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Phila. Council AFL-CIO Alerts 2011 Problems

Historic Labor Pact At PHA

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Taxpayers Sue City Over Levies

Rolling Up Port Statistics STARTING FROM ZERO, Port of Philadelphia’s new line of automobile imports exploded last year to 69,000 vehicles, creating more jobs here.

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SHAKING HANDS over signing of historic five-year labor-contract agreement are Ryan Boyer, business manager for Laborers' District Council of Phila. & Vicinity, and PHA Executive Director Michael Kelly. Flanking them in front row are Laborers Local 332 President Cory Robinson and Patrick Eiding, PHA Board Member and President of Phila.

AFL-CIO. Standing in rear are PHA Commissioners Nellie Reynolds, Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, Debra Brady and Chairman John Street. Story on Page 13

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DiCicco Welcomes Crowd Of Challengers

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All In The Family!

ALMOST ALL of Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell's guests, seen here, will be on the Primary ballot May 17. They were guests at her annual 3rd Dist. Appreciation Night. Since Councilman Bill Green's shoulders and body were all that would have been seen in this photo, the ladies allowed him to lie on their laps. Photo by Martin Regusters, Leaping Lion Photography.

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FORMER HOUSE SPEAKER Dennis O'Brien announced his decision to run for a Republican at Large Council seat before 350 at Rosewood Caterers. Showing their support for him were Firefighters Union chief Bill Gault and FOP chief John McNesby.

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Taxpayers Seek Court Relief From Real-Estate Tax

by Brett Mandel After working for years to provide the evidence that real-estate taxation in Philadelphia is unfair, illegal, and in need of a comprehensive overhaul, I have concluded our elected leaders will not fix this problem without being compelled to do so. Therefore, I have joined with a number of our neighbors to sue the City of Philadelphia and ask a judge to oblige the City to make realestate assessment fair — and to prohibit the City from collecting any Real Estate Tax revenues attributable to the recently imposed 10% tax increase until all City properties have been reassessed in conformity with the law.

Today, real-estate taxation in Philadelphia is unfair. But, most important, the way the city approaches real-estate taxation is illegal.

Today, inaccurate assessment of property values creates a situation where similar properties do not have similar tax bills, and where not all properties pay taxes based on the same percentage of property sale price.

The average city home is valued for tax purposes at only a fraction of its potential sale value, but many (often higher-price

properties) are valued lower while many (often lower-price properties) are valued higher than potential resale value.

For example, two homes sold recently for dramatically different amounts. A house in Southwest Center City at 23XX Saint Albans Street sold for $480,000; a Northeast Philadelphia house at 33XX Holme Avenue sold for $88,500. The home that sold for $88,500 had a $1,494 tax bill while the home that sold for $480,000 only pays $1,311.

Examining how assessment unfairness affects the tax bills Philadelphians pay, it is clear some neighborhoods are OVER-taxed while other neighborhoods are UNDERtaxed. On average, analysis shows homeowners in Center City, South Philadelphia and Manayunk have a lower effective tax rate while homeowners in Northeast Philadelphia, North Philadelphia, Northwest Philadelphia, and Southwest Philadelphia have a higher effective tax rate.

Based on what their homes can sell for today, many property owners are not paying their fair share, while others pay too much.

The unfairness also makes real-estate tax-

ation in Philadelphia unpredictable. Homeowners and investors live with uncertainty in terms of potential future dramatic changes in tax burden since year-to-year changes in assessments have little to do with actual changes in the marketplace.

We can see this based on what has occurred in recent years, when city home values dramatically increased between 2002 and 2007, but assessments remained largely unchanged. But, in 2007, the City finally increased the values of more than 400,000 homes, in a year when values decreased.

By law, real-estate taxation must be fair for all. The Pennsylvania Constitution demands "all taxes shall be uniform, upon the same class of subjects, within the territorial limits of the authority levying the tax."

Thus, all properties should share the same basic relationship between their current potential resale value and their "Market Value" for tax purposes. But that is clearly not the case in Philadelphia today. Therefore, the City is in comprehensive violation of uniformity and the system of real-estate taxation is demonstrably illegal.

Since the government is failing to make

the necessary changes, Philadelphia citizens are left with a system of real-estate taxation that is unfair and illegal. It is up to the citizenry to act to hold its government accountable.

We must fix what is wrong with real estate taxation. We can follow the lead of other jurisdictions that have made a transition from an unfair system to a fair one. We should, and undoubtedly will, implement policies to protect homeowners who are unable to pay increasing Real Estate Tax bills because their incomes are not increasing as fast as the values of their homes. We can create a Real Estate Tax relief program to "buffer" changes in assessed values will eliminate the most dramatic one-year changes in tax burden. And we should examine Land-Value Taxation to reduce tax burdens for most homeowners, as it encourages development and discourages speculation.

But, there is one thing we cannot do, and that is continue to maintain an unfair and illegal system that forces some to pay too much while others are paying too little, based on the value of their properties.

$16 Million School Expansion Project Breaks Ground

Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corp. broke ground this week at the West Oak Lane Charter School. launching a $16 million project, which includes the nonprofit’s acquisition of the West Oak Lane shopping center.

OARC President and CEO Jack Kitchen was joined by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, State Reps. Dwight Evans and Cherelle Parker,

City Councilwoman Marian Tasco and dozens of community leaders to celebrate the event.

“For 26 years, it has been OARC’s mission to develop and revitalize Northwest Philadelphia,” said Kitchen.

“We are proud to help the successful West Oak Lane Charter School to expand and improve its facilities in order to continue to provide educa-

tional opportunities to more children.”

The construction project is expected to generate 216 temporary jobs and 15 permanent jobs. The expansion, which is being financed by Fulton Bank, features a 64,000square-foot addition to the school and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2011.

A joint venture between Shoemaker and Perryman Con-

struction companies shall serve as the general contractor.

“We are very excited.” said Dr. Debbera PeoplesLee, CEO of the school. “The additional classroom space will allow our school to enroll more students and better deliver on our educational model.”

OARC established the West Oak Lane Charter School in 1998 as a K-4 public charter school. Since then, the school has expanded to include 8th grade. As part of the groundbreaking ceremony, students from each class of

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DIGNITARIES break ground launching $16 million project to expand W. Oak Lane Charter School and development of W. Oak Lane Shopping Center.

The Republican State Committee will hold its winter meeting at the Harrisburg Hilton and towers this Friday and Saturday.

It will include a Judicial Candidates Forum, which will be aired live on the Pennsylvania Cable Network. Candidates seeking the GOP endorsement for Superior and Commonwealth Courts will be invited to speak.

the charter school participated in a time-capsule dedication and burial.

