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April 27, 2017

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IUPAT DC 21 COMMUNITY DAY OF ACTION VOLUNTEERS from International Union of Painters & Allied Trades DC 21 joined their fellow IUPAT members from cities in the US and Canada for a Community Day of Action. In Philadelphia, Joe Ashdale, business manager/secretary-treasurer of DC 21, addresses an audience including Mayor Jim Kenney, union members and Police Athletic League supporters in the gym of former St. Ann School in Kensington. His union renovated the gym to PAL standards, giving Kensington a bustling new youth center.

JANNIE KNOWS BEST! THOUGH 25 candidates pitched for her support at a Southwest Phildelphia Candidate Night, Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell found time to welcome this future Democrat to the world of Philadelphia politics.

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he Philadelphia Regional Port Authority was awarded a significant state grant for a rehabilitation project at Tioga Marine Terminal, according to State Sen. John Sabatina, Jr., the Democratic chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee.

The State Transportation Commission, of which Sabatina is a member, awarded the port authority $609,161 through the Rail Freight Assistance Program. The funds will be used to rehabilitate the rail approaching and alongside the Tioga III warehouse at the Terminal, located in Port Richmond.

“The Tioga Marine Terminal is a hub for international trade and provides good, family-sustaining jobs. This investment will ensure that productivity thrives and that the port maintains its infrastructure,” said Sabatina (D-Northeast). “This investment is crucial to ensure the ports of Philadelphia develop and maintain their edge over other ports in the region.”

WHITE CHAIRS COMMITTEE

House Speaker Mike Turzai (D-Allegheny) has appointed State Rep. Martina White (R-Northeast) to head a subcommittee to addresses issues specific to Philadelphia.

White will serve a two-year term as chair of the Subcommittee on Cities, Counties-First Class under the

Urban Affairs Committee.

White has been a member of the Urban Affairs Committee since first elected in 2015.

The committee considered and reported several of her bills, which became law.

“This is quite an honor.

I look forward to this undertaking as we work to address the major issues facing our city.” White said.

Pennsylvania’s cities of the first class, by definition, have over 1 million residents, and Philadelphia is the only firstclass city in the state.

The subcommittee focuses on issues pertaining to Philadelphia, including but not limited to, blight, land banks, affordable housing, financing authorities and economic revitalization.

“Know that I will use my insight and background as a lifelong Philadelphian to guide the subcommittee as we examine the many issues that impact the quality of life of the city’s residents,” White said.

FINANCIAL ED IN SCHOOLS?

With the School District of Philadelphia’s recent push to hire 1,000 new teachers, elected city leaders and community service providers are encouraging all new educators to receive free training that can help them better teach personal finance in the classroom.

City Councilman at Large Alan Domb, City Controller Alan Butkovitz, the Urban Affairs Coalition and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia have led the recent effort to make a high-school personal-finance course available across the School District. The Federal Reserve will provide the training for its “Keys to Financial Success” program during the summer and seats are available.

“Financial-literacy programs are a worthy investment that can provide a long-term and successful benefit to our students and their families as well as to our schools and the communities they serve,” said Domb.

“There is a collaborative and constructive effort among public and private partners to bring financial education to our schools and make it a mainstay within the curriculum,” said Butkovitz.

“Research shows students who are taught personal finance from trained teachers gain significantly in their personal-finance knowledge.

Training teachers and providing them with high-quality curriculum materials is the most effective way to increase students’ personal finance,” said Dr. Andrew Hill, economic-education advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.

DAWKINS SEEKS LANGUAGE ACCESS

State Rep. Jason Dawkins (D-Kensington) has introduced a bill to require state departments and agencies, elected row offices, and the General Assembly to craft language access plans to better serve Pennsylvania residents with a limited ability to speak or write in English.

HB 1241 would require these language-access plans to identify all languages spoken by at least 3% of the population they serve, and provide vital documents and informational materials in those languages. It also requires that oral, in-person interpretive services be provided in languages encountered at least weekly.

“All Pennsylvanians should have equal access to their government,” Dawkins said. “Our departments and agencies cannot fulfill their missions if there are 500,000 people in the state they can’t communicate with. This is a matter of protecting our residents’ health, rights and well-being.”

TAUBENBERGER: MORE HEROES

In an effort to honor the ultimate sacrifices made by Philadelphia’s firefighters, police officers and prosecution detectives, and to better

provide for the families they leave behind, Councilman at Large Al Taubenberger has introduced legislation to amend the existing “Hero Awards” section of the Philadelphia Code.

Specifically, Taubenberger’s proposed amendment to Section 21-105 of the Philadelphia Code would raise the current “Hero Award” sum of $25,000 to $35,000, which is provided to the surviving spouse, dependent children or dependent parents of every firefighter, police officer and prosecution detective who is killed in the course of performing a heroic deed. In the judgment of the Hero Award Committee, a heroic deed involves a special hazard or risk.

The councilman noted, “The Hero Award was last raised in 2002 by then-Councilman Jim Kenney.”

City Council President Darrell Clarke (D-5th) and Council Members Brian O’Neill (R-10th) and Cherelle Parker (D-9th) co-sponsored the legislation.

BULLOCK/ THOMAS ON STOP-&-GOS

State Reps. Donna Bullock and W. Curtis Thomas (both D-N. Phila.) hosted a public meeting on the issues relating to stop-&-go establishments that sell alcohol and how they impact surrounding communities.

“This is an opportunity to put this issue under a microscope. Coming together allows concerns to be addressed, particularly the community’s, and provides an avenue for all of us to be part of the solution,” Bullock said. “I remain committed to working with all stakeholders to bring an end to the negative consequences associated with the nuisance establishments that are disrupting neighborhoods.”

Among the testifiers were Clarence Dupree from the District Attorney’s Office, Capt. Kpana Massaquoi of the Philadelphia Police De-

partment’s 22nd Police District, Sgt. Christopher Clark from the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, and personnel from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.

This meeting is the third of several that members of the Philadelphia Delegation are holding across the city.

“This is a citywide issue that is going to take a collaborative effort to remedy, said State Rep. Maria Donatucci, chairwoman of the delegation. “We are having conversations that need to be had. I look forward to taking what we’ve learned so far, coupled with what’s to come, and working together to reverse the damages stop-&-gos have caused for far too long.”

DELISSIO HOLDS POLICY POW WOW

State Rep. Pamela A. DeLissio (D-Northwest) held conversations on legislative issues with constituents during a “Policy Pow Wow” held in her district office.

The Pow Wow format allows for a deep and balanced look at policy issues. About 20 people gathered April 12 for discussion on two subjects: SB 10, known as the Municipal Sanctuary & Federal Enforcement Act, which is related to the issue of sanctuary cities in Pennsylvania; and SB 3, the Pain Capable/ Dismemberment Legislation, one of the strictest abortion-ban laws in the country.

“I was happy to hear from constituents interested in both of the subjects,” DeLissio said. “Those who attended were genuinely interested in understanding all points of view and understanding the process that has gotten the legislation to this point. My primary concern about the process is that no hearings were held in the Senate and no hearings are scheduled in the House on either of these bills. I’m glad I could host this event to help my constituents better understand what is happening in Harrisburg.”

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Judge of Common Pleas Court SHERIFF JEWELL WILLIAMS reports $60 million in new taxes and fees his office raised this past year for the city treasury to City Council members as his executive staff looks on.

process more than 27,000 properties a year, the backlog of delinquencies and the amounts collected are getting smaller.”

