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LABORERS LOCAL 332 President Corey Robertson helps 3-year-old Adrianne Skinner find extra Easter eggs as Laborers District Council members hosted annual Easter Egg Hunt. In photo at right, some of many children who turned out for egg-hunt winning prizes.

MAYOR MICHAEL Nutter dons Japanese attire to help kickoff 16th annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Monday at Shops of Liberty Place. Joining Mayor are girls in Kimono: Megumi Friend, 7, and her sister Anna, 6, of Wilmington, Del. and Fumiyo Batta.

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Heard on the Hill / in City Hall City Council Sizzles With Budget-Hearing Brew AVI continues to dominate the agenda as City Council’s Committee of the Whole took testimony on the Mayor’s budget, with a focus on the hottest issue in town.

All city departments seeking funding authority are now required to transmit testimony to Council, but only heads of departments with current operating budgets greater than $5 million will be required to present testimony before Council in person.

Council also is compelling 10 of the 26 departments with current operating budgets of $5 million or less to testify before Council because they perform critical functions or because of concerns raised about those departments in previous years.

The budget-hearing process began last week. Council will hold seven sessions in which the public will be invited to testify, including two evening budget hearings outside of City Hall.

“This is a particularly unusual year in the City of Philadelphia. It is crucial we gather as much information from the Administration and from the public as we can on the impacts of the Actual Value Initiative and the unprecedented mass closures of

public schools,” Council President Darrell Clarke said.

Currently scheduled times for public testimony in City Hall are: Tuesday, Apr. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Apr. 16, 5-7 p.m.; Tuesday, Apr. 23, 6-8 p.m.; and Monday, Apr. 30, 10 a.m.-12 m. and 1-4 p.m.

Neighborhood budget hearings will be held Wednesday, Apr. 17, 6-8 p.m. and Monday, Apr. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Locations will be announced shortly. A third one has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 1 at the Bevilacqua Community Center, 2646 Kensington Avenue, 6-8 p.m.

Stack Wants Corbett To Rebid Lottery

Gov. Tom Corbett’s public announcement he is considering changes to the contract with a British firm to privately manage the Pennsylvania Lottery is not sitting well with State Sen. Mike Stack (D-Northeast).

Stack sent a letter to the Governor urging him to rebid the opportunity if he will continue to refuse to allow the lottery to manage the multi-billion-dollar program.

“While I still do not believe privatizing the management of the Lottery is appropriate or necessary, I think any changes to the original contract trigger a need

Raising Funds For Philabundance

LAW FIRM of Zarwin Baum hosted its 11th annual March Madness Television Gala, drawing over 2,500 guests and helping raise $40,000 and 1,000 lb. of food for Philabundance. Among attendees were Sheriff Jewell Williams and Councilwoman Cindy Bass flanked by Norman Zarwin and Mitchell Kaplan.

trebid the lottery privatization contract,” Stack wrote. “We both agree strongly on the ideals of openness, transparency and fairness in state government, and rebidding this contract could allow for more firms to participate and, ultimately, provide more benefits to Pennsylvanians.”

Kenyatta Finds Leaders Call For Investments

The region’s top leaders in public transit, energy, transportation and aviation discussed the importance of investing in our roads, bridges, and ports at the Philadelphia Navy Yard during an Infrastructure Forum hosted by Councilman Kenyatta Johnson.

Opening remarks were made by Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, president of Citizens Bank, and drew more than 100 people from local businesses and government.

Former Gov. Edward G. Rendell, the featured guest speaker and co-chair of Building America’s Future, noted our roads and bridges have been in a state of disrepair for some time.

Youngblood Seeks Safe Haven Expansion Law

State Rep. Rosita C. Youngblood (D-N. Phila.) has introduced legislation to expand the State’s Newborn Protection Act, better known as the Pennsylvania Safe Haven Law. It will allow police stations to serve as safe havens in Pennsylvania. Police officers would then be directed to take the infant to the nearest hospital in order for the newborn to receive immediate care and attention.

Youngblood said she was contacted by the Philadelphia Dept. of Human Services last year when a new mother, unable to care for her newborn child, left her infant with Philadelphia police officers, thinking she was doing the right thing and abiding by the Safe Haven Law. Although

the Police Commissioner’s Office did not press any charges against the mother, city officials concluded the law only allows a newborn, up to 28 days old, to be dropped off at a hospital.

Taylor Seeks End Of Triple-Dipping

State Rep. John Taylor (RKensington) is lauding the fact the State House voted unanimously to end “triple-dipping” by retirees, whereby individuals collect a public pension or private retirement benefit while returning to work, only to collect unemployment compensation when leaving the job.

HB 421 would stipulate in the Unemployment Compensation Law that any retiree who voluntarily leaves employment to maintain eligibility for retirement benefits is ineligible to collect unemployment. This also would apply to retirees who are terminated by the employer so those individuals can maintain their retirement.

McGeehan, Rozzi Aim At Child Abusers

Saying the net effect would be exposing child sexual abuse and its hidden perpetrators, State Reps. Michael P. McGeehan (D-Northeast) and Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) are rallying support for their amendments to establish a window for filing civil lawsuits in cases where that ability has legally expired.

McGeehan and Rozzi said many child predators and the institutions that protected them have escaped detection and justice over the years simply because the statute of limitations blocks legal action against them. They said their amendments to HB 342 would remove that roadblock.

Rozzi’s Amendment 189, designed as a procedural backup, calls for the same twoyear window as McGeehan’s amendment, minus the sovereign-immunity suspension.

Thomas Speaks Against ‘Millionaire’ Tax Credit

State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas (D-N. Phila.) is against investing taxpayer dollars in a program that provides tax credits to millionaires.

“While I continue to support small-business development and state programs that encourage job growth and development in Pennsylvania, the so-called Angel Investor Tax Credit is nothing more than an investment rebate for millionaires,” Thomas said in speaking against reporting legislation HB 36.

Thomas, who is Democratic chairman of the House Commerce Committee, explained that the tax credit would be a taxpayer-financed rebate for wealthy investors.

Boyle Resurrecting Fox Chase Night Out

Over the past several years, hundreds of Fox Chase families have enjoyed the annual Fox Chase Night Out. Unfortunately, this popular event did not take place as usual last year due to several logistical and funding issues.

State Reps. Kevin and Brendan Boyle (both D-Northeast) were dismayed by this and have reached out to Fox Chase Town Watch President Steve Phillips to begin the process of bringing this beloved event back to the neighborhood.

Sen. Stack Honors ShopRite Employees

State Sen. Mike Stack helped honor two local residents for their enthusiasm in the fight to end hunger in our communities.

