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Vol. XIV No. 40

Issue 975

October 4, 2018

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ON THE MARCH FOR COLUMBUS

DELAWARE VALLEY residents of Italian heritage will turn out this Sunday to strut their pride down S. Broad Street for the Columbus Day Parade. They will wind up here at Marconi Plaza, under the gaze of the famed navigator, for a festival of culture, family and friends. Photo by Wendell Douglas

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Trolley Portal Spruced up

Solomon Cleans up

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MAYOR Jim Kenney was one of many leaders to praise the grand opening of the 40th Street Trolley Portal’s redesign. This multimillion-dollar project, seven years in preparation, has turned a vital transit experience from an eyesore into a gateway to West and Southwest Philadelphia. The project includes dramatic landscaping that builds a park around the junction of four trolley lines. Developer Ken Weinstein opened a new restaurant, Trolley Car Station, at the site.

STATE REP. Jared Solomon was joined by business leaders and community stakeholders to announce the next phase of commercial-corridor street cleaning along Castor, Bustleton and Rising Sun Avenues. Local business owners are working together with his office to continue weekly street cleaning on these corridors. Jidan Cleaning, led by Patricia Claybrook, completes the cleanings. This program began when Steve’s Prince of Steaks partnered with Jidan. More business owners are stepping up to the plate. L-R, Antowine D. Harris, Murano Deli; Dr. Louis A Brown, Dermatology (Rising Sun and Levick); Orlando Jacome, Tio Pepe; Solomon; Sal & Angela Nunez, Buccann; Claybrook; Andrea Hodge, Oxford Circle CCDA; and Malik Harris, Jidan.

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Mayor Calls for Violence Prevention

ECLARING THAT “preventing violence is not just about law enforcement, but also about improving the health and well-being of every resident,” Mayor Jim Kenney last week called on his Cabinet and senior leadership to develop a plan, within 100 days, for how to dramatically reduce the killings and shootings in Philadelphia. “This plan will take a new approach, markedly different than initiatives that primarily rely on policing,” said the mayor. “It will look at violence through the lens of public health. It will examine the causes of violence in our neighborhoods and rely on data and science

to help identify the most effective strategies to address these issues. Most importantly, the plan will focus on violence as a symptom of the larger crisis of pervasive poverty in Philadelphia. “Using a public-health approach, this plan will map out a more robust and comprehensive response to violence that focuses on prevention, as well as enforcement and reentry. We must get away from the mindset that policing is the only answer,” said the mayor. The plan is due to be received by the mayor on or before Jan. 5, 2019. In the interim, the mayor vowed to conduct visits to the Philadelphia communities most

impacted by violence. Kenney announced the plan at the Philadelphia Anti-Violence/Anti-Drug Network. He was joined by Council President Darrell Clarke, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) and Councilman Curtis Jones (4th District). “We know that violence is contagious, cannot be geographically contained, and requires early intervention – because discriminatory residential segregation, disinvestment in low-income communities, and mass incarceration only lead to more violence,” Clarke said. “I support this call to action by Mayor Kenney, because we need a comprehensive,

cross-disciplinary approach to what is ultimately a public health crisis. That must include more focus on the health, safety, and well-being of children, which is why community schools programming was so urgently needed here – and if anything, should be scaled up and expanded.” Overseeing development of the plan will be Vanessa Garrett Harley, appointed earlier this year as Deputy Managing Director for Criminal Justice and Public Safety. Garrett Harley previously chaired the Social Services Group in the Law Department that oversaw, among other areas, the Child Welfare Unit.

In leading the plan, Garrett Harley will coordinate with the Office of Violence Prevention, the Police Department, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Human Services, and many other City departments and agencies. Assisting Garrett Harley in the development of the plan will be Theron Pride, who was named earlier this year to the newly created position of senior director of violence prevention strategies & programs. Those interested in learning more and getting involved in this process should contact the Office of Violence Prevention at (215) 686-0789.

Americans are living with spinal cord injuries, including 40,000 military veterans and thousands of Pennsylvanians,” Tartaglione said. “Every 48 minutes, another American becomes paralyzed from a spinal cord injury. That means there will be close to 12,000 new spinal-cord injury patients in the

United States this year.” “This month offers us the opportunity to learn about spinal-cord injuries, recognize the daily challenges encountered by injured people and acknowledge the achievements of those Americans living with spinal cord injuries.” Tartaglione has overcome

many challenges since she injured her own spine in a 2003 boating accident and has been one of the leading advocates in the Pennsylvania legislature for people with spinal-cord injuries, as well as those with other physical and intellectual challenges. She was a leading force in the creation of Pennsylva-

nia’s Office for People with Disabilities, which serves as one-stop resource for information about supportive services available to people facing physical and intellectual challenges. “Every person with a spinal-cord injury deserves the chance for a better quality of life,” Tartaglione said.

Spinal-Cord Injury Awareness Pushed

HE PENNSYLVANIA Senate unanimously adopted a resolution introduced by State Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D-Kensington) last month recognizing September as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month in the Commonwealth. “More than 300,000

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Columbus Day Events Dinner Thursday, Oct. 4 at Galdo’s, 5:30 p.m. $75 pp. Flag-raising Friday, Oct. 5 at MSB, noon, followed by ceremony at City Council

State Senator Christine M. Tartaglione

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Proudly Supports Philadelphia’s Italian American Community Happy Columbus Day Senator Christine M. Tartaglione proudly serves the 2nd Senatorial District 1061 Bridge Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 (215) 533-0440

400 West Allegheny Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19133 (215 ) 291-4653

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Rm. 400. Mario Lanza Concert Saturday, Oct. 7 at Columbus Square, 4-6 p.m. Free. Mass Sunday, Oct. 8 at St. Moni-

ca Church, 10 a.m. Parade kicks off at Broad & Moore Sts., noon. Festival to follow at Marconi Plaza. 6ABC will show the parade 12:30-2 p.m.

