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HONESTY • INTEGRITY • PROFESSIONALISM

• AIDS doctor wants day in court • Upper Dublin adopts nondiscrimination law

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Allegations fly after Equality PA board member booted By Jen Colletta and Jeremy Rodriguez jen@epgn.com, jeremy@epgn.com Statewide LGBT-rights organization Equality Pennsylvania last week sought legal intervention after a board member it recently removed shared financial information about the organization online. Board removal

BIRTHDAY BONANZA: Supporters of Philly AIDS Thrift turned out for the store’s anniversary block party Sept. 16 in the 700 block of South Fifth Street. This year’s party was extra festive, as PAT recently surpassed the $2-million milestone in donations to local HIV/AIDS causes. The party featured a dunk tank where local leaders, including out state Rep. Brian Sims, took a dip to raise money, as well as games, resource tables and food trucks. Photo: Scott A. Drake

LGBT Commission considers Morris case By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com Trans attorney Julie Chovanes gave an impassioned presentation at the Sept. 12 meeting of the Mayor’s Commission on LGBT Affairs in Germantown, urging commissioners to support transparency in the Nizah Morris case. 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. “I can’t feel safe in a city that’s covered up this case for 15 years,” Chovanes noted. Chovanes also questioned an assertion by the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office that it has been investigating the Morris case for almost 15 years. She said such an assertion shouldn’t justify a lack of transparency in the case. Chovanes urged commissioners to support the release of “every single piece of paper the city has about the Morris case.” “We are in the middle of a war,” she added. “So many of us are casualties.

Nizah was a bloody casualty for something that wasn’t her fault.” The commissioners asked a few questions about the case and generally appeared sympathetic to Chovanes’ presentation. Chovanes and Office of LGBT Affairs Director Amber Hikes will remain in contact to ascertain what, if anything, the Kenney administration can do to help with transparency in the Morris case. Numerous Morris records in the city’s possession remain inaccessible to the public, including a 50-page police internal-affairs investigative file and interviews with Officer Kenneth Novak and his then-supervisor, Sgt. Michael Dougherty. Both were involved in the Morris incident but neither testified when the Police Advisory Commission held public hearings on the case in December 2006. In a related matter, PGN has a pending open-records request for 911 recordings pertaining to the Morris case at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. The next court proceeding will be held 9:30 a.m. Oct. 10 in Room 426 of City Hall, with Common Pleas Judge Abbe F. Fletman presiding. n

The boards of Equality PA and the Equality PA Education Fund voted Sept. 14 to revoke Sharron Cooks’ board membership and her position as vice president of advocacy, according to social-media posts by Cooks. Managing Director and Acting Chief Professional Officer John Dawe confirmed to PGN this week that Cooks was

voted off the board. A Sept. 15 letter Cooks posted online — which she said she received from law firm Ballard Spahr, which represents Equality PA — instructed her that her board membership was terminated after she “published a Facebook status and published a video in which you disparaged two of Equality PA’s partners, including the National Center for Transgender Equality and the Trans Health Conference; your subsequent failure to respond to messages from the board co-chairs and treasurer regarding the disparaging comments; and your refusal to participate in a recent executive committee.” In a series of social-media postings starting later that day, Cooks, a black trans woman, contended she was forced off the board because of white supremacy. Cooks PAGE 14 did not respond to a

Mazzoni staff votes to unionize By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com Mazzoni Center staff members voted to form a union with SEIU Healthcare PA last Wednesday. “Today, a majority of eligible members of Mazzoni’s staff voted for a union to represent them,” Mazzoni Center Interim CEO Steve Glassman said in a statement Sept. 13. The vote was reportedly 51-34. Mazzoni Medical Case Manager Michelle Lindstrom told PGN she was “overjoyed.” “When we have brought our concerns to management, it’s usually treated as, ‘Well, this is a longstanding policy. There is nothing that can be done about it,’” Lindstrom said. “The union representing us means that our concerns will be addressed and hopefully [the center will] become a more patient-centered organization.” Prior to the decision, Glassman spoke to PGN about how the unionization would affect the relationship between management and staff. “The union [will act] on behalf of the staff,” he said. “The staff [will not be] coming into my office and working out a resolution to specific problems, which I have been doing since I’ve been here. We haven’t found one situation that I haven’t been able to resolve with the staff directly advocating

and negotiating for themselves with me personally. That won’t be able to happen.” Glassman added that he would “work cooperatively with them and work in good faith toward finding a collective bargaining agreement.” “I can’t speak for what happened prior to my tenure here but I can tell you that under my leadership, no one will ever be retaliated against,” he added. Prior to Glassman’s appointment in July, the Mazzoni Center became the target of scrutiny due to alleged sexual misconduct from former medical director Dr. Robert Winn, who resigned in April. CEO Nurit Shein departed her post weeks later after Mazzoni staffers hosted a walkout protesting that she allegedly covered up the Winn accusations. Forming the union Lindstrom said discussions about forming a union began shortly after Winn and Shein departed their posts. She said a core group of staff who organized the walkout began researching unions. “The representatives from SEIU were definitely familiar with Mazzoni Center,” Lindstrom said. “Our concerns were primarily about staff being placed on somewhat equal footing with leadership in decision-making proPAGE 6

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AIDS doctor fights for her day in court By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com Dr. Emmanuella Cherisme wants her day in court, claiming she was fired from her job at AIDS Care Group four years ago after refusing the sexual advances of a supervisor. But AIDS Care Group maintains Cherisme was fired for valid reasons, thus her federal lawsuit should be dismissed as meritless. Founded in 1998, AIDS Care Group provides a wide array of services to people with HIV/AIDS, with offices in Delaware and Berks counties. Cherisme, 45, of Middletown, worked at AIDS Care Group from April 2013 to January 2014. She was hired to help the agency expand its women’s healthcare program. According to Cherisme’s suit, her supervisor sexually harassed her for several months, until she electronically blocked his calls and texts, thus triggering her firing. The alleged harassment at AIDS Care Group caused Cherisme to suffer from depression — a medical condition that

“Whether the relationship was consensual or not is a question for the jury to decide after hearing all of the facts and circumstances and weighing each side’s credibility.” lingers to this day, Cherisme said in a deposition. Cherisme acknowledged she had sex with the man on four occasions — three times in her home and once during a trip to Florida, after the man showed up unexpectedly. She contended that her final sexual encounter with the man was a form of rape. Since October 2013, Cherisme has participated in group therapy and has better boundary-setting skills, according to her deposition. Cherisme turned down a good job offer in Ohio due to the opportunity to work at AIDS Care Group, only to be mistreated there, according to her deposition.

She allegedly was subjected to racist slurs at the agency, despite her philanthropic efforts to build a hospital in Haiti, which reportedly has a high incidence of AIDS cases. Cherisme seeks more than $150,000 in damages andhas requested a jury trial to adjudicate her case. But AIDS Care Group wants a federal judge to dismiss Cherisme’s case, arguing that her alleged harasser was merely a coworker — not a supervisor — and that their sexual encounters were consensual. According to defense papers, Cherisme was so enamored by her co-worker, she even consulted him about the style of lingerie she should purchase. “[T]he evidence is clear that the two of them were involved in a consensual relationship for months, during which time Dr. Cherisme never once complained to anyone at AIDS Care Group,” attorneys wrote in a defense filing. AIDS Care Group also claims Cherisme was fired because her job performance was lacking and she had poor interpersonal skills with colleagues and superiors. As of presstime, AIDS Care Group’s request for dismissal remained pending with U.S. District Judge Nitza I. Quinones Alejandro. Neither side had a comment for this story. Justin F. Robinette, a local civil-rights attorney, spoke in favor of Cherisme having her day in court. “The court can’t say as a matter of law that there isn’t a power dynamic here,” Robinette told PGN. “Whether the relationship was consensual or not is a question for the jury to decide after hearing all of the facts and circumstances and weighing each side’s credibility. “This includes the opportunity for [Cherisme] to take the stand in court and testify about whether she believed the person she was in a relationship with was her supervisor, and whether she felt the conduct from her supervisor was unwelcome, offensive and therefore harassing.” Robinette also noted that plaintiffs don’t have to be “perfect” to get their day in court. “The law protects the imperfect worker from being treated any differently than the other imperfect workers,” he said. “You don’t need to be a perfect angel to reach a jury and possibly recover damages.” n

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News Briefing Cosby retrial date set Bill Cosby’s second trial on allegations that he sexually assaulted a lesbian will begin April 2, according to an order delivered by Judge Steven O’Neill last week. O’Neill presided over Cosby’s initial trial in June, which ended in a hung jury. The retrial had been slated for this fall, but was pushed back after Cosby hired a new team of lawyers, led by Tom Mesereau, who defended Michael Jackson against child-molestation charges. The retrial is expected to bring another deluge of publicity to Norristown, the seat of Montgomery County, of which Cosby is a resident. The judge has yet to announce whether jurors will again be selected from outside the county — they were drawn from Western Pennsylvania in the first trial — to avoid media bias. Cosby faces three felony charges relating to the alleged assault of Andrea Constand in 2004. Constand, then a basketball coach at Temple University, Cosby’s alma mater, said Cosby gave her pills that he said would relax her; she testified in June that the medication incapacitated her and Cosby then fondled her. Cosby’s team maintained the sexual contact was consensual; the victim’s sexual orientation was not brought up at this summer’s trial. Constand was one of more than 60

women who contend Cosby sexually assaulted them. He also faces sexual-assault charges in California for an alleged 1974 incident involving a 15-year-old at Hugh Hefner’s Playboy Mansion. That trial is slated for December 2018.

Center to host ‘Will & Grace’ screening party “Will & Grace” fans can celebrate the return of the series with a watch party at William Way LGBT Community Center. The event starts 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at the center, 1315 Spruce St. Guests will have a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles to see the finale of the show. RSVP at WillandGracePhila.RSVPify. com.

Halloween ball to fundraise for HIV/AIDS group FACT Bucks County will host a Pumpkin Masquerade Ball to raise money for its HIV/AIDS initiatives. The event will be held 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at Hope Ridge Farm, 2050 Aquetong Road in New Hope. Guests are encouraged to come in costumes, with prizes for the best, funniest and scariest costumes. The party will feature a DJ and dancing. Tickets are $75 in advance or $100 at the door. For advanced tickets, visit www.factbuckscounty.org. n — Jen Colletta

Upper Dublin approves nondiscrimination law Upper Dublin in Montgomery County became the 44th municipality in the state to ban LGBT discrimination last week. The township’s commissioners adopted legislation Sept. 12 that prohibits discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations because of someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The township is home to about 25,000 residents. In a statement released by Equality Pennsylvania, township resident Ellen Toplin, who led the advocacy effort for the legislation, called the vote a “bold and important step to protect our civil liberties and show the world that the people of Upper Dublin Township do not and will not support discrimination.” “Without a local ordinance, state law

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or federal law, LGBTQ individuals can be fired, evicted or denied access to public places and opportunity,” John Dawe, Equality Pennsylvania’s managing director, noted in a statement. “We applaud Dublin Township in taking this important step and continue to urge our state legislators to take a cue from the leaders in Dublin Township and pass the PA Fairness Act.” The proposed statewide LGBT nondiscrimination law remains stalled in committee in the state House and Senate. In addition to banning LGBT discrimination, the ordinance established a Human Relations Commission to oversee its implementation and enforcement. n

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Liberty City hosts race-relations panel at annual meeting By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com More than 30 people attended Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club’s annual meeting Sept. 13 at John C. Anderson Apartments, which included a discussion on updates to the city’s nondiscrimination law. Councilman Derek S. Green, Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations Executive Director Rue Landau and Director of LGBT Affairs Amber Hikes discussed the measure, which Mayor Jim Kenney signed in June. The legislation gave PCHR the authority to issue cease-anddesist orders to businesses violating the LGBT-inclusive Fair Practices Ordinance. Green introduced the bill after PCHR’s public hearing on Gayborhood racism last October. Liberty City Co-Chair Malcolm Kenyatta moderated the panel and a Q&A session. How can I be an LGBT ally? One audience member asked how she can “do more” to be an

LGBT ally. “I would say that what’s helpful for me, in addition to having LGBTQ people, is having allies that are there with us — whether we’re protesting, rallying or celebrating our community — it’s just nice to have bodies there,” Hikes said. “We are fighting,” she added. “This is a war. We’re mobilizing as LGBTQ people but also as allies. So just show up.” Landau suggested allies can “speak up” in workplaces, private spaces and community organizing. “Just say, ‘Is there any way we can include the LGBTQ community here?’ just to make sure they have a seat at the table and that you are always speaking up and speaking out,” she said. How have Gayborhood bars responded to PCHR? PCHR has required training at 12 Gayborhood bars to ensure they adhere to the Fair Practices Ordinance. Landau said all have successfully hung informational posters in their break rooms.

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“They have been pretty reasonable and compliant,” Landau said. “There was some frustration in the whole process and that’s OK but they have been willing to let us in, meet with their staff and have these trainings. The owners have shown up as well so we have been really happy about that.” Landau added PCHR has not been focusing specifically on LGBT bars, despite some community outcry, and has received plenty of complaints regarding non-LGBT bars.

How can people present evidence to PCHR? Green suggested documenting discriminatory incidents. “Too often, people don’t document,” Green said. “When you have a breakdown of what happened — who was there, what time, day — all of that information will help you. It will help you so much more to make your claims more credible. Even when you think something is not right, you should document it.”

