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PARAMOUNT in martial arts, Judge Vince Melchiorre shows his skillful use of a katana during practice. Photo by Maria Merlino
by Maria Marlino Common Pleas Court Judge Vincent Melchiorre, 57, struggled as a child with learning. “I flunked the 4th grade at St. Edmond’s School,” he admits. “I couldn’t read or write. I was dyslexic. I got jumped a lot.” By the time Judge Melchiorre got to Bishop Neumann HS, “it was an all-boys’ school, so I didn’t cut class,” he made up his mind that he wanted to be a carpenter and transfer to Bok. His mother Mary “Linda” wouldn’t hear of it. She wanted him to go to college. She was the first in
her family to speak English and had a great instinct about her son. “There was a transfer student that came to Neumann from New York, Eric Blair. He was a black belt in Shotokan,” reminisces the Judge. “He started a karate club and we’d meet in the cafeteria. The floor was concrete and within three months, I sustained five cracked ribs and a broken jaw, but it gave me the ability to know I could do anything I set my mind to. I made honor roll. My mother thought that was the greatest thing. My mind works in a way that I (Cont. Page 2)
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by Cassie Hepler or four months, he and his sisterThere’s was one thing in-law came up with the idea. that South Street in “We thought, why don’t we Philadelphia was missing. do this?” he said. “She comes And Chef Sandro Frusone up with the specials and people and brother Giancarlo seem to like it.” found and filled that void. The restaurant in Italy was a The same gregarious sign to move on as the elderly chef who used to own sevItalian landlord shut the water eral Italian spots including off. And instead of fighting Gnocchi on lower East with her, Sandro took that as Passyunk just opened inspiration to start something South Street’s first meatnew - in a familiar location. ball restaurant, Me ’N’ Since 1989 until 2005 they HONG KONG meatballs have layers of Asian flavors and Mo Meatballs and More. were renting the space to a tons of texture – including surprise mushrooms at Me ‘N’ Located at 214 South medley of flailing restaurants. Mo Meatballs and More. Photo by Cassie Hepler Street, Sandro rented the The only memorable one, acspace to multiple restaurants for many years while he went cording to a local real-estate regular, was Core De Roma. back to Italy. They now have a well-loved restaurant in West Chester with “I like pasta - all kinds of pasta,” he said. the same name for all the suburbanites. But his favorite is spaghetti - with some red wine. Me ’N’ Mo will have daily specials every day at unbeat“It helps keep myself young,” said Chef Sandro with a able prices. thick Italian accent. “Everything in moderation… which I “$5 for a plate of gnocchi and $4 for a plate of meatballs didn’t learn in America.” is unheard of, but we do it,” he said. (Cont. Page 2) While in Frosinone, Italy after opening a restaurant for three
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Rev. Wants Charter School For High-Risk Kids by Cassie Hepler It only seems fitting that a charter school named after a saint would help at-risk youth aim high to reach their hopes and dreams. St. Alphonsus Liguori, an 18th-century Italian writer, philosopher and bishop, is the namesake of the proposed charter school and is founded by Rev. Michael Marrone. “Liguori is not the typical high school model where we can take over an existing building. Our goal is to find the right building that best suits the program that we have in place for the students,” said Rev. Marrone.
The idea is to mix online education with instruction toward plans to graduate or fill specific jobs. The school that it is modeled after in California has amazing success rates with expansions to Buffalo, N.Y. and Chester, Pa. And even though it’s named after a saint, this is no Catholic school. It is open to the public but maintains core religious values of love. “The idea is to encourage their abilities rather than emphasizing their deficits,” said Rev. Marrone. “When working with a population of students who are disengaged, we need to ensure that the school
Rev. Michael Marrone… targeting potential dropouts is different from the traditional schools where the students have not met success.” The National Dropout Pre-
vention/Network at Clemson University published a report correlating the major components of the model to the strategies NDPN has identified as most effective in dropout-prevention programs. “We want our students to have a sense of hope, sense of belonging and to know that they are loved and to realize that we accept them and see them as a promise not a deficit,” he said. “We also want to be able to give the parents and guardians of the disengaged students an opportunity to realize that there is hope. Also with the growing problems of finding a
qualified workforce in the city of Philadelphia, our school will empower students to become it,” said Rev. Marrone. In a market analysis conducted in early 2014, over 10,000 students who enrolled in the 9th grade in September 2014 possess six characteristics that the National Dropout Prevention Center indicates puts them in a category of having a less than 1% chance of graduation. “The idea of the school came from a group of people who became concerned with the growing number of distant and disengaged students in the school system,” he said.
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Judge Melchiorre Giving Back Meatballs Rolling To South Street
WITH many trophies as a background, Certified 4th Degree Master Instructor Judge Vince Melchiorre and owner of Castelli’s Shin Karate, 4th Degree Master Louis Castelli. Photo by Maria Merlino
(Cont. From Page 1) have a hearing memory. I actually took two years of Spanish to get into LaSalle College.” Judge Melchiorre has a history of giving back. For 30 years, as an attor-
ney, he’s provided hundreds of hours of pro bono legal work, often dedicated to helping young people. Additionally he has advocated for and taught women’s self-defense classes and volunteers as an instructor at Castelli’s Shin Karate at 7th & Oregon Avenue. “By volunteering every week, we can keep the cost of the classes reasonable. What I’ve learned in martial arts is humility,” he says. “You have to be an empty cup so it can be filled with knowledge. Using violence is a last resort. Bullies want to pick on the weak. But you must stand firm and speak clearly. If you can run to avoid a confrontation, do it.” In July of 2014, the Judge was appointed to the Court of Common Pleas. He is running for election this year. “People have been so good to me. Electing a good judge is more than just counting down a ballot. You must realize what a judge can do: take away your freedom, money, family, house, estate — nobody looks at it that way. A judge can have an immediate effect on your life. Lady Justice may be blind, but she’s not deaf. And I always listen.”
(Cont. From Page 1) is unheard of, but we do it,” he said. Sandro touts they also have great wine at great prices. “None of that bottom-shelf stuff, these are good wines,” he said. Just as he said that, a couple of gentlemen in their business suits on their lunch break came in to sit down. The conversation quickly turned to meatballs and the men were practically shouting about how good the meatballs taste -- a true testament. Make sure to bring cash as this is a cash only establishment which will keep the cost of those delicious meatballs and more down.
ABOVE interior of Me ‘N’ Mo Meatballs and More located at 214 South Street. Top left, Chef Sandro Frusone pours some Italian white wine for one of his regulars from a realty office down South Street. Photos by Cassie Hepler
And hang in there for happy hour. “As soon as we get very busy, we may do a happy hour,” he said. Don’t assume they just make seven or more types of fresh meatballs. The “and more” part includes the handrolled meatballs, house-made pasta, savory sauces and fresh desserts.
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Ivy Staten Presents Young Ladies Conf. Know Your Worth: All Young Ladies ages 12-16 get ready for a conference Saturday, Mar. 14 at the Radisson Hotel Philadelphia, Northeast, 2400 Old Lincoln Highway, Trevose, Pa., from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. If interested please contact (267) 290-0899 or email min.ivys@gmail.com for an
application (required) with a $10 fee. Speakers include Dr. A. Hall-Karambe, associate professor; Marquis Coates, MPA, founder of Tools for Success, Inc.; and Rachael Hanible, motivational speaker.
