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Our Apology We owe the Asian American community our deepest apologies for an offensive ethnic slur published in error in the Aug. 23 issue in the Philadelphia and South Philadelphia Public Record. It was a shocking joke by a junior employee who thought it would be caught before it was printed. But it was not caught. Had it been caught, stern and immediate discipline would have been meted out for this unacceptable language. A deep and particular apology is owed to Ms. Amy Chen, Mr. & Mrs. Zhang Qing Sheng, (Cont. Page 2)
KIDS, KIDS, KIDS, from everywhere will benefit from this year’s EOM2Stock Music Festival, Sep. 27 from morning until night at EOM Athletic Association Field, Front & Moore. With youngsters are Festival promoters Tom Betteridge, Ed McBride, Dom Ricciuti and Rick Terway. (Story P. 2)
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(Cont. From Page 1) Ms. Lynn Mac, Mr. & Mrs. Lin Jing Shui, and Ms. Gao Mei Ying who were in the picture, as well as to the Greater Philadelphia Fujian Association. In a larger sense, we apologize to the many Asian American communities of Philadelphia and the world. Mistakes are made in small companies as well as large ones (not to mention government agencies). Rest assured we have taken and will take more steps to ensure this shocking lapse of professional conduct, which in no way reflects the views of our staff or organization, will never happen again. The individual responsible for this abuse has been terminated. However, as owner of the company, I take full responsibility as Publisher. I assume ultimate responsibility for this error. I apologize wholeheartedly to the Asian American community and to all Philadelphians of this vibrant, diverse city who work together to make it the best place in America to live and to grow. We will invest in added editorial staffing systems and welcome input from all Asian American community groups, especially those active in city politics. Since coverage of city politics and government is our business model, we will need and welcome outreach from political activists as well as
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Asian American leaders in every aspect of society. We will gladly participate in available training that may help prevent discrimination against anyone in the future. Prejudice and discrimination affect Americans of Asian origin in many ways. Sometimes they have resulted in actual violence. In the 1980s, the Hmong community of West Philadelphia, who were refugees from the wars in Southeast Asia, experienced violent attacks. Ultimately, this entire community relocated to other cities, in part out of fear. In 2009, a wave of largescale physical attacks aimed at Asian students mostly of Chinese origin convulsed South Philadelphia High School. Most anti-Asian prejudice is institutionalized in nature – yet still capable of harming victims or impairing their progress. Stereotypes are damaging to those who fall victim to them. People may be perceived as “foreigners” when in fact they are native-born citizens. People may be perceived as appropriate for certain jobs but inappropriate for others, stemming entirely from judgments based on their “Asian appearance.” In fact, there is no such thing as an “Asian appearance”. People of Asian origin reflect a broad spectrum of physical and racial types. There is also no such thing
FOR THE RECORD, this is the correct caption for the picture in question: SUPPORTING Councilman Mark Squilla at recent fundraiser were, from left, Ms. Amy Chen, Mr. & Mrs. Zhang Qing Sheng, Squilla, Ms. Lynn Mac, Mr. & Mrs. Lin Jing Shui, and Ms. Gao Mei Ying.
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Without the fanfare that accompanied the Made In America Festival which drew thousands to Eakins Oval, South Philadelphians are quietly working to bring “EOM2Stock” Music Festival back for its second straight year Saturday, Sep. 27. The festival, which benefits the Edward O’Malley Athletic Association and the charitable nonprofit 298, Inc., will again bring together local musical talent and other entertainment talent on the grounds of EOM at Front & Moore Streets from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. EOM continues to be one of South Philadelphia’s top recreational sites for youngsters with its summer camps, seasonal sports leagues, and a host of after school and community outreach programs. The nonprofit, 298,Inc. is the charitable arm of IBEW Local 98. Its purpose is to support local community programs and improvements. The nonstop musical entertainment will include food and beverages for an additional cost, a Pennsylvania Horticultural Society “Building Beauty Zone” and a Kid’s Zone. The entertainment lineup, with many returning by popular as “Asian culture”. The Asian continent contains a huge diversity of different cultures, religions and traditions. It is also impossible to make economic assumptions about Asian Americans. Asians have come to the United States from different countries, at different times, for different reasons. They do not share the same social class. Some are highly educated people who have come here with sophisticated skills to pursue opportunities in advanced sectors of our econ-
demand, includes Alia, Bosom Band, Carousel Kings, Casey Rhoades, Doctor Jimmy, Felicia Punzo, Gootch & the Bus Stop Band, Haley Alexandra, Independent Rock, Johnny Moskal, Kings for a Day, Mia Johnson, SPiN, StoneHouse Lane, T.C. Cole, The 5 Man Trio, The Deadbeats, Triple Play, and Wild Card. Tickets are on sale online at www.com2stockmusicfestival.org and locally at King’s
Music, 1828 E. Passyunk or South Street Magic, 617 E. Passyunk Avenue. General admission tickets are Adults, 18th and over, $15; Juniors, 10 to 17 0f age, $10 and Family Pack, 2 adults and 3 juniors $40. Sold in advance only. Chief sponsor of the event is Dougherty Electric. More information can be had on the festival web site: www.eom2stockmusicfestival.org.
