University City Review 09-23-2020 Digital Edition

Philadelphia’s affordable housing crisis Nathaniel Lee UC Review Correspondent

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ome ownership is becoming less possible in the City of brotherly love as many who were born and raised within its boundaries find it hard to maintain their properties or even find affordable rentals. This trend is not peculiar to Philly but is common

erty values and subsequent rise in property taxes make it financially impossible. throughout many urban cities facing the risks of foreclosure.

Point Breeze, West Philadelaround the nation.

“You never would have phia, Kensington – you name “It is definitely alarming imagined that such areas of it, says Bigos, and they are to see the increasing prices the city would see such devel- seeing sweeping development for home buying that is far opment.” and with it increases in propoutpacing income that you Unfortunately, although erty values and rents which never would have expected,” it defies the imagination it low- and moderate-income said Kenneth Bigos, executive has become the reality for families just can no longer afdirector of Affordable Housing so many who either cannot ford.

Bigos, executive director of Centers of Pennsylvania which afford to buy or rent in Phila“As a result, there are fewer Kenneth Affordable Housing Centers of Pennsylvania assist low and moderate delphia or, if they already places where there is affordincome families seeking to own property, stay in those able housing or rentals.” purchase their first homes or homes where the rising propBigos would know, his job puts him directly with low income families who come to him for help and guidance.

“The areas where our cliSEPTEMBER 23, 2020 ents purchase their homes I would say are the Olney, Tacony, Mayfair, West Oak Lane and Overbrook, the sections that are on the far outskirts of the city so they are being pushed out closer and closer to the suburbs because Center City is up and coming and unaffordable,” he said.

Personally, I think the people have been failed by the leadership and decision makers in the city but, hey, nobody asked me. That said, I’ll keep my opinion to myself – for the moment.

So, what does he suggest being done to help those with across from the floating Barge moderate means to afford the in the heart of the boardwalk. ever more illusive American Hours of operation will be dream of owning a home, or Monday to Thursday, 5:00pm even, for those who prefer, to 9:00pm, Friday and Saturrenting a home in a decent day, Noon to 11:00pm, and neighborhood?

Sunday 12:00pm to 9:00pm.

Subsidies and housing For menu and more informavouchers could help. One tion, visit https://www.lokabig sore spot in Philadelphia lartisanfoods.com/. Connect X tax abateis that of property on social media at @lokalarments where developers are tisanfoods on Facebook and ... offered massive tax incentives Instagram.

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“We have to address the circumstances of tax abatements around Clark Park as “the beland with those tax abately of the beast” and called for ments making sure that there an “end of antifa terrorism.” are subsidies and assistance The Southern Poverty Law Center has designated the Proud Boys a hate group continued on page 2 whose members “regularly spout white nationalist PHILA THEATRE memes.” The Anti-Defamation Philadelphia League has similarly labeled Theatre Comthe Proud Boys an extremist group with members that are pany begins its 46th season “known to engage in violent with the rolltactics.”

Local activists quickly ing world preresponded to the expected miere...

Proud Boys event.

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French Toast Bites by Lokal Artisan Foods becomes first-ever Black female operator and chef at Spruce Street Harbor Park

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rench Toast Bites by Lokal Artisan Foods will bring the sugar and spice and everything nice to Spruce Street Harbor Park

by Univest for the summer of 2020. Chef, entrepreneur and owner Charisse McGill will become the first-ever Black female operator to be at Spruce Street Harbor when she opens this coming weekend. On the menu, look for her signature French Toast Bites with unlimited toppings, vegan French Toast Bites, new French Toast Milkshakes, bacon on a stick and other summer-time treats.

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Did the Proud Boys choke at Clark Park or was it just a welcomed hoax?

By Chris Doyle Special to the U.C. Review

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cores of Philadelphians from left-wing, progressive, and religious groups gathered at Clark Park Saturday as a show of unity against hate – and members of the Proud Boys, a far-right group, were no-shows at what was purported to be their own rally.

The Philadelphia chapter of the Proud Boys, an organization of avowed “Western chauvinists,” had allegedly advertised they were planning to hold a rally in Clark Park at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday – tim-

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available for low and moderate income households that want to purchase homes or be able to provide the subsidies for housing vouchers for rents.”

Phillies First Home Grant was one example of a subsidized program that worked. Under this program, first time buyers could receive up to $10,000 down payment assistance, 6 percent of the sales price, receive housing counseling and help with closing costs.

“The average was closed $174,000,” said Ken which greatly helped those who wanted to become homeowners and otherwise would be unable to without assistance.

“First make sure that all that all available housing structures are healthy places that people are able to live and enjoy because not all housing units may be up to the necessary conditions for someone to live,” he said when asked what he would

suggest city officials do to address the crisis of affordable housing within the city limits.

To do this, funds could be used to bring the existing housing to habitable conditions.

“Low down payment grants that could be applied to for home repair services and also promote home repair programs that people under a certain income would be able to access.”

Bigos said that it is much more expensive to break ground for new housing than it is to restore and repair existing housing and suggest that an assessment of available properties be made and ensuring that they are preserved.

Oddly enough, there are solutions available but many of our readers and far too few of the residents of our city know about them because such information isn’t readily available.

Why? “In terms of what the assistance programs that they have rolled out, I would say, are doing what can be done. The problem is that very

few people know about them.”

“I would say that government has to learn how to market their solutions. They are trying to create solutions but they are poor at marketing them.”

There are programs available that could significantly help those seeking home ownership or housing assistance and despite the crisis, they aren’t applied for in the numbers hoped.

Jennifer Bennett of Perfect Place Real Estate sees the impact of this affordable housing crisis firsthand as those who come to her for housing find fewer and fewer opportunities to do so at affordable prices.

“What I am seeing right now is the housing crisis increasing in the neighborhoods over the last 3 years. The people who could afford houses in these houses in these neighborhoods before, a lot of them cannot afford property in these same neighborhoods now,” said Bennett.

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4th Annual Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival brings the wonders of the planet straight to your home in first-ever virtual film festival Presenting an international slate of environmentally-focused shorts and features, the Festival showcases 50 inspiring new films from September 23-27

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hiladelphia Environmental Film Festival (PHEFF) is excited to bring the wonders of the planet straight to your living room with its virtual film festival September 23-27. The 2020 Festival aims to use the power of exceptional environmental films to entertain, inform and inspire personal action.

“We are honored to bring the beloved Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival directly to Philadelphians via our state-of-the-art online platform,” said Executive Director Debra Wolf Goldstein. “This year’s Festival showcases critical environmental issues and will captivate audiences with films showing the beauty and fragility of our planet.”

The line-up includes 13 programs offering 39 shorts and 11 feature films that explore a wide variety of environmental challenges and solutions – plus filmmaker Q&As, panel discussions, award announcements, and other great extras.

“We carefully selected the best new environmental films from around the world for the 2020 Festival which address a broad range of timely and powerful issues,” said Alexandra Drobac Diagne, Artistic Director. “Our curated programming offers visually dynamic and impactful films. This year’s virtual format offers viewers the flexibility of a customized viewing experience.”

The 2020 Festival includes Honeyland, the historic 2020 Academy Awardâ nominee for both Best Documentary Feature and Best Foreign Film. Honeyland tells the story of Europe’s last female beehunter, who, embarks on a journey to save her

hive after a family of nomads invade her land and threaten her livelihood. This film includes special greetings to Festival viewers from the film’s directors, Tamara Kotevska and Ljubomir Stefanov.

