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“Public feedback from Comcast subscribers and residents is critical to the process as we continue to negotiate the renewal of the franchise agreement,” said the Mayor.

“We have been asking for input from the public for more than two years, and the City issued a Community Needs Assessment Report last week based upon what we’ve received so far, but the completion and release of the report does not conclude the City’s efforts to gather as much (Cont. Page 20)

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St. Thomas Hosts Vietnamese Bingo

by Maria Merlino There is a lot of history behind the Vietnamese Youth Group Bingo Night. Almost 150 years, in fact.

In July 1857, Emperor Napoleon III of France decided to invade Vietnam and colonize it. His nation’s upsurge of capitalism generated a need for overseas markets and Catholic missionaries were intent on converting the people to Christianity.

In 1872, the French captured the Hanoi Citadel. Ten years later, the colonizers were in full control. In 1954, the signing of the Geneva Accords created two Vietnams. After the Viet Minh took control of North Vietnam, priests were arrested and church property was seized and expropriated.

REV. Joseph Dinh C. Huynh, parochial vicar for Vietnamese Ministry, with Vietnamese Youth Group at St. Thomas Aquinas.

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ture remains strong, even among the young.

Parish meetings are held to brainstorm ideas about fundraising.

CHIN DIN HOC; Msgr. Hugh J. Shields, pastor; and Vietnamese Youth Group at St. Thomas Aquinas.

Photo by Maria Merlino Father Joseph Dinh C. Huynh was The Vietnamese Youth Group just a little boy at the time and his came up with the idea of a bingo family needed to flee. During a 300- game event that would be held four day period where the border between times a year. the two sides was temporarily open, “We wanted to be an example for many North Vietnamese Catholics other youth groups,” said Chin Din fled southward out of fear that they Hoc. “We wanted to invite all differwould be persecuted. His family ent cultures to have fun but also raise went to Saigon, the capitol of South money to share with our church.

Vietnam.

Many of the Vietnamese people here “I got here in America in 1980. I are first generation, some are second was a priest already,” he said. generation, but many were born Father Huynh is now with St. there.”

Thomas Aquinas Church at 1719 Last week’s bingo raised $1,200.

Morris Street, center to a host of fel- One of the volunteers was Mikki low Catholic refugees from Vietnam Capo of Capo’s Coins on Passyunk with their families. Most are now Avenue. She donated $500 worth of American citizens but their attach- food, including pizza, sliders and ment to their ancestral land and cul- chicken tenders. Her granddaughter,

Alyssa, donated dozens of gluten-free doughnuts. With her generous spirit, Mikki also donates numerous prizes including a flat-screen TV, baskets of lottery tickets and a cash cage. Plans are being made for the summer bingo.

This church serves the immigrant population in South Philadelphia with Masses being spoken in Vietnamese, Indonesian, Spanish and English.

The pastoral staff also includes Msgr.

Hugh J. Shields, pastor; Rev. A. Didik Setiyawan, CM Indonesian Ministry; Sister Maria Lauren Donohue, MSBT, Hispanic Ministry; Sister Janet Santibáñez, Hispanic Ministry; and Sister Josefina Méndez, Hispanic Ministry.

If you would like to support St. Thomas, on May 9, the parking lot and the center’s beautiful enclosed courtyard will be hosting a singular event featuring food vendors and a beer garden (for those 21+). Come eat and drink with neighbors at One Table, a festival of food and beer to benefit the church. For a donation of $20, a guest receives two food tokens and one drink token. Foods include Asian, Spanish and Filipino. Additional tokens will be available.

Should it rain, the large parish hall is available, which seats 300 comfortably.

RITA MARIE Capuano, Mikki Capo and Deacon Jim Stewart enjoy Vietnamese bingo at St. Thomas Aquinas.

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Upcoming Events Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition presents multiple seasonal events: • Hawthorne Park Spring Flea Market on Saturday, April 25, from 11am6pm at Hawthorne Park (12th and Catharine).

Calling all vendors! Friends of Hawthorne Park will be hosting a flea market 11am – 6pm on April 25. (Rain Date: Sunday April 26) Reserve your space for $20 using the PayPal form at hecphilly.org/market. If space is available, you can get a space for $25 on the day of the market. Note: All vendors must provide their own tables.

• LOVE Your Park Day Saturday, May 9 9am-2pm Details to be announced, but make sure this is on your calendar!

If you'd like to be a part of the planning and leading, or if you're part of a group that would like to get involved, email parkfriends@hecphilly.org.

Spring and Summer planning for Hawthorne Park has also begun.

• Live Jazz on Third Thursdays • Family Movie Nights/Final Fridays • Hip Hop Heritage June 5 • Live Shakespeare in September • Live Reggae to be announced • Fall Flea Market to be announced Visit hecphilly.org for more info.

Taste of South Philly Taste of South Philly Comes to Ss. John Neumann - Maria Goretti High School on Monday, May 4 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Join the areas top restaurants, caterers and bakeries in the Neumann-Goretti gymnasium to sample the finest the Philadelphia culinary world has to offer.

Enjoy samples of the finest wines, gourmet foods, and delectable desserts while listening to the delightful sounds of celebrity DJ Bob Pantano and his compliment of various bands and vocalists.

Raffle items, 50/50 and door prizes.

Single tickets $30 or 2 tickets for $50.

For tickets, contact Joe Tremoglie development@neumanngorettihs.org or by phone at 215-465-8437, ext. 250.

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She directly supervised 180 attorneys as well as gun court – where first-timers charged with gun offenses stand trial.

Williams appointed her deputy of the trial division, the first woman to run that crucial branch of the DA’s Office. Her most-recent assignment was the deputy of training where she implemented staff development for all levels of attorneys.

Her family is rich in public service as well. “My mom grew up in Strawberry Mansion and went to Northeast HS. My father grew up in Olney. My

grandparents are in Fox Chase.

My father was a Democratic committeeperson in the 63rd Ward. My mother, a tiny little lady, still walks town watch at 20th & Lombard,” she said.

“I was approached by judges and defense attorneys to run,” she said. “They wanted qualified people in the system.”

But lay persons back her as well. “People whom I have helped call me later years to thank me. I have impacted their lives and they’ve impacted mine,” she said. “Recently, my husband and I walked into Sam’s Club and a woman I had helped burst into tears. Mine is a different investment in the community.”

Lobel wants to see harmony restored to the city.

“I wish people would get along. The level of violence is distressing to me. People are reactionary and impulsive. I’m proactive and solution-oriented. If people would be more proactive in their approach to solving issues, we would be far better off.”

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by Cassie Hepler If small-time pot-smokers are no longer flung into prison, we have former Assistant DA Jodi Lobel in part to thank.

“I created two reforms in the District Attorney’s Office. One was the Small Amount Marijuana program,” she said. “Marijuana offenses were expensive and lengthy, regardless of your past record. Now they can take a class, pay for a class, the case is closed and expunged.”

