Philadelphia Public Record

Vol. XV No. 39

Issue 1026

September 26, 2019

“The good things we do must be made a part of the public record”

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REBUILD MARCHES ON

MAYOR JIM KENNEY’S Rebuild program came to Disston Recreation Center in Tacony, where it broke ground for a remake of its playground. Councilman Bobby Henon and a crew of volunteers from Keystone Academy Charter School wielded the shovels as Kenney and Parks & Rec Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell looked on. Photo by Harry Leech

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THE HONG KONG-FLAGGED ship Zhen Hua26, a heavy-lift 80,000-ton vessel, is berthed at Packer Avenue Marine Terminal. The ship arrived in predawn hours on Sunday carrying the fifth container crane to be “stood up” at the PhilaPort terminal.

The new cranes contributed to the 30% growth in port business last year. Each is as tall as a 32-story building. Photo by Joe Stivala

EDITORIAL STAFF In Memoriam:James Tayoun, Sr. Editor/Publisher: Greg Salisbury Managing Editor: Anthony West Everyday People Editor: Denise Clay Contributing Editor: Bonnie Squires

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Casey, Fitzpatrick Move on Disability

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.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.), ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, along with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Bucks), introduced the Stop the Wait Act. After waiting months to qualify for coverage through Social Security Disability Insurance, individuals with disabilities are forced to wait another five months to get a disability check and another two years to obtain health coverage through Medicare.

The Stop the Wait Act would eliminate these mandated waiting periods imposed on individuals with disabilities that harm their health by delaying critical health care.

“Workers who have paid into the Social Security Disability Insurance fund should not be denied their benefits at the time they

need them most,” said Casey. “For many individuals living with disabilities, these waiting periods can be deadly. We must eliminate this barrier to accessing necessary and often life-saving supports and ensure timely, equitable access to health care.”

“Individuals with disabilities should not face an onerous waiting period for the Social Security benefits they earned,” said Fitzpatrick. “Improving access to health care is vitally important, and I am proud to support this bipartisan legislation to give Americans the care they need in a proper time frame.”

This bipartisan, bicameral effort is also backed by powerful Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-Tex.), chair of the House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee and a House Budget

Committee member.

In 2017, more than 10,000 American died while waiting for SSDI benefits to begin. The wait times greatly affect adults with rapidly progressing diseases such as Huntingdon’s Disease, cancer, cystic fibrosis and other conditions.

American workers who have developed a disability may be eligible for SSDI, a benefit financed by employee/employer payroll taxes. SSDI requires an application and determination period that can last more than 18 months, as well as mandated five months to obtain a disability payment, and then an additionally-mandated 24 months to receive Medicare benefits.

The Stop the Wait Act aims to remove these requirements by:

• Requiring

the Social Security Administration to begin payment to an individual eligible for SSDI immediately after they are determined to be eligible for the program, rather than requiring the individual to wait five months to begin receiving benefits.

• Phasing out the 24-month waiting period for Medicare disability benefits.

• Directing the National Academy of Medicine to conduct a study to ensure the elimination of the waiting periods are resulting in better health and community living outcomes for eligible SSDI recipients and their families.

This legislation is endorsed by a number of patient advocacy groups and other organizations,

including: The Arc of the United States, Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Center for Medicare Advocacy, Families USA, Justice in Aging, Medicare Rights Center, National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare, National Association of Council on Developmental Disabilities, National Association of Disability Representatives, National Alliance on Mental Illness, The National Council, National Council on Independent Living, National Disability Institute, National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives, Paralyzed Veterans of America, the Social Security Task Force of the Consortium of Citizens for Disabilities, Strengthen Social Security Coalition, and Social Security Works.

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The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, through the PFT Health & Welfare Fund, released an action plan for identifying and managing the abatement of asbestos-containing building materials (ACBMs) in high-risk areas in Philly's public schools.

“Healthy Schools Action Plan: Asbestos Crisis in Philly Schools” defines the danger and makes pointed recommendations for mitigating the health hazards caused by asbestos.

PFT’s Healthy Schools Action Plan lays out a series of “action items” for five key areas: assessment and evaluation; high-risk location identification; urgent short-term response; operations and maintenance; and long-term abatement A list of the specific schools and high-risk locations in those schools must be created. Additionally, any summary created should also include a listing of: schools without any asbestos construction building materials (ACBMs); and schools that do not have ACBMs in any staff- or student-occupied areas of the building.

PFT calls to develop an urgent/immediate-response plan as an interim measure to repair and stabilize the ACBMs in

PASNAP: St. Chris Winner Must Keep up The 8,500 members of the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses & Allied Professionals congratulated Tower Health and Drexel on their winning bid for St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. The hospital, which made $54 million in the

and Drexel to show their commitment to the kids served by St. Chris by honoring our contract and maintaining services.”

“We urge Drexel and Tower to invest in resources that will serve the community, and make a real commitment to maintaining the excellent staff who have stood

by the kids served by St. 3 Chris through lean and uncertain times and have done more with less for too long” said St. Christopher’s Nurses United President Sue Swift, RN. “Our mission will always be to better serve our patients, and to ensure that the children of St. Chris receive the same special-

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North Philadelphia” said PASNAP President Maureen May, RN. “As the union representing caregivers at St. Chris, it is our duty to fight for our patients,” said PASNAP Executive Director Lisa Leshinski.

“Our contract contains hard-fought gains for safe staffing. We urge Tower

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last nine months of 2018, is a vital North Philadelphia institution.

“Given St. Chris’ profitability, the time is now for the hospital to invest in new services that serve the community. We need Tower Health and Drexel to honor our contract and make real commitments to the children of

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all high-risk locations.

This action item should be focused on immediately cleaning up any existing contamination; minimizing the potential for asbestos-fiber releases by effectively controlling access to ACBMs; and implementing proper work practices and procedures and properly maintaining the ACBM in good condition until it can be removed.

This effort will be developed in combination with long-term permanent measures aimed at removing all ACBMs from these locations as promptly as possible.

