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St. Nick’s Parades Saints They Now Have A PAL! THE DOLLAR BOYZ, along with many other Grays Ferry children, were thrilled to explore the new Police Athletic League facility across from Stinger Square in the Salvation Army building. More pics P. 2.

ST. NICHOLAS of Tolentine parishioners paraded statues of a number of saints, this one of St. Jude, to which parade watchers affixed donations, at last Sunday’s traditional Italian festival. More Photo by Wendell Douglas pics P. 2.

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COUNCILMAN Kenyatta Johnson inaugurated the PAL facility, which was developed under his leadership. Johnson has been a consistent advocate for parks and recreational improvements in adjacent Stinger Square and throughout his home neighborhood. Johnson’s commitment to improving neighborhood recreational opportunities has earned him strong respect among activists in that field, in other communities besides S. Phila. He has vowed to keep looking for similar projects to launch.

MAYOR Jim Kenney was pleased to make the acquaintance of Marquise Manuel and Milleja Smith at the sparkling new gymnasium of the Grays Ferry PAL.

S. Philly Business Police Community Events Meets at Paradiso

Jacquelyn Fitzpatrick, president of the South Philadelphia Business Association, announced her group will meet Tuesday, Oct. 11 at Paradiso Restaurant, 1627 E. Passyunk Avenue, at 6:30

p.m. Cost of the dinner is $40 with a cash bar. Also, the South Philadelphia Business Association will be marching in the Columbus Day Parade on Sunday, Oct. 9. Its assembly point will be at

Broad & Morris Streets. The parade is scheduled to begin at noon that day with festivities at Marconi Plaza to follow. Members planning to march should contact the Secretary at (215) 868-5502.

Town Watch Integrated Services and the 17th Police Dist. will stage a Community Bike Ride this Saturday, leaving from Chew Playground, 1800 Washington Avenue, at 10 a.m. Ten loaner bikes will be available on a firstcome, first-served basis. For information, contact Carmetta Dickerson (215) 686-1459. United Communities of S.E.

Philadelphia will join the police in a Community Pep Rally Oct. 20 at Mifflin Square, Fifth & Wolf Streets, 3:30 to 5:30 pm. The Furnace HS Band will entertain. Turn in unused or expired medication for safe disposal at a site near you on Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 1 (800) 8829539.

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THE FAMED Italian Verdi Band from Norristown led the annual Parade of Saints and festival conducted by St. Nicholas of Tolentine Parish along Parish boundaries, starting from 9th & Pierce. Fantastic crowds turned out despite Photo by Wendell Douglas dismal weather.

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ST. NICHOLAS’S beloved pastor Rev. Nicholas Martorano acknowledges greetings from watchers as he leads the annual Parade of Saints prior to the festival’s getting underway. Photo by Wendell Douglas

ANNETTE Danilla gets help in preparing ribbons around statues of saints prior to he beginning of the Parade of Saints, highlighting the annual St. Nicholas of Tolentine Parish Festival. Photo by Wendell Douglas

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Presidential Tussle Reaching City Streets by Joe Shaheeli By coincidence, the two major presidential campaigns have picked this Saturday, Oct. 8, to launch their registration campaigns with fanfare on the streets of the city. The unusual factor is the Republican Party has announced launches at several sites, something not done in an eon of presidential campaigns. Though the campaign underway in Philadelphia to get Hillary Clinton to the White House is almost a duplicate of the effort used in President Barack Obama’s two successful presidential campaigns, her campaign people know the Democratic City Committee will bring out an impressive vote. But they fear the closeto-400,000 turnout expected for Hillary might not be big enough to nullify what the Republican City Committee expects will be a big turnout for Donald Trump. State Rep.

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Pennsylvania’s Future on this important initiative to get people registered to vote,” said Anton Moore, founder of Unity in the Community. “We look forward to engaging the community on the issue of voting on Oct. 8 and beyond.” Registration sites are at Hands of Precision Barbershop, 20th Street & Snyder Avenue; Culture Exchange, 1450 Point Breeze Avenue; For Pennsylvania’s Future’s South Philly Office, 1903 S. Broad Street; and Norris Square Park, 2100 N. Howard Street. Joseph J. DeFelice, chairman of the Philadelphia Republican Party, announced, “The Philadelphia Republican party now has seven offices throughout our entire city to serve and mobilize voters who are hungry for change and dissatisfied by the Obama/Clinton status quo. The opening of these offices on Oct. 8 will lead to more votes for the entire Republican ticket in Philadelphia, and may be a determining factor for who wins the White House in this crucial election.” (Cont. Page 12)

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Clowns Causing Chaos Through Social Media by Eldon Graham The month of October is known for bringing out fictional ghouls and goblins from and into all walks of life. But, as a rash of menacing clown threats have made clear, when these apparitions are embodied by persons unknown and used to strike ter-

ror and fear into the hearts of the innocent, there is a line between prank and danger that, if crossed, requires a commensurate response from the authorities. This past week, the School District of Philadelphia alerted parents and schools about individuals

wearing clown masks who were threatening to terrorize and do harm to certain schools in the city. The school district was alerted to the threat when clown-related Instagram accounts posted picture messages targeting the schools. An account known as

@philly_clowns215 posted a message of the schools they will target, which are: Francis Hopkinson School; Nueva Esperanza Academy Charter School; Edison/Fareira High School; Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School; Gilbert Spruance Elementary School; and Northeast High