DAY OR NIGHT, South Philadelphia Youngsters find something to do throughout the year at Edward O’Malley Recreation Center, Front & Moore Streets. EOM is community-operated facility which hosts over a thousand youngsters through the year. omy; others have come in desperate circumstances, fleeing poverty and persecution, seeking a safe haven. In the future, we look forward to shedding a spotlight of understanding on Philadelphia’s dynamic, rapidly growing Asian American communities. That is a proper job for a newspaper like ours, and a civic mission we are glad to accept. We were pleased to attend a meeting chaired by John Chin of the Philadelphia Chinatown
Development Corporation and we thank them for making us aware of the ramifications of the ethnic slur in question and our responsibilities to make amends. Of our current editorial team, Publisher Jim Tayoun has Asian American grandchildren and Managing Editor Tony West has an Asian housemate. Both are known for their involvement in Philadelphia’s Asian American community. –James Tayoun, Publisher
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This Labor Day, as we do each year, we honor the men and women of organized labor, in our community. Especially during this time, we are proud to report that, should PHL Local Gaming win the available Philadelphia casino gaming license, our casino property will create 1,369 direct, permanent jobs, which would translate to $38.9 million in annual wages. In addition, during the construction phase for our proposed $428 million project, we will provide 1,235 construction jobs, with a $65.2 million construction payroll.
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ing families from participating in the economic recovery. One of these pieces is Pennsylvania’s Act 72 of 2010, a law targeting the misclassification of workers by their employers as independent contractors, which provides benefits to employers by taking them away from workers. While there is certainly room in the economy for these so-called “independent contractors,” there is obvious abuse of the classification which denies employees rights, benefits and protections accorded under labor laws. Act 72 ensures that independent contractors are indeed independent, using their own tools and equipment free of the direct supervision of their employer. The law outlines (Cont. Page 26)
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by State Sen. Mike Stack (D-Phila.) It has become increasingly clear over the past two years that the ongoing and painstaking recovery from the Great Recession is resulting in an everwidening disparity between Wall Street and Main Street. While corporate profits and the Dow Jones have reached record highs, wages and security for workers are trending in the opposite direction. Increasingly sophisticated corporate bookkeeping has created two disparate economies: one for corporations and one for American workers. Lawmakers who worry about the shrinking middle class are wise to replace strong rhetoric with a diligent, pieceby-piece dismantling of the barriers that are keeping work-
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania coming to the microphone in order to speak directly to the DNC about the amenities that Philadelphia has to offer. Also, “The Honorable Benjamin Franklin” will be serving as our Master of Ceremonies for the evening! With a wide range of support from all interested parties that reflect the diversity of the City and the common interest we all have in securing this convention, I am convinced such an effort will significantly increase our chances for success in the selection process. Please visit our web page, www.padems.com, if you would like more information regarding the Dinner and the State Party. I look forward to seeing you on Sep. 12! JIM BURN, Chair Pennsylvania Democratic Committee
Sep. 6- OCA-GP Asian American Advocates picnic at Franklin Sq., 12-2 p.m. Sep. 6- Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 holds its annual Union Picnic at Clementon Pk. & Splash World, 144 Berlin Rd., Clementon, N.J., all day. Sep. 6- State Sen. Anthony Williams holds Summer of Peace Event at Clark Park, 43rd & Chester Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Old-school games, free food. Sep. 6- Annie Havey Hosts Flea Market on parking lot of V&S Elmwood Lanes, 7235 Elmwood Ave., starting 7 a.m. Sep. 6- Bernice Hill hosts 63rd Ward Indian Summer Pool Party at 7960 Dungan Rd., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $100 plus. Sep. 8- Councilman David Oh hosts next Black Film Advisory Committee Event at Drexel Univ., Bossone Research Ctr. Audit., 3140 Market St. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e /save-the-date-black-film-advisory-committee-documentary-panel-tickets-9231298061