The Festival’s 13 curated programs highlight films touching on timely and powerful topics including: Environmental Racism -- featuring Director Alexander John Glustrom’s Mossville: When Great Trees Fall, tells the moving story of a century-old black community uprooted by petrochemical plants, and one man’s refusal to give up; Indigenous Perspectives -- featuring Tribes on the Edge by Céline Cousteau, granddaughter of renowned filmmaker and conservationist Jacques Cousteau. Building on the family legacy of exploration and spellbinding storytelling, Cousteau asks viewers to hear the human story and act in solidarity with indigenous peoples to help preserve their communities and the Amazon itself; and American Adventures -- featuring The River and The Wall, Director Ben Masters’ 1,200-mile adventure to document the huge environmental and social impacts of the proposed border wall between Texas and Mexico. This groundbreaking documentary follows five friends on their epic journey to shed light on this controversial project.

PHEFF’s line-up also features captivating short films from around the globe, including regionally made shorts from local talent, such as Beyond the Philth, exploring Philadelphia’s vexing trash issue; and Organize for Our Lives, a Roxborough youth’s first-hand account of Philadelphia students’ strike for climate justice in 2019.

Among many extras included are a special

message from politician Beto O’Rourke, who makes a cameo appearance in The River and the Wall; Discussion and Award acceptance with Tribes on the Edge filmmaker Céline Cousteau; greetings by the Honeyland Directors from Macedonia; special talks with other feature Directors; a panel discussion on environmental racism; an educational youth program; and more.

PHEFF is proud to be partnering this year with lead sponsor Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University to offer discussions as part of the Festival with Academy scientists about environmental topics explored in the films.

Additionally, in line with its mission to engage, inform and entertain, PHEFF is excited to offer several filmmaker and expert events free of charge.

Unlimited Virtual Passes to see all 13 curated programs are only $30; individual program tickets are $12 . Tickets and passes will be available for purchase beginning September 4 on the Festival website: www. philaenvirofilmfest.org.

The Festival’s lead sponsors are the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, USA. Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival brings the planet to Philadelphia through the power of environmental film. The Festival showcases exceptional new shorts and features about the beauty and fragility of the earth that entertain, inform, and inspire personal action.

For more information, visit www.philaenvirofilmfest.org Facebook: @PhilaEnviroFilmFest Instagram: @PhilaEnviroFilmFest Twitter: @PhilEnvFilmFest

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Crime Blotter

Crime Statistics & Crime Report Updates. If you have any crimes to report, please send them to N.C. at newsdesk@pressreview.net by press time, Monday at noon. Note: this crime report does not cover the entire boundaries for each police district. Instead, it reflects statistics in or near our circulation areas.

The following crimes occurred between Thursday, Sept 10th and Sept 15th.

3rd DISTRICT: To report a crime in the 3rd District, please call South Detective Division at 215-686-3013. Reporting 3rd District crimes from South St. to Mifflin St. and Delaware Ave. to Broad St. Assault: 700 S Front St; 1500 S 10th St; 600 S 12th St; 1200 S Juniper St; 700 S Philip St; 700 Morris St; 1100 Annin St; 1100 Greenwich St; 1200 Dickinson St; Burglary: 1700 E Passyunk Av; 900 S 5th; Robbery: 500 Reed St; Theft: 1300 E Passyunk Av; 800 S 2nd St; 1200 S 2nd St; 1400 S 5th St; 1700 S 5th St; 1800 S 6th St; 1300 S 10th St; 1400 S 10th St; 800 S 12th St; 300 South St; 700 South St (3 incidents); 1100 Fitzwater St; 100 Carpenter St; 1100 Carpenter St; 100 Washington Av (2 incidents); 1100 Cross St; 200 Tasker St; 600 Moore St; Vandalism: 700 S 4th St; 1600 S 12th St; 200 Montrose St; Other Offenses (Any incident that does not fit into other definitions, and may include public drunkenness, runaways, loitering, weapons offense or missing person): 1600 S 5th; 1500 S 6th; 1200 S 10th St; S Front & Mifflin St; S 10th St & Reed St; 500 Kater St; 500 Clymer St; 1100 Watkins St; 6th DISTRICT: To report a crime in the 6th District, please call 215-686-3060.

Reporting 6th District crimes from Spring Garden St. to South St. and Front St. to Broad St. Assault: 100 S 9th St; 100 S 10th St; 200 S 12th St; N 2nd St & Market St; 1100 Spring Garden St; 1200 Vine St (2 incidents); 1000 Race St; 1300 Race St; 1300 Filbert St; 600 Market St; 1300 Walnut St; Burglary: 0 Bank St; 400 N 5th; 100 S 11th St; 300 S 12th St; 1200 Chestnut St; 1300 Spruce St; Robbery: 100 S Broad St; 1200 Sansom St; Theft: 400 S 2nd St (4 incidents); 400 N 5th St; 300 N 12th St; 300 N 13th St; 200 S 13th St; 100 S Juniper St; 500 N Broad St; 200 S Broad St; S 8th St & Market; S 11th St & Clinton St; 200 Spring Garden St; 500 Spring Garden St; 800 Spring Garden St; 200 Callowhill St; 100 Vine St; 1200 Vine St; 200 New St; 100 Race St; 1000 Filbert St; 600 Market St; 800 Market St; 1000 Market St (4 incidents); 1300 Market St (2 incidents); 1100 Chestnut St (3 incidents); 1300 Chestnut St; 800 Sansom St; 1100 Walnut St; 500 Spruce St; 800 Lombard St; 1000 South St. Vandalism: 400 N 5th St; 300 S 13th St; 200 S Broad St; N 6th St & Wood St; N 12th & Race St; 300 Wood St; 100 Vine St; 100 New St; 200 Florist St; 700 Race St; 900 Arch St; 400 Market St. Other Offenses (Any incident that does not fit into other definitions, and may include public drunkenness, runaways, loitering, weapons offense or missing person): 200 S 3rd St; 500 S 5th St; 500 Randolph Ct; 300 S 11th St; 200 S 13th St; S Juniper & Locust St; 700 Race St; 100 Arch St; 100 Pine St; 900 South St. 9th DISTRICT: To report a crime in the 9th District, please call 215-686-3090.

Reporting 9th District crimes from Fairmount Ave. to Lombard St. and Broad St. to the Schuylkill River.

Assault: 0 Franklin Town Blvd; 2100 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy; 200 N 16th St; 100 S 18th St; 1400 Spring Garden; 1600 Callowhill St; 1700 Arch St; 2100 Ludlow St; 1900 Chestnut St; 2100 Walnut St. Burglary: 300 S 18th St; 2000 Spruce St; 2300 Spruce St. Robbery: 600 N 18th St. Theft: 2000 Pennsylvania Av (3 incidents); 2200 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy; 400 N Broad St (3 incidnents); 600 N 15th St; 100 S 15th St; 200 S 15th St; 100 S

17th St; 500 N 18th St; 200 S 18th St; 700 N 22nd St; 500 N 23rd St; 100 N 23rd St; S 21st & Rittenhouse Sq; 2300 Fairmont Av; 1600 North St; 1400 Wallace St; 2100 Wilcox St; 2000 Hamilton St (2 incidents); 1800 Arch St; 1600 John F Kennedy Blvd (2 incidents); 1900 Market St; 2000 Market St; 1500 Chestnut St (2 incidents); 1700 Chestnut St; 1900 Chestnut St; 2000 Chestnut St; 1700 Walnut St (2 incidents); 1500 Locust St; 2300 Spruce St. Vandalism: 2000 Pennsylvania Av; 100 S 15th St; 100 N 20th St; 1900 Waverly St. Other Offenses (Any incident that does not fit into other definitions, and may include public drunkenness, runaways, loitering, weapons offense or missing person): 2400 Pennsylvania Av; 1700 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy; 2200 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy; 500 N Broad (2 incidents); 600 N 17th St; 0 S 18th St; 400 N 21st St; 100 S 22nd St; S 18th St & Walnut St; N 21st St & Hamilton St; 1600 Spring Garden St; 1600 Cherry St. 12th DISTRICT: To report a crime in the 12th District, please call 215-686-1320.

