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CITY Commissioner Chairwoman Margaret Tartaglione of City Commissioners Office reminds residents planning to vote in the Nov. 2 General Election must make sure they are registered by Mon., Oct. 4.
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Onorato Wants Action DEMOCRAT gubernatorial nominee Dan Onorato, left, joined DA Seth Williams and Assistant DA Brian Grady in City Hall to demand Attorney Gen. Tom Corbett immediately stop Penna.’s agreement to honor Fla. gun permits issued online.
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HAMMING IT UP at rededication of Pattison Subway Stop in front of Sports Complex is Phillies Phanatic, who attended unveiling of station’s new name “ATT”. SEPTA will be promoting ATT Stop as Sports Complex stop, end of the line for all sports venues. With Phanatics are ATT and SEPTA officials.
REPUBLICAN US Senatorial candidate Toomey was endorsed by Local 159, The City’s prison-systems union, this week. Shaking hands with him is Lorenzo North, President. Looking on is Business Agent Eric Hill.
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City Unions Add ‘Dictator’ Label To Mayor Nutter The City employees’ two major unions know they are in a Catch 22, one of their own choosing. That’s because both have declared they won’t strike, despite the fact Mayor Michael Nutter has failed to push a contract settlement with them. So hundreds of City municipal workers, members of AFSCME District Councils 33 and 47, staged a Fair Contract Rally at the Pennsylvania Convention Center when President Barack Obama appeared there for Democrat US Senate nominee Joe Sestak. Pete Matthews, president of the District Council 33, the
Carpenters Seek Catering Hall Boycott The Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters is asking the public to not patronize a new catering hall being built at 1324 Locust Street. Kimberly Romm, its owner, has engaged Nespo Developers to construct the hall in the Arts Condominium Building located at that address. The Union charges Nespo Developers with “contributing to the destruction of the area wage and benefit standards of the community by paying its employees substantially less than those rates earned by members of the Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters.”
City’s blue-collar union, lashed out at Nutter’s failure to negotiate a contract settlement, characterizing the Mayor as a “dictator, not a negotiator. “We know that the citizens of Philadelphia count on the services we deliver, because we’re part of the fabric of this city and we have members who live in every neighborhood in the City,” said Matthews. “The Mayor has failed to settle a fair contract with District Councils 33 and 47 because he is a dictator, not a negotiator. He dictated the closing of libraries, he dictated the closing of firehouses, he dictated changes in the DROP program and now, he thinks that he can dictate a contract settlement with our unions. That’s why we now call him the Dictator.” Matthews noted the arbitration award for the police included pay raises and protects their health benefits. “Our members are always ready to serve the citizens of Philadelphia. We know our police and firefighters have a hard job and they deserve contracts that are fair and recognize their service to the City, but our members work just as hard, and face conditions that are just as dangerous to our health,” said Matthews. “We’re doing the best we can under difficult circumstances, while severely understaffed, but we will not let Mayor Nutter play us off against each other or against our own com-
munities.” Matthews went on to detail the ways the two District Councils have been working with the Nutter Administration over the last two years, including helping with lobbying the State legislature in Harrisburg for over $700 million in economic relief, making due with reduced staffing levels and agreeing to substantial changes in the way the City pays into the Pension Fund, saving the City millions of dollars. He noted in spite of the cooperative efforts by the Unions, Nutter has taken none of this into consideration.
LeAnna Reports Assembly’s Web State Sen. LeAnna Washington announces the new General Assembly Mobile Web Access. She reports the Pennsylvania General Assembly has launched a new website that will make it easier for users of Blackberries and similar devices to get information about the legislature. The website, www.palegis.us, will provide contact information for lawmakers as well as details about bills and committee meetings. The site is aimed at users of Blackberrys, iPhones and Androids, and was developed by the State’s legislative data-processing office.
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Brady: Military Eligible For Back Pay Congressman Robert A. Brady (D-Phila.) says service members whose service was extended under stop loss orders in Iraq and Afghanistan have until Oct. 21, 2010 to apply for retroactive pay. Troops eligible for retroactive pay will receive $500 a month for each month their service was extended. The Defense Dept. estimates while 145,400 troops are el-
igible, only 58,000 claims have been paid out so far. “Our brave men and women have made tremendous sacrifices for our country,” said Brady. “In 2009, we passed legislation to compensate our service members for tours that were involuntarily extended in Iraq and Afghanistan. With the deadline fast approaching, I want to make sure all eligible troops submit their claims so
they can receive the retroactive pay they earned through their service. Working with our local veterans organizations, I want to make sure that all eligible service members here in Pennsylvania get the benefits they have earned.” In 2009, Congressman Brady voted to pass HR 2346, the War Supplemental Appropriations Act which established retroactive stop-
loss special pay. This allows troops whose service was involuntarily extended between Sep. 11, 2001 and Sep. 30, 2009 to file claims in order to receive retroactive pay if eligible. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 21, 2010. The average benefit is $3,800. Brady added,“For more information or to submit a claim, please visit www.defense.gov/stoploss.”
