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REV. Terrence Griffith, left, pastor of 1st African Baptist Church, presents memento to Minister Louis Farrakhan, Nation of Islam leader, who spoke at church services marking its 205th anniversary in S. Phila.

His appearance also marked beginning of Ramadan.

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A Peaceful Summer!!

STATE SEN. Anthony Williams kicked off his annual Summer for Peace week with host of activities including this celebration at Frances Myers Rec Center swimming pool. More pics Page 11.

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Cargo Setting Another Record As activity at the facilities of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority approaches the halfway point of 2014, cargo statistics compiled thus far strongly suggest 2014 will be the fifth year of double-digit cargo growth.

Comparing the period of January to May 2014 with January to May 2013, containers have increased almost 29%; breakbulk cargoes have increased almost 16%; RollOn/Roll-Off cargoes have increased almost 7%; and liquid bulk cargoes have increased more than 5%. All told, total cargo tonnage at PRPA facilities is up over 13% when comparing January to May 2013 with January to May 2014.

The following figures illustrate many of the specific cargo gains at PRPA’s maritime facilities: Containers have been a stand-out so far this year, with 177,335 TEUs handled during January to May 2014 compared to the 137,734 TEUs handled during January to May 2013, a dramatic gain of almost 29%. Counted as metric tonnage, 1,152,862 metric tons of containerized cargo was handled in January to May 2014 compared to the 982,641 tons handled during the same period of 2013, a 17% gain.

Among breakbulk cargoes (those commodities not shipped in containers), steel and forest products showed particular gains. 176,717 metric tons of steel were handled January to May 2014 compared to the 100,460 tons handled during the same period of 2013, an almost 76% gain.

201,774 metric tons of forest products (including lumber, wood pulp, and rolls of highquality paper) were handled January to May 2014 compared to the 177,356 tons handled during the same period of 2013, an almost 14% gain.

Fruit (99,944 metric tons handled) and cocoa beans (69,578

tons handled) performed about the same during the two periods being compared.

The major Roll-On/RollOff cargo at the Port of Philadelphia continues to be automobiles, principally new Hyundais and Kias from South Korea. 84,192 metric tons of automobiles arrived at the Port of Philadelphia in January to May 2014, compared to the 78,908 tons handled during the first five months of 2013, an almost 7% gain. Counted as individual units, January to May 2014 saw 60,671 automobiles arrive here, compared to the 56,262 cars that arrived January to May 2013, and almost 8% gain.

Exactly 558,349 metric tons of liquid bulk cargoes moved through the Port in January to May of this year, compared to the 529,985 tons moved during the same period last year, a 5.35% gain.

Looking at all cargoes in total, 2,371,099 metric tons of cargo moved through the facilities of the Port of Philadelphia in during January to May 2014, compared to the 2,088,250 metric tons that moved through those facilities during January to May 2013, a 13.54% gain.

“Between our aggressive terminal operators, our expert labor force, PRPA’s dedicated professional staff, the excitement created by the Delaware River Channel Deepening Project, and the excellent support we’ve received from Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett and his administration, the Port of Philadelphia has a formula in place for continued high performance, and I don’t think that is going to change,” said PRPA Chairman Charles G. Kopp, Esq. “And we still have some entirely new cargoes on the horizon, including wood pulp from Fibria Celulose, which will begin arriving here this summer. I really think the sky is the limit for us.”

City Council Approves FY15 Operating And Capital Budgets Mayor Michael A. Nutter Praised City Council’s Passage of Fiscal Year 2015 operating and capital budgets, which includes investments to hire new Dept. of Licenses & Inspections inspectors and staff, provide 6-day library service at all library branches, fund neighborhood street paving, make improvements to libraries, recreation centers and fire and police stations, and more.

“The City Of Philadelphia has passed a sensible budget that makes key investments in our neighborhoods, children, citizens, city infrastructure and the safety of the public.

These investments are essential to meeting our goals for the city – to become one of the safest cities in America, to improve the education and health of Philadelphians, to make Philadelphia a place of choice, to become the greenest and most sustainable city in America, and for our government to work efficiently and effectively,” said the Mayor. “I want to thank Finance Dir. Rob Dubow, Budget Dir. Rebecca Rhynhart and their staff for their hard work throughout the budget process. I also want to thank City Council President Darrell Clarke and City Council for their diligence throughout this process and commitment to the citizens of our great city.”

The FY15 budget totals $4.52 billion, an increase of $557 million over FY14 expenditures. Excluding onetime expenditures in FY14 and FY15, the approved budget expenditures increase a total of $107 million in FY15, including a set aside of approximately $53 million for labor costs and $30 million due to rising pension and debtservice costs.

‘Roberto Clemente Way’ Heading to Philly He was a hero to millions of baseball fans and Latinos.

State Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D-Kensington) said she is pleased the Penn-

Heard on the Hill And City Hall sylvania Senate has approved a bill to name a section of W. Erie Avenue in Philly “Roberto Clemente Way.” Clemente played Major League baseball for 18 years with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He died on Dec. 31, 1972, while flying to Nicaragua with relief supplies for earthquake victims.

“Roberto Clemente transcended the black-and-gold baseball uniform he wore for the Pirates,” Tartaglione said following the Senate’s unanimous approval today of HB 1831. “He was loved – and continues to be loved, admired and held up as an example of what it means to be a compassionate human being; even where baseball fans root for the Phillies.”

Congress posthumously awarded Clemente its Congressional Gold Medal in 1973, the same year he became the first Latin-born baseball player to be elected to the baseball Hall of Fame.

“Roberto Clemente Way will serve as a proud reminder of a man many people still respect and want to be like. We should be as humbled as he would have been on this day.

To have his presence in this great neighborhood is a wonderful thing,” Tartaglione said.

Sen. Washington Puts Public Education First Citing the Corbett Administration’s lack of focus on fairly and adequately investing in public education, State Sen. LeAnna M. Washington (DNorthwest) took to the Senate floor to give the following remarks: “Mr. President, this year’s proposed budget again fails our students, teachers, and parents. With a lack of sufficient funding over the last few years, our schools are scrambling to find ways to continue operating without repeatedly raising property taxes. Many municipalities have had no choice but to raise their taxes

by double-digit percentages, just to keep their schools’ lights on.

“The bottom line, Mr. President, is that we shouldn’t have to continue to jockey and plead for money for our schools. We shouldn’t have to consider extra consumer taxes to provide partial restorations to our failing schools. We shouldn’t have to read about this administration’s multimillion dollar allocations for outside consultancies and attorneys and then hear this Governor talk about how there’s nothing left to cut. If the Commonwealth has funds for consultants, we have funds for our schools.”

Rep. Brown Hosts HIV Testing Jun. 27 State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown (D-W. Phila.) will host a community health fair focusing on HIV testing from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jun. 27 in her constituent service office, 1435 N. 52nd Street.

The event is being held in support of HR 870, which the House recently adopted. The resolution recognizes Jun. 27 as “National HIV Testing Day” in Pennsylvania.

