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Mark Squilla’s Mom, Johnson Fuels Stinger Square Aunt Graduate HS teenager from crossing the Atlantic to live with her big sister who was already here and established. Her name was Nina and she was fresh out of an orphanage. As a toddler, her mother died.

When her father remarried, the new wife convinced her husband to let the nuns take care of his children. She wanted to go into the convent but had (Cont. Page 2) FROM LEFT, Rosina Squilla and Rickie Descano, Mark Squilla’s mom and aunt, don graduation caps as they receive an honorary Baccalaureate from Hallahan HS. Photo by Maria Marlino

by Maria Marlino It was the 1930s in the city of Philadelphia. Rosina Squilla and Rickie Descano, Mark Squilla’s mom and aunt, had yet to arrive.

The first experimental television station, W3XE, was founded by the Philco Corp. The cheesesteak was just created.

Over 135,000 Philadelphians were jobless due to the Great Depression.

And numerous bootleggers and judges ignored the Volstead Act, which was enacted to carry out the intent of the 18th Amendment, which established prohibition in the United States.

But that didn’t stop a pretty young

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by Maria Merlino “This project exemplifies what makes Philadelphia great!” enthusiastically explained 2nd Dist. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson as he heralded the beginning of a half-million-dollar renovation of Stinger Square, at 3200 Dickinson Street, last week.

Included in the renovation is total concrete replacement, replanting entry beds, planting a rain garden, refurbished seating, the insertion of new games tables, new trees for shading (Cont. Page 2)

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Public Servant Of The Year 2015

Jewell Williams

AT STINGER SQUARE were 2nd Dist. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, Mayor Michael Nutter, Deputy Mayor for Environmental & Community Resources Michael DiBerardinis, Philadelphia Water Dept.

Commissioner Howard Neukrug, and 1st Deputy Commissioner for Parks & Recreation Mark Focht.

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Cookie’s Tavern Kicks Off ‘Daddy Wags’ Memorial WILLIAM O’Meara, Judge Joe Waters, Attorney Richard J. Fuschino, Ken Adams, Richie Walsh, Richie Gray, attorney Mike Wallace and Marion Wagner, daughter of late Sgt. James “Daddy Wags” WagPhotos by Maria Merlino ner.

by Maria Merlino It’s a February military tradition in South Philadelphia to gather at Cookie’s Tavern on 10th & Oregon to celebrate the birthday of the late Marine Sgt. James “Daddy Wags” Wagner. The noted veteran of the Vietnam war died of a brain tumor when he was 57. He would have been 70 last week. Best known for his USMC birthday party every November, he was recognized by every Marine in the world.

Wagner’s daughter, Marion Wagner, said during the toast of Crown Royal, Wags’s favorite drink, that “we’ve lost a few friends over the years, Medal of Honor recipient Jon Caviani, homicide detective Jack Cummings and DelVet hero, Tom ‘Pittzie’ Pitts -- all of these men were great friends of my dad and we honor them also. I’m grateful to Sam Minutola for keeping the platoon together. It’s a true mission of love.”

Councilman Introduces Job-Training Tax Credit City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson has introduced legislation which provides a dollarfor-dollar tax credit to businesses that contribute to job-training programs.

“This bill will make skilled-labor positions more available by encouraging businesses to invest in low-cost skill certification programs,” the Councilman said. “This will employ folks with higher-

paying jobs, increase our tax base, and is the exact type of investment government should be making in our workforce.”

Businesses that apply for the program and contribute $60,000 to a Qualified Scholarship Organization will qualify for the tax credit.

Examples of skilled positions include welding professional, nursing assistant and HVAC repair technician.

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(Cont. From Page 1) and removal of dead trees.

“It will be an urban oasis in Grays Ferry,” said Councilman Johnson. He noted it is one of several in the pipeline in his overall effort to revitalize all the neighborhoods in the 2nd Council Dist.

“We all want to live in a clean neighborhood with good schools, shopping and a safe place to raise a family,” he said.

Councilman Johnson took money from his Capital Improvement Fund and partnered with the Mayor, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, the Philadelphia Water Dept., the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and the Fairmount Park Conservancy to make this happen.

“The entryways are going to be completely redone. There will be all-new landscaping, new benches and new lighting. In the center of the park. There’s going to be a small amphitheater.

The playground equipment will be spruced up and lots of work will be done on the grounds,” said Deputy Mayor for Environmental & Community Resources Michael DiBerardinis.

He said the renovations should be complete by the end of June, just in time for summer!

Mark Squilla’s Mom, Aunt Get Honorary Baccalaureate (Cont. From Page 1) no dowry to give the sisters.

After her long journey, she wound up at 8th & Morris Streets. She was greeted by her sister who had already made plans for her – marry her off to a man 23 years her senior!

After meeting three times, the wedding occurred and soon seven children followed, Henrietta (Rickie), Rosina, Angela, Yolanda, Dominic, Juliana and Josephine. The girls slept three to a twin bed.

When her husband died, Nina was only 40 years old and her youngest was five years old.

Remembering how her own father abandoned her, she never remarried but instead worked three jobs to support her family, including selling cleaning products out of her home for which she won an award. Her two eldest girls, Rickie (Descano) and Rosina (Squilla), a senior and a junior at Hallahan High, found themselves in a quandary.

Just before their father

ROSIE and Rickie don graduation caps for their honorary Baccalaureate at Mass in the Chapel at Hallahan HS. died, he implored them to quit school to help the family.

Rosina was upset and Rickie was more pragmatic but they did what their father asked of them. Time marched on.

Sixty years later, the girls became women who married, had families, jobs and also saw their siblings graduate high school. They were productive, actually were employed by local schools and yet this sense of lacking and inferiority formed a dark cloud over their happy lives.

“We all knew they weren’t able to finish school for economic reasons,” said Rocco Palmo, a nephew and son of

Juiliana.

Palmo is a Roman Catholic commentator and Whispers in the Loggia blogger.

“I remember hearing a story at the Archdiocese about a grandmother who wanted a diploma before she passed away and it was given to her.” said Palmo. “I thought what not do the same thing for my aunts?”

Hallahan High School was more than happy to issue honorary diplomas. But Palmo wanted to do something more.

So he arranged for a surprise greeting by the student body and an honorary Baccalaureate.

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Sheriff Jewell Williams ….trained for the post ages two vital and demanding functions that have little to do with each other. One arm processes the auctioning of 10,500 new properties a year that have been seized to compensate for tax delinquency or mortgage foreclosure. Another arm handles the transportation of inmates in more than 100,000 trips between

the county prison system and nine different courts of the 1st Judicial Dist. Most importantly, the Sheriff protects everyone who enters the City’s Court system.

Williams’ first full fiscal year in office was 2012-13.

From July 2011 to June 2012, his department managed 36 Sheriff’s sales. By FY 2013-

14, that number had increased to 52 sales. Revenues have risen sizably. The Sheriff returned $27,585,033 to the City’s general fund in FY 2012-13. In FY that amount went up to $45,160,648. Ben Hayllar, Chief Deputy Sheriff for finance and administration, projects the Sheriff will deliver $66 million to municipal coffers during the current fiscal year. This is money the City and the School District sorely need.

Williams had to muscle his way past two other contenders in the 2011 Democratic primary. He is unchallenged this time around.

No official who manages critical public business in difficult times can expect to escape all criticism. But as his first term draws to a close, few would deny that the Sheriff’s Office has vastly improved its performance in the past four years.

Rooted In N. Philly, Williams Stayed True Jewell Williams is a lifelong resident of the Susquehanna neighborhood in North Central Philadelphia. To know him, you must know where he comes from.

North Central in the 1960s was a working-class Black community. Many of its people had immigrated from the South for economic opportunities and freedom from segregation. Nobody was rich but most people had inherited pride and solidarity from their elders.

Jewell was a preacher’s son. Lester Williams, who raised seven other siblings alongside Jewell, was pastor of the 1st Eternal Baptist Church.

“My father was a disciplinarian, not in a physical way but by the word,” Williams relates. “As children, he would pile us into his Ford station wagon, drive around

the neighborhood and point out the things he didn’t want us to do. Especially on the way to church ‘See that woman on the street corner?’ he would say. ‘I don’t want you to be that person,’ he would tell my sisters.” Pastor Williams taught public standards of social respectability and personal dignity.

His church was a congregation of modest means. To make ends meet, Pastor Williams worked as a trucker, long-distance and sometimes overnight. But he always came home. “I could hear his feet creeping up the steps as I lay in my bed,” Jewell recalls.

Lester was partly of Cuban descent and spoke Spanish.

Jewell’s mother, Willie Alma Williams, was a homemaker. She was born in the small town of Sparta, Ga. and grew up amid the turbulent death throes of Jim Crow.

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by Tony West The year 2011 was a momentous one in the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office. The previous year Sheriff John Green had stepped down after decades in that office, under a cloud. Millions of dollars had gone missing. Office records were in chaos. Forensic audits and criminal investigations were underway or brewing.

That November, Jewell Williams was elected Sheriff.

His mission was plain: Clean up the system.

