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Vol. XV No. 5

Issue 992

January 31, 2019

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COUNCILMAN Bobby Henon, C, took part in a joyous ribbon-cutting at Dorsey Playground in Tacony to celebrate recent improvements, thanks to a grant. City Council incumbents will be seeking public occasions like these to meet their constituents as the spring primary season develops. Henon will be particularly grateful for their goodwill after this week’s legal difficulties. Photo by Wendell Douglas

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Williams Pushes for Probation Reform

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TATE SENS. Anthony Williams (D-W. Phila.) and Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver) have introduced Senate Bill 14, comprehensive probation reform legislation.

They were joined by advocates across the aisle and across the political spectrum, including supporters from the conservative think tank Commonwealth Foundation, the ACLU, and Justice Action Network.

“Pennsylvania ranks number one in adults under supervision - a dubious honor which prevents families from thriving, businesses from growing, and society from moving forward,” said Williams. “This legislation builds on our previous work in the criminal justice reform arena to set clear, reasonable parameters for probation and parole that not only benefit those under supervision, but help rebuild our communities.”

“It is time Pennsylvania joins the 30 other states that have responsibly put a cap on probation sentences to ensure minor probation violations do not result in new sentences not matching the crime,” said Bartolotta.

The measure has broad bipartisan support. On board are other Philadelphia senators, among them Art Haywood (D-Northwest), Larry Farnese (D-S. Phila.) and Sharif Street (D-N. Phila.).

Harris Teams up For Justice Reform Citing

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passage of several pieces of bipartisan criminal-justice reform legislation signed into law during the 201718 legislative session, state Reps. Jordan Harris (D-S. Phila.) and Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) have organized a bipartisan, bicameral Criminal Justice Reform Caucus to focus on further reforms within the criminal-justice system.

“Rep. Delozier and I had previous success working together in passing criminal-justice reform legislation and it’s my hope that working together again, along with the formation of a bipartisan, bicameral caucus, will allow us to act as a clearing house and help move bills quickly through the House and Senate and send them to the governor,” Harris said. “People who have made minor, non-violent mistakes in the past should not be branded by those mistakes and face obstruction in their search for a job, an education or even a home for the rest of their lives. Together, we can again find ways to help people who have paid their debt to society integrate back into normal life and contribute to their communities.”

The caucus already claims 32 members. The caucus looks to advance policies that address issues such as barriers to employment in the occupational licensure system, education and workforce skills during incarceration, probation and parole issues and successful rehabilitation and re-entry into society.

The House caucus will work closely with the Senate Criminal Justice Reform Caucus, chaired by State Sens. Camera Bartolotta (R) and Art Haywood (D).

Green Proposes Easing up on Pot During City Council’s first session of 2019 last week, Councilman Derek S. Green (at Large) intro-

duced legislation that proposes an amendment to the Home Rule Charter, for the decriminalization of non-medical cannabis.

Considering Gov. Tom Wolf’s recent statement that the time has come to take a “serious and honest look” at legalizing recreational cannabis in Pennsylvania – in addition to the decriminalization of small amounts of cannabis under the Nutter administration in 2014 – Green argued now is an appropriate time to reevaluate laws at the local level and gain perspective from Philadelphians about whether this is something they would like to see happen.

Under Green’s bill, the issue would ultimately become a ballot question. This question will be considered at a hearing scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 10:00 a.m. of the City Council’s Committee on Law & Government, which will also examine the role of THC (an element of cannabis) screenings in probation and parole proceedings.

Maternal Mortality A Focus for Bass Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District) introduced a resolution to hold hearings on the increase in maternal mortality among black women in Philadelphia.

Black women represented 75% of all pregnancy-related deaths in Philadelphia between 2010 and 2012.

In the United States, black women are up to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women.

“The maternal mortality rate in Pennsylvania has doubled since the mid1990s. I don’t understand why, in an age where I believed we were making strides in the medical field, it seems like we are regressing in this area,” the councilwoman said. “Philadelphia is called a city of ‘eds

and meds,’ so we should be especially alarmed, and vigilant, about this disturbing and deadly trend.”

According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, two of the leading causes of maternal death, are 60% more common and more severe in black women. Maternal mortality affects black women more than any other group regardless of economic class, but those who live below the poverty line are faced with even more challenges.

Low-income black women often must navigate preexisting health disparities including barriers health care access, finding culturally competent health practitioners and pervasive racial bias in the medical field.

Studies have shown that black patients are prescribed less pain medication and referred to medical specialists less often than their white counterparts with the same symptoms.

The Committee on Public Health & Human Services hearing will examine why maternal mortality among black women has increased, why they are more likely to die in childbirth than any other group, and what can be done to reverse this trend and protect mothers in Philadelphia.

“I have to acknowledge the years of work so many organizations have done around maternal health disparities, including the Philadelphia Commission of Women, and the Maternity Care Coalition,” Bass said. “I want to thank State Rep. Morgan Cephas for her leadership on this issue, and Council Members Blondell Reynolds Brown and William Greenlee for co-sponsoring this resolution. I look forward to finding solutions to this tragic phenomenon.”

Tartaglione Snags MaST Grant

A grade school in State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione’s (D-Kensington) district was among 765 schools across Pennsylvania that were awarded a combined $8.7 million in targeted grants in support of their computer science programs.

Gov. Tom Wolf announced the grants through the administration’s PAsmart initiative to invest in the commonwealth’s existing and future workforce needs. MaST II Community Charter School, at 6238 Rising Sun Avenue in Lawncrest, will use the funding to expand computer science classes and teacher training. MaST II serves 500 students in grades K through 5.

“MaST is a National Blue Ribbon institution that has a strong track record of delivering high-quality, technology-focused education to students from throughout my district and surrounding communities. This funding will further enhance the school’s ability to prepare young people for the jobs of the future,” said Tartaglione.

Founded in 1999 as Math, Science & Technology Community Charter School, MaST opened the doors on its first campus in the Far Northeast that fall.

In 2016, the School District of Philadelphia granted a second charter for MaST II at the site of the former St. William Catholic School.

Construction is well underway for a second MaST II campus along the Delaware River in Tacony. Plans are for it to open in time for the 2019-20 school year.

Over the next decade, seven in 10 new jobs in Pennsylvania will require workers to use a computer and an estimated 300,000 STEM jobs will be available in the commonwealth by 2026, according to the administration.

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Lost and Stolen Gun Law Enforced

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A BEVY of civic leaders gathered at District Attorney Larry Krasner’s Office to announce that a long-standing ordinance requiring gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms within 24 hours will henceforth be enforced with criminal prosecution if necessary. Although the measure is on the books, it has never been an enforcement priority. City Council President Darrell Clarke, C, has been among those calling for enforcement in an effort to cut down on illegal “straw purchasers.” Photo by Wendell Douglas

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Will Third Time Be the Charm in the 190th?

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BY JOE SHAHEELI aybe they’ve got it right at last.

The 190th Legislative District, which is facing a Mar. 12 special election to replace former State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown, now has a full slate – in fact, a four-way race. And miraculously, it seems, one of these four (in a district that registers seven-eighths Democratic) will actually be a Democrat.

The Democratic ward leaders have been diligently searching for a candidate with professional skills to represent their communities

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of Cobbs Creek, Mill Creek, West Powelton, Parkside, Haddonfield, Wynnefield and East Falls. Outside Wynnefield, most residents are blue-collar people with little practice in matters related to lawmaking and public policy.

