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Vol. XIII No. 40

Issue 923

October 5, 2017

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

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ITALIAN DAYS

EVERYBODY’S Italian in South Philadelphia during October, starting off last Sunday with the St. Nicholas of Tolentine Italian Festival at 9th & Morris Streets. The Columbus Day Parade follows this Sunday.

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Brady Presses Federal Aid for P.R., U.S.V.I.

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ONGRESSMAN Bob Brady (D-Phila.) has requested that the Department of Defense mobilize its airlift capabilities to transport supplies gathered in Pennsylvania to aid Puerto Ricans and citizens in the U.S. Virgin Islands suffering in the aftermath of the ravages of Hurricane Maria.

In a letter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis, the Congressman requested that the DOD facilitate transport of vitally needed supplies that have been collected by concerned community organizations and medicines and supplies donated by area pharmaceutical companies. Explaining that Philadelphia has the second-largest Puerto Rican population in the country, Brady also suggested to Secretary Mattis the

CONGRESSMAN Bob Brady joined other city leaders at City Hall to press for expanded federal relief efforts in Puerto Rico.

response assist with the recovery effort on the ground,

and enable local constituencies to have a single point of

contact.”

In closing, Brady said, ‘‘Hurricane Maria’s level of destruction and its aftermath demands that government fully engage its most efficient resources to aid the recovery of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It is definitely an all hands on deck situation.”

Brady was joined at City Hall last Thursday by a phalanx of other civic leaders in support of his action. They included Mayor Jim Kenney, Congressmen Brendan Boyle and Dwight Evans, Council President Darrell Clarke, Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez, State Reps. Angel Cruz and Emilio Vázquez, State Sen. Christine Tartaglione, Salvation Army head Rev. Bonnie Camarda and members of Unidos Pa’ PR.

Single-Payer in Pa.? Haywood Says: Do It

STATE SEN. Art Haywood wants to do single-payer health care at the state level.

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use of the Joint Base MacGuire-Dix-Lakehurst as the departure point for supplies to be transported to the recovery areas.

The Congressman also signed on to a letter by Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (D-N.Y.) and more than 120 members of Congress to President Trump requesting DOD increased support for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands recovery. That letter states, “Given the impact of the damage and the population of 3.6 million American citizens affected, we are concerned that federal efforts to date have been insufficient to address the severity of the situation.” The letter further offers that “…a senior general officer must be appointed to work with FEMA to manage a joint

TATE SEN. Art Haywood (D-Northwest) has taken the bull of health care by the horns.

In a news conference last week, he announced he would release a plan for a state-run single-payer health care system.

Haywood described it as “commonsense legislation that will cover everybody for health care.” Government-run health insurance is common in other developed nations. In Canada,

these programs are operated by the provinces (its equivalent to our states) rather than by the federal government.

Haywood laid out his argument thusly: “The state of our nation’s health care is increasingly unstable and it is our citizens who are paying the price for our inability to progress. In Pennsylvania, there are more than 800,000 individuals without coverage. The healthcare system is inefficient with unnecessary administrative costs. It is time to fix our broken health care system.

“My legislation will eliminate multiple billing processes and ensure everyone is covered. Doctor visits, hospitalizations, prescription drugs and other medically necessary or preventative care will be available without charge.

“The Pennsylvania Health Care Agency would

serve as the single payer for over 80% of medical expenses in the state, saving money by simultaneously simplifying and streamlining health coverage. This all ensures the doctor-patient relationship will remain just that – between the doctor and the patient.

“Overall, this legislation will provide quality care to all 12.7 million Pennsylvania citizens while also reducing inefficiencies in healthcare administration and consumer delivery services.

For those wanting more coverage, individuals can buy supplemental coverage similar to Medicare supplemental insurance plans.

“This is not government-run health care; it is government-paid health care.

An individual’s doctor will have more control over a patient’s care by cutting out the middlemen in private insurance companies, private prescription-drug coverage clinical panels and billing errors

preventing access.

“A 2014 economic impact study by the University of Massachusetts at Amherst assessed total overall health care costs in Pennsylvania – from state, employer, individual and other sources – at approximately $147 billion.

A single-payer health care system in Pennsylvania, per the study, would address the inefficiencies in the current system, reducing overall spending by 11%, with savings of more than $17 billion, or an average $1,000 per resident. A single-payer system can substantially benefit those who are in most need of it. Those who fall within the bottom 20% income bracket would see a yearly savings of $1,900 on personal health-care spending compared to the current system.

“Getting everybody covered will cost $130 billion per year and save $17 billion per year. The costs will be paid by a 10% state pay-

roll tax and a 3% increase in income tax. Even here, these taxes will amount to cost savings. Conservatively, employers pay on average about 13% of personnel costs on health care now, so 10% will provide a net savings. Likewise, even with the increased income tax, individuals will no longer need to pay out-of-pocket expenses, saving the average resident $1,000 a year.

“Please join me in delivering quality of life to every Pennsylvanian.”

Haywood released this statement to his colleagues in the Pennsylvania Senate.

It is unlikely the Republican majority will receive it warmly.

But at the national level, there are increasing rumbles about single-payer health insurance in the Democratic Party. A chance to examine such a proposal at the state level may prove to be fruitful and thought-provoking.

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All Italian Americans on

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ST. NICHOLAS of Tolentine Church filled S. 9th Street with revelers at its Italian festival last Sunday. Statues of saints were posted outside the venerable church, adorned with offerings of money. L, it seems like there’s really “No Stopping” for the church’s pastor, father John Martorano, who is celebrating his 40th year of service. R, later, in civilian clothes, Father John was flanked by Frank Quinn, L, and Brian Donnelly.

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Columbus Day Robert Brady

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and honor their achievements

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who come to experience this colorful event.

The parade sets off at Broad & Morris Streets at 12:30 p.m. and goes south to Marconi Plaza at Oregon Avenue.

There, the party will continue until 6 p.m. Italian food, music and perfor-

mances will fill the plaza. It is the next best thing to a trip to Italy itself.

People trying to navigate South Philadelphia on Sunday, however, should take note of several street closures related to the parade. Broad Street will be closed between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Washington Avenue

to Bigler Street. Washington Avenue will be closed from 13th to 17th Streets. Oregon Avenue will be out of commission from 13th to 15th Streets; as well as the 1400 block of Bigler. Aside from Washington Avenue, Oregon Avenue and Bigler Street, cross streets across Broad Street will be open.

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The Columbus Day Parade & Italian Festival will fill South Broad Street with life this Sunday. Scores of Italian American organizations will march down the center of one of the city’s iconic neighborhoods to celebrate their heritage; they will be joined by fun-lovers of all backgrounds

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Columbus Day Parade Is a Blast

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ACCORDING to an ancient tradition, worshipers attach money to the statue of St. Nicholas and other saints. It is thought this act will bring good fortune.

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their day (Thanksgiving); the Irish had their day (St. Patrick’s); why not Columbus for the Italians? Today it works completely and wholesomely as an ethnic festival all Americans can honor, because everybody eats macaroni now. In Philadelphia in particular, we have every reason to honor the many contributions Italians have made and are making to civic life.

In this century, we’re seeing more ethnic festivals in public life. And that’s good.

America is built out of diversity and it is growing ever more diverse. Since we cannot escape it, it is better to enjoy it.

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When Epidemics Change History,” lecture by Dr. Salvatore Mangione at the College of Physicians, 19 S. 22nd St., starts 6:30 p.m.

OCT. 12: “Brexit, Its Effects on Globalization & Immigration Law,” open discussion at Temple Beasley School of Law, 1719 N. Broad St. moderated by Duane Morris LLP, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

OCT. 13: The Art of Italy Tour at the Philadelphia Museum of Art starts 1 p.m.

OCT. 14: Italian Art & Inspiration at the Union League, 140 S. Broad St.; first tour 1011 a.m., second tour 11 a.m.12 m., led by the Heritage Center of the Union League.