Black History Fête At Penthouse Hall Join Renee Amoore, Pennsylvania GOP deputy chair and “Inside Story” of Channel 6 ABC; and Tanqueray Hay-
ward, special guest honoree will beat Penthouse Banquet Hall, 4948 N. Broad Street on Sunday, Feb. 22, 4-8 p.m. There will be live entertainment, a cash bar and food available for purchase. Activities include opportunities for the community to meet the honorees as well as candidates for political office. Candidates will bring petitions for signing. Look for Bodies in Motion performance arts; McDaniel
ES with the Peaches & Cream dance team; a special presentation by JCW Computer Consulting, LLC; photography by Bryant Sanders; and a blockparty “build/lobby/organize/ campaign.” Vendors include Pure Romance, Chocolates & More, Mistreats By Missy, Melinda Copper Designer, Diavos Boutique, LLC and Cynthia Anderson “Honor Him Jewelry.” (Cont. Page 9)
LGBTQ Group: Black History Mo. Calls To Protect All To mark Black History Month, the National LGBTQ Task Force released the following statement: “Black History Month is a time to celebrate the enormous and often ignored contribution that Black people have made and are making in our nation. “But in the light of the murders of young Black and Brown men, and transgender
women of color, this is also a time to redouble our efforts to urgently tackle the structural issues that underlie these senseless killings. We all must do more — and Congress must act by passing meaningful legislation that tackles racial profiling by police, that restores the Voting Rights Act, that helps achieve economic justice, and fundamentally reforms our
criminal justice system. “And, we must continue changing the hearts and minds of people so that our society may be built on the premise of unconditional justice. We do not live in a post racial nation; racism is real and its effects are devastating. It is eating into the soul of our nation. And we can’t stop, we must not stop, until racism is his-
tory,” said Darlene Nipper, Deputy Executive Director, National LGBTQ Task Force. The work to achieve racial justice and full equality for all took center stage at the National LGBTQ Task Force’s 27th National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change. On, Feb. 4, the organization held a daylong Racial Justice Institute focused on the
intersections between race, sexuality, and gender identity. At the opening plenary session on Thursday evening, ColorofChange Executive Director Rashad Robinson and Race Forward President and Executive Director Rinku Sen facilitated a conversation on Ferguson, the excessive use of force by police, and the systematic targeting and killing of
young Black and Brown women and men. Additionally, in its work to raise awareness about the contributions of LGBTQ Black people, the National LGBTQ Task Force, in conjunction with the International Imperial Court System, is leading an effort to create a postage stamp in honor of Bayard Rustin.
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An African American history commemoration program and community petition-signing event will be held on Friday, Feb. 20, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Kingsessing Recreation Center at 50th Street between Chester & Kingsessing Avenues. Admission is free with free food and free entertainment for the entire family. Candidates’ petitions for
signing will be available for the upcoming May 2015 primary election. This is a nonpartisan program moderated by Eric “Shomari” Grimes, author and radio talk host on WURD 900 AM, co-sponsored by Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell and confirmed special guest Mayor Michael Nutter. Candidates who are interested in getting signatures for their petitions must register by calling Kevin Horne at
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production while doing little to increase renewables. It has foregone the imposition of a severance tax on the naturalgas industry, extended the largest tax break in state history to natural-gas cracker plants, and provided millions in grant money for the conversion of fleet vehicles to natural gas. While natural gas has the environmental benefit of displacing dirty, carbon-dioxideemitting coal-fired power plants, it also has significant climate change drawbacks: The combustion of natural gas also emits significant quantities of carbon dioxide. Additionally, the main component of natural gas is methane, another potent greenhouse gas. Fugitive methane emissions pose a significant climate risk as well. Finally, the abundant supply and low price of natural gas has impeded the growth of wind and solar by
making them less cost competitive. If Pennsylvania wants to achieve carbon neutrality, the Wolf administration and the new legislature will have to enact policies that reduce all fossil-fuel use and increase renewables. Here are some things the commonwealth should do: Increase its alternative energy portfolio standard. This is the percent of electricity Pennsylvania electric distribution companies like PECO must obtain from renewable sources. Currently, Pennsylvania lags behind other states, requiring only 8 percent of its electricity to come from renewable sources by 2020. New Jersey requires that 17.88 percent come from renewables by 2021. Reinstate the Sunshine Solar Program. This popular program, which provided rebates to homeowners and small businesses that install solar systems, was discontinued at the end of 2013 due to lack of funding. Modify Act 129. Changing this law would encourage electric distribution companies (Cont. Page 23)
Feb. 11- Phila. Solutions hosts Democratic Happy Hour at Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel, 220 S. 17th St., 6 p.m. Feb. 12- Fundraiser for State Rep candidate Martina White at Paddy Whack’s, 9241 Roosevelt Blvd., 6-9 p.m. $40/person. Feb. 14- Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. hosts Announcement & Petition Party at Park Ave. Banquet Ha., 4942 Parkside Ave., Petition Training 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Announcement 12-2 p.m. Feb. 14- Councilwoman Cindy Bass hosts Fish Fry Fundraiser at Lou & Choo’s, 2101 W. Hunting Pk. Ave., 6-10 p.m. Tickets $10. For info (267) 239-3532 or (267) 737-8114. Feb. 15- Christine Hope Launches Judicial Campaign at Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale Ave., 3-6 p.m. Donations $50, payable to “Friends of Christine Hope 2015.” For info Pamela T. Ewing (267) 885-6154. Feb. 16- State Rep. Leslie Acosta hosts Town Hall Mtg.
at Lenfest Ctr., 3890 N. 10th St., 5 p.m. For info (215) 457-5281. Feb. 17- State Rep. Leslie Acosta hosts Town Ha. Mtg. at 4:30 p.m. at Free Lib., Lillian Marrero Br., 601 W. Lehigh Ave., 4:30 p.m. For info (215) 457-5281. Feb. 17- Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez makes Reelection Announcement at La Fortaleza, 133 W. Hunting Pk. Ave., 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 17- Councilman Mark Squilla hosts Reelection Fundraiser at Cuba Libre Restaurant, 10 S. 2nd Street, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $100 per person, food and beverage included. RSVP Lindsey (267) 275-2120 or to LPerryConsulting@gmail.com. Checks payable to “Squilla for Council” to P.O. Box 33732, Philadelphia, PA 19148. Checks, cash and credit cards accepted at the door. Feb. 17- Sean Stevens launches campaign at Black Sheep Pub, 247 S. 17th St., 5:307:30 p.m. Feb. 17- Campaign Kickoff for City Commissioner Stephanie Singer at Armory, 22 S. 23rd St., 6 p.m. Feb. 17- Mardi Gras Recep-
tion for State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr. at Ladder 15, 1528 Sansom St., 6-8 p.m. $250 up. Checks payable to Committee to Re-Elect John Sabatina, Jr., 7720 Castor Ave., 2nd fl., Phila., PA 19152 or online www.johnsabatina.com. RSVP (215) 821-7606. Chairman Gary J. Masino, Bus. Mgr. Sheet Metal Workers Union 19. Feb. 17- Janice Sulman’s Democratic 53rd Ward hosts Petition Party at Nick’s Roast Beef 2212 Cottman Ave., Banquet Rm., rear entrance, 7 p.m. Refreshments. Donation $100. Feb. 17- Derek Green holds Campaign Kickoff & Petition Signing at Ctr. In the Park, 5818 Germantown Ave., 7 p.m. Checks payable to “The Green Fund”, P.O. Box 4984, Phila., PA 19119. For info Kelly Bauer (610) 841-3733. Feb. 18- State Rep. Leslie Acosta hosts Town Ha. Mtg. at Susquehanna Village, 1421 W. Susquehanna Ave., 4 p.m. For info (215) 457-5281. Feb. 18- Republican Happy Hour at Paddy Whack’s 2nd & South Sts., 6-9 p.m. Free event. Parking in Center City is free Wednesday nights after 5 p.m. (Cont. Page 27)
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The world must become carbon-neutral by mid-to-late century to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, according to a United Nations report released in November. And with Pennsylvania producing almost 1% of the world’s greenhouse gases, it has a duty to work toward carbon neutrality. Rather than increasing the production of natural gas, Gov. Tom Wolf and the new legislature must work toward reducing all fossil-fuel use and shift to renewable energy. Over three-quarters of the energy consumed in Pennsylvania comes from fossil fuels – coal, natural gas and oil – while only about 4% comes from renewable sources like wind and solar, according to the US Energy Information Administration. In recent years, Pennsylvania has created a friendly environment for natural-gas
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The history of Philadelphia is inseparable from the history of Blacks in Philadelphia. Before Philadelphia, in fact. New Sweden, the colony that was founded on the Delaware River some 50 years before an English king gave this region to William Penn, had African as well as European residents. By the time of the Revolutionary War, one of the largest urban population of Black Americans was found here. Some were enslaved but most were free. In 1780, all became free. Philadelphia leaders founded the first Black-run religious denomination. Philadelphia leaders pursued the cause of abolition with vigor during the early years of the 19th century. Philadelphia leaders enlisted Black soldiers to fight in the Civil War. Philadelphia leaders fought to establish an unimpeded right to vote for all Black citizens. In the 20th century, Black Philadelphians moved from seeking empowerment to claiming and exercising power. Rev. Leon Sullivan spearheaded Opportunities Industrialization Center to raise job skills among African Americans – an organization that went nationwide and has trained over 2 million Americans by now. Another pastor, William Gray, became Pennsylvania’s first Black Congressman in 1979. Wilson Goode, Sr. became Philadelphia first Black Mayor in 1984. Black history is everywhere in this city – from the colonial bones beneath our streets to the loftiest views in City Hall. It is a history that is still growing and is still being created today.
