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ANNOUNCING 1,400 jobs from State were Darrell Clarke, Council President State Sen. Vincent Hughes; Kathleen McGinty; Nasir Mack, WorkReady grad; Regine Metellus, University of Penna.; Chekemma J. Fulmore-Townsend, Youth Network; Councilman Kenyatta Johnson; Michael DiBerardinisl; and State Rep. Jason Dawkins.

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Sheriff Williams’ Promotions Show Diversity The recent “firsts” in the more than 300-year history of the Office of the Sheriff of Philadelphia City & County have included Latino Capt. Michael Bastone,) white female Lt. Joanne Smit, a Latino Staff Inspector Jennifer Algarin-Barnes and two Latino Deputy Sheriffs Dolores Ramos and Ana Sostre.

“Capt. Bastone, Lt.Smith, Staff Inspector Algarin-Barnes and Deputy Sheriffs Ramos and Sostre got their promotions the good old-fashioned way,” said Sheriff Jewell Williams, “they earned it.”

Promoted to the rank of Deputy Sheriff by Sheriff Jewell Williams was Ramos, making her the first female Latino Deputy Sheriff to hold the position

in the more than 300-year history of the office.

“Last month we promoted Lt. Michael Bastone to Captain, making him the first Latino to hold the position here, and now Dolores Ramos has ascended to the rank of Deputy Sheriff,” said Sheriff Williams. “Both promotions were well earned and well deserved.”

The other three promoted to Deputy Sheriff were Stephen Postell, Craig Palmer and William Bengochea.

“Diversity is not only important to me and this office,” said Sheriff Williams, “it is just as important to the public we serve that we truly represent them at every level.”.

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Sheriff’s Office Returns $5.3M In Excess Funds The Defendant Asset Recovery Team, a unit of the Sheriff’s Office specifically assigned to return excess money from Sheriff’s Sales, has, since January, returned approximately $1.5 million in excess funds, and $5.3 million since 2012, the first full year under the administration of Sheriff Jewell Williams.

“This is an unprecedented event,” said the Sheriff, “and one that we have been working hard to create over the past several years.”

With the addition of new technology, a dedicated staff, and increased training, the DART unit has gone beyond all expectations and is processing paperwork faster than ever from those

who feel they are entitled to any overages from the Sheriff’s Sale of a property.

People like Thelma Denise Peake, whose organization “West Philadelphia on the Move, Inc.,” recently received over $40,000 from the sale of two properties it owned, says the process was both swift and profes-

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The ethnic breakdown of Sheriff’s Dept. officers is as follows:

The Philadelphia City Council Committee on Transportation & Public Utilities held a hearing on the best use for the undeveloped land at Southport.

The committee heard from port experts including John Brown of Penn Warehousing; Edward Zimny of Paul F. Richardson Associates, Inc.; Donald P. Brennan of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority; Anthony Bruttaniti of Philadelphia Global Trade Center; John Giannini of International Development; and Susan Holland, a long-time Port consultant One of the testifiers, John Brown, currently has a proposal before PRPA to develop the land at Southport.

“We’ve heard a lot, through City Council hearings, press reports, and community talk, about placing an ‘energy hub’ on Southport. If I leave you today with just one

impression, it is that the Port of Philadelphia is no place for an energy hub,” Brown said in his testimony. “The port is a port and it must be used as such in order to yield the most jobs and have the greatest economic impact for our city.

You can place energy anywhere, but port activities can only be done at a port.”

Penn Warehousing’s proposal includes immediate use of the port for automotive processing, and then moving into general cargo and bulk container shipping as the market demands. The port is already prepared to handle auto shipment and can begin employing workers right away, unlike cargo and bulk containers which require infrastructural improvements.

“Our companies issue approximately 1,500 W2s per year in Philadelphia and Wilmington. 1,100 of those come just from the port of

Wilmington. The economic impact of traditional port activities in Wilmington is $38 million annually – which can be replicated in Philadelphia,” Brown said. “Similarly, traditional port activities can bring around an additional 1,100 direct jobs to the Port of Philadelphia at Southport.

We’re talking Longshoremen and Teamsters in addition to many others.”

Penn Warehousing has served Philadelphia since 1975. Since then, the mission of the company has been to provide the best possible service to meet the individual needs of its customers while growing the Port of Philadelphia. Located on the Delaware River in Philadelphia at piers 78A and 80A, Penn Warehousing offers 2 million square feet of warehouse space. PRPA is expected to release a formal Request for Proposals by this fall.

sional.

“This money,” said Peake, will go “back into the community to continue fighting for a better West Philadelphia.”

If you think you are owed money from the sale of a home, you can contact the DART unit by calling (215) 686-3532.

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PFT Continues To Fight Outsourcing Philadelphia public-school parents, elected officials, labor and community leaders gathered at the PFT office to discuss community opposition to the School District’s plans to outsource the jobs of school nurses and substitute teachers.

PFT President Jerry Jordan was joined by Lingelbach Elementary School parent Sabrina Jones, Democratic City Councilat-Large nominee Helen Gym, Councilman Bobby Henon and PCAPS Coordinator Ron Whitehorne.

Jackson has announced he is taking the SRC to court over its illegality in outsourcing teacher’s-aid jobs.

Jones says the relationship between Lingelbach’s school nurse and her son, who has medical issues, has been critical to his success in school. “For private health-care workers, this is just a paycheck,” said Jones, “It takes a certified school nurse to really know our children.”

Before introducing Henon, Jordan also reminded attendees education was the top issue for the May 19 primary election, and that PFT played a big role in the outcome.

"Philly's voters want programs and services fully restored to our schools, not sold to the highest bidder," said Jordan, "That's why over 1,000 PFT members were in the streets on Election Day working to get a ‘yes’ vote on local control, and secure the Democratic nominations of Jim Kenney for Mayor and Helen Gym for City Council at Large.”

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Political News Here Big And Small

by Joe Shaheeli Philadelphia played host to over 600 of the top national Republican leaders, making the 2015 Northeast Republican Leadership Conference a huge success! Attendees came from over 20 states.

We did some culling of all the busy events and figured our readers would appreciate this information from a straw poll taken of the delegates as to Presidential preferences.

Scott Walker won with 25.3% of the vote, followed in the top five by Chris Christie – 11.6%, Marco Rubio – 11.0%, Rick Santorum – 9.6% and Jeb Bush – 9.6%.

