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Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors speaks on her memoir and the movement PAGE 9
Gay man files antibias complaint against Gayborhood bar By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com
THE CROWD ON THE PARKWAY FROM THE TEMPORARY ART INSTALLATION OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. “THE TIME IS ALWAYS RIGHT TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT” Photo: Scott A.Drake
One year later: the Women’s March looks to midterm elections By Beth Boyle PGN Contributor When asked what it takes to organize an event for more than 50,000 people, Deja Lynn Alvarez laughs. “A lot. It takes a lot of emotion and stress, opinions and feelings and passion. And at the end of it, all you can do is hope that you all have done everything you can possibly do to put together a safe, empowering,
uplifting, truthful event.” At least 60,000 people — some 10,000 more than last year — marched along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway last Saturday for the second-annual Women’s March in Philadelphia, on a day when similar marches were taking place in all corners of the globe. Some cities held their marches on Sunday. The speakers ranged from local activists, including a 17-year-old PAGE 16
Rick White, an African-American gay man, has filed an antibias complaint against Toasted Walnut Bar & Kitchen. He claims the LGBT venue committed sex discrimination when the owners declined to retain his services for an outreach effort to attract more African-American clientele. Toasted Walnut, 1316 Walnut St., is a popular LGBT venue with a diverse clientele that includes many lesbians, according to its website. White contends the owners discriminated against him last summer when they refused his offer to host a series of viewing parties, featuring the hit TV-show “Empire.” He alleges that Toasted Walnut subsequently held two viewing parties of “Empire” utilizing the services of his former associate, who is female. In October, White filed an antibias complaint against Toasted Walnut with the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations, alleging sex discrimination. As of presstime, his complaint remained pending at the agency. White seeks an unspecified amount in compensatory and punitive damages from the venue. Denise M. Cohen, owner of Toasted Walnut, issued the following statement about White’s complaint: “His claim is that we hosted an event he
owned — without him — because he is male and is gay. [This] is completely untrue as he was never excluded from this public event. Mr. White presented that [White’s associate] was his event partner. In a meeting with Mr. White and [White’s associate], he confirmed that he said to a Toasted Walnut employee that [referring to the employee] ‘no fat ugly white dyke’ would ever work his event and then turned to another femme employee and said she was ‘pretty enough.’ Additionally, he mentioned that he and [a city official] were friends and she was going to be his guest host of this event and that if we didn’t accommodate his demands that she encouraged him to file this complaint against Toasted Walnut. Mr. White has a history of making threats to Toasted Walnut and other local businesses predating the proposal of this event. “At this meeting with [White, White’s associate and her personal partner] he again demonstrated a sexist and harsh behavior — after which we decided based on this that there was going to be no event relationship with Mr. White. That was until [White’s associate] showed a more calm and rational demeanor and stated she would work to calm her friend and partner down. [Then] we agreed this event would be great for our community and would work around Mr. White’s sexist and harsh behavior. “The event — a viewing of the TV show ‘Empire’ — would proceed with [White’s PAGE 16 associate] as host
William Way recommits to community outreach at annual meeting By Brittany M. Wehner brittany@epgn.com
The William Way LGBT Community Center will continue to focus on growth and community outreach through new programs, officials said at the annual meeting last week. The annual meeting was held last Saturday to discuss new initiatives and commitment to the LGBT community. Program director Celena Morrison gave a presentation on TransWork, a new trans economic-empowerment and employment program, in partnership with Independence Business Alliance. “We are supporting entrepreneurship. We all know there is a great need for that,” Morrison said. TransWork will address the diverse needs of all fac-
ets of the trans community. The program director also talked about focusing on the women’s program, intimate-partner violence, tobacco education and outreach. “In 2018, the center will be prioritizing our women’s program. The center recognizes that wellness is a dynamic process of change and growth. I have a really community-driven style of programming. I welcome feedback, good or bad. Bring your voices to the table,” Morrison said. Executive Director Chris Bartlett gave a development report and discussed a recommitment to women. “We talked about centering around women and the importance of this. I want to see an increase in events for women, an increase in women on boards. We are really committed to that over the next year,” Bartlett said. He also talked about the center’s desire to create and expand senior services. PAGE 2
ADA BELLO (FROM LEFT), LAURIE WARD AND JOHN CUNNINGHAM AT THE ANNUAL CORNERSTONE BRUNCH Photo: Scott A. Drake
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Resource listings Legal resources • ACLU of Pennsylvania: 215-592-1513; aclupa.org • AIDS Law Project of PA: 215-587-9377; aidslawpa.org • AIDS Law Project of South Jersey: 856-784-8532; aidslawsnj.org/ • Equality PA: equalitypa. org; 215-731-1447
• Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations — Rue Landau: 215-686-4670 • Philadelphia Police Liaison Committee: 215-7603686; ppd.lgbt@gmail.com • SPARC — Statewide Pennsylvania Rights Coalition: 717-920-9537
• Office of LGBT Affairs — Amber Hikes: 215-686-0330; amber.hikes@phila.gov
Community centers • The Attic Youth Center; 255 S. 16th St.; 215-545-4331, atticyouthcenter.org. For LGBT and questioning youth and their friends and allies. • LGBT Center at the University of Pennsylvania; 3907 Spruce
St.; 215-898-5044, center@dolphin.upenn.edu.
• Rainbow Room: Bucks County’s LGBTQ and Allies Youth Center
Salem UCC Education Building, 181 E. Court St., Doylestown; 215-957-7981 ext. 9065, rainbowroom@ppbucks.org.
• William Way LGBT Community Center 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220, www.waygay.org.
Health and HIV testing • Action Wellness: 1216 Arch St.; 215981-0088, actionwellness.org
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1233 Locust St.; aidslibrary.org/
• AIDS Treatment Fact line: 800-6626080
• Bebashi-Transition to Hope: 1235 Spring Garden St.; 215769-3561; bebashi.org
• COLOURS: coloursorganization.org, 215832-0100 • Congreso de Latinos Unidos;
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• Transgender Health Action Coalition: 215-732-1207
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• LGBT Peer Counseling Services: 215-732-TALK • PFLAG: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (Philadelphia): 215-572-1833 • Philly Pride Presents: 215-875-9288
Federal ‘conscience protection’ office concerns LGBT advocates By Beth Boyle PGN Contributor The Trump administration last week announced a new division of the Health and Human Services Department that would protect health-care providers who refused to give medical treatment on religious or moral grounds. Conservative groups have long sought to expand so-called “conscience protections,” while LGBT and pro-choice activists condemned the move as a license to discriminate. Acting HHS secretary Eric Hargan, a former religious-freedom expert at the Heritage Foundation, spoke about the office entitled the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division at a press event. “Today’s actions represent promises kept by President Trump and a rollback of policies that had prevented many Americans from practicing their profession and following their conscience,” Hargan said. Dr. Randall Sell, director of Drexel University’s program for LGBT Health said the move clarifies Trump’s position on LGBT rights. “This is largely a symbolic move meant to appeal to a specific set of supporters. However, symbolic moves are important because they can tell you where someone’s heart is,” said Sell. Under these new protections, health-care providers could refuse to distribute birth control or hormones and deny abortion care and gender-confirmation surgery. A 2009 Lambda Legal survey found that 56 percent WWCC from page 1
“We are committed to making sure they have the best services and programs,” said Bartlett. The executive director talked about the growth of the center, the team efforts that go into creating and running programs and constant dedication to outreach and fundraising. The center has also increased outreach through social media with a new Instagram account and growth in Twitter followers. “I’ve just been blown away by how much is happening in the center,” Bartlett said. “It’s really exciting all the things that are happening this year. We continue to do community-building work. We made a commitment to people of color and trans organizations because there was so much discussion on race and gender issues. We are
of LGB individuals and 70 percent of transgender people experienced discrimination by a health-care worker, including being verbally abused or outright refused treatment. Advocates fear that this move will increase these incidents. Catherine Hofmann, one of the founders of LGBT health-care app QSPACES, described the move as an attack on women and LGBT people. “It’s their way to make life harder for women, minorities and other vulnerable populations and to force us into second-class citizenship,” Hoffman said. In 2015, a doctor in Michigan refused to treat the six-day-old daughter of a lesbian couple. The couple was told that “after praying on it,” the doctor had decided not to treat their child. HHS officials claim the new office will focus on holding up protections that are an existing part of federal law. HHS civil-rights director Roger Severino reported that HHS received 10 “conscience complaints” during the Obama administration. Under President Trump, the number of complaints has jumped to 34. It is unclear at this time how the office will regulate these complaints. “The LGBT population already experiences health and health-care disparities, and this division will potentially enable those disparities to grow,” said Dr. Judd Flesch, associate director of the Penn Medicine Program for LGBT Health. “We believe that access to health care is a human right and health-care providers have a responsibility to serve all patients.” n
going to continue on that commitment.” Leadership also presented information on upgrades in budgeting and accounting tools. Additionally, the center is rebuilding the archives with new archivist John NEW BOARD MEMBERS LINDA JOHNSON (LEFT) AND KELLY Andreis. BURKHARDT Photos: Scott A. Drake “We were able to make a great transby $2,000. The 2017 fisformation. This allows us cal-year budget revenue to see which programs are was $1,027,099 and actual raising enough money. revenue was $1,023,643. This is a completely new Before wrapping up the budgeting process and annual meeting, William impacted our ability to Way membership unanmake good decisions,” said i m o u s l y e l e c t e d f o u r Bartlett. board members for twoThe center also changed year terms. They included the start of its fiscal year to Chad Bundrock and Anh July and will remain in the Dang, who were re-elected financial budget until July. from their previous term. Grant income for the Additionally, two new center is up by $19,000 in b o a r d m e m b e r s w e r e the first quarter and indi- elected: Linda Johnson and vidual donations are up Kelly Burkhardt. n
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Aetna settles HIV-privacy breach case for $17.2 million By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com Health-insurer Aetna has agreed to pay $17.2 million to settle claims that it violated the HIVprivacy rights of more than 13,000 customers, according to court papers filed this week. Last year, 13,485 individuals allegedly had their privacy breached when Aetna shared their HIV-related information with its legal counsel and mail vendor. Additionally, 11,875 of those individuals had their privacy violated when Aetna’s mail vendor sent letters in envelopes with large windows, exposing their HIV-related information. Under the settlement, they will receive at least $500 with the option of pursuing additional compensation up to $20,000 each. Those who weren’t affected by the mailing but still had their privacy breached will receive $75 each. Additionally, “service awards” will be allotted to 37 plaintiffs named in a federal class-action suit filed in August, but the aggregate amount of the awards cannot exceed $100,000. The settlement sets aside about $6.5 million to cover the claims of plaintiffs who demonstrate damages in excess of $500. If there’s money left over in that fund, it will be evenly distributed to those affected by the mailing. Numerous attorneys from across the country
have been involved in the litigation, and the settlement is expected to cover an estimated $4.3 million in their fees and costs. Moreover, about $180,000 has been set aside to administer the settlement funds. Ronda B. Goldfein, executive director of the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania, praised the settlement. “The fear of losing control of HIV-related information and the resulting risk of discrimination are barriers to health,” Goldfein said in a statement. “This settlement reinforces the importance of keeping such information private.” If any checks mailed to recipients go uncashed, that money will be distributed to worthy HIV/ AIDS organizations through a request-for-proposal process, Goldfein added. Aetna issued the following statement: “Through our outreach efforts, immediate relief program and this settlement, we have worked to address the potential impact to members following this unfortunate incident. In addition, we are implementing measures designed to ensure something like this does not happen again as part of our commitment to best practices in protecting sensitive health information.” The settlement still must be approved by U.S. District Judge Juan R. Sanchez, and individuals who wish to “opt out” of the settlement will be given an opportunity to do so. n
SKATE SHOT: Brittany Lynn (clockwise from top), Thom Lohse, Fran Smith, Skyler Park and Michael Niegbalski get framed at the PGN-sponsored Skate Pride Love event Jan. 23 at Dilworth Plaza. Dozens joined in the fun in the beer tent, which included performances by Lynn and Temple University’s a-cappella group Pitch, Please! Photo: Scott A. Drake
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D.A.’s Office: We don’t know if Morris 911 recordings are fake By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com
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An open-records officer for the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office last week said he doesn’t know whether 911 recordings at the agency purporting to document the Nizah Morris incident are fabricated. PGN is involved in an open-records dispute with the D.A.’s Office. The paper claims a nine-page transcript of Morris 911 recordings typed by a PGN reporter and given to the office in 2009 must be produced to Rightto-Know Law requesters, upon payment of a reasonable copying fee. During oral arguments Jan. 19, ADA Douglas M. Weck Jr. said the office isn’t required to produce PGN’s transcript to Right-to-Know Law requesters. Weck also said he doesn’t know whether recordings contained in the transcript are fabrications. Morris was a trans woman of color found with a fatal head injury in 2002, shortly after accepting a “courtesy ride” from Philadelphia police. Her homicide remains unsolved and the D.A.’s Office maintains it has an ongoing investigation. The 911 recordings contained in PGN’s transcript contradict police accounts that Morris could navigate on her own when she accepted the courtesy ride. Instead, the recordings corroborate medical findings that Morris was severely intoxicated. The recordings also show that the official police report puts the origin of the Morris incident in the wrong police district. If the report had cited the correct district of origin, responding officers couldn’t have avoided documenting the courtesy ride in paperwork submitted to supervisors. Instead, none of the responding officers documented the ride and subsequent crime in paperwork submitted to supervisors.
Upon questioning by Common Pleas Judge Abbe F. Fletman, Weck said the D.A.’s Office doesn’t have a legal obligation to determine the authenticity of PGN’s transcript, citing a Commonwealth Court ruling. But Justin F. Robinette, an attorney for PGN, said it’s not necessary for the D.A.’s Office to vouch for the transcript’s authenticity when providing it to the public. Providing the transcript to the public will help ensure the D.A.’s Office isn’t withholding additional Morris 911 recordings, Robinette added. Weck also faulted the wording of PGN’s Right-to-Know Law request, noting that it seeks Morris 911 recordings originating at the Philadelphia Police Department. Weck said that even if PGN’s transcript contains authentic Morris 911 recordings, they originated at the hands of a PGN reporter, not the police department. But Robinette said the Morris 911 recordings contained in PGN’s transcript ultimately originated at the Philadelphia Police Department, thus they’re responsive to the paper’s pending request. Weck also urged Fletman to declare PGN’s request “disruptive,” citing three similar requests filed by the paper since 2006. But when questioned by Fletman, Weck acknowledged the requests contain different wording. Robinette said the paper is seeking accountability in the Morris case, adding that “all Philadelphians” should be concerned about the kind of investigation the Morris case is receiving. At the conclusion of the 40-minute proceeding, Fletman said she would take the matter under advisement and issue a ruling at a later date. The judge also complimented both sides for filing “excellent” briefs in the case. n
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Price tag for Pulse report released by feds By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com About $213,000 in federal tax dollars went to produce a controversial report about the Pulse Nightclub massacre, according to financial records released by the U.S. Department of Justice last week. The Police Foundation, a D.C.based nonprofit organization, produced the 198-page report last month at the request of the DOJ. The report commends Orlando police for a “strong” response to Omar Mateen, the lone gunman who embarked on a shooting spree inside the LGBT nightclub in 2016, killing 49 patrons and wounding 58 others. But critics say the report fails to properly evaluate major aspects of the Pulse incident. Those aspects include a six-minute interval during which Mateen shot about 100 people inside Pulse while Orlando-area police remained outside; a three-hour period during which Mateen was barricaded in a Pulse restroom, while victims in a separate restroom and other parts of the club weren’t rescued promptly; and a 13-minute interval during which police attempted to breach an exterior wall of Pulse to rescue victims in two separate restrooms.
Additionally, the report fails to acknowledge that law-enforcement authorities have not reported any of Mateen’s casualties as hate-crime victims. Budget items for the report include $75,874 for “personnel”; $15,366 for “travel expenses”; $44,038 for “contracts/consultants and other expenses”; $64,089 for “indirect costs”; and $13,549 for “other costs.” The grand total is $213,001.73. Chris Grollnek, an activeshooter expert based in McKinney, Texas, expressed mixed feelings about the expenditures. “I would say the money was spent with good intentions but was not spent wisely in the long run — as the report is lopsided and written by a police-centric organization,” Grollnek said. “It simply lacks objectivity and was done by a police foundation and not an independent council on safety and risk.” A d a m W. L a n k f o r d , a mass-shooting expert based in Tuscaloosa, Ala., stopped short of saying the money was wasted. “As you know, there are many things I find problematic about the report and many things that could have been done better,” Lankford told PGN. “But I also tend to think that the information it contains is worth knowing, and
thus it is perhaps better to have that information in the public domain than if the report didn’t exist at all.” A spokesperson for the Police Foundation had no comment for this story. Palma M. Rasmussen, a civil-rights advocate based in Titusville, Fla., defended the Orlando Police Department. Her son Matthew patronized Pulse as a straight ally, she said. “I know Orlando police did everything they could at Pulse,” Rasmussen told PGN. “There will always be mistakes. There will always be people who say the individuals going into a burning building or a shoot-out are moving too slow. But other people don’t want to be rescuers or don’t know how to act or what to do when all hell breaks loose around them. You must keep your cool; you can’t run away because you’re the one that’s supposed to be the rescuer. I come from that first-responder world. My husband and I were paramedics and my son is a police officer. We have a bit more insight on these issues. For the most part, everyone does their part and does it well. On occasion, there are those who never should have been allowed to be a police officer or paramedic. But that’s in every profession.” n
Obituary Mathilde Krim, AIDS research pioneer and FIGHT founder, 91 By Brittany M. Wehner brittany@epgn.com Dr. Mathilde Krim, founder of American Foundation for AIDS Research and Philadelphia FIGHT, died Jan. 15 at age 91. Krim, who was born in Italy, spearheaded AIDS research and piloted fundraising efforts. She founded the AIDS Medical Foundation in 1983, which was the first private organization solely dedicated to AIDS research. Prior to the conception of the foundation, she conducted research at Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in the 1980s when the AIDS epidemic first struck. Krim then turned her drive to AIDS research after seeing so many young men die. AIDS Medical Foundation then became the American Foundation for AIDS Research in 1985. The research and work of Krim led to the founding of Philadelphia FIGHT.
