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Heard on the Hill / in City Hall Sen Williams Asks Lincoln Univ.

To Discipline Rogue Professor State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams (D-W. Phila.) has called on the administration of Lincoln University to discipline a rogue professor whose antigay, victim-shaming, and terrorist-defending social media posts have drawn international scorn to the university.

In a letter to Lincoln Interim President Dr. Richard Green, Williams said Professor Kaukab Siddique “continues to cross the boundaries, adding no value to the popular conversation on race, rape culture or LGBT rights” and, most shockingly, for defending ISIS against charges of terrorism by dismissing reports of rape and ethnic cleansing as “propaganda.”

Siddique‘s 2010 statements denying the holocaust led to similar protest but were deemed protected by academic freedom.

Williams urged the university to conduct an inquiry to determine whether Siddique has violated the university’s professional-conduct code. He pointed to Siddique’s repeated denial of historical facts as evidence of his professional incompetence, which could be grounds for his removal.

“Is it not professionally incompetent to deny historical fact, or to voice support for wholesale discrimination against large swaths of people?

His words, broadcast widely, have created a hostile environment for all Lincoln University students, particularly during a time in which an increase in sexual assault cases coupled with recent media reports exhibiting persistent racial harassment on college campuses have led to a national demand for universities to address student safety and intolerance,” he wrote.

“It is my firm belief that Dr. Siddique has failed to maintain these standards, in that the publicity generated from his online

discourse may cause a negative financial impact on Lincoln due to decreased enrollment and that students under his supervision may be discriminated against, or perceive they have been discriminated against, due to their gender, religion or sexual identity,” Williams wrote.

Lincoln University is the first degree-granting historically Black university in the United States and boasts former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall among its graduates.

“This historic distinction of defending the rights of society’s most-vulnerable and unfairly maligned groups is at the core of Lincoln’s mission, making Siddique’s comments all the more harmful,” said Williams in a separate statement. “Do we really want someone who rushes to the defense of terrorists or refers to rape victims and LGBT individuals in a derogatory manner shaping the minds of our best and brightest students?

“Academic freedom is certainly important, but so is academic integrity, Williams’ letter concluded. “ Allowing a member of your faculty to continue spreading hateful, vile lies in the public arena is irresponsible; to protect him from any form of discipline for such actions is unconscionable.”

Acosta Sponsors Backpack Drive State Rep. Leslie Acosta (DN. Phila.) will host a Back-toSchool Backpack Drive from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow at the Lenfest Center, 3890 N. 10th Street.

“Too many of our students in Philadelphia start the school year without the necessary supplies, which can make it difficult for them to get excited about learning,” Acosta said.

“By giving them the tools they need upfront, we can ensure our students are focused and ready to learn on the first day of school.”

Acosta said students will receive a backpack and school

supplies, and refreshments, children’s games and information about backpack safety will also be provided.

Registration is required to receive a backpack and supplies, and quantities are limited.

To register, please contact Acosta’s constituent services office at (215) 457-5281.

In addition, Acosta’s office is currently collecting donated backpacks and school supplies to hand out at the event. Donations can be dropped off at Acosta’s constituent services office at 511 W. Courtland Street, Suite 197.

DeLissio To Hold Town Hall Aug. 27 State Rep. Pamela A. DeLissio (D-Northwest) will hold a town-hall meeting to discuss with constituents the proposed basic education funding formula and the Pennsylvania budget impasse.

The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 at Bala Cynwyd Library, 131 Old Lancaster Road. Free parking is available in the library parking lot or on the street.

“The Basic Education Funding Commission report was released June 18 and recommends that a new formula be adopted for distributing state funding for basic education to Pennsylvania’s 500 school districts,” DeLissio said.

“In regard to the state budget impasse, legislators have been called to session on August 25.

Accordingly, at this Aug. 27 town hall, I look forward to sharing with my constituents an update on where the budget stands.”

In an attempt to reach as many folks as possible, DeLissio rotates her locations for town hall meetings.

“My district office is epicenter to the district, and holding my town halls in various places around the district allows me to come to residents, showcasing different venues in the district,” DeLissio said. “Constituents from all parts of the legislative district are welcome at each and

every town hall, no matter in which neighborhood they reside.”

For more information, residents can contact DeLissio’s constituent service office at (215) 482-8726.

Taylor Backs Bill To Combat Blight State Rep. John Taylor (RNortheast) has co-sponsored legislation to further combat blight in communities.

Under the Municipal Code and Ordinance Compliance Act, the purchaser of a building with known code violations has 18 months or longer (if they make an agreement with a municipality) to correct the violations or demolish the building.

If the purchaser fails to do so within the required timeframe, the municipality may assess fines between $1,000 and $10,000.

HB 1437 would reduce the time to correct the violations to 12 months.

“Twelve months is a reasonable amount of time for purchasers to correct known code violations,” Taylor said.

“There is no reason neighbors of the blighted property should have to put up with nuisances longer than necessary.”

The legislation would retain the ability of purchasers and municipalities to negotiate longer timeframes when needed.

“This is a commonsense piece of legislation that will go a long way toward helping municipalities rid their neighborhoods of blighted and dangerous properties in a faster timeframe,” Taylor said.

HB 1437 refines legislation Taylor guided through the legislature, including the state’s Conservatorship Act, which Taylor has amended to improve the process of allowing nonprofits and other entities to eliminate blighted properties in their communities.

Among other legislation Taylor sponsored to fight blight include Act 135 of 2008, and the amendments in HB 1363,

which allow parties or entities to petition a court of competent jurisdiction to be appointed conservator of a blighted, vacant property for the purpose of repairing same in order to bring the subject parcel back into productive use.

“We can improve neighborhoods one property at a time, while also ensuring that the City of Philadelphia collects delinquent real-estate taxes at the time of the out-sale,” Taylor said.

A strong voice for the preservation of the neighborhoods of Philadelphia, Taylor authored Act 153 of 2012, which allows Pennsylvania’s municipalities to create public land bank authorities in order to efficiently acquire, manage and develop tax-foreclosed properties.

Taylor’s Act 90 of 2010 allows a municipality to attach the personal assets of the negligent property owners of decaying, blighted eyesores.

Thomas Highlights Need For Education Investment State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas (D-N. Phila.) held his second in a series of news conferences to discuss the state of the budget impasse and the crucial need to invest in our students and schools.

Thomas updated the gathered community members about the current state of the budget impasse, reminded them about the $1 billion in education funds cut by the previous administration and explained the need to properly invest in students to better prepare them for a global economy.

Thomas explained that Gov. Tom Wolf proposed a budget in March that would invest $120 million to early education initiatives that would allow Pennsylvania to offer pre-K to all 3- and 4-year olds in the state. Wolf’s proposal would also increase basic education funding by $400 million, and special education funding by $100 million.

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by Joe Shaheeli Will Philadelphia Judge Paul Panepinto, a conservative former Republican now running as an independent, be a spoiler in the race for domination of the State Supreme Court?

That’s the question which won’t be answered until the final votes are cast by the electorate state wide for who will be sitting on the next high court.

Both parties risk a potential derailment of their plans to dominate the state’s highest courts by not challenging his ballot application. In so doing, they will make Panepinto the first independent or minorparty candidate to be on the Supreme Court ballot since Patriot Party candidate Robert Surrick in 1993.

The main reason for not challenging could be because Panepinto turned in about 29,000 signatures to get on the ballot, double the amount necessary.

“Pennsylvanians are fed up with the political stranglehold that political parties and

JOINING 4th Dist. Councilman Curtis Jones at his 8th annual block-captain boot camp, attended by 300 block captains, were, from left, Roger Jackson, Congressman SHARING moment on Chaka Fattah’s chief of staff; State Sen. Vincent Hughes; ENJOYING daylong boot camp hosted by Councilman Curtis Jones stage with Councilman Drill Sgt. Mannwell Glenn; Jones; David Fattah; Con- were these block captains, treated to training as well as entertainment Curtis Jones is Councilby Carroll Riddick and PnB Rock. gressman Fattah; and Al Spivey, Jones’ chief of staff. man Denny O’Brien. lead, and highly favored, come up with some quips that bosses have on choosing can- presidential candidate Gary ber his roots fondly. didates for the people,” his Johnson and another minorWhy Kenney Shouldn’t don’t give your opponent any may catch the voters’ fancy. exposure with a debate.”

