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Why We Need You To Run For Office by Lee H. Hamilton I spend a fair amount of time talking to students and other young people about Congress and politics in general, and I’ve noticed something. It used to be that I’d regularly get asked how one runs for office. Nowadays, I rarely do. This is a young generation that is famously leery of politics. Every year, the Harvard Institute of Politics surveys young Americans about their attitudes. In their most recent survey, only 21 percent of respondents considered themselves politically engaged. Last year, only a third counted running for office “an honorable thing to do” — compared to 70 percent who considered community service honorable. A lot of young people are repelled by politics; they’ve lost faith in the system just as many other Americans have. And I fully understand that elected office is not for everybody. You can make wonderful contributions to our
communities and to our society as a whole without holding office. But look. If you don’t have people who are willing to run for office, you don’t have a representative democracy. As the leading edge of the Millennial generation reaches the age where running for office is a realistic possibility, I hope they’ll consider a few things. First, it’s hard to find a more challenging job. The number, complexity, and diversity of the problems we face are astounding. As a politician, your work is never done; your to-do list is always full. It’s intellectually as challenging an occupation as anything I can imagine. It’s the chief way we resolve, or at least manage, the problems we face. In a country as diverse as ours, building a consensus behind a solution — which is what accomplished politicians try to do — is difficult work. It can also be immensely satisfying. The long and short of it is
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Youngblood Launches ‘Books to Barbers’ Literacy Campaign In an effort to expand access to books and promote literacy through Northwest Philadelphia communities, state Rep. Rosita C. Youngblood has launched “Books to Barbers” – a campaign to provide donated books to barbershops to encourage young boys and girls to develop a love for reading. The kickoff for the “Books to Barbers” campaign will be held Aug. 1 at The Proper Image Barbershop, 326 Chelten Ave. From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Youngblood said she is delighted to work with Ann Henderson, owner of The Proper Image Barbershop, to begin what she believes will
become a city-wide literacy program. In addition, Youngblood said Darryl Thomas, who owns Philly Cuts Barbershop and collaborates with barbershops across Philadelphia to promote community events and social change, will also be in attendance to help springboard the “Books to Barbers” campaign across Philadelphia. The campaign has the potential to reach thousands of young children across the city and help them understand the importance of reading. The kickoff event planned for Aug. 1 is just the first step in the campaign, Youngblood said. She hopes to bring “Books to Barbers” to all barbershops in her district, as well as work with lawmakers
this: I’ve encountered plenty of accomplished people in other professions who told me that in the end, they’re a bit bored. I can’t ever recall hearing a politician say that he or she was bored. Second, I don’t know of another profession that puts you in touch with more people of more different types, ages, and views. You meet — and, if you’re serious, really engage with — liberals and conservatives, voters rich and poor, religious believers and secular humanists alike. It’s often said that if you don’t like people, you should stay out of politics. This is true: politics isn’t for everyone: You have to enjoy all kinds of people and learn to get along with all kinds. Inevitably, you’ll encounter people who idolize you, others who demonize you, supporters who praise you, and critics who are more than happy to tell anyone who’ll listen that you should just drop dead.
Odd as this sounds, this is one of the great attractions of the job: the splendid array of individuals and convictions that you encounter in politics. Finally, and perhaps most important, the work can be immensely satisfying. Whatever level you’re running at, whether it’s for the school board or for President, you’re doing it to try to make things work. My first year in Congress, in 1965, I voted for Medicare. I’d had no role in drafting it. I played no substantive part in its passage. Yet I still remember that vote, and I still derive deep satisfaction from it. Because I know that I voted for legislation that has helped millions of people, and will continue to do so into the future. That’s the thing about holding public office: you have a chance to contribute to the direction and success of a free society. In the scheme of things, this chance isn’t given to all that many people.
I know a lot of people who’ve worked mainly in private sector but spent some time in public office, and they almost invariably speak of their time in the public sector as among the most rewarding and satisfying times of their professional lives. That’s because I think they understand a simple formula: there’s no America without democracy, no democracy without politics, and no politics without elected politicians. There are a lot of exciting, challenging and satisfying professions out there, but here’s what I tell young people: I consider politics chief among them. (Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University; Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.)
from across Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia Free Library, to help develop the campaign for other communities in the city. She also hopes to partner with libraries across the commonwealth and other literacy advocates to potentially bring the program statewide. Anyone interested in participating in “Books to Barbers,” or who would like more information on how to help with the campaign, is encouraged to contact Youngblood’s Philadelphia office at 215-849-6426.
Acosta’s amendment to ban the sale, use and possession of powdered alcohol, or “Palcohol,” in Pennsylvania. “I believe we need to be proactive when it comes to addressing powdered alcohol, and I am thankful that my colleagues agree,” Acosta said. “The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has taken a meaningful first step in deciding to prohibit the sale of powdered alcohol in its state stores. But there is nothing to prevent the LCB, under another administration, from undoing this ban. That’s why we need to put into place meaningful legislation to look out for consumers’ health and safety both now and in the future.” Powdered or crystallized alcohol is freeze-dried alcohol, packaged in small packets to allow users to mix the powder with water. Last year, the US Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau reversed a previous call approving a
version of the product. “The original inventor of this product is an avid hiker who wanted to enjoy an alcoholic beverage at the end of a long day,” Acosta said. “However, I am concerned that most users probably would not consume powdered alcohol in this way. Minors would be able to get their hands on this product all too easily, and many health experts have voiced their concerns about the risk for abuse and overconsumption of powdered alcohol. For these, and many other reasons, we need to take action to make sure we keep customers safe.” Several states already have banned powdered alcohol, including Georgia, Indiana, Tennessee, Vermont, and Virginia, while several others are considering bills to ban the product. HB 1196 moves to the Senate for further consideration.
Acosta Seeks To Ban Powdered Alcohol The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation including language authored by State Rep. Leslie Acosta (D-N. Phila.) designed to protect consumers from the potential dangers of powdered alcohol. The House passed HB 1196, which includes
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Friendly Former Foes Break Bread by Joe Shaheeli Seeing Jim Kenney’s primary foes at a luncheon table with him didn’t shake up Democrats nor put more fear into Republicans. But with District Attorney Lynne Abraham, Judge Nelson Diaz, Doug Oliver, former state Senator Milton Street and state Senator Anthony Williams clasping hands with Kenny at the unity lunch, the message meant “it was time to focus on the enemy in the general election.” “As we head into the General Election, Democrats must unify behind our candidate for a more inclusive, connected Philadelphia,” said D.A. Lynne Abraham in a statement. “I am endorsing Jim because I know he believes that Philadelphia must become a city where every citizen, no matter what neighborhood they’re born into or who they know, has a real chance to succeed.” “One of the major issues that we all agreed upon during the primary was that the next mayor needs to lessen the opportunity gap between the haves and the have-nots” said State Senator Anthony
Bullock Doing What’s Needed
RAISING CAMPAIGN funds is order of day for Democrat 195th Legislative candidate Donna Bullock seen here at fundraiser at Fergie’s On Sansom Street with Otis Hasband, Commissioner Candidate Lisa Deeley, Host David Forde and Zac Shaffer.