School. Another Instagram account under the handle of @phillyclown215 listed Mastery Charter School’s Shoemaker Campus, Imhotep Institute Charter High School, Olney High School, Delaware Valley Charter School, Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Charter High School, Martin Luther King High School, Frankford High School and “Harden,” which seems to be a reference to Warren G. Harding Middle School. The caption for the photo reads: “HERES THE SCHOOLS WE COMING FOR.” Local authorities are treating this threat very seriously. The Instagram accounts have identified Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as their target dates to strike against the schools. In a joint statement released earlier this week, the SDP and PPD announced, “The School District of Philadelphia’s Office of School Safety alerted both the Philadelphia Police Department and the Office of Homeland Security Saturday upon learning of these disturbing social media posts. The safety of our children and the communities surrounding our schools is a top priority for us and we are taking this matter seriously.” A third account, known as @clownsofphilly, reads “SCHOOLS DOWNTOWN” and lists Roman Catholic High School, J.W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School, String Theory Schools and “FRIENDSHIP,” a possible reference to Friends Select School. The caption of the photo reads, “We going to these schools on Thursday.” “The Philadelphia Police Dept. is actively investigating these social media posts and pursuing those responsible for them,” the PPD/SDP

statement read. “The SDP Office of School Safety will continue working in concert with the PPD to ensure the safety of our children and our schools when school reopens on Wednesday after the holiday break.” Monday, the police released a statement, identifying a 13-year-old South Philadelphia 8th-grade girl as one of the culprits in an apparent prank. “As a result, the ongoing investigative efforts by law enforcement and tips provided by citizens, a 13-year-old juvenile female, who attends a local school, has been identified as a participant involved in these posts placed on Instagram. This juvenile indicated that this ‘prank only’ was committed with a friend at her school and she never had any intent to harm anyone. The facts of the case will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for review.” When a PPD spokesperson and the SDP were reached for additional comment, the police and School District said, “The investigation is ongoing.” Schools in Cumberland, York, Lancaster and Lebanon Counties as well as other parts of Pennsylvania have also been plagued by clown threats. “While there have been similar social media posts regarding schools in other states and in Pennsylvania the PPD and the SDP remain in contact with Homeland Security and will continue to investigate local threats on social media.” As of this moment, it is not known whether this is all an elaborate ruse arising out of the Halloween season or some piece in a larger scheme of things. If anyone has any information surrounding these post, they are urged to contact Philadelphia Police Dept. immediately at (215) 686-TIPS (8477).

Columbus Day

by Councilman Mark Squilla Philadelphia will mark the national holiday of Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 10, with a whirlwind of run-up activities. On Friday, Oct. 7, City Council will read the Columbus Day resolution in Council Chambers, City Hall Room 400, at noon. It will be followed by lunch in Room 401. On Sunday, Oct. 9, the Columbus Day Mass will take place at 10 a.m. at St. Monica’s Church, 17th & Ritner streets. Immediately following, there will be a continental breakfast at Paradiso Restaurant, 1627 E. Passyunk Avenue. All will then proceed to

Broad & Morris streets to march with other distinguished guests in the annual Parade. Step-off for the Parade will be at noon sharp. We are excited that this year’s Grand Marshal is Danny Aiello. He is an American actor who broke into motion pictures in the early 1970s and also played in Broadway theaters. The 1492 Society is proud to have him as its Grand Marshal. The Columbus Day Parade was founded over 50 years ago by people with a passion for Christopher Columbus and a love of their ancestral roots. The newly formed 1492 Society is committed to ensuring that these traditions continue

for years to come. As Councilman for the 1st Dist., I am thrilled that my office will continue this fine tradition. In addition to active participation of the Italian American community, the Philadelphia Columbus Day Parade highlights Mummers string bands and brigades, outstanding high-school and elementaryschool marching bands, and many other organizations representing the various ethnic traditions of this fine city. If you need more information, please contact Marie.Beren@Phila.Gov, Steve.Bauer@Phila.Gov or Anne.Kelly@Phila.Gov. They can be reached by telephone at (215) 686-3458.

IT IS the 1492 Society that plans year-round to put on South Phila.’s traditional Columbus Day Parade. Seen at last year’s gala, these are just a few of its dedicated volunteers. Photos by Maria Merlino BELOW, Linda Baldi and Victor Della Barba, who has designed a poster for Columbus Day.

ABOVE, Columbus Day key movers and shakers are Funeral Directors Mark Rago and Victor Baldi.

ABOVE, toasting Columbus were Judge Angelo Foglietta; Michael A. DiPilla and Jay Agnes.

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Oct. 6 Ciao Philadelphia Month Long Partner Discount at the Franklin Institute 9:30am-5pm Made in Italy: the Debate on Italian Fashion from Unification to the 1950s at SJU 5:30-7 pm 6th Annual Italian Music Festival at Widener University 7-10 pm

Oct. 7 The Art of Italy Fridays of October 2016 (7, 14, 21, 28) at The Philadelphia Museum of Art 1-2 pm Cruiser Olympia in Italy at Seaport Museum 5-7 pm Oct. 8 Italian Art and Inspiration at The Union League of Philadelphia 10-11am/11am-

12pm Demo Day at the Simeone Museum - Targa Florio! 12-2pm Ciao 18th-century Philadelphia: A stroll through the park with glimpses of 18th-century Italy and 18th-century Philadelphia at Franklin Court Courtyard also on Oct. 15 and 22, 1-2 pm (Cont. Page 10)

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(Cont. From Page 8) Oct. 9 2016 Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival Begins at 12:30 pm at Broad and Morris St Proceeds south on Broad St. to Marconi Plaza (Broad & Oregon Ave.) 12:30 – 6 pm Oct. 10 Leonardo at 500: A lesson

in creativity at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia 6:30 –8:30 pm. Price $10 Oct. 11 Mostra dei Docenti di Temple University Rome/Exhibition of Temple University Rome Faculty at Tyler School of Art 9 am-8 pm, Oct. 11-28 Oct. 12 Opening Reception -

Mostra dei Docenti di Temple University Rome (Exhibition of Temple University Rome Faculty) Tyler/Boyer Atrium Tyler School of Art, 4-6 pm Film Series: la Grande Guerra "Fango e Gloria" Freedom Hall Theater at Widener University 6 pm Oct. 13 Eat&Play Like an Italian at

Academic Bistro 12-1:30 pm. Free admission, RSVP requested: scp57@drexel.edu “Cinema Italian Style” - A Film Series at Saint Joseph’s University Oct. 13 & 26, 5:30-7:30 pm Oct. 14 Ciao Philadelphia Monthlong Partner Discount at the Franklin Institute Exhibition of Temple University Rome Faculty