Initially the ward leaders eyed Roi Ligon, the Philadelphia Safe Schools advocate. But he turned out not to live within the district.

They then awarded the actual nomination to attorney Sonte Reavis – only to find out after the fact that he did not live in the district either.

Next, they turned to Darryl Thomas, a well-known businessman in the community. Again, after he accepted the nomination, they were blindsided by the revelation that Thomas is registered to vote in the State of Delaware.

Now it’s Movita Johnson-Harrell, who served as interim supervisor of victim services at the District Attorney’s Office by DA Larry Krasner. Johnson-Harrell is known for her work in

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State Senator

Anthony Hardy Williams 8th Senatorial District

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criminal justice. She created the Charles Foundation in honor of her 18-year-old son Charles, who was shot and killed.

Like Thomas, she challenged Lowery Brown in the 2016 primary. There is no question she is willing to run for office.

One never knows, but we bet the 190th District Democratic Caucus worked overtime this time to verify Johnson-Harrell lives where she says she lives.

There will be three other candidates in the special election. The Republicans have nominated Michael Harvey, described as a “security professional.” Pamela K. Williams, pastor at Ark of Refuge Tabernacle, is running on the Working Families Party ticket. And Amen Brown, CEO over the Overbrook-Beacon Community Education Center, is running on behalf of the Amen Brown Party.

Historically, the 190th is a not a district that tends to develop a dominant central leadership. Whoever wins the seat in March should

Solomon Against Hate

HATE SPEECH and how to combat it were subjects of a town hall meeting held by State Rep. Jared Solomon at St. William’s Church in Fox Chase. He was joined by colleagues Joe Hohenstein of N.E. Philadelphia, L, and Republican Tom Mehaffie of Lebanon County. Photo by Wendell Douglas

consider themselves lucky if they don’t face a primary challenge in 2020.

We live in an age of political firsts, and the 190th offers plenty of potential for more. If elected, Johnson-Harrell will be the first hijabi (head-covered) Muslim woman in the legislature; Johnson will be the first open lesbian; and Harvey will be the first Republican from West Philadelphia in a long time.

State Rep.

Councilwoman

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Jannie L. Blackwell

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State Rep. Jason

State Senator

Dawkins District Office:

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Representative

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Controversial DA Larry Krasner, who was elected in 2017 on a platform that vigorously sided with criminal defendants and questioned the get-tough tactics of previous decades of prosecutors and police, is now walking an interesting line with regards to one of Philadelphia’s most notorious convicts, Mumia

Abu-Jamal, who shot Police Officer Daniel Faulkner in 1982. Abu-Jamal was at the time an incendiary freelance journalist working at the peak of racial tensions during the city’s civil-rights era.

Abu-Jamal has always claimed his innocence, protesting that police (led at that time by equally incendiary Chief Joe Rizzo) railroaded him. Abu-Jamal’s articulate radicalism has kept his cause alive in many progressive quarters to this day.

And with the rise of Black Lives Matter, suspicion of old police actions can take on new potency.

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Councilman

Joanna E.

Rep. Rosita

Mumia Case Poses Dilemma for Krasner

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Donna

Bullock 195th Leg. Dist.

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Councilman At-Large

DEREK 5. GREEN City Hall, Room 594 Philadelphia, PA 19107

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City Councilwoman Cherelle L. Parker 9th District

District Office 1538 E. Wadsworth Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19150 Phone: 215-686-3454 Fax: 215-685-9271. www.phlcouncil.com/CherelleParker

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MOVITA JOHNSON-HARRELL was selected by the 190th District Caucus to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of State Rep. Vanessa Brown. Making the announcement were Ward Leaders Bernadette Wyche (24th); Peter Wilson (6th); Johnson-Harrell; Steve Jones (52nd); Willie Jordon (44th); Greg Spearman (60th); Edgar Campbell (4th) and State Sen. Sharif Street with State Rep. Jordan Harris.

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Marsy’s Law Boosts Sabatina A measure introduced by State Sen. John Sabatina, Jr. (D-Northeast), known nationwide as “Marsy’s Law,” will be front and center in the discussion of criminal justice in the Keystone State this year.

It is part of a nationwide campaign to codify criminal victims’ rights – in this case, in the Pennsylvania Constitution. Sabatina’s bill passed unanimously in the General Assembly last year but must be passed again in 2019 before it can be placed on the ballot for voters to approve.

The amendment would mandate enforceable rights of victims, including notice of hearings and other proceedings, protection from the accused, notice of release or escape, full and timely restitution, proceedings free from delays and with prompt conclusion, the ability to confer with the government’s attorney and information on all of these rights.

While it does not necessarily take away rights from the rights of defendants, the Marsy’s Law package does shift the focus in criminal policy. Many victims and their families have, like Movita Johnson-Harrell (see above), long complained that they “felt like the murderers had more rights than I did.”

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(Cont. From Prev. Page) Now, two separate developments are putting the spotlight on Abu-Jamal.

In December, Common Pleas Court Judge Leon Tucker ruled that one of Abu-Jamal’s appeals had been improperly ruled on by then-Supreme Court Justice Ron Castille because previously, Castille had been district attorney during an earlier appeal by Abu-Jamal.

Meanwhile, Meanwhile, Krasner’s office turned up six boxes of files from Abu-Jamal’s case where they had been mislaid in storage. Krasner’s position is that there is no controversial new information in these boxes, but Abu-Jamal’s defenders have seized on the discovery as evidence that exculpatory materials may yet turn up.

Krasner filed a motion last week that he’ll challenge Tucker’s order and resist a new appeal for Abu-Jamal.

Where does this leave Krasner? He is now approaching the midpoint of his term. Two years from now, he must decide whether to run again – and others must decide whether to run against him.

Krasner won in 2017 because, in a splintered five-way field where the other four contestants had conventional anti-crime credentials, Krasner ran as the “pro-defense” candidate, winning with a 38% plurality in the Democratic primary.

But suppose, two years hence, the “pro-prosecution” forces unite early behind a single candidate.

Things might work out differently in that case.

By tacking to the right on the Abu-Jamal issue, Krasner may win back grudging respect from the City’s police unions; or maybe not. There remains considerable bad blood between the DA and many cops on the street.

On the other hand, Krasner’s allies on the left can be an unforgiving lot. If they define Krasner’s stance on the Abu-Jamal appeal as a betrayal, they may decide to punish him if he seeks re-election – or simply lack the enthusiasm to turn out for him a second time.

A lot will depend on where the opioid crisis stands at that time. If it continues to grow, tough-oncrime sentiment may swell again in the voting public.

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Challengers: Accepted

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O MUCH FOR THE cliché of the boring off-year election. In a cycle that many pundits have already predicted would draw dozens of candidates for the at-large seats on Philadelphia City Council, it’s the groundswell of primary challenges across the slate of races that is turning heads.

It’s still January – almost two months before the deadline for petitions to be submitted to get on the ballot for the May 21 primary – but you wouldn’t

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MARK your CALENDAR Jan. 31- Mayor Jim Kenney is hosted Reception by Phila. Bldg. Trades & AFLCIO at Del Frisco’s Grille, 225 S. Broad St., 4-6 p.m.

Patrons $2,500, Supporters $5,000, Sponsors $11,900. Payable to “Kenney for Philadelphia.”

