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Easiest Access To Your Personal Voting Questions Philadelphia’s voters will, for the first time in the history of elections in this city, be able to extract with a touch of their fingers on computer keys every bit of information they need to be fully aware of how to take part in primary, special and general elections. In the May 19 primary, thanks to City Commission Chair Anthony Clark, elections are no longer mysterious – they are open and transparent. Voters need not call anywhere to get information as to where to vote, how to get to their own polling site, whether or not it is handicap accessible, what the ballot will look like and who is running. Voters will be able to access information that tells them who are their elected officials on every level of government and how to reach them. They’ll be able to print up the coming election’s sample ballot long before they see it on the voting machine.

CHAIRMAN of City Commission Anthony Clark credits his staff with their efforts, as well as Commissioner Al Schmidt’s, for bringing his idea to a successful conclusion in time to make major difference for voters in this primary. With him are Carla Moss, Zomaine Smith, Antoinette Lauer and Michael Moore. City Commission Chairman Anthony Clark, the program’s initiator, announced with Commissioner Al Schmidt the program’s debut this week. Voters need only go to the

website www.philadelphiavotes.com. The Chairman said, “The unique program gives every voter in this city an easy guide, beginning with his name. The voter learns what

division and ward is his, the location of the polling place and answers to many other questions.” “It’s been a long haul to get to this point,” Clark added. “The requirements needed to

put together this program are now in place and we now offer it up to all voters. They only need access to a computer to avail themselves of everything they’d want to know about their voting.” The concept of educating the voter was initiated by Chairman Clark at a Sunshine meeting. Supporting was Commissioner Schmidt, who thought the proposal was indeed the ultimate game for the city. The web address gets typed in and from then on, it’s an educational journey. In the meantime, Clark and Schmidt indicated a bogus ballot was in circulation and reportedly contained the names of candidates no longer eligible to run for office. Reports circulated those ballot were sent to absenteeballot applicants. “No such ballots have gone out from this office,” said Clark.

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Black Clergy Endorses Williams, Others Black Clergy of Philadelphia & Vicinity President Terrence D. Griffith late last week announced the endorsement of State Sen. Anthony Williams as the group’s candidate for Mayor. The stated mission of this group is to “unify African American Clergy of various denominations to promote Christian principles.” It is the second faith-based group to endorse Williams. The other is the Pentecostal Clergy, led by Bishop Leonard Goins. Williams is a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, which is member of BCPV. The clergy also endorsed others. For the hotly contested City Commissioners office,

BLACK CLERGY President Terrence D. Griffith announces PLEASED at their endorsement by Black Clergy of Phila. religious group’s endorsement for State Sen. Anthony were City Commission candidate Omar Sabir and at-large Williams, left. councilmanic candidate Isaiah Thomas. Griffith announced the Clergy For Common Pleas Court, Abbe Fletman, Vincent MelFor Council at Large: support of Omar Sabir and Kia Scott, Lucretia Clemons, chiorre, Rainy Papademetriou Dems Blondell Reynolds Lisa Deeley. For Supreme Deborah Watson Stokes, Daine and Sherman Toppin. Brown, Wilson Goode, Jr., Scott DiClaudio, Court, Kevin Dougherty; for Grey, For Municipal Court, Ed Neilson, Derek Green, and Superior Court, Alice Beck Stephanie Sawyer, Anthony Christine Hope, Joffie Pittman Isaiah Thomas; along with ReDubow. Kyriakakis, Marissa Brumbach, and Sharon Losier. publican Terry Tracy.

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by Joe Shaheeli The race for Mayor of this City, no matter the polls, is in a dead heat, the winner being who can deliver the best “get out the vote” organization on primary day May 19. A poll commissioned by the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees supports our contention this is anybody’s race. Another poll commissioned by Kenney supporters showed him with a two-point lead. Jim Kenney, Anthony Hardy Williams and Lynne Abraham are still locked in a tight three-way race. These polls report Philadelphia voters express significant economic concerns and want a Mayor who will take aggressive action to increase wages, stand up for workers while also strengthening public schools and tackling crime and drug problems. Abraham has slipped to third place in the mayoral race

AUTISM is burning concern for at-large council candidate Derek Green, whose son is afflicted. Green kicked off awareness program at Houston ES in Mt. Airy with Terri Matthews, founder of Jaden’s Voice, a program that advocates for underserved autistic people and their families. despite still enjoying the high- have an effect in this primary est name identification (84% could hold true simply bename ID: 43% favorable, 26% cause voters are being offered unfavorable) among all candi- commendable choices. dates. Kenney (64% name ID: Doug Oliver is making in40% favorable, 13% unfavor- roads among young Black votable) and Williams (74% name ers. Judge Nelson Díaz has ID: 40% favorable, 17% unfa- picked up substantial support vorable). among Latino voters thanks to Disclaimers by candidates appearances on local Spanish racially guided voters will not (Cont. Page 6)

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(Cont. From Page 5) media. To his credit, Milton Street is calling voter concerns as he sees them, forcing the other candidates to sharpen their proposals. Grid magazine Philadelphia’s sustainability publication, announced its endorsement of Díaz, stressing the importance of his “aspirational, articulate and uncompromising” environmental-

policy platform and “compelling vision” for the future of Philadelphia. Grid publisher Alex Mulcahy wrote, “We’re going to keep telling readers that Phil Rinaldi, the man responsible for 72% of the air pollution in Philadelphia, would like to increase that percentage. And that he sits on the Economic Development Board for candidate Jim Kenney.” University of Pennsylvania Democrats endorsed Kenney as the Mayor who will handle the impact of the Pope’s visit, the 2016 Democratic National Con-

vention, the continuing funding crisis for its public schools and the mission to reduce the highest poverty rate of any major US city. Lynne Abraham, still called the “DA” by those she meets campaigning, has started to focus on her achievements in that role and what needs to be done to fight the drug and crime epidemic impacting on the city’s future and its schools. Lynne is the only candidate to bring to the table a career in criminal justice and law enforcement. She is now on television telling voters, “As your DA

for nearly 19 years, I was present in every neighborhood to help keep our kids safe and protect all

Judge Vincent N.Melchiorre for Judge, CCP • I was born and raised in South Philadelphia where I still reside. • Bishop Neuman, Bok, LaSalle College and Widener University School of Law.

our neighborhoods. I cracked down on those who preyed on our children, regardless of their

power or position, and I helped pass a constitutional (Cont. Page 11)

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Expect more riots over killings of individuals in which police are involved to erupt in our towns and cities. That is now the vogue, whether or not immediate or later investigations disclose the police were fully justified and the taking of life was the only course of action. We look back at the statistics which are offered as to why rioters take to the street and stupidly burn and pillage when such incidents arise. What do we see? Large numbers of incidents involving police interaction with Black and minority males, ranging from stopand-frisks to random street interrogations, some leading to senseless arrests. When we say police, we identify them as white, Black, Asian, Hispanic, Arab, and whatever, since those are the races we see participating in greater numbers on forces, especially in larger cities such as Baltimore. In addition, we learn the political elected leadership of these cities is predominately African American, and often police leadership as well. Our city is an example. As with Philadelphia police, sensitivity training has long been in place and a must for new police trainees. So what is missing? Why the continued trend? Ask faith-based clergy; share concerns with African American leaders; wring hands over the broad-brush smearing of young African Americans by the media over the actions of a few entrenched hoodlums controlling some neighborhoods in all our cities…. None have the answer, obvious though it is. Education! Education from pre-kindergarten on up! An education curriculum that demands the addition of other services offered by government: health, family services, economic aid when needed, and the opportunity to guide during their young years students whose bent leans toward trade, clerical and similar non-college careers and aiding those who seek higher education to reach that goal. Maybe it’s time to figure out what legislation is permissible and needed to force single moms and dads to attend classes with their children or risk losing whatever subsidies they get. Just think: a potentially non-supporting, uncaring mother or father finding they have go to suffer through classes to earn their keep. They could possibly get an education themselves at last.

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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. 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 online 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 Democ-

rats 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- State Sen. Art Hay(Cont. Page 23)

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Comcast, pay your taxes! (“Here Is Your Chance To Beef At Comcast”, Apr. 23.) You’re not a nonprofit company. Invest a little in the city you’ve set up shop in already, by paying your taxes fair and square. Milena Davidova Railroads Don’t Care Your story (“Multi-Million Dollar Improvement Plan Launched For 25th Street Viaduct Rail Bridge, Apr. 23) is a welcome one in that, around the country, relationships between cities in the oiltrain blast zone and the

railroads are not nearly this friendly. In my hometown, St. Paul, Minn., the railroad has taken the arrogant position that it need not cooperate at all local or state governments since it answers only to the Federal Railroad Administration, the FRA. They are correct in their reading on the law of the land. The country has said, wisely, that the railroad cannot be answerable to every local jurisdiction. Moreover, the country has said that the railroads are essential, again, no argument from me, and that therefore there can be a

close relationship between the industry and the regulator, so much so that the industry pretty much writes the rules it lives by. In practice, given railroad lobbyists, the FRA is going to get much more input from the big seven railroads than from the 16 million residents of the blast zones. Paul Wulterkens

I like the way it ended with a reference to permanent interests, though. We have had a Black Mayor for years. Black Police and Fire Commissioners also. Our city has become more diverse and we do not need to wait until we are a minority to assess who really represents our best interests, regardless of color. Michael Bell

Whom Blacks Support In the Mayor’s race there are three Black candidates. We cannot support all of them so it makes the story line for the article (“Out & About”, Apr. 9) a moot point.