Williams. “In order to achieve that common goal, we must elect a mayor who is committed to providing every child with a quality education. I know Jim Kenney has the experience to achieve that goal.” “As a primary candidate, I was proud and humbled to be the voice for so many young Philadelphians who want to see our city going in a better direction,” said Doug Oliver. “I am proud to join the Kenney Coalition because I know he is dedicated to involving those young people in our electoral process. He understands that old and new Philadelphia must come together for our city to move
forward. Jim understands that, as the city continues to evolve, we must embrace new ideas and new approaches, and come together to move our city forward.” “While at times we may disagree, Jim and I share a passion for public service,” said Judge Nelson Diaz. “His commitment to the people of Philadelphia regardless of race, gender or creed will serve the city well.” “Jim’s plan to address the city’s violence crisis is a step in the right direction” said former State Senator Milton Street. “There’s no question that he’s the best qualified of the General Election candi-
dates to focus on the issues crippling so many of our neighborhoods.” Not given much weight to date as serious opposition is Republican choice for mayor is Melissa Murray Bailey. The 36 year old is new to Philadelphia, and a former Democrat from South Jersey. What she needs now is some of Donald Trump’s money to raise eyebrows.
191st Left Open By Black Clergy It was a no-brainer when Rep. Ron Waters held the 191st Legislative Seat. But now it is turning into a puzzler
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Where’s All The Beef?? Melissa Murray Bailey vows to make government spending transparent as it happens in Montgomery County. “As I am out meeting people across Philadelphia, the most common question I get is, ‘Where is all of our money going?’ That is a great question: How is the city of Philadelphia spending our tax dollars? We the people deserve to know where our money is being spent without having to go through a bureaucratic nightmare to figure it out. “As Mayor, I will follow Montgomery County’s lead and launch a public website that would let everyone see how each dollar is being spent. This will allow the people to hold my administration and City Council accountable for how we spend your money.” “The transparency provided by online government ‘checkbooks’ has the potential to reduce corruption, promote fiscal responsibility, and enable greater democratic participation.”
DEMOCRATIC candidate for mayor Jim Kenney with Ferrari owner at the East Passyunk Avenue car show and street festival last Sunday.
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(Cont. From Prev. Page) come easy in a race like this, but shying away and calling it open is the Black Clergy. They read what we have been writing and that is Gordon right now is the more popular of the trio. Her only worry is the strength of the Democratic organization headed by Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams. Let’s hope some of the ladies from NOW go to the polls to promote her. She got the endowment of SEPA NOW Pac and its president Nina Ahmad, Ph. DS, who said Tracey’s “positions are consistent with those of NOW. She is a fierce advocate for the underrepresented communities in this region, and we look forward to working with her as a State Legislator as she crafts laws to protect women’s rights and create opportunities for all.” Doing well in her bid to win the August 11 election for 195th seat is Donna Bullock. The Greater Philadelphia Realtors Association, represented by Angie Bowen and Danielle Lawless, presented a $1,500 campaign contribution to Democratic Representative candidate Donna Bullock at her campaign headquarters located at 1205-07 N. 29th Street. “The Pennsylvania Realtors Political Action Committee is proud to support Donna Johnson Bullock in the upcoming 195th House of Representatives special election,” says Jack Malloy, Trustee for the Pennsylvania Realtors Political Action Committee and chair of the Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors Government Affairs Committee. “Donna (Cont. Page 6)
F I R E FIGHTERS Secretary Jack Eltman and President A n d r e w T h o m a s enjoy a moment with Lt. Gov. Michael Stack and Commissioner candidate Lisa Deeley.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND
Barbara Deeley Hosts Sabatina Fundraiser
In re the Guardianship of Baby Girl H. a.k.a. Addison H. Adoption No. 16323A NOTICE Tevin V. Cottrell Tevin V. Johnson You are hereby notified that a guardianship case has been filed in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland, case number 16323A. All persons who believe themselves to be the father of a female child born on April 8, 2015 inHoward County, Maryland to Carolyn Hupfeld (DOB 8.2.92) shall file a written response. A copy of the show cause order may be obtained from the clerk’s office at: Circuit Court for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue Rockville, Maryland 20850 If you do not file a written objection within 60 days from the date this notice is published, you will have agreed to the permanent loss of your parental right to this child.
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FUNDRAISER hosted by retired Sheriff Barbara Deeley at Cuba Libre brought friends and supporters out to welcome HOSTESS retired sheriff Barbara Deeley, second from left, home Sen. John Sabatina, Jr., who managed to squeeze out welcomes guest of honor Sen. John Sabatina Jr., to time from budget impasse in Harrisburg. Among them were fundraiser in his honor hosted by her at Cuba Libre. In Ryan Molie, his dad Senior Sabatina, Maria McMahon and group are Charles Carlin, Anita Lewis and Ken Bode. Scott Mulvey. well for his clients in such cause they don’t come out to General Assembly.” challenges. vote.” Foster To Seek What bugged Foster into A total of just over 27% of Mayor’s Seat this race is his disbelief that the total eligible electorate did Jim Foster, Northwest so few came out to vote. their duty and that with six Philadelphia Publisher of two “Kenny won his election well known personalities runwell-received weeklies, be- because so few came out to ning. Kenny got 12% of that lieves he will get well over vote and that with six candi- vote. (Cont. From Page 5) has a keen understanding of the 1325 signatures needed to dates running makes one wonIsenhour In For DATE OF ISSUE: the issues critical to realtors place his name on the ballot der if money is being spent to McGinty; Wins and homeowners, and we be- for mayor. Republican Approval keep down the vote rather He expects to double that than bring up the vote,” he lieve her experience and exWhen Gov. Tom Wolf anpertise will help her represent figure by August 3rd dead- said. nounced the resignation of BARBARA H. MEIKLEJOHN us well in the Pennsylvania line. He’s not sure his nomiFoster understands his task Chief of Staff Katie McGinty, nating petition signatures will is momentous. he announced Secretary of be challenged, but he is pre“But someone needs to Legislative Affairs Mary pared if that happens. Han- bring out the real issues, ask Isenhour as her replacement, dling his defense is Attorney the vital questions, and Sealed proposals will be received by the Office of Capital Programs at the School AdminRepublicans praised the move Larry Otter, who has develrd istration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3 Floor, Suite 371, Office of Capital awaken people to the fact they as a positive development in oped a reputation for doing ae getting to be pawns bePrograms, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, terms of ongoing budget neuntil 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid gotiations. Attorneys are both board cerdocuments is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that tified by the American Bank“Mary Isenhour is a great have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at philasd.org/capruptcy Certification Board. pick and probably should italbids. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the spechave been his pick from the Chapters 7/13 & Stop forecloifications. sures, creditors harassments, beginning,” said House GOP lawsuits, garnishments, and spokesperson Steve Miskin. FEE B-044 C of 2010/11 BUDGET sheriff sales. “It’ll be good to have someElectrical Contract Joseph J. Greenburg ES $342,988.00 $100.00 We are a debt-relief agency one who actually factors in Elevator Replacement 600 Sharon Lane 1500 Walnut Street • Suite 900 these meetings.” *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on Thursday, July Philadelphia, PA 19102 Miskin praised Isenhour’s 30, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. consistent efforts to work B-045 C of 2010/11 with members of the legislaccpc@ccpclaw.com Electrical Contract Hill/Samson Freedman MS $242,360.00 $100.00 ture and listening to their Elevator Replacement 6200 Crittenden St. concerns in an attempt to *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on Thursday, July work through issues. 30, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Senate Republicans were of the same opinion. Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof “We view it as a posiobtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, tive,” said Senate Republican Philadelphia, PA 19130. HRISTOPHER . AM ESQ spokesperson Jenn Kocher. “There’s a lot of respect for Founder & Managing Member Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or teleMary and Mary’s ability to phone 215-400-4730. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia. 133 E. Main St. | Suite 2 carry forward the governor’s Moorestown, NJ 08057 The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the agenda as opposed to her own NJ | 856.350.5188 Lam@lamlaw.com awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia. agenda.” PA | 215.913.4944 www.LamLawLLC.com (Cont. Page 7)
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He walked 422 miles across Pennsylvania, starting from Independence Hall in March. Since then, he’s authored another book called “Walking in Your Shoes to Restore the American Dream.” He’s now crisscrossing Pa., promoting the book with tours set for book signings in Warrington tomorrow. Tough it is obvious, he needs to hurdle over steep opposition from soon to be endorsed Democratic US Senatorial nominee Katy McGinty, his campaign team likes what they see and hear.
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Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (RButler) has introduced a new impeachment resolution for Kathleen Kane that is more expansive than one he introduced earlier this session. “Kathleen Kane is not above the law, yet she has created a Constitutional crisis by refusing to perform her assigned role as the Commonwealth’s chief law enforcement officer,” said Rep. Metcalfe in a statement. “Regardless of the current grand jury situation, the attorney general is failing the citizens of this state and no longer deserves to be sitting in that office. If she is not removed by her own resignation or through some other criminal proceeding, then impeachment by the
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vacancies. Whichever Party comes off the dominant winner, stands to be the beneficiary of what is in the pot at the bottom of this rainbow. So Superior Court David Wecht’s call to all SC candidate contestants to join in a series of forums to keep voter interest alive, gets mixed views. Nevertheless, forums are being planned. How many, we don’t know. Picking up interest in this race is the announcement by popular Philadelphia jurist Judge Paul Panepinto that he has more than the over 22,000 signatures needed to run as independent for the Supreme Court. With seven running, he could create a problem for either party, depending on the position of his name on the ballot. He has done well in similar state wide races, though never getting the golden ring. Look for his petitions to be challenged.
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Legislature becomes the most appropriate mechanism to rectify her repeated pattern of unethical misbehavior in office and abuse of power.”
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, August 25, 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. B-024 C of 2014/15 General Contract Plaza Roof Deck Replacement
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B-010 C of 2014/15 Electrical Contract Penn Treaty MS $757,185.00 $100.00 Elevator Replacement 600 E. Thompson St. *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-4730. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia. The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.
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B-025 C of 2014/15 Electrical Contract E.W. Rhodes ES $584,076.00 $100.00 Electrical Service Upgrade 2900 W. Clearfield St. *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.
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Back With The Brady Bunch!
WELCOMING DCC’s Charlie Bernard, cen- LAW OFFICERS FOP Chief John Mcter, back into healthy circulation were Tim Nesby teams up with Philadelphia Sheriff Costello, Marcel Groen and Dan Muroff. Jewell Williams for this photo.
LYRIS YOUNGE, seated, is complemented on her primary campaign for judge by Jaffe Pitman, Art Barr, ward leader Pete Wilson and Tim Rosebozo.
CONGRESSMAN Bob Brady confers with Delaware County chief Marcel Groen, staffer Joe McMonigle, who remains camera shy, and Councilman Bill Greenlee.
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MEET THE Andersons! Cody Anderson, center, was pleased to introduce many of those at Brady Bunch to his sons Kyle and Bill. All are involved in communications. W A R D LEADER Bob DellaVella and host Congressman Bob Brady welcome back D o n a l d “Ducky” Birts, rapidly recovering from a stroke.
CONGRATULATING judicial candidate Rainy Papademetriou, second from left, are Bill Dell, Mary Fogg and Charlie Bernard. FRIENDS Sheriff Jewell Williams and Cody Anderson were kept busy being g l a d handed. W A R D LEADER Pat Parkinson, center, shares moment with Vince Gillen and Edward Pozneck.
CITY COMMISSIONER candidate Lisa Deeley shares moment with Jim and Shawn CrumCLOSE friends are Sheriff Jewell lish and Tim Dowling. Williams and Congressman Bob Brady.
STRONG Carpenters Union representation was seen FORMER union leader Joe Mulvey here with trio led by Kevin Carroll, John Rowan and shares happy moment with Debbie Ed Twifford. Brady, Congressman’s beautiful wife.
TOM Martin and Teamster l e a d e r D a n i e l Grace flank fighting Donna Aument Family.
Labors Union…Building it right for a better and stronger community And promoting renaissance of North Broad St. Laborers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and vicinity is comprised of four unions: Local 332, Samuel Staten, Jr., Vincent Primavera, Jr. Business Manager/Co-Chairman L.E.C.E.T. Co-Chairman Local 135, Daniel L. Woodall, Jr., Damian Lavelle Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 413, James Harper, Jr., Fred Chiarlanza Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 57, Walt Higgins Harry Hopkins Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Laborers District Council, Ryan N. Boyer, Business Manager.