Hikes noted the Office of LGBT Affairs will hire a firsttime deputy director. She said the office has hosted two community conversations, with May’s event focusing on the office’s mission and the August forum centering on Mazzoni Center. The office will host a third conversation in October on race relations. “It’s long overdue and we’re doing it to mark one year since the PCHR hearing,” Hikes said. “We’re going to do a retrospective [about] where we come from and where we are going.” The date and location have not yet been announced. New Liberty City leadership Liberty City also elected Kristina Furia, Deborah Gorth, Henry Sias and Deja Lynn Alvarez to its board. Five spots are still open for additional members. Following the vote, the club’s Endorsement Committee announced its support of Rebecca Rhynhart for City Controller. n

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LGBT team to walk ‘Out of the Darkness’ Chefs serve up fundraising for for suicide prevention By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com The local chapter of a suicide-prevention organization is organizing the firstever LGBT team for its annual walk. Pride & Prevention, an “LGBTQ+ outreach team,” will participate in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Walk. The aim of the Oct. 1 event, and hundreds of other walks across the country, is to help AFSP reduce the suicide rate by 20 percent by 2025. Team Captain Tia Sharpe currently has Pride & Prevention’s fundraising goal set at $1,500, but said she plans to raise it as they get closer to the goal to “keep the motivation going.” Sharpe, a lesbian, said she struggled with coming out as a teenager and dealt with depression. She attempted suicide MAZZONI from page 1

cesses. SEIU seemed to understand that.” Lindstrom noted the staff members who voted in favor of the union did not believe the changes in Mazzoni’s leadership would be “adequate” to “address the legacy of racism, intimidation, the lack of transparency and the lack of accountability.” In January, the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations released its findings on Gayborhood racism, recommending training on the Fair Practices Ordinance and implicit bias for Mazzoni and other nonprofits. Lindstrom said gains have been made since the leadership transition. “There is an effort to appear more transparent, an effort to talk the talk and give soundbites to media that indicate things are moving in the right direction and, to give him credit, they have revised our benefits,” Lindstrom said. “Our co-pays got cut in half. They are offering financial assistance with surgeries, with specifically trans staff members in mind. These are real gains but I think it’s worth noting that it didn’t happen until there was pressure on them because of this union drive. I wonder if those changes would have been made without that.” Glassman told PGN that Mazzoni began such internal initiatives approximately a month before staff publicly announced plans to unionize. However, the staff did not receive notification until afterward. Sarah Fishbein, an SEIU officer working with Mazzoni, said leadership and staff will make proposals toward a bargaining committee to determine a contract. “The hope from Mazzoni leadership that was expressed and certainly the hope that was expressed by staff is that we want this to be a positive thing,” Fishbein said. “We want this to be a step forward. This is not

at age 16. “It was something that I’ve struggled with for a long time since I was a teenager,” the 27-year-old said. “That’s a big motivator for me to reach out and help others.” Her motivation led her to becoming LGBTQ+ Outreach Coordinator and board secretary for the city’s AFSP chapter. Additionally, she volunteers four hours a week for Crisis Text Line, providing crisis intervention via SMS. For the latter position, she said people will offer thanks for helping them but noted a bigger reward. “The point of it is to get them to realize that they can handle [their situation],” Sharpe said. “It’s nice to hear people tell you their own solution to show that fantastic inner strength. That’s always rewarding.” Sharpe noted the walk is a positive step toward reducing stigma around mental about having a bloody battle with the leadership here. This is a group of people here who were underserved and we have to figure out how to do right by that community. They really hope that we can go back and forth to the table but also that we can come out of here stronger.” The right time? While Lindstrom called the upcoming union a “great next step,” 40 percent of voters did not agree. One Mazzoni staff member requesting anonymity told PGN that while they participated in the employee walkout, they did not think unionization was “the right fit” for Mazzoni. “Forty percent of the agency doesn’t want this,” the staff member said. “That means people are unhappy. If people are unhappy, how does that impact how they are treating patients and clients? “We weathered so much in such a short amount of time and then we moved to the new building and there was really a sense of possibility in that new building,” they said about the May move to Mazzoni’s new headquarters on Bainbridge Street. The staff member added that upon moving to the new building, they felt the staff was “all together.” “I don’t feel that [now].” Mazzoni’s hiring of alt-right consulting firm comes under scrutiny Mazzoni’s unionization comes almost a month after staff discovered that Creative Solutions and Visions, a consulting firm hired to educate workers on the benefits and detriments of forming unions, had connections to alt-right groups. Mazzoni has since terminated its relationship with the firm and is now working with senior consultant Joe

health. “I’m really looking forward to having a team, meeting new people who have experienced hardships, or are just really supportive of creating a healthy dialogue around mental health,” Sharpe said. “That has been my biggest goal. I want to end the stigma around depression and mental illness.” By presstime, the team had raised more than $950 of its $1,500 goal, and Philadelphia’s AFSP chapter as a whole has raised more than $289,000 of its $640,000 goal. n Visit http://bit.ly/2xbVbML to join the Pride & Prevention team or to donate to a team member. Registration for the Out of the Darkness Philadelphia Walk begins 6:30 a.m., with the walk being held 8:3011 a.m. Oct. 1 at the Philadelphia Art Museum, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. Visit the group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/prideandprevention.

Brock from the Labor Relations Institute in the same capacity. Creative Solutions’ social-media posts included statements such as “#MAGA Antifa finally labeled as domestic terrorist group … next up Black Lives Matter.” Additionally, the firm appeared to support the Muslim ban with the tweet “First #BUILDTHEWALL and then dream … ” These posts have since been deleted. According to Glassman, the agency hired Creative Solutions after he heard from some employees who did not want to unionize. “We had so many people coming to me complaining about the fact that they didn’t want to be in the union, that they were being harassed and intimidated by people that were for the union and they were very unhappy with the whole process,” Glassman said. “I felt that I needed to ensure that I was properly representing the interests of all of the staff at Mazzoni Center and that we needed to make sure that facts were being disseminated to all of our staff rather than just claims or promises that were being delivered by the union.” Philadelphia Weekly published an Aug. 25 email Glassman sent to employees in which he explained that he met with staff members who informed him about the social-media posts. He added that he spoke with owner Keith Perraino, who said his account was hacked, and noted that Mazzoni would continue to work with the firm. Initial reports claimed that Glassman did not terminate Mazzoni’s relationship with the firm until a week after receiving complaints from staff. But Glassman said he heard additional complaints and then terminated the firm’s contract Aug. 28, three days after his initial email. A Mazzoni staff member told PGN that Glassman sent an email announcing the firm’s termination Aug. 28 at 5:32 p.m. n

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Food and animal lovers can come together next month for an event that helps the city’s largest no-kill shelter continue to save the lives of local animals. Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society will host Chefs’ Night for PAWS Oct. 2 at Skybox, 2424 E. York St. The event will feature food and cocktails from several dozen of the city’s top restaurants, presented in a tasting format. PAWS Executive Director Melissa Levy noted that the agency previously hosted a culinary fundraiser in the form of a sit-down dinner, and wanted to change up the structure this year. “The Chefs’ Dinner was more formal and we wanted to do something fresh and new,” Levy said. “This is more of a tasting event where guests can enjoy food from all the restaurants. There’s so much wonderful food in Philadelphia and so many chefs who are so supportive of our mission and are animal lovers themselves.” This year’s venue is also new. “Skybox is a really cool event space so we’re looking forward to hosting it there for the first time,” Levy said. The tasting sections will be grouped according to the neighborhood in which the restaurants are located: Midtown Village, Rittenhouse Square, Old City, Passyunk, Fishtown and Fairmount. Participating chefs include out restaurateurs Marcie Turney of Jamonera and Joncarl Lachman of Noord. In addition to Jamonera, participating Gayborhood venues include Vedge, El Vez, Brü, Vintage Wine Bar & Bistro, Franky Bradley’s and Opa. A handful of noted chefs from neighborhoods outside the six will offer dishes in a VIP lounge. VIP ticketholders will also have access to a one-hour preview, in which they can sample selections and mix and mingle with the chefs, and an after-party. Levy said the food offerings will satisfy people of all tastes. “We certainly will have something for everyone,” she said. “We asked all the restaurants to remember this is an animal-welfare fundraiser so we’ll have a lot of vegetarians and vegans at the event. We’re promising something for everybody, with a nice range of food.” For more information or tickets, visit http://bit.ly/2wDPbrW. n

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Obituaries Vincent Whittacre, West Philly business owner, 57 By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com Longtime West Philadelphia business owner Vincent Whittacre died Sept. 13. He was 57. Whittacre was a co-owner of four restaurants â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Palladium on University of Pennsylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus and later incarnations Abbraccio, Gold Standard CafĂŠ and Gold Standard at Fitzwater â&#x20AC;&#x201D; before retiring from the restaurant industry, in which he worked for more than 30 years, in 2015. The Rochester, Pa., native was born Nov. 26, 1959, and earned a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He got his start in the service industry at a restaurant in Pittsburgh before moving to Philadelphia in 1984. He joined the staff at Palladium and worked his way up to become general manager and later co-owner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was in the office and a woman came downstairs and said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a person upstairs and you must hire him now,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? laughed Roger Harman, who co-owned Palladium with business and romantic partner Duane Ball. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boy, was she right to say that.â&#x20AC;? Whittacre started as a server, and his attentiveness and sharp eye quickly earned him more responsibilities, said Harman, who married Whittacre in Maine in December 2013.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had just recently started the restaurant and our finances were a mess,â&#x20AC;? Harman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He became our financial manager and focused on quality control. He brought the waiters in the line, did some help with cooking, took over the finances. He saved our skin incredibly in that time.â&#x20AC;? The restaurant achieved great success on the Penn campus, Harman said, ultimately getting a liquor license. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a bar for almost 20 years right in the middle of the Penn campus. We had some crazy, crazy nights there,â&#x20AC;? Harman laughed. Whittacre went on to become a co-owner in the Palladium business with Harman and Ball, as well as at their future sites once they left Pennâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus, investing heavily in their West Philadelphia neighborhood. They built new construction for Abbraccio, then unheard of in the West Philly area, said Ray Murphy, who grew up as a neighbor of the three men. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were really trendsetters in the local community,â&#x20AC;? Murphy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When Penn booted them, they went back to their roots, right in the neighborhood where they lived.â&#x20AC;?

Murphy lived two doors down from the men and was particularly close with Whittacare, whom he called Uncle Vince. Murphy worked in all of their restaurants when he was a teen. He also recalled their support when he was fundraising for Central High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s LGBT student group he helped found. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I very timidly went to their door and said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hi guys, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m gay. Can you possibly donate baked goods to our bake sale?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Murphy laughed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And they did. Vince was a mentor to me, telling me war stories about the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s and showing me what it could be like to be a gay man living in Philadelphia. He took me to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Stars on Ice,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to plays downtown and came to visit me when I was in college in Pittsburgh.â&#x20AC;? That generosity also extended to the community. Whittacre was very active in his Cedar Park neighborhood, and in West Philadelphia in general. He served as a founder and former president of the Baltimore Avenue Business Association, treasurer of the Chester Avenue Dog Park and was involved with Curio Theater Company. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He helped to make sure new businesses were coming into the area and more services were available to diverse communities,â&#x20AC;? Murphy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But he was also committed to making sure folks whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been in the area for

the long haul werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t being pushed out.â&#x20AC;? Whittacre was active in the LGBT community, including as a contributor to Action Wellness, AIDS Fund and Philadelphia FIGHT. He was also a strong supporter of the arts, particularly opera, films and the ballet, and was also an avid reader and cook. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was extremely honest, extremely cordial, but not a dork,â&#x20AC;? Harman laughed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find anybody with more devotion and persistence than Vincent.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was someone who went above and beyond to make sure the people in his life were doing well,â&#x20AC;? Murphy added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was always there for anyone who needed his help.â&#x20AC;? Whittacre was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Eleanor; his stepmother, Betty; and his partner, Duane Ball. In addition to Harman, Whittacre is survived by his brother, Eric; aunt, Dena; niece, Lauren; and nephew, Sean. He was predeceased by several beloved dogs and is survived by his dogs Mildred and Leila. A memorial service will be held from 1-5 p.m. Sept. 24 at Calvary Church, 801 S. 48th St. Guests are encouraged to bring a dish to share as part of a potluck meal. Donations can be made in Whittacreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to Action Wellness, Curio Theatre Company or Chester Avenue Dog Association. n

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By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com Local female impersonator Joanne Krienes, also known as Joey Daniels to some friends and family, died Sept. 3 after a battle with lymphoma. She was 63. Friends and family gathered for a memorial service at Sanutti Funeral Home, followed by a Mass at Our Lady of Consolation. Krienesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; friend Franny Price recalled watching the transgender woman perform at shows and fundraisers in the 1970s and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was so beautiful,â&#x20AC;? Price said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was probably one of the best Marilyn Monroe impersonators. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Liza Minnelliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was also flawless,â&#x20AC;? Price added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was a perfectionist when she performed. When she performed [or] impersonated somebody, Joey did her homework and it was a lot harder back then because you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have YouTube or a video you could pop up. You had to wait until the person came on TV to get the characteristics or, if you were lucky enough, they were a movie star where you could study them.â&#x20AC;? Her brother, Tony S. Daniels, recalled her career as a dancer, singer and lipsyncer. He said she began performing with the Fabulous Fakes and then later

with Joeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Girls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was when [drag-performers] only [performed as] characters,â&#x20AC;? Daniels said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nobody just got up [and performed] in a dress like they do now. You had to look like somebody. It was a lot tougher back then because you would be there and you would either look like the person or you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Joey could look like Liza, Streisand [and] Marilyn.â&#x20AC;? Daniels recalled that the funeral director stated how his sister â&#x20AC;&#x153;died with a smile on her face.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guess her whole life was fighting for what you are, especially back then â&#x20AC;&#x201D; fighting the cancer, and living as a woman.â&#x20AC;? While Krienes enjoyed working as a florist and as a barmaid at Harrahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Daniels noted that his sister was happiest when she was on stage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that was the only time Joey was happy.â&#x20AC;? Krienes is survived by Daniels and predeceased by her sister, Janice Daniels, and her mother and father, who went by Mickey and Doc, respectively. n

