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Another Key Endorsement GOP MAYORAL candidate Karen Brown, right, is all smiles at positive response to recent television debate with independent challenger John Featherman. With her is Sarah Canuso, wife of RCC chairman, Vince. See debate critique on Page 2.

MAYOR Michael Nutter has put his reelection campaign into high gear, this week adding the key endorsement of Henry Nicholas' 1199C, which represents hospital and medical workers throughout city.

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Milton Street’s Campaign Full Of Many Surprises As He Meets With Voters

by Joe Shaheeli One needs to be in the Milton Street caravan, running around the city literally 24 hours a day, every day of the week, to get a feel of what is buoying the belief by the former State Senator that he is in a “true race.”

Controversial is the best word to describe the Democrat challenger to Mayor Michael Nutter. “I understand people use other words as well, but I know my antics over the years have not endeared me to the so-called politically correct establishment.”

Still a very-pragmatic politician in his own right, he adds, “It’s the disenfranchised, not-so-politically correct population in this city I believe is now becoming aware they have an alternative to the present administration.

It’s not so much me and my history that is drawing them, it is their unhappiness and disappointment with Nutter.”

Street has some ideas of his own to face the problems facing this city. “The press does not realize I have an ex-

tensive background in fighting for the communities and neighborhoods of this city for the past 40 years, including my service in both chambers of the General Assembly. I know what to do to keep taxes low, education funded and crime down. And all it takes is common sense.”

Street knows there is an upwelling of grassroots sentiment in the community. He notes, “The feeling among those I meet every day is their sense of deep frustration.

‘Everyone talks a good game, but nobody does anything’ is what they tell me. I know enough, as a long-time politico, to know when they are telling the truth. And what I am hearing is the truth.”

What has long been ignored, he noted, are programs that have impacted adversely on the freedom of people in this city. “They feel Big Brother is all over them,” he states, naming programs such as “stop and frisk”, the “trash tax” and the “now-permanent real-estate hike which was to have been in place for only one year.”

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There are obvious other scenarios creating problems, he notes. One of those, the brownouts of fire stations, resulted in his receiving an endorsement by the Fire Fighters Union. He adds, “It’s Nutter’s reluctance or inability to make decisions that has kept the city unions under an economic cloud depressing their rank-and-file, dedicated City workers. There is no reason not to have contracts in place after three years.”

That is why he also has the endorsement of DC 33, the city’s largest union. He met with DC 47, the white-collar City union, last week, and attended a DC Contract rally demonstration at Love Park Tuesday afternoon.

“Everyone knows my history,” he says. “I make no apologies. What you see is what you get ... and I know everyone who meets and listens to me and whose questions are answered is embracing my simple message – we need a Mayor who makes decisions, eliminates endless committee meetings and grapples with the issues.”

Street laughs at Nutter’s public-relations antics as “he tries to collect taxes outside of businesses with a bull horn.”

If the statistics published recently are true, then Milton Street has a base of 300,000 former inmates who can understand his message and help eliminate many of the wrongs that have beset them. If they come out in any numbers, who can predict the outcome?

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Brown Vs. Featherman On Sunday News Show

by Joe Shaheeli Karen Brown is obviously maturing on the campaign trail and, if she takes the GOP voters endorsement May 17, could prove to be a feisty candidate against her Democrat opponent in the general election.

She took on a great deal of personal abuse heaped upon her by Republican independent candidate for Mayor John Featherman. He had the better grasp of the Tinkerbells that often seem to run the City, but they didn’t ring loud enough to convince viewers he would be the better Republican choice for Mayor.

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have little or no support from the Republican City Committee, since he called them “a corrupt party.” How could he justify their support, if he calls them such names?

When the issue of her personal bankruptcies came out, she tried not to make excuses, but Featherman pressed so hard, she revealed her husband had undergone serious cancer surgery and the costs had forced her family into bankruptcy. She won the hearts of the many woman viewers who were polled as she stated, “I found myself in a situation that has impacted families similarly and just didn’t want my personal life exposed.”

Featherman finally was able to get a sympathetic nod when he mentioned he wore no tie because of a tracheotomy he had for years which permitted him to breathe. He’s now cured.

This was not the Karen Brown who spews off words with the rapidity of a machine gun. This was a new Karen Brown, who is learning fast how to present a positive image.

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Guardians Endorse Full Slate The Guardian Civic League has put its slate out for all to see, and it hopes, for them to follow.

For Mayor, it’s Michael A. Nutter and for Sheriff Jewell Williams. In the 2nd Dist. they picked State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson; in the 3rd, Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell; 4th, Councilman Curtis Jones; 5th, Councilman Darrell Clarke; 7th, Councilwoman Maria QuiñonesSánchez; 8th, Cindy Bass; and Lamont Thomas in the 9th.

In the Council-at-Large Races, the Guardians endorsed Councilman Frank Rizzo, Jr.

and State Rep. Denny O’Brien in the Republican primary; and on the Democrat side, Andrew Toy, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown and Isaiah Thomas. For City Commissioner, they tapped Democrat Ivy Staten and Republican Al Schmidt.

For the Court of Common Pleas, the Guardians picked Carolyn Nichols, Vincent Johnson, Christopher Mallios, Nycole Watson, Charlie Ehrlich, Barbara McDermott, Tom Fitzpatrick, Leon King, Jim DiVergilis, Vince Giusini, Derrick W. Coker, and Harry Levant. For Mu-

nicipal Court, it was Marvin L. Williams and for Traffic Court, Donna Laws.

Hospital Workers Go Nutter

Local 1199C, an affiliate of National Union of Hospital & Health Care Employees, AFSCME, endorsed Mayor Michael A. Nutter in the May 17 primary. 1199C represents more than 17,000 members in Philadelphia, making it the second-largest union in the city. Aside from workers in all fields in the major healthcare institutions in Philadelphia, 1199C represents thousands of workers

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1199C President Henry Nicholas called Mayor Nutter “the only (candidate) capable of moving the city forward.”

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Motorcades And Endorsements (Cont. From Page 6) horns honking and music blaring from loudspeakers, were spotted everywhere, even interacting with each other in a thumbs-up fashion. Some of the vehicles rolling through city streets belonged to Milton Street, Robin Tasco and Barbara Capozzi.

Verna Tyner held a rally on Saturday with 11th Ward Leader Al Stewart at 20th & Ontario Community Park.

In the meantime, in the 8th

Council Dist., candidate Cindy Bass picked up the endorsement of former Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies for promoting women in government. Margolies is founder and chair of Women’s Campaign International and a professor at Fels Institute.

Despite all this activity, only 1,308 absentee ballots have been received by the City Commissioners as of Tuesday. They are waiting for

the other foot to drop, but the signs point to a low absenteeballot count at the end, and maybe a low, low turnout ... even though the Public Record has predicted it could go over 25%, since the Republicans have a fight that can add to the turnout.

Andy Toy Gets Inkie Endorsement

Andy Toy is excited he was picked as one of the Council endorsements of the Philadelphia Inquirer. He’s done much for small businesses throughout the city. He met their standards.

What is perplexing is how many other good candidates have appeared before their editorial board and missed the mark.

They endorsed the other atLarge Council incumbents. He nudges out Bill Greenlee; some say that’s good news for Greenlee, since Inkie endorsees often fail to get elected.

Getting Rowdy In The Sixth

Supporters of Councilwoman Maria QuiñonesSánchez (D) reputedly harassed a press conference at which State Rep. Angel Cruz (DKensington) and Ward Leader Emilio Vasquez were endorsing her challenger in the 6th Dist., Danny Savage.

But that showing gave Savage some ammunition of his own to use when he asked why the Councilwoman’s chief of staff was at the conference. He charged she should have been in her office at City Hall. He said, “I pledge to never allow my staff to participate in politics during working hours.”

Savage also asked for an Ethics Commission investigation.

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“Our campaign is greatly appreciative of the support of Philadelphia’s public-school teachers, who are among the hardest-working professionals in our city and are deserving of our respect,” said Henon.

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State Supreme Court Chief Justice Ron Castille did a stint in Vietnam that cost him a leg. He was a fighter then and is one now, asking the State Legislature, for an additional $71 million for the courts, which are facing a multi-billion-dollar deficit. That’s a 25% increase in State aid.

Philadelphia's caucus in the House and Senate will be asking what he intends to do with the increase, if given. Will he finally begin to pay the City for the court costs incurred yearly, and which the State ordered he do years back? “No ticket, no laundry” is what they need to ask the Supreme Court chief before even thinking of the idea of giving him another blank check.

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Jeff Hornstein picked up two late endorsements, but big ones this past week. They are the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and AFSCME District 33, the city’s biggest union. He’s also supported by a host or progressive groups as well as State Reps. Michael O’Brien (D-Kensington), Babette Josephs (D-S. Phila.) and Tony Payton, Jr. (DKensington).

Most important of all for his campaign was the attendance of some 2nd Ward committeepersons at an Italian restaurant in that ward over the weekend.

Joe Grace has added Gov. Ed Rendell to his endorsement with a u-tube appearance commemorating the event.

The Governor joins former Congressmen Joe Hoeffel and Bob Borski, as well as Liberty City LGBT Democrats. Grace also picked up the Inkie endorsement as did Incumbent Councilman Darrell Clark in

the 5th Dist.

Grace has gotten to know the 1st Council Dist. quite well, having knocked on 17,350 doors, speaking to 4,345 voters in that effort.

70 Bugs Incumbents For Ethics Stand

Pity the Council incumbents. Adding to their headaches, at this late stage in the campaign, is a request from the Committee of 70 they declare their positions on 24 specific ethics questions.

Seems six from that class did not respond in 2007.

Here’s your chance to help make sure everyone who wants to vote is able to vote.

Philadelphians trust the nonpartisan Committee of 70 to fight for fair elections and a smooth voting experience.

Voters count on 70’s volunteers to help resolve minor problems and major headaches at the polls.

Field volunteers work in teams of two to three, visiting polling places to answer voters’ questions and settle minor disputes.

Daily News Picks Prove Interesting

Finally thinking out of the box, the Philadelphia Daily News editorial staff almost looked as if it understood the politics in this city. But it still made some mistakes, but that’s always the case with those folks.

We congratulate them for endorsing Ed Nesmith and Andy Toy. We know the choices were tough. The other three were Jim Kenney, Bill Green, and Blondell Reynolds Brown.

Queena Bass A Write In Queena Bass ran for Mayor in 2003, but was taken off the ballot, “unjustly,” she says. She ran again in 2007, but was not allowed to debate with the major candidates, claiming an injustice as the “only woman” running. This time, she is taking no chances ... she’s a write-in candidate and she hopes people will get to know that and make her the true alternative candidate to Mayor Michael Nutter. For info on her campaign, call (215) 223-3847.

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FORMER City Commissioner and Ward Leader Edgar Howard welcomes judicial candidate Angelo Foglietta to his 10th Ward event.

DEMOCRAT mayoral candidate Milton Street stopped in at 2nd Ward Candidates Night at Maxim Saigon, 6th & Washington Avenue. Welcoming him here are Vincent Way and Doug Nesmith.

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STATE REP. Kenyatta Johnson shares moment with Tiphanie White, events coordinator at 2nd Chance Ex-Offenders Workshop at Dixon House.

EIGHTH Dist. candidate Verna Tyner receives endorsement and a check from Mary Louise Butler, of Elfant Wissahickon Realtors, on behalf of Greater Phila. Association of Realtors at fundraiser at Germantown House. With them are Sonia Thomas, Carmen Hughes, State Rep. Mark Cohen, Carol Williams, Verna , Mary Louise Butler and Dwayne Lilly.

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Stack Presents Grant To Cranaleith Center

by Rory G. McGlasson State Sen. Mike Stack (D-Northeast) joined former State Rep. George Kenney to present a sevenfigure grant that will help expand the Cranaleith Education and Conference Center in Northeast Philadelphia.

The $1 million RedevelSTATE SEN. Mike Stack is joined by former State Rep. opment Assistance Capital George Kenney and Councilman Brian O’Neill at Cranaleith Program grant will go toEducation and Conference Center in N.E. Phila.

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ward the $3.3 million project to renovate the existing barn into a welcome center and construct a conference center, a lodge with overnight accommodations and a chapel. Stack and Kenney each secured $500,000 in RACP funds.

