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Hundreds Mark Cambodian New Year by Maria Merlino Guests at the Cambodian New Year Celebration filled the Sheet Metal Workers Hall to celebrate the offcial turn of the year. The Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia – a South Philadelphia-based non-profit group of social, health and education programs for Cambodian refugees – hosted the event. CAGP is the only organization of its kind, which specializes in providing bilingual programs and services to meet the combined social, economic, health and academic needs of Cambodians in Philadelphia, many of whom are survivors of the Cambodian genocide or descendants of survivors. The proceeds from the night’s affair benefitted CAGP’s Culture Program and the Capacity Building Project.
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by Rory G. McGlasson Do you know anybody who used to work at the Moyamensing Prison, back in the day? Anyone with fond memories of the prison are being encouraged to come forward with their personal stories. That’s because a local historian is looking for memories of the Moyamensing Prison or “New County” jail to some, so they can be used as part of a ceremony to install an official Pennsylvania historical marker on May 4. To the new generation of Moyamensing residents, 1400 S. 10th Street at the southwest intersection with Passyunk Avenue & Reed Streets, is where most buy their groceries at the ACME, or where people hang at the Fels Senior Center. (Cont. Page 2)
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Neumann-Goretti Baseball Star To Sign With North Carolina University A local high-school baseball star will sign up with the University of North Carolina tomorrow afternoon. SS. John Neumann & Maria Goretti senior Mike Zolk, a stand-out baseball player, will be signing his letter of intent to the University of North Carolina on at 2:30 p.m. today at the school.
MOYAMENSING PRISON, built 1832-1835 after designs of Thomas Ustick Walter at 10th & Reed Streets, will be officially given Penna. historic marker in May. In this 1840 depiction, horse-drawn wagon used to carry convicts, known as a “Black Maria,” travels in front of Gothic-style building. Two men watch carriage from near road and two others are visible close to a battlement tower. Prison, which operated under a system of solitary confinement, was demolished 1968. It is now home to ACME supermarket. If you have been injured on the DOCKS, PIERS, or SHIPS doing loading or repairing work. You need our free advice....We fight for your right to benefits and we never ask you to pay a fee.... We have successfully helped get money for thousands of injured workers over the last 30 years.
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State To Mark Moyamensing Prison With Marker (Cont. From Page 1) How many in the Moyamesning district know the prison, which closed in 1968, was home to Al Capone? Celeste Morello, a local author and historian, is no stranger to filing petitions to the State so South Philadelphia’s historic landmarks are given an official State marker. For example, Morello was the historian who pushed the Italian Market marker, among many
others in the area. “If anyone has ever worked at the prison, or knows somebody that once did, we would love for you to come forward and tell us your stories,” she said. Long-time Moyamensing residents with relatives or friends that once worked at the New County Prison, before it was demolished in 1968, are encouraged to come forward to tell your stories.
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Many residents might remember the site as a place to hang in the ’70s and ’80s; a place to play ball, hookie, or even a drop off place for abandoned automobiles -- before the City revamped the prison site. However, it was the unique structure illustrating Egyptian Revivalism that makes it a official historic landmark. Moyamensing Prison was designed by Thomas U. Walter and completed in 1835. For nearly 140 years the Moyamensing Prison dominated the intersection. It was
an eclectic, romantic structure, which included a particularly fine Egyptian Revival wing. It was built to house 400 inmates, with a separate attached wing that would serve as a debtor’s prison. The Debtors’ Apartment was built in this style in imitation of the Temple of Amenophis III, on the Isle d’Elephantine on the Nile. But the Debtors’ Apartment never served as such, as changes in law ended the imprisonment of debtors and the wing was combined with the main prison in 1868 and used to house women prison-
ers. Other than the Debtors’ Apartment, most of prison was built in a castellated Gothic style with towers and battlements. Its designer was Philadelphia architect Thomas Ustick Walter, who later designed the dome of the United States Capitol and the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives wings of the Capitol as they exist today. The historic marker will be officially placed on May 4 at noon. For more information, please call (215) 3346008.
Morello Wins Suit Against Vern Anastasio A local historian has won a battle in court against a local attorney vying for City Council. Celeste Morello defeated 1st Dist. City Council candidate Vernon Anastasio in a long-running battle between Morello and the Anastasio family. Common Pleas Court Judge Mark Bernstein found
in favor of the defendant, Morello, stating attorney Vernon Anastasio, Esq. wrongfully used the courts to carry on a legal battle on behalf of his brother Anthony Anastasio of Anthony’s Coffee House in a libel suit against Morello. Anthony Anastasio had originally filed a libel suit against Morello, but later
decided to drop the case. However, his brother and lawyer Vernon Anastasio chose to continue the lawsuit without his client’s full consent. Vernon Anastasio was found to have wrongfully used civil action against Morello by Judge Bernstein at a hearing last Thursday. No damages were awarded.
LoMo Hosts Spring Flea Market The Lower Moyamensing Civic Association will host its Spring Market & Community Fair next month. The annual event will take place Saturday, Apr. 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; a rain date is set for Saturday, May 7. Event organizers report a few limited vendor spaces are still available, which will be set up along the highly trafficked area on Broad Street between Snyder Av-
enue & Jackson Street, streetside in front of Southern HS. In 2010, the spring fling featured over 50 vendors and more than 1,600 shoppers! Event organizers are looking for residents, professional vendors, crafters & artists to apply for tables. However, those not wishing to set up at table, but want to donate items, can do. LoMo will accept dona-
tions of household items, electronics, books, toys, collectibles, pictures & frames, and small appliances & furniture to be sold on the day of the flea market & craft fair. Proceeds from the sale of these donated items will benefit the civic association. Donations are tax-deductible. For more information, please call (215) 463-2831.
