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Vol. XIII No. 18

Issue 901

May 4, 2017

“The good things we do must be made a part of the public record”

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COUNCIL RECRUITS NFL DRAFT

CITY COUNCIL’S starting lineup presented an NFL Draft Citation in Council Chambers. Receiving the award were former pro stars Jon Runyan and Garry Cobb.

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IN MEMORIAM WE honored firefighters and police officers who lost their lives on duty yesterday at Living Flame Memorial Service at Franklin Square.

D.A. CANDIDATES TALK PROSECUTION – AND BUSINESS

BY GREG SALISBURY ESPITE late arrivals, early departures and the conspicuous absence of one participant, the forum for the Democratic candidates for Philadelphia district attorney was a fastpaced, informative event that illustrated how the District Attorney’s Office lies at the intersection of law enforcement, community engagement, and civic and economic well being.

Exploring the district attorney’s role in the city’s economy gave candidates Tariq El-Shabazz, Joe Khan, Larry Krasner, Jack O’Neill, Rich Negrín and Michael Untermeyer plenty of opportunities to reposition their talking points in a business-oriented way. That the questions of both moderator Larry Kane and audience members at

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PUBLIC SERVANTS at WORK CITY COUNCIL PUMPS E.I.T.C.

Temple University’s Mitten Hall were so business-oriented was a reflection of the event’s host, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia. (Teresa Carr Deni didn’t show up for the event; organizers said they were informed she was delayed but would be attending. Campaign spokesperson Lewis Thomas said Deni was unable to attend because a donor was holding “a huge fundraiser for her.”)

According to Yvette Núñez, vice president of civic affairs for the chamber, the organization chose to host the event, which was sponsored

by Center City law firm Cozen O’Connor, in order “to create a forum where the business community could have the candidates address issues that are becoming more prevalent and that would allow

the community to engage in the conversation” as well.

“The chamber wanted to promote its job-growth agenda, as well as issues that would involve the District Attorney’s Office, other government agencies and the business community, like homelessness, and the heroin and opioid crisis, happening in Center City and other neighborhoods,” she added.

Legendary newsman Kane imbued the vast majority of his questions with economic themes, including: • How each candidate envisioned the office as a platform to mitigate the city’s astronomical poverty rate – El-Shabazz said he would work on the roots of crime in general, while Untermeyer said reforming cash bail, sentencing and expungement would

ITY COUNCIL of Philadelphia has passed a bill to expand the notice provisions and reach of the Earned Income Tax Credit.

The bill, No. 170245, introduced by Councilman at Large Allan Domb, requires businesses to inform all eligible employees and contractors about the EITC program when they distribute W-2 or 1099s. This would apply to workers or contractors who are employed in the city, whether they reside in the city or in the surrounding counties.

Additionally, the bill in-

creases the disclosure of reporting requirements by the City so Council can better track the outreach efforts and effectiveness of this program.

EITC is a benefit for individuals aged 25 to 65, or who have a child, and earn less than $53,505. The refundable credit is worth up to $6,269 per income tax return.

In previous years, around 188,000 Philadelphians received an EITC refund, but at least 40,000 eligible Philadelphia families had not applied for the federal tax credit, therefore leaving millions of dollars in Wash-

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H I L A D E L P H I A’ S senior Congressman Bob Brady this week said “I want to congratulate Democratic negotiators who were able to get the best possible deal for the American people in the delayed FY2017 Omnibus Appropriations Act. I am especially pleased that Democrats were able to: • Fight off attempts to legislate cutting Federal

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funds to so-called ‘sanctuary cities’ similar to the Trump executive order which has been stayed by the courts; Win inclusion of $295.9 million to alleviate an emergency budget shortfall in Puerto Rico; Allow the Treasury Department to provide financial planning and other technical assistance to the Puerto Rican

government;

• Deny President Trump’s

request for US funding for a border wall which he claimed would be paid for by Mexico.

“I supported all of these provisions and I’m glad that our leadership was able to win their inclusion. This is not a perfect bill and we have a lot of work to do on FY2018 spending. But this deal is welcome news.”

be part of his efforts. they saw themselves working with the business and nonprofit communities in the city – Khan said he would focus on improving reentry programs, with attention paid to finding people jobs in their neighborhoods, while Negrín brought up his previous experience in public-private partnerships, like the food-preparation program Stars Behind Bars.

How they would divert juveniles from entering the system – Krasner, in one of the most aggressive moments of the forum, said the whole juvenile system is a mess and that even though all of the former prosecutors on the stage with him say they will reform it, “they’re not

acknowledging what they did to create it.” O’Neill said that it was essential to put as many resources as possible into making sure teens and pre-teens have positive options to help guide them “in the right direction.”

As in previous fora, there were numerous overlapping positions between the candidates, but none more so than when they answered a question from the audience about their stances on sanctuary cities and marijuana. On the former, there was unanimity that, as Krasner put it, “I ain’t going to help Trump” with his agenda. On marijuana, the consensus ranged from it being such an insignificant issue that there isn’t time to deal with it, as Negrín said, to Untermeyer’s endorsement of legalization and decriminalization.

ington, rather than coming back into their households and into the city’s economy.

Domb, who has made EITC a priority for his time in office, said, “As an elected official, it is my number-one goal to make sure that all Philadelphians and suburban residents receive all monies available to them from the federal government.

My second goal is to make sure they receive any monies from the state government they’re entitled to. Our last resort should be taxation on a municipal level.”

Domb introduced the legislation to strengthen a previous EITC bill passed

by Council. He also helped establish The Domb Center, donating Center City office space to the Campaign for Working Families in order to help those in need with their taxes. The Campaign for Working Families operates 19 free tax centers throughout Philadelphia with additional sites in the region.

This year, nearly 22,000 Philadelphia residents received tax preparation assistance from the Campaign

for Working Families in Philadelphia. They were able to claim more than $10.2 million of EITC credits for the 2016 tax year.

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COUNCIL DUMPS WELLS FARGO

City Council’s Committee on Finance voted unanimously to approve legislation to remove Wells Fargo as the bank handling the City’s $2 billion payroll. Bill No. 170330 would authorize the Office of the City Treasurer to enter into an agreement with Citizens Bank to provide payroll banking services to the City.

“As many of you know, I have been pushing for the City to divest from Wells Fargo for quite some time. Time and time again, their actions have revealed them to be the antithesis of corporate social responsibility,” stated 8th District Councilwoman Cindy Bass. “I want to thank my colleagues on the committee for doing the right thing and sending a message that we will not do business with companies that engage in unethical business practices.”

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IS THE BIGGEST SLICE THE BEST?

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PETE WILSON HOSTS FORUM

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BY JOE SHAHEELI HE DA’S race will be sliced up by seven candidates. Whose slice will deliver the most votes on Election Day? With a turnout of 16% of the Democratic vote predicted by many politicos, that doesn’t call for a lot of votes for one to become the plurality winner.

What goes into the making of each candidate’s slice of the vote will depend on whose endorsements carry the most weight. That is hard to figure. Endorsements come in all sizes and shapes, from political personalities, to right-leftmiddle-of-the-road activist groups, to unions, to wards, and to newspaper editorial endorsements. Some bring only a dash of flair, such as Gov. Ed Rendell’s endorsement. Groups based on causes and special interests can appeal to numbers of voters. Unions bring mem-

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Coalition. The 8th Ward and 27th Ward Democratic Committees endorsed him, as did Ward Leader Elaine Tomlin, 42nd.

Elected officials endorsing Krasner include Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez and Councilwoman Cherelle Parker.

Unions for him include UNITE HERE Locals 274 and 634, Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses & Allied Professionals, AFSCME District 1199C National Union of Hospital & Health Care Employees.

National organizations, some with Philadelphia chapters, have latched on to him. They include MoveOn.org, Real Justice PAC, The Political Revolution PAC, Democracy for America, Color of Change PAC, among others.

Philly Set Go, a millennial group, endorsed Rich Negrín as Democratic candidate for district attorney and Beth Grossman as Republican candidate for district attorney. This followed Negrín’s endorsement from a host of law-enforcement groups, including the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police, Spanish American Law Enforcement Association, Guardian Civic League and National Black Police Officers Association, as

SIXTH Ward Leader Peter Wilson and his Ward Chairwoman held a successful candidates forum where many questions were asked of candidates, Common Pleas judge candidate Crystal Powell, center, completed an exhaustive interview. Photo by Jo Stivala.

bers seasoned with volunteers and dollars, trained in political activism. Wards turn out party faithful.