This allowed people to have a second chance because incarceration for such a petty drug ruins employment, education and lives, she stressed.

She has served with two DAs, Lynne Abraham and Seth Williams, and “they both put me in positions of leadership to make important changes to the system,” she said.

Under Abraham, she was a line prosecutor, including four years in the homicide unit.

She served as chief of the felony-waiver unit (for people who waived right to bench tri-

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Adding Labor Endorsements

7TH COUNCIL DIST. incumbent Maria Quiñones Sánchez demonstrated additional labor support in rally outside City Hall. In photo are Alfred Williams, Gene Blagmond, Jerry Jordan, Henry Nicholas, Councilwoman, Will Vera and Randy Robertson, all representing unions.

by Joe Shaheeli The tide was rolling along for the last couple weeks Jim Kenney’s way with a well-orchestrated effort by his campaign team, bringing out endorsements from various groups for their candidate.

But today, what was considI was born and raised in South Philadelphia where ered a must-have endorsement I still reside.

Push Button for the Kenney campaign to give him greater impetus, did Bishop Neuman, Bok, LaSalle College and Widener not come his way. # Stopping the pendulum University School of Law. swing in his direction, for the Appointed to the Court of Common Pleas June 2014. moment at least, was the announcement expected by Rev. Currently sitting in the Criminal Division at the CJC Terrence D. Griffith, presiin Courtroom 704 and currently running for his first dent of the Black Clergy of Philadelphia & Vicinity, his full term”.. group has endorsed State Sen.

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Anthony Williams.

That brings two Black clerical groups in Williams’ camp, both reaching many churches and many parishioners. The second was that headed by Bishop Leonard Goins, whose group is the Pentecostal Clergy Political Advisory Council.

On Tuesday, Williams had picked up the coveted endorsement of United Ward Leaders of Color. Sonny Campbell, chairman of the group, said Williams stood for the issues that are on the mind of Black voters in their neighborhoods.

“We are selecting Sen. Williams because he has a proven record of providing for the community,” Campbell said.

“Philadelphia is going to be depending greatly on the State for education and other needs; Tony has the track record to show he is the best to negotiate for the resources available in Harrisburg and bring back the benefits to the city.”

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Pearce Bunting is no stranger to Philadelphia.

In the 1920s, his grandfather was an amateur actor at Theater Exile who was in plays when his mother was a little girl.

“When I walk in, I say, ‘Hi, Dops,” he said, referring to his grandfather’s nickname. “I read these old newspaper reviews from this art section I found and he only played leading roles. I never knew my grandparents, so playing here is a special joy from any other theater.”

Born in Bryn Mawr on the Main Line, he went to Haverford reluctantly but soon found his passion in acting there.

“And instead of going to college, I went to Colorado and freaked out for a year.

Then I went to New York for the summer and did the bohemian thing. I returned to People’s Light & Theater Co. in Malvern where it all began,” he said.

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ACTOR Pearce Bunting takes break outside Plays & Players Theater, 1714 Delancey Place.

Foods with Andrew Zimmer) and we now live in Minneapolis (her hometown) with our 10-year-old son,” he said. “I travel back to Philly every year to work with Theatre Exile.”

Bunting will be playing the embittered George opposite his increasingly verbally volatile wife Martha, in Edward Albee’s American classic Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at Plays and Players Theater.

Theatre Exile ends its 18th season with the “Boardwalk Empire” actor’s presence who relates well to his character.

“There are so many layers to this character,” he said. “I hope to get myself in this liquid and lucid enough place to explore (the character).

“I am now 23 years sober and spent a long time in my life filled with a lot of selfloathing and was not as fearless,” he laments. “I regret not following all the way through and covering it up with booze and drugs.

“It all seemed acceptable – the things people do,” he said.

“I can readily relate to George.

The plotline starts with Martha inviting guests over late at night for specific reasons. “The night runs away with itself and things are revealed.”

The cast includes Catharine Slusar, Emilie Krause and Jake Blouch. The show runs for a total of 32 performances through Sunday, May 17.

Tickets are on sale now for $10 to $40 at www.theatreexile.org or (215) 218-4022.

Judge Nelson Díaz’ efforts to get 50,000 Latinos out to vote for Mayor may happen.

If they do come out, what’s easier for them to recognize as a Latino than his name?

Adding hype for Díaz last week was the endorsement of Congressman Xavier Becerra (D-Cal.), the Chair of the House

Tim Dailey … on a Republican roll?

LUPE are Ward Leaders State Rep. Angel Cruz (D-Kensington), Carlos Matos and Emilio Vázquez, as well as State Rep. Leslie Acosta (D-N. Phila.).

In the Councilwoman’s previous races, at least one of the three was on her side in those campaigns.

The group endorsed Jim Kenney for Mayor last week.

Diaz reacted, charging, “If supporting Manny Morales is

STATE REP. John Sabatina, Jr. enjoys boost from his dad, 56th Ward Leader John Sabatina, Sr., as they opened 5th Senatorial special-election office on Bustleton Avenue. the price of this endorsement, it is not a price I am willing to pay. Apparently Jim Kenney is willing to make that deal. I am profoundly disappointed but not surprised. He values his own election more than his integrity, and more than basic progressive values.”

Though neither Quiñones Sánchez nor Morales is endorsed by the Democratic (Cont. Page 10)

AMONG VIPs attending State Rep. Sabatina’s campaign kickoff were Ward Leader Mike Boyle and Tonya Stack, wife of Lt. Gov. Michael Stack.

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(Cont. From Page 6) for at a time when his election effort is feeling the momentum of a broad spectrum of support from significant elected leadership around the city.

The ward leaders in the group represent neighborhoods in West, North Philadelphia and Germantown. Averaging 8,000 voters per ward, the group represents more than 100,000 residents.

The sides are now drawn; now the battle is on, each side hoping to bring out their vote.

Democratic Conference.

“In a year, I’ll be joining Democrats from across America as we travel to Philadelphia to nominate the next President of the United States,” said Becerra. “As we gather in the birthplace of America to start writing the next chapter in our history, the symbolism of being greeted by the first Latino Mayor of a big city in the Northeast or Midwest will be lost on no one. That’s why I’m especially proud to endorse my friend Nelson Díaz for Mayor of Philadelphia.”

Díaz announced the endorsement of the School Police Association of Philadelphia and a coalition of Latino Firefighters led by SAPFA President Eduardo Rodríguez.

But the war increasing in intensity between LUPE (Latinos United For Political Empowerment) and 7th Dist.

Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez should dig out votes never before seen in that district in a primary, if the reports we hear bear fruit.

