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Sheriff Williams Dresses For Peace

Big, Tough Bob Brady A Very Soft Great Grand Pop GREAT GRAND POP Congressman Bob Brady glories in presence of his first great grandchild, Scarlett, seen with Serena and Maria. See Brady Bunch pics, P. 25.

Can Cheney Be Saved?

PHA presses its thousands of residents to stop smoking in their homes (P. 2)

ALUMNI and other stakeholders gathered last weekend to discuss what can be done to save Cheney from closing. Historic educational university has lost funding, support, and is in danger of going out of existence.

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PHILADELPHIA Sheriff Jewell Williams, in partnership with other organizations, co-hosts specially attired Seersucker Summer of Peace Reception tonight from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., at Marathon Grill, 1818 Market Streets.

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Can Philadelphia Housing Authority Change Residents Smoking Culture?

by Joe Shaheeli The Federal government carries a big stick. Its innumerable agencies control even the most miniscule and entrenched habits in our lives.

Take, for instance, the Housing and Urban Development Agency, one on whose whims depends the quality of subsidized housing across this country. It is bulging bureaucracy and it demands compliance to all sorts of policies dreamed up in Washington. It doesn’t always order those to whom it supplies money to follow is directives, but failure to react and, those dependent Authorities find the purse strings are shortened.

For the Philadelphia Housing Authority, HUD offers both a carrot and a big stick. Its President and CEO Kelvin Jeremiah has the responsibility of providing subsidized housing for over 86,000 residents. So when the Healthy Homes section of HUD suggested PHA promote a no smoking policy, that is what its Board of Commissioners decided to do.

HUD’s Healthy Homes Public Affairs Officer Ed Thomas congratulated the PHA Board which put into effect this past week a host of no smoking regulations governing its residential population.

What Jeremiah needs to do now is come up with ways to urge his diverse population to understand the merits of the policy, and not try to circumvent it.

He, too, welcomes the no smoking regulations. He notes “We have learned it costs us an average of $15,000 above regular renovation costs to rid a vacant housing unit formerly occupied by smokers. The smell of tobacco smoke lingers on every wall and in every room long after the smokers are gone.

“We aren’t condoning a punitive policy. But we will enforce its provisions. Our normal semi yearly inspections by the housing staff will sniff out violators. We’ll know violators by just the smell in their units. You can’t hide the small of second hand tobacco smoke”.

He also added in the newer developments smoking vi-

olations will call for an immediate termination of leases with eviction notices.

Jeremiah will make sure smokers are given every assistance in trying to curtail or eliminate their smoking habits. A side benefit, he explains, is the hoped for reduction in the number of fires yearly reported in PHA rental units. Many of those have been caused by tenants falling asleep while smoking/.

Over the last year, the agency gathered health information, compared the policies of other housing authorities and their effectiveness, and then spent six-months working collaboratively with residents on resolving implementation issues, as well as creating on-site cessation programs and support structures.

“I want to thank the Board, the special Smoke Free Task Force and all the residents that participated in the process to get us here today. This new policy stems from a high level of engagement with our residents and City partners under the direction of Mayor Nutter,” said Jeremiah. “PHA is committed to improving the quality life to all our residents. This year alone PHA has designated $100,000 for cessation programs.”

As noted by Jeremiah, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has stated that federal regulations are being drafted to mandate that public housing be smoke free. By acting now and in close cooperation, PHA and its residents hope to effectively establish a smoke-free environment, through supportive measures and education, before any federal mandate.

“HUD believes our communities should make homes available to families that are affordable and healthy,” said Jane C.W. Vincent, HUD Regional Administrator for the Mid-Atlantic region. “Encouraging management practices that enhance the health of housing residents is one way we are going about it. We’re finding that smoke-free housing is a win-win for both residents and those who manage the properties. And, the collaboration that develops between the public housing authority and residents in creating and

living in a smoke-free building is something that all involved can be proud of.”

“The effectiveness of this approach will be re-evaluated by the Board after nine months. For that reason, while the policy prohibits smoking as of August 5, 2015 on all PHA properties (outside of designated smoking areas), it has two enforcement sections. One that applies to residents with leases at existing units and the other applies only to units that are new construction or substantially rehabilitated, for residents entering into leases on or after August 5, 2015.

At existing units, Notices of Violation will be issued, which emphasize the availability of cessation support. Data such as the number of violations issued, how many residents sign up for and finish cessation classes will be tracked for nine months. Site-based, smoke-free task forces will help educate residents about smoking cessation programs.

Eviction will never be a consequence for violations issued under the new policy for residents in existing units.

At new units or substantially rehabilitated units (not “make ready” standard updates to units at existing sites), where PHA has made major financial investment, residents entering into leases on or after August 5, 2015 may face possible lease termination after the fourth violation of the smoking policy. In each instance, violators will receive cessation support and informational materials on cessation.

The policy also allows for one violation to be erased.

The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) hosted the grand opening for its newest development, the Oakdale Apartments s a week ago\. The twelve units are to be smoke free. They are located across the street from the Widener Library at the northern edge of the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood. These sustainable units include low energy usage features and are one of three developments planned by PHA for Strawberry Mansion totaling 100 new affordable housing units.

The Philadelphia Housing Authority is the nation’s 4th largest housing authority, serving over 80,000 residents.

PHA is also a major real estate developer.

Sheriff Honors Kentu In support of the “Summer of Peace” program of the North Central Basketball League, Sheriff Jewell Williams came to cheer the young players for the kickoff event at the Duckrey School Playground, 15th & Susquehanna Avenue.

The Saturday event also paid tribute to legendary activist and community organizer, Omjasisa Kentu, who died in 2004.

“Kentu was a tireless advocate for the community,” said Sheriff Williams. “His leadership and passion helped more people than I can mention, and impacted in ways that are still being felt.”

“The league is for children 12 and under,” said Pete Johnson, Commissioner of the league. “We are doing this as a way to keep children focused on positive activities, reduce violence, and simply offer an alternative to other, destructive ways of entertainment.”

