Political Power Grows On S. Broad Street IF YOU need to seek out your representatives in South Philadelphia, three can easily be found on S. Broad Street. First came Congressman Bob Brady at 1907 S. Broad; he has since been followed by State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson at 1810 S. Broad St., and now State Sen. Larry Farnese at 1802 S. Broad Street, where painters Steve Matteo and Joe Raineer put the finishing touches.
Vol. III No. 15 (Issue 79)
Crime Victim Group Honors Activist The Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia, Inc. honored James Eisenhower for advocating for crime victims’ rights. The award ceremony took place at the Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine Street, during V/WSSP’s annual reception celebrating 19 years of serving the community. “We are pleased to honor James (Cont. Page 2)
JAMES EISENHOWER is congratualted by Victim/Witness Services Exec., Alison Sprague, and former City Controller Jonathan Saidel.
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Septa Route Unchanged For Easter SEPTA transit and regional rail service will operate on regular weekday schedules on Good Friday (Apr. 10) and on a regular Sunday schedule on Easter (Apr. 12). Regular weekday peak and offpeak fares will be in effect throughout the day on Friday. In addition, SEPTA will operate regular Market-Frankford Line train service this weekend (Apr. 10-12) allowing continuous travel for riders commuting between 69th Street Terminal and the Frankford Transportation Center during the Easter holiday weekend. SEPTA has been using shuttle buses on the weekends to replace Market-Frankford Line train service between 69th Street Terminal and 40th Street Station as work is being completed on the Market Street Elevated Reconstruction Project. Shuttle busing will resume on this portion of the line during the weekend of Apr. 17-20. SEPTA Customer Service at (215) 580-7800 will be open normal weekday hours.
Italian Quake Ripples Through South Philly Local Residents Want to Help Abruzzo Families
Kids Save $ for Cops Candidates Night
Special to the South Philadelphia Public Record by Mark Casasanto An earthquake, measured at a magnitude of between 5.8 and 6.3, shook residents in the medieval town of L’Aquila, Italy about 75 miles from Rome, at 3:30 a.m. Monday. Its rippling effects were felt in South Philadelphia as well. As news spread on Monday about the devastating earthquake in Central Italy, many local residents with ties to the Abruzzo region of the (Cont. Page 2)
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL 3rd-grader Adam Jaep presents $1,000 check to Gary Valentine, of the Fraternal Order of Police, Tuesday on behalf of students at school, who raised money for one week to help Philadelphia Police Veterans fund. Joining children with their piggy banks is Capt. Alan Clark, Officer Gary Hawkins and Principal Sister Rose.
The South Philadelphia Business Association is hosting a Candidates’ Night on Tuesday, Apr. 14 at The Waterfall Room, 2015 Water Street. There will be a buffet and open bar for members, guests and interested parties. All are welcome to attend this event. Cost for this event is $30. Reservations can be made by contacting Reggie Lozzi at (215) 336-1108. “This SPBA Candidates’ Night will provide everyone the opportunity to meet and listen to the candidates seeking elective offices for District Attorney, City Controller as well as a host of noted Judicial candidates for Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Superior Court (Cont. Page 2)