Judge Dougherty Named Champion Of Children Administrative Judge of Family Court Kevin Dougherty will receive CORA Services’ highest award as the agency’s 2010 CIVIC Champions for Children at its annual dinner at the Union League on Nov. 23. CORA has been a premier provider of educational, counseling and community services to children and families in Philadelphia since 1971. Judge Dougherty was selected for his dedication to those most vulnerable youth in our city who have become, in some way, part of the juvenile justice system. For tickets and more infor-
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Northeastern Hosp. Back In Business State Rep. Mike O’Brien, along with State Rep. John Taylor and State Sen. Michael Stack, have announced an economic-development agreement that will return the former Northeastern Hospital in Port Richmond to a medical facility. According to O’Brien, the land and building of Temple University’s Northeastern Hospital that was closed last year was purchased an investment group looking to return the 250,000-square-foot property for medical use. The group, Haskell Acquisitions Partnership, also purchased a 12-acre adjacent lot that it plans to develop as a neighborhood retail center and residential village. “There is nothing more devastating to a community than the closure of a hospital,” O’Brien said. “With the signing of the agreement of sale on Wednesday, we have guaranteed this void will be filled for the Port Richmond community.” The new facility is expected to serve as a non-emergency hospital for the community and will include dialysis, radiology, pharmacy, pediatric dental, hospice care, day care and other medical services, according to Haskell general partner Steve Atlass, a longtime resident of
Philadelphia and member of the medical community. Atlass said O’Brien, Taylor and Stack were instrumental in moving the project forward. The lawmakers said hundreds of jobs are expected to be created as a result of the acquisition. “This project is so important to this community and vibrant for our region in terms of the jobs it will create, from the renovation and staffing of the medical facility to the planned adjacent retail and residential center,” Taylor said. “The jobs lost in this difficult economy are expected to come back in the hundreds as a result of this investment.” Stack agreed. “Community revitalization happens when we work together to develop projects like this,” Stack said. “The closing of the hospital was a setback to Port Richmond, but we never stopped looking for the opportunities to help redevelop the site and send the message that the property and the people of this community are assets to Philadelphia.” Haskell will seek private investment and lending for the remainder of the project. O’Brien said the three lawmakers will work closely with the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp.
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Toomey Climbs In Latest Polls Republican Pat Toomey and Democrat Joe Sestak were tied in a certain poll in mid-July, 43%-43%. Toomey has since gained 7 points and is now at 50%, according to the same poller. So reports the latest Quinnipiac Poll. It seems Joe Sestak’s $3 million blitz on television to date has not made a dent. Toomey, who was endorsed by the City’s prison union, Local 159, leads handily among independents, 54%-36%. Quinnipiac noted, “Toomey’s lead among independents is why he is ahead.” Toomey is leading in a state where the Democrats hold a 1 million voter-registration edge. However, this poll finds the majority of voters in Pennsylvania disapprove of the job President Obama is doing in Washington, 50%-46%.
Corbett Shows Numbers That Count According to an article in the Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Republican Tom Corbett enters the gubernatorial campaign’s final six weeks with a 15-point polling lead and more than twice as much money as his Democratic rival, Dan Onorato.
Draft Katz Buttons Making The Rounds Former Republican, now a Democrat, Sam Katz proved the other night he can also be the consummate motion-picture producer. He wowed the 38th annual meeting of the Friends of Independence in the theatre at the Franklin Court Underground Museum in Olde City with the showing of the first of seven planned documentaries on Philadelphia’s Councilman Bill
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Retired Police Inspector Alan Kurtz has made it official … he is in the race to become the next Sheriff of Philadelphia. He underlined his intention by announcing the launch of a new website called www.AlanKurtz4Sheriff.com, to which he added the campaign telephone num-
For months, Pat Meehan’s campaign has been a minimal effort. Meehan has made only 17 public appearances since the May primary. That’s just one quarter of the 65 public appearances Lentz has made at local businesses with company executives, and early-morning (Cont. Next Page)
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ber (215) 985-0660. Pragramatically, Kurtz tells his website viewers, “I expect this to be a long, tough fight.” One of his strongest contenders is State Rep. Jewell Williams, with a strong North Philadelphia base of support. He’ll enter the race with the strong support of the very effective Laborers District Council, which has successfully backed an array of candidates in other City elections. The two may not be the only contenders for the seat long held by Sheriff John Green, who announced his intention to retire, a move expected shortly.
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Boehner To Headline Pa. GOP Fall Dinner US House Republican Leader John Boehner will be the keynote speaker at the Pennsylvania GOP Fall Dinner on Friday, Sep. 24 at the Harrisburg Hilton.
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SATURDAY, 5th Ward Republicans canvassed for Tom Corbett and Pat Toomey at Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival on Saturday. From left, 17th Ward Leader Jerry Brown, 5th Ward Leader Mike Cibik, James Zhang, Mei Ren, Adam Lang, Elaine Chen, congressional nominee Rick Hellberg and Joe Eastman pose with two enthusiastic volunteers. money on fair wages, workers-compensation costs and other state work rules. The measure passed the Labor & Industry Committee by an 8-2 vote. An intentional violation could bring criminal penalties.
A bill that will protect workers, employers and all taxpayers from phony business arrangements easily COUNCILWOMAN Donna Reed Miller announces groundbreaking of Nicetown Court housing initiative in 8th Councilmanic Dist. as Mayor Michael Nutter, Kenny Gamble, Rahim Islam and Brian Hudson look on.