See photo coverage of the conference on P. 11.

On The Local Scene, Three Districts Vote

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On the local scene, election notices appear in this issue notifying those in the 174th, 191st and 195th Legislative Dists., their polling places open at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11.

Look for a free for all in the 191st. Joanna McClinton, an attorney on State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ (D-W. Phila.) staff, has the Democratic endorsement. Charles Wilkins, Jr., from Yeadon, is the GOP nominee.

Now enters Tracey Gordon, formerly of the Registration Commission and a highly motivated activist.

She proved that on Monday

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Disability Rights Are Civil Rights MARKING 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF Americans with Disability Act is art display at City Hall. Seen here are Councilmen Dennis O’Brien, Curtis Jones, Jr. and Charles W. Horton, Jr. of Mayor’s Commission People With Disabilities. MORGAN SIDOR, seen here with his Photo by Bill Myers mother Hiroko, with cerebral palsy, had his artwork on display. when she filed her nominating petitions for the 191st. She reported, “I filed close to 1,000 signatures in just under three days. The grassroots community strongly endorses me for this seat. I had to file as an ‘Independent’ under the Tracey Gordon Party.

“I did not expect to be handed the nomination, I have to fight hard for a voice in my community and my work speaks for itself.

“On the top of my list, of course, is education reform in Pennsylvania. If our children are not educated, our future is dim, period. The number-one thing everyone asks is looking for gainful employment, so economic development and opportunity is also key in the 191st Legislative Dist.“The 191st Dist. is full of promise.

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lock, a lawyer working under Council President Darrell Clarke, the endorsed Democratic candidate vying for the prize with Republican Ward Leader Adam Lang. Bullock is the favorite, though Lang is well known. For years this district has favored Democratic candidates.

The Republican leadership in the House scheduled this special election for the three districts, hoping to salvage one. But since Lt. Gov. Mike Stack, a Democrat, makes the call in the Senate, he scheduled a vacancy in the 37th Senate Dist. of Southwestern Pennsylvania to be held during the November general election, tilting the district toward the Democrats.

Wolf Follows Rendell With A Late Budget

KEEPING abreast of Latino community concerns is Lt. Gov. Mike Stack, center, seen here with his special assistant Juvencio González; Pedro Cortes, Secretary of State; José A. Molina, executive director for Governor’s Latino Commission; and, Pedro Rivera, Secretary of Education.

It covers working-class and and the 51st Ward) and Democrat or Republican. If she middle-class constituents, Delaware County (Darby and can man the polls she could win, but that is usually a big many of whom have owned Yeadon).

“I grew up in the 3rd Ward “if” for independents. their homes for over 30 years.

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Democrats are blaming Republicans for the obvious budget stalemate, which may mean extended sessions through the summer. Republicans are reportedly holding up agreements until they get support to end the LCB as it now exists.

But they need to go back to the history books to rediscover how Gov. Ed Rendell got around them when he took office. One must remember, as a kitchen-cabinet member of the Wolf administration, Ed Rendell has been teaching Wolf not to make mistakes in high-profile battles, especially this one.

We could be right since Wolf’s polling shows he’s gaining in favorability among voters.

The new report shows the Governor’s approval rating is now 47%, a 3% increase from April’s results. The number for disapproval is also down 2% from April, as it currently stands at 32%.

The Governor attracts more support from women, seeing a 51% approval rating compared to 43% from men.

As expected, the Governor’s approval ratings are also (Cont. Next Page)

Democratic candidates hold small early leads in 2016 US Senate races in Florida and Ohio, while Republican incumbent US Sen. Pat Toomey is ahead in Pennsylvania, according to a recent Quinnipiac University Swing State Poll.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich enjoys a 2-1 job approval rating,

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while Florida Gov. Rick Scott is stuck in a job-approval hole and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has a modest approval rating, the independent Quinnipiac University Poll finds.

The Swing State Poll focuses on Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania because since 1960 no candidate has won the presidential race without taking at least two of these three states.

President Barack Obama

has a negative job approval rating in all three states: 43-51% in Florida, 4056% in Ohio and 42-55% in Pennsylvania.

“All three swing states are expected to have very competitive US Senate races. None of the candidates in Florida are well known to voters, while the Pennsylvania and Ohio races involve candidates who (Cont. Page 6)

Women Making Moves

COMMUNITY-DEVELOPMENT expert Andy Toy and tax attorney Sharon Humble had good time at Time fundraiser for Derek Green.

REAL-ESTATE consultant David Stubbs, financial expert Gregory Davis and developer Ethan Fellheimer were among proud backers of Derek Green in his bid for City Council at large.

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COUNCILMANIC candidate Derek Green thanked his supporters at funder in Time Restaurant in Center City, among them Donna Clement, Laverne Jackson and Kelly Bauer.

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(Cont. From Prev. page) more favorable among Democrats, 68%, than Republicans, 28%. Independents, meanwhile, give Wolf 44%.

“Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf prolongs the honeymoon with job approval numbers his Republican predecessor, Tom Corbett, could only have dreamed of,” notes Tim Malloy, assistant director the Quinnipiac University Poll.

The state’s legislators, however, didn’t have as much success with Pennsylvanians as Wolf.

The state legislature’s approval rating stands at 28%, with 53% of voters disapproving of their job.

There is not a wide gap between any of the demographic categories when it comes to the legislature’s approval rating. The legislature, however, garners the most support from Republicans (35%) and women (29%).

This Quinnipiac survey was conducted Jun. 4-15. 970 Pennsylvania registered voters were interviewed through land lines and cell phones. The margin of error is plus or minus 3.2%.

Maybe legislators need to understand the reasons behind the Wolf landslide, and emulate them.

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HENRI MOORE, right, senior VP and director of public affairs for Citizens Bank, presented check for $50,000 to Jennifer Chang, left, Northeast Regional librarian, for a series of job fairs that will take place at various Free Library locations throughout City of Phila. Hundreds of job-seekers attended this job fair at Northeast Regional branch on Cottman Avenue. Citizens Bank has sponsored this job-fair program since 2009.

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(Cont. From Page 5) have run statewide previously,” said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac Poll. “Democrats hold an early edge in the Sunshine State, but no candidate from either party has much visibility at this point.”

“In Ohio and Pennsylvania, however, the major candidates are wellknown. Former Ohio Gov. Ted

Strickland has a slim edge over incumbent GOP Sen. Rob Portman in a race Republicans had seen as relatively safe.

