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SALUTING CITY’S LABOR! This Monday, Labor Day, like last year (shown L), the region’s labor movement will rally at Sheet Metal Workers’ Hall, hear leaders like Congressman Bob Brady, and march up Columbus Boulevard to Penn’s Landing for a day of family fun. We honor the work of our unions in this Special Issue.

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BY RYAN BRIGGS Thomas Citro is so good at navigating Philadelphia’s infamous bureaucracy, he’s made a living off of it. He bills himself as an “expediter,” a classically Philly profession that helps developers cut through red tape for building permits and zoning – for a fee, of course. When it comes to his own properties, though, he seems more inclined to ignore the city permitting process altogether: He and his wife have been taken to court – with little result – dozens of times over the past decade for everything from back taxes to serious code violations. Yet being a well-known City Hall manipulator wasn’t enough to prevent the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority from greenlighting Citro’s bid to purchase several city-owned lots near Temple University’s burgeoning campus. He signed an affirmation of compliance, got a nod from Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke, and scored two lots – even as he privately gave officials the bird.

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review of 15 recent order over the conPRA development tinued failure to deals authorized resolve the violaor extended found tions on Greer’s that about a quarter other properties. went to businesses They did not rewith outstanding spond to a call for tax bills or code vicomment. olations. The failure to dePRA Director tect these legal Greg Heller said arrangements is he has sought to problematic for crack down on the city. It is roudouble-dealing tine in the real in his tenure, but estate business, acknowledged and rarely nefarthat the state-auious, to spin off thorized urban new LLCs for new renewal agency acquisitions. In didn’t notice the many instances, outstanding issues ownership of the with Citro and sev- DEVELOPER Thomas Citro. Photo by Tom Rudisill LLCs can be easeral other developers. outstanding violations,” he ily traced through shared “When (the) PRA per- said. mailing addresses. The formed a search on these Indeed, at least in some cas- city’s still-incomplete effort properties earlier in the es, that’s exactly what hap- to upgrade and improve process, we successfully pened. its computerized licensing pulled tax clearances and When student housing de- system was supposed to fix did not find any significant veloper Owl Realty Group the issue by automating this outstanding violations on sought to buy lots near Tem- type of cross-referencing the applicant,” he wrote, ple’s campus in 2014, the – but that project has been referring to Citro, in an company also affirmed that delayed for years. email. “We do our best and it had no tax delinquency or However, even when develtry to find these, but they code enforcement issues. To opers applied for contracts are sometimes hard to track an extent, that was true: The using companies with outdown.” holding company, owned Heller said the PRA search- by Plymouth Meeting coues for the Department of Li- ple Lynn and Solana Greer, didn’t own any properties at the time. But another LLC controlled by the couple, called Dynamic Realty Corporation, did. One of those properties, on Latona Street in South Philadelphia, was so neglected that it had to be demolished by the city in 2011. The outstanding violations and associated fines were never resolved. A few years later, using a censes & Inspections’ data- fresh corporation – Owl Re- standing code violations, base and runs a check on an alty – the Greers received they sailed through the applicant’s Social Security approvals to buy the lots and approval process. Citro’s number in an effort to find build eight student-housing troubled student housing violations. But he admitted units. This year, they won company, Temple Nests, it’s not a perfect system. an amendment to the orig- faced few obstacles when “It is also possible that inal redevelopment contract he sought to scoop up the individuals who own en- to add a fourth floor – and aforementioned lots near tities that are purchasing six additional student-hous- the university this year. PRA properties may have ing units to the project. Just The expediter has run a an ownership interest in a month later, Dynamic Re- slew of student apartment other companies that have alty was hit with a stop-work buildings adjacent to cam-

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[Citro] signed an affirmation of compliance, got a nod from Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke, and scored two lots – even as he privately gave officials the bird. He’s isn’t alone. Following a fatal Center City building collapse in 2013 and with some 100,000 tax-delinquent properties on the docket, Philadelphia officials have repeatedly vowed to use government land sales as a carrot to encourage scofflaw developers to clean up their acts. But a City&State PA

pus since 2012, owned by at least five different “Temple Nest” holding corporations – nearly all of which have been cited for numerous serious code violations. One building, crammed with student rentals, has never had a rental license and was flagged for leasing out an illegal basement unit. Another student dwelling nearby was sent to court over unresolved fire code violations and an attempt to conceal unpermitted construction work. One of the cited properties was owned by Temple Nests III – the same LLC that would apply in April of this year for a redevelopment contract spanning two more lots adjacent to Temple University. Citro has outstanding issues on other properties he and wife – who is listed as a managing partner at Temple Nests – personally own. He owes the city some $20,000 in back taxes on a property in Northeast Philly and is missing a vacant land permit on a lot he owns in

The city’s still-incomplete ffort to upgrade and improve its computerized licensing system was supposed to fix the issue by automating this type of cross-referencing – but that project has been delayed for years. South Philly. Yet the couple easily won approval for purchase agreements on the two lots – for $90,000 a pop. And just one month prior to his recent PRA hearing, the city sought to take Citro to court over code or revenue enforcement issues for the 62nd time in 10 years.

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BY PAT EIDING, President of the Philadelphia Council, AFL-CIO he labor movement is used to having to do things the hard way. Working people in the United States of America, and around the world, in fact, have never been handed anything on a silver plat-

Solidarity. And before that Gilded Age, millions of American workers of African heritage were still held in chattel slavery, legally defined in many American states as

property. Generations of African American workers were born, lived, and died in bondage. They all worked, building the nation that denied their humanity. Many resisted and fought back. And when the Civil War broke out, in the words of Abraham Lincoln, testing whether a nation dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal could long endure, hundreds of thousands of African Americans volunteered to fight for and win their own freedom. They and millions of white Americans – native born and immigrants both – defended the cause of freedom and the nation dedicated, though imper-

fectly, to equality. The new birth of freedom wasn’t handed to them – they had to stand together and fight for it.

Union. We’ve seen a great deal of strife in our country since last Labor Day. I’m writing this just a few days after the horrible violence in Charlottesville, Va. First, there was a torchlight rally by neo-Nazis and white supremacists and their march onto a university campus. Then it appears that a white supremacist deliberately ran his car into a crowd of peaceful protestors, injuring many and murdering a young woman named Heather Heyer, who was there to protest the hate

represented by these white supremacists. Polls show our country becoming more polarized. Presidential leadership to bring Americans together is sorely lacking. How do we come together? Where can Americans turn to find a genuine spirit of community? To me, that spirit of community is the driving force at the heart of America’s labor movement. America’s labor movement forms our country’s largest organization that belong to working people. People of every ethnicity, every gender and sexuality identity, every religion, from nearly any country you can

find on the map, of virtually every age group, every level of educational attainment, are union members. Nearly any job you can think of is part of organized labor. American workers stand together in our unions because they recognize one simple truth: we are stronger and better together than apart. We will go further and we will accomplish more through unity than through division. We know this because of all that working people have accomplished through this kind of solidarity: We built the American middle class by standing together and building our unions. We know it because (Cont. on Page 6)

Saluting All Unions Members And Their Families

Happy Labor Day

ROBERT BRADY

Congressman 1st District Paid for by Committee to Elect Bob Brady

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ter. During the Gilded Age boom of American industry, American workers worked long hours, in dangerous conditions, with no legal job protections, unemployment insurance, disability pay, health insurance, or pensions. Working people quickly realized that the only way to win the basic improvements they needed to their wages, their hours, their working conditions, was to organize. To stand together.