With the DA’s race of seven rounding the far turn, we see Larry Krasner moving slightly ahead as he has successfully drawn to his campaign the city’s left-ofcenter organizations and their liberal movements.

Krasner’s campaign is endorsed by a broad range of progressive organizations.

These include Neighborhood Networks, whose chair, Gloria Gilman, summed up why he has drawn them to his campaign.

She said, “Larry Krasner has a 30-year track record of standing up for people’s movements. We see all too many politicians talk the talk. Krasner has spent 30 years demonstrating to us

that he will walk the walk.”

Others in his camp include AFSCME 1199C; Pennsylvania Federation Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees - IBT; BLOC (Build, Lead, Organize, Campaign); Food & Water Action Fund; Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club; Penn Democrats; Pennsylvania Working Families Party; Philly for Change; Reclaim Philadelphia; 215 People’s Alliance; Color of Change PAC; Democracy for America; Our Revolution; and Real Justice PAC. Ward leaders and elected official endorsing him include former Philadelphia City Councilwoman Marian Tasco, 50th, and State Rep. Isabella Fitzgerald, 10th, two members of the high-turnout, predominantly African American wards known as the Northwest

well as Sheet Metal Workers Local 19, Katie McGinty, Caribbean-Latino PAC, and State Reps. Emilio Vázquez and Donna Bullock. He also drew number one on the ballot.

Topping list of endorsements for Joe Khan is Gov. Ed Rendell, who has a great reputation and could draw votes. He has crucial ward endorsements such as the 5th, 9th, 41st, 45th, former Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz, State Rep. Mike O’Brien, the National Organization of Women and Gold Star father Khizr Khan.

Judge Teresa Carr Deni has Operating Engineers 542 behind her as well as

a long history of satisfied defendants and prosecutors whose thousands of cases she had rendered verdicts in her years of service on the bench. She is also the only woman candidate and did sacrifice a long term on the bench to run for district attorney. She has given up the most to enter.

Tariq Karim El-Shabazz, once a Golden Gloves champion, and former first Assistant District Attorney and recipient of the Prosecutorial Merit Award, has the support of many in the Laborers District Council, a very formidable group with a proven history of electing (Cont. Page 6)

NICHOLS RUNS

FINANCIAL literacy was the subject of a free seminar sponsored by State Rep. Joanna McClinton at Mercy Health System in W. Phila. L-R, McClinton with counselors Dannette Gordan and Khari Weaver of Budget Me. Photo by Wendell Douglas

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W. PHILLY WARDS UNITE

The 24th, 46th and 51st Wards held a joint Candidates Night at The Enterprise Center in University City.

Controller Alan Butkovitz, himself a ward leader, L-R, joined his colleagues Tony Faulk, Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell and Bernadette Wyche. Photos by Wendell Douglas

L-R AT The Enterprise Center were Donahue Bailey, judicial candidate Danyl Pattison, Dave Shadding, DA candidate Tariq El-Shabazz, Charlie Hannah and judicial candidate George Twardy.

SEPTA General Manager Jeffrey D. Knueppel, left, talks with JMT’s Senior Vice President Herman W. Lloyd and Senior Associate for Construction Management Carlton T. Williams, with SEPTA Customer Service Outreach Coordinator Elvira Mendez Crespo during the networking session of SEPTA’s “Meet the Primes” event Tuesday at SEPTA Headquarters.

CECIL B. MOORE Avenue rocked with a pre-election celebration hosted by 28th Ward Leader City Commissioner Anthony Clark, L, and 47th Ward Leader George Brooks, 3rd from L. They, along with City Councilman Derek Green, 2nd from L, chat with Common Pleas Court judicial candidates Jennifer Schultz, Vicki Kristiansson and Danyl Patterson. Photo by Joe Stivala

CRUZ COOKS FOR FAMILIES

STATE REP. Angel Cruz welcomed two dozen Puerto Rican family members to the Ronald McDonald House in Kensington, where their children were being treated at St. Christopher’s Hospital. The rep pitched in with home-style Caribbean cooking. He was joined, L-R, by Ronald McDonald House execs Susan Campbell, Carolanne Costa and Ziyad Selim. Photos by Wendell Douglas

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SEPTA PROGRAM ‘MEET THE PRIMES’ HUGE SUCCESS

L-R, Commissioner Anthony Clark welcomed Controller Alan Butkovitz and judicial hopeful Crystal Powell to his home turf.

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TURNING out to support Judge Paula Patrick’s race were, L-R, Wan Lee, Robert M. Silverman, Young Park and Ward Leader Mike Cibik.

Gathering on the Main Branch Free Library’s roof, industry and civic leaders announced dramatic expansion of solar roof panels on buildings like this one. Tony Gay of PECO hailed this advance.

Photo by Wendell Douglas

RUNNING now for statewide Superior Court, Philly’s own Common Pleas Court Judge Paula Patrick was given a fundraiser at Paddy Whack’s on South Street. Ward Leader Matt Wolfe, L, and his son Ross Wolfe were by her side.

GREEN PARTY MEETS

LEADERS COMBAT VIOLENCE

THE GREEN Party of Philadelphia met at Shissler Rec Center in Fishtown. Photo by Wendell Douglas

RALLYING the S.W. Philadelphia community against gun violence was State Sen. Anthony Williams at 60th & Kingsessing Avenue. He was joined there by Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, R, and Movita Johnson-Harrell, 3rd from R. Photo by Wendell Douglas

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VOTE TUESDAY MAY 16TH

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POLS on the STREET (Cont. From Page 4) candidates. A recent poll showed him ahead in voter choice, but the press has not been kind to him about legal problems he reportedly has.

That is weighing him down, making it possible for Krasner to move into the lead.

Late-comer to the DA’s race, Jack O’Neill, picked up eight unions, almost half of the Philadelphia Building & Construction Trades Council.

Philadelphia Building Trades

President Wayne Miller explained this was not a formal endorsement of O’Neill by the Building & Construction Trades, but rather the individual endorsements of select unions.

At 35, he is the youngest candidate in the race. He has reportedly picked up a big super-PAC with ties to Local 98, which is making a $125,000 buy supporting his campaign. O’Neill could have been further ahead than he is now due to his late start, since commitments were made by some

ward leaders who would have signed on to him earlier. He does not have money worries and that may help him down the stretch.

First out on television was Michael Untermeyer, who has a political history as a candidate, running in races for both major parties. He knows the ground game, with 56th Ward Leader John Sabatina signed on as his point man in the battle to win the allegiance in the Greater Northeast, some wards in North Philly and some in South Philly.

SEVENTY A GHOST OF ITSELF

The Committee of Seventy in the mid-’60s and through the late ’70s was a group to be feared and appreciated. Feared by those who would try to illegally stir votes to their candidates, it was equally appreciated, especially by committee people and independent (Cont. Page 7)

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, El Amore Brawne Ali and judicial candidate Zac Shaffer.

Mark B. Cohen

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A Champion For Justice

• Safe Streets • Fair Trials • Real Justice • He Made Laws • So He Knows Laws 37TH WARD LEADER El Amore Brawne Ali, L, welcomed Judges Vincent Melchiorre and Lucretia Clemons. Photos by Wendell Douglas

Paid for by Mark Cohen for Judge, Morene Freedman, Treasurer

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(Cont. From Page 6) candidates, when young attorneys would show up within minutes after the committee phones rang to arbitrate a polling-place conflict. Today, few can call and depend upon any such legitimate arbiter from the Committee of 70 arriving at a polling place in time, if at all, to solve a problem.

Now the Committee of 70 has teamed up with Philadelphia 3.0 to re-file a lawsuit demanding the three city commissioners be replaced by designated Common Pleas judges before the May 16 primary. That PAC wants to saddle the courts with the duties which now are the responsibility of the city commissioners.

Their initial lawsuit, filed with the State Supreme Court, targeted Common Pleas Court President Judge Sheila Woods-Skipper and (Cont. Page 9)

A 37TH WARD WELCOME

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• 30 years of serious courtroom experience in all courts

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• Strongly supports the U.S. Constitution • Pro Bono & People’s advocate serving women, minorities, the homeless, the disabled, LGBT and those in need • Lawyer Monthly Women in Law 2017 criminal defense international award winner • AFSCME DC 47, Guardian Civic League, Millenials in Action, Pathways to Re-Entry, ACACLA-PAC and more

Learn more at: www.major4judge.com

GEORGE TWARDY has gathered a strong base of support during his decades of legal practice, many of whom came to applaud him – among them Councilman Al Taubenberger, C.

