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Vol. XV No. 36

Issue 1023

September 5, 2019

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STANDING TOGETHER

ORGANIZED LABOR and its supporters braved soggy weather on Labor Day to join the annual parade. Among them were, L-R, UFCW Local 1776 President Wendell Young IV, Laborers’ District Council Business Manager Ryan Boyer, Councilmember Derek Green, Democratic City Committee Chair (and Carpenter) Bob Brady, IATSE Vice President Matthew McIntyre and Congressman Dwight Evans. More pics P. 12. Photo by Wendell Douglas

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Addressing the Past … in the Present

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Rabb Presses For Reparations State Rep. Christopher Rabb (D-Northwest) introduced legislation that would establish a reparations plan to combat systemic racism impacting Pennsylvanians of African descent on the 400th anniversary of enslaved Africans arriving to Virginia in 1619. “For many other disenfranchised groups, the United States government has provided reparations and our Commonwealth must follow suit,” Rabb said. “I am proud to introduce this bill for our commonwealth to atone for its role in this heinous institution that has resulted in generations of systemic racism bolstered by public policy and culture practice statewide.” Rabb said that slavery in Pennsylvania has been documented as early as 1639, with Philadelphia becoming the region’s largest port for importing enslaved Africans. “Many of the colonists who settled Pennsylvania tolerated slavery, including William Penn who owned 12 enslaved people. These people were responsible for building his colonial estate, Pennsbury Manor. Additionally, despite the Gradual Emancipation Act, passed in 1780, no enslaved person was ever emancipated, with many living and dy-

ing in bondage,” Rabb said. “Pennsylvania has always been a willing enabler of the subjugation of an entire race of people and this subjugation has been maintained statewide through institutional racism.” The bill outlines a statebased reparations plan that would have four parts: • A formal apology from the Pennsylvania General Assembly for its complicity in the treatment of people of African descent during and after the gradual abolition of slavery beginning in 1780. • The creation of a commission to determine a methodology to quantify the financial impact of past and current laws, court decisions, government programs and practices that have systematically disadvantaged African Americans. • Acknowledgement that chronic poverty and other inequities are the direct result of racist public policy enacted into state and federal laws. • Provision of significant financial redress to African American residents of Pennsylvania. The bill would implement an annual opt-in entitlement program for eligible participants. To qualify, applicants would need to be residents of Pennsylvania and provide government documentation verifying their ethnicity as Black/African-American for a certain number of years. The financial reparations include tax and other benefits to eligible individuals and targeted geographic communities. Determination of the value of these non-cash benefits would be based on several factors, including genealogical connection to one or more enslaved ancestors in the U.S.; one or

more enslaved ancestors in Pennsylvania; and one or more ancestors of verified African descent who resided in Pennsylvania during one or more historical eras described by the established commission. The bill, introduced to coincide with the 400th anniversary of the first slave ship’s arrival in the Virginia colony, already has three co-sponsors, according to Rabb, including Legislative Black Caucus Chair Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-Northwest) and State Rep. Joe Webster (D-Montgomery).

Hughes Commemorates Pa. Black History

To honor the deep, rich, and impactful contributions of African Americans in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-W. Phila.) joined the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to launch a social media campaign commemorating the history of African Americans in Pennsylvania. The first marker highlighted in this campaign was the Pennsylvania Slave Trade Marker at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia, which outlines the history that brought African slaves to the commonwealth. PHMC will continue to share highlights from Pennsylvania Historical Markers dedicated to African Americans, as well as their contributions to Pennsylvania’s rich and diverse heritage through February 2020. The #400yearsPA project is a part of a broader national initiative to honor African American History in the U.S. “This is an incredibly important project that serves as a reminder to the legacy of African Americans and our continued accomplishments in the commonwealth,” Sen. Hughes

said. “It also provides an educational tool for people who may not know about the rich history Pennsylvania holds. Pennsylvania is home to the two oldest Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the nation. It was the location for many critical moments in the fight for equality. It continues to house many churches that serve as spiritual strongholds in the African American Community. We are hopeful the #400YearsPA project helps inform the public of the many more important people, places and events that have ties to Pennsylvania.” Sen. Hughes met with PHMC officials in the spring of 2019 to discuss ways to honor the 400-year history of African Americans in Pennsylvania. During the meeting, he suggested a similar campaign to that of the existing 400-year campaign, which honors the history on a national level. PHMC created a social media campaign around the more than 200 existing markers in the commonwealth. The recognizable blue-and-gold roadside markers introduce travelers to the people, places, events and innovations of African Americans in 35 of the commonwealth’s counties. Each week, PHMC will feature selected stories to highlight the multifaceted African American experience across Pennsylvania and will include both wellknown and lesser-known people, places and themes. PHMC will share these over its social media platforms and encourages its followers to share these posts using the hashtag #400yearsPA. “The #400YearsPa project will act as a portal to the long and deep history of African Americans in PA

and will complement the other important projects documenting our history around the country and around the world,” Sen. Hughes said. “Our people need to know about the role of African Americans in Pennsylvania, and we must to spread the word of this project so that its impact is felt in every corner of the commonwealth. I thank the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission for following through on this initiative, which is extremely necessary in our current climate.” PHMC is encouraging Pennsylvania Historical Marker nominations of subjects that tell the diverse stories of Pennsylvania’s history. Nominations of markers may be submitted by any individual or organization. The annual deadline for marker nominations is Dec. 1. In addition to telling the stories represented on historical markers, PHMC is continuously working to document and interpret African American history in collections at the Pennsylvania State Archives and through experiences at the State Museum of Pennsylvania and along the Pennsylvania Trails of History. The 400 Years of African American History Commission Act was signed into law Jan. 8, 2018. The law established a 15-member commission to coordinate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in the English colonies. The vision of the commission is to ensure that Americans of all ethnicities will be more aware of the immense sacrifices and prodigious contributions made by African Americans to our nation over the course of the last 400 years.

