Vol. II No. 175 (335)
Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia
November 3, 2011
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AIMING TO FOLLOW in public-service footsteps of his famous uncle Thomas Foglietta is Angelo Foglietta, who is running for a Common Pleas Court judgeship. (See Story Page 6)
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Nov. 4State Rep. Jewell Williams’ 16th Ward Fish Fry at Lou & Choo’s, 21st & Hunting Pk. Ave., 5-9 p.m. Donation $10. For info Andrew Smith (215) 609-5876. Nov. 5St. Edmond Parish holds Back in the Day Celebration in honor of its centennial at church hall, 21st St. & Snyder Ave., 7-11 p.m. Buffet dinner, beverages, and sweet table. Dancing, a live DJ, door prizes, and lots more. Tickets $25. Open to all. For info (215) 334-3755. Nov. 5Party with a Purpose Cabaret for Quibila Divine at Dowling’s Palace, 1310 N. Broad St., 9 p.m.2 a.m. BYO food & drinks. Tickets $15. For info (267) 2940-6968. Nov. 6St. Malachy Parish Benefit Concert featuring Mick Moloney on mandolin and banjo and his friends in honor of Robert F. McGovern, at Church, 1429 N. 11th St., 2 p.m. Free parking in schoolyard. Reception follows. Free-will offering. For info Mary Courtney (215) 7631305. Nov. 10Community Conversation with State Rep. Rosita Youngblood at Germantown YMCA, 5722 Greene St., 6-8 p.m. Nov. 10- State Rep. Cherellew Parker hosts Veterans Workshop Nov. 10 at Finley Recreation Cenrter, 7701 Mansfield Ave.from 10 to noon. For info call 215-2427300. Nov. 12Unions Fight For Life hosts Fight Night for Phila. Veterans Multi Service & Education Ctr. at ArTHE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD
mory starting at 7 p.m. at Penna. Armory, Southampton Rd. & Roosevelt Blvd. Tickets $20. For info Doug Baron (267) 718-2472, Rich Mancini (610) 505-0842, Eric Howarth (215) 290-1370, Tom Dooley (267) 246-5512 or Ed Shaw (267) 992-2600. Nov. 14Mayor Michael Nutter, State Reps. Louise Bishop & Vanessa Lowery Brown host Economic Recovery Services & Job Fair at Hilton Phila. City Ave., 4200 City Line Ave., 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Nov. 17FOP Auxiliary presents Ladies Night, holiday-shopping demos at 1336 Spring Garden St., 6-9 p.m. Many vendors. Snacks, beer, wine & soda. Free. For info Donna Giulian (215) 820-0865. Nov. 17Community Conversation with State Rep. Rosita Youngblood at Indochinese American Council, 4934 Old York Rd., 6-8 p.m. Nov. 18Bobbie Carter Foundation celebrates 10 years of service with Jazzin’ 4 Diabetes at Park Avenue Banquet Hall, 4942 Parkside Ave., 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Festivities include butler hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, dinner, saxophonist John Williams & band and a special awards ceremony. Tickets $20. For info Yanina (856) 2285040, Crystal (215) 375-6267 or Norm (215) 588-7838. Nov. 21Phila. Tea Party Patriots invite all to meeting at Prudential Bank, 1834 W. Oregon Ave., 7 p.m. Entrance and parking in rear. 3 NOVEMBER, 2011
Corbett Commends Lawmakers for Marcellus Shale Bill Work Gov. Tom Corbett is pleased to see legislative movement on the Marcellus Shale bill, HB 1950, and commends the House Finance Committee on today’s 15-to-10 vote that sent it to the full House of Representatives. “I applaud House Finance Committee members for moving this important measure,’’ Corbett said.
“This bill contains many of the provisions contained in our proposal, and I am pleased to see the legislature working toward a final bill.” In early October, Corbett outlined his plans to implement numerous recommendations of the Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission, including changes to enhance environmental standards, an impact
fee, and a plan to help move Pennsylvania toward energy independence. Today’s action by the House panel is an important step in the process, Corbett said, adding that he looks forward to continued discussions with the General Assembly that will lead to a strong and sensible Marcellus Shale package.