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William Price was born in Braddock, Pa. on April 24, 1925 and after the death of his mother, Price relocated to Philadelphia in 1932. Price, as everyone called him, was raised by his aunt Matilda Handy and worked various jobs in Philadelphia. In 1969, former State Senator Henry “Buddy” Cianfrani appointed Mr. Price to the 2nd Ward Democratic City Committee as committeeman. He was also appointed by Philadelphia Housing Authority as Community Manager of Southwalk Housing Project located at 4th and Washington Ave. This is when Price became a political activist. Price work along with Rebecca Washington and Dorothy Harris, and Ms. Green to form the Southwark Development Corporation, a nonprofit CDC. They worked with former U.S. Senator John Heinz and former Congressman Ozzie Myers and City Councilman James Tayoun to obtain a $53 million grant from HUD to tear down Southwalk and rebuild Riverview Apartments at the
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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. Aug. 9- Birthday Beach Brunch supports City Commission candidate Lisa Deeley at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations Gold $500, Silver $250, Bronze $100. RSVP Lisa Deeley lmd@deeleyforphilly.com or (215) 332-8456. Aug. 10- State Rep. John Taylor hosts Free Breast Cancer Screenings on Fox Chase Mobile Mammography Van outside his office, 2901 E. Thomson St., starting 9 a.m. For info & app’t (215) 4250901. Aug. 11- Stu Bykofsky hosts 25th annual and final Candidates Comedy Night, at Galdo’s Catering, 20th & Moyamensing Ave., 8 p.m. Tickets $75. For info Variety’s Eric Perry (215) 7350803, ext. 110. Aug. 12- GOP 9th District Council candidate Kevin Strickland fundraiser, $40,
Crestlawn American Legion Post. Starts at 6 pm. 301 E. Godfrey Av. Aug. 15State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts Back to School Event at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, 1939 W. Venango St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For free backpacks for first 150 registrants grades K-8, call to register (215) 849-6426. Aug. 15- Brooks Group hosts Crab & Shrimp Feast with roundtrip bus to Baltimore Inner Harbor, depart Progress Plaza, 1501 N. Broad St., 1 p.m., return departure 11 p.m. All you can eat buffet, open bar, music & dancing. For info George Brooks (215) 235-2235. Aug. 15- St. Ann’s Parish hosts 13th annual Shore Thing at Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 3-7 p.m. $35. Beer, wine, soda, food. For tickets Theresa Stahl (215) 425-3219, Nellie Hohenstein (215) 634-4665 or Rectory (215) 739-4590. Aug. 15- 3rd annual “Vettes for Vets and Airborne” Day at Kattie O’Donnell’s, 4501 Woodhaven Rd., from10 am to 4 pm. 75 corvettes and mil-
itary vehicles. For more info Ed Bonk 267-253-7460. Aug. 18- Happy Hour fundraiser for Rep. Mike Driscoll, at The American Pub, Centre Square Bldg. at 15th and Market., from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Tickets $50. Sponsorships: Gold $1,000; Silver $500, Bronze $250. Food and Beverages provided. RSVP: 214-726-6786 or email Jack JohnM.PerryConsulting@gmail.com. Aug. 18- GOP Council a Large candidate Al Taubenberger Birthday Bash and Fundraiser at 6:30 pm at Danube Swabian, 1277 Southampton Road. $40 includes food, beer, wine and soda. Music by Grisafi Jazz Trio. Checks payable to Taubenberger for Philadelphia, 2731 Northview Road. Phila. Pa. 19152. Aug. 20- Rep. Mike Driscoll hosts Happy Hour at Three Monkeys Café. 9645 James St., 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Tickets $50. Sponsorships: Platinum $2500, Gold $1,000; Silver $500, Bronze $250. Food and Beverages provided. RSVP: 214-726-6786 or Jack at JohnM.PerryConsulting@gma il.com.
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Jul. 30- Fundraiser for Joanna McClinton, Democratic nominee for 191st State House Dist. At Montgomery McCracken, 123 S. Broad St., 24th Floor, 5-8 p.m. Bronze $35; Silver $100; Gold $250; Platinum $500; Titanium $1,000 with drinks, light fare. RSVP Karen Sugarman at 215-370-1423 or ksugarman1@gmail.com. Jul. 30Re-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. 30- Fundraiser for Tracey Gordon, candidate for 191st legislative district hosted by Louise Francis, NOW Treasurer at 6 p.m. at 706 Lombard Street Jul. 30- Fundraiser for Montgomery County Commissioner candidate Joe Gale, $100, 6 to 8:30 pm at Casacio Residence, 625 Greek Lane, Flourtown,PA
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. Jul. 31- Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) will hold an open House from 6-8 p.m. of her new district office at 10752 Bustleton Ave., Suite C. 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. 4- Lisa Deeley, Allan Domb and Zac Shaffer host fundraiser for Democratic Nominee for State Rep, Ed Neilson. 1518 Sansom St., 57PM. $35 guest, $100 friend, $250 host. Free food and
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When a governor is of another party than the party controlling both chambers of the General Assembly, the scene is set for a showdown at budget time. It is a make or break situation, with the perceived loser forced to carry that image through to the next legislative primary or gubernatorial election. So we get grid lock, an impasse that can grow into a mountain of trouble for almost everyone dependent on the Commonwealth for total or partial funding. It’s happened in the past, though not frequently. Neither do many remember, nor care about those budget hassles which inflicted pain on both sides. So this coming week, we’ll see and hear the loud wails of those feeling the pain. Both sides have trump cards. Missing from this scenario is consideration for the word “compromise”. But we bank on Gov. Tom Wolf’s background as a businessman to figure out how to begin developing a scenario in which neither side is the loser, and both can come out as winners. We wish him well!