Reporting 12th District crimes within Southwest Philly bounded by Baltimore at 50th St. to Bartram Dr. at 60th St. Assault: 5400 Baltimore Av; 5700 Baltimore Av; 1600 Cobbs Creek Pkwy; 1100 S 52nd St; 1300 S 53rd St; 2700 55th Dr (2 Incidents); 1400 S Vodges St; 2200 S 56th St; 1700 S 58th St (2 incidents); 5800 Angora Ter; 5400 Thomas Av; 5800 Thomas Av; 5600 Whitby Av (2 incidents); 5400 Malcolm St; 5700 Beaumont St (2 incidents); 5600 Windsor St (2 incidents); 5900 Windsor St; 5600 Chester Av; 4800 Woodland Av (2 incidents); 5400 Eastwick Ter. Burglary: 900 S Conestoga St; 1400 S 55th St; 2700 S 57th St; 5200 Reinhard St. Robbery: 5400 Woodland Av. Theft: 700 S 52nd St; 1700 S 55th St; 1900 S Alden St; 2000 S 58th St; 2000 S Redfield St; 6000 Angora Ter; 5500 Regent St; 4900 Saybrook Av. Vandalism: 700 S 52nd St (2 incidents); 2000 S Frazier St; 5300 Thomas Av; 5500 Florence Av; 5400 Kingsessing Av; 4800 Woodland Av; 5800 Woodland Av; 5300 Glenmore Av. Other Offenses (Any incident that does not fit into other definitions, and may include public drunkenness, runaways, loitering, weapons offense or missing person): 1600 Cobbs Creek Pkwy; 1400 S Fallon St; 1000 S 51st St; 1300 S Wilton St; 2000 S Frazier St; 2100 S Cecil St; 1200 S 58th St; 1400 S 58th St; 1700 S 59th St; 5300 Thomas Av; 5100 Hadfield St; 5600 Pentridge St; 5300 Warrington Av; 5600 Windsor St; 5700 Springfield Av (2 incidents); 5800 Springfield Av; 5900 Trinity St; 5300 Chester Av; 5500 Greenway Av. 16th DISTRICT: To report a crime in the 16th District, please call 215-686-3160.

Reporting 16th District crimes from Girard Ave. to Market St. and from the Schuylkill River to 52nd Street Assault: 700 Dekalb St (2 incidents); 800 N 39th St; 0 N 40th St; 900 N 42nd St; 900 N 48th St; 300 N 52nd St; N 47th & Wyalusing Av; 4300 Westminster Av; 4000 Ogden St; 3300 Spring Garden St. Burglary: 300 N 41st St; 0 Dearborn St. Robbery: N 34th St & Powelton Av; 4000 Wyalusing Av. Theft: 2800 John F Kennedy Blvd; 3400 Lancaster Av; 4000 Lancaster Av; 0 N Preston St; 800 N Markoe St; 200 N 52nd St; 300 N 52nd St; 4300 Wallace St; 3400 Hamilton St; 3600 Pearl St; 3200 Powelton Av. Vandalism: 3900 Warren St; 800 N 39th St; 300 N 41st St; 800 N 42nd St; 900 N 48th St; 900 N Saint Bernard St; 200 N 52nd St; 3800 Poplar St; 4600 Westminster Av; 5100 Brown St; 4900 Olive St; 4200 Market St. Other Offenses (Any incident that does not fit into other definitions, and

may include public drunkenness, runaways, loitering, weapons offense or missing person): 3800 Lancaster Av; 4000 Lancaster Av; 200 N 36th St; 0 N 39th St; 600 Union St; 700 Union St (4 incidents); 300 N 40th St; 600 N Preston St (4 incidents); 800 N 42nd St; 1100 N 42nd St; 800 N 43rd St (3 incidents); N 47th St & Lancaster Av (4 incidents); N 49th St & Olive St (2 Incidents); N 51st & Wyalusing Av (2 incidents); N 52nd & Westminster Av (4 incidents); N Paxton St; & Haverford Av; 4100 Aspen St; 5000 Aspen St; 3700 Wallace St. 17th DISTRICT: To report a crime to the 17th Police District, please call 215-6863170. Reporting 17th District crimes from South St. to Mifflin St. and Broad St. to the Schuylkill River.

Assault: 800 S Broad St; 1400 S Bancroft St; 1600 S 27th St; 1500 S Etting St; S 24th St & Moore St; 2100 Catharine St; 2500 Federal St; 2200 Tasker St; 1900 Pierce St. Burglary: 1300 S 30th St; 2600 Wilder St. Robbery: 2800 Grays Ferry Av; S 23rd St & Federal St; 1700 Washington Av; 2000 Federal St. Theft: 1400 Point Breeze Av; 800 S Broad St; 1000 S Broad St (2 incidents); 1300 S Chadwick St; 1500 S Garnet St; 700 S 21st St; 1200 S 22nd St; 1500 S Marston St; 1600 S 28th St; 1200 S 29th St; 1500 S 32nd St; S Broad St & Washington Av (9 incidents); S 29th St & Tasker St; 1800 South St; 1400 Bainbridge St; 2100 Fitzwater St; 2400 Washington Av; 1900 Titan St; 1800 Reed St; 2200 Greenwich St. Vandalism: 2700 Wharton St. Other Offenses (Any incident that does not fit into other definitions, and may include public drunkenness, runaways, loitering, weapons offense or missing person): 1200 Point Breeze Av; 1000 S 18th St; 1200 S 23rd St (2 incidents); 1500 S 23rd St; 1700 S 28th St; 1200 S Dover St; 1300 S Dover St; 1300 S Stanley St; 1400 S Napa St; 1500 S 33rd St; 2300 Washington Av; 3300 Reed St; 2500 Moore St. 18th DISTRICT: To report a crime in the 18th Police District, please call 215-6863180. Reporting 18th District crimes from Market St. to Woodland Ave. and 30th St. to Cobbs Creek Pkwy.

