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COUNCILWOMAN Kenyatta Johnson helped these students with college scholarships, making presentations at Tasker Street Missionary Baptist Church Sunday. Front-row recipients include Miss Utendhal, for Malik Utendhal; Brittney Davis; Shelia Easley, standing in for Sydnei Easley; Breanna James; Yuri Hodges; Khari Graves; Byshanee Robinson; Unique Davis and Dr. Roberts, standing for Jamalie Roberts. In back row are Council Kenyatta Johnson, chair Sally-E. Clayton, former State Rep. Harold James and Kenya Mayor. Photo by Donald Terry JACK POLITO and Mike Castagno with Passion of Christ Statue. Back in the 1920s, a little statue and coordinating the Polish parish was started in schedule of placing it in difthe Eastwick section of ferent churches each year. Philadelphia called St. Mary Over the last decade, the of Czestochowa. In the ’30s, two men have placed the a fire raged and the church statue in over 25 churches in was totally destroyed. A new Philadelphia, New Jersey, church was resurrected. To Lancaster, Hershey and Balcelebrate, the pastor, in timore with requests coming 1936, purchased an emotion- from as far as Washington ally provocative statue called D.C., Boston and Texas. the Scourged Christ. They have never had to conLong before Mel Gibson’s tact any church, since the movie The Passion of Christ churches contact them. They ever hit the screen, this life- are now booked four to five size statue was bringing the years in advance. reality of what Christ must The two men set up and have suffered into the con- remove the statue at no cost scious minds of thousands of to the Parishes. Any revenue people who looked upon it. generated at the churches, The statue has been draw- while hosting the statue, stay ing visitors from around the with that parish. country ever since. Starting 2015, the statue In 2003, the archdiocese will be St. Barnabas church closed the church and the at 63rd & Buist Avenue (215) statue was without a home. 726-1119, from Jan. 17 to Jack Polito, a long-time Feb. 14 and during Lent at parishioner and caretaker of St. Paul’s Church, 10th & the statue, petitioned the Christian Streets, (215) 923Archdiocese to allow his 0355. close friend Michael For more information, Castagno and himself to take visit the statue’s website: the statue out to the people. www.passionofjesus.com or He was officially given the for scheduling call, Jack task of taking care of the Polito at (215) 492-0940.
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Special Election Seen For 170th by Joe Shaheeli Though his is an awesome task, Republican City Committee Chairman State Rep. John Taylor (R-Northeast) doesn’t like being the sole member of his party in the General Assembly’s Philadelphia delegation. He could use the legs and arms of another Republican from Philadelphia. It would ease his roles as GOP city leader, as majority leader of the all-important House Transportation Committee, and as the city administration’s go-to guy for legislative help and funding from the Republican majority in both chambers. With the 170th Legislative Dist. now left vacant by State Rep. Brendan Boyle’s (D-
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times to then-20-year Republican incumbent George T. Kenney and being outspent by a nearly 10 to 1 margin. On Nov. 4, 2008, Boyle defeated Republican Matthew Taubenberger, son of 2007 mayoral candidate Al Taubenberger, by a margin of 15,442 (59.2%) to 10,632 (40.8%) to become the first Democrat ever elected to represent the 170th House Dist. On Nov. 2, 2010, Boyle won reelection, defeating Republican Marc Collazzo by a margin of 64% to 36%. In 2010, Boyle’s brother Kevin was also elected to a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Kevin defeated former Speaker of the House John M. Perzel. Brendan and Kevin Boyle made history as the first
brothers to serve together in the Pennsylvania House. With the Boyle stamp of approval on the seat lifted, Republicans believe they have enough of a diehard base to outvote any candidate the City Democrats put up, even though outregistered two to one. How best to do this is by calling a special election sometime in March. So we suggest to our loyal, politically hep readers, especially the ward leaders and committee people of both parties in the 170th, to look for such a special election call to fill the 170th Dist. seat soon from Speaker-Designate Rep. Mike Turzai. It will take place sometime in March, with the expectation of a turnout limited to hardy partisan voters. Look for highly touted 26-
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year-old Martina White to be the GOP candidate. She has a family with a long Republican pedigree. She is rumored to come equipped with a heavy campaign war chest provided by state Republicans which will get her television exposure, massive mailings of glitzy campaign literature, and, no doubt ads in the Public Record. John DelRicci is reported to have the endorsement of the Democratic ward leaders in that district and has been knocking at doors since the day Brendan won the Congressional seat.
And, In Washington …Boyle Makes It 3 U.S. Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) was sworn in to the 114th class of the United States Congress Tuesday. He now joins Congressmen Bob Brady and Chaka Fattah. Congressman Boyle's real life David vs. Goliath upset win in the Pennsylvania Democratic (Cont. Next Page) State Rep.
