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SOUTH Philly was well represented in St. Patrick Day Parade last Sunday. South Philly units participated, including 2nd Street Irish Society; 2nd Street Plough Boys; Grays Ferry Heritage Brigade; 2nd & Jackson Irish Assn.; and Grays Ferry Irish Society.

Photo by Joe Stivala AN IRISH politician’s dream … to head his city’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade … is seen coming alive in beaming face of Mayor Jim Kenney, shown with Grand Marshal. Paul Doris, Teamster and Irish Northern Aid chair, who takes a minute to wish Mayor Jim Kenney “Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit!”

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Southport Has Six Suitors And Wary Neighbors Philadelphia is embarking on its first major marine-terminal expansion to its vital port in over 40 years, and as it took on the states of New Jersey and Delaware to win its right to deepen the river channel to 45 feet, it now has to wade through a host of communities and their concerns.

Environmentalists from several groups showed up at a Philadelphia Regional Port Authority invitation to learn how the development of Southport is progressing. All expressed worriment over the size of the environmental impacts that could arise, depending on which firms would eventually be named to develop all or portions of Southport’s four parcels.

To its credit, PRPA assured the groups they were seeing as transparent a development as was carried out in the river dredging, of which its Exec.

Dir. James McDermott noted, “The dredging did not hurt, but helped the environment along the river throughout the years it has taken place.”

This meeting was just an-

MAYOR Jim Kenney’s Rich Lazar, Councilman Mark Squilla and Pennsport’s Ed McBride were observers. other in a long series with community stakeholders.

Those attending learned the Southport Marine Terminal Complex learned it covers a 194-acre site located at the eastern tip of the former Philadelphia Navy Yard. It includes three sites, Southport Marine Terminal, Southport West Terminal and Pier 124 North Berth.

PRPA has put out requests for proposals to design and build industrial, commercial revenue generating facilities on the sites. Those selected will have to finance all or substantial portions of the initial capital costs and maintain the facilities under a long-term leased-base contract.

PRPA, committed to job creation and economic development, is seeking to generate ac-

tivity that will maximize portrelated employment.

Six developers have answered the PRPA’s request for proposals. These are Center Point Properties, Liberty Consortium, Liberty Property Trust, Philadelphia Energy Solutions, Southport Development Partners, and USD Group, LLC. Given a chance to fully air their fears and grievances were

several environmental groups.

Their comments were taped and recorded on film to insure they would be made part of the record.

Their biggest worry is whether proposals from at least one developer to set up liquidfuel storage tanks would increase air pollution. They were seeking a PRPA commitment to

tighten up environmental requirements.

Major Jim Kenney’s office, along with 1st Dist. Councilman Mark Squilla, State Rep. Martina White (R-Northeast), staffers from State Rep. Maria Donatucci (D-S. Phila.) and 2nd Dist. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson were also in attendance.

ILA Local 1291 President Boise Butler, center, shares few moments with PRPA’s John Dempsey and Exec. Dir. James T. McDermott before meeting got underway.

Boise’s stevedores have kept port traffic moving smoothly.

PPA, City On Ridesharing Services Mayor Jim Kenney and PPA Exec. Dir. Vince Fenerty this week released the following joint statement on UberX and Lyft operations in Philadelphia.

“We empathize with the concerns of our citizens with disabilities and others about the current state of ride sharing services in Philadelphia. We will continue working with members of the General As-

sembly to fashion legislation to regulate ride-sharing operations like UberX and Lyft so the public can be assured these vehicles are inspected and insured, and that criminal background checks have been conducted on all drivers, and their drivers are properly trained.

“Public safety and equal access for all citizens must be guaranteed, and the playing field must be level so everyone is

abiding by the same set of rules.

“We will also continue working with the taxi industry, as well as SEPTA, Uber and Lyft to insure all of our citizens with disabilities have equal access to all modes of transportation. Access to transportation for any Philadelphian should never be limited or restricted by gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and/or disability.”

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Join Oh In Honoring Green Berets Councilman At Large PRPA’s Gregory Iannarelli discusses procedures involved in bid studies as Exec. Dir. James T. McDermott and Kate Bai- David Oh invites the public to support the Special Forces Asley look on. sociation at a beef-and-beer fundraiser tomorrow from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Canstatter Looking for an early event rehabilitated and remain as a Volksfest Verein, 9310 Acadto treat the kids to a rare build- senior residence. This is a part emy Road.

US Army Special Forces is ing implosion? of the overall Sharswood/BlumThen join a host of city of- berg Transformation Plan, commonly known as “Green ficials led by Mayor Jim Ken- which will yield over 1,200 Berets”. The Special Forces ney and PHA CEO Kelvin A. total housing units with a mix Association is the official vetJeremiah Saturday morning at of affordable and market rate erans’ organization of Green Berets. Donations to the Spe6:30 a.m. at 23rd & Ingersoll. rentals and homeownership.

That’s when the PhiladelThe plan also includes the cial Forces Association are taxphia Housing Authority will revitalization of the Ridge Av- deductible. Tickets are $45 for implode two of the three high- enue commercial corridor. general admission and $250 for rises at the Norman Blumberg The first phase of this historic VIP reception. The event will Development located in North redevelopment of the neigh- include live music by Band of Philadelphia’s Sharswood borhood started last August as Rivals and BriaMarie, auction community. construction began on 57 new items and raffles.

Guest speakers for the event One of the highrises will be rental units.

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are Dan Quinn, former Captain, US Army Special Forces; Hon. Nick Freitas, Virginia House of Delegates and former Sergeant, US Army Special Forces; and Nick Panarella, director of external communications, Special Forces Association and former Captain, US Army Special Forces.

The Councilman will present Dan Quinn with a City Council Resolution recognizing him for exemplifying the highest ideals of the American citizen/soldier while serving in Afghanistan. He and Sgt. 1st Class Charles Martland took action to protect a 12-year-old boy and his mother from an Afghan police commander who had kidnapped the boy,

chained him to a post, and brutally raped him for 10 days.

When the boy’s mother went to the authorities seeking her son’s release, the police commander beat her. The next day, Capt. Quinn and Sgt. Martland were reprimanded and removed from their team, resulting in a controversy that is yet unresolved. Quinn has since left the military and Martland faces involuntary discharge.

Tickets for this fundraiser can be purchased in advance by contacting Oh’s office at (215) 686-3452 or Mary.Logan@Phila.Gov. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. Checks should be made payable to the Special Forces Association.

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SPBA Awards Scholarships 2ND DIST. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson presents big check to S. Phila. Business Association at annual Person of the Year Awards Ceremony. Here he is with Board Member Vince DeFino, Esq.; Drexel student and former scholarship recipient Michael Giangiordano; and President of SPBA, Conestoga Bank VP Jackie Fitzpatrick. Photo by Maria Merlino

COUNCILMAN Kenyatta Johnson; State Rep. Maria Donatucci; Drexel student and former scholarship recipient Michael Giangiordano; President of the SPBA, Conestoga Bank VP, Jackie Fitzpatrick; Person of the Year Recipient, Cherice Corley of Philadelphia Energy Solutions; and Board Member Vince DeFino, Esq. Photo by Maria Merlino

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PRESIDENT of GEAR Jody Della Barba, greets District Attorney Seth Williams at Galdo’s Catering & Entertainment Complex last Thursday. Everyone was treated to a sumptuous buffet and dessert table.

As a pro bono attorney for abused children, judicial candidate Vincent Melchiorre, was a hands-down winner as Person of the Year.

STATE REP. Maria Donatucci congratulates 1st Dist. Councilman Mark Squilla for the many prizes he received as Person of the Year.

In Our Back Yard Under I-95 Thrives A Lucrative Nonprofit

by Eldon Graham Tens of thousands of people drive alongside ILMAC’s work every day -- or even park on it – without really noticing it.

Some Philadelphia-based organizations do more business behind the scenes than many people realize. Among them is Interstate Land Management Corp., a nonprofit joint venture between the City and State located in South Philadelphia that manages and maintains the federal land adjacent to I-95 near the Delaware River waterfront.

Its address is 1837 S. 2nd St. ILMAC keeps a low public profile. ILMAC’s Treasurer and Board Member Andrew Sacksteder describes the company as “a semi-public corporation.” Other organizations such as the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society, which has had dealings with ILMAC in the past, and Queen Village Neighbors Association are, however, prominent in Center City and South Philadelphia, as well as elsewhere across the city.