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SPEAKERS and audience rallied for Tony Williams to demonstrate their support in a move against an earlier announcement by Democratic political leaders, led by Councilwoman Marian Tasco and State Rep. Dwight Evans, who declared their support for Jim Kenney. of her district. The seat had GOP Gears Up been held by now-CongressFor 5th Senate man Brendan Boyle (D-Phila.).

Buoyed by the fact they fiThis time, the 5th Dist. winnally won a legislative elec- ner will be selected in the same tion, as they just did with State election as the May 19 primary.

(Cont. From Page 9) Party, the incumbent has Rep. Martina White (R-North- That gives the Democrats a picked up labor support. At a east), Republican City Com- stronger edge due to heavier City Hall rally late last week, mittee is firing up its troops to registrations. A total of 140,301 she won the Philadelphia Fed- challenge Democratic candi- are registered in that district. eration of Teachers, SEIU date State Rep. John Sabatina, Democrats account for 90,999 Local 32BJ, health-care union Jr. (D-Northeast) for the 5th and Republicans 34,768.

DC1199C, TWU Local 234 Senatorial seat left vacant The Democrats have enand AFSCME. These include when Mike Stack moved on to dorsed Sabatina as their candiearlier labor endorsements by the Lieutenant Governorship. date to take over the seat But their chances look slim- vacated by now-Lt. Gov. Mike the FOP, DC47, Laborers District Council, Plumbers mer this time. White ran on Stack. The Republicans have Union Local 690 and UFW Mar. 24 in a special election picked Tim Dailey, who, like which involved only the voters Local 1776.

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Apr. 23- Dr. Rob Cavoto hosts fundraiser for mayoral candidate Jim Kenney at Bliss Restaurant, 220 S. Broad St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Platinum $1,000, Gold $500, Silver $250. Checks payable to “Kenney 2015”. RSVP Rob (302) 743-6285.

Apr. 23- City Commission Chair Anthony Clark is hosted Spring Fling Fundraiser at Bleu Martini, 24 S. 2nd St., 69 p.m. Open bar and music.

Refreshments 6-7 p.m. Donation $100, Host $250, Sponsor $500. For tickets Lester Emerson (267) 228-7520. No corporate checks. Checks payable to “Committee to Elect Anthony Clark”, John Ramondi, Treasurer, 1500 Walnut St., 21st fl., Phila., PA 19102.

Apr. 23- Beech Cos. mark 25 years at 1st Dist. Plaza, 3801 Market St., 6 p.m. Individual ticket $125, Corporate ticket $250. For info www.beechin-

terplex.com or (215) 8432027.

Apr. 23- 13th Ward Democrats present Candidates Night at Triumph Baptist Ch., Germantown & Hunting Park Aves., 6-8 p.m.

Apr. 23- 37th Ward Democrats host Candidates Night at Morris Chapel Ch., 12th & Lehigh Ave., 6 p.m. City Commission, Common Pleas and Municipal Court candidates invited to speak.

Apr. 23- Gentrification: Social Engineering at Free Library, 1901 Vine St. Skyline Room with Judith Robinson, real-estate specialist.

Apr. 24- Cocktail Party supports Supreme Ct. candidate Judge Kevin Dougherty at Doc’s Union Pub, 2nd & Mifflin Sts., 5 p.m. Tickets $100, Sponsors $250. RSVP Jessica jessica.squadroni@gmail.com Apr. 25- Veterans Affairs Candidates Forum at Triumph Baptist Ch., Hunting Park & Germantown Aves., 10 a.m.2 p.m. Moderator Ari S. Menetazon.

Apr. 25- Councilman Bobby Henon hosts N.E. 2020 Public Safety Issue Forum at Ethan

Allen Sch., 6329 Battersby St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Apr. 25- Improvement program is unveiled at Spring in Girard Pk., 21st & Shunk Sts., 12-2 p.m. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, DJ Tommy Pipino, refreshments.

Apr. 25- McCreesh Plg. Holds Grand Opening of new Skatepark, 6744 Regent St., 1-4 p.m.

Apr. 25- Council candidate Dan Tinney hosts Beef & Beer Fundraiser for Family & Friends at 14420 Townsend Rd., 5-9 p.m. DJ, raffle, 50/50. Tickets $50. Checks payable to “Dan Tinney for City Council”.

Apr. 25- Fundraiser for City Commission candidate Omar Sabir is hosted by Rahim Islam, Michael Rashid, Kenny Gamble and Sheriff Jewel Williams at Laborers District Council, 665 N. Broad St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Donation $100, $500, $1,000. Checks payable to Friend for Omar Sabir, 7300 City Line Ave., Su. 360, Phila., PA 19151.

For info (267) 562-2179.

Apr. 27- 54th Ward Candidates Night at Randi’s, 1619

Grant Ave., 6-8 p.m. Tickets $500-$250-$100. For info Renee (267) 974-5194.

Apr. 27- City Commission candidate Marnie AumentLoughrey hosts Fundraiser at Ocean City Restaurant, 234 N. 9th St., 6:30-8 p.m. For info (267) 443-8621.

Apr. 28- Councilwoman Marian Tasco hosts cocktail reception for City Council candidate Derek Green at Estia, 1405 Locust St., 5:30 p.m. For info Kelly Bauer (610) 841-3733.

Apr. 28- Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown gives Salute to Phila.’s Tourism & Hospitality Industry hosted by Sandy Sheller at 225 S. 18th St., Apt. 1802.

5:30-7:30 p.m. Sponsor levels $1,000-$500-$250-$100; Tickets $50.

Apr. 29- Common Pleas candidate Kai Scott holds Fundraiser at Fratelli’s Italian Bistro, 1339 Chestnut St., 5-7 p.m. Open bar and light fare.

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An endorsement by the Democratic City Committee in a judicial primary almost guarantees a sizeable vote for the candidate who has received it and heightens the individual’s chances to win a nomination in the primary election.

But no election is guaranteed. There is still a gauntlet for the candidate to run, lobbying some ward leaders who can “forget” to support the City Committee ballot.

Then we have the prestigious Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Bar Association recommendations and non-recommendations.

These are tantamount to judicial-selection committees, which are an effort by self-styled “reformers” to eliminate John Q Public from playing any role in choosing a judge. They want the General Assembly to eliminate judicial voting by the general public. Their charge is voters know little about whom they are voting for, while a selection-committee panel would have better knowledge and presumably pick only top-notch candidates.

We discovered this week how such selections could hide egregious motives. We checked on a rumor involving the city’s highly regarded City Solicitor, Shelley Smith. Her husband Matthew Perks, we learned, is a judicial candidate for a Municipal Court seat. He’s number three on the ballot, with three seats to be filled. Odds look good.

However, endorsed by the Democratic City Committee were Sharon Williams-Losier in the top slot; Joffie Pittman, 2nd; and Christine Hope, 4th.

We cannot check on whether Smith, second in rank at the Philadelphia Bar Association behind the Chancellor Albert Dandridge, reportedly recused herself from voting on her husband’s recommendation. Nor can we verify if she voted not to recommend Losier, Pittman or Hope.