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The Art of Italy Oct. 15 International Archaeology Day: Spotlight on Italy at Penn Museum Free with General Museum Admission of $15 adults, $13 senior citizens (65 and above), $10 children (6 - 17) and full time students with college ID. 11am-4 pm Festa dei Friulani EFASCE di Philadelphia Venetian Social Club, 8030 Germantown Ave. $70 - RSVP Madalena Lorenzon (215) 2332687 or president@efasce.net Hildegard Von Bingen: Child Mystic and The Black Madonna: A Prayer for Peace The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa 654 Ferry Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901 6:30-7:30 pm Oct. 16 The Laundry Project / Panni Stesi - An installation and exhibition of photography dedicated to Napoli and Italian urban realities. Oct. 16-25 all day at Drexel University, URBN Center Lobby Columbus Day Memorial 10 am-1 pm, Chester City Hall, 1 E 4th St, Chester, Pa. Being Leonardo da Vinci A Performance by Massimiliano Finazzer Flory 7:30 pm9 pm URBN Annex Black Box Theater, 3501 Filbert St. Oct. 17 The Medical and Scientific Evidence Behind the Shroud of Turin and the Death of Jesus 6-9 pm Thomas Jefferson University Hamilton Lobby/Connolly Auditorium, 1001 Locust St. Oct. 18 Becoming American: History of Immigration 1880s1920s 2-3:30 pm National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 S Independence Mall E. Espresso & Entrepreneurship 5:30-8 pm Saxby’s Coffee, 2300 Chestnut St. #310 Oct. 19 CINEMA AND PHOTOGRAPHY Film Series: la Grande Guerra “II Primo Dopoguerra,” 1919-1922 6 pm Freedom Hall Theater Widener University Chester, Pa.

Oct. 20 Boccaccio & Beauty: Literature, Art, Cinema - David Lummus (Stanford University) “Boccaccio 5-6 pm Idea Accelerator, Falvey Memorial Library, 800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova, Pa. Oct. 21 Inside the Opera Studio: Bel Canto – an evening of operatic highlights 7:30-9:30 pm, Opera Delaware Studios, 4 S Poplar St., Wilmington, Del. Tickets $28-$60 Oct. 22 We the Italians. Two flags, One heart, One hundred Interviews! 12:00-5:00 pm History of Italian Immigration Museum, 1834 E Passyunk Ave. Tickets $5 for Adults, $3 for Children under 12 Oct. 23 Eddie Lang Day in Philadelphia 2016 – Wall Mural Decoration 12-2 pm Municipal Parking Lot, 7th & Fitzwater Sts. Inside the Opera Studio: Bel Canto – an evening of operatic highlights 2-4 pm Opera Delaware Studios, 4 S Poplar St., Wilmington, Del. Tickets $28-$60 Hildegard Von Bingen Bambina Mistica e La Vergine Nera: Una Preghiera per la Pace (Hildegard Von Bingen Child Mystic and The Black Madonna: A Prayer for Peace) 3-5 pm Church of the Advocate, 1801 Diamond St. Oct. 26 Film Series: la Grande Guerra “Gloria – la Grande Guerra” 6 pm Freedom Hall Theater Widener University Chester, Pa. The Grand Tour: American Artists in Italy 6:30-7:30 pm Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Historic Landmark Bldg., 118-128 N Broad St. Adults $15, Seniors (+60) $12, Students (with ID) $12, Youth (13-18) $8, Children 12 & under Free Oct. 27 Forever in Fashion: Costumed Portraiture from the Italian Renaissance to the Present 6-9 pm Studio Incamminati, School for Contemporary Realist Art, 340 N 19th St #500

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this day. Just as the seafaring explorer set out for the undiscovered country in a quest for knowledge, commerce and the promise of a better future for those he represented on his quest, so, too, do our political leaders of Italian approach their offices. For politicians like Philadelphia City Councilman Mark Squilla, who represents the city’s First District; state Sen. Larry Farnese, of the state’s First Senatorial District; state Sen. Christine Tartaglione, longtime standard-bearer of the state’s Second Senatorial District; City of Philadelphia Register of Wills Ronald R. Donatucci; and US Rep. and Chairman of the Philadelphia Democratic Party Bob Brady, being proud sons and daughters of Italy goes hand in hand with being proud Americans. It’s why, on any given day, you can pick up the paper or click on a local news site and find any number of articles mentioning the efforts made, the changes enacted, the situations bettered by their work. It’s why we can all be proud to stand by them as we honor Columbus on Monday, and it’s why they deserve this recognition of their own efforts to continue building on the monument that is the United States of America. Oct. 13- State Senate candidate Ross Feinberg holds “Empty Chair Debate” at Curran’s Irish Inn, 6900 State Rd. 3-5 p.m. Oct. 13- Republican 57th & 65th Wards host Fundraiser at Ashburner Inn, 2nd fl., 8400 Torresdale Ave., 6-9 p.m. Beer, wine, beverages, wings, pizza, pasta, roast beef & special guest appearances. Tickets $40, Sponsors $200. Cash or credit at door. Oct. 14- State Rep. John Taylor hosts Senior Expo at Cohocksink Rec. Ctr., Cedar & Cambria Sts., 10 a.m.-12 m. Free, one-stop information fair for senior citizens and their families. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the expo. Oct. 15- State Sen. John Sabatina, Jr. hosts Picnic at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 12-4 p.m. Tickets $30, Candidates $250, children under 12 free. For info: (215) 821-7606. Oct. 15- Ducky Birts Foundation hosts Scholarship Banquet

at 1st Dist. Plaza, 3801 Market St., 6-10 p.m. Sponsored by Brown’s ShopRite. For info: (215) 242-l220. Oct.15- Phila. Sketch Club celebrates 156th Anniversary at 235 S. Camac St., 6-10 p.m. For tickets: (215) 545-9298. Oct. 19- City & State PA hosts Health Care Symposium at Temple Univ. Center City Campus, 1515 Market St., Rm. 222, 8-11 a.m. Leaders including Councilwoman Cindy Bass and Dr. Allen Glicksman discuss health-care issues affecting the commonwealth. Free. For sponsorships or info: David Alpher dalpher@cityandstatepa.com or (215) 490—9314, ext. 3001. Oct. 19- State Senate candidate Ross Feinberg hosts Beer Tasting at Pub 36, 7681 Frankford Ave., 6 p.m. Tickets $75, Hosts 2 for $125, Sponsors buy 6. One flight of either beers or wines; also come hungry! Oct. 20- State Rep. Stephen Kinsey presents “Saving