So to their credit, Kencampaign said in a statement. party candidate. A past effort Debate Melissa On TV GOP mayoral candidate ney’s campaign staff remains Though the State Republi- from Democrats to oust Ralph Republicans believe Jim Melissa Murray Bailey, with on the cutting edge by trimcan Party has a history of Nader from the 2004 presiKenney is dodging more than nothing to lose and a baggage ming away any potential exchallenging independents, it dential ballot, as well as US was obvious Panepinto had Senate Green Party candidate one debate on television prime cart of goodies to throw at posures of Kenney and too many signatures and a Carmen Romanelli, landed time because of a dispute over Kenney in a televised debut, Melissa on the same television challenge would have only several Democratic operatives details his campaign has had demonstrated at the last Stu stage, though we see one as a with channel 10. To wise po- Bykofsky Candidates Comedy strong possibility. netted him publicity. in hot water with the law.

In the meantime, as exIn 2014, Republicans chalSpeculation is now circu- litical operatives, that’s not Variety Club fundraiser she is lenged the paperwork for con- lating as to which of the two the case. They operate by the quick on her feet, sure to pected, former Gov. Ed Rendell announced his servative activist Bob political parties would be af- axiom, “If you are well in the endorsement of Jim Kenney, Guzzardi, who planned to fected should Judge Panepinto stressing Kenney’s commitchallenge Gov. Tom Corbett succeed in getting elected. ment to expanding opportuniin the primary. In 2012, the Having been a Republican for ties for working families and State GOP challenged the pe- most of his years, that is still providing a high-quality edutition of Libertarian Party not a guarantee he’ll rememcation to every child.

“Jim Kenney has a long history of fighting on behalf of working families and their children,” said Rendell.

“Through my work with him during my time as Mayor, I know he understands that proWARD LEADER George Brooks, 2nd from right, was joined viding fair wages and increasby his ace team Tutie Edwards, Tyrone Brooks, Ronald ing resources to public Brooks, Francine Weisman and Valerie Renato as they join- schools are important steps tofabled annual bus excursion to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. wards making Philadelphia a Photo by Bill Myers world-class city. I look forward to working with him to Rep. Rosita ensure working families are protected and equitable opporYoungblood tunities are provided to 198th District 310 W. Chelten Ave. Philadelphians in all neighborPhila PA 19148 hoods.”

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No Wonder Dan Is All Over Town Whether or not Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-Phila.), now under indictment, will run in the next primary is solely for him to decide. But friends should caution him to look at past history where Congressman under indictment lost their bids for reelection.

We now read reports Democratic 9th Ward Leader Dan Muroff, E. Mt. Airy attorney, may have interest in a con-

Former GOP Leader Ill, In Mat Tourney COUNCIL PRESIDENT Darrell Clarke announced strong Council support for “Energy FIT Philly”, which is designed to stabilize and reserve affordable housing with energy-conservation program. In front of a home which benefited from weatherization and new roof in 1200 block of W. Seltzer are Clarke, homeowner Darlene Pope, Energy Coordinating Agency’s Liz Robinson, and Andrew E. Huemmler, Penn Engineering.

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gressional race. Muroff manages to get a good voter turnout from his constituents.

He also has congressional history, having served under Congressmen Tom Foglietta and Kika de la Garza, and as chief of staff to Massachusetts Gov. Michael Capuano.

Muroff has become almost a sure bet to be seen at any function involving fellow ward leaders or at events in the 2nd Congressional Dist. The best thing he can hope for is to run in the primary against Fattah.

It would keep other potential

contenders, especially those who may see themselves as “heirs apparent”, out of the race as a token of respect.

Remember Congressman Ozzie Myers, whose friends didn’t contest his primary after ABSCAM only to wind up with longtime Republicanturned-independent Tom Foglietta.

Santorum Responds To Clinton Emails Republican presidential candidate and former US Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) issued the following statement in re-

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sponse to further developments in the Clinton email scandal.

Santorum said, “America is getting a reminder of what a Clinton presidency would look like. To the Clintons, this is all about politics with no accountability. But this is not a vast rightwing conspiracy.

Secretary Clinton has a great deal of explaining to do and thus far she has settled absolutely nothing with her string of excuses and shifting of blame.

“While Hillary Clinton clearly believes she is above

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Germantown’s Foster On Campaign Trail Newspaper publisher and civic crusader Jim Foster intends to formally define his candidacy at several locations in the next few days, beginning with Germantown and moving across the city. He’s calling for a series of debates “on serious issues.”

His platform will focus on fiscal mismanagement, corruption and how a government run on distractions has shielded the citizens from the facts. He will be amplifying the well-established fact Philadelphia has the highest level of deep poverty in the nation and that leads to the greatest disparity between the haves and have-nots.

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HAILING transformation of Schuylkill River’s health and recreational potential, Congressman Brendan Boyle took up a paddle to go on kayak tour of river below Fairmount Dam, organized by PennEnvironment. Boyle urged further progress on water quality in Delaware Valley region.

the law, the Obama Administration has proven it has no interest in enforcing the law.

Congress needs to utilize its role as an oversight body to get down to the bottom of this scandal because I have little faith the Obama Justice Dept. will hold the Secretary or any of her staff accountable for their actions.”

Former Republican Ward Leader Peter J. Wirs was preparing to launch the Pennsylvania Wrestling Club’s fall fundraising campaign when his physicians gave him bad news.

The bad news is Wirs suffers from mitochondrial disease. It is a death warrant.

Mitochondrial disease is when the mitochondria, the energy-transporting parts of the human cell, don’t function properly, failing to turn food into life-sustaining energy for organs and muscles. There is no cure, but early detection enables coping with the eventually fatal disease.

According to the US National Institute of Health, based on Philadelphia’s population, anywhere from 382 to 763 people have mitochondrial disease and probably don’t know they have it.

While a major shock, the diagnosis will not stop Wirs representing the United States on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the Veterans World Wrestling Championship in Athens, Greece, when he squares off against opponents from Russia, Iran, Ukraine, Germany, Turkey and Cuba in Class E (age 55-60) 76 kg. (167.5 lb.) weight class. Wirs, along with two teammates from Pittsburgh, will be the only Pennsylvanians on the 60-member (Cont. Page 6) (Cont. From Page 5)

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(Cont. From Prev. Page) I am honored to have the Governor’s endorsement,” said Kenney. “As Mayor he brought this city through a tough fiscal crisis and as Governor he demonstrated his commitment to Philadelphia's children by funding our schools. He will be an important ally and I look forward to working with him to increase opportunities for working families and provide fully funded schools for our city’s children.”

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His biggest problem will be the lack of coverage he will get from the main media, which has long been a justifiable target of Foster for failing to follow up on his charges against local politicians and nonprofits.

Running for Superior Court, Judge Emil Giordano reports the Fraternal Order of Police Pennsylvania State Lodge has formally endorsed him.

It is an incredible honor to have the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police Pennsylvania State Lodge, an organization I respect tremendously,” said Judge Giordano.

“As a judge, former prosecu-

Judge Giordano currently serves on the Northampton Court of Common Pleas, a position he has held since 2003.

He is running for a seat on the Pennsylvania Superior Court as a Republican.

Joe Sestak, first out to unseat US Sen. Pat Toomey (RPa.), has had first dibs at the huge political vein of volunteers who, for a variety number of reasons, seize onto (Cont. Page 8)

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“With the support and help of the Fraternal Order of Police and many other organizations who are supporting my campaign, I am confident that we will be successful and Pennsylvania will have a new Superior Court Judge who is experienced, fair and tough on crime.”

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Easy … Or Right years. Or we can do what is right – which is standing firm in a belief that we can and must do better to move the Commonwealth and our communities forward.

The easy approach is to do what Republican leadership in the legislature has done, and what they continue to advocate – cut spending, find no meaningful new revenue and keep the status quo, even if it con-

tinues harming schools, property taxpayers and those in need of public services.