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VIPS involved in making of film take stage after preview of Barrel Of A Gun, documentary which covers killing of Daniel Faulkner by Mumia Abu Jamal. Produced by Tigre Hill, it spans 30 years of this sad Philadelphia saga. Executive producer is Republican leader Kevin Kelly. In audience at right were Ward Leader Mike Cibik and State Rep. Denny O’Brien. (See “Out & About Column, P. 19)
Residents of the 5th Senatorial District are invited to attend a Senior Expo on Friday, October 1, 2010 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Northeast Philadelphia. The Armory is located at 2700 Southampton Road (on the corner of Roosevelt Boulevard). Many federal, state, and city agencies, and community organizations will be present to provide information. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call my office at 215-695-1020. Parkwood Shopping Center 12361 Academy Road, Phila., PA 19154, 215-281-2539 8016 Bustleton Avenue Philadelphia PA 19152 215-695-1020
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passed the Senate Labor & Industry Committee and was praised by State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione. “Both workers and employers who do their jobs honestly and pay their share of insurance, taxes and other benefits will see more protection from unscrupulous contractors and companies,” Tartaglione said. “It’s a fulltime job keeping up with those who try to skirt the law to save money and gain a competitive advantage.” The Workplace Fraud Act (HB 400) sets standards and provides penalties for misclassification of a company’s employees as “independent contractors” in order to save
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Other than firefighters, only those who have suffered from fires understand the lightning quickness of the spread of flames, the opacity and the stench of the smoke that engulfs them. The memory, the smells, the singes remain with them for a long time. That is why the City’s Fire Fighters Union Local 44 continues to demand answers from Mayor Michael Nutter. It has moved its campaign to alert citizens to the media with advertisements and news with the simple message to the Mayor to prove his brownout policy affecting the closing of fire stations is anything but a roulette shoot. Every time the alarm sounds, firefighters wonder if they’ll be in time to save lives, reduce damage, and keep the surrounding area safe. Their answer is they can, if they are close by. But if the closest fire station is browned out at that moment, then it’s anybody’s guess … and proof the policy is dangerous is the death of one child caught in a fire where response could not come from the close-by but browned-out fire station. The time is now for City Council to counteract the Mayor and transfer the funding from inessential services to meet the Fire Dept.’s budget needs.
Kudos To Boyle State Rep. Brendan Boyle is introducing legislation to end sports blackouts by professional teams who are using facilities that were built with State funding. Maybe the NFL will take heed, since the bill is pointed at them. And maybe Comcast and the Phillies could let those of us who didn’t buy their TV package a chance to see the last few games left.
Sep. 24- Reopening of Centro Claver, 3552 N. 6th St., 1 p.m. In attendance is Puerto Rican singer and activist Danny Rivera. For info Altagracia (215) 626-6502. Sep. 24- Al Stewart hosts 11th Ward Fish Fry at Lou & Choo’s, 21st & Hunting Pk. Ave., 5-9 p.m. Donation $10. For info Tutie Edwards (215) 228-3134. Sep. 24- 65th Republican Ward Exec. Committee hosts Fall Bash at Ashburner Inn,
women ages 40 and older. No insurance necessary, but doctor’s note is required. Call Debra Resnick at (215) 2141682 for appointment. Sep. 25- Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. opens local district office at 5398 Wynnefield Ave., Pinn Memorial Business Ctr., 12 m. Sep. 25- Democrat 56th Ward Picnic, joined by 35th, 53rd & 55th Wards, Cottman & Central Aves., 1 p.m.dark. Tickets $35. For info (215) 742-8600. Sep. 25- Girard Business & Arts Ass’n hosts Girard Fest, W. Girard Ave. between Front and 4th Streets. Live bands on three stages, food court, beer garden.
While most would think it is all about politics, they would be wrong. In my view, politics is about helping people. There are many politicians out there but only a few that know politics is about helping people with their problems. When I took over the ward as leader, I took on a lot and enjoyed every second of it. I was able to help many people with their problems. I
met and worked with lot of good people, like State Rep. John J. Taylor, who always told me, “If you aren’t helping someone, then you are not doing your job.” John is a good man. He has and will continue to help every resident of Juniata Park. I have asked John to take over the 33rd ward until my replacement is elected. Matthew Slonaker
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It is with deep sorrow that I must resign my elected post as Republican committee person and Republican 33rd ward leader. I have served as a Republican committeeperson for many years and loved both parts of being a committeeperson: the politics, and the helping of others with their problems.
Sep. 26- Phila. Ass’n of Black Sports & Culture hosts annual Awards Luncheon at Swann Ballroom, 2015 S. Water St. (off Snyder Ave.), 12-4 p.m. Contributions $55 or $500 for table. For info Jay Norman (267) 290-6374. Sep. 29- Reception for State Rep. Tony Payton, Jr. at Adesso, 1519 Walnut St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Donations $100, $250, $500. For info (215) 821-7504. Sep. 29- Fundraiser for State Senate candidate Rhashea Harmon at Tai Lake Seafood Restaurant, 134 N. 10th St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Councilman Frank Rizzo to speak. Donation $50. Sep. 29- Friends of Elmer Money fundraiser at SmokeEaters Pub, 7681 Frankford Ave., 7-9 p.m. Donation $20. Sep. 30- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood Chicken/Fish Fry Fundraiser at Lou & Choo’s, 21st & Hunting Pk. Ave. Tickets $10. For tickets and info Sheila (267) 581-0025. Oct. 1- State Sen. Michael Stack hosts Senior Expo at Nat’l Guard Armory, 2700 Southampton Rd., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Residents of 5th Senatorial Dist. can seek info from government agencies, busi-
nesses and community organizations. Free refreshments. For info (215) 695-1020. Oct. 1- Megan SimpsonBurke Memorial Fundraiser For Breast Cancer at Finnigan’s Wake, 3rd & Spring Garden Sts., 7-10 p.m. Open bar and buffet. Tickets $40. For info Jim or Mary Simpson (215) 332-9896. Oct. 1-3- School District 2010 High School Expo at Liacouras Ctr., 1776 N. Broad St. Info provided on various schools prior to high-school application process deadline for 8th-graders Oct. 29. Oct. 2- Fishtown River City Festival at Penn Treaty Park, Delaware & Columbia Aves., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 2- 50th anniversary of Phila. Council AFL-CIO at Sheraton City Ctr., 17th & Race Sts., 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner and dancing. Tickets $250/person, $2,250 for table of 10. RSVP by Sep. 17 Joni Bertrand (215) 665-9800. Oct. 4- 1st annual fundraiser golf outing and banquet hosted by West Phila. Cultural Alliance’s Paul Robeson House Museum at Bala G. C. Lunch and registration at 11 a.m. Dinner banquet will honor three freedom fighters.
