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9th St. Butcher To Showcase Mega-Meat At Italian Festival; Esposito’s will also kick off year-long Century Celebration
100 years strong!Three generations of Espositos have helped mark their name in Italian Market folklore; 9th Street butchers are now cited as one of nation’s best purveyors of fresh meat.
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by Rory G. McGlasson In 1911, Attilio Esposito set up shop on 9th Street to provide the growing immigration community with quality meats. Three generations on, the Esposito family continues to make their mark purveying the best cuts on the Italian market. Starting this weekend, at the Italian Market Festival, Esposito’s Meats’ 100-year anniversary begins with its milestone event. Esposito’s is preparing Philly’s first 100-foot-long continuous Italian sausage, made with their grandfather’s 100-year-old secret recipe. “We make a great-tasting sausage, and it’s popular.… We’ll be cooking up sandwiches at the (Cont. Page 2)
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Esposito Family Celebrates 100-Year Anniversary (Cont. From Page 1) festival – and we thought this would be a fun and relevant way to honor our 100 year heritage,” says Louis Esposito II. The ingenuity in crafting the 100-foot-long continuous sausage is of note – because Esposito’s will still be using all-natural casings for stuffing the sausage. “Natural casings are generally no longer than 10 or 12 feet…synthetic casings, which commercial sausages use, can be made into almost any length. But we don’t want to go that route” says Joe ‘Knit’, a 30year employee at Esposito’s “we never use additives, preservatives or anything artificial – so we’ve crafted a special way to make the length work while maintaining the all-natural standard of
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the sausage” Craftsmanship in butchery is the cornerstone of Esposito’s 100-year heritage. With three generations of family butchers, Esposito’s knows the time-honored craft of butchering meat by hand. “There’s a difference between a butcher and a meat cutter,” says Lee Esposito. “A butcher eyes the meat differ-
ently and cuts it with the knowledge of the whole animal. He also has the instinct to identify quality cuts – which makes a difference in producing good-tasting, quality meat.” Known for both their meat expertise and offering the best quality cuts, Esposito’s Meats is a chef’s and food lover’s destination. Esposito’s is also marking its 1911 founding date by raising a donation of $1,911 for the Comprehensive Learning Center for Autism in Bucks Co. When festivalgoers donate $1 to the cause, they’ll receive 1lb of delicious, homemade, all-natural Italian sausage, as thanks. Esposito’s is a long-time community supporter and this donation adds to the celebration in a very special way. Louis Esposito III attends CLC for
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Lee & Louis Esposito, 3rd Generation. Family Owned & Operated for 100 Year. autism – and has just joined property at 1001 S. 9th Street, the family business. His fa- expanding his operation to inther, Louis II, proudly wel- clude a slaughterhouse in the comes his son to the business 1920s. As his sons, Louis and as a fourth-generation Espos- Attilio, followed into the famito. ily business, they began travEsposito’s Meats will con- eling the country to purchase tinue to pay tribute to their live cattle ensuring their cus100th year by conducting tomers of the finest-quality monthly samplings and meats. In the late 1960’s, demonstrations throughout the Louis Esposito acquired the year, featuring items and top- adjacent property on Carpenics including Meat Carving, ter Street, and additional reMeat 101, All About Veal, frigerated warehouses and dry Grass Fed Beef, Free Range storage buildings across the and more. street, expanding the product In 1911, as a young immi- line to include lamb, pork grant, Attilio Esposito and his and poultry. family opened a butcher shop Growing with the demands in a storefront property at of the restaurant renaissance 1009 S. 9th Street, believing of the 1970s, Louis’ sons, that success was built on con- Lee and Louis, Jr., changed sistently offering quality the venue to specialize in products. After a few years fresh portion-cut meat prodof loyal customer support, At- ucts. Offering to custom-cut tilio purchased the corner and package each meat order to the restaurant’s specifications caught on quickly. The former slaughterhouse became the setting for expert portion-control cutting and state-of-the-art packaging equipment. The operation expanded to include, seafood, gourmet specialty, and game items. The diversity of its wholesale Endorsed by Philadelphia Inquirer customer base, and approach to the custom hand(Cont. Page 4)
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(Cont. From Page 2) cutting and packaging of itsproducts has helped to improve the operating cost, as well as safe food handling in today’s working environment. The longevity of its employees ensures that its apprentices have the best training resources alongside the understanding of the company’s original commitment. While ensuring the continuation of the founding principals, integrity and value, it is respon-
sive to the changing market needs and trends for a growing partnership with its customer base. Its USDA-inspected facility has had an external audit rating of 95% or higher over the last five years; this, along with GMP and HACCP procedures, ensures the company’s strict standards remain intact. Today a cornerstone in The Italian Market, the retail market services neighbors as well as loyal second- and third-
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generation customers who travel to the Italian Market to shop with local chefs for restaurant-quality products at value pricing. In its third generation, Esposito’s operation has grown from a storefront butcher shop in 1911, to be proudly regarded as a Philadelphia institution. It continues acommitment to sustainability while reducing impact on the environment. It is improving its social performance with alliances to a network of food vendors that believes in naturally grown and minimal processed raw products. Current sales includeretail customers, as well as restaurants, caterers, country clubs, and other food-service establishments and distributors in Philadelphia and the surrounding area. For three generations, its growth has been achieved through one satisfied customer’s sharing their experience with another.
City Police Mark Month
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as “Police Week.” Every year since then, tens of thousands of lawenforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, D.C. to participate in a number of planned events which honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. In 2011, the National Police Memorial Service was held in Washington D.C. on Sunday, May 15 with various activities and seminars being offered starting Friday, May 13 through Tuesday, May 17. The annual Citizen’s Crime Commission of the Delaware Valley commemoration is scheduled for noon May 19 at the Bellevue, Broad & Walnut Streets. Guests to this event are by invitation only. The 2nd Appreciation Awards Ceremony Honoring Law Enforcement will be held on Friday, May 20 at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church at 2800 W. Cheltenham Avenue. Service will begin at 6 a.m.
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Budget Cuts Imperil Education by State Rep. James R. Roebuck Democratic Chairman, House Education Committee
We all recognize Gov. Tom Corbett is in a difficult and challenging situation regarding the Commonwealth budget for next year, but drastic reductions in our support of public education, including funding for full-day kindergarten and other early childhood programs, funding for reduced class size, and aca-
demic programs like art and music, do not seem the most rational answer to our fiscal challenges. The privatizing of public education seems to be the wrong path to solving financial problems in our state. The mission and vision of a public-education system has traditionally been designed to knit together all segments of our society. Yes, there may be some schools where, for a variety of
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reasons, including some failures of our society, the school is failing our children. But we need to address those challenges. Siphoning off needed funds to put them toward private schools, some of which are for-profit operations, will do nothing to enhance our public schools or offer our children the quality education they deserve and need.