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Apr. 14- Phila. Senate Delegation hosts Senate Democrat Policy Committee roundtable at Temple Corporate & Learning Ctr., 240 W. Hunting Park Ave., 11 a.m. Public is welcome. Apr. 14- Fundraiser for Derrick Coker, candidate for MC Judge, at Café Santo Domingo, 3547 N. 5th St., 5:30-8:30 p.m. For info Iliana Renoso (215) 740-5273. Apr. 14- Fundraiser for Jeff Hornstein, candidate for 1st Council Dist., at AFSCME/ Dist. 1199C Hall, 1319 Locust St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hosted by Marty Tuzman, DC 47’s Cathy Scott and Rita Urwitz, and Wayne MacManiman, Jr., SEIU Local 32BJ. RSVP Dave O’Hara (267) 603-1480 or Dave@jeffhornstein.org. Apr. 14- Evening honoring Poet and TV personality Iris Viola Colón Torres at Isla Verde, American St. & Lehigh Ave., 6 p.m. Free. Apr. 14- Fundraiser for 2nd Council Dist. candidate Barbara Capozzi at Chickie’s &
Pete’s, 15th & Packer. For info (267) 888-6045. Apr. 14-24- Carnival for Chalmers Pk. Athletic, Educational & Cultural Project at Chalmers Pk., 2800 N. 29th St. For info Irv Shannon (267) 595-5278 or (215) 227-3622. Apr. 15- Job Fair & Career Day hosted by State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson and Pastor Terrence A. Griffith, 1st African Baptist Ch. at 1600 Christian St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info (215) 952-3378. Apr. 15- Committee to Elect Verna Tyner Wine & Cheese Fundraiser hosted by State Sens. Shirley Kitchen and LeAnna Washington, State Rep. John Myers and Councilman at Large William Greenlee at office of Tina Lawson, 7500 Germantown Ave., Ste. 107, 5-7 p.m. For info (267) 771-5699. Apr. 15- Happy Hour for judicial candidate Harry Levant at Ladder 15, 5:30-8 p.m., 1528 Sansom St. Apr. 15- Latino community honors Iris Violeta Colon Torres at Isla Verde Cafe, 2727 N. American St., 6 p.m. Free admission and buffet. Drinks half price. She is poet, news reporter among other accomplishments. Apr. 15- Temple Law Class
of ’95 Fundraiser for Joe Grace at Dark Horse Pub, 421 S. 2nd St., 6-8 p.m. For info info@electjoegrace.com. Apr. 15- Fundraiser for judicial candidate Anne Marie Coyle at Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale Rd., 7-10 p.m. Tickets $45, $80/couple. For info (215) 462-3200. Apr. 15- Wine & Cheese reception for judicial candidate Nycole Watson, at Soft Illusions Fine Art Gallery, 4203 Main St., 7-10 p.m. Tickets $25 at door. For info Info@nycole4judge@gmail.com. Apr. 15- Beef & Beer for Marty Bednarek, 6th Dist. Democrat Council candidate, 8 p.m. to midnight at St. Dominic’s Marion Hall, 8504 Frankford Ave., 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Tickets $25. Live music by “Formerly Known As”. Apr. 16- Women Organized Against Rape hosts Community Walk & Speak Out rally at 16th & JFK Blvd., registration 11 a.m. Ends at Visitors Center, 6th & Market Sts. For info Carrie (215) 985-3315, ext. 169. Apr. 16- 2nd Dist. Council candidate Barbara Capozzi opens office at 2504 S. Broad St. (at Porter), 4-7 p.m. All voters and committeepersons welcome.
Apr. 16- Ducky Birts Foundation’s Medallion Scholarship Banquet, 1st Dist. Plaza, 3801 Market St., 6 p.m., sponsored by Brown’s ShopRite. For info (215) 242-1220. Apr. 17- Ducky Birts Fdn. hosts Health Fair & Gospelrama at Zion Baptist Ch., 3600 N. Broad St., health 3-6 p.m. and gospel 5-8 p.m., sponsored by Keystone Mercy Health Plan. For info (215) 242-1220. Apr. 18- Democrat 40-A Ward Spring Fling at Swan Caterers Waterfall Rm., 2015 S. Water St., Food, drinks, music. Tickets $50. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Apr. 18- Fundraiser for Barbara Capozzi for 2nd Dist. Council at Jolly’s Dueling Piano Bar, Academy House, 1420 Locust St., 6:30 p.m. Contribution $100. Hosted by Jolly Weldon. For info (267) 687-1161. Apr. 19- State Sen. Larry Farnese hosts Senior Expo at S. Phila. HS, Broad & Snyder Ave. Refreshments and light lunch provided. Seating limited. RSVP by Apr. 8 to (215) 952-3121. Apr. 19- 12th Ward Democrats host Candidates Forum at Lonnie Young Rec Ctr., Chelten Ave. & Ardleigh St., (Cont. Page 25)
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There is a new condom brand name in town. It’s the result of campaign to have Philadelphians design a condom wrapper. This was the winner from among over 100 designs submitted. Why do this? According to Health Commissioner Dr. Donald Schwarz, “Philadelphia has the highest number of youth who have been sexually active. Yet we have one of lowest number of youth who report using a condom.” In a series of exposés, we told you so. Back then, condoms were as abundant now, free for the taking in scores of places. Then we charged Philadelphia was under the siege of a syphilis epidemic that has yet to be addressed. Our info came from City employees who were subsequently fired for reportedly leaking the information to us. The rate for gonorrhea and chlamydia among Black adolescents is 33 times higher than for white adolescents in the 19,000 cases of chlamydia reported in 2010, 45% of which occurred in youngsters from ages 10 to 19 with the rest in young adults, 20 to 24. From the age of 10! Who would have thought that was part of social intercourse a generation ago? All this has led to the fact we share a costly problem. According to the Mayor, in a 2009 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 37% of sexually active Philadelphia high-school students did not use a condom during their last sexual encounter. This was the alarm that sent the Dept. of Public Health’s STD Control Program to sponsor the contest. The newly packaged condoms will be distributed at more than 100 sites across the city, including some churches according to the city news release. Those condoms you figure would be quickly snatched up by horny students, all anxious to demonstrate their civic duty. But what are they do with the dozens they already have squirreled away in wallets, pocketbooks, etc.? Those other condoms are also available for free at hundreds of sites distributed abundantly by various nonprofit corporations, whose main missions are to curb the spread of sexual diseases. Planned Parenthood, with its several abortion clinics, displays them free for the taking. No matter how many condoms we make available to youth, the statistics showing they are not being used in sexual play will probably continue to go up. Our question is, “Why bother?” History has shown it will do no good. Condoms have been freely distributed since the sexual revolution began in the early ’60s. Back in 1960, babies born out of wedlock in this city numbered 4,219. The latest year on record, 2008 shows there were 15,139 babies born out of wedlock, a whopping 64% of all the babies born here that year. Poor bastards! They are the victims created by the policies of activists like Planned Parenthood, which long ago claimed, “The marriage bed is the most degenerative influence in the social order.” So the thousands of single families created have not been degenerative? Check the stats. Then check the statements of public officials bemoaning this fact as they gather on street killings that earlier had witnessed wanton random killings. What have yet to be addressed are the most-dangerous sexually transmitted diseases, syphilis and AIDS. Our newspaper has charged they are epidemic in this city. Yet the resources of our Health Dept. continue to focus on sexually transmitted diseases which show immediate symptoms. Syphilis and AIDS don’t. But both kill and do so quietly, until it is too late to help their victims. We don’t claim to have the answer. We note, however, we are not alone. Missing from the curricula in all our schools is the teaching of the positive benefits of a sense of morality and of assuming responsibility for one’s lifestyle. This, more than anything, is what young persons need before they embark upon the journey of sexual discovery.
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Showing off one of toothbrushes provided by dentist Dr. DelGaisso are Alma Ryan and 19-month-old Joy Ryan. Photos by: Maria Merlino
Alphabet Academy provided the plastic eggs into which Zitner Fine Confections inserted candy 2-year-old Isabella Tan is enjoying.
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by Maria Merlino E. Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District held its annual Easter Egg Hunt last Saturday in Le Virtu’s Outdoor Garden. More than 350 children and their parents showed up for this fun event where they decorated bags and baskets, hunted for more than 1,000 plastic eggs provided by Alphabet Academy filled with candy provided by Zitner Fine Confections. Dr. John DelGaiso, DMD gave each child a brand new toothbrush to prevent any cavities. Renee Gilinger, executive director of EPABID, praised all the sponsors, especially Sam Sherman, executive irector of the E. Passyunk Avenue Revitalization Corp. “He’s really into all the community activities. As a partner in Zitner Fine Confections, he did an in-kind contribution with all the candy eggs and 50 giant grand prize eggs. This was a huge donation that really made this hunt very special,” she said.