Located at 7115 Stenton Avenue, the charter school provides a safe, structured, nurturing and academically challenging environment for all students to develop morally, intellectually, cultur-

ally and socially to their fullest potential. It has been providing high-quality education, support and choice to children in grades K-8 and families in the West Oak Lane community for 13 years. The school currently enrolls 747 students and employs 85 teachers and staff.

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ees, manufacturing, hospitality, building trades and other private-sector unions.

President Pat Eiding welcomed the group by stressing workers and their unions are under attack and the urgent need to “stand united on one another’s issues in order to continue to protect workers and their families.”

State AFL-CIO President Richard Bloomingdale spoke of the need for all leaders to understand the issues other

COMMITTEE meetings included this one attended by Juan Ramos, Wendell Young III, Don McGrogan and Wayne MacManiman. unions are facing and to be an overview of the legislative willing to help other leaders landscape in Harrisburg. understand their fights. SecThe Monday session was retary-Treasurer Frank Sny- one of the highlights of the der gave a report on Labor conference for the content 2010 debriefs from around but also because it was inthe state and then provided dicative of the renewed strength of the relationship between the Philadelphia Constituent Council and the Pennsylvania Service Office AFL-CIO. 1610 S. Broad St. Of course, the work is not Phila., PA 19146 all looking back – there was (215) 952-3378

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STATE Leaders look on as Phila. Council of AFL-CIO President Pat Eiding addresses annual conference. a lot of discussion about up- ing legislative sessions and coming elections, the upcom- local union contracts.

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2011 will be a challenging year for labor nationwide, but the solidarity in Philadelphia remains strong for the fights ahead. That is what more than 100 leaders and activists of the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO realized as they gathered in Atlantic City for their annual Leadership Planning Conference.

The two-day event brings together a diverse group of participants from each sector, including public employ-

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four-term incumbent has been bearing the brunt of that demand by the city’s two dailies, which have made that demand of all City Council

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members who had elected to enter the DROP program, but now intend to run again.

Three incumbents with the DROP Program stone around their neck include DiCicco, Councilman at Large Frank Rizzo and 9th Dist. Councilwoman Marian B. Tasco.

Despite having to spend much of his time explaining his position on the DROP Program, DiCicco shows little wavering from his determination to run. He has introduced legislation to rectify the DROP regulations which would permit elected officials to run, without having the City contribute to their pension programs and which would save taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. He also has announced he will contribute his DROP money to charity.

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As the Councilman for the 1st Dist., he has been deeply involved in a host of programs and developments for the city which are about to blossom under his guardianship. He fears some of these may not make it to fruition if a new Council Member were at the helm.

Other “support” he is getting -- ironically -- comes from the growing number of challengers he may be facing. DiCicco has a hard-core following. He believes this will vault him over the heads of his announced challengers, who include Karen Brown, Vern Anastasio, John Stevenson, Joe Grace, Jeff Hornstein and Mark Squilla, president of Whitman Council in deep South Philadelphia.

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A RELAXED and confident Councilman Frank DiCicco was introduced by his political lieutenant Renee Gillinger to a cheering throng of supporters at a fundraiser at Cuba Libre in Old City. He said there was important unfinished business in developing Delaware waterfront which he vowed to see to its end. If he wins in May Primary, this will be his last term as 1st Dist. Councilman, he said. his ability to survive over and over again. Though he’s a well-known commodity, he needs to campaign again intensively to firm up his base.

In addition to having to face constant attacks from the media, DiCicco realizes Joe (Cont. Page 6)

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(Cont. From Page 4) Grace and Jeff Hornstein will take votes away from him, divvying up the silk-stocking vote found in the divisions of the 2nd, 5th and 18th Wards in his District.

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nounced his entry last week at FOP Headquarters before 100 supporters, had among them 5th Ward Leader Mike Boyle and State Rep. Michael O’Brien (DKensington), the latter introducing him to the crowd.

Hornstein believes he is

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uniquely qualified to bring together diverse groups, including progressives, business, labor, academics, neighborhood groups, and developers. “If we work together, we can get things done,” said Hornstein.

Hornstein resides in Queen Village with his wife, Pamela Barnett, an associate vice provost at Temple University.

He is active on zoning issues with the Queen Village Neighbors Association, is the president of the Jewish Labor Committee and serves on the board of Pig Iron Theatre.

Joe Grace is charging DiCicco’s bill to change DROP would “undermine the program’s intent, since it was designed to be a management tool for city supervisors to manage

the retirement of workers.” He added, “The issue at stake is can we trust our elected officials to do what they say they will do.”

Grace has a strong base in the 2nd Ward, where he had lived before moving up to the 25th Ward’s Port Richmond section. Grace has brought to this campaign a rich history in the crime-fighting arena as the executive director of Ceasefire, a nonprofit, which has become one of the foremost protagonists of State and City legislation to curb the sales of firearms. He has managed to push his campaign forward, with TV and editorial appearances based on his continued attacks against DiCicco for electing to run again as a DROP beneficiary.

Karen Brown, who has indicated she is filing for both atLarge and 1st Dist. seats, could

BISHOP Audrey Bronson, left, of Mayor Michael Nutter, was among Black Clergy of Phila. ministers, representing 450 churches, endorsing Mayor for a second term. have a strategy that would increase her vote count. But it could backfire by confusing her supporters, who may not realize they can vote for her twice, since each office is entirely different. Her entry also whittles at DiCicco’s base in the 1st and both A and B Wards of the 39th.

Vern Anastasio has a base in Queen Village, which also whittles away at DiCicco’s base.

Though it has been indicated

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John Stevenson from 39B would announce, it is not sure whether or not he will remain an active pawn as a candidate in the field operations this primary of his mentor labor leader John J. Dougherty. That is because of the soon-to-be-announced entry into the 1st Dist. arena of Mark Squilla, popular and wellrespected 30B committeeman, who has previously run for elected office. He is also the president of Whitman Council, long a very active nonprofit community organization.

Depending on how strong is the support he gets from his Ward Leader, 39B’s Matt Myers, Squilla could easily coalesce the support of 39A and B as well as the 1st, and possibly the 2nd, which will make him the opponent DiCicco would hope would go away.

On top of all this, rumors are circulating court briefs will be filed by those opposed to DROP candidates, once those (Cont. Page 15)

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“Together, these hospitals and their doctors offer a unique mix of adult and pediatric specialty services that makes them a key part of the Philadelphia community and we are pleased that our members can continue to use their

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Feb. 13- Volunteer petitioners for Sherrie Cohen for Council meet at Tavern on Camac, 243 S. Camac St., 47 p.m. Free food.

Feb. 13- Kickoff Petition Party for Danny Savage for 7th Dist. Council at Juniata G.C. Banquet Hall, 1391 E. Cayuga St., 6-8 p.m. For info (267) 281-3838.

Feb. 15- Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell launches reelection campaign at 1st Dist.