People often confuse “charter schools” with “private schools”, so we need to keep reminding them the charter schools come under the aegis of public schools, and, therefore, the funding for charter schools is dependent on the State budget funding for public education. But there is a new element (Cont. Page 33)
May 12- State Rep. Mike O’Brien hosts Community Mtg. on small-business development for 175th State House Dist. at Old Pine Community Ctr., 401 Lombard St., 6-8 p.m. 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 13- Sid Booker hosts Shrimp Rally for Mayor Michael Nutter outside Stinger La Pointe Restaurant, 4600 N. Broad St., 6-8:30 p.m. All invited. May 13-15 Phila. Chapter of National Congress of Black Women kicks off Black Splendor Weekend at Friday formal at 1st Dist. Plaza, 7 p.m. honoring Onah C. Weldon. May 14- Mayfair Fallen Heroes 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 mayfairbiz.com/run. (Cont. Page 33)
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More Pleas For AdultBasic I hope Adultbasic gets a fair hearing through the courts, and ultimately is restored (“22 Join Suit For AdultBasic”, Apr. 14). This Governor cares nothing about anyone or anything else except himself and his rich cronies. Paul Robb It is plain horror what Corbett is doing to this state. He not only refuses to tax the drillers of the Marcellus Shale, he has the nerve to cut benefits for thousands of schools across
the state. Has this man lost his mind? It’s funny, he works for us and there is nothing we can do to get him out of there. Since he works for us, we should be able to do something to have him removed. I’m one of those who lost their insurance and right now I see four different doctors each at least three times a year. I must also look for an orthopedic specialist for my wrist. So I ask, whom do I eliminate? We had to apply for this junk they offered because we (Cont. Page 33)
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One need not wonder why some political factions never get it. They froth at the mouth, fill the internet with blasts of innuendoes and insults designed to degrade the image of those they consider opposition, and then sit back, satisfied they’ve done enough damage to ensure their side wins. Never happens. What happens instead is the tarnishing of characters who, of themselves, are aboveboard and above reproach, but who now must labor on with those smears on their reputations. A case in point, this week, involved an action by the type of people who could fit the mold we identified above. It was filed by Walter James Kernaghan against the sitting City Commissioners. The brief stated an advertisement had appeared in our Apr. 21 issue. In reality, it was not an ad, but a sample of the machine ballot. It showed how all the candidates would appear on the voting machines. This is part of the service the Philadelphia Public Record is happy to provide, the kind of information not available through any other media. We understand its value to all who read this paper. The brief then goes on to claim the fact this was made available “Courtesy of the City Commissioners: Chairman Margaret Tartaglione, Anthony Clark and Joseph Duda,” was a statement which “represents that the Respondents are acting as the City Commissioners of the City and County of Philadelphia.” It contends Judges Pamela Dembe, Charles Cunningham and Leon Tucker were serving in place of the “respondents.” It continues, “The only purpose for the inclusion of the names of the Respondents in the Advertisement was to place their names in front of voters to increase their chances of renomination and reelection. The complainant alleges and and claims that said advertisement was paid for by public funds or else was paid for by the respondents out of their personal funds, neither of which would be lawful.” It winds up asking the judges now serving as the City Commissioners to conduct an investigation, etc. We wondered why this brief was filed, figuring Mr. Kernaghan has no idea how a newspaper is put together. Then we learned it was another political gambit, designed to further smear the City Commissioners. An email from Matt Wolfe, Esq., the Republican Ward Leader in the 27th, belongs to the dissident group aligned against the leadership of the Republican City Committee. The email was inquiring if other like-minded Republicans would sign onto the brief. We appreciate Wolfe’s efforts to increase voter registrations for the GOP in this city and we understand his positions as it relates to the RCC. But as we said above, it is just this kind of antic that does a disservice to everyone in the political arena. It also doesn’t win any campaigns, which is why we predicted in an article elsewhere in this issue a clean sweep for the endorsed Republican City Committee slate.
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Any reporter is only as good as his or her sources. Your sources are the folks who are out on the street getting all sorts of information they feel important enough to pass on to you. Their motives aren’t always pure; but purity isn’t what’s important, accuracy and the ability to verify are. That goes for candidates as well. Some don’t even know the rules. I found this out through a friend of mine who was working on the campaign of 2nd Dist. Council candidate Damon Roberts. Roberts announced he was dropping out of the race last week and was throwing his support behind rival (and friend, I guess, although I’m not so sure after this) State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson. He just didn’t know or didn’t think about it, but he couldn’t get his name off of the ballot. Even if he went to court, it was undoable. Unfortunately, he decided to do that after the voting machines had been locked up and the City Commission had to refuse to reopen them to take Roberts’s name off. Most are out at their polling place locations. Apparently, they can’t even cover the name up so that folks won’t make the mistake of voting for this person who is no longer running. So I kind of question why anyone would ask folks to drop out … especially if they already knew it would be hard to get folks to drop out five days away from the primary. This is one of four hotly contested District Council races which have seen more than their share of fascinating deal-making – and not a little skullduggery. While you won’t see me pointing any fingers at anybody, I invite you to do some speculating yourself as you read between the lines. In any case, I’m going to get a Zipcar (or Philly Car Share car, depending on which I can access most quickly) and spend the day going around the city and checking out the polling places during Tuesday’s primary. I’m also going to be going to the various Election Night parties to see who wins and loses. I’ll have all of that fun and frolic for you next week. It should be informative, I hope. And then, I’ll have a column about how some of these campaigns get financed: through the richly traditional, fabulous Fish Fry.
SNOOPER “SPECIAL EMAIL” DEPT: Whew, it always amazes me how many people read THE PUBLIC RECORD NEWSPAPER and what’s more amazing, their friends get to read about them too. THOMAS CAROLAN, who sent us this EMAIL, could not believe how many of his friends got to read all about the recent item by THE SNOOPER. He informed us he forgot to mention these other great nurses: MICHELLE, SYLVIA, TAWANDA, TANISHA, VRUTA, and how about ART and DAMON? – more great PROFESSIONALS. Hey, I must not forget the one in charge, USHA. I want to thank MR. CAROLAN for letting me know about all of these great PROFESSIONALS at DEER MEADOWS. Yes, how about SUSAN? SNOOPER’S UP-TO-DATE NEWS: Remember earlier, we mentioned the JURY SELECTION COMMISSIONER, who, by the way, is selected by The Judges of The Common Pleas Court, and as I told you, this selection will be made come MAY 19. Yes, due to the passing of HON. GERALD SHOTZBARGER, the former JURY SELECTION COMMISSIONER, the Judges of the Common Pleas Court will be meeting to elect the new JURY SELECTION COMMISSIONER. We were told about some of those who have already submitted their respective names for consideration to HON. JUDGE OVERTON and he will turn them over to THE BOARD of JUDGES. Here are just a few of the names being considered, and on MAY 19 the “THE BOARD OF JUDGES” will then vote on the names submitted to them. We have a few of them – DANIEL RENDINE, Esq., KAREN ZIETZ, Esq., and also MICHAEL CAMPBELL, Esq. for their considerations. SNOOPER’S LATE NEWS BUREAU: We’re sorry to be late with this news and we thought his many friends would like to know of ‘his passing’. This gentleman was well known as one of MAYOR RIZZO’S inner circle, and one that The Mayor always confided in – he did nothing without him. Yes, HON. SHELDON ALBERT, the former CITY SOLICITOR, has passed away, and “Shelly” will be sorely missed by his many friends, especially those in the legal field. This gentleman was well respected by the entire LEGAL COMMUNITY and they all would confide in him, especially if it was a CITY MATTER. I had the pleasure of meeting him on many occasions, especially if it involved MAYOR RIZZO, because he was always there. “SHELLY”, as Rizzo called him, was one great guy and, I might add, MY FRIEND! (Cont. Page 33)
Yo! Here we go again with these adult truths sent to me by Jane K. I think part of a best friend’s job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong. I totally take back all those times I didn’t want to nap when I was younger. There is great need for a sarcasm font. How the heck are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet? Map Quest really needs to start their directions on # 5. I’m pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died. I can’t remember the last time I wasn’t at least kind of tired. Bad decisions make good stories. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know you just aren’t going to do anything productive for the rest of the day. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don’t want to have to restart my collection ... again. I’m always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my 10-page technical report that I swear I did not make any changes to. I keep some people’s phone numbers in my phone, just so I know not to answer when they call. I think the freezer deserves a light as well. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lite than Kay. I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger. How many times is it appropriate to say, “What?” before you just nod and smile because you still didn’t hear or understand a word they said? I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars team up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers and sisters! Sometimes I’ll look down at my watch three consecutive times and still not know what time it is. People who forward email without deleting the tons of previous recipients should be shot and then tarred and feathered. The first testicular guard, the “Cup,” was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize their brain is also important. Ladies, quit laughing!
