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Ringing In School Year!

GOV. TOM WOLF was guest at Labor Day parade.

MAYOR Michael Nutter and School Superintendent William Hite ring in school-year opening day at George Washington Carver High School.

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WELCOMING students to G.W. Carver High School were SRC Chair Marjorie Neff, Dr. William Hite, Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, student Kai Tinsley, Mayor Michael Nutter and Principal Ted Domers.

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by Joe Shaheeli Philadelphia’s second casino is moving along and its passage through the City’s legal requirements are expected to be speedily approved as voters, burdened by a heavy tax load, iare looking for the relief it will bring. The revenue it will generate in taxes for the City and the Commonwealth will help ward off any calls for additional taxes for the support of the City’s public schools.

Surveys have long indicated Philadelphia will benefit from the addition of a second casino, a long-overdue event.

The Xfinity Live! casino will be located in the sports

complex. Its opening will provide over 1,000 jobs, millions in estimated revenue, and will end, happily for taxpayers, the monopoly long enjoyed by SugarHouse casino located in the Fishtown section.

Cordish Cos., which operates several other casinos, is expected to put a big dent in the number of unemployed minority workers in this city, providing hands-on training to the over thousand it will employ.

That will be one of the focuses of Cordish Cos. according to its COO Zed Smith.

“As Chief Operating Officer of The Cordish Cos., and an African American,” he stated, “I am very proud of our

Looking For City’s Poet Laureate The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture & the Creative Economy released application materials for the selection of Philadelphia’s next Poet Laureate.

The position of Poet Laureate was established in January 2012 to give one talented poet the opportunity to publicly represent the City in the medium of poetry, and to serve the artform within the city.

“This role is not only an acknowledgement of creative greatness, but also an opportunity for poetry to engage the city

and inspire community action,” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter.

“Frank Sherlock has done an excellent job carrying out the City’s vision for our Poet Laureate program and I look forward to learning what the next Poet Laureate envisions for their term.”

Frank Sherlock, Philadelphia’s current Poet Laureate, will complete his two-year term at the end of 2015. Sherlock’s accomplishments as Poet Laureate included “Write Your Block,” a citywide poetry project that encouraged Philadel-

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He noted, “In fact, our company’s Xfinity Live! minority-participation program has been identified as a model program by the City’s Economic Opportunity Agency.

Our companies have been recognized by the DC/Maryland Minority Business Association as the ‘Most Inclusive Company’ in that region.”

The Cordish Cos., he added, “have developed a model diversity and equal-opportunity plan to maximize the participation by minority, veterans, local businesses and res-

Chinese officials, Pennsylvania state legislators, Philadelphia city council members and Jewish community leaders are celebrating the Shanghai Jewish Refugees exhibit.

Ambassador Zhang Qiyue, China’s Consul General in New York, and Betty Grebenschikoff, a survivor who wrote about her experiences of fleeing to and living in Shanghai, will speak at a VIP reception, this evening at 6 p.m., at Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad Street, where the exhibit is on display through Sep. 16.

The Shanghai Jewish Refugees exhibit, sponsored by the American Jewish Commit-

tee, has appeared in several US cities. “The incredible story of open arms and friendship the people of Shanghai extended to Jewish refugees provides a model for humanity,” said Marcia Bronstein, AJC Philadelphia regional director.

“The Jewish Refugees & Shanghai Exhibit provides a powerful and inspirational glimpse of Shanghai in our history’s darkest hours and serves as a conduit for fostering dialogue, respect and cross-cultural collaboration,” she advised.

The exhibit highlights the story of the nearly 20,000 Jewish refugees who fled the horrors of the Holocaust.

phia’s of all ages to explore their neighborhoods and use poetry to map the personal landmarks, histories, traditions and experiences with which they identify their communities. This project included workshops at Taller Puertorriqueño and Mighty Writers West, as well as an online toolkit and submission portal at http://creativephl.org/writeyourblock.

The application process is administered by OACCE. Applications must be submitted online to OACCE at http://creativephl.org/Poet-

idents in the development and operations our planned worldclass hotel, casino and entertainment project” Smith said he is working with Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, City Council and the area’s African American leaders to create an open door to minority employees.

Charges of racial discrimination have been hurled periodically at Cordish casinos.

But they have so far been dismissed by the courts.

They are periodically resurrected by those who don’t wish to see a second casino come into existence. Its record of minority hiring at other casinos it operates readily dismiss such

discriminatory charges.

In reference to discriminatory charges leveled by the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Action Network, Councilman Kenyatta said, “I take these concerns very seriously, and will ensure that we fully examine them during the process. I was encouraged recently by the report of the Black Clergy of Philadelphia & Vicinity that looked closely at the Cordish Cos. and found no basis for claims of racial insensitivity. This casino presents Philadelphia with a great economic development opportunity, but we must ensure that the operation will be fair and equitable.”

LaureateApplication by 11:59pm on Oct. 6, 2015. The Poet Laureate will serve a twoyear term starting in January 2016, during which they will raise the profile of poetry and creative writing in general within the City of Philadelphia through public events and a community service project, and provide mentorship to as well as help select the city’s Youth Poet Laureate.

Submissions will be reviewed confidentially by the Poet Laureate Governing Committee, which will then make its recommendation to the Mayor. The committee comprises: Helen Haynes, chief cultural officer for the City of Philadelphia; Beth

Feldman Brandt, poet and executive director of the Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation; Dr. Cathy Cohen, education director of ArtWell; Greg Corbin, founder and executive director, Philadelphia Youth Poetry Movement; Al Filreis, Kelly Writers House at the University of Pennsylvania; Trapeta Mayson, poet and executive director of Historic Germantown; and Autumn McClintock, Strategic Initiatives at the Free Library of Philadelphia.

Detailed guidelines and the application are available online at to http://creativephl.org/PoetLaureateApplication. All applications must be submitted online to be accepted.

L&I Task Force Overtime Questioned City Controller Alan Butkovitz has found Dept. of Licenses & Inspections employees on the newly-formed Construction Site Task Force were paid as much as $50,000 in overtime in addition to their base salaries.

Subpoenaed records indicated the CSTF, created in response to the 2013 building collapse at 22nd & Market Streets to review and audit licensing, permitting and inspections, consisted of 30 employees in 2014. Twelve of these employees were paid more than $1,000 in overtime for a combined total of almost $130,000 for that one year.

According to internal emails obtained by the Controller’s Office, when a CSTF employee asked to put in for overtime, the

Task Force’s supervisor stated, “Anything you want. There’s money to burn. You can work every day if you want.”

“It’s extremely troubling when the attitude of a high-ranking supervisor is one that believes the City is lined with money trees that continually grow,” said Butkovitz. “L&I and the Administration need to operate efficiently and effectively, not frivolously.”

In 2013, these same five employees earned a combined total of less than $4,000 in overtime.

