’s end Fagan had accepted she was gay and had begun acknowledging such to friends and family, and later coworkers and employers at the Philadelphia Inquirer, the story illustrates that coming out is a continuous journey, with peaks and valleys. For that, the memoir is an excellent companion piece for any LGBT person. But, the story can also be a valuable tool for those struggling to reconcile their own world views with a loved one’s LGBT identity. The book puts a face to the “sinner” in the “love the sinner, hate the sin” mentality, respecting one’s capacity to employ that approach while exploring the real-life impact it can have. — J.C. A Thing of Beauty By Jake Jaxson and RJ Sebastian Erotic photography Big, bold and — truth in titling — very beautiful, “A Thing of Beauty” is a gorgeous coffee-table book of erotic photography featuring the CockyBoys. The crisp, bright, artfully composed images are sensual, seductive and playful. Sebastian masterfully captures episodes of intimacy that tease or excite — especially in the way some of the models look at the camera, almost daring the viewer to look back at them. The guys, seen in various states of undress, are a mix of younger and older, tattooed and hairy; they are alone, in couples or in a group. Their un-self-conscious poses are appealing. The impression readers get is that of a celebration of gay-male sexuality, not something prurient, though there certainly are some explicit pictures. As for the text, Jaxson outlines his “rules” for being a CockyBoy and includes an essay on the company, as well as behind-the-scenes reports on several CockyBoy productions. But the main interest will be the photographs and stills from the CockyBoys’ webseries, “A Thing of Beauty.” This lavish volume should appeal to discerning connoisseurs of erotic photography. It deserves to be on display on the coffee tables or in the bedrooms of Rehoboth and Fire Island beach houses. — G.K.

This Day in June By Gayle E. Pitman Illustrated by Kristyna Litten Children’s From the American Psychological Association’s children’s publishing company comes a beautifully illustrated, and beautifully explained, look at Pride through the eyes of a child. “This Day in June” contains a brief rhyme on each two-page spread about the sights and sounds of a Pride parade. From “Motors roaring, spirits soaring” to “Dancers jumping, music pumping” and “Fancy dresses, flowing tresses,” the words on each page are brought to life in vivid illustrations. The tale carries readers through the Pride experience for a child, focusing on the jubilance, excitement and wonderment the parade can bring, while subtly showcasing the diversity of the LGBT community to youngsters. Each page is filled with people of all genders, sexual orientations, races, ages and with various connections to the community (parents of LGBT people, gay couples with children, children with gay parents) and interests (folks in leather, marchers wearing HRC shirts, drag queens). The story does an excellent job of turning images that some frame as negative — men dancing together, interracial couples, nonconforming gender presentations — into aspects that should be celebrated. And for parents, the book includes a guide to help them explain aspects of LGBT culture that are referenced through the pictures, such as the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence HIV/AIDS activism. It also contains a guide for how to talk to young people about LGBT issues at different ages. The book ends with the words, “This day in June, we’re all united!” an inspiring message that should be just as uplifting for adults as it is affirming for youth. — J.C. X-Rated Dolls By Larry Singer Photography When approached to review a book of photography called “X-Rated Dolls,” I was certain I was in for a treat. Cool, two of my favorite pasttimes in one book. (That’s photography and sex, by the way, not photography and dolls.) Man, was I wrong. I looked at these pages over and over but my conclusion kept coming up the same: Great idea, weak execution. There are a few interesting ideas, to be sure, but far too many uninteresting ones. There are also so many that are similar that they could be edited out. Additionally, the printing seems to be a lesser grade than one would desire from a book of photographs. If you run across a copy somewhere, flip through it. You will be amused a few times. But you probably won’t be amused enough to want it on your bookshelf. ■ — S.A.D.