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Bi Visibility Day returns for second year By Ray Simon PGN Contributor The Philly Bi Visibility Day Rally and Health Fair will take place Sept. 23 at the Board Game Art Park at 15th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard. This year’s rally, the second annual, runs from 2-4 p.m. Mayor Jim Kenney and others will speak; representatives from eight local LGBT organizations will be on hand as well. The event is free. There is also an after-party at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St. (For more details, visit www.biphilly.org.) Steven A. Johnston, who founded Philly Bi Visibility in September 2016, has big goals for the event. “I hope to accomplish one thing,” he said; “providing a space for bisexual people within the city that welcomes all people and provides resources without cost.” It promises to be a full afternoon. In addition to Kenney, State Rep. Brian Sims and Director of LGBT Affairs Amber Hikes Affairs will speak. Representatives from AIDS Fund Philly, Bebashi, COLOURS, Mazzoni Center, the Penn Medicine Program for LGBT Health, Philadelphia FIGHT and William Way LGBT Community Center also will attend. That’s quite a lineup for an event that only held its first public event last fall. At the time, Johnston explained, he’d recently

come out as bisexual. In his search for supportive organizations, he found that they were either scattered around the region or currently dormant. Undeterred, Johnston decided to do something about that. With international Bi Visibility Day approaching, he suggested to a friend that they celebrate the day themselves, but quickly changed his mind and announced it on social media. He also contacted the city’s Office of LGBT Affairs, which helped him secure a location and a microphone. Despite the last-minute arrangements, Johnston was optimistic. “If 10 people came, I was going to be happy,” he said. Part of Johnston’s original impetus was personal, but he had more in mind than simply meeting fellow bisexuals. “I wanted something specifically for bisexual people, and I wanted to bring something outside of the Gayborhood so it was a little more visible,” he said. Board Game Park turned out to be an ideal location: convenient to public transportation, close to the Reading Terminal and directly across from City Hall. In other words, it could conceivably attract the attention of passersby who would never venture into the Gayborhood. For Johnston, that public presence was important. “I viewed Bi Visibility Day as being visible and not just to the community,

but to everyone else,” he said. The first Bi Visibility Day rally ended up drawing a decent crowd; Johnston estimates that roughly 60 people showed up. Their reaction, overwhelmingly positive, prompted him to think ahead and consider how he could improve the event. “I am an ambitious person and thought, Let’s just do it bigger,” he said. But Johnston wanted to do more than increase the turnout or duration of the rally. He wanted a genuine grassroots event, geared towards bisexuals and without the commercial distractions of larger public get-togethers. “The second motivating factor, I think, was the national response to Prides in the summer, where people are paying money and it’s just corporate and all this stuff,” he said. “And I was like, ‘We’re not going to do that. I’m going to have a community event for the community, by the community.’” The best way to accomplish that, Johnston felt, was to make local LGBT health and social-services organizations easily accessible to attendees. “If you go to our Pride, these groups are there, but you have to wade through all this other stuff,” he said. The importance of that can’t be discounted, according to Terri Clark, prevention-services coordinator at Action

Wellness. “For LGBT-health organizations to reach out to bi folks can be a first step in validating and bringing visibility to the fact that bi folks do exist,” she said. For Clark, who will represent Action Wellness, it’s a matter of professional and personal concern. She isn’t just a sexuality educator, she’s also bisexual. Consequently, she’s aware of the many challenges confronting bisexuals. “We know from research that has been done across the lifespan that bisexual people of all ages experience more health disparities than their gay, lesbian or hetero peers,” Clark said. Moreover, she explained, bisexuals are misunderstood by both the general public and people who would seem to be natural allies. “Bi folks are often invisible, rejected, invalidated and stigmatized in the heterosexual communities and the gay and lesbian communities,” she said. Although the Philly Bi Visibility Rally won’t have food vendors or corporate sponsors, it is putting bisexuals directly in touch with important resources. As Johnston said, “I want to convey to bisexuals that there is a place for them, they are valid, loved and valued.” n Follow Philly Bi Visibility on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PhillyBiVisibility/ and on Twitter @bi_philly.

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Scott Lively

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What is an LGBT newspaper? A story PGN published last week elicited a number of online critiques about an issue we’ve seen crop up from time to time, and one that gets to the core of our mission as an LGBT community newspaper. We covered the breaking news that the driver in the 2015 Amtrak train derailment will not face criminal charges after all. In our story, we identified that the driver is gay, prompting a number of online commenters to blast us for singling out his sexual orientation, and emphasizing that his identity should not have been a factor in the story. The driver’s identity as a gay man, of course, had zero impact on the fatal derailment. However, it did have an integral effect on our motivation to cover the story. Since PGN’s founding more than 40 years ago, we have been dedicated to covering the issues, ideas and events impacting the local LGBT community. As such, our content all has a decidedly LGBT bent. Yes, we cover mainstream news, but work to personalize it for a Philadelphia LGBT audience, such as analyzing the get-out-the-vote efforts in the community prior to the 2016 election or analyzing how largescale events like the recent papal visit would impact Gayborhood businesses. In the same vein, if an LGBT person is involved in a story that’s getting

mainstream coverage, we see the issue as one we should cover, even if the person’s LGBT identity may have no bearing on the story itself; if we were a Jewish publication, an outlet for the African-American community or a Latinx newspaper, we would similarly keep our finger on the pulse of the city for stories involving our community members. Some online commenters contended we should be covering mainstream stories anyway, regardless of LGBT connections. While writing about the sea of political happenings, crime and community movements happening across Philadelphia sounds like an ambitious challenge, it’s not one that we as a community newspaper are focused on (nor equipped for with our small newsroom!). We report LGBT news for an LGBT audience. There are many respected mainstream news organizations in the city writing about stories impacting Philadelphians of all stripes. By leaving that ball in their court and hyperfocusing on the LGBT community, we’re able to keep our focus where it should be. While we all function in the context of larger entities like the city and within countless other parameters, to remain a true community newspaper, our priority has always been, and will continue to be, the local LGBT community. n

My wife and I just celebrated our 20th anniversary. Do you know who else is celebrating 20 years? World Nut Daily, a website that hosts conservative voices that not only don’t consider my wife and me to be married, but don’t even think that we should, or even do, exist. One such marriage-equality denier and man who has spent years authoring anti-LGBT hot takes is Scott Lively, president of Defend the Family International. Lively’s Sept. 8 column is basically a love letter to Exodus International, a totally discredited group that purported to turn gays and lesbians straight with prayer. The founder of Exodus eventually left and was all, “Welp, I’m still gay. This group is bullshit. Sorry.” Lively, however, thinks it was great. “Though I have never experienced same-sex attraction,” Lively begins — making sure you know he ain’t no homo, former or current — “I attended several Exodus conferences and other functions.” So why did Lively hang out at Exodus gatherings if he’s a good heterosexual Christian? Because he loves gays, in a totally non-gay way, of course. “I have always had a special place in my heart for ‘gay’ strugglers and have ministered to many individuals over the years as an aspect of my Bible-based Christian activism,” Lively said. Translation: I think gay people are disgusting, incapable of God’s love and unworthy of romantic partnership and I have spent my professional life spreading that message because I am a creep. The place in his heart for gays is so special that he claims they have a “compulsive behavioral disorder.” “As with any compulsive behavioral disorder, homosexuality is tough to overcome,” Lively writes. “There’s an aspect of physiology involved in all addictions — drugs, alcohol, food, gambling, video games, porn, whatever — that addicts the struggler to his or her own pleasure-related brain chemicals that are released when they act out.” You know those “pleasure-related brain chemicals” that are released when a person meets someone they are attracted to? When straight men and

women feel that, it’s called love. When gays and lesbians feel it, it’s called “addiction.” Same feeling, different bodies. It’s interesting that Lively claims to “have never experienced samesex attraction,” yet he’s so sure same-sex attraction is a vice and addiction. He cites his own struggles with addiction as proof that he’s an expert on addiction and recovery. “I was miraculously healed of drug and alcohol addiction in 1986 — on my knees in prayer at a treatment center — after 16 years of bondage that started at the age of 12,” he writes. “I never had another desire to drink or take drugs ever again.” Well, good for him if that’s the case. But that doesn’t make him an expert on how gay people feel or don’t feel. He can’t understand why LGBT people and allies were so strongly against the ex-gay “cure” lie that Exodus pushed (and Lively still pushes). “Exodus International,” he writes, “suffered the wrath of the powerful LGBT political movement from day one because every one of its members was living proof that homosexual self-indulgence is a choice.” No. Every one of its members was proof that people who’ve been beaten down by discrimination and hate will subject themselves to psychological torture in hopes the pain will stop. Hating LGBT people is a choice. Being Christian is a choice. Believing that Christianity is incompatible with LGBT people is a choice. Lively is living proof that anti-LGBT indulgence is a choice. No doubt Lively’s own pleasure-related brain chemicals are released when he acts these indulgences out. No wonder he can’t stop. n

It’s interesting that Lively claims to “have never experienced same-sex attraction,” yet he’s so sure same-sex attraction is a vice and addiction. He cites his own struggles with addiction as proof that he’s an expert on addiction and recovery.

D’Anne Witkowski is a poet, writer and comedian living in Michigan with her wife and son. She has been writing about LGBT politics for over a decade. Follow her on Twitter @MamaDWitkowski.

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Street Talk What should happen to the statue of former Mayor Frank L. Rizzo? "The location is problematic. He wasn't very welcoming to every walk of life, so being in front of the Municipal Brycen Beam Services barrista/dog walker Building isn't West Philadelphia appropriate. He denied so many people city services when he was mayor. The statue should be junked, in order to make a stand with those he denied."

"It has to go. Rizzo was very derisive of the AfricanAmerican community, and he was a racist. He represented Akia Feggans brutality. social worker If we want Sharon Hill to come together as a city, we need to stop honoring people who didn't give fair treatment to all citizens."

"It shouldn't be in a place of such prominence. I really think it should be scrapped. A lot of people want to damage Stella Gassaway that statue. designer Maybe as a Old City compromise, it could be moved to the police headquarters, where it would be protected."

"Let it alone. It doesn't bother me. Leave it be. Why make a problem when there isn't one? There are a lot more important issues in the world to be worried about statue."

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Showcasing the images and experiences of people with LGBTQ parents Award-winning photographer Gabriela for them. Not all found it easy, and to her Herman knew that for her new book, “The credit, Herman doesn’t edit out the diffiKids: The Children of LGBTQ Parents cult journeys some had in a world of minin the USA,” “the images would be porimal information, misinformation and bias traits of the children, with no one else in about LGBTQ families. Nevertheless, the them.” She wanted to show what life with children’s resilience and ultimate love of LGBTQ parents “is like through their their families shines through. eyes.” Her own experience reflects those strug That vision has given us a striking, gles. When Herman was in high school, powerful book of 75 images more than 20 years ago, her and essays that remind us never own mom came out. It was to forget the perspectives of “traumatic” at first, Herman the children in any discussaid. “I resented her and her sion of LGBTQ families. It partner for a while and didn’t should become a must-have for feel comfortable discussing LGBTQ parents and their older it with anyone.” She and her children as well as for schools mom barely spoke for a year. and libraries interested in sup By the time her mom marporting them. ried her new partner, however, Herman’s subjects come from “things had been patched up a all over the country, from areas bit,” and Herman went to the urban and rural, liberal and conwedding — one of the first servative, and in all shades of legal same-sex weddings in the Dana Rudolph country. Now, “our family is skin. Some, like her, are children of parents who divorced still strong and together,” she when one came out or transitioned; others said, and they all go on vacation with her are part of families created by already-out dad and his girlfriend. She knew that her family’s success LGBTQ people. Some are biologically story was a privilege, though — and tied to their parents and others are not. seven years ago, that led her to envision a They range from college age to middle-age, a testament to the fact that project about other people with LGBTQ LGBTQ people have been raising children parents, drawing on her skills as a comfor much longer than many think. Herman mercial photographer. Around the same didn’t seek out younger children, she said time, her sister connected with COLAGE, in an interview, because she wanted to the national organization for people with make sure her subjects “had the language LGBTQ parents, and invited Herman to to talk about their experience.” Each perone of their gatherings. It was the first son offers a short essay next to their photo time Herman had met anyone else with in which they describe what growing up LGBTQ parents and realized, “I’m not with an LGBTQ parent or parents was like alone.”