Set in the Somerton section of Northeast Philadelphia, Cranaleith offers counseling, programs and

treatment services to disadvantaged individuals in a tranquil setting.

“Cranaleith has an outstanding record of service in our community, and this expansion project will provide even more accommodations to help those in need of spiritual guidance, comfort and hope,” Stack said. “In addition, the added space will offer a venue for companies to hold training sessions and retreats. This is good for business. Here, employees can collaborate and think creatively in a beautiful

space.”

The project creates 50 construction jobs and five full-time jobs.

“It is a pleasure to be able to secure State funding for this expansion project, which will help more people in need, provide more space for the business communities’ use, and put good people to work,” Stack said. “Cranaleith is just one of the many entities that make Northeast Philadelphia a great place to live, work and raise a family.”

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Land Value Tax: Talked About, But Never Understood

by Joe Shaheeli The Nutter Administration needs to reconsider its “on the fence” attitude toward the Land Value Tax, which could bring it a bonanza in revenue without digging deeper into the pockets of homeowners.

It’s a powerful revenue producer. So much so, the new administration of Gov. Tom Corbett is reportedly adding it to its agenda of new things to do to create revenue. The formula is simple: tax land assessments more and buildings less.

It’s legislation the Philadelphia Public Record has been advocating since our inception 11 years ago.

Whether the City or State passes the legislation, here are the benefits that can be expected: Most taxpayers will be taxed less, because their building assessment will be reduced more than their land assessment will be increased.

All non-landowning

renters (office as well as apartment renters) will eventually get rent reductions, because there’ll be less building tax passed on to them while the land tax can never be (read any basic economic text for the reason why).

New construction and renovation would become more profitable, because they’d be taxed less. Perhaps they can be entirely exempted from taxes (not the land, of course) for the first seven years while increasing the tax on the underlying land assessment.

Nothing in economics is so well substantiated. Eight American winners of the Nobel Prize in economics have endorsed this tax.

The closest City Council came to passing LVT legislation was back in the mid’80s. The bill lost by one vote, with nine of Council Members declaring they needed more time to study it.

They blew it. But other Cities in the Commonwealth have latched on to the idea

and now operate under the LVT. Take a look at Allentown and Bethlehem. They are next to one another and about the same size. In 1997, Allentown started taxing buildings less than land; Bethlehem did not.

Allentown’s new private construction and renovation thereupon grew by 32% in dollar value in the three years after the shift to the land value tax, while Bethlehem’s didn’t. These figures come from a study of building permits on file in the Allentown and Bethlehem City Halls by Benjamin Howells (science researcher and one-time Allentown Councilman), William Kells (science-oriented businessman) and Steven Cord (professor).

Washington and nearby Monessen (both in Southwestern Pennsylvania) are roughly comparable as to size and economy. After Washington started shifting some of its tax off buildings onto land in

1985, new private construction and renovation increased by 33% in dollar value in the three years following, as compared to the prior three years.

But during the same time period, nearby one-rate Monessen’s new private construction and renovation actually decreased by 26%.

Aliquippa, Pa., after the closing of its large steel mill, shifted some taxes off buildings onto land values in January 1988. Result: Most residents paid less tax and its new private construction and renovation jumped 97% in the three years after the tworate switch, as compared to the three years before.

Nearby Ambridge, comparable except that it is closer to the Pittsburgh International Airport and enjoys brisk tourist traffic at its Old Economy Shaker Village (both economic plusses), experienced a 30% decline in private building permits issued during the same period of time. Nearby Beaver Falls,

also comparable except that it is less hilly than Aliquippa and is the county seat, experienced a 7.2% decline during the same time period.

In July 1993, the Aliquippa School District adopted a two-rate buildingto-land property tax. Its new private construction and renovation thereupon spurted: For 1994-95, it was 2.3 times greater than for 1991-92.

Pittsburgh, Pa. increased its land tax rate (but not its building tax rate) in 1979 and 1980. Its building-permit issuance then became 3.57 times higher than in the previous years of 1974-1978 (source: Pennsylvania Economy League 1985 study, p.

16 chart) despite a steady decline in its steel industry.

Compared to this 3.57 increase, US office-building permits increased only 1.6 times (neither increase adjusted for inflation).

In 1984, Pittsburgh again increased its land tax but not its building tax. In the fol-

lowing two years, its new construction and renovation increased 6.2 times faster than US construction and renovation (sources: City of Pittsburgh building-permit annual reports and table 1194, US Census report C30), again despite the continuing decline in Pittsburgh’s steel industry.

Around the world, from Australia to South Africa to England, wherever land value tax has been increased and building taxes decreased, the results have been the same.

Philadelphia, with a huge amount of its acreage in empty lots, would find those lot owners willing to sell or moved to build on those lots.

To make that happen, City Council can reward its taxpayers by passing a one-line piece of legislation that simply changes the 4-to-1 formula on building to land to any other number, adding the percentage to one and subtracting from four.

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soon be judged by the very gavel of those who have invited the fuel to fire their ambitions, into their beds, without regard for family.

Woe is us!

Then there are the drinkers and drug users among the candidates that make mudslinging trivial.

Actions do speak louder than words, and the actions of our candidates are totally ignored. Pardon the expression, but get on it please.

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May 5- Phila. Young Democrats host BLUE: Pre-primary Election Soirée aboard Moshulu at Penn’s Landing, 401 S. Columbus Blvd., 5:308:30 p.m. Admission $20 includes hors d’oeuvres and raffle for gifts and services.

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May 5- Fundraiser for Derrick Coker For Municipal Court at New Palladium, 229 W. Allegheny Ave., 5:308:30 p.m. For info Iliana Renoso (215) 740-5273.

May 5- State Sen. Mike Stack’s Democrat 58th Ward Reception at Bliss Restaurant, 224 S. Broad St., 5:30-7 p.m.

Tickets available. Contact Rosemary (215) 964-3140.

May 5- Phila. Young Democrats host BLUE: Pre-Primary Election Soirée at Moshulu, 401 S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30 p.m.

Mayor, other candidates well attend. Music, hors d’oeuvres, raffle. Tickets $20. For info youngdems254@meetup.com.

Tickets in advance http://blue 55.eventbrite.com/.

May 5- Democrat 43rd Ward Cinco de Mayo Beef & Beer at Copas Cubanas, 4637 N. 5th St., 6-9 p.m. Donations $35.

May 5- Fundraiser for judicial candidate Angelo Foglietta at DePasquale Law Offices, 2332-34 S. Broad St., 1st fl., 6 p.m. Patron $250, Friend $150, Supporter $100. For info Thomas T. Muldoon, Jr. (215) 545-1776.

May 5- Cocktail fundraiser for Phila. Republican Leadrship Council, Racquet Club, 6 p.m.

May 5- Fundraiser for Communities United PAC at Mill Creek Tavern, 42nd & Chester Ave., 6 p.m. $15 at door. For info Rasheen Crews (215) 807-9255. PAC is supporting State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson for 2nd Dist. Council, Fred Mari for Traffic Court and Stephanie Sawyer for Common Pleas Ct. May 5- Fundraiser Reception and Dinner for Council candidate Verna Tyner at Primo’s, 8460 Limekiln Pk., Wyncote, Pa., 7-11 p.m.

May 6- State Rep. Michael McGeehan hosts tour of Samuel Baxter Water Treatment Plant celebrating National Drinking Water Week at 9001 State Rd., 10 a.m. To join tour call Nancy Hartey (215) 3339760. Need photo ID.

May 6- 22nd Ward Democrat Committee Spring Fundraiser at Gathering Place, 6755 Germantown Ave., 6-8 p.m. Candidates $100, community $50.

Meet 8th Dist. City Council, at-Large City Council and judicial candidates. For info Ward Leader Ron Couser (215) 817-6159.

May 6- AOH 40 names John McNesby Labor Leader of Year at Ironworkers Ha., 11600 Norcom Rd., 7-11 p.m. Open bar, dinner, music.

Tickets $50. For info Brian Coleman (215) 779-1330.

May 6- Cocktail fundraiser for 8th Dist. Council candidate Verna Tyner at Maia’s Fine Dining & Jazz, 5920 Greene St., 7-11 p.m. $50.

For info (267) 297-7470.

May 6- State Sen. Shirley Kitchen hosts Senior Healthy Living Expo, a free event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Columbia North YMCA, 1400 N. Broad Street. Breakfast and lunch will be served. For info call 215-227-6161.

May 7- State Rep. Michelle Brownlee hosts Mother’s Day celebration with free health screenings, games and prizes in her 195th Dist. Office, 2839 W. Girard Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For info (215) 684-3738.

May 7- Pre Mothers Day Jazz

Brunch hosted by Ed Nesmith for Council at Large, Teamsters Local 623, 4369 Richmond St., 1-4 p.m. Special guests include Urban Guerilla Orchestra and Co-Pastor Dayna Devine of Family Life Worship Ctr. Tickets $25.

For info (215) 992-9273.

May 7- Beef & Beer Fundraiser for Traffic Court GOP candidate Lewis Harris, Jr. at 6924 Greenway Ave., 2-6 p.m. Tickets $35. For info Annie (215) 416-8366.

May 8- Democrats of Oak Lane Team Mother’s Day Breakfast at Oak Lane Diner, 6528 N. Broad St., 9 a.m.-12 m. Hosted by Marion Wimbush. First 100 mothers 50 years and older receive free breakfast and gift. Broadcast over 900AM WURD. May 9- Democrat City Committee’s Jefferson Jackson Day Cocktail Party at Sheet Metal Workers Ha., Columbus Blvd & Reed St., 5:307:30 p.m. $150. For info Yolanda (215) 241-7804.

May 9- Shaare Shamayim Candidates Night at 9768 Verree Rd., 8 p.m. Free. For info Myles Gordon (215) 673-6377.

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I read the editorial on “Mudslinging” (Apr. 28) and must state there are many more pre-election problems in party endorsements that deal with moral character.

One that disturbs me is “adultery”. Currently, there are some pretty steamy stories floating around with regard to robe-seeking candidates and others. It seems the integrity of these candidates is gossip, but ignored by the press. We will

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Every candidate seeking office in the May primary will need to know they’ve got their house in order. By next weekend, the following should be in place, and either done with, or about to be done.

If lawn signs, window or larger posters are still in the campaign offices, something is wrong. They are preaching their message to the choir. And speaking of the choir, this is the time to pull an inspection on your key campaign staff members and ask them to open the trunks of their cars. You might find more posters and buttons and leaflets that haven’t been distributed. Every successful candidate, a few days after the primary, will be visited by one of his supporters saying, “I saved this bag of buttons for your personal collection.”

This includes the door-knockers and other cards or leaflets that should have been distributed to prospective voters. If you are stuck with several thousand, hire, and we do mean for you to pay energetic young people to hand them out at busy corners throughout the campaign area. Odds are most of the people receiving them are registered.

By next weekend, you need to make sure your Get Out The Vote material, including some buttons as well as a couple hundred bullet ballots if you are not endorsed, or party ballots if you are endorsed, are in large envelopes marked with the ward and division where you have Election Day workers representing you.

If you are endorsed, you need not worry about supplying the troops, though it is smart for you to carry several thousand bullet ballots or short ballots (with the names of top vote-getters included) to hand out when you visit various polling places, only to discover those committee people are distributing unofficial ballots which, for some oddball reason, do not carry your name and ballot number ... certainly an aggravating problem, sure to churn your stomach.

There are other suggestions which could be made, but we’ve stopped, since collective minds are still fretting over past memories of seeing such a predicament befall candidates we’ve covered on election day. In fact, our stomachs are churning at the thought.

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• Veteran Philadelphia Assistant District Attorney • Successfully prosecuted violent criminals including child abuse, rape, domestic violence and homicide cases • Led effort to create Special Treatment Court Programs to help non-violent defendants with drug, alcohol and mental health problems.

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AT CONTRACT SIGNING are, from left, Agent Mike Bonetti and President Kahim Boles of Local 2187, President Mike Walsh of Local 2186, Steward Cheryl Henderson of Local 2187, President Cathy Scott of District 47, and Commissioner Estelle Richman and Administrative Receiver Michael Kelly from PHA.

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The Philadelphia Housing Authority continues to make labor history in Philadelphia by reaching an agreement with its labor unions to end definedbenefit plans and instead switch a defined contribution plan.