Overall overtime costs for L&I from 2013 to 2014 increased from $650,832 to $1,026,147.

This was an increase of about $375,000, or 58%.

“Significant overtime costs

not only increase the City’s payroll expenditures but also future pension payments as a result of earning more wages,” said Butkovitz. “Management has a fiduciary duty to taxpayers to control costs and ensure services are provided in the most economic manner.”

Butkovitz said, “In this case, the actions of the CSTF appear to go beyond its stated mission to provide oversight of construction and demolition sites.

“In an email sent from the CTSF supervisor to an L&I employee in the Permit Control Unit, the supervisor inappropriately flaunted the Task Force’s ability to disturb contractors trying to do business with the City.”

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Can Kane Weather Primary?

by Joe Shaheeli The more the merrier, should be the signals going out from the campaign staff of Attorney General Kathleen Kane, whose office lately has been able to churn out indictments which indicate she is doing the work for which she was elected.

But will it be enough and generate enough positive headlines around the state to give voters an indication she deserves their vote? Thinking that isn’t going to happen and she will remain vulnerable to even a Democratic Party denial of endorsement, is what has drawn out an early announcement of a primary challenger she will face.

Beginning the parade is Jack Stollsteimer, a school advocate, who has announced he will get into the primary.

Sensing her vulnerability are two Republican challengers eying the primary, State Rep. Todd Stevens and State Sen. John Rafferty, both from Montgomery County.

With Kane’s support team believing she will weather her recent indictment, they are chanting the “more the better.”

They know and pay attention to polls, which, although negative now, do show she has extremely high visibility among voters. A few good breaks and she’ll fly away from competition on the theme of “she survived the old boys’ network.”

Rep. Parker Hosts Labor Day Picnic

Lower Merion Democrats Picnic AMONG 100 elected officials, candidates and Democratic Committee members at L o w e r Merion Democratic picnic were State Rep. Greg Vitali and State Sen. Daylin Leach. Photo

Rep. White Legislation Protects Police Privacy State Rep. Martina White (R-Northeast) has introduced legislation that would bar police departments from releasing the names of officers involved in a shooting while an investigation is ongoing.

White said her proposal would allow departments to identify officers only after criminal charges have been filed and it will protect police officers and their families from unnecessary threats.

White said she wrote the legislation after several nationwide incidents where officers later cleared of wrongdoing had to go into hiding or resign after receiving death threats.

That hasn’t made Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey happy. There is strong sentiment in the General As-

TAKING advantage to educate voters on what to expect on election day when voting were mayoral candidate Jim Kenney, seen here with hostess State Rep. Cherelle Parker, Ward Leaders Shirley Gregory and Isabella Fitzgerald, and State Rep. Dwight Evans. Parker hosted Photo by Joe Stivala crowds at her Labor Day celebration.

sembly for this legislation.

The Republicans are in the majority there. It could speedily get out of committee and on the floor of the House, with a similar scenario in the Senate. If it becomes law, Ramsey’s controversial decision to identify officers within 72 hours who have shot civilians will be history.

The Commissioner needs to remember White has a constituency heavy with police and retired police. He has only one vote and he doesn’t live in her district. She has become a quick learner of the old adage, “All politics is local.”

Latino Officers Endorse Kenney The National Coalition of Latino Officers announced their endorsement of Philadelphia Democratic mayoral nominee Jim Kenney today.

The Coalition praised Kenney’s plan to grow trust between communities and law enforcement in a statement.

“Jim Kenney’s plans to improve the relationship between community members and police show that he has a real understanding of the issue at hand,” said Antonio Hernandez President of NCLO. “His focus on increasing recruitment diversity, creating a municipal ID program, instituting focused deterrence, and ending arbitrary stop-and-frisk policies are key to the public safety of Philadelphia. We look forward to working with him to protect and serve this great city.”

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In the 2016 race for the White House, businessman Donald Trump leads his Republican rivals in the early caucus and primary states of Iowa and New Hampshire, according to the latest NBC News/Marist Poll.

Trump has improved his standing among potential Republican voters in both crucial GOP contests. In Iowa, Trump, 29%, leads the crowded GOP field, and retired neurosurgeon Ben Car-

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his support, 20% from 10%, since the previous NBC News/Marist Poll in the state.

His support is also up to 16% from 12% in New Hampshire.And, looking at the general election, Clinton now loses to Bush in both states, trails Trump in Iowa, and runs evenly with him in New Hampshire. In contrast, Biden is more competitive against Bush and leads Trump in both states.

“There’s been a massive shakeup in both parties, in both states,” says Dr. Lee M. Miringoff, director of The Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. “It’s been a summer of surprises with Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders sitting in the front car of the rollercoaster.”

Trump is outpacing his competitors for the Republican nomination across the board. He runs best among Tea Party identifiers, independents, voters without a college education, and men.

Carson has made major inroads in Iowa. He has catapulted to second place and runs competitively with Trump among white evangelical Christians and conservative voters. He leads Trump in Iowa, 27% to 22%, among college educated voters. In New Hampshire, Carson and Kasich have nearly doubled their support from the previous July survey.

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(Cont. From Prev. Page) tween law enforcement and the communities they serve,” said Kenney. “I am proud to have their endorsement, and I look forward to working with them to ensure that Philadelphians feel safe and respected in every neighborhood.”

The National Coalition of Latino Officers is a nonprofit organization comprised of local and state Latino Police Associations with over 20,000 members nationwide.

NCLO’s primary mission is to promote and facilitate unity, cooperation and collaboration amongst these organizations in order to have one united and strong voice. NCLO acts as ambassadors between the community and law enforcement, working together for a better community. For more information, visit www.latino-officers.org.

son, 22%, assumes second place. Dr. Carson is the favorite “second choice” among potential GOP voters. Trump, 28%, also takes the top spot in New Hampshire where he outpaces Ohio Gov. John Kasich, 12%, and Dr. Carson, 11%, by double digits among the state’s potential Republican electorate. Carson is also the preferred “second choice” in New Hampshire.

However, the picture is bleaker for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.

Walker, who topped the Iowa leaderboard in the July NBC News/Marist Poll with 19%, now receives only single-digit support, 5%, as does Bush, 6%, who placed third in that previous survey with 12%. In New Hampshire, support for Bush and Walker has also fallen among the potential GOP electorate.

On the Democratic side, the race for the presidential nomination has undergone a major upheaval. While former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton leads Sanders by 11 points, 48% to 37%, among the potential Democratic electorate in Iowa, Clinton’s lead has narrowed from 29 points in July. The tables have turned for Clinton in New Hampshire where Sanders has surpassed her, 49% to 38%.

Clinton previously had a 13point lead over Sanders.