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Tina Packs the Park With Back-to-School Fun

Youngblood Books the Future

STATE REP. Rosita Youngblood held her annual back-to-school bookbag giveaway at the Mercy Family Center in Nicetown. Youngbloodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff and sponsors included, from R, Colleen Haydt, Karen Blanar, Ashley Roach, Deborah Carne, Darisha K. Parker, Quincy Lyons and Justin Cornelius. Photos by Leona Dixon

R-L WERE 12th Ward Democratic Committee members Darisha K. Parker, Ted Stones, Leslie Stones and Deborah Carn.

A PROUD father escorted two sons to the back-toschool fair.

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STATE SEN. Tina Tartaglione, C, held a community picnic and bookbag giveaway at Wissinoming Park. Photos by Leona Dixon

HYPERION BANK sponsored the art contest. Winner Jessica here was congratulated by State Sen. Tina Tartaglione and a bank representative.

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FACE-PAINTING enlivened the day, along with food, water ice, pretzels, resource tables, art contests, raffles and water sprinklers.

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Who Will Command the Map of Pa. Districts?

POLS on the STREET BY JOE SHAHEELI ust in time for the fall political season, the Governor’s Redistricting Reform Commission released its report last month after months of public meetings. Its objective is to provide a framework for a fairer way to draw district lines for the Pennsylvania General Assembly, tempering egregious gerrymandering as much as possible. Good luck with that. The State Supreme Court has already ruled that the extreme gerrymandering long practiced to draw the lines of congressional districts violated the State Constitution and

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new district lines were imposed for the 2018 election. The new districts appeal to common sense and the election results more accurately reflect the political balance in Pennsylvania as measured by polling and absolute vote numbers. But that ruling did not touch on State legislative district design. The General Assembly’s current lines were drawn in 2011 when the Republican Party controlled both houses of the legislature as well as the governor’s chair; thus they were able to gerrymander the state in a way that exaggerated both their representation and their power. Gerrymandering has triggered increased discontent not just among Democrats but among moderates and even conscientious Republicans. Republican Amanda Holt successfully challenged the first draft of the 2011 redistricting before the Supreme Court, forcing a partial rollback. Holt, a piano teacher, went on to become a Lehigh County commissioner.

WOMEN backers of State Sen. Sharif Street came together at the Met on N. Broad Street last week to raise funds for his leadership. Photos by Wendell Douglas

may be facing a difficult 2020 campaign season. Lobbying groups like Fair Districts PA have mounted an effective statewide effort to bring gerrymandering to the fore in voters’ minds; and no ordinary voter, when prodded to think about the subject, honestly approves of the practice. It is likely, therefore, that Republicans in the General Assembly will at least respond with public hearings and reform proposals of their own.

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So Gov. Wolf was emboldened to appoint a commission to come up with a reform plan last year. It has studied the district-drawing process in other states, consulted with a range of experts and heard testimony from citizens across the state. It proposes a complex methodology that is explicitly designed to foster bipartisan decision-making. For instance, one of its ideas is that the body that actually draws the lines after the 2020 census must be selected, as usual, by nominees from each party – but that each party must nominate more members from the opposite party than from its own! This odd-sounding trick would compel partisan leaders to reach across the aisle instead of packing the panel with their own hawks. The initial response from Republican leadership was dubious to say the least. It criticized the commission as being top-heavy with Democrats and called it “political theater.” But the Harrisburg Rs

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OPINION

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ou couldn’t ask for a better metaphor for the state of organized labor in Philadelphia – and in the Commonwealth at large – than the weather for Monday’s Labor Day parade. At turns illuminated by sunshine and inundated by the fat drops of a late-summer storm, the quickly shifting climate did nothing to dampen the spirits and commitment of the thousands assembled to celebrate what America’s unions have accomplished for their workers – and to expand upon those hard-won historic victories in

livable wage, its friendliness to organized labor, and the support it offers to workers. Pennsylvania finished 24th in the nation, finishing behind five of the Keystone State’s six neighbors.” Among its more sobering statistics: our hopelessly outdated minimum wage drove Pennsylvania’s rank for wage policies down to 36th place, and we were ranked 37th nationwide for our worker-protection policies, including the failure to provide accommodation for pregnant workers and the failure to provide workplace protections for breastfeeding people. Work – a lot of work – remains to be done. And we are thankful that organized labor is helping lead the way, showing us all how the work must be put in if we are to create a more equitable America.