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Castille Done In By A US Judge First thing voters will see in May primary is a list of candidates vying for State
Supreme Court. From early indications, it will be an impressive list of judges from the lower courts. There will be three vacancies to fill. Chief Justice Ron Castille, long a familiar name to voters from both major parties, created one of those by celebrating his 70th birthday. An attempt to invalidate the
mandatory retirement age of 70 for judges, initiated by fans of the former chief justice, was found to be unconstitutional by US District Judge John E. Jones. He affirmed the United States Supreme Court had upheld the constitutionality of similar measures and only the Pennsylvania (Cont. Page 6)
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ing quarterback for the Eagles, or point guard for the Sixers, Kevin and I wanted to make a difference by representing our community. We both had the honor do that by serving the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg, and now I will continue that labor of love in Washington D.C. “I honestly believe that if you work hard, that if you are well meaning, and that if you are able to get along with people you can truly make a difference. I plan on making a difference for years to come.” Congressman Boyle was sworn in with his wife Jenny, daughter Abby and father Frank Boyle by his side. The Congressman will be learning
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(Cont. From Page 5) General Assembly would have the authority to change that portion of the state Constitution. Unlike the United States Supreme Court, to which the President of the United States appoints the Chief Justice, the Pennsylvania State Constitution states the justice with the longest continuous service on the Court automatically becomes the next Chief Justice. Therefore, this Tuesday Justice Thomas G. Saylor was sworn in as the next Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. He was elected to the Court in 1997 as a Republican, and won retention for another 10 years in 2007. He’ll turn 70 in 2017 and will retire on Dec. 31 of that year. However, there is a proposal to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution that would increase the mandatory judicial retirement age to 75. But, if enacted, it will come too late for Justice Castille. The first step to amend the Constitution was taken in 2013, the first year of the current legislative session, when both chambers of the General Assembly passed HB 79, a joint resolution to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution. Constitutional amendments are not signed by the Governor; the bill was subsequently renamed Joint Resolution 2013-3 and published as a public-notice advertisement. It must be reintroduced and passed in the same form by both chambers of the General Assembly in this new legislative session. If it passes again, the measure will be put before Pennsylvania voters for ratification, which could happen as early as this primary election on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. State Rep. Kate Harper (RMontgomery), main sponsor of HB 79, says she plans to introduce a second version of the bill in the House as early as she can in the upcoming legislative session. In our earlier coverage of who is planning a run for one of the three vacancies on the
SHERIFF Jewell Williams hands over check to James Smith from sale of his property. In 2014 his Defendant Asset Recovery Team found and delivered $2 million to people whose homes were sold. Pennsylvania Supreme Court branding company Univerbench we failed to mention sum, says she is exploring the David Wecht, a candidate, is a Republican nomination for State Superior Court judge. Mayor of Philadelphia beSo our prediction of a big cause she believes she “can turnout for a state highest court bring something new to the slot gains more weight as we city that’s going to allow peoreceive reports of additional ple to flourish here for many judges in the various courts years to come.” considering entering this horse Outside of her business race. acumen, her local history may Doubling Down 2nd Dist. hinder her gaining any consid2nd Council Dist. challenger eration if put to a vote of the Ori Feibush is smart. By invest- city’s Republican ward leading more than $250,000 in his ers. Working against her is the campaign to unseat incumbent fact she has only resided in Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, Philadelphia for the past three he’s made it possible for indi- years, hailing from South Jervidual contributors and PACS sey originally. Her assets into contribute big dollars. For clude successfully running individuals, the limit rose from businesses for the past 10 $2900 to $5,800 and for PACs years across North America, from $11,500 to $23,000. Asia and Australia. She is Now a new question in that married with one child. race pops up: Who will be able Bailey was introduced by to take advantage of that in- Republican City Committee crease? Will one-term Keny- Chairman and State Rep. John atta, who narrowly won his Taylor at a holiday gathering seat, be able to draw such con- at Downey’s Restaurant in Sotributors or will developer Ori, ciety Hill co-hosted by 5th with a different vision for the Ward Leader Michael Cibik district, be the magnet for those and 37th Ward Leader David interested in the 2nd Council- Lynn. Helping her with intromanic Dist.? ductions was attorney Stewart This is a critical decision, J. Greenleaf, Jr., who serves especially if District Council- as the Montgomery Co. Conmanic privileges continue to troller and is the son of longhold sway in the approvals of time State Sen. Stewart J. what can be built or not built or Greenleaf (R-Montgomery). what parcels of land can be But as journalist John given or not given in that dis- Featherman pointed out in one trict. of his blog columns, she Will City GOP Consider needed to re-register from DeAnother Lady For Mayor? mocrat as a first step if she is serious, to which she replied Melissa Murray Bailey, a she had begun the process. 35-year-old executive who Featherman indicated serves as president of the Michael Cibik was encourAmerican team of the aged by Bailey’s presence. Swedish-based employer(Cont. Page 7)
CHRIS WOODS, Local 1199C VP and finance chairman of Isaiah Thomas for Council at Large campaign, welcomes David Krain, Candidate for City Commissioner Wayne Jacobs, and Chris’ candidate for Council Isaiah Thomas. Photo by Joe Stivala
SHARING TIME with host Henry Nicholas were Isaiah Thomas; Dennis Lee; Councilman Curtis Jones; and Sam Staten, Jr., business manager of Laborers’ Local 332. Photo by Robert Mendelsohn
edgeable commentator on city Republican mayoral politics, having sought the mayoral nomination in the 2011 primary. At this time, though, we don’t see her gaining much momentum as a candidate, since the RCC has been approached by other, wellknown potential candidates who know the odds, but are willing to go into the uphill Mayor’s race.
Five Still In Contention For Dem Mayoral Seat Terry Gillen disappointed a lot of fans when she dropped out of the Democratic primary for Mayor. But, in doing so, she exhibited one of her smart traits. She knew money talks, and no money means a no-win campaign no matter how qualified the candidate. One individual who may not be aware of that critical element is Jon Bell who hails from Grays Ferry. He intends to announce Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. from 1401 S. Patton Street. His campaign has been limited to Facebook so far.
Now, sizing up a reduced field, PGW’s Doug Oliver has told the utility he’s resigning to run for Mayor. He has a formidable résumé of public service and may be considered a spoiler or, depending on his money-raising capabilities, a possible winner. Among the Democratic candidates officially announced and still in the race are State Sen. Anthony Williams (D-W. Phila.), former District Attorney Lynne Abraham and former City Solicitor Ken Trujillo. Not officially announced is Tony Dphax King. Here, too, money will provide the winning edge.
GOP Women’s Group Getting Started Here Stephanie Gross, a 5th Ward Republican, is starting up a Republican Women’s Group. She believes “We Republican females could add a new dimension to the local political scene.” The first meeting of Republican Women of Philadelphia (Cont. Page 9)
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(Cont. From Page 6) “As the 5th Ward leader and Vice Chair of Republican City Committee, I am delighted to see such a high-energy and qualified business-oriented woman like Melissa Bailey, who also lives in the 5th Ward, as a potential candidate for Mayor.” He also quoted Philly GOP Exec. Dir. Joseph DeFelice as saying, “I met with Melissa and believe a candidate like her speaks to business-minded people and new Philadelphians such as millennials and emptynesters. Much of what I see in the Democrat primaries are ‘has-beens’ and ‘also-rans.’ Other candidates may still emerge on our side of the aisle, but I am encouraged someone like Melissa, with her strong background in business development and charity, is giving this a serious look.” Featherman is a knowl-
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AMONG guests at annual Henry Nicholas New Year’s Day celebration were Ward Leader Peter Wilson; Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown; Nicholas, who is president of Local 1199 Hospital Workers; and Eunice Bristow, his special assisPhoto by Joe Stivala tant.