This approach, however, has produced some catastrophic results for Pennsylvania. The state has accumulated over a $1 billion structural deficit that will continue to grow under the current Republican budget plan. Local communities have been left to fend for themselves to fund schools by reluctantly imposing higher property taxes and laying off teachers. Locally operated human-services (Cont. Page Page 23)

Aug. 20- State Rep. Mike Driscoll hosts Happy Hour at Three Monkeys Café, 9645 James St., 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Tickets $50. Sponsorships: Platinum $2,500, Gold $1,000; Silver $500, Bronze $250. Food and beverages provided. RSVP (214) 7266786 or Jack at JohnM.PerryConsulting@gmail.com.

Aug. 21- State Rep. Leslie Acosta hosts Back-to-School Backpack Drive at Lenfest Ctr., 3890 N. 10th St., 4-8 p.m. School supplies, children’s games, refreshments.

Supply is limited. To register (215) 457-5281.

Aug.21- Military Support Day launches at Xfinity Stadium, 1100 Pattison Ave., starting 6 p.m. $1 Donation for Veterans. Every Friday.

Aug. 22- Tiye Thompson hosts Neighbor Day for 36th Ward/1ST Div., starting 12 m., 1100-1200 blocks S. 18th St. Aug. 22- Spanish American

Law Enforcement Ass’n and Spanish American Professional Fire Fighters Ass’n host Community Day at Juniata Pk., J & Cayuga Sts. Food, dancing, games, activities for whole family.

Aug. 23- Police host Wiffleball Tournament at FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Rd., 10 a.m.5 p.m. $150 for 3-person team, co-ed, all welcome, $20 to attend and not play. For info Joe Merenda (215) 275-4595.

Aug. 23- Sheet Metal Workers & Beneficial Ass’n host 1st Annual “Bash at the Beach” at Westy’s, 101 E. Walnut St.,

Letters • Letters • Letters • Letters • Letters • Letters • Letters • Letters • Letters Thanks For Helping Excuse my delay for extending my grateful thanks and sincere appreciation for promoting the Multiple Sclerosis Society Benefit, hosted by my daughter and me, in the Public Record. It was a big success.

We expected 175 people to attend; the actual attendance exceeded 250 people (with many others who simply donated). We had a diverse group of people, including a solid turnout from the political

crowd – from both sides of the street. My good friend Mike Driscoll attended. And I told John Taylor how proud I was of his party for its support of the event.

We raised over $7,000, which exceeded expectations.

The proceeds will be presented to the Multiple Sclerosis Society at the Annual Walk.

Mike Tomlinson, CPA

Responding To Tianjin It was a very sad day for Tianjin, Philadelphia’s Sister

City in China. Two massive chemical explosions ripped through a section of its large port, and each report I read increased the number of citizens who were killed and injured. As I write this, the latest report has at least 50 dead – including more than a dozen firefighters – 700 injured and 3,500 who spent nights in shelters because their homes were destroyed.

When the news reached Mayor Michael Nutter about the explosions, he immedi-

ately wrote to Tianjin’s Mayor Huang, whom he first met in 2012 when he led a delegation there. Their relationship developed through the Sister Cities Program.

Over the 35 years that Philadelphia and Tianjin have been “twinned,” Philadelphians have welcomed government officials, executives, artisans and students from Tianjin – many we now consider close friends. Meeting people through international exchanges, such as the Sister

Cities Program, can’t help but make us care about them and heighten our interest in the city and country they’re from.

That’s why international exchanges are an important part of our country’s international relations efforts. This tragedy means more to us than it might to others outside our region because each citizen of a Sister Cities is a member of our extended family.

For 61 years, Citizen Diplomacy International of Philadelphia has worked with

international exchanges for both the US Dept. of State and the City of Philadelphia. CDI is honored to administer Philadelphia’s Sister Cities Program – and from this wonderful program we’ve made friends in Tianjin, as have hundreds of others here.

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by State Rep.-Elect Donna Bullock As I prepare to take the oath of office, and without resolution to the current budget stalemate, I’m reminded that those who have the privilege to serve must often choose a hard right over the easy wrong.

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In the ensuing weeks, as summer wanes, louder will be the cries of nonprofits, schools and other institutions relying on state grants, to end the budget stalemate.

But the problem is not so much to tax or not to tax shale oil, or to change pension benefits, or to increase funding to the educational institutions from colleges to public schools.

Those could have been worked out in an efficient manner. But each time the caucus leaders will call for a consensus after a discussion as to what the leadership thought were good compromises, the leadership would find the necessary votes missing … that is, until the State Representative or State Senator got what he considered a priority package, costing money – for his district.

No matter what pressure the leadership of both parties can exert on such recalcitrants to wait for another budget the next year, odds are they will all remain obstinate. All will give the same answer: “I’m running next year and I need to show my constituents I can produce for them.”

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HUNDREDS gathered at Belmont Mansion for Sam Staten’s annual Cookout. Seen here was host Laborers District Council Business Mgr. Ryan Boyer, left, who welcomed to event Councilpersons Cindy Bass and Kenyatta Johnson and specialelection winner State Rep.-Elect Donna Bullock of the 195th Dist.

She is with her husband Otis and two sons.

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

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He actually now boasts volunteer phone banks across the state as well as volunteers starting to staff his campaign offices around the state. Now we are all waiting for Katie McGinty to begin her campaign.

Budget Delay Due To Pension Divide Gov. Tom Wolf and Republican and Democratic legislative leaders know the big

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Chapters 7/13 & Stop foreclosures, creditors harassments, lawsuits, garnishments, and sheriff sales.

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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divide that separates their coming to conclusion on the budget is pensions.

That’s been the better part of discussions last week and this week. Whatever the settlement, new taxes will be part of the solution. Continued budget impasse leaves little room for action on other educational reforms.

The State GOP Party is banging away at the Governor. Pennsylvania GOP Communications Dir. Megan Sweeney is charging, “After promising not to raise the sales tax as a candidate, Gov. Tom Wolf is campaigning to

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raise drastically raise the sales tax. For Gov. Tom Wolf, however, raising the existing sales tax isn’t enough of a cash grab. Tom Wolf has called for major new sales taxes on everything from diapers and day care to nursing homes and even caskets.”

Which Profession Does State Legislature Feed?

Guess what has become a truly lucrative profession in Harrisburg?

Lobbyist!

Spending on lobbyists is on the rise, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Its review of lobbying activity in Pennsylvania shows nearly 2,700 interest groups have spent $791 million lobbying in Harrisburg between 2007 and March 2015.

Local GOP Mourn John Jenkins’ Passing The Philadelphia Republican Party regrets t the passing of John Jenkins, its candidate for State Senate in last year’s general election. Chairman John Taylor stated, “John was a fighter for our party and his neighborhood. He also held the title of admissions director at West Catholic HS. He was strong, determined and motivated and this loss, at such a young age, cuts deeply. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family, including his wife Carmen and his two little girls. He will be greatly missed.”

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(Cont. From Page 8) further noted, “John did anything we asked him to do whether it was run for State Senate, recruit Committee people or help out on numerous campaigns. John and I worked very closely in our Mayfair neighborhood as well as on the Board of the Mayfair Civic Association, with the Mayfair Townwatch and at St. Matt’s where John served as a Lector.”

Dems Host Congressional Districts’ Workshops

In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 150102904 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure U.S. Bank, N.A., Successor Trustee to LaSalle Bank National Association, on Behalf of the Holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2006-HE7, Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2006-HE7, Plaintiff vs. Ayeshia Roberson, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Tina Roberson, Deceased & Unknown Heirs and/or Admin Of The Estate Of Tina Roberson, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: Unknown Heirs and/or Admin of The Estate of Tina Roberson, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 4832 North Bouvier Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any information obtained from you will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, U.S. Bank, N.A., Successor Trustee to LaSalle Bank National Association, on Behalf of the Holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2006HE7, Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2006-HE7, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 150102904, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 4832 North Bouvier Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc./Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215227-2400/215-981-3700. Phila. Bar Assn., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333. Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

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The Pennsylvania Democratic Party is hosting a series of delegate-selection workshops in order to encourage full participation by all Democrats in the delegate-selection process and in all Party affairs. A total of 32 events will be held across the Commonwealth.