Next door in Pennsylvania, Republican US Sen. Pat Toomey has a larger-thanexpected lead over Joe Sestak, whom he defeated to win the seat six years ago. The betting is that when Election Day comes all three of these Senate races will be close.”

“President Barack Obama is unlikely to be much, if any, help to the Democratic candidates. His job-approval numbers are close to his all-time low in Pennsylvania and well below water in Ohio and Florida,” Brown added.

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Mayor Michael Nutter. “As the birthplace of liberty, our city is the perfect location to host the NAACP, one of the leading organizations for social change in the world for more than a century. We are thrilled that some of the most pressing social, economic and civil rights issues of the 21st century will be addressed at this convention here in Philadelphia.”

“The Pennsylvania State Conference looks forward to hosting the NAACP’s 106th National Annual Convention in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” said Dwayne Jackson, Sr., president of the NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference. “Our expectations and excitement are high as we prepare for civil- and human-rights advocates to visit our great state. The NAACP is moving forward more energized than ever and this convention will ensure attendees leave with a renewed commitment to being champions for human and civil rights.”

“The Philadelphia Branch of the NAACP was founded in 1912, and for more than a century, our branch has been fighting to protect the civil and human rights of every Philadelphia resident, especially those in communities of color,” said Rodney Muhammad, president of the NAACP Philadelphia Branch. “Our hope is that this 106th annual national convention will cause the entire Association to attack the social ills of poverty, racial profiling, police brutality, health disparities and income inequality, with more vigor than ever before.”

Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest nonpartisan civilrights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities.

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NAACP president & CEO. “I look forward to meeting with citizen leaders in Philadelphia, the birthplace of American liberty, who share these values and our unyielding commitment to protecting the lives of Americans, the sustainable jobs of our citizenry, our right to vote and the integrity of our democracy. As we head into the 2016 election, we must secure unfettered access to the ballot box for every American. The ballot box is our most powerful way to raise our voice. Join us in Philly as we work together to find the solutions, strategies and inspiration for what yet ails our nation.”

This year’s convention speakers include well-known as well as the next generation of civil-rights leaders, elected officials, faith leaders, actors and community activists.

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This convention occurs a few weeks ahead of the kick off of the NAACP’s America Journey for Justice – a series of direct actions that will take place along the 850-mile route from Selma, Alabama to Washington, D.C. — through Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia to highlight vulnerable communities subject to regressive voting-rights tactics.

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Donatucci Bill Would Keep 911 Anonymous State Rep. Maria Donatucci (D-W. Phila.) has introduced legislation designed to protect the privacy of people who make 911 emergency calls.

Donatucci’s HB 1310 would prohibit the release of all or part of a public record containing a 911 caller’s name, telephone number, address or location.

“We do not want to deter people from calling 911 because they are scared that sensitive personal information could later be released,” Donatucci said. “Certain information should remain private, especially for victims or witnesses reporting crimes. I hope this legislation would give Pennsylvanians peace of mind that they would be protected in the days, months and even years after they call 911.”

Donatucci noted the legislation is in response to the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania’s 2011 decision in the case of the County of York v. Pennsylvania Open Records and Ted Czech. In this particular case, the court ruled that the state’s Right-toKnow law required the county to release destination addresses or cross-street information with its 911 time response logs.

Similar legislation passed the House unanimously last session. HB 1310 has been referred to the House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, of which Donatucci is a member, for further consideration.

Pa. Congressmen Hail Pope’s Climate Call Members of Pennsylvania’s Congressional delegation issued a joint statement welcoming Pope Francis’s call for action on climate change in the encyclical “Laudato Si.” The statement, organized by Congressman Mike Doyle (D-Allegheny), reads, “We welcome the Pope’s encyclical on the need for the world to address climate change. We think it’s only appropriate that one of the world’s most influential religious leaders is speaking out about what we believe to be one of the most important moral issues of our time.

“The Pope accepts the overwhelming international scientific consensus that human production of greenhouse gases is causing global climate change – change characterized by more frequent extreme weather conditions and a rising sea level. Scientists tell us these changes will hurt poor and vulnerable people around the

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“We share the Pope’s belief that we should all be good stewards of God’s creation, preserve it for future generations, and care for our vulnerable brothers and sisters.

Climate change is a clear threat to those responsibilities. That’s why we believe the federal government should adopt policies to halt climate change and help poor and vulnerable people who are suffering disproportionately from its effects.”

DeLissio Names Student Award Recipients State Rep. Pamela A. DeLissio (D-Northwest) honored 12 local students with Peer to Peer and Unsung Hero awards for the 2014-15 school year.

The honors are awarded annually to students who live in the 194th Legislative Dist.

They are nominated by their teachers, counselors and other school staff members.

“It is an honor to present these awards to students for simply doing the right thing and being of strong character,” said DeLissio, D-Montgomery/Phila. “At the end of the academic year when many honors are being awarded, particularly for scholastic and athletic achievement, these qualities are often overlooked.

The ability to display kindness, fairness, generosity, and acts of civic or community engagement demonstrate the traits of true leadership and compassion.”

The Peer to Peer Award is in recognition of a student who, through an established program or on his or her own, helps another student through friendship or through other assistance such as tutoring or informal or formal mentoring.

The Unsung Hero Award is in recognition of a student whose good deeds and actions have made a difference in his or her school or community environment.

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Backwards And Forwards On Capitol Hill

Can Independents Win Special Elections?

Jun. 25- 64th Ward Democrats Lorri & Marty Bednarek host Reception honoring Councilman Bobby Henon at Nat’l Society of Colonial Dames, 1630 Latimer St., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets $150, $250 couple, $500 sponsor.

RSVP (215) 698-9400, ext.

1505 or Jimmy Lewis (215) 207-6628.

Jun. 25- Father Judge teacher Tim Dailey is seeking nomination for vacant seat in 174th Dist. at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 7-10 p.m. Cost $40

per person; Host Committee TBA. Jun. 25-26Rev. Paul Earthquake Moore hosts Weekend of Peace Skating event at Elmwood Skating Rink, 2400 S. 71st St., 5:307:30 p.m. Admission $7 and skate rentals are $1. Entertainment. Saturday motorcycle ride, all riders are welcomed.

Riders and spectators will meet at 70th & Woodland Ave. at 10 a.m. sharp. For info Paul Moore (215) 3852696.