Ferrari Innovation Demo Day at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, 6825 Norwitch Dr., 12-1:30 p.m.

Woodmere Art Museum Bertoia Sculpture Dedication &

Outdoor Sculpture Symposium at 9201 Germantown Ave., dedication at 2 p.m., symposium at 3 p.m.

OCT. 15: “Exhibition of Photography: Viewpoints/Punti di Vista, Photographers Looking at Italy: Stefano Carloni and Blaise Tobia at Drexel Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, 3141 Chestnut St., opens today, runs through Oct. 31.

Penn Museum Rome Gallery Tour at 3260 South St., 1:30-2:30 p.m.

OCT. 19: “Painting in the Moment – A History of Alla Prima” lecture and demonstration at Studio Incamminati School of Contemporary Realist Art at 240 N. 12th St., Suite 400, 6-9 p.m.

OCT. 20: The Art of Italy Tour at the Philadelphia Museum of Art starts 1 p.m.

OCT. 22: Walking Tour of Italian & Jewish Quarters of

South Philadelphia.

Penn Museum Rome Gallery Tour at 3260 South St., 1:30-2:30 p.m.

OCT. 25: “Alfred F. Mannella & Rose T. Lauria-Mannella Endowed Distinguished Speaker Series,” lecture featuring Spencer M. DiScala, Ph.D at Villanova’s Falvey Memorial Library, 800 E. Lancaster Ave., 1-2:30 p.m.

OCT. 26: “Exhibition of Photography: Viewpoints/ Punti di Vista, Photographers Looking at Italy: Stefano Carloni and Blaise Tobia at Drexel Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, 3141 Chestnut St., roundtable 5:30-6:30 p.m., reception 6:30-7:30 p.m.

OCT. 27: The Art of Italy Tour at the Philadelphia Museum of Art starts 1 p.m.

OCT. 29: Penn Museum Rome Gallery Tour at 3260 South St., 1:30-2:30 p.m.

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BY TONY WEST or generations, Americans of all backgrounds were taught to revere Christopher Columbus as the “discoverer” (by Europeans) of the New World. Even when the history seemed dodgy on close examination, everyone knew that momentous and irreversible changes happened as a result of Columbus’ voyages that led to, among other things, the United States of America as we know it. It was a holiday that made sense.

It made special sense to America’s blossoming Italian American immigrant community and its descendants during the 20th century. The Yankees had

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IAO PHILADELPHIA is a busy program of Italian cultural events that runs from now through Nov. 17. It is organized in partnership with top cultural institutions and the Italian American Association of the Delaware Valley.

OCT. 6: The Art of Italy Tour at the Philadelphia Museum of Art starts at 1 p.m.

“Impressioni Italiane di Martino Varnedoe – Exhibition and Live Music” at the Ethical Society Bldg., 1906 Rittenhouse Sq. S., runs 7-10 p.m.

OCT. 8: Penn Museum Rome Gallery Tour at 3260 South St., 1:30-2:30 p.m.

OCT. 9: Columbus Day Communion Breakfast at Padua Academy Auditorium, 905 N. Broom St., Wilmington, Del., 7:30-10 a.m.

OCT. 10: “Bugs & People:

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Why Columbus Matters to All

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(Cont From page 7) But while Columbus the man may have been a hero, he was, like many heroes, often a bad guy on the job.

He conquered one island, Hispaniola, in the name of his employer, Queen Isabela of Spain. He was a cruel ruler who pressed Native Americans into slavery in a quest for gold, itself a major motivator for the queen.

Eventually even his bosses thought he went too far and he was demoted.

So it is no wonder Native Americans skip his ceremonies on Columbus Day. They still don’t feel discovered.

But his importance outweighs his sins. Undeniably

true are two facts.

First, while other Old Worlders had made fitful contact with the New World before Columbus, 1492 united the human race as never before. Columbus’ landing that Oct. 12 changed the world forever, on both sides of the Atlantic. It is the most important event in history for the last thousand years. Life in Africa, Asia and Europe as we now know it is unimaginable without foodstuffs that came from the New World, and vice versa, to name just one gain. It was a bloody coming together, but it was fertile as well. All human beings today are its children.

Maybe we should take a day off to contemplate the one world that stems from Columbus’ discovery, which linked both sides of the Atlantic Ocean indissolubly forever, for better and for worse.

Secondly, Columbus was a model immigrant.

To Spain and Portugal, not to the USA. But he was a prototype of many other ambitious rovers who have left Italy for better shores, worked hard to get ahead … and created a truly “new world” for the country of his adoption.

Italian Americans have every reason to walk tall in the Columbus Day Parade this Sunday. Saluti a tutti!

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ment and implementation of a comprehensive plan to prevent evictions and reduce the deleterious effects of eviction in Philadelphia.

•Identifying additional funding streams to support actions and activities recommended by the task force.

•Producing a concise report of actionable recommendations for reducing eviction and other related findings.

The task force will build on the strengths of City Council leadership that allocated $400,000 for an eviction defense fund to ensure better outcomes for low-income renters.

The Department of Planning & Development allocated an additional $100,000. The funds will be used for assistance for those who are threatened with losing their homes.

Councilwoman Helen Gym (at Large) led the effort in City Council. “In June, Philadelphia surged to the forefront of a national movement to protect and support low-income people in their fight to secure housing as a human right. Today we continue that effort by putting our best minds together to study an underreported crisis in our city – the scourge of evictions that overwhelmingly impacts communities of color, especially women and the families they head. I’m looking forward to deepening this work and pursuing policies that prioritize housing and keeping people in their homes,” she said.

The task force will have its first meeting this month and will present a draft report in April for public comments and its final recommendations to the mayor in June.

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ayor Jim Kenney announced the formation of an Eviction Task Force to reduce the number of evictions, especially for low-income residents in Philadelphia. The city is facing a housing crisis due to a shortage of safe and affordable housing.

Research shows between 2010-2015, one in 14 Philadelphia renters faced a formal eviction filing. Last year alone, 24,000 evictions were filed in the city.

“This epidemic has enormous costs, both economically and socially” said Mayor Kenney.

“Low-income families who lose their homes often end up in homeless shelters or in housing that is less affordable and more dangerous than the housing they are forced to leave. They suffer from lost employment, missed schooling and damage to physical and mental health.”

Mayor Kenney signed an Executive Order establishing the task force.

Twenty-seven members have been appointed with experience in housing, landlord-tenant matters, legal services and other related fields. It will be chaired by Liz Hersh, the director of the Office of Homeless Services, and Mitchell Little, the director of the Office & Community Empowerment & Opportunity. They will be tasked with: •Developing a clear understanding of the Philadelphia eviction landscape, including who is impacted by evictions, documenting the eviction process, and current services and policies.