Forty-one local ShopRite markets — including the store at 3745 Aramingo Avenue — won the ShopRite Partners in Caring Contest, an annual competition that raises funds and collects donations during September’s National Hunger Awareness Month.

This year’s contest raised more than $1 million for regional food banks.

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39B WARD LEADER Matt Myers hosted ward party at Chickie’s & Pete’s in S. Phila. on Tuesday night, COMMON PLEAS SCOURT candidate Martin Cole- with guests including State. Sen. Anman, 39B Ward Leader Matt Myers and Councilman thony Hardy Williams joining Myers Mark Squilla enjoy ward fundraiser at Chickie’s & at packed house.

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Experienced PRE-PRIMARY ELECTION fundraiser in 39th JUDGE JOE WATERS and judicial Ward drew big crowd. Among those in attendance candidate Martin Coleman flank 39B were Steve Wolfe, Robert Gormley, host Matt Myers Ward Leader Matt Myers at funder.

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Marie Coyle may continue to smile at the end of primary night. For two reasons: A longtime Republican, she filed this time on the Democrat ballot as well and drew number one ballot position there.

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by Joe Shaheeli The endorsed slate of judges has something for every segment of the Democratic Party this primary. But the possibility not all of that ticket will reach the finish continues to grow.

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Will Ethnic Vote Help Candidates? candidate Attorney Vince Giusini. A lifelong resident of South Philadelphia, the 52-yearold Giusini has earned a reputation, along with Coyle, as a “class act”.

He’s handled previous runs for judge with smiles and a thank-you, earning the respect of many of the ward leaders and committee people, who promised but didn’t deliver.

He has vast experience as a trial attorney, having handled more than 3,000 cases in his career. He has been “recommended” twice for judge by the Commission on Judicial Selection. He has received the highest-possible ethical rating “A” and has been rated as having very high legal ability.

Now he’s drawn the numberthree slot, which brings his name closer to the eyes of the voter and that alone should earn him a heavy vote from the Italian American community in South Philadelphia.

Vince’s roots run deep in this city. His father was an educator, his mother a homemaker.

He attended Bregy ES at 18th & Pollock Streets, Holy Spirit Catholic School and St. Joseph’s Prep, on an academic scholarship, then earning his

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Vince Giusini ...top male on ballot bachelor’s degree in psychology from Temple University in 1982 and a Doctorate in Law from Delaware Law School in 1986.

He still resides in South Philadelphia with his family of four children.

Giusini has been an ardent defender of the city, serving on Civic Associations and Boards for more than 27 years, as well as numerous other committees and organizations. He is a recognized and frequent lecturer on child and parental-rights issues in the legal community and when elected judge will request presiding over cases at what has been his home away from home for 27 years, Family Court.

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Fourteen Democrats, some voluntarily and others who were successfully challenged, are no longer on the ballot for Traffic Court in the Democratic primary.

Eleven Democrats withdrew their petitions for Common Pleas Court, as did 10 for Municipal Court. Two Republicans filing in MC Court withdrew their petitions, leaving the GOP without entries in this primary.

Democratic MC winners will probably get free rides and possible gubernatorial appointments early if the Republican Party does not choose to file any names after the primary.

With the courtesy of Acting Supervisor of Elections Tim Dowling, here is what the ballot will look like this primary.

Names are in order from top to bottom.

Democrats running for the three Traffic Court vacancies: 1. Warren Bloom, 2. Lewis Harris, Jr., 3. Tia M. Seibert, 4. Suzanne Harmon-Carn, 5.

Bobbie T. Curry, 6. David Mamikonyan, 7. Omar Sabir, 8. Bruce Bailey, 9. Donna Marie Laws, 10. Inja Coates,

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11. Ryan Mulvey, 12. Tyrone T. Martin, 13. Ashley Michelle Cook, 14. Verna Ragan Tennant, 15. Wayne E. Forsey, 16.

Brigette A. Garvin Johnson, 17.

Kyle J. Sampson, 18. Marnie Aument-Loughrey, 19. Robert Tuerk, 20. Jose A. Figueroa, 21. Holly Harris-Seidle, 22.

Keith Jackson, 23. Sharif Ali, 24. Donna J. DeRose, and 25.

James Johnson.

Endorsed by the Democratic City Committee are 7. Omar Sabir, 18. Marnie Aument Loughrey, and 24. Donna J. DeRose.

Republicans running for Traffic Court, with party endorsement, are 1. Ella P. Butcher and 2. Christopher Vogler.

Running in the Democratic primary for six Common Pleas seats are 1. Anne Marie Coyle, 2. Tracy Brandeis-Roman, 3.

Vince Giusini, 4. Timika Lane, 5. Sierra Thomas Street, 6. Joe Fernandez, 7. Daniel D. McCaffery, 8. Giovanni Campbell, 9. Katie Scrivner, 10. John J. O’Connor, Jr., 11. Dawn M. Tancredi, 12. Kenneth J. Powell, Jr., 13. Frank Bennett, 14.

Rania Major, 15. Chris Mallios, 16. Deborah Cianfrani, 17.

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Expected to be endorsed at Tuesday’s Democratic Ward leaders meeting at DCC headquarters for Municipal Court are 2. Martin Coleman, 3.

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Fran Shields.

Butkovitz On AVI Educational Tour Taking advantage of the Actual Value Initiative property tax increment launched by the Mayor, City Controller Alan Butkovitz has already attended a score of meetings to explain to the voters why he believes the imitative is not based on a realistic formula. He’s winning applause and appreciation from those audiences.

They were crowded meetings, two of them sponsored by State Rep. Rosita Youngblood and Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell.

In the process he picked up District Council 47’s endorsement, following on the heels of his evaluation of the Mayor’s refusal to sit with the City’s unions. Also he was endorsed

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With polls disclosing Gov. Tom Corbett as potentially vulnerable with still two years to go into his first term, candidates have rushed in to challenge him as fast as sharks circling to devour one of their own wounded.

The Democrats, who normally would concede a second term to the Governor, have elected not to do so this time.

Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz (D-Phila.) is polling well as are Joe Sestak, State Sen. Michael Stack and Treasurer Rob McCord. Now enters Tom Wolf, pleadging to fund a 10 Million-Dollar Campgaign.

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ATTENDING PA Future Fund fundraiser for Gov. Tom Corbett at new FOP 5 Lodge in N.E. Phila. were Local 98 Steward Joe Sickman, Sr., Republican Counsel Michael Meehan, Gov. Tom Corbett, political consultant Ken Adams and host Tim O’Brien.