It isn’t easy to reform a massive government agency with over 300 employees, an annual budget of $15 million and a flow-through of $100 million and it can’t be done overnight. But, as of this year, it is fair to state a great deal of progress has been made as Sheriff Williams now seeks a well-deserved second term in office.

The Sheriff’s Office man-

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Jewell Williams On becoming the

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Modernizing His Office (Cont. From Page 3) Williams calls this “the In the Heat of the Night era,” after the famous movie about a fictional Black Philadelphia detective, Virgil Tibbs, who investigated a civil-rights murder in another small Southern town called Sparta (that one in Mississippi). Willie Alma’s grandmother had gone to Morehouse College and her mother was a teacher.

Philadelphia looked like the land of opportunity for Willie Alma in the 1950s. She headed north.

Born in 1957, young Jewell grew up in the tempestuous 1960s when race, war and crime all buffeted North Philadelphia.

“Back in the early ’60s, it was kind of rough. That was Philly’s gang era. There were civil-rights demonstrations and riots. Two of my older brothers went to Vietnam,” he notes.

“But it was more organized in the community and people were involved,” he insists. As a young teenager, Jewell enrolled in Model Cities and other community programs & projects. He went to all their summer camps.

The boy had a taste for enrolling, showing up and doing well. “The only time I missed school was when my father died in 1971,” he says. He graduated from M. Hall Stanton ES, Gillespie Junior HS and Dobbins HS. He was also a teenage businessman, learning what business go through as he worked in neighborhood supermarkets such as H&P Meats at 18th & Susquehanna and Shop N Bag at Glenwood & Dawson.

There he learned both handson business skills and a feel for the community that his businesses served.

“I got to meet a lot of people and knew who they were,” Williams recalls with pleasure. He met Dawn Staley, who was then a kid like himself. Many neighborhood activists patronized the stores at

SHERIFF Jewell Williams expanded his department to meet court security obligations at THEN SUPREME COURT Chief Justice Ron Castille disnew Family Court Building. He is seen here with Administrative Judge Kevin Dougherty cusses security needs of new Court Building with Sheriff Jewand Congressman Bob Brady at its dedication. ell Williams. which he worked. So did leg- candidate for 4th Dist Council burg and back. It’s grueling Williams’ early training in his fellow Democrats were in endary Congressman Bill Member; Williams was stick- and time-consuming: a two- propriety shaped his deport- the majority. That meant an Gray. ing with another candidate, a hour commute each way as a ment on Capitol Hill. “I’ve al- industrious young legislator Fresh out of high school, fellow named John Street. rule. ways believed that if you treat like him could accomplish a Williams found his way into Williams sided with his neighHe also became known as people fairly and respect lot. “I was there when the community work. At age 18, borhood against his boss. Re- a workhorse. He rose to be them, you will do all right,” Dems were in control, so I he found himself running a sult: career change. He began Deputy Whip and head the he says. “I never called a helped get money for the city community program, the working in insurance.

Philadelphia Delegation. woman outside of her name pension plan,” he boasts.

Susquehanna Neighborhood He also made the acquain- These are humble organiza- because I grew up in a family In 2010, Pennsylvania DeAdvisory Council. He later tance of the Sheriff’s Office, tional roles that required State where you weren’t allowed to mocrats were wiped out by the worked with the Advocate where he served as courts’ li- Rep. Williams to get dozens do that.” (Williams doesn’t do Tea Party wave that installed Community Development aison. He was director of of his colleagues on board “Hey, baby.”) a Republican majority in the Corp. criminal operations there with a host of party agenda “People may not like my General Assembly and a Re“Most of the people in my 1995-2000. In that job he items. They are quantitative politics, but they can never publican Governor as well. age group were going off to learned how to deal with jobs that demand strong social say I disrespect them.”

After the 2010 census, that college, leaving the neighbor- judges and manage the sched- skills as well. Poor performIn the State House, victory guaranteed a gerryhood,” Williams says. “They uling of deputies to court- ers are soon eased out of these Williams served on the Ap- mandering that would doom would call me back and ask rooms. This wasn’t an easy assignments. propriations, Veterans Af- Democrats to impotence in the me to check on their mom and assignment because of chronic In Harrisburg, “You had fairs, Urban Affairs, Children legislature until at least 2022. pop. Sometimes I would find staff shortages. to be a good listener,” & Youth, and Older Adults Jewell didn’t want to hang flies in the window where Williams was becoming a Williams says. “Then you Committees. around that long. He wanted their mom and pop had died. dogged politician as well. He could recognize where people But for most of the time meaningful assignments in a “Some never came back to ran for Philadelphia’s classic were coming from.”

Williams was in Harrisburg, (Cont. Page 6) the neighborhood. But I had a entry-level elective job slot, passion for the place I grew State Representative, three up in and the people I loved.” times in the 197th Legislative Dist., losing by a few hundred Learning The Ways votes each time.

Of Laws And Money In 2000, his number came Young Williams chose law up winning. The Philadelphia enforcement as a career.

Democratic Committee Chair He went to the Philadelphia Congressman Bob Brady Police Academy in 1983 and asked Williams to run again. signed up with the Temple Williams’ mother said, University Police Dept. that “Son, it’s your time.” So he same year. Temple is the ran and he won. major economic player in “And it’s a funny thing,” North Central. He worked as he adds. “My mother stopped a police officer there until calling me by my childhood 1995, heading the community- nickname ‘Jelly’ that night. relations department when he From then on out, I was ‘Jewleft. ell’ to her. It was her way of The parting was political. showing respect for my ofWilliams had become chair- fice.” man of the Democratic 16th Williams soon mastered the Ward Committee. Temple daily pilgrimage of aspiring SHERIFF Jewell Williams’ community outreach office explains workings of his office wherwas quietly supporting one Philly politicians to Harrisever groups wish to know more about department and its responsibilities.

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(Cont. From Page 4) working governmental machine.

So he came home. He ran for Sheriff and he won.

Cleaning Up The Shop When the new Sheriff Jewell Williams showed up for work, his office had been stabilized by its interim Sheriff Barbara Deeley, who had served as a Deputy Sheriff before and knew her way around.

But she had scrupulously avoided tackling large-scale reforms in deference to her incoming replacement.

Williams had also served in the Sheriff’s Office before, though, so he was also familiar with its system. His dual background in law enforcement and in business equipped him to grapple with an agency with large responsibilities in both areas.

Still, as Williams notes, the Sheriff’s Office was “a very controversial environment” for him to walk into. He set about tackling its challenges.

“Using the skills I had, I could clean the place up and make it more efficient and transparent,” he asserts. “It was so antiquated in the ways things were being done – an obsolete computer system, lots of paper and ink pens everywhere. Records were in disarray. There was no training manual for any procedure.”

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SHERIFF Jewell Williams is proud of his K-9 Division which has proven its worth over and over again. Here he awards Deputy Sheriff Officer Barry Johnson and K-9 Carter with graduation certificate as Lt. Roy Herbert and Attorney Jimmy Binns look on. In photo below, K-9 crew and handlers are reviewed by Sheriff Williams.

Ori Feibush for Council congratulates Sheriff Williams on this well-deserved honor.

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AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 33 MUNICIPAL WORKERS UNION

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PETE MATTHEWS, PRESIDENT BETTE MACDONALD, SECRETARY-TREASURER BOBBY DAVIS, VICE PRESIDENT AND THE ENTIRE EXECUTIVE BOARD

CONGRATULATES SHERIFF OF PHILADELPHIA

JEWELL WILLIAMS

PUBLIC SERVANT OF THE YEAR 2015

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Correction In “Pols on the Street” (Feb. 19) we described Elaine Tomlin as “47th Ward Leader.” She is the Democratic 42nd Ward Leader.

Pre-College Conference” at U. of Sciences, McNeil Science & Tech. Ctr., 45th St. & Woodland Ave., 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

Open for students and families Grade Focus: 8th-12th. Workshops covering college-access topics. Parent sessions focus on high-school choice, college preparation and financial-aid advice. To register http://stepinto-college-2015march7.eventbrite.com. For info (215) 686-3438.

Mar. 7- Elaine Tomlin’s 42nd Ward Democratic Committee hosts Candidates Morning Out at Aspira Olney HS, 100 W. Duncannon Ave., enter at Mascher & Duncannon, 10 a.m.-12 noon. Candidate donation $50. All checks payable to 42nd Democratic Ward. PO Box 24419. Philadelphia, PA. 19120. RSVP Elaine Tomlin. tomlin@verizon.net.

Mar. 7- State Sen. Art Haywood Campaign For Working Families offers Free Tax Preparation Services for Families with income up to $53,000 and individuals with an income up to $20,000.

Upper Rm. Baptist Ch., 7236 Ogontz Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mar. 7- N. Phila. Democratic League of Voters hosts Petition Party at 2901 N. 12th St., 1-4 p.m. For info Mike Abdullah (215) 400-1318.

Mar. 7- Ward 40A hosts Spring Fling at Italian-American Bocce Club, 2001 Point Breeze Ave., 4-8 p.m. $50 at the door or checks payable to Treasurer Bob Stewart. For info (267) 968-6182.

Mar. 8- 65th Ward Demo-

cratic Committee hosts Fundraiser at Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale Ave., 1 p.m.