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(Cont. From Page 7) argued the city commissioners should be removed when there is a ballot question asking for a Home Rule Charter amendment.

Such a question is on the May 16 ballot.

The State Supreme Court dismissed the case without an opinion explaining the reason for dismissal.

The plaintiffs re-filed the lawsuit in Common Pleas Court and named the three commissioners as defendants, not Woods-Skipper.

If successful, the commissioners could be on the sidelines any time a ballot question is on the ballot. And that happens quite often. It is an attempt to make the commissioners irrelevant.

The commissioners have previously said that Committee of 70 and Philadelphia 3.0 are wrong. State law does not apply, since (Cont. Page 10)

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JJ BOOTLEGGERS in Old City featured a fundraiser for judicial candidate George Twardy, who got a boost from his friends. L-R, former State Sen. Bob Rovner, caterer David Fetkewicz, Twardy and Howard Moseley. Photos by Wendell Douglas

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7 Things You Must Know Before Putting Your Philly Home Up for Sale

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PUSHING HARD FOR BOZZELLI

FRIENDS and supporters gathered at New Wave Cafe to greet Lawrence Bozzelli, candidate for Common Pleas Court judge. Bozzelli, seen here with his lovely wife, 3rd & 4th from left, is a candidate for Common Pleas Court Judge. Photo by Joe Stivala

POLS on the STREET (Cont. From Page 9) Philadelphia has its own Home Rule Charter.

Commissioner Lisa Deeley commented, “We heard nothing from the Committee of 70 as to the faultless conduct of the last presidential election, setting a record turnout. It is obvious the Committee of 70 has joined with other so called govern-

ment overseeing groups to continue validating its existence and preserving its hefty payroll, furnished by well-intending donors.”

She added, “It is time donors demand why the Committee of 70 has lost its way.”

City commissioners oversee the election process, ensure bipartisanship wherever possible at the polls on election day, and ensure every registered voter gets to cast his vote with no interference.

Where challenges are regis-

tered, they attend to it immediately, seeing to it the matter is settled so challenger and challenged get their day in court immediately.

CASEY AT 3 AND 2

Our popular US Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) is not paying much attention to changes in the winds that propel the voters of this commonwealth. We are sure his campaign staffers share with (Cont. Page 17)

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HE PENNSYLVANIA Public Utility Commission has scheduled four hearings on Tuesday, May 9, and Wednesday, May 10, to gather public input on a rate-increase request filed by Philadelphia Gas Works.

On May 9, two public input hearings will be held at the following times and locations: 10 a.m., 801 Market Street (enter on 8th Street) 6th floor; at 6 p.m., Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Gym-

nasium, 8501 Provident Avenue.

On May 10, two public input hearings will be held at the following times and locations: 10 a.m., Philadelphia Free Library, 1901 Vine Street; at 6 p.m. George Washington High School Auditorium, 10175 Bustleton Avenue.

Under the request submitted by PGW, annual revenues would increase by $70 million (11.6%) and the average total monthly bill for

city.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the hearings and provide comments.

Their testimony will become part of the record on which the PUC will issue its final decision.

Those planning to testify must bring written copies of their testimony if attending an in-person hearing. If you have a written statement you would like to give to the judge, bring two copies for the court reporter and several copies for the other participants.

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Rebecca Rhynhart’s daughter Julia was ready for her mother’s debate against incumbent Alan Butkovitz for City Controller.

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SMILING REPUBLICANS

a residential customer using 76 Mcf of gas per year would increase from $94.06 to $104.65 per month (11.3%).

On March 16, the commission voted to suspend the increase for up to seven months and assigned the matter to PUC’s Office of Administrative Law Judge, which assigned the matter to Deputy Chief Administrative Law Judge Christopher P. Pell and Administrative Law Judge Marta Guhl.

PGW provides natural-gas service to approximately 500,000 customers in the

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YOUR CHANCE TO BEEF ABOUT P.G.W. RATE

SEEN flanking City Commissioner Al Schmidt, C, at fundraiser in his honor are former Philly Republican Party Chair Joe DeFelice, L, on his way to bigger duties, and State Rep. John Taylor, Republican legislative powerhouse. Photo by Harry Leech

At a workshop to foster entrepreneurship at Ezekiel Church in Kingsessing, State Rep. Donna McClinton, C, awarded certificates to beauty-salon operator Latasha Sampson and water-ice vendor Siddiq Moore for their innovative business models. Photo by Wendell Douglas

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PHILADELPHIA Housing Authority board has approved an agreement to make it easier for returning citizens to find housing. The authority will take part in the Mentors Empowering Now to Overcome Recidivism Program. It is for people convicted of nonviolent offenses. L-R, Judge Lisa Rau, co-founder of the MENTOR program, joined President & CEO Kelvin Jeremiah and Judge Michael Erdos of the 1st Judicial Dist. at the signing.

PHA-MENTOR partnership, 20 qualified program participants will be added to eligible PHA households.

Normally, PHA would not allow applicants with certain criminal backgrounds to live in public housing. However, the housing authority will consider participation in the MENTOR Program as a positive factor in assessing the participant’s history. Returning citizens in the program must meet all other eligibility and suitability requirements.

PHA heads of household must be in good standing and must be willing to add a MENTOR Program participant to their lease.

“MENTOR is thrilled to partner with PHA for this innovative housing initiative. Housing accessibility and stability has remained a challenge for many MENTOR program participants, and this new partnership is designed to counter many of the housing barriers our participants face on a day-to-day basis,” said Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Erdos.

In the past fiscal year, PHA housed 10 voucher participants through its partnership with the United States Probation office and the Mayor’s Office.

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HE PHILADELPHIA Council AFLCIO endorsed in the May 16th Primary Election: For City Controller: Alan Butkovitz. For District At-

torney: NO ENDORSEMENT For Judge of the Court of Common Pleas: Stella Tsai, Mark Cohen, Daniel Sulman, Leon Goodman, Deborah Canty, Dawn Tancredi,

Wendi Barish, Zac Shaffer, Vincent Melchiorre, David Conroy, Lucretia Clemons For Judge of the Municipal Court: Marissa Brumbach, George Twardy Jr., Sherman Toppin.

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felonies or sex crimes are banned from participating in the MENTOR Program.

“At PHA, we firmly believe that second chances are important,” said PHA President & CEO Kelvin Jeremiah.

“We have demonstrated that through our participation in the U-S Probation Office’s Supervision to Aid Reentry program and Second Chance Housing Choice Voucher program. The MENTOR program is consistent with PHA’s stated mission to open doors to opportunities.”

One of the biggest challenges returning citizens face is finding housing and there is a troubling connection between criminal history and homelessness. Under the

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HE Philadelphia Housing Authority Board of Commissioners has approved an agreement to make it easier for returning citizens to find places to live. The Board has approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the 1st Judicial Dist. of Pennsylvania to take part in the Mentors Empowering Now to Overcome Recidivism Program.

The program seeks to interrupt the cycle of recidivism by providing supportive services to individuals who are reentering society after a period of incarceration. It is for people convicted of nonviolent offenses.

Individuals with a history of firearms offenses, violent

PHILADELPHIA AFL-CIO POSTS ENDORSEMENTS

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P.H.A. JOINS COURTS AGAINST RECIDIVISM

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RESIDENT DONALD TRUMP celebrated his 100th day in office not at his luxury apartment in New York, his seaside estate in Florida or at the annual White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington, but in Harrisburg at the Farm Show Arena. He spent the evening with the people who got him elected – average citizens who felt left behind by Washington’s political and New York’s financial elites.

In comparing the people in Harrisburg to the attend-

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BY DENISE CLAY N MONDAY, the Northwest Coalition, a group of powerful ward leaders that includes former City Councilwoman Marian Tasso, made its endorsement for district attorney.

At a press conference held in front of District Attorney R. Seth Williams’ office (awkward!), the coalition announced it was throwing its support behind defense attorney Larry Krasner.

Krasner’s visit to the Northwest wards led to the coalition’s endorsement,

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ees at the Correspondents’ Dinner, he said, “I’m with a much-larger crowd and much-nicer people.” Trump added, “There’s nowhere I’d rather be than here in Pennsylvania.”

The arena was packed. I would estimate there were roughly 10,000 attendees.

Prior to the President’s arrival, we heard speeches from Pennsylvania’s representative to the Republican National Convention, CHRISTINE TORETTI, as well as CONGRESSMEN SCOTT PERRY, TOM MARINO and MIKE KELLY. CONGRESSMAN and early Trump supporter LOU BARLETTA was unable to attend as he was at his granddaughter’s christening. Many do not like Trump, but no one can deny that he puts a premium on family.