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(Cont. From Page 4) Leon A. King II, 18. Derrick W. Coker, 19. Conor Corcoran, 20. Fran Shields, 21. James Crumlish, 22. Jon Marshall, 23.

Daine A. Grey, Jr., 24. Sean P. Stevens, and 25. Stephanie M. Sawyer.

Democratic City Committee will finalize its Common Pleas endorsements Tuesday at a meeting of its ward leaders. In the running are 4. Timika Lane, 7. Daniel D. McCaffery, 8.

Giovanni Campbell, 11. Dawn Tancredi and 12. Leon A. King, II. Judge Roger Gordon, who was endorsed early, has withdrawn, electing not to seek another term.

Seeking the Republican nomination as well are 1. Anne Marie Coyle and 2. Kenneth J. Powell. Both are sure to win the Republican primary, and should they win in the Democratic primary, will automatically win their election.

No Republicans filed for the three vacant seats in Municipal Court. Tracy, a radio-show host, who can call herself lucky, drew number-one ballot position in the Democrat primary. That was on the heels of her picking number 2 in the Common Pleas balloting.

Following her were 2. Martin Coleman, 3. Henry Lewandowski, 4. Shoshana Bricklin, 5. Robert M. Kline, 6.

Frank Bennett, 7. Fran Shields, 8. Joe Fernandez. 9. Chris Mallios, 10. Derrick W. Coker,

the GOP agog with an indication he might seek the seat in the primary.

This hasn’t gone unnoticed

by Corbett, who was honored at a fundraiser hosted by former Bail Commissioner Tim O’Brien. Now retired, O’Brien came back to his first love – politics – with a bang, bringing out over 200 who jammed the new Heroes Ballroom to listen to the Governor.

Challengers need to follow Corbett around, since the positive points he has been making, which aren’t immediately surfacing, will stand him well when he kicks off his campaign on the television screen. He will be a tough opponent for his challengers in both the primary and general.

Although the public associates Corbett with Pittsburgh, where he made his career, he is the first Governor actually born in Philadelphia since another Tom, Thomas Mifflin, became Pennsylvania’s first Governor in 1790. He spoke about privatizing the LCB. “These licenses will become very valuable. The 1200 liquor licenses will lead to $1 billion in revenue and we can keep sales in the state instead of Delaware or New Jersey.”

The Governor also was happy 11,000 jobs have been added to the economy and keeping the refineries open saved 28,000 jobs. He talked about how family farming is the number-one industry in Pennsylva(Cont. Page 8)

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by Michael P. Boyle, Esq. If you’ve paid attention to the ongoing debate about the federal budget deficit, you know many have warned of the dangers posed by the rising costs of Medicare.

Some have advocated for raising the age of eligibility for Medicare to 67. There are, however, other, less-drastic steps the federal government can take to reduce Medicare costs.

One area ripe for reform is Medicare fraud. This includes

overbilling by participating medical providers, improper medical coding (alteration of codes for different procedures), and the like. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — the agency that administers Medicare— estimated improper payments for Medicare fee-forservice at $24.1 billion in calendar year 2009.

See http://www.gao.gov/new.items/ d10844t.pdf. Even this may not be a full picture, as some improper payments may not be de-

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Another step that could save Medicare billions of dollars a year is to allow the program to use its enormous buying power to negotiate discounts with drug companies to reduce the costs of most medications used by Medicare beneficiaries.

According to a study commissioned by the American Association for Retired Persons, “If drug companies were required to give the same discounts for drugs for dual eligibles and other low-income beneficiaries as they now provide for Medicaid enrollees,

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Laborers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and vicinity is comprised of four unions: Local 332, Samuel Staten, Jr., Vincent Primavera, Jr. Business Manager/Co-Chairman L.E.C.E.T. Co-Chairman Local 135, Daniel L. Woodall, Jr., Damian Lavelle Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 413, James Harper, Jr., Fred Chiarlanza Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 57, Walt Higgins Harry Hopkins Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Laborers District Council, Ryan N. Boyer, Business Manager.

Laborers’ District Council promotes a safe work environment, jobs completed on time and on budget, and represents union members, who are well trained, productive, professional, and take pride in their work. Union labor…building better and safer communities in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties.

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not be considered part of her bankruptcy case. The court’s ruling allowed the debtor to keep $24,072 in bonuses, and it reversed a lower court’s order revoking her bankruptcy discharge for failing to list the bonuses in her bankruptcy papers.

Upon learning more about the bonuses, the Chapter 7 trustee asked the bankruptcy court to order turnover of the $24,072 received by the

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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Can bonuses paid to debtor after Chapter 7 filing be taken by bankruptcy trustee?

Answer: The Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the US Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, ruled that employment bonuses paid to a debtor shortly after she filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy could

debtor, as well as fees and costs. The trustee also asked the bankruptcy court to revoke the debtor’s discharge of debts due to her failure to list the possible bonuses in her original bankruptcy papers. The bankruptcy court granted the trustee’s request.

The debtor appealed, and the appeals court reversed the bankruptcy court on all counts. Accordingly, the appeals court ruled the debtor’s Chapter 7 discharge should be granted, and also that she could keep the $24,072 in bonuses. The court also observed the entire litigation could have been avoided if the debtor had simply listed her possible right to receive the bonuses in her originally filed bankruptcy papers.

It should be noted that in cases where bonus-plan language gives the employee a vested right to payment of a bonus even before it is paid, and a Chapter 7 case is filed before receipt of such a bonus, the result in such cases would likely be different.

Next Week’s Question: Should I reaffirm my mortgage after filing for bankruptcy?

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(Cont. From Page 5) nia: “By eliminating the inheritance tax, farms can be kept in the family.” He also supports

the unions and the dredging of the Delaware.

The Governor plans to inject nearly $2 billion of additional

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APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES Applications for Carpenter, Mill/Cabinetmaker, Millwright, Wharf & Dock Builder, Resilient Floor Layer, Lather and Drapery Worker apprenticeships will be accepted by the Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Committee on the following dates May 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, Saturday May 18, May 20, 21, and 22 Applications will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. only. Applications will not be accepted on May 23rd. The test day is Friday, May 24th, 2013. A non-refundable $35.00 administrative processing fee is required. Anyone interested must call 215-824-2303 for further details.

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funding into Pennsylvania's transportation system, saying, “Transportation is the bloodstream of our economy. If it fails, our economy fails.” He’s put $1 million in programs for women who are victims of violence and abuse and also adding funds to taking care of people with mental and physical disabilities. “As the 18th largest economy in the world, Pennsylvania has a good workforce, and holding the line on taxes is the key to the state’s continued economic growth,” he insisted.