The union is calling to develop and implement an expanded and more effective set of operations and maintenance (O&M) standards and approaches aimed at ensuring increased awareness, real-time inspection and reporting of existing problems and conditions by building engineering and custodial staff, and ensuring their ability to conduct appropriate high-energy particulate air (HEPA) vacuuming and cleaning as an interim measure to repair and stabilize the ACBMs in all high-risk locations.

This effort will be developed in combination with long-term, permanent measures aimed at removing all ACBMs from these locations as promptly as possible.

Pa. Lawmakers Are Gunning for Approval

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BY JOE SHAHEELI o call it “bipartisan” may be a bit of a stretch. But there are unusual signs that both parties in Harrisburg want to do something about gun violence before year’s end. Just not the same things, perhaps.

In the State House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, for example, 12 bills were introduced for discussion that dealt with gun ownership and violent crime – nine of them by Republicans. They are a gr-

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Rep.Maria P.

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ab-bag of measures, some of them clearly favoring the gun lobby: State Rep. Mark Keller’s (R-Perry) HB 1066 would put a squeeze on municipalities that pass “unlawful” restrictions on guns.

Take that, Philadelphia!

For the most part, though, the proposed measures would tighten controls on certain persons’ access to weaponry or toughen punishment for those who commit violent crimes. Although no one bill makes a broad reach, these are indications that Republican legislators at least want to have some gun-violence achievements to point to before their re-election campaigns begin in January.

The Democrats sit at the same table and their bills are in play as well. State Rep. Maria Donatucci’s (DS. Phila.) HB 165 would create a voluntary self-exclusion program by which an individual can agree to be prohibited from purchasing or receiving a firearm.

Now begins the horse-trading. Republicans in the General Assembly can pass any-

On Fall Agenda Across the poker table, Gov. Wolf has made clear that he will push for action on gun violence as well as tightening charter-school regulations and funding new voting machines. These were themes of his maneuvering in the first half of 2019; expect none of them to go away.

Expect him to threaten executive action if Republicans on Capitol Hill do not meet him halfway on any of them.

The voting-machine update

is a head-scratcher because there are genuine questions about whether Wolf’s executive decision to fund new voting machines by issuing bonds through the Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority is valid.

This is the move Wolf resorted to after the General Assembly Republicans refused to appropriate funds unless straight-ticket voting (perceived to favor Democrats) was eliminated – a concession no

Wolf Stands Firm

Democrat will make.

Opponents point out that it’s hard to see how new voting machines foster economic development, except, perhaps, for voting-machine vendors. Defenders of the governor say the PEDFA statute gives “broad authority” to that agency to float bonds as it will. This tango could keep Commonwealth Court busy for a year.

But no lawmaker up for re-election in 2020 wants to

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By State FOP Judge Dan McCaffery, Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania Superior Court, has received the endorsement of the Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of (Cont. Page 7) Councilwoman

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be against new voting machines. Observers predict the GOP will fish around now for an ask that Democrats are prepared to concede.

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Green Speaks at IDS Awards

AT THE 19TH ANNUAL Points of Transformation awards, hosted by Philadelphia Intellectual disAbility Services (IDS), Councilman Derek Green spoke to the hundreds of direct support professionals and family members about the important work that the DSPs do all year round. Green is an advocate as well as the parent of a young man who receives support. L-R, Loraine Ballard Morrill, iheart media, who served as M.C.; Green; Denise T. Patterson, director of IDS; Wendy Williams, IDS staffer; and Roland Lamb, deputy commissioner of DBHIDS. Photo by Richard Martin

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thing they want but none can survive a veto by Democrat Gov. Tom Wolf. So any measures to loosen gun controls, while they may reassure NRA backers, will not see the light of legal day.

A GOP lawmaker who wants to say, on the other hand, “I did something to counter gun violence” will have to offer something the governor will sign. And Wolf is likely to insist that some Democrat-introduced bills be green-lighted by the General Assembly’s Republican leaders.

Councilman At-Large

DEREK S. GREEN City Hall, Room 594 Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Dem State Committee Meets and Greets POSING at the D.S.C. gala dinner were, L-R, Sharon Vaughn, Kathy Huggins, Lisa Rhodes, Latrice Bryant and Tonya Woods.

BEST SEAT in the house for Bob Brady: next to State Rep. Mary Isaacson, backed by a bevy of beauties.

Photo by Joe Stivala

ENJOYING a warm fall afternoon were, L-R, judicial candidate Jennifer Schultz, Dennis Montague, Ward Leader Pete Lyde, councilmanic candidate Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Superior Court candidate Amanda Green Hawkins and Anthony Bellmon.

COUNCILMEMBER Derek Green was flanked by his son Julian and Afro-Caribbean leader Stanley Straughter.

L-R COUNCILMANIC aspirants Isaiah Thomas and Katherine Gilmore Richardson paid their respects to Pete Lyde, as did City Commission hopeful Omar Sabir.

GEARING up for the November election were, L-R, Farouq Ghaffer, Dr. Gaston Mbonglou, Stanley Straughter, Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, Latifa Shakir and Joe Jeter.

WARD LEADER Ron Couser shared a moment with State Sen. Sharif Street.

WARD LEADER Shirley Gregory, L, is rooting for Judge Karen Shreeves-Johns, who is running for retention in Common Pleas Court.

U.S. SEN. Chris Murphy of Connecticut chats with Mary Ellen Balchunis, Chair of Delco Democratic Women. Photo by Joe Stivala

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RUNNING for a Superior Court seat, Amanda green Hawkins was pleased to meet Philadelphia leaders Latifa Shakir and State Rep. Isabella Fitzgerald.

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DEMOCRATIC Ward Leader Pete Lyde filled his backyard for the 61st Ward barbecue, drawing friends from across the city. L-R were Judge Dan Anders, Inspector Tony Washington, Juanita Savage, Judge Roxanne Covington, Lyde and Reggie Macon.