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On The Hunt For Eggs
An exhausted 10-week-old Grace Fede, all dressed up for Easter Egg Hunt, takes a nap in arms of her mother Jessica.
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BOARD Saaum Chim with good-looking Asian community activist Van Tsang, mayoral candidate Karen Brown, Executive Director VP Roeum Long. Photos by Maria Merlino Rorng Sorn.
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Courts Continue To Support DROP Officials STATE SENATOR
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The effort in the Courts to have City incumbents in the DROP ordered off the ballot seems headed for defeat. Attorney Matt Wolfe, Jr., commenting on the Commonwealth Court’s decision concerning the request to order Councilman Frank Rizzo off the ballot, said, “The Commonwealth Court has issued an opinion that transfers the appeal to the Supreme Court. This is not really a delay and may move the matter along more quickly, as the matter was expected to get to the Supreme Court eventually. It was disappointing, however, the Commonwealth Court stated if the Supreme Court rules they have jurisdiction over the matter, they would have affirmed the Common Pleas Court opinion. “Hopefully,” he added, “the Supreme Court will view the case more along the lines after the arguments that we made in our brief on behalf of Ross M. Wolfe and Denise M. Furey.” In a footnote at the conclusion of the brief, the court stated, “If our Supreme Court should rule this court has jurisdiction over this matter, we would adopt the trial court’s opinion and affirm the trial court’s holding that section 22310(2) of the Philadelphia Code does not mean the DROP retirees are ineligible to seek reelection.” Hearing the brief were Commonwealth Judges P. Kevin Brobson, Patricia A. McCullough, and Senior Judge
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Former Philadelphia Mayor and Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell has endorsed Bobby Henon, Democrat candidate for the 6th Councilmanic seat. This is the only endorsement to date by Rendell in any of the Council District races. Rendell cited Henon’s tireless work ethic, his strong record on job creation, and his ability to work effectively with elected officials in both political parties and at all levels of government as the primary reasons he gave the first-time candidate his endorsement. “Bobby was an invaluable ally to me in helping to move my important growth agendas forward, both as Mayor and
Governor,” said Rendell. “He is uniquely qualified to bring together unions and businesses to create jobs. Bobby will be an exceptional public servant for the people of Northeast Philadelphia because he will not be outworked, he knows how to create jobs, and he understands the importance of public safety, personal responsibility, and civic pride.” Open Endorsement Seen Win For Capozzi In 2nd
Two weeks back it seemed as if State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson (D-S. Phila.) would pick up the endorsements of the caucus of ward leaders in the 2nd Council Dist. But in a turn of events, the ward leaders last week voted to leave the endorsement open and up to the discretion of the individual ward leaders and the voters. Capozzi, with a 25-year history as a community activist, said it was “just the result we were looking for. We believe we have a message voters need to hear and will support.” A small-business owner, she is a Realtor and lawyer. We Fell For Apr. 1 Spoof On Sestak
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Rochelle S. Friedman. Their conclusion was, “We may summarize this case law by concluding this Court has jurisdiction to hear appeals involving issues arising from the election process, while the Supreme Court has jurisdiction to hear appeals in matters challenging a candidate’s right to hold public office, that is, the basic qualifications of the candidate to hold public office.” It cited case law and continued, “This Court then determined it had jurisdiction because whether there has been a timely filing of a statement of financial interest arises from the election process, not the qualifications of the candidate for the office. “Here, Appellants contend that Candidate is not eligible to seek an elected City office because Candidate is a DROP retiree and, under section 22-310(2) of the Philadelphia Code, DROP retirees are not eligible to seek an elected City Office. The question, then, is whether section 22-310(2) really contains an eligibility requirement that candidates for elected City office not be DROP retirees. The matter is similar to Egan and Elliott, where the objectors claimed that the candidate was not eligible to hold the elected office that he sought. Accordingly we transfer this matter to our Supreme Court.” Joseph Doherty, the attorney for objectors to Councilwoman Marian Tasco and Commissioner Margaret Tartaglione, two other elected incumbents seeking nomination who have collected DROP payments, says his case has been transferred by Commonwealth Court to join the Rizzo DROP case. Therefore, the three officials’ fates will be decided in
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Ed Nesmith Hosts Website Party
COUNCIL candidate at Large in Democrat primary, 2nd Ward Leader Ed Nesmith drew record crowd to fundraiser at St. John’s Lutheran Church Hall debuting his website. With him here are Dennis Edwards, judicial candidate Angelo Foglietta, Nesmith, mayoral candidate Milton Street and Milton Street, Jr.
WARD LEADERS Ed Nesmith and Matt Myers meet at Nesmith’s kickoff gala of his campaign website.
BLACK REPUBLICAN Ward Leaders and other activists met at Oak Lane Diner last weekend to strategize. From left are Troy Bouie, Deara Person, Arthur Barlow, Jerry Brown, Michael Harvey, Calvin Tucker, judicial candidate Lewis Harris Jr., Quinton Hatfield, Kevin Harris, councilmanic candidate Malcolm Lazin and Joe Samual.
JOINING 2nd Council Dist. Democrat candidate at Warwick Hotel fundraiser were Dai Meeks, Steve Pinna, Devon Adams, Roberts, Alonzo Shands, Jr. and Christian Dunbar.
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COUNCIL AT-LARGE candidate Lawrence Clark is backed by a loyal and lovely cohort of supporters at Rose Tattoo Café in Spring Garden: Stephanie Sawyer, left, and Tyrona Hill, author of Spirit Train.
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FRIENDS and coworkers surprised April James, chief of staff to State Rep. Ronald G. Waters, for her birthday at Black Pearl restaurant. Celebrating with her were State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown, April Helen Walker and Waters. Photo by Shay Walker
DR. JOI®, Joi C. Spraggins, international motivational keynote speaker, trainer and author, was at Penna. Public Utility Commission’s Women’s History Month Be Utility Wise Energy Forum, presenting “A Woman’s Power is Choice”. Pictured here at forum are Cristsandra Penn, PECO senior external affairs, Dr Spraggins and Shari Williams of PUC and host of the forum.
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STATE REP. John Taylor discusses legislation dealing with the Office of Safe Schools Advocate at press conference held at School District HQ. State-mandated office was closed by Rendell Administration in August of 2009 – in violation of State law – according to Taylor.
42nd Ward Fundraiser Packs Baker Hall
GOP Packs Quartet Club for Commissioner Joe Duda S H E R Y L P E R Z E L shares campaign tidbits with judicial candidate Anne Marie Coyle at WARD LEADER Elaine Tomlin took time out from a crowded fundraiser at Bakers’ Hall fundraiser for to introduce her 42nd Ward committeepersons. That’s her on right next to banner. Commissioner REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE’S Joe Duda at endorsed City Commissioner candidate Quartet Club. Joe Duda, right with James Mugford grin who dropped out of race.
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LOOKING forward to primary wins are GOP mayoral candidate N.E. PHILA. GOP WARDS in the 24th, 62nd and, 53rd merged for one night to host canKaren Brown and Commissioner didates. Committeepersons and ward leaders joined candidates for this picture. Host Bill Joe Duda. Pettigrew joins Sandra Stewart, David Oh, Karen Brown and Al Taubenberger.