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Steve Berman: From writing to editing to publishing our LGBT stories “What an astonishing thing a book is. It’s a flat object made from a tree with flexible parts on which are imprinted with lots of funny dark squiggles. But one glance at it and you’re inside the mind of another person, maybe somebody dead for thousands of years. Across the millennia, an author is speaking clearly and silently inside your head, directly to you. Writing is perhaps the greatest of human inventions, binding together people, citizens of distant epochs, who never knew each other. Books break the shackles of time. A book is proof that humans are capable of working magic.” —Carl Sagan Author and publisher Steve Berman was born in Philadelphia but his family moved to Southern New Jersey when he was 5. He sold his first short story at 17 and has gone on to publish more than 100 articles, essays and short stories. Berman has been a finalist seven times for the Gaylactic Spectrum Awards and four times (as editor) for the Lambda Literary Award. His first novel, “Vintage: A Ghost Story,” was released in 2007 and was a finalist for the Andre Norton Award. He has edited more than 20 anthologies, including “Where Thy Dark Eye Glances: Queering Edgar Allan Poe,” which was just announced as a Shirley Jackson Award nominee. Berman is a former member of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and one of the few lifetime members of the Role Playing Game Association. He founded Lethe Press, one of the largest LGBT publishers in the nation, in 2001, releasing more than 20 books each year, dominating the queer speculative-fiction field. Some notable titles are the Philly-centric mystery novel “Crimes on Latimer” by Joseph R.G. DeMarco; a lesbian zombie novella by Dayna Ingram called “Eat Your Heart Out”; a period sci-fi fantasy, “Point of Knives,” by Melissa Scott; and an annual anthology Berman edits himself, “Wilde Stories: The Year’s Best Gay Speculative Fiction.” He currently lives in Maple Shade, N.J., where we caught up with him and his tabby, Ginger, for a little chat. PGN: You’re a Philly boy moved to Jersey and I’m a Jersey girl transplanted to Philly. SB: That’s funny. Yes, I was born in Philly but raised in Cherry Hill. FYI, New Jersey is the only state that has an official devil! PGN: Cool! What were the best and worst parts of growing up in Cherry Hill? SB: Hmmm, best part? Never having to learn how to parallel park. Worst part? Enduring endless New Jersey jokes. Having to defend the title of “Garden State.”

PGN: Any siblings? SB: I’m the youngest of three with two older sisters. My father passed away a few years ago and my mother still lives in the area. Being a momma’s boy, I visit her quite often. PGN: Where did you get your love of books? Any librarians in the fam? SB: No, Mom was an administrative assistant and my father was an investment banker, but I was taken to the Cherry Hill Library quite often. It was kind of spooky and weirdly built. My parents were big readers, I would always see them with books or newspapers, so I guess I read by example. PGN: What was little Steve Berman like? SB: Oh, I was very shy and high-strung. I loved horror movies; actually, my mom liked the old black-and-white Universal films and the vibrant-color movies from Hammer, and Ray Harryhausen’s stopmotion wonders ... films like “Dracula” and “Curse of Frankenstein,” “Mighty Joe Young” and Bela Lugosi movies. My father hated horror movies so my mother would pat the spot on the sofa next to her and I would climb up and watch the movies with her. So my love of horror and things spooky are eternally equated with maternal affection! I was also into all the things a geeky little boy growing up at that time was into, “Dungeons and Dragons” and Legos, etc.

PGN: Other than “Dungeons and Dragons,” what other extracurricular things were you into? SB: I did yearbook, learned I was really bad at chess and I was a member of a science-fiction club but I don’t think we really did anything. I think we just sat around and talked about the latest “Star Trek” movie. [Laughs.] It was very low-key. I was always a geek. PGN: After high school? SB: I went to Tulane University in New Orleans and got a degree in English. My parents had always wanted to visit New Orleans and this gave them the chance. I was still in the closet during my undergrad but I joined a fraternity, Zeta Psi, because of a crush on a roommate. I kissed my first man in New Orleans and lost my virginity there. After graduation, I briefly moved to Los Angeles, which I detested, then moved back to Jersey when my first love died in a car accident. I still visit New Orleans pretty often, usually for the Saints & Sinners

PGN: What got you into gaming? SB: In elementary school, the nurse knew I had a love for monsters. She would bring in her son’s gaming books for me. Sometimes I’d fake being sick so I could read them. Being involved in role-playing games was great because it instilled a love for storytelling and exposed me to highfantasy novels. PGN: What was the first movie you saw that made you want to sleep with the lights on? SB: You know, I loved them so much they never really scared me and the old ones weren’t super, super scary. I think the first movie that really terrified me was when I was older, John Carpenter’s “The Thing.” I’ve only seen it once, because I can’t bring myself to watch it again. I think it’s the scariest movie ever made.

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PGN: Who was your best friend as a kid? SB: Oh, I was so shy I didn’t have a “best” friend until junior high. Then it was a boy named Andrew, he was also kind of an outcast. I taught him how to play “Dungeons and Dragons,” and we were friends all through junior and senior high school. He never knew I was gay though.