Toomey Clinches Commerce Deal For Pa. Jobs Today, US Sen. Pat Toomey (RPa.) reached an agreement with Chairman of the Commerce Committee, Sen. Jay Rockefeller (DW.Va.), which will create hundreds of jobs in Pennsylvania’s Delaware Co. At issue is the Jones Act, which prohibits foreign flag ships from traveling from one US port to another without a waiver. A new project at the Marcus Hook refinery in Delaware County has been held up because there are no qualified US-flag liquefied natural-gas tankers available to transport natural gas from Delaware Co. in Pennsylvania to the Gulf region. With the support of the maritime unions, Toomey attempted to in3 NOVEMBER, 2011
troduce legislation to grant three waivers to three American-made tankers to once again engage in domestic commerce in line with existing maritime laws, but was told that the waivers would have to wait until the Coast Guard Authorization Act was considered in a few months. Granting these waivers will create significant new jobs in the Pennsylvania region. It will result in 300-400 new construction jobs to build the necessary facilities in Marcus Hook and 25 long-term, full-time jobs to maintain the facilities. New construction jobs will also be needed in Washington and Westmoreland Cos., where a new pipeline will be built to connect to existing infrastructure. In addition, THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD
these ships have the potential to be serviced and maintained at the shipyard in Philadelphia, further bolstering Pennsylvania’s economy. When the Senator discovered that similar waivers were being issued today to 60 foreign ships to participate in the America’s Cup race in San Diego next weekend and would be passed immediately in the Senate, he threatened to put a hold on the America’s Cup Act of 2011, sponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Cal.), if similar waivers are not granted to the Marcus Hook tankers this week as well. During a hearing of the Commerce Committee, Toomey raised his |
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concerns with Chairman Rockefeller. A deal was reached to grant the three waivers necessary to get the Marcus Hook project off the ground along with the America’s Cup Act. “If Congress can grant Jones Act waivers to help out a sailboat race, it can also take similar action to help create hundreds of jobs in Pennsylvania,” Toomey said. “Especially during these challenging economic times, I am pleased that my colleagues on the Senate Commerce Committee agreed to provide timely legislative relief so that this new project.”
Casey Co-chairs Hearing on Women and the Arab Spring US Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern & South & Central Asian Affairs, co-chaired a hearing focused on the role of women in the Arab Spring protests and how the US can help ensure that women’s voices are heard and their rights are respected and promoted as these countries chart their future. “Countries that encourage women’s participation in civil society are generally healthier, more stable, and more prosperous,” Casey said. “Through trade and partnership, a more prosperous Middle East will lead to more global and US prosperity. And a stable Middle East means a safer United States.” The subcommittee heard testi4|
mony from Melanne Verveer, Dept. of State’s Ambassador-atLarge for Global Women’s Issues; Dr. Tamara Wittes, deputy assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs and deputy special coordinator for Middle East transitions; Manal Omar, director of Iraq, Iran, and North Africa programs, United States Institute of Peace; Mahnaz Afkhami, president, Women’s Learning Partnership; and Prof. Sandra Bunn-Livingstone, Esq., President and CEO, Freedom³. “It is not only the Arab world that will benefit from including the female half of its population in the political process,” said Casey. Simply put, the US will also benefit.”
While Harrisburg, the state’s capital, is drawing national attention for economic woes that have driven a State takeover, local-government leaders say many other municipalities are struggling with the same shifting demographics and out-dated tax policy. “Pennsylvania’s once-thriving town centers and county seats are at risk of insolvency if we don’t come up with a solution to fix the most common problems,” said Sen. John N. Wozniak (D-Blair), who hosted the hearing in Johnstown. “We can’t just consider them local problems. Declining cities have an effect on the economy of the entire region and when you connect the dots it spreads across the state.”
Democratic Policy Committee Discusses Plight of Third-Class Cities
As Harrisburg prepares for a standoff with State officials over whether to declare bankruptcy or operate under Act 47, other small cities are facing challenges nearly as daunting.
Local-government leaders from across Central Pennsylvania appeared before the State Senate Democratic Policy Committee today to give a first-hand account of the challenges facing the Commonwealth’s small cities.
“It’s better to help us now before we’re in Act 47,” said Lock Haven Mayor Richard Vilello. “Harrisburg is going to be much more expensive to fix now.”
