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He’s Working W h e r e We We r e O n L a b o r D a y ! Will Marcellus Shale Gas To Make Cost You? Traffic Court Page 3 More Friendly RANK AND FILE members of organized labor gather before stage to hear speakers at annual Labor Day Parade festival along Columbus Avenue. More pics Page 10
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by David Lynn Curtis Jones appears to be quite a fan of sporting events, cultural outings, and Thanksgiving turkeys. Below are in-kind gifts received by Friends of Curtis Jones, Jr. for the past several years. Year Contributor Name Value Contribution Description 2007 Alice Dungee James $180.00 40 cases of water 2007 Alice Dungee James $180.00 40 cases of water 2007 Garnett Littlepage $700.00 Office Space 2008 Eagles $1,400.00 Tickets 2008 Sunshine Food Market $1,600.00 Turkeys 2009 Eagles $1,300.00 Tickets 2009 Jeffery Brown $400.00 (40) Certificates for Turkeys 2009 Universal Circus $1,000.00 Tickets 2009 Verizon $60.00 Ticket 2010 AmeriChoice $1.00 10 Free Tickets to Children’s Concert 2010 Auto Dealer Assoc.of Greater Phila $320.00 32 tickets to the Philadelphia Auto Show ($10 a ticket) 2010 Kleinbard, Bell & Brecker $90.00 Phillies Tickets (2 at $45 each) 2010 Mann Music Center $1,100.00 Aretha Franklin Concert Tickets (20 tickets at $55 each) 2010 Mayor’s Office of Phila $204.00 Justin Bieber Tickets (2 at $102 each) 2010 Mayor’s Office of Phila. $300.00 Phillies Tickets (12 tickets at $25 each) 2010 Mayor’s Office of Phila. $360.00 76ers Tickets (6 tickets at $60 each) 2010 Mikel Jones $65.00 Football Ticket (Eagles vs. Washington) 2010 Philadelphia Eagles $1,300.00 Eagles vs. Jets Game (20 tickets at $65 each) 2010 Philadelphia Zoo $3,000.00 200 tickets at $15 each 2010 Recreation Dept. of Phila. $6,000.00 2010 Dell Tickets (200 tickets at $25 and 100 tickets at $10) 2010 Universoul Circus $900.00 Circus Tickets (450 tickets at $2 each) 2010 Verizon $130.00 Eagles vs. Greenbay Tickets 2 tickets at $65 each)
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Ackerman Donors Due Tax Deduction? Dr. Arlene Ackerman, former Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, is said to be receiving a buyout agreement from the School District and private donors of $905,000 — $500,000 from public funds, and $405,000 from individuals recruited by Philadelphia’s Children First Fund. Our question is this — will the donors of the $405,000 be able to write these contributions off on their taxes? According to the IRS Form 990 tax return filed by Philadelphia’s Children First Fund, the organization had receipts totaling $588,483 in 2009 (the most recent year available.) This was down from $1,296,197 the previous year. $405,000 is the equivalent of approximately
69% of the organizations receipts from 2009. Under normal circumstances, contributions to a charitable 501(c)(3) organization are fully tax deductable. The Superintendent’s buyout is anything but normal. We wonder if Auditor General Jack Wagner will answer that question for regular taxpayers during his audit of the buyout agreement.
Many Seek Piece Of Levant Someone sent us a LexisNexis report on Harry J. Levant, Esq., the former judicial primary candidate, who didn’t pay his advertising bill to the Public Record, though he did spread money
out to Get-Out-The-Vote groups in a failed effort. At a quick count ,we learn there are at least 150 individuals and groups who have taken him to court. And he had the gall to put his name up for judge. Lucky for him he lost. Had he won, his name would have been headline material for weeks. Unluckily for us, we are at the end of the line of those to whom he reportedly owes money. And to think we thought the Bar Association polices its own! (David Lynn maintains an SQL Server database with approximately 12,000,000 campaign finance records. He also provides free software to run political campaigns. Email him at David@DAL-Services.com).
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Pa. Foreclosure Aid Ends 16th Pennsylvania State Treasurer Robert McCord reports Foreclosure Aid Program will close Sep. 16. He says, “For too many Pennsylvania families, the threat of losing their home in these tough times is an all-tooreal possibility. Families facing foreclosure should know that help is available, but the deadline to apply is approaching quickly.” The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency administers the federal Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program, created specifically to assist homeowners facing the loss of their homes. Homeowners seeking a loan must apply through a PHFA-approved counseling agency as soon as possible. Agencies must deliver qualifying applications to PHFA no later than Sep. 16, 2011. If approved, the program provides loans of as much as $50,000, or 24 months of continuing assistance, to qualified homeowners who are delinquent on their mortgage payments – much-needed help to those facing foreclosures. Last year, lenders delivered nearly 150,000 mortgage delinquency notifications to homeowners in Pennsylvania. About 5,000 new foreclosures are filed each month in the state, as well. In order to be eligible for the program:
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The homeowner’s first mortgage must be at least three months delinquent. The homeowner’s current income must be at least 15% lower than before the onset of a qualified financial hardship (e.g. involuntary unemployment, underemployment or a medical reason). Current household income must be equal to, or less than, 120% of the area median income. The homeowner must have a reasonable prospect of being able to resume repaying his/her mortgage obligations within two years. The property must be a single-family, owner-occupied residence (1-4 units). The applicant must be able to demonstrate that he/she has homeowner’s insurance on the property. The federal government committed $97 million in assistance to Pennsylvania this year. Funds are still available, but time is running short. If the Emergency Homeowner’s Loan Program could help you, please contact a PHFA-approved counseling agency, visit www.phfa.org, or call 1 (800) 342-2397 for more information. If you think this program could help your friends or family, please share this information with them. It could make a world of difference!
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Harrisburg today. State Rep. Mike McGeehan (D-Northeast), who is Democrat chair of the Transportation Committee, said he has been “disappointed by Gov. Corbett’s leadership so far” on this issue. Poor regulation is one of the greatest challenges facing Marcellus Shale development. And it’s not Pennsylvania’s problem alone. Dan Soeder, a geologist with the National Energy Technology Laboratory in Morgantown, W. V. who is an expert in the Marcellus Shale, states bluntly, “Regulations in Appalachia are outdated and inadequate.” Fracking imposes costs on surrounding communities. Heavy trucks tear up roads. Wells damage forests which support valuable timber and recreation industries. The process gulps large amounts of water and pollutes both water and air. Many of these impacts can be controlled by good practices; others can be repaired. And the money is there.
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In some cases, though, we simply don’t understand what the impacts are. “No one has done any research on air pollution stemming from Marcellus gas production,” notes Soeder. “And we have no idea where two-thirds of the water used in fracking goes in the end.” Groundwater has been polluted by methane around some wells, in ways that are still a mystery. If frack water returns to the river basins of Pennsylvania, either by accident or after “treatment,” it is likely to contain toxic chemicals. Municipal water systems are not set up to remove these chemicals. That’s bad news in particular for Southeastern Pennsylvania, says State Rep. Mike Sturla (D-Lancaster). “This is the one corner of the state that doesn’t have any Marcellus Shale,” he notes. “But we’re all downstream from it.” A lot of moderate legislators in this region from both parties are concerned about this issue, Sturla reckons. R EPRESENTATIVE
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Given these problems, some people argue all fracking should be put on hold indefinitely. “It is not possible with today’s technology to hydrofracture safely,” maintains Ann Dixon, a Philadelphia activist with Protecting Our Waters. Safety fears have so far prevented development of the Marcellus Shale in the Delaware Basin, from which Philadelphia draws its water. But Marcellus gas production is being ramped up, not turned off. And the odds are it will be developed even faster under the Corbett Administration than under its predecessor. Thus the need for good regulations sooner rather than later. And don’t forget: All regulations must be paid for. Both Corbett and the Marcellus Shale Coalition (whose members contributed heavily to the Governor’s campaign in 2010) are comfortable with assessing fees on the gas industry to pay for remediating “local impacts.” (Cont. Page 18) State Rep.