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SHOWING their support for Commissioner Joe Duda at Quartet Club fundraiser in his honor were, from left, Bill Ivers, Duda, former State Sen. and State GOP Chairman Earl Baker, Michael Meehan, John Perzel, Joe Ashdale and Joe Barrett.
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The National Association of Black Journalists is bringing its annual convention to Philadelphia from Aug. 3-7. Normally, it wouldn’t be the subject of my column for another four months. But the NABJ board was in town last weekend and between all of the fun and games provided by its local chapter, the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists, they did something a lot of folks are already writing about. You see, NABJ is part of a consortium of minority journalism organizations called Unity Journalists of Color. It was made up of NABJ and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, the Asian American Journalists Association and the Native American Journalists Association. I say this because NABJ pulled out of the coalition this week. Depending on who you talk to, it was because the business model wasn’t sustainable for the organization (NABJ’s reason) or because an organization that has always tried to throw its weight around is tired of having to play nice with the other kids (the take of just about everyone else, from the Poynter Institute to the rank and file of the other organizations). A statement from NABJ’s current board released after Sunday’s decision said the following: “After careful consideration and thoughtful deliberation, NABJ, a founding organization of UNITY: Journalists of Color Inc., voted today to discontinue its participation in UNITY. While NABJ remains committed to the coalition’s mission of achieving parity in newsroom employment and accurate coverage of people of color, NABJ board members concluded as a business model, UNITY no longer is the most financially prudent for NABJ and its membership. NABJ, with the support of members of the Founders’ Task Force and Council of Presidents, will withdraw from UNITY and its 2012 convention. NABJ will hold its own convention in 2012. As the largest organization of journalists of color, NABJ remains vigilantly committed to the common ideals for which UNITY was founded, and further, remains allied with each UNITY partner in its individual mission of achieving these goals.” However, one of the folks on my Facebook page had this to say: “Having power and leverage can make you behave just like the very system you originally intended to fight against.” (Cont. Page 32)
SNOOPER’S GOOD NEWS BUREAU: Remember, I told all of you a few weeks ago regarding The Police Commissioner, CHARLES RAMSEY, that he was not leaving. Last week, he told everybody, and I quote, “I AM NOT LEAVING PHILADELPHIA.” Sure, he’s upset with various investigations regarding all those ROGUE COPS, and I commend him for handling it right away. COMMISSIONER RAMSEY will not tolerate “crooked cops” and he’ll do whatever it takes to get rid of them. Yes, he loves THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, and he lets everyone who interviews know it. I’m so happy he is staying here, because he’s a good COMMISSIONER. I too, along with THE PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC RECORD, agree 100% with his decision to stay right here where he is wanted and loved. Thank You COMMISSIONER! SNOOPER’S “UPDATES”: Now that everyone is starting to realize what I have been telling you for weeks. The Public Schools are finally doing something about THE BULLIES and those who choose to disrupt classes. The Teachers at these schools have had it, so now they’re doing what should have been done long ago. Yes, I do agree with DOM GIORDANO in bringing ARMED POLICE; after all, he was a former teacher and he can tell you horrendous stories about what happened to him. I told you weeks ago this day would finally come. Now it’s time we get THE PARENTS involved with all their “LITTLE DARLINGS” if we are to bring SANITY back to the schools. We do have THE WORST record as far as our schools go, but things will start to C-H-A-N-G-E. SNOOPER SCOOPER: Due to the untimely death of former Jury Selection Commissioner HON. GERARD SCHOTZBARGER, the Board of Judges for the 1st Judicial Dist will now meet very soon to elect a new COMMISSIONER to replace him. My sources tell me there are at least FOUR to FIVE candidates vying for this prestigious position. HON. ROGER GORDON, now a JUDGE, was a former JURY SELECTION COMMISSIONER who brought esteem to this office. SNOOPER’S CITY HALL BUREAU: I have to apologize by not including this very important story last week. HON. MICHAEL NUTTER, the Mayor of Philadelphia, showed how concerned he is about SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE. Yes, he has already launched one of the biggest campaigns yet, and it has to do with the FREEDOM CONDOM. The Mayor is very serious about his problem and he wants to alert all you PARENTS and your children. Yes, S.T.D. is a very serious problem involving our youngsters of this City, (Cont. Page 32)
Yo! Here we go again with this thought you may have – I’ll be happy when... We convince ourselves life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren’t old enough and we’ll be more content when they are. After that, we’re frustrated we have teenagers to deal with. We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage. We tell ourselves our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her act together, when we get a nicer car, when we are able to go on a nice vacation or when we retire. The truth is there’s no better time to be happy than right now. If not now, when? Your life will always be filled with challenges. Stop waiting: Until your car or home is paid off – Until you get a new car or home – Until your kids leave the house – Until you go back to school – Until you finish school – Until you lose 10 lb. – Until you gain 10 lb. – Until you get married – Until you get a divorce – Until you have kids – Until you retire – Until summer – Until spring – Until winter – Until fall, or even until you die. There are two days in every week we should never worry about, two days that should be kept free from fear and apprehension. One is yesterday, with its mistakes and cares, its aches and pains, its faults and blunders. Yesterday has passed forever beyond our control. All the money in the world cannot bring back yesterday. We cannot undo a single act we performed, nor erase a single word we’ve said. Yesterday is gone. The other day we should not worry about is tomorrow, with its impossible adversaries, its burden, its hopeful promise and unknown performance. Tomorrow is beyond our control. Anyone can fight the battles of just one day. It is only when we add the burdens of yesterday and tomorrow that we break down. It is not the experience of today that drives people mad. It is the remorse of bitterness for something that happened yesterday, and the dread of what tomorrow may bring. Make today the best day it can be, and live one day at a time! If you want to brighten someone’s day, pass this on to someone special. I just did!