DAN SAVAGE’S candidacy for the 7th Dist. City Council seat currently held by MARIA QUINONES-SANCHEZ appears to be surging. Both candidates claim to be against the controversial DROP program which allows elected officials to retire for one day and collect all their retirement. However, Quiñones-Sánchez is endorsed and supported by MARGE TARTAGLIONE, one of the biggest recipients of DROP. Savage has demanded to know why Sanchez has not renounced Tartaglione. Is the sitting Councilwoman just another politician trying to get reelected? Superior Court JUDGE STEVE McEWEN has been appointed the fifth member of the legislative reapportionment committee which will draw up the Congressional, State House and Senate seats next year. The Delaware County Republican is a close friend of Majority Leader STATE SEN. DOMINIC PILEGGI and is seem as an honest broker. Judge McEwen is also a longtime friend of former Northeast Ward Leader MIKE STACK, JR. and JUDGE FAY STACK. Their son, STATE SEN. MIKE STACK, is friendly with both Pileggi and McEwen. CONGRESSMAN BOB BRADY is not only focused on reapportionment, but also a crowded democratic field for City Council, Traffic Court, Common Pleas, Municipal Court and City Commissioner. The City Chairman is pushing the entire Democratic ticket, but word on the street is some of the endorsed candidates have not met their commitments to the party. Will Brady push with an iron hand or a feather? Several non-endorsed judicial candidates are finding their way onto important ward ballots. SAYDE LADOV, the former Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association, is gaining momentum. So, too, are labor favorites HARRY LEVANT and JIM DiVERGILIS, who represents the Teamsters. Sen. Stack, who is also the 58th Ward Leader, hosted a cocktail party at Bliss. Many citywide candidates mingled with the Senator and his committeepersons, including MARIA McLAUGHLIN, JUDGE KEN POWELL, COUNCILMAN JIM KENNEY, Congressman Brady, COUNCILMAN BILL GREENLEE, MIKE FANNING and ANNE MARIE COYLE. (Cont. Page 33)
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RE-ELECT MICHAEL A. NUTTER A Taste of Shrimp Rally For Nutter for Mayor, Crank up the support for Michael A. Nutter’s re-election effort, With a RALLY at Sid Booker’s Stinger La Pointe Restaurant This Friday! May 13t at 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 4600 N. Broad Street (corner of Belfield Ave.)
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Meet-and-greet with Mayor Nutter, Mingle with friends, enjoy music Come cheer on Michael Nutter as he heads into the final weekend before primary election Day this Tuesday! Michael A Nutter has pulled our city through a tough recession, and met his promise to decrease crime and increase the high-school graduation rate. He cares for kids, for our communities, for this city! Rally your support-along with Sid Booker—for Michael Nutter at Stinger’s on May 13th…and at the ballot booth on Tues., May 17th! Ad paid for by Sid Booker
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SHERIFF candidate Jewell Williams chats a bit with Traffic SHERIFF candidate State Rep. Jewell Court candidate Christine Williams is all smiles as he greets Donna Solomon and her daughter Stone and Sharif Street. Megan.
TRUCE in 2nd Council Dist. battle brought Tracey Gordon, Barbara Capozzi and Ward Leader Ann Brown together at City Committee’s gala. Photo by Harry Leech
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WARD LEADERS Al Stewart and John O’Connell compare notes over District DCC’s Charlie Bernard greets Ward Leader Vivian Miller. races.
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Asian American Educators Honor South Philly Leaders The 18th annual fundraising banquet of Asian American Educators took place last Friday at the Chinatown restaurant, Ocean Harbor. It was full to capacity with teachers, businesspersons, students, family and many friends. It included a 10-course dinner, performances by selected students, presentations of
two college scholarships, four writing-contest awards, door prizes, dancing, entertainment and high spirits. The AAE was founded in 1988 by Herbert M. Jung, a former principal of Stetson MS and South Philadelphia HS and the first Asian American to serve as viceprincipal and principal in the School District of Philadel-
Back Row: Michelle Zhang, AAE President Margaret Chin, Asian Community Activist Van Tsang. Front Row: Southwark School Dancers Isabella Xu, Aimee Truong, Ashley Xu, Chloe Zhang, Maggie Zhang, Michelle Cheang, Jenny Chen,Michelle Zhang, Suxin Lin.
phia. AAE president Margret Chin, who is also the principal of Southwark ES, said, “In addition to strengthening solidarity among members, the association educates all people as to the importance of the contributions made by Asian Americans in all fields of endeavor, and to promote and defend equality in education for Asian Americans.” The dinner crowd was treated to a costumed Lion Dance by the Philadelphia Suns, the J. Hampton Moore School Cambodian Dancers, a music performance by the McCall School and a choreographed Chinese dance by 1sdt- to 3rdgraders of Southwark ES. Asian community leader and School District interpreter Van Tsang, who choreographed the dance, told me it took a month of rehearsals to get the nine little girls prepared for their big moment. Two area students, Jin-
Ling Huang of South Philadelphia HS and Xiufan Wang of Furness HS, who will both attend Temple University in the fall, won the college scholarships provided by Luen Fong Food and Produce Inc,. Sang Kee Asian Bistro and the May Young Family. Also receiving awards for the 2011 Writing contest were Jenny Huynh, Jenny Sim, Amanda Sananikone, Bhargav Patel, ZijiaYin and, for bilingual, Chengwei Lin.
School District members and teachers Jennie Wu, Estelle Mathews, Letretta Jones,Leroy Nunnery, Van Tsang, Minh Nguyen, Quibila Divine.
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Scholarship recipients: from Furness HS, Xiufan Wang; from Southern HS, JinLing Huang; President of AAE and Principal of Southwark ES Margaret Chin.
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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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ARLENE KEMPIN and City Commission Chair Margaret Tartaglione flank State Sen. Tina Tartaglione to make this a perfect commemorative photo.
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DISCUSSING campaign are Marita Crawford, Sheriff Barbara Deeley, MAYORAL CANDIDATE Milton Judge Michael Sullivan and Traffic Street with his son, Milton, Jr. is met Court endorsed Democrat candidate by voters at gala. Christine Solomon.
FORMER Congressman Pat Murphy, who plans to seek State Attorney General’s seat, wishes Councilman Bill Green well in Primary. Murphy is endorsed for MAYOR Michael Nutter that race by DA Seth welcomes Allegheny Co.’s Williams. Photo by Harry Dan Onorato to event.
D U C K Y BIRTS and Sid Booker escort Sheriff Barbara Deeley into Sheet Metal Workers hall.
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Dr. Hofman is The Only Board-Certified Forensic Pathologist Serving as Coroner in The Entire State! www.DocHofman.com Samuel Adenbaum, Treasurer
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Carpenter Apprentices Show Their Talent At Annual Competition
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26 APPRENTICE CARPENTERS completed their fourth year and showed off skills they learned at annual competition at Carpenters Metropolitan Regional Council’s Training Facility. Training runs gamut of a host of skills carpenters need, and the young graduates demonstrated their skills well. Center Director Charles Brock presented awards. A look around competition gives one an idea of huge size and scope of event which annually draws thousands to enjoy day-long festivities.
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Returning Citizens For A Better Philadelphia
Malik Aziz President
Serving Our City, After Serving Our Time
Endorsed Slate Of Candidates For Democratic Primary Mayor City of Philadelphia T. MIlton Street D # 163
City Council At Large Bill Green D # 184 • Ralph Blakney D # 185 • Sherrie Cohen D # 180 Frank Rizzo R # 28 • Wilson Goode, Jr. D # 189
Philadelphia Traffic Court Marie Aument Loughrey D # 157
Philadelphia City Council 1st: Joe Grace D # 191 3rd Jannie Blackwell D # 191 5th Darrell Clarke D #190 7th Dan Savage D # 190 9th Lamont Thomas D # 191
2nd Tracy Gordon D # 190 4th Curtis Jones, Jr. D # 190 6th Bobby Henon D # 190 8th Verna Tyner D # 195 10th Bill Rubin D # 190
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Judge - Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia Leon King II, Esq. D # 131 • Charles Ehrlich D # 128 Stephanie M. Sawyer D # 118 • Maria McLaughlin D # 115 Nycole Watson, Esq.D # 129 • Giovanni Campbell D # 130 Drew Aldinger D # 123 • Ann Marie Coyle D # 114 R# 8 Vincent L. Johnson D # 107 • Robert Kline D # 109
Commonwealth of PA Kathryn Boockvar D # 102
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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, 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),
• 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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• Pentecostal Ministers (Bishop Goins, Caldwell, etc).
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PENNA. STATE TEACHERS head Ted Kirsch shows his LILLIAN PAULMIER picked number-one slot for her hussupport for Commission Chairwoman Margaret Tartaglione band Greg Paulmier in 8th Dist. Council race and said, “This time he’ll win, because I’m running his campaign.” at gala.
JUDICIAL candidate Jonathan Irvine chats with Tina Covington, Wilhemina Moore and Joanne Manuel.