Tickets $30. For info John Donohoe (267) 334-3775.

Mar. 8- Committee hosts Petition Party for Stella Tsai at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 2-5 p.m. Your petitions can be notarized. RSVP by Mar. 6 info@electstellatsaijudge.com.

Mar. 9- Lt. Gov. Mike Stack hosts Reception at Bricco, 31 S. 3rd St., Harrisburg, 5:307:30 p.m. Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500, Bronze $1,000, Tickets $100. For info Lindsey (267) 275-2120 or lperryconsulting@gmail.com.

Mar. 10- Councilwoman Cindy Bass hosts Community Town Hall Mtg. at True Faith Missionary Baptist Ch., 725 N. Lindley Ave., 6-8 p.m.

For info (215) 685-9182.

Mar. 10- Americans for Democratic Action host Mayoral

Forum at Friends Ctr., MLK Rm., 1515 Cherry St., 7 p.m.

Mar. 11- Lt. Gov. Michael J. Stack III hosts Fundraiser for City Commissioner candidate Lisa Deeley at the Palm, 200 S. Broad St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Suggested contributions $2,900 Host, $1,000 Sponsor, $500 VIP, $250 friend. Tickets $100.

RSVP ncustodio@thewsgroup.com.

Mar. 11- FOP Lodge 5 President John J. McNesby & Fire Fighters Local 22 host Cocktail Reception for Kevin M. Dougherty, Penna. Supreme Ct. candidate, at Fraternal Order of Police, 11630 Caroline Rd., 6-9 p.m. Co-sponsor Int. Ass. of Fire Fighters Local 22, Joe Schulle, president. RSVP by Mar. 6 Samantha Vivarina (215) 629-3639 or Samantha@FOP5.Org. Mar. 11- Democratic 53rd Ward hosts Candidate meet & Greet at Nick’s Roast Beef,

2212 Cottman Ave., Banquet Rm., rear entrance, 7 p.m.

Light refreshments. Tickets $35.

Mar. 12- Business Breakfast Fundraiser for City Council candidate Terry Tracy at Total Construction, Inc., 625 W. Ridge Pk., Bldg. D, Su 104, Conshohocken, Pa. Businessleader donations $2450, $500, $1,000. For info (267) 3524350.

Mar. 12- March of Dimes gives Transportation, Building & Construction Awards to Register of Wills Ron Donatucci and Steamfitters Local 420 leader Anthony Gallagher at Penna. Convention Ctr., 12th & Arch Sts., Reception 11:30 a.m., Luncheon 12:30 p.m. For info Alexis Dowhie Moyer (484) 685-5847.

Mar. 12- Fundraiser for Nelson Diaz from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Bazemore Gallery, (Cont. Page 31)

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Mar. 5- Seaman’s Church Inst. honors Holt Family for services to Port of Phila. at Sheet Metal Workers’ Ha., 11:30 a.m. Event chairs Dennis and Gerardine Colgan. For info Ronnie (215) 940-9900, ext. 106.

Mar. 5- Republican City Committee hosts Cocktail Party for State Rep candidate Martina White at RCC, 3525 Cottman Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m. House Majority Backers $50, House Majority Sponsors $100, House Majority Champions $250, House Majority Winners $500.

Mar. 5- 8th Ward Democrats host Fundraiser & Petition Signing at Gran Caffè L’Acquila, 1716 Chestnut St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $100.

For info (610) 730-8622.

Mar. 5- John Parsons & Charles Calvanese host Fundraiser for City Commissioner candidate Lisa Deeley at Macaroni’s Restaurant, 9315 Old Bustleton Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Host Committee $250, Individuals $100. RSVP by Feb. 26 (215) 447-3140.

Mar. 5- Democratic 27th

Ward Committee hosts Candidates Night at USciences, Rosenberger Ha.,600 S. 43rd St., 7:30 p.m. Speakers include Jim Kenney, Blondell Reynolds Brown, Bill Greenlee, Ed Neilson & Wilson Goode, Jr. Mar. 5- Campaign kickoff for Sherman Toppin, Esq., at HQ, 1800 JFK Blvd., Su. 300, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Donation $100 up. For info Gina Mosley, Esq. (215) 564-3600 or Vote@toppinforjudge.com Mar. 5- Phila. Public Record honors Sheriff Jewell Williams as Public Servant of the Year at Swan Caterers, Waterfall Rm., Snyder Ave. & Water St., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $50, open bar and International buffet. Candidates welcome.

For info John David (267) 259-6654 or 215-755-2000.

Mar. 5- Advance America PAC hosts On One Accord at Campbell’s Place, 8337 Germantown Ave., 6:30-8 p.m.

Special guest Judge Cheryl Lynn Allen. Reserve your space together@anationforward.org Mar. 6- State Rep. Stephen Kinsey hosts Teen Voices at N.W. Victim Services, 57 E. Armat St., 2-4 p.m. Meet public officials & local business people. Free lunch & prizes!

For info (215) 849-6592.

Mar. 6- S. Phila. Democratic Club hosts Candidates Meet & Greet & Petition Party at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 1526 Packer Ave., 7-10 p.m.

Mar. 7- Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown hosts “Step Into College: Phila.’s

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When we trace our mature selves back to the developing years of our careers, the lucky ones among us find our path through life has really been guided, step by step, to the positions in which we now find ourselves.

Such an individual is Sheriff Jewell Williams, the Philadelphia Public Record Newspapers‘ Public Servant Of The Year 2015. If one reads through his biography beginning on Page 3 of this tribute issue to him, one can see how he became a lawman growing up in the heart of North Philadelphia.

In short, it can be said Sheriff Jewell Williams is one of those rare elected officials who is truly trained to run that all-important city and county office.

His choice as Public Servant was an easy one to make. His stewardship of this office is exemplary.

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WHEREVER events call for his participation, Sheriff Jewell Williams can be found present with other dignitaries. He’s seen here with State Sen. Vincent Hughes and comedian Bill Cosby at Veteran’s Day Salute at the All Wars Memorial To Colored Soldiers & Sailors. Dressed in his full Masonic regalia, Sheriff Williams, a Past Master and 33rd Degree Mason, called it a “day of remembrance for those we dare not forget. These women and men faced situations, and were involved in moments that tested them at every level,” said Sheriff Williams, “and the price for such bravery and duty was paid for with their lives.” The sculpture, located on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, is a finely detailed piece of allegorical art that depicts a figure representing Justice, who holds symbols of Honor and Reward.

‘This is the problem here.’

Everybody was waiting to see what we would do,” says Williams.

“I got criticized because I brought in people I knew. But I only brought in people with experience,” he says.

The Sheriff eliminated extensions of Sheriff’s sales, a custom that had been routine.

Although by law purchasers at auction are supposed to provide the balance of their sales within 45 days, in practice

they had been allowed to string out their payments – indefinitely in some cases.

The new computer system enabled Williams to rein all this in. Now buyers risked losing their deposits if they didn’t pony up. “It made some people angry because this practice had been going on for 30 years,” he says. But he was unfazed. Merely by stepping up the pace of sale conclusions, Williams said he brought in $6 million in the

ple, even police officers, on the process of eviction,” he says. “We do seminars biweekly in the community. We show up because the community wants information on how to not to lose their properties and how to buy properties.

We try to be as fair as possible, and informational. My philosophy is to see to it that people are fully compensated.”

Taking Action To Secure Courts The Sheriff’s criminal burden has been growing during his term in office.

In 2012, Williams was charged with providing prisoner transport and security to 129 courtrooms. Today that number stands at 149. The new quarters at 1501 Arch Street that opened last year boosted the number of courtrooms at Family Court from 12 to 27.

Courts are inherently unsafe places. Not just the prisoners, but many other people who come to them, are, in a word, bad people, or angry people, frightened people, foolish people and confused people. In this high-crime city, court buildings are crowded. Managing their security is demanding work.

“We had witnesses who were being intimidated as they entered the Criminal Justice

Center, so they didn’t want to come to court,” observes Williams.

Williams started hiring deputies with prior law-enforcement experience. “It takes 19 weeks to train a deputy,” he says. “By hiring people with experience, we are able to reduce that time and get them into full service more quickly.”

The Sheriff has established bicycle patrols (now 10 of them) and canine patrols around the perimeter of city courts. Improved revenues from the Civil Division helped fund most of this expansion.

Also new to the Sheriff’s posse are two bomb-sniffing dogs, bought by philanthropist Jimmy Binns, who takes a keen interest in law-enforcement causes.

Committed To His Community Williams never left his home neighborhood around Susquehanna Avenue. He knows its institutions and its people intimately.

“When I go to the barbershop or the supermarket in the neighborhood … a trip that might take you a half hour takes me two hours,” he says with a grin.

It’s not a perfect neighborhood. Williams has no illusions about it.

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first month, and an additional $30 million from FY 2013 to 2014.

In order to push through his reforms, Williams needed more and better staff. Fortunately, improving collections had the pleasant effect of generating the revenue he needed to do the job. He has been able to hire 89 new deputies, bringing the force up to 300.