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Ciao Philadelphia Shares Italy’s Highlights

REATER Philadelphia boasts one of the largest, and most

accomplished, Italian-American communities in the United States. The birthplace of

the United States of America, Philadelphia is a city deeply connected to Italian values

and the Italian way of life, exemplified by our universities, museums, art centers, and

neighborhoods and contributions of Italian Heritage. Consul Pier Forlani is proud to announce that the Consulate General of Italy – in partnership with area civic, academic, cultural and business leaders – is launching the fourth edition of Ciao Philadelphia in October 2018. Oct. 5: Columbus Day Resolution

12-5 p.m. at City Hall, Rm. 400. The Art of Italy

2-5 p.m. The Philadelphia Museum of Art will offer a series of once-a-week tours of the Italian Art Collection for the month of October. Oct. 7 O C TO B E R 4 , 2018

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10 a.m. Mass at St. Monica Church, refreshments follow at Paradiso. Parade lineup at Broad & Morris Streets, 12-5 p.m. Sweet beginning: a Duo Alterno concert

3- 5 p.m. at Marshall Auditorium/Roberts Hall – Haverford College. The Duo Alterno, from Turin, Italy, is considered one of the most-significant reference points in the vocal-piano repertoire ranging from the early 20th century to today. Since 1997, it has taken the best Italian music to 50 countries. Oct. 8

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8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Marconi Plaza and Penn’s Landing Oct. 9 Nick Malgieri, Pasticceria: Stories and images of Italian sweets

5:30 p.m. at Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, Rm. 627, 3420 Walnut St. Oct. 10 Amerita Chamber Players Concert

8-10 p.m. at Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel, 18th & Spruce Sts. Music by Colista, Rosii, Zipoli, Albinoni, Boccherini, Benedetto Marcello, Torelli. Baroque music, 16th-18th centuries. Oct. 11 Romeo & Juliet

7:30 p.m. at Academy of Music. Sir Kenneth Macmillan’s emotional choreography pairs with Prokofiev’s famous score to portray this moving tale of star-crossed lovers that is sure to stay with you long after you leave the Academy of Music. $35-$149. RSVP at http://paballet.org. Oct. 12 The Art of Italy

7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 Enzo Ferrari Demo Day 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, 6925-31 Norwitch Dr. Features cars in a themed presentation and demonstration run. Using the expansive 3-acre parking lot behind the museum, you can see, hear and smell history come to life through these magnificent machines. In event of inclement weather, the Demo Day will be held indoors. $12. Romeo & Juliet

2 p.m. Romeo & Juliet 8 p.m.

Oct. 14 Romeo & Juliet

2 p.m. The Class of Life – A Theatrical Experience

2-3:30 p.m. at Sons of Italy Bldg., 2537 E. Monmouth St. The Class of Life is a theatrical experience that takes the audience on a journey which highlights one man’s (Cont. Page 8)

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(Cont. From Page 6) life. The story begins on the last day of his distinguished career as a police officer. This day gives way to reminiscing about his motivation to become a police officer, his

proud Italian heritage, his upbringing and married life. Utilizing a blend of humor, drama & life experience, the actor takes his audience on an emotional roller coaster through stories relating to all.

This poignant presentation will surely touch the lives of those who value family, tradition and comedy. $20. Oct. 16 The Cultural Power of Italian Opera

7-10 p.m. at Wilson Hall Building, Rowan University, Glassboro, N.J. A program combining Italian Opera and Art songs performed by Rowan University students, as well as a faculty lecture

on the influence of opera and the Italian-American immigrant culture. Oct. 18 Allison Cornish – Lectura Dantis, Della Valle Lecture

5:30-7 p.m. at Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 3420 Walnut St. Oct. 19 Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle

10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Sbarro Institute – Biolife Sciences Bldg, Temple Univ. 1900 N. 12th St.

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6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Union League, 140 S. Broad St. Dr. Richard Hodges, President of the American University of Rome, is delighted to present his current dig in Tuscany in collaboration with fellow archaeologist, Dr. Peter Gould. RSVP to e.johnson@aur.edu. Oct. 26 The Art of Italy

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Oct. 27

11 a.m.

Arte Povera: Homage to Amalfi ’68

Mediterranean Diet: from the past to the future

2-7 p.m. The Mediterranean Diet represents not a simple diet, but a lifestyle. For this reason, this event will promote the Mediterranean Diet through a journey from the past to today, with a look at future prospects. The event will include a conference, panel discussion and tasting. RSVP at delorenzo@uniroma2.it. The Art of Italy Romeo & Juliet

7:30 p.m. Sir Kenneth Macmillan’s emotional choreography pairs with Prokofiev’s famous score to portray this moving tale of star-crossed lovers that is sure to stay with you long after you leave the Academy of Music. Oct. 20 Romeo & Juliet

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Oct. 23 Under the Tuscan Sun: Between Archaeology, History and the Future

10 a.m.-12 p.m. at 4th & Bainbridge Sts. A walking tour of Historic Italian & Jewish South Philly, which was known as “the Land of Dreams” for Jewish and Italian immigrants a century ago. Tour concludes at the Italian Market. $10. RSVP at philadelphia@ajc.org. Romeo & Juliet

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10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Philadelphia Museum of Art, opening today and running every day through July 7, 2019. This installation will explore the emergence of Arte Povera in the Italian and international scene. Focusing on the groundbreaking event of Arte povera + azioni povere, the installation celebrates the 50th anniversary of this artistic manifestation that took place at the Arsenale dell’Antica Repubblica in Amalfi Oct. 4-6, 1968. Festa dei Friulani, 10th Anniversary

5 p.m. at Sandy Run Country Club, 200 E. Valley Green Rd. Oreland, Pa. Fun, food, family, music and dancing! Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner served at 6 p.m. Buffet dinner, cash bar. Oct. 29 “The Art of Objects: The Birth of Italian Industrial Culture, 1878-1928”

4:30-5:30 p.m. at Falvey Memorial Library, Villanova University, 800 E. Lancaster Ave. A presentation by the author explores the experimental encounter of arts and industry in Italy at the turn of the 20th century, tracing the origins of the Italian culture of design in the social and aesthetic construction of the age’s most-iconic industrial objects.

EVERYDAY PEOPLE BY DENISE CLAY ’M GOING TO start this week’s column with a number: 68%. That’s the percentage of women who identify themselves as plus-sized. Now, that used to mean that you were a size 14 or above, but the folks at an event I went to on Saturday as part of Philadelphia Fashion Week told me that you can be considered plus-sized if you wear a size 8. That makes nothing resembling sense. But it’s the attitude of the fashion indus-

Week and it had been such a hit that the founders took notice, she said. And so did everyone else. “We’re the first plus-sized partner they’ve ever done a show with,” Williams said. “I’m glad that they took a chance on us. Once the word was out that we were doing the show, designers started filling my inbox. We had more designers and models than we could ever use.” Anyone who follows fashion in general and the plussized market in particular isn’t surprised by that. The plus-sized fashion market is a $21 billion industry, which is why companies like Walmart are buying plus-sized manufacturers like Eloqui. Now, let’s talk about the show itself, because it was pretty nice. Local designers and the city’s first plussized resale store, Curve Conscious, showcased a variety of looks ranging from Afrocentric to business (Cont. Page 17)