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The KATHLEEN KANE follies. Kane again said she would not resign if indicted for the felonies under which she under investigation by Montgomery County District Attorney RISA VETRI FERMAN. Ferman’s investigation follows the Montgomery County grand jury determination that Kane and her office leaked information about a sealed grand jury investigation into former NAACP officer JERRY MONDESIRE. As she is an elected official, GOV. TOM WOLF cannot remove her. But, there are ways that she can be removed from office. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has the power to suspend an attorney’s license for “egregious conduct”. The Pennsylvania Constitution requires that the Attorney General (AG) be an attorney. The Bar Association could also suspend her license leading to the same result. The legislature could also impeach her. The question is whether any of these bodies will determine that an indictment is sufficient to proceed. A conviction if it occurs will probably not happen until there is a new AG in 2017. I am hoping the next AG will be a Republican, but I assume he/she will be running against another Democrat. I do not believe the Democrats would be stupid enough to nominate her for a second term. In the meantime, the AG’s ability to be an effective law enforcement officer is beyond questionable. Earlier this month, LANNY DAVIS, a Washington, D.C., lawyer and former President Clinton aide who currently works as crisis (Cont. Page 20)
Yo! Here we go again. This is one of the better emails I have received. It gently explains the difference in thinking between people with opposite outlooks. A young woman was about to finish her first year of college. Like so many others her age, she considered herself to be very liberal, and among other liberal ideals, was very much in favor of higher taxes to support more government programs, in other words redistribution of wealth. She was deeply ashamed that her father was a rather staunch conservative, a feeling she openly expressed. Based on the lectures that she had participated in, and the occasional chat with a professor, she felt that her father had for years harbored an evil, selfish desire to keep what he thought should be his. One day she was challenging her father on his opposition to higher taxes on the rich and the need for more government programs. The self-professed objectivity proclaimed by her professors had to be the truth and she indicated so to her father. He responded by asking how she was
With the exception of Vanessa Lowery Brown and Louise Williams Bishop, most of the people who got caught up in the Tyron Ali sting mess are either in jail or have cut a deal that while it cost them their jobs, it didn’t cost them all of their freedom… or worse yet, those awesome state pensions. But because State Reps. Ron Waters and Michelle Brownlee had to step down as part of their plea deals and State Rep. John Sabatina is now State Sen. John Sabatina, there are three empty spaces in the Philadelphia Delegation to the Pennsylvania State Assembly. On Aug. 11, the voters in the 174th, 191st and 197th Districts – the districts that Waters, Brownlee and Sabatina used to represent – will be voting for people to replace them in a special election. Whoever wins will fill the unexpired terms of the people who left. That means that they’ll have to run to retain these seats in another year. Let’s start with the 174th District, if for no other reason but it makes numerical sense. Your choices there are Republican Timothy Dailey and former City Councilman Ed Neilson. Dailey has been a teacher at Father Judge High School for the last 20 years and is an active member of the Association of Catholic School Teachers, Local 1776. Neilson appears to be the King Of The Special Election. Back when the 169th Legislative District was in Northeast Philadelphia (meaning, before redistricting), he won the seat in a special election in 2012. When he won his seat on City Council, he won the seat in another special election, replacing (Cont. Page 20)
doing in school. Taken aback, she answered rather haughtily that she had a 4.0 GPA, and let him know that it was tough to maintain, insisting that she was taking a very difficult course load and was constantly studying, which left her no time to go out and party like other people she knew. She didn’t even have time for a boyfriend, and didn’t really have many college friends because she spent all her time studying. Her father listened and then asked, “How is your friend Audrey doing?” She replied, “Audrey is barely getting by. All she takes are easy classes, she never studies and she barely has a 2.0 GPA. She is so popular on campus; college for her is a blast. She’s always invited to all the parties and lots of times she doesn’t even show up for classes because she’s too hung over.” Her father asked his daughter, “Why don’t you go to the Dean’s office and ask him to deduct 1.0 off your GPA and give it to your friend who only has a 2.0. That way you will both have a 3.0 GPA and certainly that would be a fair and equal distribution of GPA.” (Cont. Page 20)
The Bob Brady extravaganza at the beach was once again a huge success. The annual Brady Bunch summer gathering drew some very notable VIPs including City Councilman Mark Squilla, State Senator Larry Farnese, State Senator John Sabatina Junior, Sheriff Jewell Williams, City Councilman Bob Henon and City Commissioner elect Lisa Deeley. Among the many ward leaders present were Pat Parkinson, Mike McAleer, Tom Johnson and John Sabatina Senior. Lieutenant Governor Mike Stack and Congressman Brady posed or countless selfie’s with the throngs of City Committee loyalists. Many of the same folks attended John Sabatina Senior’s annual house party. One of the highlights is the gigantic and delicious serving of paella laid out for the guests. Also in attendance were potential City Council or State Rep candidates Donna Derosa and Ward Leader Bill Dolbow as well as Joe Guerra and his fiancé and parents. Seen dancing at Memories later that night was beautiful second lady Tonya Stack and Lieutenant Governor Mike Stack with Sen. Bob Rovner and his girl, the lovely Hannah Monblath, as well as Vince Fumo and his striking fiancé Carolyn Zinni. The ageless Jerry Blavit played Sister’s Sledge & Jade’s “We Are Family” as the Philly political gang strutted their stuff on the dance floor. The summer heat in City Hall is focused on Pope Francis’ visit to the city of Brotherly Love. The logistical, transportation, and security issues created by this visit are intense, but Mayor Michael Nutter and his team are working hard to make it a success. Look for more details soon.
UNBELIEVABLE! $38 MILLION of NTI funds still unspent. Council members should EARMARK these funds NOW. Has the NUTTER administration been asleep on this? Spend that money to (1) Tear down additional vacant properties. (2) District projects and (3) Pay down some City Debt. USE IT OR LOSE IT! A GREEN-KATZ political party with council candidates for the fall election? It could be called the DROLL PARTY - or a CLARK-DILWORTH remake?? If he were not out of politics, I would say that this is a brilliant Dave GLANCEY concept. The story on the high heat is city jails raises a question for those PRE-TRIAL detainees. ONLY A JUDGE can mete out punishment once convicted. So are hot and roach co-tenant cells a pre-punishment? Sad to hear of the death of William PRICE, father of consultant Kevin PRICE. He passed on good genes. We lost WW2 giant Mitchell SCHMIDT of Haddonfield. Mitch, 91, used to come to Philly and enjoyed riding the subway - as late as a few weeks ago. I am still miffed on the 19 YEARS sen-
tencing of Joe DOUGHERTY. When a jurist makes an example of someone for peers, they must consider that a HUMAN BEING is used to do this. The late Jimmy BYRNE (for whom the courthouse is named) would turn over in his grave. I knew him. To the Shakespeare-quoting jurist, I return some of the Bard to him in a question: Is the quality of your MERCY strained? A writer called Dougherty foulmouthed. Did he ever hear laborers talk? Do unionists speak as if at a TEA PARTY? And Is the FED trials of local officeholders a CLASS WAR? They were educated by the previous generation that they prosecute. The workers in the federal courtroom are unsmiling - as if a smile would shatter their face. It seems devoid of humanity - robotic and precisely groomed. Some give you a superiority power-stare (which melts if you return the stare). It is like entering Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness.” They still keep hammering Judge Willis BERRY. The prosecutor sounded like Patrick HENRY in a patriotic appeal. The old refrain was that a court staffer made repairs despite (Cont. Page 20)
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HAPPY to see Jimmy Williams show up Glaziers seashore IUPAT DC 21 Glaziers Business Manager Joe Ashdale, center, welcomes weekend gala is Fran Murray who made sure Jim got a GlaMatt Kearney and Jim Steiner to union’s gala at Keenan’s. ciers T-Shirt.
WELCOMING Marissa Brumbach and judicial candidate Christine Hope were Glaziers Jimmy Burke, Colin Burke, Matt Trzaska and Tim Crowther.
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BUSINESS AGENT Ed Simpson welcomed Councilman Bobby Henon and Commissioner TENTH ANNUAL Glaziers Day in Wildwood turnout IMPRESSIVE 10th anniversary T-shirt candidate Lisa Deeley to the gala which inbrought smiles to business agents Ed Simpson, Jim Burke souvenir carried logos used to mark each cluded fishing trip, Water Park treat for HANDING OUT T-shirts were Mike Laughlin, Chris Bloom, and Mark Allendorf. and Chuck Green. youngsters and golf outing for members. of 10 years of outings.