Oct. 8- Golf Outing for State Rep. John P. Sabatina at Island Green C.C., 1 Red Lion Rd. Cost $125 per player. Includes golf, lunch, dinner and party after event. Registration noon. For info Steve Campanile (215) 460-4697 or (215) 742-8600. Oct. 9- 37th Ward Leader El Amore Mapenzi Brawne Ali hosts Block Party at 1000 block W. Lehigh Ave., 12-5 p.m. Meet the candidates. Free music and food. Oct. 10- Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival along Broad Street from Morris St. to Marconi Plaza, starting 12:30 p.m. Festival at Marconi Plaza runs to 6 p.m. Oct. 13- 21st Ward GOP Holds Reception at Keenan’s Valley View Inn, 468 Domino La., 6:30-9 p.m. Beer wine, food, friends. Donation $40. For info (215) 482-2834. Oct. 14- Matt Myers hosts 39B Fall Fundraiser at EOM Club, Front & Moore Sts., 6 p.m. Tickets $50. For info Matt Myers at (215) 467-4643. Oct. 15- Philadelphia Eagles Legend Jon Runyan, GOP candidate NJ-3, fundraiser at La Veranda Ristorante, Pier 3. $250 up. For more info (Cont. Page 18)
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8400 Torresdale Ave., 7-10 p.m. Tickets $20. For info (215) 298-2251. Sep. 25- State Rep. Jim Roebuck sponsors Energy Conservation Workshop at West Regional Center of Community Coll., 4725 Chestnut St., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Each attendee will receive free energy kit, including efficient light bulbs, shower heads, and weather stripping. Attendees RSVP by Sep. 18 to (215) 307-4917. Sep. 25- State Sen. Shirley Kitchen and Deliverance Evangelistic Church host free Health Fair at Church Parking Lot, 21st & Lehigh, 10 a.m.4 p.m. Free mammogram appointments co-sponsored by Fox Chase Cancer Center for
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DC 47 Officers Reelected Unanimously Corbett Works 9th St. All incumbent Officers and Trustees were unopposed for election and won
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TOP PHILLY boxing trainer David Bey of Rivera Recreation Center congratulates his 6-year-old protege Eliezer Lima on winning silver medal in shadow-boxing competition at 8th annual Lucien Blackwell Amateur Boxing Tournament.
well held in his remarkable career in public service. One other title that Blackwell also held that might not be as well known is that of boxer. Not only was Blackwell a boxer, he was a champion. Lucien’s widow Councilwoman Blackwell sat ringside Friday night at the Tournament and reminisced about the Diamond Belt Championship Lucien had won in 1949. “I just looked at Lucien’s Diamond Belt today and always keep it close to my heart,” said the Councilwoman. The Councilwoman has been a longtime boxing advocate. She stated how proud she was of all the boxers and coaches who participated in the tournament, and how boxing saves so many kids from the streets. The capacity crowd at the Gustine Lake Recreation Center was treated to some entertaining bouts featuring young boxers from virtually every gym in the city.
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out their home games in their local TV market when they fail to sell out the venue. “The start of NFL season is an exciting time. However, I’m deeply concerned that, according to an ESPN report, as many as 11 NFL cities face the possibility of having their local teams’ games blacked out and not shown in their TV market,” Boyle said. “It is simply wrong that these franchises take public money when constructing new stadiums, but then institute a ‘blackout policy’ and prevent fans from watching their games on TV. If these franchises are going to take our public funds, then they have an obligation to show their games to the public, and my legislation will ensure they meet it.” While Boyle’s legislation would pertain only to sports teams in Pennsylvania, it is part of a nationwide effort. Similar legislation has now been introduced in approximately a dozen states. Blackout policies within professional sports leagues are considered financially detrimental to the home franchise
as well as the local municipality. The lost revenues to the local economy can have a crippling effect on several businesses including restaurants, vendors and local merchandisers. The financial ramifications impact everyone from service workers to local network affiliates who lose advertising revenue. Boyle’s legislation will provide for a grandfather amendment to protect current subsidies in order not to risk breaking any contracts that would jeopardize a team’s location in Pennsylvania. The bill would only affect future negotiations. The Philadelphia Eagles ($85 million) and the Pittsburgh Steelers ($75 million) have in recent years received $160 million to subsidize their new stadiums. “As a lifelong Eagles fan, I want nothing but success for my home team both on and off the field,” Boyle said. “However, I believe someone should be looking out for the taxpayers when their money is invested in such public-private partnerships.”