BY JOE SHAY STIVALA PDATE on TRAFFIC COURT: Two Municipal Court judges are assigned to Traffic Court monthly. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court made the decision. But why wait for the high court to act? The 1st JUDICIAL DISTRICT should FINISH THE JOB. Get rid of the Common Pleas Overseer, and fully return it to Municipal Court! Get rid of ADAs for needed use elsewhere and return police. Allow for plea bargaining! Reassign hearing officers to

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IG POLITICAL guns are heading to Pennsylvania to rally their bases and to encourage voters to head to the polls for the November midterm elections. Former PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA held a rally at the Dell. STATE SEN. VINCE HUGHES helped introduce the president and STATE SEN. SHARIF STREET led the Pledge of Allegiance. The president was in Philly to try to energize important Democratic votes for the

hand on the commission 9 helm. John McCain had a great line fit for the PUC here: PLEASE GO AWAY. I was never a big fan of New Jersey U.S. Sen. Bob MENENDEZ. But the attack ads against him by the GOP candidate are TOO UGLY. The GOP opponent portrays himself as a super-wholesome guy. How can he say, “I approve this message”? State Rep. Ed NEILSON gets my kudos for grounded realism when he told GOP lawmaker proponents of a bill to kill paid sick leave to cut the “CRAP!” Councilwoman Helen GYM says that schools lost $93M due to the City abatement. HOW exactly? Anti-TRUMP folks who do not want to impeach call for ANNULMENT. Leave Trump alone; he gets DEMS more votes each day! Former HUD Secretary Henry CISNEROS is popular in Philly, and has been (Cont. Page 12)

November election of governor and U.S. senator; TOM WOLF and BOB CASEY are not going anywhere unless Philadelphia shows up to help them. Contrary to the national pundits clamoring about an energized Democratic base, the energy in Philly seems low. Maybe it’s beacause the electorate feels it’s a foregone conclusion that those Democratic candidates will win. But that happens all the time in Pennsylvania and is always dangerous to incumbents. The shoe was on the other foot when DICK THORNBURGH was the front-runner for governor and Democratic CONGRESSMAN ALLEN ERTEL couldn’t get support anywhere. Ertel came within about a percentage and a half of defeating Thornburgh. So far, SCOTT WAGNER has not been able to get any closer than 12 points worth of shouting distance to in-

cumbent Gov. Tom Wolf. Ironically, the only Wagner fan seems to be columnist JOHN BAER, who referred to Wolf as a HILLARY CLINTON mimicker. It’s ironic that a member of the “fake news” is defending Wagner, who is a mimicker of PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP. Trump’s contempt for the media is intense and frequent. The Republicans have put up a couple of angry white guys. Scott Wagner and LOU BARLETTA are really angry. But maybe just beneath the surface, voters still have that anti-establishment anger that the Trump victory represented. It remains to be seen. MAYOR JIM KENNEY has lost his chief of staff, his press secretary and now his MANAGING DIRECTOR MICHAEL DiBERARDINIS, all before the end of his first term. Maybe these folks have better job (Cont. Page 17)

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try, where sample sizes are a size 4 despite statistics that show that the average American woman is a size 16. So you have to give Kevin Parker and Kerry Scott, the founders of Philadelphia Fashion Week, their props for adding a show to their yearly rundown of all things fierce that addresses this reality. I spent Saturday afternoon at the Lov’n My Curves fashion show at City Hall’s Dilworth Plaza and had a great time seeing fashion that celebrated the human body in all of its manifestations, not just the small ones. Because, let’s face it, everyone wants to look good. “Fashion has no size,” said Praise 103.9 Radio personality Dezzie, the show’s emcee. “There’s something to be said for being a curvy girl in 2018.” Lov’n My Curves CEO Marquita Williams had been producing the show independently of Fashion

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other court duties. The lst Judicial Dist. should not be seen as creaky and lethargic on completing this task. In the Pownall case, Judge Robert COLEMAN is moving the debate over a preliminary hearing in a calming way so the matter can be proceed as it should.... Judge Anne Marie COYLE, in the probation-violation matter, is also TEACHING us what a jurist can do. Her order made the news only because it is not done (or needed) often. Belated L’Shanah Tovah to my 96-year-old buddy Harold FISHER of Langhorne! Harold was a two-war veteran and a Jewish War Vets leader when I met him. A general ordered me to work with him to get the Veterans Home (on Southampton Road) built. His JWV News with “Off the Bimah” jokes is still missed! The State PUC “advice” to the City Gas Commission is not needed. Councilman Derek GREEN has a steady

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RE-ELECTION fundraising is in full swing. We are seeing (and attending) fundraisers for candidates and for party organizations raising money for election operations. On Tuesday, STATE REP. MARTINA WHITE was on the host committee of a fundraiser for STATE REP. MARGUERITE QUINN (R-Bucks), who is a candidate for State Senate. The host committee also included most of the other Southeastern Pennsylvania state representatives, including BECKY CORBIN

crease in history, delivering record funding for schools, or working to preserve the unique character of our communities, I have always worked to bring responsible, effective representation to the issues while saying no to political games.” Hopefully, when there is another fundraiser hosted by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Republican woman state reps, they will be joined by Republican candidate in Philadelphia’s 177th District, PATTY-PAT KOZLOWSKI. Patty-Pat is running to replace retiring Republican STATE REP. JOHN TAYLOR (R-Northeast). Taylor is running a fundraiser for Patty-Pat on Oct. 11 at Romano’s Catering. This will also be an Eagles game-watching party. Our candidate for U.S. Congress in the 2nd District, DAVID TORRES, will be having a fundraiser tonight, Oct. 4, at 4234 Macalester (Cont. Page 17)

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(Chester), KATE HARPER (Montgomery), MARCY TOEPEL (Montgomery) and KATHY WATSON (Bucks). The co-chairs of the event were the Republican Party of Pennsylvania VICE CHAIRWOMAN BERNIE COMFORT and the Bucks County Republican Party CHAIRWOMAN PAT POPRICK. Quinn, if elected will be the first Republican woman from the Southeast in the Pennsylvania Senate. She was elected to the State House in 2016. Quinn was a real-estate professional who raised two daughters. She also has three stepchildren. We hope she replaces retiring STATE SEN. CHUCK McILHINNEY (R-Bucks). She has vowed to “bring pragmatic, independent leadership to the Senate and continue standing up for taxpayers and our communities.” Quinn said, “Whether it has been stopping the largest-ever proposed tax in-