Plaza, 3801 Market St., 1 p.m.

Feb. 15- 2nd Dist. Council candidate Barbara Capozzi hosts Petition Party at Galdo’s, 20th & Moyamensing Ave., 5-7 p.m.

Feb. 16- Bill Rubin makes 9th Dist. Council campaign announcement at Flaster/ Greenberg, 1600 JFK Blvd., Suite 200, 8:30-10 a.m.

Feb. 16- Fundraiser for Ivy Staten for Commissioner at Draught Horse, 1431 C.B. Moore Ave., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $10. Free appetizers. For info (215) 224-9410.

Feb. 18- Fundraiser for Lou Lanni for City Council 1st Dist. at SmokeEaters Pub, 7681 Frankford Ave., 7-10 p.m., $40 includes draft beer and food. Checks payable to Lou Lanni for City Council, 914 Clinton St., Phila., PA

19107. RSVP (267) 815-1188.

Feb. 18- 5th Ward Democrat Leader Mike Boyle hosts dinner fundraiser for 5th Ward committeepersons at Bella Cena, 1506 Spruce St., 7 p.m.

Candidates invited, $50 fee.

Feb. 19- Several N.E. Democrat Wards host Meet & Greet for candidates and Petition Signing Event at Plumbers Union Local 690, Waterfall Rm., 2791 Southampton Rd., 4-8 p.m. Free to all registered Democrats. Judicial candidates and incumbents only please contact. Robert N. Dellavella at (215) 335-4004.

Feb. 19- Benefit for Mayfair Memorial Playground sponsored by AOH Division #4 on grounds of Lincoln HS, Wellington & Hegerman Sts., (2 doors down from Jack’s Place), 7-11 p.m., $30 per person. Draft beer, sodas, wine, $1 domestic beers.

Food. For info Shawn Murphy (215) 338-0413. Political candidates invited.

Feb 19- St. Valentine Party hosted by 56th Ward Leader John P. Sabatina, Sr., and State Rep. John P. Sabatina, Jr. at American Legion Post 810, 9151 Old Newtown Rd. Tickets $50; at door, $60.

For info (215) 342-5816.

Feb. 22- State Sen. Shirley

Kitchen hosts free blood-pressure screenings at her District office, 1701 W. Lehigh Ave., 10 a.m.-12 m.

Feb. 22- 5th Ward GOP hosts meeting for all Republicans at St. Michael Orthodox Ch., 335 Fairmount Ave., 6:308:30 p.m. RSVP Nate Shrader (267) 519-2410.

Feb. 24- State Rep. James Roebuck hosts birthday bash at Warmdaddy’s, Columbus Blvd. & Reed St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Great jazz, good food.

RSVP (215) 382-1268.

Feb. 24- Fundraiser for Angelo Foglietta for Judge of Common Pleas Court at Archer & Greiner, 1 Liberty Pl., 32nd fl., 5:30 p.m. For info (215) 545-1776.

Feb. 24- Willie Jordan’s 44th Ward hosts Jazz Night at VFW Post, 4812 Fairmount Ave., 6-10 p.m. For info (215) 879-6630.

Feb. 25- State Sen. Shirley Kitchen hosts free blood-pressure screenings at her District office, 1701 W. Lehigh Ave., 2-4 p.m.

Feb. 25- Donna Aument’s 33rd Ward Fundraiser Beef & Beer at Juniata G.C. For info Donna (215) 427-1645.

Feb. 25-26- Free clothing and other items giveaway at Mt. Hebron Baptist Ch., 1415

Wharton St. For info Pastor Richard J. Walter, Jr. (215) 336-8163.

Mar. 12- Nat’l Italian American PAC hosts Carnevale at Loews Hotel, 1200 Market St., 6 p.m-12 a.m. Honoring Risa Vetri Ferman, Marc Vetri, State Sen. Christine Tartaglione, and RIchard Kryzanowski. Event co-chairs Donna M. Fluehr, Barbara Augustine, and Anthony DiSandro, Sr., Hon. Amato Berardi, PAC Chairman.

Mar. 17- Judge Jimmy Lynn’s Salute to St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast at Plough & Stars, 2nd & Chestnut, 7:3011 a.m. Tickets at door $25.

Apr. 16- Ducky Birts Foundation’s Medallion Scholarship Banquet, 1st Dist. Plaza, 3801 Market St., 6 p.m., sponsored

by Browns’ ShopRite. For info (215) 242-1220.

Apr. 17- Health Fair and Gospelrama at Zion Baptist Ch., 3600 N. Broad St., 3-5 p.m. and 5-8 p.m., sponsored

by Keystone Mercy Health Plan. For info (215) 2421220.

May 11- Olney HS class of January 1951 is looking for classmates to celebrate 60th reunion. For info (610) 7836494 or email Jacquies933@cs.com.

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Feb. 10- Phila. Unemployment Project Happy Hour at Fergie’s Pub, 1214 Sansom St., 5-8 p.m. $5 door donation includes beer, wine and appetizers. For info (215) 557-0822, ext. 102.

Feb. 10- State Sen. Anthony Williams hosts free energy forum at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 50th & Woodland Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Feb. 10- Germantown Republican Club hosts Lincoln Day Dinner at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 6 p.m.

Honoree and speaker Lt. Gov. James Cawley. Tickets $65. For info Jack Morley (215) 389-1768.

Feb. 10- Fundraiser for Judge Kenneth J. Powell, Jr., at Union League, Lincoln Memorial Rm., 6-8 p.m.

Tickets $125. For info Nora (267) 251-2779.

Feb. 10- Friends of Damon K. Roberts host wine tasting at Jet Wine Bar, 1525 South St. 6-7:30 Suggested donations $25 up. For info Lisa Robinson (267) 334-0244.

Feb. 10- Phila. Young De-

mocrats Meetup at R2L Restaurant & Lounge, 2 Liberty Pl., 37th fl., 6-8 p.m.

Feb. 10- 8th Ward Leader Stephanie Frank Singer ward meeting at Warwick Hotel’s Walnut Rm., 7-8:30 p.m.

Closed meeting but candidates can drop off petitions.

Feb. 10- Verna Tyner kicks off campaign for 8th Dist.

Council at Venango House, 2104 W. Venango St., 7 p.m.

For info Lauren Townsend (215) 939-7621.

Feb. 11- Fundraiser Reception for Council candidate Lawrence Clark at Rose Tattoo Café, 19th & Callowhill Sts. Feb. 11- Manayunk on Ice winter festival featuring Ice Carving Competition. Free 3day festival runs through Sunday. Fire & Ice Kickoff featuring an ice bonfire, 5 p.m.

Feb. 12- Councilman Curtis Jones hosts Petition Workshop at Pinn Memorial Baptist Ch. Founders Hall, 2251 N. 54th St., 10 a.m.-12 m.