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COURAGEOUS act by young Rosa Parks triggered boycott that changed the USA. the Montgomery bus system. Parks’ action launched the civil rights efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to international prominence and resulted in the US Supreme Court decision outlawing segregation
on city buses and establishment of the 1964 Civil Rights Law. The State of Alabama also enacted a law banning further racial discrimination in public places. “One of the most-profound moments of my life was when I had the opportunity to meet with Rosa Parks. She was adamant that she never broke a law and that authorities coined her action as civil disobedience. That meaningful stand against oppression resonates across gender and race today,” Bishop said. “In order to be the change we wish to see in the world, we must remember Rosa Parks and always act in a civil and nonviolent manner. She proved that change can be made in peace.”
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As part of her annual tribute to the late civil-rights activist Rosa Parks, State Rep. Louise Williams Bishop (DW. Phila.) acknowledged Parks in the House chamber. “Rosa Parks sparked the civil-rights movement and her spirit still sparks wisdom and change across this great country,” Bishop said. “I am privileged to have the opportunity to remind others, especially women, about the wonderful life Ms. Parks led and urge them to let Rosa’s spirit live on in them.” Parks was responsible for an international outcry in 1955 when she refused to give up her seat to a white man on a bus in Montgomery, Ala. Her subsequent arrest and jailing inspired a 382-day boycott of
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(Cont. From Page 5) Guest hosts are Renee Amoore, PAGOP Deputy Chair and Inside Story “Channel 6 ABC” with host/coordinator Ella Butcher, Ms. Republican. Speakers include Angelo Mattei from Angelo Real Estate, Ann Catania from Ten Pennies Florist, Barbara Capozzi from Capozzi Real Estate, David Simms from Eatible Delights, Billy Denny
from Henry Hill Post 385, Bryant Sanders from Bryant Sanders Photography, Charlene Wilson from Mitchum Wilson Funeral Home, Eric Whitaker from Roadmaster MC, Freddie Rosado from McDonalds Franchise Owner, Hon. James M. Deleon from Municipal Court, Marsha Smith from Bodies In Motion Performing Arts Inc., former world-champion boxer Marvin Mack, Ori Feibush from OCF
Reality, Pereival Cruckshank from Caribbean Delight, Renee Reynolds from Lawson Babygirl Entertainment, Sharon D. Childrey from Share Designs, Sharon Pierce from Personal Chef and Tanqueray Hayward, special honoree. All are welcome but please RSVP to host Ella Butcher at (215) 971-7266 for more information, https://www. eventbrite.com/e/2015-blackhistory-month-celebration.
8% TAX on Marcellus Shale revenue could deliver $2 billion in revenue to fund schools and pensions, State Sens. Art Haywood and Vincent Hughes said at press conference in School District HQ. They are introducing legislation to institute such a tax. From left are Hughes, State Sen. Larry Farnese, Haywood and PFT President Jerry Jordan.
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Last Thursday, Republican City Committee held its annual winter fundraiser at Knowlton Mansion in the Northeast. Montgomery County businessman and Pennsylvania’s representative to the Republican National Committee BOB ASHER was the honored guest. (Each state has two representatives to the RNC: a man and a woman. The female representative is Indiana County businesswoman CHRISTINE TORETTI.) RCC chairman and State Representative John Taylor was the master of ceremonies. The event was extremely well attended. Asher regaled the crowd with entertaining stories. The most amusing was about a Philadelphia mayoral debate between Republican candidate THACHER LONGSTRETH and Democrat RICHARDSON DILWORTH. Asher was a very young man at the time and was Longstreth’s driver during the campaign. Both candidates arrived at a union hall for the debate. Dilworth suggested that Longstreth speak first. Longstreth spoke at length about serious issues. Dilworth followed, merely commenting that he had never heard such BS and pointed to the bar in the back of the hall, stating the drinks were on him – thus winning the debate. Friday night, the 56th Ward held a fundraiser at Nick’s Roast Beef in Rhawnhurst. WARD LEADER MARK WULLER was the master of ceremonies. He INTRODUCED AL TAUBENBERGER, the former leader of the ward and candidate for City Council (Cont. Page 28)
In my column last week, I began a two-part series on the 2nd Dist. Council contest between City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and developer Ori Feibush. This is the only contested District Council race on the ballot for the May 19 primary and because it’s a contest between old and new for the future of a district that includes hipsters concerned about green space and bike paths and senior citizens wanting to stay in the homes they bought after World War II, everyone is watching to see what happens. Last week, we met Feibush, who believes the 2nd Dist. deserves better than it’s getting from its current Councilman. This week, we meet the incumbent. Kenyatta Johnson won the seat four years ago by 20 votes in another hotly contested race with real-estate entrepreneur Barbara Capozzi. Before becoming the Councilman, he represented the 186th Dist. in the State Assembly. When I talked with Feibush last week, he said he was running against Johnson because he didn’t feel the Councilman was getting the job done. Johnson, however, says his record not only speaks for itself, it speaks loudly enough to get him reelected. “I have a track record of getting things done for a diverse district,” he said. “From senior-citizen issues to getting potholes filled, I pride myself on representing everyone equally in a district that stretches from Eastwick to Center City. I’m confident that the vote will reflect this record. Among the things that Johnson cites, is the work he’s done (Cont. Page 30)
Yo! Here we go again. You know time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all. I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams. But here it is the back nine of my life and it catches me by surprise. How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my youth go? I remember well seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that I was only on the first hole and the back nine was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like. But, here it is: My friends are retired and getting gray. They move slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than me, but I see the great change. Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant, but, like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we’d become. Each day now, I find just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore, it’s mandatory! ’Cause if I don’t of my own free will, I just fall asleep where I sit! And so now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did!! But, at least I know that though I’m on the back nine, and I’m not sure how long it will last this – I know that when it’s over on this earth, it’s over. A new adventure will begin! Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn’t done, things I should have done; but indeed, there are many things I’m happy to have done. It’s all in a lifetime. So, if you’re not on the back nine yet, let me remind you it will be here faster than you think. So whatever you would like to accomplish in your life, please do it quickly! Don’t put things off (Cont. Page 28)
NUMBERS GAME. Is Mayor running for another office?? There are rumors on the street saying just that. Why the scorecard on his administration? I hope he is not taking credit for bringing down the Wage Tax to current levels, when the objective of PREVIOUS MAYORS was a plan for a GRADUAL LOWERING from Rendell to Street. The bond-rating improvement was also a gradual riser. Crime is down worldwide. Population has been gradually rising for years. BUT it is too soon to see the effect on population from the administration’s changeover to AVI. We may spend more on education, but what of the QUALITY side? Nothing on the jobs produced from NUTTER’S worldwide visits??? But he need not worry; the 1% crowd can always get him a teaching job. ARTICLE saying the McCORD matter is far from over – really? Ho-hum, we knew that.... ARTICLE saying Kathleen KANE said the special prosecutor lacked authority. The writers STILL cannot leave her alone: Ronald Reagan said it right to Jimmy Carter: “THERE YOU GO AGAIN.” So how about the GOV. CHRISTIE – one-man US Commerce Dept. How many JOBS did he bring back?... MAYOR Nutter is upbeat about having the Democratic Convention here. Did he always feel that way? The idea for having the convention here came from Congressman Bob BRADY! BRAVO to the State of Jordan and their SWIFT reaction to the death by ISIS of one of their airmen. One Jordanian Airman is worth several hundred ISIS followers…. BIRTHDAY WISHES: To Milt BORNSTEIN, real-estate assessment (Cont. Page 28)
Now for the City Council at-Large free-for-all. Running for City Council Member at Large in Philadelphia is quite a jamboree. Often many candidates file petitions to run and hope that they obtain a high ballot position. When a candidate gets a good ballot position, they are often perceived as likely strong runners or winners. With the perception of strength, the ability to obtain individual ward or all-out Democratic Party support is much easier. And with that, fundraising becomes easier because the candidates are perceived as a good bet. In some elections there have been as many as 30 to 60 candidates vying for only five atlarge seats. And often the incumbents still win because they have built records, war chests, and credibility with voters and leaders. This election year will be different because there only three incumbents for the at-large seats. With Jim Kenney entering the Mayor’s race there’s room for a new Council Member. Also in the case of COUNCILMAN ED NEILSON, he is filling out the term from the special election. So although Neilson is well-liked among political insiders and people in organized labor, he must still build up his name recognition among voters at large. Anyone following Councilman Neilson on Facebook can see he is working hard to build his name recognition by working on numerous issues and attending many, many public events. The first flock of candidates who are declaring for Council at Large is now emerging. Among them is well-known education advocate HELEN GYM. Gym is a former publicschool teacher and is the eighth Democrat to formally announce a bid to capture one of the five at large seats. She is articulate, well liked and has all the liberal credentials. But the big thing she will likely be missing is party support. She did have by her side well-respected labor leader JERRY JORDAN. Jordan is the president of the Philadelphia Federation Teachers and naturally backs and those who back public schools. He is not a backer of mayoral front-runner TONY WILLIAMS. Williams was the guest of honor at a fundraiser hosted by former Boxing Commissioner (Cont. Page 30)