“ S h e was really willing to help out. She went above and beyond. She stood up when almost nobody else did. She jumpstarted research,” said Jane Shull, Executive Director of Philadelphia FIGHT. In addition to continuing research, FIGHT provides HIV primary care to low-income members of the community. FIGHT also provides consumer education, social services and outreach to people who currently live with HIV. Krim brought the first grant funding to FIGHT in 1990. “We have all been enriched by Dr. Krim’s time on this earth,” said Shull. “Let us honor her memory today and every day by remaining
committed to the goal of ending the AIDS epidemic within the lifetime of those affected now.” Shull reflected on the work and drive of Krim and her ability to network and push for funding. Krim attended countless meetings. Because of amfAR, national meetings were sponsored in which physicians and AIDS activists joined together. “She was really on the front lines herself. She was very considerate,” Shull added. Krim spent endless hours devoted to raising awareness and working to smash the stigma attached to AIDS. After achieving a Ph.D. from the University of Geneva in Switzerland, Krim went on to conduct research at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. Krim was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2000. Elton John, who founded Elton John AIDS Foundation, called Krim a true PAGE 16
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Community members discuss being ‘Queer and POC Today’ By Brittany M. Wehner brittany@epgn.com The University of Pennsylvania commemorated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the impact he had on Philadelphia’s LGBT community. Each year in January, the university celebrates his life by hosting various events for social change. As part of a symposium, entitled “Queer and POC Today,” the Penn LGBT Center hosted an open dialogue on how being a queer person of color is influencing lives, careers and engagement in Philadelphia’s LGBT community. “My idea behind this is to just have a conversation. I think the power of community is so important,” said Tiffany Thompson, associate director of the center. Executive Director of the city’s Office of
LGBT Affairs Amber Hikes and Executive Director of COLOURS Damon Humes, a black LGBT organization, attended the forum to talk about their own experiences. Hikes said she always wanted to be an educator and could not foresee doing the work she does today. “I’m still shocked that I ended up where I am. I never envisioned myself being where I am today. I didn’t see people who looked like me who led this community. If you can’t see it, it makes it harder to be it. I wasn’t able to see myself here because I didn’t see anyone else like me doing this,” she told the crowd. Hikes talked openly about her identity and how it affects her job in the Office of LGBT Affairs. “The way I ended up in my position right now, our community is going through some serious challenges about
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race in the LGBT community. We know the LGBT community has had challenges around race for a very long time,” she said. Hikes reflected back to last June when black and brown stripes were added to the city’s rainbow flag, expanding on the original design. The brown and black stripes symbolize the LGBT community’s racial diversity. At the time of the movement, Hikes received death threats from across the country. “Racism: it is so real. It’s complicated to be who we are and to do this work,” she said. Hikes added that it’s important for LGBT people to just feel connected by having a voice and identifying with others. “My work in the community really helped in terms of the way I can relate to community members who felt ignored,
dismissed. Yeah, those identities of being a black queer woman did help in the expertise in this job,” Hikes said. For Humes, being a queer man of color in his field of work also makes him a voice for the community. “I was hired based on my social capital in my community. Those people who followed me aided in the work we did. I have a very different black/brown queer experience. “For me, it wasn’t about fighting the fight. I was dealing with the environment. When you’re in a place where people don’t respect you just because of who you are isn’t good enough, that work was just me coping,” Humes added. After the dialogue, the floor was open to the students and staff at the center for questions and to engage with the speakers. n
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Black Lives Matter co-founder speaks on activism, new memoir By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com More than 100 people turned out for a discussion with the co-founder of international racial-justice organization Black Lives Matter. The Free Library of Philadelphia hosted the discussion and book-signing with queer activist Patrisse Khan-Cullors on Jan. 18. Khan-Cullors, along with Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi, founded BLM in response to the controversial acquittal of Florida community-watch member George Zimmerman, who fatally shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black man, in February 2012. A jury found Zimmerman not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in July 2013. The movement, which began as the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag, now consists of more than 40 chapters aiming to combat violence inflicted on black communities. Khan-Cullors teamed up with writer asha bandele, who prefers spelling her name with lowercase letters, to write the book, “When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir.” The writers sat on a panel moderated by Marc Lamont Hill, the Steve Charles Chair in Media, Cities and Solutions at Temple University. Khan-Cullors addressed the necessity for holding community gatherings and why she wrote her memoir. “I’m super grateful to be in this room and I’m glad that in this moment, given who is in office, that we still have it in us to gather in these ways. I think it’s important that we stay in community, that we stay loving among each other. We can talk politics all day but there is grief in the country and the world. I think being close to one another and holding space for one another is just as important as figuring out what policies we are going to change. “This book, for me, is an offering. It’s also truth-telling and it’s a reminder that Black Lives Matter isn’t going anywhere,” KhanCullors said, resulting in applause. She talked about how some groups and individuals have referred to members of the movement as “terrorists.” Additionally, bandele said the group unfairly suffers other stigma. “Sometimes, [terrorism] shows up in someone who is at our rally and takes credit for our work and
erases the labor, the sweat, the pain, the history of black women. That’s what was happening with Patrisse and Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi — the three black women who founded Black Lives Matter.” The audience erupted into applause before bandele pointed out how a news organization designated a man as a spokesperson for the movement shortly after the shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed black man, in Ferguson, Mo. “Not only was he taking credit for work that Alicia, Patrisse and Opal had created, but also for the 80 percent of black women who were on the ground in Ferguson, black women who were trans who had come from Ohio and risked their bodies to stand in unfamiliar streets where they didn’t know how they would be welcomed,” bandele said. “All black women took a stand in Ferguson — 80 percent [of the crowd] — just as it was during the civil-rights movement, just as it was [giving] birth to the civil-rights movement.” Khan-Cullors noted the painful aftermath of witnessing her brother being brutalized by police, which she also outlines in her memoir. “We talk about the moment someone’s killed or we talk about the
ASHA BANDELE (FROM LEFT), PATRISSE KHAN-CULLORS AND MARC LAMONT HILL AT THE FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA Photo: Jeremy Rodriguez
moment someone’s brutalized but we don’t talk about what happens afterwards. And what happened to that person, to the community, family. I saw the severe impact my brother’s brutalization had on all of us and what it did to my mother. I saw what it did to me and my siblings. Part of growing up born black is not just being brutalized but being completely neglected in the aftermath of it.” During the Q&A portion of the evening, where attendees asked
questions ahead of time on slips of paper, one individual asked how Black Lives Matter maintains a unified voice, despite a “lack of recognizable leadership,” like the Occupy movement. Khan-Cullors said the organization is not “leader-less,” but “leader-full.” She also noted that the black community typically orients itself around a black male cis leader, “who is usually a preacher.” “I talk to leaders of Black Lives
Matter across the globe, weekly. I know what they’re doing. I know the work that they’ve done and I know how they’re living. They are powerful leaders. “We’ve never claimed that we don’t have leaders. What we’ve claimed is that we don’t believe in the idea of a single charismatic leader that’s going to take us to freedom. That’s not how people get free. It takes all of us to get free. And it takes lots of different ideas about how we get to freedom. And I think that’s what’s most exciting for me about being a part of this movement.” At the end of the panel, Hill thanked bandele and KhanCullors for their advocacy work. “I hope this book gives people some insight into your journey, into your struggle and into how significant you are to this moment in history, and we will win. I have no doubt about that. But I need you to know that your work, your struggle, your sacrifice is part of that victory that will come. So thank you. I love you, and we love you.” n Visit https://libwww.freelibrary.org/podcast/episode/1679 to listen to the full conversation. Visit http://bit.ly/2DAt25j for more information on Black Lives Matter or to purchase “When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir.”
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Mapping out our future Democrats achieved a big win earlier this week when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the state’s congressional map unconstitutional. In a 5-2 decision, the court found the map violated the state’s constitution by manipulating district boundaries in a process called “partisan gerrymandering.” Despite its swing-state status, Democrats hold only five of the state’s 18 congressional districts. This could potentially change during the November mid-term elections, with the chance of Democrats taking over as many as half a dozen Republican seats. Philadelphia is our home and that makes it easy for us to forget about the environment outside our bubble. Our city has been, for the most part, inclusive toward LGBT people — but this is a big state. It’s a big state with differing attitudes and ideologies — many of which are homophobic, transphobic and sexist. Pennyslvania lacks statewide protections for the LGBT community. In Philadelphia, we do not have to worry about getting fired from our jobs for being LGBT but in other areas, we can still be terminated for our identity. And there are concrete examples of anti-LGBT discrimination taking place not far from our backyards. This past July, the owners of W.W. Bridal Boutique in Bloomsburg turned away a lesbian couple from purchasing a wedding dress, citing their objections on religious backgrounds. That couple, unfortunately, could not push back against that bridal shop, as the town lacked a nondiscrimination ordinance. Lawmakers have attempted to pass statewide LGBT-inclusive legislation but Republicans have repeatedly stalled these efforts. Rep. Dan Frankel (D-Allegheny County) reintroduced the Pennsylvania Fairness Act last year but it was referred to the consistently anti-LGBT Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler), who also prevented the bill from moving forward in the past. The bill has yet to receive a full vote due to Metcalfe’s — likely false — belief that it would not receive support. While a restructuring of the congressional map does not guarantee a more inclusive state, it is sure to put Pennsylvania into a more forward-thinking direction. And that is how we will win. n
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What I’m about to tell you may surbecause, to Staver, prise you. It may shock you. It may even a gay man isn’t a upset you. But it must be said. Here it human being so goes: Judges are people. And, if that’s not much as a series enough: Some people are gay, lesbian, of sexual acts that bisexual and/or transgender. Staver finds disHonestly, I figured the secret infiltration gusting and considof human gays onto courts across the U.S. ers immoral. was, well, secret. Staver compared But right-wing luminary and alleged McDonald to Judge human Mat Staver is on to us. Alex Kozinski, who On Jan. 11, Staver was a guest on a recently resigned right-wing radio show and was asked in disgrace from his position on the Ninth about Andrew McDonald, the first openly Circuit Court of Appeals after multiple gay man nominated to be justice of women alleged that he showed them porConnecticut’s Supreme Court. Spoiler nography on his computer when they alert: Staver no like. worked as clerks in his court. You see, according to Staver, a gay judge “So, imagine a case coming before couldn’t possibly be fair to Christians who [Kozinski], and he’s so wrapped up into appear before him, probably because the this pornography, and [the case is] about mere presence of Christians causes an pornography or it’s about sexual molesLGBT person’s skin to turn red and start tation of someone. Do you think you’re smoldering. Prolonged exposure causes going to get a fair shake out of that guy?” horns to sprout and leads to spontaneous Staver muses. “I don’t think so.” combustion. Since porn and So you can imagmolestation are not You see, according to ine the terrible the same thing, it’s scene that would unclear what Staver Staver, a gay judge commence if, say, is getting at besides antigay cake bakers couldn’t possibly be fair an expectation that appeared in front of to Christians who appear Kozinski might end McDonald arguing each ruling with, “I before him probably that they shouldn’t rule in favor of porn have to bake because porn rules because the mere cakes for homos. [eggplant emoji].” McDonald wouldn’t presence of Christians “The question is: even be able to hear Are you going to causes an LGBT person’s them over his agoget a fair shake out nized cries while he skin to turn red and start of [McDonald] who bursts into flames. identifies as somesmoldering. Prolonged And then, before one based upon his you know it, the exposure causes horns to sexual practices, courtroom turns into who is identified sprout and leads to the very pit of hell and identifies himand everybody dies. spontaneous combustion. self based upon No wonder certain behavior?” Staver’s upset. Staver said. Referencing bakers in Colorado and It’s a shrewd argument: If a judge and Oregon who have been found by courts a plaintiff’s identity conflicts in any way, to be guilty of discrimination against then a fair ruling is impossible. So we must gay couples, Staver tells radio-host Jim keep LGBT people off the bench. Though Schneider, “What we typically see is some- if we were to follow Staver’s logic, peoone’s identity, their being, completely ple who identify as heterosexual must also wrapped up in their sexual practices, mean- be kept off the bench since that, too, is an ing that — do you think that if you had an identity based in part on sexual practices Aaron and Melissa Klein or a Jack Phillips and certain behavior. So I guess the only bakery or anything else like that where solution is to have only robot judges. you have the LGBT clash with religious Thank God there isn’t a lot of robot freedom or freedom of expression come research these days devoted to the creation before [McDonald], do you think this of sex robots, right? [Searches “sex robot judge is going to be open and fair irrespec- research” on Google] tive of what he does to rule based on the Oh, wait. Never mind. n Constitution and the rule of law? I don’t D’Anne Witkowski is a poet, writer and comedian think so.” living in Michigan with her wife and son. She has been Note that Staver says “irrespective of writing about LGBT politics for over a decade. Follow what he does,” not “of who he is.” That’s her on Twitter @MamaDWitkowski.
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That’s what you do for family This week, as I anticipated a trip and tion or when they wanted privacy. knew I had unfinished business to attend We’re still working all of that out, but to, I awoke at 5 a.m. what I can say is that both of I’m not a fan of mornings and them are individually impres5 a.m. is not a time I usually sive. This leads to great consee, but I was awake and getting versations and it is sheer joy back to bed was not an option. to watch them venture out in Once the coffee kicked in and their new city on their own. the TV blared with the latest Sometimes, they even tell us Trump drama, I sat at my comabout a restaurant we never puter and began to think about heard of. this past weekend, when Jason’s The pride they took in showparents held a sort of mini-faming their new lives to their ily reunion. family last weekend and their Two months ago, I wrote pride in Jason was wonderthat Jason’s parents would be ful. Seeing his family express moving from Maryland to the how impressed they were with city and would be living a few Jason’s organizing ability was Mark Segal mesmerizing. But the line that blocks away from us so we could help out. Many of you surprised me was when his were kind enough to ask how it’s been uncle thanked me and I responded, “That’s going and, after this weekend, I can say it’s what you do for family.” n going really well. Mark Segal is the nation’s most-award-winning comThey have now been here for about five weeks. With their quick move, they needed mentator in LGBT media. His memoir, “And Then I Danced,” is available on Amazon.com, Barnes & some adjusting and, for us, it was a guessNoble or at your favorite bookseller. ing game of when they needed our atten-
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Street Talk Should local Pride organizers ask Kathy Griffin to entertain at an upcoming event? “Yes. I admire her. She was simply exercising her right to free speech. She shouldn’t be penalized for that. Our Paul Ferdinand city has a travel agent very longSouth Philadelphia standing tradition of tolerance. We should host her for that reason.”
"Yes. Give her that helping hand. She needs some help right now. I think she's funny. She's done quality entertainTyrone Hanible ment in the student past. We've Bella Vista all made mistakes. She's human. Give her a second chance."
“Yes. I’m a huge fan. It would be great to have her at a local Pride event. She would be wellreceived. Her humor is over Kirk Parsons the top and recovery specialist infectious. I West Philadelphia love seeing her at any opportunity I can get.”
“Yes. I love her. I think she’s bold, brave and beautiful. She was within her First Amendment rights when spoofing Trump. She speaks for many of us who don’t have a voice.”
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Let’s Talk About Women and HIV Having recently become single again after being in a monogamous relationship for more than a decade, and finding myself thrust into a whole new world of dating apps and identities (polyamorous, pansexual, etc.), I also realized it was time to start getting regular STI screenings again — including for HIV. This was about eight months into my singledom, by which time I’d had three new partners (yes, I was enjoying my own exploration of polyamory). Though I had been using condoms, an STI screening was still the responsible thing to do, so I scheduled a full panel, including an HIV test, with my ob-gyn. When I came in, I was surprised to be greeted with a flurry of concerned questions from my doc: “Why do you want an HIV test? Do you think you have been exposed? Are you having any
symptoms?” “No,” I explained, a little shaken. “I am just single again after many years and have been sexually active with more than one partner. I felt it was the proper thing to do at this point.” “Have you been using condoms?” she asked. “Yes,” I replied. “Well, then we shouldn’t have much to worry about,” she said, and then suddenly asked, “Do you know if any of your partners are bisexual or have sex with men?” “Not that I know of — though my ex had been with men before.” “Oh,” she said, feigning an uncomfortable smile. “Well, let’s just do the panel.” Fortunately, all was well, but several things left me uneasy about the visit. First of all, why did I have to specifically ask for
an HIV test as part of my STI screening panel? Shouldn’t this be an automatic inclusion? In this day and age, should anyone have to justify the need for an HIV test? Second, my doctor’s bedside manner on the topic left much to be desired. Not only did her alarm “alarm me,” but her questioning seemed a bit invasive and irrelevant. She seemed to think it was strange of me to want an HIV test until she heard my ex had had sex with men — which really wasn’t why I was getting the test done at all. I had known for years that my ex had a sexual history with men, though like many MSM, he identified as straight and I was the “only” person who knew this about him. Unfortunately, because of sexist and homophobic attitudes that still exist in our society, this is the case for
many MSM — and it’s rare that they would disclose this to their female partners, as in my case. So with many women not knowing whether their male partners are MSM, why should that make a distinction of my perceived HIV risk? (Also, I had been tested with my ex and we were monogamous for the last 10 years, which she didn’t ask about.) Though it’s true that bi and gay men, and trans women, are the most at-risk groups in terms of acquiring HIV, we know it certainly doesn’t discriminate. Women and girls today not only need to know the facts about HIV and how to protect themselves or get care — but more so, providers need to step it up in terms of incorporating routine testing for, and conversations around, HIV as a normal part of women’s health care. I had the pleasure of speaking
with HIV-activist and policy-badass Regan Hofmann last year on this topic for Plus magazine, who reiterated this: “We need to help more health-care providers become aware of the fact that women are at risk for HIV. But until that changes, women need to be agents of their own health. When you go to your doctor for your annual exam, ask for an HIV test. If your doctor [says] you don’t need one, ask to get one anyway.” This is why, every March, Hofmann helps promote National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD). According to the U.S. Office of Women’s Health, which sponsors the annual event on March 10 (and throughout the month of March), “about one in four people living with HIV in the United States is female. Only about half of women livPAGE 16
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Departing Visit Philadelphia CEO talks LGBT tourism efforts By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com Meryl Levitz, founding president and CEO of Visit Philadelphia, noted what sparked the tourism-marketing agency’s campaign “Get Your History Straight and Your Nightlife Gay.” “Our initial research had shown us that a lot of people felt that Philadelphia might mean ‘City of Brotherly Love’ but they still wanted to know that they would be welcome. It was really important to get out an [invite] beyond our Photo: R. Kennedy for VISIT PHILADELPHIA® normal invitation,” Levitz said of the campaign, which was launched in 2003. Since then, the agency has attracted millions of LGBT tourists. However, after 22 years, efforts to increase LGBT tourism will be under a new leader. Visit Philadelphia announced Friday that Levitz will depart her post by the end of the year. The agency’s board of directors established a committee and engaged executive-search firm Diversified Search to undertake the national search for a new CEO. Levitz will continue in her current role throughout the end of the year to ensure a seamless transition for the individual who will take on the CEO position. Levitz said she made her decision upon reflecting on her husband’s death in July 2016 and her birthday in April. With her contract expiring soon, Levitz made a personal decision. “AlI of those things came together to say to me, ‘Well, you don’t have as many
decades in front of you as you had behind you.’ It might be good to see what else you might like in this world while you still have the ability to put a few brain cells together,” Levitz joked. However, she also made the decision on a professional note. “Visit Philadelphia is just rocking and rolling,” Levitz said. “It’s never been stronger, never been better. We have an amazing staff and an amazing board. We’ve accomplished so much and I thought, I dont have to worry about this organization. We have the biggest budget that we’ve had in quite awhile so I brought it up to my board and said, ‘I think this would be a good time.’ It had to end sometime. I think now is the time.”
Levitz said that LGBT people were representative of Philadelphia but the community was not represented in the city’s traveling population. The agency ultimately put together a tourism caucus, which included the efforts of Wawa Welcome America CEO and PGN columnist Jeff Guaracino and PGN publisher Mark Segal. While the agency wanted to be proactive in LGBT-tourism efforts, Levitz said the leadership also wanted to do it “authentically.” “We’re not a foam party destination. We have history. We have heart. We have culture. We have fine dining,” she said. “[We wanted to] keep it tied in with history, love, and the history of LGBT people in Philly.” Visit Philadelphia featured the first openly gay television commercial aired by a destination. The agency also printed LGBT-inclusive brochures and marketing campaigns with help from communications and marketing experts who were experts in LGBT issues. Since then, Visit Philadelphia has been seen as an expert in attracting LGBT tour-
ists. Representatives from the agency have been invited to conferences and speaking engagements to consult in these efforts. “Our feeling has always been that we want the industry stronger. We want the gay population to feel welcome everywhere,” Levitz said. “This isn’t information we want to just keep to ourselves.” The agency has also continually supported and sponsored LGBT-inclusive efforts such as Pride and AIDS Fund Philly’s GayBINGO! According to economic-consulting agency Econsult Solutions, Inc., tourism and hospitality efforts have seen 100,000 jobs for Greater Philadelphia residents supported, delivering $50 billion in wages. The tourism and hospitality industry also generated $10 billion in local and state taxes. Visit Philadelphia’s websites, visitphilly. com and Uwishunu, also have received more than 29-million page views. Paula Butler, the agency’s vice president of communications, praised Levitz’s leadership. “It’s very rare to find an executive, a leader like her, who listens to everyone.” Manuel N. Stamatakis, chair for the board of directors, will oversee the search process for the agency’s new CEO. He said Levitz is leaving a “legacy of organizational excellence.” “[The new CEO] won’t have to go through what Meryl did to get us to where we are,” Stamatakis said. “They’re just going to have to figure out how to move us beyond where we are.” Levitz acknowledged the work of her team and looked toward the future of the city. “Everybody is part of this story. It wasn’t one person alone. Everybody wrote this book. Philly is not done. We haven’t come to the end of the story.” n
Activist, musician brings QTPOC Art Funds Art Tour to Philly By Brittany M. Wehner brittany@epgn.com
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Activist and musician Sean Desiree is taking a passion for the arts on the road to help queer and trans artists of color with the Art Funds Art Tour. One concert at a time, Desiree, who identifies with they/them pronouns, will give a $500 art grant to one queer, trans person of color in each city during each city. The Art Funds Art Tour is a concert series using music to support individual queer and trans artists of color in different communities. Desiree is coming to Philadelphia and will perform 7-10 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Art Dept. in Fishtown. The concert tour kicks off Feb. 2. “I was just thinking based on things that would be helpful for me as an artist. There are not many opportunities for musicians to get support. I know $500 is not a lot but it is
significant for an artist who is just starting out,” Desiree said. Artists can use the grants in any way that will help sustain their artistic journey. Desiree talked about giving back and using what they love to support someone else. “I want it to be more than people coming to see me perform. For me, I don’t necessarily love performing all the time. It depends on the community and the audience, for sure. It makes me want to go visit cities and organized events in order to support people,” the musician said. It is important to support each other, especially when it comes to funding the arts, Desiree added. “We have to figure out other ways to sustain ourselves. It’s just an idea and I am hoping it is susceptible and other artists can do things for their shows.” The recipient of the grant will be known during the Philly performance. Desiree col-
laborated with a handful of other people to choose the grant recipient. “Who would it help the most? It’s difficult to choose who is worthy of some money but I just focus on someone who has a significant voice and doing something creative,” thet said. Desiree has been performing for two years. The musician previously performed at the Brooklyn Museum and Andy Warhol Museum, as well as the University of Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Cornell, and Columbia. “I always really loved it and making music comes pretty easy,” the musician said. “It’s the performance part that is harder. I had to force myself to be comfortable. For these shows, I feel like I’ll be surrounded by community members who care about queer and trans artists.” n For more information or to purchase tickets, visit artfundsarttour.com.
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It’s flu season: Here’s what you need to know Influenza, more commonly referred year, by the end of October, if possible. to as the flu, is a contagious However, significant seasonal respiratory illness, spread by influenza virus activity can a virus. It causes a miserable continue into May, so vaccinabut relatively mild illness in tion later in the season can still most people. For most of us, be beneficial. getting the flu means a couAnd while it’s true this ple of weeks out of work or year’s flu vaccine is estimated school, then life goes back to to be only about 34-percent normal. But for others, the flu effective in lab tests, it should is a severe illness. Young chilbe noted that even if you get dren and the elderly are at the the flu after receiving the greatest risk for the flu and its vaccine, you’re likely to have complications. The flu can be a less-severe case, and less more serious, even deadly, if likely to suffer complications you have a health condition like pneumonia. like asthma, heart disease, year’s flu season got Dr. Nancy offThis diabetes, a weakened immune to an early start and it’s system or HIV. Brisbon looking particularly bad with That’s why the CDC recom14,000 new flu cases reported mends that everyone aged 6 months or last week, bringing the total for the seaolder receives an influenza vaccine every son to more than 74,000.