The league will run through August 10 with games Monday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

For more information, contact Pete Johnson at (215) 2512552.

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Can Local GOP Score A Third?

by Joe Shaheeli Philadelphia now has two of its House members on the Republican side of the aisle, a good thing since that chamber of the General Assembly is dominated by the GOP. Number two came with the election of Rep. Martina White in a hotly contested special election for the 170th District.

Until she was sworn in, Philadelphia’s lone voice among Republican leadership was fortunately a leader himself, Rep. John Taylor.

With three Philadelphia Legislative Districts to be decided by special elections this August 11, the local GOP hope to see a possibility of one additional House member.

Their reasoning is special elections draw little attention and the hugely large Democrat vote that would come out in a general election will not be there in the special election.

Though voters shy away in big numbers from special elections for any number of reasons, Democratic registrations still dominate those Districts. GOP registrations in all three districts are low, save for the 174th in the Northeast.

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DJ JIM KENNEY takes over the turntables at Friday’s DJ Event. Shades of Mayor Michael Nutter? Photo courtesy Lauren Hitt and Kevin Fuller

Voters normally vote the way they are registered in most elections, the Specials being no exception.

Councilman Ed Nielson, saddled with a bad ballot position, lost his nomination for another term in City Council.

He has received the unanimous endorsement of his Party to be its candidate for this election in the district he served as a State Legislator in the 174th. Though his Republican opponent Tim Dailey is well known in the district, the

votes Neilson garnered in the primary make him a favorite.

He’s also a hustler, marking the 4,000 door he knocked on campaigning last week.

Republican City Committee is pushing heavily on this race. Both Chairman Rep. John Taylor and RCC Ex. Dir. Joe DeFelice will hosting a cocktail party for Tim at its headquarters on Cottman Avenue July 29. See Calendar of events for details.

The 191st tells a different story. Democrat Joanna Mc-

Clinton has the backing of Sen. Tony Williams and a strong set of active ward leaders behind her. Democratic registrations dwarf Republican registrations. Republican Charles A. Wilkins, Jr., the Republican choice is rooted in Yeadon and not well known through the District.

The fly in the ointment here is Tracey Gordon, a long time Democrat and former Deputy under Commissioner Stephanie Singer, has survived a challenge to her petition of 1,000 plus signatures and now must be considered a serious contender. The Dems have their work cut out for them since she is a wellknown activist in that district.

Those interested should attend the 191st Legislative Candidates Forum sponsored by the Southwest Globe Times, at the Common Place, 58th and Chester Ave., from 6 to 8 pm.

Going Coconuts Over Health

STATE Rep. Leslie Acosta of the 197th Legislative District, left, held a health fair at Fairhill Park on Saturday, July 18 where she promoted healthy eating amongst providing information on state health programs such as the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Photo by Jean Donohue

In the meantime State Representative Margo Davidson, Yeadon Borough Mayor Rohan Hepkins and Yeadon Borough Council President Sharon Council gathered in Yeadon Monday to endorse

Rep. Thomas Honors Youth

STATE REP. Curtis Thomas honored elementary through high school students at Temple University on Thursday, July 16, for outstanding academic and scholastic achievements. Photo by Jean Donohue

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Republican Ward leader Adam Lang has visibility in the 195th Legislative district.

Adam is a long time resident of North Philadelphia, who along with his wife, Aldridk, have rehabbed their home and toiled in their community. He is active in the 195th as a Board member of the Brewerytown Sharswood Community Civic Association. His chances are dimmed by the fact the District enjoys a heavy Democratic registration and has a long history of serv(Cont. Next Page)

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ANTHONY GALLAGHER tells audience of labor leaders and elected officials of extreme importance of Rep. William Keller’s efforts to increase Port jobs and his efforts to secure pipeline for PA natural gas resources as President Pat Gillespie and the representative look on.

Event was hosted by John Dougherty at Doc’s Pub.

LAUDING efforts of Rep. Will Keller were Councilman Mark Squilla, Building Trades President Pat Gillespie, WELCOMING Rep. Mike Driscoll and Ward Leader and Councilman Ed Nielson who is seeking 174th Legisla- Matt Myers to event were Pat Gillespie and guest of tive state house seat in special election August 11. honor Bill Keller.

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LIVENGRIN FOUNDATION drug and alcohol treatment center in Bensalem welcomed U.S. Congressman Bob Brady and First Responders Addiction Treatment (FRAT) program. From, left to right, CEO Richard Pine, U.S. Congressman Bob Brady, and FRAT Team Member Dennis Hallion.

Butkovitz has strengthened his policy department with MIT and U of P Grad Jeff Hornstein. He followed this up putting Tim Reddick in special investigations and now picking up Isaiah Thomas, who finished sixth this May in a very strong City Council at large field, as his Director of Community Affairs.

Combining them to the two long-tenured high-performing deputies John Thomas, and Gerry Miccicula as well as the

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high visibility created by Communications Director Brian Dries, we understand the Controller is now searching through a deep pool of issues.

Look for Alan to expand the parameters of his offices.

He began recently by releasing reports on creating jobs and another on the benefits of moving on the Southport Terminal. Butkovitz has also just weighed in on the state of the Philly School District. Finally he has launched a new mentor

Mayor Michael Nutter earned extra bucks as a disc jockey before getting serious about a political career.

Democratic candidate for Mayor, Jim Kenney, got a taste of what it’s like to be one last Friday when he handled that roll at TGIF on the Parkway for a Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center fundraiser.

He took over for a 20 minute stint from the regular DJ. Making it all happen was Flow, a regular networking and charitable after-work event hosted at select venues throughout Center City. The event, billed as “A good time for a GREAT cause”, normally attracts 150–200 attendees and has featured some of the City’s most prominent

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Jim Burn Does Listen To Reason Sometimes Without the ability to get funding, award patronage, and get Democratic leaders to listen to his plans, State Democratic chairman Jim Burn finally got the hint and told county lenders he is resigning effective State Committee

Republican House Major(Cont. Page 6)

Jim Kenney Visits Al-Aqsa

IN CELEBRATION of Eid al-fitr, Kenney joined community members for signing ceremony of Arab American Institute’s “Pledge to Combat Bigotry,” an effort organized in response to anti-Muslim SEPTA bus ads. Following ceremony, Kenney toured Al-Aqsa Mosque affordable housing sites.