Money with COSTARS” Workshop at Citizens Bank, 5500 Germantown Ave., 6-8 p.m. For info: (215) 849-6592. Oct. 20- State Rep. John Taylor is hosted Fundraiser by Distilling & Pub Food at New Liberty Distillery, 1431 N. Cadwallader St., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $250. For sponsorship or tickets: (215) 545-2244. Oct. 21- 26th Ward GOP hosts Fall Festival at Waterfall Rm., Snyder & Water Sts. (off Front St.). For info: (215) 468-2300. Oct. 22- State Rep. Angel Cruz and Sheriff Jewell Williams offer safe disposal of unused or expired medications at 3503 B St., corner of Tioga, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 22- Democratic Women of Phila. and Senior Citizens of Gloria Jacob Manor invite candidates to address them at Gloria Jacob Manor, 1100 Fairmount Ave., 1-4 p.m. Bring handouts. Oct. 22- State Rep. Mike Driscoll hosts Comedy Night

at Curran’s Irish Inn, 6900 State Rd., 7:30 p.m. Standup comedy stars, food, beer & fun. Tickets $50. Oct. 23- Shaare Shamayim hosts Meet the Candidates Brunch at 9753 Verree Rd., 10 a.m. Free. For info: Paul Kaplan (215) 715-1872. Oct. 27- Shawn Dillon’s 66A Ward hosts Election Celebration at DC 21, 2980 Southampton Rd., 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $35. Make checks payable to “Friends of 66A Ward.” Oct. 27- N.E. Times sponsors Debate between State Rep candidates Republican incumbent Martina White and Democrat Matt Darragh at Somerton Youth Org., 1400 Southampton Rd., 7-8 p.m. debate, 88:30 p.m. meet & greet. for further listings see

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Oct. 6- Councilman Bobby Henon hosts Fundraiser at DiBruno Brothers, 1720 Chestnut St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $250. Oct. 6- 21st Ward Republican Committee hosts Fundraiser at J.D. McGillicuddy’s, 473 Leverington Ave., 6:30-9 p.m. Food, friends, fun. Oct. 6- Historical Soc. of Tacony hosts reception to celebrate designation as National Historic District at Engine 38 Firehouse, 6601 Keystone St., 6:30 p.m. For info: Louis M. Iatarola (215) 432-6520. Oct. 6- 1492 Soc. hosts Dinner at Galdo’s Catering & Entertainment, 1933 W. Moyamensing Ave. For info: Marie Beren (215) 686-3458. Oct. 6-8- Irish Gov’t hosts Internat’l Great Hunger Commemoration at various

locations around Phila. Mayor Jim Kenney is C-Chair. For info: Bob Gessler, www.gesslergroup.com, (215) 426.8050. Oct. 7- Columbus Day Proclamation at City Hall, City Council Chambers, Rm. 400, 12 m. For info: Marie Beren (215) 686-3458. Oct. 8- State Rep. Donna Bullock, Councilmen Bill Greenlee & Allan Domb host “Increase Your Financial IQ” workshop at Art Mus.’s Perelman Bldg., 2525 Penna. Ave., 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. For info: (215) 684-3738. Oct. 8- USS John Murtha is commissioned at Penn’s Landing, 10 a.m. Oct. 8- State Sen. Anthony Williams hosts 20th annual Neighborhood to Neighborhood Festival. 50th and Baltimore. 12 noon to 8 p.m. Family Fun. All invited. Special guest Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell. Oct. 9- Columbus Day Parade at Broad & Moore Sts., starts 12:30 p.m. For info: Marie Beren (215) 686-3458.

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Brown Teaches Home-Buying (Cont. From Page 4) “Contrary to the illusions of a left-leaning media establishment, Hillary can and will lose this election. Our nominee is poised to win Pennsylvania and the presidency, as is evidenced by polling that shows our nominee closing the gap in our state. We have the momentum, we have the message, and we have the energy of voters on our side.” What the GOP hopes to tap into are Democratic voters who switched from Republican back in the days when Frank Rizzo ran for mayor. Though more elderly these days, they are believed to be Republican-leaning. They are also hoping to tap white bluecollar enthusiasm for Trump. The locations are in Center City, Northeast Philadelphia, Bridesburg/Tacony, North Philadelphia, South Philadelphia, Germantown, and Mount Airy.

RUNNING a workshop at the John Street Center in W. Poplar, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown led a spirited seminar on the mechanics of buying a home for firstPhoto by Wendell Douglas time shoppers. DeFelice declared Satur- City/South Philly); 1713 Wolf day, “We will meet at either Street (South Philly); Chelten 836 South Street or 3525 & Pulaski (Germantown); Cottman Avenue at 9 a.m. We 1554 W Oakdale Street (North will have refreshments on Philadelphia), and 8325 Stenhand as well as training for ton Avenue, 2nd floor (Norththose who are unsure how to west Philly).” Also seeking to move vothelp. You will leave with a walkbook for the area near ers to the Trump side is an efyour home that will help us fort by State Rep. Martina spread our message across the White, who introduced legiscity. You will return the walk- lation, now passed by the State book by 6 p.m. to one of the House, HB 1885, to end Sancfollowing locations: 3525 tuary Cities in Pennsylvania, Cottman Avenue (NE Philly); of which Philadelphia is one. 836 South Street (Center (Cont. Page 15)

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COUNCILMAN David Oh presents Councilmanic Citation to Our Voices, Our Issues Mental Health Symposium’s Rally for Non-Violence with Roses of Life Memorial at Venice Island Performing Arts Center.