AFSCME District Council 47 has agreed to replace a traditional pension plan in which workers receive a guaranteed payment based on their earnings and years of service, with a plan similar to a 401(k) in which employees make contributions.

The change -- part of a new five-year contract -- is designed to establish financial stability for the agency and its union employees. PHA reached similar agreements with AFSCME District Council 33, Local 934 and the Building and Construction Trades Council earlier this year.

“Like the agreements we reached with the other unions, this change represents a statement to our clients that we care about our mission and want to be sure we can continue to serve those who need us. The agreement is also a tribute to the members of DC 47 and their willingness to break with the traditional public sector style pension,” said PHA Administrative Receiver Michael Kelly.

Members of DC 47 have been working under the terms of an expired contract since April 2009. This agreement provides for retroactive pay raises of 2.5% for 2009 and 2001. It also includes a 2.5% pay increase in 2011 and 2012 and a 3% raise in 2013.

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The School District of Philadelphia is about to lay off close to 4,000 people because the District’s budget has a $625 million hole in it.

Meanwhile, Gov. Tom Corbett has cut so much out of the State’s education budget that he told school officials that they should consider putting natural-gas derricks on their property to make up for the cuts. Cuts that wouldn’t be necessary if the folks who are basically getting to keep all of the money from the development of the Marcellus Shale tract were actually made to pay for the privilege.

New Jersey’s Governor, Chris “I want to vilify every teacher I see” Christie, is also talking large cuts in the State’s education budget and encouraged voters last week to vote no for most of the school-district budgets

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SNOOPER’S “SPORTS EXTRA”: Chief, this you won’t believe, and I’m still in shock. I met MR. TOMMY CAROLAN, and this gentleman knows more SPORTS CELEBRITIES than anyone I have ever met. JOHN QUINN, famous QUARTERBACK from NOTRE DAME, came up to DEER MEADOWS to see his old friend. TOMMY told me he went to NORTH CATHOLIC and then to NOTRE DAME, where he became one of their great QUARTERBACKS. This gentleman also became a great football coach at ARCHBISHOP RYAN. I found out QUINN was the quarterback under TERRY BRENNAN, the great Coach at NOTRE DAME, and he still looks in great shape. TOMMY CAROLAN asked me to mention these wonderful NURSES here at DEER MEADOWS. Here they are: BILLY, TOMMY DELORES, EVELYN, SHANNON, CARMEN, NANCY and ELVA. He told me there are many more professionals here who care about the people they meet.

SNOOPER’S RECOGNITION FILES: I Stopped by City Hall, in the Mayor’s Reception Room, to find out what “THE CHILDREN’S CRUSADER AWARDS” were all about and who won them. The Philadelphia Dept. of

Yo! Here we go again with things that my mother taught me. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE. “If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.” My mother taught me RELIGION. “You better pray that this will come out of the carpet.” My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL. “If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock you into the middle of next week!” My mother taught me LOGIC. “Because I said so, that’s why.”

My mother taught me FORESIGHT.

in the state, something that would have made it hard for most of the districts to function.

Education funding always seems to be the first place where people take the knives when they find themselves short on funds. Many of the excuses these Governors and other officials make is that the shortage comes in the form of mandates that the Federal government demands, due to things like special education, and since that can’t be cut, the money must be taken from somewhere else.

So I’m hoping the death of Osama Bin Laden at the hands of an elite team of Navy SEALS will make it so the Feds can take the money that we’ve wasted as part of the so-called “War on Terror” and apply it toward something we need for our kids: a good education.

Human Services held its 12th Annual Special Awards ceremony there. HON. ANNE MARIE AMBROSE, the Commissioner, presented SPECIAL AWARDS to some “Special Employees”. SANDRA WILLIAMS, Accounting Transactions Supervisor-Revenue Enforcement, made a “Special Presentation” to BETH HURD Administrative Services Supervisor, Revenue Enhancement Dept., who has worked at D.H.S. for 18 years. She is one who possesses a fantastic smile, and was cited for her Patience and her Knowledge. TERRINA BROWN-LITTLES, Youth Detention Center Counselor for over 16 years, and one who is well respected for effectively Networking with other agencies, was also awarded. She also serves on the Employees’ Recognition Committee.

ANDREW JARZYNIECKI, Social Work Services, also Manager-Intake Unit, was the third. He has been doing this for over 3½ years. He’s ‘A TEAM PLAYER’ well respected too!

SNOOPER SIGHTING: Driving down STATE ROAD, I spotted MISTER CHUBBY, and he looked as if he was in a hurry. I tried to yell at him, but to no avail. I learned earlier he’s an ardent SNOOPER FAN, and he also loves “THE WAFFLEMAN’ and kept asking

“Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you’re in an accident and go to hospital.” My mother taught me IRONY. “If you keep crying, I’ll give you something to cry about.” My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS. “Shut your mouth and eat your supper.”

My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM. “Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!” My mother taught me about STAMINA. “You’ll sit there until all that soup is gone.” My mother taught me about WEATHER. “This room of yours looks

During the Bush Administration, we spent $87 million a month fighting wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The only reason why no one (except for anti-war folks) squawked about this was because it was never officially added to the federal budget.

But now it’s on the books. And we have to deal with it. And we have to deal with it in a way that doesn’t screw over the very people who can’t really stand up for themselves: our kids.

When President Barack Obama broke into programming on Sunday night to let us know Bin Laden was indeed dead, I was at Temple working on a school project. The room started to buzz with anticipation as the news spread and all of the students gathered around the television set to watch the President’s news conference.

When the students started clapping at Bin Laden’s death, I didn’t feel too comfortable.

Watching people cheer someone’s death is a

bit off-putting to me. But since I’m a silverlining kind of girl, I’m thinking the death of the one dude that everyone put up as the embodiment of the terror threat might lead to us, as a nation, being able to free up some money to do other important things.

Now that Bin Laden, the face and embodiment of terrorism for the last 10 years (or at least that’s what we were told) is as dead as fried chicken, we can move on, right? We can get out of Afghanistan. We can get out of Iraq.

We can shut down Guantanamo Bay. We can use that money to make it so the School District of Philadelphia doesn’t have to get rid of 1,200 teachers or shutter schools in order to save money.

I know that’s probably not going to happen.

Too many private contractors are getting far too rich off of our obsession with all things “terrorism”.

But it would make sense, wouldn’t it?

about his books. Yo Chubby, you can call him at (215) 755-2000 and speak to him yourself, and guess what? CHUBBY might send you one of them. Yes, I did mention you to him, and also our EDITOR. Let me tell our friends where you are at: 8312 STATE ROAD, and you can call him at (215) 708-8601. Hey Chubby, give “Big” JOHN a call at (215) 7552000! Here’s another “BIG SIGHTING” and I did a “double-take” when I saw him. “Big” RON BROWN is the “spitting image” of MICHAEL CLARK DUNCAN, whom we all remember from “THE GREEN MILE” and a few other movies. Happy Birthday to MR. ROBERT RAMIREZ, “The Vent Program” – it was his 40th.

SNOOPER’S D-E-L-I-G-H-T: What more can you say? – this after hearing the news of the death of OBAMA BIN LADEN. Congratulations to THE NAVY SEALS for the tremendous job they did in ‘getting rid’ of OSAMBA BIN LADEN. Yes, he is D-E-A-D, and make no mistake about it, the job was done and complete. I have only this question concerning this creep – WHY DID IT TAKE SO LONG TO GET THIS “MONSTER”?

Yes, there will be those “doubters” as to whether or not he is really dead; after all, they wanted to see “THE BODY” of the worst criminal we have ever seen. NO, he was not holed up in those hills and caves as we thought, but instead, a well-protected COM-

POUND surrounded by his protectors. YES, we can all breathe a little easier knowing this SCUMBAG is no longer with us.

SNOOPER’S “UPDATE”: We told you earlier about the death of HON. GERRY SCHOTZBARGER, the former JURY SELECTION COMMISSIONER. We have learned there will be a “Special Election” held on MAY 18 by The Board of Judges, and all the names involved have been submitted to HON. JUDGE OVERTON of the Common Pleas Court. The Board of Judges will now VOTE their selection as to who will be the new JURY SELECTION COMMISSIONER to fill this vacancy.

SNOOPER’S SPECIAL: Chief: I have a good friend of mine, who resides in CALIFORNIA, who sent me, for all our readers, a special EMAIL message, complete with photos. He sent me a LIVE CAMERA FEED, showing THREE BALD EAGLES actually nesting on their babies. The pictures are so clear, you can actually see their babies in their nests. The BALD EAGLES have their nests high on a mountaintop in SANTA CRUZ, CAL., and another is in SANTA CATALINA ISLANDS. They actually show these BALD EAGLES sitting on their TWO BABIES, and get this, you can watch them 24 hours a day.

It’s really interesting to watch. Here is the site address: http://www.iws.org/bald_eagles/nestcam.htm. These photos are unbelievable, and I hope you all enjoy them too.

as if a tornado went through it.” My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY. “If I told you once, I’ve told you a million times. Don’t exaggerate!” My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE. “I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.”

My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION. “Stop acting like your father!” My mother taught me about ENVY. “There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don’t have wonderful parents like you do.” My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION. “Just wait until we get home.”

My mother taught me about RECEIVING. “You are going to get it when you get home!”

My mother taught me EXTRASENSORY

PERCEPTION. “Put your sweater on; don’t you think I know when you are cold?” My mother taught me HUMOR. “When that lawnmower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me.” My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT. “If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll never grow up.” My mother taught me GENETICS. “You’re just like your father.” My mother taught me about my ROOTS. “Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a tent?” My mother taught me WISDOM. “When you get to be my age, you’ll understand.”

And my favorite: My mother taught me about JUSTICE. “One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you.” Thanks Mom.

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A Personal Look At Some of Candidates McLaughlin’s Credentials Are Impressive Maria McLaughlin has impressive credentials going into this primary as one of the 38 candidates vying for 10 seats on the Court of Common Pleas.

She has the usual number of credentials that make her stand out, but politically she has a blue ribbon campaign team co chaired by District Attorney Seth Williams and former long time City Controller Jonathan Saidel.

What is interesting about the Seth Williams involvement is he has several other former Assistant DAs in the race for whom he could have chosen such a key role. But Seth knows well her capabili-

Maria McLaughlin ...tough cookie.. ties since she was Chief of his Child Support Enforcement Unit. He promoted her further up the ladder to Director of his Family Justice Center Initiative.

She also has the added impetus of a host of endorsements including the City’s Democrat Party, the AFLCIO Philadelphia Council, and the Police and Firefighters and most of this city’s Unions. She also is recommended by the Philadelphia Bar Association.

Born and bred in Overbrook, she understood the pulls of the political arena on her family. Her father, Bill McLaughlin was a committeeman in the 34th Ward for over 40 years. Upon his death, Maria’s mother Charlottetook over the division chores.

Maria lives in Andorra with her two teenage sons.

This year’s primary run has interrupted a family tradition. Being of Irish and Italian extraction, she travels every year to Caserta, a town in Italy, after which her family was named. “I share Easter Dinner with the family, following Easter Sunday Mass held in a small church located on my family’s farm. When my father passed away, the donated priestly V\vestments are still being worn by the pastor of that church.”

She admits to being politically connected in a family way, since “Being of Irish and Italian extraction, I am at home in the St. Patrick’s Day and Columbus Day parades.”

Maria finds, as she travels the city campaigning, she often runs into “many families who remember how our office helped them with their needs.” Her running a youth anti violence campaign has gained her the support of community groups who realize her contributions to the youth in their neighborhoods.

She’s a “machine and a mother”, a machine, she admits, when it comes to handling her prosecutorial and community responsibilities.

She also is a proud mother and has willingly volunteered through their school years for parent roles. She is presently on the Executive Board of

Central High School Home School Association. She admits to “making a really good pot of gravy.”

She could also be considered a “tough cookie”, similar to her former boss DA Lynne Abraham, who appointed her as one of the youngest female chiefs in 2003.

“It’s seems natural for me to seek a seat on the bench.

The training and experience I’ve received in my 19 years at the DA’s office and in my community roles, has made me understand the need to make a difference. It will enable me to continue my life in public service.”

Kline Name Familiarity Should Help Robert Kline is a familiar name in the world of jurisprudence, which could be an asset or a liability, depending on one’s outlook.