We assure her we only use this rumor, because of our inability to check it out. She did return our call but advised us, though the Bar Association recommendations and non-recommendations are public, an individual Bar Association member’s vote is not.

“Individual votes not public!” The same will no doubt be said about votes by official selection-committee members as well if we move to appoint judges. That’s the bureaucratic way!

We trust Solicitor Smith’s votes were based without prejudice on the history of those candidates recommended or not recommended. Based on her history, we believe it to be so.

From 1992 until early 2006, Smith was a trial lawyer and supervisor in the City’s Law Dept., where her practice focused on federal constitutional tort litigation. During the last seven years of her tenure in the Department, Smith headed the Affirmative Litigation Unit, the Labor & Employment Unit, and the Corporate & Tax Group, a position she held upon her departure in 2006. Appointed by Mayor Michael A. Nutter in January 2008, Smith returned to the Law Dept. as City Solicitor after two years in private practice.

But just think of what will come down in the end if voters are eliminated from choosing candidates for the bench?

Imagine the shenanigans that will go on with prestigious, bigdonor law firms competing for membership on the Selection Committees, to be picked by the Governor, the Mayor, etc. – should these committees become the only game in town.

Every sensible citizen values input from bar associations on the merits of judicial aspirants. But the power of ordinary voters and their independent civic associations to meet and rate candidates on their own provides a vital counterweight to the dominance of Big Law in our courts.

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Toppin – Good Judge Of Music (Cont. From Page 10) Sabatina, is a Father Judge HS graduate. He also has a degree from nearby Holy Family University.

“Tim understands what it is like to be a husband and parent and the struggles of putting children through Catholic School. His commitment to education is unparalleled: serving as a high-school English and history teacher for over 20 years,” stated Philly GOP Chairman and State Rep. John Taylor (R-Northeast).

“We need more people like Tim to step up and run for elected office; he is the type of person that understands the issues in the Commonwealth and I look forward to having an ally from Philadelphia in the Majority Caucus in the Pennsylvania State Senate.”

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NORTHWEST community leader Sherman Toppin promoted his candidacy for Common Pleas Court judge in style at Luther Rogers Center in Germantown with jazz concert by Millennium Flow.

the fact Sabatina is better known to voters in the district. He has been a member of the General Assembly since 2006 and his legislative seat is in a portion of the senatorial district. Also, one of the stronger get-out-the-vote wards in the primary is the 56th Ward, led by his dad John, Sr. However, RCC Exec.

Dir. Joe DeFelice believes the rejuvenated Republican Party can induce Democrats to jump over in the special election to Dailey, believing voters “need to see fresh faces.”

Lynne Abraham Has Jobs Solution

Lynne Abraham joined State Representative

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Robert Cassell of Millstone Spirits Group at New Liberty Distillery to release her comprehensive jobs plan and celebrate the growth of the craft industry.

“Right now, middle-class families are struggling because there aren’t enough good-paying jobs in Philadelphia. Income inequality is growing and we need real solutions to address it. That’s why, earlier this afternoon, I released my jobs plan to create more jobs and better paying jobs in our city,” said Abraham.

Abraham’s job plan calls for several major policy and philosophical changes in order to attract employers and reduce income disparity.

“I am the only candidate with a real and specific plan to bring more and better-paying jobs to Philadelphia,” she stated. “My plan has real solutions to upgrade our ed-

ucation and job training, revive key commercial corridors, build world-class infrastructure, and ensure a safe, livable city so we bring good-paying jobs to Philadelphia.”

To Whom Will N.W. Voters Listen May 19?

Clergy, community, and union leaders addressed a crowd of concerned voters outside Mt. Airy Church of God at 6400 Ogontz Avenue last Thursday to declare their support for State Sen. Anthony Williams’ candidacy for mayor.

The speakers, headed by publicist William R. Miller IV, denounced the move by a coalition led by 9th Dist.

Councilwoman Marian Tasco and State Rep. Dwight Evans (D-N. Phila.), who have endorsed former-Councilman Jim Kenney for Mayor.

The speakers included Bishop Leonard Goins, founder and executive director Pentecostal Clergy of Philadelphia & Vicinity, told the audience, “Their support for Kenney shocked the voters in East and West Oak Lane and Logan. Whatever their reasons, they are ignoring the fact a Kenney win will set us back to plantation days.”

Others addressing the crowd were Donna Miller, retired Councilwoman, 8th Dist.; former State Rep. John Myers; former Deputy Mayor George Burrell; Bishop Caldwell, Pentecostal Experience; Bishop Ratliff, Cathedral Tabernacle of Praise; and Pastor Marshall Mitchell of Salem Baptist Church. Labor leaders addressing the audience included Ryan Boyer, business manager of Laborers District Council; Willie Brown, president of Transport Workers Union; and Brian Pollitt, executive VP of Transport Workers Union.

The Neighbors & Friends of the Northwest Coalition Committee consisted of Joanna Bell, Barbara Chavous, Jerry Mondesire, George Burrell, Anthony Fullard and Linda Miller.

Kenney Releases Policy Papers

Jim Kenney’s campaign earns kudos for getting out their candidate’s messages in a fast and efficient manner.

So we note a host of policy papers generated by his having been a City Councilman for 23 years. Democratic mayoral candidate Jim Ken-

ney knows that in order for Philadelphia’s economy to thrive in the long term, city government must make Philadelphia an attractive and an inclusive place to do business. His policy paper on “Developing an Inclusive, Fair Economy” includes proposals to reform our regressive tax structure, improve government business services, create living wage jobs and secure our pension fund.

Kenney continues to pick up endorsements, most recently those of PASNAP and 10 wards from the Northeast, many of them allied with 1st Ward Leader John Dougherty.

“Jim Kenney will be a great Mayor because he has never forgotten where he was from,” said State Rep. Mike Driscoll (D-Northeast).

“The son of a firefighter in a rowhouse neighborhood, Jim worked with me on numerous occasions to honor Irish American history in Philadelphia. He’s always believed that by educating people about their own history, we can increase respect and cooperation among everyone. Those are the values we need in City Hall.”

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ENJOYING Sheriff Jewell Williams’ fundraiser last week were Sheriff’s Real Estate Division Dir. Rick Tyer, Michael Untermeyer, Williams, Capt.

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holidays, both Christian and Jewish, while having overcoming the ‘world series of guilt,’” he joked. “I was flourishing in that household.”

His motivation and drive is also a family affair.

“The hard work of my father, the kindness of my mother are what drive me to succeed and make friends and family proud,” he said. “People were always saying since high school, ‘You’re going to make a great lawyer, a great leader.’ I don’t mind being out front and I love helping people. Whether it’s taking photos of people on the street so they can be in the photo or fixing tires, helping people is in my jeans.”