Assault: 100 S 46th St; 100 Farragut St; 120-122 S 56th St; 700 S 57th St; 700 S 58th St; 3300 Market St; 4100 Chestnut St; 5700 Chestnut St; 4400 Sansom St; 3900 Walnut St; 4300 Walnut St (2 incidents); 5200 Walnut St; 6100 Walnut St (2 incidents); 6100 Locust St; 5300 Cedar Av; 5500 Pemberton St; 5600 Walton Av (2 incidents); 5600 Montrose St (2 incidents); 5800 Washington Av. Burglary: 100 S 52nd St; 4900 Sansom St. Robbery: 200 S 43rd St; S 40th St / Walnut St; Farragut St / Locust St; 4500 Pine St; 5100 Pine St; 4400 Osage Av. Theft: 4900 Baltimore Av; 100 S 39th St; 100 S 42nd St; 100 S 46th St; 300 S 47th St; 0 S 59th St; 200 S 60th St; 1100 S 60th St; 200 S 62nd St; 5100 Market St; 4200 Ludlow St (5 incidents); 4000 Chestnut St; 4200 Sansom St; 5000 Sansom St; 5800 Sansom St; 3600 Walnut St; 5700 Walnut St; 4600 Locust St; 4000 Spruce St; 5900 Osage Av. Vandalism: 300 S 47th St; 0 S 52nd St; 4300 Ludlow St; 5800 Ludlow St; 5200 Chestnut St; 4200 Sansom St; 4400 Sansom St; 4600 Locust St; 4600 Locust St; 4800 Pine St; 5900 Osage Av; 6000 Walton Av. Other Offenses (Any Incident That Does Not Fit Into Other Definitions, And May Include Public Drunkenness, Runaways, Loitering, Weapons Offense Or Missing Person): 5200 Baltimore Av (2 incidents); 300 S 47th St; 200 S 49th St; 100 S 50th St; 600 S 51st St; 200 S 52nd St; 100 S 54th St

(2 incidents); 500 S 54th St; 200 S 55th St; 600 S 56th St; 600 S 60th St; 400 S 62nd St; S 55th St / Locust St; 3500 Market St; 4000 Market St; 6200 Market St; 5400 Chestnut St; 3900 Walnut St; 5100 Locust St; 6000 Locust St; 5000 Irving St; 5700 Spruce St; 4900 Pine St; 5600 Pine St; 5800 Osage Av; 5100 Hazel Av (2 incidents); 5500 Pemberton St; 5800 Pemberton St; 5800 Walton Av; 5500 Catharine St; 6100 Catharine St; 6200 Ellsworth St. 19th DISTRICT: To report a crime in the 19th Police District, please call 215-6863190. Reporting 19th District crimes from City Ave. to Market St. and 52nd St. to 77th St. Assault: 4100 Monument Rd; 4200 Monument Rd; 4900 Wynnefield Av; 5200 Lancaster Av; 6100 Lancaster Av; 6300 Lancaster Av; 2100 N 49th St; 2400 Bryn Mawr Av; 100 N Wilton St; 200 N Wilton St; 0 N Peach St; 0 N 54th St; 1500 N 54th St; 1400 N 56th St; 1500 N 56th St; 2100 N 56th St; 100 N 58th St (2 incidents); 100 N Hobart St; 1400 N Hobart St; 2000 N 59th St; 1600 N Redfield St; 2200 N Salford St; 300 N 61st St; 0 N Dewey St; 200 N 63rd St; 500 N 63rd St (2 incidents); 700 N 63rd St; 600 Wynnewood Rd; 1000 N 66th St; 1100 N 66th St; S 60th St / Market St; 4200 City Av; 7600 Wyndale Av; 6600 Lotus Rd; 5400 Lebanon Av; 5400 Master St; 5900 Master St; 5500 W Girard Av; 5400 Vine St; 5500 Winter Pl; 5400 Spring St (2 incidents); 5600 Race St; 5300 Arch St; 5600 Arch St; 5700 Filbert St; 5600 Market St. Burglary: 5600 Haverford Av; 2200 Bryn Mawr Av; 7000 City Av. Robbery: 1100 N 64th St; Edgemore Rd / W Girard Av; 5200 Arlington St; 5400 Euclid St; 5400 Spring St. Theft: 4200 Monument Rd; 3900 Conshohocken Av; 4000 Ford Rd; 5600 Lancaster Av; 2700 N 45th St; 1200 N 50th St; 400 N Wilton St; 0 N 56th St; 500 N 56th St; 1700 N 56th St; 200 N Alden St; 2500 Cardinal Av; 1200 N 58th St; 1400 N Wanamaker St; 1300 N Hobart St; 500 N 59th St; 400 N Redfield St; 100 N Millick St; 100 N Robinson St; 200 N 63rd St; 1100 N 63rd St; 3900 City Av; 5000 City Av; 6100 City Av; 7500 Woodcrest Av; 5700 Wyndale Av; 5300 Gainor Rd; 5400 W Berks St; 5600 W Berks St; 5400 Euclid St; 6300 Jefferson St; 5400 Lansdowne Av; 5000 Master St; 6500 Callowhill St; 5600 Vine St; 5800 Vine St; 5900 Filbert St; 5600 Market St. Vandalism: 0 N Yewdall St; 1300 N 56th St (2 incidents); 300 N Redfield St; 300 N Felton St; 300 Horton St; 5400 W Montgomery Av; 7500 Sherwood Rd; 6100 Nassau Rd; 4600 Westminster Av; 5100 Brown St; 5400 Spring St; 5600 Market St. Other Offenses (Any incident that does not fit into other definitions, and may include public drunkenness, runaways, loitering, weapons offense or missing person): 4000 Presidential Blvd; 5000 Wynnefield Av; 4000 Conshohocken Av; 5200 Lancaster Av; 5600 Haverford Av; 6500 Haverford Av; 1200 N 50th St; 2200 N 51st St; 200 N 54th St; 2200 N 54th St; 200 N 57th St; 1700 N 52nd St; 100 N Allison St; 2100 N 56th St; 1300 N Frazier St; 1500 N Frazier St; 1600 N 57th St; 1200 N Alden St; 200 N Cecil St; 1700 N 59th St; 1400 N 61st St; 1600 N 61st St; 1700 N 61st St; 300 N 62nd St; 200 N 63rd St; 1200 N 65th St; 900 Atwood Rd; 1400 N 75th St; Belmont Dr / Parkside Av; N Paxon St / Haverford Av; N 47th St / Lancaster Av (4 incidents); N 49th St / Olive St (2 incidents); N 51st St / Wyalusing Av (2 incidents); N 52nd St / Westminster Av (4 incidents); N 59th St / W Thompson St; Market St / S Redfield St (2 incidents); 7500 City Av; 7300 Drexel Rd; 7500 Brentwood Rd; 5700 Woodcrest Av; 7300 Malvern Av; 5400 W Berks St; 5800 Master St; 5500 W Girard Av; 6000 W Girard Av; 6200 Callowhill St; 5500 Cherry St.

District Attorney Krasner Announces Charges Following Arrest of Defendant for July Shooting of Pregnant Partner (F1),Aggravated As-

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istrict Attorney Larry Krasner on Tuesday announced three counts of Attempted Murder and related charges have been filed against a Philadelphia man who had been wanted by the Philadelphia Police Department and the District Attorney’s Office for shooting three people, including a woman pregnant with his child, in the Fairfield section of the city last July.

Nicholas Fuentes (DOB: 6/16/1998) was arrested by police in Wisconsin on August 31st. He has been sought for his role in the July 22nd shooting of a woman who was 36 weeks pregnant with his child, along with two other adults who were helping the woman move out of her house following a domestic dispute with the defendant.

Philadelphia Police responding to the scene recovered 20 fired cartridge casings. The onemonth-old baby of one of the victims was at the scene, but not struck.

All three victims continue to recover from their injuries.

“There is no excuse for unlawfully firing at least 20 bullets on any block, in any community, in our city,” District Attorney Krasner said. “I am grateful for the diligence of law enforcement in Philadelphia and in Wisconsin for helping my office make sure Fuentes is brought to justice and held accountable for his violent acts. In and out of court we stand with these victims and will support them in every way possible as they work to heal from their wounds and trauma.”

Fuentes is charged with three counts each of Attempted Murder

sault (F1), Simple Assault (M2), and Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2).

He is also charged with Aggravated Assault of Unborn Child (F1); VUFA 6105 (F1), 6106 (F3), 6108 (M1);Discharge into Occupied Structure (F3); and Possessing an Instrument of Crime (M1). He is being held without bail.