Thus I am sure he thought his friend Barletta was in the right place on Saturday.

Immediately before Trump took the stage, VP MIKE PENCE gave his roundup

of Trump’s first 100 days.

While there is a clear contrast in style between Trump and Pence, they were clearly on the same page on key policy issues. Pence did not take the media to task as did Trump.

One of his more-amusing comments about the media involved their criticism of Trump for not calling out Chinese PRESIDENT XI JINPING at their state dinner for currency manipulation.

Trump rhetorically asked the audience if should been accusatory toward Xi while he was asking for an important favor – help dealing with North Korea. The audience clearly agreed with Trump.

Trump spent at least the first five minutes of his speech attacking the media, to the delight of most of the audience. He placed a written copy of his remarks on the podium before him, but I somehow doubt that his lengthy commentary on the press was on paper. He (Cont. Page 25

said Tasco, leader of the ward known as the Mighty 50th.

“I like him because I care about people having a fair shot,” she said. “Some people are going to go [to jail], but they will have a fair shot of giving up their story.”

It took a while for the coalition to come together for this endorsement. It was supposed to be announced a month ago, but the group did coalesce around one candidate.

This is a big get for Krasner that many think will give him the Democratic nomination. The coalition’s endorsement and the votes that came with it played a big part in turning Jim Kenney from an at-large city councilman to the City’s mayor.

But while this support, and the financial boost it’s gotten from billionaire George Soros and his Philadelphia Justice and Public Safety PAC, will push Krasner ahead, I’m not convinced it’s the game-chang-

er everyone wants me to think it is.

I say this because unlike the mayor’s race, not all of the city’s power-brokers are on the same page.

The Guardian Civic League has endorsed Rich Negrín and the Fraternal Order of Police has followed its lead. Former Gov. Ed Rendell (and his political fundraising ATM) is backing former US Attorney Joe Khan. A PAC created

by Local 98 and a group of building trades unions have thrown its support behind former DA Jack O’Neill.

And the Black Clergy of Philadelphia hasn’t even made an endorsement yet.

So to me, this is still anybody’s race. Some of the candidates may be talking themselves out of it with some of the stuff they say, but no one is going to play kingmaker here.

As for the candidates who are talking themselves right out the DA’s race, I’ll have more on that next week.

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HE ULTIMATE LAUGH for me was a column where City Controller Alan BUTKOVITZ was termed an “ultimate insider.” His opponent was inside two administrations (?). She was a Number Two. The late, great Arthur Schlesinger once called that “sniffing at the hems of power.” It is not always successful when Number Two advisors make a bid for the top slot. They are often BETTER at doing what they do. The top jobs

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HE GREAT LOU FARINELLA passed into Democratic headquarters in the sky. Lou had been battling respiratory disease for some time, but continued to attend all party events and to serve the constituents of the great City of Philadelphia. Lou was the right-hand man of Democratic Party CHAIRMAN BOB BRADY. He was the savvy and intelligent face of the party, who taught folks how to circulate petitions and be involved in the electoral process.

change hands, while Number Two is needed to train the new Number One. Reelect Butkovitz.

Has NEGRÍN peaked in the DA’s race? Though he could get a slight bump if the daily press endorses him.

He will get votes in Hispanic wards and liberal wards (nine of them).... NOT ENOUGH is mentioned of the ONLY WOMAN in the race, Teresa Carr DENI. The KRASNER candidacy got a boost from SOROS money and backing of the powerful 10th, 42nd and 50th Wards. He says all the right things about what the DA’s office should be – but is quiet and professorial, which comes across as distant. The last 5 seconds of his TV ad should be taken out.

I thought it made him look like he had difficulty walking up three steps. He is married to Judge Lisa RAU. It appears a LATE SURGE by one DA candidate could determine the winner.

In visiting the wards,

it was REFRESHING to see 15th Ward Leader Bill GREENLEE and 21st Ward Leader Lou AGRE introduce new committee persons.

Ranks need refilling; and choosing new replacements correctly takes a long study of division residents who best qualify to assist constituents, usually narrowing say 600 residents to, say, 10. But IT NEEDS DOING! Reform has slowed government reaction to committee persons seeking services for constituents.

Having to deal with some civil servants or battling a wall of permanent voicemail is a long labor.

The zap at Councilman Mark SQUILLA over green roofs in Center City and electric-car owners being able to park in front of their home charging station seems a bit snobbish and oafish to me. I have seen no poll results of Center City residents on green roofs for (Cont. Page 23)

Lou was also a longtime state committeeman who hosted one of the best receptions in every state committee convention. And he was an engine of success in the 66B Ward under legendary WARD LEADER MIKE McALEER. Lou Farinella was responsible for delivering more votes than probably any committeeman in the history of the state of Pennsylvania.

But what made him most special is that he was a true friend to so many people and that he was in it for thick and thin, for rain or shine. Lou Farinella was what being involved in public service for the Democratic Party is all about. He will be greatly missed.

The state convention of Teamsters met at the Hotel Hershey to connect with legislators and state wide leaders about Teamsters’ issues. On hand was national leader JIMMY HOFFA. Hoffa is rallying the troops to fight the soda tax

in Philadelphia, which may spread to other cities, and to oppose efforts to whittle away workers’ rights on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Teamsters Local 77 union leaders JOCK and MARK ROWE were on hand. So was state PRESIDENT BILLY HAMILTON. Hamilton was accompanied by Philadelphia’s DANNY GRACE, the president of Teamsters Local 830.

STATE REPS. BILL KELLER and ED NEILSON chatted with LT. GOV. MIKE STACK. JUSTICE DEBORAH TODD was on hand, as was JUSTICE TOM SAYLOR. The Supreme Court members are running for retention but there are also new vacancies to be filled.

Temple University trustee DENNIS ALTER will be honored this week by Temple. Alter has been a visionary businessman, but most importantly has also been a terrific supporter of Temple’s unprecedented growth.

CITY Commissioner Lisa Deeley spoke on voter education to 34th Ward Committeepersons. The audience, along with Ward Leader Robert Brady, right, and guest ward leader Sonny Campbell,praised the City Commissioners’ Education Program. Photo by Joe Stivala.

ed official sharing in the beliefs of religious organizations, especially the Roman Catholic Church.

Normally reticent, the Church’s leadership is mak-

ing their thoughts more public. Just recently, New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan described the pledge from the Democratic National Committee’s chair to support only pro-abortion candidates “disturbing” and “intolerant.”

The cardinal, who is chairRepresentative

Vanessa Lowery Brown 190th Legislative District

FRIENDS TO ELDERLY

LITTLE BROTHERS - Friends of the Elderly has been serving seniors who lack friends and family with holiday food and companionship. L-R, getting ready for Easter, were Amy Kilrain, Lacey Paziora, Gregory Coleman, Lucy Coldwell, Ronald Holloway, Sr. and Karsheana Baxter.

Photo by Wendell Douglas

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State Rep.

William Keller 184th District 1531 S. 2nd Street

1435 N. 52nd St. Phila. PA 19131 (215) 879-6615

Always Hard At Work for You!

State Senator

Anthony Hardy Williams 8th Senatorial District

2901 ISLAND AVE. STE 100 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153 (215) 492-2980 FAX: (215) 492-2990 ---419 CHURCH LANE YEADON, PA 19050 (610) 284-7335 FAX: (610) 284-5955 6630 LINDBERGH BLVD.

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COUNCILMAN David Oh convened a meeting of regional officials to discuss new ways to partner to address the heroin and opioid crisis as a region. The meeting at Temple Medical School drew officials from Philadelphia, Camden, Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties.

City Commissioner

Dawkins

Lisa M.

District Office: 4667 Paul St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 (215) 744-7901 M. – Th.: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

F.: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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Deeley Philadelphia PA 19107

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Councilman

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Joanna E.

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McClinton 191st Leg. Dist.

6027 Ludlow St. Unit A Phila., PA 19139

1st District City Hall Room 332

T: (215) 748-6712 F: (215) 748-1687

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D-185th District 2901 S. 19th St. Phila PA 19145 P: 215-468-1515 F: 215-952-1164

Room 506 City Hall P. 215-686-3446/7 F. 215-686-1927

Represintative

Angel Cruz

District Office 3503 ‘B’ St. 215-291-5643 Ready to Serve you

Boyle

198th District

310 W. Chelten Ave.

172nd Dist.