Of the 27,000 properties processed each year, approximately 7,000 go to a final sale.

Processing properties is a vastly improved operation.

When the Sheriff took office in 2012, it required up

to 120 days after settlement for a property to be returned to productive use. Last year, the time between a property’s sale and the issuance of a new deed was reduced to 15 days.

The office has also dedicated resources to finding people who are owed excess funds from the sale of their property. After a property (Cont. Page 16)

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ESTIFYING at City Council budget hearings, Sheriff Jewell Williams described the millions of dollars in new revenues generated by the monthly Sheriff Sales. The collection of delinquent real-estate taxes through real estate auctions has resulted in an additional $60 million per year in taxes and fees that is now forwarded to the city’s general fund.

“In my first year in office, Sheriff Sales collected $27 million in delinquent taxes and fees,” said Williams.

“From three sales a month in 2012, we now conduct six monthly sales, including a Land Bank Sale; and there is evidence that the backlog of delinquent cases is at last shrinking. While we still

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BY JOE SHAHEELI N AN OLD-FASHIONED donnybrook and shouting match, Republican Ward Leaders managed to fill the vacant post of party chairman held by Joe DeFelice, Esq. at their Cottman Avenue headquarters Monday night.

Elected in what began as a tussle between 5th Ward Leader Mike Cibik and Northeast activist Joe McColgan was former leader Michael Meehan. It marked the end of a short-lived era of new leaders supported by former State Chairman Rob Gleason and brought to light a host of problems left over for the seasoned Meehan to tackle.

Among the issues needing immediate attention: the news that the party is seven months in arrears on its rental of the spacious headquarters. Ward leaders had been promised a more-transparent operation under DeFelice’s leadership, but learned this wasn’t to be.

They were also surprised to learn several vacant ward-leadership positions were filled over the weekend by Vice Chairman Michael Cibik. Some ward leaders were also visibly upset the election was held on such short notice.

Throughout the evening, several efforts were made to amend bylaws to change from a weighed vote (depending upon registrations in each ward) to one ward, one vote.

Through it all, Meehan, whose party roots date back to his father and grandfather, showed his understanding of rules of order and impressed many of the ward leaders at his ability to handle challenges from the floor. Meehan had (Cont. Page 6)

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POLS on the STREET (Cont. From Page 5) withdrawn his name from consideration until the last

moment, when he found McColgan’s candidacy being questioned. He re-entered the race and became the choice over Cibik, who has long shouldered many GOP fundraisers.

Many of the ward leaders saw this as a rehash of the Loyal Opposition effort which led to the ouster of Vito Canuso and Meehan, who were criticized for not keeping the GOP more competitive with the majority Democratic Party.

New State GOP Chairman Val DiGiorgio stated

he did not get involved in the race, since McColgan is his brother-in-law.

The GOP hierarchy is now a blend of the old, with Meehan as chair, and the new with Cibik as vice chair. Both hold what is now considered “an interim term of less than two years.”

However, optimism prevailed this would mean a continuation of city GOP efforts to main every polling division in the city, with a hope to win more city seats than the party now occupies.

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The Laborers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia & Vicinity surprised City Controller incumbent Alan Butkovitz by announcing its endorsement of Rebecca Rhynhart for Controller of the City of Philadelphia.

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UNTERMEYER AND FRIENDS MICHAEL UNTERMEYER hosted a cozy fundraiser at Rogues Gallery in Rittenhouse Square to support his quest for Philly DA on May 16.

AMONG Untermeyer’s backers at the affair were, L-R, Gianna Baldassarro, Rosalie Baldassarro, Charlie Waldecker and Jennifer Ramsay.

GIVING Untermeyer a boost were, L-R, Michael MARTY WEINBERG, L, and Jeff Batoff are solidly Al-Haddad, Frank Gwynn and Dean Cafiero. in Untermeyer’s camp.

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(Cont. From Page 6) It is as major coup for the challenger, since the union is well known for its ability to deliver the candidates it chooses into office.

This endorsement followed those of Gov. Ed Rendell and the National Organization for Women.

Samuel Staten, Jr., business manager of the Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 332, said, “Our members must feel assured their taxpayer dollars are being used to support our communities and the hard-working men and women who keep our city running every day. For the last 12 years, that has not been the case and, time and again, the oversight over important government functions has fallen short, thanks to the establishment’s focus on helping their friends and patrons rather than on helping the city move forward.

“Rebecca Rhynhart is different. She understands the importance of a government that supports the working class and she wants to work on their behalf. She is committed to working together to root out waste and dysfunction, which is exactly the kind of leader we need.

We are proud to endorse her for Controller of the City of Philadelphia.”

Ryan N. Boyer, business manager of the Laborers’ District Council, said, “The men and women of Laborers’ District Council work every day to rebuild Philadelphia’s infrastructure.

Our members deserve a city controller who will work with our leaders to save money and root out corruption to uncover funds that can be used to invest in new projects to improve and upgrade our roads, bridges and tunnels. Rebecca Rhynhart will be the controller (Cont. Page 8)

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POLS on the STREET (Cont. From page 7) we need to move this city forward, and we are proud to support her candidacy in the May 16th primary.”

Rhynhart brings to the race the last nine years of working at the City of Philadelphia, first as city treasurer and budget director and then as Mayor Kenney’s chief administrative officer.

Prior to that, she held several top positions in major New York firms.

The Philadelphia Chapter of NOW endorsement was expected, while Rendell’s came as a bit of a surprise, but her campaign did not seem to gather traction until the announcement of the

MAKING HAYWOOD AT LOU & CHOO’S

BOCHETTO & LENTZ hosted an intimate fundraiser for George Twardy, C, who is waging an aggressive campaign for Municipal Court. Photo by Wendell Douglas LOU & CHOO’S was jumping for State Sen. Art Haywood’s (C) Fish Fry, where he was joined by many old friends like Pinkney Webster and Michele Hewitt-Webster.

endorsement by LDC. Butkovitz has held onto much of the organized labor support in the city with his endorsement by the Philadelphia Council of the AFL-CIO.

SID BOOKER CALLS PRIMARY

Despite his close relationship with much, if not most,

A GOODLY set of judicial candidates showed up for the N.W. Philadelphia senator’s affair, among them, L-R, Dave Conroy, Shanese Johnson, Haywood, Marissa Brumbach, Vincent Furlong and Judge Dan Sulman.

of the city’s elected representatives in Congress, Harrisburg and City Hall, and many of its unions, Shrimp King and restaurateur Sid Booker continues to be the weathervane that points the way to victory for those whose names go on the billboards at his landmark eatery at Broad & Belfield.

It’s also the place, at Club LaPointe, on the second Representative

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floor, where he invites and introduces to hundreds of his followers candidates he believes will win the primary and then the general election.

Next Friday, he and Sheriff Jewell Williams will host their annual Meet & Greet at the 4600 N. Broad Street eatery from 5:30 p.m. Invited are those guests running for posts from Supreme Court, Superior Court, and the local courts, as well as Controller Alan Butkovitz.

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JIM SHREDS THE PAST

W. PHILADELPHIAN Linda Davis, L, heaves her records into a bin for a waiting technician as State Rep. Jim Roebuck, R, supervises his free document-shredding operation at his Cedar Park office.