For info: Marita Crawford (267) 939-9175.

Jan. 31- State Rep. Danilo Burgos hosts Open House at 635 W. Erie Ave., 6-8 p.m.

Connecting to State-related programs and services such as the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, LIHEAP and how to get a Real ID. For info: (215) 223-1890.

know it by the volume of announcements crossing our desks. In addition to the swelling ranks of candidates for the at-large seats, challengers to some of the longest-serving incumbents from district seats are coming to the forefront. This week alone saw the gauntlet thrown down against Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell and Council President Darrell Clarke.

Other citywide primaries have their fair share of drama as well. Incumbent Mayor Jim Kenney will have to fend off at least one primary foe in former City Controller Alan Butkovitz, as State Sen. Anthony Williams continues to ponder jumping in. Multiple candidates for City Commissioners’ Office have thrown their hats in the ring, including Omar

Sabir. Incumbent Sheriff Jewell Williams has already drawn three primary challengers to date, including two former Sheriff’s Department employees. And by some accounts, there are close to 100 candidates for judicial openings.

It’s not just a good day to be a political wonk; it’s a good day for democracy. Often overlooked in the de facto narrative of Philadelphia’s overwhelmingly Democratic voter rolls is that elections can and should be competitive regardless of one-party dominance. As played out so dramatically in last year’s midterm elections, the electorate is best served by candidates who effectively justify their existence on a regular basis. Steel sharpens steel, as the saying goes. We look forward to seeing who has the edge.

Jan. 31- Councilmanic candidate Eryn Santamoor is hosted Evening with Gov. Ed Rendell & Mayor Michael Nutter at 1735 Market St., 5th fl., 6-8 p.m. Sponsors: Platinum $3,000, Gold $2,000, Bronze $1,000, Guest $250, Admission $100.

Payable to “Friends of Eryn Santamoor,” P.O. Box 56285, Phila., PA 19130.

For info: Caroline Allen caroline@erynforcouncil.com.

Jan. 31- State Rep. Morgan Cephas hosts Youth Employment Workshop at Shepard Rec Ctr., 5700 Haverford Ave., 6-7:30 p.m. Applying for documents, labor apprenticeships, college aid, interview & résumé reviews.

Parents/guardians must attend. To register: Donna (215) 879-6625.

Feb. 1- Veteran Boxers Ass’n hosts Groundhogs Day Happy Hour Fundraiser at VBA Cl., 2733 E. Clearfield St., 5:30-8 p.m.

For info: Fred Druding, Jr. (215) 221-2374.

Feb. 2- State Rep. Angel

Cruz hosts Medicare Benefits Information Session at 3503 N B S, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

For info: (215) 291-5643.

Feb. 2- Olney & Feltonville Walk for Education hosts Awards Program for neighborhood schools at Aspira Olney H.S., 100 W. Duncannon Ave., 10 a.m.12 m. Honoring Chairperson Elaine Tomlin. For info (267) 496-5662, Feb. 3- Congressman Dwight Evans hosts Super Bowl Party at Relish Restaurant, 7152 Ogontz Ave., 6 p.m. Tickets: $40 before game, $50 at door. Sponsorships: Coach $250, Owner $500, Commissioner $1,000. For info: Terri@DwightEvans.com or (215) 242-3213.

Feb. 4- State Rep. Angel Cruz hosts Information Session on Medicare Benefits Changes at 3503 N. B St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info: (215) 291-5643.

Feb. 6- State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler hosts PennDOT Registration for New Driver’s Licenses at Co-

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JUST IN TIME for the cold snap! State Rep. Jason Dawkins hosted a home weatherization workshop at Ziehler Rec Center in Olney. L-R were B.J. McDuffy, Dawkins and Anthony McDuffy, presenting assistance offered by PGW. Thanks, Rep. Dawkins, we needed that. Photo by Wendell Douglas

lumbus Sq., 12th & Wharton Sts., 5-7:30 p.m. For info: (215) 271-9190.

Feb. 6- 61st Ward Democratic Committee hosts Candidates Fundraiser at Relish Restaurant, 7152 Ogontz Ave., 5-8 p.m. Food, music, fun. Candidates $75, Guests $25. Payable to “The 61st Ward.” For info: Pete Lyde (267) 701-4503.

Feb. 6- Councilwoman Cindy Bass hosts Fundraiser at 100 S. Broad St., Su. 1525, 5-7 p.m. Contribution levels: $100, $250, $500,$1,000.

Payable to “Friends of Cindy Bass,” P.O. Box 18906, Phila., PA 19119. For info: (215) 500-2386 or friendsofcindybassevent@gmail.com.

Feb. 7- State Sen. Sharif Street hosts Reception at Galdo’s Catering, 1933 W. Moyamensing Ave., 5:307 p.m. Contribution levels: Platinum $10,000, Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500, Bronze $1,000, VIP $500, Guests $250. Payable to “Friends of Sharif Street,” P.O. Box 28854,

Phila., PA 19151. For info: (2567) 275-2120 Feb. 7- City Commission candidate Kahlil Williams is hosted Young Professionals Event at Attico Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, 219 S. Broad St., 6-8 p.m. Hosts $250, Supporters $150, Friends $50, Guests $25. Payable to “Kahlil for Philly,” P.O. Box 58048, Phila., PA 19102.

For info: Catherine McParland (267) 475-6953 or cat@kahlilforphilly.com.

Feb. 8- State Sen. John Sabatina, Jr. hosts Shrimp-APalooza at Harmonia Cl., 2404 Orthodox St., 7-11 p.m. All-you-can-eat shrimp + buffet & beer. Friends $40, Table of 10 $350 (Tables must be reserved by Feb. 5.

Payable to “Committee to Re-Elect John Sabatina, Jr.,” 121 S. Broad St. 4th fl., Phila., PA 19107. For info: Andrea andrea@RittenhousePolitical.com.

Feb. 9- State Rep. Morgan Cephas hosts Youth Employment Workshop at Sweet Union Bapt. Ch., 1536 N. 59th St., 10 a.m.-12 m. Ap-

plying for documents, labor apprenticeships, college aid, interview & résumé reviews.

Parents/guardians must attend. To register: Donna (215) 879-6625.

Feb. 12- Councilman David Oh hosts Re-Election Announcement & Campaign Kickoff at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., Lincoln Rm., 2nd fl., 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Feb. 13- Deja Lynn Alvarez is hosted Cocktail Reception at Star Lounge, 1705 Chancellor St., 5:30-7 p.m.

Contribution levels: Platinum $1,000, Gold $500, Silver $250, Bronze $50.

For info: (215) 515-0717.

Feb. 16- State Rep. Morgan Cephas hosts Youth Employment Workshop at Rose Plg., 1300 N. 75th St., 10 a.m.-12 m. Applying for documents, labor apprenticeships, college aid, interview & résumé reviews.

Parents/guardians must attend. To register: Donna (215) 879-6625.

Feb. 19- First day to circulate and file nominating petitions.

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Al Schmidt hosts Fundraiser at Grey Lodge Pub, 6235 Frankford Ave. Tickets: $40.

Payable to “Friends of Al Schmidt,” P.O. Box 18538, Phila., PA19129.

Mar. 1- 65th Ward Democratic Committee hosts Fundraiser at Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale Ave., 6-9 p.m. Tickets: $50. Payable to “Friends of the 65th Ward.” For info: John Dono-

hue (267) 334-3775 or Colleen Scalici (215) 5000617.