HENRY HUNTER, special aide to State Sen. Shirley Kitchen, and Karen Warrington, public affairs officer for Congressman Robert Brady, discuss New Year political outlook while at Nicholas’ House Party. Both are known for Mensa-wisdom political analysis. Photo by Joe Stivala
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Our Opinion Back To School On The Hill Will General Assembly leaders from both chambers do all of us a favor this term without wasting time as to who gets or does not get the credit by taking care of funding shortfalls for education? You honorable men and women know what’s wrong. Half of you, by now, have already declared you are aware of the problems leading to expected shortfalls to be announced by a host of school boards around the state. The Philadelphia delegation has constantly alerted the majority of House and Senate members to Philadelphia Co.’s chronic educational underfunding. The Commonwealth has been enjoying an upward surge in income for a variety of reasons and from myriad source, especially from fracking. We understand the present low prices for oil will curtail some of this … but we ask you not to use that as an excuse. How about transferring some of the House and Senate rainy-day set-aside funds over to the administration earmarked as replacement money for what is no longer received from the federal government? Just think how nice it will be to finish this school year and begin the next without the need for demonstrations by students and teachers.
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Sheriff Jewell Williams Made Major Changes The year 2014 brought many positive changes to the office of Sheriff Jewell Williams, including a trend of technological advancements that have expanded our services and made the office as user-friendly as possible. He reports, “We made significant increases in not only the amount of writs satisfied, but the time it takes to have one processed is now down to 15 minutes – an extraordinary accomplishment thanks to our new computing system and advanced training. “Our Defendant Asset Recovery Team (DART) has returned close to $2 million to those owed money from property sold at a sheriff sale, and we even kicked off a radio show – “The Sheriff’s Roundup” – on WURD-AM that airs the first Saturday of every month at 1 p.m. “Our topics have ranged
from informing consumers about holiday scams and illegal lockouts and evictions, to how to apply for funds that may be owed from the sheriff sale of a property; seminars, but also issuing Sheriff Clean Block Certificates to Block Captains across the city in conjunction with the Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee. We also presented special Sheriff Clean Block Awards to the First, Second, and Third Place winners of PMBC’s annual Clean Block Contest,” he said. “In our continuing efforts to both serve and educate the public, we’ve created special brochures and handouts that explain everything from what to do when you are faced with an eviction from an apartment or residence that has been ordered sold at sheriff sale,” said Williams. “We also sponsored a se-
ries of stories on the changing urban landscape spurred by unprecedented amounts of gentrification that ran as a supplement in the Philadelphia Daily News. It included invaluable information on this office, as well as referrals on grants to maintain your home, modify a mortgage, and even monetary support to help you through a rough period and keep your mortgage payments current,” he said. “Towards the end of the year, our Bike Unit, under the leadership of Lt. Michael Bastone, started a toy drive to benefit children spending their holidays being treated at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The caravan to CHOP included a Sheriff’s van that normally transports prisoners back and forth from area prisons to court. It was literally filled from top to bottom, back to front, with donated toys,” said Williams. “It was a good way to end the year, and a perfect statement about the kind of commitment to community and duty in which this office has evolved.” “I personally look forward to 2015 because we have set a
solid foundation for the year by creating the positive momentum in 2014. With that in mind, I wish you all a prosperous, safe, and happy New Year.”
Jan. 10- 1st Ward hosts candidates night at McFadden’s Ball Park, 6-10 p.m. Tickets $100, Sponsors $500, Hosts $1,000. For info call Jessica Squadroni (215)858-5807. Checks payable to New Generation 1 PAC. Jan. 12- 71st Birthday Celebration for Smokin’ Joe Frazier at H & H (Help & Hope) Banquet Ha., 2036 E. Haines St., 6-9 p.m. RSVP by Jan. 8 Pete Lyde (267) 303-3203 or petesoreal@aol.com. Free. Jan. 14- Phila. Republican Happy Hour at Paddy Whack’s Irish Sports Pub (Upstairs), 150 South St., 69 p.m. Free admission. Joseph DeFelice, executive director of Phila. Republican City Committee, will be
featured speaker. Jan. 16- S.W. Community Partners hosts Networking & Dinner Event at Hibachi Grill, 3000 Island Ave., 6 to 8 pm. $15 per person. Jan. 16- State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr. holds ShrimpA-Palooza Fundraiser at Harmonia Cl., 2404 Orthodox St., 7-11 p.m. Attendees $40, $250 Sponsors, $1,000 Hosts. Checks payable to “Committee to Re-Elect John Sabatina, mail to 7720 Castor Ave., 2nd fl., Phila., PA 19152. RSVP (215) 821-7606. Jan. 16- Mary Goldman hosts Wine, Cheese & Conversation with Carol Jenkins, Democratic candidate for City Commissioner, at 4107 Pine St., 5-7 p.m. RSVP (215) 386-6659 or marygoldman@verizon.net. Jan. 17- 55th Ward Leader Bob Dellavella hosts Post Holiday celebration from 2 to 5 pm, Heroes Ballroom at FOP Hall. Tickets $35 per person. $100 Supporter, $250 sponsor, and $500 host. For information call 215-808-4240. Jan. 17- Penna. Legislative Black Caucus presents Civil
Rights Achievement Awards 2015 at African American Museum. For info (215) 879-6615. Jan. 22- Anthony Ingargiola hosts Wine & Cheese with DA Seth Williams at 3416 Hamilton St., 6-8 p.m. Suggested donation $20.15. Jan. 24- TIIAI/Gateway To Re-Entry Fundraiser Bowling Party at Liberty Lanes, 6505 Market St., 1-4 p.m. Tickets $15 (Includes Shoes), free children’s books, children’s meal $2. For info (215) 200-3254 or (610) 284-6246. Jan. 30- GOP 2015 Lincoln Day Dinner with Special Guest Gov. Rick Perry, Harrisburg Hilton, 6 p.m. For info Angela Nielsen (717) 234-4901, ext. 133. Feb. 1- Enjoy viewing Super Bowl XLIX at United Republican Cl., 3156 Frankford Ave., 2 p.m. Feb. 27- Phila. Chinatown Development Corp. hosts Chinese New Year Banquet at Ocean City Restaurant, 234 N. 9th St., cocktails 5:30 p.m. $85/person. For info rachel Mak rmak@chinatown-pcdc.org.
