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Dougherty Is A Master At Creating Political Action Committees

by David Lynn John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty is a master of campaign-finance maneuvering.

At any one time, he has several PACs in full operation.

Other PACs may lay dormant for awhile, but they are ready to awaken at any given moment.

Most of these PACs are funded through contributions from International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98 Committee on Political Education, or IBEW Local 98 COPE for short.

Union members of Local 98 contribute a small percentage of every paycheck to the Union’s PAC. Dougherty uses these funds to help or hinder candidates not friendly to organized labor.

Dougherty rewards his candidates by giving directly to their coffers. He often does this through the IBEW Local 98 COPE PAC. The list of recipients reads like a who’s who of local and state politicians. Most of the giving is to Democrats, but Republicans also receive money from Local 98. Dougherty has branched out from Philadelphia to the suburbs, New Jersey and Harrisburg.

Dougherty also rewards his friends by spending money on what are called independent expenditures. For this, he often uses PACs that are started by colleagues of his.

IBEW Local 98 COPE PAC will donate money to a different PAC, and the second PAC will spend money on behalf of a candidate, and sometimes in opposition to a candidate.

Often, these PACs spend their money on very professional looking direct mail pieces.

Independent expenditures have become one of Dougherty’s most potent weapons. This is due to Philadelphia’s campaign finance limits, which prevent individuals and PACs from giving huge amounts to a candidate’s political campaign.

Because independent expendi-

tures are not regulated (and cannot be, thanks to Citizens United), there is no limit to the amount of money Dougherty can spend on a candidate, as long as there is no coordination between Dougherty’s camp and the campaign of the beneficiary.

Registering a PAC in Pennsylvania is an easy process. The paperwork is two pages long. An Employee Identification Number (required by most banks for a bank account) may be obtained over the phone or via the Internet. A PAC requires two individuals as officers, a chair and a treasurer. Because of Dougherty’s clout and many connections, finding volunteers is, most likely, easy.

The use of secondary PACs provides Dougherty with a good number of advantages. Although the funds are traceable at reporting times, casual observers do not know that expenditures such as direct mail are funded by Dougherty. They may come through another PAC with a name such as Philadelphia Phuture, or Building a Better PA PAC. Although there are requirements for reporting expenditures which take place close to an election, these requirements are easily met without tipping one’s hand too much.

Today, we will briefly examine the spending of four of Dougherty’s secondary PACs: Building a Better Pennsylvania Fund: This PAC has received contributions of $240,000 from IBEW Local 98 COPE as well as a loan of $137,000 in 2014 and 2015.

Brighter Pennsylvania PAC: This PAC has received a contribution of $50,000 from IBEW Local 98 COPE in 2014.

Campaign for a Fresh Start: This PAC has received contributions of $100,000 from IBEW Local 98 COPE in 2014.

New Generation 1 PAC:

This PAC has received contributions of $100,000 in 2014 and 2015.

Building a Better Pennsylvania Fund appears to have been started in 2014. According to online records, the chair of the PAC is Wayne Miller.

The treasurer is Christopher Rupe. In 2014 cycle 5 this PAC received the following contributions (list incomplete): Brighter Pennsylvania PAC $10,000, IBEW Local 98 $5,000, AFSCME Council 13 $25,000, UFCW 1776 $25,000, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 66 $25,000.

The PAC spent $55,000 on ad production and media buy fees in 2014 cycle 5. In 2014 cycle 6 this same PAC received the following contributions (list incomplete): PFT Committee to Support Public Education $5,000, SEIU Local 668 COPE Fund $5,000, Transport Workers Union PAC $5,000. Brighter Pennsylvania PAC $10,000, IBEW Local 98 Committee on Political Education $40,000, United Steelworkers Political Action Fund $5,000, IBEW Local 5 $25,000,nAFT Pennsylvania, $5,000, UFCW Local 1776 $10,000, UFCW Local 1776 $5,000.

Expenditures included $55,000 for a media buy, $25,000 for CBS Radio, $46,000 for another media buy, $8,400 to the Delaware County Daily Times, $5,000 for a third media buy, and another $2,000 to CBS Radio. In 2014 cycle 7 this PAC returned $5,000 to Brighter Pennsylvania PAC. Records for 2015 were unavailable at the time of this writing.

Brighter Pennsylvania PAC appears to have been formed in 2014. The chair of the PAC is Joshua M. Bloom, and the Treasurer is Niko Rodriguez.

In 2014 cycle 5 this PAC received $50,000 from IBEW Local 98 COPE and $2,500 from the union itself. It gave $10,000 to Building a Better Pennsylvania Fund. In 2014

cycle 6, the PAC paid $14,408.30 to Strassheim Graphics, and gave $10,000 to Building a Better Pennsylvania Fund. In 2014 cycle 7, the PAC received $5,000 back from Building a Better Pennsylvania Fund.

Campaign for a Fresh Start appears to have been formed in 2014. The chair of the PAC is Mike Mikus, and the treasurer is Jordyn Rush. The following is a partial list of contributions to this PAC in 2014 cycle 4: Pennsylvania SEIU COPE $25,000, IUOE Local 542 Political Action Fund $10,000 Kate McGinty for Governor $25,000, Democratic Governors Association-PA $27,216, Democratic Governors Association-PA $13,608, Tom Wolf for Governor 30,000, Tom Wolf for Governor $25,00, 0IBEW Local 98 COPE $50,000.

The PAC received a number of in-kind contributions from Tom Wolf for Governor that appear to be related to office space rent. Expenditures for the period totaled $136,751.32 and included mainly payroll, along with reimbursements for Katie McGinty. Contributions for 2014 cycle 5 included the following: APSCUF/CAP-PA $5,000, 1776 PAC $2,500, AFSCME Council 13 Political & Legislative $15,000.

In-kind donations included strategic consulting from Pennsylvania SEIU COP and sublease rent from Tom Wolf for Governor. Expenditures for the period totaled $75,755.40 and included payroll, printing, legal services, insurance, and more reimbursements to Katie McGinty.

2014 cycle 6 saw the following donations to the committees: PP Votes $5,000, IBEW Local 98 COPE $25,000, Doyle for Congress Committee $1,500, 1776 PAC $2,500.

In-kind contributions for the period included $4,182.19 for strategic consulting from

SEIU COPE. Expenditures totaled $86,670.25 and included $26,360 for printing, $1,500 for phone services, $3,039.82 to Katie McGinty, $3,000 to Kerry Kirkland for strategic consulting, as well as payroll, staff travel, and other expenses.

Contributions in 2014 cycle 7 totaled $321. Expenditures totaled $45,721.65 and included payroll, insurance, and a reimbursement to Katie McGinty.

All of this activity is perfectly legal, of course. By using secondary PACs, Dougherty avoids having the IBEW Local 98 COPE fund attached to all of his political efforts, and is able to spend freely on independent expenditures for candidates, with no limit. Were he to coordinate directly with candidates, the largest amount his PAC would be able to give would be $11,500. Although it is not uncommon for Dougherty to spend this kind of money on a candidate (or candidates), he can do more through spending that is not coordinated with a candidate or candidate’s committee.

Information about campaign spending (including independent expenditures) is available from a number of sources. At the Commonwealth level, campaign finance information is available at http://www.dos.pa.gov. In Philadelphia, one can view campaign finance reports at http://www.phila.gov/ethicsboard/campaignfinance/Pages /Searches.aspx. Also, reports are available in hard copy format through the County Board of Elections, Room 142 City Hall.