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Alan Butkovitz has put the last piece of his All-Star team together by hiring Isaiah Thomas!!!!

To observers, it is obvious he has picked the best possible talent for his team, which we believe will see him making major inroads, charges of waste and corruption, and recommendations saving tax payers money in the coming months.

His “All-Star” team began with the vacancy created by the departure of Harvey Rice who moved to the PICA board.

Butkovitz’ choice to be his first deputy/chief of staff, Bill Rubin, was a super-smart move. Rubin brings in fresh air and a portfolio of heavy government and personnel experience. He has a pit bull mentality and prodigious memory when it comes to city finances.

program working High School students who just released their report on school lunches.

There are no sacred cows in city operations standing in the Controller’s way. So come September he should be very much on everyone’s radar.

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(Cont. From Prev. Page) ice by competent Democratic legislators. Added to that is the fact his Democratic opponent Attorney Donna Bullock has strong roots in the District, is well known and respected in her own right, and has heavy Labor endorsements.

“Adam Lang understands the struggles of working and raising a family in North Philadelphia,” says Republican City Committee’s Executive Director Joe DeFelice.

“Lang understands what it is like to watch government overstep its bounds and seize property from your neighbors and, frankly, he has had enough.”

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(Cont. From Page 5) ity Leadership was wise to appoint Rep. Martina White to its Pipeline Infrastructure Task Force. Philadelphia has a big future in the pipeline industry and she understands what will best benefit this city.

The Task Force is creating recommendations and best practices for planning and routing pipelines for the natural gas industry. News of more gas fields in adjacent New York State make it obvious pipe lines will soon be where the action is, even though its governor has a moratorium on pipeline building.

Toomey War Chest Goes Over $8 Million U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, the Republican freshman senator, has $8.3 million ready for his re-election campaign, raising $2.2 million in the latest quarter.

His only announced rival to date is former Congressman Joe Sestak who has $1.7 million in total cash on hand.

If Gov. Wolf aide Kathy McGinty gets the Democratic endorsement to challenge Toomey, seen likely, expect a quick boost to over $3 million to rocket her campaign.

Toomey is running a television blitz early, though the campaign material is humdrum.

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum has received the endorsement of Pennsylvania Republican legislative leaders in Harrisburg.

Rick Santorum said: “I am proud to receive such overwhelming support from Republican leaders in Pennsylvania. These leaders know how hard and successfully we worked on behalf of Pennsylvania for a dozen years, and this is the same leadership we plan to bring to Washington in January 2017.

I look forward to working with this great group of conservatives in the weeks and months to come to turn Pennsylvania red in November 2016.”

Senator Santorum received endorsements from the following members of the Pennsylvania Republican legislative leadership: In Pennsylvania State Senate: Majority Leader Jake Corman, Caucus Chairman; Bob Mensch, Caucus Secretary Richard Alloway; Appropriations Committee Chairman Pat Browne and Policy Committee Chairman David Argall.

In Pennsylvania State House: Speaker Mike Turzai; Majority Leader Dave Reed; Majority Whip - Bryan Cutler; Caucus Chair Sandra; Major Caucus Secretary Donna Oberlander; Caucus Administrator Brian Ellis and Republican Policy Committee Chairman Kerry Benninghof.

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Our Opinion Can No Smoking Ban Work?

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On page two this week we reported in detail the feasibility of a no smoking edict approved by the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners reacting to some nudging from HUD. Though the premises behind this giant step toward a healthier environment are economically beneficial to the Authority as well, we asked and were told it can be enforced, the PHA leverage being it has the support of HUD to terminate leases and evict tenants.

Seeing the damage done to residences and their residents from the lingering effects of second hand smoke, we understand why this initiative is underway.

It could work! If enough of the residents buy into the idea, peer pressure works wonders. It did so with another almost all voluntary effort to clean up dog poop on our city streets. The enforcement agents were signs proclaiming pet owners, refusing to pick up after their pets, would be fined.

There will be areas designated for smoking in the older developments. In the new ones, it’s an all or nothing deal.

The only damage occurring from this effort, if successful, is the potential drop in cigarette sales, since Philadelphia County had imposed an additional $2 tax on each pack sold going to the School District. You win some, you lose some.

Another By State Rep. Dean Opinion Madeleine D-Montgomery Who does budget stalemate really hurt?

Jul. 23- David Forde hosts Happy Hour for 195th Democratic candidate Donna Bullock at Fergie’s Pub, 1214 Sansom St., 5-7 p.m. Contribution $25 or more.

Jul. 23- Sheriff Jewell Williams hosts Seersucker Summer of Peace 2015 Reception at Marathon Grill, 181 Market St., 5-7 p.m.

Wear seersucker suit, bow tie, skirt, dress, capri pants, shirt or cap. Portion of net proceeds from food and beverage sales will be donated to Ceasefire PA and Mothers in Charge.

Jul.23- State Rep. Margo Davidson, D-Delaware, is hosting public information meeting with representatives from SEPTA from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Twentieth Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne.

To RSVP or for more information, please call Davidson’s office at 610-259-7016.

Jul. 23- Simon Friedman hosts

tleman Aud., 4201 Henry Ave., 10:30 a.m. Free parking.

For info (215) 482-8726.

Jul. 28- Globe Time hosts 191st Legislative District Special Election Candidates Forum, 6 to 8 pm at The Common Place, 59th and Chester Ave. Jul. 29- State Rep. John Taylor & Joe DeFelice host fundraiser for GOP 174th legislative candidate Tim Dailey at RCC, 3525-27 Cottman Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Donations $50 and up. Food and Drinks from Northeast Philly top restaurants. For info, call 215-5452244.