Photos by Wendell Douglas

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OPINION

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inally. Much like those witnesses to World War I – which was given the definitive title of The War to End All Wars – those of us old enough to have lived through an impeachment crisis or two must now come to terms with the fact that no lessons were learned from 1974 and 1998.

With the simultaneously long-awaited and long-dreaded announcement by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday that the House would begin the impeachment process against President Donald

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MARK your CALENDAR 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

Trump, there is no more looming constitutional crisis. It’s here, brought to you courtesy of the president and his fixer, former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. They allegedly circumvented U.S. policy, laws and lawmakers to try to pressure Ukraine to dig up dirt on the president’s potential 2020 Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, whose son, Hunter, once sat on the board of a Ukrainian energy company.

Even for a president whose daily meanderings through the china shop of American democracy have brought about a numbing cacophony of broken standards, mores, and ideals, the revelation that someone in the intelligence community was disturbed enough by the president’s phone call with his Ukrainian

counterpart to become a whistleblower was a shock.

Reading the transcript of that call only reinforced the belief that Pelosi’s action had become unavoidable.

It’s the right thing to do.

The president’s actions represent a clear and present danger to our democracy.

While the Senate may have voted unanimously to let the whistleblower come forward to testify, there is no doubt that Trump’s enablers in that chamber will defend him to their last. And the president himself is a hardened street fighter. He has no doubt been planning for this and counting on his pugilistic nature and army of sycophants to use this inevitable battle to their advantage.

For the good of our country, let us hope that the power of the truth, not the power itself, will prevail.

Bank Sr. VP Hugh Connelly. Tickets $250. For info: Harry Giordano (215) 385-0900 or harry.giordano@varietyphila.org.

Sep. 26- State Rep. Maria Donatucci hosts New Voting Machine Demonstration at Gateway Com. Ctr., 3900 Gateway Dr., 5:307 p.m. For info: (215) 468-1515.

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.

Sep. 26- State Sen. Larry Farnese hosts Open House on Addiction at Mummers Mus., 1100 S. 2nd St., 6-8 p.m. For info: (1215) 952-3121.

Sep. 28- N.E. Democratic Wards host Picnic at Burholme Pk., Cottman & Central Aves., 1 p.m. Candidates $100. Payable to “Philly United,” 3200 Magee Ave., Phila., PA 19149.

For info: Bob Dellavella

(215) 808-4240.

Sep. 29- Councilmanic candidate Karla Cruel hosts Fish Fry Fundraiser & Birthday Party at Top Shelf Lounge, 5564 Market St., 4-9 p.m. Tickets: $10. For info:contact@ karlacruel.org.

Sep. 30- Dream Field Acad. Hosts Panel Discussion: “Let’s Talk About Gun Violence” at Free Lib., 231 E. Wyoming Ave., 5-6:30 p.m. Light refreshments.

For info: Anthony Johnson johnsonanthony99@hotmail.com.

Oct. 3- State Sen. Christine Tartaglione hosts Senior Expo at Lawncrest Rec, 6000 Rising Sun Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For info: (215) 533-0440 or (215) 29104653 (Spanish).

Oct. 3- Asian American Chamber of Commerce hosts Awards Banquet at Sheraton Univ. City Hotel, 3549 Chestnut St., Cocktails 5 p.m., Dinner & Awards 6-9 p.m. Keynoter: Daniel Hilferty. For info: aaccgp@asiancham-

The News in Black & White

MEET THE CREW behind last week’s AFL-CIO Presidential Summit: IATSE Local 8 Stagehands who set up the Convention Center for the massive event, meeting with a politician who isn’t running for president (at least not yet). L-R were IATSE Business Manager Mike Barnes, Congressman Brendan Boyle, IATSE Member Jake Brown and IATSE VP Matthew McIntyre. Photo by Jim Jenkins

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Oct. 3- Phila. Public Record hosts “Leading the Way 2019” at Phila. Joint Bd., 22 S. 22nd St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Honoring 10 leading women. Cocktails, Hors d’Oeuvres & Awards. Tickets $40 in advance, $50 at door, 10 for $350. Ticket website: https://tinyurl. com/leadingtheway2019.

For info: Melissa Barrett (215) 755-2000, ext. 5.

Oct. 4- St. Casimir Ch. hosts “Fall into Bingo” at EOM Athletic Ass’n, 144 Moore St., 6 p.m. Tickets: $30 in advance, $35 at door. 10 rounds of Bingo, wine & cheese, desserts, coffee. Lap Game Prize: $100; Coverall Prize: $500 + gift basket. For info: Liz Aros (215) 465-3440.

Oct. 5- Philly Indigenous Peoples Day Festival is hosted at Belmont Plateau, open 11:30 a.m., Grand Entry at 1 p.m. Native American dancers, musicians, story-telling and family activities. Bring a chair or blanket. Vendors:

Vanessa (267) 601-1528 or (215) 391-5783.

Oct. 5- State Sen. John Sabatina hosts Fall Picnic at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 12-4 p.m. Family Friendly, children welcome free! Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at door. Payable to “Committee to Re-Elect John Sabatina Jr.,” 121 S. Broad St., 4th fl., Phila., PA 19107. Sponsorships available. For info: (267) 534-3450.

Oct. 10- State Sen. Christine Tartaglione hosts Senior Expo at Mayfair Com. Ctr., 2990 St. Vincent St., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For info: (215) 533-0440 or (215) 2910-4653 (Spanish).

Oct. 10- State Rep. Joanna McClinton is hosted Cocktail Reception at Bellevue Strategies, 200 S. Broad St., Su. 410, 5:30-7 p.m. Contribution levels: Sponsor $1,000, Patron $500, Friend $250. Payable to “Friends of Joanna McClinton,” P.O. Box 16668, Phila., PA 19139.

For info: Derek Smock (215) 353-7463 or Derek@MFStrategies.com.