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She began photographing people she met through COLAGE and through friends. In 2015, she sought publication of the project to coordinate with the U.S. Supreme Court’s marriage-equality ruling, and both the New York Times Sunday Review and the U.K.’s Guardian newspaper ran excerpts. Herman knew the project wasn’t over yet, though. People with LGBTQ parents began seeking her out after the newspaper coverage, and she kept shooting. Last summer, she connected with The New Press, a nonprofit publisher with a focus on using books for social change, which is now publishing her book as part of its ongoing series about LGBTQ communities around the world. She often chose the settings for her photos by asking her subjects to “think about the moment your parent came out or the moment you realized your family was a little bit different.” Where they were then or what they were wearing often became inspiration for the photo. All the photos used natural light, she said, as befitted “such an intimate moment.” The hardest part of the whole project, however, was sharing her own story, something she hadn’t intended to do but that the New York Times had requested. “I was very nervous about sharing it with my mom,” she said. “I went from not being able to say ‘My mom is gay’ to screaming it in the New York Times,” she reflected. It turned out that her mom posted her essay to Facebook and said she was proud of her daughter. She hopes that her work will resonate with “any kid or adult who has a parent who’s come out.” For those growing up without knowing anyone else with an

LGBTQ parent, she said, she wants it to convey that “you’re not alone. There’s a community out there of people who love and support you.” And for queer parents, she hopes it helps them “see things from the children’s perspective.” Their stories are inspiring but not saccharine; thoughtful but more quickly read than a book-length single memoir; and touching but at times harshly honest and gently funny. They show a cadre of people with a diversity of backgrounds, family structures and experiences, united by a common bond and sharing a fierce love of their families, warts and all. In the future, she thinks having LGBTQ parents “won’t be an issue at all, and people will think it silly that there was a book dedicated to this.” Until that time, though, “The Kids” deserves wide dissemination. As she writes in the introduction to the book, “We — the children of LGBTQ parents — are not hypotheticals. Our stories need to be told.” Learn more about the project at thekids. gabrielaherman.com, or look for the book in stores and online. n Dana Rudolph is the founder and publisher of Mombian (mombian.com), a GLAAD Media Awardwinning blog and resource directory for LGBTQ parents.

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The journey of being on PrEP starts with you After watching the last episode of Philadelphia to help keep them healthy and happy. “American Horror Story,” a moment during the episode stuck with me for the One of these services is the Mazzoni rest of the night. No, it wasn’t the clowns, Center’s PrEP clinic. Mazzoni offers a but the scene that mentioned PrEP. It weekly PrEP clinic in partnership with the was a monumental occasion because navigation team. The clinic is by appointthis meant that PrEP has finally hit the ment only, which was designed as the best mainstream media. While this is great for way to maximize the ability of providers PrEP gaining exposure to a to answer basic questions clilarger audience, the real work ents have, and also to be able of getting the information and to get them access to PrEP services to those who need it quicker. is nowhere close to being finThe PrEP Clinic is a gateished. And this is a journey way to possibilities in that each that many should consider takperson who comes through the ing. doors has the opportunity to PrEP stands for Prehave an assessment done with Exposure Prophylaxis, and is a social worker, which includes a way for people who don’t a one-on-one discussion about have HIV to take a pill every the individual’s mental health day to prevent infection. PrEP and social well-being. A barwas created to aid people in rier to being able to take PrEP the fight against becoming as prescribed for many is HIV-positive and is to be used that their mental health and Sean Laughlin social well-being are not being alongside other preventative measures including condoms. taken care of in conjunction If taken daily, without missing any doses, with their physical health. People often PrEP has been proven to be 92-percent don’t know what happens at a medical effective in reducing the risk of HIV appointment. Through this full discussion, transmission. When we add into the mix patients go on to establish primary care at the statistical fact that someone who is Mazzoni Center and are referred to menHIV-positive and undetectable cannot tal-health services that provide both onepass on the virus to another person, the on-one session and groups. During the goal of ending the HIV epidemic becomes PrEP Clinic, patients are able to meet with more of a reality. PrEP alone cannot stop an actual Mazzoni Center health-care proHIV; however, what PrEP can do is be vider to discuss their sexual health along with their physical and emotional health. added to people’s sexual-health toolkit as a method of prevention. This will help Studies have also shown that another everyone at risk for HIV transmission to barrier to PrEP was cost. Cost of a pretake another step towards owning their scription for PrEP is determined based sexual health positively through this preon insurance status and/or income. The ventative measure. patient will speak with a navigation spe This is where Mazzoni Center’s cialist who can enroll them in an assisNavigation Program comes in. It protance program that can often cut the cost vides support to help individuals through of the patient’s medication down to zero. this journey in becoming more knowlIn addition, the navigation specialist will edgeable about PrEP and whether they be with the patient as support during should take it. Navigation provides this the PrEP journey to discuss side effects, support to MSM (men who have sex with adherence and potential referrals that may men) and individuals of trans experience benefit the patient. Staffers at the PrEP who are at high risk of contracting HIV. Clinic treat each patient as a person and Navigation offers services to any client not a number through patient-focused/ referred by Mazzoni Center’s communiled care and by providing the respect they ty-based testing program at Washington would want for themselves when beginWest Project, other agency programs or ning a new journey towards greater health those who self-refer. A navigation special- outcomes. ist will work one-on-one with the client The journey to learning more about and to develop a personalized action plan, and being on PrEP should never be one that follow up by phone and/or in person to an individual takes alone. Mazzoni Center assess their progress. These one-on-one believes that, with the support of our navsessions include, but are not limited to, igation team and PrEP Clinic, you will be obtaining PrEP but also include medical able to be overcome the many barriers that coverage, linkage to medical care and come with being on the journey to becomreferral to services such as mental-health ing happier and healthier. n treatment, substance-use treatment, eduFor more information about PrEP, navigation services cation, vocational training and housing. or to make an appointment for the PrEP Clinic, call The navigation team’s goal is to link indi- 215-563-0652 ext. 608 or visit www.mazzonicenter. viduals to resources and services around org/navigation.

On Being Well

TOP COPS: Sheriff Jewell Williams (second from right) accepted an award from the National Gay Media Association Tuesday, presented by PGN Publisher Mark Segal (right). Williams was joined for the celebration by staffers, including LGBT liaisons Dante Austin (left) and John Hodges. Segal applauded the office’s LGBT initiatives and policies while presenting the award. Twelve Ad Pop Awards were given by local LGBT media outlets across the country, along with a series of national awards. Photo: Scott A. Drake

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request for comment. Earlier this year, she was voted out as chair of the Mayor’s Commission on LGBT Affairs. A representative for the city cited Cooks’ social-media postings and “unwelcoming” treatment of other board members as the reason. Following news of her removal from Equality PA’s board, Cooks posted on social media a number of allegations about the organization’s financial health, contending it’s “bankrupted,” as well as alleging leadership mismanagement. She shared a number of screenshots of emails and other correspondence among Equality PA leadership and board members. According to the Ballard Spahr letter Cooks posted, the organization ordered her to cease and desist publishing confidential information about the agency. The letter instructed Cooks she was in breach of her Equality PA Confidentiality Agreement “in several respects” and was “potentially committing acts in violation of both federal and state civil and criminal law.” The letter demanded Cooks refrain from disseminating information about the agency, as well as “cease disparaging and defaming Equality PA by spreading false and malicious statements regarding the management of Equality PA.” The letter also ordered her to return to the agency all property of Equality PA, including any confidential and financial information. Failure to comply, according to the letter, would result in Equality PA seeking “all appropriate relief, including monetary damages and injunctive relief.” Cooks has since deleted several posts. Dawe declined to comment on future legal action but said, “All board members are made aware of their duties and responsibilities, including those of the confidentiality agreement and duty to represent the organization.”

In a post Sept. 15, Cooks wrote, “Because I refused to give my image and story for free to the ACLU of Pennsylvania, who EQPA borrowed $15,000 from, they voted me off the board.” “[The ACLU] certainly did not make a request through the organization to ask her to do anything,” Dawe told PGN. Cooks also contended that funder Gill Foundation “has withdrawn all financial support” for the organization, and that the agency owes “back taxes.” Dawe told PGN this was “an unfounded statement.” “After she made it, I confirmed with the Gill Foundation and it was not an accurate statement,” Dawe said. A representative of Gill Foundation told PGN Wednesday that it is a current funder of Equality PA Education Fund. One email seemingly sent from Dawe that Cooks labeled as Equality PA’s debts contained a list of individuals and agencies, with monetary values next to their names, totaling about $188,000. Another email, which started with the disclaimer that it was “confidential under the Equality PA Board Confidentiality Policy,” stated that “it has become increasingly clear that stability is not in our near future.” It detailed there was $2,500 available in cash and that the next $4,000 payroll was to be paid out from the “last amount available” in the agency’s line of credit. The email also stated that Development Director Joe Dungee was to be laid off and that the organization will “likely lose [Policy Director] Kell Wilkinson as well due to the inability to pay past debts to them and following the recent HR situations between them and a former supervisory relationship.” This particular email has since been deleted from Cooks’ social media.

In an email to partners, Dawe addressed the claims about Dungee and Wilkinson. “Like most small businesses and nonprofit organizations, Equality Pennsylvania has experienced its share of cash-flow issues, resulting in the smart and strategic decision to furlough some full-time members of its staff during the slowest months of the year to part-time status,” he wrote. “Limited staffing during the July/August period was announced publicly through our digital media channels.” “Circumstances change in nonprofits all the time. I reconsidered that position,” Dawe told PGN about the development-director position. He said both are currently employed with the organization. He added Cooks’ financial claims are “no longer accurate.” The most recent Form 990 tax filing, from 2015, for Equality PA Education Fund, the organization’s 501(c)(3) wing, reported revenue of $1.08 million and expenses of $1.2 million. It had a balance of $509,023 at the beginning of the year, leaving it with net assets of $381,807. The 2015 filings of the 501(c)(4) Equality PA showed assets at that time of $64,735. The organization reported $112,154 in revenue and $116,882 in expenses. Information about the last fiscal year for both branches of the organization was not yet publicly available. Personnel allegations Cooks also made several allegations about personnel. Former executive director Ted Martin stepped down in June, telling PGN at the time that the organization was ready for “new vision” and “new leadership.” Cooks alleged that “Equality Pennsylvania had to fire the entire staff because of misman-

agement of fund [sic] by Ted Martin.” Additionally, she contended Martin was fired due to “misappropriating grant funds.” In an email to partners, Dawe said the certified public accounting firm of Ruotolo, Spewak, & Co. audits the organization annually. “These audits show no matters of interest, going concerns or any issues that might suggest misappropriation or mismanagement of funds,” Dawe wrote. Additionally, he wrote that Martin “stepped down” from the position. “Ted timed this strategically to coincide with both the end of the organization’s fiscal year, and the summer recess of the Pennsylvania legislature, giving Equality Pennsylvania plenty of notice and helping with a transition plan,” Dawe wrote. “Ted worked with the Equality Pennsylvania board to come to a mutual separation agreement and continues to advocate on behalf of the organization, even following his departure.” Martin did not respond to a request for comment. The departure of former board president Joanne Carroll was also raised in Cooks’ social-media commentary. Cooks posted a screenshot of an email from board Vice President Tricia Dougherty supposedly sent to Carroll. Dougherty wrote that the Education Fund executive committee “received a complaint from Kell Wilkinson, an employee of the organization, regarding a violation of the organization’s AntiHarrassment [sic] policy. The complaint names you as an involved party.” The email continued that Carroll should have no contact “personally or professionally” with Wilkinson during a 45-day investigation. Carroll wrote on social media that she left the board because of health reasons. Both Carroll and Dawe declined to comment on these claims. n

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Mr. Bezos, We Apologize The Inky and DN don’t speak for our city, let’s talk

hat is it with the “Debbie Downers” at the selfproclaimed papers of record on 6th and Market? Earlier this month, on the same day, the opinion pages of both the Inquirer and Daily News felt the need to warn the rest of us about Amazon. Specifically, sounding the alarm about giving away the store to Amazon —more specifically, Mr. Bezos — in the form of tax breaks and other economic incentives to woo the retail and tech giant to our town.

and the stars in the form of its second North American headquarters, or as reported by Tech Crunch: “At full-capacity, the site would be expected to be of similar, or even bigger, size to the Seattle operation, which today is a major cornerstone of Seattle’s business life, employing 40,000 people, covering 8.1 million square feet with 33 buildings including 24 restaurants. HQ2, as Amazon is calling the new headquarters, is expected to employ 50,000 and will get $5 billion in investment, the company said. ‘We expect HQ2 to be a

Hey guys, lets lose the ad hominem attacks on Bezos… The set up for these admonishments was Amazon’s release of a Request For Proposal (RFP) asking cities to essentially make them an offer they can’t refuse. In exchange, Amazon will bring the moon

full equal to our Seattle headquarters,’ said Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and CEO, in a statement. ‘Amazon HQ2 will bring billions of dollars in upfront and ongoing investments, and tens of thousands of high-

paying jobs. We’re excited to find a second home.’” So, to match Mr. Bezos’ enthusiasm, comes the Inky and DN to throw cold water on the relationship, before we even asked Bezos out for a date. The Inky: “[T]here is little in the way of monitoring whether an investment actually produced the number of jobs that was promised. And there are even-worse-case scenarios, when such incentives become a rat hole of disappearing dollars… Recently some lawmakers have called for more accountability. In 2016, Council member Helen Gym sponsored a bill requiring that companies getting financial aid file an annual report detailing any subsidies received and detailed statistics on resulting jobs.” Yeah, that’s the ticket Inky, ask Bezos to fill out a bunch of paperwork and demand that he guarantee his numbers. Then there’s Will Bunch, whose piece was subtitled “To

Can the city broker a winning deal with the retail giant that keeps everyone happy?

get Amazon HQ could mean cheating Philly schoolkids.” In Bunch world, the fact that “Center City’s comeback hasn’t turned around the still-struggling finances of the Philadelphia School District” equals Jeff Bezos “screw[ing] over the city’s long suffering schoolkids and working-class taxpayers” to meet the “extortionate demands that Amazon and its $82 Billion Man” will make. Hey guys, lets lose the ad hominem attacks on Bezos for being too wealthy or trying to extort money from school kids routine. Bezos made his money by harnessing the power of technology into a transformative retail experience. What makes the attack on Bezos

by our own newspapers so misguided is the compelling case for Bezos to put HQ2 here. Here’s how Forbes contributor Adam Ozimek puts it: “Across the river from Center City is the University City neighborhood where Drexel, the University of Pennsylvania, multiple medical institutions, and Amtrak’s 30th street station are located. In 2016, there were 29 new development [projects] completed in this neighborhood, totaling 6 million square feet of office, research, academic, and medical space according to the University City District. Job growth in this neighborhood is huge, and also focused in STEM, with [an estimated] 80% growth in Continued on page 2 S e p t. 1 7 - 2 4 , 2 0 1 7

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Mr. Bezos, We Apologize Continued from page 1 middle to high wage jobs from 2008 to 2013.” Mr. Ozimek continues: “It’s centrally located between New York and DC, in a state with a growing number of fulfillment centers, and is a low cost, booming, major metro with an airport, good public transportation and leading universities. It’s a city on the upswing with great assets but lots of room to improve, and Amazon can save money by getting in on closer to the ground floor … but not as dangerously close to the ground floor as with some other post-industrial cities that are just beginning to turn around.”