Jun. 25-26US Social Forum at Temple U. and along American St. Festival, free. Register to participate online or onsite ($10 per person). For info www.ussfphilly.org.

Jun. 26- Fish Fry is hosted for Cornell Wilson, candidate for Lebanon City Council, at Cooper’s Sports Bar & Grill, 100 W. Wyoming Ave., 5-10 p.m. DJ, cash bar. Tickets $10.

Jun. 27- Capitolo Flea Market & Live Band Showcase runs at 9th & Federal across from Geno’s, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

(Rain Date Sunday, Jun. 28).

Vendors sold out.

Jun. 27- Guided Tour of Uptown Theatre, Health Fair & Flea Market, 2231 N. Broad St., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $20 per ticket. Lunch included. For info Linda Richardson (215) 236-1878.

Jun. 28- Ngoma Committee announces Celebration of the Drum at Stenton Pk., 17th &

Windrim Ave., 12-7 pm. For info Maisha Sullivan-Ongoza (215) 385-0214.

Jun. 29- Northeast Democratic Club hosts Jim Kenney, 6 to 8 pm, Three Monkeys Café, $100, $250, $500.

RSVP Shawn Dillon 215-8688138. Checks payable to Northeast Democratic Club, 3824 Chalfont Drive., 19154.

Chairman John McNesby.

Jul. 2Friends of Isaiah Thomas mark his 31st birthday at Vango Skybar, 116 S. 18th St., 7 p.m. Donation $31.

Jul. 7- 191st Democratic endorsed candidate Joanna McClinton holds Fundraiser at 1518 Sansom St., 5-7:30 p.m.

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Letters • Letters • Letters • Letters • Letters • Letters • Letters • Letters • Letters Who Needs Parking?

With regards to your article about development at 11th & Wharton Streets (“Have A Beef With Parking”, S. Philadelphia Public Record, Jun. 11) – 1) This neighborhood is Passyunk Square, not Bella Vista, hence you note where

the Passyunk Square Civic Association meets.

2) The Civic meets at 6:30, not 7.

3) Perhaps you could try writing a more-balanced article. We live in a dense urban environment where owning a car is not a right or a necessity. These apartments would

be within blocks of three bus lines and just a few more to the subway. More people are forgoing cars for walking, biking and public transit, so it’s unlikely that all tenants would have cars.

This same debate was had during the proposal for Wharton Lofts, and yet the sky did-

n’t fall and people are happy with that outcome. We cannot hold up progress in this city because people feel they have the right to park their cars in front of their house. Can you imagine such an argument flying in N.Y. or D.C. or even Boston?

Christine Knapp

Voter Numbers Skewed?

The article “Voter Turnout Hinges On Neighborhoods” (Jun. 4) points out that the numbers are skewed due to the fact that voters are not purged from the polls. In the 21st Ward, there are several divisions that consist of large amounts of rental properties:

the 39th Division (Summit Park), the 42nd, the 23rd (Philadelphia University and Alden Park) and all of the Manayunk divisions. In the Roxborough divisions, made up of single-family homes and few renters, the numbers are in the 40s.

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The odds are against an independent’s running in a special election and coming off the winner. But in the 191st Legislative Dist. on Aug. 11, this could happen, possibly a first.

Our reasoning is based on the fact in three days an independent gathered over 1,000 signatures for that seat, way above the minimum 300 required to get on the ballot.

That individual is Tracey Gordon, who usually makes everybody’s business in much of that district her business, via social media. She delivers on campaigns to get rid of neighborhood nuisances and often succeeds in getting City Hall help. At times she can be a thorn in someone’s side.

She did, however, win 31,807 votes citywide in the recent primary contest for City Commissioner, coming in fourth.

We discuss her campaign in “Pols on the Street”, which starts on Page 4.

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One has to feel sorry for leadership in both chambers on the Hill in Harrisburg.

That’s because freshly minted first-termers have a tendency to demand a lot and produce little. They’d hold up any agreement reached by the leadership of both parties to show folks back home they can bring back some bacon.

They, God bless them, are the old-timers, mostly leaders of committees, who still need to have their pet bills made into law.

After all, seniority should count.

So the deadline approaches at the end of this month, the tradition continues of not passing a budget on time.

This is not felt by state employees, since bills will move to allow the government to operate ad infinitum. But suffering does exist as all those groups, mostly nonprofits, universities, hospitals and school boards have no idea what funding will be like for them in the coming year. So some will have to borrow money if need be, and that costs their bottom line.

However, there seems to be movement. Liquor is not a budget “lynchpin,” House Majority Leader David Reed says.

Talks about overhauling the state liquor and wine system “can be taken off the table” if it becomes apparent the issue is holding up overall budget negotiations.

However, education-funding demands are not on the same playing field for both parties. Gov. Tom Wolf seems to be gathering some Republicans support. But it does look as if this must be the first major agreement toward the passage of the budget.

In the meantime, we remember back in the old days when the majority caucus rooms were suddenly plagued by air-conditioning breakdowns. It would get awfully hot in those stuffy chambers, especially when the members’ families kept calling, “When is daddy or mother coming home so we can go on vacation?”

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SEPTA Steps Up For Papal Visit

SEPTA has announced preliminary plans for service during the World Meeting of Families convening, Monday through Friday, Sep. 22-25, and the Papal Visit on Saturday and Sunday, Sep. 26-27.

During the WMOF, SEPTA will operate all services on normal weekday schedules.

For the papal visit, however, service will be truncated drastically throughout the rail network to accommodate the events and maximize operational efficiency.

SEPTA will reduce the number of rail stations that will be used from the usual 282 to 31 on its Regional Rail, Market-Frankford Line subway/elevated, Broad Street Line subway and Norristown High Speed Line. For further details, please see the accompanying SEPTA System Map that highlights the stations that will be in service during the Papal Visit. Also, note that at this time, SEPTA is only announcing pick-up locations; event drop-off stations in the Center City area will be announced at a later date. Riders will only be able to board and exit trains at stations designated for use to-and-from the Papal Visit events.

“SEPTA will maximize its service capabilities during the papal visit by shrinking the railroad,” said SEPTA General Mgr. Joseph M. Casey.

“Riders who rely on SEPTA for daily commuting will likely be severely impacted by the adjustments we need to make to accommodate the event and the unprecedented crowds that are expected.”

“We urge everyone to plan accordingly – and well in advance,” Casey said.