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THE SPIRIT OF UNION IN DIFFICULT TIMES

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TIME TO PUT WORKERS FIRST BY RICK BLOOMINGDALE, President, Pennsylvania AFL-CIO abor Day is a time to remember and honor the achievements of working people across America. For our country and our Commonwealth, it’s been a long year. Today, we see more opposition from corporate special interests than ever before. Our economy remains skewed in favor of corporations who ship jobs overseas and stash their profits offshore to avoid paying their fair share. Indeed, the rules of our economy have been rigged by the rich and powerful. Over the last 25 years, worker productivity has increased, yet working people have not received a fair return for their work. Economic inequality has risen, as good-paying, family-supporting jobs have disappeared. Trade deals like the North American Free Trade Agreement have failed not only Pennsylvania’s workers, but workers all across the United States, Canada and Mexico. But working people are fighting back against greed and inequality by joining together. While the labor movement’s preference is to eliminate unfair trade deals like NAFTA in their entirety, politicians in Washington have instead chosen the route of negotiation. As U.S. trade representatives enter the NAFTA renegotiation process, working people and their unions are standing up to rewrite the economic playbook and put workers on a level playing field. Pennsylvanians lost more than 330,000 manufacturing jobs since January 1994; that’s more than one-third of industry jobs statewide. Wages have remained stag-

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nant as the cost of living has continued to grow. Young workers see fewer opportunities to have a job with decent wages, good benefits, safe working conditions and a secure retirement than their predecessors. It’s time for us to rewrite the economic rules in this country. And we can start by renegotiating a NAFTA that works for working people. Just as we worked together to stop the Trans Pacific Partnership, a trade deal that would have delivered yet another blow to workers, we can demand that better protection for working people be the first priority as the United States, Canada and Mexico reconsider NAFTA. Now, what should such an agreement look like? To start, the renegotiation process should be transparent and open to the public. We cannot afford another back-room deal, brokered in secret, away from the eyes of its key stakeholders, the American people. Working people should have the opportunity to be heard at the table. The failure of the TPP can be traced back to its neglect to include the perspectives and address the concerns of the working people it most directly affected. A new NAFTA has to place worker protections at the forefront, ensuring that all workers can exercise their fundamental rights and have a voice at work. (Cont. on Page 22)

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UNION LEADERS LOOK BACK ON THEIR ROAD

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Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters Tri-State Regional Manager

he Public Record asked prominent labor leaders in the Delaware Valley region to tell us how they came to be who they are. Three of them found the time, at summer’s end and amid preparations for Philadelphia’s spectacular Labor Day Parade, to share their thoughts on their careers. We asked them: “How did you first become in-

volved in your craft or profession? How did you move into union activism? Any reflections on your journey from where you were to where you are now?” Here’s what they had to say.

Robert Naughton I grew up in a union household. My father, Robert E. Naughton, was a union carpenter and I looked up to

HENRY NICHOLAS

National Union of Hospital & Health Care Employees President, District 1199C President

him and wanted to follow in his footsteps. When I graduated from high school, I took the apprenticeship test and started out as a carpenter right out of high school for Austin Construction. My first job was doing concrete forms for American Olean Tile’s office building in Lansdale, Pa. Union activism has been an important thing for me since I started out

as a union carpenter when I was 18. From the beginning, when I worked with my tools, I always wanted to take things into my own hands and be involved in the decision-making process, instead of having someone else make those decisions for me. I always went to my union meetings and was always active in my local. When I graduated from my apprenticeship, I became an alternate delegate

to Metropolitan Regional Council and eventually became president of Local 1595 and held various positions within this former Local. I was an organizer for the former MRC in 1996 and became the Director of Organizing in 1999. When the MRC was absorbed into the NRCC in 2016, I was elevated to the position of Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters’ Tri-State Regional Manager. It has been an incredible

journey from starting out at 18 years old as an apprentice carpenter. I’ve been working in the union for 38 years and am very proud to be a union carpenter. One of the proudest things for me is being able to change the lives of working carpenters from getting them into the trade and working hard for them to ensure that they make a good salary and get good healthcare and retirement benefits, so they can (Cont. on Page 17)

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nothing in the world is more powerful than working people standing together, determined to carry our great nation forward. On Monday, Sep. 4, Philadelphia’s union members will parade along the Delaware waterfront and celebrate Labor Day together at Penn’s Landing. You’ll see all the diversity of our great City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection represented by the scores of unions participating on that day. I will be proud once again to ride in the

Philadelphia Council AFLCIO’s float in the parade. And I’ll be overjoyed as I always am to see thousands of union members and their families celebrating everything that our unions stand for: solidarity, pride, dignity, compassion and justice. I invite you to join us on Labor Day to celebrate America’s unions. Because the spirit of Union that powers our labor movement is exactly what our nation needs in these difficult times.

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American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees District Council 47 President

this way to this very day. America’s unions have never been perfect. We’ve had our own struggles with racial justice, gender justice, and a host of other issues. We’ve squabbled amongst ourselves. We still face these challenges, and will face new ones in the future. But in the end, America’s unions are of, by, and for working people. And

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TOP BRASS COMES TO LOCAL 19

JOSEPH SELLERS. JR., international president of the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail & Transportation Workers, R, was guest of honor at the Local 19 Summer Gala at the shore. Gary Masino, popular leader of Local 19, happily welcomed his predecessor. Sellers was elected business manager in 2009. He began in 1980 as an apprentice, and became a journeyman in 1984. He joined the Executive Board in 1994 and became training director in 1996. He was elected international VP in 2009 and secretary-treasurer in 2011. He was asked to continue in that post after merger of the Sheet Metal Workers and United Transportation Workers (now SMART). He was elected president in 2015. Sellers is president of several professional labor groups and pension fund leader for many unions. The Public Record welcomes and salutes him. Photo by Joe Stivala

ENJOYING the shore sun at the Local 19 Summer Shore Gala in the company of Local 19 Business Manager Gary Masino are City Commissioner Lisa Deeley, R, and Carmela Jacquinto, Esq. The overflow gathering was enjoyed by one and all.

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GREEN! in our Green Resource special section Sept. 21 Call Melissa Barrett 215.755.2000

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SAFETY UNIONS BOOST VETS

FRATERNAL Order of Police and Firefighters local members gave strong support to a fundraising carnival held at the Vietnam Wall in Fox Park, Wildwood, N.J. The show was successfully developed by Amanda Thomas, top C, director of Boardwalk Entertainment. All were saluted by Harry Weimar, American Legion commander and vice commander of Vietnam Vets, top L, and Vincent DiPrinzio, post member. Photo by Josh Wright

t has now been 130 years since the first state law was passed – in Oregon – to create the Labor Day holiday, a full seven years before President Grover Alexander signed the bill that declared the first Monday in September as a national holiday celebrating and honoring our workforce. Over the weekend, on Monday – indeed, whenever the opportunity arises – we should take time out of our daily schedules to recognize those who spent (and sometimes gave) their lives to make America the greatest country in the world

LOCAL 1199C union leader Henry Nicholas outfits young Kysir Wilson with a brandnew bookbag at NUHHCE headquarters in Center City. Across the city last week, many other public leaders held back-to-school giveaways to let students know they “had their back” in the coming school year. Photo by Wendell Douglas

FOR STRONG WAGES, STRONG UNIONS NEEDED

LETTERS to the EDITOR BY VENSON BARBER As a fast-food worker, I work for a multi-billion-dollar corporation, yet I don’t earn enough to move out of my parents’ home at age 27. I’ve worked at McDonald’s for the past six years and I make $7.25 an hour. Each check varies between $100 and $200, nowhere near enough to cover the cost for my transportation or to contribute something to help my parents with their bills. I have no set hours and no protection on the job. In June, I made the trip

to Harrisburg two times, joining hundreds of other low-wage workers spanning several industries including fast-food, security and homecare, to lobby our elected officials to do the right thing and pass the People’s Budget. That would be a budget that would fund critical services, and raise the standard of living for workers by increasing the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. Missing its June deadline, the Pennsylvania legislature has once again failed underpaid workers by leaving the minimum wage to a place where workers are unable to survive. It’s time to raise the standard of living for workers in Pennsylvania and that can only happen with an increase to the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. There are only two ways that

this can actually happen. Legislators can actually do their job and pass bills that will help families like mine instead of placing us further in debt. The other way to improve the lives of workers making less than $15 across the state is strong unions! Unless workers in every region of the country can win unions, crooked politicians and corporations will continue to rig the system and workers will continue to lose. The decline in unions and wages have been found to be contributors to income inequality. And, unfortunately, people of color continue to be disproportionately affected. With 42% of US workers earning less than $15 an hour, more than half of Black workers are low wage and almost 60% of Latino. My mother showed me that (Cont. Page 25)

MARK your CALENDAR Aug. 31- State Rep. Emilio Vázquez hosts Pop-Up Constituent Service Office at Wyoming Br. Lib., 231 E. Wyoming Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Auto registrations & licenses, birth & death certificates, unemployment compensation & senior services. For info: (215) 457-5281. Sep. 1- Viewing for former State Rep. Thomas W. Blackwell IV at Terry Funeral Ho., 4203 Haverford Ave., 5-8 p.m. Viewing at Calvary Baptist Ch., 6122 Haverford Ave., 9-11 a.m.; service 11 a.m. For info: (215) 2222826. Sep. 1- State Rep. Emilio Vázquez hosts Pop-Up Constituent Service Office at Satellite Office, 1421 W. Susquehanna Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Auto registrations & licenses, birth & death certificates, unemployment compensation & senior services. For info: (215) 457-5281.

