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All Tied Toomey-McGinty At 47-47 Up! US Sen. Pat Toomey’s press conference at Cannstatter Tuesday called for a major push by the GOP as he finds himself in an unexpected tie, 47%-47%, with Democratic challenger Katie McGinty, according to latest polls. Showing their support are fellow GOP Sens. Thom Tillis, Cory Gardner and Bill Cassidy. See “Elephant Corner” P. 16.

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Who’d Believe Guardian Civic League Supports GOP Treasurer!

LOOKING amazed but appreciative is GOP candidate for State Treasurer Otto Voit, whose campaign attention to minority needs earned endorsements by Guardian Civic League and Laborers’ Local 413. To his left are Rachel Bilal, president of the Black police officers’ group, and Malik Boyd, former head of Phila. Young Democrats.

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Your Public Servants At Work State Rep. John Taylor (RNortheast) has been named CORA Services’ 2016 Civic Champion.

CORA’s Champion Awards are presented each year at the Champions for Children Celebration to recognize individuals and organizations that have been instrumental in partnering with CORA Services to create a brighter future for children and families in the Philadelphia region. This year’s award will be presented on Nov. 22, at the Union League of Philadelphia.

“John Taylor epitomizes what it means to be a ‘legislator’ and ‘representative for the people’ of the commonwealth in today’s world,” said Mary Doherty, managing director of the community services division at CORA Services. “He is tireless in his advocacy for rights and opportunities for all, he is a coalition builder in Philadelphia and in Harrisburg, and he is truly a champion for children, families and communities.”

Taylor was also recognized for creating meaningful legislation to combat drug and alcohol use, and his effort in the House to expand the use of Recovery High Schools for youth in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

“This is a very special honor from a very special organization,” Taylor said. “I am humbled to receive this award and to work with such a great organization.”

Councilman Green to Introduce Medical Marijuana Legislation In order to prepare for the new state law that allows medical marijuana in Pennsylvania, Councilman at Large Derek S. Green has introduced a bill updating the city’s zoning code to allow for medi c a l - m a r i j u a n a growers/processors and dispensaries. This bill is being co-sponsored by 6th Dist.

Councilman Bobby Henon.

The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act allows for people suffering from ALS, autism, cancer, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, and other conditions to use, with a physician’s recommendation, marijuana in the form of pills, oils, topicals, tinctures, vapors, or liquids. Under the act, it is unlawful to grow medical marijuana, except by a State-approved grower/processor, to smoke marijuana, or for dispensaries to sell medical-marijuana products in an edible form. However, patients may incorporate medical marijuana products into food to aid digestion.

House Passes Driscoll Bill Aiding Responders’ Families State Rep. Mike Driscoll (D-Northeast) applauded House passage of his realtytransfer tax legislation that would assist the family members of police, fire and other first responders who’ve died in the line of duty.

“Thankfully, the number of families who lose a loved one as a first responder and therefore are eligible for the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Act benefits is relatively low,” Driscoll said. “But relief from this tax burden for their beneficiaries will continue to show our appreciation for the dedication and sacrifice of Pennsylvania’s first responders and their families.”

HB 932 would exclude a surviving spouse or minor children of a first responder who receive benefits under the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefit Act from paying the realty transfer tax, if their family home is sold within five years of the first responder’s death.

“First responders have made a tremendous commitment to our communities and are ready and willing to put their lives on the line every

Rep. Taylor Named CORA Services 2016 Civic Champion day,” Driscoll said. “Offering their family this bit of relief is the least we can do to help repay that sacrifice.”

Driscoll’s legislation now awaits consideration in the Senate.

Domb Opens Northeast Office Philadelphia City Councilman at Large Allan Domb announced the opening of a satellite office at 3294 Red Lion Road in the Northeast section of Philadelphia this morning. The office space is located within the district office of Pennsylvania State Rep. Michael Driscoll.

“I am hopeful that Philadelphia residents in the Northeast section of the city will visit my office and consider my staff as another resource if they need assistance with city-related matters or concerns,” said the councilman. “I am grateful to Rep. Driscoll for partnering with me and my office so as to have a presence in this vital part of our city.”

A member of Domb’s staff will be in the Northeast office every Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office welcomes city residents during these scheduled hours.

Domb was honored by the Philadelphia Public School Retired Employees Association during the organization’s Annual Fall Luncheon. PPSREA, which represents more than 4,000 members previously employed at the School District of Philadelphia, presented Domb with the award in acknowledgement of his ongoing commitment to donate his City Council salary to public schools in the City of Philadelphia. To date, the councilman has donated to nine schools across the city, with additional schools to receive donations in the future.

Neilson Pushes Dyslexia Month State Rep. Ed Neilson (DNortheast) is highlighting October as “Dyslexia Awareness

Month” in Pennsylvania and urging his colleagues in the General Assembly to consider legislation to help students born with the learning condition, in the next legislative session.

Neilson spoke about his family’s experiences with dyslexia. “Often, children like my son, who was eventually diagnosed with dyslexia, are afraid to speak up and tell their teachers or even their parents that they are having trouble reading,” Neilson said. “It is our job as legislators to raise awareness not only of the learning condition, but also the importance of early detection and interventions we know to be effective.”

Farnese also announced two popular cycling and outdoorrecreation trail projects will receive more than $1.7 million in grant funds needed to improve safety for residents.

“It’s exciting when we have the chance to bring grants funds home that provide recreational opportunities for families and their children,” Farnese said. “These projects are further evidence of our commitment to invest in the things that our residents enjoy and keep people coming back to Philadelphia.”