With Robert M. Kline, who picked six in the ballot positions for Court of Common Pleas, “Voters easily remember the name. They’ve voted for Klines; several were elected to the Courts in past years. I hope it’s become a habit.”

Now 48, married with three children, Kline understands the political system well and the long gauntlet that challenges aspiring candidates

to the bench in this city.

That’s why he simply ran “not much of a campaign” in 2007.

“I had picked the last position on the ballot for Municipal Court, and that was an obvious sign to me voters don’t start from the bottom up.”

Kline attended Drexel University and earned his law degree at Temple. A Mt. Airy native, he draws support from the 9th Ward in which he lives, the 21st Ward where he coaches youth athletics, and the 22nd, since his home is close to many youth coaches who are his friends and live in

Robert M. Kline ....a popular name that ward.

The 9th Ward, led by John

O’Connell, has a problem. It has eight judicial candidates running in this primary. But Kline, who is active in his local town watch, knows “I’ve made many friends, among them committeepeople from the three wards.”

Kline also knows he has a citywide community of support with the many he has represented or interacted with over his 22 years as a practicing attorney. “As a solo practitioner, I have developed personal relations with hundreds of voters and I know they will be volunteering in

my campaign, since they have been calling me,” he notes.

That, plus his ballot position, whether a voter pushes buttons down or sideways, gives him an excellent opportunity to achieve this ambition. It’s one, he believes, in which “I will make a difference. As the son of two teachers, I have learned education is key to life. I will be taking the court out to the community, teaching all age groups just what a judge does, what a judge means, and how public awareness will improve the caliber of those elected.”

Kline still spends his time now, despite the demands imposed upon him by the campaign, in working with the community. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Self, Inc., a nonprofit drug-andalcohol rehabilitation agency, with offices in Center City and Southwest Philadelphia. He’s kept busy these days in another role, volunteering to help those who find themselves unable to afford an attorney when they face bankruptcy.

Still pragmatic, he reminds all he meets to “Vote Kline 109 on Election Day”.

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Jim DiVergilis: Street Sense In Court Room Jim DiVergilis understands this city well. He is a bornand-bred, Kensington & Allegheny native. Today he lives up in Old Bustleton.

In his 48 years as a Philadelphian, he has gone through the Catholic school system, then to Widener University and finally to Seton Hall Law School for his JD. Through it all, he has worked for many of the Building Trades. He operated backhoes and bulldozers, and was an oiler on cranes. He is a union card-carrier for 28 years.

It is one of the reasons he enjoys the support of much of labor in his quest to seek a seat on the Court of Common Pleas in the primary. Many of the unions know his worth, since he now represents many of their rank and file as an attorney.

His latest endorsement came this week from Ed Coryell, president of the Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters. This follows on the heels of others from DC 33, FOP Lodge 5, Local 22 of the Fire Fighters Union, PHA Police Union, Ironworkers

501 and 405, TWU 234, Joint Council 53 of Teamsters, AFSCME 1201 and Local 159, Philadelphia Council of AFLCIO, Guardian Civic League, 1199C and a dozen others.

DiVergilis knows he has a responsibility to this city’s voters. He has given a great deal of his time to handling pro bono cases, many of them for veterans and abused women and children. “Often when I don’t have the time, I make the time,” he says.

“Being on the bench will help me level the justice field for these souls.”

He would obviously be a ‘no-nonsense’ jurist. “Justice is getting right to the point,” he states. “There will be no dog-and-pony shows staged in my court. Defendants need their just time,” he adds, noting, “The Sheriff of Philadelphia transports an average of over 400 prisoners a day to court. Yet less than 40% get to face a judge, staying in the cell until they are transported back to prison.”

“My daily routine will be early on each day until the calendar is complete,” he states. “I’ll honor few or no

excuses for delays.”

He’s proven this during his years as a private practitioner.

Those 17 years include doing work in Harrisburg, recently testifying before the State Gaming Commission on the need to keep another casino in Philadelphia. He also served in the campaign of Gov. Tom Corbett. Though endorsed by the Republican Party, he is pragmatic in knowing he needs to come in among the top 10 seats in the race on the Democrat side for Common Pleas. He’s sure to be seen at every Democrat function tak-

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Endorsements • Labor: Joint Council 53 Teamsters, Philadelphia AFL-CIO, Building & Trades, Carpenters JAC, Electrician Local 98, Operating Engineers 542 & 25, Ironworkers 401 & 405, TWU 234, Gas Workers Union 686, DC 33, Seafarers (SIU), 1199C and Plumbers 690. Stage Hands (AFSTE) Local 8 and CWU Local 13000.

• Safety: FOP Lodge 5, John McNesby, Firefighters, Bill Gault, Local 22, FOP, Lodge 106, Rodney Little,(PHA) Police, Philadelphia School Police, Mike Lodise, AFSCME 1201, Fraternal Order of Transit Police, Richard Neal, Guardian Civic League. Correctional Officers Union, AFSCME Local 159 Lorenzo North • Religion: Sharon Baptist Church (Bishop Keith Reed), Gospel Tabernacle Church (Rev. Ernest McNear), • Pentecostal Ministers (Bishop Goins, Caldwell, etc).

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• Business: Joe Rafter (Liberties Tavern), Mike Kaplan (Kaplan Furniture), Marshall Abramson (Abramson Tires), Nick & John Millevoi (Mellivoi Brothers Tires), Joe Affet and Casey, Matt & DJ Jones (Paddy Whacks Taverns), Marchiano’s Bakery, Temporary Employment Services & Medical Services Technicians.

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Inside Your Computer Internet’s Despicable People

by Peter Radatti President & CEO of CyberSoft, Inc. I want to talk about Despicable People. These crooks are people who prey on the weak and needy. These advertise on the internet that they have an overseas baby that needs adoption. They leech onto a couple’s need for family and desperation.

The crook will say that they promised to take care of a baby for the now-deceased mother and they want to find the child a good home. For some reason, the child can’t be placed with an adoption agency but it is reasonable to consider the crook might also pose as a foreign adoption agency. The crook asks the victims to send pictures of

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their family and personal information such as social security number, mother’s maiden name, etc. They will send the family copies of the “child’s” birth certificate, pictures and other fake information needed to convince the victim everything is above board.

Of course, the child does not exist and never did, except in the imaginations of the crook and their victims.

At some point, the crook will ask the victim to send hundreds of dollars. This is just icing on the cake for the crook. Once they have all of your information, they use it for identity fraud. After all, in the adoption forms the victim provided everything needed to convince a bank or credit card company that the crook is you.

If you or someone you know is involved in a scam of this type, here is what to do.

First, do not provide any personal information or money.

If you already have done so, then you need to contact the police and the Internet Crime Complain Center at www.ic3.gov. If you provided any personal information, you need to contact all three of the national credit-reporting agencies and report attempted identity fraud. Ask the agencies to place your credit on Fraud Alert.

For information on how to contact the credit reporting agencies, go to www.betweentheminutes.com and TEAMING UP at “2nd Annual Keeping Our Youth In press the button labeled School” banquet were Simon “One Punch” Carr and State “links”. There you will find Rep. W. Curtis Thomas. phone numbers for Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.

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Endorsements • Philadelphia AFL-CIO • F.O.P. Lodge # 5 • District Council # 21 • Glaziers Local # 252 • Roofers Local # 30 • Plasterers Local # 8 • Local # 22 • School Police Association of Philadelphia • Iron Workers local # 401 • Operating Engineers . # 542 • Teamsters Joint Council 53 • B. A. C. Local 1 • Plumbers Local # 690 D • Teamsters # 830 6 #15 • Teamsters # 107 • Local # 14 • Teamsters # 628 • Sprinkle Fitters Local # 692 • The only candidate with certification from the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvaia Courts to sit as a Traffic Court Judge Paid for by Committee to Elect Fred Mari

SIMON “ONE PUNCH” Carr rewards this young student with new boxing apparel for making the honor roll.

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Candidate for Judge Court of Common Pleas

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Fred Mari ...a committeeman’s candidate That’s because Fred is a veteran of the Philadelphia Traffic Court. He was the key

judicial aide to the Administrative Judge of Traffic Court Fortunato Perri for over six years.

He ran four years ago for the Traffic Court seat with three vacancies and 15 candidates. This time around, he is a well-known face, a major factor, and many of the getout-the-vote crowd this primary day, May 17, will know about Fred Mari.

Mari can claim he is the only candidate certified by the Administrative Office of the State Courts to sit as a judge without having to first go to

school. That, plus his years at Traffic Court, where he witnessed thousands of cases, undoubtedly makes him the most qualified of all the candidates.

He is pragmatic, but admits he is facing one opponent who’s a “Trifecta – a ward leader, endorsed by the Democrat Party, and number one on the ballot.”

That, however, hasn’t stopped him.”I often name several endorsed candidates for various offices who picked number one, and still they lost. I feel many ward leaders and committeepersons are

looking for me as the alternative.”

To make sure he’s lowered the odds, he’s traveled up and down the breadth of this city meeting with ward leaders, committeepersons, community groups and voters.

Mari, now 48, grew up in Frankford and now lives in Fox Chase with his wife and daughter.

He has a diverse background. He owned several small businesses in the city and worked as a roofer with Local 30, whose endorsement he has for this race. He cur-

rently works as a glazier with Local 252 and he has the endorsement of DC 21.

Other endorsements he’s received include the Philadelphia Building Trades Council, Joint Council of Teamsters 53, Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 and Firefighters Local 22, as well as a host of civic associations throughout the city.

Mari has been a long-time committeeman, first in the 23rd Ward, and now under Bernice Hill in the 63rd Ward, 1st Division.

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Fred Mari is a veteran to the campaign for Traffic Court and he understands the ruggedness he faces as he climbs the hill to the goal line.

It’s not that he minds there are 11 others running; it’s just that he does not understand why more than half of them “haven’t the foggiest idea of what a Traffic Court Judge’s responsibilities and duties are.”

He admits the toughest part of this campaign is “listening to them. I want to cringe at some of their remarks, but I hold my peace.”

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Squilla Has Economic Development Plan for 1st Dist.

Mark Squilla, Democratic candidate for 1st Dist. City Council, pledged his support for the burgeoning Southport project on the Delaware River. The development project would consolidate a number of piers and land into one terminal and would create tens of thousands of permanent, family-sustaining jobs.

“This project has been talked about for years,” said Squilla. “We are finally at the precipice of construction, and as Councilman I will work with all stakeholders to make this project a reality.”

Southport is just one of several ideas put forth by Squilla to create more jobs in the 1st Dist. Mark believes we need to further invest in green-collar jobs – good, wage-earning jobs with a career path that benefits the environment. In his policy document, Squilla details how we can further help this growing sector of our economy.

Finally, Mark believes

strongly that investing in our infrastructure will create thousands of jobs of varying skill levels. The repair and replacement of the city’s bridges, roads, tunnels, water mains and public-transit system will require labor – especially in an aging city like Philadelphia.

“Everywhere I go on the campaign trail – from Pennsport to Port Richmond – the top concern of residents is jobs, jobs, jobs,” said Squilla. “With this plan, I hope we can begin to get people back to work in good wage earning, family-sustaining jobs with a career path. I am especially enthusiastic about the Southport project, because of its close proximity to the 1st Dist. and the many residents whose livelihood are affected by the Delaware River.”

Attached is Mark’s plan to create jobs and develop the economy. The plan can also be found on his website, www.squillaforcouncil.com.

COMING TOGETHER behind 1st Dist. Council candidate Mark Squilla at his fundraiser at McFadden’s was a solid SHARING a confident moment at McFadden’s at Ballpark band of union brothers: from left, Steamfitters’ Steve Jackwas Councilmanic candidate Mark Squilla, flanked by son, Ward Leader Matt Myers, Carpenters’ Dave Hummel, Councilman Frank DiCicco, left, and Ward Leader Matt Squilla and Carpenters’ Jerry Coughlin.

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Friday’s Filing Key To Contenders Tomorrow’s the day when candidates need to make the first filing of the money they have raised and what they have spent. That deadline has had them scrambling to raise any sort of bucks,

DiVergilis Sees Needs For Common Sense ceived in 1979 the coveted Albie Cannon Memorial Trophy from the Ramblers, which was tantamount to being named “Boy of the Year in Philadelphia.”

Up until last year, he gave a trophy and a $1,500 scholarship to recipients in the annual Daily News High School All Star football game.