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MSAC, insist they are waiting for review by the Governor before they write new regs. The Governor’s spokesmen insist legislative work must take place before they talk specifics. And the General Assembly will not reconvene until later this month. During recess, major legislation is usually cooking, but the cooks aren’t talking. Republican legislators are quick to dodge comments on or off the record about Marcellus Shale policies. State Rep. Garth Everett, (R-Lycoming), for example, who chairs the Energy Subcommittee of the House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee, and whose constituents are knee-deep in Marcellus, stated he has no knowledge of, or control over, any legislative ideas that would affect energy or the environment, when it comes to the Marcellus Shale. Democrats are more willing to talk, because talk is all they can do. They control none of the levers of power in
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by Tony West Why is a conference of major natural-gas producers meeting at the Convention Center today? And where have these big-energy guys been anyway for the last 100 years? After all, the Pennsylvania Society, which arose out of Pennsylvania coal, has always met in New York, steering around Philadelphia like a pothole on its way to spend its money elsewhere. Today, though, the energy industry is moving swiftly to develop the vast Marcellus Shale natural-gas play across large areas of Northern and Western Pennsylvania – so swiftly that its major producers, under the umbrella of the Marcellus Shale Coalition, need a really big roof right now, which we happen to have. Welcome to Philadelphia, gas-industry visitors! The Commonwealth, on the other hand, is creeping tortoise-like toward regulation of this boom in well-drilling, which could make Pennsylvania to gas as Sa’udi Arabia is to oil. Republican Gov. Tom Corbett, never a fan of a heavy government hand, insisted on
a thorough study before he would consider any new regulation for this industry. He appointed a study group, the Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission, headed by Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley, to review the issues and make comprehensive recommendations. The MSAC met for four months. Its 30 members comprised a broad range of industry, environmental and governmental leaders. On Jul. 22, it produced a comprehensive report with more than 100 specific recommendations for new policies, most of which were by consensus. They called for overhaul of a regulatory system which hasn’t been tweaked for a generation, which was written before “fracking” as we know it – the method of extracting this deep resource by fracturing rocks with pressurized water, often 8,000 feet underground – existed. That was good news. Ever since then – silence. All State agencies involved, even those whose heads sat on the
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Ringside With The Shadowboxer Philadelphia’s boxing legacy continues on Sep. 30 when the city will host another historic boxing event. That evening at the National Guard Armory in Northeast Philly, Philly’s newest boxing promoter Brittany Ann Michele Rogers will host her inaugural card under her new company Bam Boxing Promotions. Brittany is not your average boxing promoter. At the age of 22, she’ll probably be younger that most of the boxers on the card that evening. She’s also a women in a sport that hasn’t seen many female promoters in the business. So Brittany will make history, by becoming the youngest female boxing promoter in United States history. “This is exactly what Philly boxing needs right now, a new young energetic promoter like Brittany,” said Front Street Gym owner Frank Kuback, where Brittany has trained for the last three years. Brittany believes she will be well prepared for her promotional debut after doing internships
with Vernoca Michael at the Legendary Blue Horizon and world-renowned boxing promoter Russell Peltz. The card itself will be headlined by Philly welterweight Ray Robinson, who will be boxing at home for just the second time in his professional career. Robinson will take on Lancaster’s Manuel Guzman in the 8-round main event. Julian Williams, Angel Ocassio, Chase Corbin, DeCarlo Perez, and Chris Plebani will also see action on the card. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with first bout starting at 7:30
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Fattah Rallies Future Workers
CONGRESSMAN CHAKA FATTAH hasn’t been taking the summer off from school. He has been busy this week talking with students and workers to promote workforce readiness. This morning he participated in a panel discussion at UPS in S. Phila. with area college students recruited by Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
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Walter I. Hofman, the incumbent Montgomery Co. Coroner, knows he can reach a large number of his county’s voters down the shore. Over Labor Day Weekend a flying plane carried with it the message, “RE-ELECT WALTER I. HOFMAN, M.D., MONTCO CORONER.” He also put the same message on an electronic billboard carried by a motorboat up and down the beaches, between Atlantic City and Longport! A majority of adults nationwide (57%) say there should be a national standard level of learning in the nation’s public schools before students can move from one grade to another, and, 54% believe test score cheating by school officials to improve standardized test scores is widespread, a new IBOPE Zogby Interactive survey finds. In regard to the best way to evaluate teachers, 64% prefer an even mix of standardized test scores and classroom observation.
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State Rep. Cherelle L. Parker (D-Northwest) is reminding low-income seniors to apply for the 2012 real-estate tax freeze. The deadline to submit applications is Oct. 14, 2011. Seniors who applied in the past are not required to resubmit an application. “New applicants will see
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savings reflected in their 2012 Real Estate Tax bill,” Parker said. “In this time of a tightened economy and fixed incomes, I want everyone eligible to take advantage of this opportunity. Seniors, residents 65 or older, with low incomes may be eligible for special real estate tax provisions if their total income is $23,500 or less for a single person or $31,500 for a married couple. If you are approved, your tax rate will freeze at its level on the date your application is accepted. The tax freeze application is available online at http://www.phila.gov/revenue/Real_Estate_Tax.html or a hard copy may be picked up at Parker’s constituent service office, 1536 E. Wadsworth Avenue. In addition to the application, applicants should include documentation of proof of age. Examples of proof of age are a Social Security award letter, a driver’s license, or a birth certificate. Any document that clearly shows a date of birth will be accepted for consideration. “Do not send original documents,” Parker said. “A photocopy will do.” The completed application must be sent before Oct. 14 to
the Philadelphia Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 53190, Philadelphia, PA 19105. Anyone with questions may contact the department at (215) 686-6442 or Parker’s constituent service office at (215) 242-7300.
In The Family
CONGRATULATIONS are in order to Connie Rogers, Democrat Ward Leader of the 41st, and Leo Dougherty, who were married by Judge Adam Beloff to long-time boyfriend Leo Dougherty, local businessman and former labor activist. Congratulations also go to Judge Beloff who has trimmed off 60 lb. and is a trim shadow of his former self.
STATE REP. Dwight Evans holds up $33,700 donated for scholarships through State’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. To his left is Bob Keyes, of Enterprise, which helped raised scholarship funds working through Bridge Educational Foundation. Benefiting to date have been 6,500 families, with students in over 500 schools across 52 counties.