No Taxes, Taylor Congratulations to State Rep. John Taylor becoming Chairman of the House Transportation Committee as well as on his role in securing the election of an additional Re-

publican, Martina White, to the House of Representatives (“Harrisburg Breakthrough? Taylor Says maybe,” Apr. 2). I am totally opposed to any increase in Pennsylvania’s income tax as well as its sales tax. There is only so much the hardworking people of Pennsylvania can afford. You mentioned the possibility of an increase in Pennsylvania’s income tax to 4.3% along with the elimination of school property taxes. It sure sounds tempting, but we would still have to pay the portion of the property tax that the city uses as a source of revenue.

And what would prevent Philadelphia’s Mayor and City Council from increasing the property to serve city needs? Poof! Any savings from the elimination of the school property tax are gone and the conscientious taxpayers of Philadelphia will be hit with even-higher taxes. Why not find ways to cut back on present state expenditures and use the saved money to increase the funding for state pensions? Please don’t expect more money from Pennsylvania’s conscientious taxpayers! Bob Falkowski

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Philadelphia Republican City Committee met last Thursday and voted to recommend “No” votes all four ballot questions that will be considered by the electorate on primary day, May 19. In my opinion, none of these issues should even be on the ballot. Ballot Issue #1 and #4 relate to powers that are held the state’s School Reform Commission and the other two issues are policies that do not belong in City Charter. Republican City Committee has stated, “While the RCC believes there needs to be ample discussion about the configuration of the School District going forward, we continue to hold to our position that the City Charter is an important legal document for the structure of our City government and it should not be modified by City Council to record nonbinding results of a poll.” Therefore it is recommending a “No” vote on Ballot Question #1, which discusses the disbanding of the SRC which was formed by the State Legislature to take over our underperforming school system. The RCC is recommending that the electorate vote down Ballot Question #2, which calls for an amendment to the City Charter to mandate the formation of a Commission for Women. 8TH WARD LEADER BARBARA COXE stated, “I’m actually insulted they think they need to form a commission to know about issues for women.” Even if one thinks we need this commission, does it need to be in the City Charter? The RCC recommended a “No” vote on Ballot Question #3 which proposes that the City Charter require each (Cont. Page 28)

When my boyfriend Chris moved to Philadelphia to come to Temple, and hang out with me, he told me he felt comfortable here because it reminded him a lot of home. For Chris, “home” is Baltimore. He was born there. He was raised there. He got his undergraduate degree in political science at Morgan State University, a historically Black college there. He worked at the old Memorial Stadium, selling Natty Boh (that’s National Bohemian beer) and hot dogs to people watching Orioles and Colts games. He found Kissy, our first cat, at the Inner Harbor. (Yeah, he was a boy cat. Yeah, his name was Kissy. So what’s your point?) Heck, Chris and I even had our first date in Baltimore. So when the rioting brought on by the death of Freddie Gray led to pictures of his beloved Baltimore in flames, Chris was heartbroken. But he wasn’t surprised. In fact, Chris said that he was surprised that it hadn’t happened earlier. Since 2011, 109 people have been killed by police in the City of Baltimore and the City of Baltimore has paid out $5.7 million due to excessive force complaints. He put this on his Facebook page…. “As a native Baltimorean, I have been following the protests in the wrongful and unjust death of Freddie Gray,” he said. ”My view is this: We cannot solve the problem by allowing the police to get away with murder. Nor can we allow crime to fester and then blame it on poor people for (Cont. Page 28)

POTHOLES. How about testimony before CITY COUNCIL by the Streets Dept. stating it mostly fills potholes that are reported to #311. What?? It takes too long to complain to #311; you cannot safely do it while driving. Are they CASH-STRAPPED and will not say it?? Hmmm. Our streets are a disgrace! You see new homes rising on streets fit only for a CONESTOGA WAGON. And pothole filling material looks like PETRIFIED ANTHRACITE – ugly. The City is loaded with $100,000-a-year jobs. At an average of $22 a pothole cost to fill – one $100,000 job is equal to just under 5,000 POTHOLES. ARE $100,000 jobs to be a Nutter legacy along with vest-pocket parks and bike trails? REVULSION is building among Democratic women who are tired of Kathleen KANE taking an INCESSANT pounding from some salivating-for-her-job GOP folks, bolstered by the DA’s loud disagreement salvos, and maybe a potential-Pulitzer press. They want more party backing of her. Some of the above do not get it. The YEAR(s) of the WOMAN are soon upon us. There could easily be female leaders of the USA and FRANCE soon. Women are rising to power in the Balkans and elsewhere else. MALE Democratic leaders need to wake to this…. And the NERVE of an editorial crew that had called for KANE’S resignation, now asking Kane to investigate a member of the State Labor Relations Board who called for hearings on the CARPENTERS’ UNION LOCKOUT from the Convention Center. The Hearing Examiner in question, Jack Marino, should HOLD FAST to his decision and not be intimidated. If Kane does not investigate, will she then be attacked by the media? The operations of the Kane or Marino office should NOT be DIRECTED by an editorial! An intense minority should not overcome a majority in America. BRAVO to Judge Lori DUMAS who was during Nation Crime Victims Rights Week for her leadership of the Family Court Human Trafficking Pilot Program. Well-deserved indeed.... BAR ASSOCIATION candidate endorsement has to CHANGE. The endorsement PANEL MUST BE highly visible before they endorse. Photos of them and candidates must be on a new website. All this must be out in the LIGHT OF DAY. SEAN STEVENS, ESQ. was out there participating in the Penn Relays. It was a vigorous time – kind of like Kennedy touch football.... Monday was the birthday of Joe Russo, Jr., (Cont. Page 28)

Yo1 Here we go again with these silly questions set to me by Jamie, a reader from Northeast Philly. She says that you can’t read this and stay in a bad mood. I couldn’t. Try them yourself. How do you catch a unique rabbit? Unique up on it. How do you catch a tame rabbit? Tame way. How do crazy people go through the forest? They take the psycho path. How do you get holy water? You boil the hell out of it. What do fish say when they hit a concrete wall? Dam! What do Eskimos get from sitting on the ice too long? Polar-oids. What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t work? A stick. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho cheese. What do you call Santa’s helpers? Subordinate clauses. What do you call four bullfighters in quicksand? Quattro sinko. What do you get from a pampered cow? Spoiled milk. What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite. What lies at the bottom of the ocean and twitches? A nervous wreck. What’s the difference between roast beef and pea soup? Anyone can roast beef. Where do you find a dog with no legs? Right where you left him. Why do gorillas have big nostrils? Because they have big fingers. Why don’t blind people like to sky dive? Because it scares the dog. What kind of coffee was served on the titanic? Sanka. Why did pilgrims’ pants always fall down? Because they wore their belt buckle on their hat. How are a Texas tornado and a Tennessee divorce the same? Somebody’s gonna lose a trailer.

The Philly mayoral race is heating up, just as the temperatures outside are starting to heat up. The candidates are flooding the airwaves and mailboxes with the reasons why they are the best choice for Mayor. An independent poll published last week shows there is a statistical dead heat between STATE SEN. ANTHONY WILLIAMS and former CITY COUNCILMAN JIM KENNEY. Former DA LYNNE ABRAHAM is about six points away from Williams and Kenney. The poll confirmed what CHS has been hearing from political operatives, that the race is tight. Effective advertising and turnout on election day will be key. Look for the campaigns to invest heavily on GOTV and TV advertising in the final weeks to try and sway undecided voters and generate turnout from their bases to win this election. The Pennsylvania Society gathered for dinner Thursday at the Barnes Museum, and then once again gathered for a lunch at the Union league on Friday. LT. GOV. MICHAEL J. STACK gave a State of the State address to the Pennsylvania Society. He spoke about the need to improve Pennsylvania’s job-creation record and the importance of investing in public education. His remarks were warmly received by the society’s EXEC. DIR. CAROL FITZGERALD, her husband JUDGE JAMES FITZGERALD, and many other movers and shakers from Philadelphia’s business and political communities. The HON. MARK A. KEARNY was sworn in as a judge of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania at the federal courthouse at 6th & Market on Friday. Many of Judge Kearney’s family and friends who attended the warm and joyful ceremony. Former Philadelphia JUDGES GENE MAIER and FELICE STACK attended the event. COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL CLARKE’S recent fundraisers, including one last night at the Waterfront Towers, underlines who is considered the key figure behind whoever gets elected to the office of Mayor. His insight will be extremely valuable to the winner seeking that office once election-night results ring in the winner. Proving to be a hard campaigner is COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN. She is all over the campus. She revs up with a workout early every morning.

resents Black police and firefighters. Williams has said he would end stop and frisk, add body cameras for police officers, install cameras at crime hotspots and increase diversity in the public-safety agencies.