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MARK your CALENDAR Apr. 27- Committee to Re-elect State Rep. John Taylor hosts Historical Site Cigar & Wine Tasting at Colonial Dames of Phila., 1630 Latimer St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $250. Sponsorships available.

Apr. 27- Rebecca Womack and Fair Districts PA host “End Gerrymandering & Redistricting” Event at USciences, Griffith Ha. C, 600 S. 43rd St.,

Moore Ave., 7 p.m. Donations $20, Candidates $45.

Apr. 29- State Sen. John Sabatina hosts Shredding at12361 Academy Rd., 9 a.m.-12 m. Free. For info: (215) 695-1020.

Apr. 29- AARP, with several elected officials host Shredding at Prince Hall Masonic Lodge, 4301 N. Broad St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free. All items must be in paper bags. For info: 1 (866) 389-5654.

Apr. 29- 12th Ward, 23rd Div. hosts Community Breakfast at Wissahickon Boys & Girls Cl., 328 W. Coulter St., 10 a.m.-12 m. For info: Jeff Templeton www.jefftempleton.com.

Apr. 29- State Rep. John Taylor hosts Drug Take Back Day at Frankford & Cottman Aves., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. All pharmaceutical drugs must be in sealed containers. Liquid pharmaceuticals in the original container. Personal infor-

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Apr. 27- Green Party of Phila. holds Membership Mtg. at Shissler Rec, 1800 Blair St., 7 p.m.

Apr. 27- State Rep. Stephen Kinsey hosts “State of the State” town hall mtg. at 2nd Macedonia Bapt.

Ch., 1301 W. Ruscomb St., 6-8 p.m. State & city elected officials & administrators. For info: (215) 849-6592.

Apr. 28- Mt. Hebron Bapt.

Ch. Hosts Free Community Day at Church Ha., 1417 Wharton St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Items for kids, ladies, men, home, etc.

Free to all. Bring shopping bags & carts. For info: 215) 336-8163.

Apr. 28- Ohio Gov. John Kasich is featured at Speaker Series, Mus. of American Revolution, 101 S 3rd St., 6-7 p.m.

Apr. 28- 28th & 47th Ward Democratic Committees host Fundraiser at Pub Web, 1527 C.B.

mation should be removed or blotted out. Prescription and OTC medications and pet medicines.

Apr. 29- United Voices for Phila. hosts DA Candidates Forum at CCP, 1700 Spring Garden St., 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Apr. 29- DA Candidates Forum is held at CCP, 1600 Spring Garden St., 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Apr. 29- Grands as Parents hosts Skating Party at Carmen Skating Rink, 3226 Germantown Ave., 4 p.m.

Apr. 29- Marissa Brumbach is hosted Beef & Beer Salute at Vikings New Year’s Cl., 1815 S. 11th St., 2nd fl., 7-11 p.m. $30 ticket at door.

Apr. 29- Congressman Dwight Evans hosts Birthday Party Pre-Election Fundraiser at Hilton City Li. Hot., 4200 City Ave., VIP Reception7:30-8:30 p.m., Party 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Patrons $70, Supporters $100, Friends $250, Sponsors $1,000, Hosts $2,500. For info: Mary

Kate (215) 242-3213.

Apr. 30- Crisis Intervention Network Reunion Committee hosts Trip to Nat’l Mus. of African American History & Culture, Washington, D.C. Bus leaves Progress Plaza 10 a.m. Tickets $48.

For info: Mike Reed (215) 796-5499.

May 1- Kensington Community Food Coop hosts Groundbreaking at Frankford & Lehigh Aves., 11 a.m.

May 1- Mike Cibik hosts Fundraiser for Judge Paula (Cont. Page 16)

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LETTER to the EDITOR

City Controller Alan Butkovitz has some competition this year in the Democratic primary. Former Governor and Mayor Ed Rendell wants to play kingmaker again.

Rebecca Rhynhart is an inexperienced auditor as compared to incumbent Alan Butkovitz.

Recently, she has held administrative positions within the city. However, depending on what city departments and transactions she was involved with, she would not be independent to audit those city government areas.

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NLESS one has truly ventured into the field of active participation in the politics of this city, one has no a clue how valuable are the contributions of the Democratic Party to this city, our state and the federal government.

By contributions, we are talking about the lawmakers – their legislative efforts and their ability to bring home millions more in dollars from all three branches of government.

Yet the flagship of local

In turn, these committee people elect a leader to handle the needs of their constituencies in their ward to the County Committee, giving that unpaid public officer the title and responsibility of ward leader. Some of the ward leader’s duties are to cast votes in the endorsement process, when needed, to select candidates who best reflect their views.

So we now ask you, our learned reader, how much more must the Inky editorial board need to learn, before they understand why the “man at the top” of the Democratic Party seldom fully controls who springs forth to become an endorsed candidate with a strong chance of winning the post they seek as Democrats?

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print media continues to badger the Democratic Party, pouring lament after lament on the shoulders of its party chairman, Congressman Bob Brady.

Its editorial posts demand that Brady and his people do more to screen the moral character and backgrounds of the candidates his party endorses.

So we suggest the Inky editorial-page editors clip out what follows and post it somewhere by their computers. The Democratic Party is just what its name entails. It is made up of over 3,600 elected committee people, each of whom was chosen by a minimum of 10 votes cast on Election Day, or posted by absentee ballots, or stamped in that many times.

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POLS on the STREET (Cont. From Page 8) Despite LDC 332’s endorsement of Rebecca Rhynhart, he’s for Butkovitz “all the way.”

We bowed to his acumen when he was the first man out to call the mayoral race for Jim Kenney and put up signs promoting his candidacy across the façade of his restaurant. So maybe, Butkovitz can rest a bit easier as to his outcome this May 16 primary.

He feels, but is not sure yet, the DA race lead is shared between Michael Untermeyer and Rich Negrin.

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EXPERTS at State Sen. Art Haywood’s town-hall meeting at Emanuel Rec Center addressed important state issues. Among them were, L-R, Congressman Dwight Evans; Haywood; Marla Davis-Bellamy, director of strategic partnerships, CHLPP and executive director at Temple’s Center for Minority Health & Health; and Peter Speaks, deputy secretary for regulatory programs, Department of General Services.

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After launching his campaign just six weeks ago, Democratic DA candidate Jack O’Neill is picking up steam: At the Plumbers’ Union Hall, he received more endorsements.

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ATTENDING the meeting were, L-R, activist Bernard Lopez, Officer McLain and senatorial aide Dwight Lewis. Photos by Wendell Douglas

EVERYDAY PEOPLE

BY DENISE CLAY HIS year marks the 25th anniversary of the City of Philadelphia’s Welcome America celebration.

Welcome America (formerly Sunoco Welcome America and now Wawa Welcome America) is an eight-day celebration of the nation’s history.

Among the activities featured are Go 4th and Learn, an activity connecting fun and education; Philadelphia at the Movies, or as I like to call it, Another Excuse to Show “Rocky”; Wawa Hoagie Day, a chance to get a

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they played the show. Not that acts like Earth, Wind and Fire, The Isley Brothers, Elton John, Patti LaBelle and Ray Charles aren’t good; they were just better, maybe 20 years ago. Any lineup where Boyz II Men, Fantasia, Musiq (when he first started) and John Legend (again, at the beginning of his career) are the youngest performers is a pretty old lineup.