Rapid HIV screening tests will be administered and related health information will be available at the event.

Brown’s staff will also be available to answer questions regarding state programs and services and to help constituents apply for them if they qualify.

For more information about the event, residents can contact Brown’s constituent-service office at (215) 879-6615.

PLBC Awards 2014 Scholarships State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown, chairwoman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, said the PLBC will recognize 10 Pennsylvania high school seniors as scholarship recipients at the PLBC Scholarship Award Reception in Harriaburg.

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limits with reciprocal donations from donors who have already given the legal maximum — a donor who has “maxed out” to candidate Smith will give to candidate Jones while a candidate who had “maxed out” to candidate Jones will then give to candidate Smith.

We have seen campaigns fail to disclose late donations or fail to report certain campaign expenditures. We have seen campaigns launder donations through straw donors to evade finance limits or disguise the origins of contributions.

We have seen campaigns utilize the (supposedly) uncoordinated spending of outside groups to influence their races. We have seen campaigns spend money that was legally dedicated to a general election during the primary election.

What do all of the campaigns employing the creative, shady, or downright illegal activities have in common? They

were all shrewd to do so.

Elections are zero-sum games: the candidate who wins by a single vote gets to use ALL the power of the office, while the candidate who loses by a single vote gets nothing. By contrast, the penalty for violating campaign-finance laws — including fines and some level of public shame (assuming the media actually reports the shenanigans) — is a relatively small one.

Offending candidates don’t have to resign their office.

Even more disturbing, assuming rule violations or crimes are uncovered, penalties are not imposed for months or even years after an election is concluded. Some violations of campaign-finance laws take years to adjudicate and do not get resolved until long past the term of office in question.

It’s “do the crime, pay the fine, then serve your time in office.”

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by Brett Mandel It is a maxim of campaigning money is the mother’s milk of politics. It may not correlate perfectly he who has the gold rules, but it is certainly true, without the gold, it is next to impossible for a campaign to effectively communicate with voters. Thus, it should come as no surprise that the pursuit of the almighty campaign dollar will lead some candidates and their campaigns to be creative, others to wander into gray areas of campaign-finance laws, and a few to overtly break the rules.

Sadly, this is, for many, a winning strategy as paying the relatively small penalty for breaking the law — long after the votes have been counted — has proven to be just a cost of doing business in winning elections.

In recent election cycles we have seen (and heard complaints about) candidates spending their own money. We have seen campaigns evade donation

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by Joe Shahili Gov. Tom Corbett nominated a couple of Philadelphia’s popular jurists who seem never to get elected to full terms after their appointments run out. They include judges of the Court of Common Pleas and Philadelphia Municipal Court.

“I understand the importance of an efficient judicial system,” Corbett said, “I am confident that these nominees will serve the Commonwealth with honor and distinction.”

It was good to see Kenneth J. Powell, Jr, returned as well as seeing Abbe F. Fletman, Michael Fanning, and Vincent N. Melchiorre appointed.

The same for Roger F. Gordon, who really did a fine job on the bench, and is now back as well as Stephanie Sawyer.

Involved in the behindthe-scenes discussions as to who would be nominated by the Governor were Congressman Bob Brady (D-Phila.) and State Rep. John Taylor (R-Kensington), party chairs.

Corbett Returns Popular Jurists levied at them.

So don’t lay back. After three weeks, you may or may not make the list.

Jim Burns Acclaimed With Wolf Peace Move

UNANIMOUSLY reelected State Chairman of Democratic Party at group’s meeting last weekend, Jim Burns is shown here thanking all for their support.

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Jim Burns is a remarkable guy. He stays nice when all hell breaks loose as it seemed with the news he might have serious competition for the Democratic Party chairmanship from Kathy McGinty, who was being promoted as a superior fundraiser for the State Party.

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McGinty said, “Tom Wolf is a different kind of leader, and this will be a different kind of campaign. We need to shake up the status quo, and that goes from everything to changing the way we campaign to changing the way we govern. We need to bring together and mobilize all Pennsylvanians concerned with jobs, education, and health care to and who know that Pennsylvania needs a fresh start.”

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At P.R. Veterans Monument

PAYING homage at Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge Memorial Day Service Puerto Ric Monument at American Legion Latin-American Post 840 & Unit 840 Medal of Honor Grov were Rev. Luis Cortes, Commander Jose M. Melendez, Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate Stat Sen. Michael J. Stack and Rev. Dr. Emilio Marrero.

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nounced efforts by the media to spin the conflict as a fight and emphasized party unity, as well as his desire to defeat Tom Corbett and elect Tom Wolf.

Moving stealthy behind the scenes was Tom Wolf, who initiated a new PAC, called Campaign for a Fresh Start, and asked Katie McGinty to serve as its chair. Smart move for a gubernatorial nominee about which Democrats are coming to appreciate more each day. The Campaign for a Fresh Start will run parallel

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The Republican Party of Pennsylvania reaffirmed its united support for Gov. Tom Corbett and Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley at its annual summer meeting in Hershey.

“The Republican Party of Pennsylvania is proud to show our united support for Gov. Tom Corbett and Lieutenant Gov. Jim Cawley,” Gleason said. “We have the best grassroots network in the country, and this meeting was a chance for our newly elected State Party members to show their support for Gov. Tom Corbett, Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley, and our entire Republican ticket.

“While Tom Wolf and the Democratic Party are busy fighting each other, Tom Corbett and Jim Cawley have been busy creating more than 150,000 jobs. Due to the leadership of the Corbett-Cawley team, Pennsylvania’s unem-

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ployment rate stands at seventenths below the national average.

“I would also like to personally thank Gov. Tom Corbett, Lieutenant Gov. Jim Cawley, US Sen. Pat Toomey, Congressmen Glenn ‘G.T.’ Thompson and Mike Kelly and State Rep. John Taylor for taking the time to speak to our new State Party members and ensuring that our new State Party members had a wonderful introduction to the Party.”

He pointed to a Pennsylvania Dept. of Labor & Industry announcement Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate has dropped to 5.6%. The national average stands at 6.3%.

Corbett this week laid claim to drawing a Dietz & Watson expansion to Philadel-

phia through his JOBS1st initiative, though he had help from PIDC, Mayor Nutter and Councilman Bobby Henon. This will create openings for another 160 jobs.

Has Corbett ShortChanged City’s Black Republicans?

It’s difficult to get an African American Democratic voter in this city to switch over to Republican even if a family member requests it. So it is with amazement that we note a lot of effort by a group of

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our performance compared to Pennsylvania as a whole: for the first time in a long while (except for elections where Barack Obama was a candidate). we outperformed the statewide turnout (17%). To put this in context, four years ago Philadelphia posted 17.5% while the Commonwealth average was 22%.

“Within the City, there was striking improvement in the Latino lower Northeast (measured by comparing votes in the Democratic Governor primary elections this year and four years ago).”