Mar. 2- 6 Democratic Wards host Bowling-Petition Night at T-Bird Lanes, 5830 Castor Ave., 2-5 p.m. Food, wine, bowling & equipment. $100 candidates, $30 general admission. Payable to “Philly United,” 3200 Magee Ave., Phila., PA 19149.

For info: Robert Dellavella

7 (215) 808-4240.

Mar. 5- 8th Ward Democratic Committee hosts Candidates Meet & Greet at Rosewood, 1302 Walnut St., 5:30-7 p.m. Cash bar, complimentary beverages, appetizers. Suggested minimum contribution: $250 to fund GOTV. RSVP by Mar. 1: Jarrod Bolden jarrod.bolden@8thward.org. or (202) 709-9624.

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colm Kenyatta is hosted Cocktail Reception at Rosewood, 1302 Walnut St., 5:30-7 p.m. Champions $1,000, Hosts $500, Boosters $250, Supporters $100, Friends $50.

Payable to “Malcolm for PA,” P.O. Box 3254, Phila., PA 19130. RSVP: Events@LPerr yGroup. com.

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(Cont. From Prev. Page) Feb. 19- 53rd Ward Democratic Committee hosts Petition Party at Nick’s Roast Beef, 2212 Cottman Ave., Banquet Rm., rear entrance. Donation $150.

Light refreshments. Notary provided.

For info: Janice Sulman (215) 470-7542.

Feb. 20- 11th Ward Democratic Committee hosts Spaghetti with Seniors at Venango Ho., 22nd & Venango Sts., 4-7 p.m. For info: Dwayne Lilley (267) 432-3665.

Feb. 20-11th Ward Democratic Committee hosts Petition Party at New Courtland, 19th St. & Allegheny Ave., 5-8 p.m.

Candidates: $200. For info: Dwayne Lilley (267) 432-3665.

Feb. 20- City Commissioner Lisa Deeley is hosted Reception at Palm Restaurant, 200 S.Broad St., 5:30-7 p.m. Special guest: Ed Rendell. Contribution levels: Gold $1,000, Silver $250, Bronze $100.Payable to “Deeley 15,” P.O. Box 42288, Phila., PA 19101 (memo “2.20 Event”). For info & RSVP (215) 6960291.

Feb. 20- 56th Ward Democratic Committee hosts Candidates Petition Signing Party at Portuguese Cl., 2019 Rhawn St., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets $40, Candidates $150.

For info: Mary Beth Stanley (215)742-8600.

Feb. 21- Councilman Derek Green announces Campaign Launch at Ctr. in the Park, 5818 Germantown Ave., 6 p.m.

Feb. 22- Judicial candidate Janine Momasso announces Campaign Launch at Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, 20th & JFK Blvd., 5:30-7 p.m.

Feb. 22- 44th Ward Democratic Committee hosts Evening of Jazz & Petition

Party at Danny’s Banquet Ha., 1 N. 50th St., 6-10 p.m. Tickets: $150. Payable to “WARD 44.” RSVP

by Feb. 19: (215) 4294819.

Feb. 22- 33rd Ward Democratic Committee hosts Sweetheart Dance at Juniata G.C., 1391 E. Cayuga St., 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Food, beer, wine & soda. Tickets: $35 or 2 for $60. Candidates petition free. For info: Marnie Loughrey marnie65@verizon.net.

Feb. 23- State Rep. Morgan Cephas hosts Youth Employment Workshop at Tustin Rec Ctr., 5900 W. Columbia Ave., 10 a.m.-12 m. Applying for documents, labor apprenticeships, college aid, interview & résumé reviews. Parents/ guardians must attend. To register: please call Donna (215) 879-6625.

Feb. 23- 13th Ward Democratic Committee hosts Candidates Petition Signing and Re-Registration Chat & Chew at Treasures, 5549 Germantown Ave., 2-6 p.m. Free to all residents & community groups. Candidates & Sponsors: $200. Payable to: 13th Ward Democratic Executive Committee.

P.O. Box 25563, Phila., PA 19140. For info: Cynthia Parker (215) 7044461 or Virnelda Haines (215) 704-1815.

Feb. 26- 23rd Ward Democratic Committee hosts Fundraiser at Makumba, 4501 Castor Ave., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $35, Candidates $100. For info: 267) 582-6347.

Feb. 28- Phila. Public Record hosts “Meet the Candidates” at Trestle Inn, 11th & Callowhill Sts., 5-7 p.m. Free cocktails & appetizers. Admission free to general public, Candidates $250, Sponsors $1,500 & $1,000.

For info: Melissa Barrett (215) 755-2000, ext.

5 or mbarrett@phillyrecord.com.

Feb. 28- State Rep. Mal-

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Johnson Makes Splashy Start for Campaign MAYOR Jim Kenney was among a host of top city leaders who spoke on Johnson’s behalf, along with Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez and half of Johnson’s other colleagues.

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MORE THAN 100 people turned out at Yesha Hall in Point Breeze for a dramatic launch of Councilman Kenyatta Johnson’s re-election campaign.

Court of Common Pleas Phila. County Civil Action – Law No. 181202538 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure CILICI, LLC, Plaintiff vs. Hilda Santiago, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Wilfredo Carrion, Deceased & The Unknown Heirs of Wilfredo Carrion, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Wilfredo Carrion Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 1640 Lewis Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124. 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, CILICI, 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. 181202538, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 1640 Lewis Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 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., Lawyer Referral & Info. Service, One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19107, 215.238.1701. Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106, 215.627.1322.

COUNCILMAN Kenyatta Johnson said his goal was to serve all the diverse components of his 2nd Councilmanic District, which ranges from posh Rittenhouse Square to struggling zones in the Southwest.

He stressed, though, that Point Breeze has always been his home.

NUMEROUS candidates for other offices showed up, like judicial aspirant Theresa Brunson, flanked by James Minnis, L, and Ron Slaughter.

PT. BREEZE State Rep. Jordan Harris joined a group of Laborers delegates and Councilwoman Cherelle Parker: L-R, Harris, City Commission candidate Omar Sabir, Parker, LDC leader Ryan Boyer and Local 332 leader Sam Staten, Jr.

STATE SEN. Anthony Williams delivered a fiery endorsement. He was joined here by Shirley Johnson, L, and Ethel M. Wise.

OUTSIDE the hall, a boisterous band of protestors charged that Johnson’s housing policies have not benefited low- and moderate-income residents of the area. They vowed he would face a primary challenge but were not prepared to name a challenger at the time.

understanding BANKRUPTCY

BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED uestion: Can bankruptcy modify the collec-

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tion of debt?

Do you receive late notices and collection letters in the mail? You probably opened them at first, but now do you just throw them in an unopened pile, hoping to deal with them later – and later never comes?

Are you tired of explaining why you have not paid a bill, embarrassed telling complete strangers your personal tragedies? Millions of people who are behind in their bills do not look forward to opening the mail, answering a phone or speaking to bill collectors.

At the first moment you file bankruptcy you automatically obtain relief that modifies the way your creditors treat you. With few exceptions, all collection activity must stop, all mail and phone calls must stop, and creditors must change the way they try to get money from you.

Debt collectors are no longer permitted to contact you by telephone while you are represented in a bankruptcy case. Peace of mind and calm are restored to your life.