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There are a couple of “ifs” involved. But if they happen, look for Sean Dillon, energetic leader of the 66A Ward, to announce his candidacy for the 169th Legislative Dist. seat. That is “if” Republican State Rep. Denny O’Brien gets to become a Republican at-Large City Councilman in November. Sean has been a leader for five years, but served a long stewardship as a first mate under his dad, Frank Dillon, who led the ward for over 30 years. He will be a formidable
candidate “ if” he gets the Democrat endorsement, which seems a likely possibility, making that a small if. The last “if” is how the State General Assembly redraws the169th. Odds are a vacant seat is usually divided up to benefit the stronger legislators whose Districts are adjacent to the vulnerable seat.
proof of a power outage. That information may be obtained from PECO by calling 1 (800) 494-4000. Applicants will need to complete a form including information about how much food was lost. The law allows for replacement benefits for the amount of food lost – up to one month’s benefits. Lowery Brown said that residents who are still without power should call PECO at 1 (800) 8414141 to make sure the company is aware of the situation.
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Though Cindy Bass is the overwhelming favorite to become the 8th Dist. Councilwoman in November. The Republican Party had no candidates. But now she will be facing a challenge she didn’t before, since Brian Rudnick has filed as an Independent and survived the petition challenge. Rudnick is hosting a meetand-greet from 7 to 9 p.m. this evening at his campaign office, 7151 Germantown Avenue. Rudnick graduated from Northeast HS. He received a BA and JD from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a Master’s in library and information systems from Drexel University. He is committed to building a sustainable, green economy and is an adjunct professor of information systems at area colleges.
State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown (D-W. Phila.) said replacement food stamps are available to recipients who lost food during recent flooding and power outages. In order to qualify, recipients must make the request within 10 days of when food was spoiled. “Because of the short time frame for reporting the loss of food, I urge food stamp recipients who have lost food to file a claim for replacement stamps immediately,” Lowery Brown said. Claims may be made by contacting the local County assistance office or the Philadelphia Customer Service Center at (215) 560-7226. Two forms of identification are required over the phone (Social Security Number, Case Record Number, date of birth, and address are acceptable forms of identification). In some cases, those requesting replacement food stamps may be required to provide
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‘Biggest Winner’ Program Wins For Health Partners MEDICAL RECORD
REPRESENTING Health Partners, Kearline Jones, VP, government relations and compliance, center, and Anita Lewis, legislative program manager, right, receive MHPA Innovation Award from Thomas Johnson, president and CEO of Medicaid Health Plans of America. Medicaid Health Plans of Health Partners at MHPA’s America has selected Health first annual awards forum in Partners’ award-winning Big- Washington, D.C. gest Winner Nutrition Pro“Our partnership with the gram as its MHPA Best Penn State University ExtenPractice of the Month. sion Program to bring this inThe Biggest Winner, which novative health education recently earned the MHPA program to our members has Center for Best Practices Inno- been a huge success,” says vation Award, is now featured William S. George, president on the MHPA website at and CEO, Health Partners. www.mhpa.org. The Innova- “Watching our members take tion Award was presented to what they learn and use it to
improve their health is reward enough. On top of that, to receive recognition from a national peer group like MHPA is extremely meaningful.” The Biggest Winner Nutrition program, co-sponsored by the Penn State University Extension Program, is a 12week program that focuses on giving Health Partners members the tools and advice needed to help them to reach and maintain a healthy weight. Program highlights include weekly cooking demonstrations, a nutritional tour of a local supermarket, a fitness center tour and demonstration, instruction on reading food labels, BMI, Alc and high blood pressure screenings and more.
VA Creates Women Veterans Call Center The Dept. of Veterans Affairs has embarked on a major initiative to reach out to women Veterans in order to solicit their input on ways to enhance the health-care services VA provides to women veterans. Representatives at VA’s Health Resource Center are placing calls to women veterans nationwide, asking them to share their experiences with VA and suggest potential enhancements that will further VA’s mission to provide the best care anywhere.
in effect through Dec. 1, 2011, when PGW will determine, based on market conditions, whether or not the rate should change. “On behalf of our customers, PGW is committed to purchasing the lowest priced natural gas that we can,” said Craig White, president and CEO for PGW. “In addition, as we move into the winter heating season we encourage our customers to learn about our assistance and rebate programs and ways to conserve and save all year long by visiting www.pgworks.com.” The company anticipates that its rates should remain stable, based on current market projections, producing savings for all of the company’s customers compared to recent years. PGW’s residential natural gas rates are made up of two main components: a supply charge and delivery charge: The supply charge is the part of the bill that reflects the amount of gas used by the customer. This charge is what PGW pays for the gas and is passed on to the customer without markup. The delivery charge includes the cost of delivering natural gas to the customer’s meter, distribution system maintenance and customer billing costs, as well as weather adjustments. Founded in 1836, PGW is owned by the City of Philadel-
phia and is the largest municipally owned gas utility in the country It manages a distribution system of approximately 6,000 miles of gas mains and service pipes supplying approximately 500,000 customers. PGW’s operations are managed by a non-profit corporation, the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corp. More information about the company is available at www.pgworks.com.
ENJOYING fundraiser hosted by Congressman and Party CANDIDATE Mark Squilla lis- Chairman Bob Brady, as well as IBEW chief and Ward tens as host John J. Dougherty, Leader John Dougherty, for 1st Democrat Dist. Council Jr. thanks crowd of supporters candidate Mark Squilla are State Rep. Bill Keller, Squilla, Steve Lauer, FOP’s Gene Blagmond and Brian Stevenson. at LaVeranda fundraiser.
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Bucking the inflation trend now besetting Philadelphia families, the City’s own Philadelphia Gas Works is reducing heating bills for the next three months. PGW customers will be paying 2.2% less a month. The change reflects a decrease in the forecasted price of the gas purchased from suppliers. The new cost for gas will change from $1.56 per Ccf to $1.52 per Ccf. Residential heating customers will pay $1.52 per one hundred cubic feet (Ccf) of natural gas beginning Sep. 1, 2011. The price for PGW’s commercial, industrial and municipal customers decreased as of the same date. The rate will stay
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everyone afloat – stimulating the economy! But a bankruptcy may do better for quite a few of those families. The median family currently spends twice that much in consumer, non-mortgage debt service. So the median household’s bankruptcy filing, all other things being equal, has a decent chance of freeing up even more money each day and each year than the payroll-tax holiday will. Instead of spending several more years living on the edge while you try to pay off the credit cards and payday loans, consider filing for bankruptcy. To the extent that debt is discharged through bank-
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expensive (plus BYOB). We agree with the latter. A few also complained about the weekend noise. I have no doubt that when the small restaurant is full, the noise must be supersonic. We were there on a Tuesday night; the restaurant was half-full at most, and there was virtually no noise at all until a party of four was seated right next to us, and the one guy who had a foghorn for a voice did virtually all of the talking. (Isn’t
that the way it always is?) It’s been my experience that when a group of four people go to a Japanese restaurant, there is always at least one who says something like “I don’t eat sushi. There’s no way I would eat raw fish. I would only eat fish that’s cooked.” Those people do not have a problem at larger Japanese restaurants and those that do teppanyaki (tableside cooking) like Benihana, where they order some-
thing like chicken or shrimp teriyaki. At Umai Umai, there is one teriyaki entree and a few tempura dishes as well as soups, salads and others choices that should satisfy. To match the flavors, I would recommend bringing a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, a good saké or a fruity Belgian ale. For more information, call (215) 988-0707 or visit http://web.mac.com/umaiumai.