(Next week, we will finish up with information concerning the PAC Campaign for a Fresh Start. The cutoff for filing for 2015 cycle 2 is Friday, May 8, 2015. When more information becomes available concerning the activities of these PACs, we will report it here. Stay tuned!!!)

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EAGLES’ Brent Celek shares moment with Scott Kean, host Councilman Mark Squilla, ENJOYING COMPANY OF HOST Counciland Tom Bell at NFL Selection Night event man Mark Squilla were Lund Chen and Joyce So. in Old City.

FIRST PUSH #72 VOTE DEMOCRAT Endorsed by Democratic Party Paid for by Committee to Elect Anthony Clark

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Crowd Packs Squilla’s Eagles Event

FAMLY NIGHT out for Squillas was blast as they hosted Eagles fans. From left are Julie Palmo, Danielle Squilla, Bridgid Squilla, Councilman Mark Squilla with Lindsay Mark Squilla, Mark, Jr. and Rachel Her- Scannapieco, Liz Mallie and Morgan Jegierski. ring.

nicipal election crowd.

Due to press color limitations, all pics taken by our staff of the event have been held off until next week, so we can bring them all to you in full color. We know some of you clip and save.

Missing were all the mayoral candidates, none of them making it to the gala in time to greet and meet. Congressman Brady announced they were all

at a local television-station debate, conveying their apologies.

In the meantime, a look at the two councilmanic districts with primaries finds they’ve heated up. In the 5th, Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez and four Mayors of Philadelphia, Michael Nutter, John Street, Ed Rendell and Bill Green, declared their support of the incumbent at a City (Cont. Page 7)

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by Joe Shaheeli They came from around the state and the city to pack the annual Jefferson-Jackson Day gala at Sheet Metal Workers Union Hall Monday night. Invited by Congressman Bob Brady (DPhila.), chair of Democratic City Committee, higher-court candidates joined favorite son Supreme Court candidate Kevin Dougherty on the stage to the applause of a record-setting mu-

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Dems Push Endorsed At Gala

Stella Tsai Common Pleas Court

Bringing Experience, Integrity and Wisdom to the Bench Recommended by the Bar Association

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Endorsements • Black Clergy • F.O.P Lodge #5 • Phila AFL-CIO • T.W.U # 234 Scott was born and raised in Philadelphia, and is a graduate of Central High School, Temple University and Widener University School of Law.

Endorsed By Philadelphia Democratic City Committee Paid for by the Committee to elect Scott DiClaudio, Jeff Snyder, Treasurer

To Chairman Bob Brady The Policy Committee and all of the Ward Leaders of Democratic City Committee. Thank you for your friendship, support and endorsement.

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Candidate for Common Pleas Court Judge Paid For By Chris Mallios For Judge

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(Cont. From Page 5) Hall rally. See story page 16.

Her opponent Manny Morales, who had an earlier website of his criticized by her, has launched another one against her leveling serious charges.

In the 2nd, the hotter of the two, racial charges have been hurled at challenger Ori Feibush who has hit back with charges of his own. See his ads in this issue. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson hasn’t made comments on vandalism striking five of Feibush’s properties, though signs left at the damaged properties indicated the vandals were following his criticism of Ori as a developer aiming to change the face of part of the district.

It was obvious at the Jefferson-Jackson gala Kenyatta was feeling the heat, refusing to shake hands with some of Ori’s strong supporters. The heat must have been generated by (Cont. Page 13)

Marnie Aument Loughrey Your Next Councilwoman At Large “Bringing with me years of experience banging on the doors of City Council to address the same needs shared by every neighborhood!”

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Ask the Councilman in the 2nd District, He not in Harrisburg sleeping for 6 years, He in City Council.

You have to serve the people not the people serving you!!!

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Getting To Be A Real Horserace

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. For info (215) 334-63404. Checks mailed to Committee to Elect Vincent Melchiorre Judge, 1600 Locust St., Phila., PA 19101.

May 12- DA Seth Williams hosts Second Chance Foundation Prayer for Peace Breakfast at Crystal Tea Rm., 100 E. Penn Sq., 8:30 a.m.

Keynote speaker Miniaster Rodney Muhammad. Tickets $30, Table of 10 $300. For info (215) 792-4158 or prayerforpeacebreakfast@gma sil.com.

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- Judicial candidate Stella Tsai is hosted

Fundraiser at Chestnut Hill Hotel, 8229 Germantown Ave., 6-8 p.m. RSVP www.electstellatsaijudge.com .

May 13- City Commission candidate Omar Sabir hosts Fundraiser at Southside Zabihah Halal Eatery, 422 S. 60th St., 6 p.m.

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 Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Light lunch provided. RSVP Deb Whittingham (215) 342-2167.

May 14- Fundraiser is hosted for judicial candidate Wayne Bennett at Lou & Choo’s, 21st & Hunting Pk. Ave., 5-9 p.m.

Tickets $10 in advance, $13 at door. For info (267) 8004095.

May 14- Phila. Republican Committee hosts Spring Cocktail Party at P&P Caterers, DC 21, 2980 Southampton Rd., 6-9 p.m. $125.

Checks payable to Phila. Republican City Committee.

Mail to Mike Cibik, Vice Chair, 1500 Walnut St., Su. 900, Phila., PA 19102. For info (215) 735-1060.

May 14- Women for Omar Sabir host City Commission candidate at Stinger Lounge, 4600 N. Broad St., 6-9 p.m.

Tickets $20. For info Michael Cogbill (267) 239-3532.

May 14- Tacony Holmesburg Town Watch holds Meeting at Tacony Baptist Ch., 4715 Disston St., 7 p.m.

May 14- Evening with Kenyatta Johnson at Galdo’s Catering, 20th & Moyamensing, 7-11 p.m. Food, drinks, live musical entertainment. Special guests Marcus, Old Timers and Khalil. Tickets $25. For tickets Daniel (215) 605-5386.

May 15- 16th Ward Democrats and Sheriff Jewell Williams host Fish Fry at Lou & Choo’s, 21st & Hunting Pk. Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $10. All candidates invited.

For info Alberta Williams (267) 687-7197.

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 15- Penna. Democratic State Committee Black Caucus hosts GOTV Spring Cabaret at Oshiver Ha., 3901 Market St., 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $20 in advance, $25 at door.

May 16- State Rep. Stephen Kinsey and Councilwoman Cindy Bass host Salute to Veterans at 1st United Methodist (Cont. Page 28)

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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 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 hosting Spring Shrimp Fry at Stinger Lounge, 4600 N. Broad St., 7-10 p.m.

RSVP Michael Cogbill, 267239-23532.

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- Sheriff Jewell Williams, PM, hosts Candidates Forum at Prince Hall Grand Lodge Masonic Complex, 4301 N. Broad St.,

11:30 a.m. All candidates running for any office are invited to attend. For info (267) 972-4341.

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 9- City Commission candidate Tracey Gordon hosts Fundraising & Dining at 6543 Windsor Ave., 12-6 p.m.

Choice of Roast Beef or Roast Chicken on a Roll, Sweet Potato Fries, Salad, Drink and a Cupcake. Tickets $19.99.

May 9- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Festival is held at Franklin Sq., 6th & Race Sts., 1-9 p.m. Family fun.

May 9- International House Phila. honors David Oh at Global Gala, 3701 Chestnut St. Event sold out. $50 tickets still available for the AfterParty, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. For info (215) 895-6528 or elina@ihphilly.org.