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A PROSPECTIVE voter closely studies the new Philadelphia voting machines, along with her mother, at a demonstration staged by Democratic 61st Ward Leader Pete Lyde in Oak Lane. Photo by Wendell Douglas

Philadelphia’s Walk On The Wild Side

BY BRETT MANDEL hiladelphia is one of America’s most walkable cities, providing pedestrians with easy access to all the city has to offer. At least, that's what civic boosters love to claim. But anyone who actually tries to stroll, amble, or promenade through city understands that a Philadelphia walkabout is not as easy as putting one foot in front of the other. And, for anyone who faces mobility challenges, the Philadelphia sidewalks-scape can be harrowing and even life-threatening. A recently filed federal lawsuit claims that Philadelphia's sidewalks are so bad that they violate the law that protects individuals with disabilities. One of the plaintiffs stated, “Philadelphia’s failure to create and

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the future. Make no mistake: The storm is still raging, still perpetuated by those unwilling to create income equality and to provide workers protection in the nation’s own Cradle of Liberty, in the Commonwealth, and in the nation at large. Nowhere is this continued assault on organized labor and the working class more starkly delineated than in a new report spotlighted in the Capital-Star, an online publication that is essential reading for anyone who cares about where we are, how we got here, and where we could be going in Pennsylvania’s political realm. The report, which was produced by the anti-poverty nonprofit Oxfam America, “ranked all 50 states based on a variety of metrics, from whether workers can earn a

maintain accessible paths of travel has made it difficult – and, at times, impossible – for me to go to work, school, and church, and has prevented me from being able to fully experience life in Philadelphia with my family.” That sounds painfully accurate. Even the most able-bodied pedestrian faces challenges navigating Philadelphia sidewalks. The poorly built or maintained curb ramps cited in the lawsuit are only a small part of the much larger problem. Lax enforcement of laws designed to combat construction disruptions force sidewalk users into street traffic mid-block create hazards. Inadequate application of parking rules leave cars and trucks blocking sidewalks throughout the city. Ill-con-

ceived street-furniture installations place stumbling blocks before pedestrians in too many places. I became sensitized to these issues as a father pushing a double stroller through Center City streets. I engaged in too many arguments to count with contractors who blocked our path with their scaffolding and building material, with sidewalk-cafe owners whose tables extended too far toward the curb, and with bureaucrats who refused to enforce the laws enacted to keep Philadelphia pedestrians safe. But, because I was able, I was only inconvenienced by these problems. I could see potential trouble spots ahead and cross in advance. Blind individuals cannot. I was able to schlep (Cont. Next Page)

MARK your CALENDAR Sep. 4- State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler hosts State House Policy hearing on Fair Education Funding at Furness H.S., 1900 S. 3rd St., 2-4 p.m. For info: (215) 271-9190. Sep. 5- State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler hosts Practice with New Voting Machines at 2400 S. 9th St., 5:30-7 p.m. (215) 271-9190. Sep. 5- Councilmanic candidate Matt Wolfe is hosted Reception at George Sfedu’s & Susan Satkowski’s home, 1907 Spruce St., 6-8 p.m. Co-host: U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey.Payable to WWW.WOLFE.ORG,

4256 Regent Sq., Phila., PA 19104. RSVP: Denise Furey (215) 387-5641 or denise.furey@wolfe.org. Sep. 6- State Rep. Angel Cruz hosts New Voting Machine Demonstration at 3503 N. B St., Unit 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info: (215) 291-5643. Sep. 6- Overbrook HS Alumni Ass’n hosts “IU Am Overbrook” at 59th & Lancaster Ave., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Guests: State Sen. Vincent Hughes, State Rep. Morgan Cephas & Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. Light refreshments, pretzels & water ice. RASVP: iamoverbrook.eventbrite.com. Sep. 6- Councilwoman Cherelle Parker hosts Virgo Birthday Party at H&H Ha., 2030 Haines St., 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Tickets $30, RSVP: (215) 500-1679 or http:// secure.actblue.com/donate/virgoparty19. Sep. 7- State Sen. Sharif Street hosts Strawberry Mansion Day at Mander Rec Ctr., 33rd & Diamond Sts., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sep. 7- 42nd Ward Democratic Committee hosts Cookout at Vaird Boys & Girls Cl., 4800 Whitaker Ave., 12-4 p.m. Free food, fun, games, music, dancing. For info: Sharon Vaughn (215) 329-0462. Sep. 9- State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler hosts Older Adults Breakfast at S. Phila., Older Adult Ctr., 1430 E. Passyunk Ave., 9:30 -11 a.m. Free. Help with unclaimed property & SEPTA sr. IDs. For info: (215) 271-9190. Sep. 11- State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler hosts Mobile Constituent Services at EOM, 144 Moore St., 6-7 p.m. For info: (215) 2719190. Sep. 12- State Rep. Mary Isaacson hosts Fundraiser at Cescaphé, 923 N. 2nd St., 5-7:30 p.m. For info: mar ylouiseisaacson@ gmail.com. Sep. 13- State Sen. John Sabatina hosts Family Movie Night at Bridesburg Rec Ctr., 4601 Richmond St., (Cont. Next Page)

Walk (Cont. From Prev. Page) my double stroller into the street and lug it back onto the sidewalk after weaving through traffic. Many in wheelchairs cannot. I was able to go blocks out of my way to avoid known trouble spots. Some elderly walkers cannot. As the lawsuit asserts, the inability for so many to enjoy freedom of movement through the city is a critical issue. But Philadelphia’s failures as an unwalkable city for so many are not limited to the inconvenience and the harm to so many who are unable to move freely through the city. Lawsuits resulting from individuals injured due to the city’s negligence cost taxpayers millions each year. Each of those dollars could be in-

vested in improving dangerous conditions or enforcing existing laws, but they end up lost to victims and law firms. Philadelphia is a wonderfully accessible city for those who are able to sidestep the occasional bump in the road, but it can be inconvenient and even life-threatening to those who cannot. The scale of the city’s blocks are perfect for walking and navigating the city, but too many of those blocks are needlessly full of obstacles that prevent Philadelphians and visitors from enjoying life in our big city. Philadelphia needs a sidewalk czar to coordinate an allour effort to make this city walkable for all its citizens. The continued failure to do so shows how far our city needs to go to be the walkable Philadelphia we tell the world our city already is.