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And pediatric deaths are on the rise. The dominant flu virus out there is one we call H3N2 — it’s a more-severe type of flu that tends to put more people in the hospital and cause more deaths than other common flu bugs. Eighty percent of people who came down with the flu this year did not get vaccinated. Given that startling statistic, I’d like to address an all-too-common and widely spread myth that likely keeps some folks from getting a flu shot: The flu shot cannot give you the flu. Flu vaccines given with a needle are currently made in two ways: from flu vaccine viruses that have been “inactivated” and are therefore not infectious, or with no flu vaccine viruses at all (recombinant influenza vaccine). It’s true that after getting a flu shot, some people suffer some common side effects such as soreness, redness, tenderness or swelling where the shot was given,
low-grade fever, headache and muscle aches. But those are not the flu. Whether you’ve received the flu vaccine or not, you can use good hygiene to create a barrier against flu germs: Wash your hands with warm water and soap every time you shake hands or touch a surface that might be germ-covered; carry an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with you for times when you can’t get to a sink; carry disinfectant wipes with you to clean any surfaces you’re about to touch; take extra care to not touch your mouth, eyes or nose without washing your hands first. Remember, flu season peaks in February and can continue into May. So your best course of action for prevention is to get a flu shot as soon as possible. n Dr. Nancy Brisbon is the medical director of Mazzoni Center. To learn more about Mazzoni Center’s Health services, visit https://www.mazzonicenter.org/health-care.
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AIDS Law Project of PA celebrates 30 years of milestones On Being Well By Brittany M. Wehner brittany@epgn.com
The AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania, a nonprofit public-interest law firm providing free legal services to people living with HIV and AIDS, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Founded in 1988, the firm will commemorate years of triumphs throughout the remainder of 2018. “Over our 30 years, we have worked on things that are of considerable importance well beyond Philadelphia,” said
Ronda Goldfein, the executive director. The project serves all of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, working to educate the public about AIDS-related legal issues, training case management, and advocating while providing legal assistance with issues of HIV/AIDS. “We wanted to have a yearlong commemoration of the important work we’ve done. We’re hoping to have a series of events all year long. People around the world are really looking at these issues. It’s
incredibly important,” said Goldfein. She reflected on milestones the organization has achieved over the years, including a settlement last week of a class action suit for $17 million against Aetna for breaching the HIV privacy of almost 12,000 members. Several years ago, AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania represented a 14-year-old boy who was denied admission to Milton Hershey School because he had HIV. The federal AIDS-
discrimination lawsuit settled in 2012, and the teenager and his mother received $700,000. “It raised issues and took on an international importance. When we think about the work we’ve done here, we never lose sight of how the work we do affects real people every day.” The organization will kick off the yearlong celebration 5-7 p.m. Jan. 30 on the second floor of Fergie’s Pub, 1214 Sansom St. Events will be announced through the year. n For more information, visit www. aidslawpa.org.
Children’s book with gay librarian breaks ground One recent children’s book has incoracters that make up the first several books porated LGBTQ content so unassumingly in the ‘Tinyville Town’ series, I knew that that you may have missed it. Kevin would be gay,” he explained. “I The latest board book in the Tinyville never expected it to come up. It was just Town preschool series, however, by New backstory for me. Originally, he was there York Times bestselling author and illusalone in bed, surrounded by books.” trator Brian Biggs, not only As he developed the story, features a gay protagonist, but however, Biggs said, “I moved shows him in bed with his husaway from ‘books’ and toward band. The Philadelphia-based ‘information’ as to the main Biggs was kind enough to share thing that a librarian does. And with me the story behind the since a librarian probably isn’t story. going to be giving information “Tinyville Town: I’m a to himself, I needed a partner.” Librarian” is the fourth in this This precipitated a conuncheery series that introduces drum. us to residents of the epony“I wrote to my editor, in a bit mous town. Those of us who of a panic since I assumed the grew up with Richard Scarry’s publisher would never let me classic children’s book “What get away with this, and asked Do People Do All Day?” will Dana Rudolph whether I’d be able to draw a find echoes of it here — but guy in Kevin’s bed — a huswith bold, modern illustrations band,” Biggs said. and human characters instead of Scarry’s He said the publisher, Abrams anthropomorphic animal citizens. Appleseed, replied a day later. In this latest volume, we meet the town “They were very much for it, and would librarian going about his day, answering support the book in the event of any potenpeople’s questions and helping a boy find tial blow-back.” a book. Biggs said via email that although Traci Todd, his editor at Abrams, said the librarian is never named in the text, “in via e-mail, “Brian let me know early on my head, his name is Kevin.” that one of his goals for the series was to At the beginning of the book, we see show each character’s morning routine: Kevin in bed with another man, who is The firefighter wakes up in the fire station, turned away, half asleep, asking what the vet wakes up with her family and pets, time it is, as Kevin sits up and looks at the and so on. So, if Kevin has a husband, natclock. At the end of the day, the man is urally, he’s going to wake up with his husalready asleep again as Kevin sits in bed band. The end.” reading. The scened embody domestic Yet Biggs said he didn’t want to make tranquility: One senses that the two have the book “about a ‘gay librarian.’ Rather, been together for some time. it’s about a librarian — a librarian who “Yes, Kevin has a husband,” Biggs conhappens to be gay. Big deal. Like real firmed. “And as far as I know, my book life. My other books aren’t about straight is the first children’s board book to show veterinarians and mail carriers. It’s never two dudes in bed together.” (It is not the mentioned there; why should this be any first board book to show two-men couples, different?” however; there are already several on the He understands, he said, that “so many market. Visit mombian.com for a list.) books (for good reasons, of course) are He noted how the idea developed. about ‘My Two Moms’ or the like and “As I wrote synopses of the various char- make the book about that.”
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He chose to take a different approach, consistent with his other works. “I wanted it to be the same as the African-American mayor or the female police officer in other ‘Tinyville Town’ books,” he said. “The stories aren’t about them being black, or a woman. They just are. Again, just like in real life in any halfway diverse community. A kid in the 21st century should see it and think, ‘Huh, he’s got a husband’ and move on. Or not notice it at all. Who cares?” To stick with this nonchalant approach, he said, “We didn’t mention it in the promotion copy, or advertising. And somewhat surprisingly, we haven’t caused the stir that I kind of secretly hoped we would. Maybe if the series was a best-seller it would have raised some hackles from the red states. I don’t know. But it’s gratifying that, for the most part, all I get are ‘Thanks for doing this.’” The negative feedback has been minor, he said, noting, “There was one review on Amazon that asked ‘Why, even in picture books, are children having GAY forced down their throats?’ A few weeks later, the review had been removed. I was actually kind of disappointed by the removal. That was the writer’s opinion and I feel she had the right to express it, and really, it just made the whole argument against featuring a gay character seem so stupid anyway.” “Since the book came out, I’ve had people tell me how they appreciate this normalization of the relationship,” he said. The one downside of such a normalizing approach, however, is that the tale may escape the attention of many parents actively seeking books with positive LGBTQ characters for their children. Now you know. Check out “Tinyville Town: I’m a Librarian” at a bookstore or library near you — and make sure to leave a rating and review at your favorite online bookstore too. n Dana Rudolph is the founder and publisher of Mombian (mombian.com), a GLAAD Media Award-winning blog and resource directory for LGBTQ parents.
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girl making changes at her conservative high school, Councilwoman Maria QuiñonesSanchez and executive director of the Office of LGBT Affairs Amber Hikes. From the stage, Hikes called for solidarity between all women. “Every one of us is here today because we want to be a part of the fight. But how many of us have failed to protect our sisters? What good is arriving at the top, if all it affords me is a bird’s eye view of all the sisters I left behind?” Hikes also led the crowd in chanting, “We will stand.” Many of the speakers called for a daily commitment to activism. Organizer Salima Suswell declared from the stage, “I would march every day if I could.” The marchers held elaborate signs, beat drums and wore costumes, and thousands donned the electric-pink “pussy” hats that have become a popular and sometimes-controversial symbol of the movement. One group of marchers crafted an “Intersectional-asaurus,” a papier-mâché dinosaur with marginalized identities such as “transgender” and “Afro-Latinx” written throughout its design, and hung Pride flags from street lamps. Lori Ann, a teacher who runs a support group for parents of transgender children, said, “I’m surprised by the apathy I still see in people, despite everything that has hapTOASTED from page 1
and Mr. White as her guest and whatever behind-the-scenes arrangement they had was acceptable to us. The initial proposal for the event was sent to us from [White’s associate], not Mr. White — confirming again that she was his partner in this event. “We then received confirmation from [White’s associate] that Mr. White was in total agreement with the proposal’s modifications — to accommodate items in the proposal we legally could not agree to do — and that he was on board with the start of the event as it was to be promoted. All emails, texts and voicemails have been saved and documented with our attorney. “Toasted Walnut is a safe space for all and Mr. White has made — and continues
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pened this year. I have really learned who people are.” This year, in anticipation of the upcoming midterm elections, the Women’s March focused its theme on invigorating voters. Several progressive candidates’ supporters were visible, including Nina Ahmed, who resigned as Philadelphia’s deputy mayor to run for Congress, and Katie Muth, an organizer with Indivisible Mid Montco who is now running for the Pennsylvania Senate. Many of the marchers’ signs indicated a “blue wave” in the 2018 midterms. One local leader, Jennifer North of South Jersey Women for Progressive Change, said, “If we can hear each other, we will be able to create a wide coalition that could bring us further than we’ve ever seen.” Ahead of the event, a post circulated on social media alleging that police would be setting up checkpoints and searching bags. Some of the confusion seems to be based in the language used in the city’s press release about security measures, which included “All bags are subject to search, and therefore, the presence of bags could create delays in allowing attendees to enter the event.” After backlash online and threats of boycotts, Deputy Commissioner Dennis Wilson three days before the event during a press conference that there would be no body searches or stop-and-frisk measures. Alvarez also denied claims that the orga-
nizers “collaborated” with the PPD. “In light of everything that has happened over the last year, in Las Vegas and Charlottesville, [the PPD] may have been extra vigilant. However, we did not decide to collaborate with the police. I think there has been misinformation out there. “We understand and sympathize with those concerns about police officers, especially for women of color, cis[gender] and trans,” she said. “As a trans woman, I spent
many years being abused by the police and it is understandably difficult for some communities to even trust the words of the police when they have seen so much wrong done to them.” Despite the controversy, the local march was energetic and attendees expressed positive hopes for the future. The organizers are working on “get out the vote” actions in anticipation of the November midterm elections. n
to make — it a very unsafe space for the Toasted Walnut staff and customers with vulgar sexist comments, body shaming and continued threatening visits as recently as [Jan. 20].” In a follow-up interview with White, he denied all allegations against him in Cohen’s statement. Specifically, White denied making sexist, racist and/or homophobic comments; he denied referring to a city official in the manner attributed to him; he refuted the depiction of his complaint; he denied being in agreement with his former associate’s business relationship with Toasted Walnut; and he denied threatening any Toasted Walnut staffer and/or customer, or behaving in an inappropriate manner at any LGBT establishment.
White, a Roxborough resident, expressed hope that his PCHR complaint will bring about positive change. “I’m very concerned about racism in Philadelphia’s LGBT community and in the bars that are supposed to service us,” White told PGN. “If my complaint helps bring about positive change where AfricanAmerican men are respected and allowed programming in these establishments, I’ll feel I’ve made a difference.” White, 59, also noted that he’s a longtime member of the city’s LGBT community. “I came out in the ’70s when Smart Place was the only black gay bar in Philly. I’ve always felt shut out. If Toasted Walnut hadn’t discriminated against me, I could have created an ongoing event in
Philadelphia where black men knew they could go into an LGBT venue and see other black men and women and have a good time.” Rachel Hooper, a PCHR spokesperson, declined to comment for this story. “The PCHR does not comment on pending investigations,” Hooper said in an email. White also made this statement: “Integrity is living the truth you know. Many people still ignore the injustices that people of color face and the complex structure of racism. Systemic racism is so ingrained in society and the Gayborhood that people have developed racial biases they are not even aware of. The only solution to improving the racial issue is to engage in conversation surrounding the topic.” n
around the condition, which is counter-productive to ending the virus. “If HIV carried no stigma, more of us living with HIV would know our status and access the treatment that not only keeps us healthy but that also suppresses our viral loads so we are virtually non-infectious,” Hofmann told Plus. “Those who contribute to HIV-related stigma undermine our ability to resolve the pandemic. As stigma is largely fueled by fear, we must continue to educate people about the latest scientific facts to help them move from fear to compassion.” This year, NWGHAAD would be a good time for us as women, and as a society, to reflect and remember that HIV and AIDS affects us all. Together, we can solve this issue — but we must remember that women and girls are a huge part
of the puzzle. We simply can no longer afford to be left out of the conversation. “Women face unique HIV risks and challenges that can prevent them from getting needed care and treatment,” reads the mission statement on the NWGHAAD webpage. “Addressing these issues remains critical to achieving an HIV- and AIDS-free generation.” n
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hero. “Dr. Krim was a close friend and mentor, and I am deeply saddened by this news. She dedicated her life to understanding the science behind the epidemic, and was a force to mobilize research around the globe that helped to save millions of lives and reduce the stigma attached to HIV/AIDS,” John said in a statement. “The legacy of Dr. Krim’s deep commitment to ending HIV/AIDS will live on in the advocacy and compassion of those that follow her lead. We would not be where we are today without her and we must continue to work tirelessly to further understand and prevent the disease.” Krim was married to Arthur B. Krim. She died in her home in New York City. The cause of death was not made available to the public. n
ing with HIV are getting care, and only four in 10 of them have the virus under control.” According to the CDC, women made up nearly 20 percent of new HIV diagnoses in the United States in 2015 — and 86 percent of those were attributed to heterosexual sex (only 13 percent were attributed to injection drug use). This is a fact that most women who have sex with men do not realize. Hofmann, an amfAR board member and former policy officer for UNAIDS’ U.S. Liaison Office in Washington, D.C., knows this reality firsthand. She has been living with HIV for more than 20 years. Hofmann says conversations about HIV is not only essential for women’s health, but also necessary in order to eradicate stigma
NELLIE FITZPATRICK (LEFT) DEJA LYNN ALVAREZ AND AMBER HIKES AT THE WOMEN’S MARCH. Photo: Scott A. Drake
For more information, visit the NWGHAAD page at WomensHealth.gov. Desirée Guerrero is the associate editor of Plus magazine. This column is a project of Plus, Positively Aware, POZ, TheBody.com and Q Syndicate, the LGBT wire service. Visit their websites — http:// hivplusmag.com, http://positivelyaware.com, http:// poz.com and http://thebody.com — for the latest updates on HIV/AIDS.
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orngate has never been the correct moniker for an email chain circulating among law enforcement officers, lawyers, and judges that includes vicious misogyny, racism, and homophobia. It has also served to trivialize former Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s efforts — precursor to #MeToo and #TimesUp — to tear down the old boys network behind it as merely another PC attack on “locker room talk,” innocuous “tawdry behavior” and nothing more.
Gilson had all the ammo he needed to throw the book at these legislators. The misnomer has also taken the spotlight away from one other aspect of Kane’s tenure in office: the refusal to prosecute African-American state legislators caught in what she believed was a racially motivated sting operation launched by Deputy Attorneys General in the prior administration.
Earlier this month, the spotlight turned back onto Mark Gilson, the Philadelphia prosecutor who had denied allegations that selective prosecution targeted black legislators and then continued prosecution despite those allegations. Shorty after taking office, District Attorney Krasner fired the career prosecutor. While Krasner has refused to discuss any of his dismissals (now adding up to roughly 10% of the attorneys in his office), here’s our take on why Gilson was let go and why we applaud the move. First, the backstory as the Allentown Morning Call reported: “When the Philadelphia Inquirer revealed the probe in March [2014], Kane responded by calling it ‘half-assed’ and ‘dead on arrival,’ leveling claims that investigators were told to focus on the state Legislature's Black Caucus, that the sting amounted to entrapment, and that the informant at the center of the case was not credible.” [Former DA Seth Williams then convened a grand jury for the purpose of indicting the black legislators Kane refused to prosecute.] “[The Philadelphia] grand jury reviewed documents produced by Kane's office under subpoena. They included
an assessment of the case by now-First Deputy Attorney General Bruce Beemer that purported to document evidence of racial motivation in the investigation, but did not. ‘The only thing that was dead on arrival or half-assed was that report,’ said Assistant District Attorney Mark Gilson, who handled the Philadelphia grand jury case.” So, with a clear determination by a grand jury of no racial motivation in the targeting of the five legislators, and these legislators caught on tape taking cash and money from a Confidential Informant, Gilson had all the ammo he
needed to throw the book at these legislators. But that is far from what happened. Gilson allowed three of the five to cop pleas that would give them no jail time and allow them to resign and keep their pension. It’s odd that Gilson thought this was appropriate for public officials caught taking bribes. It should be noted that Seth Williams, not caught on tape, taking bribes not linked to any official action, was sentenced to five years in prison for, what seems to be, far less egregious conduct. Most enlightening, was the case of the Continued on page 9 Jan. 21-28, 2018
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Zion Baptist Church Gives MLK Award to Local Heroes Volunteers from Philadelphia, including four deputies of the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office, were honored on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 15, 2018, with the Martin Luther King Community Service Award. The event, sponsored by Zion Baptist Church, the Sheriff Jewell Williams with honorees Quetcy Lozada, Chief of Staff for Councilwoman Maria D. Office of the Sheriff of PhilQuiñones-Sánchez, and Inspector Michael Bastone. adelphia and retired sheriff deputy Sid Booker, honored the volunteers for their efforts and selflessness to aid the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico with a special new award this year that “fulfilled the spirit of Dr. Kings legacy of service, captured in his famous “Drum Major” speech: “I'd like somebody to mention ... that Martin Luther King, Jr., tried to give his life serving others.... I want you to say that I tried to love and serve humanity.” — Dr. Martin Luther King “ “These Philadelphians worked under extreme and dangerous conditions to bring help to people who would not have survived without immediate aid”, said Sheriff Jewell Williams, one of the sponsors of the award. “We wanted to recognize their dedication as we remember a man for whom sacrifice and service meant so much.”
New Jersey CannaBusiness Association Symposium By Marcus Vik
Pennsylvania’s medical cannabis program is underway, with product expected to patients as soon as next month. This month in New Jersey, investors and entrepreneurs will learn about New Jersey’s planned transition to an adult-use — anyone over 21 can consume — cannabis program. On Jan. 25, the New Jersey CannaBusiness Association (NJCBA) is hosting the New Jersey Cannabis Symposium (NJCS). The goal is to inform attendees how the state will transition from its medical cannabis program to an adult-use program outlined in State Senator Nicholas Scutari’s (D-22) Senate Bill 3195 from this last session. Active players in the cannabis industry will share their experiences in states legalizing medical and adult-use cannabis, allowing aspiring entrants to benefit. Specifically, NJCS plans to cover the timeline for the program, the business and investment opportunities, as well as how to properly prepare an application for a state-issued cannabis business permit. Through their panelists and speakers, NJCS plans to cover everything the industry needs to know from now until the state starts accepting applications and implements its program. The event takes place Thursday, Jan. 25, from 5-9 PM at NJPAC. Tickets are available online at njcannabissymposium.com.