ILMAC typically sees revenues and expenses of around $600,000 a year.

Executive Director of ILMAC is Edward Kirlin, whose job description as is not entirely clear. His job description and duties are neither listed nor explicitly stated but

according to ILMAC’s financials, he is the only one working full-time in the organization. This comes as no surprise because when calls have been placed to the organization they have not been received but greeted with a recorded voice message.

Kirlin himself describes the ILMAC operations and procedure as “loosey-goosey.” The current chairman is Dr. Jim Moylan, who could not be reached for comment.

ILMAC is one of the few federal organizations residing in Philadelphia with oversight along the central Delaware River. The other two organizations are the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the United States Coast Guard. ILMAC was established in 1990 and has been maintaining public land since.

ILMAC maintains the land alongside and underneath I-95 through Center City down to South Philadelphia. ILMAC utilizes rents from reuse of I95’s right of way to pay for ongoing maintenance and extended beautification efforts.

In the past, PHS was hired as a subcontractor with ILMAC. They oversaw the day-to-day maintenance of this land, like fence work, painting and litter pickup, until 2014. PHS’s con-

Donatucci’s South Philly Office Has New Address State Rep. Maria Donatucci (D-S. Phila.) has moved her South Philadelphia constituent-service office to 2901 S. 19th Street.

The office was previously located at 2115 Oregon Avenue.

“I want to remind con-

stituents that my offices serve as a one-stop shop to connect them to state services, such as the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, PACE prescriptiondrug cards for senior citizens, and voter registration, among other things,” Donatucci said.

“If you have any questions or

concerns about any state programs or resources, I encourage you to contact my offices.”

The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and can be reached at (215) 468-1515.

Donatucci’s other Philadelphia office is on the second

floor of the Mercy Wellness Center at 2821 Island Avenue.

It can be reached at (215) 4925811.

Her Delaware County office is at 713 Sharon Avenue, Office 1B, Sharon Hill, Pa., and the phone number is (610) 522-2290.

tract was not renewed and ILMAC bid out the contract to other subcontractors in the area.

Although ILMAC’s public perception is not abundantly known to the citizens of Philadelphia and neighboring counties, its work does have a far reach. As Sacksteder states, ILMAC has extended its business reach with the land they rent out.

The organization raises funds for maintenance through parking revenues. There are approximately 200 parking lots variously located across from Penn’s Landing, stretching all the way down to the Delaware River Waterfront Corp.

Not all the parking lots generate revenue. Some are operated to accommodate free-use parking.

“We have 38 parcels and multiple commercial users” in the area below I-95, Sacksteder says. Society Hill is one of the neighborhoods with 64 parking spaces on Front Street. Sacksteder stated there are currently “13 constituent community groups involved.”

Queen Village Community Parking Lot is a service of Queen Village organizations, providing low-cost monthly parking for residents. Queen Village leases the parking space from ILMAC and rents out parking spaces as a service. It currently has two parcels for use.

Its overall goal is to cater to the residents of Queen Village and strengthen the community.

The fee for Queen Village’s services is $105 per month for a parking space. Queen Village exists as a hub to build a better community for the residents in the neighborhood. Queen Village is just one of the organizations benefiting from the operations at ILMAC.

South Philadelphia Business Association Oldest Business Association in South Philadelphia – Chartered in 1897 To join as a member of the SPBA, please call: (215)-336-1108

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NE Leaders Switch To Boyle

by Joe Shaheeli Would you believe a caucus endorsement, so vital in organization politics, when once made was considered poured in cement? That was true in the annals of the Democratic Party until last Thursday. It is now in flux in the battle of the 5th Senatorial Dist.

The nine ward leaders, making up that Northeast Senate seat, who happened all to be at State Rep. Mike Driscoll’s (D-Northeast) St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser celebration at the FOP Hall, also held a meeting in another room.

That’s when wounds created over a past primary candidate selection and the surly attitude of one them toward another caucus member finally erupted with the end result, a 5-4 decision calling for rescinding their earlier endorsement of State Sen. John Sabatina, Jr. (D-Northeast), followed by a vote endorsing State Rep. Kevin Boyle (DNortheast) for that vote.

Efforts, as we went to press, to ask the full Democratic City Committee, made up of every ward leader in the city, to approve a request for

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a contest-committee resolution

by Northeast Ward Chair Mike McAleer had not yet been decided. There is nothing in DCC by laws addressing such a situation.

McAleer, whose own ward leadership spans over three decades, said, “This was an unprecedented move and it just didn’t make sense.”

Insiders commented, “They just opened a can of worms.”

In similar splits in the past, if ward leaders didn’t like their district caucus results they made it known on election day by dropping the endorsed candidate’s name off the ballots in their ward and adding the name of their choice. Those ballots were then handed to voters outside the polls.

No matter what comes

down, contest committee or not, the district is split and the winner of this primary contest will have truly earned the senatorial seat that had been filled

by Sabatina when, then-State Sen. Mike Stack became the State’s Lieutenant Governor.

Bettor’s choice now has it 6-5 in favor of Boyle, who has FOP’s John McNesby on his side and a lot of police and FOP retirees voting and following his lead in that district.

Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association unanimously endorsed Sabatina, joining endorsements from Lt. Gov. Stack, Sheriff Jewell Williams, former Philadelphia DA Lynne Abraham, Carpenters Northeast Regional Council, AFSCME Local 88, Sheet

Fetterman Working Philly

SEEKING Democratic nomination for US Senate, Braddock, Pa. Mayor John Fetterman attended one of many fundraisers being held for him around state, this one Monday evening in Phila. With him are sponsor George Leader, son of former Gov. George Leader; Dante Zappala; and Gerry Kaufman.

Metal Workers Local 19, soon as the vote totals are certiUFCW Local 1776, Pennsyl- fied by the City Commissionvania State Troopers Local ers. They will have to run in the 37, Operating Engineers Apr. 26 primary, where both Local 542, Roofers & Water- face substantial opposition. If proofers Local 30, Teamsters they leap that hurdle, they must Regional Council, the Interna- run in the general election in tional Longshoremen Local November for a full term.

1291, and the International State Supreme Court Union of Painters & Allied Reputation Is A Mess Trades District Council 21.

The resignation of one of Savage, Cook-Artis Join Pennsylvania’s embattled Win Special Elections Supreme Court justices this It was a shoo-in as ex- week does not mean the “case pected, the endorsed Demo- is closed,” said State Sen. Ancratic candidates to fill seats in thony Hardy Williams (D-W. the vacant 192nd and 200th Phila.), who led the charge to FAMILY and friends turned out at Spiked Sports Lounge & Legislative Dists. won easily. expose the pornographic, Grill on Frankford Avenue to celebrate labor leader Ryan They were aided and abetted racist and misogynistic emails Boyer’s 45th birthday Saturday night. With Boyer, left, are by damp, drizzly weather that of Pennsylvania Supreme Michael Tennet (Ryan’s older Brother), Judge Timika Lane, keeps voter turnout down, ex- Court Justice Michael Eakin.

(Cont. Next Page) Asya Richardson (CEO of Indian Princess) and Omar Sabir cept where veteran committee people know what has to be (Ryan’s younger brother). done and do it. Both district turnouts were dismal, just Councilman Wm. R EPRESENTATIVE NGEL RUZ under 10% in the 200th and just over 7% in the 192nd.

DISTRICT OFFICE Room 506 Party Chairman Congress3503 ‘B’ St. City Hall man Bob Brady (D-Phila.)

215-291-5643 P. 215-686-3446/7 Ready to Serve you proved his pick, CommitteeF. 215-686-1927 man Lynwood Savage, deserved the support of the Rep.Maria P. voters and easily moved aside Donatucci two challengers. He pulled in D-185th District 2115 W. Oregon Ave. 2439 votes for a total of Phila PA 19145 76.48% of the turnout.

P: 215-468-1515 Tonyelle Cook-Artis, forF: 215-952-1164 mer chief of staff for then-State PURSUING her race in 190th Representative and now 9th Legislative Dist. Primary, Dist. Councilwoman Cherelle Wanda Logan raised funds at Parker, was also an easy winfish fry at Encore in Parkside, ner, garnering 79.78% of the aided by Campaign Mgr. voter turnout with 3,777 votes.

Bernard Williams.