Farnese Announces $3M For Center City Projects

A $2 million state grant was approved for Nueva Esperanza, Inc. to renovate and build on its campus in North Philadelphia, State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (DKensington) said.

“This grant is excellent news,” Tartaglione said. “The funding will allow renovations to occur and new construction to take place at the campus.”

Tartaglione said that the state grant will address various needs on Esperanza’s 7acre campus. The project includes the addition of a middle-school gym, theater and removal of a blighted building.

“The grant will address immediate needs and bolster the quality of the physical plant at Esperanza,” Tartaglione said.

“The facility’s footprint will change as a result of the removal of the blighted building which will open up more parking and landscaping at the site.”

Tartaglione said the grant was approved through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. RACP grants can be used for acquisition and construction of economic development projects in a number of categories, including cultural, civic, recreation and historical.

Two Center City redevelopment projects will receive $3 million in assistance from a state program aimed at fostering cultural and economic growth, State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-S. Phila.) announced.

The grant funding for the projects will be funded through the state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program.

The Independence Visitor Center, located in Independence National Historical Park, will receive $2 million toward its modernization project to enhance visitors’ experiences at the center.

SLS International Hotel & Residences, a 47-story, mixeduse development including a hotel and residences and located on the corner of Broad & Spruce Streets will receive a $1 million RACP grant.

“Center City is seeing a surge in redevelopment and these grants will help continue that momentum,” Farnese said. “Not only will these projects attract new visitors and residents to the city, they will provide great places for them to stay when they get here. With a tourism market so prevalent, this is a win-win for Philadelphians.”

Tartaglione Reports $2 Million Grant for Nueva Esperanza

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Judges of Election Caught Up In Court Tangles

by Joe Shaheeli Left without a voice in their own business are Democratic elected judges of election. And there are more than 1,000 of them.

For years they’ve had to hold curbside elections prior to opening their polling places on election morning. Needed to be filled were the election board posts of minority inspector and minority inspector clerk. Both are paying positions.

Until a half-dozen years ago, the Republican City Committee did not press its leaders in wards heavily dominated by Democratic registrations to try to find registered Republicans to fill those two positions.

But a rejuvenated GOP leadership has begun to make such an effort. Scores of minority inspector and clerk posts were filled from among the GOP faithful in those

wards. Of course, this was not done without outcries from Democratic judges of election who found those Democrats they had routinely elected to fill those vacancies were now out of an election payday job.

That hurt, since those jobs usually went to neighbors in need or seniors looking for a way to be involved in the election process. In many cases, they had held those positions State Rep. Jason

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EVELYN TAYLOR cheers on her husband State Rep. John Taylor at his fundraiser at the swanky New Liberty Distillery.

CIGARS were stars at DA Seth Williams’ funder at Ashton Cigar Bar in Center City.

Turned out for the affair were, L to R, Blase Salvadore, Kenyatta Donley of Keystone Health Plan E., consultant Randy Robinson, Williams, appraiser Jordan Yuter and consultant Lan Nguyen.

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L-R, COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS Wai Keung Lau, Hor Chou, DA Seth Williams, Lan Nguyen, Theodore Nguyen and Bruce Zhance. for years. to polling places dominated by Nevertheless, judges fight- Democrats. ing the hardest were told in no A case is now in federal uncertain terms by the City court requiring an immediate Commissioners, the DA, and hearing and decision, filed by the Committee of 70 they had eight Pennsylvania voters to relinquish those seats to from different parts of the those registered by the City state, together with the RepubRepublican Party. lican Party of Pennsylvania, Now, with a lot at stake in seeking an order declaring the the outcome of this presiden- Election Code provision limittial election, Republican lead- ing poll watchers to serve only ers find they are hard pressed in the counties where they reto find registered voters side is a violation of the within the ward or county to United States Constitution and fill those board positions. So the Pennsylvania Constitution, they claim to need watchers - as it restricts 1st Amendment Republicans registered in rights and denies people equal Philadelphia County - to bring protection. The suit wants the

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Since 1937, the Pennsylvania Election Code has specifically allowed poll watchers representing candidates and political parties to observe the

election-day process. The law authorizes the role of poll watchers as part of the commonwealth’s public policy of ensuring the transparency of our election process and as a right under both the US and Pennsylvania Constitutions.

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Driscoll Cracks ’Em Up

A GOOD CROWD came out for State Rep. Mike Driscoll’s (center) first Comedy Night fundraiser in his N.E. home district. For many years, Driscoll hosted the politically famous Variety comedy show at Finnigan’s Wake.

Photo by Harry Leech WELCOMING Guy & N o r e e n Ulmer to Curran’s for his fundraiser is State Rep. Driscoll.

L-R at State Rep. Mike Driscoll’s Comedy Night were Ward Leader Dan Muroff, former Congressman Bob Borski, PFCU-PAC head Lisa Dahling and host Driscoll.

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SMITH’S Restaurant in Rittenhouse Square hosted a fundraiser for Councilman David Oh. Among his supporters were, L-R, Donald Tippett, Ken Wong, Oh, Mathew Pershe, Lois Kang, John Padova and Alisa Borovik. Photo by Nguyen Ho

L-R, COUNCIL staffer Lois Kang, Councilman David Oh, City Commissioner Al Schmidt and PECO spokesperson Mellanie Lassiter.

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THE “IN CROWD” watched the last presidential debate at COUNCILMAN Curtis Franklin’s Pub in East Falls. Among them were the OMO Jones, Jr. goes way back Chapter of AKA, led by Lisa Rhodes, seated C, along with Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr., L, and Laborers’ Union with Judge Lori Dumas.