But the Sheriff’s Office must always remain more than a money-making machine. All its sales are court-ordered actions. It is the City Revenue Dept. that forces tax-delinquent properties to sale. As the auctioneer, the Sheriff is a neutral party. Williams is particularly concerned with safeguarding the rights of property-owners. “I started looking at some of the needs to protect the public,” he relates.

Sometimes a sale brings in more revenue than is needed to discharge an owner’s debt.

In that case, that surplus by law should be refunded to the owner who lost the property.

In practice, though, this money was often allowed to sit around in Sheriff’s accounts or those of third parties.

A gray industry of speculators – “headhunters, I call them” – had sprung up to milk this money. These fixers would track down property owners who were owed money (often unsophisticated people) and offer to recoup it for them – splitting it 60/40.

“I wouldn’t allow that to happen,” says Williams. “I told these people their rights.”

He is proud that he has been able to refund $4 million to owners in these circumstances.

The Sheriff also clamped down on illegal eviction procedures. Some speculators had been buying properties at auction, putting down their 10% deposit, then swiftly booting out owners or tenants.

Williams put a stop to that.

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(Cont. From Page 6) Firmly Sheriff Williams set about creating a team of people who were prepared to change the system. People who didn’t want to do that were escorted out.

He also had to cooperate with outside authorities. City Controller Alan Butkovitz was conducting a forensic audit.

The City Legal Dept. was planning a lawsuit against the Green Administration. The FBI was conducting an investigation. Some of these processes are still underway, placing grave responsibilities on the new Sheriff.

Williams determined the essential first step toward reform was to develop a new computer system. It took a year to get a bid out and approved, followed by six months to transfer the data into it.

The new broom also needed to change the culture of money-handling. “We stopped accepting cash and took only checks,” Williams explains. “We installed cameras in every station so I could see what was going on. I wanted to make this place transparent, open it up and make it work.”

While all eyes were on the Sheriff’s Office, no hands came forward to help. “No agency came forward to say,

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(Cont. From Page 11) “Things happen to me like the rest of the general public,” he admits. “My car’s been broken into a couple of times; my flowerpots have been stolen off my front porch.

People knock on my door at 3 or 4 a.m., asking for $20; I have to tell the junkies to get away from my door.”

But it is not a neighborhood he is willing to abandon. “I’ve watched so many people move through the political status quo who become 9-5 kind of people,” he notes with an edge in his voice. “They cut themselves off from where they came from.” That’s not Williams’ style.

Williams is divorced. He has four grown children: Jewell, Jr., Desmond, Xavier –

and another who became an undercover officer and whose name he will not reveal. “I am most proud of my children,” he says. He has two grandchildren.

Perhaps it is the preacher’s son in him that responds to his community.

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Sheriff Increased Funds To City Sheriff Jewell Williams Committed To Diversity

In 2014, the Office of the Sheriff of Philadelphia City & County turned over $58 million in delinquent taxes and fees to the City, an increase of 40-percent over the $34.5 million it presented to the City in 2013.

The increase is attributed to two changes early in 2014 when Sheriff Jewell Williams established a policy that requires purchasers of properties to make settlement within 30-days after a sale. Previously, final payment could be made months after a property was sold, delaying the collec-

tion of money owed to the City.

In addition, the new, fully operational data management system increased the speed of processing sales and payments.

“The faster we get paid for properties, the faster we can send delinquent taxes and municipal fees to the City,” said Sheriff Williams.

Also, $22.6 million in recovered tax money was sent to the City’s General Fund last year, and the Water Department received $8.5 million from delinquent water

bills, while the Philadelphia Gas Works was sent $5.4 million in funds owed from unpaid bills.

The process of e-filing the processing of deeds was also fully implemented in 2014 – greatly reducing the time purchasers receive deeds.

During prior administrations it would take months to obtain a deed for a property bought at a Sheriff’s Sale. It now takes an average of 20 days or less after settlement to acquire a deed.

“People who purchase properties at Sheriff Sales

need a deed to take possession of the property and return it to productive use,” said Sheriff Williams. “We have expedited that process as we continue to seek ways to increase our capabilities to better serve the public.”

These changes also provide the citizens of Philadelphia and city agencies such as Revenue, Water, and PGW real-time information and transparency through the use of internet based portals and the www.phillysheriff.com website.

Sheriff Welcomes Nigerians

Not only is diversity an important part of the mission of the Office of the Sheriff of Philadelphia City & County, it is also a crucial part of the mandate to provide quality, effective, fair, and compassionate services to all the citizens of Philadelphia.

That is why the promotions of Deputy Sheriff Office Michael Bastone to Lieutenant and Deputy Sheriff Officer Jennifer Algarin to Staff Inspector last year were both deserved, and long overdue.

The promotions made them the two highest-ranking Latino officers in the

more than 300-year history of the Sheriff’s Office.

He also promoted one Community Relations Officers, Ana Sostre, from Deputy Sheriff Officer to Deputy Sheriff, which carries more investigative and research duties.

“It was a proud moment for the officers, their family, the city, and especially this office when they were formally recognized at a public service held in City Hall and hosted by Councilwoman Quiñones Sánchez and Councilman Kenyatta Johnson,” said the Sheriff.

Sheriff Values Block Captains

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(Cont. From Page 12) where it was OK it to offer a sandwich to someone; OK for an elderly person to tell you what’s right or wrong.

“If I can help somebody, then I feel good.

“Today we’re all proud in my office that we’re able to give the City more money for the general fund,” he states.

“We know it helps everybody.”

It is no wonder he is this year’s winner of the Philadelphia Public Record’s coveted “Public Servant Of The Year” honor.

Sheriff Williams Heads Bad Dad Roundup

PHILA. Sheriff Jewell Williams shares podium with Delaware County Sheriff Mary Hopper, Esq., left, whose office also joined the Sheriff, Phila. Police, Bensalem Township Police, Penna. State Police and Bucks, Delaware, and Chester County Sheriff’s Offices in pre-dawn, pre-Valentine’s raid that netted 42 fugitives in Phila., mostly for non-payment of child support.

When Mrs. Helen Clowney was honored for more than 50 years of service as a block captain of the 2200 Block of N. Woodstock Street, she said she was both proud and fortunate to have received a commemorative plaque from the Office of the Sheriff of Philadelphia, and a hug from a longtime friend – Sheriff Jewell Williams.

“I have known Mrs. Clowney for almost my entire life,” said Sheriff Williams, “and she has always been the embodiment of the best of what any community can offer in regards to leadership, dependability, compassion, hard work and dignity.”

“It is people like Mrs. Clowney,” he continued, “who are the stabilizing influence in communities fraying at the edges from all sorts of pressure. Their work often goes unnoticed and well behind the scenes, but for those who have come to depend on

them they are nothing short of a life preserver and safe haven in the midst of any storm.”

Sheriff Williams has always strongly supported the concept of clean blocks, and regularly gives citations to block captains across the city in conjunction with the Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee as they travel from block-to-block in the summer to encourage community involvement in keeping their blocks and neighborhoods clean.

From National Night Out, to sponsoring art exhibits with InLiquid, to working with the DEA and their Drug Give Back Program, and supporting community events from fundraising basketball games, to the Puerto Rican Day Parade, Sheriff Williams views the office as part of a larger community that deserves the best of its services.

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by Joe Shaheeli This is a labor town! So political analysts use endorsements from organized labor as one of their ways of calculating the chances of candidates vying for the Democratic mayoral nomination on May 19.

So far, the big banner across the headquarters of Ed Coryell’s Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters, among the biggest unions in Pennsylvania, overlapping into other states, has pushed State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams (D-W. Phila.) to the forefront.

That endorsement was delivered to Williams, along with healthy checks from the Carpenters’ and Teamsters’ Unions.

Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 19 endorsed Williams early on and this last Saturday staged a major rally for him at

ANNOUNCING opening of her campaign for reelection, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown speaks to COUNCILWOMAN Blondell Reynolds Brown opened her supporters at Pinn Memorial reelection campaign in good company. Flanking her were Baptist Church as State Sen. State Sen. Vincent Hughes, Councilman Curtis Jones Jr., Vincent Hughes and CouncilCouncilman W. Wilson Goode Jr., Councilman Bill Greenlee man W. Wilson Goode, Jr. and Council President Darrell Clarke. Photo by Hugh E. Dillon look on. Photo by Hugh E Dillon its spacious hall on Columbus “He’s a consensus-builder and endorsement of Williams.

Boulevard with over 500 mem- problem-solver” – both attrib- Heenan said, “After looking at all the candidates running for utes needed for a Mayor. bers attending.