Those interested in participating in the delegate-selection process should visit www.padems.com regularly for updates on how to become more involved.

During the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee Fall Meeting scheduled for Sep. 11- 12, Diane Bowman, Pennsylvania Democratic Party executive director, and S. Prescott Harris II, outreach director, will present “Delegate Selection Process 101: An Introduction to the Districtlevel delegate process.”

day, Sep., 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 condition or be the caregiver to p.m. each day. Sessions will be someone with a chronic condiheld at PCA, 642 N. Broad tion. To register/for more inforStreet. mation about this training, call To qualify, volunteer facili- (215) 765-9000, ext. 5119 or etators must either have a chronic mail dbrown@pcaphl.org.

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Philadelphia Corporation for Aging is looking for volunteers to learn how to facilitate the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Workshop Series “Help Yourself to Health.”

There one can help others learn how to better manage chronic disease symptoms like pain, stress, fatigue, frustration and more. Training takes place Monday, Aug. 31 through Fri-

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CONGRESSMAN CHAKA FATTAH jumped on fellow Democrat KATHLEEN KANE’S “they-are-out-to-getme” bandwagon. Fattah issued a letter alleging “The Dept. of Justice may have potentially blurred the lines of the separation of powers, engaged in tactics with the intention to influence a political process, and performed other documented examples of misconduct.”

His letter was rather light on “documented examples of misconduct.” He accused an Assistant US Attorney of putting into writing the comments that “earmarks were corrupt” and that Fattah was “guilty of something.” Fattah did specifically question the allegation that a staffer took $50,000 in federal funds for an October 2012 education symposium which was never held. Fattah contends the funds were for an event in February of that year which in fact was held. Justice contends the funding request specified October.

Even if this alleged misuse of federal funds works out to be innocent, he still has to defend against a laundry list of detailed crimes. Fattah and staffers have been accused of illegally using campaign funds, federal grants and other proceeds designated for charities founded by Fattah to pay for his 2007 mayoral campaign as well as to fund his more-thancomfortable lifestyle and to reward loyalists.

His allegations that the prosecutions are politically motivated borders on comical. For the past seven years, the Justice Dept. has been run by people hand-picked by his ally PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA. Some defenders suggest

If you were around City Hall’s Dilworth Plaza on Monday, you probably saw a whole lot more people there than usual.

That’s because Stevie Wonder was stopping by.

Wonder, whose “Songs In The Key Of Life” tour returns to the Wells Fargo Center on Oct. 7, surprised Philadelphians with a free concert and question-and-answer session on Monday. According to everyone I’ve talked to, it was a good time and the video I’ve seen of it shows Wonder was in good musical form.

(But then again, “Songs” is one of the only albums I have where I can click on any track, and it’s a good one. If you get a chance to go see this show, for which tickets are on sale now on ComcastTix, go. You won’t be disappointed. I saw it when it came here in November.)

Now, what made this of interest to me, other than the presence of a multi-Grammy Award-winning artist performing a free concert to an enthusiastic crowd, is what didn’t happen when Wonder came to Dilworth Plaza.

Not one street was closed. No sections of the city were blocked off.

You might have been a little inconvenienced if you got off of the Broad Street Subway at City Hall and had to wade through the people to get to your destination, but you were still able to pick up the train at your regular stop.

While there may have been cattle chutes to keep things in line, there was no large fence roping off the City Hall area.

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SUMMER IN THE CITY: The City has a schedule SHOWING where pools open for the season and close at different dates. You feel the summer heat as you pass a pool not yet open for kids to occupy their time. Not enough money.

Maybe – with all those high-paid City jobs over $100k. Open all our pools and sprinklers at REC Centers ON THE SAME DATE. Get rid of some fat-cat jobs for cash for KIDS!... A guy posting on Facebook complained many Point Breeze Streets were closed by neighbors for block parties, and driving was difficult for him. POOR DEAR. He moved in that area because housing is cheaper – and immediately wants the “Hood” in his own image. Does he think ALL Philadelphians have the discretionary income to go to the shore?

Did you read that story about the DANGEROUS and OLD fire and rescue equipment on our streets? If we cannot buy MANY new ones, we must MAINTAIN WHAT WE HAVE BETTER. Controller Alan BUTKOVITZ should have staff check repair records for EACH vehicle.... Joe DOUGHERTY, Jr. of the popular “LABOR TODAY” radio show celebrated his 30th wedding anniversary. That lad had to have married at age 10?

Phil BANNAN, West Chester class guy, has a birthday.

How do the ageless have birthdays? Retired from the Navy and business, his brain is working 24/7 to challenge us on the Internet.... Did you ever get upset after a hearing on your parking ticket at 9th & Filbert, and blast the Parking Authority? Well, the Authority has nothing to do with it. It is run by (Cont. Page 26)

Yo! Here we go again with this explanation of the difference of Friends vs. Italian Friends.

Friends: Move out when they’re 18 with the full support of their parents. Italian Friends: Move out when they’re 28, having saved for that nice house and are a week away from getting married ... unless there’s room in the basement for the newlyweds.

Friends: When their mom visits them, she brings a nice Bundt cake and you sip coffee and chat. Italian Friends: When their mom visits them, she brings three days’ worth of food and begins to immediately tidy up, dust, do the laundry or rearrange the furniture.

Friends: Their dads always call before they come over to visit them and it’s usually only on special occasions. Italian Friends: Are not at all fazed when their dads come over, unannounced, on a Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. and start pruning the trees with a chain saw or renovating the garage.

Friends: You can leave your kids with them and you always worry if everything is going to be OK, plus you have to feed them after you pick them up. Italian Friends: No problem, leave the kids there and if they get out of line the Italian friend can set them straight ... plus they get fed.

Friends: Always pay retail and look in the yellow pages when they need something done.

Italian Friends: Just call their dad or uncle and ask for another dad’s or uncle’s phone number to get it done ... cash deal, know what I mean.

Friends: Will come over for cake and coffee and expect cake and coffee, no more. Italian Friends: Will come over for cake and coffee and expect an antipasto, a few bottles of wine, a pasta dish, a choice of two meats, salad, bread, potatoes, a nice dessert cake, fruit, coffee and a few after-dinner drinks ... time permitting, there will be a late lunch as well.

Friends: Think being Italian is a great thing. Italian Friends: Know being Italian is a great thing.

Friends: Never ask for food. Italian Friends: Are the reason you have no food.

The great TOMMIE PATTILLO of the Duprees hung out with former STATE SEN. BOB ROVNER at Memories in Margate over the weekend. Also seen was famous criminal defense attorney FREDDIE PERRI along with ED ZAWROTNY. STATE REPS. ANGEL CRUZ and LESLIE ACOSTA were on hand for swearing in of the Latino Affairs Advisory Commission. The Commission was smartly reestablished by GOV. TOM WOLF. LT. GOV. MIKE STACK joined SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH PEDRO CORTES in swearing in 30 new commissioners. Lt. Gov. Stack impressed the commissioners by speaking with a fair amount of Spanish in his speech. One of the commissioners was JUVENCIO GONZÁLEZ, a well-known grassroots Latino and veterans’ activist and a member of Stack’s staff. Former CITY COUNCILMAN ANGEL ORTIZ also joined the festivities.

Philadelphia MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER will make the trip to Pittsburgh to participate in the political standup-comedy night at the well-known Pittsburgh Improv club. This headlining event has CHS wondering why Nutter would try to establish contacts in Pittsburgh. Is it only for fun? Or could it be that Nutter perceives a crowded field for the opportunity to take on PAT TOOMEY for the US Senate seat might favor an African American candidate from the great city of Philadelphia? Perhaps Nutter is not sold on the candidacy of either KATIE McGINTY or JOE SESTAK. Philadelphia DISTRICT ATTORNEY SETH WILLIAMS has lost what looks like 100 lb.

He has also added considerable muscle. He is featured in a magazine display in the Philadelphia Sporting Club magazine. A sleeveless Williams shows off his newly acquired guns.