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House Education Committee, congratulates SAP N. America representatives and their nominator, SpArc Phila., for winning a Community Employer of the Year award at the PAR Conference in Harrisburg. At the award ceremony are, L-R, Peg Monaghan, SAP Global Storage Coordinator; Roebuck; Michele Harvey, SAP program director; and Laura Princiotta, CEO of SpArc Phila.

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PASS THE TORCH Cigar Club helped pack Franklin’s Pub & Grill on Wednesday debate night.

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This Savvy Crew Viewed Final Debate

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State Rep. Evans Bids Farewell, Ending 36 Years in Pa. House With just under a month left in his tenure in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, State Rep. Dwight Evans (D-N. Phila.) addressed his colleagues from the Speaker’s Rostrum, offering his thoughts on some successes of his 36-year career, along with some advice for the future.

“When I arrived here in 1981, I had a full head of hair.

My mind was racing with words, thoughts and ideas,” Evans said. “I stand here 36 years later with no hair, but a mind still racing with words, thoughts and ideas.

“As I prepare to exit this seat, I want to share with you one overriding sentiment. It has held true for me in the course of working with seven governors, 11 speakers and an ever-changing House. The

best work that we have done, we have done together. And in each case, the people won.”

Evans went on to say that he knows political differences separate the members, but it is when those differences are put aside and they listen to each other, Pennsylvanians win.

He gave examples of this, from the battles over education policy, transportation issues and the recent

compromise over the cigarette tax. Thanks to listening and compromise, he said, Pennsylvania seniors won with the expansion of the state’s Prescription Assistance Contract for the Elderly program. Children and farmers won because funding was provided for the Children’s Health Insurance Program and the Rural Land Preservation Program.

Evans also spoke about

how his experiences on the streets of Philadelphia shaped his thinking, but that he found unlikely allies in Democratic representatives from rural Pennsylvania and in Republicans.

“Outside of this chamber, we are not Democrats or Republicans. We are Pennsylvanians,” he said.

“Democracy demands we don’t win as individuals or as a party. It demands that the people win.”

After thanking his colleagues and staff for their support over the years, he gave one more piece of advice.

“On days when the debate is most heated, on days when political differences seem the most divisive, and on days when the answers can’t be found, look around this chamber. Remember, it belongs to the people.

Dwight Evans ... from House to House “If you keep that in mind, the people will win,” Evans said.

Evans represents the 203rd Legislative Dist. He served as House Democratic Appropriations Committee chairman for 20 years. His term as state representative ends Nov. 14.

Now he is on his way to serve as Pennsylvania’s 2nd Dist. congressman.

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BACKING up State Rep. candidate Matt Darragh, C, at his massive get-out-the-vote rally at Plumbers’ Hall on Southampton Road were Vince Esposito, L, and John Del Ricci with Del Ricci’s sons Rocco and J.T. Photo by Wendell Douglas

THE BOYLE Brothers, Brendan and Kevin, RALLY OVER, Gary Masino, Jr. helped posed with Melissa Robbins, well-known ac- register canvassers as they prepared to fan out across the 170th Legislative Dist. tivist for Planned Parenthood.

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N.E. PHILA. Heavy hitters joined Matt Darragh to saturate his district with campaign workers last Saturday. L-R, State Sen. John Sabatina, Darragh, State Rep. Mike Driscoll, Congressman Brendan Boyle and State Rep. Photo by Wendell Douglas Kevin Boyle.

(Cont. From Page 4) Republican leadership contends this suit is not about election fraud, but about enforcing constitutional rights and Pennsylvania’s law that has permitted poll watchers for over 75 years to observe the process inside the polling place. If approved, it could allow the RCC to tap into a rich vein of Republican election-board workers for many parts of Philadelphia.

To reinforce that all persons and parties recognize the important value of poll watchers in the election process, the State Government Committee of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently unanimously approved and recommended legislation that would grant all poll watchers the right to serve anywhere in the commonwealth. Unsurpris-

“So this election goes by; I lost my two minority jobs on my board; and next election, the Republicans won’t bother staffing my division. I have to start recruiting all over again.”

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ingly, it had bipartisan support. Seems there are counties where Democrats are as scarce as Republicans in some of Philly’s wards.

But, as one judge of election explained in frustration,

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The more expensive a State Supreme Court judicial election, the tougher will be the decisions handed down by that justice.

This is the discovery of independent research sponsored by the American Constitution Society for Law & Policy.

The report concludes State Supreme Court justices, already the targets of sensationalistic ads labeling them “soft on crime,” are under increasing pressure to allow electoral politics to influence their decisions, even when fundamental rights are at stake.

Pennsylvania is one state where spending on State Supreme Court elections has skyrocketed into the millions of dollars.

Now surfacing is the concern those courts so affected are less likely to rule in favor of defendants in criminal appeals. Incumbents may fear a lenient decision may be used against them in attack ads by a future foe.

The report covered data from over 3,000 criminal appeals decided in Supreme Courts in 32 states from 2008 to 2013.

Though the electorate is being pitched the power of the next president to shape the direction of the US Supreme Court, it is interesting to note elected judges at the state level handle more than 90% of the United States’ judicial business.

There was a time when getting elected to the State Supreme Court bench carried with it a sense of permanence until the age of retirement was reached. But recent reports addressing this trend in election spending has shown, judicial elections have become truly competitive. Since the year 2000, loss rates have risen – in some states, more than those of congressional and state legislative incumbents.

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Oct. 27- State Sen. Tina Tartaglione hosts Senior Expo at Community Acad. of Phila.