Guiding Lights
VETERAN crime-fighter C. B. Kimmons recalls inspiration of his mentor Congressman Lucien Blackwell as Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell prepares to issue “Guiding Light in the Community Honors” awards in Mayor’s Reception Room. From left are Blackwell, Council aide Marty Cabry and ex-offender leader Malik Aziz.
37th Ward Candidates Night
COMMON PLEAS COURT candidate Maria McLaughlin discusses her qualifications for judge at 37th Ward candidates night as Democratic Ward Leader El Amor Mapenzi Brawne Ali looks on.
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COMCAST Chief At N.E. Chamber COMCAST Executive VP David L. Cohen, who served as then-Mayor Ed Rendell’s first chief of staff, was keynote speaker at Greater N.E. Phila. Chamber of Commerce’s “Business Is Blooming” Expo Luncheon at Holy Family University, Frankford & Grant Avenues. Welcoming him to luncheon is Chamber President Al Taubenberger. Photo by Don Brennan
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Gordon Tells Will Mega To Mind His Business Attorney Damon K. Roberts has dropped out of the 2nd Council Dist. race, handing his support to State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson (D-S. Phila.), and calls have been made to one of the three remaining candidates, Tracey Gordon, to also withdraw. Johnson, who also picked up endorsements from Mayor Michael Nutter and DA Seth Williams, faces Gordon and Barbara Capozzi.
Capozzi said Robert’s decision was not unexpected: “No surprise at all.” She indicated she is “into every neighbourhood of the District and has found strong support for my campaign.” For more than 35 years, the seat has been held by Council President Anna C. Verna. She announced her retirement in January and will step aside at the end of the year. The 79-year-old has
Angelo Foglietta For Judge of The Court of Common Pleas Continued Excellence in Service to our Community • Member of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations • Former Philadelphia Chief Assistant City Solicitor • Recommended by Phila. Bar Association
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TRACEY GORDON ...furious held the seat since 1975. Considered a protégé of State Sen. Anthony Williams (D-W. Phila.), Johnson originally had said he would not run for Council because he had just been reelected to the State House. He said Verna’s retirement changed his mind. Running hard and picking up strength in what normally would be territory conceded to Johnson, is Southwest Philadelphia activist Tracey Gordon, who is burned up over emails and calls she had received from “supposedly connected people to withdraw from the race.” She particularly took a hard swipe at Will Mega, who has been an unsuccessful candidate on several occasions. In her email to him, she said, “I remember a time when the same people you are fighting for got mad at you because you decided ‘unsuccessfully’ to run against State Rep Louise Williams Bishop (DW. Phila.) “Was it not your ego that said to you, ‘I am going to run against her anyway’ and I quote now what you said to me, ‘Who are they to say when my time to run is?’ Then the voters showed you otherwise. “I have never discouraged you to pull out of a race or come over the air to advertise for your opponents. Actually I stated, ‘Run Will Run.’ As for my experience, I have done more for this community and city than all of you put together. My record of service speaks for itself! (Cont. Page 35)
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JOINING together for this photo, sure to be a collector’s item, were Councilwoman Marian Tasco, City Commission Chair Margaret Tartaglione, Judge Roger Gordon and Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell.
COUNCILMEN Wilson Goode and Bill Greenlee share a moment before entering the gala.
MOTHER of judicial candidate Maria McLaughlin, finds herself squired by CITY COMMISSIONER Anthony Clark is Dan McCaffrey and Jonathan Saidel at joined by judicial candidate Angelo Foglietta and attorney Gregory Harvey. More Pics Page 15 Democrat fundraiser.
IN DISTRICT RACES this primary are Mike Squilla, Barbara Capozzi, Dan Savage, Bill Rubin and Bob Henon. Only Rubin has no primary competition in 10th.
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CONGRESSMAN and Democrat City Committee Chair Bob Brady bangs gavel to alert huge crowd attending pre-election gala he was calling roll of endorsed candidates to join him on stage.
Republican City Committee Pre-Election Gala Packs Cannstatter
REPUBLICAN City Committee Chairman Vito Canuso introduces candidates to packed house at Cannstatter at pre-election gala. Photo by Maria Merlino
REPUBLICAN City Commissioner candidate Marie Delany gets some campaign Three ward leaders share moment with mayoral advice from 10th Dist. Coun- candidate Karen Brown. They are David Oh, at large Council candidate; Bill Pettigrew; and John cilman Brian O’Neill. Photo by MariaMerlino Photo by Maria Merlino Stalmaster.
WARD Leader Craig Melidosian finds himself with top Republicans Chairman Vito Canuso and former Speaker John Perzel. Photo by Maria Merlino
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COUNCIL at-Large candidate Malcolm Lazin and COUNCILMAN Frank mayoral candidate Karen Rizzo meets up with Bill Brown meet up with future Senate candidate Marc A. Wade at gala. Photo by Maria Merlino Scaringi. Photo by Maria Merlino
FOP President John McNesby shares a moment with Judge Kenneth Powell Jr.at CITY COMMISSION candi- GREETING GOPers at dppr Republican Fest. date Al Schmidt chats with were Pat Carr, left, and Photo by Maria Merlino Rhashea Harmon. Carmella Fitzpatrick.
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Candidates - “Your Choice”, “Our Choice” Ivy Staten City Commissioner
Jewell Williams Sheriff of Philadelphia
Verna Tyner 8th District City Council
Wilson Goode, Jr. Council-At-Large
James Kenney Council-At-Large
William Greenlee Council-At-Large
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Bill Green Council-At-Large
Edward Nesmith
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Kenneth Powell, Jr. Common Pleas Judge
Martin Coleman Municipal Court Judge
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Jewell Williams Sheriff of Philadelphia
Verna Tyner 8th District City Council
Wilson Goode, Jr. Council-At-Large
James Kenney Council-At-Large
William Greenlee Council-At-Large
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Blondell Reynolds Brown Proves Stellar Guardian For ‘Fund For Children’ by Rory G. McGlasson At the start of the millennium, freshman City Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown took to the mound inside of City Council chambers to make sure the Philadelphia Phillies and the Eagles would agree to be positive citizens on behalf of the city’s kids. Ten years on, and The Eagles and the Phillies organizations have kept its promise. The two sports organizations wanted City funding in 2001, to help build the new stadiums, which now reside in South Philadelphia. Brown fought to make sure the two sports teams gave back funds from stadium prof-
its that would directly flow into city coffers to help city youth. With the help and support of then-Mayor John Street, Brown helped establish the Fund For Children. In 2001, the Fund for Children was established after negotiations, led in City Council by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown during the legislative process for new stadiums, resulted in $60 million in new funding contributed by The Philadelphia Phillies and The Philadelphia Eagles over a 30year period to benefit the children of Philadelphia. “The sports teams have proved positive corporate citizens,” Brown said. We applaud
SINCE HER FRESHMAN year in 2000, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown has been a leading advocate for city children. The former teacher is running for reelection this year.
their efforts and very much want these efforts to continue.” She said, “The Fund for Children holds a special place in my heart because of all of the hard work put into its creation,” Brown said on Wednesday. “The Philadelphia Eagles, The Philadelphia Phillies and The City made something tangible for children. It is my hope that grantees will continue to nurture and use this fund expressly for its intended purposes -- to make the lives of children and youth more adventurous, bright and exciting. Especially at this time when budgets are being cut for children and youth programming, it is important for organizations to know that The Fund for Children is a viable funding source,” stated Reynolds Brown. In November 2000, Philadelphia City Council, led by the vision of Reynolds Brown, decided the funds would be awarded to programs and groups that reach the city’s most underserved children and youth. “The provision states that each team will contribute $1 million per year, for 30 years, to a children’s fund. Those dollars will be spent on
COUNCILWOMAN Blondell Reynolds Brown celebrates 10-year anniversary of inception of the Fund for Children, and to announce funding of millions of dollars available for children and youth programming, established by Councilwoman, Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles. Joining her at Mander Playground yesterday, is Phillie Phanatic, Phillies SVP Michael Stiles, Phila. Foundation President R. Andrew Sweeney, Eagles’ COO Don Smolenski, East Park Revitalization Alliance Executive Director Suku John and Eagles’ mascot Swoop. and restricted to after-school programs, early-childhood programs, arts and culture programs, parenting workshops and athletic programs. The sports teams’ contributions will help to leverage a citywide effort to improve the quality of life for children living in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods.” stated Reynolds Brown at the time. Recognizing the Philadelphia Foundation’s community driven mission and track record of investment and managing charitable funds, the City entrusted the Foundation to not only administer the
funds, but to determine the best way to make the money work for the community. In April 2001, the Board of Managers of the Philadelphia Foundation established the Fund for Children to accept contributions from the City of Philadelphia associated with the leases on the stadiums occupied by the Philadelphia Eagles and the Phillies. Each team is obligated by the terms of their respective leases and by City Council Ordinances No.721-A and No.722 to provide $1 million annually for a period of 30 years. The money is transferred to the Fund for
Children to be administered by the Foundation. Since 1918, the Philadelphia Foundation has linked those with financial resources to those who serve societal needs. Reynolds Brown will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Philadelphia Foundation–a Children’s Fund program, tomorrow. In 10years, Brown has partnered with the Foundation to see over $300 million in funds allocated for kids’ social outreach programs, thanks to a percentage of profits from the City’s sporting franchises.