For internet viewers, he can be seen on U-Tube. Put in his name and you will see two appearances, one involving his Gaming Commission testimony defending the second casino and one promoting his campaign for judge of Common Pleas. He can be reached by calling (215) 7680778.

there was not the $10,600 limit now imposed upon their contributions for each candidate by the City.

Of all the PACs active in contributions to city candidates, the PAC belonging to IBEW Local 98 continues to lead the field. Other PACs following include those representing the Carpenters and the Laborers.

The biggest push has to come from the challengers, since endorsed candidates have the benefit of the GOTV machinery of their respective parties. Few ward leaders and committeepersons would divert from the endorsed candidates, unless the challengers

could prove they were mounting strong campaigns.

The financial reports are a key way to show they are in contention.

Eighth Council Dist. candidate Cindy Bass, in pitching a last-minute message to contributors before the financialreporting deadline, spelled out what buys what: $10 gets literature for an entire division of door-knocking, $25 for a sign on the lawns of every identified supporter requesting one over the week; $50 will buy enough posters and buttons for a rally; and $100 would cover the costs for an entire weekend of canvassers (over 100 hours).

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(Cont. From Page 20) law, DiVergilis earned the respect of his high-school and college teammates in sports.

He was captain of North Catholic HS’s team, and captain of several of the Kensington Rambler teams. In college, he was captain of the Linebackers at Widener.

During that period, he re-

from a dollar on up.

The impetus is the fact, the more they show they’ve raised, the stronger their campaign machinery. The money show will separate the contenders from the rest of the pack, since it means more will be applied to mailers, advertising on television, radio, and print media, and what is in reserve for the Getting-OutThe-Vote forces on election day, with a little left over for celebration plans.

Political Action Committees will play a major part in the funding reports of some of the candidates, but they will have much less of an impact than in previous years, when

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UFCW Endorses Mayor Nutter Citing his inclusive approach to increasing local economic development and his success at stabilizing the city’s finances in a tough economic climate, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1776 endorsed Mayor Michael A. Nutter at the ShopRite of Parkside in West Philadelphia.

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DISTRICT 1199C Manager of Training and Upgrading Fund Lynette Hazelton informs Mayor Nutter he's on her ticket at endorsement rally held by Henry Nicholas at Union Headquarters.

UFCW Local 1776 represents 24,000 members in parts of Pennsylvania, Maryland and New York -- including 8,000 in Philadelphia, working in supermarkets, drug stores, food processing plants, government services, manufacturing facilities, nursing homes, professional offices and PA wine & spirits shops.

“Mayor Nutter has been a true partner with Local 1776 at creating jobs and getting projects moving in Philadelphia,” said Wendell W. Young IV, president of Local 1776. “While the nation’s recession took huge tolls on so many other cities, Mayor Nutter managed to steady Philadelphia’s finances, and put our city on a strong road to recovery. This project at 52nd and Jefferson is a testament to what can happen when Labor, Management and the Community can get together under the leadership of a man like Michael Nutter.”

Also on hand at the announcement will be Sandy Brown, of Brown’s Super

Stores, Inc., whose widely praised network of ShopRite stores includes the Parkside location.

"We admire the many qualities that Mayor Nutter brings to the position of Mayor here in Philadelphia, particularly his integrity. Jeff and I are proud to support him during his campaign and throughout another successful term as Mayor," she said.

Mayor Nutter said “I am honored to accept the endorsement of UFCW Local 1776.

Workplaces and shopping establishments throughout Philadelphia are better places, safer places and more productive places in which to work and visit due to this union’s voice and its members’ contributions. I am truly thankful for Local 1776’s acknowledgement and support.”

The Local helps members negotiate wage and benefits contracts, protects members’ rights and safety, and advocates for them on public policy issues that affect workers and their families.

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Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers and local philanthropist Kal Rudman cheered on Capt. Neil Calore as he rowed into the Seaport Museum on his way toward completing an epic journey designed to create an awareness of autism among firefighters up and down the coast from Washington, D.C. to New York City.

Neil, rowing and sailing his homemade 17-foot dory, “Spray”, made a 425-mile ‘GAVEL OF EXCELLENCE’ went to philanthropist Kal journey which began on Apr. Rudman at CCP’s Judge Edward R. Becker Citizenship 16 in Washington, D.C. and Award lecture. Rudman’s scholarships have paid for thou- ended this week in New York City. His “Voyage for Autism sands of public-safety officers to advance their education.

Awareness” has captured the imagination of firefighters and other citizens all along his route, as he rows to raise donations for “Autism Speaks” and the Philadelphia Fire Dept.’s Regional Autism Awareness Initiative.

In conjunction with the voyage, the Fire Dept. is releasing a Regional Autism Awareness Initiative for first responders and for Autism Spectrum Disorder care providers.

Rudman, whose Kal &Lucille Rudman Foundation has funded scores of firefighter and police initiatives, from bullet vests, to fire alarms, to scholarships for active officers, heard about Capt. Calore’s effort and financed a back up boat and funding for two personnel to man it.

Kal said, “The Captain needed financial support and D back up and that is why I 1 jumped into the support team, #19 though not into helping him row.”

Rudman recently enabled The National Constitution Center to explored social media’s role as an accelerant in the push for democracy worldwide during its “The Rise of Digital Democracy“ programming.

Kal and Lucille Rudman, in partnership with the Kal & Lucille Rudman Media Production Center at Temple University and the Kal & Lucille Rudman Institute for Entertainment Industry Studies at Drexel University, gave the go-ahead.

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Wayne Junction Gets Funding SEPTA’s long-anticipated renovations to its Wayne Junction Station are set to get underway, supported by a $3.98 million competitive liv-

ability grant from the Federal Transit Administration.

FTA’s Administrator Peter M. Rogoff presented the grant to SEPTA at a ceremony held

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at the station this week.

“Wayne Junction is one of SEPTA’s busiest stations, serving more than 190,500 riders annually via five Regional Rail lines, one trackless trolley route and two bus routes,” said SEPTA General Mgr. Joseph Casey. “Renovations to the station are long overdue and have been in the planning stage for many years. SEPTA thanks the FTA for providing this grant which will help us better serve our passengers.”

Located at 4494 Germantown Avenue, Wayne Junction Station has been a fixture in Philadelphia’s Nicetown neighborhood since it was opened by the Reading Railroad in 1881. The Frank Furness-designed station was rebuilt in 1901 and has fallen into a serious state of disrepair over its more than 100 years of use.

Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-Phila.), a member of the House Appropriations Committee and advocate for

FTA Administrator Peter M. Rogoff presents renovation check to SEPTA General Mgr. Joseph Casey as Congressman Chaka Fattah and State Sen. Shirley Kitchen look on. urban mass transit, said, “Wayne Junction is historic but badly in need of repair so it can continue as a transportation hub in North Philadelphia. This project is smart use of our federal dollars for infrastructure, job creation and improving mass transit that is so critical to Philadelphia and our other major urban areas.”

The extensive, three-year

project is expected to begin in fall 2011.

“Improvements to Wayne Junction will help to provide economic renewal for the historic Germantown and Nicetown neighborhoods,” said Sen. Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-Pa.) “This is an exciting project for the residents and businesses that will benefit from safer, more accessible and

environmentally friendly access to SEPTA transportation services.”

Wayne Junction Station is eligible for inclusion on the Historic Register. Renovations to the station building and Germantown Head House will be coordinated with the Germantown Preserve and Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

The 23rd annual program for Workers Memorial Day, co-sponsored by the Philadelphia Area Project on Occupational Safety and Health (Philaposh) and the Philadelphia Council, AFL-CIO was held on Friday Apr. 28. The program began with breakfast speakers at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Hall, followed by a procession down Columbus Boulevard to Penn’s Landing, where marchers read off the names of the 170 workers killed during the past year in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. A rose was

tossed in to the Delaware for each worker as their name was read aloud.

Last year the list of fatalities in the Tri-State area numbered 130, 40 less fatalities than this year’s list of 170 workers killed.

Members from 22 different national unions were among the 300 attending the program. State Rep. Tina Davis attended along with the area director of the Philadelphia OSHA office and the regional administrator for the Federal Railroad Administration.

Speakers at the breakfast

PENNA. AFL-CIO President Rick Bloomingdale marches in procession before speaking at memorial service at Penn’s Landing.

program included keynote Stewart Acuff, assistant to the President and chief of staff of the Utility Workers Union of America. Their member Mark Keeley, a PGW employee and member of Local 686, was a first responder who was killed in an explosion in January 2011. Mark’s father Tom Keeley, also a PGW worker and member of Local 686, attended the program, which included a procession along with Local 686 President Keith Holmes.

Other families who have lost a loved one from a workplace

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PRESIDENT Jim Gardler and members of CWA Local 13000outside the Local 19 hall.

USW Local 10-86 at breakfast. injury or illness also attended.

Also speaking were Janet Ryder, president of Pennsylvania CLUW and VP of Labor Participation for Southeastern Pennsylvania United Way, spoke about the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and read the memorial speech delivered by Rose Schneiderman in 1911. Jim Savage, president of United Steelworkers Local 10-1, spoke about the high-risk jobs American workers increasingly must deal with and his believe that “enough is enough.” Pat Eid-

FATHER OF PGW worker Mark Keeley, age 19, killed in gas explosion, marches with President of Local 686 Keith Holmes.

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ing, president of the Philadelphia Council, AFL-CIO, hosted the program along with Philaposh Chair Terry Gallagher, president of IBEW Local 744. Barbara Rahke, director of Philaposh, and Holly Shaw, Philaposh Board member whose husband was killed on the job in 2002, introduced the other family members attending the program. Patricia Grice and Kent Atherton, family of a worker Richie Brady killed on a highway construction job in 2008, stressed in their remarks how important it is that unions

reach out to family members when one of their workers is killed on the job.

OSHA Area Director Al D’Imperio and Labor Liaison Jim Touey participate in Memorial Procession.

TWU LOCAL 234 members file in solemn procession to honor workers who died on the job.

Tartaglione Urges Close Scrutiny Of Drilling Taxes been mirrored by a similar rise in the number Delaware subsidiaries registered by Marcellus Shale energy companies,” Tartaglione said.

“All Pennsylvania taxpayers should question the reason for these numerous affiliates and seek assurance that energy companies are paying their share of State taxes.”

Tartaglione is the prime

sponsor of SB 679, which would require “combined reporting” for businesses in Pennsylvania and close the “Delaware Loophole.”

“Nearly three-quarters of Pennsylvania companies pay no income tax and 80% pay less than the average family of four,” Tartaglione said.

“At the same time, the number of business entities regis-

tered in Delaware over the past 20 years has jumped from 6,000 to more than 115,000.

Pennsylvania’s Revenue Dept. should closely monitor this activity.”

Tartaglione noted hundreds of Delaware business entities have been registered in the names of Marcellus Shale drilling companies in

the past five years, even though Delaware doesn’t have a single gas well.

Several years ago, the Revenue Dept. estimated that $400 million in corporate taxes could be recouped by adopting a combined reporting standard, as 23 states have already done.

Facing drastic cuts in education outlined in Gov. Tom

Corbett’s budget address, proponents of Tartaglione’s legislation said preserving tax loopholes is unconscionable.

Tartaglione is asking the Revenue Dept. to issue a new, good-faith estimate based on the proliferation of Delaware business entities and the expansion of gas exploration in Pennsylvania.

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State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Kensington), along with Democratic colleagues, urged the State Dept. of Revenue yesterday to aggressively audit the tax filings of Marcellus Shale drilling companies in light of proliferation of Delaware subsidiaries.

“The boom in natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania has

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NESBY. Henon is running hard to succeed COUNCILWOMAN JOAN KRAJEWSKI in the 6th Dist. of Northeast Philly. WARD LEADER MARTY BEDNAREK, his opponent, is backed by MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER, Councilwoman Krajewski and Marge Tartaglione. Bednarek is bashing Henon as a South Philly interloper because he’s backed by Local 98 head and South Philly WARD LEADER JOHN DOUGHERTY. Seen dining together at the Union League were CITY CONTROLLER ALAN BUTKOVITZ, State Sen. Mike Stack and JUSTICES MAX

Mike Stack at Owen’s Pub in North Wildwood.

STATE REPS. KENYATTA JOHNSON, BABETTE JOSEPHS and CURTIS THOMAS attended the Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony on the Parkway on Sunday, May 1. Johnson is running for the 2nd Dist.