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NEW YEAR’S Day brought annual salute to Gen. George Gordon Meade, victor of the Battle of Gettysburg and savior of the nation, in short program in Laurel Hill Cemetery on Ridge Ave. Dr. Andy Waskie, emcee, is seen as Civil War US Colored Troop Reenactors lay wreath at Meade Grave. Laurel Hill is burial ground of many Photo by Joe Stivala famous Americans.
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There could well be more judicial candidates on the primary ballot than the normally numerous challenges to incumbents for the seven at-Large Council seats. Heading the list is former City Councilman Frank Rizzo, Jr.; followed by Isaiah Thomas, who has not stopped running since missing out four years ago; George Matysik, director of government affairs and public policy for Philabundance; Jenné Ayers, daughter of former Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers; and Paul Steinke of Reading Terminal Market. All seek Democratic nominations. Ayers, Matysik, Rizzo and Thomas will look to unseat one of the five at-Large Democratic Council Members, all of whom will have the endorsement of the Democratic City Committee and have proven formidable:
Payton. An East Oak Laner, Isaiah now feels he has a grasp of what it takes to win. He now has a list of endorsements from strong quarters to show he means business and a fact-loaded website, VoteIsaiahThomas2015.com. He has been endorsed by State Rep. Kevin Boyle (D-Northeast), City Controller Alan Butkovitz, Tony Payton and the especially strong Hospital Workers Local 1199C, among others.
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via the internet and social media. He also appreciates door-knocking as a vote-getting tool. In his spare time, he has managed to run a summer basketball camp in Frankford with about 75 youngsters participating. This helped him earn a BMe Leader by BME Community, an organization of Black male leaders. He says he’s been bitten by the political bug ever since he went to work part-time as an aide to then-State Rep. Tony
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(Cont. Page 9) took place Tuesday night. Gross is a financial-securities representative and a busy real-estate agent. “I work in the investments market as the owner of Gross Capital Management – another realm that finally listens to women’s advice. Now I believe the political door is opening wide,” she commented. “I am looking for like-minded women to join me and walk through that door – and be heard!” She has Ward Leader Mike Cibik’s blessing. He appointed her to head the ward’s community organization, working with the community and developers on zoning. Those interested can reach her at (267) 247-2389. She has a website, RepublicanWomenOfPhiladelphia.com.
Blondell Reynolds Brown, W. Wilson Goode, Jr., William Greenlee, James Kenney and Ed Neilson. On the Republican side, James Williams, Republican Ward Leader from the 50th Ward, recently launched his campaign website, www.jameswilliamsforcitycouncil.com. Williams currently serves as the head coach at Cheyney University, and is the president and a delegate of Cheyney’s chapter of the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties Coaches Union. 27th Ward Leader Matt Wolfe ran for Council at Large to replace Bill Green last year (he was defeated by Democrat Ed Neilson). He made clear at the time he was targeting the 2015 primary race and has never stopped running and fundraising. Other Republicans reported filing challenges are Al Taubenberger, Terry Tracy and 10th Ward Leader Kevin Strickland. Look for incumbent Councilmen David Oh and Denny O’Brien to receive Republican City Committee endorsement. Of all announced Democratic challengers, we see Thomas as gathering substantial early support. Maybe what sets Thomas apart from the early influx of those seeking to run for an at-Large Council seat in the Democratic primary is the fact he hasn’t stopped campaigning since he finished eighth four years ago, with over 30,000 votes. Foremost an educator working as an adjunct professor at Lincoln University, as an associate dean and athletic director at Sankofa Freedom Academy, he is still very much a grassroots politician as a committeeman in Isabella Fitzgerald’s 10th Ward. He has a Master’s in education from Lincoln. Since his last time out, Thomas has been promoting a host of civic endeavors in which he has involved himself
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Sid Booker, Sen. Shirley Kitchen Host Pre-Election Party
VIPs were everywhere at party hosted by Sid Booker and Sen. State Shirley Kitchen at La Pointe. Sid, in red shirt, enjoys company of easily identified Sheriff Jewell Williams, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Photo by Joe Stivala Brown, Sharif Street and Ducky Birts among others.
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PACKED house found Lisa Deeley, Sheriff Jewell Williams, Sid Booker, Judge Stephanie Sawyer and State Sen. Shirley Kitchen in a happy huddle at Sid’s La Pointe.
DEPUTY Police Commissioner Richard Ross enjoys big welcome from restauraHENRY HILL and Marion Wimbush flank teur Sid Booker and State Judge Sierra Street at Booker-Kitchen hol- Sen. Shirley Kitchen. Photo by Robert Mendelsohn Photo by Joe Stivala iday election party.
COUNCILWOMAN Cindy Bass is welcomed to Happy Holidays Party by host Sid Booker and hostess State Sen. Shirley Kitchen. Sid’s gourmet chefs exceeded themselves with huge buffet on his third floor dining room.
FORMER Police Commissioner Sylvester Johnson tells State Sen. Shirley Kitchen he has received overtures from Chester to possibly head its police force.
STELLAR guests welcomed by Sid Booker and State Sen. Shirley Kitchen in- SID BOOKER trademark: Beautiful women were in cluded Lisa Deeley, Christine Hope, Deputy Police Commissioner Richard Ross abundance at annual Booker-Kitchen political-season FOOD and beverages aplenty marked annual Booker-Kitchen event. and Councilman Ed Neilson. kickoff party. PETE LYDE c a l l s State S e n . Shirley Kitchen h i s “Champion.” JOINING THEIR hosts State Sen. Shirley Kitchen and Sid Booker were Sharif Street, Judge Sierra Street and Sheriff Jewell Williams.