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hen Black History Month arrives in February, Octavius Catto will stand front and center in the city of Philadelphia. It’s been nearly a year since the statue of the 19th century civil rights activist, who was gunned down on South Street after urging Blacks to vote, was erected on the southern-facing apron of City Hall. Since then, the city has continued to get to know him, and this will particularly be the case next month. The Free Library of Philadelphia, on Feb. 1, will host a panel discussion around its screening of the documentary, “Octavius V. Catto: A Legacy for the 21st Century.” The panel discussion will feature scholars, authors and experts on Catto, and will be moderated by Yaasiyn Muhammad, social studies curriculum specialist for the School District of Philadelphia and co-founder of the Philadelphia Black History Collaborative. Attendees will leave with a complimentary copy of a broadsheet newsprint biography titled, “Octavius V. Catto: Remembering a Forgotten Hero.” The statue memorializing Catto was the first ever erected of a black man on city public property. He is mostly known as a martyr who was shot down on Election Day in 1871 near his home in the 800 block of South Street. At the time, he was also a respected scholar, a popular Cricket and baseball player and a recruiter for Civil War troops, securing black men
to fight for the Union. So instrumental was his work, that Catto, who did not serve actively, was commissioned a major. The lack of local recognition on Catto bothers few people more than Barney Richardson, an informal historian on Blacks in South Philadelphia. He is fond of informing all who will listen that the first structure that honored Catto was not the statue, but the Octavius V. Catto Lodge, built for the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, also known as the Black Elks. It opened in 1903, at 16th and South Streets and later 16th and Fitzwater. “There is so much that even Blacks in Philadelphia don't know about black history” says Richardson. "We used to share our history with the younger generations." The Free Library is seeking to rectify some of the lack of knowledge around Catto by hosting workshops featuring the documentary at neighborhood libraries throughout Black History Month. The library is calling these movie screening events interactive workshops for the whole family, featuring hands-on activities and examination of primary sources. The discussions will feature "a rotating cast of experts involved in this celebration of Catto and his achievements.” Times and locations can be found at: bit.ly/cattophilly or freelibrary.org. Octavius Catto statue at City Hall. Photo by Sarah J. Glover
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Ten percent of the highest bid for each property auctioned off shall be deposited in certified check, attorney’s check or money order with the Sheriff by each bidder when his bid is registered, provided that in no case shall less than Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) be deposited, otherwise upon failure or refusal to make such deposit, the bidder shall lose all benefit of his bid and the property may be offered again and sold unless a second bid has been registered, then, the second highest bidder will take the property at the highest bid price. Additionally, where there is active bidding, the highest bidder, and the second highest bidder, if any must post the entire amount of the cost of the distribution policy for the property at the time of sale by certified check, attorney’s check or money order with the Sheriff. The Sheriff reserves the right to reject any certified check, attorney’s check or money order that on its face has an expired use date and is presented for payment of the deposit. The balance of the purchase money must be deposited in certified check, attorney’s check or money order together with a Deed poll for execution by the highest bidder to the Sheriff at his office within 30 days from the time of the sale. An extension of time for an additional 30 days may be granted at the discretion of the Sheriff upon receipt of written request from the buyer requesting the same, except when a second bidder has been duly registered. Also, if the first bidder does not complete settlement with the Sheriff within the thirty (30) day time limit and a second bid was registered at the sale, the second bidder shall be granted the same thirty (30) day time limit to make settlement with the Sheriff on his second bid. Thereafter, the Sheriff shall be at liberty to return the writ to court. A second bid must be registered on any property immediately after it is sold. The second bidder must present the same amount of deposit that the highest bidder delivers to the Sheriff at the sale. An extension of time under no circumstances will be granted or honored by the Sheriff whenever a second bid is registered on a property at the sale. The first bid or opening bid on each property shall be set by the City of Philadelphia. In no event will the successful bidder be allowed to settle on the property unless all the Sheriff’s costs are paid notwithstanding the final bid. The deposit by any bidder who fails to comply with the above conditions of sale shall be forfeited
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and the funds will be applied to the Sheriff’s cost, then to any municipal claims that the City of Philadelphia has on the property. Finally, if a balance still remains, a Sheriff’s Distribution Policy will be ordered and the money will be distributed accordingly. No personal checks, drafts or promises to pay will be accepted in lieu of certified checks, attorney’s checks or money orders made payable to the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. The Sheriff reserves the right to grant further extensions of time to settle and further reserves the right to refuse bids from bidders who have failed to enter deposits on their bids, failed to make settlement, or make fraudulent bids, or any other behavior which causes disruption of the Sheriff Sale. Said bidders shall be so refused for the sale in which said behavior occurred and for said further period of time as the Sheriff in his discretion shall determine. The Sheriff will not acknowledge a deed poll to any individual or entity using an unregistered fictitious name and may, at his discretion, require proof of identity of the purchaser or the registration of fictitious names. The bid of an unregistered fictitious name shall be forfeited as if the bidder failed to meet the terms of sale. All bidders are advised to remain at the sale until after the last property is sold. The Sheriff reserves the right to re-sell any property at any time before the end of the sale, upon the successful bidders’ failure to tender the required deposit. The Sheriff reserves the right to postpone or stay the sale of any property in which the attorney on the writ has not appeared and is not present at the sale. Prospective purchasers are directed to the Web site of the Philadelphia Bureau of Revision of Taxes, (BRT) brtweb.phila. gov for a fuller description of the properties listed. Properties can be looked up by the BRT number – which should be cross checked with the address. Prospective purchasers are also directed to the Room 154 City Hall, 215-6861483 and to its website philadox. phila.gov and to its website at http://philadox.phila.gov where they can view the deed to each individual property and find the boundaries of the property. PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE NATURE, LOCATION, CONDITION AND BOUNDARIES OF THE PROPERTIES THEY SEEK TO PURCHASE. The BRT # refers to a unique number assigned by the City Bureau of Revision of Taxes to each property in the City for the purpose of assessing it for taxes. This number can be used to obtain descriptive information about the property from the BRT website. Effective Date: July 7, 2006 NOTICE OF SCHEDULE OF DISTRIBUTION The Sheriff will file in his office, The Land Title Building, 100
South Broad Street, 5th Floor, a Schedule of Distribution Thirty (30) Days from the date of the sale of Real Estate. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed thereto within ten (10) days thereafter. The name first appearing in each notice is that of the defendant in the writ whose property is being sold. All Writs are Writs of Executions. The letters C.P., Court of Common Pleas; O.C., Orphans’ Court; Q.S., Court of Quarter Sessions; C.C., County Court - indicate the Court out of which the writ of execution issues under which the sale is made: S. 1941. 223. means September Term, 1941. 223, the term and number of the docket entry; the figures following show the amount of debt; and the name following is that of the attorney issuing the writ. Attention is called to the provisions of Act No.104, approved July 27, 1955, which requires owners of properties which are used, designed or intended to be used by three or more families, or of commercial establishments which contain one or more dwelling units, to deliver to the buyers of such properties a use registration permit at the time of settlement, under certain terms and conditions. Sheriff Sales are not subject to provisions of the said Act and the Sheriff will, therefore, not deliver use registration permits in connection with any sales conducted by him. Very truly yours, JEWELL WILLIAMS Sheriff City and County of Philadelphia
C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02313 $187,778.82 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-303 6223 Pine St 19143 3rd wd. 1,144 Sq. Ft. OPA#032040300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Glenda A. Womack C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 02619 $41,797.31 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-304 1435 Alcott St 19149 62nd wd. 1,521 Sq. Ft. OPA#621105100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kethline Joseph C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 00965 $117,301.41 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-305 3268 Gaul St 19134 45th wd. 1,081 Sq. Ft. OPA#451375500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Krystal Toros C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02379 $113,475.86 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-306 2557 S Massey St 19142 40th wd. 1,252 Sq. Ft. OPA#406115400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Fofie Kamara C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01546 $64,339.57 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-307 1828 W Venango St 19140 11th wd. 2,080 Sq. Ft. OPA#112128300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bruce Gordon Hoffman a/k/a Bruce G. Hoffman C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 03007 $53,452.13 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-308 1031 E Rittenhouse St 19138 59th wd. 2,583 Sq. Ft. OPA#591136900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Corinne Baker Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Richard L. Pettus, Deceased, Omar Hatcher Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Richard L. Pettus, Deceased, Shannon Hatcher Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Richard L. Pettus, Deceased, Richard L. Pettus, Jr., Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Richard L. Pettus, Deceased, The Unknown Heirs of Richard L. Pettus, Deceased and Courtlin Young Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Richard L. Pettus, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 02733 $167,238.86 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-309 2659 N 17th St 19132 16th wd. 889 Sq. Ft. OPA#161161000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Harold Murray Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Ruby Murray Deceased and The Unknown Heirs of Ruby Murray Deceased C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 02820 $77,405.57 KML Law Group, P.C.
1802-310 7171 19th St a/k/a 7171 N. 19th St 10th wd. (formerly 42nd wd.) 1,414 Sq. Ft. BRT#101115900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Zakiyyah Marrero C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 03757 $115,853.44 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1802-311 1429 Benner St 1,316 Sq. Ft. BRT#142 N 9-477; BRT#541022400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Dmitry Kipervas C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 00505 $99,695.23 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1802-312 12331 Dunks Ferry Rd 19154 66th wd. 1,999 Sq. Ft. BRT#66-3-1462-00; OPA#663146200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Donna M. Grant C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 00507 $169,703.25 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1802-313 4359 Salmon St 19137 45th wd. 2,224 Sq. Ft. BRT#453280300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Robert Mancini C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 03378 $121,980.03 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1802-314 4757 N Mascher St 19120 42nd wd. 1,455 Sq. Ft. BRT#422355200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Lola Cogbill C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 03707 $79,118.57 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1802-315 5223 Beaumont Ave 19143 51st wd. 912 Sq. Ft. BRT#511-1541-00; OPA#511154100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Mary Newton C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 02089 $31,749.22 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1802-316 532 E Cambria St 19134 7th wd. Land: 644 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 983 Sq. Ft.; Total: 1,627 Sq. Ft. OPA#35N03-108; BRT#071221000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dorothy Weissman, Dawn Weissman, solely as heir to Madeline Amerman, deceased and Unknown Heirs of Madeline Amerman, deceased C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01189 $39,656.24 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1802-317 5033 Diamond St a/k/a 5033 W Diamond St 19131 52nd wd. 1,059 Sq. Ft. BRT#521-1492-00; OPA#521149200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Andrea Aguilar; Jose Aguilar a/k/a Jose A. Aguilar C.P.
May Term, 2017 No. 01551 $67,329.59 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1802-318 7313 Hiola Rd 19128 21st wd. Land: 2,342 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,548 Sq. Ft.; Total: 3,890 Sq. Ft. BRT#214218500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY James W. Trignani C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01938 $185,522.75 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1802-319 867 Foulkrod St 19124 35th wd. 1,643 Sq. Ft. OPA#351080900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Frances R. Cupo and all Unknown heirs of Frances R. Cupo C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 02798 $52,773.60 Brett A. Solomon, Michael C. Mazack 1802-320 5439 Angora Terr 19143 51st wd. Land: 1,888 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 2,144 Sq. Ft.; Total: 4,032 Sq. Ft. OPA#513060400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kevin L. Jones C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 04199 $128,494.71 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1802-321 2900 Guilford St 19152 56th wd. 2,767 Sq. Ft. BRT#641169800; OPA#641169800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Danielle Guarinello a/k/a Danielle Williams, Individually, and as Known Heir of Madeline Guarinello a/k/a Madeline K. Guarinello a/k/a Madeline Kathleen Guarinello a/k/a Madeline C. Guarinello a/k/a Madeline K. Couris Guarinello; Erika Buszka, Known Heir of Madeline Guarinello a/k/a Madeline K. Guarinello a/k/a Madeline Kathleen Guarinello a/k/a Madeline C. Guarinello a/k/a Madeline K. Couris Guarinello; Nikol Schwechtje, Known Heir of Madeline Guarinello a/k/a Madeline K. Guarinello a/k/a Madeline Kathleen Guarinello a/k/a Madeline C. Guarinello a/k/a Madeline K. Couris Guarinello; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Madeline Guarinello a/k/a Madeline K. Guarinello a/k/a Madeline Kathleen Guarinello a/k/a Madeline C. Guarinello a/k/a Madeline K. Couris Guarinello C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 02095 $178,301.17 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1802-322 406 Walter St 19111 35th wd. 2,495 Sq. Ft. BRT#353181300; OPA#353181300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Darryl Owens; Linda Owens a/k/a Linda L. Owens C.P. May Term, 2017
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SHERIFF’S SALE OF Tuesday, February 6, 2018 1802-301 1900 Afton St 19111 56th wd. 2,482 Sq. Ft. OPA#561424000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Fatima Carmona C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 03306 $167,967.07 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-302 611 Solly Ave 19111 63rd wd. 8,438 Sq. Ft. OPA#631354800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joshua Green
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No. 00520 $235,036.86 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1802-323 905 S 58th St 19143-2737 46th wd. 1,272 Sq. Ft. OPA#463286000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robert L. Williams C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02206 $73,796.38 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-324 546 W Duncannon Ave 191203139 49th wd. 1,170 Sq. Ft. OPA#492021200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Frank B. Floyd; Angeline T. Floyd a/k/a Angeline Tongor Floyd C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01005 $57,534.86 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-325 1941 S Galloway St 191482625 39th wd. 1,140 Sq. Ft. OPA#392231800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Natalie Mchugh C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02538 $18,695.46 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-326 934 Tree St 19148-3122 39th wd. 854 Sq. Ft. OPA#393333100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Margaret E. Taylor C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01453 $93,255.65 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-327 2558 S 66th St 19142-2701 40th wd. 1,150 Sq. Ft. OPA#406019200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gregory Alexander Brooks a/k/a Gregory A. Brooks C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 04208 $56,767.35 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-328 3120 N Carlisle St 191322313 11th wd. 962 Sq. Ft. OPA#111151700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bernadette Stout C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00718 $37,708.23 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-329 7028 Torresdale Ave 191351915 41st wd. 1,600 Sq. Ft. OPA#412401400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Octavio Burdoy C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 03139 $97,401.01 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-330 5346 N Roosevelt a/k/a 5346 E Roosevelt Blvd 19124 35th wd. (formerly 25th wd.) 1,476 Sq. Ft. OPA#351034500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Teofista Marca Oliver a/k/a Teofista M. Oliver a/k/a Teofista Oliver C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01001 $34,169.36 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-331 7023 Torresdale Ave 191351914 41st wd. 2,115 Sq. Ft. BRT#412415400 IMPROVE-
MENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE John J. Quirk and Susan D. Quirk a/k/a Susan Quirk C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 03379 $87,220.74 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1802-332 103 N Conestoga St 191392528 4th wd. 1,088 Sq. Ft. PRCL#041130000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Elizabeth P. Baker C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 00157 $38,013.14 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-333 3118 Stirling St 19149-3116 55th wd. 1,040 Sq. Ft. OPA#551003300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joseph J. Murray, Jr. Individually and in His Capacity as Heir and Heir of Dolores M. Murray a/k/a Dolores Murray, Deceased; Maryjane Conroy, in Her Capacity as Heir and Heir of Dolores M. Murray a/k/a Dolores Murray, Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claimining Right, Title or Interest From or Under Dolores M. Murray a/k/a Dolores Murray, Deceased; Christopher Murray, in His Capacity as Heir of Kevin Murray a/k/a Kevin C. Murray, Deceased; Nicole Murray, in Her Capacity as Heir of Kevin Murray a/k/a Kevin C. Murray, Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Kevin Murray a/k/a Kevin C. Murray, Deceased Heir of Dolores M. Murray a/k/a Dolores Murray, Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Brian Murray a/k/a Brian T. Murray, Deceased Heir of Dolores M. Murray a/k/a Dolores Murray, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01575 $110,533.06 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-334 754 E Hilton St 19134-1807 33rd wd. 1,127 Sq. Ft. OPA#331051700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Boris Tansky; Kevin Humbert C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00572 $63,371.45 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-335 2678 Braddock St 31st wd. Beginning Point: Situate on the Northwesterly side of Braddock Street at the distance of Five Hundred Eighty feet, Six and Three-Quarter inches Northeastwardly from the Northeasterly side of Huntingdon St IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI/DET 2 STY MASONRY Carlos Garcia and Iris Carcana C.P. September Term, 2016 No.
01515 $130,853.17 Patrick J. Wesner, Esquire 1802-336 542 N 58th St 4th wd. 1,408 Sq. Ft. BRT#043134400 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI/DET 2 STY MASONRY Queen V. Collier and Robert J. Collier C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 00629 $51,921.35 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1802-337 5310 Chestnut St 19139 60th wd. 1,472 Sq. Ft. OPA#603013000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nadia Darbouze C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03255 $67,937.46 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-338 907 S Schell St 2nd wd. 330 Sq. Ft. BRT#021512800 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 3 STY MASONRY Anthony Direno C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 02831 $80,398.88 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1802-339 2843 N Franklin St 37th wd. 868 Sq. Ft. BRT#372063600 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Rosa Reyes and Carlos Reyes, Deceased C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 01281 $30,255.05 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1802-340 4513 Larchwood Ave 191432105 46th wd. 1,696 Sq. Ft. OPA#461044700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Emma J. Tramble C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 05341 $170,000.14 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-341 8426 Jackson St 19136 65th wd. 1,764 Sq. Ft. OPA#652248300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sean P. Breslin C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 00298 $123,055.76 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-342 2717 Island Ave 19153 40th wd. 1,796 Sq. Ft. OPA#406715000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Herman Cameron and Lasunia Cameron C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 04215 $139,395.45 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-343 1318 Gilham St 19111 53rd wd. 1,069 Sq. Ft. OPA#531160700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ruth Noble C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 01327 $92,794.98 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-344 2813 Orthodox St 19137 45th wd. 980 Sq. Ft. OPA#453075900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Christine Horton C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 03750 $101,480.77 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-345 7952 Temple Rd 19150 50th wd. 1,634 Sq. Ft.
OPA#501065200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Rashida M. Smith C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 03723 $127,068.82 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-346 1515 S Taylor St 19146 36th wd. 727 Sq. Ft. OPA#364177000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bruce Rhodes C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 00518 $113,747.62 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-347 3361 Holme Ave 19114 57th wd. 2,329 Sq. Ft. OPA#572039400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Monica Zirpoli and Carmen J. Zirpoli Jr C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02607 $138,378.89 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-348 3326 N Sydenham St 19140 11th wd. 882 Sq. Ft. OPA#112188000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Charmaine Goldsmith and Robert Goldsmith C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00352 $61,854.50 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-349 1126 E Sydney St a/k/a 1126 Sydney St 19150 50th wd. 2,734 Sq. Ft. OPA#502469300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Carole Mayo Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Merle M. Morrison, Deceased, The Unknown Heirs of Merle M. Morrison, Deceased, Cheryl Morrison Solely in Her Capacity as heir of Merle M. Morrison Deceased and Vaughn Morrison Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Merle M. Morrison Deceased C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 03748 $175,229.56 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-350 2829 Winchester Ave 57th wd. 6,000 Sq. Ft. BRT#571007400 IMPROVEMENTS: DET W/ GAR 2 STY FRAME Michael E. Chatary, Deceased and Susan M. Chatary, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 01629 $400,682.86 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1802-351 1346 Englewood St 19111 53rd wd. 2,310 Sq. Ft. OPA#532353800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Catherine E. Reed C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01451 $197,164.62 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1802-352 7123 Keystone St 19135 65th wd. 2,320 Sq. Ft. OPA#651307000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Walter W. Mottershead, Jr C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 02127 $100,089.35 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1802-353 7172 N Uber St 10th wd. (formerly 42nd wd.) 1,675.56 Sq. Ft. BRT#101150100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDEN-
TIAL DWELLING Pascale Dingenen a/k/a Pascale A. Dingenen C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01630 $153,530.03 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1802-354 4050 L St 19124 33rd wd. 1,590 Sq. Ft. OPA#332387000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Felix Ramirez C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01004 $112,110.93 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-355 1707 Page St 191212329 32nd wd. 0 Sq. Ft. OPA#321161800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lena Lewis a/k/a Lena D. Lewis; James Lewis a/k/a James T. Lewis C.P. May Term, 2012 No. 00780 $174,474.21 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-356 2339 E Clearfield St 19134 25th wd. 1,320 Sq. Ft. BRT#251118300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Francisca Vargas C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00584 $107,011.41 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1802-357 2421-23 W Huntingdon St 19132 28th wd. 2,022 Sq. Ft. OPA#281308500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jucale Pacius C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 03197 $73,539.47 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-358 1010 E Rittenhouse St 19138 59th wd. 1,520 Sq. Ft. OPA#591115500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael K. Simmons C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 00496 $189,341.52 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-359 7345 Woodcrest Ave 191512214 34th wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#344124600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Brian S. Manley; Michelle Manley C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 04207 $55,739.19 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-360 6516 Saybrook Ave 191422212 40th wd. 984 Sq. Ft. OPA#403156300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Richard Dereef C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 02594 $16,311.18 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-361 4525 Devereaux St a/k/a 4525 Devereaux Ave 19135 41st wd. 1,260 Sq. Ft. OPA#411152600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thomas M.J. Burke, III; Marjorie J. Burke C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02681 $8,939.26 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP
1802-362 1221 S 2nd St 19147 2nd wd. Land Area: 620 Sq. Ft. BRT#021377400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Richard Kee C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 00788 $106,014.62 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1802-363 7605 Thouron Ave, #2F 50th wd. (formerly 42nd wd.) 3,125 Sq. Ft. BRT#502163100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Ryan Cothran C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 01607 $251,326.69 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1802-364 2104 65th Ave 19138 17th wd. 1,520 Sq. Ft. OPA#171356000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jacqueline Brown as Executrix of The Estate of Llewellyn Kelly, Deceased C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 04378 $158,700.50 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-365 11807 Audubon Ave 19116 58th wd. 3,703 Sq. Ft. OPA#582426908 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robin Farber C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 01791 $163,200.40 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-366 2015 Welsh Rd Apartment A-15 a/k/a 2015 Welsh Rd Apartment 15 19115 56th wd. 1,250 Sq. Ft. OPA#888561328 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Agnieszka Wojnarska C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03601 $137,956.16 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-367 4222 Welsh Rd 19136 65th wd. 3,600 Sq. Ft. OPA#652007900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Annette Cobb and Aaron A. Cobb C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03557 $72,926.07 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-368 6704 N 4th St 19126 61st wd. 4,500 Sq. Ft. OPA#611074810 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jeannie Ha C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 00498 $173,335.96 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-369 9921 Bustleton Ave, Unit R-3, Pathways a/k/a 9921 Bustleton Ave, Unit R-3 19115 58th wd. 654 Sq. Ft. OPA#888580864 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nicholas B. Dewald C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 00504 $82,101.30 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-370 6014 Tulip St 19135-4222 41st wd. 1,152 Sq. Ft. OPA#411422800 IMPROVE-
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MENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Edward Risdorfer, in His Capacity as Administrator and Heir of The Estate of Robert G. Risdorfer, Sr.; Carol Valentin, in Her Capacity as Heir of The Estate of Robert G. Risdorfer, Sr.; Albert B. Risdorfer, II, in His Capacity as Heir of The Estate of Robert G. Risdorfer, Sr; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Robert G. Risdorfer, Sr, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 02500 $83,658.76 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-371 5243 Westford Rd 19120 42nd wd. 1,496 Sq. Ft. OPA#421408700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sadie Perez C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 03487 $130,157.99 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-372 7663 Overbrook Ave 19151 34th wd. 1,782 Sq. Ft. OPA#343259800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gardenia Bradley and Renata Bradley C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 02251 $154,680.42 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-373 2836-2838 W Girard Ave 19130 29th wd. 2,580 Sq. Ft. OPA#882023600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Alson Alston C.P. August Term, 2008 No. 03084 $537,088.70 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-374 4519 Marple St 19136 65th wd. 1,117 Sq. Ft. OPA#651110500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Janeth C. Cardenas FKA Gloria Janeth Ortiz a/k/a Gloria J. Ortiz C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 00214 $113,534.36 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-375 3232 Cottman Ave 19149 55th wd. 1,591 Sq. Ft. OPA#551512200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Scott Holiday C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 02934 $134,403.08 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-376 7008 Reedland St 19142 40th wd. 1,105 Sq. Ft. OPA#406215600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Theresa Bolton C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 02924 $45,670.92 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-377 1247 Magee Ave 19111 53rd wd. 1,800 Sq. Ft. OPA#532008900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Philip Mathai and Mariamma Philip C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01547 $137,126.72 KML Law Group, P.C.