The impending fight for the nomination to City Council in the 6th Dist. between MARTY BEDNAREK and BOB HENON has some interesting twists and turns in it. Just looking at the Wards supporting each candidate is deceptive. Henon’s strength becomes apparent when you analyze the number of Divisions and potential voters for each. There are a total of 166 Divisions divided among the 9 Wards which compose the District. In many cases, they are not all of the Divisions in a Ward, just some of them, because the Wards are split by Districts. Bednarek has three Wards and among them are a total of 56 Divisions. Henon, for his part, has a total of six Wards, with a total of 110 Divisions. It appears that Henon, from a viewpoint of eligible voters whose ward leaders have the ability to support him in the caucus in the 6th Dist., has twice the strength of Bednarek. Thus, Bednarek in the 62nd Ward has 17 Divisions, in his own Ward 18 Divisions, and in the remaining Ward 65th 21 Divisions. Whereas for Henon, there are 26 Divisions in the 41st Ward, 11 in the 45th Ward, 22 in the 54th Ward, 29 in the 55th Ward, 13 in the 56th Ward, and nine in the 57th Ward, for a total of 110 Divisions. CONNIE RODGERS in the 41st, although recently elected ward leader, nevertheless has many years of experience and is a formidable opponent for Bednarek, since she is a strong supporter of Henon. In the 54th Ward, Allen ALAN BUTKOVITZ, City Controller, has been a ward leader of long duration. BOB DELLAVELLA in the 55th Ward is again an experienced leader and has the Ward with the most Divisions in the District. Also the leader of the 56th Ward, JOHN SABATINA, SR., has been a ward leader for over 20 years and is very capable in supporting candidates. There is also an unanswered question of whether or not JOHN PERZEL will attempt to help one of the two candidates. His old District included parts of the 55th, parts of the 56th, parts of the 57th and all of the 64th. In losing his seat to KEVIN BOYLE, he nevertheless garnered over 6,000 votes in a losing cause. That is a measure of his effectiveness in those Wards, and his help would be significant for either candidate. On another subject, who will be the five successful nominees for Councilman at Large on the Republican side? It is an impressive array: AL TAUBENBERGER, the executive director of the Greater Northeast Chamber of Congress, and an unsuccessful candidate for Mayor; STATE REP. DENNIS O’BRIEN, who is quite well known in the Northeast; MALCOLM LAZIN, an outstanding attorney and former candidate for District Attorney; DAVID (Cont. Page 27)
Santorum Pushing For GOP Prexy Nod
Former US Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) has won the presidential straw poll at the Greenville Co. GOP Convention. He did it by visiting it more often than did other presidential hopefuls. Conservative Greenville Co. is a key play in the South Carolina presidential primary, traditionally one of the first states to cast ballots in the presidential nomination process. GOP’s Stewart Gets Firefighters’ Approval
Sandra Stewart, the Republican candidate for Philadelphia’s 6th Councilmanic Dist., has the endorsement of IAFF, Local 22 Union. Chamber Recommends Danny Savage In 7th
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Chamber of Commerce has joined in the 7th Council Dist. fray by supporting former District Councilman Danny Savage’s campaign over incumbent Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez. “The need for more jobs and more support for small businesses is central to why I’m running,” said Savage. “I am proud to have the recommendation of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, just as I am proud of the Savage for Council posters sitting in store windows across the District.” Savage has spoken out against his opponent’s proposed tax bill, which would give tax breaks to downtown businesses while increasing the burdens on neighborhood shops. Born and raised in Frankford, Danny Savage represented Philadelphia’s 7th Councilmanic Dist. in 2007 following a special election. The owner of several successful small businesses, Danny revitalized Frankford’s business corridors and reinstated a key Special Services District to encourage the area’s economic revival. Kravitz Wasn’t The Source
Gregg Kravitz, 8th Ward Committeeman, found an email he sent to the committeepersons of the 8th Ward to air his complaint about the
ward’s 2nd Council Dist. endorsement process, reprinted in the Public Record with an indication he had sent the email to us. We regret the error. We did receive a copy of his email and discovered, as we checked back, it was sent by someone else. It did make a good story, though. Judge Eubanks Out, But Due Back Soon
Pragmatic Joyce Eubanks used her judicial instincts and figured a crowded field and a bad lottery position were obstacles too steep for her at this time. She is opting out of the Common Pleas Democrat race and deferring to Jonathan Irvine, State Rep.
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who is expected to get the Democrat City Committee endorsement. His third place slot pick factored into this scenario. Picking up the endorsement is Jonathan Irvine, who placed third in the ballot picking. In other judicial moves, Marvin Williams was given the Democrat City Committee endorsement for Municipal Court. Judge Moore Quitting For Congressional Run?
Don’t ask, just conjecture, until 5:00 p.m. Jun. 5, when Common Pleas Judge Jimmy Moore will make an announcement on his officially retiring from the bench in order to seek another office.
Rumors are flying he may plan a congressional run, but which one is not known, if such be the case. It’s little known an individual need not live in the District wherein he intends to seek the Congressional seat. Coker Gathers Facebook Support
Someone suggested he test Facebook for additional support for his campaign to be the one out of candidates to win the sole Municipal Court seat in the Democrat Primary May 17.
So Derrick Coker did just that and reports in his first day on Facebook he received approval from 150 friends, who he hopes will be “my voters and join in my campaign.” In addition, he has received the endorsement from the Pentecostal Clergy PAC Political Awareness Committee. He also picked up the support of Bishop Leonard C. Goins’ Pentecostal Clergy Political Action Committee. (Cont. Page 16)
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(Cont. From Page 12) fices. This error in our reporting arose from an April Fool’s Day joke article that was printed by the blog Politics PA. We fell for it. Joe Sestak has committed to remaining in public service, but he has not yet decided in what capacity. He has neither ruled in nor ruled out the possibility of running for elected office again in the future. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for the error. In whatever he chooses, Sestak has earned a shot.
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Democrat candidate for City Council at Large Andy Toy has received the endorsement of the Black Clergy of Philadelphia & Vicinity. “I am honored to have the support of an organization that has deep roots in Philadelphia’s diverse communities,” stated Toy, adding, “No other challenger has a record of creating jobs and improving neighborhoods like I have, and when elected to Council, there is no doubt I will build on that record for the betterment of all.” Toy is the only non-incumbent among five Democrat AtLarge City Council candidates endorsed by the Black Clergy. The Toy for Council At-Large campaign has also received the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police, Philadelphia NOW, Unite Here! Local 54, Neighborhood Networks, Americans for Democratic Action, Philly for Change and the Pentecostal Clergy Political Action Committee.
BARBARA CAPOZZI, right, rallied her supporters at La Stanza in Girard Estates as she pressed her campaign to replace Anna Verna in the 2nd Council Dist. Capozzi told them she was elated Democratic City Committee had refrained from endorsing a candidate and freed committeepersons to choose their own candidate. Capozzi is joined here by, from left, Joe Russo, judicial candidate Diana Anhalt and 39A Ward Leader Roseanne Pauciello. Sherrie Cohen works and Philly for Change. Picks Up Support Local 22 represents over Sherrie Cohen, candidate for 4,000 current and retired fireCity Council at Large, has re- fighters. In recent years, it has led ceived the Fire Fighters Local 22 the fight against the administration endorsement. Cohen, an attor- over rolling brownouts of fire staney and social activist, adds this tions and budget cutbacks that endorsement to an impressive list could put Philadelphians at risk. of including the Philadelphia A social activist, Sherrie AFL-CIO, SEIU PA State has also received the endorseCouncil, Sheet Metal Workers ments of three leading proLocal 19, Machinists Local gressive groups, Neighbor1776, Bricklayers and Allied hood Networks, Philly for Craftworkers Local 1, Philadel- Change and The Southeastern phia National Organization of PA chapter of Americans for Women, Neighborhood Net- Democratic Action.