Sep. 4- AFL-CIO hosts Labor Day Parade, starts at Sheet Metal Workers’ Ha., Washington Ave. & Columbus Blvd. Sep. 6- Strawberry mansion CDC hosts Discovery Ctr. Town Hall Mtg. at Cornerstone Bapt. Ch., 2117 N. 33rd St., 6-8 p.m. Introducing Phila. Outward Bound Sch., Audubon Pa. and Phila. Parks & Recreation Dept. For info: Naja Killebrew mediaculturemarketing@gmail.com. Sep. 8- C o u n c i l w o m a n Cherelle Parker hosts “Calling All Virgos – Birthday Celebration” at Temptations, 218 W. Chelten Ave., 8-11 p.m. Inter-generational old-school party featuring Patty Jackson and DJ Gary O. BOP, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s dance contests; $200 1st-place prize in each category. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at door. Virgos buying tables contact in advance to get listing! Free light buffet, cash bar; can bring own food. Payable to “People for Parker,” P.O. Box 27647, Phila., PA 19118. For info: (215) 500-1679 or people4parker@ gmail.com. Sep. 8- Sheriff Jewell Williams is hosted 60th Birthday Celebration at Local 332 Union Ha., 1310 Wallace St., 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Tickets $100. Payable to “Citizens for Jewell Williams,” 2343 N. Smedley St., Phila., PA 19132. Sep. 9- State Rep. Jason Dawkins hosts Women’s Health Fair at N.E. Frankford Boys & Girls Cl., 1709 Kinsey St., 11 a.m.-2

p.m. Cancer care, health insurance, opioid addiction, medical equipment, behavioral health, sexual violence, counseling. For info: (215) 744-7901. Sep. 9- Philly Set Go & Phila. 3.0 host Voter Registration & Civics Event at Mifflin Sq. Pk., 6th & Ritner Sts., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nonpartisan. Candidate speeches begin 12 m. Young Democrats, Young Republicans, Lindy Li. Learn the ward system and how to run for committee person. Sep. 9- 61st Ward Democratic Committee hosts Barbecue Fundraiser at 6816 N. 10th St., 1-5 p.m. Candidates $35; elected officials, ward leaders & committee people complimentary. Donations welcome. Payable to “61st Ward PAC.” For info: Pete Lyde (267) 701-4503 or Paula McKinney-Rainey (267) 6085819. Sep. 9- Sheriff Jewell Williams is hosted 60th Birthday Celebration at Local 332 Union Ha., 1310 Wallace St., 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Tickets $100. Payable to “Citizens for Jewell Williams,” 2343 N. Smedley St., Phila., PA 19132. Sep. 12- State Rep. Ed Neilson provides free Produce Vouchers for low-income seniors at District Office, 16 Old Ashton Rd., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Must be 60+ by Dec. 31, with less than $22,211 income for singles or $30,044 for couples. Bring ID. For info: (215) 330-3714.

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iday itself came about in no small part because of continued assaults on organized labor – most notoriously the 1894 Pullman Strike that caused dozens of deaths, millions in damage and became the impetus for the legislation that created the national holiday – there is no shortage of attempts to undermine and weaken our workforce. Whether it is blatantly anti-union legislation enacted by state legislatures – just three days ago, Missouri became the 28th state to pass a Right to Work law – or the continued efforts of companies like Uber to classify its workforce as independent contractors instead of employees covered by wage and overtime laws, vigilance is just as necessary today as it was in the 19th century. As we honor our past and celebrate today, let us also prepare for the future.

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through their tireless work on our infrastructure, in our society and in pursuit of the American Dream. It is no stretch to say that we would not be enjoying the fruits of the greatest country in the world without their labors. To get just a glimpse of the beneficial impact organized labor continues to have, stroll down to watch the thousands and thousands of union participants, along with their families and friends, taking part in the city’s 30th annual Labor Day Parade. Carpenters, sheet metal workers, longshoremen, teachers, and countless other representatives of the unions that make our city work – literally – will march with pride alongside politicians and other dignitaries in this yearly display of the crucial role they have long played in making America great. And yet, just as the hol-

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Henry Nicholas Although I was born in the South, I began my career as a hospital worker in Manhattan in 1957. I was lucky to be connected to a progressive leader and moved swiftly up the ranks. Two years later, I led my co-workers into joining what was then Local 1199 of the Drug & Hospital Workers Union, which grew into NUHHCE. I moved around the nation organizing workers for my union. I led the 113-day hospital strike in

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Sep. 12- S. Phila. Business Ass’n holds General Membership Mtg. at Popi’s Restaurant, 3120 S. 20th St., 6:30 p.m. Dinner $40, cash bar. Sep. 14- State Rep. Stephen Kinsey hosts Human Services Job Fair at Treasures, 5540 Germantown Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info: (215) 849-6592. Sep. 14- State Rep. Emilio Vázquez hosts “Meet, Greet, Obtain Constituent Services” at Susquehanna Village, 1421 W. Susquehanna Ave, 3-4 p.m. Sep. 14- PennFuture hosts Environmental Rights Amendment Forum at WHYY, 150 N. 6th St., 5:30-8:30 pm. Panel includes many public officials and environmental leaders. For info: Stephanie Rex (412) 456-2372 or rex@pennfuture.org. Sep. 16- State Sen. Anthony Williams hosts N2N Street Festival at 50th St. & Baltimore Ave., 12-8 p.m. “Tribute to Prince” with DJ Questlove, Shei-

Charleston, S.C., which gave birth to the struggle for Black civil rights in the South and drew national attention. I wrote major checks for Martin Luther King, Jr. and for the Emmett Till defense. When NUHHCE was founded in 1973, I became its secretary-treasurer. I arrived in Philadelphia in 1973, during the early Rizzo years, to create Local 1199C. We now represent more than 15,000 healthcare workers in the Philadelphia and South Jersey region. At 81 years of age, I have never had a vacation. My work is what I am proud to have lived for.

Fred Wright My father was a steelworker, so I took to labor activism naturally. I began in Philadelphia la E., Morris Day & the Time, & PnB Rock. Emcees patty Jackson, TuRae & Skeet. Food. Free. For info: (215) 492-2980. Sep. 20- Crisis Intervention Network Reunion Committee hosts Bus Trip to Stamford, Conn. For Live TCV Tapings of Steve Wilkos Show, lv. Haddington Mall, 56th & Vine Sts., 7 a.m. Tickets $15. Payable to “The Mary Mason Care Project,” 744 South St., Phila., PA 19147. For info: Mike Reed (215) 796-5499. Sep. 21- Bruce Crawley hosts African Bicycle Foundation Fundraiser at Independence Blue Cross, 1901 Market St., 4th fl., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Renée Chenault Fattah is emcee. Sponsorship levels $50,000-$350. For info: (888) 508-2836. Sep. 21- Phila. Democratic Progressive Committee hosts “Back to Business: Get Involved Happy Hour” at Ladder 15, 1526 Sansom St., 6-8 p.m. Free admission & drink specials. Sep. 21- State Rep. Emilio Vázquez is hosted Reception at Suite 215 Social Cl., 3401 N. 10th St., 6-8 p.m. Contribution

with AFSCME Local 1739, which represents the employees of private nonprofit social-service agencies. It is one of DC 47’s eight local unions. While people often think of us as a “government union,” Most DC 47 locals are in the private sector, although all provide public service. That was 35 years ago. I think that the organized labor movement is at a crucial moment today with regards to educating current workers on the value of the contracts their union wins for them. They have become accustomed to the benefits that we earned for them in decades past and do not always understand these did not come automatically, but were hard won from their employers. Those early negotiations were made easier and