Jul. 30-Re-Election fundraiser for City Commissioner Al Schmidt, 6 to 8 pm, Grey Lodge, 6235 Frankford Av., $40, Make checks payable to Friends of Al Schmidt, PO Box 18538, Phila. PA. 19129.

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.com or (267) 275-2120.

Aug. 1- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood initiates Books to

Barbers at Proper Image, 326 W. Chelten Ave., 12 noon.

Aug. 1- Insulators Local 14 & Firefighters Local 22 host Party at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J. Aug. 2- Music Marathon Fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at Cayey Bar, 5th and Lycoming, 12 noon to 8 pm.

Aug. 7- Tim Guzak hosts Summer Bash Benefit honoring Judge Kevin Dougherty and Jim Kenney along with Mt. Carmel grads and NewGeneration PAC at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 7 p.m.

Aug. 7-Elaine Tomlin’s 42nd Ward Fish Fry, 5 to 9 pm at Champagne’s Café, 21 E. Chelten Av. $12. For info call Sharon Vaughn 215-313-7019 or Michele Rhett, 856-3613102.

Aug. 8- Gas Workers Local 686 & Electricians Local 98 host Down Under at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J. Aug. 8- Pig Roast Fundraiser for candidate Adam Lang, 2111 Master St., $10 plate.

Drinks included. Kid games.

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Local communities are already facing the consequences.

Presently, the result of not acting promptly costs everyone — especially those we are trying to educate.

Basic Education: K-12 funding...

While the future of the Pennsylvania budget is unclear, local municipalities and school districts don’t have the luxury of waiting for a state deal before they plan for their budget needs.

This is true in my community in Montgomery County. The Pennsylvania School Code requires local school boards to pass their budgets by a June 30 deadline. So who is hurt by state budget impasses? Taxpayers and school children.

Local property taxes will increase for homeowners for two reasons: decreased state funding for K through 12 funding from the last four years, and uncertain funding in the coming year.

Pennsylvania ranks 45th in the nation for percentage of state funding for public education – contributing statewide only 36 percent compared to the national average of 45 percent.

Even worse, Pennsylvania has the highest funding disparity between wealthy and low-income school districts in the nation.

This funding gap is not only affecting the quality of life and futures of children of low-income families, but also affecting the economic viability of all Pennsylvanians.

Just this month a RAND Corp. study found that had Pennsylvania addressed this funding gap a decade ago, it would have boosted our economy by as much as $44 billion. While we can’t change the past, we can heed a moral and economic call to close the funding and education gap for poor children. Hurt too by Pennsylvania’s repeated budget delays are Pennsylvania college students.

Lt.Gov. Mike Stack at BBQ at 2708 Commerce Way Office Complex in N.E. Phila., 5:308:30 p.m. Raffles, live entertainment and great food.

Tickets $150 and up. For info Jack (214) 726-6786.

Jul. 25- Joe Ashdale hosts Glaziers Union Day at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J. Jul. 25-Hoops Against Bullying and Northwest Community Coalition for Youth host 4th annual challenge for youth 8 to 17 at Arcadia University, 450 South Easton Road, Glenside, featuring youth 8 to 17. For more info call Troy Allen, Hoops, at 267-516-7333 or Isabella Fitzgerald, NCCY, 267388-0450 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. 28- State Rep. Pam DeLissio hosts Town Hall Mtg. on state budget at Phila. U., Tut-

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

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By Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: What Are Some Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Myths?

Answer: Here are some of my favorites mortgage foreclosure myths: 1. Applying for a modification will stop a foreclosure. Wrong. Most often the foreclosure process continues while a modification

application is being considered. Sometimes the sale date will be postponed, but the process will go forward unless the modification is granted. Filing bankruptcy always stops (or at least postpones) a foreclosure.

2. Filing bankruptcy is worse on my credit than a foreclosure. Wrong. It’s usually just the opposite - a foreclosure is worse for your credit score than filing bank-

ruptcy.

3. If the house is foreclosed, I don’t have to pay the bank the money that I owed that they didn’t receive when they sold the house.

Wrong. Pennsylvania doesn’t have anti-deficiency statutes meaning that the bank that holds the mortgage can come after the homeowner after a foreclosure sale. But filing bankruptcy will get rid of anything owed the bank.

Next Week's Question: Budgeting After Bankruptcy: How Do I Save $1,000 per Month?

Shooting Hoops The Northwest Community Unity Coalition for Youth (NCCY) is partnering with Black Male Development Symposium (BMDS), Philadelphia Police Athletic League (PAL) and Bringing Everybody Together (BET) to host the 4th Annual “Hoops Against Bullying” Basketball Challenge and Youth Conference tomorrow and Saturday.

This event will take place at Arcadia University located at 450 South Easton Road, Glenside PA 19038. It will feature young people, girls and boys, from the ages of 8 – 17 representing leagues and teams from around the city playing the game of basketball competitively and respectfully, using skill and expertise rather than intimidation or harassment to win.

The element of bullying has permeated schools and many other places where young people are gathered in Philly and elsewhere. The Coalition hopes through this effort it can show “Playing to Win,” respecting others and good sportsmanship are paramount.

By providing a forum that celebrates Anti -Bullying, positive achievement, and working together to achieve a goal NCCY believes it can help strengthen the most powerful entity in our communities, Children.

“Hoops Against Bullying” is

above all respect, sportsmanship, team work, and leadership. These are all key characteristics to building character and confidence – key qualities that help counteract bullying behavior. In a recent NCCY survey one eighth grader stated that they simply want peace. What is their definition of peace? “Some place where there is no violence and bad stuff doesn’t happen.”

“Hoops Against Bullying” will be jam packed with resources, workshops, college tours and many other items of interest to young people, parents and families.

The Northwest Community Coalition for Youth (NCCY) is a Philadelphia, PA based nonprofit. It was formed in April 2004 with the mission of keeping young people safe. It is an organization of school leadership, school and local law enforcement, faith based organizations, businesses, community organizations and elected officials. NCCY meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month. NCCY sponsors youth forums and newsletters that give young people the chance to use their voice and lead their generation in a positive direction. Other successful NCCY sponsored programs include NCCY “I DON’T SKIP” Poster Project and An- nual “Perfect Attendance” Awards.