We attribute that to a lot of primary fights, especially in Latino areas, and to the fact State Sen. Mike Stack pushed hard in his Lieutenant Governor race.

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rat and recently switched over. Looks like Corbett’s team knows little about what makes this city tick.

Fuller charges, “The lack of transparency comes from not including the RNC in the hiring decision as stated in the guidelines. Following months of searching, the Republican Party of Pennsylvania finally made its decision to hire its State Director of African American Outreach. But, despite its intentions to allow this position to serve as a way to better communicate with, and serve, the minority community, it has hired a Democrat in a less-than-transparent process.”

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GOP State Delegates Declare Strong Support

36th Ward GOP committee people: They’ve changed several hundred over the past two years, boasts its leader, Conrad Fuller.

Going above that effort, with the support of this group, has been Ella Butcher, 45, executive director of New Majority Council. She has been involved in every effort made by the group, as well as reaching out around the city to other wards.

When Gov. Tom Corbett campaign team announced they were seeking an individual to handle the effort to coordinate African American voters as State African American Inclusion Director, the 36th Warders expected Ella Butcher to be the top choice.

They were disappointed, and feel it is an obvious sign Corbett has written off any effort of getting votes from the African Americans in this town. He named instead Ryan Sanders as Inclusion Director, who reportedly was a Democ-

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by Michael P. Boyle, Esq. If you worked for a government agency or employer that does not withhold Social Security taxes from your salary, and you receive a pension as a result, this may reduce the amount of Social Security benefits you are paid. This assumes you also worked at a job where you and your employer paid Social Security taxes.

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SSA calculates benefits based on average monthly earnings adjusted for inflation. SSA

separates AME into 3 amounts. For someone who turns 62 in 2014, SSA multiplies the first $816 of AME by 90%; the next $4,101 by 32%; and the rest by 15%. Adding the three numbers gives you the total monthly payment.

However, if you have between 21 to 29 years of substantial earnings in a job where

by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Can I go to jail for not paying my bills?

Answer: Let’s start with the basics. Debtor’s Prison is jail time for failing to pay a bill. There is a famous line in the Charles Dickens’ story, “A Christmas Carol”, as he is asked for a donation to the poor and he retorts, “Are there no prisons?

Are there no workhouses?”

If you did not pay your bills, you could be sentenced to prison or to a factory to work off your debt. Even Dickens’ family ended up there for a while. The United

States and most individual states outlawed the practice in the early 1800s.

So, if it’s illegal, how can I go to jail for not paying my bills?

Easy: Ignore a court order.

When a creditor sues you, the court will order that you pay the bill, most times in weekly installments. The Judges recognize you probably don’t have the money to pay it all at once.

But beware: Most judgments do

you paid Social Security taxes, the 90% rate is reduced to between 45 and 85%.

SSA emphasizes that the reduction in Social Security benefits cannot be more than 1/2 of the amount of a pension based on earnings after 1956 on which you did not pay Social Security taxes.

To calculate the maximum carry interest at various rates set by rule or statute.

If you don’t pay the installments, the court won’t order you to jail, but it will give the creditor some power to pursue your assets. This can come in various forms such as a lien on your home, a pay garnishment, an attachment of your bank account or some other seizure of your property.

If you have nothing to seize, no worries; still no jail time.

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COUNCIL PRESIDENT DarCONGRATULATING State Rep. Rosita Youngblood, 3rd rell Clarke was among VIPs from left, at her 11th-term celebration were Bill Thomas, Joe SCOTT and Councilwoman Cindy Bass and 5-year-old Car- congratulating State Rep. Stedman and State Rep. Vanessa Brown. son congratulate State Rep. Rosita Youngblood.

Youngblood at her gala.

COUNCILMAN Frank DiCicco and friends congratulate State Rep. Rosita Youngblood on returning to her 198th Dist. seat.

Mayor Nutter Co-Chairs Brother’s Keeper Task Force Mayor Michael A. Nutter was selected to co-chair the United States Conference of Mayors newly created “My Brother’s Keeper” Task Force, which will support President Barack Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper” Initiative.

Nutter acknowledged the appointment by saying, “As the Mayor of the City of Philadelphia, co-founder of Cities United and a member of USCM, I stand with President Obama and my fellow Mayors in pledging to do all that I can to ensure every young person – especially boys and young men of color – can reach their full potential. I am honored to serve as co-chair of the new task force, along with Mayor William Bell of Birmingham, Ala., and I commend Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, president of USCM, for taking this action.”

The local FBI office has announced, “The vast majority of public servants who work at (Cont. Page 13)

DeFelice Welcomes Seth Move: ‘Kane Is Not Able’

ESTATE NOTICE

WARD LEADER Al Stewart shares moment with State Rep. Rosita Youngblood. corruption much like his predecessor Lynne Abraham, stated, “Williams did the prudent thing by convening a grand jury in this matter.

Hopefully, the investigations into J.P. Miranda’s ghost employees and LeAnna Washington’s birthday parties, along with this grand jury, will begin to clean up the culture that has permeated the Philadelphia Democrat Party.”

Feds Announce Grand Juries

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Lucas A. Regina Administrator Devon Lucas, 7352 N. 20th St. Phila., PA 19138

Congrats To Rosenthals LONG-TIME progressive Democrats Hal & Sue Rosenthal thanked Trolley Car Cafe owner Ken Weinstein for this photo of their 60th anniversary breakfast. In order of height, tall to small, Jeffrey, Hal & Sue’s son Eric and his and Eric’s son Jeffrey.

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA The City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Airport, is requesting PROPOSALS for “AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES.” All proposals are to be submitted to www.phila.gov/contracts/ by 5 pm JULY 14, 2014 and also as directed in the REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. Interested firms are invited to download the rfp directly from http://www.phila.gov/contracts/ (click under “eContract Philly”).

NOTICE TO LEGAL FATHER TO: THOMAS CABELLA or any male claiming to be the legal father of ESTELLA WELSH Estella Welsh was born to Colleen Welsh in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania on February 28, 2014. The mother has surrendered her parental rights to this child for adoption in the State of Georgia, and the Petition for Adoption is pending in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia. The final hearing has been set for July 11, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. Please be advised that your parental rights and responsibilities, including but not limited to your obligation to support the child, will be terminated upon the finalization of the adoption. Should you choose to file a legal objection to this adoption, you may appear at the hearing and you must show cause why your parental rights to this child should not be terminated. In order to object, you must (1) file notice of your objection with the Adoption Clerk, Superior Court of Fulton County, 185 Central Ave Atlanta, GA 30303, Case No. 2014CV245805; and (2) provide notice of the filing of your objection with counsel for the Petitioners listed below.

Lila Newberry Bradley Claiborne & Fox, LLC 60 Lenox Pointe, N .E. Atlanta, GA 30324 404-442-6969

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Republican City Committee’s Executive Director was all smiles as he congratulated DA Seth Williams for launching a Grand Jury investigation into several of his Philadelphia Democratic Party members.