Charter Sch., 1100 E. Erie Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Oct. 27- State Rep. Joanna McClinton offers SEPTA Key photo ID for seniors at Presbyterian Homes, 2050 S. 68th St., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Lunch also served. Free. For info: (215) 748-6712.

Oct. 27- Shawn Dillon’s 66A Ward hosts Election Celebration at DC 21, 2980 Southampton Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $35.

Make checks payable to “Friends of 66A Ward.”

Oct. 27- State Rep. Angel Cruz hosts Breast Cancer Awareness at Antonia Pantoja Charter Sch., 4101 N. American St., 6-8 p.m. For info: (215) 291-5643.

Oct. 27- State Rep. Stephen

Kinsey and Councilwoman Cindy Bass host Town Hall Mtg. at Ctr. In the Park, 5818 Germantown Ave., 6-8 p.m.

For info: (215) 849-6592.

Oct. 27- State Rep. Pam DeLissio hosts Town Hall Mtg. at Falls Ridge Comm.

Rm., 4349 Ridge Ave., 7 p.m.

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, 8:30 p.m. meet & greet.

Oct. 27- 55th & 64th Ward Republicans host Fundraiser at Parish Pub, 3510 Cottman Ave. Tickets $40. Checks payable to “Mayfair Republican Committee,” 3525 Cottman Ave. Oct. 28- State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas hosts Private-Sector Job Fair, at William H. Gray III Youth Ctr., Bright Hope Ch., 12th & Cecil B. Moore Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Oct. 28- 16th Ward Democrats host Fundraiser at Lou &

Choo’s, 21st & Hunting Pk. Ave, 5-9 p.m. With Sheriff Jewell Williams. Tickets $10.

For info: Andrew Smith (215) 609-5876.

Oct. 28- State Sen. Vincent Hughes is hosted 60th Birthday Party Celebration at World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., VIP Reception 5:30 p.m., Party 7-10 p.m. Tickets $40. For info: Kristen (215) 877-7772 or rsvp@citizensforhughes.com.

Oct. 28- Asian American Federation of US hosts Banquet & Police Night at Joy Tsin Lau Chinese Restaurant, 1026 Race St., 6:30 p.m.

Tickets $40, at door $50. For info: (215) 909-0936.

Oct. 29- State Rep. Martina White hosts Victory Happy Hour at Katie O’Donnell’s, 4501 Woodhaven Rd., 4-6 p.m.

Oct. 29- Friends of Labor hosts Tribute Dinner honoring Sheet Metal Workers President Gary Masino and City Council President Darrell Clarke at Hilton at Penns

Landing, 201 S. Columbus Blvd., Reception 5:30 p.m., Dinner 7 p.m.

Oct. 31- Vice President Joe Biden and Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi will headline annual Democratic City Committee Autumn Election Cocktail Gala at Sheet Metal Workers Hall, Columbus Blvd. & Washington Ave., starting 5:30 pm. Tickets $150. For info: (215) 241-7804.

Nov. 1- Mayor Jim Kenney hosts final Fundraiser of the year at Bop Restaurant, 220 S. Broad St., 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Food, beverage, silent auction. Tickets $100. Sponsorships available. For info: (215) 893-4281.

Nov. 1- State Rep. Lynwood Savage & Lt. Gov. Mike Stack present “Pathways to Pardon” at Vine Memorial Baptist Ch., 5600 W. Girard Ave., 6-8 p.m. Revitalizing the pardon process.

Nov. 2- Councilman Derek Green hosts Cocktail Reception at Tiki, 102 S. 13th St.,

6-8 p.m. Young Professionals $100, Supporters $250, Sponsors $500. Checks payable to “The Green Fund.” RSVP: Kelly Bauer (610) 217-3751 or kbauer1122@gmail.com.

Nov. 2- Matt Wolfe hosts Univ. City Republican Committee Fall Reception at 4256 Regent Sq., 7 p.m.

Nov. 3- Order of the Sons & Daughters of Italy Greater Roxborough Lodge grants Judge Vincent Melchiorre Person of the Year Award at Waterfall Rm., 2015 S. Water St., 6 p.m. $65. Table of 10, $550.

Buffet, wine and beer included.

For info: Amato Sanita, Esq., (267) 738-7766 or Robert S. Blasi (215) 482-1507.

Nov. 3- Phila. Republican Party hosts Fall Cocktail Party at Dave & Buster’s, 325 N. Columbus Blvd., 6-8 p.m.

Sponsors $500, Pickets $125.

RSVP by Oct. 31. For info: Lauren Casper laurenecasper@gmail.com or (215) 561-0651.

Nov. 4- Sid Booker & Sher-

iff Jewell Williams host Get Out The Vote! Shrimp & Cocktail Rally at Club LaPointé, 4600 N. Broad St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Adults only.

For info: (215) 329-2555.

Nov. 4- Dwight Evans for Congress is hosted Fundraiser at H&H Banquet Ha., 2036 E. Haines St., 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $25. BYOB. Food provided.

For tickets: (215) 242-3213 or Adrienne (215) 468-4677.

Nov. 5- Crisis Intervention Network Committee honors Bennie Swans, Jr., Dr. Tom Reid, Randall Sims and others at Oldie’s but Goodies Cabaret, Majestic Ha., 800 W. Olney Ave., 10p.m.-2 a.m. Tickets $20. For tickets: Mike Reed (215) 796-5499. for further listings see

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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Can bankruptcy rescue you from a financial scam?

Answer: Has anyone ever offered you $500, $1,000, $2,000 or more for you to sign your name – no strings attached?