What would happen if Vice President Joe Biden decides to enter the race? Clinton and Sanders maintain their respective leads in Iowa and New Hampshire, and Biden places third. However, in Iowa, Biden has doubled

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(Cont. From Page 5) Iowa, although her slippage has been modest among Democrats, her support among independents and moderates has plummeted.

Among women, while Clinton outpaced Sanders by 25 points in New Hampshire in July, she now only has a 7point edge.

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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Superior Court Judge David N. Wecht announced his endorsement for Supreme Court by the Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of Police.

“It is the privilege of the Fraternal Order of Police, The Pennsylvania State Lodge, representing more than 40,000 law-enforcement officers throughout Pennsylvania, to present you our highest endorsement for your candidacy

to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court,” stated Les Neri, president of the State Lodge. “As a member of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania and the Court of Common Pleas in Allegheny County, you have proven your commitment to the citizens of our State. Additionally, in your experience as a trial court judge and most notably as administrative judge of the Family Court Division you revamped policy and implemented successful reforms to benefit all Pennsylvanians.

“Based on your background, you have also proven your strong allegiance to the law-enforcement community and we stand with great pride in support of you.”

Matysik Takes Over At Parks Alliance The Philadelphia Parks Alliance has installed George Matysik as its new executive director.

A lifelong Philadelphian, George Matysik has dedicated his life to developing and advocating for public-policy so-

lutions to big issues that face our city and region. George most recently served as director of government affairs and public policy for Philabundance, where he led the development of Fare & Square, the nation’s first nonprofit grocery store.

George also recently served as President of country’s preeminent senior hunger relief organization — the National CSFP Association — which oversees advocacy and programming for the $202-million national Commodity Supplemental Food Program. He was founding executive director of Feeding Pennsylvania, the collaborative nonprofit of the Commonwealth’s food banks.

Born in Olney and raised in the Lower Northeast, Matysik lives in East Falls. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, having worked his way through the school as a janitor. He serves on the board of his high-school alma mater, Mercy Vocational. In 2014, Matysik explored a council-at-large race in the Democratic primary.

another year,” said Krokys.

PCE members are schools that are mission-driven and strive to create an atmosphere of learning that supports all children, regardless of their circumstance or ability. Charter admission is determined by lottery, so there is no preferential treatment or selectivity in the admissions process – all children are given the opportunity to achieve.

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“73% of charters in Philadelphia are making ‘Adequate Yearly Progress’,” said Jurate Krokys, VP of PCE and CEO of Independence Charter School. “And as important, we have very high daily attendance, graduation and high-school matriculation rates. We are achieving real results through innovation in

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tion. We are here to demystify the process for parents who desperately want options for their children’s education.”

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dents interested in charters, and to clarify misperceptions and misinformation about charters.

“According to the Pew study released in June, 62% of parents said they have actively considered sending their child to a charter or non-Districtrun school, while 42% said they did not have enough information about school choice,” said Dr. Naomi Johnson Booker, president of PCE and CEO of Global Leadership Academy. “PCE is going to remedy this situa-

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The school year started with a new player at the bargaining table.

Philadelphia Charters for Excellence, a newly formed organization of high-performing Philadelphia Charter Schools, came into being last month. PCE, taken together, represents the second-largest school district in Pennsylvania. PCE aims to define the Philadelphia charter community in terms of academic progress and safety, among other categories, to provide a resource for parents and stu-

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IRISH BOXING Committee member Fred Druding, Jr. is all set to welcome back legendary Irish boxing coach Gerry Storey at annual Irish Boxing matches.

Four-time Irish Olympic coach Storey brings his famed Holy Family Boxing Club to the States once again to compete against Philly’s Harrowgate Boxing Club tomorrow night at Cannstatter.

IRISH BOXING Committee members Charlie Sgrillo and Fred Druding, Jr. welcomed the Holy Family Boxing Club to Philly last year with a tour that included a stop on Passyunk Avenue to see Joey Giardello Statue. Irish Team is once again making the rounds across the city to promote tomorrow evening’s show. First of 10 USA Boxing sanctioned bouts start at 7:30 p.m.

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To help their sons, daughters and grandkids stay healthy and in school, State Sen. Shirley Kitchen (D-N. Phila.) said parents should take action now to have them vaccinated against more than a dozen serious and potentially lifethreatening diseases.

The Pennsylvania Dept. of Health’s “Don’t Wait. Vaccinate.” campaign is to ensure school students include vaccinations as an important part of the back-to-school checklist as they prepare for the start of school, Sep. 8.

“It’s important that our children go back to school with new supplies and new outlooks for learning, but they should not forget to be vaccinated against diseases that promise to keep them out of the classroom,” said the Senator, who is Minority Chair of the Senate Public Health & Welfare Committee.

“Measles and chickenpox are two of the more-common diseases school-aged children

can get, but they don’t have to suffer with them if they are properly vaccinated,” she said.

According to State Health Secretary Dr. Karen Murphy, not vaccinating children increases their risk for diseases and opens the door to them spreading diseases to others in their family, classrooms, and community.

Children in grades K-12 need the following immunizations for attendance: tetanus, diphtheria, polio, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), hepatitis B, and chickenpox.

Children entering the seventh grade also need additional immunizations of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) and tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap).

“This special effort to immunize our school-aged children is important because Secretary Murphy is saying only 86% of students entering kindergarten have the required vaccinations,” Kitchen said.

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denied admission to kindergarten or 7th grade last year because they were not properly immunized.

“As the slogan goes, ‘Don’t Wait. Vaccinate’,” the Senator said.

Acosta Now Chair Of Key Appropriations Subcommittee State Rep. Leslie Acosta (D-N. Phila.) has been appointed Democratic chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee’s Education Subcommittee.

“Recent budget cuts have forced our schools into laying off teachers, cutting academic programs and slashing extracurricular activities,” Acosta said. “Our students cannot afford to be shortchanged any longer. I thank House leadership for the opportunity to serve in such a critical position, and I am eager to work with my colleagues to help secure necessary funding so our children can succeed.”

Rep. Taylor Schedules October Shredder Event State Rep. John Taylor (RNortheast) has scheduled a shredder event Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the intersection of Frankford & Cottman Avenues where you’ll be able to watch your documents being destroyed.

Identity thieves have been uncompromising in their search for credit card numbers, bank account information and Social Security numbers. That’s why it is critical, said Taylor, you destroy documents containing this sensitive information. I encourage everyone to come out to my event so they can take the proper steps in protecting themselves from identity theft.

For more information, please call Taylor’s office at (215) 708-3139.

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Time We Look At Lifers!

ball at Romano’s Catering, 1523 E. Wingohocking Ave., 7-10 p.m. Eagles at Atlanta.

Big-screen TV. Tickets $35 include best indoor tailgate buffet and refreshments. For info (215) 546-2244.