A special $10, three-day SEPTA transit pass valid from Saturday, Sep. 26 through Monday, Sep. 28, will be sold for travel on subways, buses

and trolleys. Standard SEPTA passes and tokens can also be used on these transit modes.

For Regional Rail, a oneday special-event pass valid for Saturday, and another valid for Sunday, will be available for purchase. The Regional Rail passes will be $10 for each day.

Only those riders with the pre-purchased special event passes will be permitted to ride Regional Rail. Quantities for sale will be limited to the number of riders SEPTA can carry on the vehicles in operation.

Passes will be station-specific – for example, a rider who wishes to travel from the Paoli Station will have to purchase a pass that will specify boarding at the Paoli Station.

No passes will be sold on the day of the event. Passes are expected to go on sale in midJuly.

Regional Rail service on the mornings of Saturday, Sep. 26 and Sunday, Sep. 27 to the event will begin at approximately 6 a.m. from the selected outlying stations. Toward the end of the events both days, outbound service will begin operating from the Center City area to return passengers to their original boarding stations.

For the Market-Frankford Line, this same type of preevent pick-up-only service will be available westbound from Frankford Transportation Center and the Girard Avenue Station; eastbound pick-uponly service will operate from 69th Street Transportation Center and 52nd Street Station, with drop-offs at yet-tobe-determined Center City stations. After the event, service will express back to the outlying stations.

On the Broad Street Line, pre-event pick-up service will operate northbound from AT&T Station only; south-

bound pick-up service will be available at Fern Rock Transportation Center and the Cecil B. Moore Station, with drop-offs at yet-to-be-determined Center City stations.

City trolley lines will follow normal routing, with the exception of the Route 10. Trolleys will not run on the Route 10, to give SEPTA more operating flexibility throughout the city trolley network. There will also be service from a limited number of stations on the Norristown High Speed Line and Route 101 Media and Route 102 Sharon Hill Trolley Lines.

“SEPTA will continue working with the partner agencies and organizations to coordinate ourplans for the papal visit,” Casey said. “We will announce further details to our riders and the public as soon as possible.”

See updated papal visit map, right, for more information on route changes and updates.

SEPTA will post service updates on its website, www.septa.org.

$4,000 Needed To Send Students To Egypt AFRICAN Genesis Institute’s 2015 class of graduates has raised $204,000 toward a goal of $208,000. To fund its trip to Egypt on Aug. 1. African Genesis Institute (www.africangenesis2.org) is a Philadelphia based, 501(c)3 “school without walls” that produces a 24-month African history study program for urban youth.

Our focus is Black and Latino youth between the ages of 7 and 14. To mail your donation, please make check payable and mail to: African Genesis Institute, P.O. Box 682, Glenside, PA 19038.

Top Women Leaders At Pearls Of Wisdom MEET women leaders who came together to network with young ladies at social-etiquette and character-development program, Pearls of Wisdom, founded by Faatimah Gamble. Seen at its annual CEO Luncheon are, from left, Councilwoman Marian Tasco, Barbara Daniel Cox, Sharmain Matlock-Turner, Faatimah Gamble, Sharon Powell-Lee and Cheryl Walker Robertson. Photo

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WISCONSIN Gov. Scott Walker meets with an attendee at N.E. Republican Leadership Conference.

CHESTER COUNTY GOP FORMER State Sen. Bob Robbins and Cindy Robbins speak IOWA Sen. Joni Ernst Chairman Val DiGiorgio speaks at Friday night’s with former US Sen. Rick Santorum at breakfast on Friday speaks at Thursday night’s GOPAC reception. morning.

Reception with Congressman Steve King.

FORMER NEW Hampshire State Rep. Marilinda Garcia and Penna.170th Dist. State Rep. Martina White discuss GOP’s Millennial leaders.

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PA GOP Chairman Rob Gleason shakes hands with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie during luncheon reception on Friday.

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Northeastern Republicans Rally In Philly

FORMER HEWLETT FORMER New York Gov. Packard CEO Carly Fiorina George Pataki. addresses crowd on Friday.

Oh Fans Flock To City Hall Kenney Parties With NN

HAPPY backers of Councilman David Oh included Chamber of Commerce policy mavens Joe Grace and Brittney Miller with Republican Ward Leader Kevin Pasquay.

WARD LEADERS Mike Barkovich and Bob Barrilli joined Rachel Clark and Travis Unger at Councilman Oh’s lavish cocktail party in City Hall Reception Room.

Winning Chefs

GUESTS at Dorrance H. Hamilton Center for Culinary Enterprises voted for winners of The Enterprise Center’s Cooking up Success! Philly Made Culinary Competition. Winners are Innovative Food Collaboration – Sarah Merrick of Red Fox Gourmet; Emerging Food Business – Joshua Kim of SpOt Burgers; and Innovative Food Creation – Patterson Watkins BUSINESSMAN John Fritz and edu- of Hocks & Coqs, Kristina Beese of The Beese Knees, Iliyas Muhammad of Really Reel Gincator Davina Dukes were thrilled to ger, Wantina Lee of Monkey Bread Madness and Rob Mitchell of The Cow & the Curd. share moment with their favorite Joined with President of The Enterprise Center Della Clark.

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BEAMING Councilman David Oh welcomed N.E. Ward Leader Kevin Pasquay and City Commissioner Al Schmidt to his fundraiser in City Hall.

NEIGHBORHOOD Networks membership party in Germantown was treated to appearance by mayoral candidate Jim Kenney, joined here by Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, NN leader Stan Shapiro and Councilman Bill Greenlee.

Kenney thanked progressive group for support in primary.

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Last Thursday through Saturday, Northeastern Republicans congregated in Philadelphia to attend to the Northeast Republican Leadership Conference at the Sheraton. Republican Party of Pennsylvania hosted the conference. Attendees were treated to speeches from a number of presidential candidates (or potential ones), including New Jersey GOV. CHRIS CHRISTIE, Wisconsin GOV. SCOTT WALKER, corporate executive CARLY FIORINA, former New York GOV. GEORGE PATAKI and former SEN. RICK SANTORUM. SEN. LINDSAY GRAHAM was to speak, but returned to South Carolina to support the families of those killed in the church in Charleston.