7420 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19136

Phila PA 19148

P: 215-849-6426

215-331-2600 State Rep.

John

Donna

(R) 177th Dist.

4725 Richmond St. Phila., PA 19137

195th Leg. Dist.

2835 W. Girard Ave Phila, PA 19130

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Donatucci

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Kevin J.

Youngblood

Taylor

Rep.Maria P.

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man of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, urged members of the Democratic Party to “challenge their leadership to recant this intolerant position.”

The cardinal blasted a statement by DNC chair Tom Perez, who said, “Every Democrat, like every American, should support a woman’s right to make her own choices about her body and her health. That is not negotiable and should not change city by city or state by state.”

Cardinal Dolan, who offered prayers at the Democratic and Republican national conventions in 2012, added the party’s “platform already endorses abortion throughout the nine months of pregnancy, even forcing taxpayers to fund it; and now the DNC says that to be a Democrat – indeed, to be an American – requires supporting that extreme agenda.”

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(Cont. From Page 10) him the belief he is locked into his seat.

They believe this is so despite the fact Donald Trump won the commonwealth, though by a scant margin of 50,000-plus seats. That was amazing in view of the fact Philadelphia delivered Hillary Clinton a bit over half a million majority.

The more news releases his office churns out, the more voters are beginning to learn his policies and efforts continue to mirror those of Clinton’s. Again we caution him to be aware of growing evidence he is no longer looked at as an elect-

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Bullock T: (215) 684-3738 F: (215) 235-4629

City Councilwoman Cherelle L. Parker 9th District City Hall, Room 577, Philadelphia, PA 19107

215-686-3454 or 3455

www.phlcouncil.com/CherelleParker

Facebook: CouncilwomanCherelleLParker Twitter: @CherelleParker9

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CITY OWES MORE TO HEROES’ SURVIVORS

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BY COUNCILMAN AL TAUBENBERGER Y SON, Matt, is a Pennsylvania State Trooper. It’s incredibly dangerous work. One need only glance at the current news headlines regarding Eric Frein, who was just convicted of killing one state trooper and severely wounding another in an unprovoked sniper attack on a State Police barracks.

Although I am extraordinarily proud of my son, I confess to constantly worrying if he’ll make it home to his family every night. I cannot fathom the valor that he, his fellow state troopers, police officers, firefighters, prosecution detectives and paramedics possess to perform their critically important jobs in the face of constant danger. Philadelphia’s first responders are the best of us and are deserving of our respect and gratitude.

Sadly, far too many of Philadelphia’s first responders end up dying in the line of duty. We grieve as a city and pray for the surviving family members, but it’s not enough, in my estimation.

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

thony Williams State Rep. Joanna McClinton host Shredding Event at Cobbs Ck. Shopping Ctr., 58th St. & Baltimore Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For info: (215) 4922980 or (215) 748-6712.

May 6- State Rep. Vanessa Brown hosts 190th Legislative Dist. Spring Fling at Smith Mem. Plg., 3500 Reservoir Dr., Fairmount Pk. E., 2-4 p.m. Bring your own chair. To register: (215) 879-6615.

May 6- 36th Ward Community Progressives host Candidates Meet & Greet at Amer. Legion, 1944 Federal St., 6-9 p.m. Candidates $25.

May 7- Judicial candidate Shanese Johnson is hosted Fish Fry Fundraiser at Champagne, 121 E. Chelten Ave., 5-9 p.m. Donation $15.

May 8- Democratic City Committee hosts Jefferson Jackson Day Cocktail Party at Penn’s Landing Caterers, Washington Ave. & S.

Pyramid Cl., 1735 Market St., 6-8 p.m. Candidates $100, Supporters $1,000, Sponsors $2,000, Benefactors $2,500+. $8 parking for attendees. Payable to “Friends of Rania Major,” 1806 Kater St., Phila., PA 19146. RSVP: Ryan Murphy (610) 509-4406.

May 9- Councilman David Oh & Small Business Council host Judicial Candidates at Saigon Maxim, 612 Washington Ave., 6:308:30 p.m. Public invited.

May 10- Marissa Brumbach is hosted Fundraiser at 1518 Bar & Grill, 1518 Sansom St., 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Complimentary drinks & buffet. Guests $$50, Bronze $100, Silver $250, Gold $500, Platinum $1,000, Titanium $1,500.

Payable to “Committee to Elect Marissa Brumbach,” 2408 S. Jessup St., Phila., PA 19148 or at door. For info: Karen Sugarman (215) 370-1423(c) or ksugarman1@gmail.com.

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paramedics and prosecution detectives, and to better provide for the families they leave behind, I recently introduced

legislation to amend the existing “Hero Awards” section of the Philadelphia Code, which provides monetary benefits to the surviving spouse, dependent children or dependent parents of every firefighter, paramedic and police officer who perished in the line of duty while performing a heroic deed (in the judgment of the Hero Award Committee, a heroic deed involves a special hazard or risk).

Specifically, I proposed an amendment to Section 21-105 of the Philadelphia Code to raise the current Hero Award sum of $25,000 to $35,000. The Hero Award was last raised in 2002 by then-Councilman Jim Kenney. The cost of living has skyrocketed over the past 15 years, so an increase in the award for the surviving family members of first responders who died while in the line of duty is more than warranted.

This is the right thing to do for the families of these heroes.

I have the utmost respect for our city’s firefighters, police officers, prosecution detectives and all those who lay their lives on the line every day to keep us safe. It’s important that we honor the memory of those made the ultimate sacrifice by taking care of the families they unfortunately leave behind.

I’m grateful to City Council President Darrell Clarke (D-5th) and Council Members Brian O’Neill (R-10th) and Cherelle Parker (D-9th) for their support.

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. $125 per person. For info: (215) 9926710.

May 4- Sen. Shirley Kitchen’s 20th Ward hosts meeting at APM, 1950 N. 9th St., at 6pm. All candidates invited free.

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.

May 5- Sid Booker & Sheriff Jewell Williams host Candidates Meet & Greet Night at Club LaPointe, Broad St. & Belfield Ave., 5:30-8 p.m. Meet elected celebrities as well.

May 5- Judicial candidate Wendi Barish is hosted 1st Friday Fundraiser at Old City Collective, 222b Race St., 6-8 p.m. Contribution Levels: Guests $50, Supporters $100, Friends $250, Advocates $500, Hosts $1,000, Patrons $1,500. Payable to “Friends of Wendi Barish.” For info: Ellen Ragone (609) 4102640.

May 6- State Sen. An-

Columbus Blvd, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $150. For info: DCC (215) 241-7800.

May 8- DA candidate Beth Grossman for DA Pyramid Club, 1735 Market St., 5:30-7 p.m. Featuring Congressman Pat Meehan.

May 9- Larry Ceisler & Lina Hartocollis host Fundraiser for Superior Ct. candidate Ellen Ceisler at Montgomery McCracken, Justice Roberts Rm., 123 S. Broad St., 28th fl., 5:30-7:30 p.m. RSVP: (215) 735-6760.

May 9- Republican City Committee hosts Spring Cocktail Party at Romano’s Catering, 1523 E. Wingohocking St., 6-8 p.m.

Tickets $125, Sponsors $500. Checks payable to “Phila. Republican City Committee,” 3525 Cottman Ave., Phila., PA 19149.

May 9- Elliott Cohen, Carla Cain, Michael Lambert & Abu Edwards of Millennials in Action host Fundraiser for judicial candidate Rania Major at

May 10- Lawrence Bozzelli is hosted Fundraiser at Mace’s Crossing, 1714 Cherry St., 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Donations $75. For info: (267) 251-7822.

May 10- Judicial candidate Shanese Johnson is hosted Fish & Chicken Fry Fundraiser at X Marks the Spot, 6364 Stenton Ave., 7 p.m.

May 11- Michael Nix, Michael Lambert & Clayton Hall host Fundraiser for judicial candidate Shanese Johnson at 2101 Pine St., 5:30-7 p.m. Contribution levels $100, $250, $500 & $1,000.

May 11- S. Phila. Business Ass’n holds Scholarship Banquet at Galdo’s Catering, 20th St. & Moyamensing Ave., cocktails 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. For info: spba1897@gmail.com.

May 11- Tacony Holmesburg Town Watch meets at Tacony Baptist Ch., 4715 Disston St., 7 p.m. Candidates welcome.

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MILLENNIALS TAP RHYNHART

Millennials in Action today endorsed Rebecca Rhynhart for City Controller. Millennials in Action is a local organization dedicated to increasing voter turnout among millennials – individuals ages 18-35 – by fostering a culture of civic engagement and community service, and by influencing local elections through political fundraising and grassroots organizing.