p.m. For info (267) 702-0450. Sep. 13- 56th Ward in conjunction with the 35th, 41st, 53rd, and 55th Wards will host annual picnic at Burholme Pk., Cottman & Central Aves. Candidates & PACS minimum $100. Make checks payable to “Friends of 56th Ward”, mail to 7720 Castor Ave., 2nd fl., Phila., PA 19152. Sep. 13- Councilman Kenyatta Johnson hosts Resource Brunch for ward leaders, committee persons, and block captains at Galdo’s Catering, 20th & Moyamensing Ave., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sep. 13- Goodwill Tabernacle Baptist Church 2nd Annual Community Day, at 5625 Haverford Ave., 12-4 p.m. Sep. 14- Historical Marker Dedication for Mathew Carey at 324 Market St., 9:30 a.m. For info Celeste Morello (215) 334-6008. Sep. 14- Black & White Affair at Crab Tavern, 201 N. MacDade Blvd., Darby, Pa., 2 p.m. Tickets $10. Call Donald Townes (267) 577-5776. Sep. 17- Wine & Cheese Fundraiser for S. Phila. Business Ass’n’s Scholarship Fund at Olivieri Jewelers, Broad St. between Porter and Shunk Sts.,
5-9 p.m. $20. Gift raffle included. For info call Secretary Gaeton Tavella (215) 336-1108. Sep. 18- `Kelvin A. Jeremiah, PHA CEO and President, is guest speaker for monthly GOP Breakfast Series at Racquet Cl., 215 S. 16th St., 7:15 a.m. Event free. Light breakfast. For info Denise Furey (215) 387-5641. Sep. 18- Portrait Unveiling of Hon. Pamela Pryor Dembe, president judge emeritus, at City Ha. Courtrm. 653, 4:30 p.m. Reception follows Rm. 201 City Hall. Sep. 18- Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr., hosts Emerging Leaders Reception at Vango Lounge & SkyBar, 116 S. 18th St., 5:30 p.m. Sep. 18- Fundraiser for St. Rep. John Sabatina, Jr. at Cafe´ Michelangelo, 11901 Bustleton Ave., 6pm-8pm. Gold Sponsor: $1,000, Silver Sponsor: $500, Tickets: $50. Checks made payable to: “Committee to ReElect John Sabatina, Jr.” and mailed to 7720 Castor Ave., 2nd Fl., Phila., PA 19152. RSVP to Dan at (732)670-3299. Sep. 18- Mt. Airy Street Fare on Germantown Ave. between Sedgwick and W. Mt. Airy Aves., starting 6 p.m.
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Dear Friend of the Democratic Party Please know the Pennsylvania Democratic Committee is looking forward to holding its fall meeting in the great City of Philadelphia on Friday, Sep. 12 and Saturday, Sep. 13 at the Sheraton Hotel, Downtown. Our Jefferson Jackson Dinner this year is also going to serve as a “Convention Preview”, as our Party works together to convince the DNC that Philadelphia has the energy, enthusiasm and capacity to be the host City for what I believe will be another historic Convention. The choice of Philadelphia as the venue for our annual dinner could not have come at a better time, with Philadelphia being a prime candidate to host the 2016 National Convention. This dinner will be unlike prior dinners that the State Party has hosted. We are going to use a convention format for the dinner, with banners reflecting the 67 counties. Our speaking program will use a “TSOP” theme, with the leaders from the community of Philadelphia and the
Doors open 5:30 pm. Sep. 9- Victor & Linda Baldi host evening honoring 2nd Dist. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson at their home, 3519 S. Reserve Dr., 6 p.m. Cocktails, light fare. Suggested contribution $100. RSVP to victorbaldi@verizon.net. Sep. 10- Phila. Republican Monthly Happy Hour Party at Paddy Whacks, 2nd fl., 150 South St., 6-9 p.m. Complimentary Light Buffet. Sep. 12- Greater N.E. Phila. Chamber of Commerce hosts Breakfast with State Sen. Mike Stack at Wesley Enhanced Living, 8401 E. Roosevelt Blvd., 8:30 a.m. Democratic candidate for Lt. Gov. $10 at door. (215) 332-3400. Sep. 12-13- Pa. Democratic State Committee meeting at Sheraton Phila. Downtown Hotel, 201 N. 17th St., starting 2:30 p.m. Friday followed by sessions, meetings, and annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner. General Meetings on Saturday. For info and tickets Peggy Grove (717) 920-8470. Sep. 13- Citizens for Sheriff Jewell Williams invites you to his 2014 Birthday Bash at Sheraton Downtown Hotel, 17th & Vine Sts., 8-11:30
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by Joe Shaheeli It’s been a cruel summer for Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-Phila.). The Congressman’s son was indicted earlier this month for defrauding the IRS and stealing from Philadelphia schools. Now, his former Chief of Staff Gregory Naylor has pleaded guilty to several counts of campaign-finance fraud. Based on news reports following Naylor’s guilty plea, the Congressman is heading into rough waters. But no matter how bad the press, odds still favor the reelection of Congressman Fattah. His district is almost 10-to-1 Democratic. The only way he could lose his seat is if a federal indictment came down on him within the election deadline, which would then give the 2nd Congressional Democratic Caucus ward leaders the opportunity to pick a replacement. The Republicans have Armond James in place on the November ballot. Republican City Committee Exec. Dir. Joe DeFelice
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Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Steps Up For Wolf
DEMOCRATIC gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf thanks Sheet Metal Workers members for their support as he details his campaign efforts.