•Determining best practices, identifying gaps, and supporting the develop-

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE - Parcel#:572197625/153N2-522 - WHEREAS, on November 03, 1995, a certain mortgage was executed by Janet C. Boyle, as mortgagor in favor of Lincoln Mortgage Company as mortgagee and was recorded in Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia County in Mortgage Book JTD 200 page 499 (“Mortgage”); and WHEREAS, the Mortgage encumbers property located at 9237 Angus Place Philadelphia, PA 19114, parcel number 572197625/153N2-522 (“Property”); and WHEREAS, Janet C. Boyle died January 24, 2015 Intestate and is survived by her heir-at-law, Anna Marie Metzner and Unknown Heirs of Janet C. Boyle; and WHEREAS, the Property was owned by Janet C. Boyle by virtue of deed dated November 3, 1995 and recorded October 4, 1996 in Book JTD 111; Page 113; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage is now owned by the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“Secretary”), pursuant to an assignment recorded on May 3, 2006 in Philadelphia document Number 51433415, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Mortgage (paragraph 9 (a) (i)), as Janet C. Boyle died on January 24, 2015, and that upon the death the entire principal balance becomes due and owing, and that no payment was made, and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this Notice; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of November 30, 2016 is $191,279.94 plus interest, costs and other charges through the sale date; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, l2 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR Part 29, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on September 29, 2011 in Misc. Instrument #: 52395684, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, notice is hereby given that on October 26, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at the Southeast Entrance of Philadelphia City Hall located at Broad Street and Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected. SITUATE in the Fifty-seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia, described according to a Survey and Plan made by Howard Lequin, Surveyor and Regulator of the First District on December 17, 1959, revised April 18, 1960, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the Southwest side of Angus Place, which point is measured South Sixty-four degrees, thirty-three minutes, eighteen seconds East, thirty-one feet eleven and one-half inches from a point, which point is measured now on the Northwest side of Angus Place, South twenty-five degrees, twenty-six minutes, forty-two seconds West three hundred eighty-nine feet two and three-fourth inches from a point, which point is measured on the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius of twenty feet the arc distance of twenty-six feet eight and one-half inches from a point on the Southwest side of Angus Road (fifty feet wide). CONTAINING in front or breadth on said Angus Place seventeen feet; eleven inches and extending of that width in length or depth Southwest between parallel lines at right angles to said Angus Place, ninety feet. The Northwest and Southeast lines thereof partly passing through the center of the party walls between this premises and the premises adjoining on the Northwest and Southeast respectively. BEING Premises No. 9237 Angus Place. BEING Parcel Number: 572197625/153N2-522. The sale will be held on October 26, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at the Southeast Entrance of Philadelphia City Hall located at Broad Street and Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $191,279.94 plus interest, costs and other charges through the sale date. Ten percent (10%) of the highest bid is the deposit required at the sale. The amount that must be paid to HUD by the mortgagors or someone acting on their behalf so that the sale may be stayed is the total delinquent amount of $191,279.94 as of November 30, 2016, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement.

There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bid, all bidders, except the Secretary, must submit a deposit totaling ten percent 10% of the Secretary’s bid as set forth above in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. Each oral bid need not be accompanied by a deposit. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of ten (10%) percent must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within thirty (30) days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyance fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for fifteen (15) days, and a fee will be charged in the amount of $150.00 for each fifteen (15) day extension requested. The extension fee shall be paid in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder’s deposit will be forfeited, and the Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD Field Office Representative, offer the Property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein.

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Fresh from Vegas, Ciancaglini Eyes the 184th

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BY JOE SHAHEELI HE 184th Legislative District seems to have a magnetic allure for political newcomers this year.

This seat, representing the South Philadelphia neighborhoods of Bella Vista, East Passyunk, Pennsport and Whitman, has been served since 1993 by State Rep. Bill Keller. A longshoreman by trade, Keller has quietly

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tended his largely blue-collar constituency while keeping a steady eye on its chief economic asset, the properties of PhilaPort. Keller makes no enemies and stands by his friends. At 66, he is still spry enough to run. He does not look like an easy target to topple.

Yet challengers are popping up like mushrooms in Keller’s backyard ahead of the 2018 primary election.

The first to announce was a former WHYY reporter, Elizabeth Fiedler. On her heels came Nick DiDonato, Jr., a former police detective.

Now a third contestant has emerged: attorney Bill Ciancaglini. And he enters the race with a flourish – having just survived the Las Vegas massacre.

Ciancaglini, who has a background in the casino industry, was in Las Vegas on

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But that makes four in the race, with the primary

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MAYOR Jim Kenney, above, attended a long-awaited meeting of Eastwick community leaders to hear their concerns about subsidence and flooding in that low-lying community. Rev. Darien Thomas, L, was a prominent community spokesman. Photos by Wendell Douglas

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vacation Oct. 1. Strolling the Strip three blocks from the Mandalay Bay Resort, he was suddenly faced with a panicked mob fleeing the fairgrounds where a mass shooting had just taken place.

“I’ve never had a day go from so good to so bad that quickly,” Ciancaglini mused.

“We watched the Eagles win the game … and then I’m literally running for my life.”

Ciancaglini knows his way around the Philadelphia Democratic Party process, having run for Common Pleas Court judge. His casino expertise may help him in South Philadelphia’s unending war to establish a second casino in that district – he won a head-turning case against the Philadelphia Turf Club.

Now he has a campaign story to tell that few voters will forget when they hear it.

Ciancaglini is already weigh-

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still more than six months out. What are the odds?

It is obvious that if an incumbent is being challenged, he would rather be challenged by three than by one.

So Ciancaglini’s entry into the race should be a boon to Keller. Still, the appearance of three foes – where once there were none – could make observers wonder.

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One possibility is that some people are betting Keller, a staunch ally of union leader and political kingmaker John Dougherty, will become ensnared in the FBI investigation that centers on Dougherty – perhaps creating negative headlines between now and May 2018. But the mills of (Cont. Page 11)

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EMPLOYEES of the Philadelphia Parking Authority presented a check for $6,458 to the Red Cross Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund. In presenting the check, Board Chairman Joseph Ashdale stated, “With many PPA employees’ families living in the disaster-stricken areas, we most certainly want to play our part as recovery efforts continue.” L-R, Russell Wagner, board treasurer; Bernadette Williams, PPA analyst; Executive Director Clarena Tolson; Leslie Fletcher, American Red Cross; Karen W. Wrigley, Board secretary; Sue Cornell, senior director of administration; Ashdale; and William Raymond, senior director of human resources. Photo by Wendell Douglas

2018; but in a four-way race, who needs a majority? A highly motivated group that shows up to vote in a primary can beat lightly motivated voting blocs, even those with official party resources.

Philadelphia saw this clearly in the May 2017 primary, when DA candidate Larry Krasner and city con-

troller candidate Rebecca Rhynhart cleaned the clocks of their mainstream opponents. If this phenomenon lasts into next spring, all bets are off in Philly politics.

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(Cont. From Page 10) the FBI grind slow. And the very size of the FBI probe acts to limit its impact. Virtually everyone in South Philly who has ever dealt in public affairs has gotten a letter from the FBI, based on the fact they talked with some subject of the probe at some time. When everyone is under investigation, no one looks particularly bad.

Besides, the FBI took a pass at Keller some years back and got nowhere.

Are we looking, then, at ethnic rivalry?

For decades, Italian Americans functioned as the de facto elite in this complex, multiethnic community.

Their indigenous professional class produced the likes of Tom Foglietta, Frank Rizzo and Vince Fumo. Both DiDonato and Ciancaglini stem from that lineage. Can DiDonato pry labor support away from Keller? Can Ciancaglini loosen the pockets of major donors?

Then there’s Fiedler. She represents the new, young, white-collar voters who have been settling in the 184th since 2000, driving up housing values. It’s unlikely they will form a majority in

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Muroff Aims at Opioids (Cont. From Page 11) is to reach and move 60,000 people in the course of a campaign. Vigorous young door-knockers can unseat sluggish old-timers through sheer foot leather.

Thanks, 184th District, for putting on a good show for political observers this year!

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Muroff Slams Meehan on Drugs

Health care is front and center in the national political debate these days. That can mean extra attention for a local candidate who figures out how to surf a national wave Philadelphia’s Dan Muroff, a former Democratic 9th Ward Leader and candidate for the 2nd Congressional seat ultimately won

by Congressman Dwight Evans (D-Phila.), is trying to do just that with health care.

He is now going after the 7th Congressional District post held by Congressman Pat Meehan (R-Delaware).

Big Pharma is a massive player in this suburban district; even more so, perhaps, than Philadelphia proper.

Many of its office campuses and professional employees are settled in the 7th District.

At first glance, Muroff’s strategy – to slam Meehan for accepting $161,000 from pharmaceutical companies implicated in the opioid epidemic – might seem counterintuitive. But it may be smart.