No matter what else you might want to say about former Mayor Michael Nutter, one thing he did do right was to liven up the Welcome America lineup by bringing in The Roots to program it.

Unfortunately, Mayor Jim Kenney decided to bring back Welcome Geriatrica with last year’s lineup. My guess is that Leslie Odom, Jr. and Bryshere Gray (two folks you wouldn’t know if you’re not fans of “Hamilton” or “Empire”) spent as much time making sure no one broke a hip backstage as they did performing.

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OV. TOM WOLF withdrew the security detail for LT. GOV. MIKE STACK. UNPRECEDENTED and WRONG. Now any whacko can attack Stack or his wife (?). Both are required to have security personnel, by virtue of the office. The Commonwealth opens itself to a suit in not doing so. The governor had to CYA (his). But he EASILY could have just changed the Stack security detail ... One columnist noted Mike Stack is a “good actor.” No, Ronald REAGAN was the actor.

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UCKS County Democratic Party CHAIRMAN JOHN CORDISCO hosted a fundraiser in Newtown for local Democratic candidates. The event took place at his swanky townhouse.

Members of the Bucks County organization were flanked by labor leaders from the Operating Engineers. The union is headed

by BOBBY HEENAN, not to be confused with the Philadelphia City Council MAJORITY LEADER BOBBY HENON. Bobby has been

scam. “Loose thy bonds and let 11 the oppressed go free.” Then the FINAL DOOR to ugliness will close with the election of a reform-minded DA! My favorite is the ONLY WOMAN in the race: Judge Teresa Carr DENI. I see ED RENDELL did not endorse Alan BUTKOVITZ for re-election as City Controller. He said it was for failing to audit the Philadelphia Parking Authority – which is a STATE AGENCY? It sounds like flimsy malarkey to me. Then a daily newspaper endorsed Butkovitz’s opponent, even though Butkovitz has done a “credible job.”

HUH? It goes on to note Butkovitz’s opponent represents a growing segment that wants to cut the cord of “ARCHAIC” city policies (Which Controllers do not formulate). It almost felt as if the Rendell action and the editorial endorsement were one action (?). I have long stated editorial endorsements are ARCHAIC. (Cont. Page 18)

doing it better and longer than most labor leaders in the area and the Bucks Democrats really appreciate him.

Thousands came out for the spring festival in Montgomery County, including formidable local politicians. ATTORNEY GENERAL JOSH SHAPIRO and Lt. Governor Mike Stack worked the crowd. Also on hand was new COUNTY COMMISSIONER KEN LAWRENCE. Lawrence was the executive VP of Temple University before he was appointed county commissioner. He was always very smooth and formidable in government relations and his transition to commissioner seems to have been smooth. Also on hand was VALERIE ARKOOSH, the chairwoman of the Montgomery County Commission.

Pennsylvania STATE REP. DAN FRANKEL appeared at a Holocaust-re-

membrance ceremony in the governor’s reception room.

The day before, in honor of Yom HaShoah (“Day of Remembrance” in Hebrew), there had been a large gathering to remember the Holocaust on Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Among the dignitaries in attendance were STATE SENS. JOHN SABATINA and STEWART GREENLEAF and STATE REP. BRIAN SIMMS. Also on hand, as usual, was former STATE SEN. BOB ROVNER, who knew everyone. The chairman of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, BUD NEWMAN, did a great job running the event.

To be sure, many other local leaders have taken part in Holocaust remembrance over the years. STATE SEN. ANTHONY WILLIAMS, for one, is known for his ongoing commitment to this cause.

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free sandwich if you’re lucky enough to be at Independence Mall; and the Party on the Parkway, a free concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway that features local and national musical acts and is followed by a fireworks show behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It’s that last one that has occupied my personal space here in the Public Record more than once.

Because I am (a) a big Philly fan and (b) a big music fan, the Wawa Welcome!

America concert has been a bone of contention to me.

On the one hand, I understand this particular concert should have universal appeal, but on the other hand, it has to be worth the time and effort to brave the parkway with friends and family.

To say that it’s been hit or miss would be an understatement.

Most of the acts that have played Welcome America were close to my age when

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The reporter dates himself when he describes the DEM Party here as a “machine.”

“Machine” is a cool word to impress some readers. But there has not been one here for 20 years. It is essentially a FAMILY. The 67 YEARS of Republican misrule, ending in the 1940s, was a machine. Reporters OFTEN will list Democrats in Philly that were convicted. Why are FEW REPUBLICAN POLS convicted in Philly? Because they mostly CANNOT GET ELECTED to an office here.

When the FEDS decide to go after big-city officeholders – they find Democrats. Without much effort, I can name a DOZEN convicted GOP pols in our STATE where it is easy for them to win election.

I read where the trial of State Rep. Vanessa BROWN was again delayed. Her lawyer correctly argues Brown CANNOT get a FAIR TRIAL with the Philly DA’s Office prosecuting. It is time to END the whole SORDID prosecution arising from the Ali-gate sleaze

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AST Wednesday, the Republican Women of Philadelphia honored two exemplary Republican women: LUCINDA LITTLE and DAPHNE GOGGINS. Little lives in the 10th Ward and was our candidate in the special election for the state representative seat in the 197th District. Goggins is the leader of the 16th Ward.

BARBARA COXE, Republican ward leader and RWOP 1st VP, gave Little and Goggins their awards.

Candidate for Pennsylvania Superior Court, Common Pleas Court JUDGE

Vaughn, an immigrant from England, was convicted of killing her infant daughter. Vaughn, who was a single mother whose child was the result of being raped by her employer, was fired when it was apparent she was pregnant. Vaughn was living in poverty. She was sleeping in the same bed with her daughter when the child died.

Vaughn was arrested by policemen, judged by an allmale jury and was sentenced to death. SUSAN B. ANTHONY and ELIZABETH CADY STANTON, the mostprominent women in the suffrage movement, heard of Vaughn’s plight. Women could not serve on juries in Pennsylvania because they could not vote. Anthony, like most suffragettes, found a woman being judged by a jury not of her peers was profoundly unfair. She campaigned that “a woman’s political inequality paralleled her legal disability.”

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PAULA PATRICK, attended the meeting and asked for the RWOP’s support in the May primary. There will be five people in the Republican primary for four spots on the November ballot. Patrick is endorsed by the Pennsylvania Republican Party, but unfortunately pulled last ballot position behind the unendorsed candidate. Patrick is the only Philadelphian running for one of the seven open appellate seats (one Supreme Court, four Superior and two Commonwealth).

The meeting was held at the United Republican Club. The RWOP meeting’s special guest and speaker was CELESTE MORELLO. Morello is a historian and former committeewoman in the 2nd Ward. Morello came to discuss and ask for funding for her recent efforts for an historic marker.

The historic marker will be a 10-foot cast-iron sign painted blue. It will commemorate the trial of HESTER VAUGHN in 1868.

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FIVE WOMEN running for judge made their cases at the 13th Ward meeting: L-R, Danyl Pattison, Jennifer Schultz, Rania Major, Wendi Barish and Marissa Brumbach.

WARD LEADER Dwayne Lilley posed with DA candidate Teresa Carr Deni, the only woman in the Democratic DA’s race.

WARD LEADER Rosita Youngblood had particularly kind words for judicial candidate Deborah Cianfrani, whom she praised for her volunteer work.