He stresses that education leads to the path of success.

“I would like to see improvement in education,” he said. “Giving each and every child the ability to succeed is paramount to the city’s success. I notice the people committing a majority of crimes seem to be lacking the education and/or job

skills needed to succeed.”

DiClaudio has been a litigator in the courtrooms each and every day for 26 years and has seen cases from both sides. He was assistant DA for four years and a defense attorney for the past 22.

“I’ve tried 5,000 cases including at least 200 juries, 100 homicides and handed over 100 federal matters in at least 10 states,” he said. “I’ve done criminal, civil, family law.

Many good and bad things that can happen in a courtroom. I will bring fairness, experience, dedication and professionalism and common sense if I’m fortunate enough to be elected.”

He would like to continue the precedent of being professional and dedicated, by always being on time, fair and bringing common sense to the courtroom.

“I would never have any preconditions or prejudice,” he said. “I would be giving each case the time it deserves.”

DiClaudio is endorsed by the Democratic Party, Fraternal Order of Police, AFLCIO, Transport Workers Union and the Black Clergy.

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by Cassie Hepler During law school, judicial candidate Scott DiClaudio could be seen working – and studying at his parent’s luncheonette named Chay’s at 5th & Wolf.

“I would literally study at the counter between making milkshakes and cheesesteaks,” he said. “We were one of the last people to have a fountain.”

Family-owned and -operated for over 20 years, DiClaudio remembers fondly “my father opening the store at 6:30 a.m. and closing at 11:30 every night.”

“Me, my brother and sister worked hard,” he said. “I worked every day until about 30 years old, including through college, law school and my first few years in the DA’s office.”

“We all worked in the store and went to local colleges. I went to Temple,” he said.

In his early years as an Assistant DA at 11th & Wharton in 1990, “we would finish court and the judge, court staff and attorneys would go down to lunch and discuss our day’s work.”

“The values that I learned from being a true city kid, I hope to use if I’m lucky enough to be a judge,” he said. “Hard work, commitment, loyalty and fairness along with a healthy dose of what I hope is my father’s common sense.”

His parents are life-long South Philadelphians with a classic mix of an Italian father and Jewish mother.

“I had an incredibly happy life growing up celebrating all

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The Pennsylvania Leadership Conference was held last weekend in Camp Hill. Philadelphia Republican FRED ANTON founded the PLC 26 years ago as the Pennsylvania version the Conservative Political Action Conference. Anton remains the Chairman and the PLC is managed by its PRESIDENT LOHMAN HENRY and SECRETARY DAVID TAYLOR. Speakers included US SEN. PAT TOOMEY, former US SEN. RICK SANTORUM, Pennsylvania House SPEAKER MIKE TURZAI and CONGRESSMAN LOU BARLETTA (R-Luzerne).

The conference drew roughly 500 attendees including a number of candidates. All of our statewide judicial candidates were there, including ANNE COVEY, MIKE GEORGE and JUDY OLSON for Supreme Court. Superior Court and Commonwealth Court candidates EMIL GIORDANO and PAUL LALLEY, as well as Philadelphia City Council candidate MATT WOLFE, were there. A number of Philadelphia-area Republicans were seen, including WARD LEADERS CONNIE WINTERS and BRUCE MARSHALL as well as 8th Ward COMMITTEEMAN STEWART BOLNO. Montgomery County’s MICHELLE JOHNSON was sighted. Tea Party Patriot organizers DIANA & DON REIMER, also from Montgomery County, were there.

COUNCILMAN AT LARGE DAVID OH convened a symposium last week to study the possibilities of liquid natural-gas exports using the PGW liquefaction facility in Port Richmond. Since City Council shot down MAYOR (Cont. Page 21)

Usually, we don’t hear much about the City Commissioner’s Office.

It’s not one of the row offices that has a lot of panache.

The functions it performs, functions like voter registration and making sure that the voting machines work, are pretty pedestrian.

But the race to occupy the three chairs in the City Commissioner’s Office has become one of the more-observed races this election season because one currently occupying the chair has had some job-related issues.

Imagine not ensuring yourself qualifying signatures on your own nominating petitions. One of the Commissioners, Stephanie Singer, will probably have to run as an independent in the fall because she didn’t have enough signatures to keep her on the May primary ballot.

Among the candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for this office (believe it or not, there are six of them) are Lisa Deeley, Donna DeRose, Tracey Gordon, Carol Jenkins, Omar Sabir and Will Mega. Al Schmidt, the lone Republican commissioner, is running unopposed. Reportedly DeRose is withdrawing.

Two of those names might sound familiar. Gordon was a Deputy City Commissioner. She’s also run for the 2nd Dist.

Council seat currently held by Councilman Kenyatta Johnson.

Mega has also run for office before. He’s taken on State Rep. Louise Williams Bishop twice without success.

Mega reached out to me via my Facebook page to talk (Cont. Page 19)

Yo! Here we go again with this sent to me by Elsie, a reader and a resident of Scranton.

They say the people who live in South Philly “tawk” funny. Elsie says folks in the Scranton area also talk a little different.

For example: “Hayna Valley” – where people who say “hayna” live. “Wixberry” – what Scrantonians call Wilkes-Barre.

“Gimme a Steg” – I’ll have a cold beer, please. “Melk” – white liquid kids drink before they’re old enough for a Steg. “Piggies” – cabbage rolls that can be eaten with melk or beer.

“Halushki” – cabbage again, sautéed with pasta sauce. “Dee Ackamee” – said the same way as in Fluffya, “Meet me at dee Ackamee.”

Mayan is the ancient Mexican civilization; also “that belongs to me”. “Lecktrick” – Scranton is called the Electric City. “Brefiss” – first meal of the day. “Baff room” – where you go after eating brefiss. “Draff” – beer is served cold from the tap. “Lie berry” – classy place with books.

The Pennsylvania Dutch also have a distinctive “tawk”: “Gett’n to wet’n” – looks like rain. “Leb’nen” – county adjoining Lancaster; or a type of baloney. “Stop being so shussly” – can’t you walk without tripping over your own feet? “Outen the lights” – don’t waste electricity. “The baby’s grexy” – my, what a cranky baby.

“Wootz” – a person who makes a pig of himself at dinner. “Raison strop” – Amish buggies don’t have them painted on the sides, but hotrods do. “Fressing” – indulging a sweet tooth, a wootz with candy.

“Hurrieder” – what you can’t do in traffic stuck behind an Amish buggy. “Mishty” – nickname for an Amish person. “Dippy” – flip those eggs over easy. “Crotch” – enclosed place to park the car.

“Throw mamma from the car a kiss. Kiss me from the window.”

“Quit yer brutzin” – you’re acting like a grexy. “Come the house in – but first off the wipe feet.” “Tastes like more” – are you serving seconds?