that allow Americans to protest policies, discriminatory behavior, and terrorism. “People from all backgrounds signed up to go to a place far from here,” following the Sep. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington D.C. and in Pennsylvania, the senator said. “The people who united together said, ‘We believe in what Dr. King believes, and we don’t want to hurt anybody but we’re not going to let you hurt us,’” he said to an approving audience. The VA Medical Center’s day of observance centered on the theme of “What Are We Doing For Others,” and it encouraged Philadelphians and veterans to think about what they have done and what they can do to help their neighbors. The facility provides health care, conducts medical re-
search, trains health care professionals, and prepares women and men to serve in the event of a crisis or emergency. Its 2,000 employees oversee the operation of a 145-bed acute-care center and a 135bed community-living center. More than 57,000 veterans are enrolled in the medical center’s health-care program and the hospital logged 463,000 visits in 2012. Thanks to the sacrifice of veterans and the peaceful, committed civil rights work of Dr. King, Sen. Williams said African-Americans, like his year-and-a-half-old grandson, have the opportunity grow up in an increasingly boundless society. “There’ll be no box around him, no limit around him, no one who will say, ‘No you can’t eat here or buy a car there or live here or work
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there’ because Dr. King led a civil rights movement and you have protected these rights,” Sen. Williams said. The five-term lawmaker has introduced three bills in the General Assembly to help veterans live a better life throughout Pennsylvania: • Senate Bill 38 would deliver up to $10,000 in grants to help veterans pay closing and down payment costs when buying a home. • Senate Bill 37 would provide tax credits to businesses that employ veterans. • Senate Bill 43 would enhance penalties if someone falsely claims certain military decorations in order to gain monetary benefits. Williams has also worked with HELP USA to open the 61-unit Hardy Williams Veterans Center in Southwest Philly and provide shelter to homeless veterans and senior citizens.
AFTER speaking at Martin Luther King memorial program for Phila.VA Medical Center, State Sen. Anthony Williams was thanked by Erika Warnick, VAMC equal employment opportunity manager, and Yvette D. Roberts, Facility My HealtheVet coordinator/EEO special emphasis program manager.
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Noting the significance of how veterans have fought to uphold the vision, dreams and ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams (D-W. Phila.) said it is appropriate to commemorate both. “We celebrate a man of peace as we celebrate veterans,” Williams said during a Jan. 30 keynote address during the Philadelphia VA Medical Center’s day of observance. “It is most appropriate that we, individually, uplift you today.” Williams told more than 100 of the facility’s staff, patients and community members at the center and via a simulcast to VA clinics in Willow Grove, Ft. Dix, Camden, and Gloucester that King’s fight for equality could not have happened had soldiers not put their lives on the line to uphold the freedoms
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FOR 28TH YEAR, overflow crowd kept arriving at annual MLK service hosted by State Rep. Louise Bishop in St. Joseph’s University Field House, which lasted about six hours. Many political and religious leaders attended to speak on life of Martin Luther King. Bishop is seen with Rev. Dr. Alan E. Waller, pastor of powerful Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church. Photo by Joe Stivala
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goal line without too many hard feelings the day after. Though all they win is a council desk, at-large candidates must run a mayoral race – geographically at least – but with far fewer resources. An incumbent wants to have $150,000 to work with. Challengers should be prepared either to ante up more, or to deliver a monster volunteer ground game across large parts of the city. Two new candidates have leapt into the fray this week. Helen Gym, a former teacher, has carved out a role as a feisty, well-prepared critic of Philadelphia’s school system. No friend of Tom Corbett (but no sycophant of Rendell’s either), she has never gone out of her way to curry favor with politicians. But she has won the favor of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and its 12,000 members, whose President Jerry Jordan stood beside Gym
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by Joe Shaheeli Veteran Councilman at Large Jim Kenney’s sudden, decisive plunge into the Democratic mayoral primary race has raised the stakes for the large and growing flock of atLarge candidates. With only four incumbents left in the race, it is now certain that at least one newcomer will fill his empty chair. This gives every incentive for all at-large candidates to try harder – and for serious donors and sponsors to sniff out the field carefully and invest more heavily. The odd math of Philadelphia government explains why. City Council has 10 district seats, each representing one part of the city, as well as seven at-large positions, whose Council Members are elected by the whole city. All Council Members have the same one vote. But their electoral careers are quite different. By law, two at-large seats are reserved for the top two candidates of the minority party. These days, that’s the Republicans. So it’s certain that five Democrats will be elected at large in the fall general election. Which five they are will be determined this spring in the primary. Incumbents always get the endorsement of Democratic City Committee and have an edge in collecting endorsements and funds. But at-large primaries are fluid, with a fat field of candidates and a poorly informed electorate that can easily be moved by recommendations from neighbors, from diligent street workers – and by sheer ballot position, which is a random lottery no one controls. So incumbents can be knocked off by challengers who are industrious and lucky. But now there are only four incumbents. Now every challenger has an honest shot at a party endorsement. And there is leeway for ward leaders and big-time funders to pick respectable unendorsed candidates and push them over the
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Doug Oliver Launches Mayoral Campaign Doug Oliver, who recently quit a vice-presidency at Philadelphia Gas Works to run for Mayor, made it official: He is ready to do more than gas you up. This lifelong public-sector expert has never run for elective office but he has been walking the corridors of power most of his career. As Mayor Nutter’s press secretary, he handled city communications with aplomb. Oliver “has the passion, energy and belief in the future of our city that is needed in a campaign for Mayor,” noted former Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell. He has serious public-sector chops.
Oliver announced in front of hundreds of cheering supporters at the Flying Horse Center on Pulaski Avenue in Germantown. The youngest candidate in the race, and the only one with fresh, significant business success, Oliver energized the crowd when he told them Philadelphia “cannot rely on the old guard or the political establishment to make that change. If they
haven’t created the change by now, it’s either because they’re unwilling – or they don’t know how.” Oliver expressed surprise that every other candidate is proclaiming the need for change, despite their having mostly graduated from the same flawed political system. Oliver charges they are largely supported by lobbyists, vested interests and mem-
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S.W. PHILA. activist Wilson Alexander launched campaign for City Council at Large at Christ Haven Worship Center in Eastwick, where he is deacon. His strong congregation will give Alexander a leg up in community outreach during campaign.
bers of the political elite. “The change Philadelphia needs is real and urgent,” Oliver said. “Clearly, we cannot rely on the old guard or the political establishment to make it,” he added. Throughout his speech, Oliver reminded people only 18% of registered voters had voted in the last mayoral election. If people don’t exercise their power at the ballot – and encourage others to do the same – then the change they seek will remain out of reach, he said. Doug has been adjunct professor at LaSalle University’s graduate School of Communication and has taught online courses for National University’s graduate Communications program. He earned a degree in journalism/mass communication from Lock Haven University, a Master’s in communication from LaSalle University and an Executive MBA from St. Joseph’s University. He is father to a 12-year-old son, Douglas I. Oliver II. Oliver has some catching up to do when it comes to fundraising. We’ll all be closely watching his next campaign-spending report. In fact, most political pros will
make up their minds about his clout over the next three weeks. His petition circulation will be an early tipoff to potential donors as to how viable he is. For more information about Doug Oliver and his policies, visit www.dougoliver2015.com.