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(Cont. From Page 10) Philadelphia Building Trades President Wayne Miller explained why so many trade unions are getting behind O’Neill’s campaign for district attorney.

“We met with every candidate for DA and Jack O’Neill is, without doubt, the most experienced, principled and energetic candidate in the field,” said Miller. “He respects the labor movement and our hard-earned rights under the law. We believe he is the best suited to protect labor’s rights as Philadelphia’s next district attorney.

We’re inviting all unions and interested voters to join us this Wednesday, April 26 to show our support for Jack and launch him to victory in the May 16 primary.”

Miller clarified the April 26 event should not be misconstrued as a formal endorsement of O’Neill by the Philadelphia Building & Construction Trades Council, but rather as the endorsements of a select few Trades’ unions. The Building Trades as an entity has yet to make an endorsement in the district attorney’s race.

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13TH WARD LISTENS

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BUILDING THE BENCH

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(Cont. From Page 13) In February 2016, O’Neill resigned as an assistant district attorney and went into private practice, representing individuals in both civil and criminal cases.

COUNCILMAN Kenyatta Johnson hosted Building the Bench — the next Generation of Leaders — at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy 7 Practice. Panelists included, L-R, Dr. James Peterson, Johnson, Jamal Hill and Malcom Evans. Photo by Leona G. Dixon

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NUMEROUS African American civic leaders, including Faatimah & Kenny Gamble, shown here, joined at City Hall to launch the Buy Black Movement’s “iBuyBlack” discount card which encourages shoppers to support Black-owned businesses. Photo by Wendell Douglas

D.A. RACE A-FORMING

MoveOn, one of the flagships of Philadelphia’s progressive community, has to have Larry Krasner working overtime to convince its adherents he has all the answers to what they want in a DA. From what we hear, it’s like nobody goes to jail except felons caught red-handed.

Krasner, who has almost singlehandedly moved the Democratic primary in a leftward direction, may be surprised to learn MoveOn is asking its active members to pick a choice and let headquarters know. Krasner has to know they also list the other six Democratic candidates for DA. However, it is reported an almost-$300,000 TV ad buy has come his way thx to George Soros.

Joe Khan has received the endorsements from three ward leaders: 33rd Ward Leader Donna Aument, 41st Ward Leader Connie Dougherty and 45th Ward Leader Harry Enggasser.

Khan added, “I’ve made it a point from the beginning of my campaign to reach out to every ward leader in the city and let them know I’m looking forward to making the DA’s Office more responsive to the needs of individual neighborhoods. I’m honored to welcome these ward endorsements to our growing list of supporters.”

LEGENDARY Kingsessing activist Paul “Earthquake� Moore knows who his candidates are: L-R, Vikki Kristiansson, Tariq El-Shabazz and Larry Bozzelli.

L-R AT the SWCDC Candidates Night were judicial candidate Leon Goodman, Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, judicial candidate Marissa Brumbach and Ward Leader Bernadette Wyche.

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L-R, JUDICIAL candidate Judge Vincent Melchiorre addressed the large crowd at Kingsessing Rec Center while Mark Cohen waited his turn, and former State Rep. Ron Waters and host Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell judged the pitches. Photos by Wendell Douglas

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MARCHING FOR SCIENCE

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TEN THOUSAND supporters of Philadelphia’s huge science community marched from City Hall to Penn’s Landing last Saturday, where they staunchly listened to an array of speakers including Councilman Mark Squilla in a light drizzle. But many marchers had things of their own to say – some quite creative.

(Cont. From Page 9) Patrick at Paddy Whack’s Irish Sports Pub, 150 South St, 6-9 p.m. Contributions $40, Host Committee $125, VIP $250.

May 2- Women for Vikki host judicial candidate Vikki Kristiansson Fundraiser at Pipeline Philly, 30 S. 15th St., 15th fl., 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Sponsors $500, Hosts $250, Co-Hosts $100, Friends $75. RSVP: bit.ly/ womenforvikki or Melissa (215) 251-0585.

May 2- State Rep. Mike Driscoll & Mike McAllister host Cocktail Reception for Judge Vincent Melchiorre at Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $50; Friends $200, Hosts $500, Supporters $12,000, Patrons $2,500. Payable to “Committee to Elect Vince Melchiorre Judge,” 1600 Locust St., Phila., PA 19103. RSVP: Taylor Daukaus (267) 6717208 or judgemelchiorre@ gmail.com.

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(Cont. From Page 3) is sold, settled and all liabilities and debts have been paid and recorded, the owner of record at the time the court ordered the sale (“defendant”) may recover any excess balance remaining on the account through the Sheriff’s Defendant Asset Recovery Team also known as DART. Historically, only a fraction of these excess funds were returned to the previous property owners. Sheriff Williams

made it a priority when he took office in 2012 to search out those owed money by increasing the efforts of the DART unit. Under his leadership, the unit has been more aggressive in validating which defendants are eligible to receive payment and connecting with those individuals to put a check in their hands.

Last year, DART located 140 people and returned $2.2 million in excess funds to them. Since 2012, near-

ly $11 million has been returned to more than 400 people. If property has been sold at Sheriff Sale within the past 18 months, former owners can file a claim with the DART unit on the sheriff’s website, www.officeofphiladelphiasheriff.com/en/real-estate/dart.

After 18 months, any funds that cannot be returned to the owner of record is forwarded (escheated) to the state as unclaimed funds.

In six years, $50 million has been escheated to the state.

Owners can apply for this money through the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s unclaimed-funds process.

Last year, the Sheriff’s Office escheated $7,775,416 to the state in unclaimed funds.

The Sheriff’s Office has also continued to increase efforts to educate the public on services it provides through workshops, seminars and events all across the city.

May 2- Greater N.E. Chamber of Commerce hosts DA Candidate Debate at Cottage Green, 9001 Ashton Rd., 7-9 p.m.

May 3- State Rep. Morgan Cephas hosts Senor Chat ’N Chew at Mt. Carmel Bapt. Ch., 5732 Race St., 1:30-3:30 p.m. Medical screenings, government info. For info: (215) 879-6625.

May 3- State Sen. Vincent Hughes hosts Fundraiser at South Kitchen & Jazz Parlor, 600 N. Broad St., 5-7 p.m. For info: Greta at (215) 251-0585 or Greta@RittenhousePolitical.com.

May 3- Judicial candidate Leon Goodman is hosted Happy Hour at Ladder 15, 1528 Sansom St., 5:307:30 p.m. Young Professionals $50, Guests $100, Friends $250, Sponsors $500. Payable to “Goodman for Judge,” 1515 Market St., Stu. 1200, Phila., PA 19102. Or http://goodmanforjudge.com/donate/.

May 3- Mike Cibik & Monika Czapla host reception for Judge Vincent Furlong at 334 S. Front St., 6-9 p.m.

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Sponsors $100, higher sponsorships available.

Checks payable to “Judge Furlong Election Committee.”

May 3- Joseph J. Kelly hosts Fundraiser for judicial candidate George Twardy at 1925 Lounge, 111 S. 17th St., 6-8 p.m. Sponsor-

ship levels $250, $500, $1,000 & $2,500.

May 3- Liguori Acad. hosts “Boundless Celebration” at Sheet Metal Workers Union Ha., 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., 6-9 p.m. MC Joe Piscopo.

Concert performance by Hall of Famer Don Felder.

2017 Boundless Award to be given Bernie Parent.

Tickets online: www.liquoriacademy.org.