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She looks like a teenager, but she’s not. Some call her “Baby Face”. She answers, “It’s in the genes!” She may be right, which is why her youthful image belies the fact this seasoned attorney has amassed a background that more than qualifies her to become a member of the bench. That’s why Nycole Watson, 39, is running for a seat on the Court of Common Pleas. She admits she got sidetracked fro m becoming a journalist while attending University of Pittsburgh. She was in an “argument” class. “I was so convincing and full of vinegar my professor said, ‘No journalism for you, you are heading to law school’.” A native West Philadelphian, Watson graduated from West Philadelphia Catholic HS for Girls, earned a BA at the University of Pittsburgh and her law degree from Villanova University. She’s been a child-advocate attorney with the Defender Association of Philadelphia Child Advocacy Unit for the past 11 years. In addition, she is an adjunct profession with the Temple Law School and a team leader with the Pennsylvania Bar Association‘s Advancing Civic in Education Program. She is a member of the Church of Christian Compassion and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Watson is a single mom. Her son is 15 and she says, “He’s one of my biggest campaign supporters.” She got into this race only after several days of soulsearching. She had gotten the idea from a conversation she had with Congressman Chaka
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Filmmakers Honored Bonnie Squires Bonnie Squires, contributing editor of the Public Record, was honored Apr. 9 at the Gershman Y in Center City at the New Filmmakers Festival. She served for 25 years as vice chair of the Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival and, for the first seven years of the Young/New Filmmakers Festival, Bonnie chaired the event, often selecting the films, creating an Honorary Committee and lining up elected officials and CEOs, etc. Several of the films she selected, like Barak Goldman’s The Scottsboro Boys, went on to be nominated for an Academy Award. A few times she also arranged for the New Filmmakers premieres to be held at the Prince Theater. Bonnie chaired the 80th anniversary committee for the Gershman Y for that entire year, making the film festival opening the kickoff event for the year-long series of happenings, including selecting the opening-night film; having Peter Coyote, the star, appear; having the French ambassador
Bonnie Squires … well-deserved award to the US speak; arranging a donated dinner for 60 patrons at the Doubletree Hotel; and raising $30,000 in order to hold the year-long series of events, which included the ap-
pearance of a Pulitzer-prizewinning poet, C.K. Williams, her former teacher at the Y. She also enlisted the artist Sam Maitin to create the logo for the year-long celebration Around the Y in 80 Years. Most recently, Bonnie cochaired the 30th anniversary of the film festival, arranging for State Rep. Jim Roebuck (D-W. Phila.) to present a citation from the legislature. And she has always donated her formidable public-relations expertise to promoting films and programs at the Gershman Y, also serving for several years on its board.
Sabir Does Voter Ed LEADER of Urban Education Center Omar Sabir staged voter-education event in Overbrook Heights, at which Common Pleas candidate Carolyn Nichols and Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. attended. Sabir is himself a Traffic Court judicial aspirant.
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has been a steady and effective l a w maker and an advocate for his Frank Oliver c o n ..Apr. 15 is his Day stituents, who always brought the bacon back to his District,” recounted Thomas. “He is also responsible for the new supermarkets we now have in Philadelphia. We are setting aside this day to say, ‘Thank you’ to Frank for the contributions he has made to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the people of the 195th Legislative Dist.” Oliver was one of the most-influential members of the legislature, respected by members on both sides of the aisle. His ability to cross party lines to negotiate on behalf of his constituents and the city is legendary. He spurred the building of new supermarkets in Philadelphia and other communities throughout the
Commonwealth when he introduced a resolution in 2003 that called for Health & Human Services to study the problem of the lack of supermarkets in urban and underserved communities in Pennsylvania. Oliver held hearings in Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Pittsburgh to document the problem. As a result of those hearings, Gov. Ed Rendell designated $150 million for the development of supermarkets throughout the Commonwealth. The resolution was cosponsored by Philadelphia State Reps. Bishop, Brown, Brownlee, Boyle, Cohen, Cruz, Johnson, Josephs, Keller, McGeehan, Myers, D. O’Brien, M. O’Brien, Parker, Payton, Roebuck, Sabatina, Taylor, Williams and Youngblood among many others. Oliver continues as Democratic leader of the 29th Ward – a post he has held since 1970 and is the first African American treasurer of Philadelphia’s Democratic Party.
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While many dread Apr. 15 as Tax Day, others will be using the day to honor retired Philadelphia State Rep. Frank L. Oliver. A House Resolution (HR 50) introduced by State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas (D-N. Phila.) declared Apr. 15, 2011 as “The Honorable Frank L. Oliver Day” in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Oliver, who was born Apr. 15, 1922, is being honored for 37 years of service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a State legislator. He retired in 2010, as the most-senior African American elected official in the Commonwealth and the longestserving member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. He represented the 195th Legislative Dist. honorably from 1973 to 2010. At his retirement, Oliver was majority chair of the House Health & Human Services Committee and previously served as Democratic chair of the House State Government Committee. “As the longest-serving member of the House, Frank
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PHILA. GOLDEN Gloves Director Anthony Boyle, Front St. Gym’s Frank Kubach, MAA President Tony Wolfe, and officials Wendell Douglas, Kymmberli Stowe, Basem Bayoumy and James Young all seemed to be pleased with success of 2011 Phila. Golden Gloves Tournament.
FEMALE BOXING took a more-prominent role in this year’s tournament as 16-year-old Julie Ann is congratulated by her father and trainer Billy Briscoe after making her Golden Gloves debut.
Candidates Campaigning 5TH DIST. Council candidate Suzanne Carn met up with Michael Jones, Council at-Large candidate, as his campaign caravan went by her office on N. 19th Street. Here they are with some of their campaign supporters. Jones is only blind candidate in primary. Jones wears dark glasses and Suzanne, seated, is being hugged by her husband, former State Rep. Andrew Carn.
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Unemployment Higher Here The Dept. of Labor has released stats showing unemployment rates going down, with the national unemployment rate currently at 8.8%. In Southeastern Pennsylvania, suburban counties are
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(Cont. From Page 9) 6-8 p.m. For info John Connelly (215) 760-8912. Apr. 19- Democrat 61st Ward and Sharon Losier host Candidates Forum at 1300 Godfrey Ave. (Community College), 7 p.m. Open to public. Call for details (215) 790-9570. Apr. 20- Fundraiser for Derrick Coker, candidate for MC Judge, at Soft Illusions Fine Art Gallery, 4203 Main St., 6-9 p.m. For information call Jocelyn Wims, 267-650-9374. Apr. 20- State Rep. Angel Cruz opens campaign office at 3501 B St., 6-8 p.m. Apr. 20- Republican candi-
dates for Mayor and at-Large Council races debate at German Soc., 6th & Spring Garden Sts., 7-9:30 p.m. Apr. 20- Row Office candidates invited to 2nd Democrat Ward meeting at Saigon Maxim Restaurant, 6th & Washington Ave., 7 p.m. Apr. 21- State Sen. LeAnna Washington and State Rep. John Myers present Energy Conservation Summit Forum at Lonnie Young Rec Ctr., 1100 E. Chelten Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Apr. 21- Phila. Independent Towers & Salvors Ass’n invites all candidates and interested parties to their 1st annual Candidates Night at Simeone Antique Car Museum, 6825 Norwich Dr. (behind Airport Auto Mall), 6-10 p.m. Tickets $50. Includes
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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 110204048 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Pontus Investment Portfolio I, LLC Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Lawrence A. Ellison, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) TO: The Unknown Heirs of Lawrence A. Ellison, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 5317 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19139. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT OWED TO OUR CLIENT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING THE DEBT. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff PONTUS INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO I, LLC, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 110204048, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 5317 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19139, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. NOTICE You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claim in the Complaint of for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. Law Center North Central 3638 N. Broad St., Phila., PA 19140 215-227-2400/215-981-3700 PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104 215-238-6333 Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff Goldbeck McCafferty & McKeever, P.C. 701 Market St., Ste. 5000 Phila., PA 19106-1532 215-627-1322
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Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. About 137,000 Americans die of stroke every year. A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when a clot blocks the blood supply to the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. You can
greatly reduce your risk for stroke through lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medication. Stroke can cause death or significant disability, such as paralysis, speech difficulties, and emotional problems. Some new treatments can reduce stroke damage if patients get medical
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia reports the Pennsylvania Dept. of Health has found 60% of Pennsylvania adults are overweight. Of these, many are seriously overweight or obese. Being overweight puts people at risk, and being obese at even greater risk, of developing serious health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease,
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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Can bad faith or excess income be “cause” to dismiss a non-consumer Chapter 7 case? Answer: As has been often explained, Chapter 7 debtors with primarily business debt, or otherwise not primarily consumer debt, are not subject to the “means test” adopted in the 2005 bankruptcy reform act. In fact, they are not subject to any of the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code allowing Chapter 7 cases to be dis-
missed for “abuse.” Under Section 707(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, for consumer debtors, “abuse” is presumed if a debtor fails the means test, but a case can also be dismissed for abuse if the “totality of the circumstances” (generally speaking, excess disposable income with, or in some jurisdictions without, other factors) shows “abuse,” or if the “petition was filed in bad faith.” Next week’s question: What about the non-filing spouse and the means test’s marital adjustment?