GARY MASINO, president/business manager of Sheet Metal, has Democratic candidate Tom Wolf applauding as Masino announces union’s support along with envelope he gives Wolf containing check for RANK-AND-FILE Steamfitters pack spacious Sheet Metal Workers Hall as they listen to Tom $50,000 at union headquarters. Wolf thanking them for their support. was quick to outline the parameters of the funding network in which the Congressman is involved. He writes, “There are three main nonprofits attributed to Fattah: Education Advancement Alliance, American Cities Foundation and CORE Philly. EAA is the nonprofit linked to the recent (Cont. Page 9) STATE REP. JOHN
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Brady Fundraiser Hosted At Doc’s Pub
SUPPORTERS at Congressman Bob Brady’s fundraiser hosted by John Dougherty at Doc’s Pub included Shawn Dillon; Pat Parkinson, Ward 57 Leader; Councilman Bobby Henon; State Rep. Bill Keller; Charles Bernard, DCC; Lou Agre, Esq., 21st Ward leader; and Matt Myers, 39th Ward leader. Photo by Joe Stivala
ROOTERS for Congressman Bob Brady were 33rd Ward Leader Donna Aument, candidate Vince Rongione of Drexel Hill, Sprinkler Fitters’ Wayne Miller, Brady, legislative candidate Mike Driscoll and civic leader Marnie Aument-Loughrey. Photo by Joe Stivala
SOLIDARITY for Congressman Bob Brady unites Anton, Councilman Bobby Henon, Electricians’ Brian Stevenson, Building Trades’ Bernard Griggs and Operating Engineers’ Butch Bennett.
they were tugging at the heartstrings of parents as education advocates while their main purpose may have been their personal benefit. This could end up being very painful if we find out that money was stolen from our education system and our children.” Now, if Armond James had money, a lot of it, the scenario could be different, since it seems the major media have been keeping Fattah’s problems on the front burner. But he doesn’t, and won’t be getting any, since all
Republican coffers are pouring into keeping the reelection hopes of Gov. Tom Corbett alive. Armond James styles himself “an educator for education reform.” For more information visit him at www.armondforcongress.co m. Rumors rife in the Democratic ranks place State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-W. Phila.) as the strongest contender for a vacancy if one should occur. His senatorial district occupies half of Congressman Fattah’s district.
answered or not, Mike and his fellow candidates throughout the Commonwealth are able to have a postcard sent with a picture of the candidate in the neighborhood with voters. The card indicates the GOP legislative candidate thanked them for answering the door and reminding them to vote for him or noted, sorry he or she missed them, with a vote for them message. Tomlinson has set a record among his peers, with over 12,500 cards sent to families on whose doors he’s knocked. The message suggests voters cross the street and “help make a change.” Number two in that list is another Philadelphia Republican, Roxborough’s Bill Pounds, who is nearing a thousand on his outreach campaign.
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KELVIN JEREMIAH, president and CEO of Philadelphia Housing Authority and City Council President Darrell Clarke look on during groundbreaking ceremony of Oakdale Street Apartments, 2800 Oakdale Street, in Strawberry Mansion where PHA will build 12 units adjacent to Widener Library. The apartments will open in spring 2015.