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soon, John. You’ll be at the house tomorrow morning, right? There’s something else I want to talk to you about. Some-thing good”. I exit the men’s lounge and climb the carpeted stairs to the Can Can Room. It is dark and lit with UV-A (black) lights, causing anything white, including teeth and especially dentures, to glow. I greet my bartender, Frankie Borda, an ex-pug from South Philly. Frankie says in his usual whisper, “Hiya, kid. I got a couple a’ envelopes for ya. And Bobby’s over at the piano bar”. I walk over to the piano bar, drink in hand, where Bobby Simone is sitting with a curvy platinum blonde. Bobby, slightly drunk, smiles. “John, meet my new client, Kay Hogan. Kay’s from up near K&A”. Kay extends her hand and smiles, at the same time lowering her mink stole to reveal an impressive cleavage. “Hi, Johnny. Yeah, when I was a kid I used to hang out with Searsie and Tucson.—I’ve moved up in the world since then. But I still live in the neighborhood”. We make some small talk and Kay goes to the Ladies Room. “She’s a trip. What’s she in court about, Bob?” “Prostitution. What else?” Simone grins. The next morning with Kranich: I hand Kranich an envelope with the weekly rent for the Can Can Room. “The Can Can’s doing much better since you took it over, Johnny. Now there’s something I want to talk to you about – an idea I’ve got. To start a chain of upscale restaurants nationwide. I’ve been looking at the top floor of the Lewis Tower Building at 15th & Locust. 33 floors up. The view over center city Philadelphia is fantas-
tic. We’ll call it the Penthouse Club. And then open Penthouse Clubs maybe in New York, Miami – Vegas, maybe, What do you think of the idea? Because if you like it, I want you with me on this”. “I don’t know, Bill. Sounds great but it’d take a lot of money.” “You leave that to me. Between us we can finance the first one. I’ve got a license in safekeeping with the LCB which I picked up for five grand. The suppliers’ll front the restaurant equipment, chairs, bar stools, etc. We can get another ten grand from the beer distributor for the stop, which’ll be a huge one. Maybe have the carpets fronted. So I’d say we can swing it with maybe 15 apiece of our own money. And then we’ll sell stock. I’ll bring in some of those boiler room sharpies from New York. We’ll be able to do everything we come up with and get our front money back, too”. “...Let’s do it then, partner. But I’ll have to take my end out of the loan bankroll and I’d have to put it back soon”. We shake hands. At the Celebrity Room: Henny Youngman is onstage wowing the largely Jewish audience. Youngman, “My wife says to me, “Henny, take me somewhere I’ve never been” —— so I took her to the kitchen”. (Big laughs from the audience). I have a drink at the bar and soon am joined by Edwin “Bones” Gale, an old-time thug and gunman from the ‘30’s who now was semi-retired doing goon work... writing numbers, and fencing for Sears and other burglars. Henny Youngman: “ I had a dream that God sneezed….I didn’t know what to say to him.” A moment’s silence until the audience gets it — then raucous laughter. (Cont. Next Page)
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“Yeah. We got the best. Now take that good crusty bread and dip it in the oil. That’s it. Nice, huh?” (lowers his voice to a conspiratorial tone)— I hear you get access to some good diamond jewelry. If you do, bring it down the next time you come. Put it in a brown paper bag and hand it to me like it’s food. I got a guy who buys that kind of stuff. And keep that between us. I nod through a mouthful of food, wondering why one would bring food into a place that sells food. I smile to myself. As I get up to leave, Skinny walks me down the bar, careful that he shakes hands with all the fellas along the bar. “Now, come again soon, hear, Johnny? And remember what I said”. And I did. It became a weekly stop. Bouncin around the clubs... Like a schoolteacher, Billy Sears had the summers off.... only in his case school was out because in the summer it got dark too late to steal much. His own place, the Tropics, was doing well and attracted a lot of local characters including “Nucky” Johnson, the old political boss of Atlantic City, who lived down the street, and was a legendary muff-diver, Billy told me with a giggle. A character loosely based on Nucky is presently being portrayed by Steve Buscemi in the well-received, Scorcese/Wahlberg HBO-TV Series, Boardwalk Empire. During summers in the late Fifties we could be found a couple of nights a week in Atlantic City, first at Moey Newman’s and Reds Morgan’s Bamboo Club, then at Paul “Skinny” D’Amato’s 500 Club, the seashore institution where Skinny had discovered Martin & Lewis, palled around with Joe DiMaggio every night, and was idolized by Sinatra, who would appear there at least once or twice every summer as a favor to Skinny. On any given night, there was quite a cast of characters in the 500. If it was a Saturday night, we would wind up the night after the 500 by going over to see Sammy Davis, Jr.’s mother, Elvera, who tended bar at Grace’s Little Belmont, across Kentucky Avenue from the Harlem Club, then we’d go to the 8 A.M. breakfast show at the Harlem, the best show in town, with entertainers like Count Basie, Slappy White and Red Foxx. Besides being very friendly with Skinny D’Amato, I also had an ace in the hole at the 500, Barney Sloane, the head Captain in the showroom. Barney was a one-eyed old Philly
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Irishman from my neighborhood in Kensington and he’d make sure we got the best seats in the house. I remember once I took Rose to see Sinatra while Robert Wagner was married to Natalie Wood for the first time and Barney had seated us right across the center ringside table from them. Conversely, if we were at the Latin Casino, we preferred the first elevation so you didn’t have to look up to the stage. Barney Sloane never let us down. If the place was completely full he’d bring a table out of the back and jam it in at ringside. If it was too full for that, he’d put a table on the stage on the side if he had to. A table for Sinatra, even in those days, was always worth a C-Note or so to them. And that was just for a couple. A table of 10 might fetch them $500 or more. We had all the showroom captains and maitre d’s, like Marty Blumberg and Jimmy Kilkenny, and the bartenders and waitresses going for us, too. We’d usually meet them later down the road at the Sans Souci roadhouse and drink with them. We took good care of them and they took good care of us. It was an era of top entertainment the likes of which only exists in legend today: along with Sinatra, there was Ray Charles, Mitzi Gaynor, Steve & Edie, Dean Martin, Liberace, Tony Bennett, Vic Damone, Diahann Carroll, Jimmy Durante, Sammy Davis, Pearl Bailey, you name it, we saw them all. Dozens of times. And if that wasn’t enough, we had our own neighborhood clubs. Sciolla’s was a family owned nightclub which booked top
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entertainment such as Bobby Darin and Connie Francis. Even Tony Bennett. The Shamrock bar was also close to our other hangout, The East End Club, owned by the Parisse brothers, “Hairs” and “Bates”, a couple of bookmakers who edged any number action too big for them to handle, to South Philly. The East End ran all night and had good but lesser acts such as Joe Valino, Buddy Greco, Joni James, Dick Lee, and Guy Marks. Then there was Palumbo’s in South Philly that booked Jimmy Durante, who was Ferguson’s buddy, and last but not least the Celebrity Room in Center City owned by the Lerner family which had all the top Jewish comedians, Shelley Berman, Henny Youngman, Myron Cohen, Lenny Bruce, Don Rickles, Joey Bishop. And the former captain of the Latin Casino’s chorus line, leggy Lillian Reis, 29, now ran the hottest bar in town on the second floor. For a kid of 24, in 1958, I wasn’t doing badly. You could buy a new Cadillac for $5,000. Rose and I each had one. 1958 turned out to be not such a good year for Billy Sears. Late in the year Sears and one of his mates, “Sugar” Cable, who was also the relief bartender at the Tropics, got stopped in Sears’ new Imperial near the scene of a large jewel theft in Abington, outside Philadelphia, and Billy got a two-year sentence. Bill got out on bail until his trial but in early 1959, he had to begin his sentence. I didn’t know it then but events would shortly unfold which would take both our lives on different and unhappy paths.