Abu Edwards, Chairman of Millennials in Action, said, “We are proud to endorse Rebecca Rhynhart for Philadelphia’s city controller. The controller is the fiscal watchdog of our local government and is responsible for making sure government dollars are spent appropriately, as well as for auditing city agencies to make sure taxpayer dollars are not being mishandled.

Rebecca’s desire to modernize and streamline government will save millions of dollars that can be re-allocated towards the services we need. She is the person to help move Philadelphia forward, and for that reason we encourage all Philadelphians to get out to the polls on May 16 and select number 61 on the ballot to cast their votes for Rebecca Rhynhart.”

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and then as Mayor Kenney’s chief administrative officer.

In her first run for office, Rhynhart presents herself as the candidate with the independence and qualifications to restore trust, seeking to ensure government works on behalf of all Philadelphians. She is challenging the incumbent controller Alan Butkovitz.

Rebecca has been endorsed by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Gov. Ed Rendell, the Laborers’ District Council of Philadelphia and NOW. Despite her activity and the support she has gotten, its obvious the Democratic Party’s endorsement of Controller Allen Butkovitz gives him an overwhelming lead with just two weeks left in the campaign. There are no signs of defections of any significance.

The Philadelphia primary will take place on May 16, 2017.

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(Cont. From Page 17) Dolan’s message will be picked up and repeated often in the next primary. We suggest Casey rethink his position on abortions or be prepared to face the toughest reelection of his career.

If we think the Trump win was a fluke, think again.

The Philadelphia turnout for Clinton is not likely to ever be repeated. The Trump phenomenon across the rest of the state has not abated, underscored by his appearance last week in Harrisburg.

Rhynhart said, “One of the reasons I am running for city controller is because I have a vision for the future of Philadelphia, and I want to make sure our city is moving forward and ready for the next generation of leaders. Millennials in Action embraces the importance of the millennial vote, understanding that the demographic is key to the future of our city. I appreciate all the organization does to excite millennials about the democratic process and remind them of their ability to affect change by voting, and I am extremely grateful for their endorsement.”

Rhynhart argues she is the most-qualified candidate for city controller in recent history. With 15 years of financial experience, she spent the last nine years working at the City of Philadelphia, first as city treasurer and budget director

SUPPORTERS of the Marissa Brumbach for Municipal Court judge filled the Vikings’ New Year Hall with enthusiasm at Brumbach’s momentum. Her high acceptance across the city is a good omen. Photos

by Joe Stivala GEORGE Twardy, Esq., popular candidate for Municipal Court Judge, and his lovely wife Katy, were welcome guests at the Marissa Brumbach party.

Twardy is a co-candidate with Marissa for vacancies in Municipal Court. They are flanked by football great Hedrick Felton and political sage David Krain.

MEMBERS of organized labor kept arriving at the Marissa Brumbach for Municipal Court Judge Party.

Showing support for Marissa are David Krain, Shop Steward for AFSCME Local 696; Pete Byrnes, Plumbers Local 690 executive board; and John Quirk, Local 690 apprentice trainer.

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R.E. TAX REVENUE IS UP

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ITY CONTROLLER Alan Butkovitz reports Philadelphia picked up more tax revenue, with this past year posting an increase by $92 million, or 8 percent, from yearly collections four years ago.

For the current Fiscal Year 2017, $1.2 billion was collected compared to $1.11 billion collected during the same period in FY2013.

With a March 31 deadline, the bulk of Real Estate Tax revenues are collected from January through March.

For the city to reach its FY2017 budgeted projection, monthly collections will need to meet the estimated amounts for the remaining three months, or a combined total of $44 million. The City of Philadelphia collects and records 45 percent of the tax into its General Fund and remits 55 percent to the School District of Philadelphia.

Last week this newspaper reported Sheriff Jewell Williams brought in $60 million in new tax revenue.

PA. NEEDS REAL I.D. NOW!

BY REP. ED NEILSON 174TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

P T-MOBILE GIVES P.H.A. PHONES PHA PRESIDENT and CEO Kelvin Jeremiah, C, joined David Bezzant, R, senior director, public sector for T-Mobile @Work, as part of a partnership with T-Mobile to provide 4,500 public housing families and students with tablets and access to the company’s high-speed 4G LTE network. The special event took place at PHA’s West Park Apartments.

LABOR HONORS NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING

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ARRY HANLEY, international president of the Amalgamated Transit Union, issued the

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Funeral Details

Lou Farinella

Long time aide to Congressman Bob Brady, who handled many of the chores at Democratic City Committee, Lou Farinella, 79, has died.

Funeral services will be held at Givnish Funeral Parlor, 10975 Academy Road.

On Sunday at 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Monday from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., followed by Mass at St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunks Berry Road.

following statement in observance of the U.S. Workers Memorial Day, and the Canadian National Day of Mourning: “ATU observes the American Workers Memorial Day and the Canadian National Day of Mourning, while fighting to make our workplaces the safe places they should be.

“The day takes on additional significance in the U.S. at a time when the Trump administration has resolved to rescind two regulations for every new rule created by the federal government. The president’s declaration includes no standards by which regulations will be evaluated, mak-

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ing it probable that critical health and safety standards will be trashed in order to increase corporate profits.

“Regulations often appear excessive or unnecessary until someone gets sick, is seriously injured, or dies at a workplace that ignores the rules. And the rules are important because, as AFL-CIO reports – 150 workers die each day from illnesses or injuries received on the job.

“This is obviously unacceptable. And, removing safety and health regulations will result in even more sickness, injury, and death on the job.

“Transit workers know this all too well. Our ATU brother, Jake Schwab, 568-

S.R.C. OKAYS EIGHT CHARTER RENEWALS

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T IT WAS Limb Loss Awareness Month at Boyle’s Northeast Gym late last month where veterans with amputees and others learned scuba diving was an accessible sport. In photo are, from left, Bobby Boyle, owner of the gym; Tony Petro, Director, Amputees on the Move,and Jim Hoser, Founder and Executive Director of Adaptive Diving Association.

Erie, PA, was tragically killed in a garage accident in 2014. And Irving “Jubal” Fraser, Local 1505-Winnipeg, MB, was stabbed to death by an angry rider in February.

“In response to Jake Schwab’s death, ATU is pushing for passage of the Jake Schwab Worker’s Safety Bill, which was introduced this week in the Pennsylvania state legislature with strong backing from labor and transit advocates. Meanwhile with attacks on transit workers increasing, ATU has renewed our call to improve protections and safety for bus drivers and transit workers across North America”.

ENNSYLVANIA is currently facing down a deadline, one that should never have been an issue in the first place, with consequences that could potentially impact thousands of residents in this commonwealth.

The Department of Homeland Security granted Pennsylvania an extension through June 6 to give the state time to comply with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005, which Congress passed after the 2001 terror attacks.

If Harrisburg doesn’t act by June 6, Pennsylvania driver’s licenses and ID cards will not be accepted at up to 257 federal buildings, nuclear power plants and military bases throughout the state, not to mention at countless other similar sites throughout the country. By January 2018, every Pennsylvanian will need a passport to fly commercially, even from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.

The extension granted to us in January from DHS was welcome news, as it gave us time to resolve the underlying noncompliance issue. However, in typical Harrisburg fashion, the General Assembly has dragged its feet and now we face a quickly ticking clock before this nightmare starts to affect our citizens.

Sen. Kim Ward and I have already introduced legislation, HB 150 and SB 133, which would put the state on the path to addressing this situation. The bills, which are currently awaiting consideration from the House Transportation Committee and the House State Government Committee, respectfully, are the first step to resolving this mess. But they must be passed and signed into law before the state Transportation Department can start to work towards meeting the enhanced security standards.

Right now, the General Assembly has seven session days until the deadline. I urge all Pennsylvanians to call their elected officials to demand action on this important legislation to ensure that Pennsylvania’s IDs will continue to be accepted and remain secure from fraud.

he School Reform Commission has renewed eight charter schools for five-year terms and voted to create nearly 800 new quality charter seats for students and parents.

“The guiding principles of our charter schools must be quality, autonomy and equity,” said Joyce S. Wilkerson, chair of the SRC. “Our goal is to create great schools close to where children live regardless of

sector. Our hope is that, through the hard work of our Charter Schools Office and the diligence of the staff at our charter schools, the charter sector in Philadelphia will be recognized for the uniform excellence in their innovative academic work and their stewardship of public tax dollars.”