Council seat.

Former CONGRESSMAN PAT MURPHY made a visit to Harrisburg this week to attend the Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Ceremony hosted by the Fraternal Order of Police. Murphy is a candidate for State Attorney General. A likely Republican opponent is STATE SEN. JOHN RAFFERTY of Montgomery Co. Both men were seated on the stage with GOV. TOM CORBETT. Rafferty presented a resolution along with State Sen. Mike Stack honoring the fallen heroes.

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The energetic campaigns of several new City Commissioner candidates, including IVY STATEN and STEPHANIE SINGER, have intrigued many ward leaders and garnered them strong support. Singer did a citywide direct-mail piece and is gaining support from liberal ward leaders. Staten is backed by her uncle and cousin Sam Staten, Jr. and Sr., and the formidable Laborers’ Union.

BOBBY HENON gave a breakfast for 400 senior citizens at the Perzel Community Center. Special guests were STATE SEN. MIKE STACK and FOP PRESIDENT JOHN Mc-

BAER and SEAMUS McCAFFERY. 58th Ward Leader Emeritus MIKE STACK, SR. hosted his 35th Annual Stone Harbor Treasure Hunt. Sixty children and grandchildren completed for the treasure.

Some of the older kids were JUDGE GENE MAIER and JUDGE PAT McINERNEY. STATE SEN. LeANNA WASHINGTON lunched at the Palm with well known political insider TOM KELLY and shipping magnate TOM HOLT, JR. DAN SAVAGE packed the Vesper Club with supporters at his fundraiser. Savage is trying to regain his seat on City Council against MARIA QUINONES-SANCHEZ. The race is very tight.

STATE REP. JOHN SABATINA, JR. and WARD LEADER JOHN SABATINA, SR. were seen having dinner with State Sen.

Supporting Al Schmidt

HOST 5th Ward GOP leader Mike Cibik welcomes 14th Ward Leader Steve Nasevich and his wife Cara, as well as Richard Hellberg, to fundraiser for GOP Commissioner candidate Al Schmidt, second from right.

ENJOYING Schmidt Fundraiser at home of Mike Cibik were Fred Druding, GOP mayoral candidate John Featherman and his wife Masako Akiyama, and Joseph DeFelice.

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Verizon Grants High Schools

Philadelphia Academies, Inc., a nonprofit youth development organization, has received funding in the amount of $59,500 from Verizon in support of its education improvement programs developed for Philadelphia high CONGRATULATING Ed Wright on his quest for a judge- schools. ship is prominent attorney Alan Margolis. From left are Verizon’s funding through Margolis, Marisol Suárez, Wright and Sinkler Cassell at the Pennsylvania Educational Union League funder.

Improvement Program, Verizon Foundation and Verizon’s ‘Check Into Literacy’ programs will help support PAI’s youth literacy tutoring program offered at the Urban Education Academy at Parkway West and Horace Howard Furness high schools; Operation Bookshelf, a project-based literacy program being implemented at Kensington International Business High School, Parkway West and Prince Hall Masons, Lodge 104. Guardian Civic League Furness high schools; and a new 21st Century Skills Building curriculum implemented at Abraham Lincoln, Furness and Parkway West high schools.

In late March, Gale Given, President of Verizon Pennsylvania and Mario Turco, ReFormer Committeeman, 46th Ward/10th Division gional President-Philadelphia Tri-State Region, Verizon Wireless, joined Lisa Nutter, president of Philadelphia Academies, Inc., to recognize some of the Parkway West students who will benefit from the programs, and the educators who will teach them.

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The Public Record • May 5, 2011 AT UNION RALLY MONDAY, District Council 33 President Pete Matthews joined its members to send message to Mayor Michael Nutter if an improved contract does not come

by May 17, then its membership would not support him for reelection. Among those speaking at rally at Love Park were (1) Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (2) Matthews, (3) Mayoral candidate Milton Street (4) judicial candidate Jim DiVergilis.

Taylor Calls For Stricter Abortion Clinic Regs State Rep. John Taylor (RKensington) has cosponsored legislation to improve the safety standards at clinics that perform abortions.

“We all read of the horror spelled out in the grand jury indictment against the Women’s Medical Society and Dr. Kermit Gosnell,” Taylor said. “It is essential that we as legislators act

quickly to make sure this never happens again.”

Gosnell is charged with the death of two women as a result of botched late-term abortions at the Women’s Medical Society clinic, which was run

by Gosnell, and that babies were born alive and then killed by having their spinal cords snipped by scissors. The grand jury also found un-

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trained personnel had performed medical procedures, sometimes with unsterilized implements, which spread venereal disease from patient to patient.

To prevent this from happening again, Taylor has joined a bipartisan group of legislators in offering HB 574, which would require the State to apply the same regulatory standards to abortion clinics that would be applied to the state’s comprehensive freestanding ambulatory surgical facilities.

Specifically, all abortion clinics would meet the same fire and safety standards, personnel and equipment requirements, and quality-assurance procedures that are now applied to comprehensive freestanding ambulatory surgical facilities.

“This is a commonsense solution,” Taylor said. “We can no longer allow facilities like the Women’s Medical Society and doctors like Gosnell to operate in the shadows.”

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(Cont. From Page 15) Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 5:30 p.m. For info Carmella Fitzpatrick (215) 561-0650.

May 10- Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell holds Democratic 43rd Ward Candidates Meeting at 1str Dist. Plaza, 3801 Market St., 6-9 p.m.

May 11- Republican 63rd Ward Fundraiser at Angel Brauhaus, 7980 Oxford Ave. (at Rhawn St.), 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets $50.

May 11- FOP Lodges 5 and 106 and Local 22 Fundraiser and Rally for judicial candidate Jim DiVergilis, 5-8 p.m.

For tickets call John McNesby (215) 629-3626.

May 12- State Rep. Mike O’Brien community meeting on small-business development for residents of his legislative district from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Old Pine Community Center, 401 Lombard St. May 13- Dem. 13th Ward Fish Fry at Lou & Choo’s, 21st & Hunting Park Ave., 5-10 p.m.

Donation $10. For info Mike Pender (267) 973-0193.

May 13- Committeepersons Special for judicial candidate Jim DiVergilis at Finnigan’s Wake, 3rd & Spring Garden Sts., 5-8 p.m. Tickets at door $40.

May 14- Mayfair Fallen Heros 5K Run & Walk at Lincoln HS, Ryan & Rowland Aves., 8:30-10:30 a.m. $25 proceeds support education of police/fire survivors. For info

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May 14- E. Mount Airy Neighbors hosts Swing Into Spring dance party fundraiser from 7 to 11 p.m. Music by Doc Gibbs. Open wine/beer bar, hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Tickets $90, tax deductible. Benbow Hall on Lutheran Seminary Campus, 7301 Germantown Ave., 7-11 p.m. Free Parking. For more info www.eastmountairy.org.

May 14- State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, with Grands As Parents and Turning Points for Children, hosts daylong workshop for kinship caregivers from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the McNeil STC Building at Univ. of Sciences, 42nd & Woodland Ave., 8:30 a.m.-3 Free public event.

Lunch. Registration needed.

Call Brenda Rich (215) 875-

4955 or birch@turningpointsforchildren.org.

May 14- Fundraiser for 8th Dist. Council candidate Robin Tasco at 7165 Germantown Ave., 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Buffet dinner and dancing. Donations $100-$1,000. For info Ros (267) 593-1571 or www.robintasco.com.

May 14- E. Mt. Airy Neighbors hosts Swing Into Spring at Lutheran Theological, Brossman Bldg., Benbow Ha., 7301 Germantown Ave., 7-11 p.m.

Tickets $90, under age 35 $60.

For info (215) 242-4170.

May 15- Democrats of Oak Lane Team present Marion Wimbush’s annual Breakfast and Meet & Greet candidates at Oak Lane Diner, 6528 N. Broad St., 9 a.m.-12 m. Broadcast over WURD 900 AM. May 15- Friends of Marian

Tasco present Jazz Brunch at View, 800 N. Broad St., 8th fl., 1-4 p.m. Entrance on Brown Street. Featuring Sherry Wilson Butler. $65 person. No tickets will be sold at door. Contact Jalila Brown or Nedia Ralston (215) 437-3294.

May 15- 77th Penna. Boxing Hall of Fame banquet at Romano’s Catering, 1523 E. Wingohocking Ave., 4 p.m.

Honoring Mike Fera and Joey Vento. For ticket info Veteran Boxers Ass’n Dir. Fred Druding, Jr. (215) 221-2374.

May 19- Citizens Crime Commission Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Luncheon, Grand Ballroom., Park Hyatt at Bellevue, 200 SD. Broad St. Gov. Thomas Corbett to speak.

May 21- ACPS Church hosts Health Fair at 28th & Girard,

10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info Eileen Mitchell (302) 4385593. Free admission.

May 24- Phoenix Salon & Spa hosts Women Empowering Women benefit for Project H.O.M.E., 1600 Arch St., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $60 advance, $75 at door. For info Lauren Millner (215) 2327272, ext. 3045.

Jun. 16- American Diabetes Ass’n honors Michael A. Rashid, president of AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Cos., as 2011 Father of the Year honoree at 1200 Awards Dinner at Loews Hotel, cocktail reception 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m.

Jun. 17-19 St. Maron Church Lebanese American Festival, 10th & Ellsworth Sts. Great food, belly dancers. Free to public. For info Bill Tayoun (302) 588-3398.

Pressure Is On For Prison Reform

Auditor General Jack Wagner (D) and State Sen. Stewart J. Greenleaf (RMontgomery) have joined the call for action to adopt prison reforms in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania’s prison population is five times higher now than it was 30 years ago, rising from 8,243 in 1980 to 51,487 in 2010. If nothing is done, the Dept. of Corrections projects the prison population will swell to 61,146 by 2014 if existing trends continue.

Wagner said Pennsylvania could save $50 million in fiscal year 2011-12 and $350 million over four years if the General Assembly better utilize existing alternative-sentencing programs and implement other reforms as a

way to curb Pennsylvania’s unsustainable increases in prison costs.

“Pennsylvania’s State budget has grown at twice the inflation rate over the past 10 years, from $19 billion to $28 billion, an increase of 47%,” said Wagner. “Corrections spending helped fuel the increase, with the Dept. of Corrections’ General Fund budget over the last 10 years increasing by $430 million.”

The Commonwealth currently plans to spend $862 million in taxpayer money to construct four new correctional institutions and four housing units – but the 9,000 additional beds are expected to be occupied as soon as construction is completed.

STATE SEN. STEWART GREENLEAF, right, said he would reintroduce a package of legislative reforms to reverse Penna.’s ballooning prison population. Auditor General Jack Wagner, left, demonstrated prison costs are catastrophically out of control and a major source of Commonwealth’s budget deficit.

Increased utilization of alternative-sentencing programs would provide more opportunities for rehabilitation of non-violent inmates and re-

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duce the cost of housing prisoners, a cost that has tripled over the past 30 years. Over 19,000, or 39%, of the inmates in Pennsylvania’s State BREAKING GROUND on new OARC development for Ogontz Avenue are, from left, Joe Casey, SEPTA general manager; Art Haywood, Cheltenham Township Commissioner; Ed Covington, executive director of Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority; Jack Kitchen, president and CEO of OARC; Anthony Braxton, senior leader of United Bank of Philadelphia; State Rep. Dwight Evans; and Clay Armbrister, chief of staff to Mayor Michael Nutter.

ATTORNEY and Ward Leader Bob Dellavella, left, joined by his colleague Bill Dolbow, testified to importance of prisoner-reentry programs. Dellavella sits on Board of such a program.

Prison population are nonvio- cost-effective and more suclent offenders. cessful than incarceration.

“Our failed corrections The bill also would make policies relating to non-violent more non-violent offenders eldrug offenses have set an un- igible for Pennsylvania’s alsustainable course,” said ready existing alternative Greenleaf. “We now know sentencing programs. It also that rehabilitative programs establishes county probation and alternative sentencing for programs that provide for nonviolent offenders have an swift and predictable sancenormous impact on reducing tions on offenders who violate recidivism, but they are un- their probation. derutilized.