Mr. Bezos recognizes that HQ2 can do for a major urban community what Amazon has done for the online retail experience – transform it for the better. The fact that our Ed. Boards equate this opportunity to the Commonwealth’s support of the Aker shipyard 20 years ago, or Keystone Opportunity Zone tax abatements being abused for Comcast, shows their lack of imagination, not his. The fact that Inky and DN cannot begin to grasp the game changing nature of this opportunity is not Mr. Bezos’ fault, it’s theirs.

Dr. J Makes His Mark Continued from page 12 ways went home or stayed in the clubhouse to watch the 76ers and Julius play. I just enjoyed him so much. He was such a classy star, and so fun to watch perform. A lot of people loved Jordan and so do I, but for me it was Dr. J, and for so many in the 1970s and early 80s, the NBA was Dr. J.” Like Jackson, Carter is remembered in sports for one iconic moment, the three-run dinger off Mitch Williams that won the World Series. “I am still asked about it every day, no matter what city I am in,” he said. “I may have gotten through today [without being asked] but you just asked me,” he joked. “It’s great to be remembered and have a special moment like that. I can even come to Philadelphia and people are nice to me. Ultimately, I am just happy to support this cause and to support Julius Erving.” As a player who broke

through with the Cubs, Carter had a huge reaction to the Cubs winning the World Series for the first time since 1908 last summer. “I thought it might happen because Boston waited forever and now [has won three titles since 2004],” he said. “It’s just so great that it happened. It was very exciting and chaotic. I have a daughter who lives near Wrigley Field and she was so happy, and the people in Chicago were so happy. The truth of the matter is, I played for five of the six teams who were in the playoffs last year, so I was going to win a World Series with someone. The fact that it came between the Indians, who haven’t won since 1948, and the Cubs was historic.” Just like Carter. Just like Jackson. And especially just like Erving.

Reclaiming Their Word Diva performers gather for all-women jazz concert By Sheila Simmons

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All Women, All Jazz” was more than a concert of all female performers and composers. It was a battle cry; an effort to reclaim the tone of respectability and artistic excellence when it comes to the word “diva.” “I’ve been a performing artist for 30-plus years, and I have seen the negative connotation of the word diva, and it doesn’t facilitate a positive view of what it takes to actually be a diva,” says Chester-born jazz vocalist Khadijah Renee. “Because really, a diva is a very talented woman. She may possess beauty, but she has a lot of talent, and shares that talent with the world. It doesn’t necessarily mean she’s a ‘B’ or a troublesome character. And that’s the connotation it has currently.” On Sept. 15, at the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts, “All Women, All Jazz” featured a jazz vocalist collective called DivaNation Philly. The collective was backed by the night’s headliner, jazz guitarist Monnette Sudler. “The founding concept of DivaNation was to reinvent the context of the word diva to a definition of an outstanding talented, smart, dynamic female, who contributes to the bank of jazz music and cares and supports her sister artists,” says Renee, a master’s level social worker who is also the co-director of DivaNation. “We are dedicated to enhancing the presence of the creative divine feminine spirit in the genre of jazz music,” she proclaims. The DivaNation vocalists featured at the concert along with Renee were Carol Harris, Sherry Wilson Butler, Gretchen Elise, and 14-year-old Haley Joyner. Sudler, who is from Philadelphia, has performed in Europe, Japan, South Africa, Jamaica and throughout the U.S. She was backed by her Ladies Night Out Combo comprised of Camille Thurman (tenor sax), Noriko Kamo (piano), Kim Clarke (bass), and Lucianna Padmore (drums). Says Renee, “Our headliner is not a member of DivaNation, but she is a diva – an internation-

Khadijah Renee. Photo courtesy of Khadijah Renee.

ally renowned female jazz guitarist. She personifies what we would like to see when it relates to the jazz genre.” DivaNation is fiscally sponsored by The Culture Trust, and is a sponsored project of The Community Education and Action Project. Renee was inspired by the ancient Mayan calendar in explaining the importance of the concert. The Mayan civilization, said to have a fascination with cycles of time, created separate, corresponding, cyclical calendars: the Long Count calendar, the Tzolkin (divine) calendar and Haab (civil) calendar. So, All Women, All Jazz, “married DivaNation with the shift towards the ‘divine feminine’ brought on by the recent end of the Mayan Calendar.” “That’s why I pointed to the Mayan calendar. The female energy is nurturing…,” she said. “It’s time for women to rise up and take leadership.”

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JEWELL WILLIAMS Sheriff

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First District Plaza, 3801 Market Street, at 9:00 AM. (EST) Conditions of Sheriff’s Sale for JUDICIAL/FORECLOSURE SALE

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

DWELLING James A. Goodjoines, Known Surviving Heir of Ethlyn Goodjoines, Charles O. Goodjoines, Known Surviving Heir of of Ethlyn Goodjoines, Unknown Surviving Heirs of Ethlyn Goodjoines, Ronald H. Goodjoines, Known Surviving Heir of Ethlyn Goodjoines, Patricia L. Goodjoines, Known Surviving Heir of Ethlyn Goodjoines, Michelle J. Goodjoines Known Surviving Heir of of Ethlyn Goodjoines and Earl Goodjoines, Known Surviving Heir of Ethlyn Goodjoines C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 02157 $51,635.11 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1710-303 8620 Williams Ave 19150 50th wd. 2,014 Sq. Ft. OPA#502255600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Herbert Garrett and Randi Laura Jamison C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 01623 $49,002.54 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-304 1324 Sigel St 19148 39th wd. 700 Sq. Ft. BRT#39-4568500; OPA#394568500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Clement H. Coleman C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01198 $133,933.14 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1710-305 1620 Conlyn St 19141 17th wd. 1,760 Sq. Ft. OPA#171128200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Loretha Howard C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 03177 $103,523.33 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-306 806 Jackson St 191483108 39th wd. 770 Sq. Ft. OPA#393320700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Han Kao and Sam Or C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 00845 $24,025.38 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-307 4217 O St 19124 33rd wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#332552700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Pedro Roman C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 01436 $125,328.22 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-308 1219 South St A a/k/a 12211229 South St, 1219A and Parking Space No. 53 19147 5th wd. Premises A: Land Area: 0 Sq. Ft. undivided interest in Common Elements (as defined in such Declarion) of 1/54th fractional interest; CONDOMINIUM; Premises B: Land Area: 0 Sq. Ft. undivided interest in the Common Elements (as defined by such Declaration) of 1/69th fractional interest; CONDOMINIUM BRT#888053175 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Michael E. Herr a/k/a Michael Herr C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 00539 $130,467.18 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha

E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1710-309 5938 W Jefferson St 19151 34th wd. 1,788 Sq. Ft. OPA#342058500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gregory Cooper Jr. C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00474 $129,871.55 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-310 6330 Oakland St 19149 54th wd. (formerly part of the 35th wd.) 1,378 Sq. Ft. OPA#541255100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Denise Tootle C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 03105 $144,021.66 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-311 809 Delray St 19116 58th wd. 6,000 Sq. Ft. OPA#582221400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jill Dooley FKA Jill Brennan and Richard Dooley C.P. March Term, 2013 No. 00206 $398,732.54 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-312 6432 Limekiln Pike 19138 17th wd. 1,600 Sq. Ft. OPA#172318100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael A. Dunn Solely in His Capacity as Heir of William Dunn and The Unknown Heirs of William Dunn, Deceased C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 03362 $67,469.56 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-313 2217 S Felton St 19142 40th wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#401159700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ella F. Bennett a/k/a Ella Bennett C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 03142 $45,976.27 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-314 6109 N Marshall St 19120 61st wd. 1,360 Sq. Ft. OPA#611139200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John T. Brice C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 02445 $96,025.36 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-315 1700 Yewdall St 40th wd. on the Southwest Side of Yewdall St. 3 ft. 0 in. Southeastwardly from Greenway Avenue; Front: 15 ft. 6 in Depth: 59 ft 0 in. BRT#514172000 Wellington John, deceased and Gladys Maingot John, His Wife, deceased C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 02948 $19,205.81 Lois M. Vitti, Esquire 1710-316 136 W Ritner St a/k/a 136 Ritner St 19148 39th wd. 840 Sq. Ft. OPA#391130100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Maria Elena Grandelli and Gregory Grandelli C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01552 $159,427.80 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-317 506 Oak Ln a/k/a 506

Oak Lane Ave 19126 61st wd. (formerly part of the 50th wd.) 26,062 Sq. Ft. OPA#611421800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joyce Leora Bryant-Sneed and Garfield Sneed C.P. September Term, 2008 No. 02227 $260,762.05 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-318 1522 Overington St 19124 23rd wd. 1,697 Sq. Ft. OPA#232117500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Alla Kheyfets and Sergey Ostrovskii C.P. October Term, 2014 No. 01262 $78,342.32 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1710-319 4855 C St 19120 42nd wd. 1,260 Sq. Ft. OPA#421374300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Claire Caverow a/k/a Claire Violet Caverow Deceased and Martin Caverow Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Claire Caverow a/k/a Claire Violet Caverow Deceased C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01467 $76,819.50 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-320 5612 Ridgewood St 19143 51st wd. 1,032 Sq. Ft. OPA#513252400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Danielle Wright C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 04106 $43,696.01 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1710-321 2940 Elbridge St 19149 55th wd. 1,271 Sq. Ft. OPA#551025500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mohamed Sesay and Sebatu Sheriff C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 02557 $143,071.28 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-322 1324-1326 E Passyunk Ave 19147 1st wd. Land: 4,341 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 7,458 Sq. Ft. BRT#882965990 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE William DiDonato, Jr. C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 003961 $470,044.73 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1710-323 2742 W Glenwood Ave 19121 32nd wd. 700 Sq. Ft. OPA#323050400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Barbara Epperson Deceased, Tanya Baker a/k/a Tanya Aikens Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Barbara Epperson Deceased and Darcell Johnson Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Barbara Epperson Deceased C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00306 $134,418.84 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-324 6531 Allman St 19142 40th wd. 1,238 Sq. Ft. OPA#403103200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ravone Stokes C.P. February Term, 2015 No.

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF Tuesday, October 3, 2017 1710-301 5920 N Leithgow St 19120 61st wd. 989 Sq. Ft. BRT#612355100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Frank Paige C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01940 $86,270.92 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1710-302 3539 N Marvine St 19140 43rd wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,282 Sq. Ft. BRT#432147100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL

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02848 $63,193.51 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1710-325 1721 Dallas Rd 19126 10th wd. 1,344 Sq. Ft. OPA#101289600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Amir Williams; Nafeesa Abdul Malik a/k/a Nafeesa A. Malik a/k/a Nafeesa Malik C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 01254 $156,750.54 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1710-326 1917 S 65th St 19142 40th wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. BRT#401202800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Beatrice N. Adigwe a/k/a Beatice N. Adigwe C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 00243 $79,857.18 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1710-327 1335 E Passyunk Ave 19147 1st wd. Land: 1,710 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 3,045 Sq. Ft. BRT#882968080 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE William DiDonato, Jr C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 003959 $194,435.20 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1710-328 338 E. Albanus St 42nd wd. 1,125 Sq. Ft. BRT#421148900 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY William Harris a/k/a William Harris C.P. September Term, 2012 No. 02739 $126,159.41 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-329 4626 Greene St 19144-6066 12th wd. 2,560 Sq. Ft. OPA#123157900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kathy C. Sibert a/k/a Kathy Sibert C.P. November Term, 2006 No. 01098 $112,955.81 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-330 4645 Weymouth St 191204619 42nd wd. 800 Sq. Ft. OPA#421594200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dawn Beattie, in Her Capacity as Administratrix and Heir of the Estate of Elaine Schachter; John C. Beattie, in his Capacity as Heir of Elaine Schachter, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Elaine Schachter, Deceased C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 04602 $47,140.65 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-331 230 W School House Ln 19144-3927 12th wd. 4,042 Sq. Ft. OPA#124069400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jeffrey C. Collins C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 02282 $122,049.75 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-332 11773 Dimarco Dr 191543716 66th wd. 1,528 Sq. Ft.