Trump Shows up in Town, Upbeat

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POLS on the STREET BY JOE SHAHEELI RESIDENT Donald Trump came to Philadelphia, doing for once what his advisors have often urged him to do: talk economics. His address to the National Electrical Contractors Association at the Pennsylvania Convention Center was mostly free of sideswipes at political foes and accusers. Instead, he stuck to his main message: that the U.S. economy is booming. And since it actually is, Trump largely steered clear of misstatements of fact – allowing for his usual hyperbole that everything is the “greatest ever.” That was the kind of

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message that an audience of business people like to hear and the president was well received. His visit was well choreographed. His exact arrival time and movements were kept under wraps, making it hard for camera-catching protests to catch his eye. Given that Trump is unpopular in Philadelphia, protesters were few. This may have kept the president in a good mood and singing in a major key. One Philadelphia unionist was chosen to address the conventioneers: IBEW Local 98 apprentice Leam Nicholaides, who acquitted himself well.

Wagner, Wolf Settle in Town Last Saturday, both gubernatorial candidates opened Philadelphia offices. Scott Wagner opened his just off South Street. The brash York County businessman has made much of his conviction that he can reach out to urban voters,

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even if they aren’t Republicans. “Opened my new ‘Democrats for Wagner’ office in Philadelphia,” the candidate said in a statement. “I have a plan to turn Philadelphia and all the struggling cities in Pennsylvania around. I look forward to working with everyone who will help me accomplish that agenda.” In choosing a South Street, “the hippest street in town,” Wagner was perhaps signaling that he is a hep cat. Wolf opened a Democratic Party of Pennsylvania office at 44th & Chestnut Streets in West Philadelphia. The State Democratic campaign has other offices around town, in North and Northwest Philly as well as on Columbus Boulevard in South Philly. Its general approach favors neighborhoods rather than Center City, in particular neighborhoods with a strong minority component in their population. These are voters that Wolf must not just satisfy, but inspire to turn out in November. Councilman Wm. Room 506 City Hall P. 215-686-3446/7 F. 215-686-1927

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Councilwoman Cherelle Parker (9th District) is emerging as a leader of the Northwest Coalition, the powerful fundraising – and vote-getting – team that dominates much of Northwest Philadelphia’s political life. Its other activists, such as activist Chuck Finney and former Councilwoman Marian Tasco, increasingly defer to the dynamic Parker

as their public face. When Jim Kenney ran for mayor three years ago, he had good support in his native South Philadelphia base, notably among its blue-collar organized-labor constituents. But he needed to reach out into North Philadelphia; in the Northwest Coalition, he found an early ally that ultimately swept him onto the 2nd floor of City Hall. As the city’s pols gear up for the spring 2019 priState Rep.

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mary, Kenney is solidifying that connection. He recently made a contribution to Parker’s campaign fund – the maximum allowed under law. Not that Parker is under threat in her district race: any challengers that emerge will be peripheral at best. This donation was a way for the mayor to show that he cares.

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STATE SEN. Art Haywood hosted an “Impeach Trump” rally at Vernon Park in the Germantown section of Philadelphia on Saturday. Haywood led rally attendees in a call to support his impeachment resolution, SR 395, against the president, encouraging attendees to sign his online petition.

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(Cont. From Prev. Page) proposal to require a $15 minimum wage from all City contractors. Working-class citizens and progressive activists approve this idea, with most City Councilmembers onboard as well.

Wolf, Barletta Snag Endorsements

Gov. Wolf and Congressman Lou Barletta (R-Luzerne) each picked up an endorsement that, while

surprising no one, will gratify their respective camps. Barletta, who is running for U.S. Senate, won the backing of the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association. Barletta, who has been endorsed by Fraternal Order of Police lodges from across Pennsylvania, has received the overwhelming support from law enforcement in the race for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania. “Congressman Barletta has been a tremendous advocate for law enforcement in Washington,” said PSTA

President David Kennedy. “We need more people in the United States Senate who will fight for the resources police need to protect and serve their communities across the nation. Nowhere is that more necessary than Pennsylvania where our department of 4,400 troopers is responsible for policing 85% of the commonwealth.” The PSTA endorsed Barletta for the U.S. Senate one day after endorsing Democrat Gov. Tom Wolf for re-election.

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SEPTA General Manager Jeffrey D. Knueppel testified before the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee regarding the progress in implementing Positive Train Control. PTC is a safety technology designed to prevent train collisions. SEPTA has installed PTC on all 13 of its Regional Rail lines in advance of the federal deadline for implementation on Dec. 31, 2018. Photo by Steve Barrett

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understanding BANKRUPTCY BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED uestion: Foreclosure scary: Can bankruptcy save my house? Bankruptcy! I don’t want to file bankruptcy! Hey, if you do want to file, there is something wrong with you. But you want to keep your house? Avoid foreclosure? Which option hurts more: losing your home or filing bankruptcy? Either way, you need to

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do the cold calculations, a real budget, how much do you have to work with, how much will it cost to do what you want to do. There is always a money trade-off with these choices. For instance, if you meet with me and tell me keeping your house is priority number one, if I asked, “Would you pay $1 million for your house?” I bet you would say no. In the old days, back when homes were worth more than we owed on them, (gosh, seems like a long time ago, doesn’t it?) most Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases were filed to stop a foreclosure and give you time to catch up on the missed payments, up to five years. These days, most Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases are still filed to stop home foreclosure, but, in a quite different way: lien stripping. This option is only available if your home is worth less than what

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is owed on the first mortgage, and you have two, or more, mortgages. Many of my clients are able to file a Chapter 13 payment plan, and make a plan payment that is equal to, or even less than, their second mortgage payment. Which is scarier: foreclosure, or Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Next Week’s Question: After bankruptcy filing, beware of phony debt collectors who threaten arrest.

WALKING the BEAT (Cont. From Page 9) billed as PRESIDENTIAL TIMBER. He was mayor of San Antonio, Texas, a big electoral-vote state. The Lindsey GRAHAM tirade in the Supreme Court nomination hearings seems a flight of FANTASY. He, Jeff SESSIONS and Mitch McCONNELL get my Oliver Cromwell quote: “BEGONE for all the good you have done!” A Bucks County woman wrote on her lessons learned while canvassing. Canvassing has been forgotten by some pols as they age. It is NEEDED. Tip O’NEILL lost his first election and learned from a sweet old lady who said, “Tip, people WANT TO BE ASKED.” And millennials who canvass over world issues (a yuppie ward leader reportedly ran to address the IMBALANCE of wealth in the world) – try LOOKING around you at a street light out, stop sign needed or pothole to resolve LOCAL issues that are dear to voters. Then call your councilman to get help for these needs that YOU can accomplish. LOCAL 19 Assistant Business Manager Bryan BUSH told HOLTEC in Camden that “WE CAN HELP” to educate employees to acquire needed skills there. This is beyond any doubt TRUE! Just visit their sparkling school on Columbus Boulevard!