“When a local problem replicates itself across the state under different leadership and in different regions, then it’s not a local problem anymore,” said Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh), the Lehigh Valley lawmaker who chairs the committee. “Local officials are expressing common problems and they need a common solution.” THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD
Officials in Altoona have been discussing whether to apply for “distressed city” status. “We have certainly reached a crisis mode in Pennsylvania,” said Bruce Kelley, Altoona’s Vice-Mayor. “The issues facing third class cities aren’t new, but they’re getting worse.” Boscola said the hearing is part of an aggressive attempt by Senate Democrats to stem the decline of Pennsylvania’s cities through fact3 NOVEMBER, 2011
finding and legislative action. Wozniak said he has again reintroduced his “Renaissance City” plan, which would provide grants to Third Class and Second Class A cities in an effort to combat crime, remove blight and foster economic development. The plan would enable cities to foreclose on blighted or abandoned property sooner; create a statewide abandoned property database that would require new property purchasers to first pay any outstanding debts and obligations on other properties they own; and complete a study of pension and fixed-cost obligations that project future costs.
Phila. Progressives Endorse Singer, Schmidt For Commissioner Americans for Democratic Action, Neighborhood Networks, and Philly for Change endorsed Democrat Stephanie Frank Singer and Republican Al Schmidt for City at an event in front of the Commissioner’s Office at City Hall today. While officially nonpartisan, the three groups have not endorsed a Republican candidate in the memory of any of their current members. But in 2011, they have all decided to endorse Republican Al Schmidt as well as Democrat
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Stephanie Singer because Schmidt and Singer are committed to a new, reform vision for the City Commissioners. They promise, first, to make elections fair and transparent. There will be no more moving polling
places at the last moment, intimidating voters; and stuffing absentee ballots. There will be no more withholding information about elections from all but the favorites of the commissioners. They promise second, to devote
time and effort to increasing turnout in the city. This may work more to the advantage of Democrats than Republicans, but both Schmidt and Singer understand everyone in the city benefits when Philadelphia carries more weight in State and national elections.
Continuing The Tradition: Another Foglietta
ENDORSED BY 33RD WARD Democrats for a judgeship, Angelo Foglietta will receive strong backing across city as well. He is shown here with, from left, candidate Anne Marie Coyle, Foglietta, Barbara McDermott, Ward Leader Donna Aument and Charley Ehrlich.
Faces change, but the legendary names remain. Such is the case Tuesday night at 8 p.m. when election results are counted and the name Foglietta rightly takes its place in the 6|
official role of Philadelphia public servants. This time it will be Judge Angelo Foglietta who will earn the right to wear the robes of a Common Pleas Judge.
on the bench, knowing he full well will give us the same excellent accounting as a public servant as did his uncle, former Congressman and Ambassador the late Tom Foglietta.
We look forward to his tenure THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD
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FEMA Experts Give Free Hurricane Rebuilding Advice The FEMA Hazard Mitigation Outreach teams currently providing storm-damage repair and rebuilding advice in Snyder and Philadelphia Counties will continue doing so for another week. Originally scheduled through Monday, Oct. 31, the teams’ stays have been extended in response to homeowner interest in information that helps them build back safer, smarter and stronger. They will be at the following Lowe’s from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Wednesday, November 2, through Monday, Nov. 7. This Lowe’s is located at 1500 N. 50th Street in West Philadelphia. The outreach teams suggest mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from hazards such as flooding and high winds. They answer questions about FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program and explain how best to clean up mold, mildew and bacteria, common problems after flood-
ing. They also offer tips on how to protect structures from future flooding, including information about relocating electrical panels, washers, dryers, and heating and cooling equipment to avoid water damage. By taking precautions after flooding, residents can safely reoccupy damaged buildings. Spending a few dollars today on mitigation measures can save lives and prevent damages in the thousands of dollars in the future.