Nobody likes the opioid epidemic, least of all phar-

maceutical pros. Most workers in these companies are proud professionals who view their business superiors with an oft-jaundiced eye. A stand against prescription-drug abuse may entice them to pull the lever for a challenger.

Muroff can easily run on this issue because of his personal story. “I lost my sister to the ravages of addiction,” he said. “I understand how devastating the opioid epidemic is to families and communities all across Southeastern Pennsylvania and well beyond.

I am encouraged that legal action is being taken against the drug companies, in Delaware County and across the country, who have put their profits over the health of people. Pure greed drove these drug companies to push for increased painkiller prescriptions, resulting in an enormous increase in addictions, and in drug company profits. The drug companies’ pursuit of profit at the expense of thousands of lives is unconscionable.

“Sadly, much of these same profits find their way to the campaign coffers of our elected officials,” he continued. “As Congressman, I will work tirelessly to ensure increased federal resources are provided at the local level to defeat this epidemic. I will work closely with local and state government as well as service providers, and I will not accept campaign contributions from the Pharma PACs who

hope to buy silence from elected officials.”

EMILY’S List Backs Rhynhart

EMILY’s List, the country’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Rebecca Rhynhart for controller of the City of Philadelphia. The organization actively works to increase the number of women involved in every level of government.

“Rebecca’s experiences as chief administrative officer, city treasurer, and budget director make her beyond qualified to be controller of Philadelphia. She has shown unwavering commitment to making city government work for all residents and businesses,” said Geri Prado, senior director of state and local campaigns at EMILY’s List. “EMILY’s List is confident that she will be a positive force in Philadelphia, not just for women, but for all community members throughout the city.”

“I am very grateful to receive the endorsement of EMILY’s List, an organization that embodies the same spirit and drive I believe are needed in city government,” said Rhynhart. “We need more women in public office, and EMILY’s List has been a key supporter of female candidates across the country – I am thrilled to be one of them.”

Rhynhart surprised the Philadelphia political establishment in May 2016 by winning the Democratic nomination for Controller of the City of Philadelphia with 58% of the vote. 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 and then as Mayor Jim Kenney’s chief administrative officer. She resigned from the mayor’s administration at the end of 2016 in order to run for controller.

COUNCILMAN Derek Green held his fall fundraiser at Time lounge in Center City.

Among many attendees were, L-R, Local 98’s Marita Crawford, Dan Sullivan, David Dunphy, Green and

IN GREEN’S corner were, L-R, Green, Outfront Media’s Brad Falk and Joe Hill

L-R AT TIME were Stephen Taing, Steve Murphy and Adan Xu.

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onia Robin, of Center City, has been installed as executive director of the Alliance Française of Philadelphia. She served five years as assistant executive director to longtime executive director Martine Chauvet.

Robin is a native of France who moved to Philadelphia in 2012 with her husband, Christopher Robin, of Robin’s Bookstore fame.

As a native of France, Robin earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Letters of Aix Versailles. She then studied

with the Alliance Française Paris and earned a certificate I for teaching French for foreigners.

Currently Robin supervises 15 teachers at the Alliance Française headquarters at 1420 Walnut Street, as well as classes at Bryn Mawr College. Most classes taken by about 250 adult students take place in the evening, and classes for children are offered Saturday morning at the Center City offices and classrooms.

Robin announced a new service, Culturethèque, created by the French Embassy and the international Alliance Française, which offers an online library for members, with 300 French magazine and newspapers, books to borrow, documentaries, and other good things. She will also be leading a trip in March to Martinique, which was not damaged by Hurricane Maria.

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ioga-Franklin Savings Bank, a historic community bank in Fishtown, recently decided to go green. Founded in 1873, this institution had kept all of its paper records and documentation for nearly 145 years!

On Friday, Aug. 25, shredding trucks shredded approximately 105,000 pieces of paper.

“We want to go completely digital,” commented Lindsay Butler, COO of Tioga-Franklin Savings Bank. “Dramatically cutting down on our use of paper will lessen our environmental footprint.” Moving forward, Tioga-Franklin plans to continue making efforts to remain environmentally responsible and keeping paper waste to a minimum.

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ORMER Philadelphia Municipal Court JUDGE JIMMIE MOORE pled guilty this week before U.S. District JUDGE JAN DUBOIS to a crime relating to a $90,000 payment he received from CONGRESSMAN and Democratic City Committee CHAIRMAN BOB BRADY (D-Phila.). Moore pled to falsifying his campaign-finance filings to conceal the $90,000 payment. The payment was allegedly paid by Brady to reward Moore for dropping out of the 2012 pri-

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BY DENISE CLAY f you don’t get anything else out of this column I’m writing about America’s response to the damage that Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria have done in the Caribbean, please retain the knowledge that I’m about to drop right now.

Because Puerto Rico is a United States commonwealth, and the United States Virgin Islands is one of our territories, the residents of both of those islands – 3.5 million Puerto Ricans and 102,951 Vir-

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mary for Brady’s seat. Moore has also agreed to cooperate in an ongoing federal investigation into this payment, according to his attorney, JEFFREY MILLER. Moore is to be sentenced Jan. 11 if his cooperation with prosecutors is concluded by that time.

While Moore pleaded guilty only to a single count of filing a false campaign finance report, it appears that his guilty-plea memorandum may include other crimes. While Moore referenced the memorandum, it was not read in it entirety at this week court hearing and the document is not yet available to the public (as of the writing of this article).

Moore’s cooperation was mentioned in court during his guilty plea. Subsequently, Miller noted, “There’s a vast amount of evidence out there.” Miller did qualify his comments with “Whether it tends to point to Congressman Brady as doing something illegal, or tends to ex-

culpate him, I don’t know.”

It is believed the FBI has hours of surveillance tapes.

Miller was careful not to say that Brady did anything illegal. I understand why the prosecutors accepted a plea on only one crime on the part of Moore. Prosecutors do reward criminals for fessing up to crimes by allowing them to reduce their legal problems by only pleading to less. However, the fact Moore will continue to cooperate and his sentencing is supposedly after he finishing cooperating, indicates to me that the U.S. Attorney’s Office is looking to reel in a bigger fish.

Last week, a statue of OCTAVIUS V. CATTO, 19th-century civil-rights activist, was unveiled at City Hall. The statue is the first memorial to a single African American on public space in Philadelphia.

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gin Islanders – are United States citizens.

For some of you, what I just said is news. In fact, an article in the New York Times last week confirmed as much when it wrote a story showing that 47% of ya’ll didn’t know Puerto Ricans were Americans.

(That’s one of the benefits of growing up near an Army base and having a Puerto Rican best friend.

You wind up knowing this kind of stuff.)

Most of us mainlanders only pay attention to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands when we’re roaming their white sand beaches engaging in all sorts of debauchery and acting like we don’t have the sense God gave a chicken. But the response, or lack of response, of the United States government to the calamity that the citizens on these vacation playgrounds are going through has made many of us give those in charge the side-eye.

Like for example, the

news conference that was held last Thursday in the Mayor’s Conversation Room in City Hall. Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez and State Rep. Angel Cruz gathered a group of state, local and national heavy hitters to let President Donald Trump and his administration know that when it comes to its response to Caribbean hurricanes, something that Trump has touted on Twitter, No creemos a ti!

Necessitas mas gente!

(Or, in English, “We don’t believe you. You need more people.”)

The group of politicos and community activists got together to announce the results of fundraising efforts to help the island nation and its people begin the process of rebuilding and to ask that the feds put a yearlong moratorium on the Jones Act, a law that’s made the situation in Puerto Rico a lot worse than it ought to be.

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E WERE treated to a HULLABALOO over the allegedly underwhelming Independence National Park and why we tolerate mediocrity there (?). City luminaries offered their view on improving the park. MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. There is not a darn thing wrong with the park! There is no problem to tolerate.

The feature ignored the feelings of the park visitors – ORDINARY PEOPLE. Who wanted to hear from Ed Rendell? There was even

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HE STATE budget has blown up again.