Oct. 11- NAACP Phila. hosts Gala Awards Reception at Nat’l Mus. Of American Jewish History Ballrm., 4th & Market Sts., Reception 5:30 p.m., Awards 7 p.m. Guest honoree: Julianne Malveaux; honorees Cherelle Parker, Marian Tasco & Sean Parker. Urban Guerilla orchestra, food by Keven Parker. Tickets $150. For info: (215) 455-1011 or www.philadelphianaacp. org.

Oct. 11- Keystone Mtn. Lakes Carpenters hosts Scholarship Fund Golf Outing at Harbor Pines G.C., 500 St. Andrews Dr., Egg Harbor, N.J. Golfers $500, Foursomes $2,000.

Sponsorships available. For info: eventsbyrachel@gmail.com.

For Further Listings See “Calendar” Online At www.phillyrecord.com

appropriate sexual conduct with staffers.

“The updated and expanded report we received regarding Sen. Leach’s conduct has done nothing to change my opinion that he needs to resign. Workers should never have to accept

a hostile workplace, harassment, intimidation, or bullying from anyone, much less an elected official, and it is a standard I am not willing to accept as a member of the Pennsylvania Senate,” said Farnese.

“I believe that victims de-

serve to be heard, believed and their claims should be investigated thoroughly.

They should not be subject to lawsuits, intimidation, or bullying.

“While members of the General Assembly have the right to defend themselves

against accusations that they believe to be false, we should never allow the exercise of that right to impact and prohibit other members from doing the job they were elected to do. When that occurs, as it has here (Cont. Page 13)

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(Cont. From Page 4) Police. The PA FOP represents approximately 40,000 law-enforcement officers across the Commonwealth. That’s a big coup for a Democrat.

Although little understood by the voting public, Superior Court races are the most-consequential statewide races on the November 2019 ballot.

In a letter announcing the endorsement, Les Neri, president of the PA FOP State Lodge said, “You have proven your commitment to the citizens of Philadelphia as well as our country with your service in the U.S. Army. You have demonstrated a strong allegiance to, and support for, the law-enforcement community, police officers and their families in both your personal life and legal career. During your career in the District Attorney’s Office in Philadelphia, and your service as a judge in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia, you have performed your duties with fairness, integrity and compassion for the community you serve. The law enforcement community holds you in high regard.”

Judge McCaffery is currently a judge on the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia, and a former prosecutor with the District Attorney’s Office. He has

presided over thousands of cases and prosecuted more than 50 jury trials and over 1,000 bench trials.

Prior to beginning his legal career, Judge McCaffery served in the U.S. Army on active duty as a member of the First Cavalry Division.

Judge McCaffery is the only military veteran in the race, and if elected, he will be the only veteran to currently serve on any of Pennsylvania’s statewide appellate courts.

In a statement issued by his campaign, Judge McCaffery said, “I am pleased and proud to receive the endorsement of the PA FOP. As a former prosecutor, and now as a judge, I know how committed the men and women of law enforcement are to our communities and to every resident of the Commonwealth, because I see that commitment in the cases that come before my court every day. As an Army veteran, I have the utmost respect for those who serve by putting themselves in harm’s way on a daily basis.

I am grateful for the support of the law enforcement community and I humbly accept their endorsement.”

Farnese Calls For Leach to Quit State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-S. Phila.) has joined his colleagues in the Senate Democratic Caucus to turn up the pressure on his colleague Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery) to resign following allegations of in-

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Williams, Johnson-Harrell to Tackle Gun Violence

PUBLIC SERVANTS at WORK

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ov. Tom Wolf has appointed State Sen. Anthony H. Williams and State Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell (both D-W. Phila.) to serve as members of the Special Council on Gun Violence.

The Special Council was established by the Governor’s Executive Order 20196, signed this past August.

It will be housed at the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency.

It will consist of one representative from each of PCCD’s existing advisory committees, including the Children’s Advocacy Center Advisory Committee, Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, the Mental Health & Justice Advisory Committee, the Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Committee, the Victims’ Services Advisory Committee, the School Safety & Security Committee, and the Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Education and Training Board.

Also included are one representative from each of the four legislative caucuses of the General Assembly or their designees; the secretaries of Education, Health, and Human Services, the State Police commissioner, the executive director of PCCD, and the director of the Office of Homeland Security.

The Council will develop a public-health and commu-

nity-engagement strategy that includes gun owners, health care professionals, and victims of gun-related incidents. It will review current background-check processes for firearms purchasers and make recommendations that keep weapons from dangerous individuals. It will recommend measures to reduce incidents of community violence, mass shootings, and domestic violence, suicide, and accidental shootings within 180 days of its initial meeting.

“I am so honored to be a member of this important group, and I’m fired up to do what’s right and necessary to end gun violence in Pennsylvania,” said Williams. “For too long, we’ve let tragedies unfold again and again. The majority party refuses to seriously consider gun reform legislation that we desperately need, but I’m hoping the Governor’s executive order and this Council is the push we all need to change things here.”

The announcement comes on what would have been the 27th birthday of Johnson-Harrell’s son, Charles, who was shot to death in a case of mistaken identity in 2011. He was just 18 at the time.

“After losing my son, I turned my grief into activism and began advocating for countless families in Philadelphia and across our state who’ve also been left reeling for solace and solutions after losing loved ones to gun violence,” Johnson-Harrell said. “I am grateful for Gov. Wolf appointing me to this council so I can continue my mission to protect families from this ravaging epidemic.”

In addition to being appointed to the council and to further her mission to reducing statewide gun violence, Johnson-Harrell recently introduced legislation that

would require a selection committee to accept proposals for a nonpartisan research center for gun-related violence in Pennsylvania.

Cruz’s Bill Combats Tire Dumping State Rep. Angel Cruz (D-Kensington) saw legislation he authored to combat the increasing illegal dumping of tires in Philadelphia unanimously passed the full House.

“An increase in such acts leads to environmental, health and safety hazards, which adversely impacts the overall quality of life for both citizens and visitors of Philadelphia,” Cruz, who also serves as Democratic chairman of the Human Services Committee, said. “I am thankful for the bipartisan support on the passage of this bill to take the necessary steps to address illegal waste tire dumping in Philadelphia that could also be a model for all of Pennsylvania.”