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2014 was such a stinker at local and state and levels that I ran out of tears commenting on it last week. But I have refilled my tank and am ready to tick off all the things that stank around the USA, outside the city we call home. On the federal level, President Barack Obama got a whole new group of Republicans who won’t want to work with him. Because the Democratic Party is the only group I know that can ask for Black votes while running away from the person that can make sure you get them, the GOP is in control of both the Senate and the House. Look for weekly “repeal Obamacare” votes in 2015 … and not much else. We also lost some of our innocence in 2014. We were forced to acknowledge that football players sometimes used their wives as punching bags, thanks to former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, his wife Janay, and The Right Seen ‘Round The World that he gave her in an Atlantic City hotel elevator. The fight forced the National Football League to take a look at how it handles the issue after activists chastised Commissioner Roger Goodell for Rice’s initial two-game penalty. Goodell shut him down for the season, but an arbitrator’s ruling reversed that. Meanwhile, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson got shelved for the year for taking a switch to his 4year-old and cutting up his arms, legs and scrotum. (I can only imagine what this kid was wearing at the time.) This led to some “No More” campaign commercials (Cont. Page 22)
The media of the next electoral season is kicking in the full force. Although TERRY GILLEN dropped out of the Mayor’s race, there’s plenty of time for additional candidates to get in. But as of now, LYNNE ABRAHAM is the only woman running in a crowded field. Most intriguing are the statewide judicial races. There have not been three vacancies on the State Supreme Court for a long time and now every ambitious jurist from every part of the state is vying to get on the state’s highest court. The vacancies were created by the premature retirement of SEAMUS McCAFFERY and the timely retirement of CHIEF JUSTICE RON CASTILLE. JUSTICE CORY STEVENS from the Wilkes-Barre area has been filling the vacancy created by the indictment and conviction of JUDGE JANE ORIE MELVIN. Stevens says he’s running for a full term of his own. This is in contradiction to alleged previous commitments to the Republican Party and TOM CORBETT. But not many people are worried about their commitments to Tom Corbett anymore. Many of the candidates vying for the Supreme Court attended the swearing-in ceremony for the new CHIEF JUSTICE TOM SAYLOR. The Supreme Court hearing room in Harrisburg was packed with VIPs including the GOV.-ELECT TOM WOLF who was seated next to his LT. GOV. MIKE STACK. JUDGE ANNE LAZARUS, who is reported to have the funding and backing to make a very strong run for the Supreme Court was there. JUDGE KEVIN DOUGHERTY, who is also from Philadelphia, was not in attendance. But COUNCILMAN BOBBY HENON, a close ally and friend, was in the house. Democratic Senate leader Jay Costa and Republican PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE JOE SCARNATI also attended. The Supreme Court is vitally important and is often a “super-legislature” that makes final decisions on the course of the state. But sometimes political operatives lose sight of just how important it is. With all these vacancies, there will be plenty of consultants in the mix and deals to be made. The smart ones are already following Superior Court instead. Stay tuned for the handicapping on those races. STATE REP. MIKE DRISCOLL was sworn in for his first term and had a great showing of support from Philadelphia in Harrisburg. Among them were BOB DELLAVELLA and his (Cont. Page 21)
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Yo! Here we go again with this Jeopardy Question: “How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the Tomb of the Unknowns?” All three contestants missed it! This is really an awesome sight to watch if you’ve never had the chance. 1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the Tomb of the Unknowns and why? 21 steps: It alludes to the 21-gun salute which the highest honor is given any military or foreign dignitary. 2. How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his return walk and why? 21 seconds, for the same reason as answer number 1. 3. Why are his gloves wet? His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the rifle. 4. Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time and, if not, why not? He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march across the path, he executes an about-face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder. 5. How often are the guards changed? Guards are changed every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 6. What are the physical traits of the guard limited to? For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he must be between 5’ 10” and 6’ 2” tall and his waist size cannot exceed 30”. He must commit two years of life to guard the tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of his life. He cannot swear in public for the rest of his life and cannot disgrace the uniform or the tomb in any way. After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying he served as guard of the tomb. There are only 400 presently worn. The guard must obey these rules for the rest of his life or give up the wreath pin. Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniform ready for guard duty. Their shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold from their feet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the top of the shoe in order to make the loud click (Cont. Page 21)
The NEW YEAR Parade with the first southward march since the Grand Army of the Republic (and 103rd Engineers’ parade for President EISENHOWER on the Union League Steps) is over – with mixed feelings. Many Wenches went North, but not South. The Union League charged some $60 to watch it with champagne. Some units left their props after passing the judges – at the starting point – so that part of their presentation only was seen along the route. ED KIRLIN noted 20,000 attended the “Mardi Gras in the Cold Parade” on “2” Street, after the 1% enjoyed the Broad Street route. It was reported that “many” performers agreed with the new route - but HOW MANY?? Deputy Commissioner DIGNAM said South Philly once had large Italian and Irish populations with ties to the parade. He noted a decline in these groups with replacement by Asians and Hispanics with no ties. But he left out the massive inflow of young professionals moving into South Philly who ENJOY the parade??? Wonder how many Center City observers were Irish and Italian? 2015 ELECTION BALLOTS could be so massive, requiring four voting machines per division. A hundred could file for 10 Common Pleas seats. COUNCIL- AT- LARGE CANDIDATES are mounting. COUNTY COMMISSIONER candidates are found as we travel the City. (One incumbent and two others at the Henry NICHOLAS party....) Judge Massiah-JACKSON’S name is long circulated for Supreme Court. BIRTHDAYS: Best to Fran GEHRET of the City Finance (Cont. Page 19)
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There is not a Republican “War on Women,” but rather a Democratic-waged war to maintain its edge with female voters. Democrats and Republican alike realize women voters can sway elections. They vote more than men. According to the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University in 2012, 64% of eligible women in the US voted, compared to 60% of eligible men. Female voters helped get PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA reelected. However, in this midterm election, women voters helped Republicans increase their majorities in the US House of Representatives and take control of the US Senate. Here in Pennsylvania, Republicans increased their majorities in the State House and State Senate despite the fact the Democrat on the top of the ticket, TOM WOLF, won decisively. While women tend to vote more than men, they are underrepresented in elected positions. We have no female US Congresswomen or US Senators. Pennsylvania has one of the lowest levels of females in its state legislature in the country at 18%. However, Republican women this year made some inroads in the state legislature. According to the Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics, “Republican candidates in Pennsylvania seem to have continued the trend that we saw nationally, in which female GOP candidates also did well.” Tuesday 36 female State Representatives were sworn in, of which 60% were Republicans. In November there had been 68 female candidates on ballot for the State House – 42 Democrats, 25 Republicans and a third-party contender. The (Cont. Page 19)
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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified QUESTION: Business bankruptcy: when, how, and what kind? ANSWER: If you own your own business, and that business is in trouble, or even just not doing as well as it once was, among the tools you should consider using is a business bankruptcy. If you want to continue to operate
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THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Projects require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications. B-046 C of 2014/2015 BUDGET FEE General Interior Stair Reconstruction & $239, 400.00 $100.00 Site Improvement F. S. Edmonds Elementary School 8025 Thouron Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19150 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Tuesday, January 13th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-4730. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia. The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.
Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, February 10th, 2015. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Projects require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications. FEE B-009 C of 2014/15 BUDGET Electrical Fire Alarm System Replacement $181,300.00 $100.00 Martin Elementary School (Bache Martin) 2201 Brown Street Philadelphia, PA 19130 * A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location at the main entrance, on Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-4730. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia. The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.
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WARD LEADERS BARBARA COXE (8th) and DENISE FUREY (46th) as well as Republican activists SUSAN SATKOWSKI and ALLAIRE CORBETT. Corbett, who has not run for office herself, was on the campaign staff of TOM SMITH’S run for US Senate in 2010 and has worked for other candidates including CONGRESSMAN MIKE FITZPATRICK (R-Bucks). Although the Republican Women of Philadelphia meeting was for women, City Council candidate MATT WOLFE stopped by to campaign. Wolfe ran for City
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(Cont. From Page 17) Dept. Fran would be a good choice to run the Department’s Bureau of Administrative Adjudication under a new Mayor. She could even be COMMISSIONER!... Reverend Anthony STEVENSON of The Four Corners Crusade for Life Church has a birthday. His flock praises his good works. At press time I heard of no funeral arrangements former Deputy Police Commissioner Stephen JOHNSON, the West Philly native and Friend of Hon. Jannie BLACKWELL; he earned the Lucien BLACKWELL Shining Light Award for many good works. He should have been police commissioner.... Steve STEVENSON, of WURD and Nicetown CDC, also passed on Jan. 1. John CONBOY of Ridley Park would have been 97. He held FIVE BATTLE STARS for action in WW2. We were honored he was a member of
media, with the help of smart Democratic operatives, have convinced many women Republicans do not have their best interests at heart. However, the fault also lies with us because we have not been effective in getting our message across to women and minorities. The first meeting of the Republican Women of Philadelphia was held on Tuesday. Attendance was strong despite the inclement weather. Attendees included are suburbanites. And attacking poor GUILTY-OFNOTHING Judge Solomon for exercising HER RIGHT to defend herself! Who wants this BLARNEY during the holidays? And how about the one asking Bob BRADY to wake up? Politics has changed. That’s out-of-date thinking. Brady can endorse State Representatives for office; but he cannot guide their behavior once in office. This is why that I believe editorials are anachronistic, and not democratic enough for ample public rebuttal.
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(Cont. From Page 17) Republicans were far more successful with 22 of their 25 female candidates winning, while only 14 of the 42 female Democrats prevailed. There were three female incumbents on the ballot in November for State Senate, including Republican LISA BAKER (Luzerne), who won. Former State Rep. Michele Brooks
in Philadelphia is probably FARAH JIMÉNEZ, who was appointed to the School Reform Commission last year. Seeing the need to get women more active in Republican politics, real-estate professional STEPHANIE GROSS is spearheading a new group, the “Republican Women of Philadelphia.” Gross is hoping that this group will help improve the Republican brand with women. I believe the mainstream RDA, for example, have not had a RAISE in ELEVEN YEARS! Land Bank DIRECTOR – do something for them!! FATAL ATTRACTION? Grinch style. More baloney on the State Attorney General in the press noting high stakes for her in a leak probe. OF COURSE there would be risk – that is not new, it’s REHASH. Public Record Editor Tony WEST put it well, noting KANE has two years to present a better case for her actions... That editorial on Judge Michael Sullivan, critical of his $90K pay: Do the critics earn $250K? And we cannot watch how hard they work. We don’t see their photos with their article. We do not know if they
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(Mercer) ran for an open State Senate seat and won, and CAMERA BARTOLOTTA (Washington) successfully challenged incumbent Democrat Senator Tim Solobay. Five other female Democrats ran for State Senate and lost. As of Tuesday’s swearing in, there are nine females in the State Senate. There are no female Republican elected officials in Philadelphia. The mostprominent Republican woman our Ben Franklin Post. He has crossed that river now and rests in the shade of the trees.... Dan RENDINE made it to 105. He supported human rights, the Lions’ charity and the Justinian Society. No doubt that he is St. Peter’s lawyer. WELL DONE to John J. KLINE of N.E. Philly for his two terms as Worshipful Master of Richard-Vaux-Ivanhoe Masonic. This patriot pioneered wreath-laying on Memorial and Veterans Days by a Masonic order.... The City LAND BANK has come into being. There is NOTHING wrong with CITY COUNCIL acting as a check and balance on it to protect residents from runaway or wrong developments. Employees in the old
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FROM THE Mummers Museum, Ed Kirlin has strong opinions. “First off, you need to cultivate the music. It’s the Mummers that need to fix it. If you don’t have live music, you can’t march. There are too many 30decibel trucks with a DJ trying to make a name for himself by drowning out the hobo bands. The wench brigades only get five minutes in front of a judge and that doesn’t work. No one challenges the City on the time.”