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Anyone Care To Bet When Budget Passes?

Word among Republicans and Democrats enjoying each other’s company in Wildwood last weekend was “Place your bets! Pick a date when budget will be settled!” That clearly demonstrates the fixed positions in which both parties find themselves. Both sides are adamant.

It’s now over a month since the fiscal year began and Pennsylvania still has no state budget. Legislative leaders and Gov. Tom Wolf met this Tuesday for another meeting, this time to talk about more of the budget numbers.

Both parties need to be aware the Department of Labor and Industry noted the unemployment rate in June for the Commonwealth remained unchanged from May, which had an unemployment rate of 5.4 percent.

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was one-tenth of a percentage point higher than the national unemployment rate of 5.3 percent, a change in that number of two-tenths of a percent over May’s number.

Total nonfarm jobs in Pennsylvania are up one percent, yearto-date.

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IN LINE awaiting President Barack Obama's speech at recent NAACP national convention was Stu Bykofsky, DAILY NEWS columnist; Deirdre Childress Hopkins, Strategic Communications Manager at PA Convention Center, Rep. Jim Roebuck and Bruce Crawley, CEO of Millennium 3.

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PHILA. Housing Authority commenced partnership with World Changers, an initiative of Lifeway Christian Resources, three years ago. This summer, 200 volunteers have come to Phila. from all over USA. Their work is estimated to save PHA nearly $100,000. About 65 volunteers will be working at Wilson Park in S. Phila., one of five PHA sites the group will be servicing. Photo by Jean Donohue

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One of 55 Scholarships PHA President and CEO Kelvin A. Jeremiah congratulates Nadara Bacon, one of 55 housing authority residents awarded scholarships from the agency through PhillySEEDS, Inc., a charitable subsidiary. Total of $219,000 in scholarship money was awarded to the PHA residents in program now in its third year.

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upon us.

July marks the 50th anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare. These programs were signed into law five decades ago to help protect the health and well-being of millions of Americans without health insurance. While they

began as simple safety nets, the programs have blossomed and become a critical thread of the healthcare fabric in America.

Health Partners Plans is simultaneously celebrating its 30th anniversary of delivering high-quality healthcare to res-

idents of the Delaware Valley.

Our Medicaid, Medicare and CHIP plans deliver the support, assistance and genuine concern for our 234,000 members that is the hallmark of our mission. As one of a few nonprofit, hospital-owned health maintenance organizations in

William S. George, President & CEO Health Partners Plans

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Healthcare History Has Long, Sordid Past As the country reflects on the monumental decision by the Supreme Court to uphold the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, let us not forget other major milestones in the history of healthcare are

years, Health Partners Plans has serviced its members with dignity and high-quality care for 30, and we’re only just getting started. As we look to the future of the healthcare industry, let’s take a moment to celebrate our bright past.

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the region, we’ve also spent 30 years working closely with the community to improve health outcomes and make our neighborhoods healthier, happier places to live. We’ve been acknowledged for our innovation in healthcare delivery and our understanding of multicultural healthcare needs.

Just as CMS has been improving healthcare for 50

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From Fergy’s Clutches To Old Barberry Coast Strip Newspaper headline: “Police Solve $300,000 Theft” front-page photo of captain Clarence J. Ferguson in his signature porkpie hat with turned-up brim, horned rim glasses, and bowtie, standing triumphantly over a table on which the thirty traveler’s checks are spread out for maximum exposure along with a couple of hundred dollars in currency spread out the same way.

Myself and “Ned” are seated in an anteroom surrounded by members of Ferguson’s Special Investigations Squad all of whom wear porkpie hats and black leather jackets in an attempt to doppelgang Ferguson. One, a redheaded sergeant with a pockmarked face, sticks his head out of Ferguson’s office.

It is Sgt. George Gill, “Bring ‘em in, Izzy,” he calls to Det. Israel Spann. We are roughly escorted before Ferguson, who leers at us as he sits behind a desk with thumbs hooked into brightly-striped suspenders.

“Big butter and egg men, huh?

I hear you two are big spenders”. He gets up and approaches us, standing over us

and cocking back his porkpie hat; two of his goons join him.

He addresses me. “Listen, Burkie. I’ve got nothing against you. We know who you got the checks from. It was Searsie. He’s the biggest burglar in Philadelphia and he’s going down on this one.

“Now you two are only kids. If you go for the whole burglary, it could mean 10 to 20. All you’ve got to do is to tell me who gave you the checks and you go home tonight”.

Puts his hand on my shoulder in a fatherly fashion; I cringe at his touch. “How about it, Johnny?”

I lower my head. “Sure, Captain. We’ll tell you”.

“It was Billy Sears, right?”

“No, Captain. Matter of fact, it was a guy named Dago Frank. We did him a favor and he paid us $300 in traveler’s checks in a bar in Nicetown.

Never saw him before or since”.

The other kid, Ned, nods in agreement to our pre-arranged tale.

“Oh, wise guys, huh? Well, now you’re going for the whole job and before it’s over,

you two punks will beg me to give Sears up.”

Turns to Gill. “Take them up to the Montgomery County Prison and book ‘em in on burglary, larceny, receiving stolen goods. and conspiracy. Tell the Warden I’ll send the paperwork up in the morning. Any questions, tell him to call me.

Get ‘em out of my sight”.

The exterior of the monolithic prison is foreboding.

The Judge looks down sternly from the bench at Ferguson. “Well, Captain, it’s been established that there was indeed a residential burglary last year and that $300,000 in American Express traveler’s checks in various denominations were stolen, but you have charged these two young men with that burglary. On what theory?”

Ferguson blinks. “What’s that again, Judge?”

“What is the theory of your case? – What connects these two kids to this burglary?

Ferguson isn’t used to being challenged from the bench.

“Err –—recent possession, Your Honor”.