This is the start of the charter renewal process for the 26 charter schools up for renewal this year, subsequent SRC meetings will

also take up charter renewals. Currently 21 charters have been recommended for renewal by the Charter Schools Office, with three renewal recommendations still pending.

The schools approved tonight by the School Reform Commission for a 5-year renewal include: Alliance for Progress Charter School - approved for expansion by 225 seats; Multicultural Academy Charter School;

Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology & Careers; Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School; Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School approved for expansion by 560 seats; Universal Creighton Charter School; West Oak Lane Charter School; Wissahickon Charter School - approved for 12 seat expansion.

and followed,” Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-Cambria), prime sponsor of the Senate legislation, said when the bill was reported from the Senate Local Government Committee in March.

As creatures of the state, municipalities do not have the authority to enact legislation in contravention of extant state law; however, those opposing the legislation do so on the grounds that allowing membership organizations to sue on behalf of members puts municipalities at an unfair advantage.

As such, the PA SAFE caucus, a group of legislators standing in support of gun control legislation, came out in opposition to the concept proposed in both bills.

“This legislation would dangerously inflate Pennsylvania’s firearm preemption laws, giving extraordinary power to groups that could file frivolous lawsuits for

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their own gain. And our taxpayers would be the ones stuck with the bill, no matter the outcome,” said state Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Montgomery), who cochairs the PA SAFE Caucus.

“We shouldn’t open our municipalities up to this

kind of threat, nor should we take control from municipalities to provide for the safety of their residents.”

CeaseFirePA, an organization seeking to promote gun regulation, has also opposed to these concepts, labeling the proposal as

the “sue our cities” law.

“The gun lobby is obsessed with creating a special right for itself to sue our cities (and) punish elected officials for working hard to keep people safe and divert tax dollars to frivolous litigation,” said

CeaseFirePA Executive Director Shira Goodman.

“We will work with mayors, council members and individual Pennsylvanians to fight this effort.”

Jason Gottesman is Harrisburg bureau chief for The PLS Reporter.

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BY JASON GOTTESMAN The General Assembly last week passed bills that would allow membership organizations such as the National Rifle Association to sue municipalities on behalf of aggrieved members over gun ordinances that are already preempted by state law.

The House’s version would require a proposed plaintiff to give 60 days’ notice of their intent to sue over the ordinance, while the Senate version does not require such a notice provision.

Proponents of the bill have argued that the legislation is aimed at ensuring uniformity of state firearms laws, which is upended when local governments craft jurisdiction-unique laws that can cause uncertainty for gun owners.

“Succinctly, (this) is about uniformity across the state and ensuring that the laws enacted by the General Assembly are taken seriously

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Notice is hereby given that Articles of Incorporation have been filed with the PA Department of State on 04/11/2017 for 1Click-Philadelphia, Inc., a PA non-profit corporation, incorporated under the provisions of the PA Non-Profit Corporation Law of 1988, as amended, for the purpose of improving the quality of life for inner city residence by civic engagement, civic participation and youth development.

TEAM SQUILLA CELEBRATES N.F.L. DRAFT

PRIME STACHE was home field for Councilman Mark Squilla’s NFL Draft Party last week, packed with fans like, L-R, Andrew Ross, Carol Tinari, Squilla and the Steamfitters’ Jim Snell. Photos by Wendell Douglas

JOINING the party were, L-R, Ward Leader Ed Nesmith, Junior Rowan, Kevin Carroll and Firefighters’ Local 22 President Andrew Thomas.

SQUILLA, third from left, enjoyed the festivities with fellow NFL Draft fans.

READY to play ball were, L-R, Firefighters’ Chuck McQuilkin, judicial candidate Marissa Brumbach, Councilman Mark Squilla and Firefighters’ Andy Thomas.

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MARK your CALENDAR (Cont. From 18) May 11- Liberty City Democrats host Spring Fundraiser at Stir Lounge, 1705 Chancellor St., 7 p.m. Special guest: Gov. Tom Wolf. Contributions $40 to $1,000.

May 12- 16th Ward Democratic Committee hosts Fish Fry at Lou & Choo’s, 2101 W. Hunting Pk. Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $12.

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

May 13- Judicial candidate Shanese Johnson is hosted Fundraiser at Circles, Broad & Rockland Sts., 2-6 p.m.

May 13- Gateway to Re-Entry Local 2135 hosts Gala Dinner,

Hilton City Line Hotel, 4200 City Ave., 6 p.m. Tickets $60.

For info: Tracey L. Fisher (267) 622-5169.

May 14- Paul “Earthquake” Moore hosts Weekend of Peace at Elmwood Skating Rink, Friday 8-11 p.m. and at Motorcycle Ride for Peace, beginning at Broad St. & Pattison Ave., Saturday 11 a.m.

May 14- Reunion Committee hosts Mother’s Day Trip to Resorts Hotel & Casino, lv.

Progress Plaza, Broad & Oxford Sts., 3:30 p.m. Video bus, longstemmed rose for all mothers, champagne toast en route. Tickets $30. For info: Mike Reed (215) 796-5499.

May 16- Primary Election Day. May 18- Union League Armed Services Council hosts Armed Forces Day Lunch at 140 S. Broad St., 11:30 a.m. Anthony Carrelli, Pa. Adjutant Gen’l, guest speaker. Tickets $40.

May 19- State Sen. Sharif Street, Divine Sources & Temple U. Health System host “Take Back Your Health” at Temple Admin. Services Bldg., 2450 W. Hunting Pk. Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Control health and heal body.

Must register with the Senator’s N.W. Dist. Office: (215) 4575200.

May 20- State Rep. Joanna McClinton hosts Community Day at Add B. Anderson ES, 1034 S. 60th St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Parade for peace, health screenings & info, entertainment, children’s activities. For info: (215) 748-6712.

May 20- Asian American Heritage Month Celebration, Franklin Square Park, 6th & Race Sts., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

May 20-21South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, along South 9th Street, from Wharton to Fitzwater Streets from 11am to 6pm, rain or shine.

May 22- Lindy Li hosts US Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand at Parc Rittenhouse, 225 S. 18 th St., 12:30 p.m. Tickets $500.

May 24- City & State PA hosts “PA Power 100 2017” at SugarHouse Casino Event Ctr., 1001 N. Delaware Ave., 5:30 p.m.

Open bar, hors d’oeuvres. Tickets $55, 4-pack $195, Power-Pack of 8 $375. For info: events@ cityandstatepa.com or Allison

FOOTBALL fever gripped, L-R, Kevin Carroll, Ward Leader Matty Myers, DA candidate Jack O’Neill and judicial candidate John Macoretta.

NEIGHBORHOOD fans were, L-R, Michael Penna, Gaetano Bodagrosi, Julian Bodagrosi and Jim Bodagrosi.

Murphy (215) 755-2000. For info Aisha (443) 851-9212, Saeedah hosts Father’s Day Trip to Nat’l on programming, advertising or (215) 828-1969, Majeedah (215) Museum of African American sponsorship: David Alpher dal- 778-2748, Ayesha (979) 319- History & Culture in Washingpher@cityandstatepa.com.

2983. ton, D.C., lv. Progress Plaza 8:15 May 25- Green Party of Phila- Jun. 12- CATCH hosts Golf a.m. Video bus, MLK Memorial, delphia (GPOP, www.gpop.org) Classic at Old York Rd. C.C., complimentary museum passes, membership meeting, 7:00 pm 801 Tennis Ave., Spring House, stop at Baltimore Harbor, gift for at Shissler Recreation Center, Pa., 8 a.m. Registration & Break- all fathers. Tickets $50. Payable 1800 Blair Street (near Girard fast, 10 a.m. Shotgun, 3.p. 19th to “Crisis Intervention Network, Ave) in Fishtown.

Hole Anniversary Celebration Inc.,” P.O. Box 9449, Phila., PA Jun. 5- TWU Local 234 hosts & Awards. Proceeds benefit 19139. For info: Mike Reed (215) “Take Care of Our Own” Golf CATCH Community Scholar- 796-5499.

Outing at Northampton Valley ship Fund. For info: (215) 735- Jun. 22- Tribute to CommisC.C. Contributions are tax-de- 7435. sioner Lisa Deeley is held at ductible. For info: (215) 972- Jun. 15-18- Pa. Federation of Field House, 1150 Filbert St., 4140.

Dem. Women holds Convention 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $250 up.

Jun. 9- State Rep. Stephen at Hilton Scranton, 100 Adams RSVP deeleyforphilly.com.