FOR LAST 29 years, James Fiocca and John Jenkins have given their New Year’s Day to embody what Mummers are all Photos by Maria Merlino about.
JOE Stevenson, a wench from Froggy Carr, said, “Regardless of all the changes, it’s the 2nd Street wench brigades, like Froggy Carr that are the constant. We call it Quality Control.”
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NICK CANUSO and his brother Joe Canuso meet up with Pete Ciarrocchi at the PolishAmerican String Band. Pete is excited! “I think it’s great! We can leave the props behind us and dance,” he said. JOE RAFTER and Dan Stevenson flank Mayor of N. Wildwood Joe Rullo, originally from 2nd Street, who calls N. Wildwood the Philadelphia Riviera.
EXILE on Broad Street Froggy Carr was 900 strong and they bucked traffic but the City re-routed them anyway.
CAPT. Michael Adams and his son Michael, a third-generation Mummer, dreams of taking over the as Captain one day.
EOM PRESIDENT Ed McBride, NECA executive Ken Adams and Mike Lapergola exchange ideas on the change of route that abandoned South Broad Street. Lapergola has hopes that the change will help a dying trditioin, although logistically, it was a tough route. KILEY Schroeder, Wendy Hamilton, Local 98 Business agent Brian Stevenson, Luke and Lindsey Hirschler take a break from Broad Street and warm up at McCormick & Schmick’s.
KEEPING WARM against winds blowing through Center City’s concrete canyon are Michael Henkel, Miki Kirlen and Brigid Squilla. Brigid was waiting to see her hubby Councilman Mark Squilla transform himself into a character for Bill McIntyre’s Shooting Stars.
GM of SugarHouse Casino, Wendy Hamilton, is pleased as punch to support the annual Mummers Parade. Councilman Jim Kenney, normally a participant, applauded heartily when his Brigade marched past judges’ stand.
WINNINGEST Fancy Brigade, Bill McIntyre’s Shooting Stars are 2nd Street royalty. Mickey Adams has his figure and suit at the Mummers Museum as a Hall of Famer. Son Michael Adams took over Captain duties when his dad retired and Mickey’s brother Kenny Adams is very proud of his family’s acomplishments.
Al Schmidt Pulls In Support From Pittsburgh
KICKING OFF String Band division were many city dignitaries. From left were Fralinger’s George Badey, Deputy CITY COMMISSIONER Al Schmidt hosted a fundraiser in ORIGINALLY from Pittsburgh, Commissioner Al Schmidt Mayor and Chief of Staff Everett Gillison, Congressman Bob Pittsburgh recently by Congressman Keith Rothfus and lead- returned to his roots to help fund his reelection campaign. At Brady, NECA executive Ken Adams, Mayor Michael Nutter ership of Penna. Republican Party. Among attendees were well-attended funder were, from left, Andrea Karpinski, Bill and Deputy Mayor of Parks & Recreation Michael DiBerarMichael and Linda Bradley with Schmidt, right. Stringert, Judy McDonough and Commissioner Schmidt. dinis.
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To find the original linkage between the described "gridlock," and the Philadelphia Orchestra, one has to go back to the presidency of JIMMY CARTER and his search for the Philadelphia Orchestra Sound inside the barrel of a civil war cannon in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The combination of (a) both Carter photos (published by TIME and U.S. News & World Report), (b) illustration of two political parties with a "divided circle," (c) this writer's December 25, 2014 column (Part 190), and (d) a 1973 New York Times letter addressed to the Philadelphia Oboe Sound System, became the nucleus that resulted in the gridlock between both the Democrat and Republican parties. Incidentally, the first Congressman expelled since the Civil War, represented the First Congressional District in South Philadelphia. This area is where the senior music writer/critic for the New York Times directed his 1973 "letter of quandary," delivered to "The Philadelphia Oboe Sound System." “For the songs we sing are results of such, or are the results of such from the songs we sing.” —Nicola Argentina (c) 2014
spectfully declined the offer, “No way, Sir!” Soaked to the skin, marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said guarding the Tomb was not just an assignment; it was the highest honor that can be afforded to a service person. The tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24/7, since 1930. God Bless and keep them. We can be very proud of our young men and women in the service, no matter where they serve.
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Said David Kennedy, Stanford University historian, "You have to go back to the 1870s to find polarization to this degree… (It) was a moment when polarization was understandable, in the wake of the Civil War, the most polarizing circumstance anybody could imagine, so when the Confederate states starting sending back to Congress, there was going to be friction."
no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform. Guards dress for duty in front of a full-length mirror. The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone nor watch TV. All off-duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. A guard must memorize who they are and where they are interred. Among the notables are President Taft; Joe Lewis the boxer; and Medal of Honor winner Audie L. Murphy, the most-decorated soldier of WWII and of Hollywood fame. In 2003, as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington, D.C., our US Congress took two days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment. They re-
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CITY HALL (Cont. From Page 17) beautiful wife. Also in attendance were Philadelphia Federal Credit UNION PRESIDENT MIKE McALLISTER, EILEEN FITZPATRICK and former State Rep and now CITY COUNCILMAN ED NEILSON, who just can’t stay away from Harrisburg for too long. It is amazing how friendly STATE REP. JOHN SABATINA and Neilson are with each other. But in Philadelphia, political rivals often become political friends and allies.
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NEWLY elected State Rep. Michael Driscoll, from SWEARING IN with other State Senators is 2nd Senatorial Dist.’s N.E. Phila., is already at work in House chambers, Christine Tartaglione with her mother, legendary Margaret Tartaglione, standing behind her. On either side are Phila. State Sens. Art Haywood shortly after taking this photo with his family. Photo by Bonnie Squires and Anthony Hardy Williams.