RSVP Samantha Williams (267) 209-0171.

Feb. 12- Fundraiser for Sandy Stewart for 6th Dist.

Council at SmokeEaters Pub., 7681 Frankford Ave., 7-10 p.m. $40 ticket at door. Donations to PO Box 8937, Phila., PA 19135.

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Not seen since the late ’60s, when the Democrat City Committee had two factions vying for control in the Primary, resulting in major changes in the makeup of City Council, has an opportunity occurred like the one now taking place ... this time due to the DROP program and a resurgence in interest by candidates in the Republican Party, due to a rivalry within that organization.

The City Council races will be front-burner news, since – as we see it – the race for Mayor on the Democrat side is all but settled, as only one candidate has surfaced and that is incumbent Mayor Michael Nutter. Any lastminute challengers to Nutter are likely to be seen as irrelavent.

Even the District Council races, normally considered a shoo-in for incumbents, will get top billing in most Districts.

We look forward to bringing you the best possible coverage, and weekly updating you on any major developments in those races.

In the meantime, we caution all candidates, incumbent, new and former candidates entering the races, to be civil and polite. We believe candidates and constituents will both be sharing in a memorable election, provided it is kept that way.

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Councilwoman Blackwell Appreciates Endorsement PHILA. bishops and pastors came together at Sharon Baptist Church in honor of Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell.

Over 70 church leaders came out on a snowy Saturday morning to support Blackwell for reelection to City Council.

Everyone had words of support and extreme praise for Councilwoman as she takes on any challengers in 3rd Dist. race. Pictured from left are Bishop Keith W. Reed, Sr. senior pastor/teacher, Sharon; Blackwell; and Bishop Audrey F. Bronson, founder, Sanctuary Church of the Open Door.

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COUNCILWOMAN Jannie Blackwell welcomed her colleague Curtis Jones, Jr. and political consultant Tommie St. Hill to Sharon Baptist Church prayer breakfast.

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AMONG BAPTIST leaders attending prayer breakfast were, from left, Revs. Carl N. Fitchett of Mt. Moriah SHARING a moment with their host CounTemple, Cleveland Edwards of St. Jude, James Moore cilwoman Jannie Blackwell, left, were 24th BLACKWELL guests included of 2nd Mt. Zion and James S. Allen of Vine Memorial. Ward leader Bernadette Wyche and City Leon King, Peter Lyde and Fran Shields.

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4TH DIST. Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr., announces his plan to seek reelection in May primary. He was joined by huge crowd including community activists and a number of his elected colleagues.

Endorsements • F.O.P. Lodge # 5 • District Council # 21 • Glaziers Local # 252 • Roofers Local # 30 • Plasterers Local # 8 • Iron Workers local # 401 • Operating Engineers . # 542 • Plumbers Local # 690 • Teamsters # 830 • Teamsters # 115 • Teamsters # 107 • Teamsters # 628 • Sprinkle Fitters Local # 692 • Endorsement List incomplete at present time • The only candidate with certification from the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvaia Courts to sit as a Traffic Court Judge • The only candidatate with true Traffic Court Experience Paid for by Committee to Elect Fred Mari

WITH HOST Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell were Vivian Miller, Marnie Aument Loughrey, and Mr. & Mrs. J. Donald Bird.

Lou Lanni Hosted by Attorney Mike Cibik 1ST DIST. Republican Council candidate Lou Lanni, 3rd from left, was honored at fundraiser hosted by Realtors and Ward Leader Michael Cibik, left. With them were Council at Large candidate Marie Delany and City Commissioner candidate Al Schmidt.

5TH WARD LEADER Michael Cibik, Esq., joins 2nd Ward Leader Suzanne Heaney and Lou Lanni.

GREETING SUPPORTERS was this unique poster produced by a Lou Lanni volunteer.

THESE Prudential Fox Roach Realtors were unanimous in their support of Republican 1st Dist. candidate Lou Lanni.

CORA Mari gives her son Fred SEEN HERE with members of Mari a pat on back for huge turnLocal 252 Glaziers Union is Traffic out at his first major fundraiser in Court candidate Fred Mari, 2nd ADDING labor support behind his campaign to become a Traffic Fred Mari is Tom Costello. from left, in rear.

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MIKE DONAGHY took time out from buffet line to congratulate Fred Mari on his kickoff fundraiser at Cannstatter’s Super Bowl Party Sunday.

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STRONG labor support was in evidence at Fred Mari fundraiser.

With Mari, who is making a second run for the position of Traffic Court judge in May primary, are judicial candidate Ken Citrino and Plasterers’ Bill Taylor.

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Several Hundred Pack Cannstatter For Fred Mari Fundraiser

CONGRESSWOMAN Allyson Schwartz 13TH DIST. Congresswoman Allyson shares a moment with some of her North- SPINDLER family were among many Schwartz thanks members of Democrat or- east ward leaders. From left are Bernice thanked by Congresswoman Allyson CROWDED into Mike Cibik’s private bar were, from left, ganizations of both N.E. Phila. and Mont- Hill, Shawn Dillon, Lorraine Bednarek, Schartz at her gala event. They include Tim Beverlin, Frank Dunn, Cibik, Lou Lanni, Jeffrey Migomery Co. for their support at Finnigan’s labor leader Daniel Grace, Schwartz, Pat six-year-old Jessica, four-year-old netich and Joe Eastman.

Wake event where she hosted them.

Parkinson and Bob Dellavella.

Kate, Dad Steve and Mom Sandy.

PHA, LDC Union Sign Historic Pension Pact tinue making payments of about $8 million per year for the next 20 years into the old pension system, so that it remains viable for current retirees and those workers currently in the system. After that, PHA will have no further obligation to retirees’ pensions.

As of Apr. 1, 2011, workers will contribute 5.5% of their salary into a defined contribution pension and PHA will match that contribution (PHA will match 3.5% in the first year and 4.5% in the second year before matching the complete 5.5% in the third year and onward.) Workers may select how conservatively or aggressively they want those funds to be invested, just as with a 401(k).

Current workers will maintain everything they have earned to date in their defined benefit plan, but as of Apr. 1 they will begin accruing their retirement money in their new defined-contribution account.

Philadelphia AFL-CIO President and PHA Board Member Patrick Eiding complimented the leadership of Laborers District Council for their far-sightedness. He said,

“The change in the pension system represents a solution for the long-term financial security of the men and women in the building trade unions who work for PHA and for the agency itself. As both a labor leader and a PHA commissioner, I see the necessity of this agreement from both sides. It is unfortunate government agencies at all levels have allowed their traditional pension systems to become so weakened, but it is also gratifying to be able to find a solution and take this huge stride for PHA and its unionized workforce.”