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Mothers Pack Oak Lane Diner 2nd Ward Has A Split Ed Nesmith, successful business, community activist and now a leader of the 2nd Ward for his second term, knows he has some dissidents in his ward. They opposed him for the leadership last time out and now, it appears, they are putting their own ticket together. THREE POLITICOS on hand for Oak Lane Democrats’ HOPING they’ll be “judged” acceptable by voters are ComHeading the coalition are Mother’s Day Brunch at Oak Lane Diner were, from left, mon Pleas candidates Marty Coleman, left, and Judge Ken- Nick Schmanek, who lost to State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown, State Sen. LeAnna neth Powell, right, flanking Mother’s Day host Marion Nesmith, and Charles Washington and 8th Dist. Council hopeful Verna Tyner. Wimbush outside Oak Lane Diner. Moleski. They gave their reasons in a letter sent out to all the committee people. It reads in part, “The 2nd Ward Democratic Coalition shares the belief that the endorsement process should be fair to all candidates and that all committee people should HOSTS Bill Anderson, left, and Trent Pettus interview have the opportunity to particCouncilman at Large Bill Greenlee live on WURD right at IN A MATERNAL double bubble, judicial candidate Maria ipate in the endorsement streetside on Broad Street at Marion Wimbush’s famous pre- McLaughlin, right, chows down on sumptuous brunch at process.” primary Mother’s Day breakfast, which celebrates parent- Oak Lane Diner with her own mother Charlotte, as well as Schmanek hosted a meeting hood and politics in equal measure. her son Julian. with 20 Committee people
representing 13 divisions participating. He said, “The issue is simple. Committee people should have a voice n the endorsement process especially in Primary elections.” Nesmith said, “For some reason that doesn’t make sense, neither Shmanek nor Moleski and some of the other committee people loyal to them attended our endorsement meeting. They would have seen democracy in action.” He added, “They have made their choice, and it is a shame they do not support the true voice of the ward.”
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in regard to the accomplishments of our children. I fear that cutting $1 billion from the public-education budget will move Pennsylvania to the back of line and will make all of the progress we have made simply evaporate. We can discuss our philosophical differences regarding public education, without resorting to personal and vicious attacks. We need to remember the issue is really only about what is best for our children and their ability to prepare for a productive life as citizens of our Commonwealth.
May 15Democrats 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) 4373294. May 15- Republican Leadership Council hosts 7th Inning Stretch at Phila. State Republican HQ, 529 S. 4th St., 1-4 p.m. Donation $25 (free to attendees at Racquet Club affair). R S V P pamelawarren1@comcast.net. 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) 2212374.
ment 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) 438-5593. 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) 232-7272, ext. 3045. May 27- Free Clothing and Items Giveaway at Mt. Hebron Baptist Ch., 1415-19 Wharton St. Bring your own shopping bags/carts. Items for men, kids, babies, ladies, home. For info (215) 336-8163. Rev. R. Johnson Waller, Jr., Pastor, Sister CP Love, Missionaries Director. Jun. 3- Fundraising Banquet to purchase Asian Service Bldg. at Ocean City Restaurant, 234 N. 9th St., 6:30 p.m. For info Chairman Mohan Parmer (215) 317-8262.
adultBasic program running. I had this insurance for seven years and I never had any problems with services or with the company that administered the plan. They went out of their way to help you. Not like some people we will
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(Cont. From Page 10) SNOOPER’S “IN-HOUSE” MESSAGE: Chief, t-h-e-y ar-e b-a-c-k, yes, this time with a ‘vengeance’, and those who May 19- Citizens Crime have dealt with them know Commission Law Enforce- exactly what I mean. It seems
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(Cont. From Page 7) needed insurance; I just hope if adultBasic is reinstated, we will be let back on. I am so angry at this retard, I could just scream. Beverly Corcoran At least Rendell kept the
by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: What are major benefits of filing bankruptcy? 3rd Benefit Answer: You get a fresh
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(Cont. From Page 10) South Philly Ward Leader and Local 98 Business Mgr. JOHN DOUGHERTY also attended Sen. Stack’s Bliss event and appeared on the stage with him at a Northeast
start: a new chance without overwhelming bills. You’ll be able to pay the things that are important without robbing Peter each month to pay Paul. Your life comes back. Money problems are often to me, they just won’t let it go, and yes, they’ll be some more investigations. You know, we have a BIG ELECTION very soon, and it will also involve a few “new players”. These people are very diligent in what they do, and you can be assured they will have all their dots in place,
and all of their ‘tees’ crossed. HON. RICK MARIANO, former Councilman, can tell you all about them and how relentless they can be, once they have you in their ‘claws’. They are not only here in Philadelphia, there are set up all over THE STATE of Pennsylvania.
Philly rally for 6th Dist. Council candidate BOB HENON. The Frankford Avenue rally was well attended by union members. Also on the stage were former CONGRESSMAN PAT MURPHY, STATE REP. KEVIN BOYLE and former CITY C O N T R O L L E R JONATHAN SAIDEL. Later, former GOV. ED RENDELL joined the Henon
campaign to shake hands at The Dining Car, Mayfair Diner and the Stage Coach. It appears obvious Rendell already misses being Governor. MARTY BEDNAREK claims to be within the margin of error to win the election against Henon. But MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER, his biggest backer, has not been seen in Northeast Philadelphia.
Tyner Hosts Rally BEING LOCKED in classic tussle in 8th Council Dist. doesn’t seem to bother candidate Verna Tyner, 3rd from left, seen here with State Sen. Shirley Kitchen, Councilman Bill Greenlee and 9th Ward Leader John P. O’Connell.
Gordon Gets ’Em Early
not name. I also see more than four doctors, and to have to pick and choose whom I see, or pay the bill myself, is ridiculous. Let’s hope we hear good news 2ND COUNCIL DIST. candidate Tracey Gordon was invited to Bartram HS for Career about the pending lawsuits. Day last Thursday, discussing the importance of civic duty, volunteerism and public service. April Cullingford To her surprise, she registered over 100 students to vote.
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May 14S t a t e 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) 8754955 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.
ments in public education. We recognize that only the public education system is committed to educate each and every child. As chairman of the House Education Committee, I spent many years advocating for full-day kindergarten, for smaller class size, and for funding of quality pre-kindergarten early education. Gov. Ed Rendell had signed into law all of these advances for our students in public schools and pre-K classes, and the improvements which were measurable put Pennsylvania in the forefront of states
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(Cont. From Page 7) which has entered the discussion or argument concerning “tuition vouchers”, and that is the recent spate of vicious attack literature which has been circulated to voters, hoping to convince them members of the legislature who have a different opinion about State funding and do not support tuition vouchers are some kind of horrible and destructive creatures. The truth is those of us who defend the funding and support of our public schools have been in the trenches for decades, fighting for improve-
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damaging to your home life and relationships. When you and your spouse do nothing but worry about where the mortgage or rent is coming from, you can get easily irritated and start fighting. No more worrying about money – no more bickering. Next week’s question: What are the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13?
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Capozzi Donates Bulletproof Vests Second Council Dist. Democrat candidate Barbara Capozzi donated two new bulletproof vests to be used by 12th Police Dist. chaplains. The vests were presented to Paul “Earthquake” Moore and other ministers of the Police Chaplains program at the 65th & Woodland Police Station.