Sep. 14- Veterans Multi-Service Center holds Golf Outing To Benefit Vets at Indian Valley C.C., Telford, Pa. Shotgun Start 12:30 p.m. $125 for Lunch, Dinner, Beer-soda, driving range and green fees.

For info Debby Derricks (267) 255-5851 or Debby.Derricks@VMCenter.org.

Sep. 16- George Bochetto, Esq., and Taubenberger for Phila. Committee host Cocktail Reception for Al Taubenberger at Bochetto & Lentz, 1524 Locust St., 5:30-8 p.m. $150, and up. For info (215) 704-0172.

Sep. 16- Friends of Councilwoman Cindy Bass host Fish Fry at Champagne Café, 21 E. Chelten Ave., 6-9 p.m.

Tickets $15.

Sep. 16- Terry Tracy holds Beef, Beer & Debate

Fundraiser at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 11000 Roosevelt Blvd.

6-8 p.m. Free appetizers and cash bar. $40 per person. For info John Katrina info@terrytracy.com (267) 352-4350.

Sep. 17- State Sen. Shirley M. Kitchen hosts Fundraiser at Barber’s Hall, 1402 W. Oxford St., 6-8 p.m. Food & Drinks: Friends $25; Supporters $50; Patrons $100; Sponsors/PACs $250. Checks payable to Committee to ReElect Shirley M. Kitchen, P.O. Box 50606, Phila., PA 19132. RSP (215) 631-4939 or swilliams98@hotmail.com.

Sep. 17- Tri-State Labor & Mgmt. hosts Spirit of Life Award Reception at Downtown Club, 600 Chestnut St., Cocktails 6 p.m., ceremony 7 p.m. Honoring Danny Grace, Jeffrey Kolansky, Eleanor Dezzi & Jonathan Saidel. Proceeds benefit City of Hope programs. Open bar & dinner.

VIP complimentary valet.

Tickets $250. RSVP. Sep. 19- Councilman Bobby Henon hosts Fall Fest in 6700-

6800 blocks Torresdale Ave., starting 10 a.m.

Sep. 20- Open Air Jazz and R&B Concert on the Green, 6816 N. 10th St., 3-7 p.m.

Donation $50. RSVP Ayesha Salaam (215) 681-0442. Portion of proceeds benefit Sultan Jihad Ahmed Community Fdn. Sep. 21- 13th Ward Scholarship Walk-A-Thon is held on Kelly Dr., 8-11 a.m. Pledges & donations needed. Call Committeepersons Gene Kennedy (215) 588-9631, Mike Pender or Cynthia (215) 704-4431.

Sep. 22- Councilman David Oh is hosted Fall Fundraiser at Union Lg., 140 S. Broad St., Lincoln Rm., 2nd fl., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Contribution levels: $2,500, $1,000, $500 and $100.

Sep. 22- Kevin Strickland, GOP 9th Dist. councilmanic candidate, hosts Fundraiser aboard Franklin Yacht, 401 N. Columbus Blvd., 7-10 p.m. Food, music, dancing, cash bar. For info Mike Bradley (267) 773-7587.

Sep. 23- Irish People’s Mass is held at St. Anne’s Parish,

2328 E. Lehigh Ave., 6:30 p.m. Proper attire.

Sep. 24-27- Irish Weekend & Festival in N. Wildwood, N.J. Sep. 28- Public Health Ctr. 9 Mattie L. Humphrey Clinic Citizens Board hosts Natural Eating Natural Health Fair at 131 E. Chelten Ave., 12-4 p.m. For info Renée Workman (215) 681-1685.

Sep. 30- Green Party of Phila. holds Monthly Mtg. at Calvary Ctr. for Culture & Community, 801 S. 48th St., 7 p.m. For info (215) 243-7103.

Oct. 3- United Republican Cl. hosts Shrimp Night at 3156 Frankford Ave., 7 p.m.

Oct. 3- DJ Gary O & Mr. Hollywood host 21st & Norris Community Committee Old School Blue Light Basement Party Fundraiser at Nat’l Guard Armory, 2700 Southampton Rd., 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Donation $40, at door $45.

Oct. 4- Montco Register of Wills Mark Levy hosts Sunday Football at Great American Pub in Conshohocken, Pa., 1 p.m.

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Sep. 10- 21st Ward GOP hosts Reception & Fundraiser at JD McGillicuddy’s Pub, 473 Leverington & Ridge Aves., 6-9 p.m. Donation $40. Beer, wine, food.

Sep. 11- Coffee with 8th Dist.

Councilwoman Cindy Bass at Little Jimmy’s, 6669 Germantown Ave., 9-l0:30 a.m.

RSVP (215) 685-9182.

Sep.12- Councilman Kenyatta Johnson hosts Community Appreciation Day at Pt. Breeze Ave. & 22nd St., 12-8 p.m. All welcome. Free food, live entertainment, top artists.

For info (215) 686-3410.

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. 12- Chapel of 4 Chaplains hosts Appreciation Picnic for donors & friends at Chapel, 1201 Constitution Ave., Navy Yard. Food, beer, wine, soft drinks, kids’ activities. For info (215) 218-1943.

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.

For info Kelly Bauer kbauer@advantagepep.com or (610) 217-3751.

Sep. 13- Snapshots of the Swedes Who Stayed: “United Stockholms of America”, featuring photography of Charlie Bennet, opens at American Swedish Historical Mus., 19th & Pattison Ave. Reception 4:30 p.m.

Sep. 14- State Rep. John Taylor hosts Monday Night Foot-

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While our State Senators and Representatives are waiting to rush back to the General Assembly at the call of their leaders to vote when a compromise is reached on the budget, maybe they might want to ponder what to do with this State’s aging lifer population in prisons.

Bobby Harris, president of LIFE Association, an inmate organization in the State Correctional Institute in Dallas, Pa., says 5,000 inmates, including men, women and children, are serving life in state prisons without the possibility of parole. A vast majority has spent well over two decades in prison.

He writes, “The flames of long-term incarceration, the cries of our communities, and that self-convicting spirit has purified us. We care!”

Lifers recall over and over again the mistakes they made in their youth. He writes, “We have insights into the minds of our youth. We seek them out and direct them towards paths conducive to their growth and development.”

We need legislation to empower the courts to truly review these sentences and to begin releasing those who obviously will be of better service within their communities, rather than rotting away in prison.

Lend your voice to LIFE Association, 1000 Follies Road, Dallas, PA 18612.

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Our Unions Turn Out In Record Numbers..

A record 61 unions participated in the annual TriState Labor Day Celebration & Family Day, which turned Columbus Boulevard from Washington Avenue to Penn’s Landing into a celebration of unity and purpose.

AFL-CIO recording secretary Ken Washington, of Laborers’ District Council, said “This is the largest turnout we have ever had, with 61 Locals signing on to be in this parade.” He said this year’s parade highlights the importance of union participation in local and statewide races.