BY COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA s we approach the Columbus Day weekend, we are reminded of the Italians who left their mark on Philadelphia, and paved the way for the large Italian American population that has influenced our city for centuries. Below is a sampling of Italians who have contributed to the fabric of Philadelphia’s history. Philadelphia is located along the Delaware River in the United States of America, on the North American continent. North America was discovered by Cristoforo Colombo, a Genoese

MARK your CALENDAR Oct. 4- State Sen. Christine Tartaglione hosts Senior Expo at St. Anne’s Rectory-PAL Ctr., 2328 E. Lehigh Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For info: (215) 533-0440. Oct. 5- St. Casimir Ch. Hosts Autumn Bingo at EOM Athletic Ass’n, 144 Moore St., 6 p.m. 10 rounds, wine & cheese, desserts, coffee. Prizes to $500. Advance tickets $30, at door $35. For info: Marge Petronis (215) 462-0464.

Oct. 6- State Sen. John Sabatina hosts End of Summer Picnic at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 12-4 p.m. All-you-can-eat pig roast & beer. Live entertainment, family fun, face painting, bounce houses, playground, free ice cream for kids. Corn Hole Tournament: $40 per team. Tickets $25 in advance or $30 at the door. For info: (215) 821-7606. Oct. 6- 58th Ward Republican Committee hosts Shrimp & Crab Night at Harmonia Cl., 2404 Orthodox St., 4-8 p.m. Donation $45. Payable to “Friends of the 58th Ward Executive Committee. For info: Joe Giedemann (215) 669-7222. Oct. 6- D e m o c r a t i c Women of Philadelphia host Get-Together at Queen of Sheba, 4511 Baltimore Ave., 7-10 p.m. Oct. 7- St. Nicholas of To-

lentine Ch. hosts Italian Festival & Procession of Saints at 9th & Morris Sts., 12-9 p.m. For info: For info: Rev. Nicholas Martorano (215) 463-1326. Oct. 11- State Sen. Christine Tartaglione hosts Senior Expo at Fox Chase Rec Ctr., 7901 Ridgeway St., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For info: (215) 533-0440. Oct. 11- Uptown Entertainment & Development Corp. sponsors Trip to African American Mus. In Washington, D.C., lv. 2231 N. Broad St., dinner in D.C. Benefits Uptown programs. For info: Linda Richardson (215) 2361878. Oct. 12- State Rep. John Taylor hosts Senior Expo at Cohocksink Rec Ctr., Cedar & Cambria Sts., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Door prizes, health screenings, state agencies. For info: (215) 425-0901. Oct. 12- NAACP hosts

RIGHTING an ancient wrong, Councilman Al Taubenberger, L, gave a City Council resolution to congratulate 98-year-old John James, front C, of Southwest Philadelphia for having finally been awarded U.S. Army officer status this year, 76 years after he was denied it despite completing officer training, solely because he is Black. He was accompanied by his daughters, Marian Lane and Brenda Watts, R. Photo by Wendell Douglas

Awards Gala Reception at Nat’l Museum of American Jewish History, Ballrm., 5:30-9 p.m. Self-parking in Bourse Parking Garage, 101 S. Independence Mall E., guests discounted. Catering by Kevin Parker. For info: Rodney Muhammad (215) 908-5202. Oct. 12- 57th & 65th Ward Republican Committees’ Fall Fundraiser at Pub 36, 7681 Frankford Ave., 7-10 p.m. Beer, wine, well drinks, wings. Tickets: $40. For info: Brian McCann. Oct. 17- State Sen. Sharif Street is hosted Reception at Zarwin Baum Good Government PAC, 1818 Market St., 13th fl., 5:30-7 p.m. Platinum $10,000, Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500, Bronze $1,000, Tickets $250. Payable to “Friends of Sharif Street,” P.O. Box 28854, Phila., PA 19151. RSVP: ZBGoodGovPAC@zarwin.com or (215) 569-2800.

Oct. 18- State rep candidate Elizabeth Fiedler hosts Fundraiser at Marra’s, 1734 E. Passyunk Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Buffet. Contribution levels $50, $100, $500, $1,000. To become a host: Kate (617) 435-0002 or finance@leizabethfiedler. com. Oct. 22- Democratic City Committee hosts Pre-Election Party at Sheet Metal Workers’ Ha., 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $150. For info: (215) 952-1999. Oct. 25- 66A Ward Democratic Committee hosts Pre-Election Celebration at DC 21 Ha., 2980 Southampton Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $35. Payable to “Friends of 66A Ward.” For info: Shawn Dillon (215) 637-6360. Oct. 25- 5th & 8th Ward Republican Committees host Pre-Election Party at Racquet Cl., 215 S. 16th

St., 7-9 p.m. Oct. 27- State Rep. James Roebuck hosts Shredding Event at 4712 Baltimore Ave., 9 a.m.-12 m. Free. For info: (215) 724-2247. Oct. 28- American Ass’n for Cancer Rsch. hosts “Party for a Purpose” at Hilton at Penns Ldg., 201 S. Columbus Blvd., 5-9 p.m. Honoring John J. Dougherty. Tickets $300 ($200 UNDER AGE 40); sponsorships $1,250$50,000.For info: Kyrie Palan (215) 446-7166. Nov. 6- General Election. Nov. 18- Councilman Mark Squilla hosts Re-Election Kickoff Event at Mifflin Tavern, 1843 S. 2nd St., 1-4 p.m. Eagles game. Hail Mary $2,500, Touchdown $1,000, Field Goal $500, General Admission $30, Payable to “Squilla for Council,” P.O. Box 373a32, Phila., PA 19147. For info: 267) 2752120.

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Pietro Biancardi, who was the first Italian to fly over the Delaware River in a hotair balloon in 1793. In attendance were the first five United States presidents: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe. Giuseppe Ceracchi, an Italian sculptor, came to Philadelphia in the 1790s to sculpt Presidents Washington and Jefferson. His artwork remains on display in the Presidents’ House in Philadelphia and Monticello in Virginia. One hundred Italians immigrated to Philadelphia in the 1700s, followed by thousands in the 1800s and the 1900s. Descendants of these immigrants are our family members and friends. They have added to the vibrancy of our City in big ways and small ways, as helpful neighbors and famous entertainers. We should use this weekend to remember and appreciate all their contributions.