p.m. For info: (215) 2719190. Sep. 26- State Rep. Pam DeLissio hosts Senior Expo at Roxborough Mem. Hosp., 5800 Ridge Ave. off Rector St., 9 a.m.12 m. Hand massages, travel info, health advice, government information, SEPTA Key cards. For info: (215) 487-4458.

Sep. 26- Tri-State Labor & Management Council hosts Golden Heart of Variety Award Reception at Tendenza, 969 N. 2nd St., Open Bar 6 p.m., Dinner & Awards 7 p.m. Honorees: Local 332 Bus. Mg. Sam Staten, Jr. & Huntingdon Valley Bank Sr. VP Hugh Connelly. Tickets $250. For info: Harry Giordano

(215) 385-0900 or har- 7 ry.giordano@varietyphila. org. Sep. 26- State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler hosts Fall Fundraiser at Brigantessa, 1520 E. Passyunk Ave., 6-8 p.m. Contribution levels: $100, $250, $500, $1,000. For info: Finance@elizabethfiedler. com.

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Sep. 24- Councilman David Oh hosts Fall Fundraiser at Racquet Cl., 215 S. 16th St., 5:30-8 p.m. Contribution levels: $3,000, $1,000, $500, $250, $100. Sep. 25- State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler hosts Opioid Healthcare Roundtable at E. Passyunk Comm. Ctr., 1025 Mifflin St., 7-8:30

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(Cont. From Prev. Page) 7:30 p.m. Ice cream, [pretzels, soft drinks, fun for kids. For info: (215) 695-1020. Sep. 20- Insulators’ Local 14 hosts Mesothelioma Golf Tourney at Philmont C.C., Huntingdon Valley, Pa., register 8:30 a.m., shotgun start 10 a.m., cocktails 3:30 p.m., dinner 4:15 p.m. For info: bmaccari@ insulators14.com. Sep. 20- State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler hosts Mobile Constituent Service at Whitman Council, 2455 S. 3rd St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Coffee & doughnuts 10-11 a.m. For info: (215) 271-9190.

Sep. 20- Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 19 hosts Golf Outing at Pennsauken C.C., 3800 Haddonfield Rd., 11:30 a.m. Registration, 1 p.m. Shotgun start. Lunch, Dinner, Prizes. Fee: $100; numerous sponsorship levels. Payable to “Karl Weinberg Scholarship Fund,” 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., Phila., PA 19147. For info: Gary Masino (215) 952-1999. Sep. 20- State Rep. Pam DeLissio hosts Book Club Mtg. at 6511 Ridge Ave., 7-9 p.m. Discussing “Kids for Cash” by William Ecenbarger. 20-person limit, first come, first served. RSVP: (215) 482-8726 or ReDeLissio@pahouse.net.

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NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on September 15, 2009, a certain mortgage was executed by Belva Payne, as mortgagor in favor of Metlife Home Loans, a Division of Metlife Bank N.A. as mortgagee and was recorded in Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia County in Mortgage Instrument Number 52121200 (“Mortgage”); and WHEREAS, the Mortgage encumbers property located at 2112 West 65th Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19138, parcel number 108N14-134; 171356400 (“Property”); and WHEREAS, Mortgagor/Record Owner Belva Payne died on December 3, 2015 intestate and is survived by her heir-at-law, Lakessia Payne; and WHEREAS, the Property was owned by Belva Payne by virtue of deed dated September 15, 2009 and recorded September 22, 2009 in Instrument #: 52121199; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage is now owned by the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“Secretary”), pursuant to an assignment recorded on May 7, 2016 in Instrument Number 53054987, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Mortgage (paragraph 9 (a)(i)), as Belva Payne died on December 3, 2015, and that upon the death the entire principal balance becomes due and owing, and that no payment was made, and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this Notice; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of August 11, 2019 is $118,124.80 plus interest, costs and other charges through the sale date; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, l2 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR Part 29, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on September 29, 2011 in Misc. Instrument #: 52395684, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, notice is hereby given that on September 10, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Southeast Entrance of Philadelphia City Hall located at Broad Street and Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 all real property and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises will be sold at public action to the highest bidder: All that certain lot or piece of ground together with the two story brick messauege or tenement hereon erected. Situate on the South side of 65th Avenue at the distance of 96 feet Westward from the West side of 21st Street in 17th (formerly the 42nd) Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Containing in front or breadth on said 65th Avenue 16 feet and extending of that width in length or depth Southward between lines parallel with 65th Avenue 95 feet to a certain 4 feet wide alley. Being NO. 2112 West 65th Avenue.