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State Rep. Brendan F. Boyle (D-Northeast) plans to introduce legislation to prevent public funding from going to any Pennsylvania professional sports franchise that applies a local TV blackout to its home games. Boyle said his legislation aims to prevent sports teams, particularly National Football League teams, from blacking
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When Temple University launches its new tele-
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state-of-the-art studio with all the equipment necessary to insure successful telecasting. Noting that contribution was the Fall edition of the Temple Review magazine sent out to thousands of alumni. It reported the fact that Kal & Lucille “had transformed the education of Temple students, better preparing them for life after graduation in that tough industry”
The $1.2 million gift has led to the creation of the Kal & Lucille Rudman Center now located in Annenberg Hall. The center includes a master control room, studio space, professional editing facilities and an adjacent classroom. According to Temple’s Paul Gluck, “The Rudman Foundation gift will support more than the physical space and the technology within it. A
portion of the donation will help create an endowed fund for Temple’s Channel TUTV. It will also facilitate Master classes led by notable media and entertainment professionals and support the Rudman Internship program. The students will be using the same equipment when they report to professional television stations around the country.”
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will be able to tune into Comcast’s Channel 50 to check out what Communications Dept. students think is entertainment and information. Few, if any, viewers will realize, especially if the production proves popular, they owe this additional channel to the Kal & Lucille Rudman Foundation, which made the sizeable contributions needed to fund the creation of a
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DISTRICT ATTORNEY Seth Williams opened first of several community-outreach offices at Piazza Square in Northern Liberties. With him are Vernon Price, Councilman Frank DiCicco, C.B. Kimmins, Bart & Ryan Blatstein, and Greg Bucceroni.
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(Cont. From Page 7) call Jakki Clarke(609) 6701616. Oct. 20- Phila. Republican Fundraiser at 215 S. 16th St.,
6:30 p.m. $100/$75 for Committeemen. For info Matthew@Wolfe.org. Oct. 21- 66th Ward Democrat Fundraiser at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 11100 Roosevelt Blvd., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $35. For info (215) 637-6360. Oct. 23- Democrat 45th
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On Tuesday, I got to talk with Mumia Abu Jamal. No, I’m not kidding. I got to talk to the man. Sure, I know he’s in prison. I know he’s on death row and in solitary confinement. I know I’m not on his approved visitors list. But I got the chance to talk to Abu Jamal on Tuesday during a panel discussion that was held during one of the two films about his case that were being shown around Philly. Abu Jamal’s appearance was connected to the new documentary Justice on Trial: The Case for Mumia Abu Jamal. This film, which was shown at the National Constitution Center’s Kirby Auditorium, took a look at the murder of police officer Daniel Faulkner, Abu Jamal’s trial and the various justice-system issues it raises. Director Kouross Esmaeligot the idea of looking at Abu Jamal’s story after the former reporter contributed narration to a film he was doing on the Jena Six case. He and producer Johanna Fernandez, a professor at Baruch College of the City of New York looked at the various questions that have been raised regarding evidence, testimony, and possible police misconduct and put them out for discussion here. “We didn’t take a position in terms of guilt or innocence,” Fernandez said. “We just poked holes in the accepted narrative and laid out the inconsistencies, and the instances of tampering with evidence and the coercion of testimony and bribery of witnesses.” For example, during their research for the film, Esmaeli and Fernandez discovered the photos of Pedro Polikoff, a photographer whose crime-scene photographs never made it into the official Abu Jamal trial record, but might have kept (Cont. Page 25)
STEVE WOJDAK’S Center City offices were the site of the Friends of John Paul II Foundation of Philadelphia fundraiser for the benefit of the foundation. The new president of the overall Friends of John Paul II Foundation, FATHER CHRISTOPHER WIELICZKO, was the guest of honor. The offices are located in the old Bellevue Stratford Hotel, which has been converted into office buildings and residence units. Among the guests in attendance were Common Pleas JUDGE GENE MAIER and his wife LANA; BILL GALLAGHER and MIKE ROWLEY, who are general counsel of Crown Cork & Seal. Gallagher is the general counsel and Rowley is his principal assistant. Also in attendance was RICHARD KRZYZANOWSKI, who is former general counsel at Crown Cork & Seal. There was a nice spread of hot hors d’oeuvres and some excellent desserts. Father Wieliczko is in charge of the Poles around the world. Before coming to Philadelphia, he visited with other John Paul II Foundations in Chicago, Houston, San Diego and New Orleans. The St. Joseph’s University Alumni Association is honoring the loyalty and commitment of the HON. MICHAEL A. O’PAKE, ESQ., who is the State Senator from the Berks Co. It will take place on Nov. 5 at the Hyatt at the Bellevue. The Irish Society’s annual awards banquet will take place on Nov. 12, 2010 at the Hyatt on Penns Landing. JOHN DOUGHERTY, the dynamic head of the Irish Society, is president; TOM BRADY is vice president; JOE CLEARY is treasurer and NANCY LENNOX is recording secretary. The annual Christmas Party of the Irish Society will be held on Dec. 16, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Finnigan’s Wake. There are several Friendly Sons of St. Patrick’s organizations throughout the country. Each group is autonomous. The Philadelphia organization was founded in 1771. San Diego, Cal. will be the site of the first annual national conference of Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. It will run Nov. 4-6 of this year. You can get further details from DREW MONAGHAN at (215) 887-6761. STATE SEN. MIKE STACK, vice chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, is being honored at a fundraiser at La Veranda Ristorante tonight beginning at 5:30 p.m. STATE REP. BRENDAN BOYLE is sponsoring a breakfast on the next day, Sep. 25. (Cont. Page 24)