YEP. INCREASES to MARKET VALUE of our homes are ALREADY out from the City. They flew at warp speed ON THE HEELS of the Mayor’s request to City Council for a 10% tax increase. He had to know COUNCIL WAS NOT allowing it. The notices were so SWIFT that one could think that they were ALREADY in the MAIL HOPPER (?). And that is what can happen when you give assessment control to a Mayor. Let’s hope the administration does not ZAP the 1st Council Dist. AGAIN. The merger of UIL with a Spanish utility – was it known WHILE U.I.L. attempted to acquire PGW? It would have made the Iberdola deal SWEETER. Councilwoman TASCO’S question NOW seems more spot on: “What did the administration know, and WHEN did they know it?” Supporters of the sale seem to be LOUSY LOSERS. Even after the passage of time, an editorial appeared stating we missed the boat on the sale. WE DID NOT. The ETHICS unit blarney over Traffic Court judges reminds me of an astute POL who used to say that agencies and groups requiring contributions need a successful statistic-laden annual report. It seems like DOUBLE PROSECUTION. You get tried, then the ETHICS BOYS get a crack at you. It is easy to look good by “stepping” on the alleged bad guys.

BOMBSHELL: The Washington Post disclosed that the FBI forensic-lab unit provided flawed testimony over TWO DECADES favoring PROSECUTORS IN 95% OF 268 trials!!

CORRECTION: Commonwealth Judge P. Kenneth BROBSON was the person I wrote of last week. Not (Cont. Page 19)

The leading candidate for City Commissioner, LISA DEELEY, hosted an outstanding fundraiser at Cuba Libre. Among the well-wishers in attendance were of course her mother former SHERIFF BARBARA DEELEY, and WARD LEADERS MATT MYERS and PAT PARKINSON. Also in attendance were COUNCILMEN EDDIE NEILSON and MARK SQUILLA, and a man that seems to be everywhere: COUNCILMAN KENYATTA JOHNSON. JOHN SABATINA, JR., the well-liked State Representative, kicked off his campaign for the specialelection State Senate seat vacated by LT. GOV. MIKE STACK. The raucous crowd at the Northeast Community Center included his proud father JOHN SABATINA, former CITY CONTROLLER JONATHAN SAIDEL and a raucous crowd of 200.

Autism Awareness Month is April and a number of elected officials sponsored resolutions to highlight autism awareness. STATE REP. MIKE DRISCOLL joined colleagues John Sabatina and PAUL COSTA and STATE SEN. JAY COSTA to talk about all the different programs available to help people with autism. Also involved with the campaign was Northeast WARD LEADER CONNIE DOUGHERTY whose son KEVIE “the billboard man” has benefitted from great autism programs.

Former STATE SEN. BOB ROVNER will host a number of city and state candidates at the luxury suites at the Rittenhouse. More and more, the affluent Center City crowd is interested in hosting forums for the mayoral and City Council candidates.

Once again, former DA LYNNE ABRAHAM, former COUNCILMAN JIM KENNEY and STATE SEN. ANTHONY HARDY WILLIAMS will interact with each other and their potential constituents. Also on hand will be many of the City Council candidates AND STATE SEN. LARRY FARNESE. Among the higher-profile residents of the Rittenhouse are the aforementioned Rovner, but also power attorney STEVE SHELLER, CAROL MASON and MARK ARONCHIK. One of the Council-at-Large candidates that is likely to attend the Rittenhouse candidates night is SHERRIE COHEN. Sherrie ran a great campaign four years ago and is running again for Council at Large. This time, she scored a great victory by picking up the endorsement of the Philadelphia Democratic City Committee. CHS made an error by stating that city committee did not endorse a fifth candidate. CHS apologizes to the Cohen campaign and readers.

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Apr. 29- Al Taubenberger is hosted Spring Time Beef & Beer Fundraiser for GOP City

Council at Large, FOP Ha., 11630 Caroline Rd., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Open Bar & Buffet. Tickets $50, $85 couples. Make checks payable to Taubenberger for Philadelphia, 2731 Northview Rd., Phila., PA 19152.

Apr. 29- Vendemmia holds Winemakers Award Dinner at Galdo’s Catering, 20th & Moyamensing Aves., 7 p.m.

In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 141202939 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Volt Asset Holdings Trust XVI, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Robert Wolfe, Brigitte Wolfe Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Robert Wolfe, Deceased, David Wolfe, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Robert Wolfe Deceased, Phillip Wolfe, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Robert Wolfe Deceased & Robert Wolfe, Jr., Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Robert Wolfe Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendants To: The Unknown Heirs of Robert Wolfe, David Wolfe Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Robert Wolfe Deceased and Phillip Wolfe, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Robert Wolfe, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendants, whose last known address is 7202 Gillespie Street Philadelphia, PA 19135. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any information obtained from you will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt.

You are hereby notified that Plaintiff Volt Asset Holdings Trust XVI, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 141202939, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 7202 Gillespie Street, Philadelphia, PA 19135, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County.

Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700.

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Apr. 29- Chew & Ballard Neighbors Cl. hosts Candidates Night at Wissahickon Ch. Sch., Awbury Gym, 815 E. Washington La., 7:30 p.m.

For info Rev. Chester Williams (215) 849-8021.

Apr. 30- State Rep. John Taylor hosts Spring in Philadelphia Fundraiser at Colonial Dames, 1630 Latimer St., 5:30 p.m.

Benefactors $1,000, Patrons $500, Sponsors $250. For info (215) 545-2244 or jct.uta@att.net.

Apr. 30- State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr. hosts Cocktail Reception at Pyramid Cl., 1735 Market St., 5:30-7 p.m.

Donations $250 up. Donate on line www.johnsabatina.com.

No corporate checks.

Apr. 30- 23rd Ward Democratic Committee hosts Fundraiser at Harmonia Cl., 2404 Orthodox St., 6-8 p.m.

Tickets $35, candidates $100.

Checks payable to “23rd Democratic Ward”.

Apr. 30- 37th Ward Democrats host Candidates Night at Ebenezer Baptist Ch., 10th & Dauphin Sts., 6 p.m.

Apr. 30- Councilman Mark Squilla hosts NFL Draft Party at Prime Stache Restaurant, 110 Chestnut St., 7-10 p.m.

Special guests Eagles players and cheerleaders. General admission $100.

Apr. 30- Jim Kenney is hosted Reception at American Sardine Bar, 1800 Federal St., 5-7:30 p.m. Platinum $1,000, Gold $500, Silver $250. For info John (215) 769-5764 or JJL@lpmgcompanies.com.

May 1- Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Committee hosts Contest & Open House at its training facility, 10401 Decatur Rd., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 20 senior apprentices compete in general carpentry, interior-systems carpentry, floor laying, mill/cabinetmaking, millwright and wharf & dock categories.