1802-378 2326 S 6th St 19148 39th wd. 1,304 Sq. Ft. OPA#392351400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thiem Tac Chim and Mehn Tac Chim C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 02584 $101,662.80 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1802-379 947 E Ontario St 19134 33rd wd. 1,357 Sq. Ft. OPA#331171100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Madeline Capella C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 00371 $89,110.39 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1802-380 2038 N Hope St 19122 18th wd. 1,620 Sq. Ft. OPA#183231701 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Iluminado Maldonado C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 02112 $79,309.29 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1802-381 7033 Andrews Ave 19138 10th wd. 2,218 Sq. Ft. OPA#101138000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Juanita E. Hatcher, deceased and Eugene G. Johnson, III, Known Heir of Juanita E. Hatcher, deceased C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 03030 $103,518.75 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1802-382 4338 Chippendale St a/k/a 4338 Chippendale Ave 19136 65th wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#651122300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Steven Gibbs C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 02747 $39,295.78 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1802-383 5245 Roosevelt Blvd a/k/a 5245 E Roosevelt Blvd 19124 35th wd. 1,685 Sq. Ft. OPA#23-3-027200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Nathan Berger, Deceased C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 003206 $92,486.60 Craig H. Fox, Esq 1802-384 2234 W Oakdale St 19132 16th wd. 1,036 Sq. Ft. OPA#162334600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Troy Grant C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 01799 $43,776.81 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1802-385 7137 Brous Ave 19149 64th wd. 1,190 Sq. Ft. BRT#641062500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Joann Kennedy, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 01661 $59,640.20 Martha E. Von
Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1802-386 4977 Sheldon St A 19144 12th wd. 1,035 Sq. Ft. OPA#121185300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Veronika Mednik and Leonid Mednik C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 01402 $80,806.78 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1802-387 3438 Dillman St a/k/a 3438 N Dillman St 19th wd. 644 Sq. Ft. BRT#193045500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Teresa Derr C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 00507 $32,702.14 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1802-388 3525 Nottingham Ln 66th wd. (formerly part of the 58th wd.) 1,987 Sq. Ft. BRT#661239500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Wayne J. Clegg C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 07370 $147,049.39 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1802-389 2500 Bonaffon St 19142 40th wd. 1,135 Sq. Ft. BRT#871562430 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Maurice Heard C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 00557 $136,891.02 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1802-390 2830 E Venango St 19134 45th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 784 Sq. Ft. BRT#451073400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Sharon Brandt C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 04279 $75,292.66 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1802-391 410 N 41st St 19104 6th wd. 1,292 Sq. Ft. OPA#061222900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Doe, John or any unknown person having or claiming interest or title to the subjected premises C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 00963 $158,297.92 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-392 3815 Elsinore St 19124 33rd wd. 2,026 Sq. Ft. OPA#332214200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ramon Muniz Jr C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 02819 $101,974.73 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-393 3534 Sussex Ln 19114 66th wd. 1,694 Sq. Ft. OPA#661204800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Wilfred Ali as Administrator of The Estate of Catherine Ali, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03400 $87,851.70 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-394 1825 Ashley St a/k/a 1825
Ashley Rd 19126-1516 10th wd. 1,446 Sq. Ft. OPA#101364800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Solomon M. Tinsley, in his capacity as Executor of the Estate of Lurie Fleming a/k/a Lurie Esco, and in his capacity as Administrator of The Estate of Philip Esco, Deceased Devisee of the Estate of Lurie Fleming a/k/a Lurie Esco; Philip J. Esco, in his capacity as Heir of the Estate of Philip Esco, Deceased Devisee of the Estate of Lurie Fleming a/k/a Lurie Esco; Jonathan C. Esco, in his capacity as Heir of The Estate of The Estate of Philip Esco, Deceased Devisee of the Estate of Lurie Fleming a/k/a Lurie Esco; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Philip Esco, Deceased Devisee of The Estate of Lurie Fleming a/k/a Lurie Esco, Deceased C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 03955 $94,587.87 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-395 2489 78th Ave 19150-1824 50th wd. 1,974 Sq. Ft. OPA#501448000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Glenetta C. Kinard a/k/a Glenetta Phillips, in Her Capacity as Co-Administrator and Heir of The Estate of Virginia Pyatt a/k/a Virginia PyattKinard; Chanel Pyatt, in Her Capacity as Co-Administrator and Heir of The Estate of Virginia Pyatt a/k/a Virginia Pyatt-Kinard; Isaac Pyatt, in His Capacity as Heir The Estate of Virginia Pyatt a/k/a Virginia Pyatt-Kinard; Richard Pyatt, in His Capacity as Heir of The Estate of Virginia Pyatt a/k/a Virginia Pyatt-Kinard; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Virginia Pyatt a/k/a Virginia Pyatt Kinard, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01088 $125,727.15 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-396 1937 73rd Ave 19138 10th wd. 1,127 Sq. Ft. OPA#101353300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cassandra A. Richardson a/k/a Cassandra Richardson C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 04440 $83,876.33 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-397 4135 Parrish St 19104 6th wd. 1,717 Sq. Ft. OPA#062061500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lynn V. Spearman a/k/a Lynn Spearman Individually and as Administratrix of The Estate of Lance Spearman Deceased
C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02547 $25,043.99 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-398 12614 Biscayne Dr 19154-2006 66th wd. 1,224 Sq. Ft. OPA#663415000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Helen Dimitri-Kerns, in Her Capacity as Heir of Ann J. Dimitri a/k/a Annie Julia Dimitri, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Ann J. Dimitri a/k/a Annie Julia Dimitri, Deceased C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00016 $168,997.72 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-399 2614 N 23rd St 19132-3611 16th wd. 1,350 Sq. Ft. OPA#162230500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Desiree Mcnamee C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03117 $58,131.91 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-400 553 N Creighton St 191315106 44th wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#442264300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY O’Dessa Haines C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 02604 $74,950.60 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-401 4558 Marple St 19136-3716 65th wd. 1,024 Sq. Ft. OPA#651098000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sara J. Marcucci C.P. June Term, 2010 No. 03916 $121,223.86 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-402 1124 S 2nd St 19147 2nd wd. 735 Sq. Ft. OPA#021382400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Matilda Nelson a/k/a Matilda R. Nelson C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 04672 $358,245.12 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-403 1550 N 59th St 19151 34th wd. ROW CONV/APT 2 STY MASON; 1,834 Sq. Ft. BRT#342152100 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Winny Gissendaner, Known Surviving Heir of Herman Coles and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Herman Coles C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02358 $103,495.85 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1802-404 800 Glenview St 191114419 53rd wd. 1,638 Sq. Ft. OPA#532143600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY James J. Kallas, in His Capacity as Executor and Devisee of The Estate of Robert W. Kallas a/k/a Robert W. Kallas, Sr a/k/a Robert Kallas C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01675 $97,453.18
Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-405 5408 Baltimore Ave 19143 51st wd. 2,704 Sq. Ft. OPA#513050305 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Earl Lassiter Individually and as Executor of The Estate of Elton Lassiter, Deceased C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 03115 $113,635.18 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-406 6362 Tulip St 41st wd. 1,260 Sq. Ft. BRT#411429100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Norman H. Evans C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 01938 $74,054.03 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1802-407 7939 Michener Ave 19150 50th wd. 1,620 Sq. Ft. OPA#501151400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Charlene Brown as Adminstratrix of The Estate of C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 00474 $41,900.77 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-408 10824 Harrow Rd 19154 66th wd. 1,756 Sq. Ft. OPA#662063700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ivelisse Montes and John Renzi C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01906 $134,820.44 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-409 2905 W Diamond St 19121 32nd wd. 864 Sq. Ft. OPA#323126800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Harold Dickerson Deceased and Gail Washington Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Harold Dickerson, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 02749 $141,590.32 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-410 1031 Christian St 19147 2nd wd. 835 Sq. Ft. BRT#022246930 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Cheryl Ratliff and Anthony Orlando C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 00587 $692,894.18 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1802-411 8011 - 8013 Rowland Ave 63rd wd. 10,109 Sq. Ft. BRT#642006000 IMPROVEMENTS: DET W/D GAR 2.5 STY STONE Safaa Deeb C.P. October Term, 2014 No. 00424 $274,598.65 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1802-412 1444 W Louden St 19141 13th wd. 1,472 Sq. Ft. BRT#132401300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Crystal Arthur, Administratrix of the Estate of Kristian Arthur, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 03575 $77,607.97 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1802-413 1705 W. Nedro Ave 17th wd.
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1,440 Sq. Ft. BRT#171169700 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Catherine Henderson, Concetta A. Lawless and William Lawless C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 02733 $22,922.37 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1802-414 11130 Templeton Dr 19154 66th wd. 1,575 Sq. Ft. BRT#662143600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE James J. Colombo III and Kathy Colombo C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00154 $270,503.67 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1802-415 1806-18 Rittenhouse Sq Unit 1201 8th wd. 0 Sq. Ft. BRT#888083082 IMPROVEMENTS: RES CONDO 5 STY MASONRY Stephanie M. Reed C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 02582 $172,393.69 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1802-416 1917 W Venango St 19140 13th wd. 2,080 Sq. Ft. OPA#131011500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Koby Keyes C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03600 $100,600.98 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-417 5623 Spruce St 16th wd. 1,936 Sq. Ft. BRT#604066000 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI/DET 2 STY MASONRY Nina Bracey C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 03935 $132,999.25 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1802-418 9324 Jamison Ave, Apt B 19115 1,718 Sq. Ft. OPA#888560352 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL Lisa James, Believed Heir and/or Administrator of the Estate of Robert Chattin, Nicky Kruase, Believed Heir and/ or Administrator of the Estate of Robert Chattin, Robert J. Chattin, Believed Heir and/or Administrator of the Estate of Robert Chattin, and Unknown Heir(s)/Administrator(s) of the Estate of Robert Chattin C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 02344 $142,414.45 Jill M. Fein, Esquire 1802-419 6542 Bradford Terr 191492979 54th wd. 1,462 Sq. Ft. OPA#541297200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Glacia M. Verdier C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02469 $90,053.82 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-420 12240 Sweet Briar Rd 19154 66th wd. 2,700 Sq. Ft. BRT#66-3-1774-00; OPA#663177400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Jonathan Malcom a/k/a Jonathan M. Malcolm; Kristy Malcolm a/k/a Kristy B. Malcolm C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 02607 $188,907.05 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1802-421 11730 Academy Pl 19154-
2533 66th wd. 1,400 Sq. Ft. OPA#662042600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mary Slowey C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03908 $215,166.74 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-422 6601 Chew Ave 19119 22nd wd. 1,956 Sq. Ft. OPA#871106600 IMPROVEMENTS: COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Tracey Alston C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 1112 $161,086.11 Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby, LLP, Sarah A. Elia, Esq. 1802-423 2233 Conwell Ave 58th wd. 2,655 Sq. Ft. BRT#581093100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Sajil Varghese C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 01758 $197,223.40 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1802-424 2825 Parrish St 19130 15th wd. 1,500 Sq. Ft. BRT#15-2300746; OPA#152300746 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Tesemma J. Headen C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 01657 $482,402.38 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1802-425 5322 N Carlisle St 19141 17th wd. 1,440 Sq. Ft. BRT#172039000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Jeffrey Simpson C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 00118 $115,087.38 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1802-426 3307 Tilden St 38th wd. 1,472 Sq. Ft. BRT#382136800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Lawrence D. Ritchie and Patricia C. Ritchie C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01175 $64,333.42 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1802-427 2828 Lardner St 191493516 62nd wd. 992 Sq. Ft. OPA#621170900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Maria Martinez a/k/a Maria Hidalgo; Angel Morales C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03033 $91,947.73 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-428 1226 N 52nd St 44th wd. 1,600 Sq. Ft. OPA#871400490 IMPROVEMENTS: MIXED USE (COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL) Funtimes Magazine, LLC C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 00007 $115,006.60 Matthew A. Lipman, Esquire 1802-429 6030 Webster St 191432316 3rd wd. 1,560 Sq. Ft. OPA#033033600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nafessa SamuelCollins C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00566 $67,379.11 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP
1802-430 1453 W End Dr 34th wd. 3,083 Sq. Ft. BRT#344431800 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Barbara Ayn Lilley, Deceased C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 01460 $129,437.83 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1802-431 1533 W Butler St 19140 13th wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#131084400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Keith A. King C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 01874 $23,304.41 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-432 909 Afton St 63rd wd. (formerly part of the 56th wd.) 3,529 Sq. Ft. BRT#631194700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Joseph N. Terrey C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 01105 $213,074.03 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1802-433 915 Carver St 19124-1025 35th wd. 1,100 Sq. Ft. OPA#351256000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Craig Butler C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00102 $79,672.57 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-434 320 Durfor St 19148 39th wd. 728 Sq. Ft. OPA#392171500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Theresa A. Paylor C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 03420 $245,114.16 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-435 1739 N 33rd St 32nd wd. (formerly part of the 29th wd.) 2,313 Sq. Ft. BRT#324209300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Dow W. Jones C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 01918 $156,756.45 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1802-436 7543 Woolston Ave 191502611 10th wd. 1,224 Sq. Ft. OPA#102424400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Andy Nunez C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01003 $137,570.75 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-437 909 E McPherson St addressed as 909 McPherson St 19150 50th wd. 2,468 Sq. Ft. OPA#502507600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cynthia A. Foxworth, Executrix of the Estate of Margaret Rhinehart, deceased C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 03559 $184,354.08 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1802-438 4351 Pearce St 19124 23rd wd. 2,588 Sq. Ft. OPA#231062800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Keith Jelleyman and Christi M. Strunk C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 03730 $164,816.90 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-439 2304 W Sergeant St 19132-
4132 28th wd. 928 Sq. Ft. OPA#162306100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY William Ware C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 00931 $50,632.83 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-440 708 Levick St 19111-5318 35th wd. 1,350 Sq. Ft. OPA#353039100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jean Rody Duvet; Gracieuse Florvil; Rose Laure Duvet C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 04628 $149,801.88 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-441 212 E Ontario St 191341618 7th wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#073254200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Daniel Rodriguez C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 00937 $9,174.42 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-442 1631 E Hunting Park Ave 19124-4419 33rd wd. 1,226 Sq. Ft. OPA#332087900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nydia Lopez C.P. March Term, 2012 No. 01876 $92,953.76 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-443 2449 S 5th St 19148-3907 39th wd. 1,470 Sq. Ft. OPA#392281400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Irvin Bruskin C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03591 $78,893.68 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-444 1015 E Phil Ellena St 19150 50th wd. 3,109 Sq. Ft. BRT#50-2358600 (152-N12-283); OPA#502358600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Annette Robinson n/k/a Annette Smack; Fred Smack C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 04436 $143,869.74 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1802-445 4919 Ella St 19120-3931 42nd wd. 1,232 Sq. Ft. OPA#421312300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Milagros Neris C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00386 $85,590.42 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-446 2321 S American St 39th wd. 1,488 Sq. Ft. BRT#391318000; PRCL#33516-23 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Tiffany J. Denicola a/k/a Tiffany J. Lennon C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 00351 $234,390.18 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1802-447 21 S Conestoga St 191393341 60th wd. 864 Sq. Ft. OPA#603158700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY Julio Fernandez C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 01141 $47,601.11 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-448 3415 Wallace St 191041918 24th wd. 2,074 Sq. Ft. OPA#242094000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Maurice L. Whitfield a/k/a Maurice Whitfield C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 04241 $126,879.37 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-449 624 Wynnewood Rd 191513843 34th wd. 1,924 Sq. Ft. OPA#344223300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tarie D. Powell C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 03196 $131,114.99 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-450 1337 N 56th St 191314225 4th wd. 1,236 Sq. Ft. OPA#041345900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Margaret A. Smith; Sean D. Bryce; Sean D. Bryce, as Trustee for Margaret A. Smith C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 04329 $36,549.99 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-451 3159 Tilton St 19134 25th wd. 596 Sq. Ft. BRT#251207400; OPA#251207400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Douglas Brooks; Geraldine Brooks C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 02809 $40,474.63 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1802-452 2530 S Hicks St 191454604 26th wd. 1,110 Sq. Ft. OPA#261201900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jonathan Fosco; Lauren Fosco C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 02114 $165,980.48 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-453 492 Woodhaven Rd 191162038 58th wd. 2,182 Sq. Ft. OPA#582340400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jeffrey Johnson; Stephanie Johnson C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 04335 $272,773.25 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-454 6352 Gillespie St 19135 55th wd. 1,374 Sq. Ft. OPA#552431000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mary P. Peterson C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 04075 $119,470.05 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-455 3212 Chelsea Pl 191141104 66th wd. 1,596 Sq. Ft. OPA#661147100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robert Liguori; Sheryl A. Liguori C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 02672 $181,016.59 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP
1802-456 327 S 16th St 19102-4909 8th wd. 1,734 Sq. Ft. BRT#081154900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Denise Pallante and Joseph T. Pallante C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 02535 $790,013.45 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1802-457 12 E Palmer St a/k/a 12 W Palmer St 19125 18th wd. 1,113 Sq. Ft. BRT#183022400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Steven Polit and Linda M. Hepworth C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00381 $104,239.27 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1802-458 7300 Woodbine Ave 19151 34th wd. Land: 3,136 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#34-4-1302-00 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Beverly Glover C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 02502 $83,843.00 on 6/15/2017, $98,803.24 per Writ of Execution issued 9/13/2017 DWALDMANLAW, P.C. 1802-459 3439 Saint Vincent St 19149 55th wd. 1,472 Sq. Ft. OPA#551452700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nadine Parkin C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01334 $209,941.42 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-460 4933 Rubicam St 19144 12th wd. 3,737 Sq. Ft. BRT#121195300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Audra D. Lassiter-Bosket C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 02078 $20,338.76 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1802-461 6362 Glenloch St 19135 41st wd. 1,454 Sq. Ft. OPA#411205700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mohammad T. Rahman C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 00032 $118,122.49 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-462 12734 Hollins Rd 19154 66th wd. Land: 2,000 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,360 Sq. Ft.; Total: 3,360 Sq. Ft. OPA#158N2-360; BRT#663338600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Renee Stieffenhofer C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 01190 $106,340.35 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1802-463 3824 Gratz St a/k/a 3824 N Gratz St 19140-3526 13th wd. 1,332 Sq. Ft. OPA#131267100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sheila Stiles C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00686 $55,066.26 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP
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1802-464 6240 Washington Ave 191432917 3rd wd. 2,180 Sq. Ft. OPA#033124900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Claudette Seay C.P. October Term, 2010 No. 01337 $144,503.54 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-465 831 N Stillman St 19130 15th wd. Land: 700 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,060 Sq. Ft.; Total: 1,760 Sq. Ft. OPA#151261500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Daniel Graveley C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 00299 $367,190.57 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1802-466 6701 Rising Sun Ave 35th wd. 13,701 Sq. Ft.; Improvements: 1,548 Sq. Ft. OPA#882065830 Subject to Mortgage Subject to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: AUTO RETAIL CAR LOT MAS Rogerio Santos C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 02884 $416,122.16 Phillip D. Berger, Esq., Berger Law Group, PC 1802-467 7914 Calvert St 64th wd. 3,042 Sq. Ft. BRT#641022008 IMPROVEMENTS: S/D W/B GAR 1 STY MASONRY Melissa Wood and Darryl R. Wood, Sr C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 00742 $172,555.35 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1802-468 1733 S 19th St 36th wd. 976 Sq. Ft. BRT#363207100 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Jacqueline C. Kennedy C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02822 $87,984.13 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1802-469 6962 Cedar Park Ave 10th wd. 1,409 Sq. Ft. BRT#102502100 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Prestina E. Alexander a/k/a Prestina Alexander, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 03393 $101,196.33 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1802-470 4635 Penn St 23rd wd. 2,175 Sq. Ft. BRT#232419000 IMPROVEMENTS: S/D CONV APT 3 STY MASON Maria E. Rivera n/k/a Maria E. Cabal C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 02472 $102,678.42 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1802-471 6917 Stenton Ave 10th wd. 1,904 Sq. Ft. BRT#102340200 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Sheila White, Individually and Administratrix of the Estate of Ernest Mark White a/k/a Ernest M. White a/k/a Ernest White, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner and Ernest White, Known Heir of the Estate of Ernest Mark White a/k/a Ernest M. White, a/k/a Ernest White,
Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02559 $106,945.40 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1802-472 1516 W Glenwood Ave 19132 11th wd. Land: 1,007 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,986 Sq. Ft.; Total: 2,993 Sq. Ft. OPA#111018500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tamika Brown a/k/a Tamika Ebony Brown, solely as Admistratrix of the Estate of Blindale Barksdale, deceased and Estate of Blindale Barksdale, Deceased and all unknown individuals, heirs, successors, assigns, business entities, non-profit entities and/or charitable entities having and/or claiming any right, title, and/or interest therein, therefrom and/or thereunder C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00762 $44,092.11 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1802-473 2515 S 67th St 40th wd. 1,600 Sq. Ft. BRT#40-6-0353-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Towanna N. Pressley C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 02434 $46,014.27 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1802-474 2328 Reed St 19146-4110 36th wd. 2,256 Sq. Ft. OPA#364003700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Alejo Cesario, Jr C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02287 $342,955.34 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-475 4119 Stirling St 19135-3025 55th wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#552053400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joshua Wark C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00500 $29,966.47 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-476 1241 N Conestoga St 19131 4th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,262 Sq. Ft. BRT#041138300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Christopher Chavis, Known Surviving Heir of Nellie L. Chavis, Kenneth Brown, Known Surviving Heir of Nellie L. Chavis, Unknown Surviving Heirs of Nellie L. Chavis, Cynthia Chavis, Known Surviving Heir of Nellie L. Chavis, Lorraine Chavis, Known Surviving Heir of Nellie L. Chavis, Mildred L. Sayles, Known Surviving Heir of Nellie L. Chavis and Sylvius Chavis, Known Surviving Heir of Nellie L. Chavis C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 01800 $77,306.42 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1802-477 2018 Devereaux Ave 19149 62nd wd. 1,812 Sq. Ft. OPA#621216700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tracey D’Alessandro C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 01675
$187,898.40 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire 1802-478 137 Roselyn St 19120 61st wd. 1,140 Sq. Ft. OPA#612191100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Candice Brace C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 00041 $157,014.33 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1802-479 1612 S Ringgold St 19145 36th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 948 Sq. Ft. BRT#364167900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Tanya Smith and Andre Waddell, Sr C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 01957 $87,298.51 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1802-480 5122 Glenloch St 191242105 62nd wd. 864 Sq. Ft. OPA#622413900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Louise Annette Nedd a/k/a Louise A. Nedd C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 03245 $99,106.64 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-481 4622 E Howell St a/k/a 4622 Howell St 19135-4027 41st wd. 1,600 Sq. Ft. OPA#411103700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Freddie Rivera; Yajaira Cruz C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 00769 $133,940.68 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-482 4806 Oakland St 19124 23rd wd. 1,921 Sq. Ft. BRT#234231900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Deborah Mendicino a/k/a Debbie Mendicino and Michael Mendicino C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 04493 $121,295.03 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1802-483 4414 Disston St 19135-1818 55th wd. 1,584 Sq. Ft. OPA#552185200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Reyad Deeb; Latanya Southerland C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 03928 $201,657.64 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-484 2516 E Hagert St 19125 31st wd. Approximate Size: n/a BRT#31-3-2004-15 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 00908 $60,518.07 Scott A. Dietterick, Esq., and/or Kathryn L. Mason, Esquire 1802-485 1721 Faunce St 19111-3431 56th wd. 1,332 Sq. Ft. OPA#561408400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Xin Mei He C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00839 $103,970.63 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-486 925 Granite St 19124-1730 35th wd. 1,104 Sq. Ft. OPA#351141200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY Jean Mary Georges-Milord C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 00207 $77,319.12 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-487 221 Lauriston St 191283720 21st wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#213064805 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Daniel J. Prince C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00093 $124,802.60 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-488 1231 Stirling St 19111-5837 53rd wd. 1,376 Sq. Ft. OPA#531055600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nichelle N. Haley a/k/a Michelle N. Haley C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 02578 $130,359.72 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-489 1844 E Orleans St 191343533 25th wd. 1,532 Sq. Ft. OPA#252158000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Carlos O. Decena C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03413 $65,660.40 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-490 1941 Georgian Rd 191382113 10th wd. 1,664 Sq. Ft. OPA#101273700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Daniel Peterson a/k/a Dan Peterson; Lori Peterson C.P. September Term, 2012 No. 00991 $96,145.22 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-491 6064 Allman St 19142-1444 40th wd. 1,024 Sq. Ft. OPA#401248901 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shannele L. Dill a/k/a Shannele Dill C.P. November Term, 2013 No. 02090 $2,935.19 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-492 1538 Stevens St 19149-3309 54th wd. 1,126 Sq. Ft. OPA#541045600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robert Wade Beizer C.P. October Term, 2014 No. 02933 $16,797.61 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-493 4329 Deerpath Ln 19154 66th wd. 2,498 Sq. Ft. OPA#662449600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Deborah A. Miller C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 00392 $171,983.66 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1802-494 5141 Spruce St 19139-4104 60th wd. 2,400 Sq. Ft. OPA#602105000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sabrina Thigpen; Julius W. Thigpen C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 01613 $234,166.02 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP
1802-495 150 Covington Rd 19120 61st wd. 1,944 Sq. Ft. OPA#611442000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Roudy Rympel C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02490 $97,307.28 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1802-496 7418 Rockwell Ave 19111 63rd wd. SEMI/DET 2 STY MASONRY; 1,320 Sq. Ft. BRT#631104200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING William J. Halteman and Amy C. Halteman C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 03238 $140,042.66 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1802-497 5205 N 16th St 19141-1606 17th wd. 1,520 Sq. Ft. OPA#172118300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Darlene D. Major a/k/a Darlene Major-Manire C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 00496 $61,372.25 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-498 5632 Pine St 19143 60th wd. 1,560 Sq. Ft. OPA#604100700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Messan Koffi C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02519 $87,158.98 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1802-499 4651 Brown St 19139 6th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,522 Sq. Ft. BRT#062009950 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Shannon Gore C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00594 $156,792.21 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1802-500 1603 E Washington Ln 19138 10th wd. 2,940 Sq. Ft. OPA#102280900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shawn Cauthon C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 00885 $153,781.69 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1802-501 146 W Grange Ave 19120 61st wd. 1,547 Sq. Ft. OPA#612067400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jeffrey L. Davis C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 01551 $99,654.09 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-502 728 W Raymond St 19140 49th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,116 Sq. Ft. BRT#491026400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Alisha E. Howell C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03318 $47,862.86 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1802-503 1413 N Gratz St 191214129 47th wd. 1,260 Sq. Ft. OPA#471312245 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Corey Stevenson C.P. August Term, 2012 No.