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Last Friday, the Trump campaign came to Philadelphia. The entourage was led by the Donald’s daughter-in-law LARA TRUMP (wife of ERIC). Other members of the group included Trump campaign spokeswoman KATRINA PIERSON, director of the campaign’s African American outreach OMAROSA MANIGAULT and Vice President of the Trump Foundation LYNNE PATTON. They were joined by YouTube sensation Diamond & Silk. Diamond & Silk is the stage name of two African American North Carolina sisters, LYNETTE HARDAWAY and ROCHELLE RICHARDSON, who gained a level of fame after they released a series of videos supporting Trump last year. The tour started in the morning at the Reading Terminal Market, followed by lunch at the Ashburner Inn and a stop at the Trump office on South Street. Lara Trump spoke at the luncheon before a room of roughly 150 supporters and a number of people on the fence. She was very well received even by the Trump cynics in the room. Lara Trump spoke of situations that exhibited her fatherin-law’s softer side. She is taking a sabbatical from her producer position for the TV show Inside Edition to help with the campaign. Omarosa, who was on Trump’s show, “The Apprentice,” spoke of his business acumen. If you are like me and never watched “The Apprentice,” you may not know of Omarosa, who was at the time considered to be “the woman America loves to hate.” Apparently she was successful on (Cont. Page 21)

by Denise Clay When I went to Cleveland to cover the Republican National Convention, a lot of my friends were kind of afraid for me. Why? Because I was going there as a reporter, and to many, the RNC was the textbook definition of a hostile work environment for a reporter. Covering the Democratic National Convention was no walk in the park either. Protestors supporting Sen. Bernie Sanders took over a press filing center and decried what they saw as insufficient coverage of their candidate. (Granted, you couldn’t turn on your television without seeing Sanders and his adoring throngs, but hey…) Your perception of the reporting you see on various things these days is directly connected to your perception of the topic at hand. For example, if you’re a supporter of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, you probably trust what you read from a website like Breitbart than you do the pages of The New York Times. Last week, I read an article in the Washington Post called “Dear Readers: Please Stop Calling Us ‘The Media.’” This article, which was written by Paul Farhi, says that when people call media outlets “the media”, they do so because they’ve read (or seen) something they didn’t like. It’s a lazy shorthand, Farhi says. Most of this comes from the perception that the media is a conglomerate that gets together every morning and decided on coverage just to get on your nerves and to make your day hard. That’s not how this works. That’s not how any of this works. (Cont. Page 20)

What remains under the radar these days and that definitely needs to be exposed is the BAA (Bureau of Administrative Adjudication). It is where you go to dispute a parking ticket (and lose!). The press seems to RUN AWAY from it? Democrat-HATERS have been posting that PPA is a CITY department - IT IS NOT! PPA is Commonwealth, BAA is City of Philadelphia, operated by the FINANCE DEPT., and a minor judiciary with hearing officers like Traffic Court. Yes there are TWO parking authorities of a sort. I was present during a State House Judiciary Committee when a STATE REP noted that one is “innocent until proven guilty” at BAA. IT IS WEIRD that the Finance Dept. runs that BAA court. It was once called a SUBLIMINAL TAX on PBS. And THEY HEAR THEIR OWN APPEALS. PITTSBURGH realized this MISTAKE and created a hearing agency years ago! I suggested this to a Council Member, and the reply was, “How will we pay for it?” You do not HAVE TO WORRY about that. The hearing officers are in place, and are mostly decent people. Just replace the top leadership – which Mayor KENNEY DID NOT DO after taking office (??). And remove the Deputy Finance Director as overall supervisor (I have tried to speak with her over years), and move the agency to Municipal Court, moving existing funding with it. Final appeals of cases would still go to COMMON PLEAS COURT – with a JUDGE – and no DRACONIAN FEES, (spending hundreds in fees to dispute a few tickets – and maybe lose) and layperson-understandable procedures. (I appealed once and was lucky to survive filing).... Also create 21st-CENTURY PAYMENT PLANS. You may not get a plan now if the number of tickets is too low, or if you do not have a debit card or bank account. And at the END of payment plan processing – during which you go from room to room, you find out how much your monthly payment will be. Payment plans (and justice) for the poor? Or maybe the Marie Antoinette “rule” for the poor. “Let them eat cake?” And the Jannie BLACKWELL proposed legislation TO WRITE OFF the oldest three years of tickets owed for multi-year violators – as an AMNESTY inducement to pay up – which was not ENACTED, should be implemented. Let’s end the SIEGE GRIP on these multi-year citizens. A Sanctuary City concept must apply to citizens who cower low over needed mobility, a place to live, and food on the table – AND that tow-truck noise in the night.

Yo! Here we go again with this question – what is VITAMIN F? I loved this information and want to share it with you. It was sent to me by a friend. All Vitamin F does not come in a pill or capsule. The variety of Vitamin F in this article refers to our friends. Why do I have a variety of friends who are all so different in character? How can I get along with them all? I think each one helps to bring out a different part of me. With one of them I am polite. I joke with another friend. I sit down and talk about serious matters with one. With another, I laugh a lot. I may have a drink with one. I listen to one friend’s problems. Then I listen to another one’s advice for me. My friends are all like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. When completed, they form a treasure box. A treasure of friends! They are my friends who understand me better than myself, who support me through good days and bad days. We all pray together and for each other. Real Age doctors tell us that friends are good for our health. Dr. Oz calls them Vitamin F (for Friends) and counts the benefits of friends as essential to our well-being. Research shows that people in strong social circles have less risk of depression and terminal strokes. If you enjoy Vitamin F constantly, you can be up to 30 years younger than your real age. The warmth of friendship stops stress and even in your most-intense moments it decreases the chance of a cardiac arrest or stroke by 50%. I’m so happy that I have a fairly large stock of Vitamins F! In summary, we should value our friends and keep in touch with them. We should try to see the funny side of things and laugh together, and pray for each other in the tough moments.