Another major endorsement This past week Robert Mayor, it was clear to us that came from SEPTA’s largest Heenan, business manager of there was only one person who union, Transport Workers International Union of Operat- shared our values and has a Union Local 234, whose presi- ing Engineers Local 542, an- record of getting things done his union’s for working people – Anthony dent, Willie Brown, said, nounced Hardy Williams.” Heenan continued, “Tony understands in order to make our economy

COUNCILMAN David Oh presenting the City Council Citation to The Honorable Moon Soo Kim with Seungkyoo Kang (former National Assemblyman and Adjunct Professor, Korea University) and Dr. Jiho Shin (former National Assemblyman and Visiting Research Fellow, Korea Economic Research Institute). work for all families, we need for working families.” to invest in every neighborhood Local 542, affiliated with in every part of the city. He has AFL-CIO, has represented the delivered time and again as we interests of working men and work to strengthen our infra- women of Eastern Pennsylvastructure and our economy. We nia and Delaware since 1935. look forward to continuing to Local 542 is a blend of heavywork with Anthony Williams equipment operators in the as Mayor as we make Philadel- building and construction inphia’s economy globally com- dustry. petitive and deliver good jobs Councilman Jim Kenney’s late launching of his campaign for Mayor brought him the quick endorsement of Henry Nicholas’s Hospital Workers 1199C. Like Williams, his list also will continue to add endorsements.

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“I thank the Governor for the appointment to SEPTA and I will strive to make it a 21stcentury transit system worthy of the citizens of Southeastern Pennsylvania,” Evans said.

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He named Brandywine Realty Trust President and CEO Gerard Sweeney to the post of Chairman. In addition to Sweeney, Wolf has also selected six other board members including: Yassmin Gramian, the senior VP of HNTB; Robert J. Clark, Associate of Ballard Spahr; Michael Pearson, President of

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Wolf’s appointee as Chairwoman, Marjorie Neff, widely heralded, and supported by Green, reportedly will continue the SRC policies pushed by Green and Superintendent William R. Hite. So who’s the winner? The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers hopes its side is.

In his haste, the Governor notified Green he was removed as Chairman of the Liquor Control Board, changing that embarrassment as soon as his staff was made aware of this goofup.

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Life at the School Reform Commission is always interesting.

But on Sunday night, Gov. Tom Wolf made that alwaysinteresting governmental body much more interesting when he decided to remove SRC Chair Bill Green from his position as Chairman and replace him with former Masterman principal Marjorie Neff.

Green, who resigned his City Council at Large seat in 2012 to take the Chairman’s gavel from Pedro Ramos, whose appointment was not renewed, oversaw the approval of five of the 39 charter-school applications brought before the SRC in a special meeting on Feb. 18 despite Wolf’s instructions not to.

(Green is a gubernatorial appointee. Granted, the Governor that appointed him was Tom Corbett, but hey….)

That was the last straw for the Wolfman, apparently.

What’s keeping it in the news is how Green has reacted to it.

He’s not taking it well, by the way. Green took to the School District’s video portal to send a video message in which he touted his achievements like getting a cigarette tax (that had a demand for a bunch of brand new, un-reimbursed charter schools attached to it) passed, closing schools and getting labor concessions. He decried Wolf’s decision.

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City Hall Sam is starting off the column with a salute to SHERIFF JEWELL WILLIAMS. Sheriff Williams is receiving a well-deserved Public Servant Of The Year award from the Public Record. Sheriff Williams has an extensive and admirable career serving the public as a law enforcement officer, State Representative, and now as Sheriff. His great personality and get-things-donework ethic have helped to transform the Sheriff’s Office into a well-oiled machine. Changing a department and changing the culture is never easy. But Jewell Williams makes it looks easy. Congratulations, Mr. Sheriff!

Speaking of people that are looking to change the culture, GOV. TOM WOLF gave his blockbuster budget address this week. Although skepticism and criticism abounded, there were also hope and accolades. Wolf seeks to invest heavily in education while raising new revenues and cutting property taxes by 50% for the average Pennsylvania homeowner and cutting the corporate net income tax by 50%. The Guv claims it will yield a net 13% decrease for the average Pennsylvanian.

STATE SENS. VINCE HUGHES and ANTHONY WILLIAMS loved it. If Williams becomes Mayor, he will need the money for Philly schools. If Hughes runs for US Senate, he can claim that as Appropriations Committee Chair, he helped save the kids.

Another rumored US Senate candidate, JOSH SHAPIRO, is polling, fundraising, plotting and planning. He’s apparently planning something big, but not US Senate for now. He may want to become State Attorney General. Would he run against KATHLEEN KANE or wait for her resignation?

Some insiders think Kane is stabilizing. She’s still under siege but she appears to have toughened up.

People always root for the underdog. She appeared to be engaged in warm conversation with FRANCES WOLF and TONYA STACK during Gov. Wolf’s budget address.

JOE SESTAK announced he is running for US Senate again, and he is kicking, rather walking it off in style – with a 422-mile walk across Pennsylvania. He appears to be up for this physical challenge as he is at his fighting weight of about 140 lb. soaking wet. He also has a national fundraising base, which is baffling to many insiders. Joe was a good Congressman but what exactly does he do?

And we wouldn’t have CONGRESSMAN PAT MEEHAN if Sestak had stayed in place and let ARLEN SPECTER win.

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Yo! Here we go again with this question: Made in the USA or not? This is an eye-opener. Read all the way to the bottom! Lots of good info here! This information came from a report by Diane Sawyer. Hopefully this has changed, or will soon!

Costco sells Goodyear wiper blades for almost half the price you will pay on the outside and they are made in the USA. Read and do the following: Unfortunately our politicians and top CEO’s have pushed for trade to China and Mexico for years so Americans are now out of work.

Did you know that there is no electric coffee maker made in the US and the only kitchen appliances made in the US is Viking? I didn’t know Hallmark greeting cards were made in China! That is also why I don’t buy cards at Hallmark anymore; they are made in China and are more expensive!

I buy them at Dollar Tree – 50 cents each and made in the USA. Yesterday I was in Wal-Mart looking for a wastebasket. I found some made in China for $6.99.

I didn’t want to pay that much so I asked the clerk if they had any others. She took me to another department and they had some at $2.50 made in USA. They are just as good. Same as a kitchen rug I needed. I had to look, but I found some made in The USA; what a concept and they were $3.00 cheaper. We are being brainwashed to believe everything that comes from China and Mexico is cheaper. Not so.

My grandson likes Hershey’s candy. I noticed, though, that it is now marked “Made in Mexico.”

I don’t buy it anymore. My favorite toothpaste, Colgate, is made in Mexico. Now I have switched to Crest. It’s way past time to start finding and buying products you use every day that are made right here. So, on to the next aisle: Bounce Dryer Sheets – yep, you guessed it, Bounce cost more money and is made in Canada. The Everyday Value brand cost less, and was made in the USA! I did laundry yesterday and the dryer sheets performed just like the Bounce Free I have been using for years, at almost half the price.

My challenge to you is to start reading the labels when you shop for everyday things and see what you can find that is made in the USA. The job you save may be your own or your neighbor’s!

Let’s help our fellow Americans keep their jobs and create more jobs here in the USA.

I WAS STARTLED to hear on Sunday Bill GREEN had been relieved of the Chair at the SRC. I was also surprised to see Green at a political event on Saturday night signing candidates’ petitions. Two candidates posted his photo on Facebook signing their petitions. Seeing him at the event made me wonder if he had a premonition of his sacking (?). Was his party appearance a signal of a return to politics?

If so, maybe it is best to be sacked; he didn’t QUIT. And maybe it is not wise to challenge the Governor of YOUR OWN PARTY. A Governor is ENTITLED to HIS OWN TEAM. These contracts that overlap across administrations smack of MONARCHY. And the SRC job was a political dead end. Mayor Richardson Dilworth was a Board of Education Chair AFTER he served as Mayor.

A feature by DA Seth WILLIAMS said that we ought to keep our forfeiture laws. Were they under threat? First I heard. To many they are perceived as evil – and could hurt innocent members of a family LIVING in the same property.

I remember a grandmother losing her home because of her drug-dealer grandson. And a barber who RENTED A SHOP, and was arrested. The landlord is notified that he should consider terminating the lease. The case didn’t even have a trial date! The DA budget of the future should NOT be accepted by any Mayor if revenues from the unit are an expected amount. And get rid of voicemail. It can be a great unit.

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The Devil is in the details.

GOV. TOM WOLF’S $30-billion budget proposal that was unveiled on Tuesday at first blush was only 3% more than the current year’s. However, the budget does not include $2.1 billion he wants to put in a fund to pay for property-tax relief.

He wants to modernize our state-run wine and liquor business, assuming the improvements will support $80 million per annum in funding to school districts to pay for pension costs.

Also this modernized liquor business expected to support a $3-billion loan which will go to the underfunded Public School Employees’ Retirement System. I guess we know now he clearly does not want to sell the liquor business. Also, he does not appear to want to stop or contain the increase in pension costs, but rather to change how we pay for them. This is not a sustainable proposition, but it was a nice thank-you to teachers’ unions that supported his election.

Gov. Wolf’s budget proposed extensive changes to sales, property and income taxes. Some are good and some may not be. He wants to increase personal income-tax rates 20%, to 3.70% from 3.07. The budget plan calls for an increase in the statewide sales tax to 6.6% from 6.0% (Philadelphia’s will remain unchanged). However, the plan decreases the number of products exempt from the sales tax including over-the-counter medications, personal hygiene products, textbooks, and transportation and death-care fees. Why am I not surprised that a Democrat wants to tax us after we are gone?