Kenney Sets His Team In Place Jim Kenney has rapidly pulled together seasoned campaign staff and consultants to mount his campaign for the Democratic mayoral nomination. The team includes veterans of the Wolf, de Blasio and Obama campaigns as well as long-time Kenney staffers and advisors. Only these individuals should be considered official campaign sources for the purposes of media interviews. Jane Slusser is his campaign manager. Kenney picked her up from Ken Trujillo’s abortive campaign. Slusser’s résumé lists Equality Pennsylvania and Human Rights Campaign’s Americans for Workplace Opportunity statewide campaign. In 2008 and 2012, she worked on President Obama’s election and reelection campaigns in
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South Philadelphia and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Deborah Mahler is senior advisor. She served as Kenney’s chief of staff on City Council during his 23-year tenure. She’s a 21st Ward stalwart. Kenney tapped Anna Greenberg of Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research to do his polling. She was named pollster of the year by the American Association of Political Consultants in 2014. This Harvard PhD has a dozen years’ field experience working on campaigns such as Gov. Tom Wolf’s, Mayor Bill de Blasio’s, Texas State Sen. Wendy Davis’ and former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’. Snyder Pickerill Media (Cont. Page 19)
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A Labor Cheer For Williams (Cont. From Page 19) dorsement for his mayoral race, from the Transport Workers Union Local 234. “I am honored to receive the endorsement of the dedicated transit workers of Local 234,” said Williams. “The union represents men and women that work hard to ensure the safe travel of nearly a million Philadelphians and non-residents across the region every single day. Whether residents are headed to work, school, or home, TWU members interact with them every day. Their jobs are tremendously important to our economic growth, and I look forward to partnering with them in building One Philadelphia together.” Williams has long been a supporter of unions. He helped to negotiate TWU’s contract settlement with SEPTA, for which its endorsement is payback. He cofounded the Diversity Apprenticeship Program that prepares youth of color for careers in the building trades. Williams says strong unions protect workers’ rights and work to counter the tide of rising income inequality. “Throughout his career, Tony Williams has dedicated himself to fighting for the good of all Philadelphians,” said TWU Local 234 President Willie Brown. “He has been on the front lines working to bring people together. He’s a consensus-builder and problem-solver with the skills that will be required of the next Mayor to meet the challenges of this city. I know, and all of us at Local 234 know Anthony Williams is up to the challenge.” TWU Local 234 represents more than 5,000 bus drivers, subway and trolley operators and maintenance workers at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority. The local union is an affiliate of the
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Steinke Claims Strong LGBT Nod Philadelphia City Council candidate Paul Steinke has announced his endorsement by the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, the nation’s largest resource for out LGBT individuals in politics.
Before stepping down to seek an at-large seat on City Council, Steinke managed operations of the Reading Terminal Market for 13 years. He oversaw a 30% increase in visits and a $4 million renovation and expansion, and last year the 122-year-old market was named one of the 10 Great Public Spaces by the American Planning Association. In addition to his work with small businesses in the private
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MEETING UP at Lawncrest Rec Center were Congressman Brendan Boyle, his father Frank Boyle, Jean Pleis and Councilman Ed Neilson. Numerous health-care and health-insurance providers were on hand to help Lawncrest residents sign up under Affordable Care Act.
“Philadelphia is a leader on LGBT issues, but nobody from its LGBT community has ever been elected to the City Council. It’s especially important to young LGBT people to see themselves reflected in the city’s elected leaders. That’s why the Victory Fund is proud to support candidates like Paul, who are fighting for their entire communities and doing so while being open and honest about who they are,” said Denis Dison, senior VP of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund.
sector, Steinke also served as the first finance director for the Center City District and as the first executive director for the University City District. He plans to use his privatesector and community-development experience to help Philadelphia achieve its full potential as a sustainable, equitable and inclusive magnet city for families, students and businesses. “I am honored and humbled to receive this endorsement from the Gay & Lesbian (Cont. Page 22)
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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Don’t file bankruptcy? Answer: That’s the cry of the “debt settlement” industry. They claim they will help you rid yourself of debt without bankruptcy. If you avoid the outright crooked companies, can they do it? Sure. But at what cost? There are two types of these companies. One simply takes a portion of your monthly income and negotiates with your credit-card companies to stop or lower interest; in return, it makes a monthly payment to each company. After several years of those payments, your debts will be gone. Assuming, of course you can make all the monthly payments to the credit negotiator and assuming you don’t incur any new debt. Oh yes, you’ll pay them a percentage of your income to do this – often several hundred dollars or more a year. The other type of company takes a monthly payment from you and saves it. They notify your creditors they are working to get them paid. Then, once they have 50% or more of the balance owed a credit-card company; they negotiate to pay off the card in full for that percentage. This usually works, although it’s nothing you can’t do yourself; and you are paying a monthly fee to allow the company to do this for you. Since it can take several years to raise enough money to do this and the negotiating company is being paid monthly, this can be quite costly. And, of course, if
Now let’s compare those programs with a simple bankruptcy. You’ll pay your attorney a one-time fee – and your debts will be gone in three to four months. And you’ll start rebuilding your credit score right away. Next Week’s Question: Does surrendering your home in bankruptcy mean it’s not yours?
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(Cont. from Page 20) Victory Fund,” said Steinke, who if elected would be Philadelphia’s first openly gay elected official. “If I am chosen by voters to represent them, I will fight every day to make sure all Philadelphians – regardless of background, nation of origin or sexual orien-
tation – have opportunities to grow and succeed.” Steinke, an economist by training, lives in West Philadelphia with David Ade, his partner of nearly 20 years.
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candidate for City Council at Large, has just accepted the endorsement of the Service Employees Int’l Local 32BJ. Local 32BJ, which represents 10,000 security guards, building maintenance personnel and school district employees in the Philadelphia region, is just the latest major labor organization to endorse Thomas’ candidacy. Thomas has also received endorsements from AFSCME, which represents the City of Philadelphia’s civilian workforce, and the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees District 1199c, the city’s largest union. Taken together, these key endorsements highlight the momentum building for Thomas’ campaign. “I am honored to accept Local 32BJ’s endorsement,” Thomas said. “Local 32BJ and its members share my vision of fixing our schools, bringing middle-class jobs to Philadelphia and making our city safer. My candidacy has been about bringing people together, and I am excited to roll my sleeves and get to work with our partners in or-
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Jenné Ayers Takes Aim At City Council Her father fought fires. Now the daughter wants to set off sparks in the heated May City Council race. Jenné Ayers, daughter of former Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers, is the youngest person to enter the field for one of the five Democratic at-Large ballot slots which will be fiercely contested. Born and raised in Philadelphia, this graduate of Masterman HS and Harvard University has always been civically engaged. As a teenager she was co-president of the NAACP Youth Council; she administered a Philadelphia Foundation program called Youthadelphia which gave out $100,000 in grants to other
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N.E. PHILA. business leader and former mayoral candidate Al Taubenberger threw his hat into ring for Republican City Council at Large – repeating his solid 2011 race. Announcement at Nick’s Roast Beef on Cottman Avenue betokened Al’s strong base in Republican-rich N.E. wards where he is well liked.
youth groups. After graduating college with a degree in government, she took a job with the Bridgespan Group, a nationwide nonprofit consulting firm. She traveled the country addressing education and community revitalization, strategic planning and financials. “I had the opportunity to see examples of best practices,” the younger Ayers said. “I am ready to put them into practice in my home town.” In Cincinnati she organized a database to share key student information between schools,
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afterschool programs and mentors. In Atlanta she worked on public-private partnerships between city agencies, community leaders, businesses and philanthropists to turn troubled neighborhoods around. Most importantly, she learned patience. “You must build up an oasis on a longterm basis,” she explained. “You can’t give out money and expect it to miraculously grow. Leadership is the key ingredient.” Jenné confesses to having a “passion for the media.” She served as a Pennsylvania press assistant during Barack Obama’s 2012 presidential campaign. Subsequently she worked in an international aid mission in the African nation of Rwanda, where she saw firsthand how media are repressed by a dictatorship. She will finish Yale Law School this spring – in time to celebrate victory in the primary, she hopes. Ayers intends to rely on her youth, energy and people skills to fuel her campaign. She has been reaching out to civic leaders and youth groups around the city. She has an active online campaign with a strong website and is working social media systematically. These methods are suited to a low-budget campaign. Ayers stated she has already received “a lot of small donations from everyday citizens.”
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140906 An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Market Street, 48th Street, Haverford Avenue, and 46th Street. 140936 An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 6th Street, Wood Street, 2nd Street, Benjamin Franklin Bridge Access Road, and Vine Street Expressway Ramp. 141031 An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Front Street, Oxford Street, Frankford Avenue, Norris Street, Aramingo Avenue, Fletcher Street, Moyer Street, Berks Street, Girard Avenue, Columbia Avenue, Beach Street, Delaware Avenue, Frankford Avenue, and Girard Avenue. 150007 An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Montrose Street, 17th Street, Carpenter Street, and 18th Street. 150050 Copies of the foregoing items are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall. Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Rules, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items.