OPA#662249500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bryan E. Kentner a/k/a Bryan Kentner and Carol P. Kentner a/k/a Carol Kentner C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 01011 $111,859.57 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-333 5801 Christian St 19143 3rd wd. 1,360 Sq. Ft. OPA#03-30472-00n IMPROVEMENTS: ROW HOUSE Fairfax Investment Company, LLC C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 001617 $110,286.07 Craig H. Fox, Esq 1710-334 410 Livezey St 19128 21st wd. 7,233 Sq. Ft. OPA#212342430 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Patrick T. Trainor a/k/a Patrick Trainor C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 01291 $277,225.15 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1710-335 1341 Tyson Ave 19111 53rd wd. 5,500 Sq. Ft. OPA#532240400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nicholas Trubisky C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 02649 $85,962.74 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-336 9199 Ryerson Rd 19114 57th wd. Land: 2,790 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,760 Sq. Ft.; Total: 4,550 Sq. Ft. OPA#572197250 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ernest O. Tanoh C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 00356 $209,509.17 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1710-337 849 N 13th St 19123-1822 14th wd. 1,260 Sq. Ft. OPA#141193610 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Arminter Mclaughlin a/k/a Arminter Tow a/k/a Arminter Yow C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 01534 $35,280.89 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-338 912 Knorr St 19111 53rd wd. 5,388 Sq. Ft. OPA#532116700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Geraldine P. Morse; United States of America C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 00780 $94,488.72 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1710-339 6158 N 4th St 19120-1440 61st wd. 1,226 Sq. Ft. OPA#611069700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ping Cao and Edward Cao C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 01573 $75,804.24 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-340 2323-25 Mifflin St 19145 48th wd. 1,612 Sq. Ft. OPA#882006830 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shirlrick Corp, A Pennsylvania Corporation and Mitchell Epps Jr a/k/a Mitch-

ell Epps C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 01736 $239,963.51 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-341 7448 Rhoads St 19151 34th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,446 Sq. Ft. BRT#343155400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Chitra Sethuraman C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02380 $127,752.13 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1710-342 10210 Albemarle Ln 19114 66th wd. 2,337 Sq. Ft. OPA#66-1-0620-00 IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY ROW HOME Christina M. Haftel C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 002311 $76,312.90 Craig H. Fox, Esq 1710-343 5509 Blakemore St 19138 12th wd. 1,010 Sq. Ft. OPA#122280800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Christopher French (deceased); The Unknown Heirs and/or Administrators of the Estate of Christopher French C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 03336 $29,848.50 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1710-344 7142 Walker St 19135 41st wd. 1,283 Sq. Ft. OPA#412269200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John D. Urbach; Melissa Urbach Herb C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 00014 $136,731.21 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1710-345 7944 Fayette St 19150 50th wd. 1,603 Sq. Ft. OPA#502284500 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of The Estate of Marion Freeman, Deceased, Brian Freeman, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Marion Freeman, Deceased, Jarett Freeman, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Marion Freeman, Deceased and Randy Freeman Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Marion Freman, Deceased C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 00836 $183,225.06 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-346 2100 Carpenter St 19146 30th wd. ROW CONV/APT 3 STY MASON; 2,544 Sq. Ft. BRT#302228600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Anthony Baylock C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 00506 $454,022.45 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1710-347 360 Longshore Ave 191113911 35th wd. 1,664 Sq. Ft. OPA#353153100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Deo Gokool C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 00140 $195,294.78 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-348 433 E Mount Airy Ave 19119 9th wd. 5,156 Sq. Ft. OPA#091003800 IMPROVE-

MENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Brenda Thomas C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02227 $289,709.23 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1710-349 1022 Foster St 19116 58th wd. 1,602 Sq. Ft. BRT#582164500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Sergey Zherlitsin a/k/a George Sergey Adams and Lyubov Zherlitsina a/k/a Anna Love Adams C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 00844 $204,124.32 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1710-350 7820 Fayette St 19150 50th wd. Land: 1,757 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,090 Sq. Ft.; Total: 2,847 Sq. Ft. OPA#501023000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mikal Moore a/k/a Mikal H. Moore C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 04940 $84,449.06 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1710-351 713A S 18th St 19146 30th wd. 1,228 Sq. Ft. OPA#301351009 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Stephen A. Yates C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 03197 $102,623.84 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1710-352 5964 Newtown Ave 19120 35th wd. 2,195 Sq. Ft. OPA#35-22042-00 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY ROW HOME Patricia Cloman, Deceased C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 002774 $28,934.14 Craig H. Fox, Esq 1710-353 5907 Jackson St 19135 41st wd. 1,026 Sq. Ft. OPA#411193000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Anibal Figueroa C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00600 $49,199.63 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-354 7341 Malvern Ave 191512210 34th wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#344090000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael Richardson C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 00712 $161,918.54 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-355 4928 Hawthorne St 191242728 23rd wd. 1,230 Sq. Ft. OPA#232287900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Aldridk Gessa C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00046 $111,075.33 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-356 2343 S Chadwick St 191454318 26th wd. 994 Sq. Ft. OPA#261316400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY David Facenda C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00767 $150,995.61 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-357 10857 Harrow Rd 19154 66th wd. 2,300 Sq. Ft. OPA#662074300 IMPROVE-

MENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bevya Livi, John Livi and Mario Schillaci C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 01454 $263,048.99 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-358 2555 S Robinson St 191423521 40th wd. 960 Sq. Ft. OPA#402087700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Raymond Caster, in His Capacity as Heir of Darlette Caster, Deceased; Tiffany A. Caster in Her Capacity as Heir of Darlette Caster, Deceased; April S. Caster, in Her Capacity as Heir of Darlette Caster, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Darlette Caster, Deceased; Randall Austin, in His Capacity as Heir of Darlette Caster, Deceased C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 02789 $69,101.12 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-359 2261 N Van Pelt St 191324821 16th wd. 1,526 Sq. Ft. OPA#162191100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jenel S. Odom C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 02617 $98,492.20 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-360 8544 Summerdale Ave 191521142 56th wd. 1,066 Sq. Ft. OPA#562347200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kelly A. Freer & Scott A. Freer a/k/a Scott Freer C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00031 $175,680.04 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-361 2645 S Dewey St 191423519 40th wd. 960 Sq. Ft. OPA#402076500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mercades A. Dade, in Her Capacity as Administratrix and Heir of the Estate of Ronald Dade, Jr.; Ciannie Dade, in Her Capacity as heir of the Estate of Ronald Dade, Jr; Mecca Golden, in Her Caapcity as heir of the Estate of Ronald Dade, Jr; Sharon Daniels, in Her Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Ronald Dade, Jr.; Rashan Dade, in His Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Ronald Dade, Jr; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Ronald Dade, Jr, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 00350 $29,961.59 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-362 1318 Robbins St 191115822 53rd wd. 1,146 Sq. Ft. OPA#531040600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Alicia Pagan C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 03339 $118,169.02 Phelan Hallinan

Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-363 108 Hickory Hill Rd 19154-4306 66th wd. (formerly 58th wd.) 1,296 Sq. Ft. OPA#662308700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thomas J. Holzer & Eleanor E. Holzer C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00051 $77,448.25 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-364 205 Hermit St 19128-5222 21st wd. 1,095 Sq. Ft. OPA#211019100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Adam C. Kinyon C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00762 $171,578.46 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-365 6238 N Gratz St 191411422 17th wd. 1,024 Sq. Ft. OPA#172296000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Adina WilliamsJones C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 01520 $76,217.90 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-366 770 Smylie Rd 19124 35th wd. 1,434 Sq. Ft. OPA#351000800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jennifer Susan Van Dyke C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 02461 $39,225.33 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-367 314 N. 12th St; Unit 903 19107 5th wd. 730 Sq. Ft. OPA#888057602 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNIT Rachael Ballali C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 00635 $9,385.93 Elliot H. Berton, Esquire-Benjamin F. Dill, Esquire 1710-368 2023 E Westmoreland St 19134 45th wd. 806 Sq. Ft. OPA#452040600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Andrea Robinson C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 00691 $28,781.78 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-369 7324 Drexel Rd 19151 34th wd. 1,476 Sq. Ft. OPA#344143900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Barbara J. Jones C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 00725 $122,102.44 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-370 5744 Pemberton St 19143 46th wd. 900 Sq. Ft. OPA#463072300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Eliza A. Moore C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00481 $58,656.47 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-371 3015 Hale St 19149 55th wd. 1,056 Sq. Ft. OPA#551000175 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Rachel J. Leva C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 03020 $83,111.62 KML Law Group, P.C.

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1710-372 624 E Ontario St 19134 33rd wd. 863 Sq. Ft. OPA#331154100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Delia I. Felipa Deceased and Maria Gomez Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Delia I. Felipa Deceased C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00302 $36,145.98 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-373 5129 Oakland St 19124 62nd wd. 1,854 Sq. Ft. OPA#621398900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY George Hampton C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 03727 $39,787.51 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-374 2062 E Venango St 19134 45th wd. 1,204 Sq. Ft. OPA#452147600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Davida Ann Wyche-Davis, a/k/a Davida Wyche-Davis, a/k/a Davida Wyche, as Administratrix to the Estate of David Wyche; Unknown Heirs and/or Administrators of the Estate of David Wyche C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 02249 $56,143.87 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1710-375 1300 Pennington Rd 19151 34th wd. 2,399 Sq. Ft. OPA#343324700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Christen O. Haughton C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02719 $146,342.96 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1710-376 2250 Bonsall St a/k/a 2250 S Bonsall St 19145 48th wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#482289300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Trinh Tran C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 05735 $30,919.35 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1710-377 5822 Fernwood St 19143 3rd wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,280 Sq. Ft. BRT#034036000 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Jeannine Robinson and Stanley E. Robinson, Jr C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 00754 $55,468.82 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1710-378 5247 N Howard St 19120 42nd wd. 1,242 Sq. Ft. OPA#42-2-333000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Som Noeun C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 03128 $80,785.58 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1710-379 8850 Bradford St 19115 56th wd. 4,111 Sq. Ft. OPA#562451600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sheldon S. Ramcharitar and Rena Ramcharitar C.P. May Term, 2016 No.

04071 $141,223.40 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1710-380 3642 N Percy St 19140 43rd wd. 1,174 Sq. Ft. OPA#432121800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jason Colon C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02217 $42,256.31 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1710-381 9720 Portis Rd 19115 58th wd. Land: 6,438 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,614 Sq. Ft.; Total: 8,052 Sq. Ft. OPA#581207400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jeffrey Howard and Samantha Howard C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 00881 $406,683.03 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1710-382 3554 Grant Ave 19114 57th wd. 2,916 Sq. Ft. OPA#572181600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mark J. Coyle; Kathryn M. Coyle C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 03095 $238,687.45 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1710-383 7624 Burholme Ave 19111-2411 63rd wd. (formerly 35th wd.) 1,176 Sq. Ft. OPA#631009800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gail Kingman Jones C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 00159 $245,653.18 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-384 8012 Ogontz Ave 191501412 50th wd. 2,280 Sq. Ft. OPA#871231700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tanika Davis a/k/a Tanika S. Davis C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 00773 $150,690.38 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-385 6415 N 10th St 19126 49th wd. 4,875 Sq. Ft. BRT#492177100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Ronald Crawford, in his capacity as Administrator and heir at law of the Estate of Elaine Holloway a/k/a Elaine N. Wright-Holloway, Deceased and Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Elaine Holloway a/k/a Elaine N. WrightHolloway, Deceased C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 00512 $114,988.81 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1710-386 4520 N Uber St #A&B 13th wd. 1,351 Sq. Ft. BRT#132224600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Eunice Lee Jones a/k/a Eunice Evans C.P.

August Term, 2016 No. 00159 $94,420.37 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1710-387 5500 Litchfield St 19143 51st wd. 1,439.37 Sq. Ft. BRT#513296900; PRCL#026S240188 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Willie Neal and Clara H Neal C.P. October Term, 2014 No. 02235 $72,732.75 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1710-388 4536 N Uber St 19140-1010 13th wd. 1,348 Sq. Ft. BRT#132225400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Edward L. Morris C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 00552 $35,444.57 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1710-389 5943 Malta St 19120 35th wd. 960 Sq. Ft. BRT#352285700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Tawana N. Ross a/k/a Tawana Ross C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03830 $53,455.70 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1710-390 1709 S 2nd St 19148-1907 1st wd. 1,782 Sq. Ft. OPA#011202300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Richard A. Beck, Sr. & Robert W. Murray, Sr C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 02618 $153,792.32 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-391 129 W Queen Ln 19144 12th wd. 2,966 Sq. Ft. OPA#124001700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sidney O. Brunson, Administrator of the Estate of Norman Brunson, deceased C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 01267 $141,073.86 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1710-392 4412 Teesdale St 19136 41st wd. 1,520 Sq. Ft. OPA#412091300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Reynaldo R. Lopez Estevez and Carolina Herrera C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 03286 $135,755.35 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1710-393 98 Sparks St 19120-1925 61st wd. 1,224 Sq. Ft. OPA#611258800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY James D. Bell C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 00013 $84,469.27 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-394 3404 Disston St 19149-2010 55th wd. 1,330 Sq. Ft. OPA#551301600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Deeett Egrie & Jason Egrie C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 01739 $119,769.65 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-395 241 E Indiana Ave 19134 7th wd. 1,080 Sq. Ft.