02508 $49,631.59 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-504 2019 Buckius St a/k/a 2019 E Buckius St 19124-5010 45th wd. 1,030 Sq. Ft. PRCL#452213900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Victor Maia C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 01544 $26,036.90 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-505 824 N Taney St 19130 15th wd. 967 Sq. Ft. OPA#151299600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dianna Jean S. Giganti C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 00173 $215,186.53 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1802-506 2079 Clarence St 191342115 45th wd. 1,145 Sq. Ft. OPA#452126600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gary L. Smith C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 02741 $74,512.33 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-507 2031 Fuller St 19152-2703 56th wd. 1,166 Sq. Ft. OPA#562025000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ibrahim Salman C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 02422 $197,687.61 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-508 167 W Nedro Ave 191202458 61st wd. 1,092 Sq. Ft. OPA#612104200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Pablito M. Roldan; Elena M. Roldan C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 02667 $74,715.07 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-509 1526 S Myrtlewood St 191463518 36th wd. 1,004 Sq. Ft. OPA#364412800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Douglas B. Mitchell C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 03211 $69,783.09 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-510 8112 Rugby St 19150 50th wd. 2,585 Sq. Ft. OPA#502085400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robyn M. Johnson a/k/a Robyn Johnson; Sarah D. Johnson a/k/a Sarah Johnson C.P. September Term, 2011 No. 01168 $240,122.56 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1802-511 6115 W Girard Ave 19151 964 Sq. Ft. OPA#341062700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cliff Carter C.P. December Term, 2007 No. 03893 $54,087.99 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-512 6129 Grays Ave 19142 40th wd. 1,212 Sq. Ft. OPA#402150000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tyrone Booker
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C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 01797 $88,401.92 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1802-513 1333 Foulkrod St 19124 23rd wd. BRT#234104200 Gardel Eliazaire C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 01970 $92,257.98 Emmanuel J. Argentieri, Esquire 1802-514 2913 Hale St 19149 62nd wd. 983 Sq. Ft. OPA#621269200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thomas P. Feeney a/k/a Thomas Feeney; Theresa L. Spielberger C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02347 $54,779.19 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1802-515 248 E Durham St 19119 22nd wd. 1,969 Sq. Ft. OPA#222155800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY United States of America; Bruce A. McCall, Jr. C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 00745 $98,933.94 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1802-516 9228 Blue Grass Rd 6 a/k/a 9228-38 Blue Grass Rd Unit 6 19114 57th wd. 1,136 Sq. Ft. OPA#888570910 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Eunice Sin a/k/a Eunice N. Sin C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 02042 $153,985.22 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1802-517 6213 Wayne Ave 19144 59th wd. 21,000 Sq. Ft. OPA#593195500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Juvens L. Charles C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 02501 $225,404.79 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1802-518 7516 Rugby St 19150 10th wd. 1,425 Sq. Ft. OPA#102460600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Stephanie J. Burgess C.P. March Term, 2012 No. 02577 $95,275.38 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1802-519 5123 Roosevelt Blvd assessed as 5123 E Roosevelt Blvd 19124 23rd wd. 4,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#233025100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Rodolfo Vidal C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 01454 $167,241.02 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1802-520 4514 N Smedley St 191401145 13th wd. 1,338 Sq. Ft. OPA#132132700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Estefana Walters C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 03561 $44,455.72 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-521 1610 W Clearfield St 19132 11th wd. 900 Sq. Ft. BRT#111108100 IMPROVE-
MENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Lois McDonald and Bernard McDonald C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 00475 $40,635.65 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1802-522 3049 N Sydenham St 191322330 11th wd. 1,134 Sq. Ft. OPA#111180000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gia N. Scott C.P. May Term, 2013 No. 02300 $34,315.29 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-523 2419 N 20th St 19132-3720 16th wd. 1,424 Sq. Ft. OPA#162135300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kemberley D. Camp C.P. December Term, 2011 No. 02876 $46,350.86 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-524 5014 Penn St a/k/a 5014 N Penn St 19124-2628 62nd wd. 2,676 Sq. Ft. OPA#621478800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Harry R. Worthington C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 02324 $56,837.09 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-525 4121 N Marshall St 19140 43rd wd. 1,251 Sq. Ft. OPA#433281600 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Amy H. Zwick a/k/a Amy Zwick C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 03047 $40,892.71 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1802-526 5034 Florence Ave 191433319 51st wd. 1,624 Sq. Ft. OPA#511148900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Haneef Nelson; 5034 Florence Land Trust C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 00937 $163,028.74 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-527 6348 Marsden St 19135 41st wd. 1,283 Sq. Ft. OPA#411252400 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Luis A. Lebron C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 03927 $101,523.37 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1802-528 5022 N Hutchinson St 19141 49th wd. 1,135 Sq. Ft. BRT#491327500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Lula Hernandez C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 04582 $36,053.38 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1802-529 3655-57 Calumet St 19129 38th wd. 2,162 Sq. Ft. BRT#383085205 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING Matthew R. Koenig a/k/a Matt Koenig C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 01595 $185,893.75 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1802-530 4307 Greenmount Rd 19154 66th wd. 3,031 Sq. Ft. BRT#662461500; OPA#662461500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Christine F. Douglas; Daniel A. Douglas C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 02493 $128,295.59 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1802-531 80 E Johnson St 191441927 22nd wd. 3,396 Sq. Ft. BRT#59-217-5600; OPA#592175600 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Lillian Taylor a/k/a Lillian Baxter-Taylor C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 02019 $180,730.60 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1802-532 7034-7036 Ogontz Ave 19138 BRT#102015220 IMPROVEMENTS: ERECTED THEREON Yolanda R. Johnson C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 01275 $261,790.84 Robert W. Williams, Esquire 1802-533 5420 Kingsessing Ave 19143 ROW 2 STY MASONARY BRT#514248200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John Ntefo, Deceased C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 00855 $86,740.62 Robert W. Williams, Esquire 1802-534 5014 F St 19124 23rd wd. 1,230 Sq. Ft. OPA#233057500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jacqueline Figueroa C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 01718 $86,912.33 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-535 4129 Bennington St 191245216 33rd wd. 684 Sq. Ft. OPA#332301100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Elsie Pierce, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 01947 $36,389.93 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-536 2617 E Norris St 31st wd. 1,654 Sq. Ft. BRT#313011900 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 3 STY MASONRY Simone Cesarini and Lidia Cesarini C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 01563 $397,209.02 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1802-537 2731 Meetinghouse Rd 19114 57th wd. 6,210 Sq. Ft. land area, 2,585 Sq. Ft. improvement area OPA#57-1-1587-27 IMPROVEMENTS: DET W/ GAR 2 STY FRAME Anthony Simpson and Tania Simpson C.P. July Term, 2016 No.
00253 $454,778.85, October 13, 2017 DWALDMANLAW, P.C. 1802-538 7405 Belden St 19111 56th wd. 2,389 Sq. Ft. OPA#561177400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ernest L. Brown, Jr C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 04580 $94,326.67 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-539 7739 Devon St 19118 9th wd. 1,955 Sq. Ft. OPA#091184700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Carol Vozzo, Deceased and Gloria Hubicki Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Carol Vozzo, Deceased C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 02499 $160,784.37 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-540 2321 Madison Sq 19146 Residential Row 3 Story Masonry BRT#302106700 IMPROVEMENTS: ERECTED THEREON Eric T. Poullain C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 01350 $210,450.67 Robert W. Williams, Esquire 1802-541 33 W Harvey St 19144 59th wd. S/D CONV APT 3 STY STONE; 1,829 Sq. Ft. BRT#593053100 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Willie Kornegay, Known Surviving Heir of Delores Guess, Doris Ann Roach, Known Surviving Heir of Delores Guess and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Delores Guess C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 00210 $135,039.11 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1802-542 2910 W Turner St 19121 Residential Row 2 Story Masonry BRT#324016100 IMPROVEMENTS: ERECTED THEREON Douglas Dixon C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 00878 $94,701.97 Robert W. Williams, Esquire 1802-543 2028 Mckinley St 19149 62nd wd. 1,715 Sq. Ft. OPA#621243900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Juah N. Kofa and Robert K. Paye C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 04443 $122,500.04 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-544 1807 S 8th St 19148 1st wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,140 Sq. Ft. BRT#012192100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Charles J. Romeo, Administrator of the Estate of Catherine M. Romeo and Charles Romeo, Individually, Intervenor C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 04105 $159,378.31 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1802-545 113 South St 19147 8th wd. 35,244 Sq. Ft. more or less BRT#88-1-0185-10 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS:
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Judgment Debtors: Shaheida McKendrick and Shaconda McKendrick; BR Holding Fund LLC C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 01159 $1,866,100.85 Christopher J. Leavell, Esquire; Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP 1802-546 4824 Summerdale Ave 19124 35th wd. 1,833 Sq. Ft. BRT#351387305 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Axel Rodriguez C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 1703 $46,296.98 Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby, LLP, Sarah A. Elia, Esq. 1802-547 2651 S 11th St 19148 39th wd. 1,266 Sq. Ft. OPA#394188700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Eric Bartello; Roberta Bartello C.P. May Term, 2011 No. 02734 $219,515.49 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1802-548 543 N Paxon St a/k/a 543 Paxon St 19131 44th wd. 729 Sq. Ft. OPA#442257100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Elijah Briggs Solely in His Capacity as heir of Huie R. Hampton, Deceased, Franklin Briggs Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Huie R. Hampton, Deceased, Carrie Lee Briggs Solely in Her Capacity as heir of Huie R. Hampton, Deceased, Anderson Thomas Briggs Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Huie R. Hampton, Deceased, Loretta Fulton Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Huie R. Hampton, Deceased, The Unknown Heirs of Huie R. Hampton Deceased, Frank Millie Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Huie R. Hampton, Deceased, Ethel Parker Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Huie R. Hampton, Deceased, and Shannon Willene Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Huie R. Hampton, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 00806 $51,489.52 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-549 4166 Paul St 19124 23rd wd. 1,482 Sq. Ft. OPA#232511700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Emma Taylor C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02999 $77,644.32 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1802-550 2935 N Bailey St 19132 38th wd. 720 Sq. Ft. OPA#381165400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Anita Bennett Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Leroy Cannon, Deceased, Crystal Boyland Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Leroy Cannon, Deceased, Larry Cannon Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Leroy Cannon, Deceased Roy Cannon Solely in His Capac-
ity as Heir of Leroy Cannon, Deceased and The Unknown Heirs of Leroy Cannon, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 01683 $72,391.69 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-551A 7355 Dicks Ave 19153 40th wd. VACANT LAND RESIDE <Acre; 0 Sq. Ft. BRT#404328607 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Bruce M. Dolfman, Administrator of the Estate of Matt W. Parrish C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02356 $78,869.88 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1802-551B 7360 Chelwynde Ave 19153 40th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,120 Sq. Ft. BRT#404320000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Bruce M. Dolfman, Administrator of the Estate of Matt W. Parrish C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02356 $78,869.88 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1802-552A 5475 W Montgomery Ave 19131 52nd wd. 2,448 Sq. Ft. OPA#522020000 Subject to Mortgage Subject to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Steve A. Frempong C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 01201 $1,483,500 Jerome H. Lacheen, Esquire 1802-552B 5936 Chew Ave 19138-1514 59th wd. 2,254 Sq. Ft. OPA#592298800 Subject to Mortgage Subject to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Steve A. Frempong C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 01201 $1,483,500 Jerome H. Lacheen, Esquire 1802-553 5042 Baltimore Ave 19143 51st wd. 1,328 Sq. Ft. OPA#87-1-2329-50 IMPROVEMENTS: STR/OFFô� 3 STY MASONRY Jones & Piner Real Estate Group, LLC C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01503 $419,026.28, plus interest through the date of the sheriff ’s sale, plus costs William J. Levant, Esquire 1802-554 2114 Carver St 19124 41st wd. 915 Sq. Ft. OPA#411046500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Richard Kubacki C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 01741 $30,924.41 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-555 200 Overhill Ave 58th wd. 9,600 Sq. Ft. BRT#583045300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING William H. O’Donnell C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 04205 $62,511.19 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1802-556 6504 Rising Sun Ave 19111 35th wd. 1,575 Sq. Ft. of land (approximately 2,547 Sq. Ft. of improvement
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04262 $116,985.95 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-559 2074 E Atlantic St 19134 45th wd. 958 Sq. Ft. OPA#452133200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael F. Kubrak C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 02418 $72,359.84 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-560 3238 Fuller St 19136 64th wd. 2,504 Sq. Ft. OPA#642304400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joanne L. Gibson and Terence W. Gibson C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 00473 $204,375.58 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-561 5444 Erdrick St 19124 62nd wd. 1,123 Sq. Ft. OPA#622339300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Maria C. Kieffer a/k/a Maria Kieffer C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 04062 $103,337.18 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-562 8030 Ditman St, Unit 125V 19136 65th wd. 828 Sq. Ft. BRT#88-8-6510-25
IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM Hollie Kuber C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 001196 $10,709.52 Hal A. Barrow, Esquire 1802-563 7300 Cresheim Rd, Unit C-14 19119 9th wd. 1,019 Sq. Ft. BRT#88-8-200034 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM Valyrie Patton C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 04105 $13,652.66 Hal A. Barrow, Esquire 1802-564 1927 E Clarence St 19134 45th wd. 715 Sq. Ft. OPA#452124600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cross Keys Investment LLC C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 01135 $88,347.50 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-565 1238 Knorr St 19111 53rd wd. 1,793 Sq. Ft. OPA#532123000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tamara Laventure C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 04069 $94,372.66 KML Law Group, P.C.
1802-566 530 Gerritt St 19147 1st wd. 700 Sq. Ft. OPA#011248000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Anthony T. Alston C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 01728 $61,367.47 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-567 6013 N 13th St 49th wd. Situate on the Southeasterly side of 13th Street (60 feet wide) at the distance of 348 feet 4 inches Southwestwardly from the Southwesterly side of Spencer Avenue (60 feet wide) in the 49th Ward of the City of Philadelphia; Containing in front or breadth on the said Southeasterly side of 13th Street 20 feet 1 inc and extending of that width in lenth or depth Southeastwardly between parallel lines to the said Spence Avenue 84 feet 5/8 of an inch to a point in the bed of a certain 14 feet wide driveway which extends Northeastwardly into Spencer Avenue and Soutwestwardly, communicating at its Southwesterly end with a certain other 12 feet wide driveway which extends
Northwestwardly into 13th Street OPA#493205400 Milton Nelson and Tillie Nelson, his wife to Charles Downs, Jr., Widower Recorded 8/29/1973, Book 451 and Page 176. The Said Charles Downs, Jr DOD 12/11/2016 Vesting Title to Devon Downs Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Charles Downs, Jr., Deceased, Beverly Downs Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Charles Downs, Jr. Deceased and Andra Downs Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Charles Downs, Jr., Deceased C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00677 1802-568 941 Flanders Rd 19151 34th wd. 1,440 Sq. Ft. OPA#344412100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Damen Collins C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 01034 $127,282.36 KML Law Group, P.C. 1802-569A 3310-12 Germantown Ave 19140 43rd wd. 4,190 Sq. Ft. OPA#431148805 IMPROVEMENTS: COMMERCIAL BUILDING Marc Robinson t/a Mar Ron Caterers C.P.