“We can end the culture of intimate partner abuse and violence by

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pop-ups, restaurant collaborations, and event/ festival catering and vending.

With recent news of the city of Philadelphia cancelling events and festivals through February 2021, McGill’s news of being at Spruce Street Harbor Park couldn’t at a better time as dozens of events in the works have now been crossed off her books. As she has done in the past, she is looking ahead to better days, moving forward and working hard to come out on top on the other side - all with a positive can-do attitude and a smile, or smize if you will.

McGill, 38, is a Temple University alum, who attended the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management.

She is one class away from graduating from St. Joseph’s Haub School of Business, with an MBA in Food Marketing. She is the former Director of Special Events at Valley Forge Military Academy.

She also is known for being an expert in openair economics and organized the highly successful Lansdale Farmers’ Market. In 2018, her daughter Madison (now 14 years old) sold lemonade and became her Mom’s biggest fan and investor by helping her launch her new business French Toast Bites at her very first large-scale event, which was Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market at Dilworth Park. After launching, McGill became one of the most recognized and sought-after vendors in the market. With the funds raised there, she invested back into her business and exploded in 2019 with the debut of her retail version of her priority blend of French Toast Spice - “The Only French Toast Seasoning You Will Need.”

While she was securing shelf placement for the spice, she continued to expand throughout 2019 with more events and festivals, her debut at the Bronx Night Market, the launch of

a summer-long pop-up at Piazza Pod Park, the launch of a pilot program with ShopRite, her debut at Made in America, and a recordbreaking return to Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market.

For 2020, McGill had big plans that included more and larger festivals and events, more shortand long term pop-ups, and exploration of a brick and mortar space.

Then COVID19 hit and those plans fell apart like they did for many in the hospitality business. These plans really came to a devastating end when the Mayor announced this very week that events would be cancelled until February of 2021. That is an additional seven months of income and opportunity - and the joy of cooking lost for McGill.

During the global crisis, McGill helped champion and became the first paid vendor on the Black-owned and operated Black and Mobile delivery service. She partnered with Better Box to share kitchen and cooking facilities to host pop-up sales via delivery and pick-up.

She went on to be one of 60 people to win a grant from Black People Eats, she raised 100% of her goal through a community Kiva loan and was awarded a Magic Johnson forgivable loans to minority owned businesses through Johnson’s EquiTrust Life Insurance Company.

She also was awarded a grant from the PA 30 Day Fund.

While this week could have been devastating for McGill with all the events and festivals being erased for seven months from her books, McGill did as she always does and picked up, moved forward, put in the hard work and remained positive. Now, this weekend, she will debut and make history at Spruce Street Harbor Park - and as she figures out her next moves for fall and 2021, she has her eyes set on those stunning waterfront views and she can’t wait to socially distance and smize at the families and pa-

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Lives Lost to Racism” and a rally for “Families against Fascism.”

But, no Proud Boys demonstration ever materialized at the park, although a local progressive activist posted a video on social media that allegedly shows Proud Boys members harassing her outside her house.

With it clear that the far-right was not coming, the tension built over the last week gave way to celebration. The park was buoyant with protest signs, local community bands, Gritty mascots, and even “concrete cowboys” on horseback.

And with people from all ages, races, and religion in attendance, the diversity of West Philadelphia was on full display.

Like the protests that erupted across the country this summer, the rally Saturday was centered on the themes of racism in America. The Whomsoever Metropolitan Community Church held an especially poignant demonstration, with a multiracial group of people standing silently behind roses, holding signs memorializing several Black Americans killed by police, including George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

Most people in attendance wore masks and set their park blankets up about two yards trons this summer as she tops their French Toast Bites with fresh seasonal berries, whipped cream and caramel drizzle.

On the menu look for French Toast Bites and Vegan French Toast Bites at $8 each, French Toast Milkshakes for $7 each, Bacon on a Stick for $5 - as well as other beverages and treats.

The full menu and Spruce Street Harbor Park information for McGill will be coming to her website by Friday at https://www.lokalartisanfoods.com/.

McGill officially joins the existing summer line-up for Spruce Street Harbor Park when she opens her pod at Friday at 5:00pm. When you enter the park, follow the smell of the French toast and cinnamon!

apart from one another – efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, which the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports has now caused the deaths of approximately 200,000 Americans. Adherence to social guidelines did occasionally lapse however, with some people gathering close together in crowds at various times throughout the day.

Several guest people were scheduled to speak at the rally, including two local progressive politicians – West Philadelphia Councilmember Jamie Gauthier and Rick Krajewski, the Democratic nominee for the 188th Pennsylvania House District, which encompasses parts of University City.

Gauthier had issued a statement prior to Saturday’s events about the anticipated far-right rally, decrying the Proud Boys as “a known white nationalist group” that was attacking West Philadelphia for its “diversity and progressive values.” The freshman councilmember reiterated this defense of her neighborhood Saturday, and praised the community for its resilience.

“These bigots, these boys, plan to come here and organize a demonstration where they refer to our community as ‘the belly of the beast,’ Gauthier said of the Proud Boys. “Well I take that as a compliment, because we are the belly of everything that they hate, the diversity, and justice, and freedom, and love.”

“Those are the things that make West Philly, West Philly.”

Gauthier then commemorated Black Americans who were killed by police, including those who died in the 1985 MOVE bombing, and took a moment to honor the late civil rights icon, U.S. Rep. John Lewis, who died in July. She also discussed the need for systematic, social justice reforms to address the onslaught of gun violence that has afflicted the city this year.

“As we stand here today in the face of hate, I also want us to commit ourselves to the ongoing fight against racism and injustice in Philadelphia and beyond,” Gauthier

Young Socialists. Photo Chris Doyle

Respect the people. Photo by Claudia Christian

said.

Rick Krajewski, a progressive organizer who ousted longtime West Philadelphia state Rep. Jim Roebuck in June’s Democratic primary election and is running unopposed in the November general, shared a similar sentiment.

“These kinds of events are important to show them that they will never defeat us, they will never be able to overcome our speech, our pride, our solidarity,” Krajewski said. “And I’m clear that that’s what this moment calls for, it calls for solidarity, it calls for unity, and it calls for love.”

Krajewski also encouraged people to protest and vote, especially in light of the Friday night death of gender equality champion, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. He ended his speech with a chant of “I believe that we will win.”

Other impassioned calls to action could be found throughout the park Saturday, with progressive and leftist groups walking the area to advocate for change. Mecca Bullock, a member of the Party for Socialism & Liberation, said she believed counter protests against far-right groups was needed to advocate for overlooked Philadelphians.

“It’s really important, especially with the recent political climate in Philadelphia, that the people of West Philly feel like they’re protected and that they’re heard,” Bullock said, alluding to the police department’s use of tear gas on residential streets in West Philadelphia during the June Black Lives Matter protests.

Bullock also noted her party’s presence at the rally reflected their work in the community, such as delivering food to people in need during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Some political groups at Clark Park centered their messaging around the coming November 2020 presidential election. Members of Socialist Revolution, part of an international Marxist organization, were distributing magazines that featured an article about the race for president.

The magazine’s cover featured an image of President Donald Trump next to Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, with the label “Evil vs. Evil.”

“Ultimately we believe that the only force in this country that can stop the far right is the organized working class and so we think that in order to change society we need

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West Catholic High guard Destiney McPhaul picks Virginia Tech to play college basketball

By Napoleon F. Kingcade U.C. Review Correspondent

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t came down to five colleges and Destiney McPhaul had to pick one of them.