In the meantime, Corbett continues to not endear himself to the state’s unions, proposing changes to their pension systems. Should the revisions to retirement benefits for school and state workers become law, the prospect of a court battle is so certain the Corbett Administration and labor unions already are discussing their cases.From the start, public-employee associations have said Pennsylvania case law prohibits the state from changing pension benefits for current workers, and they promise to sue if such a plan is signed into law.

Musical Chairs Begin For 13th District Pols With the polls showing Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz (D-Phila.) can be the next Governor of Pennsylvania and reports from her campaign staff indicating she will not seek her seat again, choosing instead to chase the Democrat colors in the gubernatorial primary, musical chairs have begun. Announcing first from Montgomery Co. for the 13th Congressional Dist. is State Sen. Daylin Leach (DMontgomery).

But he will have stiff competition from a popular, well-loved Philadelphian, former Controller Jonathan Saidel, who has the blessings of close friend and ally Congressman and Philadelphia Democratic Party Chair Bob Brady.

Look for Saidel to have the heavy support of the Building Trades unions, continuing a relationship he long enjoyed when serving as the City Controller.

He has already discussed his intentions with that leadership.

His entry in the race, to be announced when the Congresslady makes clear the way with her official declaration, will put a

damper on the possibly entry of other Philadelphia legislators into that same arena.

State Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Northeast) has hired two congressional campaign pros which indicates he may be in it to stay the primary.

With Northeast Philadelphia and Montgomery Co. splitting the District, turnout will be key.

Both are popular in their respective counties. Leach is already on social media with kittenlovers calling voters to “like” him as well as their cats.

Could 51st Senator Become 7th Justice?

One of the names under consideration to fill the more than two-and-a-half year term of Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin could be Steve MacNett.

The former Senate General Counsel was known as the “51st Senator”. MacNett would not qualify as a moderate, though he is highly respected by Senators in both parties.

Pa. Top Court Looks At Judicial Age Limit

Local judges will be affected when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decides on a challenge to the Pennsylvania Constitution’s

provision preventing Pennsylvania judges from serving on the bench past age 70.

Oral arguments would be heard in Harrisburg in May, which could produce a resolution of the issue before the fall judicial elections.

Vitally interested is Supreme Court Chief Justice Ron Castille, who will turn 70 in 2014 and is seeking retention in the 2013 election cycle. He’ll have to recuse himself.

Philadelphia Senior Judge Sandra Mazer Moss and Judge Joseph D. O’Keefe of Philadelphia have been instructed to submit briefs on the matter.

Cohen Takes 1st Bite Of Renamed Steak Racial change reached the cheesesteaks of Wissinoming this week as a hallowed eatery hung out a new sign.

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by Mar. 26 at (215) 952-3121.

Apr. 4- State Rep. J.P. Miranda presents “Serving You” Constituent Fair at Triumph Baptist Ch., 1648 W. Hunting Pk. Ave., 3-7 p.m. Taxpayer clinics, advice on small games of chance. Meet government agencies, seek youth summer employment and more. For info (215) 978-2540.

Apr. 4- Friends of Marian

B. Tasco hosts Reception at Estia, 1405 Locust St., 5:307:30 p.m. Host $1,000; Friend $500; Patron $250; Young Professional $100. RSVP by Mar. 27 (215) 437-3294, ext.

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Apr. 4- Commissioner Al Schmidt hosts Big Al’s BowlA-Rama at North Bowl, 909 N. 2nd St., 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Contributions $100.

Apr. 4- 8th Ward Leader Larry Farnese hosts election Fundraiser at Corner Foodery, 1710 Sansom St., 7 p.m. Donation $75, payable to 8th Ward Democratic Executive Committee. For info Ted@8thwardphilly@gmail.com.

Apr. 4- Philly For Change hosts Candidates Night at Tattooed Mom, upstairs, 530 South St Apr. 4- Fundraiser for Judge Scott O’Keefe, McGillian’s Old Ale House, 5 to 8 pm, 1310 Drury Lane. $250 and up.

Apr. 5- Judge Jimmy Lynn hosts 1st Friday Luncheon at Fratelli’s Italian Bistro, 1339 Chestnut St. in Widener Bulidng. RSVP (215) 686-2614.

Apr. 6- C o u n c i l w o m a n Blondell Reynolds Brown hosts “Beginning the Journey: Pe-College Extravaganza”

Univ. of Sciences, McNeil Science & Technology Ctr., 45th & Woodland Ave., 8:30 a.m.3 p.m. Attending are Council Members Jannie Blackwell and Kenyatta Johnson and StateRep. James Roebuck.For info Kellan White (215) 6863438.

Apr. 6- Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell co-hosts Community Wellness Day at 4508 Chestnut St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Free. For info (215) 898-4998.

Apr. 6- Vivian Miller hosts 51st Ward Candidates Night at 5521 Chester Ave., 1-3 p.m.

For info Vivian (215) 4743097.

Apr. 6- Fundraiser for judicial candidate Giovanni Campbell at New Wave Café, 784 S. 6th St., 7-9 p.m. Donations Patron $200, Supporter $75.

Checks payable to Friends of Giovanni Campbell. For info

(215) 922-8484.

Apr. 7- All Star Labor Classic Basketball at Northeast HS, 9 a.m. Free admission.

Apr.9- Friends of Vernon Park mark 330th anniversary of founding of Germantown at 5818 Germantown Ave., 1-5 p.m.

Apr. 9- City budget hearing for public testimony at City Hall, Council Chamber, Rm. 400, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Apr. 9- Penna. Soc. Luncheon at Gettysburg Hotel, Gettysburg, Pa. Apr. 9- Fundrais er at The Palm for Controller Alan Butkovitz, 5:30 to 7:30.

Apr. 10- 53rd Ward Leader Janice Sulman hosts Candidates Meet & Greet at Nick’s Roast Beef Banquet Rm., 2212 Cottman Ave., rear, 7 p.m.

Donation $35. Light refreshments.

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Apr. 4- State Sen. Larry Farnese hosts Senior Expo at Neumann S. Sr. Housing Ctr., 1601 E. Palmer St., 10 a.m.12 m. Seating limited so RSVP

our body politic that needs new tax medicine the most.

Many businesses took a big hit from the Water Dept. which has gone into the extortion business with its new stormwater billing rate structure. Now we have small businesses paying exorbitant fees to help it cope with flooding conditions. At the same time, highrises with hundreds of busy, flushing toilets pay much less than an average auto dealership under new drainage fees.

We call this new system a magic wand, able to change an empty building, devoid of water lines, sitting on cement plot of a halfacre, which never paid a water bill, into one that now does.