Joe DeFelice, who is on a week’s sabbatical, has been critical of Williams in the past for not prosecuting political

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(Cont. From Page 5) tee for overturning what he calls his election last week as leader of North Philly’s 32nd Ward.

His lawyer, Larry Otter, says the lawsuit may be filed in federal court. Odds are, based on precedence, this feud is subject to party rules, and judges seldom rule against those.

Moore’s challenge, regardless, has Gary Williams living with a split ward. He’s got work to do in order to regain full control.

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L&I Offers Zoning-Appeal Access

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The City of Philadelphia’s Dept. of Licenses & Inspections has launched an

online resource that will allow the public to review information about zoning ap-

In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 131100101 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Kondaur Capital Corporation as Separate Trustee of Matawin Ventures Trust Series 2013-1, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Anna Marie Daniels, Deceased, Walter Daniels Jr., Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Anna Marie Daniels, Deceased, Fernando Garro-Rojas, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Anna Marie Daniels, Deceased & Tabetha Monteleone, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Anna Marie Daniels, Deceased, Mortgagors and Real Owners, Defendants To: The Unknown Heirs of Anna Marie Daniels, Deceased, Walter Daniels Jr., Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Anna Marie Daniels, Deceased, Fernando Garro-Rojas, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Anna Marie Daniels, Deceased & Tabetha Monteleone, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Anna Marie Daniels, Deceased, Mortgagors and Real Owners, Defendants, whose last known address is 7731 Langdon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any information obtained from you will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, Kondaur Capital Corporation as Separate Trustee of Matawin Ventures Trust Series 2013-1, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 131100101, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 7731 Langdon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700. Phila. Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333.

Alyk Oflazian, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

plications in their neighborhoods.

“This new resource will provide citizens with easier, more streamlined access to L&I’s zoning application process and hearing information,” said Commissioner

Carlton Williams. “Our goal in developing this resource was to further our commitment to open data and transparency by giving our citizens even more information about what is happening in their neighborhoods.”

The online database lists all upcoming hearings on zoning permit applications

In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 140501902 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure US Bank National Association (Trustee for PA Housing Finance Agency, Pursuant to A Trust Indenture Dated as of April 1, 1982), Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Thomas L. Bailey, Deceased & Laverne Bailey, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Thomas L. Bailey, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Thomas L. Bailey, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 4235 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19135.

This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any information obtained from you will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, US Bank National Association (Trustee for PA Housing Finance Agency, Pursuant to A Trust Indenture Dated as of April 1, 1982), has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 140501902, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 4235 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19135, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-2272400/215-981-3700. Philadelphia Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333. Alyk Oflazian, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

before the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Interested users can find zoning hearings based on various criteria including hearing date, Council District, Planning District (as designated by the City of Philadelphia Planning Commission) and the applicable Registered Community Organization.

Users can also select a specific address to find complete zoning application history on the property,

including the applicant’s name, the proposed use of the property and any decision and court history on the application. Information on the date, time and location of the upcoming zoning hearing is also available for each property.

The new resource is available on L&I’s website, www.phila.gov/li, by clicking the “Zoning Appeals” button in the lower right corner.

In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 140301104 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Anna Ravelo, Deceased & Carol Gunderson, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Anna Ravelo, Deceased, Mortgagors and Real Owners, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Anna Ravelo, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(S), whose last known address is 832 East Thayer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any information obtained from you will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, Nationstar Mortgage LLC, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 140301104, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 832 East Thayer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700. Phila. Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-2386333. Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

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Our Opinion Check the Cartoon!

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It says it all. Need we say more? We are apprehensive about the feds’ fueling up a witch hunt, inwhich many may be tarnished without cause.

For William Penn High’s Sale

No matter what is said about selling public-school property, it has been a fact of life in the public-school system. Schools go under for lack of attendance, for bad publicity due to the inability of principals to maintain discipline and improve student performances, and for structures aging to the point of no return.

William Penn High School looks great from the outside. Inside the walls, a different story exists.

What results from this sale is the School Reform Commission gets a needed $15 million from its sale to Temple University and the fact the highly regarded Laborers District Council Education & Training/Apprenticeship Fund will turn a portion of the building into a job-training academy. This will open an entry into construction crafts while providing a general education.

Temple’s President Neil D. Theobald said, “Our partnership with the Laborers’ District Council Fund furthers Temple’s longstanding mission to provide excellent educational opportunities to the community. With an LDC job-training academy in the heart of North Philadelphia, many more residents will have access to a range of pathways to success.”

Enough said!

Another Opinion

If You Build It, They Will Come…

And Pay Their Share 55% on all money bet at the state’s 12 operating casinos.

Yes – 55% of all revenue generated by slot machines in Pennsylvania goes to the State. And, an additional 16% from table games is directed to state coffers. This isn’t on profits or “income” – but on every dollar wagered in Pennsylvania. And it’s in addition to other state taxes imposed on all businesses in the state.

Yet we don’t see the casinos running for greener pastures. Actually, we see them investing more money into our local economies. In fact, Philadelphia had six applicants for its vacant casino license – all eager to pony up a

nos support nearly 25,500 jobs and produce more than $3 billion a year in total economic output.

With gaming, we put in place a tax structure that provides significant revenue and yet allows the industry to thrive. Pennsylvania’s casinos have leapfrogged New Jersey and now rank second in the nation in gaming revenue.

And we are first in the nation when it comes to taxes generated from gaming.

The mantra that a severance tax on Marcellus Shale drilling will drive drillers out of state is simply not true.

With a $1.7 billion budget deficit facing the State next year, Pennsylvanians can no longer afford to give away our resources with nothing in return. Revenue from a severance tax could provide hundreds of millions of dollars for struggling school districts across the state.

Youngblood represents the 198th Legislative Dist. and is Democratic chairwoman of the House Gaming Oversight Committee.

Jun. 26- “Fun Raising” for Megan Ruth, Republican candidate, 1st Congressional Dist. at Phila. Cricket Club, 415 Willow Grove Ave., 6-9 p.m., $100-$1,000. For info John H. Morley, Jr. (215) 389-1768.

Jun. 27- State Rep. Mark Cohen and Castor Ave. Business Ass’n sponsor Cleanup, starting at Tio Pepe’s Restaurant, 6618 Castor Ave., 8-11 a.m. Lunch will be provided. Volunteers RSVP Dmurphy-whittingham@pahouse.net (215) or 342-2167.

Jun. 27- State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown hosts HIV testing at 1435 N. 52nd St., 9 a.m.1 p.m. For info (215) 879-6615.

Jun. 28- Frankford Community Health Fair at Aria HealthFrankford, front parking lot, 4900 Frankford Ave., 1-4 p.m.

Sponsosrs include Health Partners Plans and Area Health.

Jul. 2- Local 22 Firefighters Party at Keenan’s in N. Wildwood, N.J. Insulators Union Party, also at Keenan’s.