PGN: When did you come out? SB: It was in my 30s. By that time, I think my family had figured it out — I’d never had a girlfriend — but we never talked about it. I was living with my parents and I had some friends of mine who were a couple come over. My father was away but came home early and saw one of them sitting on the other’s lap. He left and that

night he made my mom ask me about it. He thought he was interrupting some ménage à trios and the whole thing was very uncomfortable. She tearfully asked if I was gay and I said yes. I cried too and the next day my father threw me out of the house for about 10 minutes until my sisters yelled at him and then he tearfully apologized and said how much he loved me. PGN: Speaking of gay, I understand you worked at Giovanni’s Room? SB: In the mid- and late-’90s, I wrote articles for a lot of role-playing magazines, mostly for Dragon Magazine; then in 2005, I went to Rutgers to earn a graduate degree in liberal studies. Since I was working on my master’s, I couldn’t have a full-time day job and Ed Hermance, the owner, was very accommodating. PGN: So sad that it’s closed. I know when I came out, it was much more than just a place to get books, I used to call them for all sorts of information and they were always patient and accommodating. Do you remember anyone in particular you helped through their first foray into the community? SB: The people I remember the most was a deaf couple from Canada. My signlanguage skills consist of “hello” and “thank you,” so it was hard to communicate, but they were so sweet and so happy to find a place that had the large selections of movies and books that we had. Then there were the regulars that came in. I can think of four or five right off the top of my head, who would make a pilgrimage every week to the bookstore from all different parts. I still talk with many of them regularly and one of them, George Hoover, and I go to film festivals and things like that together. PGN: So what does a publisher do? SB: My role covers findPhoto: Suzi Nash ing authors, reading books. I help the editors make the books the best they can possibly be. I oversee the production of everything from the cover to the interior design. I make sure the books are promoted to bookstores and readers around the world. I help authors spread their voice and make some money to boot. I’m always on the hunt for new work. Lethe Books specializes in gay books with science-fiction/fantastical elements. I’ve been doing it for 13 years. PAGE 38

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OUT & ABOUT The week ahead Fri. 05/23 Lisa Loeb The singersongwriter performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215257-5808. The Monkees The group performs 8 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way; 609-317-1000. The Smithereens The rock band performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.

Sat. 05/24 One: A Celebration of U2 The U2 tribute band performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400. Billy Gardell The comedian performs 9 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Sun. 05/25 Disco Legends France Joli, Carol Douglas and The Trammps perform 7:30 p.m. at the Rrazz Room, in

The Ramada New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-5961027. John Legend The R&B singer performs 8 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way; 609317-1000. Titus Andronicus and Death Cab For Cutie The punk-rock bands perform 8 p.m. at Revel’s Ovation Hall, 500 Boardwalk; 855348-0500.

Mon. 05/26 Free Quizzo & Board Game Night Roll the dice, 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.

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Tamar Braxton The soul singer performs 8 p.m. at Tower Theatre, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; 610-352-2887. Lipstick Mondays A weekly drag show featuring a changing roster of queens takes the stage 9 p.m. at The Raven, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 215-862-2081.

Tue. 05/27 Jessye Norman The worldrenowned opera singer and author of “Stand Up Straight and Sing!” and “The Vagina Monologues” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-686-5322.

ALL IS FAIR: After touring arenas this spring opening for R. Kelly, Grammynominated R&B singer Tamar Braxton headlines her own tour in support of her album “Love and War,” performing 8 p.m. May 26 at Tower Theatre, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby. For more information or tickets, call 610-352-2887.

10 Things I Hate About You & Mean Girls The two comedy films are screened 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215922-6888.

Wed. 05/28 4W5 Blues Jam Local musicians get down, 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400. Michael Ian Black The comedian performs 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215922-6888.

Thu. 05/29 Nicole Henry The singer and Soul Train Award winner performs 8 p.m. at the Rrazz Room, in

The Ramada New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-5961027. The Burlesque Show The naughty fun begins 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000. Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215545-4511.

performs 8 p.m. at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-9221011. Sheila E. The singer and percussionist performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400. Voyage The Journey

tribute band performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215257-5808. Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings The R&B band performs 8:30 p.m. at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.

Fri. 05/30 Eels The alt-rock band performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-5727650. Failure The alt-rock band

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REALITY BITES AGAIN: Singersongwriter Lisa Loeb comes to the area 8 p.m. May 23 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville. For more information or tickets, call 215-257-5808.