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TOGETHER with the free and common use, right, liberty and privilege of the above mentioned alley as and for a passageway and watercourse at all times hereafter forever. Parcel#: 108N14-134; 171356400 The sale will be held on September 10, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Southeast Entrance of Philadelphia City Hall located at Broad Street and Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $118,124.80 plus interest, costs and other charges through the sale date. Ten percent (10%) of the highest bid is the deposit required at the sale. The amount that must be paid to HUD by the mortgagors or someone acting on their behalf so that the sale may be stayed is the total delinquent amount of $118,124.80 as of August 11, 2019, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bid, all bidders, except the Secretary, must submit a deposit totaling ten percent 10% of the Secretary’s bid as set forth above in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. Each oral bid need not be accompanied by a deposit. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of ten (10%) percent must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within thirty (30) days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyance fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for fifteen (15) days, and a fee will be charged in the amount of $150.00 for each fifteen (15) day extension requested. The extension fee shall be paid in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder’s deposit will be forfeited, and the Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD Field Office Representative, offer the Property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. KML LAW GROUP, P.C. Foreclosure Commissioners (215-825-6305)

EVERYDAY PEOPLE BY DENISE CLAY his weekend is probably one of the last weekends we’re going to have this year where summer temps and sunny skies are going to come hand in hand. Might be a good time to get together with the family to go out and have some fun. Granted, it’s opening weekend for the Philadelphia Eagles, and for many of you that’s a national holiday, but you do have a family and it might be nice to see them every once in a while. In case you want to do

Front Street, honoring Lorenzo L. Langstroth back in 2010. Langstroth, in case you didn’t know, was the inventor of the first movable frame hive designed on the concept of “bee space.” Philadelphia apparently has a lot of “bee space,” according to May. “The City of Philadelphia has about 300 beekeepers, 170 members of the Beekeepers Guild,” she said. “I have two hives in my backyard and you can find beehives on rooftops here in the city. There’s a diverse supply of food, with the river ways and the flowers here,” she said. “It produces some nice-tasting honey due to that variety.” You’ll be able to sample some of that honey in a variety of ways at the Honey Festival. On Friday night, Glen Foerd plays host to the Bee-Happy Hour. In addition to live music and food, Philly Home Brew will be (Cont. Page 10)

BY JOE SHAY STIVALA DAILY MEDIA article seemed to push that authority to approve contracts in the Sheriff’s Office should be removed and given to the City since it is a “key source of political power.” If that is so, then they propose moving that POWER from one location to another – thus giving additional political power to the City? Is that REFORM? Maybe they feel that they can sway the sure winner for that office in the November election (?). Seen moving about the

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epresentatives of Philly’s labor unions assembled and marched, starting from the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 HQ on Columbus Boulevard. The turnout was strong. PAT EIDING, the head of the AFL-CIO, was the master of ceremonies. COUNCILMEN MARK SQUILLA and KENYATTA JOHNSON gave inspiring pro labor speeches. JERRY JORDAN led a strong delegation from the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers. Northeast Philly COUNCILMAN BOB HE-

lay in the purchase of new 9 voting machines, and needed a delay to audit the Sheriff’s Office. Both unnecessary; both able to make her famous for more than 15 minutes. KUDOS: CONGRATS to Sister James Ann FEERICK for six years at St. Francis de Sales School. Sister is a great Irish dancer and aide to the St. Patrick’s Observance Association.... Best to Chuck DeLUCA after 23 years at Nikon... And to Eryn SANTAMOOR on two years with Women’s Way!... Laura LEE now has five years at Delaware Auburn Heights Preserve...While Jim BURN has two years at Young Bros. Tae Kwon Do. Few can regret that Puerto Rico dodged Hurricane DORIAN. Happiest could be Donald TRUMP. His neglect of the island after the last storm is near forgotten – but a direct storm hit this time would be TOO CLOSE (Cont. Page 11)

NON was on hand and had the support of a large contingent of Local 98 members. Many of the speeches attacked PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP and those anti-labor forces of his ilk. But the amazing thing is many of them will probably vote for Trump because he cynically speaks to their emotions. They tend to be pro-American and often wary of immigrants from the standpoint of job security. Although Trump and many Republicans eviscerate labor rights on a daily basis, individual members have still not been able to grasp this far more important fact. It’s the way politics has always been played in America. GEORGE W. BUSH and RONALD REAGAN got tons of votes from labor members. The percentage of union members has gone down precipitously in the last couple of decades. And the numbers will continue to go down. Nonetheless labor is

important and should continue the fight. Philadelphia voters will deliver for Democrats and unions. But Sam guarantees that Western Pennsylvania will deliver overwhelmingly for Donald Trump. The Philadelphia school district has hired 700 new school teachers. This is unprecedented and is overdue. Philadelphia needs these teachers to be successful. The district has also provided more air-conditioned classrooms, but the majority are still too warm. Kids should be able to learn in the most comfortable of settings. But keep in mind that children around the world are able to gain education in far less convenience settings then conventional classrooms. The education culture of Philadelphia needs to promote the product as a treasure not an obligation. Kids need to want to learn. Let’s see how SUPERINTENDENT WILLIAM HITE does with all the new (Cont. Page 11)

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that, here’s an event that you might have some fun with the family on and since it’s a three-day event, you can still be home in time for kick off. The Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild is holding its 10th annual Philadelphia Honey Festival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Glen Foerd on the Delaware, Wyck Historic House and Bartram’s Garden, respectively. Now let’s be honest here. Philadelphia isn’t a place that most of us think about when we think about honeybees. Sure, we may see one and dodge to avoid getting stung, but we don’t necessarily see our city as a place where honey is necessarily in abundance. But don’t tell that to Kathy May. She’s a member of the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild and the lady who organizes the Honey Festival, which was initially put together to acknowledge the placement of an historic marker at 106 S.