vania.” It predicts a muchcloser race with a turnout of likely voters estimated at 3,920,229 voters with the Governor trailing Wolf by 7 points instead of 20. Philadelphia is key, no matter what! GOP Postcards Aid Candidates It’s Democrat Mike Driscoll favored in the old State Rep. Mike McGeehan’s 173rd Legislative Dist. over Republican candidate Mike Tomlinson. Notwithstanding both candidates answer to “Mike”, they have different approaches to garnering the attention of voters. Driscoll is working the divisions with his Democratic colleagues, reminding voters of the good service records of his predecessor. He also has his own history of service and contributions he has given to those voters. The Driscoll name is well recognized. Add to that, the district is heavily Democratic. Working uphill, Tomlinson has discovered the Republican House Committee has come up with a voter-attraction gimmick to aid their candidates. For every door knocked at,
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(Cont. from Page 8) corruption scandal of Gregory Naylor, whose firm, Sydney Lei & Associates, Inc., also employs Fattah’s daughter as a ‘Management Consultant’. EAA is also run by the spouse of a prior Fattah staffer. “The second nonprofit, ACF, is run by a prior Fattah staffer: Sandra Dungee Glenn. Glenn was a former Commissioner of the Philadelphia School Reform Commission and later appointed to the Pennsylvania Board by Gov. Ed Rendell. It is also interesting to note that Fattah rents his District Office, 2401 N. 54th Street, out of a building this nonprofit owns. “The final major nonprofit associated with Fattah is CORE Philly. This is another education/scholarship nonprofit linked to EAA in a Dept. of Justice audit in 2013.” DeFelice concluded, “The pattern that is developing of Fattah and his nonprofit allies is disappointing as it appears
Then there are hundreds of potential candidates, all citizens of Philadelphia, all of whom are eligible since you don’t have to live in a congressional district to run for it. But who among this group has the money the Kennedy clan had in fostering the ambitions of their family members? No matter the storm raging around Fattah, coming back into local political focus is the fact Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf continues to maintain a strong lead in the polls over Gov. Corbett. What is interesting is Wolf understands the needs to rally union support. That’s why he was hosted by Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 and the Communication Workers in the city this week. He’s looking for much of labor in the Southeast to make up for the opposition from coal and oil unions he will be facing in Northeast and North Central Pennsylvania. Corbett is clinging to faith in info from BehaviorMatrix, “which collects and analyzes actual voter-turnout data from the past three gubernatorial off-year elections in Pennsyl-
Women’s Caucus Endorses Rath The National Women’s Political Caucus has endorsed Megan Rath for Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional Dist. Rath is a health-care professional, who is a graduate of Penn State. She has worked nine years as an independent health-care sales consultant for Biomet, Inc.
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A Study in Arrogance –- the federal probe of CONGRESSMAN CHAKA FATTAH, a 20-year veteran of the US House of Representatives, shows what happens when politicians lose their perspective and see themselves as elite, entitled to live way beyond the means of those who put them in office. A large part of Fattah’s constituents are poor people who, fortunately for Fattah (but unfortunately for them), almost blindly vote for the incumbent – if it is a Democrat. I spoke to a Republican who lives a few blocks away from West Philadelphia’s Clark Park, the venue for many civic events. This person has seen MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER, COUNCILWOMAN JAMIE BLACKWELL, STATE SEN. TONY WILLIAMS and even Congressman Bob Brady (even though it is not within his district) in that park. Fattah does not need to show-up there (the park in his district), as he is a shoo-in. He has one of the safest seats for a Democrat in the US. But guess what: This is also a safe seat for Blackwell, Williams and any Democrat running for Mayor; yet they come to see their constituents. Fattah, who has made over over six figures for 20 years as a Congressman, may have abused campaign- finance funding and charitable organizations to which he affiliated to pay for his son’s education and other personal uses. Fattah’s former Chief of Staff GREGORY NAYLOR admitted his guilt in number of illegal campaign finance activities for an unnamed “Elected Official A”. Most people familiar with the situation believe Elected Official A is Fattah. (Cont. Page 11)
When Gregory Naylor, former Chief of Staff to Congressman Chaka Fattah, pled guilty to a series of complicated financial transactions connected to the Congressman’s 2007 mayoral campaign, speculation began in earnest about Fattah’s future. The game of “When will Chaka resign?” has been played in earnest, mostly by Republicans on Facebook (Yes, I mean you, John Featherman) and others who have been silently grousing about the Congressman for years. On Monday, I spoke to someone who may have more of a say about Congressman Fattah’s future than all of the pundits combined: Armond James, his Republican opponent. I interviewed James as part of a story on educators. The 2008 Temple University graduate is a computer-science and history teacher at South Philadelphia HS’s Creative Learning Academy, a high school for kids who have either been thrown out or left every other school they’ve gone to. Because I taught similar kids as a media-arts teacher in Southwest Philadelphia, that became our starting point. We talked a little bit about how he manages to reach a group of complicated kids. “I spend the first week getting to know them,” he said. “We just talk. I ask them questions and get them to talk about who they are.” Seeing Philadelphia’s educational issues up close was one of the things that motivated James to run for office. He believes the 2nd Congressional Dist. deserves better than what it’s getting from Fattah, and it was a belief he had before the (Cont. Page 25)