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May 1- Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown hosts Breakfast with Women of Labor at Transport Workers Union Local 234, 500 N. 2nd St., 8-9:30 a.m. Sponsor Levels $2,500-$1,000-$500-$250, Tickets $50.

May 1- S.W. Phila. District Services presents Candidates Night Forum, Kingsessing Rec Ctr., 50th & Kingsessing Ave., 6-8:30 p.m. Free dinner provided. All candidates invited.

May 1- Nat’l Shrine of St. Rita grants Peace Award to Fr. Douglas McKay at Popi’s Restaurant, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 6course meal and wine $65. For info (215) 546-8333.

May 2- Mayor Michael Nutter & 52nd Ward host Primary Candidates’ Forum at Pinn Mem. Baptist Ch., 54th & Wynnefield Ave., 9:30 a.m.

For info Steve Jones (215) 879-6049.

May 2- 63rd Ward Democrats host Candidates’ Breakfast at Randi’s Restaurant, 1619 Grant Ave., 9:30 a.m.12 m. $100 per candidate.

For info Brian Eddis (215) 284-2594.

May 2- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts Community Conversation at Opportunity Towers, 1717 W. Hunting Park Ave., 10 a.m.-12 m. For info (215) 849-6426.

May 3- St. Anne’s Reunion Committee holds Golf Benefit for St. Anne’s Parish at Juniata G.C.. 1391 E. Cayuga St., Registration 8:30 a.m., Shotgun start 9 a.m.

May 3- Friends of Marian Tasco present Jazz Brunch, 14 p.m. at The View, 800 N.

Broad St., 8th fl. Complimentary mimosas. Tickets $65.

Checks payable to “Friends of Marian Tasco”, PO Box 27454, Phila., PA 19118.

May 3- Nathaniel Sabir Memorial Scholarship Fund hosts Awards Banquet at IATSE Ballrm., Front & Ritner Sts. (2400 S. Water St.), 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets $65, Seniors and Youths under 16 $35. For info Jeri (215) 554-7957.

May 3- GOP 1st & 39th Wards host Sunday Brunch at J.P. Caterers, 2802 S. 9th, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free parking Stella Maris schoolyard. Contribution $40. Mail for tickets Domenic Chiavaroli, 1020 Tasker St., Phila., PA 19148.

For info Domenic (215) 8505350.

May 3- Salvation Army hosts Farm to Families event by top chefs at Morris Ho. Hotel, 225 S. 8th St., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Order tickets www.SAphilly.org.

May 4- Democratic Campaign Committee hosts Jefferson Jackson Day Celebration at Sheet Metal Workers Ha., Penn’s Landing Caterers, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $150 available at door.

May 5- Judicial candidate Anthony Kyriakakis hosts Reception at Estia Restaurant, 1405-07 Locust Street, 5-7:00 p.m. Platinum $1,000, Gold $500, Silver $250, Ticket $100. For info Sam Shoap (215) 246-3441.

May 6- Lt. Gov. Mike Stack hosts Spring Reception at Cuba Libre, 10 S. 2nd St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500, Bronze $1,000, Tickets $100. RSVP & pay online https://secure.actblue.com/con tribute/page/5.6spring.

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Chapter 13, then a Complaint for Turnover as a means to get the vehicle back.

We would argue to the bankruptcy judge that my client’s vehicle was necessary for them to fulfill the terms of their plan, and thus the judge should order the lender to “turn over” the vehicle imme-

The default department representative agreed and within a matter of days, my client got their car back.

What can you take away from this story? Recognize that every bank or lending institution has its own policy about returning a repossessed vehicle voluntarily.

Next Week’s Question: What is your right to redemption of personal property?

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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Vehicle repo alert: Are you at risk?

Answer: A potential client called me to say their car had been repossessed and they needed help. I explained that one option would be to file a

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After we filed a Chapter 13, I called the lender’s customerservice number and after being transferred from department to department, I finally spoke to someone in the default department. I explained we filed a bankruptcy and we were prepared to pursue the Chapter 13/Complaint for Turnover route, which hopefully will result in the return of my client’s vehicle.

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

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Kyriakakis Brings Top Skills To Ct.

by Tony West Bright, aggressive, personable, conscientious and compassionate.

This sums up Anthony Kyriakakis. Rarely will a United States Attorney seek a seat on Philadelphia Common Pleas Court; in the pecking order of the law, federal trumps state and local for the most part. Anthony is an exception: a man with national chops who would rather serve his hometown.

The first child of Greek immigrants to attend college, Kyriakakis was the only child of a union mechanic. He graduated from Yale University and Harvard Law School. He moved from Central Jersey to Philadelphia when he married eight years ago.

In addition to his federal gig, Anthony teaches law at Penn and Drexel. He is regarded as an expert on sentencing.

“As Assistant United States

Anthony Kyriakakis ...top-drawer talent Attorney, I stood up for crime victims and worked to keep our neighborhoods safe,” Kyriakakis said. “As prosecutor, I took on child pornographers, violent robbers, abusers of power, and those who targeted vulnerable victims. I focused on cases where the vulnerable were taken advantage of.”

He has prosecuted a fraudulent charter school for millions of dollars, also a former prison warden for witness tampering and obstruction of justice, and a physician who fraudulently claimed to see and treat hundreds of low-in-

come Philadelphians.

American law is gravely troubled by “disparities of race and class,” Anthony charges. In his campaign, he is voicing a call for “equal justice and individualized justice.” His law courses treat problems in our criminal-justice system, including unequal treatment based on race, gender, wealth and sexual identity.”

Kyriakakis is recommended by the Philadelphia Bar Association.

This dynamic lawyer serves on the board of the Center for Family Relationships. He is active in the Big Brothers program, having mentored a 13-year-old boy for four years now.

The candidate has been endorsed by Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club, AFSCME District Council 47, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 and Firefighters & Paramedics Union Local 22.

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(Cont. From Page 14) about what he’d like to do to try and bring more organization to an office that would appear on its face to need it, and how to get young people to use the power of the vote to make their communities better. But based on Mega’s history, there are some who will think he’s not the person for the job.

Getting people to the polls will be easier to do if you do two things,

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BIRTHDAYS: Ageless Rich De Marco, Esq. had his this past Monday. On Tuesday Tony “Golden-Voice” RADWANSKI had his. Gwen Collins, Federation of Demo-

cratic Women Prexy, had hers yesterday.

Dan “Harley” MUROFF, 9th Ward Leader, celebrates today. Then, on Saturday it is the birthdays of mayoral candidate T. Milton STREET, and IBEW Leader John DOUGHERTY. John SABATINA, Esq. had a birthday last Saturday which commenced 30 days of celebration.

Mega said. One, educate people on why voting is important; and two, make it as easy as possible for people to do it. Singer tried to do both.