Incarceration Greenleaf said there is without rehabilitation is a fail- broad and growing bipartisan ure.” awareness that Pennsylvania’s Greenleaf has introduced current incarceration practices the Criminal Justice Reform are unsustainable and do more Act that would allow the harm than good for the majorDept. of Corrections to ity of inmates who are nonviquickly move offenders with olent. He said he has had short minimum sentences to discussions with Gov. Tom community corrections cen- Corbett and has found the ters for treatment. Commu- new Governor, who has a nity-based treatment for criminal-justice background, less-serious offenders is more receptive to change.

YOU KNOW a good time is being had when the likes of Judge John O’Grady, Republican Ward Leader Walt Vogler REPUBLICAN Ward Leader Mike Cibik, left, chats with veteran from other side of bench Judge Ed Bradley. and Judge Jimmy Lynn get together.

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GATHERED FOR 131ST annual dinner of Clover Club were scores of movers and shakers, all merry-making. Union League was scene of convivial fun as they happily hobnobbed, like these gents – from left, Committee of 70 President/CEO and former Daily News editor Zack Stalberg; GOP WARD LEADER Jerry Brown, left, shares moment former Councilman, Controller and City Commissioner Joe with Al Schmidt, who is seeking Republican nomination for BUSINESSMAN Ivan Tancredi, left, enjoys hanging out with Republican City Committee head Vito Canuso.

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UPPER ECHELON of judicial service honors Clover Club revel: from left, Senior Judge John O’Grady, Common Please President Judge Pamela Dembe and her predecessor Judge Ed Bradley.

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REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE “THOU SHALL NOT STEAL . “ —Exodus, 20:15 Part 24 of 30 I. ROOTS 1. August 10, 1978: “Dear Mr. Argentina: I’m happy to be able to return the enclosed materials to you. While our prior searches were unsuccessful, your materials were found during a current closet cleaning. You were certainly right, after all, that the material was here. I hope you can understand however, that while our prior searches were unsuccessful, they were thorough.

In any event, I think this is what you wanted. Sorry it took so long.”

—Ed Cowling, Executive Assistant to Chairman William Brock II. FRUITS 2. September 27, 1978: “(RNC Chairman) BROCK made (these) remarks to the press at a fund-raiser luncheon for Atkins at the Warwick Hotel (1701 Locust Street)...‘Philadelphia in recent years has been an almost impossible area for us,” Brock, a former U.S. senator from Tennessee, said...“It’s too important a town, too good a town for us, not to try. We’re doing much more than we’ve ever done in this city before. --The Bulletin*

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a website when they are upset and not when they enjoy a meal. To his great credit, however, Richter did not get defensive or make excuses. Quite the opposite.

“Ouch,” he wrote in an email. “Yes. These comments hurt, and they are correct. The ‘owner’ they refer to is a man who against my orders represented himself as the owner.

The ‘hostess,’ I assume, was a woman who at 75 and adorable and very French was too confused for the job. They are both gone, partially as a result of notes like these.”

Based on our recent visit, Isabella has definitely worked hard to heal its wounds. Isabella is a greatlooking bi-level property (dance lessons are actually offered on the second floor) with vaulted ceilings, huge windows, hardwood tables and floors, a long communal

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Twelve-inch pizzas, made in an outdoor oven, are thincrusted and reasonably priced between $12 and $15. We tried a Tartufo with a cornucopia of garlicscented wild mushrooms, truffle oil, Montrachet goat cheese, caramelized onions, etc.

A red snapper entrée, carefully rendered with a potato crust, pepper coulis and toasted almond and spinach salad, is typical of the chef’s unfussy contemporary fare, spare on fat and oils, showcasing the

Mediterranean diet’s laser focus on fresh, locallysourced ingredients ($20). A dessert of homemade bread pudding with vanilla ice cream was meltingly soft, redolent of the classic Bananas Foster of New Orleans.

There are some good wine choices by the glass, such as the Sebastiani Chardonnay, and the portion sizes are good, but the card on the table listing the wines by the glass does not list any prices, which is gross.

There is a fine selection of craft beers and a very tasty Sangria. We visited Isabella just a few days before Cappon initiated something that I find almost unbelievable — an eight-course tapas tasting menu for just $27 per person. “These are obviously small portions,” said Michael, “but there will definitely be more than enough food to fill anyone up.”

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table in the middle and a stunning bar. It seats 47 for dining, 14 more at the bar and 20 to 25 on an outdoor patio that should be finished in the months to come. They could use some acoustic paneling, because the generally acceptable din can at times be unbearable.

The executive chef at Isabella, Michael Cappon, who made a name for himself at Marathon and Stephen Starr’s El Vez, definitely makes food that is “more-ish.” In other words, when you taste it, you want more. Cappon has a sensible-shoes sensibility towards his food. He is not trying to strip-mine conventional Mediterranean cuisine, but simply to do it as well as anyone in the area.

Some of Cappon’s creations were among the best dishes we’ve had all year.

The gnocchi appetizer, for example, combines soft pillows of pasta with housemade ricotta cheese, brown butter and a whisper of nutmeg into a magical revelation ($7). Another sublime invention we cannot wait to try again is the appetizer that combines wild mush-

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by Len Lear Twenty-five years ago, Conshohocken was a restaurant desert as well as a town with lots of boarded-up rowhouses. However, the oncefactory town has been redeveloped and gentrified, kind of like Queen Village or Northern Liberties, and the residents are now being serviced by several upscale restaurants like Stella Blu, Spring Mill Cafe, Blackfish, Spampinato, Totaro’s, Pepperoncini and Coyote Crossing.

And as of last October, you can add Isabella, at 382 E. Elm Street (at Cherry), in a corner building that was formerly home to Jerry’s Jumping Joint, an African American bar. “I redesigned

this place completely because of all the new residents in the area,” explained owner Tom Richter, who named the new Mediterranean restaurant for his 21-year-old daughter.

When I first learned about Isabella a few weeks ago, I went online to see what other customers were saying about it. I checked out four local restaurant websites — menupages.com, yelp.com, zagat.com and chowhound.com — and found lots of raves but also lots of complaints, mostly about an unpleasant “owner” and a rude “hostess.”

Most owners, when asked about negative online comments, get very defensive, alleging people only post restaurant comments on

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ON THE HILL Tartaglione Leads Loophole Fight State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione carried her fight to close the existing Delaware tax loophole at a news conference seen live earlier this week over www.poasenate.com.

She reports there has been a dramatic expansion of natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania coinciding with a similarly dramatic rise in the number of Delaware subsidiaries registered by Marcellus Shale energy companies.

She was joined by Senate colleagues to discuss the urgent need to reform corporate taxation that would close corporations operating here by escaping State taxes by registering corporate headquarters in Delaware.

Tartaglione is the prime sponsor of SB 679, which would require “combined reporting” for businesses in Pennsylvania and close the “Delaware Loophole.”

“Nearly three quarters of Pennsylvania companies pay no income tax and 80% pay less than the average family of four,” Tartaglione said. “At the same time, the number of business entities registered in Delaware over the past 20 years has jumped from 6,000 to more than 115,000. Pennsylvania’s Revenue Dept. should closely monitor this activity.”

Tartaglione noted that hundreds of Delaware business entities have been registered in the names of Marcellus Shale drilling companies in the past five years, even though Delaware doesn’t have a single gas well.

“Instead of making egregious cuts to education and social services, Pennsylvania should do everything in its power to make sure its tax rates are enforced and that no person or company can play accounting games to escape their share,” said Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa.

“Businesses who fairly account for their income are paying the highest corporate income tax rate in the nation because we let the largest companies off the hook.”

Several years ago, the Revenue Dept. estimated that $400 million in corporate taxes could be recouped by

adopting a combined reporting standard, as 23 states have already done.

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Stack Marks CCP Northeast Expansion

State Sen. Mike Stack, who secured $1 million in state funds for the project, joined Community College of Philadelphia to celebrate the grand opening of its newly expanded Northeast Regional Center.

Students will be able to complete more degree programs at the campus, located at 12901 Townsend Road.

“Community College of Philadelphia is an affordable, convenient and popular option for students of all ages, backgrounds and incomes to obtain credits and knowledge that will boost their resume and their job skills,” Stack said. “This expansion project is proof that CCP is meeting a growing demand for a quality education.”

Stack said the expansion project shows that community college classes are in greater demand because of the economy, and he blasted Gov. Tom Corbett for his budget proposal to cut community college funding by 10%.

A group of local students, public school employees and parents held a surprise teachin at State Sen. Mike Stack’s office to quiz the Senator and his staff about how a voucher bill would jeopardize Philadelphia’s schools. SB 1 is expected to drain millions of additional tax dollars from the city’s public schools.

Sen. Kitchen To Help Dads Become Fathers State Sen. Shirley Kitchen, together with Nu Sigma Youth Services and Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network is hosting a free sixweek session that will provide participating fathers with resources that will aid in fatherhood.

The course started Tuesday and will be held every Tuesday at PAAN, located in Suite 200, Lehigh Pavilion, 2700 N. 17th St. in Philadelphia. It is for participants from 16-30 years-old.

“Oftentimes, we focus on supporting mothers. Fathers deserve our support, too,” Kitchen said. “Fatherhood is one of the greatest, but also

PHILA. Deputy Managing Dir. John L. Farrell; Coach Sonny Moore of Overbrook Monarchs Youth Athletic Association; Sheila Washington of Friends of Haddington Library; Monarchs’ mascot; Mayor Michael Nutter; Catie Wolfgang; and Comcast Regional Senior VP Amy Smith at Granahan Rec Center in W. Phila.

one of the most challenging roles for a man, and this series of workshops gives them an opportunity to receive valuable resources to be the best parent possible for their children.”

Courses include The Father-Family Connection, Discipline vs.

Punishment, Interpersonal Relationships, Growth and Development, Understanding Anger and Stress, Nutrition Basics and more.

Reading materials and refreshments will be included at each course, and participants will receive a Certificate of Completion at a special closing ceremony.

The class that started May 3 is full. To sign up for the next class, starting Jun. 21, call PAAN at (215) 940-0550.

Keller, Taylor Bill Seen Getting Okay

Legislation that would restore the Office of Safe Schools Advocate within the Philadelphia School District was unanimously approved by the House Education Committee and is now on the calendar with passage expected next week.

State Reps. Bill Keller and John Taylor authored the 2000 law that established the Office of Safe Schools Advocate for Philadelphia. However, the Philadelphia office closed in 2009 because the State failed to fund its operations locally and instead transferred the duties of the advocate to an office in the Harrisburg region, some two hours away from Philadelphia schools.

HB 1345 would move control of the office from the Dept of Education to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The

commission would be required to station the advocate in Philadelphia so students and their parents would have better access to an advocate and their issues dealt with locally.

Keller, who has been working to reopen the Philadelphia office since it closed, says restoring the office is critical right now in light of a recent Human Relations Commission report and investigative news series that showed the Philadelphia School District is not doing enough to prevent and resolve instances of violence in its schools.

Scarnati Bill Would Move Reserve Funds

Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati has reintroduced legislation that would allow for the transfer of excess funds in the legislative reserve account back into the general fund.

“For too long, the General Assembly has carried an amount of taxpayer money in a reserve account that exceeds the necessary total,” Scarnati stated. “It is my belief that this legislation institutes the appropriate balance needed to continue operations in case of a budget impasse.”

According to Scarnati, SB 1000 will retain sufficient funds in the legislative reserve account in case of emergencies or a budget impasse in order to allow for the continuation of government business. Under the legislation, funds in excess will be returned to the general fund.

The legislation would transfer prior-year legislative funds that remain unex-

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pended, uncommitted, or unencumbered, and that exceed a four-month reserve.

“I have stated time and time again, the reserve account is greater than it needs to be, and hopefully when this bill becomes law, that will be rectified,” Scarnati said.

“This is just another step in reforming the way business is done in Harrisburg.”

SB 1000 has 30 co-sponsors, and has received bi-partisan support.

Roebuck Worried Over Education Code State Rep. James Roebuck, Democratic chairman of the House Education Committee, said he is disappointed Republicans on the Committee voted to strip language from the Pennsylvania School Code that explicitly states the important goal of providing adequate funding to schools in order for students to meet academic standards.

A party-line vote allowed the following language to be removed from the School Code: “In furtherance of the General Assembly’s longstanding commitment to providing adequate funding that will ensure equitable State and local investments in public education and in order to enable students to attain applicable Federal and State academic standards, it is the goal of the Commonwealth to review and meet State funding targets by fiscal year 2013-2014.”