Jul. 7- Al Bustan Seeds of Culture to conduct K-8th Arabic-language lessons at Friends Select, 17th & Parkway. To register visit http://albustanseeds.org/programs/al-bustan-camp/.

Jul. 10- State Rep. Michelle Brownlee hosts Senior Expo at Francisville Village, Community Rm., 1510 Poplar St., 10 a.m.1:30 p.m. For info (215) 684-3738.

Jul. 10- State Sen. Mike Stack with special guest Congressman Bob Brady for General Election Campaign Kickoff at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. For info (267) 275-2120.

Jul. 12- Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, State Rep. Jordan Harris and Unity in Community host summer event at Smith Plg., 25th & Jackson Sts., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Jul. 18- Sippin on Seabreeze with Councilman Bobby Henon is hosted by Retired Sheriff Barbara Deeley at 270 Seabreeze Ct., Angelsea, N.J., 7-9:30 p.m.

Suggested contribution $100.

RSVP badeeley@gmail.com or (215) 906-0339. Checks payable to Bobby11 c/o 7730 Richard St., Phila. 19152.

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by State Rep. Rosita C. Youngblood There are many lawmakers and politicians in Harrisburg who would say providing a statewide severance tax on Marcellus Shale gas would cause job loss, encourage companies not to invest in Pennsylvania, and force gas companies to “take their ball and go home.”

But we have an example that proves this theory wrong.

A fair and equitable tax on an industry does not result in negative outcomes – especially its product is something only Pennsylvania can offer.

Pennsylvania currently taxes the gaming industry at

$50 million licensing fee in addition to the hundreds of millions of dollars each applicant plans to invest in their casino projects.

And it’s simple why this is happening: The ability to operate a casino is here. Despite competition from New York, Maryland and Ohio, industry leaders are still willing to invest in Pennsylvania.

The same logic must be applied to our natural-gas industry.

Gas companies know Marcellus Shale gas is here in Pennsylvania. It’s not in Nevada. It’s not in North Carolina. And the taxpayers of this Commonwealth deserve a fair and equitable severance tax that will require big oil and gas companies to pay their fair share.

The notion gas companies are going to leave and take their jobs with them is simply false. Just ask the tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians employed at our casinos.

A recent study by the Legislative Budget & Finance Committee revealed our casi-

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With the UNIONS

PHA And Labor Unions Reach Historic Partnership

The Philadelphia Housing Authority has reached a precedent-setting agreement with the Building & Construction Trades Council that will change the way the agency obtains labor for long-term, major construction projects.

The agency has negotiated a Project Labor Agreement with the construction labor unions that contains “LET US WORK,” urged Metropolitan Regional Council of “affordable housing rates,” Carpenters, who along with Teamsters last week staged an resulting in a significant reinformational rally urging Convention Center officials to duction in costs. Essentially, PHA and BCTC have agreed honor original contracts. to a 20% reduction in construction wages and benefits, which will enable PHA to build six family homes for the cost of five. The agreement also requires the employment of PHA residents, as well as women, and includes work rules that promote efficiencies and the timely completion of construction projects.

“This is an historic agreement that has been reached between PHA and BCTC,” CROWD OF protesting carpenters and teamsters listen as said Kelvin A. Jeremiah, J.R. Hocker, of Metropolitan Regional Conference of Car- PHA president and CEO. penters, explains their lockout was inspired by “fat cats”, of “The agreement is beneficial which a balloon replica is seen at left. on many levels for PHA — not only will the reduction in labor costs aid PHA in its goal to provide 6,000 affordable-housing units in five years, but the agreement will also help secure more jobs for PHA residents, women, and minorities.”

“By adopting a Project Labor Agreement strategy, the Philadelphia Housing Authority has taken a significant step toward increasing its capacity to build affordable housing in this city at affordable costs,” Mayor Michael Nutter said.

The agreement runs five years and covers construction and major rehabilitation projects of over $5 million.

It contains the following affirmative employment requirements: At least 25% of all employees covered by this agreement shall be PHA residents; at least 20% shall be women; at least 20% shall be minorities.

Jeremiah also commended the PHA Board of Commissioners for its support and thanked Mayor Nutter, City Council President Darrell L. Clarke and the unions for working cooperatively and collaboratively with the agency.

“We are excited to be a part of this historic agreement that brings stability to our workforce,” said Sam Staten, Jr., business man-

ager for Laborers Local 332.

“We look forward to our continued partnership with Kelvin Jeremiah and the Housing Authority and being a part of the solution to bring more affordable housing to Philadelphia.”

“This historic agreement between the building trades and PHA means more jobs, less wasteful overtime, and more quality affordable housing for Philadelphia residents: a win-win-win,” Clarke said. “I am grateful to the building trades and to Kelvin Jeremiah of PHA for their commitment to City Council’s workforce-housing strategy. The need for affordable housing in

Philadelphia only keeps growing, and this agreement brings our goal of 2,000 new units closer to reality.”

Pat Eiding Joins Labor Radio Show Beginning this coming week, 6/25, Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO President, Pat Eiding officially joins the “Today In PhillyLabor Radio” team as its new weekly co-host.

This Wednesday’s featured guest was AFSCME DC 47 President Fred Wright.

Tune in to “Today In PhillyLabor Radio” on WWDB 860-AM every Wednesday at 6 p.m. to see what all the talk is about.

Oh Neworks For Job Creation

COUNCILMAN David Oh addresses major employers about establishing pilot program for vocational education and training. Participants include Councilman Bobby Henon, Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, Phila. Commerce Dept.’s Office of Manufacturing & Technology, University of Penn Health System, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Gilbane Building Co., Independence Blue Cross, L.F. Driscoll Co., B&G Manufacturing Co., Inc., CHOP, Subcontractors Association of Delaware Valley, Philadelphia Energy Solutions, AgustaWestland, Phila. Airport Marriott, AT&T, TMK Produce, Lockheed Martin, Day & Zimmermann, Allied Barton Security, Einstein Healthcare Network, Honeywell, UGI Corp., The Inn at Penn and Hilton.

Photo by Leona Dixon

DJ RUDY TAYLOR, Sen. Williams staffer, played music at Fun Day. Photo by Leona Dixon

Happy Grandparents

Photo by Joe Stivala

Democratic Women Roam State And Nation

VIRGIE Rollins and Gwen Collins enjoyed PENNA. Federation of Democratic Women held its state convention in Erie, Pa. amid National Convention of Democratic Women in grand welcome from the city with Mayor John Sinnott. State President is Gwen Collins of Kansas City and hope to bring it to PhiladelPhoto by Joe Stivala.

Philadelphia, 16th Ward, 8th from left. phia in future.

Top Of The Class

MAYOR Michael Nutter addresses 800 recent graduates of public, parochial and charter schools, all top of their classes.