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sailing for Queen Isabela of Spain. America is named after Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian who sailed for the Portuguese. The Delaware was sited first by the Italian Verrazzano sailing for the French in 1524. What do we know of these explorers? Why were Italian sailors sailing for foreign powers? We know the Renaissance was centered in Firenze (Florence), Italy and refocused on the glories of ancient Rome, led by Petrarch and other Italian scholars. Our Founding Fathers studied the classic Latin writings of Virgil, and Ovid. Ben Franklin was selling their books on Market Street as early as 1733. The earliest Italian who visited Philadelphia in 1757 was Giovanni Palma. He attended a musical concert with George Washington! Ben Franklin welcomed

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Wolf Delivers Money to Bank

Mothers Charged up

GOV. TOM WOLF announced the reopening, as a museum, of the magnificent 1st Bank of the United States in Old City, thanks to State funding. Photos by Leona Dixon

MOTHERS in Charge, the anti-violence group, gathered at Sheet Metal Workers Hall in South Philadelphia. L-R were Rhonda Willingham, Dorothy Johnson Speight, Gwendolyn Jenkins (footballer Malcolm Jenkinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mom) and Shannon Newton. Photo by Wendell Douglas

Schmidt Drive Is on Fire

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CITY COMMISSIONER Al Schmidt held a successful fundraiser at Firefightersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hall in Northern Liberties, Flanking the commissioner were State Reps. Martina White and John Taylor. Photos by Wendell Douglas

JOINING in the effort to re-elect Al Schmidt were, L-R, Monique Pannell, Joan Seals, Schmidt and Juanita Smith.

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L-R WERE Ward Leader Tom Matkowski, congressional candidate David Torres, Ward Leader Bill Heeney, City Commission Vice Chair Al Schmidt, Ward Leaders Chris and Walt Vogler, and RCC leader Mike Meehan.

TATE REP. JASON Dawkins (D-Kensington) applauded the passage of HB 2060, which is designed to strengthen the Protection from Abuse Act and convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence that require relinquishment of firearms. Dawkins said, “Allowing abusers to have so much time to turn in their firearms only puts victims at more risk of harm. We need to shorten that window.” HB 2060 would require court-ordered abusers to surrender their guns within 48 hours in protection-from-abuse cases, rather than the current period of 60 days. Dawkins also previously introduced HB 2097, which similarly proposed a statewide notification system to alert victims and law enforcement when abusers purchase firearms.

Solomon Teams up For Child Care State Rep. Jared Solomon (D-Northeast) is helping families identify quality child care throughout the commonwealth. HB1742, co-authored by Solomon and State Rep. Thomas Mehaffie (R-Dauphin), unanimously passed the House today. It would require all state-licensed childcare centers to post their Keystone STARS rating in a prominent location on their

Time to Drop ‘DROP’? Domb’s Bill Would Councilman Allan Domb (at Large) introduced legislation to terminate the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (“DROP”) for future City of Philadelphia employees. “The unfunded pension liability is the most serious fiscal challenge we must confront as a city,” said Domb. “As our largest financial obligation, we need reforms that will improve the overall pension system and this legislation is one of many incremental adjustments we should consider to add stability to our fiscal path.” DROP was initially created as a pilot for succession planning with the intent to produce no material increase in normal cost to the city. Yet overall, the city has paid out more than $1.5 billion to municipal employees enrolled in the program. At present, the city has an unfunded pension liability of approximately $6.1 billion excluding the other post-employment benefits which would increase the total unfunded liability to more than $8 billion.

Williams Praises Move On Civil Forfeiture State Sen. Anthony Williams (D-W. Phila.) applauds the City’s decision to implement substantial reform to its civil-forfeiture process. “For too long, innocent residents of Philadelphia have been victim to an unfair pro-

Neilson: Pay Heed To Dyslexia State Rep. Ed Neilson (D-Northeast) joined in a rally with the Pennsylvania Dyslexia Literacy Coalition to highlight dyslexia and thank his colleagues in the state House of Representatives for unanimously adopting HR 1044 designating October 2018 as “Dyslexia Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. “My youngest son got lucky that someone identified and diagnosed him with dyslexia early. We need to encourage our children to tell their teachers and parents if they’re having trouble reading,” Neilson said.

Farnese Urges Youth Voter Registration Legislation designed to ease access to the ballot and spur voter pre-registration by 16- and 17-year-olds to ensure they are positioned to vote when they turn 18 has been introduced by state Sen. Larry Farnese (D-S. Phila.). “Our young people have become more engaged in the political process,” Farnese said. “They see how their contributions are critical to ensuring fairness in policy and equity in treatment by our government. I want to open the doors of voting to our young citizens and allow them greater access.” Farnese’s bill (SB 1261) would permit teens who are at least 16 years of age to pre-register to vote. The state’s voter registration system (SURE) will then automatically register the teen to vote when they are 18.

BY TONY WEST FIFTH-GENERATION resident of Frankford, Joe Hohenstein was born into an ethic of moral mission. His parents were staunch progressives with deep union roots – his father a public-school teacher, his mother a shop steward for AFSCME DC 47. But they didn’t confine their activism to their hometown. For years, they served on Catholic social missions in South America and Afghanistan, where many of Hohenstein’s six brothers and sisters were born. It was taken for granted, he says: “You’ve got to serve.” Today, Hohenstein is fighting to serve the 177th Legislative District, which encompasses Bridesburg, Mayfair, Port Richmond, Northwood, Frankford, Kensington, Wissinoming and Harrowgate. These working-class neighborhoods for decades have looked to state Rep. John Taylor (R-Northeast), a master of constituent service. Now, as Taylor is retiring, Hohenstein, a Democrat, wants to fill his shoes. Hohenstein thinks he has the stuff. He has had a long career as an immigration lawyer, serving clients, few of whom are rich and most of whom have troubles. Now he wants to bring those skills to Harrisburg, writing laws for the disempowered. “The thing that John understood,” Hohenstein said, “is that a state rep must do everything he can to make people’s lives healthier, safer and happier. Everybody knows him. People walk up to him on the street.” That’s in Hohenstein’s toolkit too, he maintains. Thanks in part to an early gig for Clean Water Action, Hohenstein is a dogged door-to-door canvasser. He treasures meetings even