Labor Day marked the

first appearance of Gov. Tom Wolf at the Tri-State celebration here. His first appearance at a Labor Day event as Governor was in Pittsburgh last year.

Leading the entourage of elected political leaders was Democratic candidate for Mayor, Jim Kenney, who glad-handed firefighters as they rode their equipment to the head of the line.

Addressing the thousands who gathered on the grounds of the Sheet Metal Workers Union were Patrick J. Eid- PART of record crowd of union members who participated in this year’s Labor Day Parade. ing, president of the Philadelphia AFL-CIO State AFL-CIO President Rick Bloomingdale.

PORT talk is what State SHERIFF Jewel Williams and ILA Local 1291 President Boise Rep. Bill Keller was doing Butler congratulate State Rep. Donna Bullock on her recent swearing in at State House of Representatives. with Gov. Tom Wolf.

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LABOR leaders and Republican and Democratic candidates were a happy family.

REPRESENTATIVES Bill Keller and Mike Driscoll get together.

CITY COMMISSIONER candidate Lisa Deeley, 1st Dist. Councilman Mark Squilla and State Rep. Ed Neilson march in solidarity on Monday’s Labor Day paGOP Councilman at Large David Oh shares moment with rade. Photo by Sharif Street and State Rep. Joanna McClinton.

Maria Merlino

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LDC 332 float was one of several in the line of march.

STATE REP. Maria Donatucci walks with Mike Simonka, a Local 98’er from telecommunications department. Donatuccci was recovering from recent hip surgery but said, “I can endure a little pain. It’s not as painful as the assault on SIGN says it all as members march with President Boise Butthe middle class.”

Photo by Joe Stivala Photo by Maria Merlino ler in parade.

DC 33’S Pete Matthews, 2nd from left, are Commissioner candidate Lisa Deeley, Pat Parkinson and Tracy Roman.

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SHERIFF Jewell Williams is joined by elected and labor leaders for this photo with Gov. Photo by Joe Stivala Tom Wolf.

Photo by Joe Stivala

CITY COMMISSIONER Al Schmidt enGOV. Tom Wolf opens union T-shirt for joys company of Commissioner candidate Lisa Deeley.

Brielle Heffernen to give to her dad.

AMERICAN Postal Workers Union President Nick Casselli gives thumbs up to Gov. Tom Wolf.

Photo by Leona Dixon

STATE REP. Mark Cohen assures PFT President Jerry Jordan of support as GOP at-large councilmanic candidate Al Taubenberger looks on.

DEMOCRATIC leaders enjoying Labor Day festivities included Council President Darrell Clarke, State Sen. Vincent Hughes, and Majority Leader Councilman Curtis Jones..

AFL-CIO’s Ken Washington shares moment with State Rep. Ed Neilson and Bill Rubin.

PLEASED at turnout were AFL-CIO leaders Pat Eiding and Rick Bloomingdale.

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SHERIFF Jewell Williams finds himself flanked by lovely Lisa Deeley and State Rep. Donna Bullock.

SOON-to-be congressional candidate Dan Muroff chats with Ed Harkins, 55th Ward chairman and political director of Local 13.

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THAT’S Gary Masino, president of Local 19 Sheet Metal DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE for Congress Mary Ellen BalWorkers Union which each year hosts kickoff of Labor Day Parade on its grounds, ready to march with his members and ENJOYING parade were Jim Harrity, Marnie Aument cunis is eager to challenge Congressman Pat Meehan.

Photo by Joe Stivala their families.

Photo by Joe Stivala Loughrey, Daine Grey and Tracy Roman. Photo by Joe Stivala

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Contrary to Democratic Party hype, there is no Republican war on women. We are seeing more and more Republican women in or pursing public office.

Case in point: The first Republican to win an open Pennsylvania State House seat in Philadelphia in over two decades was MARTINA WHITE. In 2014, Republican women won far more open state house and senate seats than did Democratic women. At the national level, we have CARLY FIORINA running for President.

Not only is the presence of Republican women in politics increasing (though it is still not where it should be), but on many occasions our women are the adults in the room. Fiorina in the kiddie debate on Aug. 6, demonstrated a clear understanding of the issues complimented by an amazing grasp of details and facts. If HUGH HEWITT asked her the same question he put to DONALD TRUMP concerning the identities of three heads of terrorist organizations, she would not have dodged it by accusing Hewitt of hitting her with a gotcha question. Also, she would have more than likely gotten at least two of the identities correct. Fiorina is also not hiding from anybody. She was on “The View”. Can you imagine the female Democratic presidential candidate HILLARY CLINTON braving Fox News’ “The Five” (if it had an interview format)?

An adult voice in recent controversies relating to deaths

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On Tuesday, we got some news from SEPTA that might make the visit of Pope Francis during the World Meeting of Families (or as some have called it “Popepocalypse Now” or “Popeageddon” because of the city closings, transportation problems, and general, overall mayhem it seems to have spawned) a little less nerve wracking.

You’re going to be able to get around a little better because SEPTA has opened up more stops on the Market-Frankford Line and the Broad Street Line. You’ll now be able to get on and off at hubs like 30th Street Station, Walnut/Locust, 69th Street and the Frankford Transportation Center.

I guess someone whispered in someone’s ear at SEPTA and said, “You know, keeping people from accessing the Broad & Spring Garden stop on the Broad Street Line may not be the best way to make friends and influence people…

Or, put another way, you’d better act like you know and fix some of this Pope Overkill stuff!”

Because this is the first papal visit since the Sep. 11 terrorist attacks, I sort of understand why the Secret Service and the City of Philadelphia have gone nuts when it comes to security, because let’s be honest here: No one wants to make that “the Pope’s been shot” call.

But somehow, I don’t see where shutting down the Ben Franklin Bridge keeps that from happening. If anything, all that does is keep people who have wanted to see a Pope up close their whole lives decide to take a pass. The Washington Post has made fun of some of the overkill in terms of prep (Cont. Page 16)

Yo! Here we go again with the answer to the question: Who was The Waffle-Man? He was a pleasant, elderly, white-haired man who regularly visited neighborhoods in South Philadelphia. To announce his arrival, he would clank loudly on a bell attached to his yellow push-cart, as he chanted... “Waaaffles, waaaffles, freessh baked waaaffles.” On his push-cart he had a gas-fired waffle iron, on which he cooked square Belgian waffles, six at a time. He used a homemade batter.

When the waffles were cooked, he removed them from the griddle. From an icebox, also on his cart, he took an inch-thick square of ice-cream. It was three-flavored: vanilla, strawberry and chocolate. He sandwiched this slice of ice-cream between two of the stillwarm waffles. The whole thing was then liberally sprinkled with white powdered confectionery sugar. This cost the princely sum of 10 cents. They were simply delicious.