The Senator’s public-safety platform seeks to adopt the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing with an additional amendment addressing zero tolerance for hate speech by police. In the battle of the opinion

surveys, Jim Kenney’s campaign has scored three early punches on Tony Williams, whom many regard as Kenney’s greatest rival in the sixway mayoral race in the May 19 primary. (Cont. Page 15)

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any group with some merit simply adds to the solidification of the camps of the three front runners. This was indicated Tuesday by the Guardian Civic League’s endorsement of Williams for Mayor. This organization rep-

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(Cont. From Page 6) amendment protecting our kids from having to face eye-to-eye with their perpetrators in court.” Anyone of them can catch the fancy of the majority of voters up until the last week. But it would take some doing, since we see most voters are locked into their voting preference. Leaders in the polls need to be careful they don’t commit a remark or make a statement that will turn off any of those voters they now have. Williams is aware of this. Though handicapped on the election trail by the fact he has had to attend to Senate duties and lose precious campaign time, he is still attending his Senate chores in Harrisburg every day the Senate is in session. This is truly an edge for his competition, since the Republican leadership dominating both Chambers of the General Assembly is not motivated, or

in any rush, to make life easy for Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf or the Democratic caucus. This week is a breather for him since the Senate is out. Endorsements continue to flow to the top runners. Black Ward Leaders endorsed Williams by a reported 14-5 margin. “He’s got a proven record of delivering for constituents in this city,” BWL’s Edgar Campbell said of Williams. “And he’s got the ability, from his history in Harrisburg, to negotiate for a lot of things the City is going to need from the State.” Northeast and South Philadelphia Democratic ward leaders followed the lead of John Dougherty in endorsing Jim Kenney. So, earlier, did Northwest African American elected and ward leaders. The Black Clergy endorsement reported pictorially in this issue, though contested within its ranks, solidifies clergy support from among the majority of African American clerics in associations. Every announcement by

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Mia Roberts Perez … courts need hard workers. her whole office for the month of December. Federal law is demanding as well. “The written product and the courtroom work have to be better,” she noted, “and the judges are held to a high standard.” Although she is relatively young – “the only millennial on the judicial ballot,” she said – Roberts Perez has won an impressive rack of endorsement in her pursuit of the Common Pleas bench. Her backers include the Philadelphia Bar Association, the Fraternal Order of Police,

the Fire Fighters & Paramedics, both AFSCME District Councils, Transportation Workers, Local 1199C, the AFL-CIO, Liberty City and Progressive Philly Rising. It might seem unusual at first for the FOP to endorse an attorney who began as a public defender. But Roberts Perez’s husband is a sergeant on the police force and she has represented officers in court. Roberts Perez is a Latina of Black and Asian heritage. Born in Fairmount, she was raised in Germantown. She graduated from Masterman HS and took her BA at Tufts University. Her Hispanic heritage matters in court, she maintains: “There is a lot of flow of Latinos through the system but fairly few judges from that cultural background.” But Roberts Perez’s first duty is to the law. “Sometimes doing the right thing is not doing the popular thing,” she said. “But I know how a courtroom runs and how it should run. It is important to have people who can jump right in and start.”

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by Tony West Mia Roberts Perez is a lawyer in a hurry. She wants to see that the court system hurries up along with her. Nine years out of Temple Law School, Roberts Perez has already developed a solid reputation in the city’s legal community. She has established her own law firm, Perez Law, with a focus on family and criminal-defense law. Working at both state and federal levels, she has handled everything from capital cases on down. She has become an adjunct law professor at her alma mater. She has tried enough criminal cases to conclude the court system could use a little of her attitude. “There is a need to push to have cases go forward,” said Roberts Perez. “the process should be talked about more. Too many cases linger. But judges can push them forward. If the judge has a solid work ethic, the people around them will too. Taking years to go to trial is just unacceptable.” Death cases require a lot of work. One such case occupied

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Labors Union…Building it right for a better and stronger community And promoting renaissance of North Broad St. Laborers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and vicinity is comprised of four unions: Local 332, Samuel Staten, Jr., Vincent Primavera, Jr. Business Manager/Co-Chairman L.E.C.E.T. Co-Chairman Local 135, Daniel L. Woodall, Jr., Damian Lavelle Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 413, James Harper, Jr., Fred Chiarlanza Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 57, Walt Higgins Harry Hopkins Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Laborers District Council, Ryan N. Boyer, Business Manager.

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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. This ad is presented by LECET The Laborers Employers Cooperation and Education Trust 665 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Telephone: 215-922-6139 Fax: 215-922-6109 Web: www.ldc-phila-vic.org Juan F. Ramos Administrator

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2nd District Race Erupts Into Real Estate Vandalism

The 2nd Dist. takes in large swaths of older working-class rowhouses where abandonment and blight are widespread. But some parts of it are suddenly hot for marketrate redevelopment. How to handle this is the burning issue for this district in 2015. 2nd Dist. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson squared off against his challenger Ori Feibush in the Democratic primary, in a debate at Chester Arthur ES in S.W. Center City. This is the mostclosely watched two-way race in the city. They have engaged in two earlier debates. Sparks flew at this one – largely over land development. Feibush’s answer is radical and simple. “Philadelphia has the largest number of municipally owned vacant lots in the USA. Sell them!” he said. The City would get a quick jolt of revenue, construction would generate more jobs and new residents would pay more taxes to support the School District. Feibush’s company, OCF Realty, is a leader in South Philadelphia development west of Broad Street. Johnson, who was nominated four years ago by a hair in the Democratic primary, takes the opposite

tack. “We should stop selling City land for 4 cents on the dollar,” he said. “Fire sales of properties will not get us to the root cause.” He proposed instead getting $50 million in PILOTs (Payments in Lieu of Taxes) from large nonprofit hospitals and universities (which never exceeded $10 million in their heyday). The Councilman added we should go after deadbeat tax delinquents as well, to fund the schools. The knives came out, and the audience of 150 roared, when Johnson said his opponent had “bought more municipal lots than any other developer in Pt. Breeze.”

Feibush slashed at his critic, charging, “Kenyatta cut off municipal-land sales after he found out I was involved. “It is illegal to open a business in the 2nd Dist.,” he continued. “I have installed 122 security cameras in Pt. Breeze that cost less than one City security camera – and that work all the time, and are accessible to all neighbors, because I use simple, open internet software. I have hired more than 100 community workers to build my buildings.” Johnson struck back three days later, when he announced a $110,000 grant to build a new playground at Arthur ES.

COUNCILMAN Kenyatta Johnson retorted a few days later at same school by announcing a $110,000 grant to build a new playground there.

City Councilman Ed Neilson has called upon Mayor Michael Nutter to immediately issue an executive order allowing city municipal workers time off on election days in

At Lazarus Reception S U P E R I O R COURT candidate Anne Lazarus enjoyed crowded reception. Seen here with her are Susan Verbimitz and Todd Berk. Photo by Karen Brown

order to cast their votes in Local, State or National elections, and ensure that they'd be paid for their absent time. If approved, such legislation would be a boon to the city’s first responders – police officers, firefighters and paramedics – whose intense work days and long hours on duty often prevent them from taking part in the electoral process. “When people think about disenfranchised voters, their first thought is usually the elderly shut-ins, or physically challenged citizens of Philadelphia,” said Neilson. “Rarely do people think about our municipal workforce being disenfranchised in the voting process, but the nature of their work often prohibits their ability to get to the voting polls on time.” District Council members will have the easiest time in this primary, though the 5th Dist. could prove contentious for incumbent Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez, who is being challenged by Manny Morales. Charges hurled by her against Morales served to give him higher recognition. Though neither is party-en-

dorsed, three Latino ward leaders united behind Morales give him the strongest chance over the previous primary opponents she has faced. This week the Councilwoman picked up more endorsements from City Controller Alan Butkovitz, Danny Savage and State Rep. Jason Dawkins. At-large council challengers may succeed in breaking the edge given by the Democratic Party endorsements for four Democratic incumbents and Sherrie Cohen. Picking up labor and some ward endorsements has been Isaiah Thomas, who has been campaigning for four years. He is a definite contender. He released a plan to strengthen educational and after school resources, stating, “As a former coordinator of afterschool programs, I know the most-dangerous time of day for at-risk youth is right after school, prior to parents’ arrival home from work. I want to provide youth and young adults with access to computer literacy and programming classes, which will better equip them for the workforce.” (Cont. Page 24)

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At-Large Council Incumbents In Action

LABORERS District Council Business Mgr. Ryan N. Boyer and Betty Huntlee congratulate Sheriff Jewell Williams and City Commission candidate Omar Sabir on receiving endorsements of powerful Laborers’ Union.