Not only was the budget not passed at its constitutional deadline of June 30, the stalemate has dragged on till October and will likely go on into November.

The most-recent development in the fiasco was this past week, when GOV. TOM WOLF signed off on a compromise deal approved by the majority Republicans in the House and Senate.

This was very disappointing to Democrats who were ignored by the Democratic

a ZAP at the great lawn, and that the park is dark and empty at night. It was a few decades ago that today’s critics urged demolition of buildings where the lawn is today because a clear view to Independence Hall was required. Do they now plan a project costing BIG MONEY there, to be introduced later? And the darkened park where the birth of the nation occurred BEAUTIFIES THE NIGHT. Official records of Visit Philadelphia show a record 41 MILLION visitors to Philly last year – rising steadily. The biggest draw: our historical sites and food scene.

It was reported that The BOARD of REVISION of TAXES is holding hearings after their vacation. They will soon catch up. Media writers cannot take any credit here. It was a non-story.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Karen SUGARMAN! Karen just came to the aid of

a wheelchair-bound man in trouble! Birthday wishes to MONTCO Commissioner Val ARKOOSH! Happy Birthday to Ben BERRY, 94, of North Philly. Ben was in the Battle of the Bulge, and is working to erect a BULGE MONUMENT. Philly HAS NO World War II monument.

JOHNNY DOC’S outreach letter to the AMAZON CEO was a great public service! We appreciate all who help! I like the Cramp Shipyard site…. Brian BURROWS, President of Local 98, thanked members for turnout of the Local 98 blood drive for hurricane injured. Another is scheduled for this Saturday!

The TV kept announcing President Trump’s PRESS CONFERENCE on the NFL. Any minute POTUS was to speak out! It was all BLARNEY. There was one question on the NFL which he dealt with well, and the (Cont. Page 17)

governor in the negotiation.

The deal called for expanded gaming through online gaming, mini-casinos in rural areas and video-gaming terminals at truck stops.

Even though House SPEAKER MIKE TURZAI was in command of the latest revenue package, but the House would not approve the budget. It’s interesting that the House leadership continues to offer compromises which they cannot provide the votes to pass.

The next part of the saga involves a statewide increase in the hotel tax up to 11%.

Sam believes this too will fail.

The shame of it all is that Philadelphia’s clout has been so dramatically reduced. Although we do have STATE SEN. VINCENT HUGHES as Appropriations Chair, the front office does not utilize him.

And we’ve got nobody in the Republican caucuses in a major leadership position.

It’s hard to get things done when you don’t have guys

like JOHN PERZEL and VINCE FUMO keeping the train on the track – or derailing it when necessary.

In the meantime, many Democrats are running statewide for judicial office.

So far, they do not seem to be affected by the state budget impasse. JUDGES MARIA McLAUGHLIN and CAROLYN NICHOLS are two strong Democrats from Philadelphia that have a good chance of winning for Superior Court. Nichols is well respected in the Court Of Common Pleas in Philadelphia and so is McLaughlin. The latter is also the wife of Philadelphia icon JONATHAN SAIDEL, the former city controller.

Running at the top of the ticket for the Democrats is Former Pittsburgh Steeler JUDGE DWAYNE WOODRUFF, who has spent a lot of time in Philadelphia and has a great relationship with CHAIRMAN BOB BRADY. The two Supreme (Cont. Page 18)

LETTER to the EDITOR Taxpayers, Stagehands Deserve Fair Return

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HE HOSPITALITY industry in Philadelphia is red-hot.

Citywide conventions and events such as the Papal Visit, DNC and NFL Draft are a direct result of the Pennsylvania Convention Center Board of Directors’ decision to uphold the terms of a Customer Satisfaction Agreement. As a result, conventions are returning to Philadelphia in droves and the economic impact is reported to be more than one billion dollars.

One of the biggest benefactors of this growth is the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association, the trade association representing more than 90 hotels throughout the region. Room bookings are up and construction of new properties continues at a historic pace. 2016 saw a record 78% hotel occupancy.

In February, the hotel audio/visual technicians working for PSAV Presentation Services voted to form an employee union and be represented by the stagehands, IATSE Local 8, which I lead. These A/V technicians are paid as little as $11 an hour while PSAV, the hotels’ in-house A/V company, charges the customer $115 per hour for the same technician – $11 for the worker and $104 for PSAV and the hotel.

Philadelphia City Council recently approved a request by the Hotel Association to add an additional 0.75% room fee on top of the 8.5% hotel tax; the city’s hotel tax revenues saw a 25% increase

over the last five years.

Philadelphia is a destination and the Fortune 500 hotel chains and Goldman Sachs-owned PSAV are doing well. Yet somehow, negotiations between the workers and PSAV are stalled over the economics.

The Stagehands Union is seeking fair compensation that has proved to allow for growth in the hospitality industry. PSAV insists that audio/visual technicians’ hourly rates need to be marked up 400% to 500% to stay in business. The exorbitant mark-up on these workers needs to be corrected.

The stagehand employees of PSAV deserve family-sustaining wages and benefits.

The taxpayers deserve a fair return for their investments in Philadelphia’s hospitality industry. It’s time for the hotels to reinvest some of their profits back into the citizens of Pennsylvania.

Michael Barnes IATSE Local 8 President/Business Manager

THIS YEAR’S Legacy Week awardees each received a portrait painting. Three of them are shown here, with the artists who painted them: L-R, John Chaney (by Cal Massey), Ruth Wright Hayre (by Lateisha Carter) and Walter Lomax (by Lareine Nixon). Photo by Wendell Douglas

MARK your CALENDAR Oct. 5- State Sen. Tina Tartaglione hosts Senior Expo at Mayfair Community Ctr., 2990 St. Vincent St., 10 a.m. Free health screenings, exhibits, government services.

Oct. 5- State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown hosts “Unlimited Energy Workshop” at Greater Bible Way Temple, 1461 N. 52nd St., 7-8 p.m. Learn how to get unlimited usage at one set price a month.

Oct. 6- State Sen. John Sabatina hosts Senior Expo at Nat’l Guard Ar-

mory, 2700 Southampton Rd., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Refreshments. For info: (215) 695-1020.

Oct. 6- Sheet Metal Workers Golf Tournament at Northampton Valley C.C., 299 Newtown-Richboro Rd., Richboro, Pa., registration 12 m., shotgun start 1 p.m. Lunch, dinner, prizes. Golfers $100, Hole Sponsors $250.

Checks payable to “Local 19 Scholarship Fund.” For info: (215) 952-1999.

Oct. 6- Councilman David Oh hosts Green Beret Foundation Fundraiser at Saigon Maxim Restaurant, 612 Washington Ave., 6-10 p.m. Guests include Gov. Ed Rendell & House Speaker Mike Turzai. Buffet dinner with live entertainment, auctions & raffles. Platinum $10,000, Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500, Bronze $1,000. Tickets $65, table of 10 $500. Payable to “Green Beret Foundation,” David Oh, City Ha. Rm. 319, Phila., PA

19107. For info: Donald Tippett (215) 686-3452.

Oct. 6- St. Casimir Ch. hosts Designer Bag Bingo at EOM, 144 Moore St., 7 p.m. 10 rounds; wine, cheese & desserts. Tickets $30 in advance, $35 at door. For info: Marge Petronis (215) 462-0464.

Oct. 7- State Rep. Jason Dawkins hosts Olney Youth Arts Festival on 500 bl. W. Chew Ave at N. 5th St., 12-4 p.m. Rain location, St. Paul’s Lutheran Ch., 5918 N. 5th St. For info: (215) 744-7901.

Oct. 7- United Republican Cl. hosts Shrimp Night at 3156 Frankford Ave., 7-11 p.m. Shrimp, hoagies, meatballs & more. Tickets $30.