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VIPs Galore Show For Kenney Funder OVER 200 well-connected VIPs packed Sheraton Downtown rooftop lounge for Jim Kenney’s elite campaign funder. Among them were, from left, consultant Joe Russo, Ward Leader Roseanne Pauciello, Kenney, and attorneys George Badey and Lauri Kavulich (a 9th Ward activist).
AIMING for mayoralty and already raising big bucks for that task was Councilman at Large Jim Kenney, consulting here with judicial aspirant Lyris Younge, powerful hospital union leader Henry Nicholas and City Commissioner Stephanie Singer. PAINTING themselves in Kenney’s corner were, from left, political consultant Ozzie Myers, attorney Tom Martin and Painters DC 21 Business Mgr./Secretary Treasurer Joe Ashdale.
W A R D LEADER Carol Jenkins, who is running for City Commissioner, chatted with judicial candidates Joffie Pittman and Kai Scott.
NOT SHORT of female admirers that night was Jim Kenney, posing here with, from left, Tenley Benk, Anne Gemmelle, Andrea Cipriani-Mecchi, Kenney, Christine Carlson and Anna Deych. WORKING HARD for Jim Kenney will be businesswoman Terry Graboyes, FOP spokesperson Gene Blagmond and Fire Fighters’ Jack Eltman.
COUNCILMAN Mark Squilla and nonprofit expert Andy Toy joined crowd of Kenney supporters at Sheraton Downtown.
note: This month, Philadelphia will be visited by Gov. Rick Perry (R-Fla.) – to steal our businesses. Literally. “Perry announced he was going to target high-tax governments with toxic business environments, to offer them a one-way ticket to Sunshine State,” Tracy explained. “Philadelphia was the first stop he chose.” Tracy’s career has taken him around the country and abroad to organize major marketing. He has been struck by how local political cultures invite and encourage investment and growth in some cities, and hinder it in others. Philadelphia is one of the dark spots, he believes. “Despite its attractiveness in many sectors, our city isn’t falling into the category of cities that facilitate business,” he said. The city cannot capitalize on its advantages due to poor government policies, he argues. The refusal of City Council even to hold hearings on the
proposed sale of the Philadelphia Gas Works to UIL Corp. is a prime example. Tracy is willing to believe the deal Mayor Michael struck was not good enough. “But that decision, without even a hearing, sends a message to businesses to stay away. “The key question now is whether or not business community in this city must wake up in order not to see a repeat of the UGI fiasco.” The city’s “tax policy is so irrational that a debate about one particular tax is not appropriate,” Tracy maintained. It’s not that any one tax is bad, but that put together they aren’t designed to meet the needs and goals of the city. We tax the wrong things in the wrong ways, he said. Tracy wants to give a hard look at the way the City manages its capital assets and capital liabilities. Repeatedly it sidesteps the democratic (Cont. Page 30)
COUNCIL candidate Terry Tracy is flanked by Joe McGolgan (who took a shot at City Council himself in 2011) and Ward Leader WARD LEADER Denise Furey joins School Mike Cibik at Tracy’s campaign kickoff at Reform Commissioner Farah Jiménez to supDwight D Hotel in Center City. port launch of Terry Tracy’s campaign.
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by Tony West While most political eyes are on the boisterous Democratic at-large Council primary races, the city’s Republicans are jockeying for position on their own ticket. Among those launching an at-large campaign last week was international businessman Terry Tracy, who ran for City Controller on the Republican ticket in 2013. Tracy ran a credible race, winning many more votes than the city’s dwindling GOP electorate alone could have provided. Today Tracy is on the campaign trail again, aiming for a Republican at-large Council nomination in the May primary. He walked away from his job as a high-level regional store manager with Ralph Lauren Corp., kicking off his campaign at a well-attended affair at the Dwight D Hotel in Rittenhouse Square. Tracy began his speech that evening with an alarming
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TERRY TRACY’S Campaign Mgr. Joe Mc- FROM LEFT, Robert Harris, Chad Hunter Colgan shares moment with City Commis- and Steve Goff turned out to help put Tracy on City Council. sioner Al Schmidt and Mark Dobbins.
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The Philadelphia Public Record Newspapers, its readers and editorial staff proudly announce Sheriff of Philadelphia Jewell Williams is named the
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Jewell Williams Public Servant of The Year 2015
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Sheriff Jewell Williams was sworn in to lead the Office of the Sheriff City and County of Philadelphia in January 2012 after being elected in November 2011 bringing with him a resume that literally saw him being trained for the position.
Sheriff Williams at the Record’s annual birthday gala at Swan Caterers, Water Street and Snyder Avenue, in South Philadelphia on Thursday, March 5th, starting at 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. The event coincides with the publishing on the same day with a tribute issue honoring the Sheriff for his many achievements throughout his public service career.
The Outstanding Public Servant of the Year award has been given to many of this city, state, federal and labor luminaries. Among them are:
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Before being elected, he served 11 years as State Representative of the 197th Legislative District where he put together a distinguished record of community service and activism that included petitioning the city to provide more affordable housing for the poor, and the creation of the Susquehanna Neighborhood Advisory Council (SNAC) in response to increased violence in parts of the district. Prior to this, Sheriff Williams graduated from the Philadelphia Police Academy in 1986 and joined the Temple University Police Department where he also served as community liaison. In 1994, he was appointed Chief of Criminal Operations for the Office of the Philadelphia Sheriff. He served as Representative of the 197th District, earning a reputation as a concerned and responsive legislator, a career which terminated with his election to the Office Of the Sheriff of Philadelphia. In his first year in office, Sheriff Williams orchestrated a solid working agreement with the City of Philadelphia and the First Judicial District that has made the Office of the Sheriff of Philadelphia more accessible and transparent than any time in its history. He also immediately moved a staid, handwritten ledger recording office, handling millions of dollars, into the most modern and efficient of government branches, using cutting edge technology. Today anyone at any time can avail themselves of what is going on in and with his department. In his first term, he was saddled and easily shouldered additional responsibilities as the Courts requested more of his services. He successfully increased the return of money to property owners whose properties were sold for more than the outstanding debts, and has held numerous foreclosure prevention seminars and workshops across the city. His office also hosts monthly sessions on ‘How to Purchase a Property at a Sheriff's Sale’ in both the English and Spanish languages. These have helped many homeowners save their properties as well as increase the participation in those participating in Sheriff Sales. Many would otherwise have not had the opportunity to participate if it were not for his efforts. His website easily allows individuals to enter the sheriff sales process and to fully understand the operations of his major office. For this and a myriad of other accomplishments, the Editorial Staff and its broad base of consultants and advisors finds
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as Public Servant of the Year at Swan Caterers, Waterfall Rm., Snyder Ave. & Water St., 6-9 p.m. For info John David (267) 259-6657. Mar. 7- Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown hosts “Step Into College: Phila.’s Pre-College Conference” at U. of Sciences, McNeil Science & Tech. Ctr., 45th St. & Woodland Ave., 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Open for students and families Grade Focus: 8th-12th. Workshops covering college-access topics. Parent sessions focus on high-school choice, college preparation and financial-aid advice. To register. http://stepinto-college-2015march7.eventbrite.com. For info (215) 686-3438. Mar. 7- Elaine Tomlin’s 42nd Ward Democratic Committee hosts Candidates Morning Out at Aspira Olney HS, 100 W. Duncannon Ave., enter at Mascher & Duncannon, 10 a.m.-12 noon. Candidate donation $50. All checks payable to 42nd Democratic Ward. PO Box 24419. Philadelphia, PA. 19120. RSVP Elaine Tomlin. tomlin@verizon.net.