Both will be sworn in as

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Judge Sharon Losier, center, was sworn in as a Municipal Court judge in special ceremony. Well-wishers included Judge Glynis Hill; Ward Leaders Janice Sulman, Councilman Bill Greenlee, Marian Tasco and Robert Dellavella, Esq.; Judge Tracy Roman; and Dan Sulman, Esq.

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Judicial Age Ballot Question Confusing?

There will be a question on the Apr. 26 primary election ballot about raising the state’s mandatory retirement age for many of the Commonwealth’s judges. However, it is reported the State Senate’s Republican Caucus leadership

COUNCILMAN Derek Green held jam-packed fish fry on N. Broad Street. Attendees had to wait outside for others to leave. Here he enjoys a moment with aides Office Mgr. Sharon Vaughn, Rochelle Cameron and Debbie Howell.

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has raised concerns about the ballot question State elections officials wrote, something the Senate GOP argues could impact how voters react to the proposal to increase the retirement age from 70 to 75.

Here’s the question as it will appear on the ballot: “Shall the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended to require that justices of the Supreme Court, judges and justices of the peace (known as magisterial district judges) be retired on the last day of the calendar year in which they attain the age of 75 years, instead of the current requirement that they be retired on the last day of the calendar year in which they attain the age of 70?”

The Senate GOP would prefer: “Shall the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended to require that justices, judges

FRED DRUDING, well-known boxing enthusiast and champion runner, completed his 4th world major marathon by competing in Tokyo Marathon. With him was fellow Philadelphian Earl Rutter.

Both were supported by Nicholas Piscitelli, who led fan club. Druding thanks all who helped him train.

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The three Democratic candidates vying for the US Senate nomination have begun making enough fuss to draw the attention of voters as they near the Apr. 26 primary. That has closed the gap between them and US GOP Senate incumbent Sen. Pat Toomey.

Former U.S. Congressman (and Toomey’s 2010 opponent) Joe Sestak does the best against Toomey – losing 47% to 41%. Toomey’s numbers have not changed, while Sestak has picked up 4 points.

Katie McGinty is having trouble with name recognition, with 40% unsure of how they feel about her, though she is picking up support in Philadel-

SPEAKING at Phila. Chamber of Commerce “CEOs for Growth” event, Congressman Brendan Boyle pushed to bring a maglev high-speed train to region as colleagues Donald Norcross, Patrick Meehan and Ryan Costello, and US Sen. Tom Carper listen. phia. John Fetterman is also Toomey, losing 36% to 47%, facing the same challenge, with with 16% of voters undecided.

57% of those polled unsure of He has been extending his who the Braddock Mayor is. image in Philadelphia with a That said, Fetterman still does series of small fundraisers. well in his match-up with Dem National

Planning Anti-Gun Strategies

ANTI-GUN leaders share this photo. From left are Exec. Dir. Shira Goodman of CeaseUS SEN. Bob Casey chats with Shira Good- Fire; Dorothy Johnson Speight, Patricia Vinman, CeaseFire PA executive director, at son, and Beverly Harrigan of Mothers in event attended by leaders of anti-gun groups Charge; and Marla Davis Bellamy.

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and justices of the peace be retired on the last day of the calendar year in which they attain the age of 75 years?”

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(Cont. From Prev. Page) He said, “Judicial Conduct Board Chief Counsel Robert Graci and others have used their influence to undermine our justices and our courts.

Plaintiffs and defendants have not had a fair day in court because the Eakin saga has proven that justice, at least for some, is not blind.”

Williams first called for Justice Eakin’s resignation during an Oct. 27, 2015, Capitol press conference. In November, he called for the removal of First Deputy Attorney General Bruce Beemer, Judicial Conduct Board Chief Counsel Robert Graci and Supreme Court Special Counsel Robert Byer for their roles in the coverup. The Judicial Conduct Board announced formal charges against Eakin Dec. 8.

Presently those sitting and those recently elected to the high court are serving under a cloud of suspicion by the electorate.

Democrats Closing Gap On Toomey?

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Packed Fish Fry For Derek Green

BROTHERS Boyle, Congressman Brendan and State Rep. Kevin, appeared at local grade school in conjunction with efforts to increase joy of reading.

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Leaders of the Philadelphia Jobs Growth Coalition applauded State Reps. John Taylor (R-Northeast) and William Keller (D-S. Phila.) for formally introducing legislation to allow Philadelphia to alter the way it taxes real estate to reduce the city’s wage and business-income and receipts taxes.

The goal of the proposed

constitutional amendment is the creation of 50,000 to 100,000 jobs in Philadelphia.

“We are grateful to Reps.

Taylor, Keller and their cosponsors for introducing this historic legislation,” said Jerry Sweeney, head of Brandywine Realty Trust and a coalition leader. “Our coalition believes the single unifying goal of the

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city should be to create jobs and make Philadelphia a top-10 job creator nationally – and we believe that changing our dysfunctional tax system and creating more employment opportunities is the way to accomplish that.

Under our proposal, the business and the real-estate communities are saying we believe in Philadelphia’s great potential and we are prepared to pay more to make this city grow, while insuring that no gap opens in the City’s budget as a result of tax reduction.”

The legislation, which was endorsed by Mayor Jim Kenney, builds on the work of the 2003 and 2009 City Tax Commissions and the 2011 Philadelphia Jobs Commission. It will modify the Commonwealth’s uniformity clause to enable Philadelphia to enact a plan to assess real estate taxes on business properties at a rate 15% higher than the rate on noncommercial, residential properties and to devote this increment dollar for dollar to reduce wage taxes and businesses taxes.

Homeowners’ property taxes will not be affected.

The goal is to reduce everyone’s wage tax over the next 10 years below 3% and cut the net income portion of the Business Income & Receipts Tax in half, enabling small and large business to add an estimated 50,000 to 100,000 jobs in the next decade.

Under this plan, every worker -- both those living in the city and those who live in Pennsylvania suburbs and work in Philadelphia -- gets a significant increase in take-home pay; all businesses will enjoy a lower tax burden, while real-estate taxes for Philadelphia homeowners remain unchanged.

Most importantly, no gap opens in the City’s budget. Enabling legislation can establish a payas-you-go methodology so wage and business taxes are reduced only to the extent that incremental commercial real-estate tax revenues are

available.

The proposal is limited to Philadelphia because of its extraordinary reliance on wage and business taxes, which provide 63% of its municipal tax revenues. Philadelphia’s wage tax is four times the average in surrounding suburbs; business taxes add a 30% premium cost, while real estate taxes on businesses are two-thirds of the regional average.

“My bill will give the city the opportunity to realign its tax revenues to stimulate job growth for the region,” Taylor said. “Changing the Commonwealth’s constitution is never easy. But it has been done several times in the last two decades when compelling ideas create bipartisan support. Our hope is that two years from now, Mayor Kenney and City Council could take advantage of this legislation.”

“It’s not often that such a broad coalition of business and labor comes together,” said Paul Levy, executive director of the Central Philadelphia Development Corp. and a coalition leader. “But this legislation will spread growth across the entire city, create employment in all our neighborhoods and enable Philadelphia to grow jobs at the same rate as New York City and Boston. We thank the Philadelphia delegation for leading the charge to make this idea a reality.”

“My members are motivated by the documented evidence that lower wage and businesses taxes will help neighborhood and downtown businesses grow, create new jobs, and ultimately retain and attract more residents to the city,” said Steven Scott Bradley, chairman of the African-American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

“Too many small and minority businesses cannot grow in a city where the overall pie keeps shrinking. This legislation will change that trajectory.”

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Mar. 19- Pentecostal Clergy of Phila. celebrates Prayer Breakfast Chestnut Hill Ch., 1159 E. Chelten Ave., 8:30 a.m. Keynote speakers: Pastor Elvin Ezekiel, US Senate candidate Joe Sestak and Congressman Chaka Fattah.

Donation $30. For info Bishop Leonard C. Goins (215) 9919830 or (215) 738-9739.

Mar. 19- Grands as Parents hosts “From Motown to Uptown Cabaret” at Barber’s Ha., Broad & Oxford Sts., 9 p.m. BYOB. Setups available.

Mar. 19- Libertarian party of Penna. Holds Convention at Renaissance Phila. Airport Hotel, 500 Stevens Dr. Electing delegates to Nat’l Convention. Presidential debate 7:340 p.m. For info Nick Frollini (800) 774-4487.