Yo! Here we go again with this that is for the older folks who remember when milk was delivered to the door, in glass bottles. They are real messages from the customer to the milkman that were placed in the empty bottles for the attention of the milkman. Dear milkman: I’ve just had a baby, please leave another one. Please leave an extra pint of paralyzed milk. Cancel one pint after the day after today. Please don’t leave any more milk. All they do is drink it. Milkman, please close the gate behind you because the birds keep pecking the tops off the milk. Milkman, please could I have a loaf but not bread today? Please cancel milk. I have nothing coming into the house but two sons on the dole. Sorry not to have paid your bill before, but my wife had a baby and I’ve been carrying it around in my pocket for weeks. Sorry about yesterday’s note. I didn’t mean one egg and a dozen pints, but the other way round. When you leave my milk, please knock on my bedroom window and wake me because I want you to give me a hand to turn the mattress. Please knock. My TV’s broken down and I missed last night’s Coronation Street. If you saw it, will you tell me what happened over a cup of tea? My daughter says she wants a milkshake. Do you do it before you deliver or do I have to shake the bottle? Please send me a form for cheap milk, for I have a baby two months old and did not know about it until a neighbor told me. Please send me details about cheap milk as I am stagnant. Milk is needed for the baby. Father is unable to supply it. From now on please leave two pints every other day and one pint on the days in between, except Wednesdays and Saturdays when I don’t want any milk. My back door is open. Please put milk in fridge, get money out of cup in drawer and leave change on kitchen table in pennies, because we want to play bingo tonight. Please leave no milk today. When I say today, I mean tomorrow, for I wrote this note yesterday. Milkman please put the coal on the boiler, let dog out and put newspaper inside the screen door. P.S. Don’t leave any milk at No. 14 until further notice … either he is dead or on vacation. If you had a milkman, I know you have written notes like them and you do remember them.
TANEY Parade, a great idea. We ALL honor the Dragon kids! But the Mayor has told us that the City needs help paying for parade services. So who paid for Taney?? How MUCH? You cannot have an extra-long Taney parade and at the same time tell the MUMMERS to shorten theirs. Deputy Mayor Gillison said the parade was APPROPRIATE for accomplishments of MAGNITUDE. Mummers, St. Patrick’s, Puerto Rican, etc. parades are also appropriate. Are not their accomplishments of great magnitude as well?... State REP. MARK COHEN commented on a lesson for political campaigns: “The first rule of a campaign is to make sure that it functions legally.” IT IS TOO SOON to speculate on the FATTAH seat, yet Facebook was abuzz with chatter naming potential candidates: Anthony Hardy Williams, Judge John BRAXTON and Mayor Nutter. The first two sound great. Williams might drop a mayoral push for it.... Gov. CHRISTIE off to get business from Mexico (much of it comes from American assembly plants on the border). He should have waited for the TERRIFIC results of the NUTTER trips (which the Mayor can tout in a run for higher office). Having a labor peace prior to any run for higher office, will NOT GUARANTEE D.C. 33’s (or other city unions’) endorsement. I was surprised with Facebook postings over an undated article saying State AG Kathleen KANE is under scrutiny. ONE post, from our DA, stated the investigation never ends, and that the question is if she will run again. Well, the attacks (Cont. Page 11)
The blood is apparently in the water for CONGRESSMAN CHAKA FATTAH. Recent publicity and rumors assert that federal criminal action may be pending. Whether that’s true or not, two names have emerged to potentially succeed Fattah in Congress. One is MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER, who will soon be looking for a new job. The other is prominent DISTRICT ATTORNEY SETH WILLIAMS. Williams is an interesting persona because he has been so active and high profile as the city’s top prosecutor. Some have speculated he would run for state Attorney General against KATHLEEN KANE, but now there is speculation he’d like to go to Congress. He would be a very attractive candidate who appeals to a broad range of voters. The same could be said about Nutter, but his detractors say he hasn’t done anything as Mayor that would lead folks to support him. But other politicians who have done nothing for anybody in one job have often been supported for another job – sometimes just to get rid of them in their current job. A new name is emerging for the Mayor’s race. Former DISTRICT ATTORNEY LYNNE ABRAHAM has told her closest advisers that she will seek the position. Some believe Abraham’s time in Philadelphia politics has come and gone. But they said that about her and others in the past. Abraham still has a very strong base of supporters and could capture the potentially minute block necessary to win in a crowded field. The most recent poll of the gubernatorial race has TOM WOLF winning by 25 points. But Democrats have blown elections with similar leads in the past. MARK SINGEL was well on his way to becoming Governor of Pennsylvania against an obscure Congressman from Erie named TOM RIDGE. And unforeseen events involving rape and murder by a former Pennsylvania parolee resulted in a 20-point flip in just under three weeks. Ridge went on to become Governor by a comfortable margin and later became the Secretary of the Homeland Security Dept. So Tom Wolf and MIKE STACK will have to keep their feet on the pedal if they are to make history by throwing out incumbents TOM CORBETT and JIM CAWLEY for the first time in Pennsylvania history. (Cont. Page 25)