Mayor Announces Retirement of PHDC’s McIntosh Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced the retirement of Anthony McIntosh, executive VP of the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation, a private, nonprofit that provides housing, home repair programs and other services to low- to moderate-income individuals. Mr. McIntosh was appointed by the board of directors in 1998. During his tenure, PHDC developed more than 560 housing units for Philadelphians as well as provided weatherization services, lead paint abatement assistance, and electric, plumbing and heating system repair to thousands of residents. Mr. McIntosh’s retirement will be effective Jan. 2, 2012. “Tony has an incredible breadth of 3 NOVEMBER, 2011
experience in housing and community development, and he made it his life’s work to serve the citizens of Philadelphia,” said the Mayor. “The City will miss him and his leadership at PHDC, and I wish him luck and success as he transitions to the next phase of his life.” Prior to joining PHDC, McIntosh served as director of the Neighborhood Program Coordination Division of the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Housing & Community Development. He also previously served as an urban-renewal technician with the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority. McIntosh received his undergraduate degree from Temple University and has completed real estate courses at THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD
Pennsylvania State University. McIntosh commented, “It has been rewarding and an honor to spend my career working for the City. I would like to thank the Mayor, his Administration, the PHDC Board and staff, and the citizens of Philadelphia for their support over the years.”
Harris Baum of Zarwin Baum Renamed Korean Consul E. Harris Baum, co-founding partner of Zarwin, Baum, DeVito, Kaplan, Schaer, Toddy, PC, has worked tirelessly over the last two decades to ensure the development |
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and success of Korean businesses and organizations throughout the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley. As a result, the US State Dept. and the Government of Seoul, Korea have extended his appointment as the Honorary Consul General for the Republic of Korea to 2016. Harris was first appointed in 2006.
nesses in order to mutually expand their markets; he has acted as a liaison with the New York Consul General and the Pennsylvania Korean Community; and he has spoken at numerous business and educational functions regarding stimulating Koreans in the political and business process.
creasing the political exposure of various Korean communities in the countries represented; business expansion between Korea and the countries represented; enhancing the relationship between the Honorary Consul Generals and their Consulate and Ambassador; and tourism.
At Zarwin, Baum, DeVito, Kaplan, Schaer, Toddy, PC, Baum represents a number of Korean American businesses, and social and religious organizations throughout the Delaware Valley Area, and works with clients seeking to expand in the Korean market. Active in Korean Community affairs throughout Pennsylvania, Harris has developed programs directed at furthering cooperation between Korean and Pennsylvania busi-
In October of this year, Baum represented the United States as a delegate in attendance at The International Conference of Honorary Consul Generals for the Republic of Korea, in Seoul, Korea. Only 20 delegates were chosen from around the world. The conference covered such topics as: how to increase commerce between the various countries in attendance and Korea; the Free Trade Act and its mechanics; in-
“I am very honored to be appointed for another five years,” says Harris. “With the United States Congress having recently passed the Free Trade Act, under this appointment I will have an opportunity to continue to develop programs that will increase jobs in the United States - especially in the Delaware Valley area - and will encourage economic growth between two great nations.”
Feldman Shepherd Supports Child Advocates’ Golf Classic Fundraiser Philadelphia personal-injury law firm Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig LLP helped Support Center for Child Advocates raise funds for its 6th Annual Child Advocates Golf Classic event on Oct. 3. The firm served as a corporate sponsor of the charity function held at the Huntingdon Valley Country Club. Mark Tanner, the firm’s co-managing partner, participated in the event which garnered $112,000 for the Child Advocates’ Project for Medically Needy Children initiative. Tanner said, “Speaking on behalf of Feldman Shepherd, our firm is 8|
committed to providing legal support to the community. We commend Child Advocates for its tireless efforts in providing legal assistance and social service advocacy for abused and neglected children in Philadelphia – especially in relation to its Project for Medically Needy Children initiative.” “Our medically needy cases are more complex, remain open longer, and require more agency resources than typical cases,” said Frank Cervone, Child Advocates’ executive director and a nationally recognized child abuse legal expert. “The Philadelphia corporate and legal communities have been critical in generating funds, awareTHE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD
ness and changing the story for many of our areas most vulnerable children.” Child Advocates is the country’s oldest and largest pro bono legal and social services agency for abused and neglected children which teams staff social workers with specially trained volunteer lawyers to secure necessary medical treatment, special education, rehabilitation services, and whenever possible permanent nurturing homes for cases involving children with serious and/or chronic medical needs.
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