Assuming you are not a celebrity working an autograph show, cash offers like this are not likely to happen. Yet I hear stories about these “too good to be true” offers at least once or

twice a year from my bankruptcy clients. And when I see this type of situation, I know my client likely has a real mess on his hands.

Here are some advice on situations to avoid: It is never a good idea to cosign debt for anyone, even your child or sibling.

No one is going to pay you hundreds or thousands of dollars for no good reason.

It is never a good idea to invest or participate in a financial transaction that you do not fully

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understand.

If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

If you file bankruptcy on a debt that arises from fraud, you are going to be interrogated about everything you know. If the judge concludes you knew or should have known your conduct was wrongful, your bankruptcy relief could be denied.

As soon as you realize you may have been scammed, seek legal advice; you may be able to reduce the scope of your problem by reporting the fraud and cooperating with the lender and/or a state investigator.

Next Week’s Question: Will the Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee take my tax refund?

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L-R: COUNCILWOMAN Blondell Reynolds Brown, State Rep. Donna Bullock, Patricia Ivry, City Council President Darrell Clarke and Dorothy Barnes were all smiles and giggles during the Senior Expo held at the Liacouras CenPhoto by Eldon Graham ter at Temple University.

STATE REP. Donna Bullock and Inman Lawrence enjoying each other’s company at the Senior Expo hosted by Bullock and City Council President Darrell Clarke.

BARNITA HEZZY, standing with City Council President Darrell Clarke, a member of Mt. Hebron traveling all the way from S. Phila., enjoyed herself at the senior expo hosted by the State Rep. Donna Bullock and Clarke. “It’s totally awesome.” said Hezzy with heartfelt enthusiasm.

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Former Pennsylvania ATTORNEY GENERAL KATHLEEN KANE was sentenced Monday to 10 to 23 months in jail for illegally disclosing details from a grand jury and among other crimes. Her conviction earlier this year could have netted her 12 to 24 years in jail. Her sentence included eight years of probation following the jail time. Her attorneys asked for house arrest and/or probation.

She can be released on $750,000 bail, pending the appeals of her conviction. I understand she has depleted her campaign war chest for her defense. I wonder how she can finance her appeal.

While Montgomery County Common Pleas JUDGE WENDY DEMCHICK-ALLOY gave her far less time than the crimes could have commanded, the judge was highly critical of Kane. Demchick-Alloy referred to Kane as a political “neophyte” who never really rose to the office of AG. The comedy of this observation is that Kane campaigned on the adage to “send a prosecutor to Harrisburg and not a politician.” Her opponent in the 2012 election was the highly respected District Attorney of Cumberland County, DAVID FREED, who had far more prosecutorial experience than Kane.

In her pursuit of political enemies, most notably former AG prosecutor FRANK FINA, her paranoia extended to her management of her 800-person office. At the sentencing hearing, a former subordinate, CLARKE MADDEN, said a dark cloud permeated every corner of the AG’s office.

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by Denise Clay During this election cycle, we’ve talked about all sorts of voters.

Women. Men. Millennials. College-Educated White Men. College-Educated White Women. Non-College-Educated White Men. Non-College-Educated White Women. Latinos.

Deplorables.

We’ve talked about all of them and how the campaigns of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are targeting them for special outreach and consideration. We’ve talked about how important their votes are. We’ve talked about who needs their votes and why.

But there’s one group of voters that isn’t being talked about, and it’s one that could swing the election.

Supervoters. Or to be more precise, Black women who are Supervoters.

On Saturday, the Black Women’s Leadership Council held a caucus of these Supervoters at the Chubbs Hotel & Conference Center in Lafayette Hill. The purpose of the gathering was to talk about this messy 2016 election and to come up with an agenda of issues important to the Black community that can be taken to elected officials as a list of demands.

This is the first time in 20 years that the Black Women’s Leadership Council has had a gathering like this, said Emma Chappell, one of the event’s organizers. Because Black women aren’t getting a lot of attention during this election cycle, organizers felt it was an important discussion to have (Cont. Page 20)

Yo! Here we go again. I heard this story on a vampire tour in New Orleans, La. – say what, vampires in New Orleans? Yes, they say there were vampires in New Orleans – or were there? This tale sent chills up my spine and I hope I can retell it accurately to give you a chill, too. Got your garlic, cross, wooden stake and mallet ready?

The French Mississippi Co., under the direction of Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, was founded to administer the Louisiana Territory. Jean-Baptiste, needing manpower, convinced the King of France and the government officials to send men to help settle New Orleans. They did – by emptying out the French prisons, sending all the murderers, thieves and other riff-raff of France to New Orleans. They then also decided to send prostitutes there to “clean up” France and provide companionship for the men.

In 1720, in order to keep the Christian faith alive in the new territory, a Jesuit priest in New Orleans, Father Beaubois, persuaded the Ursuline Nuns of Rouen, France, to establish a convent in Louisiana, to educate the young and to care for the sick.

Mother Superior Tranchepain, along with eight nuns, went with a royal patent authorizing the Ursulines to found a convent in Louisiana. After an ocean voyage of over seven months, the travelers – weary, seasick, having enduring storms and a shipwreck in which they lost most of their belongings – finally reached New Orleans. They were happy to have finally arrived alive. However, one of the nuns, Sister Madeline Hauchard, in her diary that is still preserved in the Ursuline convent in New Orleans, wrote, “Upon seeing New Orleans for the first time, I can only say it looks like a large cesspool.”

The Ursuline Convent is located on Rues d’Ursuline & de Chartres. It is in the French Quarter behind the St Louis Cathedral. It is the oldest building in New Orleans and is the oldest convent in the United States. It was supposed to have been completed in six months.