Rumors continue to plague former STATE SEN. VINCENT FUMO, no matter what he says or does. What he most appreciates now is just to be left alone.

We notice this is the first serious effort by the City GOP to bring a challenging presence to the mayoral campaign. They are succeeding in getting their lineup, from Mayor down, familiar to voters, but they will be plagued again by lack of money, front-line troops, and – deadliest of

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WISHING Council Candidate Al TaubenCANDIDATE Al Taubenberger saw need to berger well were Vince Emanuel, GOP City get his grandkids’ help in blowing out candles Chair State Rep. John Taylor, Taubenberger Photo by Bill Myers and Mark Ward. on his birthday cake! ` Photo by Bill Myers

NOT FOR State Rep. Mike Driscoll, the surf-splashed fundraising down the Shore! He was raising funds instead at happy hour on a Center City workday evening in American Pub at Centre Square. Among those wishing Mike well at event were Kathryn and Alison Stohr along with Dawn Tancredi.

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TURNING out for Al Taubenberger’s birthday funder were this group of GOP VIPs. In photo are City Commissioner Al Schmidt, Vito Canuso, mayoral candidate Melissa Bailey, Taubenberger, Reghister of Wills aspirant Ross Feinberg, Councilman Brian O’Neill, State Rep. Martina White, Jack Kelly and John Perzel. ` Photo by Bill Myers

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GOP Leaders Congratulate Council-At-Large Candidate Al Taubenberger On His Birthday

Running To Abolish His Office

WHEN ELECTED Register of Wills in November, Republican Ross Feinberg vowed his top mission will be to abolish that office, at press conference outside Register of Wills Office in City Hall. This office is an unnecessary waste of taxpayers’ money and its abolition has been recommended by PICA and Committee of 70, he stated.

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multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning producer; Chill Moody, Philadelphia magazine’s Best Rapper; and many other Philadelphia music industry leaders.

PHL LIVE “Center Stage” is a music initiative highlighting Philadelphia’s top musical talent across multiple genres.

It provides emerging artists an opportunity to perform at popular local venues and win cash prizes, studio time, and a chance to have an original song distributed nationally through the PHL LIVE 2015 compilation album.

This initiative stems from

COUNCILMAN David Oh initiates kickoff of PHL LIVE “Center Stage”, providing stage for local musicians and artists.

City Council’s Committee on Global Opportunities & Creative/Innovative Economy, which the Councilman chairs.

One of the Committee’s goals is to provide artists in

Philadelphia an opportunity to grow and gain exposure in the city.

“Philadelphia used to be the music mecca of the world, and there’s still a lot of talent

here. We just need to connect some dots, and that’s exactly what PHL LIVE does,” Tony Kauffman, operations manager of Gamble-Huff and music songwriter/producer,

stated.

“Musicians, producers, recording studio owners, and others in the music industry can be an economic engine for Philadelphia,” Oh asserted.

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Councilman at Large David Oh lauded the launching of the 2nd annual PHL LIVE “Center Stage” at the TLA with performances from Kid Felix, Aime, Bria Marie, and Chill Moody yesterday at TLA on South Street. He also announced it was the first day musicians will be able to upload original pieces of music on .

At his press conference earlier were Helen Haynes, chief cultural officer from the Mayor’s Office; Mark Schultz, executive director of the Philadelphia Grammy Chapter; Carvin Haggins,

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Indeed A Full Life E!Day Comes To The Future

JIMMY CARTER at book-signing for A Full Life ... Reflections at Ninety. Before he got news his cancer had spread, 39th President happily signed his book at private event at Free Library of Phila. main branch.

Photo courtesy of Ryan Brandenburg

HIGH SCHOOL of the Future hosted massive E!Day backto-school giveaway. Forman Mills sponsored hugely popular EAGLES Youth Partnership brought love of reading to water-bottle handout. From left are Karen Jones, director of E!Day fair. From left are Ralph Aurora, Korinne Dennis, family engagement for School District, right, with Keith Dawn Baxter, Rosa Schofield and Anjali Patel.

Photo by Bill Myers Meister of Forman Mills.

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Union Carpenters Lend Helping Hand

REPRESENTATIVES from Lowthers Contracting LLC, Carpenters Local 1073, Dale Corp., Marsh Construction and Champs Angels celebrate their friendly competition to build low-income Habitat for Humanity homes in Sharswood, donating all their labor.

Photo by Bill Myers

BUILDINGS seemed to fly up as union carpenters put their backs into the job – all for love of lending a hand up.

Photo by Bill Myers

Sword Cutting Cake Rosita Leads Backpack Brigade

REAR ADMIRAL Stephen Metruck, Commander of 5th Coast Guard Dist. (our area), joined youngest Coast Guardsman in traditional sword-cutting of 225th Coast Guard birthday cake at an Armed Forces Council of Union League 39TH DIST. Police Capt. Michael Craighead poses with celebration. John DiLeonardo of Council was program tigerish Clarisse at State Rep. Rosita Youngblood’s back-toPhoto by Bill Myers Photo by Joe Stivala school giveaway. emcee.

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Casey Advocates Pediatric Research

SISTER Ann Provost, executive director of Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Phila., hosted giveaway of backpacks to 150 children at State Rep. Rosita Youngblood’s back-toschool fair. Here Sister Provost and Youbngblood are joined

by Youngblood’s grandchildren Hassan and Muhammad Photo by Bill Myers Youngblood.

Cecil B. Moore Comes Alive

FROM LEFT, joining Sen. Bob Casey, center, in talking about need to pass his ADVANCING HOPE ACT are, left, Dr. Peter Adamson, chairman of Children’s Oncology PATTI JACKSON of WDAS intros jazz band Group, and Dr. Joseph W. St. Geme III, chairman of DiviAbstract Truth at Jazz on the Avenue, a Beech CECIL B. MOORE Avenue bustled DARING new heights was this sion of Pediatrics and professor at Perelman School of MedCos. street festival on Cecil B. Moore Avenue. with life this warm summer Saturday rock-climber, testing his skills at Photo by Bonnie Squires icine.

Photo by Bill Myers Jazz on the Avenue. Photo by Bill Myers Photo by Bill Myers afternoon.

Special Election Victors To Be Sworn In August 25 FIVE Democrats elected in special elections to fill Legislative District vacancies this month, three from Phila., will be sworn in together in Chamber of State House Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Former City Councilman Ed Neilson, seen here with his wife Doris, and sons Steven, Kevin and Ryan and with City Commission candidate Lisa Deeley, admits he’s not sure which title to answer to when asked. “I enjoyed involvement in city problems, and will now impress those problems on my colleagues in the General Assembly to bring help to Phila.”

At The Playground STATE SEN Anthony Williams, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, Susan Slawson and other Local Parks & Recreation officials were on hand for ribbon-cutting at Eastwick Regional Playground.

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noted many faults within the traditional classroom setting, especially for students with disabilities and behavioral challenges.

What sets Marvin’s Education Services apart from other early-childhood programs is his unique curriculum that focuses on educational strategies. Most children learn their times tables by drilling them into memory, but Marvin takes a different approach. For a problem like nine times five, he’d reason with a student that the product is the number 5 nine times and that way students who are visual learners could use their fingers or tally marks to solve.

Marvin is driven by his own humble beginnings in Philadelphia’s Frankford community. At Frankford HS, he was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated in the top 10% of his class. He immediately entered into Albright College where he studied sociology for two years before moving on to Penn State Abington, where he received a BA in psychological and social sciences. He then received his Master’s degree in education

with a concentration in elementary education from Lincoln University.

After being a teacher for eight years, Marvin realized, “I can do more.” And from that comes his company’s motto, “You deserve the best.”

On Oct. 3, Marvin’s Education Services will launch its “School Readiness” class on Saturdays, a free early-

childhood education program for students ages three to six held at Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School in Kensington. Marvin’s venture receives fiscal backing from local nonprofit organizations and grants. He is a recent recipient of the BMe Leader Award (Black Male Engagement) worth $10,000 that is awarded annual to 10 outstanding African Ameri-

can men providing service in their respective communities.