He did throw the city that overwhelmingly voted for him a few bones. He wants to see the Philadelphia City wage tax to (Cont. Page 30)

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Labor Splits Over 170th House District

by Joe Shaheeli It’s not unlike organized labor to split over candidates.

Labor unions more often endorse Democratic candidates.

Sometimes, they’ll side with a challenger. But in special cases, they all gather behind one Republican.

In Philadelphia, that Republican is State Rep. John Taylor (R-Northeast), who also is the city’s Republican City Committee chair.

Come Tuesday, Mar. 24, the 170th Legislative Dist.’s successor to Congressman Brendan Boyle will be picked by voters. This is a special election held only in one part of the Northeast, the same as a general election. Winner takes the State House seat.

Two aggressive young neighborhood ladies, one a Republican, the other a Democrat, are battling for the seat, each going door to door asking Northeast voters for their support.

Normally, one would expect the unions to mass their support behind the Democratic candidate Sarah DelRicci. But last Thursday morning, Republican candidate Martina White took the stage at the FOP Hall on Caroline Road to announce she had an array of Locals now on her side.

Joseph Ashdale, business manager/secretary-treasurer of DC 21 of International Union of Painters & Allied Trades, said, “These labor leaders all shared this thought: ‘Why not use this election to send a laborfriendly Republican legislator to the State House? Another Democrat win means State Rep. John Taylor will continue to be the only Republican legislator from Philadelphia in the General Assembly strongly dominated and controlled by the Republican Party of Pennsylvania. A win for Martina White gives labor an additional voice among Republicans.”

The special election will be held on Tuesday, Mar. 24.

Fortunately, the State will reimburse the City for the over $100,000 expected to be spent

IUPAT DC21 leader Joe Ashdale pledges strong union supLABOR local leaders share stage at FOP Hall as police-union Chief John McNesby port to GOP 170th Dist. introduces GOP candidate Martina White to packed audience. Photos by Bill Myers candidate Martina White.

CONSTITUENT Martina White GOP VOLUNTEERS for Martina White’s campaign include, enjoys support of her Councilman from left, Phil Innamorato, Annie Havey, Seth Kaufer, Brian O’Neill in special election for White, State Rep. Aaron Kaufer, Dave Kralle and Brian Ca- vacant 170th State Rep seat. puto.

CITY’S Uniformed Union chiefs, Firefighters Joe Schulle and FOP’s John McNesby assure Martina White of their unions’ backing.

SUBURBAN GOP leaders flocked to support Martina White at Paddy Whack’s fundraiser. From left, State Rep. Aaron Kaufer, White, State Rep. Frank Farry and Rep. Tom Murt pay heed as State Rep. John Taylor boosts candidate.

Sheet Metal Workers Demonstrate Support For Williams

SHEET METAL WORKERS Union Local 19 Business Mgr./Secretary- LOCAL 19 leadership gathers around State Sen. Tony Williams, their mayoral Treasurer Gary Masino introduces union’s endorsed candidate for candidate, as well as 170th Legislative Dist. candidate Sarah DelRicci to ringing Mayor in Democratic primary State Sen. Anthony Williams.

Photo by Bill Myers applause from membership packing Sheet Metal Hall. to open, man the polls and advertise the election.

Endorsing White’s candidacy for the State House were Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 5; IAFF 22, Philadelphia firefighters; IUPAT DC 21; Teamsters Local 500; Gas Workers Local 686; Drywall Fitters Local 1955; IATSE Stagehands Local 8; Glaziers Local 252; Sprinkler Fitters Local 692; UA Steamfitters, Local 420; Painters 2011; and Plasterers Local 8. Also on hand was a major representative from the City’s DC 33 union, though the Union has

not endorsed her.

“Martina has a strong financial background and the professional experience to hit the ground running as a new State Representative and fight for local working families,” added Joe Ashdale, explaining why White received the endorsement of so many unions. “She is a moderate, commonsense Republican whom we trust to be part of the majority in Harrisburg, giving a voice to the issues that matter to our members.”

A lifelong resident of the Northeast, White is a profes(Cont. Page 29)

POPULAR former City Controller Jonathan Saidel discusses mayoral campaign with State Sen. Anthony Williams at Sheet Metal Local 19 LOCAL 19 leader Gary Masino presents endorsePhoto by Bill Myers ment check to State Sen. Anthony Williams. rally.

CIRCULATING her petition for City Commissioner is Marnie Aument, right, seen here with hostess State Sen. Tina Tartaglione and 33rd Ward Leader Donna Aument.

AT Ward Leader John Sabatina’s petition party were Council=-at-Large candidate Franny Rizzo and mayoral candidate Lynne Abraham.

FORMER City Commission Chair Margaret Tartaglione signs petition SEEN WITH State Sen. Tina Tartaglione were signaturefor Judge Chris Mallios at her seekers Judges Vincent Melchiorre and Abbe Fletman with Daniel Sulman. daughter’s event at FOP Hall.

GEORGE Twardy, Esq., is all smiles as he gets signature on his judicial petition from 56th Ward Leader John Sabatina, Sr.

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(Cont. From Page 21) economic linchpin for the region while providing safe and efficient transit services.”

Once sworn in, Evans will succeed Thomas Jay Ellis, a Philadelphia lawyer who represented former Gov. Tom Corbett on the 12-member board, which includes members representing Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.

Evans, now in his 18th term in the General Assembly, has worked extensively to secure dedicated, predictable and sufficient state revenues for mass transit throughout the commonwealth. In 1991, he helped establish the Public Transportation Assistance Fund, the first dedicated funding source for mass transit.

In 2005, Evans forged the establishment of a Transportation Funding & Reform Commission, an initiative adopted by former Gov. Ed Rendell that provided strategies to stabilize transit funding. Evans also worked strenuously for approval of Act 89 of 2013, which provided a comprehensive, statewide funding plan for transportation.

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Candidates Circulate Petitions

MASTER CHEF prepared delicious Italian food as candidates circulated with petitions in Chestnut Hill’s 9th Ward. Candidates and ward leaders gathered for this pic. From left, Omar Sabir, Commissioner candidate; Lou Agre, Esq., 21st Ward Leader; Chris Mallios, judicial candidate; Carol Jenkins, Commissioner candidate; Bill Dolbow, 35th Ward Leader; and judicial candidates Betsy Wahl, Chris McCabe Photo by Joe Stivala and Kia Scott.

Bobby Henon Throws Mammoth Petition Party In Northeast

Does State GOP See A Future In Philly?

VICTORIA GIUSINI holds up a petition to get her dad Vince Giusini on ballot for Judge of Common Pleas at petition-signing party hosted by Councilman Bobby Photo by Maria Merlino Henon.

MAYORAL CANDIDATE James Kenney attended Councilman ATTORNEY George Twardy, judicial Henon’s petition party along with candidate Dawn Tancredi and Ward Local 98’s Paul Martin and 1st Leader Shawn Dillon were among Coun- Ward Chair Tommy Rumbaugh. cilman Henon’s guests. Photo by Maria Merlino Photo by Maria Merlino

STATE REP. Kevin Boyle joins WARD LEADERS and candidates gather for a fun photo! Host candidate for City Council Sherrie Bobby Henon, Shawn Dillon, Dan Savage, Jim Kenney, Matt Myers, Cohen, whose father, David Pat Parkinson, Roseanne Pauciello, Brian Eddis, State Reps. Kevin Cohen, was a council legend.

Photo by Maria Merlino Boyle and Mike Driscoll, and Omar Sabir.

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JUDICIAL CANDIDATE Vince Melchiorre, 6th Dist. Councilman Bobby Henon and City Commissioner candidate Omar Sabir make a happy threesome.

Photo by Maria Merlino

JUDGE MICHAEL Fanning poses with judicial candidate Rainy Papademetriou.

Photo by Maria Merlino

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Republican Party of Pennsylvania Chairman Rob Gleason has announced Philadelphia will host the 2015 Northeast Republican Leadership Conference from Jun. 18 through Jun. 20.

“The Northeast Republican Leadership Conference will provide hundreds of American activists with the chance to hear from some of the top elected officials, candidates and Party officials in the country on the eve of one of the most important presidential elections in our nation’s history,” Gleason said. “We’re excited to celebrate the Republican Party in Pennsylvania in 2015 as we get ready to take back the White House in 2016.

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Philadelphia Regional Port Authority Announces State-Sponsored Intermodal Incentive Program The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority welcomes the news the Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation is now inviting shipping lines to participate in its new Intermodal Cargo Growth Incentive Program, which aims to increase cargo activity at the Port of Philadelphia. The program will offer a per-container financial incentive to current ocean carriers utilizing the Port. The program, recently announced by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, is effective immediately.

The program offers a $25 per-container financial incentive to current ocean carriers utilizing the Port of Philadelphia, for any new containers moved beyond a carrier’s previously-reported container levels. It is hoped that carriers will be encouraged to try the Port of Philadelphia as a result of the incentive. The program was established through PennDOT’s Multimodal Transportation Fund, following consultation between PennDOT, PRPA officials, and other Philadelphia-area maritime businesses. Similar intermodal incentive programs have been effective in the past at the Port of Philadelphia, and PRPA is pleased about its new funding relationship with PennDOT.