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with people who don’t agree with him. That’s the meat and potatoes of an inner-city state rep race. In a fiercely contested five-way Democratic primary, Hohenstein and his team hit 10,000 doors. For the general, they’re at 5,000 so far. “I take care to see to it that my canvassers are young people from the district,” Hohenstein said. “We train them and pay them $15 an hour.” That helped him overcome a funding disadvantage: His $120,000 budget was topped by two of his opponents. Hohenstein is also deploying direct mail. He will soon debate with his Republican opponent, Patty-Pat Kozlowski, at the Veteran Boxers Association in Port Richmond. And he has a rack of endorsements: most of his primary opponents, all Democratic ward leaders, SEIU, Pennsylvania AFLCIO, Plumbers Union Local 690, AFSCME DC 47 and Council 13, Temple Association of University Professionals and PFT. In addition, progressive issue groups are on board with him, among them Philly for Change, Philadelphia Neighborhood Network, Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania, the Sierra Club, Liberty City, Planned Parenthood, Americans for Democratic Action,

Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, CeaseFire PA and Humane PA…. Yes, the animal-rights group. The Hohenstein family is huge on animal welfare. Education tops the list of Hohenstein’s issues, as befits a teacher’s son. He would drive for more state resources for Philadelphia’s public schools (he is a Frankford High School graduate; his two daughters attend a district and a charter high school). Hohenstein insists the reborn Philadelphia School Board is a work in progress that must rethink its structure. Opioid addiction rages in the 177th District. “Rowhouse blocks are tight knit,” he commented. “I am constantly told that everybody knows somebody, either a family member or a neighbor, who has died from this epidemic. The whole neighborhood needs to feel safe again.” Inpatient treatment is too short, he argues. Instead of the prevalent 30-days-andout approach – when the insurance money runs out – Hohenstein says addicts need months of inpatient care, secure from the perils of the street and the pressures of poverty, to make a true turnaround in their lives. This will cost money; he vows to campaign for it in Harrisburg.

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Dawkins Hails Bill On Domestic Abuse

cess that allowed the police seize their property without due process,” said Williams. “I am pleased that the City of Philadelphia is realizing the process of civil forfeiture is unjust and is instituting reforms to fix the issue.” Williams’ also thanked the Institute of Justice, whose 2014 lawsuit challenged the City’s civil-forfeiture process and was a catalyst for reform.

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websites, in the entrance to their facility, and in informational enrollment materials given to parents. Solomon said, “Parents deserve to have as much information as possible, so they can make sure their kids are in good hands when they go to day care.” The Keystone STARS program, operated by the state Office of Child Development and Early Learning, sets quality requirements for early childhood educators based on a four-star rating system.

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Tin Knockers Ride to Shore for MS SHEET METAL WORKERS Local 19 sent its corps of hardcore cyclists, the Tin Knockers, to Woodcrest Station in New Jersey for the annual Bike MS: City to Shore ride. Some steely Sheet Metal Riders even completed the 100-mile circuit! But victory lay not in how far or how fast they rode; their team raised $12,100 to fund treatments for multiple sclerosis. They posed here, by the dawnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early light, just before takeoff on their adventure.

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LOCAL 19 hosted its annual golf outing at Pennsauken Country Club, attracting an enthusiastic turnout from its members and supporters. Photos by Wendell Douglas

READY to drive were, L-R, Frank Vitrano, Thomas Burns, John McKenna, Nadine Graca and Paul Hartman.

HARD HITTERS were, L-R, Brian King, Bill Hughes, Clinton Hixson and Howard Van Buren.

L-R WERE Bob Gadsby, Business Manager Gary Masino, Sr., Assistant Business Manager Bryan Bush, Tommy Bush, Luke Gordon and Ken Woods.

KEY PLAYERS were, L-R, Michelle Quinn, Brian Bush and Alicia Conale.

L-R were Mike Crim, James Keenan, Jerry Gontz and Joe Downing.

JOINING state rep candidate Malcolm Kenyatta for a day of campaigning in North Philadelphia were, L-R, Ward Leader Arthur Green; Kenyatta; two fellow freshman state rep candidates, Danilo Burgos and Mary Isaacson; and Congressman Dwight Evans.

his Democrat supporters is TRACEY FISHER. Fisher runs a group that aids people leaving prison to re-enter society. Wagner has a number of former felons

on the staff of his businesses. Wagner thinks that once a former criminal has paid his debt to society, he should be able to have a normal and productive life.

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Bacon’s Mo’Tiff designs were the talk of the runway. Plus-sized retailer Ashley Stewart was a premier sponsor for the show. I didn’t get the chance to shop backstage for any of the outfits, but they were certainly worth my taking another look at. So I’ll be heading to the Lov’n My Curves Facebook page to check them out.

(Cont. From Page 9) wear to outfits for the proud Muslimah. In fact, that was the name of one of the design houses, Proud Muslimah by Naseehah. Volare Menswear by Troy Adkins, J-Bri Designs by Debrah Sterling-Senior, Julia Turner Lowe’s JTL Designs, Evangeline Delaney’s VChic Designs and Tiffany

PUBLIC NOTICE Proposed Collocation of Antennas: Sprint proposes to collocate antennas at a height of 138 feet onto the smokestack on penthouse of a 128 foot building located at 1216-20 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. In accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended and the 2005 Nationwide Programmatic Agreement for Review Under the National Preservation Act; Final Rule, Sprint is hereby notifying the public of the proposed undertaking and soliciting comments on Historic Properties which may be affected by the proposed undertaking. Accordingly, if you would like to provide specific information regarding potential effects that the proposed undertaking might have to properties that are listed on or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and located within one mile(s) of the above address, please submit the property’s address and your comments to: Tarek Aboueid, 323 Washington Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN 55401, 224-425-0917, taboueid@bbjgroup.com.

(Cont. From page 9) offers, or maybe it’s not so easy to serve in the Kenney administration. Sam does not speculate whether there is trouble in paradise. DiBerardinis has spent a lifetime in government and is headed for Fels Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. There has been trouble in paradise at Fels. Many insiders feel that the school has abandoned its appropriate role as a trainer of future leaders. Several

decades ago, it moved from a trainer of government leaders to a trainer of government academics. Now Fels wants to go back to being a trainer of leaders. So Penn’s Fels Institute is going through an identity crisis and DiBerardinis will help straighten it out. DiBerardinis is a hard worker, a strong personality and someone who gets things done. He can change organizational culture. CHS is a DiBerardinis fan and is certain he will get the job done at Penn.