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(Cont. From Page 10) The sad story is Fattah will probably get reelected even if he is indicted before November. The Republicans have a solid candidate in ARMOND JAMES, who really cares about the people in the district and does not see them as a means to and end. James teaches at-risk children. He is role model for his students. But equally important, he understands the issues. Is he not a better voice for the people in the Pennsylvania 2nd Congressional Dist.? Another Philadelphia Eagle has stepped up to run for US Congress. Four years ago we saw JON RUNYON run in New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional Dist. Runyon has decided not to run again this year, which is sad because I believe he would win. GARRY COBB, 11-year NFL veteran and former Eagles defensive player, has stepped up to the plate (sorry, wrong sport) to run in New Jersey’s 1st Congressional Dist. seat vacated by retiring Democrat BOB ANDREWS. Andrews has been dogged by ethical issues. Cobb, who lives in Cherry Hill for two decades, is a native of Stamford, Conn and
line between them, state police and National Guard (which has the equipment; so it is money spent twice). Once you wear or drive the equipment, you must avoid a tendency to use it. State Rep. Michelle BROWNLEE did a “patriotic” deed distributing school supplies to kids. Did you see the list of supplies the schools say the kids need to BUY? Mike KATES in the Northeast reportedly took out a loan for school uniforms.... LOST BRETHREN: Abraham POLAKOFF, Past Master of St. John’s Masonic Lodge. A life of service. Yolanda DONATUCCI, 102, like her son, was a living legend. Judge SARMINA lost her dear husband over the holiday. And my old Navy boss Rear Adm. Tony MURRAY. Murray asked the White House for the top job at the Merchant Marine Academy. He got Superintendent of the US MINT
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(Cont. From Page 10) will not slacken because some GOP are still ticked off that they lost an office which they had a headlock on. AND TO A WOMAN! They reason that it is good for DEMS to INFIGHT over her – with some Dems SEEING A VALUE to it also. So it can’t end when critters slither around in shadows plotting against her. The question of whether she will run again ignores TIME – which changes the political stage, and AUTOMATICALLY I wondered: Does SETH want her job?? His critics who say it’s unwise to prosecute four lawmakers, have local perspective, but
has a 21st-century mission!! They are invaluable in the oilfields as well. IF the Chadwick TRAFFIC COURT report was 67 pages long, and cost $400,000, then that is $6,000 a page. A SKIMPY report compared to Arlen SPECTER’s 800-page report on the magisterial system. I will write a shorter report on accomplishments of Traffic Court overseer for just $3,000 a page. I would need approval from the Chief Justice, I guess....State Rep. Vanessa BROWN, as Chair of the Black legislative Caucus, is looking at improving police handling of incidents to prevent a Missouri in Philly. All that military equipment sold to police departments blurs the intrusive government that defends capitalism and private property rights, and provides for the common defense. Cobb is a great candidate but will be facing an uphill battle in this Democratic-leaning district. But Cobb knows how to put up a fight — he played with Buddy Ryan’s feared 46Defense: JEROME BROWN, SETH JOINER and REGGIE WHITE.
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CITY COUNCIL Members appeared in support of labor event. From left are Curtis Jones, Jr., Maria Quiñones Sánchez, Wilson Goode, Blondell Reynolds Brown and Commissioner Stephanie Singer.
SHARING parade moment with Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. were Jim Harrity, Jr., FOP’s Gene Blagmond and Jim Harrity, Sr. Photo by Joe Stivala
SHERIFF Jewell Williams, parade leader AFL-CIO President Pat Eiding, candidate Mike Driscoll and FOP President John McNesby were sought after by many for photo opportunities. Photo by Joe Stivala GARY MASINO, president & business manager of Local 19 Sheet Metal Workers, right, and his family get ready to lead his rank and file in Labor Day parade line of march. Photo by Joe Stivala
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FOP’s Gene Blagmond shares moment with Sheriff Jewell Williams, Deputy Joe Blake and 1199C President Henry Nicholas prior to getting their positions in Labor Day Parade lineup.
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AFL-CIO’S Ken Washington and Joanie Bernard, at right, give instructions to parade marshals
SHERIFF Jewell Williams gives can- FOP chief John McNesby joins up with Councilmen Ed DRILL TEAMS and String Bands captured attendidate Jason Dawkins info about leg- Neilson and Denny O’Brien, legislative candidate Mike tion of crowds lining Columbus Blvd. islative district in which Dawkins ran. Driscoll and Tim Costello. Photo by Leona Dixon
THELMA Clements shares last-minute parade agenda with her boss AFL-CIO President Pat Eiding.
PAT EIDING shows off winning high-school student Labor Day submissions which were turned into buttons and posters for this year’s parade.