Student loans, mortgage

companies, car-title lenders, medical bills, taxes, and credit-card debts are all included and are all covered by the automatic stay when you file bankruptcy. Bankruptcy requires creditors present their debt to the court for payment and only debt you can afford to pay gets paid during your case.

Many other debts are discharged. Some exceptional debt survives bankruptcy and may be collected from you in the future.

Next Week’s Question: Vehicle repo alert: Are you at risk?

State Sen. Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery) has come under the gun of the #Me-

Court of Common Pleas Phila. County Civil Action – Law No. 181200448 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Ditech Financial LLC, Plaintiff vs. Any and All Unknown Successor Trustees and/or Beneficiaries of the Joe Clayton Hurd Living Trust dated May 13, 1996 & Mary C. Chace, Successor Trustee of the Joe Clayton Hurd Living Trust dated May 13, 1996, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: Any and All Unknown Successor Trustees and/or Beneficiaries of the Joe Clayton Hurd Living Trust dated May 13, 1996, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 4724 Shelmire Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136. 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, Ditech Financial 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. 181200448, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 4724 Shelmire Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136, 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., Lawyer Referral & Info. Service, One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19107, 215.238.1701. Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106, 215.627.1322.

representing her mother.

Philadelphia enters into the story because Leach is also suing a 27th Ward Democratic Committeewoman, Gwen Snyder, for relaying

the story of Leach’s accuser.

Snyder, a seasoned labor activist, experienced an unwanted approach by a fellow Democrat at the 2016 National Convention and fought

a long, ultimately unsuccess- 9 ful campaign for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party to discipline the accused. She has since grown active in the larger #MeToo movement.

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE - Parcel#: 31S17-98; 391099400 - WHEREAS, on November 11, 2005, a certain mortgage was executed by Mary E. Howard, as mortgagor in favor of Seattle Mortgage Company as mortgagee and was recorded in Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia County in Mortgage Instrument Number 51326426 (“Mortgage”); and WHEREAS, the Mortgage encumbers property located at 224 Daly Street Philadelphia, PA 19148, parcel number 31S17-98; 391099400 (“Property”); and WHEREAS, the Property was owned by Mary E. Howard, by virtue of deed dated November 8, 1960 and recorded January 9, 1961 in Book: CAB 1540; Page: 527; and WHEREAS, Mortgagor/Record Owner Mary E. Howard died on March 25, 2016 intestate and is survived by her heir-at-law, Marianne Drefs; 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 June 9, 2014 in Instrument Number 52790419, 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 Mary E. Howard died on March 25, 2016 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 1, 2018 is $151,390.23 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 February 21, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Southeast Entrance of Philadelphia City Hall located at Broad Street and Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 all real property and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises will be sold at public action to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected SITUATE on the South side of Daly Street at the distance of One Hundred and Seventy feet Westward from the West side of Second Street in the 39th Ward of the City of Philadelphia. CONTAINING in front or breadth on the said Daly Street Fourteen feet and extending of that width in length or depth Southward between parallel lines at right angles with the said Daly Street Forty-eight feet to a certain Four feet wide alley leading into and from the said Second Street. BEING No. 224 Daly Street. TOGETHER with the free and common use, right, liberty and privilege of the said alley as and for a passageway and watercourse at all times hereafter forever. Being parcel number: 31S17-98; 391099400. The sale will be held on February 21, 2019 at 10:00 AM 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 $151,390.23 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 $151,390.23 as of November 1, 2018, 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. KML LAW GROUP, P.C., Foreclosure Commissioners, 215.825.6305.

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has now sued a women who accused him of inducing her to perform oral sex on him three decades ago, when she was a 17-year-old and Leach was an attorney

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Too movement in the last year, facing allegations (some undeniable) of sexually inappropriate behavior with some women. The degree of the seriousness of these charges, however, varies from case to case. The senator has apologized for some misbehavior, denied others.

In a novel twist to this nationwide story line, Leach

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NE WOULD think that after selecting SONTE REAVIS as candidate for the special election for the 190th Legislative District, who turned out to have residency problems, their next candidate would at least live in the district.

Not only did replacement candidate DARRYL THOMAS not live in the district, it appears he may not live in the commonwealth.

In a special election,

EVERYDAY PEOPLE

BY DENISE CLAY

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ROM THE moment that an FBI bug was discovered in Mayor John Street’s office in 2003, the Department of Justice has served notice that they’re here to stay and are investigating everything.

Since that time, former State Sen. Vincent Fumo, former City Treasurer Corey Kemp, former City Councilman Rick Mariano, former Congressman Chaka Fattah and former District Attorney Seth Williams

there is usually no primary process and the parties select their candidates through a vote of ward leaders in the district (in this case seven). Thomas, who owns a barbershop in the district was selected Jan. 19, but soon took his name out of consideration after it became public knowledge that he was registered to vote and in fact voted in the district in Delaware. He wanted to make laws in Harrisburg, but does not understand that he has only one vote.

The party is now looking at MOVITA JOHNSON-HARRELL, past supervisor at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office for victim advocacy.

She ran in the 2016 primary to replace then-incumbent VANESSA LOWERY BROWN. The reason the seat is open is because Lowery Brown was con-

victed of accepting an illegal contribution – a bribe.

She had been indicted before she ran in the primary and general election.

I guess I cannot expect more of the ward leaders in the district, as they were elected by the same people who re-elected someone indicted for a felony. I guess they presumed her innocent until declared guilty. I, however, greatly doubted Lowery Brown’s innocence, as she was one of six politicians caught in a sting operation, and the other defendants all pleaded guilty.

STATE SEN. SHARIF STREET, the vice chairman of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, announced he would steer the candidate-replacement process, in consultation with GOV. TOM WOLF. The Republicans identi (Cont. Page 14)

have found out the hard way that when the feds said they’re investigating EVERYTHING, that’s exactly what they meant. All of the people I’ve listed are either currently in jail or have served federal time for misdeeds ranging from corruption, to misappropriation of funds, to stealing from their parents to hosting parties for their girlfriends.

(I’m still waiting for a picture of the Union League’s $240 cheese plate. Anything that gets you sent to jail had better contain some of the best cheese known to man.)

You would think that an ever-growing laundry list of federal indictments – former City Representative Desiree Peterkin Bell was recently indicted for misusing City funds in ways that allegedly included a $500 Uber bill paid through the Mayor’s Fund – would deter folks

from doing things that put them in federal crosshairs.

You would be wrong.

As I write this, the buzz is that Local 98 Business Manager John Dougherty and City Councilman Bobby Henon would become the latest Philadelphia politicos to face federal indictment. In fact, by the time you read this, the feds should have announced the indictments in a news conference on Wednesday and since I’ll have the indictments in hand, I’ll be able to go over them in greater detail in next week’s column if the rumors are true.

But to be honest, these sets of charges are about as much of a surprise as the indictment of Roger Stone, President Donald Trump’s former campaign aide, late last week.

Which is to say, not a surprise at all.

The feds have been (Cont. Page 14)

WALKING the BEAT

BY JOE SHAY STIVALA

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ANCY PELOSI, THE UNDERESTIMATED. They said that she was too old. Out of touch to be Speaker of the House. But her WISDOM “trumped” Trump. Canceling the State of the Union – which Trump would use for inflated bombast – was a masterstroke! Tip O’NEILL, if alive today, would have added a chapter to his book “Man (and Woman) of the House…”

Does Trump have the

CITY HALL SAM

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HILADELPHIA City COUNCILMAN DEREK GREEN is offering a bill to have voters legalize recreational marijuana. This is something that extreme liberals have wanted for years. With marijuana legalization in a handful of western states and New Jersey, the idea is being pushed in many other states.