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city with Political SAGE Keith HARRIS is Register of Wills candidate Tracey GORDON. This is good news and will ensure that the office continues its longterm record of outstanding work for citizens. FACEBOOK JOUST: Several posts speculated that Councilwoman Helen GYM will be the next candidate for Mayor in 2023. Gym fans noted that the Democratic Party is SCARED that she will run. To that I wonder if they smoke Marlboros or Newports. Refinery workers were upset when she called for immediate closing of the fire-ravaged refinery while they were STILL EMPLOYED there. Gym had the best ballot position in the primary, which was worth a few thousand votes. There were SUPERB women candidates in the primary that could easily be a great mayor. City Controller Rebecca RHYNHART called for de-

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he City of Philadelphia’s ban on cashless stores essentially prohibits businesses from offering retail services without accepting cash payment. City officials thought demanding the use of credit or debit cards harms the poor. It is nice to know that they are concerned about the poor, since their policies over the past five or six decades have turned Philadelphia into the poorest large city in the United States. Maybe if City Hall did not enact laws such as the

out of Philadelphia, but they massacre the English language by using words that do not exist. I guess the bureaucrats need to make their days easier by shortening “those without bank accounts” to “unbanked.” The City now has added insult-to-injury by exempting their operations from the ban. Many City offices now do not take cash. I assume they have found that more-and-more people (even the poor) have some type of card. The City also explains that they do have a few locations that still take cash and that all take money orders. The law does allow businesses to only take cards – if they also offer kiosks that supply pre-paid cards at no expense to the customer. Please note the City does not have on-location money-order sales free of charge to the customer. These people need to go to bank or the (Cont. Page 10)

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soda and cigarette taxes that chased jobs out of the city, more Philadelphians would be employed and not so poor. Remember the ShopRite on Haverford Avenue that closed, because it lost too much business to grocery stores a mile away on the other side of City Line Avenue. Let’s not talk about the wage and business taxes that encouraged companies (and their employees) to relocate outside of the city. If you do not believe me, please notice the shrine to the City wage tax: the new metropolis of Conshohocken. Perhaps this shrine is more obvious to me as I am 63 and can remember that when the wage tax was initiated, Conshohocken was a down-on-its-heels working-class town. Our City officials believe that many poor people are “unbanked.” Yes, not only do they create laws that chase yet more businesses (and jobs)

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‘Made In America’ Made the Day THE EIGHTH ANNUAL Made In America festival once again took over the Ben Franklin Parkway, to the delight of tens of thousands of music-lovers. The throngs gathered to listen to headliners and up-and-comers alike. Among the Philly notables playing prime time was Lil Uzi Vert, who attracted a sizable crowd on Sunday night. Photos by Maje Salisbury

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CROWDS at the annual Made in America festival stretched from Eakins Oval all the way down to the 21st Street entrance. Another Philadelphia recording artist to make a big splash with the crowds was Kur.

ELEPHANT CORNER (Cont. From Page 9) post office and pay a fee for the money order. I believe the thinking of City officials is that the poor are too overwhelmed to use payment cards or to find pre-paid card services. Some of these officials are the same people who think that charter schools

IATSE LOCAL8 Stagehands President Mike Barnes at Made In America with IATSE Union Members who set up the show. Photo by Jim Jenkins

are bad because poor parents are too addle-brained to select education opportunities for their children. Also, some of these officials think that we need the button at the top of election machines that allow people to vote straight party, because it is too much for the poor to actually vote for each position on the ballot. I am not joking; this was the argument used by STATE

REP. DONNA BULLOCK in opposition to a proposal at the State level to eliminate the straight-party button. I am happy I am not one of those inept people that she supposedly represents. This ban on cashless stores does not help the poor in the city. I believe that most of them know how to use cards to pay for items, as most people below (and many above) the poverty line qualify for

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The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at 1:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items: 190622

Resolution authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold hearings regarding the Plain View Project database on objectionable social media posts of law enforcement officers.

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee of the Whole, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items. Copies of the foregoing items are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall. Michael Decker Chief Clerk

food stamps or more exactly are sent Access cards. I am sure there are some restaurants and corner stores that are happy about the ban, not because it helps their customers, but because they can hide taxable revenue. The real problem with the ban is that it hurts the poor. It chases businesses out of the city as maintain-

ing cash operations is costly and opens them to potential robberies. How many times have we seen footage on TV of some gun-toting moron robbing a small bodega or a Dunkin Donuts? How many times have we heard of a poor elderly person robbed just after they cash their Social Security check? Many entitlement-pro-

gram recipients have moved to direct deposit by finding a cheap or even a free bank account. We are moving to a cashless society whether we like it or not. There are pre-paid card services. Perhaps if more businesses became cashless, pre-paid card services would expand – offering more jobs.