I wanted my children and grandchildren to remember this character from my childhood and many other things that are now gone. The books that I have written are a “dictionary of memories” that I hope will bring back many “flashbacks”. What is a flashback? It is a small hint of things gone by the usually trigger many pleasant memories. Once started though, these memories seem to grow like an avalanche – easy to start but hard to stop.

As you read this column, I hope you have a flashback and you will pass it on to those that don’t know of the things that I will present to you.

For example: “ACTION IN THE AFTERNOON” was a live Western show from Hubberly, Mont. However, Hubberly wasn’t in Montana. It wasn’t even west of the Mississippi River. Hubberly, Montana was located in Philadelphia, just west of the Schuylkill River, at City Avenue & Monument Road. There, behind the WCAU television studio, Channel 10 had a Western town built. It was a Western set used for the first live Western TV show.

“Action in the Afternoon” was broadcast live, daily on the CBS network nationwide. You could visit the set on weekends, when they were not broadcasting.

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WELCOME BACK from the beach. Many have posted that summer is over. It is not. What used to be called INDIAN SUMMER continues to mid-October, with pleasant days and crisp nights. ENJOY IT.... For those of you who attended PAT EIDING’S AFL-CIO LABOR DAY PARADE, it was grand! It reminded me that the presence of unions make it possible for many non-union workers to get a better wage.

The conundrum in the DA’s office – is it over? Will it be remembered? It is always better to announce a decision BEFORE a holiday. People are away or preparing to celebrate.

Was the DA’s decision a good one? The article was continued TO PAGE 2; but not to the DA piece, but to a separate Kane piece. Were the setup guys thinking of the beach too?... The DA article had some 11 paragraphs devoted to the porn issue, and then some 15 PARAGRAPHS devoted to Kathleen Kane?? The DA’s press release could have been better covered; for instance, he mentioned he is a father of three. The postings after each news story blasting KANE, for a few days, took an anti-DA bent prior to his decision. Then the thread was shut down? So, did the DA make a good decision?

I don’t think JFK would have included it in Profiles in Courage. A key consideration for dealing with the three fine fellows is WHERE THEY GONNA WORK? Will opponents USE the issue against the DA should he seek higher office (?).

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What in the world will happen with Pennsylvania’s State Attorney General office? One might say KATHLEEN KANE has been dodging bullets for years now, but that would be an inaccurate statement. In fact, she has been standing in front of a firing squad defiant as the rounds are fired at her.

Sam thinks the discussion about how much damage Kane can do by staying on in the position is irrelevant. The damage has been done. Any Democrat who now seeks the office will be at a distinct disadvantage in having to respond to Kane’s legal problems and management issues.

Kane is the first Democrat to actually capture the state prosecutor’s job. After a strong first year and a half, she has struggled to find her footing. The list of Republicans getting ready to take a shot at the job is growing. STATE SEN. JOHN RAFFERTY from Montgomery County was the first to put his hat in the ring and he is joined by a fellow Montgomery County legislator TODD STEPHENSON. Also running is Cumberland County DA DAVE FREED. Yet while the Republicans are circling the wagons, it appears the Democrats can’t make a move until Kane decides to leave office. But she shows no signs of backing down. If the plane is on fire, she is determined to crash it into the sea rather than parachuting out through a resignation.

There are only two ways she ever leaves office before the end of her term. First, if she is found guilty and denied appeal. The other way is if she has her law license pulled by the ethics commission of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. But then the question arises: Can she stay in office pending appeal? Therefore, ultimately she is still in control of the burning plane.

At one time Philadelphia DISTRICT ATTORNEY SETH WILLIAMS was rumored to be the potential replacement or candidate. But according to sources of the Philadelphia Inquirer, he has his own problems with a probe into his finances by federal authorities. To make matters worse, three of Williams’ top deputies were caught viewing and sending pornographic emails on their state computers while working in the Attorney General’s office.

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JUDGE PAUL PANEPINTO

Justice above politics … an independent on Supreme Court? out a party organization.

Three previous statewide races had built up Judge Panepinto’s connections. A

lifelong member of South Philadelphia’s Italian American community he is well known in Sons of Italy lodges and in the Justinian Society.

In addition, he has ample credentials as a judicial leader.

“The emphasis in my programs is solutions to problems. A lot of people have good ideas but can’t get them off the ground,” he explained.

“I want to serve on the Supreme Court because it has the administrative power to get down and tackle social problems.”

As Administrative Judge, Panepinto initiated the truancy court as a better way to cope with issues of school absenteeism and petty delinquency.

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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA GAS COMMISSION PUBLIC NOTICE THIS IS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THE PHILADELPHIA GAS COMMISSION WILL HOLD REGULAR MEETINGS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 AT 1:00 P.M. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015 AT 10:00 A.M. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2015 AT 10:00 A.M. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2015 AT 10:00 A.M. TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016 AT 10:00 A.M. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016 AT 10:00 A.M. TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016 AT 10:00 A.M. TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2016 AT 10:00 A.M. TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016 AT 10:00 A.M. TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2016 AT 10:00 A.M. TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2016 AT 10:00 A.M. THESE MEETINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE COMMISSION'S HEARING ROOM ON THE 18TH FLOOR, 1515 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. COPIES OF THE AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED AT EACH MEETING WILL BE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, PRIOR TO EACH MEETING, AT THE GAS COMMISSION OFFICE, 1515 ARCH STREET, 9TH FLOOR, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. THESE MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. MARIAN B. TASCO, CHAIRWOMAN

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by Tony West Judge Paul Panepinto believes the time has come to elect an independent Supreme Court justice in Pennsylvania.

He is proposing himself.

A distinguished jurist with 24 years’ experience on the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, including four years as Administrative Judge of Family Court, Judge Panepinto has run for statewide judicial office three times, most recently in the May 2015 primary – but always as a Republican. But he never got the state-party endorsement for Supreme Court.

“They told me, ‘We’re looking for three women,’” he said. (In fact, the party wound up endorsing two women, Superior Court Judge Judy Olson and Commonwealth Court Judge Anne Covey, along with Adams County President Judge Michael George, for three openings.)

Then what about Superior Court? He asked.

“But they chose someone from Northampton County, who had less experience and less history as Republican.”

(That was Judge Emil Giordano.)

“I thought to myself, ‘You have to kiss the ring of the political powers. So in March I changed my registration to independent.

“But really, why does a judge have to be Democrat or Republican? People kept telling me I was onto something.”

Judge Panepinto believes he has tapped the spirit of the times. “My people are the grassroots people,” he said.

“The people have said, ‘We’re sick and tired of politics.’ It’s the message out there nationally.”

There’s no disputing the judge has people in his camp.