May 3- Michael Cibik & Monika Czapla host Reception for Judge Vincent Furlong at 334 S. Front St., 6-9 p.m. Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres. Sponsors $100, Silver $250, Gold $500, Platinum $1,000, Titanium $2,500. Payable to “Judge Furlong Election Committee.” For info Mike (215) 704-5668.

May 4- Self Help Movement hosts Reception at Knowlton Mansion, 80012 Verree Rd., 6-10 p.m. Honoring Pa. National Guard’s 28th Div., 56th Brig. and Gary Tennis, former Secretary Dept. of Drug & Alcohol Programs.

For info: (215) 992-6710.

May 5- Victim/Witness Services of Services of S. Phila. hosts Awards Ceremony & Silent Auction at Fleisher Art Mem., 719 Catherine St., 6-8 p.m. Councilwoman Helen Gym receives Edward J. McLaughlin Award. Light fare, beer/wine. Tickets $50. Purchase online: www. vwssp.org.

CONFRONTING STOP-&-GOS

HOLDING a hearing on problem stop-&-go take-out joints were, L-R, State Reps. Maria Donatucci and Donna Bullock with State Sen. Sharif Street. Photo by Wendell Douglas

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THE 37TH WARD held its Candidates Night at Ebenezer Baptist Church in N. Philadelphia. Present were, L-R, Rev. Michael English, Rev. Dr. John L. Payne, judicial candidate Deborah Cianfrani, Brawne Ali and judicial candidate Zac Shaffer.

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(Cont. From Page 11) Through extensive efforts by Anthony to publicize Vaughn’s case, Anthony succeeded in gaining a pardon for Vaughn from then-Pennsylvania GOV. JOHN GEARY. It is also believed that the publicity from this case changed the minds of numerous people about women’s suffrage.

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one for COMMODORE MATTHEW PERRY on Columbus Boulevard. Morello obtained approval for the marker from the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Some of the officers of the RWOP have taken on the task of raising funds for the marker.

A fundraiser for this cause will be held at the home of Republican WARD LEADER and RWOP Secretary, DENISE FUREY, on May 21.

On Monday night, a special meeting of Republican City Committee was held at the URC to vote for a new RCC Chairman. RCC

37TH WARD LEADER El Amore Brawne Ali, L, welcomed Judges Vincent Melchiorre and Lucretia Clemons. Photos by Wendell Douglas

CHAIRMAN JOE DeFELICE resigned last Friday.

The two candidates for Chairman were RCC GENERAL COUNSEL MIKE MEEHAN and RCC VICE-CHAIRMAN (and then acting Chairman) MIKE CIBIK. Former City Council candidate (and brother-in-law of the PAGOP Chairman) JOE McCOLGAN withdrew Monday from the race, owing in part to the PICA board requirement that a board member not run for office for a year after he/she resigns or is replaced. McColgan resigned less than two months ago.

All but two ward leaders

(or their ward chairperson) were present. First, a vote was taken to determine if the vote for chairman would be one-vote, oneward or weighted voting. It was determined that each ward leader’s vote would be weighted by Republican registration in their ward, effective Election Day 2016.

Meehan won. It appears that one heavily Republican ward in the Northeast accounted for the bulk of Meehan’s margin over Cibik. It is rumored this ward leader had agreed to vote for Cibik but changed his vote on Monday.

STATE GETS BIG OPIOID

ennsylvania has secured a $26.5 million federal grant to combat the heroin and opioid epidemic.

The departments of Aging, Drug & Alcohol Programs, Health, and Human Services jointly filed the successful grant application that will increase access to treatment, reduce unmet treatment need, and reduce opioid-overdose-related deaths through the provision of prevention, treatment, and recovery activities for opioid-use disorder.

The US Department of Health & Human Services awarded the grant, which was funded by the 21st Century Cures Act,

signed into law by President Obama in December 2016. The $1 billion grant over the next two years is to help combat the heroin and opioid epidemic in all 50 states. Pennsylvania received the fourth-largest grant award, behind California, Texas and Florida.

“The scourge that is heroin and opioid abuse must be attacked and this significant influx of federal dollars will help us in our fight,” Gov. Tom Wolf said. “We are combatting this crisis head on; that’s why I’ve made Cures Act funding an integral part of my 2017-18 budget, so we can focus dollars where they are needed – to expand access to treatment

services. This important funding will build upon my administration’s extensive efforts to combat this epidemic.”

The Cures Act grant announcement is phase one of two and totals $485 million. States can use the federal grants to improve prescription drug monitoring programs, implement prevention activities, and train health care providers on overdose prevention and recognizing potential cases of substance abuse.

“This funding is critical for Pennsylvania,” said Jennifer Smith, Acting Secretary, Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. “Families continue

to be ravaged by the disease of addiction and we must stop the momentum of this epidemic.

“These funds will initially be used to identify gaps in treatment services and locations where there are capacity shortages. The grant will enhance prevention efforts and raise awareness of the disease and ways to find help.”

EVERYDAY PEOPLE (Cont. From Page 11) (Here’s a hint: When none of the original members of your group are alive, you’re old. Real old.)

This year, hip-hop soul diva Mary J. Blige is head-

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(Cont. From Page 11) THEN another editorial stated that the DEM Party needs to clean up its act. I wondered if it was written on the Paoli Local? As a 30-year witness to the EVOLUTION of the DEM Party in Philadelphia, I would say that sort of thought is anachronistic. The Feds are swooping down on big-city leaders everywhere. It is LOW-HANGING FRUIT. Maybe writers are scared to try to end a reign of prosecutors on big cities?

Did you see that magazine article on BOB BRADY? You can always tell if the story will be NEGATIVE if it uses a darkened or unattractive file photo of the subject! They compared the Philly DEM party to Tammany Hall. If you were born yesterday – believe that.

Then they veer to Congress, where Brady has pushed laws that benefit ordinary people. Brady gets zapped for a lack of Brady legislation. While there are TOO MANY LAWS now – many not enforced. You cannot read into the mind of officeholders who go awry. No disaster has befallen our city, as it noted.

WOULD you believe it?

A NEW LABOR UNION GATEWAY, Local 2135, now operates in Philly, with Tracey L. FISHER as Business Manager. It evolved from the successful GATEWAY TO RE-ENTRY Program. Building Maintenance is a specialty. Bravo and welcome!!

PEOPLE: A classy GOP guy, Joe DeFELICE, sadly has left control of the GOP

Party in Philly.... Welcome to the world to newborn Ava Grace RUSSO! Her dad, Joe RUSSO, Esq. is enjoying his BIRTHDAY PRESENT. Gwen COLLINS, of the 16th Ward had a birthday. She is in her second term of leading the Statewide Federation of DEM Women!... Wendi BARISH, Esq., a delightful candidate for Common Pleas Judge had her BORN Day!... Sadness on the loss of a man’s man: Harry KLEMASH, who once was a top committeeperson in the old 39th Ward, 14th Division, and expert in Trump-speak.

He lived in California…. Two losses in the City Office of Property Assessment: Donna STAUDT lost her dear Dad, and Exec. Dir. Mike PIPER lost his lovely Gloria Mitchell PIPER. I met her too few times. A gift to our world lost to Heaven. PERFECT PEACE to them.

THE SODA TAX is bringing in revenue to fund Pre-K Schools and rebuild recreation centers and libraries.