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(Cont. From Page 11) In Kenney’s case, three polls conducted by his campaign – by a PAC associated with his campaign; and by AFSCME, one of his major union backers – all show him with a lead over Williams ranging from slim to meaningful. All three firms – GBA Strategies, Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research and Hart Research Associates – are reputable national shops strong in urban Northeastern markets. Williams’ campaign, which is flush with cash, presumably is conducting its own internal polling but it has not released any numbers yet. Al Butler, Williams’ communications director, commented, “These polls don’t reflect what we’re seeing, hearing, and feeling on the ground all over the city, which is not surprising because they’re both Jim Kenney polls. People don’t want a Mayor influenced by Vince Fumo and beholden to Johnny Doc. They want someone with a vision for One Philadelphia and that’s what Tony Williams brings to the table.” No independent poll has been released yet. When this happens, observers will take it more seriously than internal polls. With 19 days to go until election day, expect a barrage of TV commercials from both camps. Lynne Abraham, who has also been polling respectably, has launched her own ad buy. With perhaps as many as 25% of primary voters still up for grabs, the home-stretch ad blitz can move today’s numbers in many different directions as commercial messages sink home.

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Members Mark Clover Club Fest

If you miss its annual lunch, you could discover you were elected to be the next president of the Clover Club of Philadelphia. That could be a headache. The Clover Club has been around since 1882. Back then it was a meeting of former newsmen, then industrialists and finally a hodgepodge of Philadelphians, some holding elected office from both parties and many well known. Must-attend meetings include a luncheon and a formal dinner at the Union League, each held annually. The name and the spirit of the group is captured in the lines of an old minstrel refrain, "While we live, we live in clover; when we die, we die all over!” Hype, big lies, innuendoes and verbal bullets are

not limited to any specific speaker. Guest's voices rumble as well! The Clover Club is more than the sum of its members and guest, no matter how distinguished. In its earliest days, a group of local businessmen, newspaper publishers and politicians met daily for lunch, for enjoyment of good food, high wit and clean fun in the dining room of the well-known Girard House located at 9th & Walnut Streets. The informal group was issued a state charter by the Commonwealth and officially named the Clover Club for the purpose of social intercourse. Under the charter, the first luncheon and meeting was attended by 21 members and 17 guests on Jan. 19, 1882. Alexander McClure,

founder of the Philadelphia Press, was the aggressive power behind all this and was the first president. Years later, former Philadelphia newsmen who had attended Clover Club dinners helped found the Washington Gridiron Club. The banquet room in the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel was named the Clover Room where club dinners were held until 1976 when the hotel was temporarily closed. Presidents from Grover Cleveland to Harding have been honored by the Clover Club. An invitation to the Clover Club dinner is seldom taken lightly or turned down. Nowadays memberships are open to both sexes. For information, reach out to attorney Mike Cibik at (215) 735-1060.

TUNING up their vocal chords before CLOVER CLUB Treasurer Mike Cibik welcomes David entertaining members are William Dembe, Elia Cohen and Judge Pamela Dembe. Braun, Pal Weilde and Mario Mele.

LONG-TIME regular Judge Edward Bradley enjoys company of Barbara Gelman and Jeff Laringer.

DR. MAHN SUH PARK shares photo with Darin Bartolomeo and Mike Cibik.

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DA Seth Williams tests CHATTING with Judge Pamela Dembe are Jon some of his jokes on Judge Marshall, Guest of Honor DA Seth Williams. Jimmy DeLeon before addressing crowd of cynics.

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Sheriff Jewell Williams Warns Of Scam As Unit Captures Man Wanted By FBI The office of the Sheriff of Philadelphia City and County is urging individuals in the city and surrounding counties to be aware of people trying to extort money by claiming they represent the sheriff’s office and/or the court, or Jury Commission Office. “We are also supporting efforts by Philadelphia City Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr., the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, and the 1st Judicial Dist. in getting the word out about these scam artists and the despicable ways they are preying on innocent people,” said Sheriff Jewell Williams. “I need to make it absolutely clear,” said Sheriff Williams, “we never call anyone about a

fice of the Sheriff of Philadelphia. After the woman informed him she was going to call both the police and the court, he hung up. A man being told there was a “warrant out for his arrest for theft by deception” because he failed to pay money owed on a credit card. The female caller said she also represented the Sheriff’s Office and he could either turn himself in or call a certain number to pay the debt. The caller even said it was okay to use a PayPal Account. Unfortunately, the man wound up paying $300 to an organization called United Financial Resource. Another woman was told she had to pay a fine because she missed grand-jury duty

and there was an outstanding warrant for her arrest. The man who called her identified himself as Deputy Sheriff Strong. The woman was literally on her way to pay the fine, but contacted Councilman Jones’ office first, which intervened and uncovered the scam. Also, no such “Deputy Sheriff Strong” works at the Office of the Sheriff of Philadelphia City and County. “As the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, I am deeply concerned about this scam especially since it seems like they are targeting constituents in the 4th Dist.,” said Jones. “I urge anybody contacted by these scammers to contact the proper authorities immediately.”

Tartaglione Says OT Findings Health Workers ‘Outrageous’

Waters Marks Juneteenth Day

As one of the leading lawmakers who worked to address the issue of mandatory overtime for health-care profes-

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debt. We serve a court-executed warrant.” Among those who have been victimized are a number of constituents in Councilman Jones’ 4th Dist. who have complained of people calling and threatening them with arrest and/or a heavy fine because they have either failed to appear for jury duty, or have not paid a specific debt, usually from a “quick loan” organization or a credit card debt. Examples of the methodology used by the scammers include: A 67-year-old woman being told she needed to pay a fine because she failed to respond to a jury notice. The man said his name was Mike Sapp and represented the Of-

“The School District’s effort to outsource substitute teachers and other staff is a continuation of their never-ending effort to implement the Boston Consulting Group’s plan for Philadelphia’s public schools,” charges PFT President Jerry Jordan. He explains, “This action is the latest example of the School District relinquishing its responsibility to appropriately staff our children’s schools. Rather than fulfill their obligation to provide adequate personnel in every building, the district is using cost savings as a pretense for circumventing union contracts and turning educators into at-will employees. “It’s unclear how much money this move will save the School District. But we have no doubt that this will have a tremendous negative impact on educator morale, which is already at an all-time low in Philadelphia.”

sionals, State Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D-Kensington) said the revelation the 2009 law has not been followed is bad news for patients and workers. Auditor General Eugene De Pasquale released his audit of the Dept. of Labor & Industry’s oversight of Act 102. His auditors concluded that L&I woefully missed deadlines for establishing the new regulations and that it was not a priority of the Corbett administration-era agency to do that. “It’s outrageous that patients and workers were at risk even though the legislature had acted to protect them,” Tartaglione said. “People have needlessly suffered as tired

healthcare professionals did the best they could to care for them,” she said. The good news, Tartaglione said, is that Act 102 is now a priority as L&I Secretary Kathy Manderino said she will be hiring five people to do the required oversight “to make sure it doesn’t happen again.” Tartaglione proposed SB 835 in 2007. The bill that thenGov. Ed Rendell signed into law on Oct. 8, 2008, was the companion legislation, HB 834. As she said when she introduced her bill, the need for the law existed because healthcare professionals who protested too many shifts of long hours risked losing their jobs.

Mail Carriers To Collect Food May 9 Want to donate your excess canned and packaged foods to where they will be most appreciated? Then take advantage of the fact letter carriers in your block and throughout the country will be collecting foodstuffs on May 9. You only need to leave them by your mail box or on your doorstep prior to the letter carrier’s normal delivery time. This one-day event is the

largest nationally. It resulted last year in almost 4 million pounds being collected in Pennsylvania alone. The second Saturday of May is picked each year since by then community pantries and food banks have become depleted after the typical winter holiday rush of donation generosity. Also needy students, during the summer, do not have food availability to them from school.

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously adopted a resolution introduced by State Rep. Ronald G. Waters (D-W. Phila.), that recognizes the third Saturday in June as Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Pennsylvania. “It is hard to imagine today, in our world of instant communication, that it took almost three years for the freedoms granted in Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation to be expressed to the slaves in Texas,” Waters said. “News didn’t reach Galveston, Texas until June 19, 1865. As you can imagine, once former slaves learned the news they began to celebrate in the streets. One year later, the Juneteenth celebration was born.” Waters also spoke in support of legislation sponsored by Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin) that would make the Juneteenth National Freedom Day an official, annual state holiday. “Juneteenth National Freedom Day is recognized as the oldest African American holiday observance in the United States,” Waters said. “I appreciate and support Rep.Helm’s effort to make Juneteenth an official state holiday.”