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5:30-7:30 p.m. Sponsorship $100-$500, payable to Friends of Christine Hope 2015. For info Pamela T. Ewing (267) 885-6154. Feb. 26- Congressman Bob Brady hosts Reception for State Sen. Tina Tartaglione at FOP Ha., 11630 Caroline Rd., 7-9 p.m. Tickets $100, Silver $500, Gold $1,000; candidates $250. Feb. 26- Democratic 56th Ward Committee hosts Petition Signing Party at Mediterranean 2000 Restaurant, 8026 Bustleton Ave., 7 p.m. Candidates $100; non-candidates $35 in advance, $40 at door. Send requests to John P. Sabatina, Sr., 7720 Castor Ave., 2nd Fl., Phila., PA 19152. Checks payable to “The Friends of the 56th Ward”. Feb. 27- Phila. Chinatown Development Corp. hosts Fundraiser Banquet at Ocean City Restaurant, 234 N. 9th St. For info Ping Ho Lee (215) 922-2156. Feb. 28- Democratic 36th Ward hosts Fish Fry at 22nd Street Café, 22nd & Wharton Sts., 4-8 p.m. Tickets $10. Candidates $20. For info Carolyn Ramsey (215) 462-3381. Feb. 28- 9th Ward Democratic Committee hosts fundraiser at Venetian Cl., 8030 Germantown Ave., 7-10 p.m. Enjoy great homemade Italian food. Candidates are welcome to bring petitions. Tickets are $50. Hosts $100, sponsors $250. Mar. 1- St. Patrick’s Parade Fundraiser at FOP Heroes Ha., 11630 Caroline Rd., 3-7 p.m. With Jamieson, Rogues, Ray Colean, Celtic Flame Dancers and Celtic Flame! Tickets $30. Mar. 4- Republican Happy Hour at Paddy Whack’s, 9241-43 Roosevelt Blvd. (behind N.E. Shopping Ctr.), 5:30-8 p.m. Free event. Candidates welcome. Mar. 5- Republican City Committee hosts Cocktail Party for State Rep candidate Martina White at RCC, 3525 Cottman Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m. House Majority Backers $50, House Majority Sponsors $100, House Majority Champions $250, House Majority Winners $500. Mar. 5- Phila. Public Record honors Sheriff Jewell Williams
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(Cont. From Page 7) Feb. 18- Phila. Chinatown Lunar New Year Celebration starts with Midnight Lion Dance, at 10th & Race Sts., 11:30 p.m. Featuring Phila. Suns, complete with firecrackers. Come early. Feb. 19- Business Ass’n of W. Parkside hosts Mayoral Forum at Phila. Bus. & Tech. Ctr., 5070 Parkside Ave., 4th fl., Su. 2400, 8:30-10 a.m. Coffee & refreshments. For info www.BAWPPhilly.com. Feb. 19- GOP Wards (5th, 8th, 2nd and 30th Wards) Petition Signing Party, 5 to 8:30 P.M., Racquet Cl., 215 S. 16th St., 5-8:30 p.m. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. RSVP GOP 5th Ward Leader Mike Cibik mcibik@gop5thward.com or GOP 8th Ward Leader Barbara Coxe barbcoxe@gmail.com. Feb. 19- Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown holds Campaign Kickoff at City Tap House, 2 Logan Sq., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Food and beverage. Sponsorships: Gold $2,500, Silver $1,000, Bronze $500. For info LPerryConsulting@gmail.com or (267) 275-2120. Feb. 19- State Rep. Rosita C. Youngblood and 13th Ward Dem. Executive Committee host Fundraiser and Petition Party at Treasures Banquet Ha., 5549 Germantown Ave., 6-9 p.m. Dinner and live music. Tickets $25; candidates, elected officials, union reps $100. For info Cynthia Parker (215) 704-4661 or C. Carn (267) 269-4608. Feb. 20- Petition Signing Party hosted by 2nd Ward & Citizens Organizing PA’s Security at 2440 Tasker St., 4-8 p.m. All Democratic candidates invited. $100 donation per candidate. Refreshments and drinks. Candidates RSVP. For info Kevin Price (267) 978-4839. Feb. 20- Councilwoman Cindy Bass hosts Announcement & Petition Party at Treasures Banquet Ha., 5549
Germantown Ave., 5-9 p.m. For info (267) 737-8114. Feb. 20- 33rd Ward Democrats host Candidates Night at Juniata G.C., 1391 E. Cayuga St., 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Beef & Beer. $35 each or 2 for $50. Candidates are welcome to bring their petitions. For info Donna Aument (215) 427-1645. Feb. 21- State Sen. Anthony Williams and Alzheimer’s Assoc. host Alzheimer’s Afri Forum at W. Phila. HS, 49th & Chestnut Sts., 9 a.m.-12 m. Continental breakfast. Free. Registration required. For info Fredricka Waugh (800) 272-3900. Feb. 21- WEVI Women’s Ministry sponsors Women’s Healthy Lifestyle Symposium for women 13 years and older at Holy Temple of Deliverance, 124-128 W. Seymour St. For info (215) 951-9440. Feb. 21- Democratic 32nd Ward Leader Gary Williams hosts Petition Signing Party from at Mander Rec Ctr., 33rd & Diamond Sts., 12-3 p.m. $25 for candidates. For info Gary Williams (215) 906-9009. Feb. 22- Phila. Suns Lion Dance Parade, starting at 10th & Spring Sts., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Martial-arts performances, firecrackers, Lion Dance. Family fun. Celebrating Chinese New Year. Feb. 24- Phila. Chinatown Development Corp. hosts 2105 Chinatown Chinese New Year Banquet at Sang Kee Peking Duck House, 238 N. 9th St., 6-8:30 p.m. 10-course dinner, live entertainment. Tickets $65 each. For info Ping Ho Lee (215) 922-2156. Feb. 25- Democratic Ward 39B Committee hosts Fundraiser at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 1526 Packer Ave., 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets $100. For info Matt Myers (215) 467-4643. Feb. 26- Al Schmidt for City Commissioner holds Campaign Kickoff at Fire Fighters’ Union Ha., 415 N. 5th St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Suggested contribution $40. Feb. 26- Carol Jenkins for City Commissioner hosts Meet & Greet at 730 Catherine St., 5:30 p.m. Feb. 26- PFCU PAC hosts Reception for Christine Hope For Judge at 1600 Locust St.,
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ELEPHANT (Cont. From Page 10) at Large. Taubenberger ran for this seat four years ago and
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his plans to run for City Council at Large at the Dwight D Hotel on S. 16th Street. The event was very well attended and well run by his campaign manager ALLAIRE CORBETT. Tracy was introduced by his CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN JOE MCCOLGAN. McColgan ran for this seat himself four years ago. Tracy spoke of the City Council’s failed policies and how their actions and in-actions have contributed to the economic fundraiser saw two top guys in the program. Ryan PETERS of my American Legion Post introduced the keynote speaker. Ryan is a Navy Seal Team member and recently returned from somewhere?? He introduced combat-wounded vet Col. Tim Williams. Col. Tim is now Director of the Vets Multi Service Center at 4th & Race Streets. They really care about vets and need YOUR support. GREAT LOSS was felt on the passing of Capt. Mike LITTON. Mike was a president of the River Pilots Association and a board member of the Maritime exchange. I am not sure St. Peter can control this feisty SCOT. No cigars in Heaven, Mike!
WAFFLEMAN (Cont. From Page 10) too long! Life goes by quickly. Do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether you’re on the back nine or not! You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life. Live for today and say all the things you want your loved ones to remember; and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the years past! Life is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one. Live it well! Enjoy today! Do something that is fun! Be happy! Have a great day. Remember: “It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver. Live happy in 2015! Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.
problems of the City of Philadelphia. Pennsylvania TREASURER ROB McCORD’S resignation is taking some more twists and turns. Initially he resigned stating he was doing so because he engaged in criminal fundraising activities. He threatened at least two potential donors that he could use his office to negatively affect their businesses. Now it appears he received a donation from a PAC that is under federal investigation. The Enterprise Fund gave McCord’s campaign $125,000. The Enterprise Fund came to the attention of federal election regulators as it missed its filing deadlines by eight months. The PAC is affiliated with JOHN ESTEY, a former chief of staff to then-GOV.
ED RENDELL. The Enterprise Fund had only two contributors: ROSS NESE, president of Grane Healthcare, who contributed $100,000; and Campaign for Equality, another PAC, contributed $25,000. Campaign finance reports reveal the Campaign for Equality received donations from yet another PAC, the Campaign for Pennsylvania’s Future. The treasurer of the Campaign for Pennsylvania’s Future is MAX TRIBBLE, who works for a charterschool management company run by Republican VAHAN GUREGHIAN. The chairwoman of the Campaign for Equality is ABIGAIL MEYER (who appears to live at the same address as Tribble).