Oh, How Could We Miss David Oh? Endorsements are important for candidates and to not list them all when we receive them necessitates a correction. We missed David Oh
among the endorsement list sent to us by the Guardian Civic League and duly note that here.
A Future Mayor Run For Seth? Seth Williams has proven to be a public servant in every sense of the word. His communiqués concerning trials of interest, coupled with the opening of several community-outreach offices, have given him great exposure. People know him when they see him. Williams, since coming to office in 2009, has transformed the District Attorney’s office. He explains, “Reducing crime doesn’t mean we create more jails or simply seek harsher punishment for offenders, it takes a holistic approach by creating opportunities through development of
family sustaining wages and an improved educational system.” Now he’s into supporting candidates for different offices in the May primary. The latest were State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson in the 2nd Council Dist., 6th Dist. Council candidate Bob Henon and atLarge Council candidate Andy Toy. His popularity, it is believed, could help those candidates. If so, he could expect some sort of payback should he heed the advice of some of his “consiglieri” to throw his hat into the race for Mayor when Mayor Michael Nutter steps down four years hence.
Mayor Nutter Endorses Councilman Greenlee This was a win-win choice for Mayor Michael Nutter as he endorsed on Tuesday
Councilman at Large Bill Greenlee for reelection. For Bill, it’s like icing on the cake. The endorsement helps. But being number one on the ballot and having the party endorsement was the cake for Greenlee. Again we say, “Bill, take a few days vacation, come back election night!” Mayor Nutter said he appreciates Greenlee’s sponsorship of an update to the City’s Fair Practices Ordinance, and his sponsorship of legislation protecting victims of domestic and sexual violence from losing their jobs. Mayor Nutter signed both bills into law.
Philly for Change Endorses Howard Treatman In 8th The 8th Council Dist. race is becoming an organizationversus a community-driven
race, since this area is rich in neighborhood and nonprofit organizations. Verna Tyner and Cindy Bass have divided the organized Democrat support, with the bulk going to Tyner. But Greg Paulmier and Howard Treatman have solicited community support as a mainstay. Paulmier, who’s number one on the ballot, has culled some support from elected committeepersons in the 12th Ward, which he led for some time as ward leader. Treatman has earned the endorsement of a progressive organization, Members of Philly for Change, as his campaign team has knocked on the door of the 15,000th voter. Howard and his wife Ronit have personally knocked on the doors of more than 2,000 voters. (Cont. Page 39)
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(Cont. From Page 26) “I am still wondering why someone who lives in the 4th Council Dist. is so engrossed in my District? Why, Willy, why? You act like the same ones who wouldn’t seat me as a Committeewoman when my constituents voted me in. What is your real agenda other than to attack a woman who got on the ballot fair and square? Can’t the men fight for themselves? Why continue to attack a woman who has fought for the people for years – you know my record? “My constituents in the 2nd District signed petitions for me to run. They weren’t challenged, and I have represented them well. I suggest you worry about Willy Mega in your next run and stay out of grown folks’ business in 2nd Dist. politics. “You should know by now that I am not ‘Bought or Bossed’ and I will stay in this race until I am elected because the people of the 2nd Dist. deserve to be represented by someone who will fight for them and not political opportunists like yourself!” Signing the email “Brave candidate Tracey Gordon,” she added a P.S. – “Why is your candidate so scared of my presence in this race Willy? Why does he need bullies like you in his camp cowardly coming over the air and on Facebook every chance you get to degrade me? Why Willy Why??” For his part, Damon Roberts, Esq., saw the handwriting on the wall, which most candidates normally ignore. “I could tell I would not have sufficient resources to field an adequate ‘get out the vote’ team. I realize my opponents will have most of the divisions in the 2nd Council Dist. covered and I would not have representation. So it was a hard choice, since so many voters in the District indicated they would support me. But without representatives in each division, those wellmeaning votes would go astray.”
Though Damon is out, voters will still be able to cast a vote for him, since his withdrawal came too late to take his name off the ballot or cover it.
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VA Intros Family Caregiver Plan The Dept. of Veterans Affairs has published the interim final rule for implementing the Family Caregiver Program of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act 2010. This new rule will provide additional support to eligible post-9/11 Veterans who elect to receive their care in a home setting from a primary Family Caregiver. “We at VA know that every day is a challenge for our most seriously injured veterans and their family caregivers,” said VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki. “I know many veterans and their Family Caregivers have been waiting anxiously for this day and I urge them to get their applications in as soon as possible so they can receive the additional support they have earned.” Staff in VA’s Office of Care Management & Social
Work have opened the application process for eligible post-9/11 veterans and service members to designate their family caregivers. Additional services for primary family caregivers of eligible post-9/11 veterans and service members include a stipend, mental-health services, and access to health care insurance, if they are not already entitled to care or services under a health-care plan. Comprehensive Caregiver training and medical support are other key components of this program. The program builds on the foundation of Caregiver support now provided at VA and reflects what families and clinicians have long known: that family caregivers in a home environment can enhance the health and wellbeing of Veterans under VA care. Starting May 9, veterans
may download a copy of the Family Caregiver program application (VA CG 10-10) at www.caregiver.va.gov. The application enables the veteran to designate a primary family caregiver and secondary family caregivers if
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of strong union folks – union painters and truck drivers. I am grateful for their support and welcome their help on Election Day.” Endorsed as well by the Republican City Committee, Delany has a proven record of success in executive leadership and community service. She is founder/executive director of Overington House transitional-living facility for homeless women with children.
No Toying Around With His Finances Last Friday, candidates across the city filed their finance reports. A surprise report could portend the outcome of the Council-atLarge election. Claiming to have “outraised all incumbents as well as all Council challengers” was Andrew Toy. He said, “Even in a troubling economy, nearly 1,300
people have contributed to my campaign thus far. This truly shows how hungry Philadelphians are for change and that they know I am the one who can deliver results.” Toy should win the prize for most-interesting campaign mailer. One of his employed a pull-up, with the letters T-O-Y shared by a Philly skyline. Pull up and you see Toy with his campaign crew.
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(Cont. From Page 35) Philly for Change, the Philadelphia chapter of Democracy for America, was founded in 2004 by Howard Dean to support socially progressive and fiscally responsible Democrats. Activists and citizens gather on the first Wednesday of each month at the PFC Meetup to discuss politics and hear about ways to get involved in campaigns and issues “Our members looked at all the candidates in the 8th Dist. City Council race, and determined Howard Treatman has the kind of experience, independence and fresh ideas we want to see in City Council,” said PFC Chair David
Sternberg. “Philly for Change enthusiastically endorses Howard Treatman in the 8th Dist.” A Philadelphia native, who has lived and raised a family in Germantown for the past 17 years, he is the immediate past president of the Germantown Jewish Centre and serves on the board and the real estate committee of Mount Airy USA. “Five months ago, they said it couldn’t be done,” commented Treatman. “They all said I wouldn’t be able to raise money or get powerful endorsements like the Fraternal Order of Police, District Attorney Seth Williams or both the Daily News and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Well, we proved them wrong on all accounts.”
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ADA Endorsements Have Some Surprises “It’s not just the President or the Mayor that count when it comes to elections,” Glenavie Norton, chair of Southeastern Pennsylvania Americans for Democratic Action, said. “City Council Members and judges can have a huge impact on our day-today lives and our community wellbeing. Voters need to get out and vote on Primary Day!” With that, she released the progressive organization’s endorsements. For Commonwealth Court – Kathryn Boockvar; Philadelphia Common Pleas Court –Diana Anhalt, Christopher Mallios, Jr., Barbara McDermott, Drew Aldinger, Sayde Ladov; Mayor –Michael Nutter; City Commissioner – Stephanie Singer; Sheriff – John Kromer; City Council at Large – Blondell Reynolds Brown, Sherrie Cohen, Andrew Toy. City Council Districts – In two Districts, voters are advised to select one of several candidates. Dist. 1 – Vern Anastasio or Joe Grace or Jeff Hornstein.; Dist. 2 – Barbara Capozzi; Dist. 7– Maria Quiñones-Sánchez; and Dist. 8 – Cindy Bass or Greg Paulmier.