levels $200, $500, $1,000. Payable to “Friends of Emilio Vázquez, 200 S. Broad St., Suite 410, Phila., PA 19102 Sep. 23- Chapel of 4 Chaplains hosts Appreciation Event at 1201 Constitution Ave., Navy Yard Bldg. 649, 11 a.m. Legion of Honor awards, unveiling of World War II Submarine Vets Memorial, Lost at Sea memorial. Free-will offering. For info: (215) 218-1943. Sep. 25- Phila. Black Republican Council hosts Fundraiser for DA candidate Beth Grossman at Commodore Barry Cl., 6815 Emlen St., 5:30-8 p.m. Donations $50-$150. For info: (215) 694-9278. Sep. 27- Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Phila. hosts Award Banquet at Sheraton Univ. City Hotel, 3549 Chestnut St., 5-9 p.m. Banquet catered by Michael Chow’s Sang Kee Restaurant. Tickets $75/person, $135/ couple, $650/table. For info: (215) 642-2333. Sep. 28- Councilman Derek Green hosts Cocktail Reception at Time, 1315 Sansom St., 5-7

more effective because ordinary workers knew what they were getting and knew they deserved more than that. But younger workers have begun their jobs with many those early gains taken for granted. Thirty-five years ago, members were more engaged. In this era, we have to re-engage them. It is a fight every day to get them to appreciate the seriousness of our mission. But they must learn that good pay, good benefits and good working conditions do not just show up on their own; you must fight for them every day.

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Beginning in the late 19th century, as the trade union and labor movements grew, different groups of trade unionists chose a variety of days on which to celebrate labor. In the United States, a September holiday called Labor Day was first proposed in the 1880s. An early history of the holiday dates the event’s origins to a General Assembly of the Knights of Labor convened in New York City in September 1882. In conjunction with this clandestine Knights assembly, a public parade of various labor organizations was held on Sept. 5 under the auspices of the Central Labor Union of New York. Secretary of the CLU Matthew Maguire is credited for first propos-

ing that a national Labor Day holiday subsequently be held on the first Monday of each September in the aftermath of this successful public demonstration. An alternative thesis is maintained that Peter J. McGuire of the American Federation of Labor put forward the first proposal in May 1882, after witnessing the annual labor festival held in Toronto, Canada. In 1887, Oregon became the first state of the United States to make Labor Day an official public holiday. By the time it became an official federal holiday in 1894, 30 U.S. states officially celebrated Labor Day. Thus, by 1887 in North America, Labor Day was an established, official holiday. (Cont. on Page 20)

p.m. Tickets $250, Supporters $500, friends $750, Hosts $1,000. Payable to “The Green Fund,” P.O. Box 4984, Philadelphia, PA 19119. RSVP: Kelly Bauer kbauer1122@gmail. com. Oct. 1- Vendemmia festival of wine & food is held at Girard Pk., 21st & Porter Sts., 2-6 p.m. Tickets $500 table of 10, $50 advance purchase, $55 at gate. To enter your home-made wine, return the registration form with your entries on Sep. 30, 10 a.m2 p.m. at Prudential Savings bank Community Rm., off parking lot. 1-3 bottles per person. If possible, bring 2 bottles of each entry. For info: (215) 5513859. Oct. 3- Pa. Conference for Women features Michelle Obama as Keynote Speaker at Pa. Convention Ctr., Broad & Arch Sts. Oct. 6- State Sen. John Sabatina hosts Senior Expo at Nat’l Guard Armory, 2700 Southampton Rd., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Refreshments. For info: (215) 695-1020. Oct. 6- Sheet Metal Workers

Golf Tournament at Northampton Valley C.C., 299 Newtown-Richboro Rd., Richboro, Pa., registration 12 m., shotgun start 1 p.m. Lunch, dinner, prizes. Golfers $100, Hole Sponsors $250. Checks payable to “Local 19 Scholarship Fund.” For info: (215) 952-1999. Oct. 6- Councilman David Oh hosts Green Beret Foundation Fundraiser at Saigon Maxim Restaurant, 612 Washington Ave., 6-10 p.m. Guests include Gov. Ed Rendell & House Speaker Mike Turzai. Buffet dinner with live entertainment, auctions & raffles. Platinum $10,000, Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500, Bronze $1,000. Tickets $65, table of 10 $500. Payable to “Green Beret Foundation,” David Oh, City Ha. Rm. 319, Phila., PA 19107.For info: Donald Tippett (215) 6863452. Oct. 6- St. Casimir Ch. hosts Designer Bag Bingo at EOM, 144 Moore St., 7 p.m. 10 rounds; wine, cheese & desserts. Tickets $30 in advance, $35 at door. For info: Marge Petronis (215) 462-0464.

Oct. 8- Americans for Democratic Action S.E. Pa. hosts Awards Celebration at USciences, 45th St. & Woodland Ave., 6-8 p.m. Honoring civic leaders, community advocates and change agents. Gold Partners $1,000, Silver Partners $500, Bronze Partners $250. Payable to “Americans for Democratic Action SEPA,” 1735 market St., Su. A495, Phila., PA 19103 or www.adasepa.org/partner. For info: (215) 923-6865. Oct. 19- State Rep. Emilio Vázquez hosts “Meet, Greet, Obtain Constituent Services” at Susquehanna Village, 1421 W. Susquehanna Ave, 3-4 p.m. Oct. 26- SEAMAAC hosts 33rd Anniversary Gala at Univ. of Arts, Solmssen Ct., 6-9 p.m. Oct. 28- State Rep. Isabella Fitzgerald hosts N. Housing Conference & Job Fair at W. Oak La. Charter Sch., 7115 Stenton Ave., 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Continental breakfast & lunch. For info: (215) 549-0220. Nov. 2- 182nd Dist. Progressive Caucus hosts Social at Ladder 15, 1528 Sansom St., 6-8 p.m.

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NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE - Parcel#: 031051400/18S13-115 - WHEREAS, on May 31, 1996, a certain mortgage was executed by CLEO V. JOHNSON, as mortgagor in favor of AAKO Inc. d/b/a Boulevard Mortgage Company of PA as mortgagee and was recorded in Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Philadelphia County in Mortgage Book JTD 195 page 320 (“Mortgage”); and WHEREAS, the Mortgage encumbers property located at 6134 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA 19139, parcel number 031051400/18S13-115 (“Property”); and WHEREAS, the Property was owned by Samuel J. Johnson and Cleo Virginia Johnson, his wife by virtue of deed dated August 24, 1960 and recorded August 26, 1960 in Book CAB 1438 Page 422; and WHEREAS, Cleo Virginia Johnson a/k/a Cleo V. Johnson died on December 9, 2015 and Letters Testamentary were granted to Shirley B. Hamilton on June 20, 2016 by the Register of Wills of Philadelphia County; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage is now owned by the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“Secretary”), pursuant to an assignment recorded on May 4, 2009 in Philadelphia document Number 52058761, 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 Cleo V. Johnson died on December 9, 2015 and that upon the death the entire principal balance becomes due and owing, and that no payment was made, and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this Notice; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of November 30, 2016 is $63,551.75 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 September 14, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Southeast Entrance of Philadelphia City Hall located at Broad Street and Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the messuage or tenement there on erected, Situate on the South side of Sansom Street at the distance of two hundred sixty-eight feet four feet four and one -half inches Westward from the Westside of 61st Street in the 3rd (formerly part of the 46th) Ward of the City of Philadelphia. CONTAINING in front or breadth on the said Sansom Street fifteen feet five inches and extending of that width in length or depth South ward between parallel lines at right angles to said Sansom Street one hundred two feet to a certain three feet wide alley extending Westward into 62nd Street and communicating at the Eastern end there of with a certain other three feet wide alley which extends North ward into Sansom Street. TOGETHER with the free and common ause, right, liberty and privilege of said alleys as and for passageways and watercourses at all times hereafter, forever. BEING 6134 Sansom Street. BEING Parcel Number 031051400/18S13-115. The sale will be held on September 14, 2017 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 $63,551.75 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 $63,551.75 as of November 30, 2016, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bid, all bidders, except the Secretary, must submit a deposit totaling ten percent 10% of the Secretary’s bid as set forth above in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. Each oral bid need not be accompanied by a deposit. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of ten (10%) percent must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within thirty (30) days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyance fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for fifteen (15) days, and a fee will be charged in the amount of $150.00 for each fifteen (15) day extension requested. The extension fee shall be paid in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder’s deposit will be forfeited, and the Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD Field Office Representative, offer the Property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein.