The conference started midday on Thursday with comments from Gov. Pataki. The first panel discussion was on terrorism and was lead by former US Congressman from Erie (also a University of Pennsylvania graduate) PHIL ENGLISH. Later that afternoon, PAGOP Deputy Chair RENEE AMOORE emceed a panel discussion on “How the GOP is the Grand Opportunity Party”. Coatesville-area STATE REP. HARRY LEWIS, JR. was also on that panel. Lewis is the only Republican African American in the Pennsylvania legislature. Thursday’s opening-reception headliner was CONGRESSMAN STEVE KING of Iowa.

Friday morning started with breakfast with Santorum. The schedule that morning included Republican National Committee CHAIRMAN REINCE PRIEBUS and Co-Chair Sharon Day. The luncheon speaker was Gov. Christie.

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Today at noon, the members of the Newspaper Guild of America that work at the Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News are going to have a rally to showcase the issues they’re having with the papers as they negotiate a new contract.

The group of scribes will be rallying at the newspaper’s headquarters at 8th & Market because the negotiations aren’t going well. The biggest sticking point appears to be the request by Philadelphia Media Network’s management for the workers to pick up more of their health-care costs.

A whole lot more.

The two sides are, roughly, $2 million and a seniority clause apart on this issue. If I were to calculate this from my position as a freelance writer, $2 million is roughly three or four years’ worth of words.

Over the last few years, the folks at PMN have had to pay more for their health care, had their salaries cut due to raise giveback, and have endured a whole bunch of ownership changes.

That’s kind of the law of the land in journalism circles these days. Because news organizations were giving content away like a really bad crack dealer in the early days of the internet, and have had a hard time recapturing the revenue lost when people said no to paying for the content after the fact, the people who actually go out and gather the content have had to bear the brunt.

But now, you get the sense, or at least I do, that the folks at PMN have kind of had enough. The reporters and editors at the papers have taken a strike vote and the rally that’s going on today is to let the public know it’s really possible that local (Cont. Page 16)

Yo! Here we go again with this observation sent to me by Bernie A. a reader. It is titled “And God Looked Down.”

Most seniors never get enough exercise. In His wisdom, God decreed that seniors become forgetful so they would have to search for their glasses, keys, and other things, thus doing more walking. And God looked down and saw that it was good.

Then God saw there was another need. In His wisdom, He made seniors lose coordination so they would drop things, requiring them to bend, reach, and stretch.

And God looked down and saw that it was good.

Then God considered the function of bladders and decided seniors would have additional calls of nature, requiring more trips to the bathroom, thus providing even more exercise.

God looked down and saw that it was good.

So if you find as you age, you are getting up and down more, remember it is God’s will. It is all in your best interest, even though you mutter under your breath.

Nine important facts to remember as we grow older: #9 Death is the number-one killer in the world. #8 Life is sexually transmitted. #7 Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die. #6 Men have two motivations: hunger and hanky-panky; and they can’t tell them apart.

Ladies, if you see a gleam in his eyes, make him a sandwich. #5 Give a person a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a person to use the internet and he won’t bother you for weeks, months, maybe even years. #4 Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in the hospital, dying of nothing. #3 All of us could take a lesson from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism. #2 In the ’60s, people took acid to make the world weird. Now the world is weird, and people take Prozac to make it normal. #1 Life is like a jar of jalapeno peppers. What you do today might burn your butt tomorrow.

TODAY marks the ARRIVAL of what is being marketed as the PARADE OF TALL SHIPS. In reality, it is all about the trip from France to the New World of tall ship L’HERMIONE. She is a replica of the ship which transported LAFAYETTE here to tell WASHINGTON that France would fight with us in the Revolution. Get down to Penn’s Landing today about 3:30 p.m. to get ready for the 4:30 (plus-minus) arrival. You can watch from Fort MIFFLIN, and watch an exchange of cannon fire there for a wee fee!

JIM KENNEY’S calling for PPA to write sanitation tickets is good, and puts more boots on the ground for this overwhelming task. The editorial calling the current parking-ticket appeals process “Kafkaesque” is also ON TARGET. Pittsburgh realized YEARS AGO that you cannot hear your APPEALS on citations you issued yourself – and created a separate agency. Hearings are actually held at 9th & Filbert by the CITY – NOT PPA. It is known as the BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION, and is run by the CITY FINANCE DEPT. How about that? It has to scare you with Finance running it. HOW CAN IT BE A REAL QUASI-JUDICIAL BODY? One lawmaker noted, “Guilty until proven innocent.” It was once called a subliminal tax.

As I warned, more DASTARDLY attacks against our first woman State Attorney General continue unabated. Always remember, when you read them locally; it is not the same as MANY, MANY others in the Commonwealth read.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Judge Stephanie SAWYER, who impressed me (Cont. Page 16)

It will not be a long hot summer ... at least in City Hall. At least not in council chambers.

City Council, led by PRESIDENT DARRELL CLARKE, deftly passed a city budget last week. MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER quickly signed it into law. It featured a significantly reduced property tax, an increase in the use-and-occupancy and parking taxes. The budget increased funding for education and a host of other initiatives. So the team worked together to get things done.

All of the pundits and big shots say that the position of STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL KATHLEEN KANE is untenable. Yet week after week and month after month she continues to serve. In fact, many of those who observe her around the capital see no outward signs of distress. Is it conceivable she could be the Democratic nominee for reelection? Further, could she actually win running as an underdog woman against a vast rightwing conspiracy?

STATE SEN. JOHN RAFFERTY has already launched his campaign for the Republican nomination and other Republicans are sure to follow. As for the other Democrats, many in the party hierarchy want an alternative candidate, but are not sure whom to choose. So far the name most frequently mentioned is JOSH SHAPIRO. Shapiro does not have a crime-fighting background but the office of Attorney General was envisioned to be a consumer protector with actual teeth. Plus, GOV. TOM WOLF appointed Shapiro to chair the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency, so he’ll be able to earn some valuable criminal-justice experience.

But the ideal candidate as a Democrat might run against corrupt big business and polluters and those who would rip off taxpayers. Everyone saw how successful former GOV. TOM CORBETT was in using the Attorney General’s office to prosecute politicians. Everyone was ready to see him go.

Now the last two elected officials who went to jail from Bonusgate will be free this week.

Former MINORITY LEADER MIKE VEON served five years in state prison and former HOUSE WHIP BRETT FEESE served three. These men will probably get jobs before Tom Corbett. The voters are very fickle and if Kathleen Kane is able to avoid actually getting indicted, she may actually have a shot at getting reelected.