The bill, HB 342, imposes a penalty of no more than $500 per tire for violators caught illegally dumping waste tires. The bill would also require businesses dealing in waste tires and waste-tire haulers to keep records of their inventory, provide waste tire enforcement to encourage recycling, expand waste-tire disposal programs and enforce compliance with the act.

The bill now moves to the Senate.

Bullock Applauds $169,000 in Grants State Rep. Donna Bullock (D-N. Phila.) announced a total of $168,965 in state grants are headed to the 195th Legislative District for greenways, trails and recreation projects.

The Commonwealth Financing Authority approved a $120,000 grant for Philadelphia Parks &

Recreation to modernize half of the 8-mile-long Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Trail by reconstructing and resurfacing trail segments; constructing ADA access points; landscaping; and providing erosion repair and control.

“Currently, the trail has exposed tree roots that has destroyed portions of the path and the trail is in desperate need of modernization to make it more accessible for anyone who wants to enjoy it,” Bullock said. “I am pleased that city has been awarded this grant to keep this stretch of greenspace functional for residents to continue using it for various recreational activities.”

Bullock also noted that the Spring Garden Community Development Corporation was approved for a grant to design outdoor venues, gardens and parks where residents can engage in healthy outdoor activities at the Waring School play yard.

Bullock explained, “The school yard has a layer of asphalt that intensifies the heat, making it unbearable to enjoy outdoor activities during the summer months.”

The SGCDC plans to also design a central glass pavilion in the center of the Community Garden and a better-shaded area at the Green Street Dog Park for the summer months.

Cephas Lands Grant For Football Field State Rep. Morgan Cephas (D-W. Phila.) secured a portion of a state grant for Shepard Recreation Center in the Haddington section of the 192nd Legislative District.

The center is among more than 400 neighborhood parks and recreation centers across Philadelphia awarded a $250,000 State grant

for revitalization efforts.

A portion of the grant from the Greenways, Trails & Recreation Program will focus on the fields of Shepard Rec and include fence installation surrounding the fields and replacement of goal posts, benches, bleachers and landscaping.

The project will also include the construction of a concession stand with storage space for sports equipment.

Cephas said, “I am pleased to have worked with Coach Nate Reed of the local Panthers football team to bring these resources to the center. We all know the role that a thriving recreation center contributes in the overall success of improving our communities.”

Neilson Raises Dyslexia Awareness State Rep. Ed Neilson (D-Northeast) recently joined in a rally to highlight dyslexia and discuss HR 517, which designates October 2019 as “Dyslexia Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania.

“This isn’t a partisan issue. Everyone wants kids to have the tools they need in order to learn how to read.

We’ve run the pilot programs; we understand the issue and we know what we need to do. Our teachers need to be certified; they need to be trained and equipped with the tools that we know will help kids living with dyslexia. We need to identify these kids as soon as possible and get them exposed to the evidence-based intervention we know will help them.

This needs to happen at every single school throughout the commonwealth, no matter the ZIP code,” Neilson said.

People with dyslexia, or developmental reading disorder, experience problems confusing letters or learning what sounds go with

certain letters; have trouble learning how to speak or determining the meaning of a simple sentence; and may have difficulty in correctly performing math operations or memorizing number facts. Symptoms include slow or inaccurate reading, poor spelling, poor writing or mixing up similar words. As much as 15% to 30% of the entire U.S. population shows some of these symptoms.

Burgos, Committee Discuss Hemp State Rep. Danilo Burgos (D-Kensington) co-chaired a House Democratic Policy Committee public hearing in the Capitol on the hemp industry in Pennsylvania.

“We know that the hemp industry has a strong future here in Pennsylvania, if it gets the support that it needs,” Burgos said. “Having representatives from the Pennsylvania hemp industry here, along with members of our own state Department of Agriculture and from the state of Kentucky, which has an industrial hemp program, provided a huge opportunity for us to learn more ways to support the hemp industry here in our commonwealth.”

Burgos was joined by state legislators from across the state, including Policy Committee Chairman Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster. He had requested the hearing to discuss the burgeoning hemp industry in Pennsylvania.

This hearing was one in a series held across the state on House Democrats’ Plan4PA, focused on putting people first by growing good jobs, providing healthcare access, creating quality schools and providing training for jobs in a fair economy. More information about the plan is available at www.planforpa.com/ and hearing materials will be at www.pahouse.com/policy.

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BY DENISE CLAY ne of my favorite modes of transportation is SEPTA’s 8th & Market/Ridge Train.

I would get off of the train and go through the Gallery to go to the Reading Terminal Market, the Hard Rock Café, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and other places along Market Street.

For a while, however, you weren’t able to do that because the section connecting the train to Market Street without forcing you to go outside was closed.

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fine the national consumer experience and the future of retail.”

While the Gallery did need a makeover, shopping has changed somewhat.

Thanks to web sites like Amazon and services like Stitch Fix, Zulily, Allume and Nordstrom’s Trunk Show, many people are forgoing that trip to the mall in favor of having their wardrobe choices curated and sent to them.

That’s where places like Candytopia, a candy-themed theme park, which is open now, the AMC Theater, which opens in November, Round 1, a combination billiards, bowling and karaoke space coming soon, Wonderspaces, where you can find rotating, interactive art exhibits and City Winery, a restaurant that’s new to our area, come in, said Erika Joy Erb, marketing director for the Fashion District.

Apparently, we’re into experiences more so than (Cont. Page 13)

BY JOE SHAY STIVALA he GOOD NEWS is that the Pennsylvania State Police will again report the race of individuals involved in car stops.

This step takes place in the wake of the recent incident between them and a Black suburban couple. They – investigating themselves – have found that they were innocent of any racial incidents. They halted reporting the race of drivers in 2012.

Hmm. So I asked myself WHO was our governor of Pennsylvania in that year? It was Tom CORBETT.