OPA#071244000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Eugenio Perdomo C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 03047 $44,573.53 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1710-396 4458 Livingston St 191371622 45th wd. 1,032 Sq. Ft. OPA#453185600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Anthony P. Dempsey a/k/a Anthony Dempsey C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 02648 $52,625.07 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-397 7425 Lawndale Ave 191113628 56th wd. 1,344 Sq. Ft. OPA#561031300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joseph A Seitz, III & Michele Klimas C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 02975 $128,125.10 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-398 5331 Rising Sun Ave 19120 42nd wd. 4,083 Sq. Ft. OPA#421270000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Carl Johnson C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00321 $130,539.07 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1710-399 6557 Walnut Park Dr a/k/a 6557 W Walnut Park Dr 19120-1031 61st wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#611031700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Eric N. Logan, Individually and in His Capacity as Administrator of the Estate of Shirley Hill a/k/a Shirley Logan a/k/a Shirley J. Logan; Eric N. Logan, Jr, in His Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Shirley Hill a/k/a Shirley Logan a/k/a Shirley J. Logan; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Shirley Hill a/k/a Shirley Logan a/k/a Shirley J. Logan, Deceased C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 04439 $24,879.00 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-400 324 E Hortter St 22nd wd. 1,850 Sq. Ft. BRT#221168900 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Florine McIlwain, James McIlwain and Darryl McIlwain C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 00548 $169,328.73 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-401 1702 S 54th St 40th wd. 900 Sq. Ft. BRT#514157200 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Thomas Spencer, Deceased and Grace Spencer, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 02390 $34,533.01 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-402 528 W Fisher Ave 49th wd. 1,054 Sq. Ft. BRT#492038100 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Fred E. Roney and Mary Ann Roney C.P. March Term, 2017 No.

02982 $82,563.88 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-403 3216 N Dover St 19129 38th wd. 1,296 Sq. Ft. OPA#381276100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Sherlock G. Mann, deceased and Sandra Thomas, Known Heir of the Estate of Sherlock G. Mann, deceased C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 03734 $20,719.01 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1710-404 3848 J St 19124 33rd wd. 1,320 Sq. Ft. OPA#332225600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Karen C. Nealon C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02639 $71,680.25 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1710-405 3019 Holme Ave 19136 57th wd. 1,610 Sq. Ft. OPA#572030100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Alexis Rivera C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 01619 $173,740.41 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1710-406 1528 Hellerman St 54th wd. 1,714 Sq. Ft. BRT#143N9-378; BRT#541-121300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Renee Fraser and Keith Doyle C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 01370 $146,021.73 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1710-407 447 W Wingohocking St 42nd wd. 1,015 Sq. Ft. BRT#422005700; PRCL#121N22-0012 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Milagros Perez C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 01347 $53,564.92 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1710-408 147 Harvey St 59th wd. 5,503 Sq. Ft. BRT#593054600 IMPROVEMENTS: S/D CONV APT 3 STY MASON Idris Abdus-Saber C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 01131 $321,632.68 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-409 2135 N 18th St 32nd wd. 1,171 Sq. Ft. (land area); 1,896 Sq. Ft. (improvement area) BRT#321222200 Subject to Mortgage Subject to Rent Najeeb Sheikh a/k/a Najeeb H. Sheikh-Yousef C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 02380 $172,231.24 Steven E. Angstreich, Esquire; Lauren N. Schwimmer, Esquire; Weir & Partners, LLP 1710-410 4235 N Darien St 19140 43rd wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,038 Sq. Ft. BRT#433375700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Maryann Ewerth C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 01893 $27,382.73 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C.

1710-411 7005-7007 McCallum St 19119 22nd wd. (formerly part of 32nd wd.) APT 2-4 UNITS 2 STY STONE; 5,352 Sq. Ft. BRT#223231400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Rhonda Alexander C.P. May Term, 2013 No. 00233 $372,321.37 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1710-412 1435 Levick St 19149 54th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,396 Sq. Ft. BRT#541101600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Todd S. Cohen, Known Surviving Heir of Syma Cohen and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Syma Cohen C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 02434 $117,696.51 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1710-413 9242 Old Newton Rd 19115 56th wd. S/B W/B GAR 1 STY MASONRY; 1,400 Sq. Ft. BRT#562441105 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Anthony R. Scott and Carol D. Scott C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 02858 $142,979.35 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1710-414 6139 Chancellor St 3rd wd. 964 Sq. Ft. BRT#031076500 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Rykeem Alexander C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 02447 $30,119.25 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-415 6251 N 5th St 19120 61st wd. APT 2-4 UNTS 2STY MASONR; 1,400 Sq. Ft. BRT#611092700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Gia N. Scott C.P. July Term, 2011 No. 02970 $161,620.35 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1710-416 1310-1312 N Broad St a/k/a 1310-12 N Broad St 47th wd. 5,400 Sq. Ft. BRT#882924256 IMPROVEMENTS: AMUSE HALL MASONRY Dowling’s Palace Inc C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 01573 $377,167.59 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-417 859 Brill St 19124 35th wd. Land: 1,068 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,034 Sq. Ft. BRT#351183300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Clodomiro Centeno and Kelly Christine Centeno C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 004263 $67,750.03 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1710-418 2417 N 23rd St 19132 16th wd. 1,016 Sq. Ft. BRT#162223200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Marla Winder-Burke, administratrix of the estate of Juanita Highsmith C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 00420 $27,557.91 Stern & Eisenberg PC

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1710-419 1238 N Leithgow St 19122 18th wd. 1,716 Sq. Ft. BRT#182238700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE The Unknown Hiers, Executors, Administrators and Devisees of the Estate of Catherine Hood, Deceased and Leane Hood a/k/a Leane Allen solely as known Heir to the Estate of Catherine Hood C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03667 $346,277.56 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1710-420 6039 Washington Ave 46th wd. 2,428 Sq. Ft. BRT#033107800 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI/ DET 2 STY MASONRY Nasir Tillman and Tameca Tillman C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 06010 $121,535.99 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-421 147 E Walnut Ln 19144 59th wd. 3,398 Sq. Ft. OPA#592072300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ada Butler C.P. January Term, 2012 No. 00711 $173,055.30 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1710-422 8317 Temple Rd 19150 50th wd. 1,170 Sq. Ft. BRT#501105800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Devont Allen C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02178 $158,898.02 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1710-423 5023 Spruce St 19139 60th wd. 3,480 Sq. Ft. BRT#602102405 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Samuel F. Quartey C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03917 $143,331.59 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1710-424 5423 Akron St 19124 BRT#621438500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING David Perez C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 01140 $49,473.65 Robert W. Williams, Esquire 1710-425 417 W George St 5th wd. 513 Sq. Ft. BRT#057200400 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 3 STY MASONRY Luciano Roman C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 03805 $280,960.54 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-426 1018 Snyder Ave 19148 39th wd. 826 Sq. Ft. BRT#394035000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Wu Silvy Utomo and Gunawan Raharjo C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03276 $160,289.12 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1710-427 34 N 58th St 19139 4th wd. 1,210 Sq. Ft. BRT#042090000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Anthony Cardwell C.P. May Term, 2017

No. 01934 $34,505.59 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1710-428 4326 Lawndale St 19124 33rd wd. 1,396 Sq. Ft. BRT#332266000; OPA#332266000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Angelita Cruz; Hector Santiago C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02419 $95,641.91 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1710-429 249 E Haines St 19144 59th wd. 1,703 Sq. Ft. BRT#592003400; OPA#592003400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Doreen Duldulao, Known Heir of John Sanseverino; Jeffrey Duldulao; Eleanor Coulson Known Heir of John Sanseverino; Eleanor M. Sanseverino, Known Heir of John Sanseverino and Michael Sanservino; Jennifer M. Sanseverino, Known Heir of John Sanseverino; Kim Sanseverino, Known Heir of John Sanseverino; Linda Lindner, Known Heir of John Sanseverino; Nancy Mazurek, Known Heir of John Sanseverino; Teresa Mc Enaney, Known Heir of John Sanseverino; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under John Sanseverino; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Michael Sanseverino, Known Heir of John Sanseverino C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 03993 $153,188.28 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1710-430 1934 74th Ave 42nd wd. 1,138 Sq. Ft. BRT#101386400 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Ethel O. Boyd a/k/a Ethel White Lowery Boyd C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 00941 $40,535.01 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-431 2874 Cedar St 25th wd. 965 Sq. Ft. BRT#251434400 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Raphael Costanzo, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 01734 $25,528.65 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-432 421 Spruce St 5th wd. 2,040 Sq. Ft. BRT#051140800 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW W/GAR 3 STY MASONRY Jerome I Rosenstock, Fran Rosenstock C.P. March Term, 2010 No. 00796 $989,336.37 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-433 419 Dudley St 19148 39th wd. 676 Sq. Ft. BRT#39-2014800; OPA#392014800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Barbara J. Grant, Individually, and as Known Heir or Gerald J. Grant;

Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Gerald J. Grant C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 01107 $49,817.39 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1710-434 4523 N Broad St 19140 49th wd. 1,064 Sq. Ft. BRT#491-5403-00; OPA#491540300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Debbie McElveen C.P. June Term, 2011 No. 00337 $116,123.20 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1710-435 4228 Hellerman St 19135 41st wd. 1,300 Sq. Ft. BRT#552107800; OPA#552107800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Elisa Yero C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03306 $88,059.50 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1710-436 5753 N Lambert St 19138 17th wd. (formerly the 49th and 42nd wds.) 1,000 Sq. Ft. OPA#172414000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Eileen Holman Deceased, Rhonda Hall Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Eileen Holman Deceased and Shawn Hall Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Eileen Holman Deceased C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02353 $77,815.34 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-437 1834 S Conestoga St 19143 51st wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,092 Sq. Ft. BRT#514192200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Telitha Frazier, Known Surviving Heir of Phyllis N. Frazier-Ware a/k/a Phyllis Ware, Elizabeth M. Lomas, Known Surviving Heir of Phyllis Frazier-Ware a/k/a Phyllis Ware, Audra E. Frazier, Known Surviving Heir of of Phyllis N. FrazierWare a/k/a Phyllis Ware and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Phyllis N. Frazier-Ware a/k/a Phyllis Ware C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 04194 $36,588.31 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1710-438 1617 S Beulah St 19148 1st wd. 700 Sq. Ft. OPA#012182500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Charles Morrotta, Deceased, Charlene J. Mangini Solely in her Capacity as Heir of Charles Morrotta, Deceased, Mary T. Spadaro Solely in Her Capacity as Heir fo Charles Morrotta, Deceased, Charles F. Morrotta, Jr. Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Charles Morrotta, Deceased, Michael Mignogna, Sr. Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Charles Morrotta, Deceased and Nunzio R. Morrotta Solely in his Capacity as Heir of

Charles Morrotta, Deceased C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 04950 $254,880.70 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-439 1431 E Lycoming Ave 33rd wd. 1,110 Sq. Ft. BRT#332064400 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY William Diaz, Wilma Diaz and Dietrick Lewis C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 00643 $106,818.51 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-440A 2634 S Berbro St 40th wd. Northwest side of Berbro St 273 ft Southeast of Buist Ave; Front: 15.9 ft; Depth: 64 ft OPA#404103700 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Emma Kimahn Nguyen a/k/a Kim Anh Thi Nguyen a/k/a Kim Anh Nguyen a/k/a Emma Kim Nguyen a/k/a Emma K. Nguyen, Thao Thi Nguyen, Trung Q. Nguyen, An Quoc Nguyen and Nam Nguyen C.P. October Term, 2006 No. 04892 $509,000.00 Denise A. Kuestner, Esquire 1710-440B 901 S 13th St 2nd wd. South side of Christian St; East side of 13th St; Front: 18 feet; Depth: 60 feet OPA#871504030 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW W-OFF/STR 3STY MASONRY Emma Kimahn Nguyen a/k/a Kim Anh Thi Nguyen a/k/a Kim Anh Nguyen a/k/a Emma Kim Nguyen a/k/a Emma K. Nguyen, Thao Thi Nguyen, Trung Q. Nguyen, An Quoc Nguyen and Nam Nguyen C.P. October Term, 2006 No. 04892 $509,000.00 Denise A. Kuestner, Esquire 1710-441 2814 N 23rd St 19132 11th wd. (formerly part of the 38th wd.) 863 Sq. Ft. OPA#111373300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Metro J. Jones as Administrator of the Estate of Shirley Batchelor, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 03165 $49,995.11 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-442 618 Gerritt St 19147 1st wd. 718 Sq. Ft. BRT#012036200; OPA#012036200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Estate of James Rivers, Lindell Rivers, Personal Representative of the Estate of James Rivers, Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under James Rivers C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 01851 $243,419.75 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1710-443A 2631 S Lloyd St 40th wd. Northeast side of Lloyd St 242 ft Northwest of Dicks Ave; Front: 16 ft; Depth: 71 1/2 ft OPA#404014400 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Emma