Does anyone remember back when auto dealerships were ordered to pave over their grass or small pebble aprons on which theirs cars were parked and put in drains that emptied the runoff into the sewers? Now, if they dig up all the cement and replace it with grass, their drainage rates will decrease measurably.

Take a deep breath before you plunge into the kinds of taxes and fees now being paid by businesses and or homeowners. You may duck some, but definitely not all: Amusement Tax, Business Income & Receipts Tax, Hotel Tax, Liquor Tax, Mechanical Amusement Device Tax, Net Profits Tax, Outdoor Advertising Tax, Parking Tax, Real Estate Tax, Realty Transfer Tax, Tobacco & Related Products Tax, Use & Occupancy Tax, Valet Parking Tax, Vehicle Rental Tax, Wage Tax, building permits, water bills, refuse-collection fees, parking tickets, plumbing permits, electrical permits, commercial-activity licenses, contractor licenses, pet licenses, marriage licenses, rental licenses, dumpster licenses, recording fees....

In between all those licenses which must be renewed, there are scores of run-off permits. A decade ago, a restaurant with entertainment needed a minimum of 17 licenses and permits. We can’t begin to guess how many more they have since had to acquire.

We’ve run out of space! But, alas, not out of taxes.

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The Actual Value Initiative may produce a major windfall for the City – although the Nutter Administration denies this, saying the controversial mass property reevaluation is “revenue-neutral”. Other observers are less sure of that. But like every other effort resulting in fee or license or tax increases, the money will be spent almost before it arrives in the city’s coffers.

That’s the way it’s been for so long now.

Can you remember when the platform to cut back on budgets, eliminate the unessential, lean on the faith-based community for help with service-and welfare-oriented programs, was the goal sought by Administrations?

AVI is a boon or a bane to homeowners, depending on where they live. More homeowners are hurt than helped by it, though. It is an unmistakable boon to many businesses – $200 million of their overall tax burden will be shifted onto residential owners. The biggest winners are Center City-based corporate real-estate owners and their tenants.

But other classes of business will suffer from it: mom-and-pop corner stores in struggling neighborhoods, for one, as well as many land-intensive businesses. It will prove to be a bane for more businesses if it brings with it an increase in use-and-occupancy taxes – as some versions of AVI implementation now under study are proposing.

Which is why we may see more and more businesses packing up and traveling to neighboring municipalities. Others may just fold up under the new financial demands being made upon them. No one in government understands businesses are not hens who lay golden eggs automatically. All have a taxing limit. They are talking about leaving this city and some have already announced their intention to do so. Soon we may begin to see potential business interests shying away from our developing “Detroit” image.

And our city cannot grow by feeding Center City alone while starving the economy of its outer neighborhoods. Large commercial construction has been flourishing in the city’s heart, even under the old, supposedly “unfair” tax structure. It is not the part of

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Honoring CBTU Leadership

COALITION of Black Trade Unionists honored its past and present leadership at a Sheraton Center City Luncheon. Past presidents were pinned with commemorative medals. They included Bill Lucy, James Sutton, Van Cooper, Gabriel White and Mike Daniels, Sr. Photos by Leona Dixon

GATHERED TOGETHER for historic annual celebration were retired and active leaders and members of Coalition of Black Trade Unionists.

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Black Public Relations Society Honor

PHILA. Black Public Relations Society honored KYW Newsradio reporter Cherri Gregg and former Phila. Inquirer columinist Annette John-Hall with its 2013 Milestones award.

Seen from left are PBPRS President Darisha Miller, Gregg, John-Hall and PBPRS VP Vincent Thompson.

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Sharing My Story

Pushing For More School Aid

SHARING personal Odunde stories at Odunde schedule announcement were, standing, Oshunbumi, Millennium 3 Management’s Bruce Crawley and Tiffany Newmuis; seated, State Sen. Anthony Williams, Willie Johnson and Robert W. Bogle.

CONGRESSMAN Chaka Fattah, flanked by Phila.

School District Superintendent William Hite and Michael Casserly, executive director of Council of Great Schools, addressed group on need to push for more federal aid at their meeting in D.C.

CRISPUS ATTUCKS and African American Day were marked at All Colored Soldiers Memorial, 20th & Ben Franklin Parkway, honoring “All who have served and are currently serving our great nation.” Pictured here are Montford Point Marines Phila. Chapter Dr. Lawrence Brown; National Alliance of Women Veterans, Inc. founder Cathy Santos; VFW, American Legion, DAV, and other representatives of veterans’ organizations.

JUDICIAL CANDIDATE Giovanni Campbell is flanked by Nina Ahmad and Ansah Nasratullah at fundraiser they held for him at their home in Mount Airy.

19th-C. Hero Honored

MAJOR Octavius Catto Medal was presented to two State National Guard troops at a lunch in Union League. Wreaths were also lain at 6th & Lombard Sts near location where civil-rights hero Catto was murdered in 1871. Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers and Air National Guard Col. Scott Hreso joined members of Catto Elks Lodge Photo by Joe Stivala after service.

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Falken To Stay Month

HER MAJESTY’S Royal Swedish Navy Ship Falken will be berthed at Penn’s Landing for one month. Tom Johnson, of Congressman Robert Brady’s office, presented Congressional welcome citation to Capt. Jerker Schyllert. At presentation were Monica Forkin Santoro, Penn’s Landing ship coordinator; Dave Armstrong, Navy League Welcome Committee; and Seaman Lars Andersen.

57th Ward Hosts Busy Pols

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At Bar Association Luncheon

UPS General Counsel and Senior VP Teri P. McClure was keynote speaker at Phila. Bar Association luncheon at Park Hyatt Bellevue ballroom. Welcoming her were, from left, William Fedullo, chancellor-elect; McClure; Kathleen Wilkinson, chancellor; and Al DanPhoto by Bonnie Squires dridge, vice chancellor.

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Marking Seder In Church

CHURCH member Shirley Gregory, 49th Ward Leader, bottom right, and chief of staff for Congressman Bob Brady in Phila., brought large group to St. Luke’s Church Service & Seder in Germantown where they shared lamb and unleavened bread.

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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA Public Hearing Notice

JUDICIAL aspirant Anne Marie Coyle, left, meets up with State Sen. Daylin Leach and Doris & State Rep. Ed Neilson at St. Pat’s party hosted

by Democratic 57th Ward Leader Pat ParkinPhoto by Harry Leech son.

TEAMSTERS’ Danny Grace is joined by Christine Hope, Pat Parkinson, Councilman Bob Henon, Traffic Court candidate Donna DeRose and Councilman Photo by Harry Leech Bill Greenlee.