It’s not clear if the majority of Philadelphia voters would support complete legalization.

Everybody seems to support medicinal marijuana and decriminalization, but marijuana is

chutzpah to close the government a second time? A NATIONAL GROAN will be heard, GOP leaders included. With the closure, he has whittled away part of his conservative base, and earned the everlasting enmity of federal workers who will REMEMBER HIM in 2020.

I did not feel much sorrow for the unpaid FBI when a spokesperson cried that they “should not have to work in a store” for income. WHY NOT? It would give them exposure to social strata they may be unfamiliar with.

Roger STONE said that he “won’t bear falsehoods.” And not tell lies to ease pressure on himself.

He will not tell the Justice Department what it WANTS TO HEAR. This is a profile in courage. The way to counter that stance is to look deep into his

closet. Stone’s pronouncements indicate that he is not concerned.

I was happy to read that Lauri KAVULICH is the lawyer for Sheriff Jewell WILLIAMS. Peers, jurists and subordinates have profound, professional respect for her. The City Law Dept. settled a case against the Sheriff’s office – with one more to go. The settlement was for a MEAGER amount and far less than the MILLIONS that the Sheriff had gotten for the CITY COFFERS. In fact, the Sheriff MAY BE RESPONSIBLE for the City Surplus, which gave the City an extra $200 million to spend.

The kid who stared down the American Indian in Washington, D.C. says that he would like to talk to him. What would they say to each other? Has he requested a meeting?

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still a drug and can cause all kinds of problems in people’s lives. The question would be also whether formally moderate to conservative MAYOR JIM KENNEY would support such a bill.

Thus far into his mayoralty, Kenney has checked the boxes of virtually every progressive issue; the chances are substantial that he would be similarly inclined on this issue.

VANESSA LOWERY BROWN did a nice job as state representative. It is a shame that she was convicted of financial crimes. The ward leaders in her district are trying to attempt a successful succession plan for her seat. So far, though, things went far from according to plan. Their first two candidates didn’t work out: Both of them have had residency controversies indicating they didn’t live in the district. Now MOVITA JOHNSON-HARRELL, a victim services director from Philadelphia DIS-

TRICT ATTORNEY LARRY KRASNER’S Office, is being considered.

Maybe the third time will be the charm. It’s still amazing in Philadelphia that politicians are able to stay active and respected even with criminal convictions. That is the rough-and-tumble nature of Philadelphia politics and it’s a game for only the tough.

There are an unusual number of challengers to sitting City Council members this year. Some appear to be mounting roughhewn, home-made campaigns, but others are more sophisticated. Challenges are a good thing in a democracy: They keep even the most-capable public servants on their toes.

Council at-large races are a different story. There is always room at the top; no incumbent has an easy ride even in quiet years. And 2019 is not a quiet year politically, in Philadelphia as in the rest of the nation.

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O! HERE WE GO again. I think you'll enjoy this. But if you are under 50, you probably won’t understand.

You could hardly see for all the snow, spread the rabbit ears as far as they go.

“Good Night, David. Good Night, Chet.” My Mom used to cut chicken, chop eggs and spread mayo on the same cutting board with the same knife and no bleach, but we didn’t seem to get food poisoning. My Mom used to defrost hamburger on the counter and I used to eat it raw sometimes, too.

The term “cell phone” would have conjured up a phone in a jail cell, and a “pager” was the school PA system. We all took gym, not PE. And risked permanent injury with a pair of high-top Keds (only worn in gym) instead of having cross-training athletic shoes with air-cushion soles and built-in light reflectors. I can’t recall any injuries, but they must have happened because they tell us how much safer we are now.

Flunking gym was not an option. Even for stupid kids!

I guess PE must be much harder than gym.

Speaking of school, we all said prayers and sang the national anthem, and staying in detention after school caught all sorts of negative attention. We must have had horribly damaged psyches.

And where was the Benadryl and sterilization kit when I got that bee sting? I could have been killed! We played “king of

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doing his tricks on the front stoop, just before he fell off.

Little did his mom know that she could have owned our house. Instead, she picked him up and swatted him for being such a goof.

It was a neighborhood run amok.

To top it off, not a single person I knew had ever been told that they were from a dysfunctional family.

How could we possibly have known that? We needed to get into group therapy and anger-management classes. We were obviously so duped by so many societal ills, that we didn’t even notice the entire country wasn’t taking Prozac! How did we ever survive?

LABORERS’ DISTRICT COUNCIL HEALTH & SAFETY FUND 665 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19123

(215) 236-6700

www.ldc-phila-vic.org Alan Parham, Adminstrator

Local 57 - Esteban Vera, Jr., Business Manager Local 135 - Daniel L. Woodall, Jr.,, Business Manager Local 332 - Samuel Staten, Jr., Business Manager Local 413 - James Harper, Jr., Business Manager Laborers’ District Council - Ryan Boyer Business Manager Building better and safer communities in Philadlephia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties

Do it Right, Do It Safe, Do It Union.

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the hill” on piles of gravel left on vacant construction sites, and when we got hurt, Mom pulled out the 48-cent bottle of mercurochrome (kids liked it better because it didn’t sting like iodine did) and then we got our butt spanked. Now it’s a trip to the emergency room, followed by a 10-day dose of a $49 bottle of antibiotics, and then Mom calls the attorney to sue the contractor for leaving that pile of gravel.

We didn’t act up at the neighbor’s house either; because if we did we got our butt spanked there and then we got our butt spanked again when we got home. I recall Donny Reynolds from next door coming over and

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INFORMATION STATEMENT ON ACCESS TO THE ELECTION PROCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA

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SPECIAL ELECTION MARCH 12, 2019 REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 190TH DISTRICT In accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Voter Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act of 1984, the City of Philadelphia does not discriminate against people with disabilities in providing access to its election process.

According to these federal laws, the City of Philadelphia is required to ensure that its election process as a whole is accessible to people with disabilities in all elections. This means that polling places shall be accessible to people with disabilities to the extent that accessible locations are available within each election district.

The City Commissioners designates and lists polling place accessibility in varying degrees. Polling places that fully meet all federal and state criteria are designated with an “F” for fully accessible building and an “H” for handicapped parking.

If a polling place location does not fully meet these federal and state criteria but provides relative accessibility with minor assistance in entry then that location will be designated with a “B” for substantial accessibility.

If a fully accessible location, that meets all federal and state criteria (designated as “FH”), is not available for a polling place in your election Division, voting accessibility will be provided through the use of an Alternative Ballot in accordance with directives issued by the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

If you are a registered voter who is disabled or age 65 or older and who is not assigned to a polling place that has been designated as “FH”, you are qualified to vote using an Alternative Ballot.

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ONLY THE FOLLOWING WARDS AND DIVISIONS POLLING PLACES HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED AS “FH” OR FULLY ACCESSIBLE. IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED VOTER IN ANY ELECTION DISTRICT IN PHILADELPHIA, EXCEPT FOR THOSE LISTED BELOW, AND YOU ARE DISABLED OR AGE 65 OR OLDER YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE FROM HOME USING AN ALTERNATIVE BALLOT OR AT CITY HALL ROOM 142 ON ELECTION DAY USING AN EMERGENCY ALTERNATIVE BALLOT:

THIS LIST IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. REFER TO THE WEBSITE BELOW FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION www.philadelphiavotes.com Electoral District 6

Electoral Division

Address

Location

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4400 Fairmount Ave.