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by Len Lear A few weeks ago my brother, Albert, who lives in Center City, emailed me to tell me that his son, Jimmy, had taken him to a small Japanese restaurant in Fairmount for his birthday present (Aug. 10). “Jimmy said it was his favorite Japanese restaurant,” Albert said. “I had never heard of it before, but it was amazing. You have to go there.” I must admit that even though I try to keep up with the ever-changing restaurant scene, I was also not familiar with Umai Umai, a 32-seat BYOB at 522 N. 22nd Street. After checking out the local restaurant blogs, however, I found that most other customers shared Albert’s enthusiasm. The only five customer reviews I saw on Citysearch.com, for example, all gave Umai Umai five stars (out of five). There were 12 customer reviews on menupages.com. All were raves, and seven said Umai Umai had either the best sushi in Philadelphia or the best they had ever tasted. A typical review (on Citysearch) from “msfrenchfry” read as follows: “A great hidden gem in the Fairmount neighborhood. The service is always top-notch, and the sushi is spectacular. No frills, simply great sushi. I try to stop in monthly to grab a bite to eat. It gets my seal of approval.” The Japanese word “umai,” by the way, means “delicious” or “very good at doing something,” according to my internet search. Thus, we agreed to meet Albert there for dinner last week and were glad we did. The chef who is almost a oneman operation at Umai Umai is Alex McCoy, who previously cooked at other local Japanese restaurants such as Teikoku and Morimoto. The décor is spartan, not much
more than hardwood tables and chairs, but this is not a Stephen Starr or José Garces extravaganza. It is all about the food — aesthetically presented ingredients perfuming each other with their fresh flavors. For first-time customers, we would strongly recommend the tapas-for-two appetizer. It consists of spring rolls, vegetable dumplings, shrimp shumai and edamame ($16). The spring rolls were the only item that was not a “10,” but the sauce with the dumplings was a heavenly elixir. We are usually not oyster buffs, but the half-dozen kukamoto oysters in the shell were oyster-ific. Impeccably moist with a silky texture and a whisper of citrus soy anointed with a wisp of salsa. It’s pricey at $18, but it’s sensational. The crispy calamari salad ($10) with beautiful mixed greens held snugly captive under a cloak of miso vinaigrette was delightful. And you cannot go wrong with any of the sushi rolls. We had the Godzilla ($16), Traffic Light ($16) and Spirited Away ($18). Each artful still-life was more colorful, crunchy and intricate than the other. They look so stunning, you almost feel guilty eating them (almost). And our server, Saejin Lee, was extremely knowledgeable, personable and efficient. Despite its proximity to Center City, the parking situation in this part of Fairmount is not too bad. We actually got a space right across the street from Umai Umai without even having to feed a parking meter. (Two weeks prior to our visit to Umai Umai, we were able to get a space just one block away from McCrossen’s Tavern at 529 N. 20th Street.) A few bloggers thought Umai Umai was too expensive, but many others said the sushi was just as good as that at Morimoto and much less
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Thousands Participate in Labor’s Celebration Of Its Day
STATE AFL-CIO President Richard Bloomingdale shares moment with city counterpart Pat Eiding prior to ceremonies at Sheet Metal Hall, Washington & Columbus Boulevard. Thousands CONGRESSMEN meet at Labor LOCAL 401 chief Joseph Dougherty leads his members in patook part in annual celebration of Day Parade as Bob Brady welcomes rade. Sharing banner with him are Karen Brown and David Labor Day. Oh, Esq. Photo by John J. Kline Mike Fitzpatrick to celebration.
SHARING MOMENT with Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO President Pat Eiding, were, from left, Dennis Lee, City Commissioner candidate Stephanie Singer, judicial candidate Carolyn Nichols and Janet Ryder.
LOCAL 98 turned out for Labor Day parade HANDING out t-shirts to members of LOCAL 234 Transport Workers Union members along parade route from Christopher Columbus Boulevard to Penn’s Land- MISS PHILADELPHIA waves along with these VIP politicos sharing moment DC 21 were Mike McKean, Organizer Lenny Cid, Bus. Agent Tom with John J. Dougherty, Jr., 5th from left. from AFL-CIO Float. ing. Photo by John J. Kline Boetefuer and Robert Stricker. Photo by John J. Kline Photo by John J. Kline
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WELCOMING soon-to-be new Sheriff ILA’s Curt McCallister coming to town State Rep. Jewell Williams shares moment with DA Seth are State and City AFL-CIO leaders TENTH Dist. Council candidate Bill Williams as Labor Day Pa- Richard Bloomingdale and Pat Eiding Rubin gets word of encouragement from Pat Eiding. rade got underway. withSharif Street.
FRIENDS, but at odds on Election Day, are 6th Dist. Democrat candidate Bob Henon and Republican Council-at-Large candidate Al Taubenberger.
WISHING Democrat candidate for Sheriff State Rep. Jewell Williams well are State Reps. Michelle Brownlee and Mark Cohen and former congressional candidate Doug Pike.
PAT EIDING informally hands over baton as Labor Liaison for AFL-CIO from Janet Ryder, left, to Nicole Fuller, right, effective this week.
DEMOCRAT LEADERS in attendance at Parade included Judge Angelo Foglietta, State Sen. Larry Farnese, State Reps. Bill Keller and Michelle Brownlee, and Councilman at Large Bill Green.
DISCUSSING needs of Port of Philadelphia and what it means to labor are State Rep. Bill Keller and State AFL-CIO President Richard Bloomingdale.
CONGRESSMAN BOB BRADY, keynote speaker at Labor Day rally prior to parade, s2nd from left, is seen with State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr., Bill Rubin and Jonathan Saidel.
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Our Opinion ... It’s All About Priorities
The School District of Philadelphia, despite its own stormy history of late, doesn’t face any labor issues, thanks to the diligence of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, whose leaders pressed for and succeeded in getting a contract which runs through 2012. So the urgency of settling teachers’ strikes, such as has plagued Neshaminy and other suburban school districts, are not the order of the day in the city. What the School Reform Commission and its new “temp” Superintendent must focus on is continuing the strides made to date since the inception of the SRC. They have enjoyed the support of Republican and subsequent Democrat state administrations, but could easily lose that privileged position with this administration. So priorities are in order ... and this does not include the need for a nationwide search for a superintendent. The SRC has a trained deputy superintendent who has spent enough years in hands-on training to do the job. If he doesn’t, we will know soon enough. If he does, then up his salary if achievements so warrant. We need to clean out immediately those involved in the grading fiasco. The sooner we do so, the more support the schools will be getting from the parents of their students, who, for now, continue to question every statement concerning the validity of the quality education they expect their children to be receiving. So clean house, leave the temp superintendent to do his work, and let’s concentrate on getting added funding from the State and federal government, since we know the City coffers are tapped out.