Mar. 24- State Sen. Larry Farnese hosts Senior Expo at S. Phila. HS, 2101 S. Broad St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free health screenings, refreshments and light lunch. Seating limited. RSVP by Mar. 17 (215) 952-3121.

Mar. 24- Phila. Public Record names Council President Darrell Clarke “Public

Servant of the Year” at Galdo’s Entertainment Complex, 20th St. & Moyamensing Ave., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $50, tables $450. For info John David (267) 259-6654.

Mar. 25- Democratic Women of Phila. host Fish Fry at Champagne Cafe, 21 E. Chelten Ave., 4:30-9 p.m. Tickets $12. For info Yvonne L. Sawyer (267) 229-8507.

Mar. 27- South St. Headhouse Dist. celebrates 85th Anniversary of Phila. Easter Promenade, starting 12:30 p.m.

Mar. 29- Mt. Hebron Bapt.

Ch. Presents Community Day at 1415 Wharton St., 11 a.m.2 p.m. Free clothing, food and items giveaway; lunch also. Sponsored by the Missionary Ministry. For info (215) 336-8163.

Mar. 29- Association of US Army, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support & Cpl. Michael J. Crescenza Veterans Affairs Medical Ctr. host Vietnam War Commemoration Program at SouthamptonArmory, 2700 Southampton Rd., 3 p.m. Every Vietnam War veteran in attendance will be personally recognized by current US service members and community members.

Purple Heart recipient Lt. Gen. Jerry Sinn, Ret., keynotes as a “tunnel rat” and a leader of a Rome Plow team. Free and open to public.

Mar. 30- Phila. Young Democrats host Kickoff Happy Hour at Field House, 1150 Filbert St., 5-9 p.m.

Mar. 30- Spring Reception supports Councilman Mark Squilla at Fillmore, 29 E. Allen St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sponsor Levels: Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500, Bronze $1,000. Tickets $100. Ward Leaders free.

Contributions online MarkSquilla.org. or checks payable to “Squilla for Council”, P.O. Box 37332, Phila., PA 19148.

RSVP with guest names to Brittany@lperrygroup.com Mar. 31- Montco Democratic Area 4 hosts Scholarship & Dinner Dance Fundraising at Community Music Sch., 775 W. Main St., Trappe, Pa., 6:30-10 p.m. Tickets $75, Couples $125, Committee people $530. Mail checks to “Area 4 Democratic Committee”, Box 285, Worcester, PA 19490.

Mar. 31- State Rep. John Taylor hosts Mtg. on Drug Addiction & the Family Taylor at St. Anne’s Social Ha., 2nd fl., Memphis & E.

Tucker Sts. next to church, 79 p.m. Free.

Apr. 1- Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell & S.W. Phila. Dist.

Serv. Host Candidates Night at Kingsessing Rec Ctr., 50th St. & Kingsessing Ave., 68:30 p.m. Free food, sample voting machines. For info Kevin Horne (267) 586-3599 or swpds@aol.com.

Apr. 2- United Republican Cl. hosts Shrimp Night at 3156 Frankford Ave., 7-11 p.m. Tickets $30. For info David Lynn (215) 333-3753.

Apr. 3- State Rep. John Taylor hosts Fundraiser at Smoky Pint, 2549 Orthodox St., 4-10 p.m. Free food & beer, 4-6 p.m. Tickets $40. To purchase http://smokeypint.bpt.me.

Apr. 5- State Rep candidate Jim Pio is hosted Fundraiser at Café Michelangelo, 11901 Bustleton Ave., 6 p.m. Patrons $125, Supporters $500, Hosts $1,000, Vice Chairs $10,000.

Checks payable to “Pio for PA”. For tickets (215) 3563092 or RCC 215-561-0650.

Apr. 5-7- Penna. AFL-CIO holds Convention at Sheraton Downtown Hotel, 17th & Race Sts. Schedule is subject to change. Tuesday 9:30 (Cont. Page 23)

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Pennsylvania’s US Sen. Pat Toomey partnered with Ohio US Sen. Sherrod Brown to discuss “the image of opioid addiction in America.”

They pointed to the fact the roads to addiction are many, from seeking pain relief, then taking addictive prescription drugs such as Oxycodone, and finally to heroin, which is now dirt cheap.

They also pointed out the hundreds of thousands of senior citizens who are unwittingly being given duplicative and unsafe prescriptions of opioids and other controlled substances. These seniors face elevated risks for cognitive impairment, falls and fractures, and even overdose deaths. Between 1993 and 2012, inpatient hospital stays related to opioid overuse by Medicare beneficiaries rose more than 10% annually.

Opioids can help to quickly control intense pain, but longterm use is known to become less effective in many patients. In fact, seniors who are receiving the most opioids aren’t likely to be any healthier.

The Senate has passed their amendment to the Comprehensive Addition & Recovery Act, which will ensure that the small number of seniors who receive high doses of addictive opioids, get those painkillers only from a single provider and a single pharmacy. This could help end the epidemic of opioid addiction.

But what do we do to fight the flood of illegal heroin and cocaine killing our young people and adults, now so much taken for granted? We are now moving to give all first responders an effective antidote for overdose victims. That’s a start. But it is far from being the comprehensive social intervention that America needs.

Hotel, 210 N. 17th St. Luncheon. Councilman Derek Green presents citation. For info Wendy Williams (215) 685-4680.

Mar. 18- Elaine Tomlin hosts Mar. 17- Judge Jimmy Lynn Democratic 42nd Ward Canhosts St. Patrick’s Day Break- didates Night Out at Concilio fast at Plough & Stars, 2nd St. Ballrm., 141 E. Hunting Pk. above Chestnut St., 7:30 a.m. Ave., 6-10 p.m. Evening atTraditional Irish breakfast, tire, music, food, dancing, music, dancing, songs, po- cash bar, DJ Shawn. Donation etry, stories. Be ready with $25 ($30 at door). For info your party piece! Tickets $25, Michele Rhett (8756) 361students $20. RSVP Alison 3102 or Shantey Lindsay Krajewski (215) 783-3709 or (215) 205-8061.

Mar. 18- Councilman David judgejimmy@comcast.net.

Mar. 17- State Rep. Rosita Oh invites all to Fundraiser in Youngblood sponsors SEPTA support of Special Forces Senior Key Photo Day at Ass’n, at Cannstatter VolksMercy Neighborhood Min- fest Verein, 9130 Academy istries, 1939 W. Venango St., Rd., 6:30-9 p.m. Major 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For info (215) speakers! $5 event ticket. $250 VIP reception. Send 849-6426.

Mar. 17- 32nd Ward Democ- checks to “Special Forces rats host Candidates Night at Ass’n”, c/o Councilman 25th & Norris Sts. Candidates David Oh, Rm. 319 City Hall, $100. For info Gary Williams Phila., PA 19107.

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Mar. 18- Phila. Intellectual date Ross Feinberg is hosted disAbility Services holds Chili Cookoff at 3118 EngleBrighter Futures Awards at wood St., 7-10 p.m. GOP Phila. Downtown Sheraton celebrity chefs. Donations $35. For info David Lynn

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2nd Dist. Rivals Stress Their Progressive ‘Cred’

by Tony West The 2nd Congressional Dist.’s voters are a liberal lot.

So the 50 voters who turned out at American for Democratic Action to hear five candidates present their cases may be a bellwether for the views of the electorate.

ADA staged its panel at the William Way Center in Center City last week. The 2nd Dist. covers half of Center City,

ALL 5 contestants for 2nd Congressional Dist. debate, moderated by Gwen Snyder, spoke at William Way Center. From left they are Brian Gordon, Chaka Fattah, Dan Muroff, James Jones and Dwight Evans.

North and South Philadelphia; most of West Philadelphia; and Lower Merion in Montgomery County.

Incumbent Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-Phila.) is being challenged by three other Democrats in the Apr. 26 primary. State Rep. Dwight Evans (D-N. Phila.) has received endorsements from several wards, although not as many as Fattah’s. At-

torneys Dan Muroff, who heads the 9th Ward, and Brian Gordon, a Lower Merion Township Commissioner, are also on the primary ballot.

James Jones, a human-relations businessman, is unopposed in the Republican primary.

There wasn’t much daylight between the five candidates’ policy ideas. Even Jones said he isn’t “your usual Republican” when it comes to governing. Education ranked high among all their concerns.