CONTAINER vessel is seen at Port of Phila.’s Packer Avenue Marine Terminal. Container business has recently experienced healthy gains at Port, and maritime officials are hopeful new incentive program will help continue that trend.

“This new intermodal in- the Port of Philadelphia, Pencentive program is an effec- nDOT expects that this new tive tool to grow our container program will attract at least business, and a fair one, as it 200,000 new annual container rewards both our current cus- moves to the Port over the tomers as well as new carriers course of five years. who have been considering In his own announcement using the Port of Philadel- about the program, the Goverphia,” said PRPA Executive nor Wolf, “Pennsylvania has a Director James T. McDer- robust transportation system and mott, Jr. “It’s a solid invest- our ports are a vital part of the ment on the part of the movement of goods. The Port Commonwealth of Pennsylva- of Philadelphia is an important nia, as increased container asset for the Commonwealth’s business brings so many eco- entire economy. These incennomic benefits to our region.” tives will help increase activity By encouraging companies at the Port, which will drive to move more cargo through commerce across Pennsylvania

Port’s Tioga Terminal Sees Very Busy Week The marine terminals of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority are no stranger to bustling activity, as vessels from around the world are regular fixtures on the Delaware River waterfront, but Philadelphia Regional Port Authority officials were particularly gratified by the level of activity at its Tioga Marine Terminal during the week beginning on Monday, Mar. 2.

Delaware River Stevedores, Inc., the operators of Tioga Terminal, report during the

course of the week, several vessels will be offloading cargo at the facility, with three vessels handling cargo at one time by mid-week.

Cargoes arriving will include project cargo on the Rickmers Tokyo; wood-pulp cargoes from the Brazilian company, Fibria, arriving on the M/V Brassiana; and steel plates and project cargo, arriving on the BBC Hudson.

Rickmers Line, which has provided regular services at the Tioga Marine Terminal for the

past several years, and Fibria Celulose has been delivering its wood-pulp cargoes to Tioga since last summer. Other vessel activity is also scheduled during the course of the week.

“We enjoy seeing this level of activity, and are well equipped to handle it,” said DRS’s Terminal Mgr. Pat Kryszczak, one of the regular “troops on the ground” at Tioga. “With our new wood pulp account, days with multiple vessels are a more-regular occurrence.”

and could create more than 1,400 good-paying jobs.”

It is widely known that ocean carriers control discretionary cargo, report PRPA officials. These cargoes, destined to or from places like Chicago, are a target of this program. More steamship line services also create more export opportunities for Pennsylvania manufacturers.

Rules and further details on the program are available from PRPA’s Marketing Dept. and from PennDOT at www.dot.state.pa.us.

The PRPA Marketing Dept. can be contacted at (215) 4262600 or via e-mail at marketing@philaport.com.

The PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund, established by Commonwealth Act 89, includes dedicated budget categories for aviation, rail freight, ports, and other transportation-related projects.

PRPA has high hopes that PennDOT’s cargo incentive program will deliver big results at the Port of Philadelphia, especially in light of the fact that initial cargo figures

(Cont. From Page 24) “Pennsylvania is the proud home to incredible Republican leaders such as US Sen. Pat Toomey, 13 Republican Congressmen, and historic majorities in the State Senate and State House. In addition, the Keystone State is home to some of the finest party leaders in the country, including our Republican National Committeeman Bob Asher and Republican National Committeewoman Christine Toretti. The Northeast Republican Leadership Conference will celebrate our party’s terrific leaders at the national and state levels, while preparing our grassroots leaders to be

for 2015, as well as statistics for the prior year, demonstrate that cargo growth is already healthy at the Port.

Final cargo statistics for 2014 revealed a 16% increase in cargo and the fifth consecutive year of double-digit cargo growth at the Port compared to 2013, and the following figures, comparing January 2015’s cargo performance to January 2014’s performance, indicate that the trend of growth is continuing.

With 481,251 metric tons of cargo handled at PRPA facilities in January 2015, compared to the 418,434 tons of cargo handled in January 2014, there was a notable 15.01% increase in tonnage between the two periods.

This was due to increases in all cargo sectors, especially in liquid bulk, ro/ro, and containerized cargoes.

132,919 tons of liquid bulk cargoes moved through the Port of Philadelphia in January 2015 compared to the 94,759 tons handled in January 2014, a 40.27% increase.

On the ro/ro front, 20,349

metric tons of automobiles (13,937 individual units) moved through the Port in January 2015 compared to the 18,768 tons (13,224 individual units) that moved the Port in January 2014, an 8.42%tonnage increase.

When counted as individual units- 32,270 TEUs handled in January 2015 versus the 31,918 TEUs handled in January 2014 container counts were up 1.10%. When counted as tonnage, however, containerized cargo was up a more dramatic 11.27%, with 220,300 metric tons of containerized cargo handled in January 2015 compared to the 197,978 tons handled during the same period last year.

In the breakbulk sector, with 107,683 tons metric tons handled in January 2015 compared to the 106,929 tons handled during the same period last year, breakbulk cargoes overall held steady when comparing the two periods, experiencing about a 1%increase.

Several individual breakbulk cargoes showed strong growth in 2015.

successful during future election.”

Considered one of the premier political events of 2015, the Northeast Republican Leadership Conference will include speeches from potential 2016 presidential candidates, elected officials and top Party leaders as well as breakout sessions aimed at empowering Republican grassroots activists from across the country. The three-day Northeast Republican will be held at the Sheraton Downtown, 17th & Race.

duced in the House by State Rep. Tim Krieger (R-Westmoreland) — would limit the growth in state spending to a formula based on the sum of the increase in the rate of inflation and the increase in Pennsylvania’s population.

There are exceptions for emergency spending, the funding of pension obligations, and the need for additional funding, all of which require three-quarters approval from the legislature.

The bill passed along a party-line vote Monday. Dems were shell-shocked.

The bill is a constitutional amendment and would require passage in two consecutive sessions and then be approved by the voters. This is the legislation’s first session. For now, its passage seems foreordained.

A Bill Designed To Aggravate Wolf Republican members upset their Democratic counterparts on the House State Government Committee when it voted on HB 472.

The legislation — a constitutional amendment intro-

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MAYORAL candidate Jim Kenney is flanked by S. Phila. Ward Leaders Matt Myers and Ed Nesmith. He’s all smiles with response he received at Matt Myers 39B Ward petition signing gala at Chickie’s & Pete’s.

CITY COMMISSIONER Al Schmidt fired up large crowd of Republicans and supporters at Fire Fighters’ & Paramedics’ Union hall in Northern Liberties.

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39B Ward Leader Matt Al Schmidt Hosts Myers Packs ‘Em In! Major Fundraiser

COMMISSIONER Al Schmidt was proud to be backed by IAFF Local 22, including its Political Dir. Jack Eltman and former congressional candidate Brian Haughton.

JUDICIAL candidate Deborah Cianfrani was among over 40 judicial candidates at 39B gala.

Welcoming her and husband Anthony are, from left, host Matt Myers and Kevin Carroll.

CITY COMMISSIONER Al Schmidt fired up large crowd of Republicans and supporters at Fire Fighters’ & Paramedics’ Union hall in Northern Liberties.

56TH WARD Republicans turned out in force for 2ND WARDERS in attendance included Kevin Al Schmidt: from left, Ward Chairman Mike Price and Cynthia Smith, seated, and Omar Glasso Neisser, Ward Leader Mark Wuller and Dan and Nelson Haneel.

Wuller.

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60 PEOPLE turned out for Al Schmidt’s YOUNGEST attendee at 39B gala was Sharif Nelfundraiser at Local 22, among them, from left, son, flanked by Jim Kenney and judicial candidate Sean Bailey, Republican mayoral hopeful Melissa Rainy Papademetriou. bailey, Ward Leader Mike Cibik, judicial candidate George Twardy and Monika Czapla.

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A Judge For A Rainy Day Meet Rainy Papademetriou, one of the first candidates to have turned in all her petitions.

She is also a teacher, lawyer, daughter and granddaughter of Greek immigrants and Orthodox clergy and is running for a judicial position on the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas in the May 2015 primary.

A Temple Law graduate, Rainy has devoted her professional life to helping others out of her own pocket. Whether as a teacher, prosecutor, domestic violence advocate, or lawyer for the underserved, she understands the challenges of everyday people and works to ensure everyone has a fair shot in court.

Papademetriou earned her BA in English cum laude from Salve Regina College and her JD from Temple Law School.

Prior to becoming an attorney she was an English teacher at Thompson Junior High, the school she and both her brothers attended in Newport, R.I. “My whole career has been helping people especially as assistant DA and standing up for victims,” she said. “I helped people who couldn’t get to

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Greek Orthodox influence court and were frightened. I am always kind to them and their families.”

After taking some time off to help raise her daughters, Rainy became the managing attorney at Philadelphia VIP, a nonprofit that provides free legal services to those in need.

She has also served as the director of legal services at Women Against Abuse and as an assistant district attorney in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.

“I was working at Women Against Abuse part time as a staff attorney while juggling kids, staff and work,” she said.

“And I go to Family Court and help my clients who were scared for themselves and their

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children. I saw the difference a judge can make and try to help keep people safe while helping them.”