Is Vernon Behind Campaign Schedule? Vern Anastasio, Democratic candidate for the 1st Council Dist., is calling for the creation of satellite offices throughout the District to ensure every neighborhood is represented. Anastasio made the announcement during the grand opening of his new office in Port Richmond at the corner of Allegheny Avenue & Edgemont Street. The 1st Dist. at one time did have Councilmanic offices throughout the District, DEMOCRAT candidate for 1st City Council Dist. Vern the efforts of the Councilman Anastasio speaks with activists and members of community at that time. Cost to the City during unveiling of his new office in Port Richmond. was the use of a telephone where needed. It’s a great idea, but observers looking at his race Democrat for Judge wonder why he is opening an office in Port Richmond with May 17, 2011 less than two weeks to go Court of Common Pleas D#129 until Election Day. Municipal Court D#148 • Championing Children’s rights Wirs Debates His for over a decade. • Compassionate, Dedicated and Experienced Leadership Status litigator. The battle over who is the • Endorsed by Black Clergy of Philadelphia & Vicinity, AFSCME leader of the 59th Republican District Council 33 & AFSCME District Council 47. Ward continues as Peter Paid for by Friends of Nycole Watson, Nycole4judge@gmail.com Wirs has challenged Vito Canuso, Republican City Committee leader, for sending out a letter indicating Joe Messa rather than Wirs is the duly elected ward leader. The 59th Republican Ward legal counsel, Larry Otter, wrote back Wirs was the duly elected leader and stated Canuso is not the City Republican City Committee Chair any longer, because he was removed from that office by State Republican Chairman Rob Gleason back in Guardian Civic League February.
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Leaders Rally For Bob Henon Political and labor leaders held a massive get-out-thevote rally for Bob Henon, endorsed Democrat who is challenging Martin Bednarek in the 6th Dist. Council race. Attending were State Sen. Mike Stack (D-Northeast), State Reps. Mike McGeehan And Kevin Boyle (both DNortheast), current and former City Controllers Alan Butkovitz and Jonathan Saidel and labor leaders, AFL-CIO President Pat Eid(Cont. Page 42)
Also participating were the Strike Force Bicycle Stunt Team; City of Philadelphia fire engines and EMS vehicles; the local chapter of the Boy Scouts; Police Explorers; the police-related Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club; the military-related Warriors Watch Motorcycle Club; and more than 200 students. Students also competed in a Rocky Run in the neighborhood. The fun-filled
day of activities resulted from a parent of a 2nd-grade teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas who asked community organizer and Hero Thrill Show Chairman James Binns to assist the grade school in fundraising activities. The parent is a donor for the college educations of fallen Police Officer Chuck Cassidy’s children: Katherine, Nicole and John, of Northeast Philadelphia.
1ST DIST. City Council candidate Vern Anastasio, center, is flanked by John Sullivan, Fred Druding, Jr., Joe Debello, Evelyn Kolaitis, Marianne Squillaciotti, Brett T. Mapp, Marjilyn Pakech and Carolyn Verdi at annual Bella Vista United Civic Association “Spring Fling” at Cafe 943 in Italian Market on Tuesday.
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St. Thomas Aquinas School’s fundraiser was Rocky, but in a good way Students at St. Thomas Aquinas Parochial got to play “Rocky Balboa” at school, as they raised money for local law enforcement. The Police Dept. partnered with the school again in the 2nd Annual Rocky Run and Career Day Fundraiser at the School (in the gymnasium and in schoolyard), located at 17th & Morris. After a fun-run to Broad Street, the children joined members of the Philadelphia Police Dept. unit, who demonstrated various defense techniques. St. Thomas Aquinas students got to simulate an attack in the school’s gymnasium. The day also included the showing of Rocky movies (Rocky Balboa and Rocky V); mixed martial arts demonstrations, Sonny Hill youth basketball, team mascots Hip Hop, Phillie Phanatic and Swoop; fire engines and EMS vehicles; CPR training and display tables set up for a student career day.
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KNOCKOUT blow! Philadelphia Police Dept. unit member demonstrates various defense techniques as a St. Thomas Aquinas student simulates an attack in school’s gymnasium.
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Footnote: 1. July 30, 2004: “Thank you Nicola for a wonderful job. See you next year, I hope.” —Martine Chavet, Director, Alliance Francaise de Philadelphie April 10, 2006: “Dear Mr. Argentina—Thank you again for the beautiful music you played at the French Festival... The children & parents all loved listening to you. We hope you can come
back next year.” —Maria Wells, French teacher, Cynwyd Elementary School June 19, 2007: “Dear Mr. Argentina,...You played beautifully and with such spirit. You were a hit! You added the ambiance to our Festival... Cynwyd School is lucky to have you as a resource and hope you will come back again next May! Merci!” —Maria Wells, Cynwyd Elementary School
June 1, 2008: “Dear Mr. Argentina:... The children absolutely loved the music! You created such atmosphere! For many of the children, you were their favorite part of the Festival..” —Maria Wells, Cynwyd Elementary School May 1, 2011: Re: The Street Fair on April 30th. I thought it was suppose to be about Paris. The only thing French was the accordion player, who was fabulous. His music was perfect for that kind of a day.” —Pauline Casalina
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by Nicola Argentina This writer came to realize the behind-the-scenes reason why the Philadelphia Orchestra is in the process of bankruptcy when he encountered a regretful experience with the management of the Kimmel Center’s “Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts” and its “Street Fair” held on Saturday, April 30, 2011, honoring Paris, France, known as “The City of Light” from 1910—1920. I asked to volunteer my services as a professional accordionist* for the 9.5 hour mega-event. This-is the response I received: “Hello, Mr. Argentina... I’m calling on behalf of Jay Wahl (PIFA Projects Manager) from the Kimmel Center. He got your package and looked through it, and he thanks you very much for dropping that off, and giving it to him. But we are scheduled full for tomorrow. We don’t need anymore volunteers or anymore performers for tomorrow. All the schedules have been set. We do thank your but hope you’ll enjoy the fair, anyway. But again, we don’t need anymore volunteers or performers. The schedule is all set. Thank you, and have a great day..” PIFA’ S INTERMISSION SCHEDULE Pine Street Stage: Sansom Street Stage: 11:40 AM—12:00 PM 12:15 PM—12:45 PM 1:00 PM—1:30 PM 1:30 PM—2:00 PM 2:15 PM—2:45 PM 2:45 PM—3:15 PM 3:45 PM—4:15 PM 4:15 PM—4:45 PM 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM 5:45 PM... I attended the (free) fair, anyway, as a strolling accordionist walking with the crowd—up and down designated areas on South Broad Street. Instantly, the people overwhelming responded favorably to the music and dress. Not to be confused by bearing “sour grapes,” management hired groups that did not conform to French culture and/or traditional French music. To the contrary, the over amplification was so loud that noise appeared to be the “featured artist.” It would have been respectful to philanthropist Leonore Annenberg, whose vision and $10 million grant made the festival possible, to present authentic French sounds at the Street Fair. Also, among the 100,000 plus throng (including volunteers and performers), the only beret that I saw was one resting on top of my head.
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aligned herself with a group that wants to take even more funds from our public schools and use taxpayer funds for private and for-profit schools. I think that is wrong.” Savage also announced he had been endorsed by the Philadelphia Council of Clergy.
Seventh Dist. Councilwoman Maria QuiñonesSánchez reports receiving the maximum donation – $10,600 – from the state’s leading voucher promoter, Students First PAC. That report led her challenger Dan Savage to rebut, “Unfortunately, Maria has
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cilman Frank Rizzo, who was dumped by the RCC faction and is anathema to the RSC faction because of his acceptance of a DROP payout. Undaunted, Rizzo is basing a campaign on the name recognition of his dad and himself. An insider judged State-affiliated dissidents are strong for Oh, Lazin and Untermeyer. McColgan has gone out of his way to appeal to them as well. Odabashian and O’Brien will draw some of their support as well. The dissidents have obviously made an effort to insure many of the wards nominally controlled by City Committee will find their committeepersons straying from the official ticket. RCC is sure of the support of at least 14 wards, which carry the bulk of the 127,000 Republican registered voters eligible to vote in this Tuesday’s primary.