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with another dozen standing behind them. All are dressed in silk suits or expensive, white-on-white short-sleeved shirts. Skinny has a coterie of characters at the Friendly right out of Damon Runyon. The Italian guys were mostly the non-Sicilian mob guys, with the exception of Raymond “Long John” Martorano. But besides that, business-men, politicians, numbers bankers and a whole panoply of nightcrawlers made it a habit to stop at the Friendly. There were even a couple of Irish kids who did goon work for the Teamster’s Local 107. 107 was then run by a group headed by Eddie Walker, an old stickup guy. Three young guys from 107 who come in the Friendly were 6’4” Frank Sheeran, Joey McGreal, more on both of them in Book Two, and young Joey Couts, the best of the three, whose brother, Artie, was on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted List. The five tables along the front wall are also occupied. One man stands out. Skinny John, about 20 years my senior, cuts an impressive figure: 6-feet tall, shaped like a “V”, he sports a deep golf course tan, expensive suit and shoes, and is wearing a colorful bow tie. The mood in the bar is upbeat. On the jukebox, Louis Prima is belting a lively medley of Angelina, the Waitress at the Pizzeria and Zooma-Zooma. Skinny greets us. “Hey, Bones. How you doin’, Cuz?” “Good, John. Say hello to Johnny Burke”. “Hello, John. Bones has been tellin’ me a lot about you.You like ribs? We got the best in the city? (puts his hand on my shoulder and walks me along the bar). Say hello to Freddy – and this is Gus”. Freddy. Long John. Nicky, all duly shake hands. Skinny: “Ya know Gaeton, Johnny?” “Oh, yeah. We got a good little oldtime Italian restaurant up at K&A, the Rex, and Gate is a waiter there some nights. I go in there all the time”. “Oh, that’s good. Ya like Italian food, Johnny?” “Love it”. “Hey, Harry!” The weathered face of Harry the Hat appears in the doorway of the small kitchen in the rear of the bar. “Make an order of ribs for Johnny. And some artichoke hearts in oil. And a loaf of bread”. Soon the food is brought out and I am seated at a table. Shortly, Skinny sits across from me. “How ya like the ribs, Johnny?” “Delicious, John”.
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(Cont. From Previous Page) We finish our drinks and climb up the thickly-carpeted stairs to the upstairs lounge presided over by the frenetic and gorgeous Lillian Reis. Lillian, about 28, is there in full array, form-fitting sequined dress shimmering in the strobe lights, matching sequined flapper headband, stiletto heels showing off her long, shapely showgirl legs, gold chains, anklets, rings, bracelets, all adorned with a generous supply of diamonds, a martini glass in one hand and a cigarette in the other, hollering, “Drink it up, Suckers!!”, to the delight of a contingent of middle-aged, pot-bellied bon vivant businessmen on conventions or just out for a night on the town, elbow-toelbow with young up-and-coming wiseguys in mohair suits and pinky rings, and some of the hottest B-girls in captivity. Lil’s paramour, Junior Staino, is there, too; it’s his night off from the Bon Bon Club. Sitting beside him at the bar are Philly’s two top Jewish wiseguys, the always fastidiously-dressed Willie Weisberg and his longtime partner, Sam “Cappy” Hoffman, who sports a deep, vertical crease down the left side of his forehead from a well-placed hatchet blow during Prohibition. I take a seat next to Junior. Lillian comes over and drapes one arm around Junior’s shoulder and the other around mine. “Hey, Johnny. How’s the Irish Mafia? Everything o.k.? (to Bones) Hiya, Spider. (looks around and smiles) The joint’s jumpin’. (and over my shoulder to Willie) You gonna sing us Jews a song, Willie?” Willie grins and starts his signature version of “Cock-Eyed Jenny” in Yiddish. At the Friendly Bar, 8th and Washington. 1958. A hot summer night: Bones and I park near the Friendly Bar at the corner of 8th & Washington in South Phiily. The Italian Market is a block away at 9th & Washington. Railroad tracks and boxcars line that block of Washington. A brand-new white Lincoln Premier coupe with a bright red top gleams in the streetlight’s glow. In the rear windshield sits a metal plate containing an American flag and the words, “It’s Great To Be An American”. This is the car of Felix John DiTullio, a/k/a “Skinny John” and “Skinny Razor”, the most feared gangster in the Philadelphia underworld, and proprietor of the ”Friendly.” Skinny Razor: upon entering, the small bar is bustling: its 15 seats are full
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HUGE crowd turned out to greet Sen. Arthur L. Haywood III at his new district office, 7106 Germantown Ave. Leading VIP attendees was Councilwoman Marian Tasco, who said “He’s got my wholehearted endorsement.” FOURTH Senate District Office staffers at new office of State Sen. Arthur L. Haywood III, Communications Specialist Melissa Ostroff and Community Service coordinator Meisha Jackson helped welcome visitors to the two storefront facility.