August Term, 2009 No. 00089 $25,554.79 with interest from November 29, 2017 Drew Salaman, Esquire 1802-569B 4612 D St 19120-4515 42nd wd. 1,042 Sq. Ft. OPA#421452000 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING Macell Pace C.P. August Term, 2009 No. 00089 $25,554.79 with interest from November 29, 2017 Drew Salaman, Esquire 1802-570 3439 N 17th St 19140 11th wd. 17,033 Sq. Ft. OPA#776615010 IMPROVEMENTS: COMMERCIAL BUILDING Hero Incorporated C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 03440 $1,276,334.45 Drew Salaman, Esquire 1802-571 2601 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 322 19130 9th wd. Approx Size: 783 Sq Ft BRT#888072602 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RES. CONDO.5� MASONRY Stephen C. Veith & Nicole V. Veith C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 01377 $35,813.50 Michelle J. Stranen, Esquire
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fourth defendant to plea, State Senator Louise Bishop. As her attorney told reporters moments after he cut a deal allowing Bishop to plead no contest — a plea that would have her record expunged in six months: “the sweetheart deal that prosecutors offered Bishop was too good to turn down … And when I'm given an offer that I was given this morning, I need to go out now and have a drink to celebrate.” To which Mark Gilson responded: "I'm battin’ a thousand here. You understand that? This was not a half-assed, dead-onarrival investigation … I haven't even had a problem. These people show up at this hearing and they give up without a fight.” Here’s what DA Krasner knows. It wasn’t the legislators that were giving up without a fight, it was Gilson. The sweet-
heart plea deals Gilson gave them, after having them caught on tape taking bribes, is the very proof of what Kane was saying about the sting operation all along: that it was racially motivated and unprosecutable. It wasn’t Gilson who was “battin’ 1000”, it was the legislators: none of whom saw jail time and all of whom today are collecting their pensions. What undermines our criminal justice system far more than refusing to prosecute legislators is allowing these legislators to walk and take their pensions with them, because an ADA knows they can’t take their cases to trial for fear of exposing a racially targeted sting. Don’t let the screen door hit you on the way out, Mr. Gilson. Next week: DA faces press backlash.
get better with more reps. Like anything in life, you need reps to improve, and that’s what has already happened. So, I’ll play wherever [Kapler] wants me.” Kyle Lowry had an unusual day Jan. 15. He was in town as his Toronto Raptors were playing the 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. Lowry’s team not only lost the game, but he was ejected at the end of the game after jawing with 76ers’ rookie Ben Simmons. He didn’t miss being named the 2018 Native Son Award recipient at the dinner though. Lowry, who left after his speech to get back to his family in Canada because he was on school duty for his two sons, said that the award was special. “Being a kid from North Philly, many people didn’t make it out. I mean, I feel lucky to be 31 and alive from where I came
from. A lot of the kids I knew [died] when I was younger. But I think that grit, toughness, and blue-collar mentality has stayed with me my whole life and made me the man and player I am today. I use that edge when I compete always. I am a Philadelphia guy through and through.” Wentz, the Eagles’ popular quarterback and probable NFL MVP had he not been injured against the Rams in week 13, spoke to the crowd via a heartfelt video, as he was unable to be present to accept his award for Pro Athlete of the Year. That distinction, by the way, can go to any athlete in the country, not necessarily one with Philadelphia ties and is open to any sport. “I didn’t know much about Philadelphia when they traded up to draft me,” he said. “But it’s
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Mingle at Mistral AroundMainLine.com resumes hosting events at local restaurants By HughE Dillon Late last month, AroundMainLine.com continued their tradition of “epic” parties at Mistral KOP. Guests enjoyed a festive, fun get together at the event, titled “Mingle at Mistral.” It was a jubilant holiday cocktail party celebrating the season and food was provided by the terrific culinary talents of the team at Mistral.
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Twelve Days for Tea Festive tea party features “The 12 Days of Christmas” theme By HughE Dillon Earlier this month, local cable TV host of “Living Well with Pat Nogar,” Pat Nogar hosted her annual Holiday Ladies Tea Party. The theme this year was The Twelve Days of Christmas. Guests came in inventive attire and enjoyed tea, tea sandwiches and party favorite, red velvet cake.
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“You just have to keep fighting when things aren’t going your way and keep your confidence.” course, but I look at it as we are a forest. The players are the plants and the coaches are the soil who will supply the nutrients and ingredients for the players to bring life to them in the ecosystem, so to speak. We don’t build baseball players. I hear a lot of people say that,” added the former Major Leaguer and, most recently, the Los Angeles Dodgers director of development. “These guys are already baseball players. Most have been playing at least 20 years of their lives. If we focus on “building” then we will limit their development and chance for improvement. My philosophy is to stimulate
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the players … though nutrition, sleep, taking care of their bodies [and] building lean tissue in the body, making them stronger mentally and physically in the process. We want these players to take control of their lives and their careers and be the best they can be.” Kapler said the fans would see something that they may or may not have seen in recent years. “You are going to see a team that will fight for each other, support one another, and look out for another. That’s how you build a team.” Kapler is a huge fan of Hoskins, who despite being a first baseman, who hit 18 home runs in 34 games last year, will start the year in left field. Hoskins won the newcomer of the year award. “I think the Phillies do a really good job of preparing you as a Phillies player. The food, hotels, travel, day-to-day commitment,” he said. “The minor leagues isn’t a 24-7 every day toll on your mentally and physically. I was very excited to come to the big leagues this year. It took me a while to get that first hit, but once I did, I was able to relax and I got into a groove and showed myself that I belonged.” Hoskins told the crowd the biggest thing he has learned in his journey to be a Phillies player. “You have to learn to accept failure,” he said. “This game is riddled with failure. You have to understand that is OK. That is hard for a young player or any player to understand. You just have to keep fighting when things aren’t going your way and keep your confidence. No one gets a hit or a strikeout every batter." Hoskins said he is confident playing left field even though he came up as a first baseman through the organization. He played many games in left field last year to make room for incumbent Tommy Joseph. The Phillies spent big money on free-agent first baseman Carlos Santana in December. “I am comfortable out there,” he said. “I think I will Continued on page 9
Mo'ne Davis of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy brings the ball up the court. Photo by Skyler Glover.
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The third annual Maggie Lucas Girls Basketball Classic on Jan. 14 was a tremendous success. In all, 38 teams played at Thomas Jefferson University and 592 girls dressed. Some of the best games were Neshaminy’s close win over North Penn, St. Basil’s triumph over Archbishop Carroll, Souderton’s big win over Catholic power Neumann-Goretti and Sanford Delaware’s shocking win over Archbishop Wood. There was also the return of Mo’ne Davis to the Springside Chestnut Hill line up after taking last year off. Her team was routed by Council Rock North. The highlight was Academy of Notre Dame’s Mary Beth McNichol winning her 500th game. “So many people to thank, so many memories, it’s a very exciting moment,” she said. Lucas, the WNBA player and former star at Penn State and Germantown Academy gave out MVP Maggie Lucas shirts to 38 young ladies. “It was so much fun, I love being part of this,” she said. “I remember playing in the event against Elena Delle Donne and some other big games. I see how all the girls love seeing each other at the event. It’s a big day for girls basketball so I’m proud to be part of it.”
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KRIS COLEMAN, SAVANNAH L. JACKSON, JAMAR WILLIAMS AND TAYSHA MARIE CANALES IN “PASSING STRANGE” AT THE WILMA THEATER. Photo by Bill Hebert
Rock musical-revival passes through Philly By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com The Wilma Theater is hosting the acclaimed rock-musical “Passing Strange,” which will take Philadelphia audiences on a coming-of-age journey across Europe through Feb. 18. The Tony Award-winning show centers on the narrator, who tells the story of Youth, a rebellious young AfricanAmerican man who leaves his religion-fueled upbringing in South Central Los Angeles to see what else is out there,
eventually embracing punk-rock music and immersing himself in the cultures of Amsterdam and Berlin along the way. Jamar Williams, who is gay, plays Youth in the musical and said the similarities between his character’s story and his upbringing is part of what initially intrigued him about the role. “I think it was his want to see something different,” he said. “I’m from a little town in North Carolina. In the show, you see how it takes him to Amsterdam and Berlin. I think the idea of a young black man doing something out of the
norm is what attracted me to the role.” Williams added that when the play debuted more than a decade ago, there weren’t many African-American characters and stories out there. “When the show was first on Broadway back in 2007, the times were different,” he said. “Black representation on stage was in productions like ‘Showboat’ or ‘Ragtime’ or even ‘Book of Mormon,’ which satirized African culture. So a show about a black kid venturing to a European country and showing the dichotomy of the black church in the
very beginning, it was resonant. So now with all the political outcries, when you see him in Berlin during the riot, it’s definitely more resonant now.” During a time when some politicians and public figures spout fear-mongering, xenophobic rhetoric, hopefully a show about finding one’s self through traveling and interacting with people from different backgrounds is the kind America needs right now. “He, as a black person, had to go all the way across the world to live in his skin — to not PAGE 20
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see himself as a color but more of just a human in mind,” he said about how Youth’s travels affected him. “At the same time, he took in these people that were rioters and they were in the middle of the street throwing things and creating performance art. He reigns them in and says, ‘I’m writing this piece about you and for you and with you.’ “On the flipside, they also said, ‘I see you,’ and the same when he went to Amsterdam. They were a bunch of hippies smoking pot in a bar. But to him, it was such an inclusive experience going there and they were so interested in him. So I think the show is definitely about acceptance and stepping outside of your own world. “Sometimes, it takes sacrifice. In the case of Youth, he ended up losing his mother because of his overbearing need to see something different. But at the same time, he gained the wealth of knowledge and he saw what he wouldn’t have seen if he hadn’t made that sacrifice to go there.” Youth’s sexuality — as well as the sexuality of other main characters — is up for interpretation and debate, but Williams said there is plenty for LGBT audiences to feast upon and enjoy in “Passing Strange.” “From the jump of the show, they took time and really made sure they included all aspects of the human experience,” he said. “There’s a sexually ambiguous character at the top of the show, Mr. Franklin, who is a choir director. It is the beauty of the unknown and, also, he has this persona behind the scenes that inspires Youth to go to Amsterdam in the first place. If you are a gay man or a gay woman, you’d go, ‘Oh, I can relate to that character.’ Homosexuals who are forced into a religious construct literally have to put on this demeanor. “Mr. Franklin has this whole other persona but his flamboyance is what pushed Youth into his future. When Youth gets to
Amsterdam, he writes this letter and tells him he had this amazing experience. At this point in the story, you don’t know if Youth had sex with a girl or a boy. All the people he just met in Amsterdam are singing this song ‘We Just Had Sex.’ You could say that Youth has a fluid sexuality and our gay culture will be able to find a piece of the story that resonated with them for sure.” While the show focuses on a rebellious and joyous rock musical, Williams said it’s quite the emotional roller-coaster. Sometimes he goes through the motions on stage as much as the people in the audience. “Life is very complex and I think there are a lot of fun moments in the show, but you also have to go out in the rain, emotionally,” he said. “Those kinds of emotions are lined inside the play. This show really supplies the happy moments of life and then there are moments where I see myself — not my character — as a gay man from North Carolina knowing that I needed to get out of North Carolina to pursue my dreams and passions because I was so bogged down by the church and my parents and preachers and friends around me. I had to leave — literally went to school. I never went home and, after school, I went to New York.” Williams added that his own journey has been similar. “He isolated himself in a way where it was safe for him to become his best self. In the midst of the joy and the loud music on stage — at the end — I realized, ‘Oh my goodness! This is my life.’ And I almost choked up during the show. But there’s a lot of rock music and ’70s dancing and shimmying until you get to that point. So it’s not all somber. You get the full range of emotions.” n The Wilma Theater presents “Passing Strange” through Feb. 18, 265 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-546-7824 or visit https://www.wilmatheater.org/production/passing-strange.
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David Permut, producing directing his journeys to Sundance David Permut is a staple on the Sundance scene with a film-watching regime that’s hard to imagine. The award-wining film and TV producer has never lost his love of sitting in the theater and watching a story unfold on the big screen. His career spans four decades with more than 40 movies and TV series. Permut’s projects include the blockbuster-action film “Face/Off” and “Dragnet” starring Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks (if you’re enjoying all your favorite old shows rebooted for the big screen, thank David!). He’s also responsible for indie films like the hit comedy “Punching Henry” and the classic film “Richard Pryor: Live in Concert.” And many of us know him from the acclaimed, Emmynominated made-for-TV movie “Prayers For Bobby.” Oh, and his film “Hacksaw Ridge” was nominated for six Oscars, three Golden Globes and numerous other awards. Last week, I had the privilege of attending Sundance and the good fortune to meet and greet a number of up-and-coming creators as well as the movers and shakers in the film industry, including the friendly, fun and fascinating Mr. P. PGN: You’re a veteran here. Tell me about your Sundance experience. DP: My first film at Sundance was about a gay woman, a bisexual woman and a male escort. It was 1991 and the film was called “Three of Hearts.” I’ve come every year since then unless I’m shooting a movie. I love movies. If I don’t have a film screening here, I see everything I can. In fact, that’s why we have a time limit today- because I have a four- or five-movie-a-day habit that I have to feed! When I can, I stay here from the first to last day and see about 50 movies, which I know is a little insane. It’s hard to absorb everything when you’re seeing that many movies in a day so I even see some a second time to make sure they were as great as I thought they were. Sundance is amazing for that. PGN: Where did you grow up? DP: I’m from New York. I moved to Los Angeles when I was a kid but I still have a New York spirit. PGN: Were your parents in show business? DP: No, they were both outside of the movie business. I always had tunnel vision. I’d get lost in the movies, lost in television. Like most of my generation, I’m a product of television. When we moved to California, my first job was selling maps to the stars’ homes on Sunset Boulevard. I was 16 and I published the maps myself. I had a direc-
tor’s chair and a big sign. Stars like Katharine Hepburn and Fred Astaire and Elvis lived nearby. It was a more innocent time. There was no TMZ around and Ms. Hepburn would autograph the maps to help me sell them. PGN: That’s really cool. DP: Yeah, so I guess you could say that it was my first job in the entertainment business. I was always making movies as a kid. I later discovered when I applied to art school that perhaps it wasn’t my forte. The professor looked at my little 8-millimeter movies and put his arm around my shoulder and said, “Son, did you ever think of being a producer?” after I had directed all these movies! But I took his advice and realized my own limitations. I’m not a writer. I’m not a director. Though I revere their talents, but I produce and I’ve loved doing it for as many years as I have. PGN: How did you get started? DP: I got very lucky early on in my career. I made my first feature film in 1976. There was a play called “Give ‘em Hell, Harry!” and I decided it would be a good idea to videotape it. No one had done that before — taping a live show — but it took me to the Oscars that year with a Best Actor nomination for James Whitmore who played the lead role. I went to the Oscars again last year with “Hacksaw Ridge,” kind of a full-circle moment. That was pretty incredible. I’d heard about Desmond Doss and how he was the only person ever to win the Congressional Medal of Honor for being on the front lines of Okinawa without ever touching a weapon and I knew I had to tell the story. It took me 16 years to get it produced!
“The Polka King” or something more serious like “Hacksaw Ridge.” As the older Warner brother, Harry, used to say, we should strive to educate, enlighten and entertain — the three “Es” in the medium of film. I’m very proud as a result of that. My tastes tend to be very eclectic, so I’ve made a lot of different kinds of movies. PGN: When did you come out? DP: I don’t know, I’m bad with years and times. I came out to my family when I was a teenager, but I didn’t come out early on in my career. I really separated my personal life from my business very definitively so I don’t really know, but it was before “Three of Hearts” and that was in 1991. [Laughing] That’s the way I keep track of time! I remember movie years. Let’s see. “Dragnet” was in ’87, so probably around then. PGN: How did “Prayers for Bobby” affect you?
PGN: I heard you had a much easier time getting “Dragnet” green-lit. DP: Yes, “the shortest pitch in movie history.” We went into Universal’s offices and sang the theme song: Dum duh-dum dum. It worked. PGN: Tell me about Bill Sergeant? DP: He was my mentor. He was a real character. He was a showman, a promoter, a real larger-than-life character. We did “Give ‘em Hell, Harry!” and “Richard Pryor: Live in Concert.” Bill was a visionary — PT Barnum and Mike Todd rolled into one. In Hollywood, we’re all dreamers; all hoping to make the next great film and wind up on the Oscar stage. You always want to achieve greatness, you don’t have to make a film that is Oscar-worthy but you always want to make something that you think is worthy, whether it’s something that’s for pure entertainment like
DP: I tried to get that story told for 13 years. It was originally going to be a feature film, but we spent a long time down those long, windy roads we spend in development. But in the end, it could not have come together in a better way for us and was probably enjoyed by many more people landing on the small screen as a cable movie. Sigourney [Weaver] was unbelievable. She had never done television before. It has a big impact on me and I was very proud of
it. I still am. Dan Sladek and Chris Taft brought me the project and we produced it together and there’s not a week that goes by that all three of us don’t get letters from someone around the world that the film touched. At some point, we’ll try to do a book with the letters we’ve received with the proceeds going to the foundation for Bobby. The letters are from parents, from suicidal kids. The film really made a difference to a lot of people and you’ll be able to feel that impact from the letters. PGN: Isn’t it amazing how much things have changed from the days when playing a gay character was considered a death knell? Harry Hamlin was told his career would be over for doing the film “Making Love” and now you have straight men flirting with Bruno on “Dancing with the Stars” as he talks about their “bums.” DP: It’s interesting that you pose that thought because several years ago, David Bender, whose world is politics and entertainment — he produced Rachel Maddow’s show so he’s very politically astute, but he also ran Roseanne Barr’s company and worked with David Crosby-anyway, he came to me about three years ago because he wanted to do a series following in the footsteps of what Vito Russo did so brilliantly with “Celluloid Closet” years ago for HBO. David’s idea was to show the power of television and its impact on LGBTQ equality and social change over the decades. We started to do it as a documentary and we’re planning on taking it to Sundance. Our first interview was with Norman Lear. Norman had the first gay character on “All in the Family” and David played him an audiotape that he had never heard. It was from the White House, in the Oval Office, and it was Richard Nixon talking to Robert Haldeman about the previous night’s episode of the show and he was going on and on about ‘this queer on that Archie show …’ It was at the height of the Vietnam war and he was ranting and railing about this sitcom. Norman had heard about the tape but he was hearing it for the first time as we were filming him. PAGE 28
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A month before the Olympics, Gus Kenworthy already gave us a win Gus Kenworthy was a relatively obscure silver medalist at the 2014 Soshi Winter Olympics who happened to also rescue some puppies while he was there. He had some sponsors, a moderate following, and no one — even those closest to him — knew he was gay. What a difference a tweet makes. Kenworthy came out in October 2015 and is now sponsored by Visa, Toyota, United, Procter & Gamble, Ralph Lauren, Chobani, Samsung and many other high-profile companies. His popularity within the circuit and his fandom soared. His performance on the slopes has significantly improved. And he has a new moniker: The Gay Skier. Kenworthy says he expected to get the nickname and he’s cool with it. In fact, he wears the label proudly. He says it doesn’t have a negative correlation, but the opposite: It’s a label of individual respect. An interesting side effect to his pronouncement was the language other competitors used. Once, when someone performed a weak or badly executed move, the common refrain was, “That’s so gay.” Since coming out, teammates and competitors
have come back with the response, “That’s so lame.” Kenworthy thinks it’s cool to represent his country in the Olympics but, just as cool, he also represents his community — LGBT. It may seem like a lot of great things from a silver medal in 2014, coming out in fall of 2015 FIRST-PLACE PHILADELPHIA FALCONS SOCCER TEAM AT THE and now all of SIN CITY CLASSIC IN LAS VEGAS Photo: Scott A. Drake the great supKenworthy is a star, a model, and a face port. And we’re and spokesperson for LGBT individuals. happy for Gus. We’re happier still with He makes it cool to be gay and good at the what is likely happening in the world of same time. teens, millennials and others who grew Truly, Ricky Rogers, Greg Louganis, up on X Games and extreme sports.