A HISTORY OF LABOR DAY

(Cont. from Page 17) Following the deaths of workers at the hands of United States Army and United States Marshals Service during the Pullman Strike of 1894 in Chicago, the United States Congress unanimously voted to approve legislation to make Labor Day a national holiday and President Grover Cleveland signed it into law six days after the end of the strike. Cleveland supported the creation of the national holiday to shore up support among trade unions following the Pullman Strike. The date of May 1 was an alternative date, celebrated as International Workers’ Day, but President Cleveland was concerned that observance of Labor Day on May 1 would encourage Haymarket-style protests and would strengthen socialist and anarchist movements that, though distinct from one another, had rallied to commemorate the Haymarket Affair on International Workers’ Day. All U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the United States territories have made Labor Day a statutory holiday. The form for the celebration of Labor Day was outlined in the first proposal for the holiday: a street parade to exhibit to the public “the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations,” followed by a festival for the workers and their friends and families. This became the pattern for Labor Day celebrations. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as

more emphasis was placed upon the civil significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement. Labor Day is called the “unofficial end of summer” because it marks the end of the cultural summer season. Many take their twoweek vacations during the two weeks ending Labor Day weekend. Many fall activities, such as school and sports, begin about this time. In the United States, many school districts resume classes around the Labor Day holiday weekend. Most begin the week before, making Labor Day weekend the first three-day weekend of the school calendar, while others return the Tuesday following Labor Day, allowing families one final getaway before the school year begins. Many districts across the Midwest are opting to begin school after Labor Day. In Virginia, the amusement-park industry has successfully lobbied for legislation requiring most school districts in the state to have their first day of school after Labor Day, to give families another weekend to visit amusement parks in the state. The relevant statute has been nicknamed the “King’s Dominion law” after one such park. This segment was compiled from Wikipedia.

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This new agreement should meet international labor standards, with strong rules and an enforcement mechanism to protect workers’ rights. Working people need trade deals that acknowledge that all workers deserve wages that afford them a decent standard of

living for themselves and their families. Anything less is waste of time. NAFTA opened the door for unfair trade policies and it has resulted in massive trade deficits for the United States. In order to combat this imbalance, we need to strengthen the rules of origin standards, and increase the value requirements on manufactured products, especially cars, auto parts,

It’s time for us to rewrite the economic rules in this country. And we can start by renegotiating a N.A.F.T.A. that works for working people.

and the standards for steel. We also need to promote the products we make here and support “Buy American” policies by eliminating procurement commitments and promoting responsible bidding standards. The failure of trade agreements rests with the fact that all too often, their primary concern is focused on the interests of corporate profiteers. This misplacement of priorities has allowed organizations to use public resources and services for profit. A new NAFTA should protect transit, postal, water, sanitation and other services by expanding the public services exception. In addition, the renegotiation of the agreement should include a new provision, a commitment to long-term investment in our infrastructure. In 1993, Americans were told that NAFTA would create hundreds of thousands of good jobs; instead, it has coincided with the downfall of an economy that was filled with opportunity for working people. Right now, across Pennsylvania and the United States, Americans are joining together to demand change. We want an economy that works for us. We want the freedom to join together in a union and have a voice on the job. We want to be heard by our elected leaders, and we want our needs to be their first concern when it comes to making the rules. This Labor Day, we remember and honor the accomplishments of working people, but we also know that there is so much more work to be done.

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those hours. In the six years that I’ve worked in McDonald’s, my mother has received three raises while I have received not one. As a union member, she enjoys benefits that all hard-working people should have and that’s why I am fighting so hard to win my union. Workers – like me – are fed up and tired of the rigged systems and the politicians who continue to turn a blind eye to the struggles we face day to day on low wages and without work protections. This Labor Day, we are bringing the fireworks – and are taking on the politicians and corporations who are fighting to hold wages and workers down. Venson Barber is a Member of the Fight for $15 and works at a Philadelphia-area McDonald’s.

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(Cont. from Page 15) you can, in fact, have dignity and respect in the workplace. She left her job working for the Internal Revenue Service to seek out a job that fulfilled her passion – traveling. My mother and I are both working in jobs we truly enjoy and love. But that’s where the similarities end. When she began working for American Airlines, she immediately became a member of the CWA Local 13301. My mother has the opportunity to take time off from work if she’s under the weather or for vacation – with pay. When I am sick, I have to make the tough choice of staying home to nurse myself back to good health or going to work, because I cannot afford to lose

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KEVIN C. BOYLE, R, is the newly installed business manager of the restructured Local 401 Bridge, Structural. Ornamental & Reinforcing Iron Workers. He is seen here at a successful summer membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; social at the shore with, from L, Paul Shepardson, business agent; Carmella Jacquinto, Esq.; and Charles Rost, outgoing overseer. Best wishes to the new team from The Public Record! Photo by Joe Stivala

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Working families are the true engine of our economy. This Labor Day, and each day forward, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continue to fight for polices that help our brothers and sisters in Labor, and all working people, throughout our city and across our Commonwealth!

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I.A.T.S.E. Local 5 Stagehands demonstrate the delicate art of erecting a giant outdoor temporary performance facility in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum for the Made in America Concert. Photos by Joe Stivala

NOTICE OF FILING AN APPLICATION - Notice is hereby given that on August 25, 2017, Ronald M. Soldo filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, pursuant to the provisions of Section 112 of the Banking Code of 1965, as amended, an application for approval to purchase or otherwise acquire voting control of shares that will result in control of 5% or more of the shares of common stock of Hyperion Bank of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania and thereby indirectly acquire 5% or more of the ownership or voting control of Hyperion Bank of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. All interested persons may file comments regarding this application, in writing, with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, Corporate Applications Division, 17 North Second Street, Suite 1300, Harrisburg, PA 17101-2290. In order to be considered, comments regarding this application must be received by the Department of Banking and Securities no later than thirty (30) days after the date that notice of the filing of this application is published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin may or may not appear contemporaneously with this notice. Please check the Pennsylvania Bulletin Web site at www.pabulletin.com to determine the due date for filing comments.

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G.O.P. UPSWING IN PHILLY POLS on the STREET BY JOE SHAHEELI While national attention has focused on the Democratic Party’s weakness in declining rural areas, urban Philadelphia is showing clear signs of decay in the Dems’ brand as well. Philadelphia Republicans shaved 31,728 off their voter-registration deficit against their Democratic competitors in the past Representative

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year. That’s one-third of the total statewide decline of more than 100,000 in the Democratic registration edge in what is still a blue state, if we go by the numbers. That’s all according to City & State PA, which undertook the research earlier this month. Turnout at the party’s annual summer’s-end get-together, the Billy Meehan Clam Bake, was “high for a municipal-election year,” noted Philadelphia Republican Committee Chair Mike Meehan. More than 1,000 people showed up at Cannstatt Volksfest Verein in the Far Northeast to partake in a gargantuan beergarden fed with roast pork and steamed clams. Not enough, 30,000, to swing Philadelphia into the

WHY THE CRASH? ASKS BRADY Congressman Bob Brady (D-Phila.) says SEPTA should shut down the Norristown High Speed Line while the investigation of last week’s train crash continues.

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After visiting the 69tth Street Transportation Center for a firsthand look at the accident site, Brady said SEPTA should utilize shuttle buses until they determine what caused the Tuesday crash in Upper Darby. “We have no indication what caused this crash and until that can be decided SEPTA needs to err on the side of caution and in the best interests of the riding public.” Brady added, “I’m frustrated, because rather than hearing what the problem is, all I hear is that this investigation is continuing as well as the investigation of the crash six months ago.” Maybe it’s time to intervene at a higher level, he implied. Rail safety is largely a federal issue.

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Republican column once more. But it does threaten the city’s potential to swing a 450,000-vote surplus reliably to a statewide Democratic ticket. That wouldn’t matter if other parts of the Keystone State were holding steady. But Democrats saw their registration edge wither almost everywhere else. Only in the populous Southeastern suburbs did Republican registration shrink. That’s good news for the Dems; but it’s not good enough.