Richard T. McSorley, Deputy Court Administrator, Criminal Trial Division for the 1st Judicial Dist. of Pennsylvania, has issued the following: “A jury summons is an official court order requiring jury duty. Failure to respond to your jury notice can result in legal consequences including contempt. However, no fines, costs or warrants of arrest are ever issued without notice of a court hearing that would be held in the Stout Center for Criminal Justice at 1301 Filbert Street. No phone calls are ever made to those who fail to appear for jury duty.” If you suspect you are being scammed or are suspicious of anyone claiming to be from the sheriff’s office or the court, please call any of the following numbers for verification and/or clarity: Office of the Sheriff of • Philadelphia City and County: (215) 686-3530 • Jury Commission Office: (215) 683-7190. • District Attorney’s Office: (215) 686-9900.

Sheriff’s Fugitive Unit Helps FBI Members of the Sheriff of Philadelphia’s Fugitive Warrant Unit apprehended an individual wanted by the FBI in connection with a string of recent bank robberies in Philadelphia. The suspect, Richard Cooper, was taken into custody by the warrant unit around 7:15 p.m. Sunday night in an alley on the 2200 Block of E. Cambria Street. Cooper, who was not the original target of the warrant unit, was also under house arrest before he took off recently and was being sought by the warrant unit for being an absconder on rape charges. According to reports, while en route to a two-story row home on the block to serve a warrant on an individual charged with intent to deliver

drugs, the five-member unit, was tipped off by an informant Cooper was in the same house. Further investigation revealed Cooper was also being sought in connection with no less than two bank robberies at gunpoint. Amid concerns he may have been armed with a high powered weapon, the unit also called in the Philadelphia Police Stakeout unit and other uniformed Philadelphia Police officers for backup. As the warrant unit approached the front of the house, Cooper fled out the back door and into an alley where he was apprehended without a struggle by members of the warrant unit already covering the rear. “We never know what we are going to face when we go out looking for fugitives,” said Sheriff Jewell Williams. “The fact this dangerous individual was captured without a struggle and no one was hurt is a plus for us, and a testimony to good training, but more importantly, it means that one less dangerous individual is no longer on the streets.”

IN MEMORIAM

Agnes J. “Chuckie” (O’Brien) Tilley Funeral Mass for veteran Republican Ward Leader Agnes “Chuckie” Tilley was this morning at 10 a.m. at Presentation BVM Church, Old Soldiers Road & Woodland Avenue, Cheltenham, Pa. Interment will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Sisters of Charity www.scny.org or 6301 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 in memory of Sister Serena Branson would be appreciated.

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9TH Annual Ducky Birts Foundation Medallion Awards

DAVID and Donald “Ducky” Birts award Chad Don Lassiter his Medallion. Photo by Leona Dixon TWO City Commissioner candidates, Omar Sabir and Lisa Deeley, though seeking same elective posts, remain strong friends.

LDC’s Ken Washington and his wife, Janet, were enjoying gala. Ken is also Recording Secretary for Phila. SHARING moment with Donald “Ducky” Birts, Council whose name will soon be seen on several food LDC’s Ken Washington and City Commission AFL-CIO. products at local ShopRites, are Hal & Sue candidate Omar Sabir share a few laughs with host Ducky Birts. Rosenthal and Linda Belt Bey. S C O O P SARAH L O N G Publisher Lomax TIME chamand EdiReese pion for PHA tor Sonny thanks residents Driver is David Asia Coney all smiles and wishes Ducky at receivDucky for Birts well on ing his award. his FoundaPhoto by honor. tion’s new Leona Dixon Photo by building. Leona Dixon

NECC Director Al Taubenberger receives COUNCILMAN Ed Neilson was one SOME OF honorees were rounded up for this his Medallion with great thank-you speech. of two elected city officials honored COUNCILWOMAN Cindy Bass and her husband photo. Photo by Leona Dixon Photo by Leona Dixon Photo by Leona Dixon Photo by Leona Dixon Scott were honored. this year. AMONG attenHONOREES at dees at 3801 Donald Ducky Market St. Birts Birts Foundation Foundation gala Medallion gala were Patty included honJackson, WDAS orees and other MC Doug Heninvited guests. derson, and TURNAROUND is fair play They include Sid Booker, seated by his side, and flanked by the Rev. honoree Earl as we captured this photo of OUR photojournalist Leona Dixon accepts Bonnie Camarda. Others identified included Jim Tayoun, Chad Don Harvey. Photo by Photographer Bobby Mendel- award for Public Record Publisher Jim Tay- Lassiter, Al Taubenberger, mayoral candidate Jim Kenney, CounLeona Dixon sohn with man of the hour oun, who regretfully had to leave before cilwoman Cindy Bass, Scott Bass and Judge Jimmy DeLeon. awards took place. Photo by Robert Mendelsohn Photo by Robert Mendelsohn Ducky Birts.

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MEDALLION Recipients and a former Recipient including Sara Lomax Reese, president and general manager of WURD Radio, State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown, chairwoman of Penna. Legislative Black SID BOOKER and friend Caucus, and Sandra Dungee Glenn, president of welcome councilmanic can- American Cities Foundation. Stephanie Cain, 2nd didate Derek Green to gala. from left, is standing with models wearing furs from Photo by Joe Stivala Photo by Solomon T. Williams Zinman Furs.

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the Youth Study Center, particularly made me want to dedicate my legal career to fight for those who did not have the resources to hire a high powered attorney when they were facing serious legal difficulties.” Other influential people in her life were her mother and father, who both stressed education and hard work to her and her siblings. Now Scott is married with

two children, ages 5 and 16. “My five-year-old daughter has not expressed an interest in following my footsteps; she wants to be a doctor, teacher and a mommy. My 16-year-old son wants to write books and scripts for films,” she muses. Keeping trust alive in the Philadelphia court system is key to Kai. “I would help the Philadelphia Court system by helping

to regenerate the trust that has been lost in our Courts, and in the judicial system as a whole. Fostering an atmosphere in my courtroom, where people would know that their plight or situation would be fully heard, thoughtfully considered, and fair judgements made based on the evidence,” she said. She would like to see the city’s citizens respect the “differences that we all have.”

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jury trials,” she said. “Finally I worked as an Assistant Federal Defender with the Federal Community Defender Office for the last 10½ years defending those charged with serious federal crimes, and the serious penalties that accompany those crimes. The last four years I was chief of the trial unit at the FCDO.” She stresses she is a prime candidate because she has extensive trial experience, “which makes me familiar with the way a courtroom should be run, as well as the rules and case law that govern our Commonwealth.” “I have the necessary administrative experience to manage the staff in the courtroom as well as chambers,” she said. “Next, I have the ability to relate to people of all backgrounds and various experiences – this enables me to listen carefully and make fair assessments based on the evidence that I will see and hear. Finally, my calm and thoughtful demeanor is a quality that lends to my desire to follow the golden rule – treating others as I would want to be treated, with respect, dignity and fairness.” Learning life lessons through her wrongly accused uncle prompted Scott to delve deep into the court system and fight for justice. “I often tell the story on the campaign trail of my dad’s uncle, Uncle ‘Bus’ (William Green), who talked to me about his life when I was about nine or 10 years old. Uncle Bus told me about having been convicted of murder when he was in his 20’s based on the false statements of two witnesses. Uncle Bus spent 10 years of his life in a state correctional facility before finally receiving a pardon from the Pennsylvania Board of Pardon & Paroles after witnesses recanted their stories. As a young child, that story affected me profoundly. I couldn’t understand how someone could spend that kind of time in jail for something that they hadn’t done. That story made me want to help others so that they would not be I that type of situation, and it influenced my decision to be a lawyer. That experience, along with my work at

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Kai Scott gets straight to the point. “I am running to become a Judge in the Court of Common Pleas because I see the need for the bench to reflect the diversity of all of the communities in Philadelphia, diversity in backgrounds, race, economic circumstances, and beliefs,” she said. “Further, I think there is a need to have those who are experienced trial attorneys ascend to the bench, because these individuals know the mechanics of conducting trials and are intimately familiar with the rules that govern trials – including the rules of evidence and the rules of criminal or civil procedure.” She sees the need for there to be jurists, who are not only smart but also level-headed and who desire to treat all litigants, witnesses and defendants with the respect, dignity and fairness that they deserve. “Everyone wants to be heard, and to have someone on the bench who will call things as they see them. I am that individual,” she said. Scott has been rooted in the Philadelphia community since birth. She grew up primarily in South Philadelphia, in the same rowhouse her father was raised in. “I went to Philadelphia public schools, including J.R. Masterman and I am a graduate of the Philadelphia High School for Girls,” she said. “My mother is a retired Philadelphia schoolteacher. After graduating from college at Hampton University, I returned home to Philadelphia and worked for about a year at the Youth Study Center, where I worked with teenage girls.” Scott has seen Philadelphia go through its many ebbs and flows to the popular destination it is becoming today. “I have worked in the city since I graduated from law school in 1995: first as a law clerk with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers’ Compensation; then as a trial attorney with the Defender Association of Philadelphia for seven years where I tried hundreds of trials, both jury and non-

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Commissioner Candidate Deeley Supporters GATHERING at City Commission candidate Lisa Deeley’s successful fundraiser at Cuba Libre were Ward Leader Matt Myers, Sheriff Jewell Williams, retired Sheriff Barbara Deeley, guest of honor Lisa Deeley, lobbyist Charlie Breslin and council candidate Frank Rizzo.