When the moment came, the 5-8 West Catholic guard had to make her final decision. At Haddington Recreation Center, the All-Catholic basketball star turned her back towards the crowd. Like a magician, Destiney McPhaul took off her jacket and made it disappear. At that moment, she pulled off her own magic trick. When the high school basketball star turned back around, she was wearing something different.

In a blink of an eye, the senior guard had fooled the crowd. At that moment, she stood tall and proud. The West Catholic guard had a big smile on her face. She had finally done it. Destiney McPhaul was glowing with excitement. She stood there wearing a brand-new Virginia Tech basketball shirt. At that moment, the crowd went wild.

For quite a few weeks, the West Catholic guard had kept everybody in suspense. She never told anybody what college she wanted to attend.

She kept everybody in total darkness. Especially for the last three weeks after Destiney McPhaul received her final stack of college letters. Going into this month, the senior guard had over 30 college offers on the table. Colleges like South Carolina and the University of Tennessee were knocking on the door. However, they were not knocking hard enough.

Maybe that explains why the First Team AllCatholic basketball star knew exactly which college wanted her the most. Before Destiney McPhaul picked Virginia Tech as her number one choice, she had Penn State, Michigan, West Virginia and the University of Pittsburgh as her four other choices.

However, last week

on Thursday, September 17, McPhaul made her decision to hold a press conference to announce her college pick. She wanted her family and friends to know which college she would finally pick. Wisely enough, she picked the outdoor courts of Haddington Recreation Center to make her big announcement. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the doors of Haddington Recreation Center were still closed. Despite the situation, that didn’t stop a huge crowd from showing up at Destiney’s press conference.

After Destiney McPhaul made her big announcement, the crowd went wild. People were screaming and shouting.

During the celebration, her grandmother was standing in total shock.

Her grandmother never expected Destiney to pick pick Virginia Tech.

The grandmother was shocked about the decision.

“To be honest with you, I don’t know if she ( Destiney ) made the right choice because I was stuck on West Virginia,” said Destiney’s grandmother, Marsha Baldwin. “Yes, I like West Virgina, but I’m happy with whatever college that Destiney chooses. I just pray that she made a good choice and that she’s happy where she’s at. I know all the colleges were good choices. I know I will be praying for her. I hope she has a good college basketball career.”

Besides her grandmother, her mother and her brother Tymir Johnson also attended last Thursday’s press conference. West Catholic girl’ basketball coach Beulah Osueke was also on hand at the press conference. She grabbed the microphone and gave an emotional testimony about her star basketball player.

“Destiney is a great basketball player,” said the West Catholic coach.

“The way she [Destiney] erupted in the Catholic League championship, she made me proud to be a basketball coach. I

really mean that. That’s why I can stand here today and say I love her.

I love the example that she’s setting for other players. It shows how great a player she really is. That’s why I’m proud to have her on my basketball team.”

Because of Destiney McPhaul’s great play on the basketball court, the Lady Burrs finished last season with a record of 22-6. Last season, Coach Beulah made history when she led the West Catholic Lady Burrs to the Philadelphia Catholic League title for the first time in 22 years.

She also became the first Black basketball coach to win the Philadelphia Catholic League title in league history.

Last season, Destiney McPhaul led the team in scoring with an 18.6 point-game average.

She also surpassed 1,000 points in her high school basketball career. In addition to those great stats, McPhaul was also a great rebounder in the Philadelphia Catholic League. Last season, McPhaul dominated the boards as a powerful guard. For West Catholic, McPhaul was able to average 7.4 rebounds per game. Because of her hard work and her love for the game, Destiney McPhaul has been able to remain one of the top high school guards in the nation. Today, ESPN currently ranks Destiney McPhaul as the 5th best high school female guard in the country.

Today, her popularity keeps soaring and soaring.

It’s been that way since Destiney McPhaul started playing basketball in the sixth grade at Discovery Charter School. Even today, she spends hundreds of hours in the gym.

However, since the outbreak of COVID-19, Destiney McPhaul continues to do private workouts inside her home. Before this happened, she was doing hard workouts at Haddington Recreation Center. She usually scheduled her workouts with Haddington basketball coach Woo Robinson.

Woo Robinson has spent

Destiney at the age of 12. Right: Napoleon F. Kingcade, Destiney McPhaul her brother Tymir Johnson

a number of years with McPhaul at the recreation center. He runs different types of basketball drills that keeps the West Catholic basketball star focused on her game.

“Woo teaches me a lot about the game of basketball,” said McPhaul.

“There are times when he will teach me things that go beyond basketball. He tells me a lot about how to conduct myself. And how to deal

with things on and off the court. He teaches me how to deal with tough situations. He teaches me about the game of life.”

Another person who has been a strong supporter in her life has been her brother, Tymir Johnson. Johnson once played basketball at Math, Civic and Sciences High School and now he plays basketball in college. Tymir Johnson has

always been a person who stays in Destiney’s ear. He talks to her about the game and teaches his sister about the pros and cons that happens every day.

“He talks to me about my game almost every day,” said McPhaul. “We even watch the games together. He shows me things that I need to be focused on. He constantly talks to me about the

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to have a working-class revolution,” Socialist Revolution member Jon Lange said. “The problem is we don’t have a working-class candidate in this election unfortunately.”

Despite this disillusionment, there were people throughout the park who were enthusiastic about the major party nominees. Campaign signs for Biden and his running mate, U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris of California, dotted the park Saturday – as well as campaign stickers de-

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manding “Trump/Pence out now.”

Sozi Tulante, a West Philadelphia resident, came to the park carrying a sign for the BidenHarris ticket, as well as voter registration forms.

“This is really an opportunity after [Ruth Bader Ginsburg] died to do some collective healing and rally folks to be laser focused on the election.,” Tulante said.

“No matter how strongly you feel and you want to be here and rally, to me, all of this is for naught if you don’t vote.”

Support for Biden could even be found in parts of the crowd more skeptical of establishment politics.

Steph Drain, another neighborhood local, said that protests against far-right groups like the Proud Boys was needed to “build [a] vehicle either within or outside the [Democratic Party]”

for “radical” change that can overcome racism and inequality. He also said he doesn’t “trust the f– politicians.” Still, he said he was “definitely voting for Biden,” so as to help defeat Trump in an important swing state.

Support for Trump, on the other hand, was near nonexistent Saturday.

James Klüg, was one of the few conservative voices at the park. He was carrying a sign that read “Trump is not a racist,” and was prompting passers-by to debate him on camera for his YouTube channel. Klüg and his cameraperson, Lisa Reynolds, who said she was a local Philadelphian and a conservative, were eventually chased out of the park by a crowd of demonstrators. The Blaze, a conservative media outlet, shared a video allegedly showing one demonstrator pulling on Reynolds’ hair as she was being forced out of the park.

Before the conflict with demonstrators, Klüg said he was trying to promote “civil political debate,” and was urging people to “engage with someone they disagree with politically.” When asked whether he disapproved of the Proud Boys, Klüg said he broadly denounced groups that incite violence, including the Proud Boys, but qualified that he “wasn’t the biggest Proud Boy expert.”

Reynolds said that she “disagreed with some of what the Proud Boys do,” but insisted there “have been also some mischaracterizations” of the self-described Western chauvinist group.

After being chased to the perimeter of the park, Klüg claimed he and Reynolds were assaulted, but said he was still committed to “the mission to normalize political debate.” He also denied he was there to provoke an angry response.

Demonstrators who were trailing Klüg and Reynolds accused them of coming as provocateurs, trying to goad protestors into becoming violent.