Sep. 10- 1st Nat’l Organizational Policy Summit at School District Bldg. Main Audit., 440 N. Broad St. to fight for additional federal and State funding, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For info Dr. Churchville (215) 848-8511 or Mr. Adams (215) 3972734. Sep. 10- Billy Meehan Clambake at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 4-8 p.m. $100 per person. For info Carmella (215) 5610650. Sep. 10- Jobs with Justice and DC 47 President Emeritus Gary Kapanowski hold Sustainer Soiree in Sir Francis Rm. at The Drake, 1512 Spruce St., 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Sep. 11- Phila. Firefighters Union Local 22 and Penn Treaty Special Services Dist. invite all to attend unveiling of “All the Heroes of 9/11”
Memorial at Local 22 Union Headquarters, 5th & Willow, 1 p.m. Sep. 11- Swimming Pool Party Fundraiser for GOP Traffic Court Judge candidate Lewis Harris, Jr. at 6824 Greenway Ave., 3-8 p.m. For info (215) 4694648. Sep. 15- Senior Fair sponsored by State Rep. Brendan F. Boyle at Klein JCC, 1100 Jamison Ave., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For info (215) 3421700. Sep. 15- President John McNesby and FOP Lodge 5 host City Council candidates at 1336 Spring Garden St., 5:30 p.m. By invitation. Sep. 15- Mario Lanza Institute & Museum will be beneficiary of 3-tenor concert featuring Viktor Antipenko, Luigi Boccia and Maurice El Zein at Settlement Music Sch., 416 Queen St., 7 p.m. Ticket $25. For info (215) 238-9691. Sep. 16- 11th Ward Fish Fry at Lou & Choo’s, 21st & Hunting Pk. Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $10. For info V. Tutie Edwards (215) 228-
3134. Sep. 16- Fundraiser for Bill Rubin, Democrat candidate for City Council 10th Dist., at Ashburner Tavern, 8400 Torresdale Ave., 5-8 p.m. Tickets $25. For info Ed McMullin (215) 510-0444. Sep. 17- Ward Leader John Sabatina hosts Fall Picnic, in conjunction with Democrat Wards 35, 53, 55, and 63 at Burholme Pk., Central Ave., from 1:30 p.m. $35 donation. Sep. 17- Autism Beef & Beer Fundraiser at EOM Club, 138 Moore St., 7-11 p.m. 50/50 raffles, silent auction. Tickets $30. Call Mina Deever (215) 427-1133 or email cjdever@ aol.com. Sep. 18- Korean Folk Festival for Children at John Russell Field, 7420 Penrose Ave., Elkins Pk., Pa. 1-5 p.m. Free. For info (215) 884-8443. Sep. 20- Republican S. Jersey Coalition hosts candidates forum Sep. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at N.E. Sheraton, 9461 Roosevelt Blvd. Confirmed candidates include Karen Brown for Mayor, Al
Schmidt for City Commissioner and David Oh for Council at Large. Free for members and $20 for “eteam and nonmembers”. For info (610) 667-1263. Sep. 25- Vendemmia Wine & Food Festival, Girard Park, 21st & Porter Sts., 2-7 p.m. supporting Students of Italian heritage in S. Phila. For info www.vendemmifoundation.org. Sep. 26- Spirit of Life Award Reception hosted by Tri State Labor & Mgmt. Council honor AFL-CIO President Richard W. Bloomingdale and Edward J. Radetich, Jr., CPA and Kyler Award honoree Penna. AFT President Ted Kirsch at Hyatt Regency at Penn’s Landing, Columbus Blvd. & Dock St., 6-9 p.m. Sep. 28- Democratic Ward 39B Fundraiser at EOM Club, 138 Moore St., 5:30-8 p.m. Tickets $50. For info Matt Myers (215) 467-4643. Sep. 30- Councilwoman Marian B. Tasco hosts “Party for the People” at H&H Banquet Hall, 2036 E. Haines St., (Haines &
Limekiln Pk.), 8 a.m.-12 p.m. $35 in advance. Seating limited. BYOB cabaret style. For tickets (215) 437-3294, ext. 209. Oct. 1- Fishtown Neighbors Association hosts RiverCity Festival at Penn Treaty Pk., Delaware & Columbia Aves., 12-5 p.m. Family fun. Oct. 2- St. Nicholas Ch. Italian Festival on 1700 block S. 9th St., 12-5 p.m., with Procession of Saints from St. Nicholas Tolentine Ch. at 12:30 p.m. Family event. Admission free. Italian food, entertainment, games. Oct. 9- World Premier of modern opera “Adea” by Pennsylvania composer Cynthia Cozette at Lutheran Ch. of the Holy Communion, 2110 Chestnut St., 3 p.m., followed by reception. Freewill offering will be collected. For info (215) 567-3668. Oct. 15- W. Poplar NASC hosts Fall Fashion Show & Luncheon at Zoar United Methodist Ch., 1204 Melon St., 2 p.m. Donation $20. For info (215) 765-0960.
Oct. 16-22- Mt. Zion Baptist Ch. hosts 97th annual Church Anniversary kickoff Concert at 50th & Woodland Ave., 3 p.m. Revival will be held Oct. 19-21, 7 p.m. All events free and open to public. For info (215) 724-0619. Oct. 22- Philly Cares Day targets South Philadelphia HS at Broad & Snyder Ave., 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. For info or to volunteer call Matthew Mumber (215) 564-4544. Oct. 27- Pre-Election celebration sponsored by Sean Dillon’s 66A Ward at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 11000 Roosevelt Blvd., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $35. For info (215) 637-6360. Nov. 12Unions Fight For Life hosts Fight Night for Phila.Veterans Multi Service & Education Ctr. at Armory starting at 7 p.m. at Penna. Armory, Southampton Rd. & Roosevelt Blvd. Tickets $20. For info Doug Baron (267) 7182472, Rich Mancini (610) 505-0842, Eric Howarth (215) 290-1370, Tom Dooley (267) 246-5512 or Ed Shaw (267) 992-2600.
Creepy Snail Caught At Port Thrill Show A Family Must agriculture industry is an enormous responsibility, and Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists take their job very serious,” said Allan Martocci, CBP Port Director for the Area Port of Philadelphia. “Each CBP insect pest interception,” he added, “emphasizes the importance of their efforts and a First in Port discovery is worth noting — as both a significant milestone and as a warning to a new potential agriculture threat.” CBP issued an Emergency Action Notification that required the container to be thoroughly treated or re-exported. CBP agriculture specialists have extensive training and experience in the biological sciences and agricultural inspection. On a typical day, they inspect tens of thousands of international air passengers, and air and sea cargoes nationally being imported to the United States and seize 4,291 pro-
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Unit, the Strike Force Bicycle Stunt Team and the Philadelphia Police & Fire Pipes and Drums – all show-stopping crowd pleasers each year. In addition, this fall fundraiser will include Grand Marshal Actor Burt Young (of Rocky fame) and displays of crime fighting equipment by the Aviation Unit, Bomb Squad, the Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Explorers, the Marine Unit, Firearms Instructors, Police Academy and SWAT.
Established in 1954, the annual Hero Thrill Show fund-raiser helps children of police officers and firefighters killed or severely disabled in the line of duty to receive financial assistance for their education. Since its inception, dozens of students have graduated from various colleges and universities. Tickets are $10 for single purchase and $25 for families. They also are available for purchase at local police and fire stations.