Once Rebuild is completed, I hope Mayor KENNEY declares “THE YEAR OF STREET PAVING.” As a vibrant, major city, our streets are in a sorry state. And potholes – whew? In a budget hearing in the Nutter era, the Streets Department claimed potholes are filled when reported – and then backed away from that line. Do NOT WAIT for reporting; JUST DO IT. It costs just $22 per hole to fill. Once done, CITY COUNCIL should consider ADJUSTMENT to the Soda Tax DOWNWARD to help the poor who cannot drive or reach the City Line to buy soda.

lining on the Parkway. Boyz II Men are being honored, which I guess is in keeping with the Mayor’s Salute to Philly theme from last year.

But if Mayor Kenney is serious about saluting Philly through music and putting on a blockbuster concert that will attract tourists to the Parkway, he’s going to

have to realize that bringing Mary J. Blige to Welcome America is just a start.

What he needs to do is take a Liberty Bell, some good cheesesteaks (regular, chicken and vegan), a case of Sprite and a well-written apology to NBC’s Rockefeller Center – and give it to The Roots.

that we have this walkway.”

This is a great opportunity for the Southwest section of the city, McClinton enthused. “You don’t have to live in Center City to have this nice walkway – you can live right where we live to have this beautiful walkway,” McClinton said.

The trail extension is one of many plans to bring new life to Schuylkill Banks below the South Street Bridge.

“This project we are embarking on with Rebuild” (the mayor’s signature investment initiative) “is about equity. It’s about every resident in the city recognizing the

MAYOR Jim Kenney spoke to a crowd of happy visitors waiting for the Bartram Mile Trail to be officially opened to the public. Among those responsible for the new park creation are, L-R, Councilwoman Janine Blackwell; Sam Gill, Knight Foundation senior adviser to the president and VP learning & impact; Kenney; Kathryn Ott Lovell, Commissioner of Parks & Recreation; State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams; and State Rep. Joanna McClinton. Photos by Eldon Graham

acre public garden and National Historic Landmark on the banks of the Schuylkill River. The garden hosts the only access in Southwest Philadelphia to a vital river

the national “Reimagining the Civic Commons” initiative, which seeks to counter growing economic and social fragmentation in our cities by revitalizing and

“THIS IS A LIVING SYMBOL OF THE PROMISE OF AMERICAN CITIES.” –MICHAEL DeBERARDINIS A BEAUTIFULLY redesigned green space that used to house industry now invites the community at Bartram’s Garden.

Philadelphia, Department of Parks and Recreation, The William Penn Foundation, Knight Foundation, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Water Department cut the ribbon, officially opening the trail.

Just in time for spring, the 1.1-mile trail lengthens the Schuylkill River Trail from its current southern terminus at Grays Ferry Avenue to 56th Street. It now connects the Circuit Trails, Greater Philadelphia’s multi-use trail network, opening Southwest Philadelphia to the City’s park system and the health benefits of being exposed to nature.

As residents and visi-

covery and the chance to connect with history, we are proud to be our neighborhood’s gateway to nature,’ said Bartram’s Garden Executive Director Maitreyi Roy. The much-anticipated green project made its debut on Earth Day – appropriately, because Mother Nature did not shy away from her variety of contributions to the off-and-on-again rainy day.

McClinton identified the trail as an “awesome resource” for people in the area. “This is a very exciting moment in the 191st Legislative District, because I have always admired Bartram’s Garden and how beautiful it is. How amazing it is now

government thinks they have value and their neighbors have value and their kids have value,” the mayor said.

“If you have that attitude about where you live and we improve the conditions where people live – improve the schools, improve the pre-K, improve all the things – we will all have neighborhoods we want to live in.”

Michael DiBerardinis, city managing director, said of the trail: “This is a living symbol of the promise of American cities. This is more than a trail and its physicality and its design elements; it welcomes every Philadelphia citizen to this place.”

Bartram’s Garden is a 45-

ecosystem and recreational trail, connecting different neighborhoods to the outdoors. There are several plans for the area already in motion. In the near future, movie nights and other fun activities will be scheduled.

Bartram’s Mile is part of

connecting parks, libraries, community centers and other public spaces. Bartram’s Mile is the first of five projects to be initiated. In 2015, Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park Conservancy and local partners embarked on a three-year, $11-million pilot

project as part of this initiative.

Recently, ground was broken on a Fairmount Park project called the Centennial Commons. The other projects are The Discovery Center at Philadelphia’s East Park Reservoir; the renovation of the Lovett Library & Park on Germantown Avenue at the juncture of East and West Mt. Airy; and The Viaduct Rail Park, which will be remodeled as an elevated green space in Center City.

Philadelphia was the first major city to launch “Reimagining the Civic Commons.” Other major cities in the US, such as Chicago, Detroit, Memphis and Akron, have since adopted this model.

STATE SEN. Anthony Hardy Williams was surrounded by a passel of kids who can’t wait to put the new Bartram Mile Trail to good use.

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tors are getting reacquainted with spring, parks give them a destination to enjoy the outdoors. As Kathryn Ott Lovell, commissioner of Parks & Recreation, put it, “Visitors now have another opportunity to engage in a clean, family-friendly environment embracing the historical cultural community.”

Lovell also stated there are several things for people to do along the trail, including walking, running, biking, boating or just hanging out and relaxing.

“As we anticipate thousands of regional visitors arriving for recreation, dis-

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BY ELDON GRAHAM F YOU love biking, long walks, spring weather and fresh air, then the newly developed Bartram’s Mile Trail at Bartram’s Garden is a place for you to experience.

The city finally completed its long-awaited community trail on this Southwest Philadelphia stretch of land along the Schuylkill River.

Last Saturday, Mayor Jim Kenney, along with State Sen. Anthony Williams, State Rep. Joanna McClinton (both D-W. Phila.) and 3rd District Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, plus representatives from the City of

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ELECTION MEETING IN 54TH WARD 11TH WARD A ‘MUST’ STOP

OLD FRIENDS City Commissioner Lisa Deeley N.E. PHILADELPHIA favorite son Mark Cohen pitched and 54th Ward Leader, Controller Alan Butkovitz the 54th Ward Committee to support his candidacy for chatted together at the 54th Ward’s pre-election a Common Pleas Court judgeship. meeting. Photos by Wendell Douglas

DWAYNE LILLEY’S (6th from L) 11th Ward in N. Philadelphia is a crucial pit stop on the municipal campaign trail for every candidate in town, as this photo from his recent ward meeting shows. Photo by Wendell Douglas

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EARTH DAY was observed at the David Cohen Library on Ogontz Avenue with the opening and planting of the Florence Cohen Memorial Garden. Scores of kids planted seeds and plants for the event. Mayor Jim Kenney and Mark Cohen, son of the late Florence, happily observed the event. Mark served 43 years in the state legislature and is now a candidate for Common Pleas judge. Photos by Joe Stivala

SHERRIE Joyce Cohen introduced Mayor Jim Kenney at the Earth Day planting of a JUDGE Dennis Cohen, R, joined family mem- MARK COHEN joined family on a rainy day to garden memorial to her late mother. Kenbers celebrating Earth Day in honoring his late assist in planting an Earth Day garden at the Da- ney asked the volunteer kids numerous mother, Florence, along with area residents at vid Cohen Library in honor of his mother. questions on their planting work and salutthe new Florence Cohen Garden. ed their volunteerism.