MORE well-wishers crowded in on this photo to be seen with retired Sheriff Barbara Deeley, right, and endorsed Candidate for Commissioner Lisa Deeley, center. From left, they are Carol Garzone, Marita Crawford, Bob McNeill, Debbie Philpot and Robert McNeill.

WITH MOM and daughter Barbara and Lisa ERNIE DeNofa was among Deeley were Judge Mike Fanning and judicial many supporters attending candidate Christine Hope. Deeley fundraiser.

CITY COMMISSION candidate Lisa Deeley was pleased to find herself flanked by Sheriff Jewell Williams and Political consultant Charles “Chuck” Finney, Sr.

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Boyer Fêted As DRPA Chair

AHMAD ZAFFARESE, LLC hosted congratulatory reception for LDC leader Ryan Boyer, who has just been appointed chair of Delaware River Port Authority. From left are Wadud Ahmad, City Commission candidate Omar Sabir, Boyer, State Rep. Jason Dawkins and judicial aspirant Daine Grey, Jr.

LDC Business Mgr. Ryan Boyer, left, enjoyed company of his supporters Diane Sawyer, who CONGRATULATING Ryan Boyer, left, is running for Common Pleas Court; Tony were State Sen. Anthony Williams, judicial Williams, who is running for Mayor; and candidate Frances Fattah and senior Daine Grey, Jr., who is running for Common LECET leader Tony Lewis. Pleas Court.

Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Light lunch provided. RSVP Deb Whittingham (215) 342-2167. May 14- Phila. Republican Committee hosts Spring Cocktail party at P&P Caterers, DC 21, 2980 Southampton Rd., 6-9 p.m. May 15- Pandora Woods hosts Old School Dance Party for Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown at The View, 800 N. Broad St., 6-11 p.m. Dancing, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. Guests Lt. Gov. Mike Stack, State Sen. Vincent Hughes and Doug Henderson. For info (609) 472-1351 or Oldschoolparty2015@gmail.c om. May 15- Day of the Rope Awards Dinner is hosted at Elevators Constructors’ Townsend Rm., 12273 Townsend Rd., 7 p.m. Honorees – Outstanding Irish American Labor Leader: John Kane, Business Mgr./Financial Secretary-Treasurer Plumbers Local 690; Lifetime Achievement Award: Judge Kevin Dougherty, Court of Common Pleas Administrative Judge/Trial Division; Frank Donaghy. May 16- State Rep. Stephen Kinsey and Councilwoman Cindy Bass host Salute to Veterans at 1st United Methodist Ch., 6001 Germantown Ave., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Bell-ringing, high-school ROTC, health and PTSD screenings, veterans info, movie, luncheon. To receive certificate, vets must register by May 1. For info (215) 849-6592. May 16- Pre-Election Day Prayer & Praise Breakfast for Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown at Pinn Mem. Ch., 2257 N. 54th St., Register 8 a.m., Program 911 a.m., Exhibition & Fellowship 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets $40 in advance, $50 at door, students $25. Call (215) 2731924. May 16- Councilwoman Marian Tasco hosts Jazz Brunch at The View, 800 N. Broad St., 1-4 p.m. Tickets $65. Parking on Ridge Ave. lot. For info Margaret Wright (215) 8504966. May 16- State Rep. Vanessa

Lowery Brown hosts Image Awards from at Christian Stronghold Ch. 4701 Lancaster Ave., 3-6 p.m. Honoring local women with positive community impact. To nominate women (215) 879-6615. May 17- St. Paul Parish annual Procession of the Saints. Begins with 10 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Ch., 719 Montrose St. After Mass, Parade of Statues of Saints wends through Italian Market and ends at St. Paul’s Church, 9th & Christian Sts. Italian foodstuffs, etc. at booths end of parade. For info Father John Large (215) 9230355. May 26- Samuel Staten, Sr. Charitable Trust holds Charity Golf Classic 2015 at Spring Mill C.C. in Ivyland, Pa. Honoring Pat Gillespie of Phila. Building & Construction Trades Council with “Making a Difference” Award. To sponsor or participate, visit http://statencharitabletrust.org/2015golf.php to register online or download brochure. May 27- African American Chamber of Commerce meets at 1st Dist. Plaza, 3801 Market St., 5-8 p.m. For info (215) 751-9501. May 28- 1st Police Dist. Advisory Council hosts Banquet at Galdo’s Catering, 20th & Moyamensing Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $30. For info Russell Shoemaker (267) 597-7154 or Officer Bryson (215) 6863017. Jun. 6- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts Community Conversation at Kenderton Young Scholars Sch., 1500 W. Ontario St., 10 a.m.-12 m. For info (215) 849-6426. Jun. 12- State Rep. Stephen Kinsey hosts Senior Health Fair at York House, 5325 Old York Rd., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. health screenings, chair massages, giveaways, prizes, refreshments, latest state programs. Jun. 15- CATCH Golf Classic Old York Rd C.C., Spring House, Pa., Registration 8 a.m., Breakfast 8:30 a.m., Shotgun Start 3 p.m. Supporting Community Scholarship Fund. Call (215) 735-7435.

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St., 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 8- Furlong for Judge Beef & Beer Fundraiser is hosted at Steamfitters Local 692, 14002 McNulty Rd., 6:30-10:30 p.m.. Tickets $50, payable to “Furlong For Judge”. For info (215) 9907067. May 8- Judicial candidate Kai Scott is hosted Spring Shrimp Fry at Stinger Lounge, 4600 N. Broad St., 7-10 p.m. May 9- 6th Ward Democrats hold Meeting for row-office candidates at St. Ignatius, 4400 Haverford Ave., 9 a.m.12 m. For info Pete Wilson (267) 679-6379. May 9- Columbus Sq. holds Reunion at the Square (Rain Date May 16). Open House 10-11:30 a.m., Family Festivities 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For info Karen Dougherty (215) 755-0372. May 11- Independence Business Alliance’s Business Leaders hosts Luncheon at Hotel Sofitel, Paris Ballrm., 120 S. 17th St., 11 a.m. For i n f o https://www.thinkiba.com/ or Twitter and Instagram @Think IBA. May 11- Judge Vincent Melchiorre is hosted Reception at Chiarella’s Ristorante, 1600 S. 11th St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Benefactors $500, Patrons $250, Sponsors $100. May 12- District Attorney Seth Williams hosts 2nd Chance Foundation Prayer Breakfast at 1st Dist. Plaza, 3801 Market St., 8:30 a.m. May 12- Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell & Bernadette Wyche host 24th & 46th Ward Mtg. at The Enterprise Ctr., 4548 Market St., 6 p.m. May 13- Judicial candidate Rainy Papademetriou hosts Rally for Rainy at 1518 Bar & Grill, 5:30-7:30 p.m. RSVP Marisa (215) 970-3020 or mapresearch@aol.com. May 13- United Republican Cl. hosts Register of Wills candidate Ross Eric Feinberg at 3156 Frankford Ave., 6:30 p.m. May 14- State Rep. Mark Cohen & Rising Sun Ave. Revitalization Group present Sr. Health & Fitness at Lawncrest Rec Ctr., 6000 Rising Sun

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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- Reception is hosted for judicial candidate Anthony Kyriakakis 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 5- Council candidate Matt Wolfe is hosted Reception at Racquet Cl., 215 S. 16th St., VIP Reception 5:30 p.m., regular 6-8 p.m. Tickets: VIPs $500, others $125. For info Denise (215) 3875641. May 5- Councilman Bill Greenlee is hosted Reception at Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, 1901 Kennedy Blvd., 5:30-7 p.m. Hosts $500, Supporters $250, Guests $100. Checks payable to “Greenlee for Council at Large”. For info (724) 991-2636. 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 o n l i n e https://secure.actblue.com/co ntribute/page/5.6spring. May 6- Phila. NOW hosts Spring Fundraiser at Asian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine St., 6 p.m. Honoring Councilwoman Marian Tasco. May 6- Ward Leader Bill Pettigrew hosts United GOP Wards Fundraiser at Quaker City Yacht Cl., 7101 N. Delaware Ave., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $40. May 7- Mr. & Mrs. Michael McAllister host Reception for Judge Vincent Melchiorre at Three Monkeys, 9645 James St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Suggested contribution $50. May 7- Council-at-Large candidate Terry Tracy hosts Fundraising Reception at Pyramid Cl., 1735 Market St., 6-8 p.m. Support levels $100, $250, $500. May 8- 60th Ward Democrats host Endorsed Candidates Reception Night at 216 S. 52nd