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.

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Philadelphia voters are beginning to notice there is an election coming up and it is around the corner.

Many are still unsure of their choice according to the latest polls, which indicate a smart move by any one of the six mayoral contenders, similar to the TV ad that propelled Mayor Michael Nutter to victory two terms ago, could be decisive.

This getting to look like the Kentucky Derby, with close odds and some surprises in store.

In the meantime, there is a special election for those in the 5th Senatorial Dist., which needs to be called to the attention of the voters by both parties.

Odds favor the at-large Council Members endorsed in the Democratic primary, but several unendorsed candidates enjoy strong name recognition and significant grass-roots support, so no at-large candidate will sleep easy until May 20.

Republicans are enjoying a rare at-large race without any endorsements by their City Committee. Five win; two get dropped off; and the top finishers wind up on the ballot in the general election in that order, which is thought to help them. So this too is a fierce struggle, with much at stake for the candidates as well as for the voters.

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Longtime WARD LEADER AGNES (“CHUCKIE”) TILLEY was laid to rest last Thursday. Tilley’s Republican activism dates back to the 1960s when she first became a committeewoman in the 35th Ward. She has been a delegate to many Republican National Conventions, including the mostrecent one in Tampa in 2012. She found time to volunteer despite working for many years as secretary and raising six children. She was well loved, as was indicated by the hourlong line at her viewing on Wednesday night. She was a great woman and will be missed.

There were a number of fundraisers over the past week.

Last Thursday night, Republican City Committee CHAIRMAN and STATE REP. JOHN TAYLOR held an event at the Colonial Dames of Philadelphia on Latimer Street. The room was packed. Attendees were treated to cigars and a wine tasting.

Sunday morning, the 1st and 39th Wards held their annual brunch. The master of ceremonies was DOM CHIAVAROLI, who introduced the candidates present, including council-at-large CANDIDATES DENNIS O’BRIEN, AL TAUBENBERGER, DAN TINNEY, TERRY TRACY and MATT WOLFE, as well as mayoral candidate MELISSA MURRAY BAILEY and Register of Wills candidate ROSS FEINGOLD. Many of the candidates at the brunch traveled to Bridesburg later that day to attend the 58th Ward’s second annual Crab Fest event at the Harmonia Club in Bridesburg.

The event was great success, owing to the work for the 58TH WARD LEADER MARC COLLAZZO. (Cont. Page 25)

As you read this edition of “Out and About” right now, there’s probably some sort of gathering of the six people running for the Democratic nomination for Mayor of Philadelphia.

I’m serious.

It’s as if there’s a mayoral candidate forum every week.

Sometimes there are two or three forums going on in a week.

I’m pretty sure the six folks running for that nomination are getting tired of seeing, and hearing, and talking to each other by this point.

Now, while finding out the identity of one of the people who could be taking the Big Chair on the second floor of City Hall is important, there’s another group of people that we’re not really taking a look at.

City Council.

If we’re honest with ourselves, City Council has shown it too has muscles and is more than willing to flex them. Just ask the folks who were hoping to buy the Philadelphia Gas Works from the City. While most of the Democratic primary district races have unopposed incumbents, the Second and Seventh district races being the most-obvious exceptions, there are 23 people — 16 Democrats, seven Republicans — that are running for the seven at-large council seats that are up for election this time around.

If you want to hear their plans for the city, please join me at the Bibleway Baptist Church, 1323 N. 52nd Street, for a forum featuring the candidates for City Council at Large. Starting at 6:30, I’ll be moderating a forum tonight that will allow you … and me … to get the answers we’re seeking.

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ARE THEY JOKING? The Nutter Administration has reservations about an APP that allows you to remotely pay the parking meter?? They fear loss of revenue to the schools from parking tickets. Does this confirm that tickets are a SUBLIMINAL TAX? Do they want a citizen to GET A TICKET? Time to change from Camel to Marlboro? Parking Authority Director Vince FENERTY’S idea is 21ST CENTURY for busy people. The INNOVATION could easily produce MORE REVENUE for schools, since fees go up after the initial time limit. (If the Nutter $100,000 jobs are eliminated – the $9M that the City says it might lose with the APP is recovered).... If you get a ticket and go to the BAA at 9th & Filbert (Run by the City FINANCE DEPARTMENT) to fight it thinking that you have a sterling defense – FORGET IT. One lawmaker testified that you are “innocent until proven guilty.” And if you appeal – THEY HEAR THEIR OWN APPEALS??? Pittsburgh realized that it is improper to do that and created a separate agency. Off course, if you want to appeal to Common Pleas Court – just FORK OVER $189 in fees to fight a $26 ticket.

YOU CANNOT get on a BAA payment plan if you do not have a checking or debit account.

Does that leave out the POOR? It is incredible that the FINANCE DEPT. is allowed to run a “judicial body” akin to a HUGE VACUUM CLEANER INTO YOUR WALLET. Hey, next Mayor – REFORM this please.... Reporters are constantly writing of ETHICS VIOLATIONS. So BORING. What about the Society of Professional Journalists Code of ETHICS, which stresses to DO LITTLE HARM? Also BORING is the new slant on the ASSAULT on Kathleen KANE. A SEXUAL HARASSMENT STORY actually appeared on a Friday, and then a variation of it on the following Sunday.

If there is a dedicated effort to BRING DOWN KANE, then we NEED TO KNOW who is DIRECTING it. Let’s check it out. It is not fair that the same journalists write about Kane OVER AND OVER, since it feels as though they are not able to be creative on anything else (?)....

Sexual Harassment complaints once hit a high point. The money settlements were good, but then it was tougher to prove a case. I worked in an office with SIX complaints; the last hearing was dismissed and “laughable.”

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Yo! Maria, a reader, says,” Hey, wasn’t that us?”

A little house with three bedrooms and one car on the street, a mower that you had to push to make the grass look neat. In the kitchen on the wall we only had one phone, and no need for recording things, someone was always home.

We only had a living room where we would congregate, unless it was at mealtime in the kitchen where we ate. We had no need for family rooms or extra rooms to dine, when meeting as a family those two rooms would work out fine.

We only had one TV set, and channels maybe two, but always there was one of them with something worth the view.

For snacks we had potato chips that tasted like a chip, and if you wanted flavor there was Lipton’s onion dip.

Weekends were for family trips or staying home to play, we all did things together — even go to church to pray.

When we did our weekend trips, depending on the weather, no one stayed at home because we liked to be together. Sometimes we would separate to do things on our own, but we knew where the others were without our own cell phone.

Then there were the movies with your favorite movie star, and nothing can compare to watching movies in your car. Then there were the picnics at the peak of summer season. Pack a lunch and find some trees and never need a reason.

Get a baseball game together with all the friends you know, have real action playing ball — and no game video. Remember going to the store and shopping casually, and when you went (Cont. Page 32)

The Union League was packed with VIPs for the quarterly luncheon of the Pennsylvania Society. The lovely CAROL FITZGERALD is the president and highly respected businessman NICK DeBENEDICTIS is the executive director. The lunch was absolutely sold out but more tables were at it in a different room to accommodate the overflow crowd of 700.