The PHA pension plan has been well managed and is in better financial condition than most, but like nearly all public pension funds, it has built a large unfunded liability. The unions were motivated to make this change because they understand that continuing the old-fashioned system would have placed a significant financial burden on PHA in the future, affecting the agency’s ability to employ enough workers to sustain its mission.

PHA officials anticipate the agency’s smaller unions will follow the BCTC, which

represents 344 employees.

Newly hired non-union employees at PHA have been enrolled in the defined contribution plan since 2004.

Other features of the new agreement with BCTC include: The contract term is five years, 2009-2014; current employees will receive a onetime bonus of $2080.00, effective in 30 days, pending HUD approval; employees will receive an immediate 50-centsan-hour increase with another $2.15-an-hour increase by the final year of the contract; effective Apr. 1, 2011, employees covered under this agreement that are enrolled in the Keystone Healthcare Plan will contribute 4% of the cost of their premium.

The change marks the first time unionized PHA employees are required to contribute toward their health care premiums. PHA’s unionized employees have been working under the terms of a contract that expired in 2009.

The Philadelphia Housing Authority is the nation’s 4thlargest housing authority, serving more than 80,000 rental residents. PHA is also a major real-estate developer.

COZY IN KITCHEN at Asian American Dinner were, from left, Eunice Shin, Hannah Park, Monika Dymek and Sue Lin.

56TH WARD DEM Leader Joe Sabatina, Sr., right, enjoyed a chance to meet Korean American publisher Mahn Suh Park and Joseph Shin at January’s Asian American Dinner.

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In an agreement promoting long-term solvency, one that may well be adopted by other Authorities, the Philadelphia Housing Authority has reached a contract agreement with its largest union, making a historic change to the way employee pension plans are funded.

The agreement with the Building & Construction Trades Council replaces a traditional pension plan in which workers receive a guaranteed payment based on their earnings and years of service, with a plan similar to 401(k) in which employees make contributions. The change is designed to establish financial stability for the agency and its union employees.

“This agreement ensures PHA will be able to continue to provide high-quality homes and services for our clients while securing the future of our union employees,” said PHA interim Executive Director Michael P. Kelly.

“PHA is committed to providing the highest quality of benefits to all employees who are dedicated to serve the residents at the Philadelphia Housing Authority.”

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Multiple Republican Ward Leaders are expressing concern the GOP may become decertified as a political party in Philadelphia if a Republican candidate does not satisfy the 5% threshold under the Pennsylvania Election Code in the upcoming Nov. 8, 2011 Municipal Election.

Section 2831(b) of the State Election Code requires that to maintain its political-party status, at least one minority-Party candidate must get 5% of the total vote of the top majority-Party candidate.

If the GOP were to become decertified, it would have to field city candidates by the more-cumbersome nominationpaper process, which requires signatures equal to 2% of the largest vote-getter in the last municipal election, instead of the current nomination-petition process, which requires obtaining a fixed number of signatures.

If the Republican Party does not field a candidate to run against Mayor Michael Nutter, the pressure to obtain 5% of the votes obtained by the winner of the mayoral race would have to be satisfied by the top Republican vote-getter in the Council-at-Large race.

This peril is one that should bring Elephants of all species together. While decertification of the GOP within the City would not affect the State Republican Party, decertification of the City GOP would represent a significant setback to State GOP CHAIRMAN ROB GLEASON, who has been battling the Republican City Committee.

In the meantime, add another big time name to the Republican race for Council at Large, MALCOLM LAZIN, with a huge following of his own. He could do well as a mayoral nominee if he chose. He has distinguished himself in important City and State posts since ole Trunker was a (Cont. Page 17)

When Anna Verna announced her retirement a few weeks back, I knew there was going to be a real scrum for her 2nd Dist. Council seat.

I also knew there was going to be some heavy hitters involved. We’re talking the seat of the outgoing City Council President here. While being the 2nd Dist. Council Member doesn’t guarantee you that particular job, it’s probably not going to hurt in terms of influence. Plus, the 2nd Dist. itself is no slouch. Any District that includes the tony Rittenhouse Square section won’t be ignored.

Candidates are still crawling out from under rocks. In some ways, though, it makes more sense to view the race in terms of who isn’t running – but seeks to influence the outcome.

In other words: It’s Johnny Doc vs. Sir Anthony. This year’s race is probably going to come down to a fight between someone endorsed by an established kingmaker (Local 98 Business Mgr. John Dougherty) and someone endorsed by an aspiring kingmaker (State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams).

While the person Johnny Doc will stand behind has yet to announce, Williams’ endorsee, State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson, threw his hat into what’s going to become a rather large ring last Saturday.

It was a decision Johnson, who was just sworn in for his second term as a State Representative last month, made after doing a series of walking tours.

“My neighbors, constituents and some clergy told me I should strongly consider making a run,” he said. “My decision was based on these discussions. I love Philly. I love Southwest Philly, Rittenhouse Square and all of the other (Cont. Page 17)

Yo! Here we go again with a two letter word with many Meanings – UP. Read until the end – I think you will laugh.

This two-letter word in English has more meanings than any other two-letter word, and that word is “UP.” It is listed in the dictionary as an [adv], [prep], [adj], [n] or [v].

It’s easy to understand UP, meaning toward the sky or at the top of the list, but when we awaken in the morning, why do we wake UP? At a meeting, why does a topic come UP? Why do we speak UP, and why are the officers UP for election and why is it UP to the secretary to write UP a report? We call UP our friends, brighten UP a room, polish UP the silver, warm UP the leftovers and clean UP the kitchen. We lock UP the house and fix UP the old car.

At other times, this little word has real special meaning. People stir UP trouble, line UP for tickets, work UP an appetite, and think UP excuses.

To be dressed is one thing, but to be dressed UP is special. And this UP is confusing: A drain must be opened UP because it is stopped UP. We open UP a store in the morning but we close it UP at night. We seem to be pretty mixed UP about UP! To be knowledgeable about the proper uses of UP, look UP the word UP in the dictionary. In a desk-sized dictionary, it takes UP almost 1/4 of the page and can add UP to about 30 definitions.

If you are UP to it, you might try building UP a list of the many ways UP is used.

It will take UP a lot of your time, but if you don’t give UP, you may wind UP with 100 or more.

When it threatens to rain, we say it is clouding UP. When the sun comes out, we say it is clearing UP. When it rains, it soaks UP the earth, when it does not rain for awhile, things dry UP. One could go on and on, but I’ll wrap it UP, for now – my time is UP! Oh ... one more thing: What is the first thing you do in the morning and the last thing you do at night? U – P. Did that one crack you UP? Don’t screw UP. Send this on to everyone you look UP in your address book – or not – it’s UP to you. Now I’ll shut UP.