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Opening Artificial Light: Flash Photography in the 20th Century Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of diverse examples of flash photography, which gained widespread use in the 1920s with the invention of the mass-produced flashbulb, May 24-Aug. 3, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-7638100. Julie Budd The singer performs May 30-31 at the Rrazz Room in the Ramada New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888596-1027. Picasso Prints: Myths, Minotaurs and Muses Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of Pablo Picasso’s response to the world of classical antiquity in nearly 50 prints from four critical decades of his career May 24-Aug. 3, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Continuing Altar Boyz The musical comedy about a Christian boy band runs through June 1 at Arts Bank at University of the Arts, 601 S. Broad St.; 215-545-1664. Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat Arden Theatre Company presents the classic children’s story through June 22, 40 N. Second St.; 215-922-1122. How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying The Walnut Street Theatre present the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical about

a lowly window washer climbing the corporate ladder through July 13, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Walnut Street Theatre presents the hilarious revue about love and relationships through June 29 at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-5743550. Paul Evans: Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism The James A. Michener Art Museum hosts an exhibition of works from the designer and craftsman through June 1, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; 215-3409800. Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition highlighting the works of the famed fashion designer through Nov. 30, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100. That’s So Gay: Outing Early America The Library Company of Philadelphia presents the exhibition exploring gay culture through Oct. 17, 1314 Locust St.; 215-546-3181. This Is The Week That Is Plays and Players Theater presents the news-oriented comedy production through June 1, 1714 Delancey St.; 866-811-4111.

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Closing Charlie Murphy The comedian and actor seen on “Chappelle’s Show” performs through May 25 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001. Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling The comedian performs May 23-24 at the Rrazz Room, in The Ramada New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-596-1027. Oedipussy Curio Theatre Company presents the North American premiere of the R-rated comedic take on Greek tragedy through May 24 at Calvary Center for Culture and Community, 4740 Baltimore Ave.; 215-525-1350. Russell Peters The comedian performs 8 p.m. May 2425 at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000. Treasures from Korea: Arts and Culture of the Joseon Dynasty, 1392-1910 Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition devoted to art of the celebrated Joseon dynasty through May 26, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-7638100. ■

HUMOR IS SKETCHY: Comedian and TV personality Michael Ian Black comes to town with his witty brand of comedy, 8 p.m. May 28 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St. For more information or tickets, call 215-922-6888.

Where Children Sleep The James A. Michener Art Museum hosts an exhibition of photographs by James Mollison through June 29, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; 215-340-9800. DRUM DIVA: Pop singer and superstar percussionist Sheila E. comes to the area so we can live “The Glamorous Life” for one night, 8 p.m. May 30 at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del. For more information or tickets, call 302-994-1400.

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Q Puzzle Giovanni’s Room Across

1. Peters out 5. Word used by grabbers 9. Plotting group 14. Wife of Buck’s Wang 15. Carbon compound 16. You must remember this 17. Start of James Baldwin’s definition of home in _Giovanni’s Room_ 19. Card of the future 20. Spin like a top 21. Hymn to a Greek god 23. Island necklace 24. Place for a stud 26. Sugar pill, at times 28. Heather’s mommy count 29. More of the definition 31. Animal bite worry 33. Cut out

34. Watched intently 35. Seaman 36. Verne hero Phileas 40. Lambda ___ Defense and Education Fund 43. Decide on 45. More of the definition 49. “Phooey!” to the Bard 50. Most intimate 51. Renting out 53. Four, often, to Sheehan 54. German white wine 56. “If I Were a ___ Man” 57. One-named pop singer 59. End of the definition 62. Provide new equipment for 63. “Blowjob” filmer Warhol 64. Make more potent 65. No-tell motel meeting 66. Give the slip to

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PGN: That must be exciting. SB: Yes, I just signed this hilarious young British boy who tweets about bad gay dates, so he’s going to compile an anthology about “Worst Gay Dates Ever.” It’s a fun job. PGN: What was your worst date ever? SB: I went out on a first date and the guy asked me right off the bat if I wanted kids. I was a little taken back and said I didn’t know. He told me that he had to have kids because he was Asian and his parents insisted. Then he looked at me quite seriously and said, “And by the way, I will be doing it the old-fashioned way.” I did not know what to say. Here we are on a first date and he’s basically telling me, “FYI, I will be sleeping with a woman.” There was no second date. PGN: I read that you have subcultures within your subculture at Lethe. SB: I guess so. In addition to speculative fiction, fantasy, science-fiction and horror for LGBT people, we also have an imprint, Tincture, for gay people of color and we have an imprint for bears, Bear Bone Books. The bear line does exceedingly well; there’s no one else that regularly publishes books geared just for that community. In fact, one of our betterselling authors is Jeff Mann, who’s written historical fiction and a young-adult novel and he’s a bear. People just adore him. I’ve published books by Asian-American authors, Latino authors, African-American authors. Those voices just aren’t heard enough. We try to make sure that no readership goes unmet.