However, it took seven years to complete and was finally done in 1727. By that time, only one of the original nuns was still alive; the others had been claimed by sickness.

The last nun traveled back to France to recruit more girls for the new convent. Considering that girls in those days could expect to live to the ripe old age of about 20 due to poverty, il(Cont. Page 21

THE SUIT filed by the STATE GOP to allow non-Philly residents to be used as poll watchers might indicate poor state party leadership. Local GOP leaders such as Joe DeFELICE and Joe McCOLGAN doubt the need for it. The DA Election squad and Committee of 70 are out on patrol with EACH election. One year, they NABBED two grandmothers (committeewomen) for writing on voting machines. One chap reported on Facebook that friends told him of buses of voters transferred from ward to ward to vote. I reminded him that he cannot get LOCAL ELECTION PERSPECTIVE from inside the UNION LEAGUE (or out of county).... If you are worried about a RIGGED national election, remember the ELECTORAL COLLEGE is HACK-FREE! The horrible legislation to halt SANCTUARY CITY status in Philly might enhance the re-election of one lawmaker in a law-enforcement district, but it affects the ENTIRE city.

A nearsighted law.... QUESTIONS: Was the apology by the Police Chiefs leader to minorities right to do? YES. Is freedom of the press under threat, as one editorial said? NO WAY. Sensationalist writing seems out of control. Did Federal Judge Timothy SAVAGE correctly put down the DA policy of 35 to life for teen murderers? Heck, yes!

Sam KATZ, a guy for the media to rush to for a quote: After the airport incident, will they continue to ask him for an opinion?? Hmm.... Elections of a DA can no longer be taken for granted. RACES in HOUSTON, a Denver suburb and TAMPA are getting scrutiny. The MARSHALL Project (Cont. Page 21)

Longtime Democratic COMMITTEEMAN JIM McGINLEY passed away this week. Jim was a high-school principal who served in the 58th Ward and was the top vote-getter for Democrats. Jim also ran against HANK SALVATORE for state representative and eventually helped bring on Salvatore’s defeat in 2000. McGinley was one of the best to ever work in politics in Philadelphia and was truly one of the funniest and nicest people ever to serve our citizens.

Senate Democrats gathered in Harrisburg to raise money for the final push for the Nov. 7 election. GOV. TOM WOLF and US SEN. BOB CASEY were joined by LT. GOV. MIKE STACK to support the effort to one day capture a majority. The chances of that are slim to none in this electoral year; and Slim just left town. But PHILADELPHIA STATE SEN. VINCE HUGHES said it could one day happen. Usually the appropriations chair is the position assigned to the Philadelphian who raises the money for the team.

VINCE FUMO, the former chair, was an unprecedented fundraiser and tactician. Although Hughes is no Fumo, the Dems were a deep minority during Fumo’s entire tenure. Some believe if the Senate Dems lose a net one seat, that should be considered a salvaged cycle.

DA SETH WILLIAMS became the punching bag of local media again this week. He hosted his annual cigar bar fundraiser. The event is usually fun and gives mostly men a chance to enjoy a cigar and scotch and salute their buddy Seth. But the media will not let Seth enjoy himself in public or raise money without haranguing him for his current controversial campaign expenses.

ESTELLE RICHMAN is a highly respected public servant. She is the former State Welfare Secretary and has served in numerous official capacities for the good of the people of Philadelphia. What is really interesting is that she has publicly declared she supports school choice. This is an interesting position for someone who is the current pick of Gov. Wolf for the School Reform Commission.

Amazingly, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers union has not made so much as a peep regarding her. In the past, they have gone absolutely nuts at the appointment of such proschool-choice advocates as BILL GREEN. Perhaps they do not want to offend Gov. Wolf and will just monitor the situation for now.

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ILLUSTRIOUS CommitteeFAVORED with lovely companion- woman Kathy Huggins, L, ship, Ducky Birts is flanked by Willie shares a moment with host Moyé and Joslyn Williams.

Ducky Birts and Pat Sullivan.

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DUCKY BIRTS poses with Medallion Awardee Fred Wright, president of AFSCME Local 47, and Wright’s wife Photo by Wendell Douglas Georice.

KEY LABORERS’ Union activists GETTING good “Council,” Tony Lewis, R, and Medallion COUNCILMAN Al Taubenberger, L, is Ducky Birts is surrounded by Awardee Omar Sabir, now policy adglad to join Medallion Awards leader Councilmen Derek Green, L, and visor to State Sen. Vincent Hughes, thank Ducky Birts for his career of Ducky Birts and Judge Carolyn Nichols. Al Taubenberger.

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PRESENT and past Medallion Awardees envelop Ducky: L-R, Camden Mayor Dana Redd, State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown, Mayor Redd’s Chief of Staff Novella Hinson and Phila. City Councilman Al Taubenberger.

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SHARING a moment with host Ducky Birts and his wife Linda at his 10th annual Medallion Scholarship Banquet at 1st Dist. Plaza were, from L, James & Deb Jowers.

PHILA. Public Record photographer Wendell Douglas, R, catches up with host Ducky Birts for a moment, only to find himself subject of a photo.

Pioneer Publisher Sonny ‘Scoop’ Driver Honored

REV. Louis Nash spends a moment with honoree Scoop STATE REP. W. Curtis Thomas, R, joins Rev. Louis Nash Driver, US Congressional candidate Dwight Evans and PA in honoring R. Sonny Driver.

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MEDALLION Awardee Obra 2ND CONGRESSIONAL Dist. can- Kernodle, R, Gov. Tom Wolf’s didate James Jones, L, pays his re- key Philly man, took time out to sit with host Ducky Birts and Nedia spects to Ducky Birts.