Though he will continue to offer his mobile tutoring service, Marvin Dutton is focused on expanding his early childhood education programs to any and all points of interest.

“I want to be the voice of education in Philadelphia,” he said.

CEO of Marvin’s Education Services Marvin Dutton wants to change educational landscape in Phila.

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by Jean Donohue Millennial entrepreneur Marvin Dutton worked as a teacher for eight years before he quit to capitalize on a new venture in education. That venture is rooted in implementation; Dutton believes that early-childhood education could be implemented in a way that is more beneficial to the individual student and seeks to reform the educational landscape in Philadelphia with Marvin’s Education Services.

“Eighty-five percent of the brain develops before age five,” he said.

From research and firsthand experience in educating, Dutton knows the invaluable importance of early-childhood education.

“If you fall behind at a young age, you spend your life catching up,” he says.

Although he is not immersed in a traditional classroom setting, Dutton is above all, a teacher.

As the CEO of Marvin’s Education Services, he provides free early childhood education programs as well as low-cost tutoring.

Throughout his career as a kindergarten teacher, he

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COMMUNITY leaders and concerned citizens endorse Operation Fresh Start (Tm) as blueprint for executing national mandate for criminal-justice reform. From left are Minister Alif Allah. Pastor Anthony Stevenson, State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown, Kevin Leacock, S. Archye Leacock, Dorothy Johnson-Speight, Judge James M. Deleon, Michael Coard, Esq. and Anthony Wallace.

Council Independent Candidate Targets Republicans

KRISTIN COMBS …poverty is killing our schools. poorer the school population, the less emphasis on serving that population and

giving its fair funding, she saw.

“City Council can change that, but it presently isn’t. We have a crisis in priorities,” Combs noted. “Eliminating tax loopholes and subsidies to major corporations and developers could provide the money needed without raising property/rental taxes on the average citizen.

There presently is no majority representing this view in the present Council, which is why I am running as an independent on the Green Party ticket.”

She turned in over 2,000 signatures on her nomination papers, which she says,

“should send a message that there is huge discontent in what Council has allowed to happen to our public-school system.”

A Texan by birth and a sixyear resident of Philadelphia, Combs knows her race will be a steep uphill battle all the way, but she feels, “My primary targets are the Republicans running for this office. I believe I’m in target range with the reception I have been getting.”

She says she is getting growing support from progressives and union workers, drawing from many union teachers. She also has the en-

dorsement of DC33.

Combs is confident of the growing awareness among unions that either or both of the Republicans running will not join in efforts to end the role of poverty determining school policies.

“If the turnout is the same as it was four years ago, though predictions are it will be lower, I need about 50,000 to bump at least one of them off their goal,” she stated.

“If Democrats and progressives adhere to my message to split their vote to give me one of their five votes, I’m a winner,” she believes. Her cam-

paign, as a result, has taken her to speak to community groups, unions, and activists.

Combs’ undergraduate degree was in physics with a minor in math at Baylor University. She got her Masters’ degree in secondary education at University of Pennsylvania.

She added, “The more I learned, the more I became aware the current political machinery was not serving the poorer population in this city.”

Kristin has a website, www.combs4citycouncil.com . She welcomes the support of disappointed parents and community leaders.

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Kristin Combs is a schoolteacher on a mission. That mission crystallized when, in 2013, a public school at which she was teaching was closed.

Vaux HS, 23rd & Master, was the target of the School Reform Commission which labeled it as “failing”.

“We had actually turned around the school climate, but unfortunately we bit the bullet,” she recalls ruefully.

She was then transferred to another school, only to see it fall victim to budget cuts as well.

That’s when she understood the core of the problem was poverty. The

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City Honored For Management Effort Congressman Brady Lauds Voting Rights

The City of Philadelphia has received a Certificate of Excellence for its performance management efforts from the International City/County Management Association Center for Performance Analytics™. The Certificate of Excellence is the highest level honor awarded by ICMA. “From day one of our administration, we have worked hard to be an efficient and effective government, committed to transparency and to improved service delivery to residents. PhillyStat, and our other performance management efforts, are key components in that work,” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter.

“The certificate program recognizes the principles of performance management,” said Randall H. Reid, ICMA director of performance initiatives. “Jurisdictions meeting the qualifications have demonstrated leadership in continuous improvement and community engagement, and they serve as examples for other governments to follow.”

ICMA, the International City/County Management Association, advances professional local government worldwide.

The organization’s mission is to create excellence in local governance by developing and fostering professional management to build better communities.

ICMA identifies leading practices to address the needs of local governments and professionals serving communities globally – providing services,

research, publications, data and information, peer and results-oriented assistance, and training and professional development to thousands of city, town, and county leaders and other individuals and organizations throughout the world.

The management decisions made by ICMA’s members affect millions of people living in thousands of communities, ranging in size from small towns to large metropolitan areas.

PhillyStat’s mission is to improve organizational performance through data driven decision making and the im-

plementation of performance management tools.

It aims to drive better results and services, by maintaining a focus on problem-solving and process improvement; to bring the right information to the table, by integrating operational, financial, and other relevant information into performance sessions; to set meaningful measures and targets in a collaborative fashion; to manage to consistent priorities, by placing emphasis on the City’s top priorities; and to better communicate with stakeholders.

Congressman Robert Brady (DPhila.), a ranking member on the Committee on House Administration, released the following statement in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act’s signing into law: “While we mark the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act and recognize that it was one of the most important civil-rights achievements in the history of our nation, we must pause because our work is not done. “ In the midst of our anniversary recognition, we must continue to work to restore the protections from the Voting Rights Act that were struck down by

Mayor Michael A. Nutter, in partnership with the Mayor’s Commission on Aging and AARP Pennsylvania, announced the release of a citywide survey, the results of which will be used to identify challenges and opportunities to address issues affecting Philadelphia’s agefriendliness and livability, such as safety, transportation and housing.

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ted to being a great place to live, work and visit. And since the early days of our administration, we have worked hard to improve the overall quality of life for all of our residents, no matter their age, race or income,” said the Mayor. “We know that different communities have different needs. I want to encourage Philadelphians, especially our seniors, to participate in this survey to

help us better understand the diverse needs within our communities and what we can do as a city to support our residents, bringing Philadelphia closer to being an age-friendly city.”

Surveys will be available online at www.phila.gov/agefriendly and at Free Library locations across the city. The surveys will be collected through September 2015.

City Survey Seeks Your Thoughts “As the baby-boom generation ages, communities need to plan for potential challenges that come with an aging population,” said Bill Johnston-Walsh, AARP Pennsylvania state director.

“AARP is helping cities become great places for all ages by adopting such features as safe, walkable streets, better housing and transportation options, and access to key services.”

Since the 2010 Census, Pennsylvania’s 65-and-older population has grown by 8.9% Over the next 20 years, projections indicate this group will make up nearly a quarter of the state’s total population,with more than 3.2 million residents (Penn State Data Center, 2015).

More than 12 percent of Philadelphia’s 1.5 million residents are 65 or older (Census, 2010).

Peace Tour Joins One Life At A Time To Quell Crime The 2015 Peace Tour joined One Day At A Time, Drug and Alcohol, HIV/AIDS program in North Philadelphia, on the 5600 block of N. Hutchinson Street, where a five-year-old girl was taken from her home in the middle

of the night and beaten up by a teenager.

“Since the beginning of the year, Philadelphia has seem 1200 shootings” stated Bilal Qayyum, president, Father’s Day Rally Committee, one of the partners of the summer of

2015 Peace Tour. “The Peace Tour will address the increased numbers of shootings and other violence in our city, and it will promote solutions to decrease some of the violence.”

Mel Wells, executive di-

PCA Seeks Workshop Volunteers Philadelphia Corp. for Aging is looking for volunteer leaders for “Help Yourself to Health,” a workshop series for seniors with ongoing health conditions. Volunteer training sessions will take place at PCA, 642 N. Broad Street, from Monday, Aug. 31 through Friday, Sep. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. To qualify, volunteers must either have a

the Supreme Court two years ago. In the wake of Shelby v. Holder state and local officials in the jurisdiction directly affected by the Shelby decision have implemented new rules to again deny access to voting in ways that could not stand the test of federal mandates.