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The Philadelphia Hero Thrill Show, scheduled for Saturday, Sep. 24, is a must for families looking for an inexpensive family day out. It will be staged from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. outside the Wells Fargo Center in the South Philadelphia Sports NOT JUST YOUR Complex. Highlights will include ORDINARY SNAIL daredevil demonstrations and ....a deadly invader sensational performances by hibited meat, plant materials the Highway Patrol Motorcyor animal products, includ- cle Drill Team, the elite K-9 ing 454 insect pests. Unit, the Mounted Police
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Despite snails being notoriously slow, Customs & Border Protection agriculture specialists have discovered some did manage to travel nearly 4,000 miles to the Port of Philadelphia. It is lucky they were discovered aboard a shipping container from Germany. The snails, of the Kentish variety, were quarantined last week by the US Dept. of Agriculture. The Kentish snail is known to occur in Europe and is considered a major threat to agriculture crops, gardens and landscapes. This is the first time this species was intercepted in the port of Philadelphia. CBP agriculture specialists discovered the snail while inspecting a shipment of home furnishings. They placed a salt ring around the container as a precaution, and submitted the discovery to the USDA pest entomolgist, who identified the pest as a Monacha cantiana (Montagu), commonly known as a Kentish snail. “Protecting America’s
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The normally quiet week before Labor Day saw a few Republican events. Last Tuesday both LINDA BATEMAN, candidate for Register of Wills, and DAVID OH, candidate for Council at Large had fundraisers. Bateman’s was at the Union League in the Lincoln Library. Members of the host committee included both sides of the internal party fight, in particular MIKE MEEHAN, VITO CANUSO and MATT WOLFE. Many of Bateman’s fellow Republicans running for office in November were there, including AL SCHMIDT, candidate for City Commissioner; AL TAUBENBERGER, candidate for Council at Large; and ANNE MARIE COYLE, candidate for Court of Common Pleas. Other attendees included 2010 Republican candidate for Congress in the 2nd Dist. RICK HELLBERG and STATE REP. JOHN TAYLOR as well as attorney and Republican Committeewoman (30th Ward) LINDA KERNS. Schmidt also made David Oh’s fundraiser that night at the Ocean City Restaurant in Chinatown. Oh has held a number of events at this venue, including his wedding reception. The event was well attended, attesting to his continued strong broad-based support that draws from Republicans, Independents, and moderate Democrats. However, another controversy has arisen that may erode some of Oh support. Oh was arrested for unlawfully discharging a gun over a decade ago according to a recent article in the Daily News. The author of the article, CHRIS BRENNAN, is the same reporter who broke the story concerning the controversy over Oh’s military record. Oh was acquitted of the gun charges, apparently in a non-jury trial. That he was on his own property, and the gun was not aimed at anyone, may (Cont. Page 17)
by: Joe Stivala It’s Friday night at Lou & Choo’s bar on Hunting Park Avenue and the place is jumping. There’s a birthday party going on in the back right-hand corner. Friday-night regulars are seated at the bar having a beer or two and deciding what they want on their chicken wings once they order them. The DJ is letting everyone know that if you came in to the bar expecting to hear 50 Cent or any other sort of rap music, you’re in, and I’m quoting here, “the wrong damn place.” People are talking about everything from Michael Vick to Mayor Michael Nutter. Meeting people at the door is Quibila Divine and her sister Sylvia Simms. Most people know them from their work with the School District and with Parent Power, a group whose mission is to get parents in the School District of Philadelphia to take more of an active role in their kid’s education. But tonight, they’re not here for the kids … they’re here for the city at large. They’re hosting the Divine Friends FUNdraiser and using the fried fish and chicken that Lou & Choo’s is famous for to aid them in their cause. The cause? Divine is thinking about making a run for the 197th Dist. State Representative seat that may be vacated if the seat’s current occupant, Jewell Williams, becomes Philadelphia’s new Sheriff. “This is our first fundraiser,” she said. “I’m just trying to raise some money because it’s about money and momentum. I want to make sure I have it together for whatever I decide to do.” For the next few months as the November elections approach, chances are really good that if you have a Facebook (Cont. Page 18)
Yo! Here we go again with this point of view sent to me by a reader. One day I had lunch with some friends including Bob, who was about 69 years old. All in all, a pleasant bunch. When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups, except for Bob who said, “Ice cream, please; two scoops, chocolate. Along with heated apple pie,” Bob added, completely unabashed. I wasn’t sure my ears heard right. We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time. But when our orders were brought out, I didn’t enjoy mine. I couldn’t take my eyes off Bob as his pie à la mode went down. The other guys couldn’t believe it. They ate their lunches silently and grinned. The next time I went to lunch, I called and invited Bob. I had tuna; he ordered a parfait. I smiled. “You amuse and confuse me,” I said. “How come you order rich desserts, while I feel I must eat sensible food?” He laughed and said, “I am tasting all that is possible. I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should. But life’s so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good. “This year I realized how old I was.” He grinned. “I haven’t been this old before. So, before I die, I’ve got to try those things that for years I had ignored. I haven’t smelled all the flowers yet. There are more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead. There are too many golf courses I haven’t played. I’ve not laughed at all the jokes. “I’ve missed a lot of sporting events. I want to feel ocean spray on my face. I want to sit in a country church once more and thank God for His grace. I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want un-timed long distance calls to the folks I love the most. I haven’t cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain. I need to feel wind on my face. I want to be in love again. “So if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner, then should I die before night fall, I’d say I died a winner, because I missed out on nothing. I filled my heart’s desire. I had that final chocolate mousse before my life expired.” With that, I called the waitress over. “I’ve changed my mind,” I said. “I want what he is having; only add some more whipped cream!” Share this with your friends. Live well, love much and laugh often – be happy. Remember that while money talks, chocolate ice cream sings!