“Recent possession? That’s it? Of $300 worth of traveler’s

spelled a little differently but that was how he was known ). Blackie had been a member of the Green Street Counts down in Fairmount and some of them, including him, would be convicted in a robbery-murder.

Blackie would do life at the “House”, as the Eastern Pen was known. He would later join up with the K&A burglars in the ‘60’s.

There was homosexuality at Holmesburg, which was new to me. An old toothless con named Joe “Mumbles” Brandon ran the Commissary and would steal cakes, candy, and cigarettes to bestow on kids he took a liking to. What I could never understand was the kid accepting such stuff knowing what was expected of him. But they did and if they did they couldn’t expect any help from us. We called Mumbles over and demanded a cut of what he stole every week. He tried to rat on us at first but the guards he ratted to hated him anyway.

We got our cut and our cell was never without plenty of goodies.

There was “Jimmy Mallon,” a small numbers-banker in lower Kensington and also

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by Joe Shaheeli John C. Berkery has authored two books spanning a half century to complete an odyssey chronicling his life that started promising but soon turned to one of crime. Using his wits, he rapidly moved up from petty larceny to the top where his name brought neighborhood recognition, then fear, and finally recognition and comradery from Philadelphia’s top players in crime, from top police players as well as the then highly secretive Mafia clan based in South Philly. This is third in a series of excerpts taken from his K&A Kid, Book One, covering his youth from 1948 to 1968.

Both books One and Two can be purchased from Amazon.Com. When Berkery finally found himself in Capt. Clarence J. Ferguson’s hands, he notes “Ferguson’s goon squad has crashed into the second-floor apartment in which myself and my friend, Ned, are staying.

We are dragged down the steps by a dozen of them and thrown into the backseat of a police wagon for the trip to Fergy’s headquarters.

checks three months later from a $300,000 burglary? No. I don’t see any recent possession here. I’m going to acquit these two men on the burglary charge, but you’re free to charge them with receiving stolen goods in Philadelphia”.

“Well, we’ll sure do that, Your Honor...And I’m going to talk to the U.S. Attorney about charging them federally, too. They passed those checks across state lines”.

“Fine, that’s up to you. But as to the charges brought before this court (raises gavel and brings it down) NOT GUILTY!” But, Fergie gets his way.

Berkery and his buddy get off with 5 years’ probation from the Federal Case, but are sentenced to 11 ½ to 36 months

by Judge Joseph L. Kun in March of 54, who enjoyed reputation of being a tough judge.

Sad for Burkey because wife Rosie is eight months pregnant.

“In prison at the time were “some older guys from Kensington, Fishtown, or Fairmount, like “Jungle Jim” Costigan, and a couple of others. There was also a tough kid named “Blackie” Battles ( his name is actually

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“WHAT?!?! $1,500?!! That coat cost me $8,000!!!—WHY, YOU — YOU THIEVING C————R!!! YOU’LL GO TO JAIL!!!!”

“Now, Sam. Don’t be a sorehead or I’ll take a trip to Florida on your credit cards—I got them, too. And tell Betty to yield the right of way next time she cuts somebody out of a parking spot. Happy Birthday, Buddy!!”

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THREE YEARS LATER. The 2800 block of “A” Street contains a block of tiny Kensington row houses on one side and a large brick factory on the other which manufactures fishing reels. In front of one of the houses sit a brandnew 1957 white Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible, just out. There is also a powder blue Jaguar roadster. The cars look out of place on the humble street. This is Billy Sears’ house. Four houses above Sears’, a 1957 Ford convertible and a 1956 Buick sit outside of the Burke’s house. Life is good.

It is Christmas week. The white Eldo tools along City Avenue, pulling into the Saks parking lot. Sears and I are going to do a little Xmas shopping for Rose and Dolly. Sears spots a parking space on the crowded lot and attempts to pull in. He is cut off by a black Cadillac sedan. Sears jams on the brakes, almost hitting the Cadillac.

A small 60-ish Jewish American Princess in a Harris tweed suit with a beehive of

about you?”

I hold the phone up to Sears’ ear so he can join the fun.

“Same. How’s Betty?”

“Out spending my money as usual”.

“Now wait a minute, Sam. That’s not fair. She just bought you a couple of bottles of Moet and a nice cake for your birthday”.

Sam is puzzled. “Now, how would you know that?!—- And who IS THIS?!”

“This is the guy that just robbed her, Sam (lol) and I want to thank you again. The bubbly was great and the cake was delicious!! And we expect to get $1,500 for Betty’s mink

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(Cont. From Page 19) involved in Democratic politics, serving as Ward Leader in his Ward. He was a classy guy in his mid-Forties but talked like Elmer Fudd. He and a Puerto Rican named Chico were constantly bantering with one another. After lockdown, Chico would holler down the Cellblock, “YOU CROOOK POLEETEESHAN!!!” Mallon would answer, “YOU FUCKIN’ WITTLE PORTA WICKAN PWICK!!!”

They made a comical pair. I became friendly with Mallon, who was only doing a couple of months for writing numbers, and he invited me to keep in touch upon our release.

After our release later that year, I had dinner a few times with Jimmy and his wife, a lovely lady. Through Jimmy’s political connections, I became friendly with Chief Magistrate Joe Hersch, who lived in lower Kensington near Mallon; Joe did me a few favors in the future.

My uncle James had been a Democratic committeeman and got my sentence cut to about 3 ½ months; I was released in July, 1954. Rose faith-fully visited me every visiting day both at Montgomery County and Philadelphia. Upon my release, we got a small but clean thirdfloor walkup apartment and began to raise our increasing family.

My probation officer was a young Irishman, Joe McCabe, who was attending law school.

“You’re never going to amount to anything,” he would tell me, half-kidding. Joe would one day become a respected

row”.

KITCHEN OF SEARS’S HOUSE. 2 HOURS LATER. What’s left of the birthday cake sits on Sears’s kitchen table. Dolly and Rose are out shopping. The champagne bottles are on the table. One is empty and the other on its way.

On what remains of the cake, the words “…Birthday, Sam” are still visible.