Angela Court Nursing Home

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4035 Parrish St. 4901 Chestnut St.

Sarah Allen Senior Housing West Phila. High School

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16,17

5201 Haverford Ave.

Spectrum Community Health Ctr.

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3900 City Ave. 2600 Belmont Ave.

Presidential City Apts Inglis House Founders Hall

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4,6

5429 Chestnut St.

Holmes Senior Apts.

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8,12

4901 Chestnut St.

West Phila. High School

An Alternative Ballot may be obtained for any election, upon your advance request on an Alternative Ballot Application. In Philadelphia an application for an Alternative Ballot can be made on the regular Absentee Ballot Application by checking the box for “Handicapped or 65 years or older and who is assigned to an inaccessible polling place”. The applications may be obtained at the County Board of Elections in Room 142, City Hall or by contacting (215) 686‐3469 VOICE, or TTY/TDD through the AT&T Relay System. TDD users may utilize this service by calling 1‐800‐654‐5984 and telling the communications assistant they want to speak to the Pennsylvania Bureau of Elections at (717) 787‐5280.

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Alternative Ballot Applications by mail must be received by the County Board of Elections not later than 7 days before the election.

Alternative Ballots must be returned to the County Board of Elections no later than the close of the polls, at 8:00 P.M. on Election Day. Additionally, registered electors with disabilities may apply for an Emergency Alternative Ballot Application and cast their ballot in person at the County Board of Election, in Room 142, City Hall, up to the close of the polls on Election Day. In addition, the City shall provide registration materials in large print at each registration facility, and voting instructions in large print at each polling place.

Should you have any questions about your rights, or the City’s obligations under these laws, or if you need assistance in determining if your polling place fully meets federal and state criteria, please contact the Accessibility Compliance Office, or the County Board of Elections.

City Commissioner's Office City Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19107

County Board of Elections City Hall, Room 142 Philadelphia, PA 19107 215‐686‐3469 215‐686‐3943

Accessibility Compliance Office 1401 JFK Blvd, MSB 10th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 – 1677

ELECCION ESPECIAL MARTES 12 DE MARZO DE 2019 REPRESENTANTE EN LA ASAMBLEA GENERAL DISTRITO 190°

De acuerdo con el Título II de la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades de 1990 y la Ley de Accesibilidad de Votante para los Ancianos y los Discapacitados de 1984, la Ciudad de Filadelfia no discrimina a la gente con discapacidades al suministrar acceso para el proceso de elecciones.

Según estas leyes federales, se requiere que la Ciudad de Filadelfia asegure que su proceso de elecciones en conjunto sea accesible a la gente con discapacidades en todas las elecciones. Esto significa que los sitios de votación serán accesibles a los discapacitados de tal manera que haya locaciones accesibles disponibles dentro de cada distrito electoral.

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DECLARACIÓN DE INFORMACIÓN SOBRE EL ACCESO AL PROCESO DE ELECCIONES PARA LAS PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDADES EN LA CIUDAD DE FILADELFIA

Los Comisionados de la Ciudad designan y enumeran la accesibilidad de los lugares de votación en grados variables. Los sitios de votación que cumplen en su totalidad con los criterios federales y estatales son designados con una "F" que indica que es un edificio totalmente accesible, y con una "H" que indica que hay estacionamiento para discapacitados.

Si un logar de votación no cumple en su totalidad con estos criterios federales y estatales, pero provee accesibilidad relativa con una pequeña ayuda en la entrada, entonces ese logar será designado con una "B" que indica que tiene una accesibilidad substancial.

Si no hay disponible un lugar totalmente accesible, que cumpla con todos los criterios federales y estatales (designados como “FH”), como sitio de votación en su División de elección, la accesibilidad para votar será proporcionada mediante el uso de una Boleta Alternativa de acuerdo con las directrices expedidas por el Secretario del Estado.

Si usted es un votante registrado, que es discapacitado o tiene 65 años de edad o más, y no se le ha asignado un lugar de votación que haya sido designado como “FH”, entonces cumple con los requisitos para votar mediante una Boleta Alternativa.

ESTE AVISO ESTA SUJETO A CAMBIOS. PARA OBTENER INFORMACION ACTUALIZADA IR A WWW.PHILADELPHIAVOTES.COM Distrito Electoral 6

Division Electoral 2

Domicilio

Centro de votacion

4400 Fairmount Ave.

Angela Court Nursing Home Sarah Allen Senior Housing

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9, 11

4035 Parrish St.

44

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4901 Chestnut St.

West Phila. High School

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16,17

5201 Haverford Ave.

Spectrum Community Health Ctr.

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3900 City Ave. 2600 Belmont Ave.

Presidential City Apts Inglis House Founders Hall

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5429 Chestnut St.

Holmes Senior Apts.

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4901 Chestnut St.

West Phila. High School

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SÓLO LOS CENTROS DE VOTACIÓN DE LOS DISTRITOS Y LAS DIVISIONES ELECTORALES QUE SE MENCIONAN A CONTINUACIÓN SE HAN DESIGNADO COMO “FH” O TOTALMENTE ACCESIBLES. SI USTED ES UN VOTANTE REGISTRADO EN CUALQUIER DISTRITO ELECTORAL DE FILADELPHIA, SALVO EN AQUELLOS QUE SE ENUMERAN A CONTINUACIÓN, Y ES DISCAPACITADO O MAYOR DE 65 AÑOS, CUMPLE CON LOS REQUISITOS PARA VOTAR DESDE SU HOGAR MEDIANTE UNA BOLETA ALTERNATIVA O EN LA SALA 142 DEL AYUNTAMIENTO EL DÍA DE LA ELECCIÓN MEDIANTE UNA BOLETA ALTERNATIVA DE EMERGENCIA:

Es posible obtener una Boleta Alternativa para cualquier elección, a petición avanzado de una solicitud de boleta alternativa. En Filadelfia se puede pedir una Boleta Alternativa en la solicitud corriente de Boleta para Votar en Ausencia, señalando la casilla de “Discapacitado, 65 años de edad o mayor y a quien se le ha asignado un lugar de votación inaccesible”. Las solicitudes se pueden obtener en la Junta de Elecciones del Condado en Sala 142, del Ayuntamiento o llamando al teléfono (215) 686‐3469 VOICE, o por TTY/TDD (Teletipo/Aparato de Telecomunicación para Sordos) a través del AT&T Relay System. Los usuarios de TDD pueden utilizar este servicio llamando al 1‐800‐654‐5984 e informándole al asistente de comunicaciones que desean hablar con la Oficina de Elecciones de Pensilvania en el (717) 787‐5280.

Las Solicitudes de Boleta Alternativa deben enviarse por correo a la Junta de Elecciones del Condado a más tardar siete días antes de la elección.

Además, los electores registrados con discapacidades pueden pedir una Solicitud de Boleta Alternativa de Emergencia y depositar la boleta personalmente en la Junta de Elecciones del Condado, en sala 142, del Ayuntamiento, hasta el momento del cierre de elecciones durante el Día de Elecciones.