Vice presidential candidate TIM KAINE was in Philadelphia at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Union Hall. The event was a good old-fashioned Philadelphia City Committee rally. Many of the ward leaders were on hand and CHAIRMAN BOB BRADY committed to get the vote out. The choice of location demonstrated the prestige of GARY MASINO, the business manager of the Sheet Metal Workers Union. Also on hand was City Council PRESIDENT DARRELL CLARKE and COUNCILMAN BILL GREENLEE. 66 B WARD LEADER MIKE McALEER strategized with SONNY CAMPBELL. Sonny is royalty in the political organization of the Democratic Party in Philadelphia. His father, EDGAR CAMPBELL, was a pioneer for political power in the city. And his sister served as a long time ward leader and one time council women. Kaine demonstrated he understands the importance of the Philadelphia organization. This is because he came up one office at a time, starting as a city councilman, then becoming mayor of Richmond, then Lieutenant Governor, then Governor of Virginia, and finally US Senator from Virginia. Despite Kaine’s good political sense and work, the national party organization continues to ignore the local people. Many party insiders complained to Kaine about this fact and he agreed to get it resolved. Nonetheless, they never do. They will take the party structure and its CHAIRMAN BOB BRADY for granted; but the party will likely deliver the votes anyway. That must be the case to avoid Trump’s becoming president, because Philadelphia is the key to Pennsylvania. Hillary Clinton will not become president without Bob Brady making it happen. Seen at the rally were STATE SEN. ANTHONY WILLIAMS, JIM DONNELLY of the 58th Ward and his lovely wife TEESA NARDI. They accompanied the lovely RETIRED JUDGE FAYE STACK. MATT DARAGH, the challenger to STATE REP. MARTINA WHITE for the 170th Legislative Dist., was joined by STATE SEN. JOHN SABATINA in addressing the 58th Ward. Darragh appears to be making substantial headway and is knocking on many doors and Sabatina continues to work as though he were behind. Sabatina’s work ethic enabled him to (Cont. Page 20)

Philly’s Trump Democrats Could Hurt Hillary Here While the Oct. 2 Franklin & Marshall Poll shows strong

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(Cont. From Page 12) DeFelice commented, “We are heartened to see the Pennsylvania state Legislature move to punish cities like Philadelphia that flout federal law by shielding convicted criminals from deportation. If you believe our city has enough crime already and that immigration laws should be enforced for people here committing crimes, then you are opposed to sanctuary cities. Surely, any victim of a crime caused by the mayor’s policy will be comforted to know they will have means to seek recourse via this bill. More importantly, HB 1885 will shine a spotlight on what this policy really does: ties the hands of local law enforcement from deporting criminals who also happen to be illegal immigrants.”

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improvement in Hillary Clinton’s support across Pennsylvania, it contains unwelcome news for Democrats in Philadelphia. Clinton is beating Republican Donald Trump by 67-22% in the city. That’s a handsome lead – but well below Barack Obama’s 85-14% final margin over Mitt Romney in 2012. STATE REP. John Taylor, 3rd from left, joined VFW Post The poll registered 11% as No. 2 members at the Bridesburg Community Action Al- WOMEN FOR TRUMP opened a Phila. GOP Victory Office undecided or supporting other liance commemoration of the 15th anniversary of 9/11. at 836 South Street on Sep. 30. Photo by Wendell Douglas candidates. Typically, such voters break evenly for major parties on Election Day. But if widespread dissatisfaction with both Trump and Clinton persist, “protest votes” or stayaways may be higher this year. The poll numbers suggest one-eighth of registered Democrats, or about 110,000, may be ready to jump ship and vote for Trump. If another 30,000 Democrats abstain from voting for Clinton in different ways, Obama’s 492,000-vote city margin in 2012 could drop to 350,000 this year. Neither candidate is conceding the commonwealth. Since Philly turnout can tilt the state one way or the other, what happens on the streets of Philadelphia this weekend could have an impact. (Cont. Page 17)

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WHAT’S ON CITY COUNCIL’S PLATE? 10 Council Members Share Their Thoughts

by Tony West On the heels of a busy spring 2016 City Council session, which saw passage of a transformative Sweetened Drinks Tax along with the 2016-17, Philadelphia’s legislature started its fall session on Sept. 7. A month into the session, there is a lot on its plate. All Council Members were asked to name their legislative priorities for the rest of the calendar year. Ten responded, in writing or in interviews, to the following questions: “What are the top three issues facing City Council this fall, in your opinion? Why does each matter? What legislative challenges are involved with them?”

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Jannie Blackwell, 3rd Dist. While this may not be official council business, bear in mind the upcoming November election is the first thing on all elected officials’ minds at this time! The Philadelphia Parking Authority is a big issue now. It’s a state agency, but we Philadelphians have to take a hard look at it because it serves us – and because parking and traffic generally have become a major problem in many communities, like University City in my district. On education, whose committee I chair, we must have hearings on charter schools and on vocational education. People have been talking about vocation education in general for a long time but have not gotten specific. We have at West Philadelphia HS a prize-winning auto school and other top-quality vocational programs. We want to make it so that students across the whole city know about them. We are engaged in talks with the Philadelphia School Partnership. As for Kenney’s pre-school programs, those on the inside

think it’s going to work. We’ve been working real hard with Jerry Sweeney at Brandywine Realty Trust on his $3.9-million project. We upped minority inclusion to 40%.

Allan Domb, at Large First, collecting taxes. With Mayor Kenney and Council President Clarke, we held a press conference in July to announce the issuance of a Request for Proposal to collect approximately $500 million in delinquent Real Estate Tax payments. An independent study demonstrated that if Philadelphia were to implement the New York City collection method we could stand to receive $90-120 million initially and $25-40 million annually thereafter, in addition to the money already being collected. Mayor Kenney and his administration – notably Jim Engler, Rob Dubow and Frank Breslin – have been very supportive and are working on a plan of attack for every delinquent tax category, with a different strategy for each one. On the last day of Council’s first session, we passed a bill to require any individual or business seeking a permit or license from the City to be current on all taxes. Efficiencies in government: Correcting the assessment of commercial real-estate values could yield $75 million additional revenue. At present, commercial real estate, mainly in Center City, is significantly under-assessed. External commercial appraisers with considerable resources are being sought to assist our current agency so that we can ensure we are accurately capturing all revenue owed to the city. We should use these proceeds to pay down the unfunded pension liability and boost our fund balance. We must show we are serious in dealing with $5.9 billion pen-

sion problem. We need a healthy city to attract people and businesses.