Photo by Richard Barnes

SE Police Chiefs Meet

ROBERT R. REEM, 2nd from left, Executive United States Attorney, was speaker for monthly lunch of Southeast Police Chiefs Association. Thanking him are John Mc Donald, SEPCA secretary; Tony Durkin, chief inspector (ret.) & treasurer; State Rep. Mark Cohen; Chief Dave Mettin, Pennridge Regional Police; and SEPCA Photo by Joe Stivala President.

PASTOR Terrence Griffith, president of Black Clergy of Phila. & Vicinity, welcomes Minister Louis Farrakhan to celebration of 205th Photo by Thera Milling anniversary of 1st African Baptist Church.

STUDENTS from top echelon of their graduating classes citywide celebrated with Mayor Nutter as part of TOP OF THE CLASS, which calls attention to top area students .Senior students with at least a B+ average took part in Broad Street graduation procession.

Photo by Richard Barnes

Fleisher Art On Display

LISA ZOLLINGER teaches young Rembrandts power of drawing at Fleisher Memorial Art Institute’s annual street festival at Palumbo Photos by Bill Myers Park.

PHILLY SQUEEZE Accordion Band kept festival-goers rollicking at Fleisher event.

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CHRISTENING party for lovely baby Sofia Victoria Russo was held in Waterfall Hall.

Turnout was massive and Grandpop Joseph and Grandmom Victoria Russo were able to enjoy happy moment with Sofia.

CHRISTIAN and Moslem worshipers packed 1st African Baptist Church, 16th & Christian Streets, to hear Minister Louis FarPhoto by Thera Milling rakhan.

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SUMMER OF PEACE featured Block Party at 55th & Chester where former State Rep. Harold James shared opening ceremonies with State Sen. Anthony Williams at block party.

Farrakhan Marks Baptist Church

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Last weekend the Pennsylvania Republican Party held its Summer State Committee meeting in Hershey. We understand the Philadelphia delegation included four new members: MONICA CZAPLA, DENISE FUREY, ANNIE HAVEY and DAVID KRALLE. PAGOP CHAIRMAN ROB GLEASON noted almost half of State Committee members are new. State Committee members were elected to four-year terms in the May primary election. Other members of the Philadelphia delegation that were in Hershey included Republican City Committee Chairman and STATE REP. JOHN TAYLOR as well as WARD LEADERS WALT and CHRIS VOGLER. MIKE MEEHAN, who is also the Chairman of PAGOP’s Southeast Caucus, was in attendance.

On Friday night, PAGOP held a picnic on the grounds of Hershey Lodge. Throughout the day there had been numerous committee sessions including the New Majority Council meeting headed by the group’s CHAIRWOMAN RENEE AMORE. Saturday’s business meeting was limited to a vote to approve the Winter Meetings minutes. However, the faithful were lucky to hear from a US Senator, two US Congressman and member of the State House of Representatives after the vote.

US SEN. PAT TOOMEY led the list of headliners. He started with two jokes. Toomey is not usually known for his wit. His second joke was the more profound, as it was a message from IRS COMMISSIONER JOHN KOSKINEN asking us to look under our seats for LOIS LERNER’S emails.

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I don’t get a whole lot of assignments that involve my having to put on a cocktail dress, and even fewer where I get to put on a cocktail dress and hang out with my Significant Other.

But on Sunday night, I went to an event that allowed me to do just that. We attended the third annual We Feed The Homeless Philly gala at the Crystal Tea Room in the Wanamaker Building.

About 600 people put on their best evening wear and came out to dance, dine, and listen to some great live music from Raheem DeVaughn, Eric Roberson, and DJ Jazzy Joe at the gala.

But while it was a good time to have a great time, Craig Stroman, WFTHP’s founder and CEO, reminded the audience that the merriment had a purpose.

“This is not a concert, and it’s not a dance,” he said. “It’s a fundraiser.”

Over the three years that We Feed The Homeless Philly has been in operation, the group has served over 50,000 meals at St. Phillips Baptist Church at 16th & Girard on Tuesdays and at 18th & Vine on Saturdays. The organization hopes to eventually be able to offer literacy and workforce development classes for the homeless, Stroman said.

For Stroman, the time that he spends finding top-flight entertainment, putting together a gourmet menu, finding raffle items, and adding new things like a cigar room and a VIP room, is part of the labor of love that started when he saw a homeless child along the Schuylkill Expressway back in 2010.

Stroman knew he had to try and do something. We Feed The Homeless Philly became that effort.

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Yo! With the 4th of July approaching, did you hear these claims? It’s been said….

As you walk up the steps to the building which houses the US Supreme Court, you can see near the top of the building a row of the world’s lawgivers. Each one is facing one in the middle who is facing forward with a full frontal view – it is Moses and he is holding the Ten Commandments!

As you enter the Supreme Court courtroom, the two huge oak doors have the Ten Commandments engraved on each lower portion of each door. As you sit inside the courtroom, you can see the wall, right above where the Supreme Court judges sit, a display of the Ten Commandments.

There are Bible verses etched in stone all over the federal buildings and monuments in Washington, D.C. James Madison, the fourth President, known as “The Father of Our Constitution”, made the following statement: “We have staked the whole of all our political institutions upon the capacity of mankind for self-government, upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to control ourselves, to sustain ourselves according to the Ten Commandments of God.” Patrick Henry, that patriot and Founding Father of our country, said, “It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists but by Christians, not on religions but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”

Every session of Congress begins with a prayer by a paid preacher, whose salary has been paid by the taxpayer since 1777. Fifty-two of the 55 founders of the Constitution were members of the established orthodox churches in the colonies.

Thomas Jefferson worried that the Courts would overstep their authority and instead of interpreting the law would begin making law an oligarchy – the rule of few over many. The very first Supreme Court Justice, John Jay, said, “Americans should select and prefer Christians as their rulers.”

I ask you to consider this: How have we gotten to the point that everything we have done for 220 years in this country is now suddenly wrong and unconstitutional? Please tell this to everyone you can. Let’s put it around the world and let the world see and remember what this great country was built on. God bless America.

I read where California billionaire Tom Steyer wants to contribute to Tom WOLF in the Governor’s race. Steyer has gotten states to work together in environmental compacts. So the media reports that polls show the public does not care much about the environment as an issue. HUH? That contribution will help FINANCE the campaign, not the environment.... Gov. CORBETT’S insurance plan is said to help the working poor. Okay, let’s help the NOT-WORKING poor, GUV. The GUV did well in judicial nominations, though.

GREAT CHOICES: Abbe FLETMAN, Kenneth POWELL, Michael FANNING, Vincent MELCHIORRE, Rodger GORDON and Stephanie SAWYER! Bravo!

Arrests for small amounts of pot are a WASTE! We spend TOO MUCH MONEY housing and feeding defendants, waiting often for continued hearings. The Black Clergy warned against creating a city of unemployables. Councilman Jim KENNEY is right on this. FINES paid by EMPLOYABLE defendants are the way to go. Who will pay the Commissioner’s retirement with too many, a record number, out of work?