Además, la Ciudad proporcionará materiales de inscripción en letras grandes en cada instalación de inscripción, y suministrará las instrucciones en letras grandes sobre cómo votar en cada sitio de votación.

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre sus derechos o sobre las obligaciones de la Ciudad según estas leyes, o si necesita ayuda para determinar si su lugar de votación cumple en su totalidad con los criterios federales y estatales, comuníquese con la Oficina de Cumplimiento con la Accesibilidad, o la Junta de Elecciones del Condado.

Oficina del Comisionado de la Ciudad City Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Junta de Elecciones del Condado City Hall, Room 142 Philadelphia, PA 19107 215‐686‐3469 215‐686‐3943

Oficina de Cumplimiento con la Accesibilidad 1401 JFK Blvd, MSB 10th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 – 1677

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Las Boletas Alternativas deben devolverse a la Junta de Elecciones del Condado a más tardar al momento del cierre de las urnas, a las 8:00 p.m. del Día de Elecciones.

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ELEPHANT CORNER (Cont. From Page 10) fied security professional MICHAEL HARVEY as their candidate without the help of Pennsylvania GOP VICE CHAIRMAN BERNADETTE COMFORT. Not that she was

not welcome to be involved, but they identified and vetted a strong candidate who lives in the district. Harvey is a Republican committeeman and longtime resident of the district.

What makes this drama all the more fascinating is that it is not easy to find a

suitable Republican candidate as the district is 87% Democrat. Given this voter registration, one would think the Democrats finding a viable candidate would be a cakewalk.

In both the case of Reavis and Thomas, it took diligent media to identify the residency issues.

EVERYDAY PEOPLE

(Cont. From Page 10) recording Dougherty’s phone calls since 2015 and his calls with Henon since 2016. Dougherty’s offices were raided by the FBI in 2016 and Henon’s have been raided as well.

SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE TUESDAY MARCH 12, 2019

REPRESENTANTE EN LA ASAMBLEA GENERAL DISTRITO 190° LOS DISTRITOS DE REPRESENTANTES ESTÁN CONSTITUIDOS POR LOS SIGUIENTES DISTRITOS Y DIVISIONES DENTRO DEL CONDADO DE FILADELFIA

PUBLIC NOTICE

REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 190TH DISTRICT

REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICTS ARE COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING WARDS AND DIVISIONS WITHIN PHILADELPHIA COUNTY

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190TH DISTRICT WARDS 04 [PART, Divisions 01, 07, 08, 12, 13, 19 and 20], 06, 24 [PART, Divisions 06 thru 08, 16 and 17], 38 [PART, Division 09], 44, 52 [PART, Divisions 01 thru 04, 06 thru 13, 21 and 28] and 60 [PART, Divisions 04 thru 06, 08 thru 18, 20 and 21].

AVISO DE ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL MARTES, 12 DE MARZO DE 2019

Entre las horas de 7:00 a. m. y 8:00 p. m. en los siguientes distritos y divisiones electorales en la ciudad y el condado de Filadelfia, Pensilvania, los votantes de la ciudad y del condado de Filadelfia podrán elegir una persona para cubrir los siguientes cargos según la certificación por el Secretario del Estado.

190° DISTRITO DISTRITOS 04 [PARTE, divisiones 01, 07, 08, 12, 13, 19 y 20], 06, 24 [PARTE, divisiones 06 al 08, 16 y 17], 38 [PARTE, división 09], 44, 52 [PARTE, divisiones 01 al 04, 06 al 13, 21 y 28] y 60 [PARTE, divisiones 04 al 06, 08 al 18, 20 y 21].

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WALKING the BEAT

(Cont. From Page 10) Mayor KENNEY was the subject of a story that his travels cost $90,000. That is peanuts, and a waste to write about it.

You do not have to pay the increased property tax if you APPEALED your increased market value.

Thanks to Councilman Mark SQUILLA for the bill and to CITY COUNCIL for passage. The lesson learned here is to appeal!

CONGRATS to Local 98 IBEW for sending two food trucks to feed air-traffic controllers during the payless period! A noble deed that was BURIED on the back pages of daily media.

PATHOS PIECE? I read a column where the writer was upset that DA Larry KRASNER was pushing a languishing law to be enforced. LEGIT gun owners

Between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. in the following election districts and divisions in the City and County of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, there will be ELECTED by the voters, a person to fill the following office, as certified by the Secretary of the Commonwealth

Dougherty has been business manager for Local 98 for 25 years and during that time has managed to turn the 4,700-member union into a political force that has been a kingmaker due to its being the largest source of independent political money in the city.

Both men vow to fight

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Lisa M Deeley

Chairwoman, City Commissioners Presidente, Comisionados Municipales

Anthony Clark

City Commissioner

Comisionado Municipal

Al Schmidt

Kevin A Kelly Vice Chairman, City Commissioners Acting Supervisor of Elections Vicepresidente, Comisionados Municipales Supervisor Interino de Elecciones

www.philadelphiavotes.com

T-Mobile proposes to modify an existing facility on the building at 714 Reed St (new tip heights 51.4’) (20182216) and on the smokestack at 1196 Adams Ave (new tip heights 79’) (20182217), Philadelphia, PA. Interested parties may contact Scott Horn (856-809-1202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential effects on historic properties.

the charges, which means I’m probably going to be spending some part of ether my summer or next fall in a federal courtroom checking this out.

Hopefully, folks who are just beginning to walk the path of Philadelphia politics will get the message that the feds are never kidding. should quickly report if their weapon is stolen or face a fine. Should writers mind-read the intent of the DA? Interview the DA first.

I was happy to join with fellow veterans to assist unpaid U.S. COAST GUARD men and women at remote small coastal bases with only one 80-ton boat whose commander is a young Petty Officer.

Their mission is SAR (search and rescue). They are family persons in their 20s and 30s in dire need of food, diapers, formula, pet foods, plus more. Gift cards (money not allowed) and tons of the above were delivered during the crisis by veteran groups such as the American Legion, Vietnam Veterans and Jim DONAHUE’S Liberty Chapter of the Army Association (AUSA). No one had thought about it during the chaos of the closure conundrum, until a “fire bell in the night” was sounded by a South Jersey volunteer fireman.

PUBLIC NOTICE AT&T proposes to modify an existing facility (new tip heights 196.5’, 197’, & 199’) on building at 18 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA (20190129).

Interested parties may contact Scott Horn (856-8091202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential effects on historic properties.

L-R, BRAD MARSHALL and his wife Sarah Marshall, Academy Concert & Ball Committee co-chair, with her mother Linda Saxer and the Marshalls’ daughter Amelia.

SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Bill Hite and friends enjoyed the concert.

L-R, DR. BOB PERKLE, Cathy Cahill, Leslie Anne Miller and Richard Worley. Worley chairs the Orchestra’s Board of Directors, and his wife Leslie Anne Miller is a member of the Corporate Committee for the Concert and Ball.

ADELE SCHAEFFER, on the Philadelphia Orchestra Executive Committee of the board of directors; and Dean J. Larry Jameson, MD and PhD, Penn Health System Executive Vice President and dean of the Perelman School of Medicine.

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MAYOR JIM KENNEY and Lettie Santarelli were pleased to be among the supporters of the Academy of Music and The Philadelphia Orchestra. Photos by Bonnie Squires

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BONNIE SQUIRES and boxing champion Bernard Hopkins at the pre-concert reception.

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