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(Cont. From Page 7) wood hosts Budget Briefing Townhall at Woodmere Art Mu., 9201 Germantown Ave., 7 p.m. 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, interiorsystems carpentry, floor laying, mill/cabinetmaking, millwright and wharf & dock categories. Features construction exhibits and complimentary refreshments. It’s family fun. For info (215) 824-2300. May 1Councilwoman 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- Fundraiser in support of Kai Scott, Common Pleas Court candidate, W Studio, 1080 N. Delaware Ave. Suite 505, 6-9 p.m., drinks and hors d’oeuvres, suggested contribution levels: bronze, $50, silver $100, gold $250, platinum $500. Checks made payable to “Funds for Kai Scott,” for more info, RSVP, please contact Kristi Johnson kdjconsultants@outlook.com. 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- Women for Kenney hosts Friday Night Extravaganza at Relish, 7152 Ogontz Ave., 6-8 p.m. Reformers $500, Advocates $250, Activists $100, Guests $50, Young Professionals $25. RSVP Vaughn vaughn@kenney2015.com. 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. 6-

course meal and wine $65. For info (215) 546-8333. May 2- Mayor Michael Nutter and 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 2- State Rep. Mike O’Brien hosts Document Shredding at Festival Pier, Penns Landing, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. May 2- 6th Ward Democrats hold Meeting for judicial candidates at St. Ignatius, 4400 Haverford Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For info Pete Wilson (267) 679-6379. 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 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.), 6:309:30 p.m. Tickets $65, Seniors and Youths under 16 $35. For info Jeri (215) 554-7957. May 4- Democratic Campaign Committee hosts Jefferson

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(Cont. From Page 15) Cooking up steak sandwiches at Pat’s, King of Steaks, and pledging to use alternate transportation for a week — a bike, bus, subway and walking — was Tom Wyatt who is drawing attention to his campaign to better life in the city. Last week, Wyatt was endorsed by the Philadelphia Inquirer. He unveiled his Bringing Jobs Back plan to reform the city’s tax code to encourage business growth inside Philadelphia city limits and reinvesting that revenue in our schools. Realtor Alan Domb sparked interest with his TV

blitz. But who is going to remind the voters his commercial could interest their selections on primary day? Like all the other candidates spending good money on glitzy mailers, he could be an also-ran without sufficient support by committee people at the polls.

Terry Tracy Adds Labor Terry Tracy, Republican candidate for City Council AtLarge has received the endorsements of labor unions, Transportation Workers Union Local 234 and AFSCME District Council 47. Tracy views a strong relationship and open dialogue with TWU Local 234 as an integral part of providing efficient and accessible mass transit for Philadelphians. Tracy is also pleased to add AFSCME DC47 to his list of

In Bliss With Kenney

JOE RUSSO, left, poses for picture with Roseanne Pauciello, 39A Ward Leader; Lindsey Perry, Jim Kenney for Mayor; and supporters at fundraiser at Bliss restaurant last Thursday.

supporters, viewing the relationship as an important step towards good governance.

United Voices Forum Reflects Diversity The recent United Voices for Philadelphia Mayoral Forum at the German Society attracted over 200 participants from diverse ethnic and immigrant backgrounds. The United Voices for Philadelphia represents diverse ethnic and cultural groups who are often underrepresented in mainstream Philadelphia. United Voices includes Latino, Asian, African, Caribbean, Arab, Muslim, many immigrant organizations and diverse individuals. Loraine Ballard-Morrill was the moderator. The organizers provided instantaneous translation in three languages using wireless equipment. Questions ranged from language access to fostering business growth on neighborhood commercial corridors to youth safety to deferred-action programs for undocumented youth and parents. The event was broadcast live by radio station El Zol in Philadelphia. Involved in the group are Andy Toy, Maarwan Kreidie and Adan Mairena. Around 50 organizations were represented. If you are interested and

come from any of the communities represented above, call Andy Toy at (267) 978-7355 to learn more about the group’s upcoming steps.

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In the Next Big Election.. US Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida wins the support of 15% of Republican primary voters and runs best against Democrat Hillary Clinton, according to a Quinnipiac University national poll. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tops the Democratic field with 60% and leads top Republican contenders, except Rubio, in head-to-head matchups, the Quinnipiac poll finds. The Republican primary field shows former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush with 13% and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker with 11%. Bush tops the “no way” list as 17% of Republican voters say they would definitely not support him. New Jersey Gov. Christopher Christie is next with 16% who give him a definite thumbs down, with 10% against US Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) this past weekend declared his support for Clinton. He had been for President Barack Obama in the previous primary fight. He said Hillary has dedicated her life to public

PICKING up support of Chinatown Business Association was atlarge council candidate Marnie Aument Loughrey, center seated, at banquet hosted by Ocean City restaurateur Ken Fei, standing right.

service and the fight for everyday Americans. Having served with her in the Senate, I know she has always been a strong advocate for the middle class and I’m confident she will work tirelessly to ensure that Pa. families have the chance to get ahead and stay ahead.” For the Democratic nod, Clinton is distantly followed by VP Joseph Biden with 10% and US Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont with 8%.

Pawlowski Eyes US Senate Seat Union leaders offered endorsements in front of numerous supporters as Allentown Mayor

Ed Pawlowski, who is running to be the next US Senator from Pennsylvania, held a campaign kickoff event at a union hall in suburban Philadelphia last Friday afternoon. “We all know Washington is broken,” Pawlowski said. “I believe we need someone who has real world experience in solving problems — to reach across the aisle and make things happen, to get things done. That’s what I have been doing for the past 10 years in Allentown.” Under Pawlowski’s leadership, Allentown has brought more than $1 billion of private investment to the city and added more than 1,000 jobs to the city’s core.

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labored to get McPherson Park, a notorious “needle park,” a major cleanup. She lobbied to get a playground installed there, as well as a program to feed 125 kids free lunches and an afterschool program. In summer months she runs a hands-on “play street” on her block, the 700 block of Willard Street, for 50 to 100 children. The model has spread; there are now 20 different play streets around Kensington. Aument Loughrey graduated from Little Flower HS. She worked for DeNofa Construction and Wilson Beef. But her family’s tradition of public service drew her into municipal offices. She put in two years with Municipal Court’s Criminal Division, followed by 13 years in the Board of Revision of Taxes. Real-estate problems were an everyday fact of life in Aument Loughrey’s neighborhood. At BRT, she became a professional in that field. It’s a field to which she would bring deep insight and fresh ideas. The property-tax abatement is a divisive issue, par-

AT-LARGE council candidate Marnie Aument Loughrey Marnie Aument Loughrey … with her mom Ward Leader Donna Aument; both have deep roots in Kensington. During campaign, mom injured foot. revitalizing neighborhoods ticularly in a time when prop- velop a gradual commitment erty taxes have been going up to the community, so they for many and there is talk of would not abandon the city after 10 years, she argues. further increases. Aument Loughrey thinks “I did not agree with the 10-year tax abatement,” Au- many branches of city government Loughrey said. “But I ment should adjust to the would like to see something modern world and work done in order to keep build- evenings and weekends. “Everybody complains ings going up. They keep laborers, carpenters, cement about L & I,” she said. “It should find a way to send inguys on the job.” Marnie proposes a five- spectors out on evenings and every Wednesday to handle year abatement instead at weekends. Corner-shop rob- marriage licenses and pro100%. In Year 6, she would beries, for instance, are after- thonotary work. “Every neighborhood has start taxation at 20%; in Year hours affairs. That’s when the same problems and the you’ll observe the violations 7, at 40%; and so on until full taxation began in the tenth that lead to trouble. Too often, same issues,” Marnie asyear. This would avoid rec centers are not staffed on serted. “We all want our “sticker shock” for owners weekends unless a major neighborhoods to be safe, our and encourage them to de- event is scheduled. But week- houses to have good value. ends are their time of peak We want to bring back the usage. There has to be a way corner stores. “Look at revitalization of for city agencies to be open when they’re needed, not 9-5. E. Passyunk. That was done It can be done, she notes. through partnerships with the Register of Wills Ron Do- City,” she said. “ I want to natucci runs a night crew lead that partnership.”