“Celebrate, yes, but at the same time we need to redouble our efforts to gain what was lost due to the Shelby decision. Proudly I am working with other House Democrats to advance legislation that would restore its full protections so that the victories of the civil-rights movement can continue to stand for our generation and generations to come.”

chronic condition themselves or be the caregiver to someone with a chronic condition.

In Philadelphia, chronic disease affects 250,000 – 89% – of Philadelphians aged 60-plus. The Help Yourself to Health workshop series was developed by the nationally renowned Stanford University Chronic Disease Self-Management Program.

The program helps people with chronic conditions, such as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, learn how to manage their symptoms, improve their quality of life and reduce their health care costs. Workshops are highly interactive, focusing on building skills, sharing experiences, instilling confidence and providing support.

PCA is also looking for community organizations, such as senior centers, senior living facilities, houses of worship and libraries, to host a Help Yourself to Health workshop series. For more information about the Help Yourself to Health volunteer training or to offer a host site for the program, call (215) 765-9000, ext. 5119 or email dbrown@pcaphl.org.

rector, ODAAT, stated, “We’ve been doing a number of marches by ourselves, just planning them out quickly and doing them. However it is also nice to known we have an organization such as the father’s Day Rally Committee and a man like Bilal Qayyum to partner with on some of the efforts we undertake. There’s always strength in numbers and when like minds come together, we can truly have a positive impact toward our greater goals of bringing peace to our streets.”

The 2015 Peace Tour is a direct action campaign taken to the streets of Philadelphia with the message of “Peace”.

The Tour is a public-awareness campaign promoting anti-

violence solutions and providing information to individuals on the impact that losing love ones has on many families throughout the city of Philadelphia.

So far in August, they convened at the corner of Chew & Chelten Avenues; the corner of 23rd & Dauphin Streets; and the corner of 58th Street & Greenway Avenue.

The partners of the Peace Tour include Unity in the Community, Father’s Day Rally Committee, One Day At A Time and RFP/Peace Live, Mothers in Charge, Every Murder is Real, Frontline Dads, Men of Tustin, Operation Save Our City, Men United Against Violence and Town Watch Integrated Services.

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(Cont. From Page 7) currently living in the Philadelphia area who offered to work with us to raise funds to help citizens impacted by the explosions. We are now considering a fundraiser and will be in touch as plans progress.

In the meantime, please keep our Tianjin family in your prayers.

Nancy Gilboy CDI President CDI has been the region’s official international-relations organization since 1954 as a public/private partnership with the US Dept. of State and the City of Philadelphia.

Easy … Or Right (Cont. From Page 7) programs have faced drastic and damaging cuts that jeopardize the well-being of citizens and the financial health of counties throughout the Commonwealth.

Cuts over the last four years have impacted mental-health programs, children and youth services, long-term care for older residents, homeless-assistance programs, and drug and alcohol treatment.

These programs are critical to many of our citizens. Continuing the practice of doing what is easy, by cutting funding without recognizing the impacts of those cuts, is not the right thing to do. And this budget stalemate should be about doing what is right, instead of simply doing what is easy.

I stand with Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget, which commits $27.9 million to county-run human services. It also provides $2.5 million to fight the growing heroin and opioid epidemic, invests an additional $500,000 to promote employment for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and includes $1 million to reduce homelessness among veterans.

His budget also puts back

$1.7 million for in-home services for seniors. Unfortunately, the Republican budget stripped this funding, forcing more seniors into costly nursing homes even though they preferred to stay in their homes to age with dignity.

Meanwhile, the Governor’s proposed budget would invest $120 million to early-education initiatives that would allow Pennsylvania to offer pre-K to all three- and four-year olds in the state. It would also increase basic-education funding by $400 million, and special-education funding by $100 million.

In Philadelphia, schools would receive $159 million more than last year, while property-tax payers would see rates drop by 27% on average.

The Republican budget does little to restore the education cuts, continuing the foolishness of the last four years.

Easy wrongs have a pesky way of adding up until there’s a crisis, and this is the crossroad we face right now in Pennsylvania. It’s time to make the hard but right choice.

Donna Bullock will be representing the 195th Legislative Dist. in North and West Philadelphia.

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Sep. 12-13- 1st Annual Miles Gray, Jr. Memorial Championship Tennis Tournament is held at 33rd & Susquehanna Ave., starting 10 a.m. $25 Singles, $35 Doubles. For info strawberrymta@aol.com.

Sep. 11- Irish Boxing is held at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., starting 7:30 p.m. 10 bouts sanctioned

by USA Boxing featuring Philly vs. Belfast. For tickets or sponsorship opportunities Fred Druding, Jr. (215) 221-2374.

Sep.12- Celebrate “50 is Great Birthday Bash” with Sheriff Jewell Williams at Sheraton Phila. Downtown Hotel, 17th & Race Sts., starting 8 p.m.

Sep. 13- Derek Green holds Jazz on the Lawn at 1039 W. Allens La., 3-6 p.m. Host Committee $2,900, $2,500, $1,500; Sponsors $2,000, $1,500, $1,000; tickets $150.

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Aug. 29- State Rep. Mark Cohen hosts Rising Sun Ave. Street Fair at 6300-6400 blks.

Rising Sun Ave., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Games, live acts, SWAT trucks, info, light refreshments. Free.

Aug. 29- 1st Ward Leader Pete Lyde hosts Fundraiser Cookout at 6816 N. 10th St., 1-5 p.m. Rain date Sunday.

For info Pete (267) 303-3203 or petesoreal@aol.com.

Aug. 30- Phila. Republican Committee hosts Billy Meehan Clambake at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 4-8 p.m. $100 per guest.

Beer, wine, soda and open bar.

Entertainment. Event Chair State Rep. Martina White.

Checks payable to “Phila. Republican City Committee”, 3525-27 Cottman Ave., Phila., PA 19149. For info Mike Cibik (215) 735-1060.

Sep. 5-7- Polish American Festival at Nat’l Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, on Ferry Rd., Doylestown, Pa. Saturday, Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sep. 7- Tri-State Labor Day Parade & Family Celebration starts at Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 19 Union Hall, 1301

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All you can eat & drink. Tickets $25.

Aug. 25- Republican candidate for Mayor Melissa Murray Bailey hosts Fundraiser at Valley Green Inn, Valley Green Rd., 6-9 p.m. $125 and up. Tickets are $125 for Supporters, $250 for Advocates, $500 for Friends, and $1,000 for Angels.

If you can attend (or even if you can’t), checks payable to “Citi-

zens for Melissa Murray Bailey”, % Mike Cibik, Esq., 1500 Walnut St., Su. 900, Phila., PA 19102. For info Joseph DeFelice (215) 756-4158.

Aug. 26- Councilman David Oh hosts Black Film Advisory Committee Summer Mixer at Fire & Ice Restaurant, 312 Market St., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free.

Aug. 26- Intimate Dinner & Policy Conversation with Terry Tracy for City Council at Large at Dwight D. Hotel, 256 S. 16th St. $1,000, $2,500. For info Colleen Weldon (203) 300-2507.

Aug. 27- Republican 50th & 9th Wards host Meet & Greet

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(Cont. From Page 10) the prosecutions are racially motivated. Please note both heads of Justice under President Obama have been African American. It may well be true that prosecutors are out to get him. That is what prosecutors do. They are out to get people they believe have committed crimes.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Kane’s accusation that the charges against her were part of conspiracy by an old boys’ club has taken a new and rather torturous twist. She claims the campaign to take her down started early on when she alleged TOM CORBETT’S AG’s office mishandled the Sandusky child-abuse case. She claimed Corbett’s AG staff purposefully dragged out the case to aid in Corbett’s fundraising for his gubernatorial campaign, and in so doing allowed another child to be molested. She appointed a special investigator who found her allegations to be untrue. Kane very begrudgingly announced these findings a year before she herself was charged by Montgomery County DISTRICT ATTORNEY RISA VETRI FERMAN. Kane and her rapidly evaporating supporters believe Ferman is part of the “old boys’ network,” even though she is a woman. Ferman is a Repub-

OUT & ABOUT (Cont. From Page 10) No colleges or schools were shut down because of Wonder’s presence.