For the last 10 years, she has worked for VIP (Volunteers for the Indigent Program), which finds lawyers to volunteer from big and small law firms.

“My job is to encourage them to help poor people who have nowhere else to turn,” said Papademetriou.

Papademetriou has just trained a group of lawyers on how to handle a guardianship case -- for example, helping parents who have been taking care of a child until they become 18 years old.

“I teach them how to handle a pro bono guardianship matter in Pennsylvania,” she said, which also includes child custody cases and divorces. “I’m helping people who can’t access the court. In order to access justice, need a lawyer to stand up for you.”“With my experience,” said Rainy, “it would also be an honor to serve in any part of the court.

It’s important to be fair and have compassion for what families are going through.”

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to run, but asked instead for his wife to be endorsed, since the family would have been without an income during the campaign. That endorsement reportedly has dampened the enthusiasm of some of the Democratic committee people in some areas of the district.

Sarah works at a nonprofit which she started and from which she draws no salary. It gives disabled children a chance to enjoy a horse riding experience. She also donates her time at Saul Agricultural School and other charities.

Labor unions were inspired by her career to endorse her along with the Democratic ward leaders in the district. Leading those endorsements was Sheet Metal Workers’ Union’s President Gary Masino, who hosted a breakfast reception attended by other labor leaders including representatives from the Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters. Also in attendance was Democratic City Chairman Congressman Bob Brady.

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White, who has already been endorsed by prominent Northeast leaders Taylor and Councilman Brian O’Neill, was grateful for the support offered. “Since day one of this campaign, I’ve said I care only about what's best for the people of the Northeast – not politics, and not partisanship,” White stated. “I think these endorsements send a strong signal to the people of the Northeast that I stand with working families, with our seniors, and with our kids. I am humbled and thankful for this support and will work hard every day to honor the trust you have placed in me.”

She was tapped to run by O’Neill’s staff, who know who’s who in their Council District, which encompasses this legislative district.

Two weeks earlier, the Democratic Ward leaders involved in the district endorsed Sarah DelRicci, whose husband John was to have been the candidate. He elected not

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(Cont. From Page 24) sional financial advisor who works with working-class families to help them reach their financial goals – be it saving for a child’s education, retirement, or simply paying off their home. Her family has strong ties to the trades, including her grandfather who has operated a union trucking business for decades.

FOP President John McNesby, who hosted the announcement, said, “Martina White shares our values and our vision for strong and safe neighborhoods for every resident.

That’s why the men and women of our police and fire fighters are giving her our support.”

Joe Schulle, of the Philadelphia Firefighters Union, added, “Martina White represents one of the best and brightest our city has to offer.

She’ll stand up for working families and be a vocal advocate for bipartisan cooperation that puts our families ahead of political gamesmanship.”

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OUT & ABOUT (Cont. From Page 23) council,” Green said. “I will be filing an action in Commonwealth Court. I did not set up the governance of the SRC and I am not seeking to re-

main chair for power’s sake.”

Yeah. Okay.

Now let’s be honest here.

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the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers’ contract, the changing of the guard at the SRC is business as usual.

From the moment former Mayor John Street and former Gov. Mark Schweiker put their pointy heads together to create the School Reform Commission in 2001, chair changes have always been a

ELEPHANT (Cont. From Page 23) decline from 3.92% (residents) to 3.36% by 2020. He also wants to repeal the Philadelphia-only $2 cigarette tax and replace it with a statewide $1 per pack tax. A decrease in the city wage tax is good for Philadelphia, as it should have a positive impact on job creation in the city. A statewide cigarette tax is good for businesses in Philadelphia that sell tobacco products, as it levels the playing field with similar companies in the surrounding counties.

As promised, he has proposed a 5% severance tax on shale gas along with a 4.7 cent per cubic foot of natural-gas fee. Given the current depressed prices at natural gas

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The following applications of the persons convicted in Philadelphia County will be heard by the Board of Pardons at its regular session in the Supreme Court Courtroom, Room 437, Main Capitol Building, Harrisburg, PA. Thursday, March 12, 2015 – Convening at 9:00 A.M. Kristy Doebrich Criminal Conspiracy, Possessing Instruments of Crime, Simple Assault, Aggravated Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Terroristic Threats (2 counts), Criminal Mischief, Burglary, Criminal Trespass, Robbery (2 counts), Theft by Unlawful Taking (2 counts) Thursday, March 12, 2015 – Convening at 1:00 P.M. Tanya Y. Boswell Criminal Conspiracy, Possessing Instruments of Crime (2 counts), Simple Assault (2 counts), Aggravated Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Forgery James T. Braxton Criminal Conspiracy, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession With Intent to Deliver, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Wesley M. Haynes Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Mischief, Receiving Stolen Property Natalie N. Stanton Robbery Louis A. Stephens Simple Assault, Contempt for Violation of Order or Agreement Maria M. Stowe Simple Assault, Aggravated Assault, Hindering Apprehension Nabila F. Whack Criminal Attempt Friday, March 13, 2015 – Convening at 9:00 A.M. Edward A. Comeau, Jr.Burglary Beatrice Ray Possessing Instruments of Crime, Simple Assault, Aggravated Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person

part of the deal.

James Nevels, the Chair that Schweiker installed, was removed and replaced with Sandra Dungee-Glenn when Gov. Ed Rendell came in.

When Tom Corbett became Governor, he replaced Dungee-Glenn with Robert Archie. When Archie resigned, Pedro Ramos replaced that producers receive, owing in part to nationwide low prices and the discount Marcellus Shale producers experience due to limited transportation options for their natural gas, the effective rate with the fee is over 7%. This would be one of the highest severance taxes in the US. Now, these companies hopefully will benefit from the lowering the corporate tax rate from 9.99% to an eventual 4.99%. However, Wolf plans to change how the rate is ap-

WALKING (Cont. From Page 23) protects our shipyards, shipping and union jobs. Sen. John McCain tried to repeal it. We would lose Aker Shipyards here for sure. Philadelphia Energy Solutions CEO Philip Rinaldi says he avoids transport by water, as the act makes it too expensive. Sure, just send

him. If Ramos’s name sounds familiar, it’s because he was the Chairman of the School Board when it was last under local control.

And when Ramos left, Corbett appointed Green.

Bottom line: It happens.

Wolf probably would have waited a little while to do it if the charter school vote wasn’t plied and use a “combined reporting” scheme used in some other states which requires companies to add up the profits of all subsidiaries in their tax returns.

There are different ways to apply combined reporting; one way could perhaps unfairly hurt businesses. The intent is to prevent companies from transferring profits to a state with lower or no corporate taxes.

The problem is that it could capture affiliate profits outside the state that have no relationoil by tanker car. Does he read the papers? Plus increasing gridlock on the rails and roads makes coastal transport dependable and timely – including other types of cargo – as long as you configure a same-size container that fits on a ship, truck or flat car for transfer.

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fresh in his mind. And Green is still on the board because his term finishes in 2017.

But the fact Green believed Wolf was going to allow him to remain the SRC’s Dilettante-in-Chief not only ignores the precedent, but implies that he didn’t feel it applied to him … unlike Nevels, DungeeGlenn, Archie and Ramos. ship with the Pennsylvania entity. However, a lot of this discussion is mute as there is no way this budget and the tax changes are going to get through our Republican-dominated legislature without material changes and concessions.

COUNCILMAN AT LARGE DAVID OH announced his candidacy for reelection at a fundraiser in the shadow of his political hero, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, in the Lincoln Memorial Room of (Cont. Page 33) singer whose big moment was meeting Marian Anderson. BEST WISHES! CHRIS McCABE’s campaign for judge keeps piling up endorsements. More are scheduled and the campaign hasn’t yet had a kickoff!... The campaign for legislator in the 170th heated up with some unions backing the GOP candidate. The battle is between groups more than candidates, and will end by defining a “TOP GUN.”

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Mar. 14- Bishop Leonard C. Goins and Pentecostal Clergy of Phila. & Vicinity host 15th anniversary Fellowship Dinner at Chestnut Hill Church of God in Christ, 1159 E. Chelten Ave., 4 p.m. Keynote speakers Bishop Ernest Morris, Civic speaker State Sen. Anthony Williams. Donation $50, tables $500. For info Dorothy Sturgis

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Mar. 14- Lt. Gov. Mike Stack hosts 58th Ward St. Patrick’s Party at Townsend Rm., 12273 Townsend Rd., 7 p.m. Full buffet, open bar, DJ, 50/50, Chinese auction.

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Mar. 13- Phila. Branch hosts NAACP Fish & Chicken Fry at Champagne’s, 31 E. Chelten Ave., 5-9 p.m. Tickets $15.

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Mar. 31- Women United for Change host Fundraiser for Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown at Omega Optical at Comcast Ctr., Atrium, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Councilwoman Marian Tasco receives award. Sponsorships: 1st Lady Michelle Obama $2,500, Hon.

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Apr. 3- 38th Ward Spring Fling Beef & Beer at Franklin’s Pub, 3521 Bowman St., 6:309 p.m. Donation $20, Sponsor $250, Friend $100.

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