Unions Slam Nutter Refusal TWO SIGNS held

by City employees Sharon Davis and Henry Buckley conveyed unhappiness of city unions over Mayor’s refusal to come to contract agreement, as DC 33 and 47 members protested at City Council.

130079 An Ordinance authorizing 39th and Sansom Streets Corporation t/a Cavanaugh’s Leprechaun to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 119 S. 39th Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.

130138 An Ordinance authorizing the Holme Circle Civic Association to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments on the traffic median located on Holme Avenue where it intersects Welsh Road and Ashton Road in Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Streets and Services, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items.

LENDING support to city unions were Sheriff Jewell Williams, Traffic Court candidate Omar Sabir and Sharif Street.

Copies of the foregoing items are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall.

Michael Decker Chief Clerk

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The Committee on Streets and Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Friday, April 12, 2013, at 2:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

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This Monday, a video of US SEN. PAT TOOMEY announcing he was interested in running for Governor went viral on the internet. Luckily for the herd, it was an April Fool’s joke. The footage was from 2009 when he briefly considered running.

While I firmly believe Toomey would be a great Governor, we sorely need him in Washington where his has demonstrated he is one of the adults in town. Although he is only a first-term Senator, he has taken a leadership role on financial and economic issues.

This elephant believes TOM CORBETT deserves a second term and the last thing he needs is a primary in which he gets beaten up by other Republicans. Thankfully, we have not heard much more from Montgomery Co. Commissioner BRUCE CASTOR about running. Many in the herd fear Corbett’s low approval ratings (roughly 33%) signal that he may lose next year. At this same point in former GOV. ED RENDELL’S first term, his approval ratings were also dismal yet he came back to win the election the following year by a landslide.

Some pundits, especially liberal ones, say that it is different this time because of Corbett’s “record”. I find that assertion stunning. Corbett ran on a platform of no tax increases on average. His new budget does increase some taxes but reduces others. Unlike his predecessor, he has delivered a budget by Jun. 30 every year as statutorily required and as he promised. He signed a voter-ID law which a vast majority of Pennsylvanians approved.

Yes, in order to balance the budget and not increase taxes he had to contain spending – making liberals unhappy. He (Cont. Page 17)

It kind of makes sense that Easter Sunday and the last day of Women’s History Month were one and the same this year.

Let’s face it, women are responsible for most if not all of the rebirth that goes on in the world. We’re the nurturers, the confidants, the people who make sure everything works and home and hearth run the way they’re supposed to.

These days, we’re also in charge of healing the sick, protecting and serving, making sure your company is running the way it should, keeping track of the money, and even getting the news out.

In some cases, women are also responsible for helping you clean up your mess when you say something incredibly stupid. Just ask any politician who’s had his or her female Director of Communications talk them out of a sticky situation with a bank of microphones in her face.

(Which reminds me.… Congratulations to former 6ABC reporter Denise James, who is now the new Director of Communications for the Philadelphia Police Dept. You are easily the best hire Chief Charles Ramsey has made since he’s been here. Best of luck to you!)

Every year, the folks at the Philadelphia Black Public Relations Society, a group with a whole lot of high-powered women in it ranging from President Darisha K. Miller to former presidents Shalimar Blakely (executive director of the African American Chamber of Commerce), Melanie Johnson (city representative), Anita Lewis (legislative program manager, Health Partners) and Dawn Jones-Roberts (principal, (Cont. Page 17)

Yo! Here we go again with children in church.

A little boy was in a relative’s wedding. As he was coming down the aisle, he would take two steps, stop, and turn to the crowd. While facing the crowd, he would put his hands up like claws and roars. So it went, step, step, ROAR, step, step, ROAR, all the way down the aisle.

As you can imagine, the crowd was near tears from laughing so hard by the time he reached the pulpit. When asked what he was doing, the child sniffed and said, “I was being the Ring Bear.”

One Sunday in a small West Texas town, a young child was “acting up” during the morning worship hour. The parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew but were losing the battle. Finally, the father picked the little fellow up and walked sternly up the aisle on his way out. Just before reaching the safety of the foyer, the little one called loudly to the congregation, “Pray for me! Pray for me!”

One particular four-year-old prayed, “And forgive us our trash baskets as we forgive those who put trash in our baskets.”

A little boy was overheard praying: “Lord, if you can’t make me a better boy, don’t worry about it. I’m having a real good time like I am.”

A Sunday-school teacher asked her little children, as they were on the way to church service, “And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?” One bright little girl replied, “Because some people are sleeping.”

The preacher was wired for sound with a lapel mike, and as he preached, he moved briskly about the platform, jerking the mike cord as he went. Then he moved to one side, getting wound up in the cord and nearly tripping before jerking it again. After several circles and jerks, a little girl in the third pew leaned toward her mother and whispered, “If he gets loose, will he hurt us?”

Six-year-old Angie and her four-year-old brother Joel were sitting together in church. Joel giggled, sang and talked out loud. Finally, his big sister had had enough. “You’re not supposed to talk out loud in church.” “Why? Who’s going to stop me?” Joel asked. Angie pointed to the back of the church and said, “See those two men standing by the door? They’re hushers.”

My grandson was visiting one day when he asked, “Grandpa, do you know how you and (Cont. Page 16)

“NO JOY IN MUDVILLE” from the old “Casey at the Bat” poem. But here WAS joy in the Office of Property Assessment after their testimony before the City Council Finance Committee.

They thought they had fared well. And they did. Council questions were weak. Few technical questions (AVI assessment is technical) were asked; I don’t know of any AVI expert utilized to brief members on the AVI process. What is wrong with AVI? Five-year use of sales (instead of three), or “time-adjusted” sales.

And use of the GMA areas to determine your market value. And Council Members do not want to lose funds in their district. So are there enough votes to get Council to delay AVI with the state?

There might be 8 votes out of 17.... Bill Green, Finance Chair, was not present for AVI?? He could be FOR it. DAVID OH asked the same questions over and over, and the full answer was long-a-coming from Finance Director DUBOW on a $1.7M request inserted two months ago into the AVI budget. The OPA Director did note some values are a “prediction.”

Mayor Nutter’s A.V.I. REAL-ESTATE TAX rate seems to be edging up? Maybe because of suggestions by Councilman KENNEY to set it at 1.00. The Mayor’s 1.43 is NOT EQUITABLE. That is with 30k Homestead Benefit. Does that not MAKE THE HOMESTEAD MOOT? And folks getting a lower tax bill should NOT RELAX. Will you get an increase next year?... There are complaints that INCOME properties are valued lower than comparable residence structures. WHY? John DOUGHERTY will continue his AVI Forums for seniors.