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ity Hall Sam took a Greyhound bus down to N. Wildwood for Irish weekend.

Some people call N. Wildwood the Irish Riviera and it’s a place where many Philadelphia politicians go to unwind. But there was no unwinding this weekend.

There was only more socializing and parades.

JUSTICE SEAMUS McCAFFERY and his brother, Philadelphia Common Pleas Court JUDGE DANNY McCAFFERY, preside and were seen holding court with a number of Irish ad-

The words QUAINT 11 CITY CUSTOM appeared in a column about a fundraiser for former Sheriff John GREEN. Green was always involved in good deeds in the years that I observed him. He got used on an issue and the Feds prosecuted him to jail. When the Feds do this, IT DOES NOT MEAN that the media can assume that a human is incapable of a life mostly doing good. Have they consulted the BIBLE on this?

Perhaps the name of the column could be changed to PUT PHILLY DOWN? Would you believe that U.S. Attorney William McSWAIN chimed in with comments on the Green fundraiser? It is like hammering nails in a coffin after you had buried it. An editorial asked McSwain to try to keep out of minor City matters. But perhaps I can tell kids in our convenience store to call him when they (Cont. Next Page)

mirers. The 63RD WARD LEADER BRIAN EDDIS was on hand and continues to slim down.

Democratic CHAIR BOB BRADY is a N. Wildwood summer resident, but his vacation doesn’t start until summer is over. He spends so much time entertaining countless friends, family, and grandchildren.

U.S. SEN. CORY BOOKER has been begging for money in Philadelphia and JOE BIDEN had a fundraiser with the usual suspects collected over decades.

STEVE COZEN, DAVID L. COHEN and KEN JARIN hosting an event for the former vice president – anyone who’s looking for a fresh start with a Biden presidency won’t find it. It’s comforting to deal with familiar people but how many decades will these insiders continue to dominate?

The millennials talk a good game, but they’ve not broken into the power circle anywhere. Their stan-

dard-bearer U.S. SEN. BERNIE SANDERS is down to 10% in the polls and is no longer their standard-bearer. U.S. SEN. ELIZABETH WARREN is getting bolstered by the Fox News crowd so that Trump can easily win. Yes, Biden is the only credible candidate that can beat Trump and the Democratic Party continues to be selfish and divide.

This is the way Trump wants it and it’s the way Republicans have always won national elections. Unless Biden can open the door to a new generation of voters and political operatives, the divisions will remain and the voters who want change may stay home.

JUDY MOORE, the candidate for the 10th Councilmanic District, continues to work hard but she will need a large turnout of Democratic voters in November if she is to beat longtime COUNCILMAN BRIAN O’NEILL. The problem is all (Cont. Page 15)

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tion going on at the Gallery, the mall that had been the center of Philadelphia since the ’70s, but was now better known as a place where kids shoplifted and hung out while cutting school.

But the Gallery is no more. Goodbye, Gallery!

Hello, Fashion District of Philadelphia!

Last Thursday, the ribbon was cut on the Mall Formerly Known As The Gallery, unveiling a new, or at least dramatically remodeled, space that will, once it’s completely open, house a state-of-the-art movie theater, several restaurants, and stores that provide something for everyone.

“With the opening of the District as a new Philadelphia destination, Market East will be revitalized and will emerge as a robust retail and entertainment district in Philadelphia,” said Joseph F. Coradino, president and CEO of PREIT, the mall’s owner. “Beyond this, the District will truly rede-

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The Democrats had a productive weekend at their quarterly State Committee meeting in Harrisburg, which was followed up by a productive Federation of DEM Women session. State Committee will circulate petitions for delegate early in 2020 so as to not conflict with the presidential primary. Bravo to Andre Del VALLE, who became State Young Democrats President.

State Rep. Chris RABB backs candidates not endorsed by Democratic City Committee. He represents a district in which this action makes him HUGELY POPULAR with voters. So does he do it for commitment?

He noted that ward leaders DO NOT LIKE what he is doing. Rabb has to realize that they are ALLOWED to dislike his actions. In most groups that I belong to, we disagree, then vote, then go with the program – or quit the group.

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ast weekend, the Republican Party of Pennsylvania held its fall meeting of the State Committee at the Hershey Lodge. Only one important vote was taken and that was to endorse PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP for re-election.

The theme throughout the weekend was the need to elect/appoint judges who believe their constitutional role is to interpret the law and not to legislate from the bench. The PAGOP in particular focused on getting

on people who elected other people to enact laws.

Carson expressed concerns about liberal jurists who try to legislate from the bench. He noted that Left already has inordinate influence owing to its control of education and the press.

He believes the last line of defense against the Left’s influence is the courts.

Saturday morning, the business session of State Committee included updates from Congress and both the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives. Periodically U.S. SEN. PAT TOOMEY makes State Committee; however, he has regular briefings with State Committee members via conference calls.

Newly elected Congressman Fred Keller (R-Snyder) asked for help in replacing SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE NANCY PELOSI with another California Congressman, KEVIN McCARTHY. (Cont. Page 15)

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Cumberland County Common Pleas Court JUDGE CHRYSTYLEE PECK and Chester County DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY MEGAN McCARTHY KING elected to the Pennsylvania Superior Court.

As usual, there was a Friday-night dinner. This year’s keynote speaker was Housing & Urban Development SECRETARY BEN CARSON. Carson spoke of his experience as pediatric neurosurgeon. He emphasized the successes of the Trump administration – specifically Trump’s ability to appoint 150 federal judges to date. These judges are, in Carson’s words, conservative. By that he means judges who are not necessarily politically conservative (mostly they are), but, more importantly, are conservative in their approach to their job as a jurist. They believe it is their job to interpret the law and not impose their political opinions

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BIRTHDAYS: Vietnam Hero Charlie McCLUNG had a birthday last week.

I knew Charlie as an immovable object when he served in Company “B” of the 103d Engineers....

Marie BEREN, dynamic aide to Councilman Mark SQUILLA, had a birthday, reserving her AGELESS status.... Josh DREARDON had his day on the 22nd.