Gordon made note of his efforts to control development in a diverse, communityfriendly way – an issue that resonates in several gentrifying parts of Philadelphia in the district.

Muroff has made gun violence his signature issue. It’s a scourge in several parts of the district. He is a former president of CeaseFire PA, a gun-control lobby.

Fattah’s long suit is his experience. On almost every issue raised by moderator Gwen Snyder and members of the audience, he could cite substantive lawmaking initiatives in his record. But Gor-

don has a track record as executive of a large municipality. Muroff, a former congressional chief of staff, knows his way around Washington. And Evans was long the leader of Pennsylvania House Appropriations Committee – rivaling Fattah’s powerful standing in its congressional counterpart.

Fattah’s main argument for retaining his seat is that his high seniority gives him unmatchable power to recruit funding for projects important to Philadelphia. Evans hit back hard with a detailed history of long-term incumbents in Philadelphia who have been challenged and defeated – by successors who went on to be successful public servants themselves.

No one could dispute Jones’s top asset, though.

He pointed out that if elected, he would be a member of the large Republican majority in the House of Representatives, with more power to deliver for Philadelphia than any Democrat. It was not, however, an appeal likely to sway many ADA members.

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BESTOWING awards at Sheet Metal Workers hall was Peggy Browning Fund. From left are Ward Leader Dwayne Lilley, Laborers’ 332’s Joe Rowland, Judge Jacqui FrazierLyde, emcee Judge Timika Lane, honoree Ryan Boyer, Council aide Al Spivey and Ward Leader Pete Lyde.

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1199C’S STEWART ACUFF, AFSCME’s Joe Spears, 1199C’s Henry Nicholas, AFSCME DC 47’s Fred Wright and Kelly Coley of Blue Cross turned out for Peggy Browning Fund, which supports labor-rights education.

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Upper Darby Councilwoman Sekela Coles was endorsed in her bid for the 164th Legislative Dist. by the Transportation Workers’ Union Local 234. Local 234 is the union that represents SEPTA workers. This is seen as a boost to Councilwoman Coles’ campaign and another blow for incumbent State Rep. Margo Davidson’s (D-Delaware) campaign (who previously received the Transportations Workers’ Union endorsed in 2014).

“I am proud to have the endorsement of TWU Local 234.

This endorsement underscores my commitment to the working families of the 164th Legislative Dist. 69th Street is run

by TWU workers who ensure thousands of residents of the 164th can go to work and their daily activities safely. Today I am humbled by their endorsement and will proudly go to Harrisburg to stand up and fight on their behalf,” said Coles.

Councilwoman Sekela Coles has represented the 7th Dist. in Upper Darby since 2013. Dr. Coles holds a PhD from Walden University and is an adjunct business professor at Harcum College and Delaware County Community.

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(Cont. From Page 5) LeapStarr will be required to provide event design, production and management services for PoliticalFest, a one-of-a-kind, multi-day festival celebrating political history, government and the road to the White House. The event will be open to the public.

Kevin Washo, executive director of the Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee, said, “LeapStarr will help the Host Committee fulfill its goal of working with regional businesses while making this the most diverse Convention yet, and we look forward to putting on PoliticalFest with them.”

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FROM FOP, Steve Weiler; City Commissioner Lisa Deeley; and FOP President John McNesby gather on 17th Street after Mass at Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul.

Everybody is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! To prove it, Councilman David Oh and Councilman Bill Greenlee exchange a hardy “Go n-eiri an t-adh leat” or “Good luck.”

PROUD Irishmen both, FOP President John McNesby and Common Pleas Court Judge James Lynn. If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, you’re lucky enough!

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MEMBERS of St. Patrick Observance Association welcomed Mayor Jim Kenney and his declaration of St. Patrick’s Month in Phila. in kickoff ceremony at City Hall. Seen are Shelia Hess; Tom Keenan; Chris Phillips, president; Judge Edward Bradley; Judge James Murray Lynn; Hon. Ron O’Donatucci, Register of Wills; MAYOR Jim Kenney presents St. Patrick’s Month Cathy Orr, Fox News weathercaster; and Tom Bradley. Seated are Mary Frances proclamation to Parade Marshal Paul Doris. Doris is a lifelong freedom fighter and Teamster Union Fogg, incoming president; Kathy McGee Burns; and Austin McGreal, Esq. Photo by Joe Stivala Photo by Joe Stivala retiree.

J.R. Rowan is smiling at camera. He is top constituentservice representative for State Sen. Larry Farnese.

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Police veteran Patrick Boyle, Judge Jimmy Lynn and Ken Adams practice their step-dancing along parade route. Photo by Maria Merlino

DAN GRACE, Leader of Teamsters Local 830, congratulates Parade Marshal Paul Doris, fellow Teamster and member of Local 115.

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LORD MAYOR Hon. Ciaran Brogan of Donegal, Ireland is embraced by Donegal descendants Jim Gallagher and Phil Bonner.

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On Tuesday night, while the rest of the country was waiting to see just how many people were willing to give control of the highest office in our country’s government to the guy who until recently was the host of Celebrity Apprentice, we had a special election here in Philadelphia.

And if you can tell me why that happened, you’ll really be helping me out.

On Tuesday, elections were held to replace the Rev. Louise Williams Bishop, who was forced to resign her 192nd Dist. seat as part of her plea agreement in a corruption sting case and State Rep. Cherelle Parker, who left her 200th Dist. seat to replace her mentor, former City Councilwoman Marian Tasco, as 9th Dist. Councilwoman.

As usual, the candidates endorsed by the Democratic City Committee won these races. For those of you who don’t know how Special Elections work, the party picks the candidates and then sees to it that they get elected.

Cook-Artis is now the new representative for the 200th Dist., defeating Republican Latryse McDowell. Cook-Artis was Chief of Staff for Rep. Parker for 10 years and had also served as constituent-service representative for Councilwoman Tasco.

Democrat Lynwood Savage bested Republican Robert Bedford, Jr. and Education Party candidate Leon Williams.

Savage is a long-time Democratic committeeman.

Now, I understand that it’s hard to get anything done in a governmental body when everyone’s not there, even if it’s a governmental body like the Pennsylvania legislature where (Cont. Page 22)

Word on the street is Democratic insiders are worried KATIE McGINTY will not win the nomination for United States Senate. But other people who support JOE SESTAK or JOHN FETTERMAN want to know whom the establishment does support. It doesn’t seem to be the general electorate. There is a feeling that widespread resentment exists against “the Establishment” candidate, no matter who it is.

This is true in the Democratic progressives circles as well as the insane right wing of the Republican side. This is why we have DONALD TRUMP. The fact McGinty has been very close to the industry which she was supposed to be regulating, i.e. natural gas, coal and energy is catching up to her.

Leftwing progressives like Sestak and Fetterman feel they are better suited to carry the progressive banner because they are not perceived to be beholden to special interests. They are more associated with being outsiders, and honorable public servants trying to do the right thing. They are known more for their attire more than their policies. Fetterman is a shortsleeved, heavily tattooed small-town Mayor. Sestak is the former Navy admiral that wears a bomber jacket, faded jeans, and Reebok sneakers. Right, wrong or indifferent, that is how the race is tracking right now. We will see what happens once the TV ads start airing.

State Attorney General candidate STEVE ZAPPALA racked up even more endorsements from the powerful Philadelphia base. STATE REPS. MIKE DRISCOLL and ED NEILSON joined the team. Sonny Campbell’s highly respected Ward Leaders of Color endorsed the Allegheny County candidate as did STATE REPS. ROSITA YOUNGBLOOD, JASON DAWKINS and ANGEL CRUZ. Zappala also reported raising over $1 million in his recent campaign-finance report. His opponent Montgomery County COMMISSIONER JOSH SHAPIRO brought into his AG campaign $1.4 million that he had raised over several years as Montgomery County Commissioner. So it appears Zappala is beginning to outraise Shapiro. What helps the Zappala campaign also is the fact that Lehigh Valley candidate JOHN MORGANELLI has his sights set on the lack of prosecutorial experience of Shapiro. He has had his critical guns trained on him and off of Zappala. So although the chances of Morganelli winning are slim, he can still play (Cont. Page 23)

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Yo! Here we go with some facts about Saint Patrick’s Day, sent to me by Virginia B. It is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on 17 March, the anniversary of his death.