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ficials to deal with them. In Aument Loughrey’s lifetime she has witnessed the wholesale change in her neighborhood of the vanishing of the factories that had sustained it for 100 years. This led to large social problems – and equally large real-estate problems. She has become a grass-roots expert in rescuing and repurposing dilapidated buildings. As president of the Kensington Independent Civic Association and board member of the Kensington Business Association, she has been driving the volunteer effort to convert the abandoned Ascension Parish buildings to a veterans’ housing and service center. Aument Loughrey played a role in selling two large old industrial buildings to Schiff Investment, turning them into lofts and retail space. Troubled neighborhoods need an attitude at times to get results from officialdom. Aument Loughrey knows how this works. “They wanted to close Scanlon Ice Rink a few years back,” she recalled. “We got 6,000 signatures on a petition to save it. We fought with Mayor John Street. We found $1.5 million in the budget to rehab it,” she said. Marnie and her band of activists caught the eye of Flyers owner Ed Snider, who funded a year-round hockey program at Scanlon two years ago. It was so successful that four out of five city rinks now have year-round hockey programs as well. Working with Impact Services Corp., Aument Loughrey

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by Tony West Kensington is the laboratory in which Marnie Aument Loughrey learned the skills and challenges of public services. It is also the community that gave birth to her. “I’m very proud to say I’m from Kensington,” she affirmed. “Kensington being as diverse as it is, we’ve had our issues. But we’re coming back, we’re moving forward. I have done a lot of work there as community leader. I think I can take that experience there and help other parts of the city.” If nominated for City Council at large in the Democratic primary on May 19, that will become her mission. Aument Loughrey comes from an old political family. Her grandfather worked in the Republican Party during the mayoralty of Democrat James Tate and later switched to the Democratic side under Frank Rizzo, Sr. Her mother Donna Aument has been the feisty Democratic Leader of the 33rd Ward for many years. “I have worked in every campaign since I became a registered voter at 18,” Marnie said, “And that includes the four years I was away with my husband on military vases. I have voted all my life in the 33rd Ward, 19th Division. My first campaign was for Pat Hughes in the 7th Councilmanic Dist. in 1981-82.” Politics in Kensington isn’t about making fine speeches; it is about gritty hard work day in and day out. In that hardscrabble working-class community, voters have problems and they expect municipal of-

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City of Philadelphia • Public Hearing Notice The Committee on Streets and Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 4, 2015, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

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130905 An Ordinance establishing a one-way regulation on East Duval Street, from Mansfield Avenue to Stenton Avenue, westbound. 140644 An Ordinance amending Section 9-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Street Vendors,” by providing for the inspection and regulation of mobile food vehicles that use propane or other combustible fuel, adding definitions, providing for enforcement and penalties and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. 150214 An Ordinance amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations,” by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of 2nd Street and Erie Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. 150218 An Ordinance amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Vendors in Center City,” by eliminating previously designated vendor locations in Center City; all under certain terms and conditions. 150237 An Ordinance authorizing Jim Williamson, (“Owner”) to install, own and maintain an openair sidewalk café at 4249 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (“Property”), under certain terms and conditions.

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150238 An Ordinance authorizing Alvin Shipon, (“Owner”) to install, own and maintain an openair sidewalk café at 342-344 Queen Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (“Property”), under certain terms and conditions. 150267 An Ordinance amending Section 9-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Street Vendors,” by permitting street vending on the 5500 block of North 13th Street, all under certain terms and conditions. 150268 An Ordinance authorizing Pradeep Kuthiala, owner and operator of the newsstand located at 908 E. Levick Street, to construct, use, and maintain conduits in, under, and across 908 E. Levick Street for the purpose of supplying electrical service and telephone service to the newsstand, under certain terms and conditions. 150277 An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of 57th Street and Lansdowne Avenue.

150278 An Ordinance amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations,” by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of Belmont and Parkside Avenues, all under certain terms and conditions. 150279 An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Smick Street and Fountain Street. 150280 An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Parkside Avenue and 52nd Street. 150281 An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Rexford Road and 52nd Street. 150282 An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on 12th street, west side, Tasker street to Morris street.

150283 An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on 6th street, both sides, Christian street to Carpenter street. 150287 An Ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” to provide for the removal of inoperable abandoned bicycles located within the public right-of-way. 150353 An Ordinance amending Section 11-301 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Street Improvements,” to revise the method by which the Board of Surveyors may approve supplemental plans relocating the curblines and changing the roadway widths of streets, and to expand the purposes for and circumstances under which such changes may be made, all under certain terms and conditions. 150354 An Ordinance amending Chapter 12-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Parking Meter Regulations and Penalties,” to specify the fee for parking meter payments made through mobile payment systems; all under certain terms and conditions. 150372 An Ordinance amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Farmers’ Markets,” by adding and amending the permissible locations, all under certain terms and conditions. Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Streets and Services, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items. Copies of the foregoing items are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall. Michael Decker Chief Clerk

In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 140500111 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff vs. Lucky Construction Co., Inc., Michael Mittelman & Doe, John or any unknown persons having or claiming an interest or title to the subjected premises, Mortgagors and Real Owners Defendants To: Lucky Construction Co., Inc. & Doe, John or any unknown persons having or claiming an interest or title to the subjected premises, Mortgagors and Real Owners, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 1739 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148. 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, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, 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. 140500111, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 1739 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700. Phila. Bar Assn., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333. Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

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JUDICIAL candidate Vince Giusini was all smiles this week with endorsements from George Ruggieri, president Teamsters Local 623, Wendell Young of UFCW Local 1776 and Philadelphia Fire Fighters. Congratulating him are Jody Della Barba and John Fury.

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WALKING (Cont. From Page 10) Esq., up-and-coming attorney who is athletic like Sean Stevens, and good at football. BRAVO SIERRA to Dave HENDERSON on the birth of his son, ETHAN, who weighed in at 7.8 lbs. Dave was a late-start legislative candidate and still ran well. The Iraq Vet got his baptism by fire from that race and can do better next time!

OUT & ABOUT (Cont. From Page 10) their lack of middle class respectability and work ethic. We have to invest in education, mental health, providing jobs that pay a living wage. “Cutting safety nets and shaming the people who need them does not work,” he continued. “Tax cuts for the wealthy do not work. What will work is when the public and private (sectors) realize it’s in their best interest to (invest in cities) because maybe that kid will come to your place ready to work rather

ELEPHANT (Cont. From Page 10) department in the City government present a plan to deal with non-English-speaking constituents. RCC Chairman and STATE REP. JOHN TAYLOR stated, “In Harrisburg, legislation like this typically comes along with a fiscal note that details the added cost of the program to the budget.” Of course, the ballot issue does not consider the cost to taxpayers. Additionally, why is each department to come up with separate plans? Should there not be city-government-

than ready to throw a brick through your window.” As I mentioned at the beginning of this piece, one of the reasons why Chris had no problem moving himself (and Kissy the cat) to Philadelphia was because it reminded him of home. While he mostly meant that as a compliment, if you changed the word “Baltimore” to “Philadelphia”, much of what Chris said about his old home could be said about his new one. When police killed Brandon Tate-Brown during a traffic stop, the potential for the type of unrest being seen in Baltimore was there. We managed to avert it, luckily. wide consistent policies? RCC recommended a ”No” vote on Ballot Question #4, which proposes the formation of commission to consider funding for universal pre-K education. RCC noted, “While we appreciate the value of pre-K education to a child’s development, we feel it is irresponsible to look into new services until we adequately fund our K-12 schools.” On Monday, a three-judge panel unsealed the grand-jury indictment of ATTORNEY GENERAL KATHLEEN KANE and directed the grandjury recommendations to Montgomery County DA RISA VETRI FURMAN.

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But because a lot of the same issues in Baltimore can be found here — a near-continental divide between the haves and have-nots, schools that are staterun, and yet still a hot mess, and a lack of employment — the possibility is there. So far, the folks running for Mayor of Philadelphia and City Council have spouted a lot of platitudes about how they’d handle this situation. I think now it’s time for folks to start holding some feet to the fire. Because let’s face it, we don’t want Philadelphia to become The Fire Next Time. (That’s a book by James Baldwin, in case you didn’t know…) The grand jury recommended that Kane be charged with perjury, false swearing, abuse of office and obstruction in connection with leaks from her office in another grand-jury inquiry into former Philadelphia NAACP head JERRY MONDESIRE. As part of the grand-jury investigation of her office, Kane was barred from retaliating against her employees who testified against her. Montgomery County JUDGE WILLIAM CARPENTER, who oversaw the grand jury, stated Kane was in contempt of his order in firing James Barker, former chief Deputy Attorney General. Barker’s testimony before the grand jury was particularly damning to Kane. Kane’s attorney said Carpenter was biased. Carpenter joins a long list of people that are “biased” against Kane. Maybe these people are out to get her not because her they are “biased” but because they believe she is guilty of illegal, unethical and unprofessional behavior.

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you file bankruptcy; and the debt doesn’t simply go away. Usually, under these circumstances, the store or finance company sends a letter “reminding” you that they have the right to repossess the television if you don’t continue to make the payments. They’re right. Sort of. Bankruptcy affords another alternative: the right to redemption. Found in Section 722 of the code, the law allows you to offer the secured party (the store or finance

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