TWU 234 was led by President Willie Brown, 2nd from left; Dino Parlapiano; Lawrence Thompson; Garry Stepps; and George Martin.
IMPRESSIVE group included 11-year-old Sheyla Street, Mike Keller, Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, Jeffrey Blackwell, Sheriff Jewell Williams and Sharif Street.
SHERIFF Jewell Williams welcomes Council at-large candidate Sherrie Cohen to parade line.
CITY Commissioner Stephanie Singer shares parade op with Councilman Denny O’Brien.
HARRISON WEBBER was an award winner, which included a cash stipend.
AFSCME DC47 was well represented. Surrounding Candido Silva, seated, were Daniel Wright, Ralph Dade, Fred Wright, Steven Bayne, and State Rep. James Clay.
LONG-TIME organizer Ronald Armour had his electric horn ready to urge on parade-goers.
SHARING moment were Dennis Lee, RaSean Beyah and Dwayne Cover.
COUNCILWOMAN Jannie Blackwell shares moment with congressional candidate Brendan Boyle and PFT President Jerry Jordan.
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MEETING UP at reviewing line were State Sen. ChrisLABORERS District Council Local 332 Samuel Staten, Jr., COUNCILMAN Bob Henon poses before one of LDC’s floats as did tine “Tina” Tartaglione and Plumbers’ chief and Dem business manager/co-chair, checks on floats he commissioned Dan McCaffery and Shawn Dillon. senatorial candidate John Kane. with float designers.
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JOE Dougherty, grandson of Ironworkers Local 401 Joe Dougherty, Sr. wants people to know his grandfather has done so much for city of Phila. and for labor in general. “He’s a strong man and what you heard about him is false. This city was built with the sweat of the Ironworkers.”
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COUNCILMAN Bobby Henon acknowledges all dignitaries that show solidarity including City Council President Darrell Clarke, Sheriff Jewell Williams and State Rep. Maria Donatucci.
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OUT & ABOUT (Cont. From Page 10) Congressman’s legal troubles began to surface, he said. “I put my hat in the ring because I’m an educator and I see what is happening in our schools every day,” James said. “Our public schools have failed our children. They deserve a quality education. Parents should be able to use vouchers so that they can send their kids to a better school. A lot of parents don’t know they have a choice. I’d like to promote that so that they can put pressure on politicians to make sure they can exercise it.” James was also concerned about the fact that many of his parents are working two and three jobs to make ends meet. That’s led him to have to conduct parent/teacher confer-
sor for the Friends of the Wissahickon’s 90th Anniversary,” said Jay Goldstein, president and CEO of Valley Green Bank. “Friends of the Wissahickon is to be congratulated and celebrated for its dedication to the well-being of the Wissahickon Valley. FOW is a dynamic institution ences over the phone and on weekends. As a Congressman, he believes he can make a financial difference for them by bringing jobs back to the community. “We have a lot of abandoned buildings in the district,” he said. “I’d like to bring some textile jobs and “green” jobs back to the city.” But while James recognizes that there’s something he can contribute to education as a Congressman, he also believes the foundation of a stable home will help children learn better. “My Mom and Dad just celebrated their 40th anniversary,” he said. “If you have a strong home, you can take advantage of any educational opportunity. I’ve always believed that it should be home, community, school.” Election Day is Nov. 4.
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(Cont. From Page 7) requirements for this classification and penalties for abuse. A law isn’t effective, however, unless someone is enforcing it and, although in effect for more than three years, Pennsylvania’s Dept. of Labor & Industry isn’t getting the job done. Labor & Industry has not taken action to prosecute or dismiss 18 of the original 29 complaints filed in 2011. Of the 63 complaints filed within the last three years, only 20 were closed. Northampton Co. District Attorney John Morganelli, who has met with department officials to discuss the enforcement of Act 72, has expressed his frustration at the lack of action by state regulators. I have introduced legislation (SB 1454) that would help local district attorneys to enforce Act 72. Under the bill, the State
would reimburse district attorneys for the cost of their Act 72 investigations. It is time to acknowledge that, for whatever reason – lack of expertise or political indifference — state regulators aren’t up to the job and new eyes on the cases and shoes on the street are needed. Continuing to allow the flouting of the law is hurting middleclass working families and it’s not helping the employers that continue the practice. Every taxpayer loses when misclassification results in uncollected income taxes, workers compensation payments and unpaid medical bills. Through lack of enforcement, the state is hurting employers as well, since dependence on this practice could lead to serious trouble with the federal Dept. of Labor and
by Tom Flynn and Rocco DeGregorio Question: I am going away to college and I will not be able to take my car with me as freshmen are not eligible for
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