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OUT & ABOUT (Cont. From Page 17) featuring NFL players like New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and a bunch of retired guys that I know, because I live with a sportswriter … but what we all need to watch out for is where these commercials go after the 2014 season is over. I was always told that if you’re at a party, and you put your drink down and walk away from it, it’s no longer your drink. That’s a warning most women in particular get because there are men out there who aren’t
above slipping you a mickey. In 2014, we learned Bill Cosby might be one of those dudes. As of press time, about 30 (!) women have come forward with stories of America’s Dad allegedly forcing his Pudding Pop on them with a narcotic assist. While some of these stories aren’t new to me (many were part of a civil suit Cosby settled in 2005 with former Temple University employee Andrea Constand), they got a certain amount of credence with some people when trailblazing Black model Beverly Johnson, the woman who
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-3290 2015 NOTICE OF STATED MEETINGS The Philadelphia City Council will have its Regular Stated Meetings on the dates listed below. All meetings will be held at 10:00 A.M. in Room 400 City Hall. Thursday, January 22, 2015 Thursday, January 29, 2015 Thursday, February 5, 2015 Thursday, February 12, 2015 Thursday, February 19, 2015 Thursday, February 26, 2015 Thursday, March 5, 2015 Thursday, March 12, 2015 Thursday, March 19, 2015 Thursday, March 26, 2015 Thursday, April 9, 2015 Thursday, April 16, 2015 Thursday, April 23, 2015 Thursday, April 30, 2015 Thursday, May 7, 2015 Thursday, May 14, 2015 Thursday, May 21, 2015 Thursday, June 4, 2015 Thursday, June 11, 2015 Thursday, June 18, 2015 Thursday, September 10, 2015 Thursday, September 17, 2015 Thursday, September 24, 2015 Thursday, October 1, 2015 Thursday, October 8, 2015 Thursday, October 15, 2015 Thursday, October 22, 2015 Thursday, October 29, 2015 Thursday, November 12, 2015 Thursday, November 19, 2015 Thursday, December 3, 2015 Thursday, December 10, 2015 Michael A. Decker Chief Clerk
broke the color barrier for Vogue magazine cover models, told hers. The scandal forced Cosby to resign his seat on the Board of Trustees at Temple University and Spelman College and the University of Massachusetts have also distanced themselves. We also learned “How To Get Away With Murder” isn’t just a show on 6ABC when it comes to police and unarmed Black men. In the month of August alone, four encounters between unarmed Black men and police ended with the unarmed person sporting a toe tag at the morgue. From John Crawford being shot to death while checking out a BB gun in an Ohio WalMart to Michael Brown being left to bake in the hot sun for over four hours on a Ferguson, Mo. street after being sprayed with bullets to Eric Garner being choked to death on a Staten Island street corner, and Ezell Ford in Los Angeles, it was, literally, Black August. After grand juries in Ferguson and New York decided not to indict police officers Darren Wilson and Daniel Panteleo, and with the death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice
(killed for playing with a toy gun in Cleveland) as a kicker, folks walked off their Thanksgiving dinners by taking to the streets. (Fortunately, the folks in Ferguson left the tanks in the garage this time. They weren’t a good look in street patrolling.) Nonviolent actions like street blocking and “die-ins” took place around the country. Members of the St. Louis Rams came out for a game with their hands up. NBA superstars like LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Derek Rose and NFL running back Reggie Bush came out wearing Tshirts with Garner’s last words “I Can’t Breathe” on them. But police departments, taking a demand for accountability as slap in the face, created T-shirts of their own, using Garner’s last words in a way that can best be described as insensitive. On the Saturday before Christmas, Ismaaiyl Brinsley decided to start his day by shooting his ex-girlfriend Shaneka Thompson in the stomach and leaving her to die. He then went to New York after proclaiming on Instagram that he wanted to “put
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wings on pigs.” Unfortunately, NYPD Officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were the officers Brinsley chose to kill once he got to Brooklyn. So of course everyone who believes that police departments are above critique laid the fault for Brinsley’s heinous act was laid at the feet of everyone from the protestors, to New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, to President Obama, to everyone who was marching for justice. And the ultimate in Classy Moves, the NYPD, led by union president Patrick Lynch, used Ramos’s funeral to mount the kind of protest that they wanted to deny those protesting what they saw as state sanctioned murder. We lost a lot of really interesting people in 2014. Locally, former Philadelphia Inquirer owner Lewis Katz, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Tony Auth and longtime radio executive Kernie Anderson left us this year. Among the national notables, we lost were poet extraordinaire Maya Angelou, actress and activist Ruby Dee, former “America’s Top 40” host Casey Kasem, actor James Garner, playwright Mike Nichols, dancer (and 7Up pitchman) Geoffrey Holder, child star and former
UN Ambassador Shirley Temple Black, star of stage and screen Lauren Bacall and Philly native (and fellow Temple grad) David Brenner. We also lost The Professor from “Gilligan’s Island” (Russell Johnson), Anthony from “Designing Women” (Meshach Taylor), Alice from “The Brady Bunch” (Ann B. Davis) and Mrs. Kotter from “Welcome Back, Kotter” (Marcia Strassman). And then there were the deaths no one saw coming. America’s favorite fashion cop Joan Rivers died from a “routine” procedure. Academy Award-winning actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman died of a drug overdose. Even Marion Barry, the man who beat the odds, an addiction to crack, and just about everything else as Washington, D.C’s “Mayor for Life” left us this year. But it was the death of Robin Williams that had everyone talking because finding out that someone that funny and talented was so hurt by depression that he took his life was almost as shocking as the realization that you can’t leave your drink around the man who gave us “Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids” at a party. But to paraphrase a line from a classic movie, “Folks, it’s 2014…”
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Tuesday, January 13, 2015 Tuesday, February 10, 2015 Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Tuesday, July 14, 2015 Tuesday, August 11, 2015 Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Tuesday, October 13, 2015 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Tuesday, December 8, 2015 SUSIE D. JARMON, CHAIRWOMAN Vacant Property Review Committee
The Living Wage and Benefits Review Committee, established and constituted pursuant to Phila. Code § 17-1311 and Resolution No. 110807, will meet in City Council Council Chambers (Room 400, City Hall) on the following dates and times: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015, at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 16th, 2015, at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 15th, 2015, at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 8th, 2015, at 10:00 A.M. DAVID WILSON, CHAIRPERSON Living Wage and Benefits Review Committee
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