I wipe some icing from my mouth and gulp some champagne. “Hey, Bill. If we knew his number, we oughta’ call Sam up and wish him a Happy Birthday”.

Sears grins. “Well, the name Betty Davis is monogrammed into the lining of the mink. Call information and get the number for Samuel Davis. I think it might be that family that owns the Buick dealerships”.

I get the number. Dial. Sam Davis answers. “Hello?”.

“Hiya, Sam. It’s me. Happy Birthday”.

Sam feigns recognition, “Ohh.—- How ya been?

Thanks”.

“How’s business?”

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stiff blue hair and eyelids to match, gets out of the driver’s door, bats her false eyelashes at the Eldo in a disdainful look, curls one side of her brightly painted red lips, and triumphantly walks on skinny, bowed legs to-ward Saks, a half-dozen gold bracelets jangling from the arm on which she holds an expensive Chanel handbag.

Billy is incensed. “Let’s park and then we’ll teach Zelda some fuckin’ courtesy of the road. Reach under that floormat, John, and grab that Slim Jim”.

Sears and I walk up between the black Cadillac and the car next to it, and slide the Slim Jim down the passenger’s door, hooking it onto the lock mechanism, then pull it back up, popping open the door lock.

The whole operation only takes five seconds. We both get inside, Sears in the front and I in the back.

I look at Billy and smile, “Hey, Bill, there’s two bottles of Moet champagne on the floor and a birthday cake. Says “Happy Birthday, Sam”.

HAHA. Hey, and under this blanket is a dark ranch mink coat. Anything up there?”

“Some credit cards in the glove box. We’ll take it all.

Teach the old bitch a lesson.

We’ll do our shopping tomor-

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Can Philadelphia send another Republican to the State House? On Aug. 11, there will be three special elections in Philadelphia for State Representative seats. The seat in West Philadelphia (District 161), which includes part of Delaware County is open owing the guilty plea of longtime politico RON WALTER. A seat in North Philadelphia is open owing to the guilty plea by another longtime Democrat operative MICHELLE BROWNLEE. The open seat in Northeast Philadelphia (District 174) is for a more benign reason, the resignation of State Rep. JOHN SABITATIA as won the special election in May to take the State Senate (District 5) vacated by the now Lt. Gov. MIKE STACK. We thought we had a good chance to pick up JOHN SABATINA’s seat with our strong candidate Father/Judge/HS teacher TIM DALEY. That campaign became more challenging with ED NEILSON entering the race on the Democratic side. We had been hoping for a lower profile Democrat. Neilson lost in the Democratic Primary for City Council in May despite being endorsed by the Democrat Party. Neilson had been a State Rep until last year when his seat redistricted to York County. He decided (or the Party decided) that he would seek the City Council AtLarge seat vacated by BILL GREEN when Green left (he thought) to head the School Reform Commission (SRC). I was disappointed Neilson did not win the Democratic primary in May for two reasons. One, I did not want to see (Cont. Page 23)

As I write this, I’m sitting in the Pennsylvania Convention Center taking a few moments to rest up after a long day of covering the national convention of the NAACP. The conference, which ended on Wednesday with a visit from former President Bill Clinton, has been going on since Friday and included everything from a job fair that brought in people from all over the Delaware Valley to an appearance from President Barack Obama that wound up being his announcement for a criminal justice reform plan.

About 8,000 folks came from all over the country to rejoice in the removal of the Confederate Flag from the South Carolina statehouse, to get their social justice marching orders (literally) for America’s Journey For Justice, a voting rights march on steroids that takes place along the 850-mile route from Selma, Alabama to Washington, D.C. There have been panel discussions on everything from using social media for activism to cutting off the school-toprison pipeline. And organ music has filled the air … literally.

(A video featuring organ music has been playing on a loop here in the convention center. I want to break the DVD player that’s playing it with a baseball bat.)

This is the first time that the NAACP has visited our fair city since 2005. I remembered that because I took a student from Emerson University that I was mentoring with me to cover then presidential candidate John Kerry as he addressed the group.

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Yo! Here we go again with this story sent to me by Kathy F., a good friend and loyal reader. She writes of a veterinarian, who had been called to examine a 10-year-old Irish wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

He examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. He told the family we couldn’t do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure as they felt that Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker’s family surrounded him.

Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.

Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker’s transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker’s Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, “I know why.”

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I’d never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try to live my life. He said, “People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life – like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?” The six-year-old continued, “Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long.”

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like: When loved ones come home, always run to greet them; Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride; Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy; Take naps; Stretch before rising; Run, romp, and play daily; Thrive on attention and let people touch you; Avoid biting when a simple growl will do; On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass; (Cont. Page 23)

It is MONUMENTAL. The Jim KENNEY push for BAIL CHANGE! Get all those BS-CASE pre-trail folks OUT OF JAIL! Save money! Use some for a bail fund for deserving folks who had a bad day. “Loose thy bonds, and let the oppressed go free.”

Louis GIORLA, Prison Commissioner, is headed for retirement. It won’t be quiet. He will preside over Bail Change and a Papal Visit! Work release needs modernization, too!

He was a lad when I first saw him running across his home and landing sliding across the living room couch. His dad, Louis, became a CO - and a good one. A successful career that won’t end with a whimper.

Early forerunners of bail change in the city were Malik AZIZ, Larry Hotep CLARK, and Tracy ROMAN, Esq. There was a PEACEFUL rally of 200 persons in front of the federal court house for JOE DOC prior to sentencing.