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On November 17, 1980, as U.S. GOP governors assembled in Philadelphia's "Academy of Music" to hear President-elect Ronald Reagan, the Deputy Chairman of said Party (who later emerged as the CEO of MTV. WHY?) wrote to the Philadelphia Oboe Sound System envoy who led all Republican heads of U.S. States to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, saying: "Dear Mr. Argentina: Just a short note to say congratulations to a great Republican victory Tuesday. You did a fine job, and I believe this election was a continuance of the new era our party is experiencing in President Carter’s Search for Pennsylvania. the ‘Philadelphia Sound’ I have enjoyed our association in the past and look forward to working with you in the future." Sincerely, Drew Lewis The same force that brought the nation's Republican governors to converge at the Academy of Music 13 days after the election of the 40th President of the United States, and inspired President Reagan to conclude his 2nd Inaugural Address with a definition of the "American Sound" (quoted above), caused him MARCEL TABUTEAU to boldly proclaim at the Brandenburg Gate on World Renoun June 12, 1987 his most memorable line: OBOIST "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall fell because of the principles of the solo oboist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, MARCEL TABUTEAU (1915-1954), and his lawful representative's portfolio, "Issues and Illustrations. For eight years, President Reagan protected his professional integrity with a plaque prominently displaying this one sentence (presumedly authored by him) on top of his Oval Office desk: "There is no limit to what a man can do or where he can go--if he doesn't mind who gets the credit."
“You’ve got a friend in Pennsylvania.” —Nicola Argentina (c) 2015
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Catholic Bloc Is Big In Congress by Mark Pattison Catholic News Service Once again, there are more Catholics in Congress than members of any other religious denomination. And the numbers stay strong term after term. Even though Catholics account for only about 22% of the US population – admittedly the largest body of religious belief in the country – they make up 31% of the House and the Senate. If you’re looking for differences between the two major parties, there’s indeed some – but Catholics are still overrepresented in both the Democratic and Republican parties. There are 83 Catholics among the 234 Democrats in the House or Senate, good for 35% of the Democrats’ total, and 81 Catholics among the 301 Republicans in Congress, or
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(Cont. From Page 10) when it comes to affordable housing and keeping senior citizens, particularly in Point Breeze, in their homes. Ground has been broken for the Anthony Wayne senior complex and Habitat for Humanity has done extensive work in the district helping residents find affordable homes, he said.
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27% of the GOP’s total, according to figures issued in a Pew Research Center study issued shortly before the 114th Congress was sworn in Jan. 6. What makes Catholics so eager to want to serve in electoral office, and what makes them so electable? Daniel Philpott, director of the Center for Civil & Human Rights at the University of Notre Dame, speculated there is a “strong tradition of social thought in the Catholic Church, more developed than in the mainline Protestant churches.” Philpott pointed to the issuance of Pope Leo XII’s 1891 encyclical “Rerum Novarum” as the starting point “where the church decided to engage the modern nationstate.” Philpott said the Second Vatican Council also did much – even more than the
election of John F. Kennedy as the first, and so far only, Catholic US president – to advance the notion of politics as a noble vocation. Frank Orlando, a political science instructor at St. Leo University in Florida, told Catholic News Service that Catholics benefit from voters’ strong preference for their elected officials to profess religious faith. He cited a 2013 Pew study that showed that 53% of those responding said they would be less likely to vote for a candidate who was an atheist. Pew statistics reveal that 20% of Americans now profess no religious belief or are atheists. But only one selfproclaimed atheist serves in the House, and she was only first elected in 2013. Catholics have such appeal, Orlando added, that they can get elected in dis-
tricts in the Deep South where the Catholic population registers in the single digits. The Pew tally of Catholics in Congress included Congressman Michael Grimm (R-N.Y.), who won re-election despite a 20-count federal indictment on charges of tax evasion, tax fraud and perjury. One week after he pleaded guilty to a single count of tax fraud and admitting to perjury, wire fraud and hiring undocumented immigrants in December, he said he would resign from Congress before the new Congress was sworn in. And, on the day the new Congress was seated, the former Republican governor of Virginia, Bob McDonnell, a Catholic, was sentenced to two years in prison after being found guilty on 11 felony corruption charges.
The definition of “affordable housing” is something Johnson and Feibush see differently. While Feibush believes senior citizens won’t be impacted by development if they are given the money to maintain their homes, Johnson believes no amount of homemaintenance money will help someone if the high-end condos on either side of them have caused their taxes to become too high to pay. “No one should be displaced from their home due to development,” Johnson said. “Income shouldn’t be able to determine whether or not you can live in a neighborhood. There has to be some kind of balance. The primary way that people are displaced from their homes is higher taxes.” Now, because Johnson’s mentor is State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, and because Williams is known in some circles as the “Charter King” (and has the contributions from charter school groups to his mayoral campaign to prove it), you might be tempted to as-
sume charter schools came up a lot in our conversation. You’d be wrong. When asked about education, Johnson talked about the importance of a fair-funding formula that would help the district’s children get the resources they need. But as a member of a City Council that’s voted to put $300 million into the School District of Philadelphia’s coffers over the last four years, Johnson wants to make sure the money the School District does get goes toward student needs. Like for example, libraries. Like many of us, Johnson read the Philadelphia Inquirer story, which showed that only 11 of the School District’s 280 schools had a functioning library. “That’s totally unacceptable,” he said. “[City Council] needs to monitor the money it gives to the School District and make sure it’s spent on the children. We need to make sure that the principals and parents have the support they need.”
In the end, Johnson said, the last three and a half years have been good for the Second District under his leadership, and he believes that in a second term, things will only get better. “I’d like to continue to advance things in the district for the residents,” he said. “Everyone wants neighborhoods that are safe, streets that are clean, and a good education for their kids.” And that’s my introduction of the two men facing off for the privilege of representing the 2nd Dist. in City Council. I’ll end this week’s column with this. The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is one of the few city unions that has been keeping its powder dry in terms of endorsements early in the season. In fact, PFT has thrown its support behind exactly one person… Next week: Helen Gym throws her hat into the ring for City Council at Large … and puts education at center stage in the 2015 elections.
CITY HALL (Cont. From Page 10) and Republican operative GEORGE BURRELL and former unsuccessful mayoral candidate and rich guy TOM KNOX. Some of these supposed political pundits have remarked that the amount of campaign cash involved in the mayoral race is tiny. But the bottom line is those who invest in mayoral candidates tend to wait for the dust to clear and then go all in. So although there is not an absolutely clear frontrunner at present, Williams will likely be the one. CITY COMMISSIONER STEPHANIE SINGER, who was swept into office as part of a citywide attempt to dump former CITY COMMISSIONER MARCH TARTAGLIONE, has not achieved popularity among many party operatives. Word on the street is she will have a little to no
support among the Democratic Party structure. How she achieves reelection seems tougher then untying the Gordian knot. City Hall Sam’s sources provided some additional info after last week’s column that discussed internal deliberations among members of the building trades. Sam apologizes for any errors that were made. Philadelphia Building & Construction Trades Council President PAT GILLESPIE, who was recently reelected by a landslide vote, intends to serve out his present term and has not ruled out seeking reelection. Sam knows that within the trades there may be occasional disagreements, but they all share the same noble goal of improving the lives of working Pennsylvanians through fair wages and working conditions. There is great excitement about the new building-trades leadership that will continue to carry out this important work.
Terry Tracy (Cont. From Page 25) process with opaque judgement calls. Take the Land Bank, for instance. “We established it to get the cash from sale and redevelopment of all our unused real estate, but then we maintain arcane things like councilmanic prerogative that undermine the ability of the Land Bank to realize what it should realize. “Thus there is no money for schools, pension funds, other social services. The great irony is we are unable as a result to provide services for those who need it most. On how to rescue our public schools, Tracy praised Jim Kenney for saying he didn’t have an answer at this time. “Neither do I,” said Tracy. “But you can’t tell me there has been sufficient progress in transparency in the School District’s finances. Council needs to work with the School Reform Commission to
change that impression.” The neverending school crisis is particularly threatening to educated millennials like Tracy who are moving into the city these days. “We are weary and wary of all the political infighting with regard to the schools because the situation is so dire. Just fix it!” Tracy says his growing bloc of citizens “can no longer abdicate political activism. We have too much skin in the game.” Given government policies that favor Philadelphia’s natural strengths, Tracy sees it flourishing as an “Eds and Meds Valley.” Tracy has always had the political bug. Although he took his bachelor’s degree from Temple 10 years ago, he acquired a Master’s in government administration from the Fels Institute in 2011. He lives in the Fitler Square area of Center City with his wife Lynsey.
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