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1. Awfully long time 2. Thrill with oral sex? 3. Postcoital garment 4. One who comes slowly 5. Martin of the Daughters of Bilitis 6. All worked up 7. Frida’s mouth 8. More ready for bed 9. Breaks for pussies and toms? 10. Home of T. Bankhead 11. Beermaker’s grain 12. Microscopic critter 13. It’s for skin 18. Anal insert from a UFO? 22. Soprano Gluck 24. To be in Rimbaud’s arms 25. It picks people up who eventually get off

27. Chin dimple 30. Milano opera house, with “la” 32. One who screws around 35. Kind of maneuver 37. Dave Pallone, to a baseball game 38. Become a debtor 39. Eldest Brady boy 41. Rupert of “Stage Beauty” 42. “Hey, I never thought of that!” 43. JosÈ’s huzzah 44. Kind of dish 45. To some extent 46. Woolf’s “The Common Reader” 47. Thin out 48. Becomes part of the crowd, with “in” 52. Owner’s document 55. Denial for Nanette 58. Fleur-de-___ 60. Head job? 61. Born, to Bonheur

PGN: What challenges do you face as a publisher? SB: There’s more competition for reading than ever before. Fifty years ago, if you were a gay person, your primary escape was through books. Occasionally there might be a movie, or more often you’d see a movie and fantasize some gay subtext and that was about it. Nowadays, there are gay movies, gay characters on TV, the Internet, games, clubs, etc. It’s easier to be distracted and harder than ever before to convince some people to read. And the number of gay books being published has dramatically increased, which is a good thing. It’s just more competition. A few years ago, there were just a handful of gay publishers; now Lethe Press is one of many. The good news is that a gay man living in Sioux City, Iowa, can get a gay book with a click of a button, where before he would have had to travel to a big city to find one. PGN: I understand there was a terrible incident early on. SB: Yes, when I was working on my first novel, “Vintage: A Ghost Story,” the protagonist at one point attempts suicide. During the revision process, a teen friend of mine who was one of our test readers took his life. It was devastating, he was only 14 years old. The book is dedicated to him and a portion of the royalty goes to two charities that help to prevent gay youth suicides. PGN: Sheesh, well at least something positive to counteract the tragedy. On to lighter fare, I read that you did some traveling.

SB: Yes, I went to China and Mongolia to study Buddhism as part of my graduate studies. It was very interesting being the ethnic minority for a change. I recommend that everyone experience it. And I almost fell off of a cliff in Mongolia. Some of the temples are located cliffside and I slipped on my way down from one. Fortunately, I fell on my rear instead of tumbling off the mountain. I drank fermented mare’s milk — a local delicacy — that they would sell on the side of the road in recycled two-liter Pepsi bottles. I had an amazing time there. PGN: Geekiest moment? SB: When I was a teen, I had my mom knit me a Dr. Who scarf and I got to meet Tom Baker, who was the fourth Doctor. I still have the scarf. PGN: Collect anything? SB: I’m a huge collector of stuffed animals! My favorite one has sentimental value. It’s a large owl my folks bought me as a child. I have a lot of the ToyVault releases (their Lovecraftian and Godzilla lines are amazing) and I adore Edwin Morose, from Teddy Scares, because he’s all about the broken heart, which appeals to my maudlin tendencies. PGN: You have a large collection of young-adult fiction. Why was that so important to you? SB: When I was a teen, I was not aware of any books meant for teens that had gay content. Turns out there were a couple, but few of them had happy endings.

I remember the first story I ever read with a gay character was a Clive Barker horror story. I was so excited to read a story about someone gay, it was like, “Yay!” I firmly believe that if a gay teen can’t find a book with characters that they can relate to, with a happy ending — or even better, just a story with a kid that just happens to be gay who has all sorts of adventures — that gay kid will never feel equal to straight people. Same thing for someone lesbian or transgender or whatever. I get emails from men in their 50s and 60s who say, “Wow, I wish I’d had this when I was young. What would life had been like if I’d been able to have positive role models?” ■ For more information, visit www.lethepressbooks.com. To suggest a community member for Family Portrait, email portraits05@aol. com.