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At The Party Dems Ready To ‘Party’
CITY Commission candidate Ivy Staten shares a moment with contractor Charles Hannah and LDC 332 Business Mgr. Sam Staten, Jr.
ENJOYING Democrat City Committee gala were judicial candidate Vince Giusini, Traffic Court Judge Michael Sullivan and Ducky Birts.
COUNCILMAN Jim Kenney finds himself with admirers.
CHARLES BRANCH finds himself flanked by Albert Littlepage and Sam Staten, Jr.
FORMER State Rep. Tommy Blackwell congratulates Traffic Court candidate Omar Sabir, Sultan Boyer and LDC chief Ryan Boyer.
LISA DEELEY and Council candidate Dan Savage check out the crowd.
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REPUBLICAN COUNSEL Michael Meehan enjoys a moment with Ward Leader Chris Vogler and Council at-Large candidate Joseph McColgan.
ENJOYING GALA were Ward Leader Tom Matkowski, City Commissioner candidate Marie Delany, Council at-Large candidate Joe McColgan and Brian Haughton.
ON STAGE were Commissioner Joseph Duda and judicial candidate Ted Vigilante.
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DEMOCRAT 22nd Ward Leader Rondal Couser, center rear, packed The Gathering Place in Mount Airy with his loyal committeepersons.
SATURDAY mornings, as usual, found 6th Dist. Council candidate Martin Bednarek, not campaigning, but coaching POLITICAL activist Ed Kirlin, outside Bobby Henon HQ with his daughter Colleen as their Rockers played in 11th on Frankford Avenue, gets ready to drive off mobile Henon annual Penna. Breast Cancer Coalition Tourney he founded Campaign truck throughout 6th Dist. as Henon reported en- 15 years ago. Two-day, all-girls basketball event brings 118 dorsement by Phila. Federation of Teachers. teams from four states into competition.
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DEMOCRATIC 22nd WARD LEADER Rondal Cousar, center, holds sway at well-attended ward affair at The Gathering Place Friday evening, while ward’s favorite daughter Cindy Bass speaks of her run for 8th Council Dist. and Sam Hodge watches.
UT O B A ASK ULL OUR F R A 30 YE TEE AN GUAR WARD LEADER John Sabatina, Sr., left, was shepherding his favorite judicial candidates Sayde Ladov and Marty Coleman to help them sway Mount Airy activists.
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Sonata: a symphony of fine dining by Len Lear The economy is still so bad that a bird in the hand is now only worth one in the bush, but there is a solution: the Wednesday night prix fixe ($32) three-course dinner at Sonata, a wonderful BYOB (even Craig LaBan, the Inquirer’s acerbic critic, loved it) that opened almost two years ago, shortly after the economy crashed and burned, at 1030 N. American Street in Northern Liberties. Although Northern Liberties is one of the hottest restaurant neighborhoods in
the Delaware Valley, it is easy to overlook Sonata because it is not on 2nd Street, where all the action is. Sonata is well worth seeking out, however, since it is offering one of the best dining bargains on this side of the Delaware River. It just makes cents. (The restaurant is named Sonata because owner Mark Tropea is a musician who would have made a career out of music if not for his love of cooking.) When we first discovered Sonata last September, I wrote you could break some fingers from an overdose of high fives after discovering this place, but there were only two other diners in the restaurant during
our first visit. When we went last Wednesday, however, there were 22, so at least more people are being attracted to the glitter of this jewel. (The BYOB can seat 38 indoors and 10 more outdoors.) On the highway of humility, there’s not too much traffic, but one driver on it is Sonata’s owner/chef Mark Tropea, a handsome but modest piñata of energy. Mark, 30, a Glen Mills native who got hooked on cooking as a teenager, later graduated from the Restaurant School of Philadelphia. Tropea’s kitchen is more than capable of delivering with precision some of the warhorses, as well as simple but elegant presentations that leave quality ingredients to the solitude of an artfully crafted sauce. Up until this dinner, the best octopus dish I ever had was at Estia, the ultrapricey Greek restaurant on Locust Street near Broad, but the Sonata version is definitely in a tie for first. It is a food ballet on the plate, with the braised Spanish octopus pirouetting around the crispy potato and pickled ramp, caressed by a lemon cayenne vinaigrette. It seems as if any restaurateur who can fog up a mirror
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is putting pork belly on his/her menu these days, but the one at Sonata is still the most elevated we have tasted. It is a naturalist, savory still life with smoked tomato marmalade, compressed apple and molasses. Consistency is king at Sonata, and this dish comes out wearing a crown. A lemon fish entree also shows real inspiration, with the mild seafood perched on a pedestal of English pea risotto and tomato cardamom broth, and an entree of butter-poached “pot pie” with edamame and morel mushrooms has generated rhapsodies of praise on the food blogs. A dessert of banana crème brulée, peanut butter mousse and a nonpareil homemade peanut brittle (nothing like the tooth-cracking stuff you get in supermarkets) provides the backbeat to a song your taste buds will sing about Sonata. Pastry chef Ksenia Strockyj, of Ukrainian descent, is a graduate of the Philadelphia Art Institute’s culinary school. This food is as serious as Monday morning. Our comely server, Kate Connelly, was absolutely delightful. I would urge anyone interested in Sonata not to take my word for it but to check out what the restaurant bloggers have to say about it. As of this
Len Lear week, 68 customers have written reviews of Sonata on urbanspoon.com. Of those, 66 were raves. A typical comment was from A. Gras, who wrote: “This could be one of the top three restaurants in the city. Amazing menu and great atmosphere. What else can you ask for? Very well done! Don’t miss this place.” Opentable.com had 106 reviews, of which 102 were
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increased to 21 bills during the 2009-2010 legislative session. In the current session, 20 bills amending the Oil & Gas Act have been introduced, with more expected to come.
Mantua Receives HUD Award Mantua’s Mt. Vernon Manor Apartments has been awarded one of 17 nationwide Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants and the only recipient in Pennsylvania. This project is one of 119 planning grant applications that competed for $4 million in funding under the Obama administration’s new Choice Neighborhoods Initiative. Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, in whose 3rd District is the neighborhood, said “I am pleased that HUD has
recognized the importance of the Mantua community and the Mt. Vernon Manor Apartments in Philadelphia. This Choice Neighborhoods grant affirms my belief in the Mantua community and I look forward to working with Mantua residents and surrounding stakeholders in the ongoing efforts to rebuild and revitalize this historic neighborhood which is in close proximity to our business districts, universities, and anchor institutions.”
Drexel University is a partner committing faculty and administrative expertise to the planning process, while The Philadelphia Foundation and One Economy Corporation have committed resources to this program. The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia has also recently allocated $3.7 million from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding to the rehabilitation of Mt. Vernon Manor.
SEA STAR LINE, which weekly brings and takes cargo from Puerto Rico to Tioga Terminal began its second year of service. Event was marked by one-year birthday party hosted by Delaware River Stevedores President Bob Palaima for ILA stevedores and Sea Star Line executives.
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With the first quarter of the 2011 complete, 69 Marcellus Shale-related bills have been introduced in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. This avalanche of bills in 2011 far outstrips the General Assembly’s pace during the two-year session that ended in December 2010. “In the entire 2009-2010 legislative session, Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced 83 bills. Two of those proposals eventually became law,” stated Tim Bittle, the creator and author of the Marcellus Minutes newsletter and website. Marcellus Minutes, a division of Bigley & Blikle, LLC, is a nonpartisan, subscription-based news and information service that has provided vital information to the State government, the Marcellus Shale industry and the general public for more than three years. “We are only in the first quarter of the first year of this session and the Commonwealth’s legislators have already dropped 69 bills into the hopper. That’s an astounding pace,” noted Bittle. “As the industry further develops in Pennsylvania, legislative interest in regulating Marcellus Shale activities has dramatically increased.” The range of legislation regulating the Marcellus Shale industry includes fiscal and tax matters, water quality, property-owner rights and industry safety. The Commonwealth’s Oil & Gas Act contains the basic legislative framework for the industry’s regulation. Bills amending the Oil & Gas Act form the greatest number of new legislative proposals in this legislative session and the past two sessions. Bittle further noted when the industry was in its nascent stage in Pennsylvania, only two bills amending the Oil & Gas Act during the 2007-2008 legislative session. This tally
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