United States SENS. PAT TOOMEY and BOB CASEY joined LT. GOV. MIKE STACK at the head table. They were joined by the honorees, the special SISTER MARY SCULLION and philanthropist JAMES McQUADE. Also in attendance were power attorney BILL SASSO, former MAJORITY LEADER DOMINIC PILEGGI, STATE REP. TOM KILLION and Supreme Court JUSTICE COREY STEVENS. The event was Republican-heavy but Democrats did attend, among them former STATE SEN. BOB ROVNER and STATE SEN. LARRY FARNESE. Former LT. GOV. JIM CAWLEY hung out with Montgomery County powerbroker BOB ASHER. Former GOV. MARK SCHWEIKER also worked the room.

The great HARRY CITRINO was laid to rest recently. Harry was an excellent attorney and outstanding husband and father who ran competitive races for City Council and served as a key committeeman in Northeast Philadelphia. He was a mentor and supporter of many politicians, including Lt., Gov. Mike Stack and his own son ROCKY CITRINO. He was a man of incredible wit and dedication who was perhaps one of the smartest tax attorneys in Philadelphia. His beautiful wife ROSE will carry the mantle of service and kindness well into the future.

The priest who delivered the homily at Harry’s funeral mass was interrupted by applause on three different occasions. This is the kind of unprecedented happening at a funeral that demonstrates what a unique figure Harry Citrino was.

Some whisper his name when making comments, others brag about his name aloud. Whether in fear or in respect, all opinions agree JOHN J. DOUGERTY’s influence will be felt in the races for Supreme Court, pushing brother KEVIN; in the Mayor’s race, propelling JIM KENNEY with major PAC contributions and union support; and for Council at Large, making sure his friends remember ED NEILSON, one of his earliest protégés.

Hardy Williams Draws Socialites O’Brien Holds Fundraiser

ENJOYING elegant Hardy Williams affair were, from left, Regina Wilson, Zachary McNeil and Marco Ferrera.

COUNCILMAN Denny O’Brien held fundraiser at Racquet Club last week. Seen here are, from left, O’Brien; Barbara Coxe, Republican leader of 8th Ward; Bettina Ricks, Republican leader of 60th Ward; and David Clancy.

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ANNUAL Hardy Williams Education Fund threw scholarship dinner at Tendenza, attracting luminaries such as, from left, Don Veloric, Esther Ponnocks, Lynette BrownSow and Marty Weinberg.

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(Cont. From Page 7) the fact, despite strong efforts

by State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-S. Phila.), ward leader of the 8th, to get his ward to endorse Johnson, by a strong majority that ward’s committee people endorsed Feibush. This could be a serious wound. Also lost are the divisions in the 2nd Ward belonging to the District, made obvious last week as 2nd Ward Leader Ed Nesmith called for a change in the 2nd (Cont. Page 14)

BRIAN EDDIS, center, new Ward Leader of 63rd Ward, hosted breakfast at Randi’s in Northeast. Among big crowd on hand were State Rep. Mike Driscoll; Thomas James, Ward Chairman; Janice Sulman, 53rd Ward Leader; Tom Martin, Jodi Lobel and Tracy Roman, candidates for Common Pleas Court; Eddis; Ward Leaders Shawn Dillon and Dan Savage COMMITTEE of 70 hosted City Commission incumbents and challengers at Ladder 15. with Bernice Hill, Secretary of N.E. Ward Leaders; and Common Pleas candidates Scott Main-media political columnists are at far left. Candidates are Lisa Deeley, Tracey Gordon, Carol Jenkins, Will Mega, Omar Sabir and Al Schmidt. Photo by Solomon Williams DiClaudio and Rainy Papademetriou with Cathy Scott, DC 47 Delegate. Photo by Joe Stivala

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Chew Community Candidates Forum (Cont. From Page 13) Dist. leadership in a full page ad appearing in this newspaper last week. The Inquirer also endorsed Feibush in a departure from supporting incumbents.

Though endorsed, Kenyatta is discovering pockets of committee people have switched, though their ward leaders have REV. Chester Williams, 3rd from left, hosted candidates endorsed him. forum for Chew neighborhood. Candidates joined hands in (Cont. Page 15) prayer after event: Omar Sabir for City Commissioner; Deborah Watson-Stokes for Common Pleas Court; Rev. Williams; Councilwoman Cindy Bass; and State Rep. Stephen Kinsey with CP candidates Rainey Papademetriou, Photo by Joe Stivala Jodi Lobel and Tracy Roman.

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TWO FORMER members of state legislature join Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers with his daughter Jenné Ayers, candidate for City Council at Large, at S.W. Forum.

Ex-lawmakers are Dave Shadding, left, and Alija Dumas, right.

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Robert A. Brady, U. S. Congressman of Pennsylvania, For all that he does in Washington, D.C. for our veteran heroes.

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tration for the many recent incidents involving local shootings.

To his credit, Ramsey has a way with words.

“People have to be replaced when they stand for a policy that people don’t trust”, Williams said at debate. Williams describes Ramsey as a fine man for whom he has great respect.

But a new direction in commu- WOMEN Organized Against Rape crowded Love Park lastnity policing will require a real month, marching to Independence Center for rally. change in the mindset of the poPhoto by Leona Dixon lice and that “starts at the top.”

Williams said he has been talking to members of the community throughout the campaign and came to the difficult conclusion that he needed to go in a different direction with the leader of a department that has such an impact on the community.

Kenney’s campaign team has waged the best effort and has given its candidate more visibility than have the others. The morning after the debate, his internet people flooded media sites with at least a half dozen raves supporting Jim’s appearance.

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Juan Ramos, executive director of LECET of the Laborers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia & Vicinity, will broadcast live on WURD Radio 900 AM on Election Day, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The purpose of the broadcast is to strongly encourage the public to vote, exercising their right to do so.

Candidates for public office will be joining the broadcast to inform the listening public of why “We The People” should cast a vote for them.

Doing the hosting are the Laborers’ Employers Cooperation Education Trust (LECET), Laborers’ District Council of Philadelphia & Vicinity, Laborers’ Local 332, Laborers’ Local 57, Laborers’ Local 135 and Laborers’ Local 413. Candidates running for public office are invited.

The listening audience is (Cont. Page 24)

NORTHWEST leaders continue to push Jim Kenney for Mayor, doing so at this event. State Rep. Dwight Evans gets smile out of Kenney at rally attended by State Rep. Cherelle Parker and Councilwoman Marian Tasco.

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(Cont. From Page 14) The other race catching the attention of labor, ward and party leaders is for City Commissioners. Endorsed are Chairman Anthony Clark and Lisa Deeley. Picking up strength has been Omar Sabir, followed by Carol Jenkins in a field of six.

Will Mega and Tracey Gordon are close behind.

The mayoral races have erupted into charges being hurled. In the latest televised debate, Jim Kenney, perceived to be in the lead, earned the brunt of charges. He also scored with a walk with Council President Darrell Clark in Clark’s 4th Dist. Yet here again, the race remains too close to call, with turnout being the major factor.

Labor is split on this race as well.

Obvious frontrunners remain Jim Kenney and Tony Williams, with more traction being picked up by DA Lynne Abraham, who still leads in name recognition, and some, but not much, from Doug Oliver.

Every critic lauds Judge Nelson Díaz, including editorial writers. Yet they acknowledge he is not attracting voter support in large numbers. To prove them wrong, he addressed Latino voters in the WPVI debate Tuesday night and is now on television until the end of the campaign.

The one startling comment in the debate that can grow as a vote-maker or -loser between now and May 19 came from Williams, who revealed, if elected, he would get rid of Commissioner Charles Ramsey and appoint a Police Commissioner from within the ranks.