Oct. 8- 35th, 53rd, 55th & 63rd Ward Democratic Committees host Picnic at Burholme Pk. Pavilion, Cottman & Central Aves.

Sponsors $500; Friends $250; Guests $50, Candidates $100. For info: Bob Dellavella (215) (Cont. Page 18)

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“Stop-and-go” – it sounds like such an innocuous thing, doesn’t it? If it brings anything to mind, surely it’s nothing more than a place where you stop into to pick up some sundries, snacks and whatnot and then get going on your way.

Simple, right? As with so many seemingly straightforward transactions in our fair city, there’s more to it. These establishments – scattered across Philadelphia, but disproportionately concentrated in lower-income ZIP codes – serve up

ris has led the way to enact legislation that would give teeth to efforts to shut down stop-and-gos if they fail to meet the requirements of their liquor licenses. He has been joined in the fight by State Rep. Jason Dawkins, State Sens.

Vincent Hughes and Sharif Street, and, to a lesser extent, the entire Philadelphia delegation.

We commend our legislators for taking the time to key in on this crucial quality-of-life issue even as they press forward with trying push through a responsible budget as an overwhelming minority in the Capitol. Taking back the streets is a neverending process for many of us; knowing our elected officials have our backs is essential to strengthening our resolve.

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far more potent, darker and more insidiously extralegal goods. In addition to alcohol to carry out, many – too many – stop-and-gos offer alcoholic beverages for consumption on the spot.

These de facto bars have long been a scourge in our neighborhoods, creating a nuisance at best and a danger at worst by providing gathering places for undesirables both inside and outside.

Civic groups have pushed back against these manufacturers of blight for years, and have seen Councilwoman Cindy Bass become a strong, consistent advocate on their behalf. We commend her counterparts in Harrisburg for stepping up to the plate on this vital issue despite pushback from upstate legislators who do not grasp our problem.

State Rep. Jordan Har-

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STATE REP. Jim Roebuck enjoyed seeing the Franklin Institute’s Terracotta Warriors exhibit, more than 2,000 years old, at the opening reception. Below: Roebuck, R, congratulated Larry Dubinski, CEO of the Franklin Institute, on the spectacular exhibit. Photos by Bonnie

LAST MONTH, at the Freedom Theatre, the National Federation of Black Veterans Network, honored Sgt. Carlos Ashlock. (U.S. Marine Corps, MIA) with the Victory Crown Medal of Honor. Here in the photo is his brother, Major Ashlock, and family accepting the award in his honor. Below, the award was presented by Maury W. Singleton Founder of NFBVN. Photos by Leona Dixon

Asian Chamber Comes Together

ASIAN AMERICAN Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia met for its annual awards at the Sheraton Hotel in University City.

Among attendees were, L-R, Robert Kang, Phong Vo, Richy Tan, Jessica Yao, Michelle Loi and Lijuan Dong.

ENJOYING the gala were, L-R, Noel Abejo, Sunny Talati and Carlyn Dona.

Al Schmidt and Friends Gather at Hop Angel

N.E. PHILLY’S classiest brewpub, Hop Angel, hosted City Commissioner Al Schmidt and a bevy of backers. L-R here were Sovinn Chou, Ana Rodríguez, Ward Leader Linwood Holland and Schmidt.

Photos by Wendell Douglas

L-R AT HOP ANGEL were Ross Feinberg, Commissioner Al Schmidt and Republican Ward Leader Bob Barrilli.

SCHMIDT’S Democratic co-commissioner Lisa Deeley dropped by to say hi. She was joined here by Ward Leader Linwood Holland, L, and Brian McCann.

L-R, WARD LEADERS Joe Giedemann and Mike Cibik joined frequent Republican standard-bearer Ross Feinberg.

SHARING a moment were, L-R, Commissioner Al Schmidt, Mike McCann, Ward Leader Bill Ivers and Jack McCann.

10TH DISTRICT Councilman Brian O’Neill, L, appeared along with Ward Leader Mark Wuller, Commissioner Al Schmidt, and Ward Leaders Bob Barrilli and Linwood Holland.

WALKING the BEAT (Cont. From Page 14) rest concerned the President of Spain, at his side, and Korea. Were MEDIA BAITING THE HOOK?...

To the NFL: Folks go to football games TO WATCH FOOTBALL, not side performances. Want to make a statement – stay in the locker room! Players are ENRICHED with millions of dollars. Show sincerity by participating in protests outside the game – while coughing up some of that big money for hurricane relief.

The City of Philadelphia is trying to cut energy use, as laid out in a new Zero Waste plan. Our jails are the biggest users. Is DA candidate Larry KRASNER on the right track?

We can save a few (large) bucks if we do NOT JAIL those who should not be jailed (bail or minor charges).

Speaker of the House Paul RYAN was here to tout a tax plan. Is the plan for the RICH? Would destroying OBAMACARE help multi-trillion-dollar insurance companies?

Now an ultra-conservative wants to be Speaker. Bad to worse.

The FEDS entered our Sanctuary Cities and arrested 107 here. Are we supposed to react by telling Mayor KENNEY to

end the sanctuary protection? If the raids are pressure on Philly, then it is a case of the UNELECTED SUITS against a mayor elected by THE PEOPLE. A missed chance to connect to the Schuylkill waterfront at the Children’s Hospital Research Campus? I read the article, but think it BALDERDASH. The writer earlier favored removal of the scissor street ramps which got people connected to the Delaware. If Philadelphians want to CONNECT with the Delaware River and the great ships that visit us each day, you have to see it from Gloucester City, N.J,.!!

NOT ONCE did I read, or see on TV, or find it on the new City Hall-situated statue of OCTAVIUS CATTO, the fact that he was a Major in the Pennsylvania National Guard, and was killed as commander of troops DEFENDING THE RIGHT TO VOTE! His funeral was the second-largest after the Lincoln cortège.

Each year, a lunch is held in his honor where two PA. Guard soldiers or airmen receive the CATTO MEDAL for outstanding community service. Catto organized a unit of troops and marched them to Gettysburg to defend against the attack there. It is a DISGRACE NOT to fully honor Catto’s accomplishments.

have shown outstanding dedication to public and/ or community service. The medal, although established in 1871, was not awarded until 2012. The medal is awarded at the Union League every year after the celebration of Catto’s birthday in February at 8th & Lombard near where he lived and was killed. In the

19th century, that neighborhood was the center of the free African American community in Philadelphia.

At the unveiling, MAYOR JIM KENNEY noted he had not known of Catto until recently. I should have asked fellow South Philadelphian and Former Republican WARD LEADER SUZANNE HANEY (2nd)

about Catto. She has been 17 involved with the O. V. Catto Society since its inception, and was instrumental in the organization of the annual February salute to Catto.

Also, DANIEL BIDDLE and MURRAY DUBIN in 2010 finished a book on Catto, Tasting Freedom: Octavius Catto & the Battle for Equality in Civil War America.

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ten until the Catto Society (founded in 1995) endeavored to bring attention to his name. Not only was his story forgotten but also a military award established in his name.

After Catto’s death, Wagner established the “Catto Medal” to be awarded to members of the Pennsylvania National Guard who

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(Cont. From Page 14) in 1871 at the hands of men opposed to African Americans voting. Catto was a Renaissance man: He was an intellectual, a soldier, an athlete and a political leader. He attended and went on to teach at the Institute for Colored Youth. The Institute later became Cheyney University.

He was a Republican

activist supporting PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN. When the Confederates invaded Pennsylvania, he raised a volunteer troop of free Blacks who went on to Gettysburg. He joined the Pennsylvania National Guard and eventually was promoted to Major by BRIG. GEN. LOUIS WAGNER. Wagner was a City Councilman and the Director of Public Works for the City of Philadelphia.

Catto’s story was forgot-

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(Cont. From Page 14) Under the Jones Act, everything that’s shipped to Puerto Rico must be shipped in an American-made container.