The Mayor’s offer of $30M aid for those with under $15k (Cont. Page 18)

The problem with entering into a campaign for Governor two election cycles early is that one can become a target. This seems to be the case with the candidacy of CONGRESSWOMAN ALLYSON SCHWARTZ. The Philadelphia Inquirer this week ran another story questioning whether Schwartz’s liberal positions will damage her chances in a statewide race. The article presumes that those liberal credentials will most certainly be controversial and likely detrimental.

In fact, the article also pointed out how staffers for the Schwartz and ROB McCORD camps are in a war of words. RACHEL MAGNUSON, the Congresswoman’s chief of staff, and MARK NEVINS, a Democratic consultant advising McCord, battled through email. Magnuson apparently threatened Nevins would lose business for taking a negative stance towards Schwartz’s chances. Nevins claimed to be shocked that such statements could be made by Magnuson. Some legal experts believe threatening someone’s ability to receive business-based on their political position is irregular at minimum and illegal in the worst case.

Now millionaire TOM WOLF has declared that he will spend $10 million of his own money as a candidate for Governor. Most insiders believe that at least a large portion of that $10 million will go towards a negative campaign against Schwartz. So far, the only candidate who actually has a base from which to run is STATE SEN. MIKE STACK of Philadelphia.

A crowded field clearly favors Stack because he can obtain a substantial number of votes out of his base. No other candidate has an actual large base or they share their bases with others.

Insiders also say TOM CORBETT would love to run against Schwartz. In fact, no other candidate would energize his conservative base more. If things go badly, Schwartz will be the only politician to actually lose a job.

Now STATE SEN. DAYLIN LEACH has officially announced he is running for Schwartz’s congressional seat, even though she has not officially said she’s not running for it. This may be a classic case of a candidate prematurely injecting themselves into a race. Leach’s spokesperson ERIN PRATT has said the decision is based on the accumulation of Schwartz’s previous statements. This assumes Schwartz is literally running for Governor by virtue of her previous statements. Those who do their political arithmetic in that manner are wrong the majority of the time.

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CONGRESSMAN BOB BRADY presented Congressional Medal of Honor gold medals to each of 43 students at Horace Furness HS on Tuesday. Students received bronze, silver and gold medals for their volunteer and community work.

Congressman Bob Brady honored 43 students with the Congressional Award Medal at Furness HS on Tuesday in a ceremony highlighing Congress’ highest honor for youth and recognizing young Americans who have dedicated hundreds of hours of service to their communities.

This ceremony is unique, as Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional Dist. has produced

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(Cont. From Page 8) institution. His employee Joe Groh bought the place in 1999 but kept the name for its marketing value.

Pressure began to build for a name change in the mid-2000s, though, as the city’s Asian American population grew. Finally, Groh decided it was time to put his own name on his establishment, which now goes by “Joe’s Steak & Soda Shop”.

The food’s the same,

though. State Rep. Mark Cohen (D-Northeast) stepped up to chow down the first rebranded steak on Monday, Apr. 1. “It’s as good as ever,” Cohen proclaimed. He added, “There comes a point when you have to be responsive to changes.”

Karen Brown Soon A Degreed Paralegal Former Republican mayoral candidate has been investing her time as a student and educator.

It’s part of her curriculum. She is graduating in August from Peirce with a degree as a para-

legal. She’s also earning points as a teacher at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, helping attorneys taking accreditation courses.

She gives every indication of surfacing soon, but not where and when and with whom. An indication could be she has filed candidates for judge and clerk on election boards in the 1st Ward.

What’s Behind Drive To Raise Obama Funds?

“Stand With President Obama” was the pitch, followed by headlines reading “Deadline

in 48 hours”, “Goal 16,000 Supporters”, “Contribute”.

These were followed by: “Republicans Raising Millions” and “Matching Funds-Your dollar will get us another three”.

The pitch is what we were getting at least 10 times a day from various sources all engaged in getting three-dollar donations for the DCCC.Org/marchmatch last month. The $3 earns you a ticket in a lottery where the winner gets to have lunch somewhere in Washington, D.C., with some mahoff. One such

offer prize was lunch with the President.

We can’t help wonder why the hype. We thought the Pres-

ident would be happy to just pay up campaign bills, if he had any left. But this seems too intense an effort. Any suggestions?

STATE REP. Mark Cohen poses with Joe Groh, owner of Joe’s Steak & Soda Shop in Torresdale. Groh changed name of his steak shop, formally called Chink’s Fabulous Steaks, after getting many complaints from Asian community. Name was changed on Apr. 1.

Cohen becomes first person to eat a cheesesteak after name change.

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at their workplace.

By offering a Commuter’s Choice program, employers save up to $200 per employee in FICA-related taxes annually.

“Commuter’s Choice is a great program to add to employees’ benefits packages,” said Jennifer Scimone, SEPTA senior sales development specialist.

“The pre-tax savings can be substantial over the course of the year and the programs are simple to administer.”

“The discount and other advantages our company gets from participating in the program is also a big plus,” added George. “Hassle-free ordering and early pass delivery is also a great perk!”

Information on SEPTA’s Commuter’s Choice is available online at www.TheCommutersChoice.com. The sooner you and your employer enroll in the program, the sooner you could be leaving the train or bus behind for a plane to your dream getaway.

SEPTA, the Free Library of Philadelphia and sponsor Dunkin’ Donuts celebrated the unveiling of a virtual library at SEPTA’s Suburban Station Tuesday morning, making it the first virtual library at a US train station.

Seventy-six displays featuring ebooks and podcasts that can be downloaded from the Free Library’s digital collection will be located on the platforms at Suburban Station through the month of April. The virtual library celebrates National Library Week, Apr. 14-20.

UNITED TRANSIT Systems and SEPTA celebrated completion of Authority’s 120 Silverliner V rail-car order with final production car ceremony on Mar. 20. From left are Wabtec Corp.

Americas VP of marketing for the Americas Bill Saddler; Sojitz Corp. Dir. Hatsuhiko Kageyama; SEPTA Board Chairman Pasquale T. Deon, Sr.; Mistubishi Electric Corp. President and CEO Brian Heery; Wabtec Corp. VP of marketing, transit group, John Fink; SEPTA Board Member Kevin Johnson, PE; Sojitz Corp. VP Masayoshi Fujimoto; and SEPTA General Mgr. Joseph Casey.

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SEPTA can get you to work, but did you know it can also help take you to your vacation destination? A new advertising campaign for SEPTA’s Commuter’s Choice tells riders how, by enrolling in the transportation benefit program offered through their employers, they can save up to $900 a year — an amount that can send them on a nice holiday.