Although he needed 16,000 signatures to get on the ballot, he wound up with more than 30,000, gathered from 40 counties in Pennsylvania – quite a feat for someone with-

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PPA Approves 14 More Wheelchair-Accessible Taxis

by Jim Saksa The Philadelphia Parking Authority Board has approved the sale of 14 more wheelchair-accessible vehicle taxis.

These were part of the 50 WAV medallions purchased at auction earlier this year. The vote by the Board was the final PPA approval needed for the taxi companies to place the medallions on WAVs and enter service.

As of now, only eight of the WAV medallions are operating. At last month’s meeting, the board directed the Taxi & Limo Division to prioritize clearing the paperwork for some of the medallions it has sold. PPA Spokesman Marty O’Rourke says that the PPA expects to have 27 WAV taxis available by the papal visit in late September.

The PPA proposed new

regulations in May that would eventually require all taxis in Philadelphia to be wheelchair accessible, something no other US city has done. That proposal is working its way through Pennsylvania’s Independent Regulatory Review Commission process. It faces opposition from some taxi companies, who say it would be too expensive, especially as ride-hailing apps like Lyft and

UberX continue to operate without regulatory supervision.

There are an estimated 128,000 Philadelphians with ambulatory disabilities. According to advocates, waiting for a taxi or SEPTA’s paratransit can often mean hours if one failed to call a day in advance. Ride-hailing companies, which rely on drivers to provide their own cars, rarely

can accommodate passengers with limited mobility.

In other board action, PPA Exec. Dir. Vince Fenerty reported that Pango USA, the contractor implementing a pay-by-phone option for parking, will begin to rollout the service in mid-October. Pango will allow drivers to pay via a

smartphone app or by setting up an account to allow payments by phone call.

Three new red-light cameras are also on their way, to be installed sometime after the papal visit.

They will be located on 26th & Penrose, 2nd & Erie and Belmont & Parkside.

African American Alliance Honors Blackwell Staffer John F. Fenton

by Tommie St. Hill The African American Cultural Alliance of North America honored John F. Fenton, longtime director of constituent services for Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell, with its Community Award.

“We regard you as one of our most-valuable providers of services that uplift and strengthen, the community at large, particularly those you serve in the 3rd Council Dist.,” said Voffee Jabateh, executive director of ACANA, which is

the largest provider of services to the African and Caribbean communities in Philadelphia.

“You have been a pillar of strength and motivation for the 3rd Dist. in its upward momentum of services and a valuable supporter of the African and Caribbean immigrant community and issues that affect all of us.”

Fenton was honored at the lavish African feast held at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center near Philadelphia International Airport.

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Judge Panepinto (Cont. From Page 13) Its model has been adopted by other counties in Pennsylvania and across the USA. “We worked with neglected and abused children who came into the court system and we helped to provide early and quick intervention, increase adoptions and provide permanent homes for our kids,” he said.

Judge Panepinto is admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court, He is an adjunct professor at Widener University. He has led the Complex Litigation Center, Civil Division in Common Pleas Court and has served on the State Court of Judicial Discipline. He has received numerous honors.

“The people look for rulemaking authority,” Judge Panepinto asserted. “The rules we judges set matter – rules that would help the people.”

Odd-year statewide elections tend to be low-turnout

affairs. So it won’t take a huge number of votes to become one of the top three finishers.

Panepinto is aiming for a strong turnout in Philadelphia, which has another native son, Judge Kevin Dougherty, on the ballot. It is terribly important for Philadelphians to have adequate representation on the Supreme Court, he emphasizes.

To win, though, he must persuade voters not to pull a straight party lever. But registered independents are already inclined to avoid that; and while they couldn’t vote in the primary, they can in the November general election.

Panepinto likes his odds.

“The support I’ve gotten is overwhelming,” he said. “A lot of people were willing to accept the message: that we the people can pick the candidates. Why are we forced to accept the candidates thrown at us by political bosses?”

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E N T E R TAINMENT at Penn’s Landing treated their rank and file to a grand day for the families to end the Labor Day celebration.

by John Kline

Celebrating 100 Years Of Sinatra

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The Philly Pops launches the fall season with three Sinatra concerts, a special performance by Deana Martin and a “500 Club”themed party for its 2015/2016 season with a full slate of activities for Sinatra Weekend from Oct. 9�11.

POPS Music Dir. Michael Krajewski will lead the 65-piece POPS orchestra in three “Sinatra: A Centennial Celebration” concerts commemorating the “Chairman of the Board” on the 100th anniversary of his birthday. Hearing the Philly POPS, accompanied by acclaimed singer Michael Andrew, perform “Come Fly With Me”, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”, “New York, New York”, “One for My Baby” and “Strangers in the Night” will whisk audiences back to the time when Ol’ Blue Eyes was King.

The “Rat Pack” reminiscing continues that evening with a special one-night-only event: “Deana Martin Live in Concert”, backed by her band, in the Kimmel Center’s intimate Perelman Theater. Deana will perform classics made famous by her legendary father, Dean Martin, including “Memories Are Made of This” and “That’s Amore”.

Following that performance, the Prime Rib on Locust Street will be transformed into Atlantic City’s storied 500 Club where Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and friends performed and partied in the 1940s-1960s. Limited to 100 guests, the 500 Club redux will include further performances from both Michael Andrew and Deana Martin in an intimate supper-club set-

PHILLY POPS launches fall season with three Sinatra concerts, a special performance

by Deana Martin and a “500 Club”-themed party for its 2015/2016 season with a full slate for Sinatra Weekend Oct. 9-11. ting.

“Break out your black and white glasses and get ready to dance down the aisles at Sinatra Weekend,” said Frank Giordano, president and CEO of the Philly POPS. “It’s 100 years after Frank Sinatra was born and he remains one of the most-beloved performers in American history. Philadelphia, with its rich Italian and musical culture, always welcomed Frank when he came here and will always hold a special place in its heart for him.”

The Saturday performance features POPS concert master Michael Ludwig and POPS violinist Rachael Mathey will be married by their boss Krajewski on stage before intermission.

Visit http://phillypops.org/celebrate-sinatraweekend for more info.

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GIVING marching feet the beat to follow were these members of local drum corps. Photo by

READY to march were these members of Postal Workers Union. Photo

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VETERANS For Peace, many of them active in labor movement, m a r c h proudly in Labor Day Parade. Photo

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ENTHUSIASTIC MARCHERS line up to lead a long parade.

NO PARADE would be complete without organized labor’s Ratmobile, which gets around town NECA Rep. Kenny Adams enjoyed comwhenever companies attempt to bust labor con- pany of State Reps. Mark Cohen and tracts by using nonunion workers.

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MEMBERS of Laborers District Council were happy to flank Gov. Tom Wolf.

PARADE CO-Chairman John Greer has heavy load of union buttons to carry as he prep a r e d agenda for Labor Day Parade.