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CELEBRATING Publisher and Editor R. Sonny “Scoop” Driver’s 90th birthday and Reginald & Louise Bundy with Humanitarian Awards presented by Mankind Against Poverty Holistic Community Development Corp. were Pastor Louis Nash and Editor Jim Tayoun, who made the presentation.

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DONALD “Ducky” Birts hosted his Medallion Scholarship Awards Banquet at 1st Dist.

Plaza in University City, a lavish charity affair that raises money to send students to Cheyney Photo by Robert Mendelsohn State University and Lincoln University.

HIGH society flocked to Donald “Ducky” Birts’ annual Medallion Scholarship Banquet.

L-R, marketing pro and Medallion Awardee Frank Green, Jr. & wife Jennifer, Birts, and Tina & Frank Green, Sr. Photo by Wendell Douglas

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DANIEL “Tiger” Woodall, business manager of Laborers’ Local 135, honored two 50year retirees, Robert Allen, L, and Charlie Johnson, at a testimonial banquet honoring all retirees at union HQ in Norristown.

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STATE REP. Matt Bradford joined Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro STATE REP. Mary Jo Daley also appeared to salute the veteran Laborers for their work at the banquet with Shapiro, who is running for Penna. Attorney general. in building their community.

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MILTON CAMPBELL, L, and Theodore Hubbard both have 46 years in. They were 30-YEAR retiree Jacqueline Jones, R, is con- congratulated by Daniel Woodall, Jr., with gratulated by her daughter Tanya Green. ornamental clocks.

RECEIVING “Rising Star” awards for services to the community from Daniel Woodall, JOSH SHAPIRO testified movingly to the Jr. were, L-R, Paul Gardner, Mel Barnes and important role Laborers have played in John “Chipper” Weaver. building the Southeastern Penna. suburbs.

T I G E R WOODALL presents some of the 20-25-year retirees.

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THE 30-35-YEAR retirees were looking sharp at the banquet.

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Honor Retirees...

35-40-YEAR retirees display their plaques.

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Friends of Labor to Honor Masino, Clarke

The prestigious Friends of Labor Tribute Dinner this year will honor Gary Masino, president/business manager of Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 as Labor Man of the Year and Council President Darrell L. Clarke as outstanding Community Leader.

Both will be honored at the Tribute Dinner scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Hilton

Philadelphia, 2012 S. Columbus Boulevard.

A reception will initiate the event starting at 5:30 p.m, followed by dinner at 7 p.m.

Laborers’ Leader Samuel Staten, Jr., is honorary chairman of the dinner.

For additional information, one can contact Cheryl Lee, (215) 765-6272, Ext. 103 or clee@laborers332.com.

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40-45-YEAR retirees all got snazzy jackets to face the winter with.

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ELEPHANT (Cont. From Page 16) ERIK OLSEN, currently a chief deputy AG, said, “Through a pattern of systemic firings and Nixonian espionage, she created a terror zone in this office.”

On Monday night, US SEN. PAT TOOMEY de-

bated Democratic opponent KATIE McGINTY. Most of the moderators of presidential debates this year should take lessons from JIM GARDNER of ABC News about how to be an unbiased moderator. I should note that CHRIS WALLACE, who moderated last week’s presidential debate, also acted like a true journalist like Gardner.

In The Court of Common Pleas Phila. County Civil Action – Law No. 160302467 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Margaret Westfield, Deceased & Kimberly Westfield, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Margaret Westfield, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Margaret Westfield, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 825 Belgrade Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125. 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, Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, 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. 160302467, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 825 Belgrade Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125, 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, 215-2272400/215-981-3700. 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.

(Please note I am not pretending this column is unbiased, as I am not reporting the news or moderating a debate, but writing an editorial opinion.)

One of the more-comical themes of the debate was McGinty’s continuous attempts to link Toomey to DONALD TRUMP. Toomey has made it clear he has not endorsed Trump. She wanted him to disclose for whom he plans to vote for President. I assume he might well vote for Trump, not because he sup-

ports Trump, but because the other option, HILLARY CLINTON, is worse. There are a lot of Republicans, including myself, who will be doing exactly the same thing.

Toomey remained in the area on Tuesday. He had a breakfast event at Cannstatter on Academy Road. He was joined by fellow US SENS. BILL CASSIDY (R- La.), TOM TILLIS (R-N.C.) and COREY GARDNER (RCol.). Cassidy has a connection to our area, as his son

In The Court of Common Pleas Phila. County Civil Action – Law No. 160703136 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure M&T Bank, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Joseph Szymczak a/k/a Joseph Szymezak, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Joseph Szymczak a/k/a Joseph Szymezak, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 2316 East Lehigh Avenue a/k/a 2316 Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125.

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, M&T Bank, 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. 160703136, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 2316 East Lehigh Avenue a/k/a 2316 Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125, 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. Phila. Bar Assn., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333.

Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

graduated from the University of Pennsylvania this year.

Cassidy is a gastroenterologist and politics is new for him.

Tillis and Gardner, like Toomey, were businessmen before going into politics. Un-

like our entrenched political class, they are capable of making a living outside of the government – or, in the case of McGinty, outside of the private companies she once regulated.

Everyday

to the polls. Why? Two words: “Barack Obama.”

If you know anything about the hierarchy of the Black community, you know the Son Who Made Good sits on the top of the pyramid. This is the person who did well in school, got a good job, married a nice girl, has nice kids and is probably a deacon in the local church.

Barack Obama was that son.