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But the response from emergency personnel immediately following the crash was outstanding, said Brady. “My criticism is not directed at the first responders. The police and fire personnel were on the scene within minutes and were able to give aid and transport the injured passengers and crewmembers.”

PLCB: BLACKWELL’S DEATH A LOSS State Rep. Jordan Harris (D- S. Phila.), chair of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, released the following statement regarding the passing of former state Rep. Thomas W. Blackwell: Harris said, “The City of Philadelphia, and our Commonwealth, has lost a giant. Representative Blackwell dedicated his life to public service and fought to improve the lives of countless Philadelphians. He will be deeply missed. I am certain his legacy will live on City Commissioner

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and guide the next generation of public servants. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.” State Rep. Rosita C. Youngblood (D-Northwest), the House Democratic Caucus secretary, said, “It was an honor to serve with Tommy in the legislature. I have known him and his family for very long time, and he was always a man of integrity and compassion. He had a true vision and was a steward of his community throughout his life. We’re going to miss him and I will keep his family in my prayers.” State Rep. Joanna McClinton (D-W. Phila.), the Philadelphia County Delegation secretary, said, “Rep. Blackwell was a steward of wisdom, guidance and direction. He was the perfect model of how to put the people first as we do the people’s business. I will pray for his family in the hopes that they are comforted (Cont. to Page 30)

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STATE REP. Rosita Youngblood outfitted Danielle Harris at her own bookbag giveaway at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries in Tioga.

STATE REP. Angel Cruz was dishing out more than school supplies for youthful constituents at his Juniata Park event.

As this report uncovers, most homesellers make 7 deadly mistakes that cost them literally thousands of dollars. The good news is that each and every one of these mistakes is entirely preventable. In answer to this issue, industry insiders have prepared a free special report entitled “The 9 Step System to Get Your Home Sold Fast and For Top Dollar”. To order a FREE copy of this special report Call toll-free 1-800-560-2075 and enter 5000. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get your free special report NOW to find out how you can get the most money for your home.

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Philadelphia - A new report has just been released which reveals 7 costly mistakes that most homeowners make when selling their home, and a 9 Step System that can help you sell your home fast and for the most amount of money. This industry report shows clearly how the traditional ways of selling homes have become increasingly less and less effective in today’s market. The fact of the matter is that fully three quarters of homesellers don’t get what they want for their homes and become disillusioned and - worse - financially disadvantaged when they put their homes on the market.

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LONNIE YOUNG Rec Center hosted State Sen. Art Haywood’s (2nd from L) back-to-school giveaway. Former Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller, 6th from L, dropped by to say hi. Photos by Wendell Douglas

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BARLETTA’S OFFICIAL (Cont. From Page 28) through this very emotional time.” Harris added, “Many of the issues he fought for even after leaving office – reducing crime, providing Philadelphians with good paying jobs, and making housing affordable and accessible to those who need it – are still our top legislative priorities today. I couldn’t think of a better way to honor his legacy than by continuing the work he dedicated his life to.”

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46TH & MARKET IS A FIRESTORM The awarding of the site for the new police HQ to N. Broad Street in Center City was an across-the-board blow to West Philadelphia, which had strong reasons to see the historic Provident Mutual building at 46th & Market Streets as an anchor for community revitalization when the City promised to site the Police Department there in 2014. Promises, promises. Neighborhood civic groups have locked arms with Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (3rd Dist.) to protest the scrapping of this deal. But it’s a fact of life that West Philadelphia lost the last mayoral election. The current administration owes no debt to the Market Street El communities, which was bested by Broad Street communities. The City continues to find something else to do with this site, however. The Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp. just released an RFQ for

redevelopment of this 15-acre property. The availability of this key site along the Market Street corridor, which holds two iconic buildings totaling 336,200 square feet, provides a rare opportunity to create a unique, new destination in West Philadelphia. “We are excited to be working with PIDC and Public Property to start this process to tap the interest that exists in the market,” said Anne Fadullon, director of planning and development for the City. “When we decided to locate the Police complex at 400 N. Broad Street, we made a commitment to reactivate 4601 Market Street,” said Bridget Collins-Greenwald, commissioner of the Department of Public Property. “This RFQ is a tangible step toward meeting that commitment.” Proposals are due Nov. 1, 2017. A selection committee comprised of PIDC and City representatives will evaluate the proposals based on the quality and feasibility of the proposed development; the demonstrated capacity to finance and execute the project in a timely manner; positive impact on the surrounding community and other pertinent criteria. Expect a political explosion in 2018 if West Philadelphians see no progress on this site development by then.

STATE DEMS SET MEETING The Pennsylvania Democratic Party plans a robust back-to-work fall meeting in

September. Its speakers include US Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.), who will be its keynote speaker, along with former Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander and Congressman Matt Cartwright (D-Luzerne). Additional speakers will be announced soon. Get your tickets at padems.com/fall. The Fall Dinner is on Friday, Sept. 8 and lunch on Saturday, Sept. 9. Tickets are available and can be purchased online. The price is higher at the door, so we recommend you grab them now while still available.

BARLETTA IN – BUT CASEY OUT? Congressman Lou Barletta (R-Luzerne) has made public what everyone knew he was compelled to do: enter the 2018 US senatorial primary race in a bid to unseat incumbent US Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.). Barletta became famous early as an opponent of Hispanic immigration to the Hard Coal Region. He was an early leader in President Donald Trump’s successful Pennsylvania campaign. He will be tackling several other audacious GOP aspirants. Look for a fierce primary fight as Barletta strives to persuade his rivals to drop out. Some will but some won’t. The winner of this fight must face a rude fact: Casey is not in trouble among the electorate at this time. According to the latest NBC/Marist Poll, Casey is the most-popular statewide official up for election next year, with a +12 favorability score. The score will be a boost to Casey, who is going to be one of the most-watched candidates going into next year’s races. Any Republican who takes him on, therefore, should figure out how to make himself popular in a hurry.

EVERYDAY PEOPLE BY DENISE CLAY I have always believed that you fight speech that you don’t like with more speech. It’s the guiding principle of the 1st Amendment. But when does exercising your freedom of speech become infringing on the freedom of speech of others? That’s the question that Black Lives Matter Pennsylvania activist Asa Khalif has been forcing Philadelphians in general, and

was doing an event at the Free Library of Philadelphia, Khalif and company disrupted things. He also shut down a news conference that Mayor Jim Kenney and City Council President Darrell Clarke were having. The Mayor’s official position on the disruptions is to let folks speak, a position that’s drawn the ire of more than a few people. In fact, Daily News columnist Stu Bykofsky went so far as to find a professor that said – on the record, no less – that what Khalif is doing goes against the 1st Amendment. I’ve got to disagree with that for the same reason that folks who are 1st Amendment hawks tend to go to the mattresses for White Supremacist groups and the Hebrew Israelites get to yell at folks as they walk past Liberty (Cont. on Page 33)

OMMY BLACKWELL passed away – too young – at 58. The former legislator, waterfront labor leader and congressional aide, like his dad, seemed ultra-serene in the weeks before he left us. He loved God and posted it on Facebook. He NEVER forgot to THANK someone for even the smallest things. He was more prepared to meet his maker than the MANY I have seen on that path. In life, he was such a