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WALKING (Cont. From Page 12) The folks that post with an AVATAR name makes me wonder why it is ALLOWED by the media. Here in the BIRTHPLACE of liberty, it seems to SLAP the FOUNDING FATHERS square

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WAFFLEMAN (Cont. From Page 12) BROAD STREET BRIDGE was the only way to cross over the train tracks and train yard, between Packer Avenue and Pollock Streets on S. Broad Street. It was a wide two-lane wooden bridge with high wooden railings. It had a steep hump to it and was paved. There were, of course, other bridges across these tracks on other major north-south streets.

CHINESE WALL was the nickname of the roadway for trains that traveled from the 30th Street Station and the Broad Street Station. It was a

requires no courage or honor code. You are not certain if you are answering man, woman or transgender. Scott McClellan, press secretary to George “DUBYA” BUSH, suggested reporters are part of it, to impress their editors on response to their work (?).

A poster snapped at me: mile or more long and elevated 20 feet above street level. It had arched tunnels through which all the major north-south streets passed.

The wall was torn down in 1953 and the land it occupied that it is now John F. Kennedy Boulevard.

DISH DAY. Once a month, at various movie theaters, a dish, cup or saucer was given to every patron.

The dishes in some homes, though vast in numbers, rarely matched, since the patterns of these acquired dishes varied from theater to theater.

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It requires “When is the last time you no courage. or honor code. broke a story, Joe?” Hmm. You are not certain if you are Happy BIRTHDAYS! answering man, woman or Judge Carolyn their work (?). square in Sales Service A poster&snapped at me: t h e “When is face. It the last

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Best also to Judge-to-be Rainey PAPADEMETRIOU; Judge Dianne THOMPSON, on the move; and Dr. Joe RUGGIERO, founder of world-famous SELF-HELP Drug Rehab. On Friday we celebrate Mark STIER’S day – Philly’s Arthur Schlesinger; and Gwen SNYDER, who gets to the bottom of issues.

Mary Helen MACREADY passed at 91, and a wonderful grandmom she was to Heather. She is up in Heaven with a cool drink saying, “YOURS AYE” to family below.... The loss of Delores MACKIN on “2” Street was a blow to LAOH. A woman of accomplishment!

An old-timer corrected me over the weekend. The

BIBLE does mention life to four score and 10 years. You can LIVE INTO YOUR 90s if you are a RIGHTEOUS person.... AN ANGEL was called home with the passing of Patricia “Pat” DOUGHERTY, former wife of Local 401’s Joe DOUGHERTY. Pat was caring and compassionate to others, often in an unrequited way. When Joe DOC was sentenced to 19 years, I felt that it was a DEATH SENTENCE; but I did not know this loss would occur. I think of the 19-year sentence by Judge Baylson as super-EXTREME, and he caused me to see, in mind’s eye, a scene from the British version of “HOUSE OF CARDS” during Prime Minister’s Questions, when members of Parliament were stamping their feet, saying in low tones: “Resign, resign, resign.”

Hats off to Karen SUGARMAN, who wondered aloud why the legislature had scheduled sessions during Rosh HASHANAH. They heard her, and changed it. A famous American said, “Never would have happened under Jubilerer….” The haunting question is: Will Sean STEVENS run for legislator in the 194th? Who is urging him?

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pay for that, namely the sponsors, a little antsy.

Hopefully, as time goes on, the city will loosen up on some of the other restrictions and will make it so folks will feel a little better about coming out.

Pope Francis playing to empty streets would not be a good look.

(Cont. From Page 12) for this event, and rightfully so in my opinion.

When you’ve set aside enough space, hotel rooms and other amenities for more than 2 million folks, and fewer than that show up, that tends to make the people expected to

He would be a great judge, actually!

I learned Hon. Jannie BLACKWELL sits on the Pre-K Commission, and I now rest easy.... MONTCO Commissioner Valerie ARKOOSH was briefly spotted on Facebook canoeing the IDAHO rapids. After that, all challenges are small!

Brian COLEMAN was chosen as AOH “MAN OF THE YEAR”. Brian does more for the needy than any man I know. BRAVO Brian!... Poly Sci Professor Dr. Mary Ellen BALCHUNIS again runs for Congress in the 7th Dist. A tough fight – the district boundaries are a sawtooth.

My man Kevin POOLE is now a Worker’s Comp Investigator. He should run an em-

bassy. Mark SEGAL, Gay News journalist, is back from San Francisco where he accepted a major award for his publication!... I have to agree with CWA union that Verizon neglects good care of its copper phone lines. If we have failure, it is more costly than preventive maintenance.

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Photo Correction In the Sep. 3 issue we published the wrong picture of two attendees at the Republican City Committee’s Billy Meehan Clambake.

The correct picture is: “COURT GOP candidate Paul Lalley is son of proud dad and former Sheriff of Montgomery County Frank Lalley.”

CITY HALL (Cont. From Page 12) A potential Democratic attorney general candidate who doesn’t have a plane on fire is Montgomery County COMMISSIONER JOSH SHAPIRO. Shapiro has been rumored to be running for every office discussed in Pennsylvania over the last five years. And rumors continue to circulate there is 100% chance he’s running for Attorney General. Other sources say Shapiro has a general rule, which is never to run unless there’s 100% chance of success. Ear-

lier this year he ruled out a run for the US Senate potentially against US SEN. PAT TOOMEY because his chances of success were approximately 50-50.

If Shapiro decides to do it, he would certainly be a formidable candidate. He has focused well on fundraising and likely would be successful in parts of Southeastern Pennsylvania. But would that be enough in a statewide race where Democrats are likely to be perceived as not strong enough on crime?

It also depends on what and when happens with that burning plane.

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(Cont. From Page 12) of Blacks at the hands of white policemen or other whites is that of South Carolina GOV. NIKKI HALEY. Her handling of the police shooting of an unarmed Black motorist and the massacre of a Bible group in an African American church in Charleston was appropriate and measured. She was swift in

cause it was the flag of a treasonous militia that attacked US military installations and fought the United States Army.

I am not portraying Haley as a liberal. She is far from it.

But she is able to rise above partisan politics to do what is right.

She is unlike the highestranking female officeholder in Pennsylvania, ATTORNEY GENERAL KATHLEEN KANE. Kane repeatedly, publicly and falsely accused a Republican predecessor then AG TOM CORBETT of bungling the Sandusky child molestation case such that he so allowed another child to be raped.

Last year she released a heavily redacted list of state employees who exchanged pornographic emails. The list then only included names of Republicans. She recently released a longer list. But was that to even the scale by exhibiting all involved, including Democrats, or was it to get even with former AG employees and current foes, specifically FRANK FINA and E. MARC COSTANZO?

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She worked to finally remove the Confederate flag from the top of South Carolina’s State House. The flag should not be prominent in government buildings (except museums). Not only is it offensive because it was the flag of those supporting slavery, but, perhaps more importantly, be-

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