“In my opinion, they’re only there to get soundbites so they can go back and make their YouTube page about how bad all these young people are in the

Anti Facists on the lookout at Clark Park

square,” said Sam, a local West Philadelphia activist who declined to give her last name.

“I’m all for people having open, free speech discussions about their true beliefs and everything,” said another person who argued with Klüg and Reynolds outside the park but declined to be identified. “But the rhetoric they were pushing, it’s not that it was too hateful, or that it was racist or anything, but it seemed as if they wanted to come here specifically to incite people and to get footage.”

Videos of other confrontations were posted on social media. In one video, protestors allegedly disarm a man holding a bat and chase him across the park. The man has one hand in his jacket pocket throughout much of the video, leading protestors to accuse him of concealing a second object. There is no evidence in the video of whether the man was concealing a weapon.

In another video, several black-clad protestors allegedly attack an occupied car with kicks, a rock, and a hammer.

A small gathering of similarly black-clad protestors was stationed towards an edge of Clark Park shortly before 3:00 p.m., when most rally attendees had begun to clear the area. A member of this group declined to speak with the University City Review.

These instances of anger and conflict stand in contrast to what was a predominately peaceful event at Clark Park.

Highlighting the day’s calls for unity were activist from different religious organizations who said they were working to protect marginalized Philadelphians.

“It’s important to show up against hate, and

Skull and crossbones. Photo Chris Doyle

we’re on the side of the of the oppressed, we’re on the side of the poor, the meek, the unfed, and that’s why we come out,” said Rev. Hannah Capaldi of the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia. “It’s important for us to show up and for people to see that the church is here for them in that way too.”

“It doesn’t happen in the sanctuary, it happens out here,” Capaldi added.

Lydia Currie, a member of the West Philadelphia synagogue Congregation Kol Tzedek, said that the planned Proud Boys rally had disrupted her family’s celebration of Rosh Hashanah, which took place from sunset Friday until sunset Sunday.

“My kids are supposed to be here right now having apples and honey for their Torah school class for Rosh Hashanah,” Currie said. “We moved the event because people who are not safe for our children, [the Proud Boys], told us they were coming to our park.”

“They’re not here, but I’m here,” Currie added.

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BalletX.org/beyond In addition, the 7 p.m. premiere will also feature a 25-minute documentary film about the history of the company and the “process of building this Premiere Contemporary Ballet”. The four choreographers involved are Rena Butler, Loughlan Prior, Cali Quan and Penny Saunders.  According to weather and arborist experts, all signs point to wonderful opportunities for the annual fall leaf-peeping drives and strolls and biking expeditions. The Pennsylvania Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources describes the weeks ahead as “the best” and other forestry experts suggest that the peak will be the last week in October.

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Another local museum reopens on Sept. 26 when UPenn’s Museum of Contemporary Art unveils its new exhibition, “Milford Graves: A Mind-Body Deal”, a multi-media presentation of the artist’s expansive works. Free. 118 S. 36th St. 215-898-7208.  The Capital Philharmonic of NJ, under the baton of Maestro Dan Spalding, offers a free afternoon concert on Sept. 26 at 4 p.m. “Our American Heritage” will boast a program of marches, Broadway hits and patriotic works by all-American composers including Richard Rodgers, Leroy Anderson, William Schuman and John Philip Sousa., performed outdoors by the Philharmonic’s 29-piece wind ensemble. Rain date is Sept. 27 at 4 p.m.

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residents of Md. to escape to freedom. 410221-2290.  Chinese pipa star Gao Hong performs on the pear-shaped lute for an evening hosted by the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art. Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. asia. si.edu/events-overview.  The NY Times fashion editor Vanessa Friedman chats with celebrity stylist Karen Welch on Sept. 25 as they delve into the intricacies of Fashion Week, the red carpet, and the current age of sweatpants culture.12:20 p.m., live at instagram.com/ nytimesfashion.  The 24-Hour Plays’ Viral Monologues series offers brief dramas that are written, rehearsed and recorded in 24 hours or less and

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teams and the players.

He’s always stays in my ear. He’s my protector and my teacher.”

Today, ESPN.com describes Destiney McPhaul as being an athletic point guard.

She’s also described as being a quick leaper who can rebound the ball and can find the rim with constant regularity.

ESPN.com says McPhaul is a player known for attacking the rim with great force. ESPN.com also describes McPhaul as being a mid-range shooter who can break down any defense that comes her way.

ESPN.com also ranks McPhaul as being a talented guard who can drive off the dribble and knock down jumpers from different ranges of the floor. ESPN also says McPhaul is a player who can finish off plays with great results. She’s a powerful player on the basketballl court.

There was a time when Destiney McPhaul couldn’t help but remember when West Catholic went on a fourgame losing streak. It started back on January 3 and didn’t end until January 10. That’s when West Catholic beat Archbishop Ryan. And that’s when West Catholic went on a rampage. The Lady Burrs won 11 of their last 12 regular season games. And they’ve never lost a game ever again.

“It feels great to win the Philadelphia Catholic League championship,” said McPhaul who will most likely become the captain on

the team once the new season possibly starts in the spring.

“A lot of people didn’t expect us to make it to the title game, said McPhaul. “You could see people stop sharing the love when we were on that losing streak. We felt a lot of people were jumping ship. It was mainly the outsiders who didn’t believe in us.

Everything was going downhill, but we kept fighting and fighting. We never gave up. Once we started winning again, it opened people’s eyes.

For our team, it showed our hard work was finally paying off. Those losses taught us a great valuable lesson.”

Almost a week after winning the Philadelphia Catholic League title, the West Catholic girls basketball team won the PIAA District 12 3A Title. West Catholic defeated Imhotep Charter, 71-46 to become the District Class 3A champions for the fourth time in five years.

During that time, the Lady Burrs were rolling in the PIAA state playoffs. Their next goal was to win the PIAA state girls basketball title. But that didn’t happen. The world got hit with a large dose of Covid-19. The Lady

Burrs were scheduled to play the (27-1) Dunmore Bucks girls team back on March 13 in a state semifinal game. But the game got postponed and the rest of the playoffs were canceled.

“It was our year. I wanted to win a state title. We knew we had to keep on winning if we wanted to get to the Giant Center in Hershey.

We knew we had to keep on working on our game. We were winning and everything was going right for us. I know I want to win another Catholic League title.

But I don’t know if we will have another (basketball) season.”

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the Philadelphia Archdiocese made the decision to cancel all Fall Sports. However, there’s still a chance the Archdiocese will play Fall sports in the spring. But it’s still not a guarantee. It’s up to the Archdiocese to make that decision. And that’s a good enough reason to believe why Destiney McPhaul held her press conference. She did it to avoid any trouble getting into Virginia Tech.

That was a smart decision made by the talented West Catholic High female basketball star.

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The Met Opera’s generous free nightly showings of great operas in stupendous productions with the world’s greatest singers continues on Sept.

23 with an all-Puccini week, 7:30 p.m. and available until 6:30 p.m. the next day. First up is “Manon Lescaut” starring Kristina Opolais and Roberto Alagna, ; Sept. 24, “Madama Butterfly” with Patricia Racette, Maria Zifchak and Marcello Giordani; Sept. 25, “Tosca” with Sonya Yoncheva, Vittorio Grigolo and Zeljko Lucic; Sept. 26, “Turandot” with Christine Goerke and Academy of Vocal Arts alumnus James Morris; Sept. 27, “La Boheme” with Angela Gheorghiu and Ramon Vargas. metopera. org. 

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Will a vaccine save the Philadelphia Reading Terminal Market?

Reading Terminal Market entrance at N 12th St & Arch St. Photo: Courtesy RTM.