CITY HALL SAM The dog days of August are upon us. The hot temperatures and high humidity drive sales of beverages and nothing says refreshment like the iconic red-and-white label of Coca-Cola. Ahhh, but the days of reaching for an ice-cold Coke have been melting away like ice on a Philly sidewalk in the summer. The city instituted a soda tax and soda sales have promptly fallen, according to Catalina Marketing and the city's own soda tax revenue projections. The soda tax is funding pre-K education, which is

the GOP probe assist a GOP 31 candidate for GOVERNOR? OF COURSE! But it could backfire. Their candidate for lieutenant governor must REFUSE to take office, or accept ANY PAY. THE RIZZO STATUE issue lingers: High cost of police overtime – created by protestors who may or may not pay taxes, but will BS on police protection in their neighborhoods. A story says that after 26 years, Rizzo is still loved or hated. Life is not a POPULARITY contest. That is a life wasted. The Art Commission decides the Rizzo Statue’s fate; read their bios and know the outcome. RENDELL now feels he made a mistake on the statue; hmm. This on the heels of Bonus-gate. A columnist says that MANY say Rizzo did not do much in life. How many were interviewed? And calls the (Cont. on Page 35)

a noble and worthy cause. And so CITY CONTROLLER ALAN BUTKOVITZ announced recently that he will audit the city’s pre-K spending to ensure the money is flowing to high quality pre-K programs. CHS appreciates the controller’s vigilance to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent well and there is a high level of accountability. It is likely that Butkovitz will find the city’s program is helping many children get high-quality pre-K education. Summer is also the season to plant seeds that will grow and flourish in gardens and communities. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is attempting to grow a medical-marijuana industry. It is flourishing in most parts of the state. Here in the City of Philadelphia, a contingent of elected officials and neighborhood groups have raised concerns with a medical-marijuana dispensary in East Mount Airy. City COUNCILWOMAN

CHERELLE PARKER and STATE REP. CHRIS RABB have been prominent opponents and leading community opposition to the dispensary. They have smartly staked out their support for medical marijuana at alternative locations in the same neighborhood that could better accommodate the dispensary. Parker and Rabb are both smart and hard-working, but they are taking on a multi-state medical-marijuana dispensary. The company probably has substantial financial resources to fight the public opposition. Hopefully, a deal can be reached that helps patients get needed medication while moving the site to a more-suitable location. It is possible that a compromise can be reached. Quite a few compromises have been reached in Philadelphia during the summer months, among them city budgets, the Founding Fathers and the Phillies making trades for hot bats and good arms.

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Philadelphia’s politicos in particular, to answer. Over the last couple of weeks, in the name of an unarmed man shot by police, Khalif has pushed the boundaries of free speech more than once in the name of fighting police brutality. In June, David Jones was shot and killed by Philadelphia police after being pulled over on his dirt bike. Last Thursday, Khalif was one of a group of protestors in front of the Far Northeast home of Philadelphia Police Officer Ryan Pownall, the police officer who shot him, armed with a bullhorn and calling for the officer’s arrest. The protest led to angry neighbors, lots of swearing, and a big, blue line of Philadelphia police. That wasn’t the first time that Khalif made folks uncomfortable by bum-rushing the show. When City Councilman Bobby Henon

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monumental man that only Shakespeare can be quoted of Tommy: “His life was gentle, and the elements mixed in him so, that nature might RISE UP and say to all the world – THIS WAS A MAN.” Just finished THE STREETS OF DERRY, a fine novelette with a surprise ending by Albert COUNTRYMAN, Jr. The author lived in DERRY, and is longtime editor of the Gloucester City News. UNSINKABLE State Rep. Vanessa BROWN did it again: She was named to the National Board of State Legislators! She truly leads a life of SOLID ACCOMPLISHMENT for her constituents. And was unfairly targeted in the ALI-GATE mess. The state legislature is looking into the expenses of Lt. Gov. Mike STACK. Much ado about nothing (Shakespeare again). Will

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riday afternoon, about 50 Philadelphia Republicans demonstrated outside of US Sen. Pat Toomey’s (R-Pa.) Philadelphia office at 2nd & Walnut Streets. Yes, a novel concept – a demonstration in support of an elected official. The event was organized by Philadelphia Young Republican CHAIRMAN ROSS WOLFE. Most of the “demonstrators” were YRs, belying the assertion that millennials are as left as Vermont SEN. BERNIE SANDERS. There were a few oldsters in the group,

tional Committee Co-Chair. Republican City Committee CHAIRMAN MIKE MEEHAN was the master of ceremonies for the event named for his father, BILLY MEEHAN. Meehan asked this year’s candidates to speak to the crowd, including four candidates for state appellate court openings: Supreme Court JUSTICE SALLIE MUNDY for Pennsylvania Supreme Court; Superior Court candidates Northampton Common Pleas Court JUDGE EMIL GIORDANO, Blair County Common Pleas Court JUDGE WADE KAGARISE and Lancaster County DISTRICT ATTORNEY CRAIG STEDMAN. Candidates for Commonwealth Court Allegheny attorney PAUL LALLEY and Delaware County Common Pleas Court JUDGE CHRISTINE FIZZANO-CANNON were unable to be there. Philadelphia candidates in attendance were BETH (Cont. on Page 33)

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including WARD LEADERS BARBARA COXE (8th), MATT WOLFE (27th) and DENISE FUREY (46th). The YRs choose Friday because Republicans tend to have jobs and if they are going to get out of work, it is a lot easier to do so for a 4 p.m. event of a summer afternoon. Almost every week there are anti-Toomey demonstrators in the middle of the week and middle of the workday. I guess they have tolerant employers. More likely is that they do not have traditional jobs or are paid demonstrators. It was rumored that many of the anti-Toomey demonstrators at Toomey’s 2016 debate with his opponent Democrat KATIE McGINTY were paid by Democratic organizations. The annual Billy Meehan Clam Bake was held on Sunday, Aug. 27 at Cannstatter on Academy Road. The event started at 4 p.m. and ran until 7 p.m. Keynote speaker was BOB PADUCHIK, Republican Na-

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THE BILLY MEEHAN Clam Bake drew 1,000 attendees this year, said RCC Chairman Mike Meehan. L-R were National Republican Committee Co-Chair Bob Paduchik, Pennsylvania Republican Party Chair Val DiGiorgio, State Sen. David Argall and Philadelphia’s own Joe McColgan.

HANGING OUT at the Clam Bake were, L-R, Ward Leaders Calvin Tucker and Craig Merlidosian with Chou Sovinn.

SEVERAL UNIONS support the Philadelphia GOP in a bipartisan spirit, among them Electricians Local 98’s table here.

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L-R WERE Chuck Calter of the Fraternal order of Police, Tim O’Brien, 62nd Ward Leader Bill Heeney and Jack Rushton of the Philadelphia Joint Board.

L-R, SEASONED Ward Leader Mike Cibik greeted Young Republicans Bryan Lieb, treasurer, and Ross Wolfe, president.

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STATEWIDE candidates were working the crowd, among them Judge Mary Murray, who is seeking a slot on Superior Court. L-R were Joe Botts, Joe Schmidt, Stephen Nguyen, Murray and Laura Le.

ONE OF Philadelphia’s most-successful Republican leaders of the 21st century, former House Speaker John Perzel, L, joined his family at the Clam Bake: from L, Danielle Macera, Delaney Macera Perzel, Dalton Macera Perzel and Sam Perzel.

ELEPHANT CORNER (Cont. from Page 31) GROSSMAN for district attorney, MIKE TOMLINSON for city controller and VINCE FURLONG for Common Pleas. Municipal Court JUDGE BRAD MOSS was there, as he is up for retention this year. Furlong and Murray are both currently sitting in the seats for which they are running. However, as they were appointed to the bench by GOV. TOM WOLF to fill out an unexpired term for a retired judge, they must run to keep their seats – unlike Moss, who was elected to his position. Next year’s gubernatorial candidates STATE REP. RICK SACCONE (R-Allegheny) and STATE SEN. SCOTT WAGNER (R-York), and STATE SEN. DAVID ARGALL (R-Schuylkill), who is exploring a run for lieutenant governor, made the trip from the Hard Coal Region for the event. Pennsylvania SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE MIKE TURZAI (R-Allegheny), who is rumored to be exploring a run for governor next year, was not there. It is rumored that Saccone will back out of the race if Turzai formally announces his run. Our elected Philadelphia Republicans, including STATE REPS. JOHN TAYLOR and MARTINA WHITE (both R-Northeast), along with City

COUNCILMEN DAVID OH (at Large), AL TAUBENBURGER (at Large) and BRIAN O’NEILL (10th Dist.), were there. Party officials, including Republican Party of Pennsylvania CHAIRMAN and Philadelphia native VAL DiGIORGIO were in attendance, along with PAGOP Montgomery County CHAIRMAN BILL DONAHUE and PAGOP Delaware County CHAIRMAN SKIP REILLY. DiGiorgio addressed the crowd and emphasized the importance of supporting our statewide appellate-court candidates. CONGRESSMEN LOU BARLETTA (R-Luzerne), now an officially declared candidate for US Senate then, arrived after the presentations but worked the crowd. On Tuesday, Barletta announced his candidacy for US Senate against incumbent Democrat BOB CASEY. Now that he has announced, I expect the number of Republicans rumored to be lining up to replace him in his 11th Congressional District seat will announce their candidacy. The rumor mill has four names so far, including STATE REPS. STEPHEN BLOOM (R-Cumberland) and TARAH TOOHIL (R-Luzerne), businessman ANDREW LEWIS and former Revenue Secretary and businessman DAN MEUSER. Bloom is the only one to date to file a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission on Aug. 1.