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Light commercials.) In addition to the honey tastings, and the libations, there will be open hive demonstrations, honey extraction, house and garden tours, and guild member Don Shump’s beard made of bees. Bee-themed artistic expression will also be a part of the Honey Festival, May said. On Sunday, Bartram’s Garden will play host to the annual Children’s Bee Parade. While many youngsters will wear their own costumes, children will be able to make them on site as well. There will also be a means for those who have immortalized their love of

bees on their bodies to get their moment in the sun, May said. “There’s going to be a bee tattoo contest,” she said. “People were asked to send pictures of bee tattoos – on G-rated body parts only – that showcase the spirit of the pollinators.” The festival is sponsored by HoneyGrow, The Soulful Project, Philly Homebrew Outlet, Mom’s Organic Market of Center City, Colony Meadery of Allentown and GRID Philly magazine. It’s free and open to the public. To get a rundown on the festival’s activities, including directions to all of the venues, go to www. phillyhoneyfest.com.

(Cont. From Page 9) offering craft beers and different flavors of mead, a honey-based drink. There will also be honey cocktails served by the Red Brick Craft Distillery. On Saturday, the Wyck House plays host to homebased brewmasters taking part in the Philadelphia Honey Home Brew challenge. Colony Meadery, the event’s sponsor, will be looking on and judging the competition. (Mead is a honey-based alcoholic beverage. It’s the drink that tends to land folks in the stocks in Bud

(Cont. From Page 9) resources. He has probably already outlasted previous superintendents and had an amazing love affair with the media and elected officials. It is always interesting to watch these relationship dynamics. Hite is quite capable of weathering storms and giving a sense of hope to public-education allies. Democratic City Committee CHAIRMAN BOB BRADY will once again be the crucial person with the appointment and elec-

tion of a new crop of Philly judges. There will likely be six new vacancies. All of the good-government types who don’t believe in party structure are now trying to get meetings with Brady. Since his retirement from Congress, Brady has stepped up his skill set. He attended all the major political events for years. Now everyone runs to go see Bob. It’s important to remind the reader that Bob is also an accomplished tradesman. He still has his Carpenters’ Union card and could build a house from the ground up. Talk about

understanding issues that affect the working man and woman. They broke the mold….

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AT&T proposes to modify an existing facility (new tip heights 50’) on the building at 1301 N. 59th St, Philadelphia, PA (20191353). Interested parties may contact Scott Horn (856-8091202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential effects on historic properties.

T-Mobile proposes to modify an existing facility (new tip heights 174’) on the building at 1617 JFK BLVD, Philadelphia, PA (20191355). Interested parties may contact Scott Horn (856809-1202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential effects on historic properties.

T-Mobile proposes to modify an existing facility (new tip heights 44’) on the building at 627 W. Main St, Plymouth, PA (20181275). Interested parties may contact Scott Horn (856-8091202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential effects on historic properties.

(Cont. From Page 9) to 2020. Power is still out in some areas of PR, and 30,000 still have tarp roofs. Will Trump offer to buy the BAHAMAS? I was thinking of federal court trials I witnessed over a lifetime, and thought that when you testify with fibs to save your skin – are you not “inventing a crime?” That it is not right as a juror to let the media BE YOUR CONSCIENCE! In America it is unfair for a trial of a defendant to have a PARALLEL TRIAL in the daily press. A brief news summary will do. If you, as a defendant, get hammered in the press, and are not rich, do not waste life savings on a

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Donna BULLOCK for the naming of N. 29th Street in honor of the late-great State Rep. Frank OLIVER! Frank was the longest-serving state rep after the now-Judge Mark COHEN. Such a classy, serene guy was he. The MEEK MILL issue has moved off the front pages. To me it meant that if you are rich, you can hammer a judge with media headlines, afford top lawyers, and get a helicopter ride. Worthy folks who cannot make small bail still LANGUISH in prison. A word to the politically astute Dems: When negotiating with GOP lawmakers or opponents, Ed RENDELL used a forgotten-to-newer office-holders line: “WHAT DO YOU NEED?”

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top lawyer – get the government to pay a defender. More kudos: Bravo to Erick JENSEN for two years at Jensen-Bagnato … Frank SPATACO for 15 years at FJD … Top wrestling promoter DJ HYDE of CZW! Drew ALDINGER now has eight years with the City Law Department, assigned to the Board of Revision of Taxes. Warren RAINES finished 18 years as a congressional aide. And Richard TENALIO, computer instructor at the Veterans Multi-Service Center – I took his class there and loved it! Judge Theresa DENI has written a book on her father’s World War II Navy career which includes letters he wrote, and growing up Italian in Tacony. Thank you to State Rep.

PUBLIC NOTICE AT&T proposes to modify an existing facility (new tip heights 117’) on the building at 2300 E. Race St, Philadelphia, PA (20191357). Interested parties may contact Scott Horn (856-809-1202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential effects on historic properties.

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POLITICAL leaders of all levels and all affiliations braved the weather to show their support for organized labor at Philadelphia’s Labor Day Parade on Columbus Boulevard. Photo by Wendell Douglas

MANY politicians sported Laborers’ Local 332 t-shirts in solidarity with the influential organization. Photo by Wendell Douglas

A ROSTER of state representatives (joined by State Sen. Sharif Street, R) turned out to show their respect for the labor movement.

Councilmember Jannie Blackwell is flanked by two labor stalwarts in Sam Staten Jr., L, and Ryan Boyer.