FOUR unions displayed solidarity and showed up...At the hearing DOC entered the courtroom greeted by APPLAUSE. The defense objected to 25 episodes in the pre-sentence report which did not show involvement by Joe Doc. These reports should specifically include Doc, based on evidence, or left out, as they can be harmful. Judge Bayleson overruled this(?)...The prosecution said something about Doc agreement after the fact, or that involvement was obvious during the trial (Is that why the jury took so long to decide?)...The prosecution remarks seemed nebulous. The judge said that Congress could change the guideline system (My favorite fed(Cont. Page 23)

City Hall Sam On A Needed Vacation” Sabatina Hosts Down Da Shore CONGESSMAN Bob Brady attended party given by John Sabatina, Esq. in North Wildwood, N.J. following his own hosting of his annual Brady Beach Bunch, which drew record crowd and capped a great year to date. Joining Brady are Ernie "Enzio" Di Noffa; John MacAleer, Northeast Ward Leaders Chairman; Sen. Larry Farnese; Mr. and Mrs John Sabatina, Esq. and son Senator John Sabatina, Jr. Photo by Joe Stivala SABATINA party in Wildwood Crest was billed as social event of season. Attendees gathered to congratulate Pennsylvania's new Lieutenant Governor Mike Stack, center. Much of Northeast Democratic leadership was present. Flanking them all are Sen. Larry Farnese, left, and Sen. John Sabatina, Jr., right. Photo by Joe Stivala

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from work from testify on DOC’S character. The judge did not allow it? Had he made up his mind in advance? He has been on the bench a VERY long time, so maybe he had his fill of it? Judge BAYLESON said he took into account DOC’s many good deeds, and poor health - so he gives him 19 YEARS? A death sentence for a case with too-little evidence.

Judge BAYLESON used a Shakespeare quote to describe a man who was not directly involved, but behind actions. My Shakespeare quote is “The law hath not been dead, but it hath SLEPT.” Kathleen KANE said she won’t resign if charged with leaking grand jury info. GOOD! Funny how her critics forget that in America you are innocent unless found guilty. Of course, they would squeal if their rights were trampled. Of Kane’s critics, including those that want her job or a good story; I remember the words of Emperor Claudius: “Let all the creatures that lurk in the mud hatch up.”

The IRISH HALL OF FAME AWARDS went to Mary FOGG, leading government relations expert. Also Dr. Dennis O’Boyle, Dennis Gormley and Kathy Di ANGELO. The Emerald Piperswon the Commodore BARRY Award. Bravo.

Marcel GRUEN, Montco DEM Party Chair could soon be the next state chair! Wise choice.

And birthday cheers to Judge Dan ANDERS, super athlete; Joe - sailor - Mc COLGAN; Jim JENKINS of 10,000 Flags; Larry Hotep CLARK, who won in court to return his towed car - as a civil right violation; Shane GEE (In Hawaii, U.S. Navy; Annette - expert in Hebrew - La Fauci; Commissioner Al SCHMIDT; and Julie O’CONNELL, a gem for constituents!

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vention is going to be remembered as one that gave me a chance to take a really good look at the organization; a look that allowed me to ask some questions that as it turned out, weren’t looked at favorably by organization officials.

One of those questions was about the NAACP and the perception by younger activists, particularly those in the #BlackLivesMatter movement, that the NAACP doesn’t really speak for them.

While there was a lot of focus this year on the organization’s younger members, and it was good to see them shine, I have to be honest here.

This is an “old” convention.

Now what do I mean by that? There are a lot of scooters here. And when I say scooters, I mean the kind of scooters that you see in WalMart driven by older folks with baskets on the front.

Also, I didn’t see a lot of local presence here. Some of that is probably due to the issues that the NAACP’s Philadelphia chapter was dealing with earlier this year, but you couldn’t involve the new officers?! Really?!

If I ever get that few minutes with NAACP officials that I requested, I’ll give you the answer to those questions.

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ELEPHANT (Cont. From Page 22) him run against Daly. And two because he was a better choice for the City of Philadelphia than any of the other Democrats who won the Primary with the clear exception ALLAN DOMB. Domb will be a breath of fresh air on Council. We will have a have person on Council who knows how to really create jobs.

Domb, unlike most on Council, does not think that job creation is finding patronage jobs to reward political helpers.

We may have some hope to pick us State House District 161 seat recently vacated by RON WATERS who pled guilty to a number of charges relating to unethical political behavior. The 161st straddles Philadelphia and Delaware Counties. A Delaware County candidate, CHARLES A. WILKINS, has arisen and hopefully can pull off an upset similar to one HARRY LEWIS mastered last year in the Coatesville area (District 74). Lewis, a coach and educator, won in a heavily Democratic area. Wilkins is running for Yeadon Borough Council also. He is a 20-year veteran of the US Army. He owns C. A. W Network LLC, which provides materials for fraternal and volunteer organizations. In 2015, he won Yeadon’s Volunteerism Award for his outstanding

community service. Hopefully Wilkins can join Lewis. Currently Lewis the sole AfricanAmerican Republican in the State Legislature.

If we have a low turnout election (as expected) for the open seat in the 195th and the Republicans in Spring Garden and Fairmont show up, we might send longtime Republican activists and 29th ward leader ADAM LANG to Harrisburg. Lang by choice lives in a rough part of Philadelphia.

He works tirelessly to improve his neighborhood. Urban blight is particular glaring in Sharswood, Brewerytown and Nice Town.

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TEAMSTERS LOCAL 830 LEADER Daniel Grace is greeted and welcomed to gala by Congressman Bob Brady and Bob Brady Jr.

CITY COMMISSIONER candidate Lisa Deeley happily joined the Brady Brunch Party with Cathy Price and Councilman Bobby Henon. Photo

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MARY FOGG was congratulated by Bob Brady and Councilman Bob Henon on her selection as Irish Hall of Fame Woman of the Year! Fogg, a leading city expert on land use, SENATOR JOHN Sabatina, Jr. thanks Teamster Local #830 members for CONGRESSMAN Bob Brady and Councilman Bobby Henon greeted new government relations and multiple honoree, will be Presitheir support. Among them are Dan Grace, Business Manager; Samantha leader of Firefighters Local #22, Andrew P. Thomas, center, seen here dent of the St. Patrick’s Observance Association in two Kates; Mike and Jack O'Rourke and Mark Cruz. Photo by Joe Stivala flanked by his aides Chuck McQuilken and Andy Boyle. Photo by Joe Stivala years. Congrats from The Public Record! Photo by Joe Stivala

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