CORBETT can take a deep breath over Kathleen Kane’s Sandusky Report (He did not seem to be much involved as department head). But I am confused over the articles which say NO FAULT in the Sandusky Report, and in the article says the report FAULTED two areas?? Proper perspective is necessary. Kane spoke of a possible SANDUSKY SLOWDOWN when she was a candidate. MANY of us agreed and (Cont. Page 17)

The judicial deals have been made again in Harrisburg and Philadelphians will benefit.

Several candidates for judge will now be appointed by GOV. TOM CORBETT. But they will have to be confirmed by the State Senate. It sounds simple but with the budget crisis at the epicenter for this deal, the nominations could get leveraged or kiboshed.

However, for now let’s all be hopeful that Republican KEN POWELL returns to his rightful role as a Common Pleas Judge. Also that ROGER GORDON goes back onto the Municipal Court bench. Let’s also hope that newcomer Northeast resident MIKE FANNING is confirmed and STEPHANIE SAWYER and VINCENT MELCHIORRE as well.

Also in that same judicial package is ABBE FLETMAN, nominated to a Common Pleas Court vacancy. Abbe is a highly regarded member of the LGBT community. Fletman had agreed to withdraw from the judicial elections and was rewarded by her current potential appointment. The package also shows that CHAIRMAN BOB BRADY honors his word and takes care of those who play ball by demonstrating respect for party leadership.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL CLARKE is taking a bit of a beating in the Philadelphia Daily News. A recent story alleged that he received his major donations from local developers. The story alleged that somehow Clarke obstructs development unless developers donate money to his political campaign.

One may look at this article as bad publicity, but others may take a deeper and closer view.

This article is a sign that Clarke is a major force in the city. As Clarke rises in stature and power, more people will look at his success. Expect more articles and a closer examination for his record from the media and opponents.

Earlier that week, Local 98 leader JOHN DOUGHERTY threw a large fundraiser for Clarke. Dougherty himself made a substantial contribution from the Local 98 PAC and appears to be all the way on board for a potential Clarke mayoral run. In the past, Dougherty has been a strong supporter of STATE SEN. ANTHONY HARDY WILLIAMS, who is also considered a likely contender for Mayor.

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elected, appointed, or contracted, are only concerned about a very specific constituency — themselves. And because this type of corruption strikes at the heart of government, eroding public confidence and undermining the strength of our democracy, the investigation of public corruption is the FBI’s top criminal priority.”

It is believed some of the more notoriously mishandled nonprofits will find they need to answer questions on the

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PENNA. VETERAN Boxers Association named Ironworkers Local 401 stalwart Joe Mathis, Sr. as its 2014 “Person of the Year” for his years of service and dedication to the Philly boxing community. Philly boxers past and present congratulated Mathis for receiving the award, including former Cruiserweight World Champion Steve “USS” Cunningham.

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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Photo by Donna Morelli grounds of Mt. Moriah Cemetery.

But sadly, this historic Southwest Philly cemetery has fell on hard times and is need of major repairs after years of neglect. However, a volunteer organization, Friends of Mt. Moriah Cemetery, has been working diligently to restore the cemetery to its former self.

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Time To Investigate New TC Management?

Reports are whirling over the new management of Traffic Court, which, if evenpartially true, call for an investigation. For now it is reported the Municipal Traffic Court is not collecting fines, nor “getting monies for pay-

ment plans, no driver accountability for impound- ments.”

This court has lost much money since PTC Judges left.

Look at its Annual Report.

This Municipal Traffic Court has reportedly cost the city and state money. It has spent $800,000 for DAs and paralegals, according to an insider. Three million dollars reportedly have been spent on the Chadwick Group investigation. Subpoenas and investigators for wire taps, flying witnesses in and out of state, and paying Chadwick Group on a weekly basis – all these costs add up. And for what?

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COUNCILWOMAN Cindy Bass joins Faith Health Fair leaders at Vernon Park, Germantown in an event of music and health knowledge and community awards. Much of coordination was by Shirley Gregory, Congressman Bob Brady chief of staff. Photo by Joe Stivala

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(Cont. From Page 13) nearly 13% more in fees than last year, which dropped slightly from the previous year.

In the last three years, Pennsylvania has collected the impact fee on unconventional natural gas wells, the eight counties have received more than $7.6 million out of the $626 million collected.

The fee revenue is distributed primarily to towns and counties in areas where gas drilling is taking place. Other counties get smaller amounts based on a formula linked to population and local road mileage.

Though the impact fee survived a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling in December that struck down key provisions of the legislation that enabled the fee, it now is facing a political challenge in Harrisburg about whether it should be retained for a fourth year.

The Pennsylvania Budget & Policy Center reports oiland gas-extraction companies paid $10.3 million in corporate income taxes in 2013, less than the $19.6 million paid in 2008 when production was much lower.

as much as the month before.

Gov. Tom Corbett’s most recent campaign finance report shows the Republican incumbent has $4.8 million in the bank after spending $2.9 million and taking in $1.4 million in contributions.

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DENNIS WINT, left, CEO of Franklin Institute, and his soon-to-be successor Larry Dubinski welcome visitors to new Nicholas & Athena Karabots Pavilion and YOUR BRAIN Photos by Bonnie Squires exhibition.

NICHOLAS & Athena Karabots join Marsha Perelman, long-time board chair at Franklin Institute, at press preview of new pavilion and exciting new exhibit, YOUR BRAIN. This 53,000-square-foot, $41 million pavilion is named for the Karabots, whose $10 million commitment to science and technology education, largest donation in history of Franklin Institute, brought project to fruition.

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Say “no” to development of Downingtown’s Kardon Park into housing. Stop building and paving over everything.... When former Jersey GUV Brendan BYRNE asked a GOP county boss to develop a Pinelands Plan (circa 1975), it reportedly came back with one home on each quarter acre.

Vigilance is needed – it never ends.

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(Cont. From Page 12) wanted her to look into it. It helped to elect her. Her findings bring some CLOSURE to our questions. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. One of the investigators was a Frank Fina, now in the DA’s Office. The daily press reported (Apr. 27) “Rancor” between him and Kane. Since WE THE PEOPLE want the DA and KANE to work together TO FIGHT CRIME – not EACH OTHER – than a YIDDISH word is appropriate: “Fine-a.” It means “nice man.” To all, be QUIET fine-as (persons).

In the ALI STING-GATE, the DA announced an already UNDERWAY grand jury.

No lawmaker was charged on receipt of the files from Attorney General Kane who, at first, hesitated giving Seth the files since there might be a conflict – two lawmakers supported Seth for election.

Williams felt there was no conflict. In the Grand Jury, NO DEFENSE LAWYER is present, only a PROSECUTOR. So many, MANY grand juries recommend prosecution. The DA mentioned crimes “of this magnitude.” Magnitude. Seems like peanuts compared to the money ALI was accused of taking. What is ALI doing these days? There hasn’t been a MEDIA FEATURE of him since MAR. 30. Is it different to take large amounts instead of small amounts?