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The Philadelphia Museum of Art just opened a blockbuster exhibition, “Discovering the Impressionists: Paul Durand-Ruel and the New Painting,” which features 98 paintings from collections and museums around the world which were purchased originally by Parisian gallery-owner Durand-Ruel in the 19th and early 20th century. The Women’s Committee spearheaded a patrons’ reception last Saturday night, with major donors and art-lovers by the score.

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DA Honors 5 Volunteers Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams, in conjunction with the Philadelphia Coalition for Victim Advocacy, honored Tami Levin, director of victim and witness services; Officer Zoraida Charon, #1505, VAO – District 25, East Division; Jacqueline Coelho, Assistant District Attorney, chief of the Northeast Bureau; Shea M. Rhodes, Esq. – Volunteer Award for her service to the survivors of commercial sexual exploitation, prostitution and human trafficking; and Hon. Lori A. Dumas – Judicial Court Award for her service to the 1st Judicial Dist.

PCVA began in 1980 as the Philadelphia Crime & the Elderly Coalition and was changed to Philadelphia Coalition for Victim Advocacy in 1983 to reflect its changing service population.

The annual luncheon is held during National Crime Victim’s Rights Week to honor those who have made significant contributions in addressing or advocating for the needs of crime victims.

The mission of PCVA is to promote the rights of crime victims through systematic advocacy, education and collaboration.

Letters (Cont. From Page 9) The problem in counting is not lack of turnout, though it is a problem; it is that there are so many inactive voters (dead, moved, etc.) on the rolls. In addition, about 10% of voters in the 21st are NP and could not vote for candidates in the primary.

Lou Agre Democratic 21st Ward Leader

Dougherty and Jim Kenney along with Mt. Carmel grads and NeweGeneration PAC at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 7 p.m.

Aug. 8- Gas Workers Local 686 & Electricians Local 98 host Down Under at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood, N.J.

In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 150500258 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Bessie Jones, Deceased & Zina Jones, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Bessie Jones, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Bessie Jones Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 1728 Wagner Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141. 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, Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, 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. 150500258, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 1728 Wagner Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141, 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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not a creditor, and therefore, the debtor need not disclose his bankruptcy to that creditcard company. But, that’s not the end of the story.

Card-issuers write very one-sided credit-card agreements that seem to get modified all the time. The Terms and Conditions usually include the following language: “Default – You and your Account will be in default of this Agreement if: ... you become insolvent, assign any property to your creditors, or go into bankruptcy or receivership….

“Cancellation of your Account – We may cancel your account or suspend your ability to use the account at any time, with or without any spe-

cific reason and with or without prior notice to you as permissible by applicable law."

So even if a debtor has a zero-balance credit card, the issuer has the absolute right to cancel it.

But how does the creditcard issuer know the debtor filed bankruptcy if the debtor does not give the issuer notice of the bankruptcy?

Credit-card companies use sophisticated systems, like Automated Access to Court Electronic Records, to provide virtually instant data of new bankruptcy filers.

They compare multiple pieces of debtor information with their account-holder databases. If enough pieces of a debtor’s data match an active account, the credit-card issuer assumes a match.

Next Week’s Question: Is tax withholding the way to balance your budget?

Party at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J. Aug. 7- Summer Bash Benefit hosted by Tim and Ed Guzak honoring Judge Kevin

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by Michael A. Cibik, Esquire American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Can I keep a credit card out of my bankruptcy?

Answer: The Bankruptcy Code requires a debtor to list all creditors in his bankruptcy schedules. However, a "creditor" is typically defined as someone to whom the debtor owes money. Specifically, 11 U.S.C. § 101(10)(a) defines a creditor as an “entity that has a claim against the debtor that arose at the time of or before the order for relief concerning the debtor.”

So, if the debtor has a credit card with a zero balance, the issuer of that card is

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Jul. 18- Congressman Bob Brady hosts Brady Bunch at Westy’s Irish Pub, 101 E. Walnut Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 3-7 p.m. Ticket $35.

Jul. 18- GOP 35th Ward hosts Summer Fun at Penn’s Landing, 7 p.m.

Jul. 25- Joe Ashdale hosts Glaziers Union Day at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J. Jul. 26- St. Paul’s Council hosts Father Large’s 40th Anniversary of his Ordination Mass and Reception, Ceremony at St. Paul Ch., 923 Christian St., 12 m.; Reception at IATSE Ballrm., 2401 S. Swanson Street. 1:30-5:30 p.m. RSVP Donna or Russell (215) 923-0355, Dolores Macrina (215) 922-5409.

Jul. 31- Councilman Mark Squilla hosts Summer Soirée at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 7-10 p.m. Yachts $1,500, Sailboats $1,000, Paddleboats $500. RSVP Lindsey (LPerryConsulting@gmail.co m or (267) 275-2120.

Aug. 1- Insulators Local 14 & Firefighters Local 22 host

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(Cont. From Page 9) cials, $35 and up. For info Zac Shaffer (215) 849-2173 or zachaffer@gmail.com for more info.

Jul. 8- GOP hosts Happy Hour at Paddy Whack’s, 150 South St., 6 p.m. Free street parking.

Jul. 9- State Rep. Angel Cruz hosts Breast Cancer Screening at 3503 N. B St., Unit 7, starting 10 a.m. Constituents must call (215) 2915643 to make appointment.

Jul. 9- Montco Register of Wills D. Bruce Hanes and Commissioners Josh Shapiro and Dr. Val Jul. 11-Arkoosh host Fundraiser at 8201 Fenton Rd., Laverock, Pa., 6 p.m.

Jul. 11- Amici Opera Company presents Rigoletto, 4 pm, Grace Church, 19 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ .For info, 215-224-0257.

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Republican Party hosts Indoor Picnic Fundraiser for mayoral candidate Melissa Murray Bailey at 3525 Cottman Ave., 12-2 p.m.

Donations $20.

Jul. 13-Aug. 6State Sen. Vincent Hughes, Free Library & School District host Read to Succeed program. For info on sites and times (215) 8797777.

Jul. 15- Former Sheriff Barbara Deeley hosts Cocktail Reception for State Sen. John Sabatina, Jr. at Cuba Libre, 10 S. 2nd St., 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Gold $2,500, Silver $1,000, Bronze $500, Tickets $250.

Jul. 17- Peg McCook Sports Tournament starts at Cione Plg., Aramingo & Lehigh Aves., 6:30 p.m. Runs through Jul. 19, 8 p.m.