Derek Green, at Large One of the first items on our agenda is Part 2 of the soda tax: looking at the implementation of the Rebuild initiative as well as pre-K, on which issues the Mayor campaigned. We must see how these initiatives can provide economic-development opportunities for small businesses, especially those of color. Any time you have a major initiative, like the Convention Center, the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative or a stadium, the challenge is how to use them to grow small businesses. You don’t want to be only growing large entities to make them larger. But in Atlanta, former Mayor Maynard Jackson was able to grow small businesses through HartsfieldJackson International Airport. This way, we can start to tackle the number-one issue in the city, which is poverty. We are starting to prepare for the budget for next year. Some issues are looking at the pension-funding shortfall. The Mayor is looking at collectivebargaining agreements. How that discussion evolves is a collaborative issue. The challenge with the pension is we have such a large deficit there can be no quick fix quick fix. It’s going to take time to find additional resources in a way that won’t degrade other programs. We’ll get a breather on education this year. And we had a great year in public perception of Philadelphia, with all the tourism initiatives. But we must keep up the momentum.

Bill Greenlee, at Large In the first week, President Clarke established a Committee of the Whole on fiscal stability. We had a hearing on continuing study of financial situation. Bonds and taxes are in the fore-

front. Don’t wait until “budget season” to confront the issues, don’t wait till March – that’s what the President thinks. Education is always there. We had good news coming out of the School District; they’re in a little better shape. But in a couple of years they’ll be in trouble again We must work with the Mayor on community schools, fixing the rec centers, etc. It was sort of surprising to us that the beverage industry took as long as it did to file its lawsuit against the soda tax which will fund them. But the City is still full speed ahead on these projects.

Bobby Henon, 6th Dist. Procurement is number one: trying to streamline our process and become more diverse and efficient. It’s going to be a focus coming up in the fall. We want online resources to be available for professional and other procurement services. We are refocused on engaging more groups in the nonprofits and the various chambers of commerce to bid on city business. Handling diversity better should improve efficiency as well. It will get more people in the pool. We will help applicants partner with other city suppliers. Our contractors will also get a “more-aggressive pay scale” – that’s shop talk for prompter pay. City vendors often complain about lagging payments, which are a particular concern for small businesses and new entrants. On criminal-justice reform, we have a special committee chaired by Councilman Jones. We want to reduce recidivism and population in the criminaljustice system. Hopefully, we can work to close down the House of Corrections someday. Tax delinquencies are another big problem. The Mayor has announced with Council-

man Domb some intensive strategies to attack them. I want to applaud both for staying on top of this issue. Taxlien sales have been proven to work and we should go ahead with them.

Curtis Jones, Jr., 4th Dist. On the Justice Reform Committee, we need to make corresponding legislation and establish budget priorities. Economic development is another key field of action. We must talk about establishing living wage jobs and shared prosperity. Establishing safe neighborhoods is a precursor to private-sector investment. People want the perception of where safety exists; and thus job and tax revenues follow. Third priority is providing education that isn’t a function of where you live and your zip code. Although the SRC and the School District project a surplus this year, financial planners believe there will be a looming deficit within the next two years. They believe the deficit will occur because of increased operating costs such as labor and health care, without long-term predictable funding sources, i.e., the state budget process.

Cherelle Parker, 9th Dist. I think the major issues facing Council this fall are the same ones we began to address in the spring, namely, how to help create more family-sustaining jobs for all Philadelphians and stabilize our neighborhoods. I remain focused on exploring ways to ensure that residents have access to retirement security and are not adversely affected by products such as reverse mortgages. I’m also committed to working with my colleagues to provide more dollars for housing preservation so that homeowners can stay in their homes and

prevent the spread of blight. I think there’s general consensus around these issues; the challenge is in finding appropriate solutions, but I look forward to that work.

Blondell Reynolds Brown, at Large Improving diversity and ensuring that the workforce reflects Philadelphia Local Business Entities: growing local businesses and strengthening the nexus between local businesses, the City of Philadelphia and importance of putting local businesses first. Ensuring that the Economic Opportunities Plan is followed through and that MBE/WBE have equal opportunities to participate in these contracts.

Mark Squilla, 1st Dist. The pension deficit; the fund balance and tax collection; and school funding. All matter because the City needs to be financially strong to continue attracting businesses and residents that grow the tax base, and needs to provide services for the new and existing population. The City needs to work with employees and find resources to pay down pension debt. We need to keep our spending in check while increasing revenues and collecting all outstanding taxes. We need to work with the Commonwealth and School District on establishing a fair funding model.

Al Taubenberger, at Large 1 is job creation, from vertical farming to promoting Philly-based companies. 2 is improving education, especially the implementation of Pre-K and Community Schools. 3 is public safety – we still have too many shootings every week and we have to address violence in the city.

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could bring him back to the role of Democratic candidate for District Attorney 2017. But suppose another Williams should enter the race … what an ulcer for Seth that would be. Making the most noise for now is Khan, the first candidate officially to enter the 2017 municipal primary election race. Khan has called on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to reform ethical requirements for public officials to ban gifts to public officials – a pointed dig at Williams.

Another Thorn For Taxpayers An Auditor General report shows flaws in oversight of welfare payments. An audit released by Pennsylvania’s top fiscal watchdog, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale, highlights some flaws in the state Dept. of Human Services’ oversight of welfare payments and possible misuse by recipients. The audit found not only did some electronic benefittransfer cardholders use their funds in vacation hotspots, the department incorrectly put dollars on the cards of more than 2,000 deceased individuals.