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Yo! Here we go again with this imaginary tale from the internet about Lou Costello calling to buy a computer from Bud Abbott. ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you? COSTELLO: Thanks, I’m setting up an office in my den and I’m thinking about buying a computer. ABBOTT: Mac? COSTELLO: No, the name’s Lou. ABBOTT: Your computer? COSTELLO: I don’t own a computer. I want to buy one. ABBOTT: Mac? COSTELLO: I told you, my name’s Lou. ABBOTT: What about Windows? COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here? ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows? COSTELLO: I don’t know. What will I see when I look at the windows? ABBOTT: Wallpaper. COSTELLO: Never mind the windows. I need a computer and software. ABBOTT: Software for Windows? COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals, track expenses and run my business. What do you have? ABBOTT: Office. COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything? ABBOTT: I just did. COSTELLO: You just did what? ABBOTT: Recommend something. COSTELLO: You recommended something? ABBOTT: Yes. COSTELLO: For my office? ABBOTT: Yes. COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office? ABBOTT: Office. COSTELLO: Yes, for my office! ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows. COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows! OK, let’s just say I’m sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal. What do I need? ABBOTT: Word. COSTELLO: What word? ABBOTT: Word in Office. COSTELLO: The only word in “office” is office. ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows. COSTELLO: Which word in office? ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue ‘W’. COSTELLO: I’m going to click your blue ‘w’ if you don’t give some straight answers. What about financial bookkeeping? You have anything I can track my money with? ABBOTT: Money. COSTELLO: That’s right. What do you have? ABBOTT: Money. COSTELLO: I need money to track my money? ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer. COSTELLO: What’s bundled with my computer? ABBOTT: Money. COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer? ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge. COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much? ABBOTT: One copy. COSTELLO: Isn’t it illegal to copy money? ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money. COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money? ABBOTT: Why not? They own it! (A few days later) ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you? COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off? ABBOTT: Click on ‘START’ . . .
SNOOPER SCOOPER: I have been told by quite a few students, whom I visited at various schools, BULLYING IS STILL GOING ON. They tell me it’s hard to stop, because SECURITY is lax or, in many cases, busy elsewhere. The PARENTS of these kids MUST GET INVOLVED, and I’m very serious. I blame most of them because they really don’t care or, for that matter, don’t know what their KIDS are doing at these various schools. Yes, Ms. ACKERMAN, the School Superintendent, is really trying to get a ‘handle’ on it, and she is to be commended for her efforts. She has instituted a few new POLICIES to try and put an end to it. PARENTS, she needs help from ALL OF US! SNOOPER’S “TRAVELING MAN” REPORT: I’m sure many of you may remember one of TRAFFIC COURT’S great President Judges, whom one of my associates spotted him in FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. She tells me both HE and his lovely Wife JAN love to travel. She stated, “They have traveled all over the Country, and even out of the Country. The Judge was looking great, and it was apparent RETIREMENT really agrees with him.” He stated, “We are really enjoying it and I should have done this a lot sooner.” Excuse me Chief, I forgot to mention his name: HON. CHARLES CUFFELD. He met ELMER SMITH, Daily News, during one of his traveling excursions. SNOOPER’S SPECIAL MESSAGE: JOHN McNESBY, the great PRESIDENT of The FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE 5, wants to personally THANK YOU for your participation in their recent HERO SCHOLARSHIP THRILL SHOW. The President was pleased to see so many (Cont. Page 24)
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Well, it’s pretty much an a done deal that MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER will have a serious challenger next year, with both SAM KATZ and TOM KNOX ready to pounce on wounded prey. Nutter’s approval ratings continue to plummet and, as we saw last week with Washington, D.C. MAYOR ADRIAN FENTY, what looks like a sure thing this year could be a bad thing next year. Nutter has to be nervous, and recent interviews showing a weaker side that is aggressive towards reporters. Also, his fumbling of easy questions is a sign. Speaking of candidates for Mayor, whatever happened to the (apparently) short-lived run of WILL MEGA at the top of the ticket? Mega was seen recently on television leading a protest regarding a police incident; now he’s a civil-rights leader, I guess. Who knows? And more accurately, who cares? A recent listing of Philadelphia’s Most Influential African Americans was a big yawner. So many of the same faces, year after year; so few new people that are on the rise. It’s clear a lot of the folks included are a part of the same clique. No wonder Philadelphia feels stuck in the past at times; we need new leadership in every category: Black, white, green and orange! We predict Delaware Republican Senate candidate CHRISTINE O’DONNELL is going to be the talk of the town (and we didn’t even need a witch’s crystal ball to tell us that)! She’s the reporters’ dream candidate as they dig for dirt which is not hard to find. All of the audio and video (Cont. Page 25)
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GOOD UNIONISTS never quit! Workers United retirees organized health fair at their union HQ in Center City.
Kitchen Aids Kids Prexy Boosts Sestak
STATE SEN. Shirley Kitchen gets a big “thank you” from youngsters at Caring People Alliance in N. Phila., where she raised funds to construct an Early Learning Play Area.