That drew retorts from other debaters. But, pause for a moment here; today’s Police Dept. is smaller by hundreds from the day Ramsey took charge. Despite his efforts to “sensitize” the department, it is obvious in the minds and sounds from marchers jamming Philly streets last week, those interviewed by the television reporters repeatedly blamed the police adminis-

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7th Dist. Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez received endorsements from Mayor Michael Nutter, former Governor and Mayor Ed Rendell and former Mayors John Street and Bill Green this week.

“I am humbled to receive this unprecedented support from so many Philadelphia leaders both past and present,” the Councilwoman said.

“Mayors have a unique perspective of both the challenges and opportunities present in our city today. I pledge to work with each of them over the next four years to move our city forward by continuing on City Council to fight to grow our economy, attract jobs and tackle blight and poverty.”

The Mayors joined together to praise Quiñones Sánchez’ legislative record, which includes successful efforts to tackle blight through the cre-

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MAYOR Michael Nutter speaks as other former Mayors Bill Green, Ed Rendell, John Street and former Councilman Bill Green gathered to endorse Councilwoman Maria QuiñonesSánchez. ation of a land bank and the woman Sánchez to be an indepassage of small-business tax pendent voice on City Council reforms that are boosting the who is always willing to listen city’s manufacturing sector, but who will fight tenaciously commercial corridors and for her constituents.”

These endorsements come small businesses. They also lauded her dedication, hard less than a week after Quiñones work and independent record Sánchez received the support of a group of 7th Dist. political on Council.

“I am proud to have worked leaders — including City Conclosely with Councilwoman troller Alan Butkovitz, Ward Sánchez during my tenure as Leaders Danny Savage and Mayor,” said Mayor Nutter. “I Elaine Tomlin and State Rep. have always found Council- Jason Dawkins.

THANK YOU to all our supporters who believe that voting matters: Laborers' District Council of Philadelphia & Vicinity Laborers' Local 332 Laborers' Local 135 Laborers' Local 413 Laborers' Local 57 Philadelphia Building Trades Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO AFSCME DC 47 AFSCME DC 33 AFSCME /NUHHCE District 1199C IBEW Local 98 Plumbers Union Local 690 Steamfitters' Local Union 420

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IUPAT DC 21 IUEC Local 5 IUOE Local 542 Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 1 Iron Workers Local 405 Sprinkler Fitters Local 692 Philadelphia & Vicinity Black Clergy US Congressman Chaka Fattah State Senator Vincent Hughes State Senator Anthony Williams State Rep. Cherelle Parker State Rep. Ron Waters State Rep. Louise Williams Bishop State Rep. Vanessa Brown State Rep. Jason Dawkins Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson Councilwoman Cindy Bass Councilwoman Marian Tasco Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds-Brown City Controller Alan Butkovitz Sheriff Jewel Williams Kenny Gamble Michael Rashid Universal Companies Business Association Universal Muslim Business Association

*Thank you to all the other organizations who have endorsed me, and my sisters, brothers and friends, who's love and energy make everything possible.

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REPUBLICAN at-large Council hopeful Matt Wolfe drew several fellow ward leaders to his Sunday soirée in W. Phila. From left, Barbara Coxe, Adam Lang, Wolfe, Andrew Gentsch and Denise Furey.

Williams At Guardian Civic League Comcast Employees Help Spruce Up

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SHARING stage with political candidates were these women powerhouses who attended Women Connected Political Power Networking Hour. From left, Matthew Perks, Christian DiCicco, Jodi Lobel, Marvetta Coleman, Tracey Gordon, Lyris Younge, Omar Sabir, Will Mega, Deborah Watson Stokes, Stephanie Sawyer, Linda Miller, Daine Grey, Betsy Wahl, Ed Neilson and Tara Smith. Photo by Solomon Williams

STATE REP. Rosita Youngblood hosted two Health Care Enrollments at her district office. Twenty-five enrolled in first event as shown here. From left are Pedro Rodríguez of Get Covered Penna., constituent Tamika Hall-Barlow and Rachida Fathallah of Get Covered Penna.

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COMCAST employees joined Self Help Movement as part of national day of community outreach, helping with sprucing up its huge campus. CEO Robert Dellavella and Comcast officials were in the group. Self Help continues to be the area’s outstanding drugs and alcoholic programs with thousands of successfully rehabilitated alumni.

GUARDIAN Civic League President Rochelle Bilal questions mayoral candidate Anthony Williams at candidates’ night meeting of Black police officers. Willliams received their endorsement last week.

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Campaigning In Roxborough Oh Explores LNG LaSalle Stars For Kenney

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At 10th Ward Brunch Honoring The Fallen

KEVIN HORNE emceed annual candidates’ forum hosted by S.W. CDC. At end of event he can be seen with Tracy Roman, Common Pleas Candidate; Pearl , Holy Cross Church; Coun10TH WARD Leader Isabella Fitzgerald hosted jucilwoman; and former radio broadcaster Ella Dunn.

Photo by Joe Sitvala dicial candidates and mayoral candidate Jim Kenney.

MEMORY of fallen police and fire personnel were honored in City of Philadelphia’s Living Flame Memorial Service Wednesday. Master of ceremonies was Deputy Mayor/ Chief of Staff Everett A. Gillison, Esq. Record crowd turned out under sunny skies.

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CAMPAIGNING in 21st Ward of Roxborough were judicial candidates Christine Hope, Judge Vincent Melchiorre, Joseph Russo, Consultant, Roseanne Pauciello, Vice Chair of the Democrat Party, Judge Michael Fanning, Tracy Roman, Common Pleas candidate and Steven Bayne, consultant.

COUNCILMAN David Oh convened “LNG Exports: Exploring the Possibilities in Phila” at Drexel University with expert panel to weigh opportunities as energy hub. From left are moderator Dr. Richardson Dilworth, Jason French of Cheniere Energy, Susan Oliver of WPX Energy, David Kil- FORMER LaSalle College basketball alumni turned out to bourne of REV LNG, Chris Moul of WesPac Energy Group endorse Jim Kenney for Mayor. In group are Bobby Johnson and Lionel Simmons. At left is Councilman Mark Squilla. and Lutitia Clipper of Clipper Enterprises.

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So. Philly GOP Breakfasts Together

1ST & 39TH Republican Wards hosted brunch crowd at JP Caterers, 9th & Bigler. 39A Ward Leader Nick Marrandino and 1st Ward Leader Dominick Chiavaroli flank guests Jason Van Arsdale and Councilman Dennis O’Brien.

CAMPAIGNING hard is GOP council candidate Matt Wolfe in company of GOP Ward Leader Chris Vogler.

Both enjoyed S. Phila. hospitality.

JOINING UP with GOP Ward Leaders Bill Pettigrew, Chris Vogler and Nick Marrandino were Heath and Eleana Pico.

JOINING Commission Chair Anthony Clark at his Bleu Martini fundraiser were Paul Mensah, Lester Emerson, Clark, Mike Morley, Charles Whitaker and Gene Morina.

Viet Vets Induct Bobby Rydell

WARD LEADER Edward “Sonny” Campbell and his 4th Ward, 3rd from right, welcomed to his ward Joseph Russo, Judge Kenneth Powell, Mia Roberts Perez, 39A Ward Leader Roseanne Pauciello, Municipal Court candidate Joffie Pittman, 6th Ward Leader Pete Wilson, Common Pleas candidate Tracy Roman and Council-at-Large candidate Sherrie Cohen.