SNOOPER’S VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL: Monday, FEB. 14, VALENTINE’S DAY, the Marriage Bureau, together with the Court of Common Pleas and the Municipal Court, will hold their 10th ANNUAL WEDDING EXTRAVAGANZA. There will be 45 weddings conducted by both the Judges of the COMMON PLEAS COURT and the MUNICIPAL COURT. This will all start at 12 noon with opening remarks by HON. HOLLY FORD, who will then introduce both HON. PAMELA PRYOR DEMBE, the President Judge of CP Court, along with HON. MARSHA NEIFIELD, the President Judge of the Municipal Court. GUY SABIELLI, the Marriage Bureau and all his professionals will be on hand to officially record all 45 Weddings. The Public Record Newspapers will be there, along with the TV Cameras too. Again, this will happen next MONDAY, 12 NOON at COURTROOM 653, CITY HALL Hey, if you get a chance, come on over; maybe get married too.

SNOOPER’S ELECTION NEWS: Finally it’s over and MARIA DONATUCCI - has won the ‘Special Election’ to fill out the term of her beloved husband HON. ROBERT DONATUCCI. We have been told she will not run in the next election, because HON. RON DONATUCCI, Ward Leader, will be choosing his son to be “the candidate” to replace MARIA for a full term in the upcoming elections. MARIA does not want a full term anyway. We salute her for her decision, and we know her late husband ROBERT DONATUCCI would be more than pleased about the decision she made. I personally congratulate this young lady and I just know she’ll do great! I can tell you SOUTH PHILLY is beaming with PRIDE, and why not Chief?

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DA SETH WILLIAMS was the featured speaker at the February meeting of the Somerton Civic Association. He outlined plans for community legal assistance throughout sections of the City. DOLORES BARBIERI is president of the Association, succeeding long-time PRESIDENT MARY JANE HAZELL, who departed this life after a long illness. ROSE BOYLE is the recording secretary, PAT CANTWELL is the treasurer and Mike SMITH is VP. JOHN SABATINA, State Representative from the 56 th Ward, has kicked off his reelection campaign with a Valentine’s Day Party scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 19 at the American Legion Hall, 9151 Newtown Road. The party begins at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are reasonable at $50 per person, $60 at the door. John’s father is a well-known Philadelphia trial lawyer and is also the leader of the 56 th Ward.

It appears on the Democratic side MAYOR MIKE NUTTER will not have any Primary opposition. STATE SEN. TONY WILLIAMS, who was recently elected whip of the minority Democratic Party in Harrisburg, has decided not to run.

Tony succeeded his father HARDY WILLIAMS as Senator from West Philadelphia. Hardy Williams was an outstanding college basketball player at Penn State, and at West Philadelphia High.

TOM KNOX. who spent over $10 million in an unsuccessful attempt for Mayor four years ago, has apparently determined he will not be a candidate.

It appears the five Council-at-Large seats reserved for the majority Party will be hotly contested. Rumor has it COUNCILMAN AT LARGE BILL GREEN will have the endorsement of the Party this year.

It should be an interesting exercise to see who the Republicans endorse in the Councilman-at-Large race, given the continuing division in the heretofore-monolithic Republican Party. With JACK KELLY’S announcement he will not seek reelection, the field is open for at least one Republican to be elected.

The snow which has fallen so far this year is well on its way for setting a record in Philadelphia Co. The Mayor’s City forces have done well keeping the streets open, though.

Clergy For Nutter, Williams Drops Out

Stage Handlers Union Endorses Oh

The International Association of Theatrical & Stage Employees Local 8 has endorsed

attorney David Oh in the Republican Primary for Council at Large.

Andrew Toy Creates Endorsement Videos

In addition to hosting petition training sessions for his supporters to make sure he gets more than the 1000 signatures he needs from Democrats for his Council At Large Primary race, Andrew Toy has created several endorsement videos from individuals around the city who star in them, especially small-business owners.

Dems Endorse For State Courts

The Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee has endorsed candidates for the Commonwealth Court and the Superior Court.

Endorsement for Superior Court is David Wecht; for Commonwealth Court, Kathryn Boockvar.

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Mayor Michael Nutter’s campaign is going as the Philadelphia Public Record has predicted in several news reports going back at least a half year.

One of our predictions was, “He will not have any legitimate opposition in the Primary.”

“Legitimate” translates, for those who are new to the political game, someone who is well known or has deep pockets.

Another was, “Come Primary day, we see him without Primary opposition.”

Proof of this is the announcement this week by State Sen. Anthony Williams – as we also predicted – would not be a Primary challenger to the Mayor.

Also having other potential candidates think twice, The Black Clergy of Philadelphia & Vicinity, a group representing 450 churches in the region, endorsed Mayor Michael Nutter for a second term this week at a meeting at 1st District Plaza. They are among the strong groups and unions who have come out early in endorsing Mayor Nutter.

Rev. Terrence Griffith, 1st VP, said the Clergy group feels “Nutter’s mission to improve public education, his focus on job opportunities and his accomplishments, as well as Reintegration Services for Ex-Offenders and the Inclusion works programs are some of the reasons we are supporting him.”

Williams this week announced, contrary to earlier announcements, he would not seek the mayoral seat.

He stated, “While my committed funders and supporters have expressed some disappointment, they are as deeply concerned as I am about our city’s future. I assure them they will have both an advocate and an ambassador in me. As such, I

will directly push an aligned agenda through policy and action on both the City and State level – supporting those who share our vision and challenging those who would block it. And I will continue to devote my energy toward the real work of ensuring opportunities for a world-class education for every child in Philadelphia; of spurring job growth and promoting a business friendly Philadelphia; and of reducing gun violence and crime on our streets.”

Don’t count the Senator out on the State scene, since he is considered the likely Democrat nominee to seek the seat for the office of Auditor General in 2012. He is already working the State Democrat County chairs for their endorsements.

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(Cont. From Page 6) possibly the 2nd, which will make him the opponent DiCicco would hope would go away.

On top of all this, rumors are circulating court briefs will be filed by those opposed to DROP candidates, once those candidates file their petitions.

It is well known GOP Councilman at Large Frank Rizzo has been earmarked for such a court challenge by Republican Ward Leader Matt Wolfe.

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This week, in case you didn’t know, is Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Week.

I know. I didn’t know this particular illness had a week devoted to it either. But I got a call a couple of weeks ago and trudged out into the snow to meet my friend Crystal, her boyfriend Gary, and their adorable little girl, Jordyn, for breakfast. Jordyn was born with a heart defect know as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. This means only the right side of her heart is working correctly.

It also means her heart had

to be totally rewired in order for her blood to get the oxygen it needs for her to survive. It means she has to be fed intravenously at times in order for her weight to stay constant. It means having to go into a medically-based day-care center because a simple cold could be fatal to her.