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he COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating effect on all aspects of life in the United States.

In eight months since the virus first appeared, the death toll has risen to 194,000 and 6.5 million people have been sickened. Unemployment is nearing and threatening to surpass levels reached during the great depression. Food insecurity, homelessness, and business failures mount daily. What we once thought was normal is changing almost daily.

Locally, the everyday rhythm of life has a slower cadence. It’s now the sidewalks dotted with tables spaced six feet apart where restaurants once were filled with diners. Grocery stores limit the number of customers permitted inside at any one time.

No more are masks only costume wear for Halloween. In some places, they’re mandatory accessories for outdoors.

Philadelphia is not what it once was. At one time, it was a city teeming with record numbers of tourists (estimated at 45 million in 2018) mingling with its resident population of 1.6 million. Today, the tourists are almost gone, and the resident population is coping with COVID-19 restrictions and mostly confined indoors.

Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Betsy Ross House, and other historical landmarks no longer have queues of tourists waiting for admission. Museums,

theaters, and other cultural institutions are just barely starting to reopen.

One of Philadelphia’s most popular attractions, and one of the most visited sites, the Reading Terminal Market, has met with dire straits and faces an uncertain future.

The Reading Terminal Market (Market) has a history in Philadelphia dating back to 1859 when two existing open-air markets moved indoors at 12th and Market Streets. Known as the Farmers’ Market and the Franklin Market, they evolved into the current Reading Terminal Market. Not only is it a must-see for the millions of visitors to the city, Philadelphia residents regularly frequent it. Philadelphia residents fortunate enough to be called to jury duty, and personnel from the courts in close proximity often take lunch breaks at the Market encouraged by some merchants’ discounts.

The area surrounding the Market also contains many businesses in high rise office towers that have ceased operating with employees on-site to allow them to work at home.

The reasons why the Reading Market is a top attraction are many and varied. Whatever reason brings a person to visit the Market, it’s the eclectic variety of food available under one roof that makes a lasting and memorable impression.

Locals are attracted to the vendors offering various cuts of meat and poultry, produce grown on nearby farms, and fresh fish. Tourists

and locals alike come to indulge in the cooked on-site comfort food available from Amish and Mennonite vendors.

Merchants who had their beginnings and became fixtures in various Philadelphia neighborhoods have opened satellite outlets at Reading Terminal. Notable among this group are Famous 4th Street Deli, Termini Brothers Bakery, and Martin’s Quality Meats and Sausages and Giuntas Meats.

Some of the Reading Terminal Market merchants say they are on the precipice of businesses failing or suffering catastrophic losses.

Moses Smucker, the owner of Smuckers at the Market, a food takeout business, says that when the pandemic first hit, he lost 95 percent of revenue, forcing him to lay off half his employees and forgo his and his wife’s salary.

By choice, he has opted not to apply for any of the loans available from the federal, state, or city government, because he “does not want to take on debt.”

According to Moses, Market management did allow vendors not to pay rent in the early stages but now require partial rent payments. He believes they need to do more for the vendors.

“The Market needs to find a way to get some of this stuff covered. Not pile it on the vendors because if they put too much pressure on the vendors, there will be more going out of business. There’s already two, and there’s going to be more if they keep pressuring for the rent.

There’s no business there right now.”

The business decline is directly related to steps taken nationwide to control the spread of the virus.

Mr. Smucker believes that the Market should allow patrons to sit and eat their meals indoors rather than limit food sales to take out only.

Moreover, he says the Market’s attitude towards customers has to change. As he puts it, “it’s ridiculous. It’s not customer friendly anymore.”

Office workers from the nearby buildings no longer take lunch breaks at the Market. The tourist industry is in collapse world-wide, and Moses believes the Market could and should do more to attract locals to shop there because prices are competitive with supermarkets.

Mr. Smucker notes that the meat vendors appear to be doing okay.

Brian Phillips, coowner of the Famous 4th Street Cookie Company, recalls that it was on March 16th that his business revenue dropped to zero. That was the day the city instituted stayat-home measures. Rather than close completely, his company sought other means to stay afloat.

“We have since pivoted, joined some online platforms, and watched as the business has slowly [re]built. However, we are nowhere near the pre COVID numbers.”

The decline in revenue occasioned staffing changes that remain today. Brian says some employees taking advantage of government benefit programs chose not to return to work.

Some stay at home because of public transportation issues; some are unable to work because they have to care for children because their schools are closed, and some choose to home school their children to avoid exposing them to the coronavirus at school.

Brian applauds city officials to allow limited dining service indoors and extend licenses for increased sidewalk service for Philadelphia’s

restaurants. These measures are beneficial to the restaurant industry because the potential to attract nighttime patronage increases. Since the Market is a daytime operation, merchants there cannot take advantage of these relaxed rules.

According to Brian, consideration for using one of the streets adjacent to the Market for outdoor lunch dining is currently under active consideration. If this effort is successful, Brian believes this would be a significant contribution towards mitigating the damage Market merchants are suffering because of COVID-19.

He also supports Management giving vendors some relief from rent during the pandemic and favors additional aid by the federal government through a second round of the CARES Act. Vincent Iovine, an Iovine brother, Produce Market president, has been in business at the Market for thirty years.

Business losses for him because of COVID-19 he estimates to be about fifty percent. His company has also had staffing cuts because of the revenue loss, and he and his brother, Jimmy,work without salary.

Vinnie would like to see more advertising focused on alerting locals that the Market is open for business would be especially helpful and should be done immediately. He does not expect revenue to return to previous levels until office workers resume return-

ing to the area’s offices.

The rent relief provided to Market vendors was helpful, but he is reluctant to call for a repeat.

According to Vinnie, the Market management is in a similar position to that of the vendors.

He says they also have ongoing expenses and are no different than vendors regarding obligations to pay.

Vinnie believes there will be other vendors at the Market whose businesses will fail due to COVID-19. “There’s quite a few that’s on the verge of [failing] if something doesn’t change they will not be able to stay here.”

The consensus of merchants at the Reading Terminal Market seems to me they’re in for more rough times.

They expect to see more business failures and don’t anticipate recovery will occur quickly. The merchants want Management to increase their efforts at attracting locals to visit and shop at the Market and consider other means to increase foot traffic.

Conor Murphy, recently appointed Reading Terminal Market General Manager faces a daunting task. The Market needs urgent help if not outright rescue.

How serious is the condition of the Reading Terminal Market today?

With no immediate end of the COVID-19 pandemic insight, the outlook is bleak.

Numerous attempts to contact Management to obtain their perspective failed.

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table Trusts and the Crime and Justice Institute (who are providing technical assistance to the Task Force) have invited public testimony.

Juvenile Law Center and other partners in the community fully believe that any effort to reform this system requires that youth and families most impacted by youth incarceration be at the center of discussions for reform. We will thus be convening youth to share their direct experiences of youth prisons and the justice system in Pennsylvania.

The Task Force is meant to serve the public; it is a critical tool in the urgent move for juvenile justice reform in the Commonwealth. We urge journalists to attend and cover these meetings, both to stay on top

of what the lawmakers are engaged in on this front and to capture the stories from people with lived experience. Below are more logistical details.

• Wednesday, September 30th, from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST for regular meeting, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm for public testimony • Wednesday, October 14th, from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm for public testimony • Please join at the link below; http://www.pacourts. us/pa-juvenile-justicetask-force PEW Charitable Trusts is convening the meeting. For any tech concerns or needs, please contact Jaspal Bhatia at jbhatia@pewtrusts. org.