REPS SCRUTINIZE BAIL

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BAIL and other pre-trial procedures came under the legislative lens at S.W. Leadership in a Democratic Policy Committee hearing hosted by State Rep. Joanna McClinton. State reps, L-R, included McClinton, Jim Roebuck, Mike Sturla and Chris Rabb. Photos by Wendell Douglas

CHIEF Defender Keir Bradford-Grey, C, was among several criminal-law experts who testified at the hearing about Philadelphia’s pre-trial detention system, which is increasingly criticized.

END OF 60-YEAR SEARCH

PACKED audience was riveted by 92-year-old Ernie Gross, L, who told of life in Dachau concentration camp and his rescue

by Don Greenbaum, R, an Army soldier. They were reunited after a 60-year search by Greenbaum proved successful. They were honored by Ben Franklin Post Commandeer Jon Peterson and Vice Commander Dr. Andy Waskie. Photo by Joe Stivala, post adjutant

D.A. CANDIDATE Michael Untermeyer, L, discussed his campaign plans with Michael Weiss.

THREE other ward leaders came to Farnese’s funder: L-R, Rosanne Pauciello, Janice Sulman and John Sabatina, Sr.

Ben Waxman, C, was comparing notes with judicial hopefuls Vikki Kristiansson and George Twardy.

STATE SEN. Larry Farnese shared a moment with popular Judge Vincent Melchiorre.

WARD LEADER Dwayne Lilley, L, introduced his daughter Sabria to the world of city politics – and to one of its experts, consultant Billy Miller.

JUDGE Dan Sulman, L, made an appearance with Andrew Wirth.

FLANKING the 8th Ward’s 97-year-old Committeewoman Lillian Flanagan were judicial aspirants Danyl Pattison and John Macoretta.

65TH WARD IS KEY TO NORTHEAST

WARD LEADER Councilman Bobby Henon welcomed a handsome turnout to his 65th Ward affair at Ashburner Inn. Photos by Wendell Douglas

MUNICIPAL judicial candidate Shanese Johnson, L, shared a shot with Judge Maria McLaughlin, who is seeking to move up to an appellate seat.

THREE running for judge were, L-R, George Twardy, Larry Bozzelli and Leon Goodman.

MELISSA ROBBINS, C, enjoyed a chance to meet judicial candidates Sherman Toppin and Jennifer Schultz.

CONNECTING with the city’s political elite was Leon Goodman, L, as he conferred with Sheriff Jewell Williams and activist Renata Hunter.

Leaning in were, L-R, John Sabatina, Sr., judicial candidates John Macoretta and Mark Cohen, and Ward Leader Sheriff Jewell Williams.

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STATE SEN. Larry Farnese’s 8th Ward Democrats convened at Vesper in Center City. Leaders from all over packed his sophisticated event, among them, L-R, Controller Alan Butkovitz, Farnese, Councilman Derek Green and Judge Stella Tsai.

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the WAFFLE MAN

O! HERE we go again. I will let you know some little-known facts about Coke & Bounce that I found while surfing the internet.

While it’s always wise to take internet wisdom with a bit of caution, these are thought-provoking claims about two common household items.

In The Court of Common Pleas Phila. County Civil Action – Law No. 170206026 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Charles Harrington, Deceased, Cheryl Harrington, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Charles Harrington, Deceased & Charles Harrington, Jr., Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Charles Harrington, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendants To: The Unknown Heirs of Charles Harrington, Deceased and Cheryl Harrington, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Charles Harrington, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 1320 South Carlisle Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146. 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 Phila. County, PA, docketed to No. 170206026, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 1320 South Carlisle Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, 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 or any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700. Phila. Bar Assn., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333. Rebecca A. Solarz, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

Did you know that Bounce – you know, the softener sheets you use in your dryer – will repel mosquitoes? Tie a sheet of Bounce through a belt loop when outdoors during mosquito season.

Eliminate static electricity from your television screen?

Since Bounce is designed to help eliminate static cling, wipe your television screen with a used sheet of Bounce to keep dust from resettling.

Dissolve soap scum from shower doors? Clean with a used sheet of Bounce.

Freshen the air in your home? Place an individual sheet of Bounce in a drawer or hang one in the closet.

Prevent sewing thread from tangling? Run a threaded needle through a sheet of Bounce to eliminate the static cling on the thread before sewing?

Eliminates static cling

In The Court of Common Pleas Phila. County Civil Action – Law No. 170104448 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Peggy Corson, Deceased, Beverly Yates, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Peggy Corson, Deceased & Edward Yates, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Peggy Corson Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendants To: The Unknown Heirs of Peggy Corson, Deceased & Edward Yates, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Peggy Corson, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 6016 Walton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143. 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 Phila. County, PA, docketed to No. 170104448, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 6016 Walton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Phila. County. Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.

You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700.

Phila. Bar Assn., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333. Rebecca A. Solarz, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

from pantyhose? Rub a dampened, used sheet of Bounce over the hose?

Prevent musty suitcases?

Place an individual sheet of Bounce inside empty luggage before storing.

Freshens the air in your car? Place a sheet of Bounce under the front seat.

Clean baked-on food from a cooking pan? Put a sheet in the pan; fill with water, let sit overnight, and sponge clean. The anti-static agents apparently

weaken the bond between the food and the pan while the fabric softening agents soften the baked-on food.

Eliminate odors in wastebaskets? Place a sheet of Bounce at the bottom of the wastebasket.

Collect cat hair? Rubbing the area with a sheet of Bounce will magnetically attract all the loose hairs.

Eliminate static electricity from venetian blinds? Wipe (Cont. Page 23)

In The Court of Common Pleas Phila. County Civil Action – Law No. 170206017 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Bernadette Breen, Deceased & Charlene Ann Sabo, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Bernadette Breen, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Bernadette Breen, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 522 Tree Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148.

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 Phila. County, PA, docketed to No. 170206017, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 522 Tree Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Phila. County.

Notice: You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you.

You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below. This office can provide you with information about hiring a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a Lawyer, this office may be able to provide you with information about agencies that may offer legal services to eligible persons at a reduced fee or no fee. Community Legal Services, Inc., Law Center North Central, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700. Phila. Bar Assn., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333. Rebecca A. Solarz, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

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the WAFFLE MAN (Cont. From Page 22) the blinds with a sheet of Bounce to prevent dust from resetting.

Deodorize shoes or sneakers? Place a sheet of Bounce in your shoes or sneakers overnight so they will smell great in the morning.

And what about Coke? To clean a toilet, pour a can of Coke into the toilet bowl. Let the “real thing” sit for one hour or so, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china.

To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers, rub the bumper with a crumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap or another brand of aluminum foil dipped in Coke. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals, pour a can of Coke over the terMultiple Uses, New Cost $75 Million, Buy today for $3.750 Million. Iron Horse Properties Broker, 910.997.2248 __________________ Vacation Rentals: OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of

minals to bubble away the corrosion.

To loosen a rusted bolt, applying a cloth soaked in Coke to the rusted bolt for several minutes. It should loosen that stubborn thread.

To bake a moist ham, pour a can of Coke into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil and then bake. Thirty minutes before the ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.

To remove grease from clothes, empty a can of Coke into a load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coke will help loosen grease stains. It will also clean road haze from your windshield.

In addition to all this, of course, Coke makes an excellent thirst-quencher.

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