VIETNAM Veterans Chapter 955 in Wildwood, N.J. inducted top entertainer Bobby Rydell, center, into their group, along with Kenny Jeremiah, former lead singer of Soul Survivors.

Rydell was member of 103d Combat Engineers in Vietnam era. Also inducted were veterans Archie Pollard, famed DJ; and our columnist Joe Shay Stivala. With Rydell are DennisBeauregard, 955 president; Bill Davenport, state president of Viet Vets; Rydell; Vince Di Prinzo, adjutant and disabled vets leader; with Harry Weimar, vice commander.

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Omar Sabir Hosted At Famous LABOR LEADERS came together at Famous Deli for candidate for City Commissioner Omar Sabir. Seen here are Local 332 Ken Washington; Sabir; President of Building Trades Council Pat Gillespie; Dan Woodall, Jr.; Business Mgr., Co-Chair, Laborers’ International Union of North CANDIDATE for City Commissioner Omar Sabir shares America Local 135 Dan Woodall; Business Mgr. of IBEW moment with judicial candidate for Common Pleas Court, Kai Scott. Kai was voted “highly recommended” by Bar AsLocal 98 John Dougherty; and Bernard Griggs.

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NOTICE family resemblance, especially the smile?

Committee woman from 34th Ward, 14th Div. is Maidah Sabir and her son, candidate for City Commissioner Omar Sabir. Mrs. Sabir also enjoys playing with her grandchildren, Shahid, 5, Summaiyah, 4, and 2-year-old Samir who models in his father’s poster. Photo by Maria Merlino

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COUNCILMANIC candidate Derek Green, right, hosted ARTISTS showed their love for victims of sex trafficking in supporters at Pyramid Club, among them Dean Harris and LOVE Park as part of Dawn’s Place project, displaying their Larry Debor. portraits of victims.

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28TH WARD Chair Lester Emerson welcomes judicial candidate Rainy Papademetriou to event held for City Commission Chair Anthony Clark at Bleu Martini in Old City.

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Derek Green Tops Pyramid Club Telling It Like It Is! Commission Chair Clark In Old City

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Anthony Hardy Williams has over 20 years of experience fighting in Harrisburg to bring back resources for Philadelphia.

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“We are long past the time to change our approach to the difficult challenges we face. We have an obligation to prepare our children to be productive citizens for the future.”

The Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Primary Election is not about “picking the lesser of two evils.” For Mayor. It’s about voting for the BEST Candidate to be Philadelphia’s next Great Mayor. That candidate is Democrat, Anthony Hardy Williams, a true fighter for the people and someone who is committed to making it a better city and place to live, work, raise a family and retire. As you look back on history and think about the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s and the famous march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma... remember the billy club prepared police officers waiting at the end of the bridge to turn marchers back?

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Democrats Of Oak Lane Team • Tony has brought back over $250M in funding for Philadelphia Public Schools • Tony is a consensus builder, and brings people together to solve difficult challenges • Tony’s public career has focused on fighting for better job opportunities, improving public education and creating stronger gun safety laws.

Now he wants to fight for a better city As your Mayor, Anthony Hardy Williams will...

Improve Public Education • Fully fund K-12 public education so every neighborhood has a great school • Expand universal Pre-K and provide a tax credit for families who use certified daycare centers.

• Create a program for students to have free early college access

Anthony Hardy Williams says stand strong and know that he’s for better schools, teachers ready to teach, a Police Department that understands — ALL LIVES MATTER and more. If Civil Rights leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks and, locally, late State Rep. David P. Richardson were alive, they’d be appalled at the state of local politics in Philadelphia. Anthony Hardy Williams is a man of the people, a leader for all the city and a committed, tireless, visionary elected official. Tony’s ready. He’s ready now. Don’t allow a small group — to turn back the hands of progress for Philadelphia leadership. Vote Democrat Anthony Hardy Williams for Mayor, Tuesday, May 19th.

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Now fast forward to 2015. With this election for Mayor—-it’s as if one group of people want to turn would-be voters away from a “fresh new attitude” and visionary leadership, the likes of which Anthony Hardy Williams has. This group of five, wants voters to just follow them blindly and block, “new attitude voters”, trying to force their pick for Mayor, on Northwest Voters from Germantown, Mount Airy and West Oak Lane.

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Sabatina Aims To Move Up UFCW ‘Loves’ Williams In Love Park

STATE REP. John Sabatina, Jr. drew fans to his event at Pyramid Club to boost his race for State Senator. Among MASSIVE labor rally in Love Park stirred up crowd for mayoral hopeful Tony Williams. UFCW Local 1776 President them were, from left, Jeff Jones, Sabatina, Steve Pollock and Wendell Young IV announced his powerful union’s endorsement of Williams. He was joined by Gary Masino of Steam FitSteve Crawford. ters, Ed Coryell of Carpenters and supporters from many other trades.

African Caribbean Group Holds Endorsement Dinner BISHOP Carolina Baltazar Harris welcomes Rev. Terrence Griffith to Endorsement dinner at Calabash by African-Caribbean and Afro Caribbean Latino Decent PAC. Group represents voters from 15 countries. PAC endorsed Anthony Williams for Mayor and all incumbent District Council Members.

SEEN With Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, left, were Stanley Slaughter and Dr. S. Quartey. PAC also endorsed for Democratic Council at Large Blondell Reynolds Brown, Wilson Goode, Ed Neilson, Isaiah Thomas and Derek Green; for at-large Republicans ,Terry Tracy, Jr. and James Williams.

40TH WARD GOP Leader Craig Melidosian chats with Republican at-large candidate Terry Tracy.

PAC also endorsed Omar Sabir and PANAMANIAN dance team enthralled guests Tracey Gordon. before endorsements were announced.

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Honoring Women Of Excellence Housing Pros Like Clarke

WDAS Women of Excellence Banquet honored 10 women for their work on behalf of community and city. Here Faatimah Gamble is presented COUNCILWOMAN Blondell Reynolds her award from WDAS’ Mimi Brown as hus- Brown, right, congratulates honoree Photo by Leona Dixon band Kenny Gamble looks on. Photo by Leona Dixon Susan Slawson.

LaSalle Stars For Kenney Mike Hosts Shredding Day

FORMER LaSalle College basketball alumni turned out to endorse Jim Kenney for Mayor. In group are Bobby Johnson and Lionel Simmons. At left is Councilman Mark Squilla.

SHREDDING truck was kept busy as citizens took advantage of shredding their personal documents and telephones and other electronic gear no longer needed. State Rep. Mike O’Brien, seen here with his staff, extended the offer which was well received.

REALTOR Allan Domb, himself an at-large council candidate, informs HAPCO members why their group has endorsed Council Presi- HAPCO’s Diane Lucidi joins Allan Domb at dent Darrell Clarke, offering him support of reception atop Bldg. 3 of Waterfront Square group in next Council.

Towers buildings.

VICTOR Pinckney and Harvey Spears share moment with guest of honor Coun- SHOWING their support for President Darrell Clarke are Harvey Spears and Barbara Capozzi. cil President Darrell Clarke.

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(Cont. From Page 15) welcomed to call in at (215) 634-8065.

LECET brings the Laborers’ International Union of North America and its signatory contractors together to address issues of importance to both. Foremost in its mission is assisting Laborers Locals 57, 135, 332 and 413 and the contractors with whom they work, to secure projects and jobs.