St. Patrick (c. 385–461 AD), the most-commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland, marked the arrival of Christianity in Ireland.

It is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion, the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Lutheran Church.

Saint Patrick’s Day was made an official feast day in the early 17th century, and has gradually become a celebration of Irish culture in general. The day is generally characterized by the attendance of church services, wearing of green attire, public parades and processions, and the lifting of Lenten restrictions on eating, and drinking alcohol.

Little is known of Patrick’s early life, though it is known that he was born in Roman Britain in the 4th century, into a wealthy Romano-British family. His father was a deacon and his grandfather was a priest in the Christian church. At the age of 16, he was kidnapped

by Irish raiders and taken captive to Ireland as a slave. It is believed he was held somewhere on the West Coast of Ireland, possibly Mayo, but the exact location is unknown. According to his Confession, he was told by God in a dream to flee from captivity to the coast, where he would board a ship and return to Britain. Upon returning, he quickly joined the Church in Auxerre in Gaul and studied to be a priest.

In 432, he again said that he was called back to Ireland, though as a bishop, to Christianize the Irish from their native polytheism. Irish folklore tells that one of his teaching methods included using the shamrock to explain the Christian doctrine of the Trinity to the Irish people.

After nearly 30 years of evangelism, he died on 17 March 461, and according to tradition, was buried at Downpatrick. Although there were other more successful missions to Ireland from Rome, Patrick endured as the principal champion of Irish Christianity and is held in esteem in the Irish church.

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THE SODA TAX. 4.5 CENTS PER OUNCE. WOW. 54 cents on a 12-ounce bottle. SKY HIGH. That sort of rate will put Teamster drivers OUT OF WORK. Teamsters will oppose it. Maybe Mayor Jim KENNEY knows this. Maybe it is set high so that it can be compromised downward, once the opposition cranks up.... BIRTHDAY greetings to Bernice HILL, State Senate aide; Councilman David OH; State Rep. Michael DRISCOLL; John DOUGHERTY, IBEW 98 Business Manager; Jim HARRITY, big brother; Marissa BRUMBACH, Esq., who should be a judge; and Philly PUBLIC RECORD Publisher Jim TAYOUN! And veterans Col. Bill BARNES, Esq.; Col Bill PEBERDY and Chief Warrant Officer Lou PEPE. A super SURPRISE party was held for Lovely Ward Leader Anne BROWN who, for some reason, added 10 years to her age. To know her is a gift!... Jim TAYOUN will host the Public Record “Civil Servant of the Year” Award Dinner on the 24th. 6 p.m. in Galdo’s with plenty of free parking. Council President Darrell CLARKE is the honoree.

If you are up EARLY today, the Plough & Stars will host Judge James LYNN’s legendary annual St. Patrick’s Day breakfast. It is a super clincher of St. Patrick’s events (from 7:30 a.m.). It is followed by an 11 a.m. service at the Irish Memorial – one block away.... It was great to hear Judge Michael SULLIVAN’S name announced at the St. Patrick’s Parade, as Local #542 Operating Engineers marched by the reviewing stand!

A MOVING handout at the ROBE ceremony of Judge Sharon Williams LOSIER was the JUDGE’S PRAYER – a (Cont. Page 25)

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Sunday was overcast, but Center City was still bright with a lot of cheerful green. Numerous Irish American politicians (and those who were Irish for the day) marched in the 246th Philadelphia St Patrick’s Day Parade.

The Executive Board of the St. Patrick’s Day Observance Association which runs the parade includes a number of notable politicians, including STATE REP. MIKE DRISCOLL, COUNCILMAN BOBBY HENON and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Local 98) BUSINESS MGR. JOHN DOUGHERTY. As it the case in politics in Philadelphia, the Board is dominated by Democrats; however, Republican WARD LEADER BILL IVERS recently joined the Board. A number of Republicans marched in the parade, including 2015 City Council candidate and 66TH WARD LEADER DAN TINNEY, who walked with the Steamfitters Local Union 420. WARD LEADERS MATT WOLFE (27th) and MICHAEL BRADLEY (11th) walked with the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and the Greys Ferry Community Association respectively.

Monday evening, Pennsylvania’s Republican National COMMITTEEWOMAN CHRISTINE TORETTI hosted the annual Anne Anstine Reception in the Rotunda at the Commonwealth’s Capitol building. Numerous elected officials and other Harrisburg figures attended the event, including STATE SEN. and Attorney General CANDIDATE JOHN RAFFERTY, as well as fellow STATE SENS. PATRICIA VANCE, LISA BAKER and SCOTT WAG(Cont. Page 22)

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PREPARING to march in St. Patrick’s Parade are Councilman Al McTaubenberger; and Senate candidate Sharif O’Street. Street is expected to fill retiring State Sen. Shirley Photo by Joe Stivala Kitchen’s seat.

RING OF HONOR honoree Pat Bonner, right, is thanked for her hard work in Easter Rising and other committees by Dir. Bridie McCaffery and Shane Cahill, Vice Consul General. Shane travelled from New York Embassy for this happy day.

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POST-PARADE Party of parade directors and guests was held in former FOP Building on Spring Garden Street.

Frances Fogg, tireless incoming Association President; Kathy Orr, Parade TV announcer (and for providing good marching weather); and Chris Phillips, SPOA president for his 2nd Photo by Jim Jenkins successful year.

MAYOR Jim Kenney was an active participant in St. Patrick’s Day parade, marching with groups, taking television interviews and remaining to watching until parade’s end. Photo by Joe Shay Stivala

COUNTY Donegal or County Clare, which is best? This was debated between Supreme Court Justice Kevin Dougherty and State ONE of incredible dance troupes that enterRep. Mike Michael Driscoll on way to St. tained St. Patrick’s Day Parade watchers.

Photo by Joe Stivala Patrick’s Day Parade line. Photo by Joe Stivala

FRIENDLY SONS of St. Patrick placed wreath at plaque commemorating Irish who fought in American Revolution.

Keynote speaker State Rep. Mike Driscoll, right, assisted John Heenan, president, and Father Chris Walsh in wreath placement.

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VIPs abounded. Seen here are City Commissioner Lisa Deeley; Marnie Aument-Loughrey; Councilmen Bill Greenlee, Al Taubenberger and David Oh; and a waving State Rep. Maria Photo by Joe Shay Stivala Donatucci.

MANY South Philly units participated in parade, including the 2nd Street Irish Society, 2nd Street Plough Boys, Grays Ferry Heritage Brigade, 2nd & Jackson Irish Association and Grays Ferry Irish Society.

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CONGRATULATIONS go to these members of St. Patrick’s Observance Association who make parade happen each year with fundraising and hard work. Here they pose for deserved kudos.

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UNIONS marched and contributed to parade.

Steamfitters were followed by Local 98 IBEW, Local 17 Insulators and Local 542 Operating Photo by Joe Shay Stivala Engineers.

BROTHERS in unionism – and real brothers – are parade executive Joe Inemer and James Inemer of S.W. JUDGE PAT Dugan of Vet- Brigade. Jim is Local 16N business erans’ Court, had his hands manager and presented flowers on full with bevy of beautiful behalf of brigade to Ring of HonPhoto by Joe Stivala Photo by Joe Stivala oree Pat Bonner. kids.

MAYOR Jim Kenney gets ready to march with massive 2nd Street Irish Society while conferring with society leaders John and Dan Stevenson. John was recently appointed Police Captain of N. WildPhoto by Joe Shay Stivala wood, N.J.

COUNCILMAN Mark O’Squilla, waving, 2nd from left, is an active participant in parade and 2nd Street Irish Society.

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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.

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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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 150201952 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in Trust for Registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-7, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-7, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Noel G. Walker, Deceased & Jean Walker, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Noel G. Walker, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Noel G. Walker, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 51 North 63rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139. 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, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in Trust for Registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-7, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-7, 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. 150201952, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 51 North 63rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Phila. County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215981-3700. Phila. Bar Assoc., 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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ENJOYING Anne Brown’s shocked surprise were JONATHAN Saidel conveys CongressSteve Johnson, 40A Ward Leader Ed Thornton, man Bob Brady’s best birthday wishes to Anne Brown.

Troy Bailey and Jonathan Saidel.

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TROY Bailey shares moment with State Rep. Joanna McClinton at Anne Brown’s surprise birthday celebration.