An amendment offered by Roebuck and defeated by Republicans would have retained that language.

“Deleting that important section is a major step back-

ward in our State’s commitment to providing adequate funding for public education and our State commitment for education accountability, as the funding formula is tied to the goal of providing the funding needed for all of our children to achieve the academic standards that we require of them,” said Roebuck.

Sen. Washington Bill Aids Small Business

As a part of the Senate Democrats’ legislative plan to invigorate Pennsylvania’s economy and create jobs, called PA Works, State Sen. LeAnna Washington has introduced two key pieces of legislation to boost small businesses and put money in the pockets of Pennsylvania taxpayers.

Washington said because Pennsylvania’s economic recovery remains fragile and unsteady, it is critical the State pursue policies that stimulate the economy, move business forward and create jobs even in the most difficult times.

The first piece of legislation would promote smalland disadvantaged-business participation in government contracting. It would establish small-business reserves, a statewide bonding program, a mentor-protégé program, and other targeted initiatives to help them compete for government contracts.

The second piece of legislation would provide taxpayers with a return on a successful investment in private business. Successful businesses that received State grants, funded by taxpayers, would be required to repay the (Cont. Page 48)

CITY COUNCIL candidate in 8th Dist. Cindy Bass is feted at fundraiser at Union League hosted by Women’s Association of Phila. Joining Cindy here are J. Rosa Woods, Susan Levy Warner, Jackie Hamilton, Dr. Dianne Salter and Dorothy Lamb.

City Controller Alan Butkovitz has found $120,000 in overtime costs that were paid by the Dept. of Streets to employees in error, in an audit of that Department for 2009.

The Controller’s auditors conducted a payroll sample that uncovered overtime payments during fiscal years 2006 through 2008 were made to employees who worked only 7.5 hours in a

day, instead of the City-required eight hours. Auditors found workers starting at 8:30 a.m. and taking a onehour lunch were receiving overtime after 5 p.m., instead of after 5:30 p.m.

According to Butkovitz, “Our sample findings initiated a full-scale review to identify the total extent of the problem.”

“The Department’s management needs to ensure its

payroll staff receives periodic training on the correct application of regulations,” said Butkovitz.

There were no instances of improperly paid overtime found in fiscal 2009, as the Department stated to the Controller’s auditors once they became aware of the problem, they took immediate action to remedy it.

The report included other findings. While improvement

was made in the process for verifying streetlight electric bills, it still needed to reconfigure its streetlight inventory in a manner that would make it easier to verify monthly bills. Fourteen percent of the Department’s $6.3 million equipment inventory was missing and unaccounted for, but remained on the Department’s books since the Controller’s last report.

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COUNCIL MEMBERS Jim Kenney, Blondell Reynolds Brown and Maria Quiñones-Sánchez joined forces to help Council candidate Cindy Bass with election bid during fundraiser at Union League.

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ONE STRONG FAN of Common Pleas judicial aspirant Vince Giusini, left, is Lou Galdo of Catering in S. Phila., where Giusini recently held a fundraiser.

Parking Garage Owners Seek Lower Tax

Parking garage operators and their employees were campaigning this week, urging commuters to support the lowering of Philadelphia’s onerous 20% parking tax. They handed out postcards as customers pulled into the garages.

They seek support for legislation calling for a gradual lowering of the tax over a fiveGATHERED for final push at a fundraiser at Ward year period which now goes Leader Mike Cibik’s home in Society Hill was GOP before City Council’s Rules at-Large hopeful Michael Untermeyer with support- Committee May 11. The owners: from left, Ben Gerson, Untermeyer, Joseph ers propose to help the City Ruggerio and Patrick Pasquariello.

crack down on the more than 100 rogue operators, who operate illegal parking lots and do not pay any City taxes.

Revenues from the rogue lots will more than compensate for reduced funds from lowering the parking tax.

The argument the legitimate parking operators make is tax fairness. They are competing against lots that don’t pay the

tax or other expenses that come with being licensed, including Property Tax, Use and Occupancy Tax and the Wage Tax. Over the long run, the parking public pays the price for this, with fewer lots and garages, as owners are financially unable to make repairs.

The parking tax was 15% until it was increased to 20% in 2008.

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Walking Keeps You Fit You don’t have to join a gym to get your daily exercise. Physical activity is any form of movement that uses energy. Some of your daily activities like doing chores around the house, yard work, or walking the dog are great ways to stay fit.

Walking is a terrific way to add physical activity to your life. When you first

start, walk 10 minutes a day on a few days during the first couple of weeks. Try walking the dog or walking to pick up lunch when you’re at work.

Little by little, add more time and days. Walk a little longer. Try 15 minutes instead of 10 minutes. Then walk on more days a week.

Once this is easy to do, try

walking faster. When you feel comfortable, try walking to work or walking to pick the kids up from school or afterschool activities.

Talking a walk is great way to get some exercise, see the sights, and get to know your neighbors.

Walkscore.com recently rated Philadelphia as the fifth-mostwalkable city in the country.

Medical Grants Announced Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-Phila.), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies, announced the award of two major scientific grants to University City insti-

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Brady Checks Out New Fresh Grocer Congressman Bob Brady (D-Pa.) visited the Fresh Grocer supermarket at historic Progress Plaza, the nation’s first Black-owned and -developed shopping center. While touring the 46,000-square-foot supermarket that opened December 2009, the Congressman presented a flag to Fresh Grocer President & CEO Pat Burns.

“This North Central neighborhood in the 1st Congressional Dist. was without a supermarket for more than a decade and I was glad to help gain funding for the project.

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STATE REP. Angel Cruz cuts ribbon to officially open new legislative office building at 3501 B Street. Joining Cruz are State Rep. Rosita Youngblood, Traffic Court candidate José Figueroa and City Council candidate Daniel Savage.

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SEPTA’s Youth Advisory Council delivered A Philadelphia Youth Rider Agenda report to the SEPTA board this week.

In the making for the past nine months, the report consisted of surveying 800 college and high-school students and conducting two public forums.

Respondents were asked for information on their ridership habits, factors which influence their usage of SEPTA, and whether potential service improvements would entice them to ride the system more frequently.

FROM LEFT, Congressman Bob Brady; Wendell Whitlock, Chairman of PIA Board; Ducky Birts; Fresh Grocer Executive VP Grant McLoughlin; and Fresh Grocer President & CEO Pat Burns.

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DELAWARE VALLEY STEVEDORES, operator of Tioga Terminal, threw a party for stevedores and Sea Star Line personnel, marking completion of first year of service by Sea Star, which weekly brings ships to and from Puerto Rico. ILA workforce was congratulated at lunch for efforts in insuring service is a success. Print of famous Port painting was presented to Sea Star at dockside in front of Sea Star’s El Faro.

In photo are DRS’s Bob Palaima, Sea Star Line President Steve Hastings, ILA President Boise Butler, Capt. Jim Roche of River Pilots Association, DRS’s Roger Youngren and Phila. Regional Port Authority’s Sean Mahoney.

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The Senate Democrats’ PA Works plan is designed to create 28,000 new jobs, leverage over $2 billion in new private investment and save $150 million.

Josephs Bill Bans Gifts To Officials

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State Rep. Babette Josephs has introduced legislation that would impose a gift ban for public officials.

The measure (HB 1299) would ban any gift for a public official or a candidate for public office valued more than $25. It also would prohibit any form of hospitality, including transportation and lodging, whose fair market value or combined value exceeds $500 a year.

“Under current law, special interests have few limitations on the type and amount of gifts they can lavish on elected officials in Pennsylvania,” Josephs said. “This creates the perception special interests can curry favor with elected officials while the voices of average citizens are

not heard. A gift ban would eliminate the perception elected officials are being swayed by special interests as they shape public policy.”

Josephs’ legislation also would require public officials and candidates to file a statement of financial interest that includes the source of any gift of goods or hospitality that’s valued at more than $250 a year.

Farnese Pushes Anti-Discrimination

State Sen. Larry Farnese has introduced legislation to protect the rights of all citizens from discrimination.

SB 910 would amend the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to add the definition of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity or expression” to the list of prohibited discrimination factors. It would prevent “unlawful discriminatory practices” against individuals or groups for the aforementioned reasons as they relate to employment, housing and public accommodations.

“In this day and age, it is unthinkable anyone would suffer discrimination in employment, housing or in public accommodations because of gender identity or sexual orientation,” said Farnese.

O’Brien Recognizes Christ Church Pastor

Rev. Timothy Browning Safford of Christ Church in Philadelphia, who offered the

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invocation at the opening of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voting session recently, was the recipient of a citation by State Rep. Michael O’Brien (D-Kensington) commemorating the 25th anniversary of Safford’s ordination into the priesthood of the Episcopal Church.

O’Brien invited Safford to the House chamber to offer the prayer and to be recognized by House lawmakers.

“It was an honor to have Father Safford at the State Capitol and to share with my colleagues his contributions to Philadelphia and its faith community,” O’Brien said. “Father Safford’s personal faith, leadership and spiritual guidance have enabled the Christ Church in Philadelphia to be a vital and inspiring presence in the community.”

DeLissio Small Biz Seminar A Success

“Over the past few months, many constituents have inquired about starting a business or expanding an ex-

isting one,” DeLissio said.

“In response to these inquiries, I decided to convene a seminar led by a panel of experts to answer critical and practical questions about starting a business.”

Over 35 people registered for the seminar. “We need to support the development of small business and the interest the local community has in this topic is encouraging,” DeLissio said.

Participants were from all parts of the district including Parkside, Wynnefield, Roxborough, Manayunk, Bala Cynwyd and Belmont Hills.

Tartaglione Bill Would Modernize Liquor Store

Three Democratic senators have unveiled legislation aimed at modernizing Pennsylvania’s wine and spirit store operations. They are State Sens. Tina Tartaglione, Vincent Hughes and Jim Ferlo.

“We must continue to find ways to improve the efficiency and flexibility of the Liquor Control Board,” she said.

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ISAIAH THOMAS, left, who pulled number two in Council at-Large race, pitches his candidacy to members of Feltonville Business Association.

JUDICIAL hopeful Stephanie Sawyer makes her presentation as Feltonville business leaders Edward and Daryl Lloyd listen.

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end to the other, in a quest for peace.

Once the bikers reach Cheltenham Avenue, the group will turn around and motorcade back to the stadium area. A reception will follow the ride at the State Burners’ Motorcycle Club House, in the 5200 block of Woodland Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia. Bikers from throughout the Greater Philadelphia area are expected to participate.

The Weekend of Peace will close on Sunday with an 11 a.m. worship service and silent vigil at New Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church.

Moore is an associate pastor at New Fellowship, which holds its services at the Elmwood Skating Rink while their new church is being constructed. The service is for Philadelphia Police officers killed in the line of duty and to their families.

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GETTING LUCKY were these kids – two among scores of West Poplar youths who were treated to an Easter party and egghunt at Laborers’ Hall.

EGGHUNT was organized by Cunningham Reunion Committee, in tribute to Rec Center where they all grew up. Among its leaders are, from left, Cory Robinson, Norman Dash and Leon Coles.

Peace will be the major focus when area motorcyclists, roller skaters and special guests once again join Paul “Earthquake” Moore at his 12th annual Weekend of Peace May 20-22.

All 12th Police Dist. residents are invited to attend the events – a motorcycle ride, roller skating party and church service. Moore said the event will raise money for bulletproof vests for members of the 12th Police Dist. Chaplains Program.

The opening activities are 5-7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 20, at the Elmwood Skating Rink, 71st Street & Grays Avenue, where youth and those young at heart are invited to skate for peace. The following morning at 11 a.m., members of the State Burners Motorcycle Club, joined by Deputy Police Commissioner Stephen Johnson, will line up at Broad Street & Pattison Avenue for a symbolic trek up N. Broad Street to Cheltenham Avenue.

The idea, Moore said, is to cover Philadelphia from one

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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, May 3, 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.

BUDGET FEE B-059 C of 2010/11 General Contract Stephen Decatur ES $225,000 $100 Yard Repaving 3500 Academy Road *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on April 27, 2011 at 09:30 a.m.

B-060 G of 2010/11

BUDGET FEE General Service Contract Various locations $350,000 $25 Chimney Repairs throughout the School District

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.

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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.

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