Jul 17- Barbara Deeley hosts “Sippin on Seabreeze” honoring Councilman Bobby Henon at 270 Seabreeze Ct., Anglesea , N.J., 6:30-9 p.m.

Donations $100. Make checks payable to “Bobby11” c/o 7730 Richard St., Phila., PA 19152. For info (215) 9060339.

Jul. 17- 50th & 9th Republican Wards host mayoral candidate Melissa Murray-Bailey at Campbell’s Place, 8337 Germantown Ave., 8-11 p.m.

Free admission.

Jul. 18- State Rep. John Taylor hosts Beach Ball Party at Casey’s on Third, 3rd & New York Ave., N. Wild-

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ELEPHANT (Cont. From Page 12) Christie spent some time on politics, but more on his family background. He attributed his bluntness in part to his mother, who thought it was important to be upfront.

Fiorina followed. She talked of her extensive business experience. She is one of the most-successful women in corporate America. I have heard mainstream-media reports criticize her for getting fired as the CEO of Hewlett

Packard. In her own words, she lost in a “boardroom brawl”; and I believe none of those critical reporters have the skills and experience to have been in that room with her. Prior to her speech at the conference, Philadelphia’s FARAH JIMÉNEZ and Harrisburg communications expert CHARLIE GEROW hosted a very-successful fundraiser for Fiorina at the Union League.

The keynote speaker at the reception on Friday was SEN. JONI ERNST. She is the only female in the Iowa

congressional delegation.

Ernst was introduced by Pennsylvania RNC member CHRISTINE TORETTI. The reception was sponsored

by GOPAC. GOPAC’s goal is to “promote the ideas and policies being implemented at the state level, as well as assist with electing a new generation of Republican leaders.” GOPAC was the first major PAC to support Ernst when she ran last year for the Senate seat vacated by retiring Democrat TOM HARKIN. Saturday morning started with a breakfast with politi-

cal sage KARL ROVE. I cannot report on his comments as they were off the record. I realize some liberal conspiracy theorists might see this questionable. However, Rove does make a living by sharing his words of wisdom, either at paid engagements on television and by selling books and articles.

Thus, I understand why the press was excluded. I can state Rove was introduced by Montgomery County businessman and Pennsylvania RNC representative BOB ASHER. Gov. Walker gave the

final speech of the conference. He discussed his success in Wisconsin. Chief Executive magazine’s ranking of the best state for business moved Wisconsin from 41st when he first took office to 14th in 2014. He won two gubernatorial elections and a recall race in a blue state. He spoke of the need for constructive government regulations and the need to help people not to become members of a permanent under-

class by dependency on the government. He believes in rational taxes. His best line of speech was that we in the US “celebrate Jul. 4, not April 15.”

The PAGOP conducted a straw poll for President. The clear winner was Walker with 25% of the vote, followed by Christie (12%), SEN. MARCO RUBIO (11%), Santorum (10%) and former GOV. JEB BUSH (10%).

OUT & ABOUT

And for that matter, who would keep track of all of the shootings that go on around here?

So if you can, take a moment to stop by and show the folks at the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News a little love.

Reporters, contrary to what you might believe, need love too … especially when they’re doing the job of five people all at once.

(Cont. From Page 12) news might be a little harder to come by if they decide to go out.

In a city like Philadelphia, where there’s always some sort of shenanigans going on, that would be pretty bad. Who would tell us just how abysmal the Phillies are right now and that Chip Kelly needs to go to landlord/tenant court?

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WALKING (Cont. From Page 12) with her great courage in quelling an unruly lawyer….

And a birthday too to the REAL “Quiet Man” – John PAONE – Mr. Silent Accomplishment.

What about Sean STEVENS, Esq. receiving the Lucien BLACKWELL “Guiding Light Award”? He has provided guidance over many years. Thanks to Jannie BLACKWELL for the fine selection...And how about Tony FULWOOD’S passing? We missed him when he wanted to retire, and tried for a court order to stop him. He was said

to have collided with Frank RIZZO during the Gulf Oil fire (?)... And Lou GENTILE, soldier, passed at 82.

Well done, oh good and faithful soldier.

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other. Too many of us have lived next to the same people for years and don’t even know their names, much less the names of their children. We have to tear down the walls of fear and apathy that plague our community.”

Cheryl Mulrain is a lifelong resident of Germantown, a community organizer and 12th Ward chair as well as president of Northwest ComNWCP supporters march through neighborhoods in Germantown to gather support in fight munity Partnership. to lower crime rate in region.

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in his last book, Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?

Cheryl Mulrain, one of its organizers, said NWCP addresses crime by proactively seeking and creating solutions.

“There are many existing resources that are underutilized,” Mulrain said. “Our goal is to get the word out about those resources and support those in power who provide them.”

She explains NWCP connects not-for-profit agencies and resource centers with businesses to improve the quality of life in the Northwest. It also serves as the vehicle that will connect the needs of families to available resources.

Additionally, NWCP partners with various groups to implement solutions that will decrease the unemployment rate, increase wages, and connect the needs of the families to the resources available.

Mulrain added, “One of our first priorities, if we are to succeed as a community, is to get neighbors talking to each

Working to make itself a force for good and empowerment in Northwest Philadelphia has been the driving force behind Northwest Community Partnership. In a year’s time it has swiftly built a coalition of leaders and agencies in the private and public sectors.

Its leadership is hoping to help neighborhoods in Northwest Philadelphia by creating solutions for a broad range of challenges faced throughout the Northwest.

NWCP focused on Germantown’s crime rate. The “Don’t Snitch … Tell The Truth” campaign Apr. 4 with a parade through Germantown ended with a rally at the Happy Hollow Community Center on Wayne Avenue.

The event explained the difference between “Snitching” and “Telling the Truth” about an act that could cause harm or has already caused harm to anyone in the neighborhood.

Bishop A.E. Sullivan was the keynote speaker at that rally, speaking on the central idea that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. laid before America

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THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 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, July 21, 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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Chapel Of Four Chaplains PHILA. Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers heard riveting talk on why troop-carrying ship Dorchester sank so quickly after being torpedoed. Capt. Louis Cavaliere, president of Chapel of Four Chaplains at Navy Yard, who gave talk, is joined by Matthew Eayre, Rod Sutherland, Bonnie Haas, Dave Moorehead, Phil DeHennis, Stephen Settles, Barey Shane, Cavaliere, Christine Brady and Mischelle Nolfe.

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