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Ward 40B Surprises Its Ward Leader

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(Cont. From Page 19) nothing really gets done even with everyone there.

On Apr. 26, less than six weeks from now, we’re going to be holding the Pennsylvania primaries.

So can someone tell me why it made sense to hold this special election?

I put that question to the one guy that could answer it for me: Speaker of the House Mike Turzai. His spokesman Jay Ostrich told me he’s just doing what he’s supposed to (Cont. Page 23)

(Cont. From Page 19) NER. STATE REPS. KATE HARPER (Montgomery County), SHERYL DELOZIER (Cumberland), KATE KLUNK (York) and BECKY CORBIN (Chester) stopped by briefly as they headed to the house floor for what was a prolonged debate on medical marijuana.

Toretti started the Anne Anstine Program for Excellence in Public Service 15 years ago to train Republican women to participate in the political process. Toretti named

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-3290 2016 NOTICE OF STATED MEETINGS The Philadelphia City Council will have its Regular Stated Meetings on the dates listed below. All meetings will be held at 10:00 A.M. in Room 400 City Hall, except as noted below.Monday, January 4, 2016* Thursday, January 21, 2016 Thursday, January 28, 2016 Thursday, February 4, 2016 Thursday, February 11, 2016 Thursday, February 18, 2016 Thursday, February 25, 2016 Thursday, March 3, 2016 Thursday, March 10, 2016 Thursday, March 17, 2016 Thursday, March 31, 2016 Thursday, April 7, 2016 Thursday, April 14, 2016 Thursday, April 21, 2016 Thursday, April 28, 2016 Thursday, May 5, 2016 Thursday, May 12, 2016 Thursday, May 19, 2016 Thursday, May 26, 2016 Thursday, June 9, 2016 Thursday, June 16, 2016 Thursday, September 8, 2016 Thursday, September 15, 2016 Thursday, September 22, 2016 Thursday, September 29, 2016 Thursday, October 6, 2016 Thursday, October 13, 2016 Thursday, October 20, 2016 Thursday, October 27, 2016 Thursday, November 3, 2016 Thursday, November 17, 2016 Thursday, December 1, 2016 Thursday, December 8, 2016 *

Held at the Academy of Music, Broad and Locust Streets, Philadelphia, PA.

the program for Anstine, who preceded her as Pennsylvania’s RNC female representative. A number of local Republican women went through the ninemonth training program, including School Reform Commission member FARAH JIMÉNEZ and PAGOP DEPUTY CHAIRWOMAN RENEE AMOORE. Philadelphia Republican activist SUSAN SATKOWSKI and WARD LEADER DENISE FUREY (46th) both went through the Anstine program and attended Toretti’s event on Monday.

Democrat STATE REP. VANESSA BROWN is the one holdout in sting operation that caught six Philadelphia elected officials on tape taking illegal contributions from a Harrisburg lobbyist. The last to plead was STATE REP. LOUISE BISHOP. These cases were the beginning of ATTORNEY GENERAL KATHLEEN KANE’S fall from grace.

Kane decided to deep-six these investigations, claiming that the cases were racially motivated. The AG’s investigator that helped run the sting, CLAUDE THOMAS, himself an African American, has testified under oath the sting was not racially motivated.

Bishop had pursued a defense claiming that she was targeted because she is Black.

When she pled before a Common Pleas judge, she apologized to the Court for her allegations of racial targeting.

It appears Brown did not get that memo. She is continuing to claim she was targeted because she is African American.

She is also claiming Ali played on her vulnerabilities as an older single woman (Brown and Ali are both in their 40s). She alleges he flirted with her. She is a seasoned politician who is used to dealing with lobbyists. Is Brown trying to tell us that she was dumb enough to let a lobbyist charm her into committing a crime? I believe every Republican in the city sighed in relief that she changed parties and became a Democrat.

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(Cont. From Page 7) a.m.-12 m., Wednesday 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m.-12 m. AFL-CIO/COPE Honorees dinner Wednesday evening. Honorees: Harry Lombardo, Transport Workers Union of America; Michael Barnes, Int’l Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 8; Patrick Eiding, Phila. Council AFL-CIO; and Ryan Boyer, LDC.

Apr. 9- Spring Cleanup in Chinatown, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Register and meet at 10th St. Plaza, 10th & Vine Sts. For info Betsy Lee (215) 922-2156.

Apr. 9- Councilman Derek Green honors Opening of Jaden’s Voice autism-services office at 5548 Chestnut St., 12-3 p.m.

For info info@jadensvoice.org.

Apr. 16- Green Party holds Presidential Caucus at Ethical Humanist Soc., 1906 S. Rittenhouse Sq., 10:30 a.m. Registered Green Party members from S.E. Penna. cast secret ballots. For info (215) 8434256 or gpop@gpop.org.

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CITY HALL (Cont. From Page 19) spoiler. JUDGE RENEE CARDWELL HUGHES, CEO of the American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania, organized a tremendous rally at the capital in Harrisburg.

She was joined by LT. GOV. MIKE STACK and Montgomery County STATE REP. TOM MURT among others.

Judge Hughes, the former wife of Democratic Appropriations Chair STATE SEN. VINCE HUGHES, has made a huge mark as a public-service leader.

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-3290 2016 NOTICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETINGS The Economic Opportunity Review Committee, established and constituted pursuant to Phila. Code § 17-1607 and Resolution No. 120184, will meet in City Council Chambers (Room 400, City Hall) on the following dates and times: Monday, March 7th, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 13th, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 12th, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. Monday, December 5th, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. ANGELA DOWD-BURTON, CHAIRPERSON Economic Opportunity Review Committee

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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA 2016 NOTICE OF LIVING WAGE AND BENEFITS REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETINGS The Living Wage and Benefits Review Committee, established and constituted pursuant to Phila. Code § 17-1311 and Resolution No. 110807, will meet in City Council Council Chambers (Room 400, City Hall) on the following dates and times: Tuesday, March 8th, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 14th, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 13th, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 6th, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. DAVID WILSON, CHAIRPERSON Living Wage and Benefits Review Committee

CITY COUNCIL Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-3290 2016 NOTICE OF VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETINGS The Veterans Advisory Commission, established pursuant to Resolution No. 060059 (Adopted February 2, 2006), will meet in City Council Chambers (Room 400, City Hall) on the following dates and times.

Wednesday, March 9th, 2016, at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 15th, 2016, at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 14th, 2016, at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 7th, 2016, at 2:00 P.M. GEORGE GINDER, CHAIRMAN Veterans Advisory Commission

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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 151203026 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Joyce M. Anderson, Deceased, Lauren Colomb, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Joyce M. Anderson, Deceased & Susaye Lawson, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Joyce M. Anderson, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendants To: The Unknown Heirs of Joyce M. Anderson, Deceased & Lauren Colomb, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Joyce M. Anderson, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 2601 Pennsylvania Avenue, Apt. 929, Philadelphia, PA 19130. 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, Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC, 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. 151203026, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 2601 Pennsylvania Avenue, Apt. 929, Philadelphia, PA 19130, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Phila.

County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700. Phila. Bar Assoc., 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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Elections.

So spending over half a million dollars on them makes no sense, especially since you’ll be going through the process again really soon.

But then again, one thing Pennsylvania has become really good at is not making sense.

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(Cont. From Page 22) do under Section 628 of the Elections Code… make sure that everyone in Pennsylvania gets the representation they deserve.

“The Speaker’s philosophy has always been that all voters

are entitled to representation sooner rather than later so that the house could have a full compliment when voting on significant issues,” Ostrich said.

That said, however, statistics from the Philadelphia City Commissioners Office say that less than 10% of all registered voters come out for Special

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LEGAL NOTICE TO: Unknown father of Baby Girl Neher A Petition has been filed asking the court to put an end to all rights you have to your child Baby Girl Neher who was born on 1/15/16 at Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA, as well as any rights J.N. has to Baby Girl Neher. The court has set a hearing to consider ending your rights to your child. That hearing will be held on April 7, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. at Court Room 14, One Montgomery Plaza, Orphan’s Court Division, Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19404. You are warned that even if you fail to appear at the scheduled hearing, the hearing will go on without you and your rights to your child as well as the rights of J.N. to that child may be ended by the court without your being present. You have a right to be represented at the hearing by a lawyer. 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 to find out where you can get legal help.