This means that goods must first be shipped to America, put on an American boat,

and then sent to the island.

Because of this, stuff costs as much as 40% more there.

The act was lifted for 10 days to allow a medical boat that’s going to take nine days to get to Puerto Rico to enter the commonwealth.

But even this took a week for the Trump administration to do. Which is why everyone

In The Court of Common Pleas Phila. County Civil Action – Law No. 170800495 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. Leslie Irvin, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Rochelle B. Irvin, Deceased, Vernon Irvin, Jr. Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Rochelle B. Irvin, Deceased & The Unknown Heirs of Rochelle B. Irvin Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendants To: Leslie Irvin, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Rochelle B. Irvin, Deceased, Vernon Irvin, Jr., Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Rochelle B. Irvin, Deceased & The Unknown Heirs of Rochelle B. Irvin, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendants whose last known address is 6528 Limekiln Pike a/k/a 6528 Limekiln Turnpike, Philadelphia, PA 19138. 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. 170800495, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 6528 Limekiln Pike a/k/a 6528 Limekiln Turnpike, Philadelphia, PA 19138 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, 215-2386333. Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

from Carmen Yulin Cruz, the Mayor of San Juan to Lin-Manuel Miranda, the award-winning creator of the musical “Hamilton,” has been going in on the commander in chief.

(You know you’re in bad shape when the guy who played one of our Founding Fathers has told you to go to hell….)

But at least we’re hearing about what’s going on in Puerto Rico. It’s as if the USVI was just wiped off the map. The recovery from Irma was just get-

ting started when Maria came through and made a really bad situation worse.

The President and First Lady Melania Trump are expected to go to the Caribbean to show their faces this week, something that happened a lot faster when the places involved were Texas and Florida, to see these two groups of American citizens. Hopefully, they’ll bring more than incredibly thin skin and inappropriate footwear when they get off the plane.

In The Court of Common Pleas Phila. County Civil Action – Law No. 170702499 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Finance of America Reverse, LLC, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Carol Vozzo, Deceased & Gloria Hubicki, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Carol Vozzo, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Carol Vozzo, Deceased & Gloria Hubicki, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Carol Vozzo, Deceased, Mortgagors and Real Owners, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 7739 Devon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19118. 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, Finance of America Reverse, LLC, 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. 170702499, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 7739 Devon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19118, 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. Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

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Oct. 8- Americans for Democratic Action S.E. Pa. hosts Awards Celebration at USciences, 45th St. & Woodland Ave., 6-8 p.m. Honoring civic leaders, community advocates and change agents. Gold Partners $1,000, Silver Partners $500, Bronze Partners $250. Payable to “Americans for Democratic Action SEPA,” 1735 Market St., Su. A495, Phila., PA 19103 or www. adasepa.org/partner. For info: (215) 923-6865.

Oct. 10- Last day to register to vote.

Oct. 12- State Rep. Angel Cruz hosts Police Recruitment Drive at 3503 N. B St., Unit 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

For info: (215) 291-5643.

Oct. 12- State Sen. Larry Farnese hosts Job & Career fair at Sheet metal Workers Ha., 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., 10 a.m.2 p.m. 40 employers, résumé clinic, continuing-education programs.

For info: (215) 952-3121.

CITY HALL SAM (Cont. From Page 14) Court justices running for retention are CHIEF JUSTICE TOM SAYLOR and JUSTICE DEBRA TODD. Both have very strong chances of getting retained and Todd has been a very attractive voice for traditional Democratic values. Although Justice Saylor tends to decide matters from a conservative philosophy, he is respected on both sides of the aisle for his thoughtfulness and usually reasonable decisions.

The issue with gerrymandering continues to be an issue of national importance to Democrats. Gov. Wolf and LT. GOV. MIKE STACK are both listed on a lawsuit

Oct. 12- State Rep. Jared Solomon hosts Public Safety & Criminal Justice Mtg. at St. Thomas Ch., 1009 Unruh Ave., 6:308:30 p.m.

Oct. 12- State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown hosts “Unlimited Energy Workshop” at Greater Bible Way Temple, 1461 N. 52nd St., 7-8 p.m. Learn how to get unlimited usage at one set price a month.

Oct. 13- NAACP Phila.

Branch hosts Awards Gala at 1st Dist. Plaza, 3801 Market St., 5 p.m. Reception, 7 p.m. Gala. Guest honorees Baltimore State Attorney Marilyn Mosby, Ron Harper, Zed Smith and Sharon Powell. For info: 215-455-1011 or www.philadelphianaacp. org.

Oct. 13- 57th & 65th Ward Republicans host Fundraiser at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 6-9 p.m.

Draft beer & appetizers.

Tickets $40. Payable to “The Elephant Fund” or “65th Republican Ward.”

Oct. 14- State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown sponsors “Walk for Domestic Violence Awareness” at (Cont. Page 23) by the League of Women Voters in opposition to the redistricting plan that was implemented years ago.

The governor is trying to extricate himself from the case while Stack wants to remain to make sure the court hears the case promptly and keeps the process open and transparent for democracy.

Philadelphia MAYOR JIM KENNEY will appear in a new ABC show known as “The Mayor.” Apparently, Kenney will offer suggestions to the youthful mayor character that a fist bump is cooler than a high-five or handshake. DONALD TRUMP still prefers the handshake – but put a twist on it so he can show you who’s boss. He’s also still trying to explain why he has such small hands.

Murt, Kinsey Against ECT

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A green roof is defined as “a treatment to a rooftop that supports living vegetation and includes a synthetic, high quality waterproof membrane, drainage layer, root barrier, soil layer, and vegetation layer.”

Under the code, if a green roof is installed that meets the conditions of section 14602(7) then the total number of allowable units is increased by 25%.

State Reps. Tom Murt (R-Northeast) and Stephen Kinsey (D-Northwest) have introduced legislation, HB 1809, prohibiting the use of electroconvulsive therapy on children across the commonwealth.

“While ECT remains a controversial treatment for adults, it’s deplorable when done on children who have

Bass Sets Course For Germantown Y City Council has passed a resolution approving the

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA detective Nick DiDonato, Jr. made a formal campaign launch in his bid for the 184th Legislative District Seat in the May 2018 Democratic primary.

City of Philadelphia Public Hearing Notice The Committee on Public Safety of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at 1:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items: 170223

Resolution authorizing Council’s Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings on strategies and methods to help meet the need for available school crossing guards throughout the City of Philadelphia.

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

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

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redevelopment contract for the Germantown YWCA. The resolution, introduced

by Councilwoman Cindy Bass (D-8th), allows the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment of the historic Germantown YWCA building at 5820-24 Germantown Avenue.

“The Germantown YWCA was a pillar of the neighborhood and was one of the first buildings to be racially integrated,” Councilwoman Bass said. “With the redevelopment of the Germantown Y, the building will now integrate residents based on income by providing market-rate along with affordable housing.”

DiDonato Makes His Move

Reps Press For P.R. Aid

State Reps. Ángel Cruz and Emilio Vázquez (both D-Kensington) will introduce a resolution urging Congress and President Donald Trump to allocate resources to help Puerto Rico and its residents recover from Hurricane Maria.

“President Donald Trump waived the Jones Act restrictions for Puerto Rico for 10 days. That’s an enormous step, but in order for the island to move forward and rebuild, 10 days is not enough,” Vázquez said. “We need Congress to go further and waive

no say on whether to agree to this brutal treatment,” Murt said. “Yet, kids are still being shocked today. This treatment can cause brain damage. To me, it’s a form of child abuse.”

“The use of electroshock therapy on children is outright cruel and unacceptable,” Kinsey said. “The side effects of ECT can be debilitating even for adults. Children should not be forced to undergo a treatment that can have a lasting impact on their physical and mental well-being.”