THE LOSS of Chief Daniel Williams to the Fire Dept. was a loss to the City as well. He served in Korea and Vietnam, and became a professional in the Fire Dept. A good press officer and class guy. Perfect peace to him. JUDGE KEVIN DOUGHERTY got high praise for his deft dealing with the flash mob in his courtroom. His rulings are firm and fair. MANY names swirl around in the legislative races to fill seats left by Sheriff-Elect Jewell Williams and State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson. AL LITTLEPAGE gets high marks for the Johnson seat, while GARY WILLIAMS is in high regard for Jewell’s seat. RENDELL supports more money for appointed lawyers. I agree. Judge Dembe said the Rendell letter was “political grandstanding.” How? What can Rendell want in the political realm at this point of his career? It is time to raise too-low pay. CITY COUNCIL ought to go slow on adoption of the Waterfront Master Plan. Let the new Council examine it. JUDGE LISA RAU deserves a Profile in Courage Award for ordering a new trial in a 1991 slaying. It was the right ruling!... Ron CLOUSER and John CONNELLY, 22nd and 12th Ward Leaders have a keen interest in City Council redistricting.... STATE REP. MIKE MC GEEHAN deserves credit for bringing the Ackerman school issue to the fore, so citizens could make an informed decision. HELEN BRYANT’S passing was such a loss to many who were camped in her hospital room. The 88-year-old committeewoman was so pleasant and caring to people for so long. To Pat and Latrice: That bright star twinkling in the (Cont. Page 18)
Labor Day has many traditions and Philadelphia’s tradition is the vast number of people heading to the shore. But Labor Day is not only about the shore, sand, and cookouts; it is also about the Temple vs. Villanova football game at the Linc, also known as the Mayor’s Cup. It’s not just a football game; it’s also a place for Philadelphia powerbrokers to meet. Temple University’s Board of Trustees may be one of the most powerful in the state – not only for their impact on the university, but who they are in the world. A number of them showed up to cheer on the Owls Football Team this past Thursday. The Board occupied several luxury boxes. CHAIRMAN PAT O’CONNOR and his lovely wife MARIE spent some time with Temple PRESIDENT ANN WEAVER-HART and her husband RANDY. The Temple football team began to emerge as a winner at the simultaneous arrival of O’Connor and Weaver Hart … coincidence? Former CEO of the Temple University Health System CHIP MARSHALL still holds sway. Marshall was very close to former SPEAKER JOHN PERZEL, who recently pleaded guilty to eight felony counts of corruption; but Perzel was a tremendous backer of Temple and his support will be missed. BILL MILLS is the president of PNC Bank and a Temple trustee. A former linebacker at Ohio State, he now backs the Owls. Federal JUDGE TED McKEE discussed defense with former STATE SEN. BOB ROVNER. Both trustees enjoyed conversation with prominent Temple alumni and political gurus LARRY CEISLER and KEN SMUKLER Ceisler is a political advisor to prominent labor leader JOHN DOUGHERTY. In fact, some refer to him as “Doc’s Brain”. But anyone who knows Doc and everything he is involved in knows it would be impossible to limit him to just one adviser. Smuckler advises Congressman and City Democratic Chairman BOB BRADY. Some have referred to Smuckler as “Brady’s Brain”. But the same holds true for Brady as Dougherty. Speaking of brains, former STATE SEN. VINCE FUMO is confident JUDGE RONALD BUCKWALTER will not overturn his sentence despite the ruling from the Federal Court of Appeals. The case will come back to Judge Buckwalter for consideration and the temporary resident of Ashland, Ky. feels his sentence will not be increased. The Western power vacuum continues to suck Philadelphia into its vortex. Former STATE (Cont. Page 18)
asm is contagious as he speaks about his new undertakings. He strongly advocates the use of the electronic citation and recognizes the job of a police officer can be dangerous and arduous at times. For that reason, he has pledged his support and commitment in ensuring that the “electronic citation” process, inaugurated under a prior administration, is fully implemented. He supports the
within the City boundaries, as well as the surrounding counties. The Court has waged a mass mailing campaign and, as Judge Sullivan has warned, “We are providing these individuals with one last opportunity to rectify their accounts before warrant officers visit their homes.” The Traffic Court is located at 800 Spring Garden Street and is comprised of seven judges who serve the
citizenry of this Commonwealth. The Court currently has two judicial vacancies. Remarkably, with a complement of only 116 employees, the Court has managed as many as 1,500 hearings per day. “Thanks to our outstanding judges, including our President Judge, the Hon. Thomasine Tynes, as well as our dedicated personnel, our Court runs smoothly and efficiently,” Judge Sullivan proudly noted.
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MICHAEL SULLIVAN .....Administrative Judge fendants who are serious about regaining their driving privileges. The public may direct their inquiries to (215) 6861675, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Judge Sullivan said, “This represents a major policy change at the Court. Historically, all defendants had to physically report to the courthouse to speak to customer service representatives. Our mission is to provide prompt, courteous and convenient service to the general public and one need no longer have to appear in person to resolve their problems.” Traffic Court’s entrance lobby has witnessed major reconstruction and refurbishment. Visitors to the Court will now find the lines are organized and structured, and, with the addition of numerous information kiosks and the institution of a lobby queuing system, defendants will not wait for service. For the convenience of the public, the Traffic Court is open Monday through Friday, with extended hours from 8:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m., for accepting payments, establishing formal payment agreements, and retrieving impounded vehicles. Still pushing to ensure prompt customer service, Judge Sullivan revealed the Court “plans to install televisions in the lobby which will provide informational services to the public, including minute-to-minute driver licensing videos.” Judge Sullivan’s enthusi-
pilot program introduced by the Court in the 7th Police Dist. The use of the electronic citation will provide the police with an effective tool to ensure car stops are shorter, safer, and more accurately reported. Judge Sullivan remains committed to developing methods by which to improve collections and is currently engaging in serious discussions to collect debts from individuals who reside
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There’s a new “boss” in town! The Pennsylvania Supreme Court appointed the Honorable Michael J. Sullivan to serve as the Administrative Judge of the Philadelphia Traffic Court, effective Apr. 27, 2011, replacing retiring Judge Bernice DeAngelis, who served the Traffic Court for two terms as the Administrative Judge. Administrative Judge Sullivan vows to change the perception of the Philadelphia Traffic Court! The 47-year-old Judge was elected in 2005. He is amazed at how rapidly his first term has passed. As he and other retention candidates hit the campaign trail again, he has received positive feedback from numerous individuals who have had occasion to visit the “court of first impression”. They appreciate the fact they have been treated with respect and given every opportunity to resolve their driver licensing issues. In just the first few months since assuming office, Administrative Judge Sullivan has initiated extensive changes at the Traffic Court in terms of technology, building renovations, and collection efforts. He upgraded the computers and enhanced their operation at the Traffic Court. Employees can now process payments and schedule trials more efficiently and expeditiously. He meets regularly with representatives of the Traffic Court’s ticket-processing vendor to streamline its computer operations and make it more user friendly for the general public who, in this day and age, prefer to make their payments via the internet. In this regard, the Court is implementing a new program whereby defendants’ monthly payments can be debited directly from one’s bank account or credit cards. Judge Sullivan has revealed details on the newly unveiled “call center” where defendants have the opportunity to converse with an employee of the Court who will answer general queries and provide direction to those de-
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City Ill Prepared For Earthquakes Philadelphia has a good emergency-response network. It’s been rehearsed and tried over the years so residents have been assured their government will do what it has to in sufficient time and with sufficient support to cope with emergencies. However, the 5.8 magnitude earthquake in Central Virginia, felt along much of the East Coast and as far west
as Illinois, is a reminder the overwhelming majority of building in this city are earthquake vulnerable. Little consideration has been given in the city codes for new buildings to adopt construction standards vital to structural performance and public safety in seismic events. Unlike the annual US hurricane season, which spans
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“Forbes 400.. .The First “Forbes 400 Summit” met in Omaha, Neb... Rapper JAY-Z, Investor WARREN BUFFET, and (Publisher) STEVE FORBES talk about wealth, success and giving back... Said Buffet: “Jay is teaching in a lot bigger classroom than I’ll ever teach in. They’re going to learn from somebody. For a young person growing up, he’s the guy to learn from.” —FORBES, Special Issue, 2010 Edition, October 11 , 2010
JUNGLE KNOWLEDGE Flash mobs and Rap Work hand n’ glove Ugly harmonies Noise, crime, and shove. 8.28.11 —Nicola Argentina (c) 2011 “You’ve Got a Friend in Pennsylvania” Footnote: “LONDON — More than two weeks after the end of riots in London and other English cities, Britain’s government and police met social-media executives Thursday to discuss how to prevent their services from being used to plot violence.” —ASSOCIATED PRESS, August 26, 2011
June through November, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate pointed out that earthquakes have no regular season and are not limited to geographic regions such as the Western US. “It is a reminder that the East Coast is vulnerable to earthquakes,” Fugate said, in a video posted to the White House blog. “Not all disasters come with a forecast. Earthquakes don’t give us much warning, but if we’re prepared and know what to do we can minimize the impacts and take care of ourselves and our families.” Weiland said jurisdictions in the region should treat Tuesday’s earthquake as a wakeup call for structural performance and public safety. “About 200 years ago, four major quakes ranging from 7.0 to 8.0 in magnitude hit the New Madrid region, covering eight states including the cities of Memphis and Nashville, Tenn., St. Louis, and Little Rock, Ark., causing the Mississippi River to run upstream and church bells to ring in Boston,” Weiland said. “We know that a similar earthquake in this region today would be one of the worst disasters in American history, yet code officials are struggling to persuade local and state governments to include the seismic provisions outlined in the International Codes. Building smart saves lives and money.” Forecasters are concerned Hurricane Irene could strike the East Coast. Citizens can take precautionary steps to help minimize the damages before, during and after the storm. International Code Council Chief Executive Officer Richard P. Weiland said jurisdictions that adopt and enforce the latest building safety codes and standards such as the Code Council’s Standard for Construction in High Wind Regions are better equipped to withstand the disaster. “Despite the multitude of damages inflicted by hurricanes since 2005, there also have been numerous in-
stances— in places such as Orange Beach, Ala. and Galveston, Tex. — where structures built to the latest codes and standards survived relatively unscathed,” Weiland said. The International Code Council is a member-focused association dedicated to helping the building safety community and construction industry provide safe, sustainable and affordable construction through the development of codes and standards used in the design, build and compliance process. Most US communities and many global markets choose the International Codes.