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(Cont. From Page 14) OH, who was an excellent candidate for the Republicans four years ago, lost a very tight race for the second minority seat on City Council to JACK KELLY by less than 100 votes; and, of course, incumbent FRANK RIZZO, an incumbent of 10 years well known to voters. The internecine fight currently being waged in the Republican Party for leadership in Philadelphia promises to bring out more than the normal amount of Republican voters in the primary. Republican State Committee is unhappy with the current leadership, MIKE MEEHAN, whose family has long led the Republican Party and who is now its General Counsel. VITO CANUSO is its (disputed) County Chairman. There appears to be a lack of communication to Harrisburg about the difficult task the Republican leaders in Philadelphia face each election when they are confronted by a Democratic registration margin of 6 to 1. Most Democratic leaders agree the Republican leaders are tough competitors who do a good job.
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Pre-theater diners, climb on cozy Perch by Len Lear A study once concluded that the chances of finding a terrific, fast (NOT “fast food”) and reasonably priced pre-theater restaurant within a block or so of the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music,
Wilma, Merriam and S u z a n n e Roberts theaters on the Avenue of the Arts (South Broad Street) were about the same as the chance of finding a good kosher pickle in Saudi Arabia. That study was conducted by the University of My Eyeballs. Someone once said hope is a thing with feathers, how-
ever, and this condition changed in January of this year with the opening of Perch Pub (whose symbol is a rooster, a thing with feathers up on a perch) on the second floor of the building at 1345 Locust Street (the northeast corner of Broad & Locust). You might say Perch Pub is the lengthened shadow of one man, Joseph Varalli, whose upscale Northern Italian restaurant, Upstares at Varalli, had occupied the same
second-floor location since 1989, when Joe was just 25. For more than two decades, his regulars have had bulldog loyalty, while the first floor has been occupied for the last 12 years by Sotto Varalli, the first seafood restaurant on the Avenue of the Arts. The only constant in this world is change, though, so now Sotto and Upstares have been merged into Varalli on the first floor, which now serves Northern Italian cui-
Len Lear sine and seafood. The threemonth-old Perch Pub, on the
other hand, has a more relaxed and casual vibe. In addition to boasting one of the best bird’s-eye views in the city for people-watching, the pub offers a big bar (every seat occupied when we were there), Phillies ticket giveaways, separate areas for a pool table and dart board and features additional amenities including a juke box, HDTVs and a large drop-down projection screen in the main dining (Cont. Next Page)
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young.’ Over the last two decades I’ve watched the city’s dining scene grow seemingly faster than the tech bubble. Much of this has been driven by a new generation of patrons. They are very food-savvy and enjoy their beer, wine and cocktails and are not cuisine- specific. I felt it was time for a change; time to expose my unique second floor location to a new flock.” Food-wise, chef Bill Carroll, a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America who also runs the kitchen downstairs, is pretty much pitching a perfect game. Laid-back and unpretentious, the Northeast Philly native wears success like a second skin and hugs you with his comfort food. Out of the 20 customer reviews I
checked out on yelp.com and urbanspoon.com, 19 were raves. We absolutely loved the super nachos for two ($12), Philly spring rolls with house-made spicy ketchup ($8.50), superlative chopped salad (big enough for two, $8.50), fish tacos ($8.50) and Mediterranean melt with lots of colorful, healthy fillings ($8). With a cocktail, a beer and two glasses of wine, the
bill came to $80, and we had enough food left over for a great dinner for two the next night. The taps are filled with 12 rotating draft beers, all from within a 150-mile radius that include Guinness, Yuengling Lager, Dock Street Bubbly Wit, Philadelphia Brewing Company Kilty Pleasure Scotch Ale, Yards Brawler, Brooklyn Brown Ale, Victory Baltic Thunder Porter and
Dogfish Head Raison D’Etre. The 70 bottles are both imports and domestic. There are some reasonably priced wines by the glass as well. Our server, Brittanie Sterner, was delightful, and charming hostess Tina Kerekes doesn’t look a day over fabulous. The crowd in this Gayborhood spot is very diverse — gays and straights, old and young, students and business types, suits and tee-
shirts. And, of course, pretheaterites who are a halfblock or so from their show. Parking is always a hassle in Center City, but there is an indoor garage about 75 yards east of Perch Pub, on Locust Street, north side, that is just $10 with a ticket stamped at Perch Pub. For more information and reservations, visit www.perchpub.com or call (215) 546-4090.
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(Cont. From Prev. Page) room for watching major sports events. When we were there last Wednesday night, the Phillies beat the Mets, 10-7, but the sound was turned off, so the game did not interfere with conversation at our table. (As readers of this column know, supersonic restaurant noise definitely burns my biscuits, and this was not a problem at Perch Pub.) The eye-OK surroundings also include rich mahogany finishes, large glass windows, a huge blackboard on the wall with food and drink specials, exposed brick and metal beams and an ever-changing glass mosaic in the main dining room. Explaining the dramatic change from Upstares at Varalli, Joe quoted Picasso, “‘It takes a long time to grow
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22 In Senate Join Cruz Hosts 7th Ward Gala Suit For AdultBasic State Sen. Mike Stack DNortheast) has joined 22 members of the General Assembly in filing an amicus brief with Commonwealth Court in support of two plaintiffs in civil lawsuits filed against Gov. Tom Corbett for defunding adultBasic. This “friend of the court” brief was filed to show the members’ support of the lowcost health-insurance program. “I continue to receive phones calls and emails from former adultBasic recipients and I want them to know that their pleas are not falling on deaf ears,” Stack said. “The governor may not be listening, but we are and now the court will hear the argument for adultBasic. “We’re doing everything possible to reinstate this crucial program, which helped 41,000 Pennsylvanians before its demise on Feb. 28,” he said.
Stack’s Senate District is home to 1,400 former adultBasic recipients, representing the second highest number of recipients in the state. Stack has authored legislation (SB 420) would allocate the General Assembly’s $189 JUDICIAL candidate Sayde million-dollar surplus to fund Ladov and State Rep. Angel operating expenses for AdultCruz share happy moment Basic through April 2012, asSTATE REP. Angel Cruz, 3rd from left, welcomes VIP guests to his Palladium fundraiser for this photo at 7th Ward suming that expenses remain at 2nd & Allegheny. fundraiser. at $14 million a month.