SEPTA’s Commuter’s Choice offers programs for employers who want to provide transit discounts for their workers. Under Federal Tax Code 132F, employees who take advantage of a Commuter’s Choice program can receive up to $245 per month as a tax-free benefit toward their transportation costs, covering the entire cost of SEPTA riders’ weekly and monthly passes, pre-tax.

In addition to the tax break, workers whose employers offer the ComPass program save 10% on their SEPTA passes and receive their passes directly

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STATE REP. J.P. Miranda took time out from his busy schedule as new State Representative to honor some of Philadelphia's true movers and shakers for Women's Month. Look close and spot the Councillady and the other state representative.

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(Cont. From Page 12) God are alike?” I mentally polished my halo, while I asked, “No, how are we alike?”

“You’re both old,” he replied.

A 10-year-old, under the tutelage of her grandmother, was becoming quite knowledgeable

about the Bible. Then, one day, she floored her grandmother by asking, “Which Virgin was the mother of Jesus? The Virgin Mary or the King James Virgin?”

A Sunday-school class was studying the 10 Commandments. They were ready to discuss the last one. The teacher asked if anyone could tell her

what it was. Susie raised her hand, stood tall, and quoted, “Thou shall not take the covers off the neighbor’s wife.”

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Thanks, Maya Angelou (One very special lady!).

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Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Projects require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications.

FEE BUDGET General $880,000.00 $200.00 Auxiliary Classroom Replacement James Logan Elementary School 1700 Lindley Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19141 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Tuesday April 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

FEE BUDGET B-811 C of 2010/11 Mechanical $172,750.00 $200.00 Auxiliary Classroom Replacement James Logan Elementary School 1700 Lindley Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19141 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Tuesday April 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

FEE BUDGET B-812 C of 2010/11 Plumbing $160,550.00 $200.00 Auxiliary Classroom Replacement James Logan Elementary School 1700 Lindley Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19141 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Tuesday April 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

FEE BUDGET B-813 C of 2010/11 Electrical $294,600.00 $200.00 Auxiliary Classroom Replacement James Logan Elementary School 1700 Lindley Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19141 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Tuesday April 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

B-810 C of 2010/11

Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130.

Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-4730. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia.

The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.

Out & About (Cont. From Page 12) KD Communications Group and associate member rep for the National Association of Black Journalists), honors a group of women for their service as communicators.

The Milestones program gives women in the media community-service awards including the Karin A. Phillips Excellence Award, which is named for the late KYW-1060 AM reporter.

going to Philadelphia-based law firm Blank Rome to run its energy practice. There has been speculation as to why he is leaving. He is a seasoned environmental attorney. Over the past two-plus years, he has been instrumental in designing and implementing the state’s new and extensive environmental law concerning Marcellus Shale natural-gas extraction. This may be a good time to hand over the office to someone to manage the process (especially if he was not planning on staying for Corbett’s second term).

Also, it should be noted, as a member of Corbett’s cabinet his activity in politics is limited. He did run unsuccessfully for Pennsylvania Supreme Court and may be interested in running again, as there will be two seats avail-

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Recently convicted Justice Joan Orie Melvin’s seat will most probably be open. While Chief Justice Ron Castille is running for retention, he will need to resign roughly after a year of winning a new term owing to the age limit.

The local judicial races have met some twists and turns. Unfortunately, New Majority Executive Dir. ELLA BUTCHER withdrew from the Democratic primary for Traffic Court after her petitions were challenged.

She remains on the Republican ballot along with WARD LEADER CHRIS VOGLER. ANNE MARIE COYLE is probably our best chance of getting a judge elected in Philadelphia. She has top ballot position in both the Democratic and Republican primaries for Common

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(Cont. From Page 12) has been unfairly criticized for reducing spending on education. However, if one strips out the stimulus money in Rendell’s last budget for education, Corbett has increased funding for schools. Bottom line: Corbett has done what he said he would do. He has a “bad record” for keeping his campaign promises?

Corbett was in town last Thursday for a fundraiser organized by former Bail COMMISSIONER TIM O’BRIEN.

The event was held at Philadelphia FOP Lodge 5. Proceeds from the event went to O’Brien’s political-action committee Philly Future Fund.

There is little doubt the Governor will benefit from this PAC down the line. If you did not make the event, though, do not worry. There will be plenty of fundraisers for the Governor that you can attend.

Pennsylvania Secretary of the Dept. of Environmental Protection MICHAEL KRANCER announced last week his intention to resign from his post on Apr. 15. He is This year’s Milestones award winner was Cherri Gregg, community-affairs reporter at KYW NewsRadio. Gregg, a former attorney, helped listeners understand all of the issues involved in the Pennsylvania voter-ID hearings this summer and has covered many things well since joining the station. Gregg is also the VP/broadcast of PABJ. The winner of this year’s Karin A. Phillips award was former Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Annette John-Hall.

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Brian ABERNATHY, Chief of Staff to the Managing Director, was voted EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of the RDA Board. The rumor is he will AX the agency (?). You

hear of City unions not getting a raise in four years; it is NINE YEARS with NO RAISE for the RDA! Reprehensible. The rumor further says the employees of this sole agency with EMINENT DOMAIN author ity will be transferred to revive some doddering housing element where pension plans are not compatible. City COUNCIL knows of this?...

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(Cont. From Page 12) JONATHAN SAIDEL, the former City Controller, has said he will run. STATE REP. BRENDAN BOYLE is contemplating a run and has hired consultants. JOSH SHAPIRO is likely not planning a run, but as usual his name gets thrown into every political contest from here to eternity. STATE SEN. LeANNA WASHING-

man Bill Greenlee; Lovely Sherrie COHEN, potential future Councilwoman; State Rep. RON WATERS, a hero; Leon KING, judicial candidate; Dianne CARUSO, Ward 58 power committeewoman (my Aunt); and dynamo consultant Joe RUSSO! Sadly, former State Rep. Mitch MELTON, Black Caucus founder, passed. So did two Colonel chums: Joe WISEMAN (Bucks) and Bruno TERLIZZI (S. Phila)…. Notes from the TRAFFIC COURT hearing of the House JUDICIARY Committee: State Rep. Ron WATERS said the MC docket TON may also run. None of these people have to give up their current office to run.

STATE SEN. SHIRLEY KITCHEN and City Council PRESIDENT DARRELL CLARKE are holding a joint breakfast meeting for members of Council and the state legislature to figure out ways to help the city. This kind of meeting is refreshing and rare. Probably the likeliest pieces of legislation that all agree upon are those re-

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