It is not hard to do 60 years marriage when Shanamadel SUE married Mensh Hal ROSENTHAL. They

celebrated with family at the Trolley Car Cafe.... Happy Birthday to Tom DiBONA, erstwhile aide to ShopRite (Jun. 30). Owner Jeff BROWN, take note. Temple professor and research assistant Anjali CHAINANI has her big day on the 1st. She once served well in Councilwoman Jannie BLACKWELL’S office. The Jul. 4 birthday FIRECRACKERS are labor radio star JOE DOUGHERTY and Navy vet BILL MORAN, down in Media, Pa. Bill and lovely wife do MUCH for our troops and vets!

The passing of Paul ROMANO, Local 19 mechanic, was felt by his union compatriots.... Sgt. Maj. Norm ALBRIGHT passed at age 90. Norm fought in the BULGE and Huertgen Forest.

PENN PRAXIS develops some fine city-development proposals. Keep DOING JUST THAT; do not become a deliberative body like a Committee of 70, as some want.... Thanks to City CONTROLLER Alan BUTKOVITZ for looking out for us (again). He questioned the big dirt pile under I 9 5 a t Gi-

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(Cont. From Page 12) Toomey was incredulous that Lerner’s computer imploded 10 days after she received notice from CONGRESSMAN DAVID CAMP asking for information relating to the targeting of conservative groups applying for tax-exempt treatment.

Toomey usually moderate in his demeanor (make no mistake about it – his views are not moderate). His comments about the Obama administration were measured but pointed. He noted that PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA’S term is more “disastrous” than his first. He said there is no place in the world today that is as secure as it was before Obama took power. He criticized the “incompetence” and “malfeasance” of this President’s administration. He particularly noted Obama’s “brazen disregard for the law.”

Toomey promised that if (when) Republicans retake the US Senate, they will not retaliate on Democrats. SENATE MAJORITY LEADER HARRY REID has shut down discourse in the Senate, in Toomey’s opinion.

Toomey promises that Republicans will not retaliate and instead will treat Democrats with the respect.

US CONGRESSMAN MIKE KELLY spoke for the team. He noted politics is a “team sport.” He impressed upon the crowd the importance of reflecting GOV. TOM CORBETT and the role of State Committee members in this fight.

RCC Chairman Taylor gave the update for the State House. Taylor is the only Republican representing Philadelphia in Harrisburg.

He is hoping the State Senate will send back to the House a liquor-reform bill. The House passed its version 15 months ago. He noted state legislators will be working on the budget this week and it will probably be the most-pivotal week in Harrisburg this year, as they

will be addressing the need to reform the state pension plan in these deliberations.

BOB ASHER is Pennsylvania’s representative to the Republican National Committee. Each state has two members of the RNC, a man and a woman. Our other member is Indiana, Pa. businesswoman CHRISTINE TORETTI. Asher noted the RNC would be managing the Republican presidential debates in 2016 and not that “media nonpartisan group of people always on the side of the Democrats.”

He, like Toomey, could not resist making a joke about the IRS. Asher could not find his notes and observed that means he might have a “good career at the IRS.” Gov. Corbett was the last speaker of the morning. He was in campaign mode, which does not come easy to him.

Corbett is down in the polls and I believe that is not owing to his doing a bad job, but that he is not good at selling himself. He is more concerned with governing than looking good.

He reminded the crowd he promised to increase jobs, keep taxes low and balance the budget. He kept those promises. He noted that state funding of K-12 is the highest in Pennsylvania history. He also promised to make Pennsylvania friendlier to businesses and the jobs they bring.

He must be doing something right, as he noted that Insight magazine wrote Pennsylvania had the greatest number of new corporate headquarters of any state in the Northeast and was fourth among all states.

Get On Board In N.W. Philly!

CITY COUNCIL candidate Matt Wolfe met up with Republican City Committee Leader John Taylor, left, at funder for Taylor at Quaker City Yacht Club on bank of Delaware River.

CONVENING “Summit on Jobs & Economic Growth” at Trolley Car Diner, State Rep. Dwight Evans called for comprehensive team approach to generate more economic activity west of Broad Street above Roosevelt Expressway, where jobs are lagging and population is falling. From left are Evans, State Senate candidate Art Haywood, State Rep. Stephen Kinsey, consultant Maisha Jackson, Mt. Airy USA Exec. Dir. Anuj Gupta and Trolley Car owner Ken Weinstein.

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Yachting With Taylor

KEEPING keen eye on traffic at Quaker City Yacht Club were Teamsters leader Danny Grace, left, and Phila. Regional Port Authority counsel Jim DiVergilis.

STATE REP. John Taylor’s constituent-service expert Marc Collazzo was flanked by Gary Grisafi, whose band powered fundraising party, and Bill Godfrey, 45th Ward committeeman.

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(Cont. From Page 12) “I had a ‘come to Jesus’ moment,” Stroman said. “I used to be one of those people who ignored homelessness, but after that, I asked God, ‘What can I do?

What should be my mission?”

Helping Stroman with his mission this year as Mistress of Ceremonies was 100.3 The Beat personality Tiffany Bacon.

Bacon, who also hosts the show

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“I really wanted to be here,” she said. “What his organization is doing is really important. I wanted to help.”

Now, Sunday nights are kind of tough when it comes to events like this. You have to go to work the next day and staying up past 11 p.m. can sometimes be too much to ask.

But for the people who came to the gala, the cause was enough to put on your best outfit

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(Cont. From Page 12) Governor TOM WOLF attempted to install former gubernatorial candidate KATIE McGINTY as head of State Committee. But the incumbent chairman JIM BURN resisted and mobilized his supporters for a fight against Wolf. Burn did this even though it is customary for gubernatorial nominees to name their own party chair.

But Wolf showed good sense in steering clear of the controversy and a potential floor fight and decided to set up his own gubernatorial state committee PAC. Of course, he named McGinty as its head.

Although Burn made several conciliatory speeches during the State committee weekend, he looked ineffectual because Wolf did not even make an appearance at the committee.

And in the end nobody cared.

and do the kind of dancing that leads to a good night’s sleep.

Especially since the event keeps getting better.

“I’ve been to all three of [the galas] and I think that this one has shown its maturity,” said Reggie Grose of Sicklerville, New Jersey. “This event is really coming into its own. I’m having a great time and every-

one here feels like family.”

If you’re interested in making a donation to the work of We Feed The Homeless Philly, you can send a check or money order to We Feed The Homeless Philly, P.O. Box 36606, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107 or go to www.wefeedthehomelessphilly.org and donate on the website.

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Say You Saw It In The PUBLIC RECORD

www.phillyrecord.com • 215-755-2000

Auto Salvage We Buy All Types of Metal Batteries: $45.00 215-288-9500 215-688-0949 4087 Richmond St. 267-319-9202 Phila., PA 19137 Fax 215-288-8511

www.phillyrecord.com • 215-755-2000

The Public Record • June 26, 2014

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