Jim Mugford Drops From GOP Race For Commissioner James Mugford is out of the GOP race for City Commissioner in the May Primary. He had been endorsed with long-time incumbent Joseph Duda for the May primary. Remaining in the GOP column are Marie Delany and Al Schmidt
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Out & About (Cont. From Page 14) That statement was in response to the fact NABJ was the largest of the Unity Partners
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In many ways, though, this dispute serves as a microcosm of future events, especially when it comes to diversity and inclusion. If the Census is correct, the African American community in this country is about to experience some serious growing pains – from other folks’ growth. That’s because in the not-toodistant future (2020, if you’re looking for an exact date), it won’t be the dominant minority group anymore. In some state’s that’s already happened. That’s because the Latino community is growing. A lot.
And with that growth comes a lot of potential influence. And with a lot of potential influence comes the possibility that when folks are looking to diversify their ranks, they won’t be looking in the direction of Blacks, they’ll be looking South of the Border. Hopefully, the Black Caucus both nationwide and here in Pennsylvania will remember that when they consider how to connect with their colleagues of other races in the future. To end this column, I’d like to know if you’re having
a fish fry anytime soon. I ask because I’m doing a column on how the fish fry is sort of the Mother’s Milk of the African American political process and would like to talk to some folks who are dipping the whiting in cornmeal for their favorite candidate. Reach out to me at denisewriter@hotmail.com or inbox me on Facebook (just punch in my name) with information on the fish fry being thrown for your favorite politician. Also include your phone number, so I can reach out to you for an interview.
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Mayor’s personal concern is the teenagers of this City and it’s this condom we have created especially for them. I personally commend The Mayor, the Health Commissioner, Hon. Donald Schwarz, and our Federal Government, which are making sure everyone gets one and they are FREE! To all you PARENTS, please take advan-
tage of them N-O-W! SNOOPER’S “RADIO NEWS” files: Question: Do you know who these people are? They are some of the funniest I have heard on NPR. Yes, TONY & RAY MAGLIOZZI, these are really BROTHERS, and I’m sure you have heard them on the radio and their syndicated show “CAR TALK”. They have stated, “ETHANOL GAS” is the answer to our fuel problems, especially since we rely on GASOLINE. Did you know ETHANOL is actually made of CORN and other produce? They are 100 % for it and they truly believe this is the “way to go” in the future. These two gentlemen are also ‘pushing’ for ELECTRIC CARS too. Listen to them on N.P.R. I had the pleasure of talking with them about my CAR PROBLEM and they are the funniest, and believe it or not, they actually solved my problems.
(Cont. From Page 14) and it’s about time we do something about it. We know over 40% of our YOUNGSTERS, and ADULTS, are involved with S.T.D. Yes, “THE FREEDOM CONDOM” hopefully will help call attention to this wide spread of disease. The
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications. FEE BUDGET General Contract Richard R. Wright ES $1,000,000 $200 Roof Replacement 2700 W. Dauphin Street Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130. B-072 C [R] of 2009/10
Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-5225. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia. The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications.
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia Gas Commission Public Notice The Gas Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. is cancelled. Instead a special meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the commission's hearing room on the 18th floor, 1515 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Copies of the agenda to be considered at this meeting will be available upon request, prior to the meeting, at the commission's office on the 9th floor, 1515 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Marian B. Tasco, Chairwoman
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA The School District of Philadelphia’s Office of Capital Programs is currently accepting Prequalification Applications for the following: Prime Construction Contractors All prime construction contractors are required to be pre-qualified with the Office of Capital Programs in order to pursue Capital Improvement work (excluding emergency work) with the School District. The application process is an open enrollment; however, formal School Reform Commission approval typically occurs every six months. The current application due date is as follows: Prime Construction Contractor Prequalification Application Submittal Deadline – 6/17/11 by 2:00 P.M. SRC Approval Date – 9/17/11* Professional Design Consultants All professional design service consultants and professional service sub-consultants are required to be pre-qualified with the Office of Capital Programs in order to pursue Capital Improvement work with the School District. The application process is an open enrollment; however, formal School Reform Commission approval typically occurs every six months.
BUDGET FEE B-053 G of 2010/11 Electrical Contract Various Locations Throughout District $100,000 $ 25 Emergency Generator Service and Repairs
The current application due date is as follows: Professional Services Prequalification Application Submittal Deadline – 9/16/11 by 2:00 P.M. SRC Approval Date – 12/14/11*
BUDGET FEE B-054 G of 2010/11 General Contract Various Locations Throughout District $200,000 $ 25 Masonry Structural Repairs
* Prequalification approval typically occurs three months after the scheduled due date. Firms must receive written approval from the School District prior to pursuing work with the School District’s Office of Capital Programs.
BUDGET FEE B-055 G of 2010/11 General Contract Various Locations Throughout District $300,000 $ 25 Roof Repairs
To obtain a Prequalification application go to the following website and click on appropriate application http://www.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/psit/prequal.html
Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130.
If you have any questions regarding the pre-qualification process, please contact Gerald C. Thompson, Contracts Manager, Office of Capital Programs at gcthompson@philasd.org
The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.
Please Note – The above Prequalification Process applies to Professional Service Firms and Prime Construction Contractors wishing to pursue Capital Improvement work with The School District of Philadelphia, Office of Capital Programs. Vendors wishing to provide goods and other services to the School District should visit The School District of Philadelphia, Office of Procurement’s website at: http://www.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/procurement/
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BUDGET FEE B-052 G of 2010/11 Electrical Contract Various Locations Throughout District $150,000 $ 25 Fire Alarm and Emergency Systems Repairs
Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-5225. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia.
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May 2- “Taste of South Philly”, hosted by Bob & Debbie Pantano, Millay Club, and Alumni fundraiser for SS. John Neumann & Maria Goretti Catholic HS. $40. Pier 1, Phila. Cruise Terminal, 5100 S. Broad St. Bldg. 3, 610 p.m. For info Dorothy Longo (215) 465-8457, ext. 229. May 3- Cocktail Reception
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(Cont. From Page 25) 1411 Liberty St., Franklin, Pa. May 1- Olney HS class of January 1951 is looking for classmates to celebrate 60th reunion. For info (610) 7836494 or email Jacquies933@cs.com.
May 2- Former Governor and Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge will be special guest at fundraiser for GOP Council at-Large candidate David Oh, Esq., at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 4:30-6:30 p.m. Requested contribution $150 per person, or $250 per couple. RSVP or for additional info Eunice Lee (215) 561-2000.
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Part 21 of 30 Someone has to tell the emperor he has no clothes. Barack O’bama, the U.N., Ted Kennedy, et. al. either got it wrong in Iraq, or got it wrong in Libya—you can not have it both ways. A military engagement with Iraq was obviously more needed than an aggression on Libya, as Saddam Hussein had already attacked two neighbors, tried to occupy them, and threatened Israel and the United States.
This Libya Intervention is more reminiscent of Mussolini’s fascist march into hapless African nations than the Iraq invasion. —-Nicola Argentina (c) 2011 Email: NicolaArgentina2@AOL.COM
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Saddam Hussein also boasted of having nuclear weapons with the ability and desire to use them. Libya is neither trying to occupy their neighbors, or threatening to use nuclear weapons on the U.S. or other nations. Either Barack Et. Al. were wrong then, or now.
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