TUESDAY was a good afternoon for Congressman Joe Sestak, as President Barack Obama came to boost him at two fundraisers in Convention Center.Photos by Bonnie Squires Among the Sestak supporters waiting for the senate candidate and President Obama to arrive Monday at the Convention Center are AFTPA union officials, from left, Jerry Jordan, Ted Kirsch and Arlene Freedman.
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One writer’s choice for ‘Best of the Year’ by Len Lear Since I have been writing restaurant columns for 30 years for local newspapers, people often ask, “What’s the best restaurant you’ve been to this year?” Or “Where do you get the most for your money?” Or “What’s the best BYOB in the area? We prefer to take our own wine.” My answer to all three questions is the same: Zacharia’s Creek Side Cafe in the Center Point Shopping Center, 2960 Skippack Pike (Route 73) in Worcester, eastern Montgomery Co., 20 to 30 minutes from Northwest Philadelphia. (I almost always write in this column about restaurants in or near Center City, but I am making an exception here because I think almost any reader would agree with me that
Zacharia’s is well worth traveling to.) Let me start with the “money” question. These days, almost everyone is looking for bargains, and as I have said before in this space, one silver lining to the current economic cloud is many upscale restaurants have lowered their prices or at least begun to offer lower-priced options in addition to their regular menus. Zacharia’s is an obvious case in point. Every Tuesday through Thursday, they offer a three-course, prix fixe menu for $29.99 that is a spectacular bargain. The quality and quantity of the food are so impressive (and it’s BYOB) that you can’t help but smile when the check comes. (And there’s a good chance you’ll have leftovers for a very enjoyable meal at home.) What first piqued my interest in Zacharia’s was the raves it has received from bloggers and newspaper reviewers
alike. Diners are more likely to write “reviews” on restaurant blogs when they’re upset about a dinner, so it’s unusual for a restaurant to have almost unanimous raves, as has Zacharia’s. A typical comment is Jake60 from Jake60 on Menuism.com: “From the décor to the service, we were all blown away.… Heavenly! A must visit for your next dining experience.” Prior to Zacharia’s, another BYOB, Ravenna, was in the space. In August 2007, new owners Andrew & Nancy Gallo named their restaurant for Zacharia’s Creek, which has a course of about four miles across the northern angle of the township, and it flows about 100 yards in back of the restaurant. The creek, which used to power five local mills, was named after a prominent landowner, Zacharia Whitpain, after whom Whitpain Township was named. “The creek runs right through my parents’ property,” said Andrew, “and I played around it growing up here, so it has a
lot of sentimental meaning for me.” I can’t say I am surprised with the food at Zacharia’s because their chef since Day One, Anthony Boccella, showed impressive promise previously as executive chef at the now-defunct Blue Horse Restaurant in Blue Bell. “Anthony is like a sponge,” said Gallo. “He picks up everything so quickly. In fact, things were going so well that we were planning to open a second restaurant in this area, but then the economy collapsed.” After taking over the property, the Gallos made a dramatic renovation of the outdoor patio, which can now accommodate about 50 diners. They added an arbor, gardens, a waterfall on one side and a gurgling stream on the other, twinkling lights, a fence, soft music (not the bang-bang kind so common elsewhere), beautiful tiles where there was once dirt and mulch, and heaters for the spring and fall. It’s now one of the region’s most delightful venues for outdoor
Len Lear dining. Everything we tasted at Zacharia’s reverberated on the tongue in waves of delight, but two dishes that really sang like Pavarotti were an appetizer of roasted zucchini and Swiss chard encased in the most delicate, revelatory ravioli we have ever had ($10). The other most-memorable dish was an entree of Spanish mackerel, crisp and translucent with a gloss of sweetness ($24). It was accompanied by oil-cured olives, blistered tomatoes and baby arugula that tasted just-
picked, and roasted red potatoes. And the portions of “New American” cuisine are quite ample. Zacharia’s pastry chef, Marianne Cobaugh, is a local lass who graduated from Arcadia University and the Restaurant School of Philadelphia and spent five years in the pastry department at Le Bec Fin. The two desserts we sampled, chocolate peanut mousse and a Napoleon with chocolate and fresh strawberries, were sublime. Our server, Allie Libby, was excellent. The Gallos are practically obsessed about buying local. They buy most of their meats, produce, herbs, even ice cream, from local farms and vendors. “This way we know where it comes from, and we know it’s fresh,” said Andrew. Zacharia’s also has a children’s menu. It is open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday for dinner only and Sunday for an a la carte brunch. For more information, call (610) 584-5650 or visit www.zachariascreeksidecafe.com
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IN TESTIMONY to Laborers Local 135’s senior members, Director Janet Suber recounts local’s history, flanked by President Milton Campbell, left, and Business Mgr. Daniel Woodall, Jr.
BUSINESS MGR. Daniel Woodall, Jr. welcomes Mayor Michael Nutter to podium in Sheet Metal Workers’ Hall. MAYOR Michael Nutter congratulates Albert Tanksley, left, who has been a member of Laborers Local 135 for 50 years.
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STATE REP. Jim Roebuck, chairman of Penna. House Education Committee, congratulates young W. Phila. resident Lydia Anderson on her 2nd-prize award for having designed a Community Health Center poster, sponsored by Health Federation of Phila. Poster contest is sponsored each year to celebrate National Health Center Week promoting community health centers. Over 100 students entered contest.