Never have I seen such devotion and sacrifice in rearing his three daughters as a single parent!... Lovely Lisa DI BELLA-VARGO, restau-

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rateur, had her born day spreading her usual cheer....

Today is the birthday of George TWARDY, Esq.! A grand guy who should be a JUDGE – like his great DAD.... Saturday we get a birthday bonus with born days of Karen SUGARMAN, leading candidate consultant; Sherman HARRIS, aide to AFSCME president; and Gary DE VITO, Esq. at Zarwin Baum!

CONGRATS again to lawyers Bill DENMARK and Chris McCABE, who were again in the Best Lawyers of America List! They specialize in construction law in the tri-state area.

It was so sad to read that Angie KEARNEY had passed away. Angie, a sister

of a federal judge, was such an energetic, action, motivating person. And a great ballroom dancer. When I wanted to resign from the USO Board of Directors, I did so on the condition that she replace me for the reasons stated. She will be one of those stars beautifying the heavens now – “Then all the world will be in love with the night.”

Good national news is that Congressman Joe KENNEDY will seek a senate seat. A new JFK, I hope, with candor and courage.

Saudi Arabia says it will PAY for the cost of U.S. forces in its country against IRAQ. This soldier asks: HOW will you pay for the cost of AMERICAN LIVES?

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understanding BANKRUPTCY

BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED uestion: What is the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13?

Answer: Chapter 7 is a liquidation bankruptcy. You don’t pay your debts back, but you may have to give up certain property in return. To qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you have to meet cer-

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you caught up.

Whether you file a Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy depends on your objective. A Chapter 7 usually means you don’t have to pay your debts, but you might not get to keep your property.

A Chapter 13 lets you keep your property, but you will have to repay your debts.

Next Week’s Question: Is filing for bankruptcy bad?

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(Cont. From Page 11) just shopping. I get it, but when Candytopia is costing folks $28 for adults and $20 for kids to basically go into a candy store, I’m not sure how willing parents are going to be to shell out for that particular experience.

In addition to all of these attractions, there will be

(Cont. From Page 7) for far too long, it is time to leave. “Sen. Leach should resign immediately.”

Smith Targets Henon In 6th District Race Despite a lack of Democratic opposition in the primary, Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District) will face November challenge in his Northeast River Wards from Republican Pete Smith, a well-known civic leader.

While Smith admits he is an underdog, he hopes to tap voters “disgusted by the corruption, the ever-higher taxes, the lack of account-

ability from our corrupt elected officials, the disrespect for working families and our brave men and women in blue.”

Smith is a lifelong Philadelphian, block captain and former president of the Tacony Civic Association.

He sees this race as “very winnable and the Philly GOP’s best bet for a pickup in 2019.” His platform rests on hardcore support for public-safety workers and opposition to the soda tax.

Indie Challenger Survives Court Test

Karla Cruel, who was bumped off the Democratic primary ballot to challenge incumbent Curtis Jones, Jr. in the 4th Councilmanic Dis-

trict, has survived her second 13 round, in which she sought to appear on the November ballot as an independent.

Jones fought her tooth and nail, as is expected, and won a ruling in Philadelphia Common Pleas Court.

But an appellate court has just overturned that ruling, leaving Cruel with a free path to the voting machine in November.

“On Sept. 9, democracy prevailed and the appeals court found in Karla’s favor! The voters of District 4 will have a real choice in November with Karla on the ballot!” her team gloated.

They are entitled to gloat.

Independents seldom win appeals like these.

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tain income requirements. If you make too much money, or if you want to keep your property, you can file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Chapter 13 is a reorganization bankruptcy. Under a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, a plan is filed with the court describing how you will repay your creditors. Under your payment plan, you will make monthly payments to the trustee for three to five years.

The benefit of filing a Chapter 13 is that you get to keep your property, whereas under a Chapter 7 you cannot catch up on missed payments to avoid repossession or foreclosure.

Certain debts cannot be discharged in bankruptcy such as alimony, back child support, and certain tax debts. In those cases, repayment plans will be set up with the trustee to help get

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Tabas Visits Philly

PA. GOP CHAIR Larry Tabas was given a reception by the 5th & 8th Ward Republican Committees art the Vesper Club. L-R were Sen. Pat Toomey’s aide Phil Innamorato and Tabas with Ward Leaders Matt Wolfe and Mike Cibik. Photos by Wendell Douglas

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o! Here we go again with some memories of 9th Street, or the Italian Market as it is called.

It was and still is a shopping area where you can buy almost anything edible or inedible.

When I was a youngster, there were many stores that sold everything from soup to nuts – literally. Many more than there are now, they had bargains that were hard to pass up.

There were the pushcarts along the curb. Most of them were family-owned and -operated.

Many pushcarts were passed on in the wills of the owners to another generation of merchants. The ven-

that warmed them. It also made a handy disposal area for the packing materials.

There were dozens of butcher shops that sold every variety and cut of meat you could possibly want.

Goat meat, fresh killed rabbit, ground meat or homemade Italian sausage containing cheese and wine are available at the market.

There were stores that sold live chickens, ducks and turkeys. Once purchased, they were killed and cleaned immediately. This was the ultimate guarantee the bird was fresh.

Until recently, there were butcher shops that sold live young lambs and goats during the Easter season.

Some ethnic groups had Easter customs that involved the cooking of lambs and goats. On a Friday or Saturday, it was almost impossible to walk because of the crowds of people.

Ninth Street is the street made famous in the movie Rocky. The Italian Market is now a social mixture of all shoppers, not just the Italians, both thrifty and upscale. Try it – you’ll like it.

AMONG the attendees were, L-R, Yara Snylik, Megan Gillen, Carrie Galvin and Christiana Snylik.

places where you can take selfies with your friends and the co-working spaces REC Philly, which is tailored to creatives and Industrious, which is geared more to businesses.

The District will also house $1 million in public art, thanks to a partnership with the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 3-D sculptures, art installations, murals and other public art adorn the high, light filled ceilings of the

Fashion District.