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Philadelphia Gay News www.epgn.com May 23-29, 2014

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Activism/Politics ACT-UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) meets 6-9 p.m. Mondays at St. Luke and The Epiphany Church, 330 S. 13th St.; 215-386-1981, www.actupphilly.org. Delaware Valley Chapter, Americans United for Separation of Church and State seeks activists and supporters of church-state separation. Holds monthly meetings and events; www.dvau.org.

Philadelphia Gay Bowling League meets 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays September-April at Brunswick Zone, 1328 Delsea Drive, Deptford, N.J.; 856-889-1434, www.philagaybowling.com. Greater Philadelphia Flag Football League plays 9 a.m.1 p.m. Saturdays at FDR Park; www.phillyflagfootball.com Philadelphia Gryphons Rugby Football Club, open to players of all skill levels, meets 7:45 p.m. Thursdays at Columbus Square Park, 1200 Wharton St.; 215-913-7531, philadelphiagryphons.org, becomeagryphon@gmail.com.

Equality Pennsylvania holds a volunteer night 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month, 1211 Chestnut St., Suite 605; 215-731-1447, www.equalitypa.org.

Philadelphia Liberty Belles women’s semi-pro full-tackle football league holds fall tryouts; phillybelles.com.

Green Party of Philadelphia holds general meetings 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month, except August and December; 215-243-7103, www.gpop.org.

Philadelphia Liberty Tennis Association plays yearround, all skill levels welcome; philadelphialibertytennis. com.

Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club meets seasonally; www.libertycity.org.

Philadelphia Firebirds women’s football team seeks players; www.philadelphiafirebirds.com.

Arts Library Book Club meets to discuss a new book 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at William Way. Men On Tap, an LGBT group that performs with choirs, organizations and at the Fringe Festival, rehearses 8 p.m. Mondays at The Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince St.; dale@magicalfantasies.com. Philadelphia Freedom Band, an audition-free LGBT band that does concerts and parades, rehearses 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays; philadelphiafreedomband.com. Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus rehearses 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays; 215-731-9230, auditions@pgmc.org. Philadelphia Gay Men’s Opera Club meets to share and listen to recordings 6:30 p.m. the last Saturday of the month; 215-732-7898. Philadelphia Voices of Pride, Philadelphia’s first mixed LGBT chorus, rehearses 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at William Way; www.pvop.org. Queer Writer’s Collective workshop and discussion group meets 3-5 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at William Way. Reading Queerly, open to all women and genderqueer/ trans people, meets 6:45 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.

Recreation Gay Bridge Club non-beginners group meets Monday 2-5 p.m. at William Way; reservations required. Call 215732-2220. Gay-friendly Scrabble Club meets 5:30-10:30 p.m. at Abner’s Steaks, 38th and Chester streets; 215-382-0789. Humboldt Society: Lesbian and Gay Naturalists meets 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at William Way; 215-985-1456, www.humboldtsociety.org. Independence Squares LGBT square-dance club, modern Western square dancing hosts an open house and Tuesday classes in the fall at Lutheran Church, 2111 Sansom St.; philadances@gmail.com, www.independencesquares.org. Male Oenophile Group forming to discuss, appreciate and taste various wines. Will meet once a month to investigate the nuances and glories of the fermented grape; 267-2306750. Mornings OUT LGBT Senior Social activities for senior gay men are held 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at William Way. PhilaVentures, Philadelphia’s LGBT outdoor group, meets for hikes in Wissahickon Valley and Valley Forge Park; philaventures.org.

Sports Brandywine Women’s Rugby Club meets for practice at p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Greenfield Park, West Chester; www.brandywinerugby.org. City of Brotherly Love Softball League serves the Philadelphia metropolitan area with games on Sundays, beginning in April, at the Dairy and Edgeley Fields in Fairmount Park; www.cblsl.org. Frontrunners running club meets 9:30 a.m. Saturdays for a run and brunch at Lloyd Hall, No. 1 Boathouse Row; www.philadelphiafrontrunners.org. Philadelphia Falcons Soccer Club, open to LGBT and allies, practices 8-10 p.m. Mondays and 2-4 p.m. Saturdays; www.falcons-soccer.org. Philadelphia Fins Swim Team, open to male and female swimmers, meets 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday at Friends Select School and 10:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays; www.philadelphia-fins.org.

Philadelphia Gay News www.epgn.com May 23-29, 2014

Community Bulletin Board Community centers

■ The Attic Youth Center 255 S. 16th St.; 215-545-4331; atticyouthcenter.org. For LGBT and questioning youth and their friends and allies. Groups meet and activities are held 4-7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and 48:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. Case management, HIV testing and smoking cessation are available MondayFriday. See the Youth section for more events.

■ Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center at the University of Pennsylvania 3907 Spruce St., 215-898-5044; center@dolphin. upenn.edu. Regular hours: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; noon-6 p.m. Saturday; noon-8 p.m. Sunday. Summer hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Philadelphia Women’s Baseball League seeks players, all skill levels and ages. Practice is 7 p.m. Thursdays at Marian Anderson Recreation Center, 17th and Fitzwater streets, with games at 2:30 p.m. Sundays; 215-991-5995 (day), 301-919-1194 (evening), phillywomensbaseball. com.

■ ActionAIDS: 215-981-0088

Philly Gay Hockey Association Philadelphia Phury seeks players; 917-656-1936, phury@gayhockey.org.

■ AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania: 215-587-9377

Philly QCycle LGBT bicycling club promotes organized recreational riding for all levels in the Greater Philadelphia region; contact the organization via Facebook. Rainbow Riders of the Delaware Valley motorcycle club meets regularly; 215-836-0440, www.groups.yahoo.com/ group/rainbowridersdv/. Rainbow Rollers gay and lesbian bowling league meets 7:45 p.m. Tuesdays at Boulevard Lanes in Northeast Philadelphia; rainbowrollers.com. Spartan Wrestling Club gay wrestling team meets 6:30-9 p.m. Mondays at the First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St.; 215-732-4545, www.phillyspartans.com.

Etc. AIDS Law Project provides free legal assistance to people with HIV/AIDS and sponsors free monthly seminars on work and housing at 1211 Chestnut St., Suite 600; 215587-9377, www.aidslawpa.org. BiUnity, Philadelphia-area social and support network for bisexuals, their family members and friends; http://biunity. org. Delaware Valley Pink Pistols, for LGBT people dedicated to legal, safe and responsible use of firearms for selfdefense, meets 2 p.m. the third Saturday of the month at Classic Indoor Range, 1310 Industrial Blvd., Southampton; 610-879-2364; www.pinkpistols.org. Delaware Pride holds planning meetings 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the United Church of Christ, 300 Main St., Newark; 302-265-3020, delawarepride.org. Haverford College’s Sexuality and Gender Alliance holds open meetings 10-11 p.m. Mondays during the school year in the lounge in Jones Basement at Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave.; 610-896-4938. Men and Women for Human Excellence support group meets from noon-2 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month at 26th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue; 267-2733513, cmoore8300@yahoo.com. Long Yang Club Philadelphia, social organization for gay Asians and their friends, holds monthly socials; www. longyangclub.org/philadelphia. Our Night Out, a casual social networking party of LGBT professionals, friends and colleagues, meets in a different Philadelphia hot spot each month. To receive monthly event invitations, email OurNightOutPhilly@gmail.com; more information on Facebook. Philadelphia Bar Association Legal Advice offered 5-8 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month; 215-238-6333. Philadelphia Prime Timers club for mature gay and bisexual men and their admirers meets regularly; primetim ersofphiladelphia@yahoo.com. Philadelphians MC Club, for leather men and women, meets 7:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month at The Pit at The Bike Stop, 201 S. Quince St.; philadelphiansmc.org. Rainbow Amateur Radio Association ARRL-affiliated, weekly HF nets, quarterly newsletter; www.rara.org. Silver Foxes, a social and educational group for gays and lesbians 50 and older, meets 3-5 p.m. the fourth Sunday of the month at William Way; 215-732-2220. SNJ Queers meets monthly for queer/queer-friendly folks in South Jersey to mix and mingle; 856-375-3708, wmf69@comast.net.

■ AIDS Law Project of Southern New Jersey: 856-933-9500 ext. 221 ■ AIDS Library: 215-985-4851 ■ ACLU of Pennsylvania: 215592-1513 ■ AIDS Treatment Fact line: 800662-6080 ■ Barbara Gittings Gay and Lesbian Collection at the Independence Branch of the Philadelphia Free Library: 215-685-1633 ■ The COLOURS Organization Inc.: 215-496-0330 ■ District Attorney LGBT Liaison: Helen “Nellie” Fitzpatrick, 215-686-

■ Rainbow Room — Bucks County’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Allies Youth Center 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays: Salem UCC Education Building, 181 E. Court St., Doylestown; 215-957-7981 ext. 9065 rainbowroom@ppbucks.org. ■ William Way Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220; www.waygay.org. Hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Peer counseling: 6-9 p.m. Monday through Friday Library hours: noon-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; noon-3 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Friday; noon-6 p.m. Saturday. Volunteers: New Orientation: First Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