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GIVING out mints and SEPTA souvenirs are Yvette Childs and Pam Schurgot, who manned a “Thank You Fans For Using SEPTA” table at Broad & Pattison Subway stop. Phillies fans riding SEPTA escape parking hassles and extra costs.
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MOVING souvenirs and memorabilia out were Senator William's assistants, seated, from left, Don Gordon, El Ali, and top road, Marlene Hendin, Ali Robinson, and Mike Nixon.
LABOR DAY was celebrated in the communities by Sen. Anthony Williams. Here he awards "Community Honors" to Jim Pratt, standing in for Ed Snider of the Flyers STATE REP. Kenyatta Johnson honors Universal Cos. and and Ted Behr, of SW Universal Family of Schools with State Citation at 2nd anGlobe Times. nual Universal Community Day Festival at Stinger Square, 32nd & Reed Streets. At citation presentation were State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson, Rahiem Islam of CEO Universal Cos., Mayor Michael Nutter and Glenn Ellis. Photo by Martin Regusters, Leaping Lion Photography
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(Cont. From Page 14) have contributed to the acquittal. Also, Oh was believed to protecting his property from a perceived criminal threat. Oh believes the police at the time were ineffective in dealing with the crime in his neighborhood. This new controversy should not be sufficient to cause him to finish out of the top two on the Republican side, in large part due to his superior ballot position as the first Republican name on the ballot for Council at Large. Yes, there are some liberal “clean government” Democrats who may now reconsider voting for him because they do not approve of gun ownership by civilians. Also, his criticisms of the police may not help, but he already lost the FOP endorsement over the issue concerning his military career. As in the controversy relating to his time in Special Forces, some of the damage about the gun case could have been averted if Oh’s campaign had gotten out in front of the issue. Initially Oh was vague and inaccurate on the facts with the press. A simple “I was charged with unlawful discharge of my gun on my property, but was acquitted in a fair trial” might have warranted two paragraphs on page 10, rather than a full-page piece on page 2 of the Daily News. Last week, I noted in that Oh’s campaign was slow
in responding about the alleged discrepancies in his campaign’s representation of his military record. He was an army officer assigned to Special Forces and went through some, but did not complete all, of the required “Green Beret” training. This elephant had heard this accurate description of his military record from his mouth many times over the years. JOE McCOLGAN, a navy veteran who finished a solid third in the Republican primary for Council at Large, stands to benefit the most from these two controversies. To McColgan’s credit, he had not exploited Oh’s predicament. Last Saturday, there was a meeting of a number of Republicans at a surprise 40th birthday party for Al Schmidt. The party was at the Frankford Torresdale Country Club. It had been originally scheduled for the previous weekend but was postponed owing to Hurricane Irene. Many family members were in attendance, including the belle of the ball, Schmidt’s 4year-old daughter MAGGIE. Happy Birthday Al!
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(Cont. From Page 14) night is Mom smiling down on us. CITY CONTROLLER ALAN BUTKOVITZ was spot on when he noted the fire at the old Edison HS could have been prevented.… FIRE COMMISSIONER LLOYD AYERS continues to cross the city preaching fire prevention, and is VERY well received.... ENGINE #57 will publish the 3rd edition of its famed cookbook. Send your recipe to: JLP463@gmail.com. TWO TRAFFIC COURT positions open in a few years. Already names have been mentioned: BARBARA DEELEY, BETTY TOWNES, BRENDA REAVIS.... HEY New Jersey GOP – let CARL LEWIS run without more commotion.
two gaming licenses due to the Foxwood’s debacle. Fajt has been hostile to the Foxwoods group that consists of RON RUBIN, LEW KATZ and super lawyer STEVE COZEN, the partner of the aforementioned Pat O’Connor. STATE SENS. SHIRLEY KITCHEN and LeANNA WASHINGTON fought hard to bring diversity to the gaming board. Others from
Philadelphia tried to get a Philadelphian on the board. But Costa is from the west and so is Fajt. And now, so might be the next casino license. Today’s story tells how the west has won, even though its population has been dropping. The only hope for Philadelphia is that a group of Republicans can rise to the rescue to save the casino jobs. Prominent businessmen MANNY STA-
MATAKIS and PETER DePAUL have put a group together to try to win the license for Philadelphia. This is likely to create another strange alliance between labor and the Republicans, because there is a desperate need for construction jobs. When individuals scratch their heads and ask how labor can ever support Republicans, it is situations like this that provide the answer.
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you,” he said. “Usually, it’s about $3 a head and you only have to pay $100 for everyone. Once you pay that, the rest is your profit and you can charge whatever you want. For example, if you charge $7 a head, and you get 100 people, that’s $700. You don’t lose money.” Also, Williams says, if you time the fish fry with a happy hour or a group of other gath-
erings, you can get more people to come out in the name of having a great time. It also gave Divine the chance to work the room at a watering hole in her neighborhood and to let her neighbors know she’s looking to possibly represent them. “I can only speak for me, but this has been effective,” Divine said.
(Cont. From Page 14) page, a Twitter feed, or just some friends in politics in need of a few extra bucks for street money to get their message out (and their voters to the polls) you’re gonna get invited to a fish (and chicken) fry. Because it’s often hard for political beginners to get the seed money that they need to start a run for office, grassroots efforts like a fish fry are a great way to get the word out. They’re a win-win proposition from a fundraising standpoint, said Robert Williams, one of the organizers of the FUNdraiser. “They’re not expensive and most bars will work with
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(Cont. From Page 3) Corbett has rejected imposing a severance tax on the industry, though – a most unusual move, for even a Republican Governor, in an energy-rich state. If he gets his way on this point, we will not tap this resource directly to provide any public service for Pennsylvanians as a whole. So what impacts are local and what impacts are regional or statewide? Which department of which government is expected to oversee them? How much will they cost us and who will pay these costs, by what means? These questions drive the Marcellus debate in Pennsylvania today – at times even stymie it. Next week, we’ll begin to look for answers.
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