PULLING up at Sheet metal Workers’ Hall for the start of the parade were, L-R, Sable Lyde, Judge Jacqui Frazier-Lyde and Ward Leader Pete Lyde. Photo by Wendell Douglas

L-R WERE IATSE President Mike Barnes, State Rep. Martina White and AFL-CIO President Pat Eiding. Photo by Jim Jenkins

READY to roll were, L-R, Kenneth Williams, Teresa Lundy, and sheriff candidate Rochelle Bilal. Photo by Wendell Douglas

TWO SENIOR political wizards of the organized-labor world: Democratic City Committee Chair Bob Brady, L, and AFL-CIO Political Director Ken Washington. Photo by Wendell Douglas

“STAGED” photo: L-R, IATSE President Mike Barnes, IATSE VP Matthew McIntyre, State Rep. Mike Driscoll and IATSE Board Member Drew Nolan. Photo by Jim Jenkins

L-R WERE State Rep. Jason Dawkins, AFSCME leader Ethelind Baylor and activist David Krain. Photo by Wendell Douglas

GATHERING at Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 for the annual Labor Day parade: Sherrie Cohen, David Dunphy, Dan Muroff, Councilmember Curtis Jones and Michael Jones.

Two progressive powerhouses undaunted by the inclement weather: Councilmember Helen Gym and State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler.

PLUMBERS’ Local 690 head John Kane stayed dry with Amanda Hammock.

SHERIFF candidate Rochelle Bilal showed she is ready for stormy weather – an advantage in her potential new office. Photo by Leona Dixon

AFTER the rain, the show went on at Penn’s Landing. State Rep. Joanna McClinton enjoyed the live entertainment. Photo by Leona Dixon

THESE marchers made a telling statement on behalf of all unions. Photo by Wendell Douglas

NEITHER rain nor snow nor gloom of night … will stop postal employees of APWU, NALC Local 157 and Mail Handlers Local 308 from marching. Photo by Leona Dixon

CHILDREN appropriately carried the banner for Philadelphia Federation of Teachers. Photo by Wendell Douglas

IUPAT District Council 21 has long been on the leading edge of Philadelphia’s labor movement. Photo by Wendell Douglas

AFSCME DC 33 represents the hard-working City employees who, among other things, maintain Columbus Boulevard for all. Photo by Wendell Douglas

SEIU came prepared with color-coordinated yellow raincoats. Photo by Wendell Douglas

THE AIRLINE workers at the airport represent of of the labor movement’s latest organizing achievements. Photo by Wendell Douglas

LABORERS’ Local 57 is a force in labor activism. Photo by Wendell Douglas

PROUDLY flaunting the insignia of NUHHCE Local 1199C were, L-R, Andrew DelValle, councilmanic candidate Isaiah Thomas, Councilmember Maria Quiñones-Sánchez and State Rep. Morgan Cephas. Photo by Wendell Douglas

KEEPING the Delaware Valley’s economy buoyant, Longshoremen Local 1291 marched alongside their river. Photo by Wendell Douglas

ALWAYS oworking for the city are, L-R, state Reps. Art Haywood, Martina White and Joe Hohenstein. Photo by Wendell Douglas

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IRONWORKERS Local 401 showed up in full force on Columbus Boulevard. Photo by Wendell Douglas

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BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED uestion: Why did Philadelphia Energy Solutions file for bankruptcy? Philadelphia Energy Solutions filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, its second such filing in less than two years, after the fire prompted it to close the largest refinery on the U.S. East Coast. Following the June 21 explosions and

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o! Here we go again with these “paraprosdokians.” They are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected and frequently humorous. Winston Churchill loved them. These are great to think about. 1. Our legal firm may be slow, but we are very, very expensive! 2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it’s still on my list. 3. Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright until you hear them speak. Check Our

If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong. 5. We never really grow up; we only learn how to act in public. 6. War does not determine who is right – only who is left. 7. Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. 8. They begin the evening news with “Good Evening,” then proceed to tell you why it isn’t. 9. To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research. 10. Buses stop in bus stations. Trains stop in train stations. On my desk is a work station. 11. I thought I wanted a career. Turns out I just wanted paychecks. 12. In filling out an application, where it says, “In case of emergency, notify…” I put “DOCTOR.” 13. I didn’t say it was your fault; I said I was blaming you. 14. Women will never be

equal to men until 15 they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy. 15. Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman. 16. A clear conscience is the sign of a fuzzy memory. 17. You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. 18. Money can’t buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with. 19. There’s a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can’t get away. 20. I used to be indecisive. Now I’m not so sure. 21. You’re never too old to learn something stupid. 22. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target. 23. Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be. T HE P UB L I C R E CO R D

PES could receive payouts of $1.25 billion in insurance claims connected to the fire and business closure. The potential insurance payouts include $1 billion for property damage and $250 million for loss of business. The insurance payouts were expected to be used as collateral for the new Chapter 11 Bankruptcy financing, PES also asked the Bankruptcy Court to allow it to continue making insurance payments. Its premiums cost about $1.4 million each month on 39 policies, according to filings with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. PES has multiple owners, including investment bank Credit Suisse and investment firm Bardin Hill, and has both assets and liabilities between $1 billion and $10 billion Bankruptcy Court filings show.

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blaze, PES started shutting down the 335,000 barrelper-day Philadelphia plant without a planned restart. Some 1,000 workers are being laid off. The company's lenders agreed to provide up to $100 million in new financing to PES to usher it through the bankruptcy. The agreement allows PES to safely wind down its refining operations and, with the support of its insurers and stakeholders, hopes to position the company for a successful Chapter 11 Bankruptcy reorganization, the rebuilding of its damaged infrastructure, and a restart of its refining operations. The success of the reorganization plan is critical to energy supply and security for the region, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia,

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