An important option may be available to you under Act 101 of PA Law that allows for an enforceable voluntary agreement for continuing contact following an adoption between an adoptive parent, a child, a birth parent and/or a birth relative of the child, if all parties agree and the voluntary agreement is approved by the court. The agreement must be signed and approved by the court to be legally binding.

You are also warned that if you fail to file either an acknowledgment of paternity pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 2503 (d) relating to acknowledgement and claim of paternity, and fail to either appear at a hearing to object to the termination of your rights or file a written objection to such termination with the court prior to the hearing, your rights may be terminated under Pa.C.S.A. 2503(d) or 2504(c) of the adoption act.

LEGAL NOTICE TO: Unknown father, nickname “Scatter” of Baby Girl Davis A Petition has been filed asking the court to put an end to all rights you have to your child Baby Girl Davis who was born on 10/18/15 at Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA, as well as any rights D.D. has to Baby Girl Davis. The court has set a hearing to consider ending your rights to your child. That hearing will be held on April 7, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. at Court Room 14, One Montgomery Plaza, Orphan’s Court Division, Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19404. You are warned that even if you fail to appear at the scheduled hearing, the hearing will go on without you and your rights to your child as well as the rights of D.D. to that child may be ended by the court without your being present. You have a right to be represented at the hearing by a lawyer. 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 to find out where you can get legal help.

An important option may be available to you under Act 101 of PA Law that allows for an enforceable voluntary agreement for continuing contact following an adoption between an adoptive parent, a child, a birth parent and/or a birth relative of the child, if all parties agree and the voluntary agreement is approved by the court. The agreement must be signed and approved by the court to be legally binding.

You are also warned that if you fail to file either an acknowledgment of paternity pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 2503 (d) relating to acknowledgement and claim of paternity, and fail to either appear at a hearing to object to the termination of your rights or file a written objection to such termination with the court prior to the hearing, your rights may be terminated under Pa.C.S.A. 2503(d) or 2504(c) of the adoption act.

LEGAL NOTICE TO: Unknown father of Baby Girl Graver A Petition has been filed asking the court to put an end to all rights you have to your child Baby Girl Graver who was born on 12/26/15 at Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA, as well as any rights K.G. has to Baby Girl Graver. The court has set a hearing to consider ending your rights to your child. That hearing will be held on April 7, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. at Court Room 14, One Montgomery Plaza, Orphan’s Court Division, Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19404. You are warned that even if you fail to appear at the scheduled hearing, the hearing will go on without you and your rights to your child as well as the rights of K.G. to that child may be ended by the court without your being present. You have a right to be represented at the hearing by a lawyer. 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 to find out where you can get legal help.

An important option may be available to you under Act 101 of PA Law that allows for an enforceable voluntary agreement for continuing contact following an adoption between an adoptive parent, a child, a birth parent and/or a birth relative of the child, if all parties agree and the voluntary agreement is approved by the court. The agreement must be signed and approved by the court to be legally binding.

You are also warned that if you fail to file either an acknowledgment of paternity pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 2503 (d) relating to acknowledgement and claim of paternity, and fail to either appear at a hearing to object to the termination of your rights or file a written objection to such termination with the court prior to the hearing, your rights may be terminated under Pa.C.S.A. 2503(d) or 2504(c) of the adoption act.

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THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Sealed proposals will be received by the Office of Capital Programs at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Suite 371, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at philasd.org/capitalbids. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications.

FEE BUDGET B-020 C of 2015/16 General Contract Central HS $200,000.00 $ 25.00 UST Removal and Installation 1700 W. Olney Ave. *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 1:30 p.m.

Sealed proposals will be received by the Office of Capital Programs at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Suite 371, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Thursday, March 31, 2016. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at philasd.org/capitalbids. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications.

FEE BUDGET B-054 C of 2015/16 General Contract Solis Cohen ES $370,649.00 $25.00 Structural Shoring 7001 Horrocks St. *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.

Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130.

Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130.

Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-4730. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia.

Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-4730. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia.

The Office of Capital Programs reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.

The Office of Capital Programs reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.

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Happy St. David’s Day Too!

WALKING (Cont. From Page 19) prayer to the Almighty asking to be clothed in wisdom and mercy.... A federal judge distributes Certificates of Rehabilitation in an effort to help ex-offenders get a job.

The jurist in the FATTAH matter is Judge Harvey BARTLE. He has been on the bench a good number of years, yet I did not learn about his career since I saw him in church taking the col-

lection. I was trying to decide between a lower and higher amount for the collect. When he came to our pew, he was so serious-looking, that I plunked the higher amount in.... During a recent hearing in the Chaka FATTAH matter, Fattah’s lawyers argued their client was protected as a Congressman by a federal law. It was reported that the FED prosecutor answered it was for a jury to decide.

That’s ODD. He and defense counsel sought the judge’s ruling on that law (?).

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Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Public Safety, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed item.

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Public Hearing Notice City of Philadelphia The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 28, 2016, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following item: 160081 Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings regarding the establishment of a comprehensive strategy for reducing and eliminating youth gun violence.

The judge in the Kathleen KANE matter quashed a subpoena by prosecutors for a copy of documents that they say were given to a daily press reporter. GOOD.... Thanks to Councilman Jannie BLACKWELL for a series of TOWN MEETINGS – some of which were for improved education.

The DA’S new campaign committee, involving Republicans, should get a new chairperson. Someone in the Union League perhaps (?)... Sean STEVENS, State Representative candidate, has been seen everywhere. I saw him march in the St. Patrick’s parade. I did not see his opponent, whom he has pushed for a debate.

How about Marco RUBIO suggesting that voters in Ohio vote for KASICH instead of himself to block TRUMP? That is not fair campaigning.

It seems mean-spirited. But stay in the race, Marco, and lose your home state to show weakness. Ohio the bellwether state often predicts a winner. But a Kasich win there gives him too few delegates to overtake Trump. The GOP wanted Trump out and asked Romney to attack.

It FAILED. They did not think much of KASICH. Now, in desperation, they might learn to love him.

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OTHER CELTS besides Irish also celebrate! Welsh Society of Phila. commemorated Day of St. David, that land’s patron saint, at Arch Street Presbyterian Church earlier this month, flying Red Dragon flag and singing rousing Welsh hymns.

Oldest ethnic association in America, society dates back to 1729.

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This year’s Medallion honorees include A. Bruce Crawley, State Sen. Larry Farnese, Meg Grant, State Rep. Stephen Kinsey, Obra S. Kernodle IV, Melanie Lassiter, Carla Moss, Don Scott, Calvin Tucker and Frederick Wright.

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Frank & Tina Green, Mayor Dana Redd and Novella Hinson Starks, Ryan Boyer and Omar Sabir, and Rev. & Mrs. Joseph Williams, Jr. Entertainment this year will

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In the 1798 rebellion, to make a political statement, Irish soldiers wore full-green uniforms on 17 March in hopes of catching public attention. The phrase “the wearing of the green”, meaning to wear a shamrock on one’s clothing, derives from a song of the same name.

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ingness to let it go. You’re not actually handing it off to anyone.

When you go through Chapter bankruptcy, you’re looking to discharge your obligations. In return, you’re surrendering your property that’s not considered exempt under the bankruptcy law. There is, however, nothing in the law that requires the bankruptcy trustee to take the property.

Rather, the trustee’s goal is to liquidate and sell property that will yield a financial benefit to the creditors. If they look at something and doesn’t think it’s financially worth it to sell,

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then no liquidation occurs.

In addition, discharging your personal obligation to repay the mortgage doesn’t mean the bank magically becomes the owner. Rather, the bank’s got to get title to the property either by foreclosure, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, short sale, sheriff sale, or other legal means.

Unless and until the bank takes action and takes back title to the house, however, it’s still legally yours. You’re not personally liable to the bank for any deficiency on the mortgage, but you do own the property.

That means you’ve got to comply with all local laws regarding ownership. Keep the sidewalks clear of debris, trim the trees out front, and the like.

If you get a citation after your bankruptcy is filed, you’re going to be on the hook for it.

If we’re talking about a condo or house with a homeowners’ association then you’re going to remain liable for all post-bankruptcy HOA charges. Once again, this is still legally your place.

In the end, it’s for you to realize the impact of your decision to surrender. Take the steps necessary to protect yourself, but also recognize that your liability for some things may not end until the deed is signed over.

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