Johnny Weir and many others came out before Kenworthy, and 28-year-old figure skater Adam Rippon was selected for the United States in the Winter Olympics a week before him, making Kenworthy second, but his sport moves in new directions. Every time an athlete knocks down a closet door, some young person — who thinks they can’t do something because they are gay, that they can’t be out because their sporting activities are “masculine” or because they just don’t have anyone to look up to for support — has the chance to be honest with others around him. Gay and want to be an actor? Check. Gay and want to be a politician? Check. Want to serve in the military? Check. Want to be an artist, a designer, an engineer, a pilot, a teacher, a musician, a fireman, a police officer, a doctor, a lawyer or a minister? Check all of the above. Finally, we are reaching into that last scary area of overboard testosterone that has defied us. Gay and want to be an athlete? Check. There always have been gay athletes, but in the past several years, they have become vocal enough, strong enough and proud enough to PAGE 25
EgoPo presents a ‘Breeze’-y trilogy By A.D. Amorosi PGN Contributor Best known as the author of “The House of Blue Leaves,” “Six Degrees of Separation” and the screenplay for “Atlantic City,” John Guare is an Irish-American playwright with a sense of oddly realistic whimsy that’s only matched by his erudite language and his gutsy pragmatism. Philadelphia’s EgoPo Classic Theater will present Guare’s “Lydie Breeze” trilogy beginning this month. EgoPo’s director/ founder Lane Savadove will stage them as separate plays: Part I (Jan. 31-Feb. 11), Part II (March 7-18) and Part III (April 11-April 22); then, from April 26-May 5, as a threeplay marathon at Old City’s Christ Church Neighborhood House. Several LGBT actors and directors are part of the production, including actor Shamus McCarty, actor/associate director Dane Eissler and actor Hannah Gold. PGN: What’s your take on how Lane operates? SM: Lane is a man of incredible passion and I am amazed he can keep his head on straight and bring new ideas into the room every day while directing and producing this beast of a project. DE: Lane works fast and he works hard — moment-to-moment blocking. Really digging into every moment before moving forward to the next scene. He also helps the actor with a physical vocabulary using Viewpoint and
Roy Hart that really grounds the acting in a visceral way. It’s hard and exhausting work, but really pays off. HG: I haven’t collaborated with Lane before, but have seen his work and have always been struck by his interest in bodies in space. His work is generously alive, from a physical and aural perspective. All of his shows — that I have seen — involve ensemble-made music. His production of “Gint” included sequences where actors transformed into animals and landscapes. As audiences, we are drawn in by music and by the experience of seeing a human body transform into an animal, for example, or become enveloped into a flock of other bodies. We lean in and get excited by the possibilities for sound and movement that the human body is capable of, and I feel like that is at the crux of Lane’s work. PGN: What is your specific role and how does it relate to Lydie Breeze’s overall arc? SM: In this show, they’ve yet to find a use for my mediocre xylophone skills. I am performing in a variety of roles including a scared solider afraid of dying anonymously; an insurance investigator, who serves as prosecutor, judge and jury; a variety of sailors and a pig and that is just [in Part I], “Cold Harbor.” In Part II, I return as an Irish cop and end the trilogy as a love-struck inventor with a mouth that moves faster than his brain. DE: I’m in a very unique position being on both sides of the table. For the entire tril-
ogy, I act as associate director, which, for this particular project, means I help Lane work through script analysis and blocking ideas, as well as helping coordinate design ideas and overall production aesthetic. And then, for Part III of the trilogy, I swap my associate-director hat for my performer hat,
her a unique vantage point. One of the neat things about this character track is that she ages significantly between Parts II and III. It’s an exciting challenge for me as an actor, because I play her as a teenager in Part II and then as an adult in Part III.
PGN: Not as blunt as a tweet but describe in as few words as possible the “Lydie Breeze” experience? SM: It forces us to examine the violent and genocidal history of white wealth in America and how it was the direct result of the abuse of enslaved people of color, specifically black people. This is an essential conversation for now and I am happy to be part of work that presents that as a definitive truth. DE: It’s a story of one man’s acceptance that compassion trumps ego. When we’re young, we cling to the idea of THE CAST OF THE “LYDIE BREEZE” immortality and importance — to be TRILOGY Photo: Dave Sarrafian giants! And as we grow, we learn that life is all about sharing and others. To and take on the role of Jude, an 18-yearme, the “Lydie Breeze” experience is all old Christian scientist bird-bander. Jude is about letting go of the self and embracing such a warm, curious and open person, who one another. happens to be brought up in a strict cultural HG: The trilogy feels to me like a cautionary structure. tale, in some ways. It feels like an update of HG: I play an Irish servant, Beaty, who “Paradise Lost,” a manifestation of the danarrives on the scene in Part II after being gers of having a poetic soul. The four main recruited to care for a child. My characcharacters envision a radical new world that ter then outlives Lydie Breeze and ends up ultimately falls into decay. It is a story that caring for her daughters in Part III. She is encompasses both the ecstasy and then the fascinating in that she ends up being an outinevitable (depending on your worldview) sider in a community of outliers, which gives agony of having hope. n
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be open to their teammates and fans. Because even if there is a Michael Sam or a Wade Davis for football, a Jason Collins for basketball, a Ricky Rogers for soccer and so on, there are just too few out and open gay men to crack the ol’ boys’ club wide open. Kenworthy is an extreme sport skier and arguably the most high-profile competition in the world and he’s open about being gay. His buddies and fans respect him even more than before. And from Soshi will come another amazing performance from the United States’ gay skier, rainbow flag and all. And that’s gold. Short stops • The Philadelphia Falcons soccer club is sending two teams to the Gay Games in Paris this August—an 11v11 mens, and a 7v7 womens and are actively looking for more sponsors. The Falcons winter league is starting in February and registration is open. Visit Falcons-soccer.org for more info. • Philadelphia Liberty Tennis Association is ready to accept your new or renewal memberships. Stop by this month’s social 6-8 p.m. Jan. 26 at Stranglelove’s or go search PLTA on Facebook for more information about the league. • Through Feb. 9, Stonewall Philly T-Shirts sporting saying “Sports Are So Gay” will be available to order online for $15 at stonewallsports.org. All proceeds will be shared by Stonewall and local LGBTQIA charities. n Is your sports group doing something special for Super Bowl LII? Raising money for your group or a nonprofit? Hosting a party with free halftime food? Email scott@epgn.com to be included in next week’s sports special. In the meantime, get out and play!
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‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool,’ an affecting romantic drama By Gary M. Kramer PGN Contributor The poignant romantic drama “Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool,” based on bisexual actor/author Peter Turner’s memoir, recounts his brief but intense relationship with actress Gloria Grahame in Liverpool in 1979 and 1981. The film, which opens at the Landmark Ritz at the Bourse Jan. 26, has Grahame (Annette Bening) calling Peter (Jamie Bell) and asking if she can stay with him after she doubles over in pain in her dressing room at a nearby theater. “It’s just gas,” she tells him, in a lie they both want to believe. Director Paul McGuigan soon flashes back to 1979, when the two first meet as neighbors in a British boarding house. These early episodes depicting their passionate romance are charming. Grahame invites Peter to her room for some disco dancing (an infectious moment) and winks at him seductively and irresistibly. They become friendly, and he accompanies her to see “Alien.” In the pub after the film, a bartender informs the naïve Peter that Grahame won an Oscar (for “The Bad and the Beautiful” in 1953). The pair soon becomes more intimately acquainted. It’s clear that the 55-year-old Grahame sees the handsome, 28-year-old Peter as a boy toy to keep her company and make her feel young. And it is easy to see why the insecure Peter would be enamored with this glorious actress who pays attention to him. Their closed-circuit relationship, along with strong lead performances, is what makes “Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool” click. Unlike the memoir, which is told from Peter’s perspective, the film alternates between Grahame’s story and Peter’s. This approach helps create sympathy for both characters, but it can diminish the power of the narrative rather than double it. This is because the actors and their characters are at times more interesting than some of the individual episodes that arise. The film’s central drama consists mainly of Grahame’s failing health and Peter’s effort to comfort her. Scenes of Peter smoking a cigarette in the rain, or nearly forgetting a prop as he is about to go on stage for a performance one night, suggest how stressed he is by Grahame’s condition. But the gravity of the situation that develops never feels very urgent. McGuigan fails to generate much dramatic tension even toward the climax. Other parts of the film also feel underwhelming, such as a subplot about
Peter’s mother Bella (Julie Walters, Bell’s “Billy Elliott” co-star, looking especially frumpy) being afraid to take her first plane trip to Australia. This part of the story may be true, but it does not add any real depth to the central narrative. A scene in which Peter’s father (Kenneth Cranham) takes his son out for a pint and confesses his love for Grahame from watching her films, or Bella talking with Grahame about mothers needing their sons, are better at underscoring the affections Peter has for the actress. Oddly, the film’s best scene involves Grahame’s family, and a dinner Peter has with these family members in America. Grahame’s bitter sister, Joy (Frances Barber), takes the opportunity to illuminate Peter about his girlfriend’s sordid past and questionable relationships. Meanwhile, their artsy mother, Jeanne (Vanessa Redgrave), waxes poetic. “Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool” also captures the claustrophobic nature of the couple’s relationship. Grahame is a larger-than-life actress confined to small spaces, like bedrooms, dressing rooms and hotel rooms. She’s briefly seen on the screen in one scene — where she and Peter catch one of her old movies — and on the stage, where Peter helps Grahame fulfill her dream to play Juliet. But the characters are mostly boxed into spaces that define Grahame as someone who used to be big but, alas, is no more. It’s a nice visual metaphor. Bening is incandescent as Grahame. She deliberately does not mimic the actress. Instead, she finds Grahame’s humanity and vulnerability. Bening wisely dismisses — rather than judges — Grahame’s “bad” behavior. Vanity is the actress’ Achilles’ heel; her concerns about aging prompt her only real fights with Peter. She also makes a foolish decision about not treating her medical condition because it would ruin her looks. Bell exudes both Peter’s shyness and his seriousness. He doesn’t judge Grahame either; he only tries to please her. His biggest fear arises when they are at her trailer on the beach in California. Peter pauses and confesses his bisexuality to Grahame, obviously concerned that she might reject him. However, she responds in a way that not only accepts his sexuality, but she has been with women too. The moment is brief, but not insignificant. It allows Peter to invest fully in Grahame, and explains why he is there for her when she needs him most. If viewers buy into the lovers’ MayDecember relationship, “Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool” is an affecting romantic drama. Cynics, however, should steer clear. n
Theater & Arts Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Walnut Street Theatre presents Ken Ludwig’s acclaimed adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s 1902 classic mystery, “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” through Feb. 4, 825 Walnut St.; 215574-3550. Copenhagen Lantern Theater Company presents a dramatic mystery about German physicist Werner Heisenberg visiting his old mentor and Danish counterpart Niels Bohr in 1941 while their countries were at war through Feb. 11 at St. Stephen’s Theater, 923 Ludlow St.; 215-829-0395. Elif Safak and Siri Hustvedt The authors of “Three Daughters of Eve” and “A Woman Looking at Men Looking at Women: Essays on Art, Sex, and the Mind” host a reading 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341. Femme Invisibility Art Exhibition The launch party for an exhibition featuring artists Devon Reiffer and Jessica Reitmeyer, 7-10 p.m. Jan. 26 at Queerality, 1042 Pine St.; https:// www.facebook.com/ events/ 397593343999336/. Henry Rollins: Travel Slideshow The musician and writer performs a travel-themed audiovisual spokenword show 8
p.m. Jan. 26 at The Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215922-6888. The Humans Walnut Street Theatre presents the Tony Awardwinning new play about a family’s holiday turmoil through March 4, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. Josie Long The comedian from London performs 10 p.m. Feb. 2 at Good Good Comedy Theatre, 215 N. 11th St.; 215-3991279. Marlon Wayans The comedian and actor performs 9 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000. Old Masters Now: Celebrating the Johnson Collection Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of European art from the likes of Botticelli, Bosch, Titian, Rembrandt and Monet through Feb. 19, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100. Patricia Urquiola: Between Craft and Industry The work of acclaimed designer Urquiola, who creates cool, innovative objects for the home and office, is on display through March 4 at Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-7638100. Peter Pan Arden Theatre
LET’S DANCE!: International Tango superstar German Cornejos brings his renowned Buenos Aires dance-troupe Tango Fire to Philly to light up with sizzling moves 8 p.m. Jan. 31 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-8931999.
presents the classic children’s story about the boy who never grows up and spends his days in Neverland foiling Captain Hook, through Feb. 4, 40 N. Second St.; 215922-1122. The Revolutionists Theatre Horizon presents a comedy about four badass women trying not to lose their heads in this irreverent, rebellious play set during the French Revolution, Feb. 1-25 at 401 DeKalb St., Norristown; 610-283-2230. Sensitive Guys InterAct Theatre Company presents a drama about safe spaces and an incident that threatens the idea at a liberal arts university, through Feb. 11 at The Drake Proscenium Theatre, 302 S. Hicks St.; 215-5688079. Sp3 FringeArts presents the abstract music and dance performance
Feb. 1-3, 140 N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-413-1318. Tiger Style! Philadelphia Asian Performing Artists present the first full production of their raucous comedy examining the successes and failures of “tiger parenting” from the point of view of a playwright who’s actually been through it, through Feb. 4 at The Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake, 302 S. Hicks St.; https:// papatigerstyle. brownpapertickets. com/. Varujan Boghosian: Master Manipulator Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition featuring works by the artist and collector who scours antique shops and flea markets for materials to use in his imaginative sculptures and collages, through April 18, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
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Indie-rocker Jen Cloher kicks off world tour By Ray Simon PGN Contributor
ON ALL THAT’S ‘HOLLY’: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” the classic 1961 romantic comedy that made Audrey Hepburn a style icon, is screened 8 p.m. Jan. 29 at The Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St. For more information or tickets, call 215922-6888.
Music Big Head Todd & The Monsters The alternative rock group performs 8 p.m. Jan. 26 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011. DMX The rapper performs 8 p.m. Jan. 27 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-9221011. Eddie Bruce: Remembering the Latin Casino The singer performs 2 p.m. Jan. 28 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club The alternativerock band performs 8:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100. Big Wreck The Canadian rock band celebrates the 20th anniversary of its debut album 8 p.m. Jan. 31at The Foundry, 29 E. Allen St.; 215-3090150.
Kimbra The international singer-songwriter performs 8:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215232-2100. ZOSO: Celebrating 50 years of Led Zeppelin The Led Zeppelin tribute band performs 8 p.m. Feb. 1 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215222-1400.
Nightlife Happy Bear: Bear Skin Bears can show off their leather or their skin 5-9 p.m. Jan. 26 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675. Mimi Imfurst Presents Drag Diva Brunch Mimi Imfurst, Bev, Vinchelle, Sutton Fearce and special guests perform 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 27 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E Laurel St.; 215-
606-6555. Star Wh*res: A Burlesque Tribute to The Last Jedi Burlesque performers break out the light sabers for a “Star Wars”-themed show 7-10 p.m. Jan. 28 at Franky Bradley’s, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735. Evoute Magic and Burlesque Celebrate with an evening of ta-tas and ta-das 8 p.m. Jan. 28 at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St.; 215592-0656. The Connect: An LGBTQ Hangout A communityoriented group meeting 5-7 p.m. Jan. 31 at Garage Passyunk, 1231 E. Passyunk Ave.;
Outta Town 215-278-2429. Billy Elliot The musical about a smalltown boy who prefers dancing over boxing is screened 1:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228. Bruce Clough The cabaret singer performs 8 p.m. Jan. 27 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027. Burnt Offering The hauntedhouse thriller is screened 9:45 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville;
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Jen Cloher’s New Year is off to a great start. The indie rocker from Australia is about to embark on her first North American solo tour, which includes a stop at Johnny Brenda’s on Jan. 31. “I never thought I would get to tour my music around the world,” Cloher wrote via email. “It’s not lost on me that I’m a 44-year-old woman about to play her first-ever headline tour in America and my shows have sold out.” Luck may play a part, but Cloher has worked hard too. Since 2005, she’s put out a steady stream of EPs and albums. Her 2013 record, “In Blood Memory,” was even nominated for the Australian Music Prize. Cloher also helps to run Milk! Records, an independent label that she co-founded in 2012 with her wife, fellow indie-rocker Courtney Barnett. Its roster includes the East Brunswick All Girls Choir and Fraser A. Gorman. Between the record label and Barnett’s breakout success, it’s been a few years since Cloher’s last album. Fortunately for music lovers, it was worth the wait. Her self-titled 11-track LP was released in the fall. The songs tackle topics such as loneliness, love, envy, success and being an artist in Australia. Cloher’s music also includes backup from Barnett on guitar, Bones Sloane on bass and Jen Sholakis on drums. Overall, the album has a loose, natural vibe. That’s partly attributable to where it was recorded. Engineer Greg Walker’s studio is a converted bakery in a small, rural town called Jumbunna. According to Cloher, “It was idyllic for making an album, firstly because there was no cell coverage when you were in the studio. A godsend!” Cloher’s approach to recording in the studio kept things fresh. The band would perform four takes of each song live and would then select the best one for the record. “I believe this is where the magic lies, when everyone is listening and playing the same song,” Cloher said. “I don’t like to rehearse too much and become too comfortable.” Cloher also avoids getting too comfortable when it comes to her lyrics. Whether it’s the topics she addresses or the emotions she explores, she’s unflinching. On “Forgot Myself,” she addresses the downside of having a successful partner. Cloher has discussed how Barnett’s success initially led her to question her career. Fortunately, she’s come to terms with that and found renewed purpose as an artist. Today, Cloher views these songs a bit differently: The feelings are still there, she explained, but now those emotions are less raw. “That’s the funny thing about songs. You
write them and then release them and you change. It’s almost as though the process sets you free from the feelings,” she said. Some of Cloher’s work examines the creative life in Australia. “Regional Echo,” for example, is a melancholy song about provincialism and crushed ambition. “Great Australian Bite” approaches the same topic from a different angle.
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Referencing earlier Australian bands like the Go-Betweens and the Saints, she sings, “Our giants have to bend / Just to make the ends meet.” As the song pushes toward its conclusion, the guitars get noisier. Cloher also addresses LGBT issues in her songwriting. “Sharing my experience as a lesbian woman is the most powerful thing I can do, because people listen,” she said. On “Strong Woman,” a driving rock number, Cloher sings about being a tomboy, wanting to kiss girls and gradually accepting her sexuality. “To love was to live in sin/So I stood out/I was born to let it out,” she sings. “Analysis Paralysis,” written before Australia legalized same-sex marriage, is suffused with righteous anger. As the song proceeds, Cloher’s vocals become increasingly angry and the guitars get louder. “I pay my fines/Taxes on time/But the feral right/Get to decide/If I can have a wife,” she snarls. “I know young women and GNC folk are listening to my music and I hope that having a platform to say something meaningful gives them the courage to do the same in their lives,” Cloher said. Of course, rock ‘n roll should also be fun for performers and audiences. Cloher hasn’t forgotten that. “I always want to give people my best show,” she said. “I want people to leave feeling different. That’s what good art should do.” n For more information, visit www.jencloher.com.
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Imagine that, a president ranting about insignificant things instead of concentrating on important issues … Anyway, that’s where our journey started and we’ve done 43 interviews thus far. It’s called “Out of the Box” and it’s now expanded to a docu-series. Six decades of television starting with Milton Berle in drag to Jeffery Tambor in “Transparent” and everything in between. We’ve interviewed all the usual suspects: Michael Douglas talking about Liberace, and it includes animation, news; Rachel Maddow’s interview was amazing; and many more. We’re in the middle of a negotiation right now and everyone seems to want the project! There will be a big announcement very shortly. I’ll keep in touch with you on it. PGN: That’s fantastic, I’m definitely excited to see that. So last year at Sundance, I had trouble finding LGBT community there. This year, I was able to make it to the Queer Brunch and the Love Lounge and that really helped me connect to other LGBTQ film folks. What was your gayest moment at Sundance? DP: Well for me it always comes back to films and the many incredible movies shown here over the decades that have affected me. To tell you the truth, I very rarely do interviews like this or have meetings or attend many parties. My mission is those five movies a day. PGN: Did you get any pushback in the industry when you came out? DP: No, never in the professional realm. I’ve experienced homophobia outside of L.A., I have a partner of 17 years, John Seiber, and I remember us being in Las Vegas and someone making comments about us — that sort of thing. But it’s a different time now. Remember Raymond Burr from “Perry Mason” and “Ironside”? We interviewed his partner for “Out of the Box.” As far as anyone knew, he was just his producing partner, but they were together for 35 years. PGN: Is John in the business? DP: No. He’s always worked in nonprofit with organizations like Caring for Babies with AIDS, Project Angel Food, Heal the Bay, the Alzheimers Association, etc. So he’s in the real world doing great things and I move in the make-believe world like Peter Pan.
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DP: Richard didn’t want to do a film. He turned me down for years and, frankly, the only reason he did it was because he needed money at the time. But it helped him cross over. Before that, most white audiences were not going to see him live. He was playing at mostly black venues that they would never venture to but now they could see his live act from the comfort of their local theater. His mainstream career exploded after that. I love comics and I’ve been very lucky to work some of the greats. Rodney Dangerfield was one of my best friends, which may seem odd, but Rodney was a fascinating, complex individual. Like Richard, his dark past infused a lot of his comedy. Rodney grew up in Kew Gardens, New York, and as a kid was called a “dirty rotten Jew.” He was sexually abused by the man who lived next door. His father left him when he was 2 and his mother was a raging alcoholic. The fact that Jacob Cohen — his real name — made it out and found success in comedy at age 42 is pretty remarkable. I’m intrigued by that darker side that propels them. PGN: Wow. Are you doing the Dangerfield story? DP: Well, I’m developing something on Sam Kinison now. Rodney discovered him. He was a Pentecostal preacher before doing comedy. It’s really interesting. PGN: Do you have a TV or film preference? DP: I just like a good story. Both mediums have made such an impact on lives and bringing us closer through learning about each other. And this is an important time to remind people that we’re all in this together, especially because of the current political climate. It’s terrifying right now. But I believe there’s a reason for things to happen. Maybe this will lead people who have been apathetic in the past to get engaged and active. Hopefully we can help by producing stories that will evoke change and get people motivated.
PGN: How did you meet? DP: Through a mutual friend; he’s from Tennessee and I guess you could say opposites attract. He’s been to Sundance once and that was enough for him!
PGN: What’s your M.O.? DP: I always feel like I’m the luckiest guy in the world. You mentioned early on — my mentor, Bill Sergeant — what he instilled in me was that if you persist, dreams can come true. How amazing it’s been to be at the Oscars with “Hacksaw Ridge” after trying so long to get it made, how amazing to have something like “Prayers for Bobby” still have an impact? And how amazing is it to be sitting here at Sundance with you now? I’m truly a lucky guy. n
PGN: Any crazy moments with Richard Pryor?
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