In other words, the security didn’t get completely insane … unlike what’s going to happen the last week of September when Pope Francis shows up.

Don’t get me wrong. I know Stevie Wonder isn’t the Pope. He’s had more millionselling albums and while his hairline is a lot further back than it used to be, Stevie Wonder doesn’t wear a funny hat.

But I do know that Mayor Michael Nutter is about to seriously inconvenience a lot of people the weekend the Pope

lican and Democrats do like to portray us a party of old white men; I guess they, like many politicians, are not going to let the facts get in the way of a good story.

Here is where her conspiracy theory takes a turn that defies logic. She believes her detractors were motivated also by a desire to retaliate against her for exposing the pornographic email traffic between Corbett AG staffers (Republican and Democrats) and at least one jurist. She has even asked Montgomery County Common Pleas JUDGE WILLIAM CARPENTER, who oversaw the grand-jury investigation that led to her indictment, to allow her to release a full list of those involved in the pornography exchange. She apparently remains under a gag order that

prohibited her from releasing documents relating to allegations she illegally leaked confidential materials about an investigation into former NCAAP official JERRY MONDESIRE. Carpenter does not (and neither do most sane people) understand how the pornographic emails are related to the Mondesire case. I can only speculate that former AG staffer and current Philadelphia prosecutor FRANK FINA’S name is on the list.

Releasing his name does not support her allegations, but backs the case against her. She released a heavily redacted list of pornographic exchangers long after she entered into a highly publicized war with Fina. The case against Kane alleges her illegal acts were in large part to discredit Fina.

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shows up. And I’m still trying to figure out the reasons why.

For example, why can’t I get on the subway at City Hall? The Broad Street Line doesn’t even go toward the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

In fact, none of the SEPTA underground transport lines do. The Market Frankford Line goes along Market Street, as does the trolley system.

And tell me again why I can’t go to the Whole Foods near the Barnes Foundation Museum, other than the fact it’s unnecessarily expensive?

And for that matter, why can’t I go to the Barnes Foundation Museum?

I get it. No one wants to be the one that has to call the Vat-

ican and explain that the Pope is in Temple University Hospital because some yahoo decided he wanted to make a name for himself, but some of the security precautions that are going to be taken for the Pope’s visit make absolutely no sense. We don’t take many of these precautions when the President comes to call.

So if we can put on a free Stevie Wonder concert in Dilworth Park, or the Fourth of July concert on the Parkway, or the upcoming Budweiser “Made In America” show without all of this nonsense, why can’t we host the Pope without it?

Even Stevie Wonder can see this is overkill….

WAFFLEMAN (Cont. From Page 10)

RELAXING at Sid Booker’s legendary summertime poolside FABULOUS foursome greeted each other at gate of impresario Sid Booker’s Laverock party were, from left, Congressman Chaka Fattah, Counestate: from left, Sheriff Jewell Williams, Booker, mayoral candidate Jim Kenney and cilwoman Cindy Bass, Fattah’s wife Renee Chenault Fattah State Sen. Shirley Kitchen. This year’s summer gala drew a record crowd.

Photo by Robert Mendelsohn and host Booker.

KICKING BACK under umbrella of Sid Booker’s hospitality was this table of lively POLICE presence was cordial and convivial at poolside, as John ladies: Katrina Andrews, Margaret Wright, Gertrude Dunlap, mischievous “Judy McCloskey, Deputy Commissioner Richard Ross and Inspector Garland Giddyup” Horsey and Sylvia Grier.

James Fredericksdorf enjoyed Sid’s annual summer gala.

ADMIRERS like Russell Gore, Jr. came up to Sid Booker to thank him for his swinging summer soirée.

SID BOOKER’S affairs are magnets for stylish set, such as Lillian Parker and Lavonne Smith here.

FRIENDS shared good times at Sid Booker’s pool party, like, from ENJOYING a moment with host Sid Booker were left, Ward Leader Pete Lyde, Councilwoman Cindy Bass, Michael Bill Richardson, Capt. McCloskey and Joe DiOrio.

Photo by Robert Mendelsohn Cobb and Dana Mitchell.

HOSTS Sid Booker and State Sen. Shirley Kitchen beam as Dione Jones presents Deputy Commissioner of Police Richard Ross with Humanitarian Award.

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SID BOOKER welcomes Judge Jacqueline Frazier-Lyde and her husband Ward Leader Peter Lyde to annual summer extravaganza.

TURNOUT brought smiles to hosts Sid Booker and StateSen. Shirley Kitchen and guests Dep. Police Commissioner Richard Ross and State Sen. John Sabatina, Jr. Photo by Robert Mendelsohn

Sid Booker and State Senator Shirley Kitchen would like to thank everyone who attended the

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(Cont. From Page 10) all – registrations Look forward to PAT EIDING, AFL-CIO Council President, again stepping off to lead the annual Labor Day Parade. Doubtless he is hoping for dry weather. In recent memory, his stout brigade has virtually had to row up Columbus Boulevard deluged by cloudbursts. They would enjoy fair weather this year.

by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: What is the third costly emotion that keeps you in debt and from filing bankruptcy?

Answer: Pride: “I’m not the kind of person that files bankruptcy,” I often hear. Well, what kind of person is it that files bankruptcy? It’s people who’ve gotten sick, even with health insurance; people who’ve divorced; people who’ve lost jobs; and people who got suckered into believing the marvels of a consumer society were available to everyone.

Bankruptcy is not a moral failing; it’s a legal solution to an economic problem.

Look around at the celebrities and the iconic corporations who have all filed for bankruptcy relief. Do we think that they are lesser people for starting over? Not usually. Walt Disney, one of the more famous debtors, is an American hero.

The emotional decision to file is really exhaustion: When the defensive shield of these corrosive emotions is worn down, and rationality wins out.

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(Cont. From Page 10) the CITY DEPT. OF FINANCE. Imagine that: You thought you were in a court, not a REVENUE VACUUM CLEANER. Who is the INVISIBLE boss there? It is Jeremiah CONNER, a wonderful fellow. You would think that he had a supervisor just up the ladder. Nope; the next in the chain of command is Deputy Finance Dir. Katherine PASTER. Is the MEDIA SCARED to push this minor judiciary WHERE IT BELONGS – into the court system? More on this soon.

It is good that the CARPENTERS’ Union has resolved one of the Convention Center issues with contractors.

Now the decks are cleared to ZERO in on the Convention Center management!... I have been told of a WOMAN who wants to run for DA next year.

She has fine credentials. I hear she believes in strong cooperation between City and State law enforcement. Men still can’t (or won’t) see it, but the year of the woman is coming!... And the Kane DISLIKERS continued to pound at her. Picture that, an official who was elected by the votes of many ordinary people. Her opponents, mostly elected by no one, feel they can ignore the choice of voters, and the electoral process. Like telling me to do an impossible thing to myself.

How about REPUBLICAN Judge Carpenter talking about the Kane press conference to the MEDIA? He said he did nothing political. He felt

He said KANE did not win election because she was qualified, but because she was RICH. HA, HA. Funny. Yet sad, because many, many rich lose elections, and I felt he does not like the rich – or rich Democrats at least. HAS HE EVER said the same of a SINGLE RICH REPUBLICAN? HMMMM.

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Kane’s assertions had nothing to do with the case. Are you RULING, your honor? Please quiet down... And Hon. CASTILLE said the same about relevance. But whatever he says on this can be SUSPECT because of rumors that he wants the S.A.G. JOB. Before ANOTHER WORD, he should man up and say if he would EVEN allow himself to be PERSUADED TO RUN. Towards the end of Kaneslam, Pulitzer-Gate week, a writer mentioned a Kane aide could face suspension. You might believe THE AIDE had been tried and convicted; but NOTHING HAPPENED. A very long, imaginative stretch, by one who is NOT a judge....

And the clincher was a writer pleading to let the judicial process take its course and not burn KANE at the stake – and then seemed to do just that (?).

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