Key numbers 9980, helen.fitzpatrick@phila.gov ■ Equality Pennsylvania: 215731-1447; www.equalitypa.org ■ Equality Forum: 215-732-3378 ■ LGBT Peer Counseling Services: 215-732-TALK ■ Mayor’s Director of LGBT Affairs: Gloria Casarez, 215-6862194; Gloria.Casarez@phila.gov; Fax: 215-686-2555

■ Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations: 215-686-4670 ■ Philadelphia Lesbian and Gay Task Force: 1-877-pride-2000 ■ Philadelphia Police Department liaison — Deputy Commissioner Kevin Bethel: 215-6863318 ■ Philadelphia Police Liaison Committee: 215-760-3686 (Rick Lombardo); ppd.lgbt@gmail.com ■ Philly Pride Presents: 215875-9288

■ Mazzoni Center: 215-563-0652; Legal Services: 215-563-0657, 866-LGBT-LAW; Family & Community Medicine: 215-563-0658

■ SPARC — Statewide Pennsylvania Rights Coalition: 717-9209537

■ Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (Philadelphia): 215-572-1833

■ Transgender Health Action Coalition: 215-732-1207 (staffed 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays)

Health

Anonymous, free, conﬁdential HIV testing Spanish/English counselors offer testing 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday at Congreso de Latinos Unidos, 216 W. Somerset St.; 215763-8870. ActionAIDS Provides a range of programs for people affected by HIV/AIDS, including case management, prevention, testing and education services at 1216 Arch St.; 215-981-0088; www.actionaids.org. AIDS Services In Asian Communities Provides HIV-related services to Asians and Pacific Islanders at 1711 S. Broad St.; 215-629-2300; www.asiac.org. Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiative Free, anonymous HIV testing from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1207 Chestnut St., fifth floor; noon-6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Washington West Project, 1201 Locust St.; 215-851-1822 or 866-222-3871; www.galaei. org. Spanish/English HIV treatment Free HIV/AIDS diagnosis and treatment for Philadelphia residents are available from 9 a.m.-noon Mondays (walk-in) and 5-8 p.m. Thursdays (by appoint-

■ Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia GALLOP holds board meetings at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at 100 S. Broad St., Suite 1810; GALLOP also provides a free referral service; 215-627-9090; www.galloplaw. org. ■ Greater Philadelphia Professional Network Networking group for area business professionals, selfemployed and business owners meets monthly in a different location throughout the city, invites speakers on various topics, partners with other nonprofits and maintains a website where everyone is invited to sign up for email notices for activities and

ment) at Health Center No. 2, 1720 S. Broad St.; 215-685-1821. HIV health insurance help Access to free medications and confidential HIV testing available 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays at 13 S. MacDade Blvd., Suite 108, Collingdale; Medical Office Building, 722 Church Lane, Yeadon; and 630 S. 60th St.; 610-586-9077. Mazzoni Center Free, anonymous HIV testing; HIV/AIDS care and treatment, case management and support groups; 21 S. 12th St., eighth floor; 215-563-0652; www.mazzonicenter.org. Mazzoni Center Family & Community Medicine Comprehensive primary health care, preventive health services, gynecology, sexual-health services and chronicdisease management, including comprehensive HIV care, 809 Locust St.; 215-563-0658. Washington West Project Free, anonymous HIV testing. Walk-ins welcome 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-noon Friday; 1-5 p.m. Saturday; 1201 Locust St.; 215-985-9206.

Professional groups events; www.gppn.org; 215-9223377.

■ National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association The Philadelphia chapter of NLGJA, open to professionals and students, meets for social and networking events; www. nlgja.org/philly; philly@nlgja.org.

■ Independence Business Alliance Greater Philadelphia’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce, providing networking, business development, marketing, educational and advocacy opportunities for LGBT and LGBT-friendly businesses and professionals. Visit www.IndependenceBusinessAlliance.com for information about events, programs and membership; 215-557-0190; 1717 Arch St., Suite 3370.

■ Philadelphia Gay Tourism Caucus A regional organization dedicated to promoting gay and lesbian tourism to the Greater Philadelphia region holds meetings every other month on the fourth Thursday (January, March, May, July, September and the third Thursday in November), open to the public; P.O. Box 58143, Philadelphia, PA 19102; www. philadelphiagaytourism.com; 215-840-2039.

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Philadelphia Gay News www.epgn.com May 23-29, 2014

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