But while there is national retail in the space, Fashion District Philadelphia is also hoping to help create the next national sensation through nurturing local businesses. The Uniquely Philly section houses four local businesses – Dolly’s Boutique, South Fellini, American Hats LLC and The Sable Collective – that have unique offerings de-

signed to pique the interest of locals and tourists alike.

Curated with the help of the Enterprise Center, Uniquely Philly is designed to help these businesses grow through giving them a place to connect with consumers they may not connect with otherwise, Erb said.

Fashion District Philadelphia is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

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dors were at their pushcarts from early in the morning unto late at night – in all kinds of weather – five or six days a week.

A while ago, I interviewed one merchant known as “Shorty Joe” and asked him how long he had worked at his pushcart. He told me that he was there since he was about 6 years old (I later found out he was over 70 years old.) He said that he was there so long, he felt like could have sold fruit to William Penn.

The pushcart vendors in the Italian Market on 9th Street switched sides twice a year, in May and September. I am not sure when this practice stopped, but this gave the merchants with stores on each side of the street an opportunity to get the customers to come into their stores.

The pushcart vendors sold seasonal fruit and produce in an almost endless variety, at prices that were truly bargains, way better than the supermarkets.

In the winter, the vendors fed 55-gallon drums with scrap wood to maintain a fire

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(Cont. From Page 11) the other Democrats have already won essentially. So the possibility of indifference in that Northeast district is high.

Also complicating the problem is the contested Re-

donating through the Education Improvement Tax Credit Program. Most of the students at the school DeVos toured were there on scholarship. He believes we cannot leave these students behind by putting them in grossly underperforming public schools.

PAGOP CHAIRMAN LAWRENCE TABAS asked for a vote to for the PAGOP to endorse President Trump for re-election. Tabas’s comments were reminiscent of the pleas to Republicans to vote for Trump in 2016 – the Supreme Court. Many Republicans who did not like Trump for a myriad of reasons pushed the Trump lever because they were convinced he would appoint a replacement of ANTONIN SCALIA with a true conservative. Trump kept his promise with the nomination of NEIL GORSUCH to

publican races for Council at large. Most of the Republican votes are in the Northeast and so that area of the electorate will potentially be primed to come out and vote.

But one can never count out a strong woman candidate. The Northeast already has Republican STATE REP. MARTINA WHITE

and Democratic STATE SEN. TINA TARTAGLIONE; in the past it has had COUNCILWOMAN JOAN KRAJEWSKI, STATE REP. FRAN WESTON and CITY COMMISSIONER MARGE TARTAGLIONE. Northeast voters like tough gals who know how to get things done.

the Supreme Court. Trump continued in this vein with the successful appointment of 150 federal judges (43 appellate), thus changing the face of the federal bench.

The season has started with the joint 5th and 8th wards’ pre-election fundraiser. Every other Republican ward will follow suit in raising money for election-day operations.

WARD LEADERS MIKE CIBIK (5th) and LINDSAY DOERING (8th) held this event at the Vesper Club.

PAGOP Chairman Tabas was the keynote speaker.

Candidates for City Council MICHAEL BRADLEY, AL TAUBENBERGER and MATT WOLFE were asked to speak to the crowd.

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(Cont. From Page 11) STATE SEN. SCOTT MARTIN (R-Lancaster) gave the report for the State Senate. Martin impressed upon the crowd the importance of keeping both houses of the Pennsylvania legislature.

He noted that Democrats have targeted four senators: TOM KILLION (R-Delaware), JOHN DiSANTO (R-Dauphin), DAN LOUGHLIN (R-Erie) and Martin himself. He expressed concern that a Democrat controlled Senate would participate in GOV. TOM WOLF’S policies that would “strangle our energy economy.”

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE MIKE TURZAI (R-Allegheny) debunked the assertion that Pennsylvania

does not spend enough on public education. He noted that the commonwealth’s contribution to public schools is at a high. Pennsylvania spends on average $20,000 per pupil, making it among the 10 highest in the U.S. Turzai also discussed his tour last week of a Harrisburg Catholic school with U.S. of Education SECRETARY BETSY DeVOS. While Turzai oversaw the recent increases in public-school funding he remains on the record that public education is not synomous with public schools.

As he put it, the “one size does not fit all.” Poor students in underperforming public schools need other options.

He was particularly critical of Gov. Wolf’s veto of a $100-million increase in tax credits for businesses

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2019 PUBLIC SERVANT OF THE YEAR Councilmember

Cherelle Parker

SE P T E M B E R 26, 2019

The Philadelphia Public Record is pleased to honor Philadelphia City Councilmember Cherelle Parker as the 2019 Public Servant of the Year.

Councilmember Parker has proudly served the Ninth Council District in Philadelphia since being elected in 2015. Before that, she made history by becoming the youngest African American woman to ever be elected to the state House, where she also served as chair of the Philadelphia delegation.

Known as a passionate, results-oriented coalition-builder, Councilmember Parker has focused on championing policies to help the working class, senior citizens, women, children, and families alike. She has fought vigorously to address home preservation, neighborhood stabilization, job creation, economic development and equitable schools.

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As one of the most effective advocates for Philadelphians and the City of Philadelphia in office today, Councilmember Parker is an inspiration both for what she has achieved thus far and what she aspires to achieve in the future.

Please join us for a premium open bar, hors d’oeuvres and dinner Thursday, November 21st, 2019 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Galdo’s, 20th & Moyamensing Avenue, Philadelphia Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door or tables of 10 for $450 Buy Tickets online: https://tinyurl.com/pprpublicservant2019 Please join us in honoring her accomplishments by purchasing a congratulatory ad in the Public Servant of The Year Special Issue.

Please send your ad to mbarrett@phillyrecord.com or call Melissa Barrett, 215-755-2000 Ext. 5 21 S. 11th Street, Suite 205 • Philadelphia PA 19107 Please make checks payable to the Public Record Newspaper