Progressive Millennial Philly Set Go For Oliver Doug Oliver commented, “I am thrilled to learn that

Philly Set Go is officially supporting my candidacy for Mayor. When you run an upstart campaign, you quickly realize that it’s very much like being at a party that no one invited you to attend. Much like Philly Set Go you have to be a bit disruptive, but not disrespectful to show independence to the status quo. We’re looking to make real change for Philadelphia and this is a great part of that effort.”

Gov. Rendell Endorses Sherrie Cohen’s Bid Former Gov. Ed Rendell, whose endorsement is actively sought by candidates, has announced he is for Sherrie Cohen.

Her other endorsers include Con-

gressman Robert A. Brady, State Rep. Brian Sims (D-SD. Phila.) and State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas (D-N. Phila.).

23rd Ward At Harmonia Club

Multicultural Coalition Endorses Kenney At an event in Love Park, (Cont. Page 28)

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23RD Ward Leader Dan Savage, center, entertained full house of candidates and voters during his meeting. Attendees included City Controller Alan Butkovitz; Bill Greenlee, for Council at Large; Tracy Roman, Judge Mike Fanning and Christine Hope for Common Pleas Court; Ward Leaders Pat Parkinson, Shawn Dillon and Savage; Lisa Deeley for City Commissioner; with Common Pleas candidates Mia Roberts Perez, Abbe Fletman, Lyris Younge Photo by Joe Stivala and Scott DiClaudio.

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Family And Friends Day 55TH WARD LEADER Robert Dellavella, Esq. held fast-moving meeting in Knights of Columbus Hall. Joining Bob were Judge Stephanie Sawyer with her “good luck” daughter; council-at-large candidate Marnie Aument Loughrey; 6th Ward Leader Pete Wilson with Municipal Court candidate Joffie Pittman. They are joined by Common Pleas candidate Tracy Roman and Jon Marshall; Dellavella; Joe Russo, campaign consultant; Roseanne Pauciello, Democratic Party Vice Chair; and Alan Domb, council-at-large candidate.

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occurred in early 2014 to her supervisor LARRY CHERBA almost immediately. Kluk is reported as saying her “stomach turned sick…” when she heard of Duecker’s promotion. Of course Duecker should not be assumed guilty until the events are fully investigated, but he

should not be promoted to such a senior post until the situation is clarified. From Kluk’s public comments, it appears she does not believe he was exonerated.

If a Republican male AG promoted this man, the media would be calling for the AG’s head.

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Last week it came to light that her recently promoted Chief of Staff JONATHAN DUECKER had been accused of sexual harassment of a fellow attorney in the AG’s office.

DEPUTY AG MICHELE KLUK has stated she reported the incidents that

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(Cont. From Page 12) Monday night, council candidate Wolfe held a fundraiser at the Philadelphia Racquet Club. The event was very well attended. Wolfe spoke of the need for reform in Philadelphia’s city government. He called for re-prioritizing spending. He believes we should focus on core municipal responsibilities of public education, safety (police and

sible felony conviction for illegally leaking information, is serious enough to end her political career. However, the sheer number of missteps has become daunting. At this time, Montgomery County DA RISA VETRI FURMAN is reviewing a grand jury’s recommendation 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. If she is convicted, she will not only cease to be AG, but she would have a problem practising law at all.

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firefighters), sanitation and infrastructure. He believes our schools are not properly educating our children not only because School District needs more funds, but also because the system is too focused on teachers and administrators and less so on students.

ATTORNEY GENERAL KATHLEEN KANE is the gift that keeps on giving to Pennsylvania Republicans. We are watching a political career die from a thousand cuts. No one misstep, except for a pos-

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OUT & ABOUT (Cont. From Page 12) Co-sponsored by the African American Chamber and the League of Women Voters, the

forum will allow voters to hear from this group of people, which is important because if they win, they’ll be part of the 17-member grouping that is City Council.

It’ll also give you (and me) a

chance to so something that’s until now been impossible: hear from all of them.

I’ve been trying to figure out how to interview all of the candidates for City Council at Large for months now and it’s been a hard nut to crack for a couple of reasons. One, unlike years past, bad ballot position hasn’t made anyone want to drop out. Two, it’s hard to give a group this big time to fully explain themselves.

But here are the 23 candidates: The Republican candidates are: David Oh (I), Dennis O’Brien (I), Al Taubenberger, Dan Tinney, Terry Tracy, James Williams and Matt Wolfe. The Democratic candidates are: Wilson Alexander, Jenné Ayers, Blondell Reynolds Brown (I), Carla Cain, Sherrie Cohen, Allan Domb, W. Wilson Goode, Jr. (I), Derek Green, William Greenlee (I), Helen Gym, Marnie Aument Loughrey, Ed Neilson (I), Frank Rizzo Jr., Paul Steinke, Isaiah Thomas and Tom Wyatt.

There they are. Hopefully, they’ll all be there tonight. But even if they’re not, I hope you’ll be there.

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(Cont. From Page 24) the Philadelphia Multicultural Coalition announced its endorsement of Democrat Jim Kenney for Mayor. The Coalition is a diverse group of organizations and individuals from Philadelphia’s Asian, Latino, Muslim and African American communities, led

by Andy Toy, Marwan Kreidie, Nina Ahmad, Numa St. Louis and Mathew Tharakan.

“We have come together to elect a Mayor who will serve all Philadelphians,” said Toy at Saturday’s event.

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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. For info (215) 273-1924.

May 16- State Rep. Mike Driscoll and Councilman Ed Neilson co-host Document Shredding & E-Waste Recycling Event at Linden Ave. Boat Launch (on River), 911:30 a.m. Free. For info (215) 281-3414 or email RepDriscoll@pahouse.net.

May 16- 16th Ward Democrats and Sheriff Jewell Williams

Goods stores in the Delaware Valley. The coupon is available to the public.

Realtor Allan Domb Big On Television Ads Businessman and city council-at-large candidate Allan Domb, who made a big splash on local television, did receive key endorsements in the race from Philly Set Go and the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. host Ward Mtg. at Winchester Rec Ctr., 2332 N. 15th St., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All candidates invited. For info Alberta Williams (267) 687-7197.

May 16- State Rep. Louise Bishop hosts Spring Fling Kids Health Fair at Shepherd Rec Ctr., 5th & Haverford Ave., 14 p.m. Free health and safety screenings, info on state services and programs for children and adults. Free food, drinks, games, moon bounces, face painting, egg relay races, balloon animals, music, dancers and more. Children under 16 must be accompanied by adult.

May 16- State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown hosts Image Awards at Christian Stronghold Ch. 4701 Lancaster Ave., 3-6 p.m. Honoring local women with positive community impact. To nominate women (215) 879-6615.

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“I’m proud to have the support of both the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and Philly Set Go, two organizations that represent much of the dynamic growth our city is seeing right now. Philadelphia’s business and millennial communities are doing so much to build a better city, and that’s something I look forward to working with them on in City Council,” Domb said.

Guiding his campaign have been Dan Feed and John Sabatina, Esq. Both are topnotch, but their styles do clash.

It’s now a ground game, but Domb has planned a major push in that area.

Bills Move To Reduce General Assembly Size Two bills are moving to reduce the size of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. They are now on the way to the State Senate for consideration.

HB 153 would reduce the size of the House of Representatives from 203 to 153 members, while HB 384 would reduce the size of the Senate from 50 to 37 members. Both bills require a constitutional amendment and must be passed identically in both chambers in two consecutive sessions before going to a public referendum. HB 153 passed 139-56.