So “being a kid” is harder than it ought to be for her.

While it’s a challenge for Jordyn to grow up, it is also a challenge for Crystal and Gary as her parents. When I was talking to them over breakfast, I recognized the

look on their faces. “Worried parent” is a very distinct look.

The City issued a proclamation honoring the work being done to help children with congenital heart defects this week.

Hopefully, you’ll all listen

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(Cont. From Page 14) calf. There are also rumbles another prominent city Republican is sniffing at the mayoral race in addition to JOHN FEATHERMAN, who, if Republican City Committee has no one else to offer, would have a walk to victory in the Primary despite his

and do a favor for parents who may face this in the future: Make screening for childhood heart defects mandatory.

Maybe State Rep. Johnson can make that happen while he’s still in Harrisburg…. reputation as an RCC foe. That would be an odd outcome, to say the least.

RCC meets tonight to build its slate. Its outcome is eagerly awaited. From what I’ve heard, its leaders are by no means decided on whom to choose as we go to press. The appeals of the various candidates on the spot may make a difference.

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(Cont. From Page 14) parts of my District. I may be changing offices, but the mission remains the same: helping the people of the District.”

Damon K. Roberts, the local attorney and community activist who is the only other candidate who has so far announced his intention to run for the seat, doesn’t buy this at all. “[Johnson and I] got together about two days before Council President Verna announced that she wasn’t running and he said he wasn’t interested in that seat,” Roberts said. “But as soon as she announced she wasn’t running, he changed his mind.

Apparently he got an epiphany.”

And then there is the Sir Anthony factor.

Please don’t misunderstand me. I like the Senator a lot.

We may not see eye to eye on everything. I’m not too crazy about his lack of enthusiasm for holding charter schools to the same high standards that he wants regular public schools held to, but as a person I think he’s cool.

But if you don’t believe he’s played a part in his former legislative aide’s decision to run for City Council, you also don’t believe the Phillies re-signed pitching ace Cliff Lee over the holidays.

Case in point: “There is a

dearth of next-generation leadership here in the city,” Williams said. “There is a need for him here.”

Before Rep. Johnson became City Council candidate Johnson, he had more than a few conversations with his mentor, Williams said. Those conversations led to the decision he ultimately made. The Senator even intends to campaign for his protégé in the parts of the District they hold in common.

So let’s review: We have, officially, one candidate who is connected to no one running for the seat being vacated by City Council President Anna Verna. We have another candidate who is connected to a State Senator fresh off a campaign to become the Democratic candidate for Governor, running a shortened campaign that was financed mostly by charter-school groups. And in the pipeline, we have at least eight other candidates, including one who has gotten an endorsement from the business manager of one of the most powerful unions in the city.

And lest you think Anna Verna herself might not have a dog in this hunt, her former legislative aide Richard DeMarco has announced his intention to run, website and everything.

Yep, this race is going to be real humdinger.

But now, I have something far more important I want to

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non-containerized cargoes all showed healthy gains in 2010. With 264,059 TEUs of containerized cargo handled in 2010 compared to the 222,900 TEUs handled in 2009, containers were up a dramatic 18%. Counted as tonnage instead of TEUs, 1,860,097 metric tons of containers were moved in 2010 compared to the 1,682,356 tons of containers handled in 2009, an 11% gain.

Non-containerized cargoes also showed big increases.

With 1,108,329 metric tons of non-containerized cargoes handled in 2010 compared to the 840,876 tons of handled the year before, these cargoes were up 32%. Particular highlights among non-containerized cargoes in 2010 include the following: Primarily as a result of massive numbers of Hyundai and Kia automobiles that have been arriving at PRPA’s Packer Avenue Marine Terminal since spring of 2010, automobile business here

went from being virtually non-existent in 2009 to about 69,000 units being moved in 2010. That business has continued strongly into 2011, with the regular arrival of Glovis automobile-carrying vessels at the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal, with processing of the vehicles taking place at the adjacent Pier 98 Annex Automobile Processing Facility. Computed as tonnage, 77,350 tons of automobiles moved through the Port in 2010, compared to the 496 tons of the same cargo handled the previous year.

The noted Scandinavian paper manufacturer M-real returned to the Port of Philadelphia after a several year hiatus in 2010, bringing along with it the company’s preferred ocean carrier, Wagenborg Shipping, resulting in a healthy 53% gain in forest products cargoes at the Port in 2010. 389,109 tons of forest products were handled last year here, compared to the 254,522 tons handled in

2009. As well as rolls of high-quality paper, forest products cargoes at the Port include pulp, lumber, and other wood products.

PRPA’s dedicated Forest Products Distribution Center at Delaware & Snyder Avenues in South Philadelphia is the principal handler of the Port’s forest-products cargoes. A brand-new, state-ofthe-art forest products warehouse opened at the Pier 74 portion of the facility last year, a major reason Mreal’s paper cargoes returned to Philadelphia.

With 328,904 metric tons of fruit being handled at the Port of Philadelphia in 2010 compared to the 321,702 tons handled the previous year, fruit was up 2%. Fruit from Chile and bananas from Columbia are two of the major fruit cargoes regularly handled at the Port.

Liquid bulk cargoes were up 16%, with 676,493 metric tons of liquid bulk cargoes being handled in 2010 compared 583,835 tons handled

in 2009.

While steel cargoes continue to be modest compared to 1980s and 1990s levels, steel experienced a 53% gain last year, with 170,215 metric tons handled. Cocoa beans (97,492 tons handled) and project cargo (39,156 tons handled) were roughly in line with 2009 figures.

McDermott remarked, “We got our 45-foot channeldeepening project finally moving forward, and we made major strides in turning our Southport marine-terminal project from a dream to a reality. Both of those initiatives signaled to the world that we seriously mean business, and directly or indirectly helped our cargo

increases last year.

“Our latest cargo figures demonstrate again what an important contribution a vibrant seaport makes to the state and local economy.

Comparing 2009 to 2010, activity at the Port of Philadelphia generated a 29% increase in direct and indirect jobs, from 4,188 to 4,845, as well as bringing about a total increase in federal, State, and local revenue to $90.3 million from $63.9 million.

Total business activity for 2010 amounted to $659 million, up from 2009’s $453 million. Clearly, it’s important for the Port of Philadelphia to be successful, because the stakes are so high.”

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A recovering national economy, in conjunction with a variety of new business relationships established at the Port of Philadelphia in 2010, has resulted in a sizable gain in overall tonnage last year compared to 2009 levels.

With 3,644,919 metric tons of cargo handled in 2010 compared to the 3,107,067 tons of cargo handled in 2009, overall tonnage at the Port of Philadelphia was up 17% last year, reported officials of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority.