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Articles of Incorporation for Susamai Foundation were filed September 19, 2018 with the Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations, Harrisburg, PA. Date: September 25, 2016 J. Michael Considine, Jr., P.C., 1845 Walnut St., Suite 1199, Phila., PA 19103, General Counsel, Susamai Foundation.

Articles of Incorporation for Court’s Place, Inc. were filed September 1 7, 2018 with the Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations, Harrisburg, PA. Date: September 25, 2016 J. Michael Considine, Jr., P.C., 1845 Walnut St., Suite 1199, Phila., PA 19103, General Counsel & Solicitor, Court’s Place, Inc.

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(Cont. From Page 9) Street from 7 to 10 p.m. Torres is running against current CONGRESSMAN BRENDAN BOYLE. Boyle currently represents roughly one-half of the new district. Torres believes that the new district, which now includes more minority neighborhoods, will improve chances of beating Boyle. Sunday, the United Wards (54th and 23rd), held a game-watching fundraiser at the Polish Army Club Veterans Club at Polanka Park in Bensalem. The Eagles game did not turn out as the crowd hoped. However, the event was a success as a fundraiser. 54TH WARD LEADER FRAN WOODRUFF was happy with the event (not the game’s final score). Attendees included people from both wards, which are in lower Northeast Philadelphia. The relatively new leader of the 23rd Ward is CHRIS NAWDYNSKI. Other ward leaders came to lend their support, including WALT VOGLER (21st), MATT WOLFE (27th), DE-

NISE FUREY (46th), GARY GRISAFI (53rd), CHRIS VOGLER (55th) and TOM MATKOWSKI (65th). PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP’S son ERIC and daughter-in-law LARA will be in Pennsylvania today as special guests at a fundraiser for CONGRESSMAN and candidate for U.S. Senate LOU BARLETTA. The invitation that I received noted that the location will be revealed to those who RSVP to the event. The host committee includes former STATE REP. JEFF HASTE (R-Dauphin), STATE SEN. MIKE REGAN (R-York) and STATE REP. GREG ROTHMAN (R-Cumberland) along with former PAGOP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LUKE BERNSTEIN, DR. BENNETT CHOTINE, JAY CLEVELAND, BOB CRISTE, DENNIS HELLER and Mickey Nye. Tickets are $500 for general admission, $1,000 for hosts and $2,700 for lead hosts. Last Saturday, Republican gubernatorial candidate SCOTT WAGNER was in Philadelphia for the opening of his “Democrats for Wagner” office on S. 5th Street. Prominent among

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, MECKLENBURG COUNTY In the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division, Case No. 18-CVS-8227 Allstate Insurance Company v. Club 40 Travel, LLC To: Club 40 Travel, LLC, Defendant Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Plaintiff is seeking a money judgment against you for insurance premiums owed under claims for breach of insurance contract or unjust enrichment and constructive trust. You are required to make a defense to such pleading not later than November 7, 2018, which is 40 days from the first publication of this notice. Upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 27th day of September, 2018. Patrick M. Aul, Esq. Cozen O’Connor 301 South College Street, Suite 2100 Charlotte, NC 28202 704-348-3447 Attorney for Plaintiff Allstate 9/28/2018; 10/5/2018; 10/12/2018

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O! HERE WE go again, This is part two of my report on my recent cruise. As you might remember I did a recent column on a cruise. The trip was taken because I knew my son A.J. needed a vacation, so I set up the cruise for the both of us. This seems very nice of me, right? What a sneaky way to get away.

from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and the grill serves hot dogs, hamburgers and American fries from noon to 6 p.m. And just in case you get the munchies, the pizzeria is open all day and night. Ice cream is always available too. Oh, just in case you don’t want to leave your cabin, there is room service that is only a phone call away. And there is a breakfast delivered to your cabin for those that need a little rest from their party last night. Needless to say, everyone is well fed and some of our fellow passengers are living proof that they are on the See Food diet – they see food and eat it. All diets are left on the shore and if one is ever hungry, it is their own fault. Of course, one could go to the gym to work it off. But what is the sense

Funding Santamoor U N I O N PACKAG ING’S Michael Pearson hosted a funder for City Council candidate Eryn S a n t a m o o r, L, at Pipeline on Center Square.

in that? You are on a cruise – enjoy it. One of the food highlights is the Grand Gala Buffet. At this event, the food staff prepares food that is very decorative – radishes that resemble roses, potatoes that look like flowers, carved melons that look too good to eat, and many foods that resemble anything but food. For chocoholics, there are so many designs in chocolate. They are so beautiful that it seem sinful to think about eating them. Desserts: only about a hundred of them. Of course there are the mandatory carved ice blocks. It is truly a spectacle that takes a while to set up and before it opened up for consumption there is an hour and a half for taking pictures of their handiwork. People wait in long

lines to take photos of the 19 foods before it is destroyed. When it is open for eatin’, people wait in line for 20 to 30 minutes to get through the line to sample all the foods. This is a must-see happening for any passenger on a cruise ship and I don’t know of any shore event like it. Besides some lovely islands, aboard a magnificent ship the motto that all diets are cancelled is true. And if you don’t have any self-control, the crew, waiters, bar staff, cabin staff and everyone are there to spoil you rotten. No reasonable request is denied and even some requests that may seem unreasonable. I know we had a great time and I will take another cruise – to where? Who knows and who cares? Lemme at that buffet. T HE P UB L I C R E CO R D

mean it. There is always food available – check this schedule out: Continental breakfast from 6:30 to 7:30, buffet or sit-down, waiter-served breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30; the buffet and dining rooms close at 10:30 to set up for lunch; but not to worry, there is a special breakfast area that serves till noon. Lunch is served from 12:00 to 2:30. There is a formal tea from 3 to 4. Dinner aboard the Carnival Destiny (our ship) is in two seatings: early at 5:45 and late seating at 8:00. If you just want an informal meal, the buffet is open from 6 to 9:30 p.m. There is always a late-night bistro from 11:30 to 1:30 a.m. In addition, there are specialty foods like oriental fare at the Happy Valley, New York Deli Sandwiches

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While on the cruise I noted some of our fellow passengers said and did things that to me were truly remarkable – mind-boggling, in fact. For example, there was a note in the daily news flyer that said, “Remember that you are on a moving ship – please take care and watch your step.” One lady walking through the restaurant commented on her inability to walk normally and said – to no one in particular – that they (?) ought to stop the movement of the ship because she was not happy about walking “funny.” She may not have been too happy about walking – but there were some other very happy people though: the diners. For those who have never taken a cruise, food is plentiful – to the 25th power. I

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