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Snooper (Cont. From Page 19) of you at this great event, especially since it benefits THE FAMILIES and all the CHILDREN of our FALLEN HEROES. He noted JAMES BINNS, ESQ. and KAL “Big Beat” RUDMAN were very instrumental in their success. Yes, these two gentlemen have done so much for The Philadelphia Police Dept. honoring all our FALLEN HE-
ROES with Memorial Plaques, also new MOTORCYCLES for the Highway Patrol Units. THANK YOU ALL. SNOOPER’S DILEMMA BUREAU: I commend HON. JIM KENNEY for his guts to do something about these horrible TOWING OPERATORS in this City. I don’t agree with letting THE P.P.A. assign these tow trucks to go out to the various accidents all over the City. The Police Dept. should handle
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“THE LIST”; after all, who better? Yes, they are there at the scene of every accident and they would be in a great position to assess the need for tow trucks. His “List” would be able to get a local tower on the scene much faster than if the Parking Authority had to pick one on their “List”. Yes, they would be better to check all of these ‘towers’, to make sure they have up-to-date CITY LICENSES. THE POLICE and THE P.P.A. could really solve this problem! SNOOPER’S “BIG” ANNOUNCEMENT: Whew, after 35-plus years, the finest gentleman we ever met, HON. DAVE LAWRENCE, The Court’s Administrator – 1st Judicial District, is going to RETIRE. He, who has done so much for the Court System, is one who worked his way TO THE TOP and earned it. Yes, it’s true, he will be retiring, and no doubt even get MARRIED. He will be leaving The 1st Judicial District sometime in FEBRUARY 2011, and I sincerely hope ‘the powers to be’ will have a PARTY for him. Congratulations Dave.The Public
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Electricians Frolic At Clementon
ELECTRICIANS Local 98 Business Mgr. John Dougherty welcomed his members to a family day on Sunday at Clementon Park in New Jersey.
City Hall Sam (Cont. From Page 19) It will allow the Representative to update you on pending legislation in Harrisburg. It will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton, which is located at 9461 E. Roosevelt Boulevard. On Monday, Oct. 4, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul, JUSTIN CARDINAL RIGALI will celebrate the annual Red Mass and the society will hold its annual St. Thomas More Award dinner at the Union League and will present the award for 2010 to PROFESSOR ROBERT P. GEORGE, the McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University. St. Joseph’s University 2010 reunion weekend is scheduled for Sep. 24-26. a dozen events ARE packed into this exciting weekend including the unique Hawk Hill Talk covering topics based on the important issues in today’s world. A special dinner will celebrate the occasion on Saturday, Sep. 25. State Rep. Brendan Boyle was the host for the 2nd annual Senior Fair at the Kline JCC on Jamison Road. A light lunch was served and all of the reports were that it was a very well-attended, informative affair. The board of directors meeting of St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing is scheduled for Sep. 23 at 4:30 p.m. in the 4th floor Conference Room of the School of Nursing at 801 W. Girard Avenue. JUDGE EUGENE MAIER is the chairman of the board.
ENJOYING an outing were, from left, IBEW Local 98 political czar Bob Henon, Carrie and Shawn Hatty and their kids, and Brian Stevenson.
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(Cont. From Page 19) recordings and opinions of this mini-SARAH PALIN will provide fodder up to and after her trouncing on Election Day in November. Let the games begin! There is much disappointment STATE SEN. LeANNA WASHINGTON’S Wadsworth Day will be cancelled this year. Was it a lack of sponsorship? Lack of public cash? Lack of attendance last year? Whatever the reason, hopefully it will return bigger and better. The City continues to harass its citizens with written violations for trash, weeds, noise and all manner of minor issues that should be handled
with a warning first, and then afterwards a fine. The properties and people that should be fined, where trash overflows in the front and back yards get ignored, and the people that are up to date on taxes and care about their homes get fines and penalties without warning. Also, erroneous tax bills are all over. These enormous bills are inflated beyond belief, and have been going out for weeks now. Complaint lines are overwhelmed.
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(Cont. From Page 19) the former reporter off of death row had they made it there. Justice on Trial makes the argument Abu Jamal shouldn’t be on death row because there are too many questions about the trial and the evidence used to convict him for there to be absolute certainty about his execution. The next film on the Abu Jamal case that I went to see, filmmaker Tigre Hill’s The
Rizzo and McGill in common, the contentions they draw couldn’t be more far apart. Because of this, they also had different audiences. The audience for Justice was made up mostly of African American activists while the argument for Barrel was predominately white and made up mostly of law-enforcement officers. But the bottom line for me is, while I don’t know enough to think about guilt or innocence in this case, I do know enough to know a new trial should be considered, if for no other thing but I believe in answering the unanswered.
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Barrel of a Gun, asserts all of the questions have been answered and the former journalist should have already been executed by now. Hill’s film has has the city buzzing, mostly because it has the imprimatur of such folks as Faulkner’s widow, Maureen, local radio host Michael Smerconish, and the Fraternal Order of Police. Through Barrel, Hill says the reason why Abu Jamal has never received a new trial is because the evidence presented by prosecutor Joseph McGill
was so iron-clad that it has managed to survive everything the defense team has tried to throw at it. Mumia, according to the film, became a ticking time bomb after seeing how MOVE members were treated after the group’s first police confrontation in 1979. Because of this Abu Jamal, a former Black Panther wanted to practice his own Liberation Theology, the kind that leads to the death of police officers. As you can see, these movies make two very different arguments. Despite their having folks like Temple University Professor Linn Washington, former Mayor Frank
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