So these supervoting Black women were not only going to go to the polls to vote for him, you might get a shoe to the head for saying anything bad about him.

But without him, how do you get these folks to the polls? You do what Clinton has done, and bring up the legacy every chance you get.

(Cont. From Page 16) right now, she said.

“These are Black women who have been in leadership positions in the past,” Chappell said. “We thought that it was important for us to have a forum like this now.”

A Supervoter is someone who never misses an election.

The people who set up polling places beat them there, but not by much. Nothing - and when I say nothing, I include cancer, broken limbs, dialysis or hospitalization - is going to keep them from exercising their right to vote.

In 2008 and 2012, it was a lot easier getting these women

CITY HALL (Cont. From Page 16) on the commission and what they believe.

Many Philadelphians feel the SRC’s time has come and gone. The SRC continues to make vital decisions about pub-

lic education and is not elected or otherwise accountable to the general public of Philadelphia.

Could it be possible that at some point in time Philadelphia will control the Parking Authority and its own public-education system? MAYOR JIM KENNEY should absolutely be in favor of this.

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that if the government had sent criminals to New Orleans and later sent the prostitutes to New Orleans in order to “clean up” France, it seemed obvious to them that they were also sending all the vampires

WALKING (Cont. From Page 16) says it is partly due to the Ferguson, Missouri effect. Do we add Philly to the list?

A GOP jurist sentenced Kathleen KANE. Like former AG Ernie PREATE, Kathleen Kane was railroaded. She took on a widespread practice of good-ole-boy emails. And will we ever see the list of the PORNGATE participants?

NOPE.... CONGRATS to John McNESBY on his reelection as FOP President!

Local 13 BOILERMAKERS Business Mgr. Martin WILLIAMS was praised on Facebook for his long membership, while Mike BARNES, Local 8 IATSE (Stagehands) President and members were praised for their volunteer labor to set up

of France and possibly the whole of Europe to New Orleans. How else could you explain the empty caskets?

An uprising was in the making and the powers that be forced the convent to nail shut the platform for the Commissioning of the USS MURTHA ship.... In the case of the Russian CYBER-SPYING of the Democratic National Committee, it turns out TWO separate units of Russki government were doing it – UNAWARE of each other’s activity!!

One, called “FANCY BEAR,” is thought to be part of military intelligence. The other, “COZY Mercruiser/Yamaha/Volvopenta Johnson/Evinrude/Mercury Honda/Nissan/Tohatsu

the 12 attic-window shutters with hundreds of nails in the shutters to prevent the escape of the “vampires” from their coffins. And the gable shutters still remain nailed shut, as one can plainly see.

BEAR,” could be annoyed over the leaks to media by the FANCY group, since the DNC would still have been UNAWARE of the monitoring. Also, Fancy Bear left cyber “fingerprints” – lazy techniques used in past attacks on other countries. So says the Economist magazine. American mainframes and sites have little or no protection – including the national vote count.

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(Cont. From Page 16) literacy, filthy living conditions and disease, they were often forced into prostitution just to survive.

The nun convinced the king, the government, the Catholic Church, merchants and the families of young girls that the convent could provide these young girls who traveled to New Orleans with an education which at that time was equal to a college education

after their marriage, these chests could be used as a casket to bury the owner after she died. A cross adorned each of the caskets as the Catholic Church had provided them for a proper burial. Their casketshaped chests were stored in the attic of the convent until the girls were married or died, which ever came first.

But when some of the chests were opened in the attic, they were found to be empty. Rumors of vampires began to circulate. The locals reasoned

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The voyage to New Orleans was a way to escape the miserable existence they faced.

After some arm-twisting, merchants provided them with a dowry of linen, tablecloths, dresses and the like for those girls to use to attract a husband.

All things considered, this was a golden opportunity that eventually more than 1,200 young ladies took advantage of.

The dowries were packed in large, casket-shaped chests.

When the dowry was removed

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An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Front Street, Amber Street, Lehigh Avenue, and Emerald Street.

An Ordinance amending Chapter 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Regulations," by modifying certain standards for ground floor uses in the CMX-2 and CMX-2.5 districts.

An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Front Street, Oregon Avenue, 10th Street, and the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76).

An Ordinance to amend Chapter 14-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Administration and Procedures," by modifying the public notice requirements and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lincoln Drive, Wissahickon Avenue, School House Lane, The Oak Road, Midvale Avenue, Cresson Avenue and Gypsy Lane; and to adopt the Master Plan for Philadelphia University and approving various construction projects pursuant to that Plan; all under certain terms and conditions.

An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Comly Street, Frankford Avenue, Benner Street, Brous Avenue, Deveraux Avenue, Battersby Street, Robbins Street, Hawthorne Street, Hellerman Street, Sackett Street, Knorr Street, Rowland Avenue, Tyson Avenue, Crispin Street, Saint Vincent Street, Leon Street, Sheffield Avenue, Erdrick Street, Cottman Avenue, Charles Street, Tyson Avenue, Erdrick Street, Longshore Avenue, Charles Street, Devereax Avenue, and Hawthorne Street.

An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Charles Street, Unruh Avenue, Marsden Street, Levick Street, Cottage Street, Devereaux Avenue, Marsden Street, Benner Street, Ditman Street, Cheltenham Avenue, Harbison Avenue, Charles Street, Comly Street, Mulberry Street, Harbison Avenue, and Deveraux Avenue.

An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Charles Street, Harbison Avenue, and Cheltenham Avenue.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 10:00 AM Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Rules, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items.

Copies of the foregoing items are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall.

Michael Decker Chief Clerk

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The Committee on Rules of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

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