“Last year, we didn’t point to a challenging national economy as an excuse for a reduction in port business,” said PRPA Executive Director James T. McDermott, Jr. “We went out and aggressively sought new business, even if many believed it unlikely we could land it.

“What actually happened was the opposite: Hyundai and Kia made Philadelphia its preferred US East Coast port of entry, Sea Star Line established a major Puerto Rican service here, and M-real, a past Port customer, returned with its high-quality paper cargoes, to name three major new pieces of business that we attracted in 2010. On top of that, many of our previous cargoes and services moved in an upward trend, too. Now that the economy is showing signs of recovery, we’re already a step ahead.”

McDermott credits aggressive marketing by PRPA and its terminal operators, along with continued state investment in the Port’s terminals and facilities, as prime components in the turnaround that’s taken place, a turnaround that is occurring faster at the Port of Philadelphia than at other US ports in the wake of the weaker economy of the immediate past years.

“Recent developments have been gratifying,” said McDermott. “Another example is our MSC European service, which commenced in 2009. Though busy at its outset, that service matured in 2010, significantly increasing activity at the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal.”

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by Len Lear Ten years ago, my wife and I fell in love with Shivnanda, an Indian restaurant at 114 Chestnut Street, because of its wonderful, authentic Indian cuisine and its charming

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owner/chef, Mohan Parmar. We discovered that Parmar was basically a poster boy for the opportunities this country has to offer to diligent, industrious immigrants who basically work 24/7 in their drive to provide a good life for their children.

At about the same time, Parmar, now 46, opened an-

other Indian restaurant, Lovash (“thin bread”), at 236 South St., which had previously been home to a restaurant called Mirchi. Shortly thereafter, Shivnanda closed its doors after five years on Chestnut Street. In 2002, Parmar also opened Lucky’s, a Mexican restaurant, right across the street from Lovash.

Lucky’s closed last year.

Lovash, however, a BYOB, has been so successful that six months ago Parmar bought the next door property, previously a clothing store called Studio 6, and after a dazzling renovation that included exposed brick walls, recessed lighting, comfortable banquettes, tile floors, fresh flowers and magnificent stained glass chandeliers, has now doubled the size of Lovash.

About 50% of the business at Lovash consists of home delivery to Center City residents and businesses. Another 10% is takeout. During our visit last month, we met a

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Judging by the food blogs, many local diners share Magee’s opinion. “Lovash is one of the best,” wrote a blogger on zagat.com. “The service was great, the workers were very kind, and the food was delicious....” A woman who identified herself as an American-born Indian on philadelphia.citysearch.com wrote, “We are a foodie family and love the light and healthy touch of Indian food at Lovash and the sensually blended environment....” A blogger on yelp.com, which generally has more comments than any other food website, wrote, “This place has great Indian food. The best deal is their lunch specials. You get

Len Lear a protein, delicious side of seasoned chickpeas, rice and naan for about 8 bucks....”

Parmar is a master chef who graduated from the most prestigious culinary school in India, their equivalent of the Culinary Institute of America.

He came to America 28 years ago after being recruited by Siva, an Indian restaurant then at Front & Chestnut Streets in Old City. Parmar is the youngest of eight children whose father worked for the US Embassy in New Delhi for 36 years.

After coming to the

Philadelphia area, Parmar met a young Indian woman named Yogita. They discovered they had both graduated from the same high school in New Delhi. (Remember, India is a country with more than one billion people. Was this a coincidence, or what?)

Eighteen years ago, the couple married at a Hare Krishna temple on Allens Lane in West Mt. Airy.

In addition to their regular menu, Lovash usually offers remarkable bargains on certain holidays. For example, on the recent New Year’s Eve, celebrants could have a three-course meal for just $19.95 per person. And on Valentine’s Day next Monday, a full-course meal is just $29 per person, and each couple will receive a $20 gift certificate as well.

All chutneys, breads and sauces are homemade. Indian breads are one of the great culinary creations in the world, and they don’t get any (Cont. Next Page)

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chunks, crispy chickpea flour and sweet cardamom ($4). We’ve had Gulab Jamun at many Indian restaurants over the years, but this is the best.

For many years, Parmar has also owned a busy food cart at 37th & Spruce Streets on the University of Pennsylvania campus. It serves Mexican food. And Parmar is currently working on an Indian foods cookbook that he hopes to publish later this year. For more information, call (215) 925-3881 or visit www.lovashrestaurant.com.

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dishes we loved were one of several vegetarian choices, Maharaza Kofta: Indian cheese stuffed with vegetables, cashew nuts, raisins, herbs, spices and tomato sauce ($13.95); and Kunju Pappas: shrimp, Goan-style, with chipotle sauce and earthy, well-calibrated Southern Indian spices ($16.95). And two things every diner should try are the amazing Indian spiced iced tea ($2) and the ambrosial dessert, Gulab Jamun, cheese balls served in rich syrup with mango

Public Hearing Notice The Committee on Rules of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing Tuesday, February 22, 2011, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items: 110051

An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps to provide for changes to the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Tacony Street, Dark Horse Street, the Delaware River, Frankford Creek, and Bridge Street, under certain terms and conditions.

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An Ordinance amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within the area bounded by Milnor Street, Levick Street, the Delaware River, and Robbins Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Public Hearing Notice The Committee on Rules of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing Tuesday, February 22, 2011, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following item: 100720

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Snooper (Cont. From Page 14) be one of the biggest “CANDIDATES ELECTIONS” this City has ever seen. City Council will be one of the targets for many ‘upstart candidates’. With a few of City Council people leaving as already reported, many people have announced their candidacy for these vacant offices.

The 6th Councilmanic Dist. has MARTY BEDNAREK, seen as the favorite to replace HON. JOAN KRAJEWSKI. He will face BOB HENON of Local 98, also SANDRA STEWART, a Republican.

Now we have HON. DENNIS O’BRIEN, State Representative, announcing his candidacy to fill the vacancy for the “AT LARGE” seat of HON. JACK KELLY. Now we have a viable candidate who will take on the Councilman HON. BRIAN O’NEILL and he’s up against a tough one; he’s BILL RUBIN, and I wouldn’t take his candidacy very lightly MR. O’Neill. Next, the biggest prizes of all: State

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TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, School of Law, Phila., PA 19122 Office of Admissions, October 1, 1973 re: “All art aspires to the condition of music.” —Pater, 1839-94 ROOTS: Dear Mr. Argentina: Thank you for your letter of September 15, 1973.

There was obviously no intention on my part to equate all the phases of music with all phases of judo. I apologize for any inference to that effect and your comments are quite appropriate in that regard... and who am I to swim against the tide.

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1982: (a) Peter J. Liacouras is named Temple’s seventh president (b)Temple University Japan, the first non-Japanese university to operate in Japan, is established.

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