HB 384 passed 146-49.

The reduction would also require redrawing House and Senate district boundaries, but in the bill’s form would do so without reforming the highly politicized process of redistricting.

Sabatina Goes On Television State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr. (D-Northeast) has gone on television to outline his goals in the May 19 primary to vote in the special election to fill the vacant 5th Senatorial Dist. seat vacated by Lt. Gov. Mike Stack. His opponent is Republican Tim Dailey.

Sabatina, a lifelong Rhawnhurst resident, is the State Representative for Northeast Philadelphia’s 174th Dist. In Harrisburg, Sabatina is the Democratic

chair of the House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee and a member of the House Democratic Policy Committee.

A Northeast Philadelphia native, Dailey grew up in Bustleton and has lived in Rhawnhurst for the last 20 years. A graduate of Archbishop Ryan HS and Holy Family University (BA in English, 1994), Dailey has built his career in Catholic high schools, including Monsignor Bonner, West Catholic and, for the last 20 years, Father Judge, where he has taught English, history and psychology.

Another Northeast native, former State Sen. Mike Stack, has ranged far afield. Now Lieutenant Governor, he ran in a Marathon Sunday in Pittsburgh to focus attention on need to raise film tax credits to help local independent filmmakers.

Pa. State Troopers Ass’n Endorses GOP Supremes The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association, which represents more than 8,000 active and retired state troopers, has endorsed Judges Mike George and Judy Olson, Republican candidates in the race for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

They are also supporting Emil Giordano in his campaign for a seat on the Superior Court.

“Earning the trust of the Pennsylvania State Police Troopers Association for the primary election is a great honor,” Judge George responded.

“As a Judge with experience in both Common Pleas and Superior Court, I have seen firsthand in case after case the importance of our state troopers,” Judge Olson stated. “I have such admiration for our state troopers and the work they do to keep our neighborhoods and communities safe. State troopers are the first line of defense against crime. They deserve our praise and I am honored to have their support.”

Sealed proposals will be received by the Office of Capital Programs at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Suite 371, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at philasd.org/capitalbids. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications.

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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: How to pick the right bankruptcy lawyer.

Answer: Lawyers are not interchangeable. One lawyer is not necessarily as good as another. Price is probably the poorest basis on which to choose an attorney.

Bankruptcy law is not about filling out forms. You do file forms in bankruptcy, but the job requires a lawyer because it is not obvious what information goes in those forms and what the implications of that information are to the conduct of the case.

For example, you can fill out the form properly, and then find that the Chapter 7 trustee is suing your mother for the money you repaid her before bankruptcy. That can hurt.

Here’s my checklist for evaluating a prospective bankruptcy lawyer.

How much of the lawyer’s practice is bankruptcy cases for individuals?

Does the lawyer have any special qualifications, i.e.

Bankruptcy Board Certification, number of cases filed/court appearances, etc.?

Does the lawyer ask about your goals in filing?

Does the attorney explain your choices and the legal procedures in language you can understand?

Are you comfortable asking questions and disclosing the difficult and messy situations in your financial life?

Are you offered a written representation agreement that you can understand that tells you what services are included in the quoted fee?

Do you get real, unhurried facetime with the lawyer, not staff?

Next Week’s Question: Can foreclosure be stalled by filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

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.

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“I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but the content of their character.”

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PAST MAYORS ENDORSED OVER THE YEARS BY

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HOW about the MAYOR not allowing any paid time off for city-worker election activity? You are a model of a modern (Major General) Mayor and want to encourage turnout, yes? Don’t SHUT THE DOOR.... The TOP candidate consultants for 2015 continue to be John SABATINA, Esq., Joe RUSSO and Ozzie MYERS. The FORFEITURE case in Federal Court should be allowed to move on! I read where home and property seizures by the DA’s office

WAFFLEMAN (Cont. From Page 12) to pay for it you used your own money?

Nothing that you had to swipe or punch in some amount, remember when the cashier person had to really count? The milkman used to go from door to door, and it was just a few cents more than going to the store.

There was a time when mailed letters came right to your door, without a lot of junk-mail ads sent out by every store. The mailman knew each house by name and

knew where it was sent; there were not loads of mail addressed to “present occupant.”

There was a time when just one glance was all that it would take, and you would know the kind of car, the model and the make. One time the music that you played whenever you would jive, was from a vinyl, big-holed record called a forty-five.

The record player had a post to keep them all in line, and then the records would drop down and play one at a time. Oh sure, we had our problems then, just like we do today, and always we were

striving, trying for a better way.

Oh, the simple life we lived still seems like so much fun. How can you explain a game, just kick the can and run? And why would boys put baseball cards between bicycle spokes, and for a nickel red machines had little bottled Cokes?

This life seemed so much easier and slower in some ways. I love the new technology but I sure miss those days. So times moves on and so do we, and nothing stays the same, but I sure love to reminisce and walk down memory lane.

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“Hold their manhood cheap?”

And the comment that it was eye-opening to study on how the MACHINE works – STUDY – where?

How can you study a machine that does not exist?

After 102 ELECTIONS (TWO PER YEAR), I saw the DEMOCRATIC PARTY has evolve into a caring family, awake 24/7 when the detractors are snoozing or enjoying wine and cheese (many in the burbs). Those who use the word “MACHINE” to describe it are OLD FOGIES. Anachronisms of a bygone era.

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EVER NOTICE how candidates with a poor ballot position cry unfair? That this ballot-selection process is USED IN 38 STATES was never mentioned. A nameless, faceless person was said to say HITLER would be endorsed if he got #1 ballot position. That person should have given his name with such a GASFILLED remark. Henry V might have said that they

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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Three new awards were bestowed: to Daniel J. Hilferty, president and CEO of Independence Blue Cross; Fran Dunphy, Head Coach of Temple University’s Men’s Basketball Team; and Dr. Yoshiya Toyoda, professor of surgery and chief of cardiovascular surgery at Temple.

Dr. Larry Kaiser proudly announced to the 300 guests that 60 of the Temple University physicians are listed in Philadelphia Magazine’s Top Doctors round-up. He also praised Dr. Toyoda for making Temple’s heart-transplant division a national model.

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Beech Cos. Mark 25 Years Of N. Phila. Service

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HONOREES at Beech Cos.’ 25th anniversary banquet celebration were David Haas, anniversary chairman; Dr. Bernard Watson, anniversary chairman; Richard L. Bazelon, anniversary chairman; and Ken Scott, CEO/president.

Photo by Leona Dixon STATE SEN. Art Haywood was flanked by his wife Dyan and friend I.A. Hamid at 1st Dist. Plaza’s Beech anniversary gala.

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VIPs in attendance at Beech Cos. gala were, LIFE OF PARTY was congressional aide from left, State Rep. Curtis Thomas, Bernard Ducky Birts, joined by friends Roland Anderson and Alonzo Kittrells.

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CHANCE Memorial Baptist Church sent delegates to honor Beech Cos., in persons of Deacon RANDY BROCK and Algernong Allen Alphonso Mitchell, Deaconess Sandra Merle and were among hundreds who honored Beech Cos.’ years of work to redevelop N. Phila.

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CONGRATULATING Beech Cos. President Kenneth Scott, right, at anniversary LELAND KENT, Walter Thomas and Jonathan celebration was Jeffrey Cruse, Executive Davis shared moment at event honoring Beech Director at Phila. Council for Community Cos.’ 25 years of service to North Central Phila. Advancement.

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