cigars were insurable and also guaranteed it would insure them against fire, without defining what is considered to be unacceptable “fire” and was obligated to pay the claim. Rather than endure a lengthy and costly appeal process, the insurance company accepted the ruling and paid $15,000 to the lawyer for his loss of the cigars that perished in the “series of small fires.” Now for the best part: Here is where the imagination kicks in. After the

lawyer cashed the check, 33 the insurance company had him arrested on 24 counts of arson! With his insurance claim and testimony from the previous case being used against him, the lawyer was convicted of intentionally burning his insured property and was sentenced to 24 months in jail and a $24,000 fine for the loss of the 24 cigars. That is the kind of justice that happens only in America. No wonder the rest of the world thinks we’re nuts! T HE P UB L I C R E CO R D

sued – and WON! Pretty slick move on his part, right? But no, that is not the imaginative part of this tale; stay with me. Delivering the ruling, the judge agreed with the insurance company that the claim was frivolous and that the lawyer had indeed smoked the cigars. But that was only an opinion without any real proof. The judge stated nevertheless that the lawyer held a policy from the insurance company, in which it had warranted that the

MCCLINTON TAKES TO 60TH ST. LEFT: State Rep. Joanna McClinton was joined by radio personality Dezzie at her 60th Street Health & Wellness Summer Jam, where families could enjoy a day of fun and entertainment. RIGHT: participating in a March for Peace were, L-R, State Reps. Donna Bullock, Morgan Cephas and Joanna McClinton. BELOW: 18th District Police turned out in force to celebrate a happy crowd of 1,200 West Philadelphians who enjoyed health screenings, live entertainment and 50 exhibitors of public services. “It was my honor to host the event again this year. We provided health screenings and resources for our constituents, but more importantly we united our communities even more. Communities where back in the days neighbors were not allowed to cross from one side to another,” McClinton said. “This event proves that peace is possible and that communities can come together, grow and thrive.”

EVERYDAY PEOPLE (Cont. from Page 31) Place. It’s unconstitutional. Now I’ll be honest. Do I care for Khalif? No. Not at all. When I’m doing a story on police abuse here in Philly, I find other people to talk to because of how he conducts himself. Because I dared to question his logic on something, he accused me of being anti-Black Lives Matter, something that drew

serious side-eye from everyone else in this particular conversation. I’m not a fan. In fact, I think that Khalif, his bullhorn, and his tendency to swear at people do more harm than good for the movement because they distract from the mission. But that said, if you try and take Khalif’s bullhorn away or silence him in any way, I’ll beat you down with a copy of the Constitution. The 1st Amendment is more about protecting

speech you don’t like than it is about protecting speech that pleases you. It’s easy to protect things you like. Things you hate take effort to defend. And believe me, defending a guy who likes to yell profanity through a bullhorn in front of someone’s house is taking a lot of effort on my part. But I have to be consistent. You fight speech you don’t like with more speech, not with censorship. And you certainly don’t fight it with handcuffs.

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fire, theft, earthquakes and floods, among other things. However, he planned to smoke these cigars and did. Within a month, having smoked his entire stockpile of these great cigars, the lawyer filed a claim against the insurance company. In his claim, the lawyer stated the cigars were lost “in a series of small fires,” which indeed they were. The insurance company refused to pay, citing the obvious reason, that the man had consumed the cigars in the normal fashion. The lawyer

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some people say your whole life is a vacation. But I still like to take an extra break in the summertime – don’t you? Here is an article sent to me by a reader, Kim S., that shows that justice can be had with a little imagination. This took place in Charlotte, N.C. It is a true story that won first place in the Criminal Lawyers Award contest. A lawyer purchased a box of very rare and expensive cigars, 24 in all, and insured them against,

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YOUNG DEMOCRATS TAP THEIR ENTHUSIASM PHILADELPHIA Young Democrats managed to combine some fun with politicking. L-R at their summer social were Naroen Chhin, John Brady, State Rep. Donna Bullock and Kellann White. Photos by Wendell Douglas

SOCIALIZING for a cause were, L-R, Liam Boyle, John Brady, Ward Leader Lou Agre, city controller candidate Rebecca Rhynhart and Dustin Morris.

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THE Y.D. AFFAIR at Manayunk Brewing Co. attracted Rebecca Rhynhart, R, and political consultant Teresa Lundy.

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L-R WERE Andrew Torres, Tim Mack and Mikecia Witherspoon.

PHILLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OWN Judge Ellen Ceisler, L, who is running for Commonwealth Court, shared a moment with Harrison Fonteix and Brigid Walker.

BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED Question: What is a profile of the typical person who files bankruptcy? Answer: A five-year study of the 2005 Bankruptcy Reform Act conducted by The Institute For Financial Literacy paints a picture of who files bankruptcy, and why.

a declining number. Likewise, the third highest filing group earned $40,000$50,000 and also shows a decreasing percentage of overall filers. Remarkably, the highest-income category of those making over $60,000 almost doubled to 9% over the five years studied. Almost 70% were employed and less than 17% were unemployed, with the rest out of the job market as being retired, homemakers or students. Over 64% were married and less than 15% of unmarried filers were divorced. Just what causes people to file bankruptcy? People who work in the field commonly see cases filed due to job loss, divorce, illness, foreclosure, eviction, substance abuse, gambling, taxes and

WALKING the BEAT (Cont. from Page 31) Rizzo statue a bronzed blowhard, and ugly and OVERSIZED. A NADIR of OPINION. A news story about RESERVED LAND. mostly in the 2nd Council District, is medical bills. This study asked debtors to identify factors that affected their situation and most people chose being overextended on credit, a loss of income, unexpected expenses, job loss, illness and divorce, in that declining order. Next Week’s Question: Should you try to keep your home when you file bankruptcy?

MORE MUCH ADO! Reporters need to do more research to ascertain motives of ANY LEAKS they receive on the issue of reserved public land. No one who wants the land FOR PROFIT should have their accusations considered for a story. Happy Birthday to young Christine BEATTY, Executive Director of the Chapel of Four Chaplains! And to State Rep. Ed NEILSON, spreading LIGHT and clarity. Walking computer Marc STIER and political activist Gwen SNYDER both share a 9-11 born day! Virgo-in Chief Richie DOUGHERTY, with 25th Ward Chair Pat CHRISTIAN, and educator Numa ST. LOUIS are celebrating. Don’t forget Malik AZIZ – who began the movement of diversionary programs

for defendants – now cul- 35 minating with Larry KRASNER for DA. New STATE REP. Emilio VÁZQUEZ adds too many years to his age. Since his legitimate election, NO GRASS HAS GROWN under his feet. Lovely as ever, 42nd Ward Leader Sharon VAUGHN seen at a DELL Concert – a distraction from the stage performance. Why did Judge Walter J. OLSZEWSKI of Adoption Court get unfairly zapped in the press? The judge was quoted in what looks like a quote from the HIGH COURT INSTEAD (?). Congrats to Chris McCABE, Esq., who was elected as a FELLOW of the Construction Lawyers Society – along with law partners Noah Charleson and Bill Denmark!! T HE P UB L I C R E CO R D

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The older you are, the more likely you will file bankruptcy. Almost 56% of filers were between the ages of 35 and 54. More people older than 54 file bankruptcy than people younger than 35. While over 36% of bankruptcy filers attained a High School diploma or GED, the number with college degrees and graduate level degrees steadily increased over the years. In fact, college-level attendees and higher make up over 57% of filers, while less than 6% of filers did not attain a highschool diploma or GED. People earning less than $30,000 annually make up the bulk of filers, at 38%, but that number is declining. The next higher group, at 21%, is the $30,00040,000 income level, also

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