Kinsey hosts Senior Fair at Ctr. Ave., Scranton Pa. in the Park, 5818 Germantown Jun. 18- Reunion Committee Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. State & local agencies, health-care providers, volunteer opportunities, screenings, giveaways & prizes. For info (215) 849-6592.

Jun. 10- State Rep. John Taylor hosts Kids Health & Safety Fair at Cione Plg., Aramingo & Lehigh Aves., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

RSVP: (215) 708-3139.

Jun. 11-12- Indigenous Mus- JARED DOBKINS riling the crowd of protester about gentrification in North lim Sisters hosts Nat’l Reunion Phila. by Temple University and in Point Breeze by the sale of Smith School and four other schools by the School District of Philadelphia. The protesters at Int’l Ho., 3701 Chestnut St. assembled in front of School District HQ at 440 N. Broad Street. Photo by Tickets $50. For info and tickets: Eldon Graham

ENJOYING the museum gala were, L-R, Leslie Anne Miller, Esq., co-chair of the event; Susan Corbett, a director of the museum; Gov. Tom Corbett; and Marina Kats, Esq.

understanding BANKRUPTCY

BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED uestion: What steps to take to restore your credit and financial life?

Answer: Ask yourself what got you into bankruptcy in the first place. And ask yourself what you can do to prevent this from happening again.

Bankruptcy is not always preventable. But frequently, people can take affirmative steps

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after bankruptcy to improve their lives. In so doing, they can reduce the likelihood that they will require bankruptcy again.

Take steps to restore your credit and your financial life: • Budget – use a tool like mint.com • Establish savings – pay yourself first • Pay your secured debt, like your car note, on time – use auto-pay if possible • Check your credit report every six months or so after bankruptcy – be sure all derogatory pre-bankruptcy references are removed Remember, you are entitled to three bureaus’ free credit reports once per year. If you stagger the credit reports from one bureau at a time; you can get a free credit report every four months.

Next Week’s Question: How many bankruptcies were filed in the last five years?

AMONG the gala sponsors were Joe Neubauer and his wife Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer.

WALKING the BEAT (cont. From Page 16) their home. Parking only for your electric car in front of your home is free parking in blocks where OTHERS PAY for permit parking.

Does the reporter have friends with such a car?

I liked it when that reporter touted the preservation of a Center City historic wooden street. I DISLIKED it when she did not urge preservation of a historic wooden street uncovered in SOUTH PHILLY! NONPROFITS used to make payments in LIEU OF TAXES in the recent past. It really helped with providing municipal services. But they slackened off greatly while being ENRICHED from

the same services. It is altogether fitting and proper for the OFFICE OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENT to take a HARD LOOK at nonprofits and religion-based groups.

Mike PIPER, director of OPA, please take DEFT action!

Realtor John O’CONNELL’s letter on his family trip to a reunion has won wide acclaim. John carried the U.S.A. FLAG in the St. Patrick’s Parade of KILDARE TOWNE. John proved you CAN go home again.

REST IN PEACE, Lou FARINELLA, aide at Democratic City Committee. He lived life to the full on Earth, and St. Peter, no doubt, is getting an earful now.

Happy BIRTHDAY to Matt DARRAH, who is a rising star in the Democratic Party!

LEN & MADLYN Abramson were among the patrons attending the opening.

A reporter wrote of N. Broad Street building restoration in “what is known as the STUDEBAKER Building.” He gave his age away, since Studebaker produced fine cars in the USA for years, and the building is said to be an old showroom for the “Stude.”

Chris McCABE, Esq. and three other lawyers, Carlson, Braber and Denmark, HAVE OPENED law offices on JFK Boulevard with a specialty in public contracts. Chris wisely withdrew from the judicial race due to ballot position. HIS DAY to run is coming. The McCabe Clan are from Ballyjamesduff near the border with Northern Ireland. In the past, their St. Patrick’s Parade was often met with bullets from across the border.

ON THE BORDER WALL: THE ECONOMIST reports that of the 22 counties bordering Mexico in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas – 14 voted for HILLARY CLINTON! Half of the Arizona border belongs to the Tohono O’odham Indian Tribe. In TEXAS, EMINENT DOMAIN would be needed – taking much time – due to private ownership of border lands.

Also, on April 12, 1,500 economists of various political leanings wrote to Donald TRUMP to urge him to reconsider the advantages of immigration. Our USA workforce would be shrinking were it not for immigrants.

Working immigrants pay tax to the federal government, and get little back until they reach retirement.

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GOV. ED RENDELL and a Revolutionary War soldier greeted guests at the Grand Opening Gala for the Museum of the American Revolution. Rendell was co-chair of the gala and serves as a director of the new museum. Photos by Bonnie Squires

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In The Court of Common Pleas Phila. County Civil Action – Law No. 170202891 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, Not in its Individual Capacity, but Solely as Trustee for RMAC Trust, Series 2015-5T, Plaintiff vs.

The Unknown Heirs of Mildred A. Brown, Deceased, Annette Brown, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Mildred A. Brown, Deceased & Patricia Brown, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Mildred A. Brown, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendants TO: The Unknown Heirs of Mildred A. Brown, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 1745 North 62nd Street a/k/a 1745 North Sixty-Second Street, Philadelphia, PA 19151. 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, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, Not in its Individual Capacity, but Solely as Trustee for RMAC Trust, Series 2015-5T, 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. 170202891, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 1745 North 62nd Street a/k/a 1745 North Sixty-Second Street, Philadelphia, PA 19151 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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expansive and thus were clearly executive overreach.

Pruitt, I believe, will have a moderate approach to climate issues. Unfortunately, for many on the left, if you do not buy into their climate agenda in full, then you are evil and/or stupid.

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(cont. From Page 16) clearly knew his audience. He spoke at length about border security amid chants of “build that wall.”

He also emphasized his actions to date to bring back jobs to the US and the end of the “war on coal.”

I only ran into a few people from Philadelphia at the rally – not surprising, as the crowd was massive.

Superior Court candidate and Common Pleas Court JUDGE PAULA PATRICK was there with her 9-year-old son JEREMIAH and husband PRINCE JOHNAKIN. Our candidate for the special election in State House Dist. 197, LUCINDA LITTLE, was there, as well as Philadelphian WARD LEADERS JEFF LITTLE (10th), MATT WOLFE (27th) and DENISE FUREY (46th).

From my perspective, Trump’s first 100 days had some hits, misses and unforced errors, primarily by trying to do some things too quickly. The hits include the measured but definitive strike on Syria in retaliation for that country’s use of chemical weapons. While I was not a Trump supporter, I voted for him for two policy issues. I also believe his basic character is better than HILLARY CLINTON’S, which is not a high bar.

He has already paid me back for my vote. He appointed JUSTICE NEIL GORSUCH to the Supreme Court and former Oklahoma ATTORNEY GENERAL SCOTT PRUITT to head the Environmental Protection Agency. Gorsuch is an outstanding jurist who does not believe judges should be legislating from the bench.

Contrary to some media reports, Pruitt is not a “climate denier.” He believes global warming is caused by the combustion of hydro-

carbons, but has stated he does not think the science is definitive on the “degree and trajectory” of the impact on the environment in the medium to long term.

Pruitt does believe many of the Obama administration EPA regulations were too

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OV. TOM Wolf and PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards toured Penn Terminals, Inc. in Eddystone to acknowledge the recent investment of state funds and commend Penn Terminals and Crowley Maritime Corp. for bringing more than 500 jobs and weekly container service to the ports of Greater Philadelphia, which will inject millions in the local economy.

“I’m thrilled that we’re bringing even more activity and good-paying jobs into the region through this state and private partnership,” the Governor said. “The port’s strategic location and our track record of making serious transportation investments has again paid dividends for Pennsylvanians.”

Crowley and Penn Terminals recently announced the multi-year Stevedoring & Terminal Service Agreement, through which Crowley will transfer their weekly Puerto Rico container service from New Jersey to Philadelphia in January 2018. More than 500 employees will be added to the port, with others expected to be added off the port.

The move is expected to generate more than $23 million annually in salaries, with tax revenue estimated at another $9 million.

“We are honored to have the partnership of the commonwealth and Crowley as we begin this exciting opportunity,” said Penn Terminals CEO John Brennan. “We look forward to a long-term relationship that will support growth at Crowley, the terminal and the region alike.”

The relocation was made possible in part due to a $17 million capital investment in terminal infrastructure from Penn Terminals, in addition to state funds. The Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation has committed a $3 million grant from port funds in the Multimodal Transportation Fund.

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