In the process, she set her route as the only one to follow. And, now she is out. As an independent, if she is foolish to pursue that avenue, she’ll find herself ignored by Dems and Republicans who will be battling each other.

I do agree with Mega when he told me, “We should go back to teaching civics. When everyone knows about the issues and talks about them all of the time, people become engaged.”

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WARD Leader George Brooks and Louise Bundy welcome mayoral Photo by Joe Stivala candidate Lynne Abraham to 47th gala.

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Cinco De Mayo Festival Jumps The Gun To Fun

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S. Philly’s Mexican Community Celebrates With Parade

South Philly’s ‘Senior Prom’ SENIORS from Phila. and New Jersey came together for a social night of fine food and dance. They dub it “Senior Prom” because they all wear their best evening attire and whoop it up with line dancing. Women line up as men rotate and dance with each woman, so each dance they have a different partner. An elaborate annual event, this year it was held at Waterfall Room on Apr. 15.

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WASHINGTON Avenue burst into vibrant color as its Poblano immigrant community swarmed onto it to commemorate its traditional Cinco de Mayo parade (a bit early on Apr. 18). They couldn’t have asked for better weather.

CINCO DE MAYO is really a festival unique to State of Puebla, where many Phila. Mexicans come from. It honors Battle of Puebla, when Indian soldiers threw back invading French army in 1862. Carnival “Battalions” in town of Huejotzingo don magnificent costumes that mingle classic Aztec art and Catholic religious images with fancy 19th-century French soldiers and their Algerian “Zouave” mercenaries.

Above, hand-carved wooden guns shoot sprays of confetti. Phila.’s immigrants from Huejotzingo are proud of their hometown heritage, as these young girls’ beautiful costumes display, top left.

Making Your Mark With Comcast (Cont. From Page 1) feedback as it can from citizen’s about their needs, interests and perspectives related to cable service in the city. We will continue to solicit opinions from the public as we negotiate a deal which will serve Philadelphians for the next 15 years.”

On Apr. 9, the City released a 571-page report on community needs and a technical review of the Comcast cable television system as part of a franchise renewal process involving the City’s four franchise areas.

The 15-year cable television franchise agreement, which expires later this year, authorizes Comcast, the current franchise holder, to use public “rights-of-way” for an agreed term of years to operate its cable system and deliver cable service.

While endorsing the detailed set of recommendations in the report as part of the City’s ongoing negotiations with Comcast, Mayor Nutter said the City is also seeking a range of additional improvements in the next franchise agreement, and he announced a significant new level of franchise oversight as part of the current and future agreements.

Comcast is also being challenged by the Feds over its attempt to merge with Time

Warner, Inc. which is worried the communications giant will gobble up the bulk of the broadband internet market and give it unfair leverage over TV channel owners and new market entrants. You need to attend one or more of these meetings, if you want your two cents heard.

Tuesday, Apr. 28: 12:00-2:00 p.m. at PCI Library, 1905 Locust Street. 5:00-7:00 p.m. at S. Phila. HS, 2101 S. Broad Street.

Wednesday, Apr. 29: 5:00-7:00 p.m. at MaST Charter School, 1800 E. Byberry Road.

Thursday, Apr. 30: 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Community Center at Visitation, 2646 Kensington Avenue. 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Martin Luther King HS, 6100 Stenton Avenue.

Saturday, May 2: 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Bibleway Baptist Church, 1323 N. 52nd Street In addition to attending one of the City’s scheduled public meetings, citizens can also provide feedback to the City at: Email: ; Voicemail: Call (215) 686-8125 to leave a message.

Mail: Cable Franchise Authority; Attn: Cable Television Administrator, City Hall, Room 702, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Citizens can access the needs report at http://www.phila.gov/cablefranchises or by visiting www.phila.gov and following the link for the Community Needs Assessment Report.

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supervisor of investigators in the Attorney General’s Office.

Wevodau claimed Thomas had told him he had been instructed to target Blacks. Thomas says the results of a lie-detector test confirm that he told Wevodau nothing of the sort. The sting operation has since been turned over the Philadelphia DA’s Office. Among the documents was a statement from Wevodau summarizing his interview with Thomas. Apparently the statement was not signed or otherwise sworn to by Thomas. Wevodau wrote it 15 months after he interviewed Thomas and magically four days after Kane claimed she had a copy. Kane’s missteps are not only doing damage to her professionally and politically, but are becoming financially costly with high-powered and high-cost legal services and now she may have to pay Thomas.

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MICHAEL NUTTER’S proposed sale of PGW to UIL (a catastrophe in this writer’s opinion), Oh has been earnestly looking for ways for the City of Philadelphia to tap the potential of the Marcellus Shale naturalgas production, given the facility it continues to own. It is a worthy effort.

The panel consisted of five natural-gas experts, moderated by DR. RICHARDSON DILWORTH of Drexel University.

The ability of LNG to fuel a new generation of cargo ships, vastly reducing carbon emissions, could create a valuable new market for Philadelphia. The event was disrupted by a well-organized crew of demonstrators who are opposed to Marcellus Shale development. Oh hung in there, however, and managed to deliver an informative session on an important subject that Philadelphians should be thinking seriously about, long after the primary-election brouhaha is over.

The Philadelphia mayoral race appears to be two-man race – STATE SEN. TONY WILLIAMS and former CITY COUNCILMAN JIM KENNEY. I believe the presence of significant financial support from independent political-action committees has turned their competitors – former DA LYNNE ABRAHAM, JUDGE NELSON DÍAZ, DOUG OLIVER and MILTON STREET – into second-class citizens. Williams is the beneficiary of an independent group, American Cities. This PAC, which is financed by a few executives at the Susquehanna Group, is believed to be spending $1.9 million to support Williams.

Kenney is rumored to have benefited from activities valued close to $1 million from Building a Better Pennsylvania and Forward Philadelphia.

We had seen similar but larger groups such as American Crossroads and American Bridge 21st Century play in the presidential campaign in 2012 and gubernatorial and senatorial campaigns last year, but this is new to Philadelphia. The motivation of American Cities support of Williams is obvious as the group

is primarily focused on one issue – school choice. Williams is the only Democratic candidate with a pro-school choice record. The Mayor appoints two of the five seats on the School Reform Commission which in turn approves (or disapproves) new charter schools. The PACs supporting Kenney have union support – Building a Better Pennsylvania

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Not a week goes by that KATHLEEN KANE does not give a gift to Pennsylvania Republicans. Last week she was sued for defamation by CLAUDE THOMAS, an investigator who had been with the Attorney General’s office. When it came to light that Kane had decided not to prosecute five Philadelphia politicians who were caught on tape accepting illegal contributions, she claimed she passed on the cases because the investigations had been racially motivated.

It was true that all the defendants are African-American, but the lead investigator, Thomas, is also African American. He claims her comments about him have damaged his reputation by making out to be “unethical, incompetent, and a greedy sellout.”

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