STATE REP. Pam DeLissio, C, held a well-attended senior fair at Roxborough Memorial Hospital. Dee Earthal, L, won a raffle and was cheered on by her friend Marge Murphy. Photo by Wendell Douglas

The Court of Common Pleas Phila. County Civil Action – Law No. 170802224 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Midfirst Bank, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Irene B. Coleman Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Irene B. Coleman Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 5412 North 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141. 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, Midfirst Bank, 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. 170802224, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 5412 North 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141, 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, 215238-6333. Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

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We also need a relief and funding package to help the 3.5 million Americans living in Puerto Rico, allowing authorities to appropriately respond to the damage caused

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Rhynhart at the Fringe DEMOCRATIC candidate for city controller Rebecca Rhynhart took time off from the campaign trail to attend the closing party for the Fringe Festival with her fiancé David McDuff. Photo

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the WAFFLE MAN

O! HERE we go again with this article sent to me by my good friend Richie R. He tells me “Dear Abby” admitted she was at a loss as to answer the following. How would you answer these inquiries?

Dear Abby, A couple of women moved in across the hall from me. One is a middle-aged gym teacher and the other is a social worker in her mid-20s. These two women go everywhere together, and I’ve never seen a man go into or leave their apartment. Do you think they could be “Lebanese?”

Dear Abby, What can I do about all the sex, nudity, foul language and violence on my VCR? Dear Abby, I have a man I can’t trust. He cheats so much, I’m not even sure the baby I’m carrying is his.

Dear Abby, I am a 23-yearold liberated woman who has been on the pill for two years.

It’s getting expensive and I think my boyfriend should share half the cost, but I don’t know him well enough to discuss money with him.

Dear Abby, I’ve suspected my husband has been fool-

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BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK, AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED uestion: What is a conventional Chapter 11 business bankruptcy?

Answer: A conventional bankruptcy is usually when a business files bankruptcy in a response to a crisis.

However, when a business files bankruptcy with-

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ing around, and when confronted with the evidence, he denied everything and said it would never happen again.

Dear Abby, Our son writes that he is taking Judo.

I can’t understand why a boy who was raised in a good Christian home would turn against his own.

Dear Abby, I joined the Navy to see the world. I’ve seen it.

Now how do I get out?

Dear Abby, My 40-year-old son has been paying a psychiatrist $50 an hour every week for two and a half years. He must be crazy.

Dear Abby, I was married to Bill for three months and I didn’t know he drank until one night he came home sober.

Dear Abby, My mother is mean and short-tempered. I think she is going through mental pause.

Dear Abby, You told some woman whose husband had lost all interest in sex to send him to a doctor. Well, my husband lost all interest in sex and he is a doctor.

Now what do I do?

It seems you cannot figure out how everyone thinks. Remember, these people can vote! out at least some prior negotiation with creditors, no one can really be sure how a case will turn out.

For example, many businesses have bank loans, and those banks have blanket liens on all the business’ assets, including cash and accounts receivable. Just to run its basic affairs after the bankruptcy, the business will need to seek permission of the creditor to use that socalled “cash collateral”.

Also, the business may have filed bankruptcy as a result of a liquidity crisis and may need new cash just to continue operations. The debtor may need to quickly find and seek approval of debtor in possession (“DIP”) financing just to keep the lights on and the doors open.

Next Week’s Question: What is a prepackaged Chapter 11 business bankruptcy?

(Cont. From Page 18) New Birthing Worship Ctr., 5949 Spruce St., starting 9 a.m., to 12 m. For info: (215) 879-6615.

Oct. 14- State Sen. Vincent Hughes hosts neighborhood Fall Festival at H.S. of the Future, 4021 Parkside Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Money workshops, health & wellness, kids’ zone, resistance info, seniors pavilion, food, fun, live music. For info:omar.sabir@pasenate. com or (215) 879-7777.

Oct. 14- State Rep. Donna Bullock hosts Girard Ave. Street Festival betw. 26th and 29th Sts., 12-6 p.m.

Oct. 14- State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown hosts Fall Harvest festival at Clara

Muhammad Sq. Pk., 47th & Lancaster Ave., 1-5 p.m.

Help with state programs, Affordable Care Act & drugabuse prevention. Games, food, moon bounce. For info: (215) 879-6615.

Oct. 15- Congregation Shaare Shamayim hosts “Meet the Candidates Brunch” at 9768 Verree Rd. Free. For info: Paul Kaplan (215) 715-1872 or paulkaplan.css@gmail.com.

Oct. 18- City & State PA hosts “50 over 50 Reception” at Pipeline Philly, 30 S. 15th St., 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Honoring 50 seasoned Pa. leaders. Keynote speaker Ed Rendell. Tickets $35.

For info: mbarrett@cityandstatepa.com or (215) 4909314.

Oct. 19- State Rep. Emilio Vázquez hosts “Meet, Greet, Obtain Constituent

Services” at Susquehanna Village, 1421 W. Susquehanna Ave, 3-4 p.m.

Oct. 19- Lisa Deeley is hosted Cocktail Reception at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 11000 Roosevelt Blvd., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $100, Bronze $250-, Silver $500, Gold $1,000. Payable to “Deeley15,” P.O. Box 42288, Phila., PA 19101.

Oct. 20- 26th Ward Republican Committee hosts Fall Festival at Waterfall Rm., 2015 S. Water St., 7 p.m. For info: blusno1@aol. com.

Oct. 21- State Rep. James Roebuck hosts Document Shredding Event at 4712 Baltimore Ave., 9 a.m.12 m. Free. No digital or electronic media. For info: (215) 724-2227.

Oct. 21- Congressman Dwight Evans hosts 2nd

Dist.’s “Nat’l Opportunity Resource Fair” at CCP, Winnett Stud. Life Bldg., 1700 Spring Garden St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For middle-schoolers, high-schoolers & college freshmen. Careers in military academies, Army Corps of Engineers, FBI, CIA, Dept. Of State & others. Free. Register: (215) 254-3140.

Oct. 21- Phila. Council AFL-CIO hosts “Designer Bingo” at Workers United Joint Board, 22 S. 22nd St., 2nd fl., open 12 m., bingo starts 12:30 p.m. Prizes are designer handbags including Coach, Vera Bradley, Michael Kors, Dooney & Burke. 15 games. BYOP & snacks. Donations $50.

Proceeds benefit “Holiday Adopt a Family Program.”

Payable to “Phila. Council AFL-CIO,” 22 S. 22nd St.,

Phila., PA 19103.

Oct. 21- Philadelphians United for Progress hosts “A Conversation with Krasner & Grossman” at Arch St. United Methodist Ch., 55 N. Broad St., 1-3 p.m. Free.

Oct. 21- United Republican Cl. Hosts Candidates’ Fall Happy Hour at 3156 Frankford Ave., 3-5 p.m.

Meet Beth Grossman & Mike Tomlinson. Free. Light food. Cash bar.

Oct. 25- WaxPAC hosts Fall Fundraiser for state rep candidate Ben Waxman at Judge Roberts Rm., 123 S. Broad St., 28th fl., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Host committee $1,000 per couple; sponsorship levels$500 & $250; general admission $100.

Oct. 26- SEAMAAC hosts 33rd Anniversary Gala at Univ. of Arts, Solmssen Ct.,

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Oct. 27- Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown hosts “Birthday Bash & Celebration of Libras” at Ms. Tootsie’s Restaurant, 5:308:30 p.m. General Admission $50, Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff Fans $1,000, Phyllis Hyman Fans $500, Lou Rawls Fans $250, Jackson 5 Fans $100. Payable to “Friends of Blondell Reynolds Brown,” P.O. Box 22556, Philadelphia, PA19102. For info: Taylor Daukaus (267) 671-7208 or blondellonline@gmail. com.

Oct. 28- State Rep. Isabella Fitzgerald hosts N. Housing Conference & Job Fair at W. Oak La. Charter Sch., 7115 Stenton Ave., 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Continental breakfast & lunch. For info: (215) 549-0220.

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