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District Attorney Seth Williams needs to put on his campaign sneakers and remember back to how it felt when less than a dozen people attended his first campaign event up in Germantown. Despite that dismal turnout, he felt the fire in his belly he would win. That fire may have weakened after a while in office. There exists a tendency among office-holders, after even reelection after a first term, to take the office for granted. Seth may not be guilty of that, but he needs to mend bridges he has broken, especially with rank-and-file Democrats. That’s why candidates are appearing as rapidly as mushrooms in a damp forest. Being promoted by some Democrats early on was Judge Leon Tucker, well liked and pragmatic. Then came former US Attorney (and before that a former ADA under Lynne Abraham) Joe Khan, credible. Missing the political fray and reportedly interested is American Red Cross CEO and former Judge Renee Caldwell Hughes, and Municipal Court Judge Teresa Carr Deni. The more that enter that Democratic primary next spring, the more sure will it be an open primary, according to initial comments by Democratic City Committee Congressman Bob Brady (D-Phila.). That should be Seth’s prayer this happens. With a decent ballot pull, his name familiarity

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CITY HALL (Cont. From Page 14) defeat a brutal and unnecessary primary challenge and he will likely win his Senate reelection in a landslide. Darragh has a tougher mission against White, who is the darling of a number of labor unions and won her seat through a low-turnout special election. She is the anti-immigrant candidate and is an opponent of MAYOR JIM KENNEY’S pro-immigrant stances. HILLARY CLINTON spoke at Swarthmore College to discuss women’s issues. There is no question these are important issues and Hillary Clinton is excellent on them. However, it is troubling that the Clinton campaign does not feel they have that vote locked up. We all know that there aren’t enough old white guys to get Trump elected president, but he is still in the race because of all the other people that still might consider voting for this guy. US SEN. PAT TOOMEY continues to land body blows on KATIE McGINTY on the ethics issue. It must be driving the McGinty campaign insane to hear her called “Shady Katie.” McGinty campaign continues to counter with Toomey’s pro-life stance on abortion and becoming rich on Wall Street. This US Senate race is now officially the most expensive one in America.

Everyday (Cont. From Page 14) Folks that work in the various mediums can’t agree on what we’re going to have for lunch, much less how we’re going to cover something. Fox News and CNN aren’t going to cover things the same way and neither would 900AM WURD and 1210 WPHT. Again, that’s not how any of this works. What we need to understand when it comes to the news in its purest form is that factual information is at its core. You might not dig these facts or how they’re reported, but it doesn’t make them any less factual.

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anyone. Also, everything he said, he had said before. Wagner is heading the Republican State Senate Campaign Committee. He is hoping to pick up three more Senate seats which would give the Republicans 34 of the 50 senators, rendering them gubernatorial veto override-proof. One of the seats that his committee has targeted is in our area and is held by ANDY DINNIMAN (D-Chester County). Wagner believes none of the Republican state senators are vulnerable in this election year, as they are mostly in districts with significant Republican voter registrations. Wagner is a name that has been bandied about for the gubernatorial race in 2018. He won a write-in campaign in a special election for state senate and subsequently won again in the regular election. Within a relatively short period of time in Harrisburg, he made his mark as a person who is willing to work with others while not straying from his fiscalconservative beliefs.

(Cont. From Page 14) the show for her tough tactics. She currently teaches communications at Howard University. The stars of the event were Diamond and Silk. They performed a standup comedy routine that was not entirely PC. REV. JOHN NORHardaway was the comediWOOD, Citizen of enne and Robinson was the the Nanticoke Lennibackup and straight person. Mayor Jim Kenney Lenape Tribal NaThey stated Donald Trump sharing a moment with tion; and his wife, “has been in the public eye for 30 Tonya Norwood, ad- STUDENTS from four area schools were in- three youngsters who years and was not called a racist were at the park for dress the crowd at vited to come and take part in the grounduntil he ran against a Democrat.” Penn Treaty Park breaking for a new playground at Penn Treaty the groundbreaking. While Trump has said some right before a Native Park. All of them gladly got an opportunity to L-R, Onesty Dunckley, dumb things about Mexicans and American blessing of shovel the dirt for the groundbreaking of the Mayor Kenney, Isaiah Miss Universe, obviously these the dirt. Photos by new playground scheduled for construction. Lebron and Robert women, as well as Omarosa and Dickson. Mayor Kenney happily watches. Eldon Graham Katrina Pierson, both of whom general rule, the Bankruptcy are also African Americans, do Code allows you to voluntarily not see him as a racist. dismiss your Chapter 13, alBoth women are former though you should never do so Democrats and stated that they without the benefit of counsel. finally got off “that Demoby Michael A. Cibik, Esq. If you file bankruptcy and You cannot voluntarily dismiss cratic plantation.” They asked American Bankruptcy Board change your mind, it may be Chapter 7 without specific ap- their fellow African AmeriCertified possible to dismiss your case or proval of the judge in your case cans to “stop living the AmerQuestion: Can you cancel allow your case to be dismissed, and if you schedule non-exempt ican nightmare, but the or annul your bankruptcy fil- but, again, a dismissal does not assets (or if the trustee suspects American dream.” They being? remove the evidence of your fil- you have non-exempt assets), Answer: The short answer ing from the public record or you may be forced to remain in to this question is “no,” you from your credit report. LIVE AUCTIONS EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 5PM (Preview 3PM) your bankruptcy case even if cannot cancel your bankruptcy Your ability to voluntarily you want out. LIVE INTERNET AUCTION EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 3:00 PM filing and somehow undo the dismiss your bankruptcy case Next Week’s Question: process. However, in extremely will depend on whether you Should you try to keep your LIVE AUCTIONS EVERY SATURDAY AT 11AM (Preview 9AM) rare situations you can attempt filed a Chapter 7 or 13. As a home when you file bankruptcy? to annul your bankruptcy. In 35 To Register & To Bid years and filing over 15,000 bankruptcies for clients, I have been able to annul just (1) bankruptcy. You may be able to dismiss your case, or your case may be dismissed by the court, but a dismissal is not the same thing as undoing the process. In other words, you cannot annul your bankruptcy filing like you might annul a marriage. When you file your bankruptcy petition, a public record is created about your filing. At a minimum, your name and the last four digits of your Social Security number will be associated with a bankruptcy case number. This bankruptcy case filing will be picked up by one or more of the credit bureaus and under federal law, your bankruptcy case number will 2400 E. Somerset Street Phone: 215-423-2223 remain on your credit profile Philadelphia, PA 19134 Fax: 215-423-5937 for up to 10 years.

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