OUT & ABOUT (Cont. From Page 14) former City Councilman Bill Green. Now, he’s hoping to continue his winning streak in special elections by winning the 174th district seat. In the 191st District, your candidates are: Democrat Joanna McClinton, Republican Charles A. Wilkins Jr., and
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WALKING (Cont. From Page 14) the FACT that he lost an arm as a teen(?). One accuser told me: Well, I admit that he would have trouble swinging a hammer. Is this the tired refrain of avoid arrest and sink a judge? It was great to see 42nd Ward Democrats at a Dell Concert led by ward leader Elaine TOMLIN, and Chairlady Sharon “Happy anniversary” VAUGHN (in
WAFFLEMAN (Cont. From Page 14) The daughter, visibly shocked by her father’s suggestion, angrily fired back, “That’s a crazy idea how would that be
manager, parted ways with Kane. Davis served as Kane’s spokesman in regards to a Montgomery County grand jury probe into Kane. It is unclear whether Davis decided that even his outstanding spin skills could not fix Kane’s mess or Kane decided he should go. Kane has gone through six inhouse communications directors over the past few years. It is apparent, also, that her office is in disarray as she and her remaining loyalists are on witch-hunts for the unfaithful. She recently she fired her labor-relations chief, GEORGE MOORE. In April, she fired long time AG appeals unit chief, THOMAS BARKER despite the fact that a Montgomery Count judge prohibited her from retailing on anyone who testified against her in the grand jury probe. Apparently Barker’s testimony was particularly damning Moore’s sin was his recom-
mendation that Kane fire JONATHAN DUECKER owing to evidence that he sexually harassed two co-workers. In May, Kane promoted Duecker to Chief of Staff. It appears that she will go to any length to protect loyalists including shelving sexual harassment allegations. If a male Republican AG did this, Gov. Wolf would be asking for the AG’s head. I know Wolf cannot force her to resign, but he can suggest it. As a Republican, I would love to have her drama play out into 2016 and continue to cast a dark shadow on any Democrat’s candidate for the position. However as a Pennsylvanian, I am concerned about an AG who is so impaired that her office cannot be functioning effectively. Late last week, members and officers of the newly formed Republican Women of Philadelphia hosted a fundraiser for Republican mayoral candidate MELISSA MURRAY BAILEY. The event was an ice cream social held at the South Street Diner.
Attendees included ward leaders MATT WOLFE, DENISE FUREY and MIKE CIBIK. Former U.S. Congressional primary candidate MIKE ASSAD traveled from South Jersey for ice cream. In her comments to the crowd, Melissa gave special thanks to 8th ward leader BARBARA COXE and 2nd ward committeewoman SAMM JASS LEVIN for organizing the event. Murray Bailey last week called for the replacement of the head of License & Inspections (L&I) as a first step to “reform this corrupt institution.” MURRAY BAILEY found the department’s purchase of three “branding” ads for $15,000 “just another example of Philadelphia wasting our hard-earned tax dollars.” Instead of actually improving L&I, the department head is spending our tax dollars to tell us that we should ignore the repeated articles in area papers about L&I’s incompetency. Does he think Philadelphians are that stupid?
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Tracey Gordon of the – and no I’m not making this up – the Tracey Gordon Party. (I’m guessing that this particular party is unaffiliated.) McClinton has been the chief counsel to State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams since 2013, meaning that she hopes to become a link in a chain that includes State Rep. Jordan Harris and City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson.
Wilkins is a businessman and health logistics specialist from East Lansdowne. He also spent 20 years in the Army, which included duty in Iraq. Gordon, who ran for City Commissioner in the May primary, was a deputy City Commissioner from 2012-2014. She currently works as a community organizer and political consultant and is also a Block Captain.
The race for the 195th District is between Democrat Donna Bullock, Republican Adam Lang, and Judith Robinson, who hopes to win the race as a write-in. Bullock has worked as the Community and Economic Development Coordinator for City Council President Darrell Clarke since 2010. She was an associate at Laura Solomon,
Esq. and Associates prior to that and was also a staff attorney at Community Legal Services. Lang is a Computer Network Engineer and a longtime political activist. He’s a member of the Brewerytown-Sharswood Civic Association. Robinson, who is facing a truly uphill battle running as a write-in, is the owner of Complete Real Estate services and
has been a realtor since 1985. She’s been a longtime activist in the area of gentrification, which is one of the reasons why she’s running for office. So there you have it. If you’re in any of those districts, you have a decision to make on Aug. 11. Make sure that your voter registration is up to date so that you can vote for the candidate of your choice.
spikes). The controversy regarding the newly-hired school administrator was properly put by a city lawyer who said that it comes at a time when we are attempting to build credibility in Harrisburg. It gives off an air of a good OLE’ boy network, that are rarely investigated by the media - maybe because they consider themselves on the same “caste” level(?). Meanwhile, lowly TEACH-
ERS suffer, and continue to buy supplies for kids. BIRTHDAY HAPPY NEWS GREETINGS TO Ageless Rick MARIANO, Judge Fran SHIELDS, incredible Northeast political sage FRED MARI, real estate great Wally RUTHERFORD, Rep. Mike O’Brien, dynamic leader of the Office of Property Assessments, and music MENSA Mike PIPER! Mike Piper entertained Medal of Honor recipient Norbert MC GETTI-
GAN, 90 at his birthday party. I have told of many of NORB’s valorous acts at our post meeting and he is as humble as ever. ALSO birthday greetings to former state rep. Babbette JOSEPHS in Center City, nautical Scott Mulvey (Northeast), Judge Abbe FLETMAN, idea dynamo T. Milton STREET, SUPER CONSULTANT Jeff FELDER (West), and Lovely Mary Francis FOGG, she, herself!
Mayor-ELECT: Get rid of the election task force! It sounds too large and expensive. In two years I read of two grandmothers in their sixties and then four committeemen being taken in. For these meager results and violations, we don’t need a press conference or releases. BRING BACK THE OLD party LAWYER’S COMMITTEE’S....I read a story on the Point Breeze Pop-Up Beer Park. It was 200% pro park. It is true
that the lot was an eyesore before the park, but the district councilman could have addressed it. The story left out the church meeting to resolve differences between the pop-ups and established residents - it got nowhere. One post said that if locals could afford to buy spray paint for graffiti, then why couldn’t they buy paint to spruce up the lot. Seems a bit CONDESCENDING from the COGNOSCENTI ...
fair! I’ve worked really hard for my grades! I’ve invested a lot of time, and a lot of hard work! Audrey has done next to nothing toward her degree. She played while I worked my tail off!” The father slowly smiled, winked and said gently, “Wel-
come to the conservative side of the fence.” If you ever wondered what side of the fence you sit on, this is a great test! If a conservative doesn’t like guns, he doesn’t buy one. If a liberal doesn’t like guns, he wants all guns out-
lawed. If a conservative is a vegetarian, he doesn’t eat meat. If a liberal is a vegetarian, he wants all meat products banned for everyone. If a conservative is down-and-out, he thinks about how to better his situation, a lib-
eral wonders who is going to take care of him. If a conservative doesn’t like a talk show host, he switches channels. Liberals demand that those they don’t like be shut down. If a conservative decides he needs health care, he goes about shop-
ping for it, or may choose a job that provides it. A liberal demands that the rest of us pay for his. If a conservative reads this, he’ll tell it so his friends can have a good laugh. A liberal will delete it because he’s “offended.”
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