Kimahn Nguyen a/k/a Kim Anh Thi Nguyen a/k/a Kim Anh Nguyen a/k/a Emma Kim Nguyen a/k/a Emma K. Nguyen, Thao Thi Nguyen, Trung Q. Nguyen, An Quoc Nguyen and Nam Nguyen C.P. October Term, 2006 No. 04892 $509,000.00 Denise A. Kuestner, Esquire 1710-443B 5413 Osage Ave 60th wd. North side of Osage Ave 135 ft West of 54th St; Front: 15 ft; Depth: 63 ft BRT#603098300 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Emma Kimahn Nguyen a/k/a Kim Anh Thi Nguyen a/k/a Kim Anh Nguyen a/k/a Emma Kim Nguyen a/k/a Emma K. Nguyen, Thao Thi Nguyen, Trung Q. Nguyen, An Quoc Nguyen and Nam Nguyen C.P. October Term, 2006 No. 04892 $509,000.00 Denise A. Kuestner, Esquire 1710-444 2031 S 67th St 19142 40th wd. 976 Sq. Ft. OPA#403044000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Emmanuel Ade C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02683 $60,091.08 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-445A 6408 Buist Ave 40th wd. Southeast side of Buist Ave 64 ft Southwest of 64th St; Front: 16 ft; Depth: 70 ft OPA#406255300 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Emma Kimahn Nguyen a/k/a Kim Anh Thi Nguyen a/k/a Kim Anh Nguyen a/k/a Emma Kim Nguyen a/k/a Emma K. Nguyen, Thao Thi Nguyen, Trung Q. Nguyen, An Quoc Nguyen and Nam Nguyen C.P. October Term, 2006 No. 04892 $509,000.00 Denise A. Kuestner, Esquire 1710-445B 6022 Lindbergh Blvd 40th wd. Southeast side of Lindbergh Blvd 215 1/4 ft Southwest of 60th St; Front: 15 3/4 ft; Depth: OPA#402278800 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Emma Kimahn Nguyen a/k/a Kim Anh Thi Nguyen a/k/a Kim Anh Nguyen a/k/a Emma Kim Nguyen a/k/a Emma K. Nguyen, Thao Thi Nguyen, Trung Q. Nguyen, An Quoc Nguyen and Nam Nguyen C.P. October Term, 2006 No. 04892 $509,000.00 Denise A. Kuestner, Esquire 1710-446 5910 Langdon St 19149 35th wd. 2,025 Sq. Ft. OPA#351384600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Wanda I. Solis C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 03585 $106,152.73 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-447 1339 N Frazier St 19131 34th wd. 1,640 Sq. Ft. BRT#043069900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Estate of

Elsie Saxon a/k/a Elsie A. Saxon c/o Robert S. Saxon, Administrator; Robert S. Saxon, Administrator of the Estate of Elsie Saxon a/k/a Elsie A. Saxon; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Elsie Saxon a/k/a Elsie A. Saxon C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 00629 $151,721.16 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1710-448 4117 Markland St 19124 33rd wd. 990 Sq. Ft. OPA#332500500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mateo Rolon Martinez C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 02945 $72,179.68 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-449 1634 S 28th St 36th wd. 918 Sq. Ft. BRT#364350300 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Achankeng S. Fonge a/k/a Achankeng Fonge C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01302 $91,579.26 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-450 2421 S Percy St 39th wd. 665 Sq. Ft. BRT#393444500 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Keith T. McAteer and Piyaporn Chunmuang C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 00714 $87,162.14 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-451A 6029 Torresdale Ave 19135 41st wd. 1,731 Sq. Ft. BRT#871299490 IMPROVEMENTS: 2 STORY MASONRY ROW HOME W OFFICE/STORE Edward Creedon C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02146 $303,537.68 Janet L. Gold, Esquire 1710-451B 6558 Vandike St 19135 41st wd. 1,560 Sq. Ft. BRT#871563340 Subject To Mortgage Yes-Branch Banking and Trust Company, successor by merger to FirstService Bank in the original principal amount of $238,500.00 IMPROVEMENTS: 2 STORY MASONRY ROW HOME WITH OFFICE/STORE E.C. 6558 Vandike, LLC C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02146 $303,537.68 Janet L. Gold, Esquire 1710-452 9024 Ashton Rd 57th wd. 4,600 Sq. Ft. BRT#571311400 IMPROVEMENTS: S/D W/B GAR 2 STY MAS + OTH Timothy Morris a/k/a Tim Morris, Sr. a/k/a Tim Morris C.P. June Term, 2014 No. 03198 $237,247.41 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-453 2351 77th Ave 19150 50th wd. 1,920 Sq. Ft. BRT#50-1-426100; OPA#501426100 Subject To Mortgage Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC. IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Ramona Martin; Robert Martin C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 01030

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$137,373.27 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1710-454 1227 Kerper St 19111 53rd wd. 1,781 Sq. Ft. OPA#532105800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Steven J. Haas and Jo Ann Haas C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 04909 $154,444.06 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1710-455 5710 Vandike St 19135 23rd wd. 1,450 Sq. Ft. BRT#411325600; OPA#411325600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Carlos R. Betancourt, Jr. & Carlos R. Betancourt, Sr. C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 01374 $66,704.35 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1710-456 1370 N 75th St 19151-2935 34th wd. OPA#343280500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael D. Russell C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 00028 $79,051.17 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-457 2505 N. Howard St 19133 19th wd. 1,440 Sq. Ft. BRT#192013800; OPA#192013800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Aleen G Copper a/k/a Aleen G Ruffin Anderson, Individually and as Known Heir of Leroy Tyrone Copper, Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Leroy Tyrone Copper C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 04291 $62,472.55 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1710-458 2710 W Cheltenham Ave 19150 50th wd. 2,128 Sq. Ft. BRT#501273700; OPA#501273700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING John C. Kofa C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 03949 $131,034.11 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1710-459 6302 Gillespie St 19135 55th wd. 1,374 Sq. Ft. BRT#552428500; OPA#552428500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Joseph Trumpfheller, Jr., Known Heir of William Trumpfheller; Joseph Trumpfheller, Sr., Personal Representative of the Estate of William Trumpfheller; Estate of William Trumpfheller; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under William Trumpfheller C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00480 $75,642.84 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1710-460 1731 Ripley St 191112925 56th wd. 990 Sq. Ft. OPA#561577010 IMPROVE-

MENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Amie E. Rivera a/k/a Amie Rivera C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 02395 $212,451.12 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-461 15 W Duval St 191441903 59th wd. 872 Sq. Ft. OPA#593112200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Camille Ausberry C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00764 $66,152.49 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-462 8202 Gilbert St 19150 50th wd. 2,457.50 Sq. Ft. OPA#502118800 IMPROVEMENTS: S/D W B/G 2S MASONRY Veronica F. McPherson and The United States of America C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 976 $228,393.00 plus interest through the date of the sheriff ’s sale, plus costs. William J. Levant, Esquire 1710-463 7138 N. Mt. Pleasant Pl 21st wd. 10,000 Sq. Ft. BRT#213259190 IMPROVEMENTS: DET 1.5 STY MASONRY+OTHER Janice Cofield and Rudolph Cofield C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 00513 $355,463.16 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-464 1507 Mohican St 10th wd. 1,320 Sq. Ft. BRT#102242700 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Dennis Bell C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 04099 $135,858.67 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-465 9924 Crestmont Ave 191141962 66th wd. 1,528 Sq. Ft. OPA#661289509 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Charles A. Molter C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02630 $185,472.14 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-466 7414 Thouron Ave 19138 10th wd. 1,593 Sq. Ft. OPA#102492300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Willie F. Green C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 02885 $120,694.63 KML Law Group, P.C. 1710-467 457 West School House Ln 19144 12th wd. 1,280 Sq. Ft. OPA#124078512 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lilo V. Hames C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00066 $147,365.29 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-468 134 Delphine St 19120-3210 42nd wd. 1,050 Sq. Ft. OPA#422261100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Donna D. Moore a/k/a Donna Moore & Cleveland Fuggs, Jr. a/k/a Cleveland Fuggs C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01379 $38,661.24 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP

1710-469 730 E Rittenhouse St 59th wd. 1,849 Sq. Ft. BRT#591109800 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Cathy Brown and Katrina Brown C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 02800 $118,386.03 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-470 1023 Morris St 19148 1st wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,220 Sq. Ft. BRT#012320700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Frank J. Isabella, Jr., Known Surviving Heir of Frank J. Isabella, John E. Isabella, Known Surviving Heir of Frank J. Isabella and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Frank J. Isabella C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 02670 $209,662.77 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1710-471 3262 Frankford Ave 191343234 45th wd. 1,273 Sq. Ft. OPA#452275100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Elizabeth D. Carroll C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 01299 $37,176.57 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-472 4801 A St 19120-3901 42nd wd. 1,350 Sq. Ft. OPA#421298700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Edmund Plummer C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00757 $97,880.68 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-473 238 E Stella St 7th wd. (formerly the 33rd wd.) 48,900 Sq. Ft. BRT#07-12563-00; PRCL#37-N-13-158 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Katrina Strickland C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 00406 $59,044.73 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1710-474 240 Linton St 19120 42nd wd. 1,028 Sq. Ft. OPA#612130600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Two Friends Realty, Inc C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 03533 $127,750.00 Kenny, Burns & McGill 1710-475 1010 Kenwyn St 23rd wd. 3,070 Sq. Ft. BRT#234170900 IMPROVEMENTS: S/D W/D GAR 2 STY MASONRY Raymond B. Jackson and Rosezeta Jackson C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03864 $155,100.96 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-476 2736 S Sheridan St 39th wd. 920 Sq. Ft. BRT#395183700 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Kane Tran and Yen Nguyen C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 04147 $135,012.80 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-477 4512 Van Kirk St 191354035 41st wd. 1,320 Sq. Ft. OPA#411091100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thamer Zaki

Seoudi a/k/a Thamer Saki Seoudi & Arlene M. Seoudi C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 01361 $42,461.17 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-478 1035 Carpenter St 191473733 2nd wd. 1,512 Sq. Ft. OPA#021073100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Justin Forte & Lucille Forte C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02636 $71,731.44 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-479 2559 Memhis St a/k/a 2559 Memphis St 191252232 31st wd. 924 Sq. Ft. OPA#312026300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robert Anderson C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 02526 $75,385.24 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-480 4007 Haverford Ave 19104 6th wd. 1,632 Sq. Ft. OPA#061048400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael Adens C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 03204 $163,580.64 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1710-481 9877 Garvey Dr 19114-2115 65th wd. 1,806 Sq. Ft. OPA#652476800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Stephen G. Baptista C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 02783 $188,193.36 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-482 2537 S Hobson St 19142 40th wd. 1,112 Sq. Ft. OPA#406081400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Alfred W. Koroma C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02390 $84,017.34 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1710-483 5138 Gainor St 52nd wd. South Side of Gainor Road; Front: Irregular; Depth: Irregular OPA#521161405 IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Sonya N. Roberts C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02742 $212,507.04 Stephen M. Hladik, Esq. 1710-484 2004 Arthur St 2 19152 56th wd. 2,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#562056510 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joseph Mazzagro, a/k/a Joseph Mazzafro, as believed Heir and/or Administrator to the Estate of Ruth Pulman, a/k/a Ruth C. Pulman; Donna Gounaris, as believed Heir and/or Administrator to the Estate of Ruth Pulman, a/k/a Ruth C. Pulman; Howard Mazzafro, as believed Heir and/or Administrator to the Estate of Ruth Pulman, a/k/a Ruth C. Pulman; Unknown Heirs and/or Administrators to the Estate of Ruth Pulman, a/k/a Ruth C. Pulman C.P.

February Term, 2017 No. 08177 $59,265.73 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1710-485 3810 Fairdale Rd 19154 66th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,400 Sq. Ft. BRT#662562000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Margaret A. Lawrence and Anthony Esposito C.P. March Term, 2009 No. 03793 $174,810.98 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1710-486 1533 Womrath St 191244551 23rd wd. 1,500 Sq. Ft. OPA#232012400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lucille Chandler and Jermaine Williams C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01389 $72,735.93 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-487 2933 N 27th St 19132-1243 38th wd. 1,184 Sq. Ft. OPA#381205400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ingrid M. Smith and Mamie Smith C.P. December Term, 2014 No. 03228 $46,892.46 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-488 1144 E Durham St 191502900 50th wd. 1,392 Sq. Ft. OPA#502455700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ruth F. Yancy a/k/a Ruth Yancy & William B. Yancy C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 02506 $156,847.79 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-489 6300 N Park Ave 19141 49th wd. 11,442 Sq. Ft. OPA#493241600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Earl Page and Gloria Page C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02183 $67,098.38 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1710-490 5713 N 7th St 19120-2209 61st wd. 1,164 Sq. Ft. OPA#612244800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robert E. Dobson, Jr & Marilyn W. Dobson C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02200 $71,849.72 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-491 5126 Pennway St 23rd wd. Northwest side of Pennway St; Front: 16 ft; Depth: 98 ft OPA#233099700 IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Shelia A. McMillan C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03205 $121,985.79 Stephen M. Hladik, Esq. 1710-492 3425 Reach St 19134-1222 33rd wd. 1,320 Sq. Ft. OPA#331320800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Wayne Booker and Marchrista Booker C.P. July Term, 2010 No. 03035 $60,625.69 Phelan Hallinan

Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-493 10018 Westbourne Pl 66th wd. (formerly the 58th wd.) 1,761 Sq. Ft. BRT#661024800; PRCL#158N16-61 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Marlene Toomey C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 02493 $179,713.77 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1710-494 7176 N 20th St 10th wd. 1,440 Sq. Ft. BRT#101165000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING John Smith III C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03860 $122,524.91 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1710-495 1816 W Girard Ave 191301516 47th wd. 2,595 Sq. Ft. OPA#471023200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Adam J. Rodgers C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 02226 $345,497.07 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-496 2220 S 23rd St 19145-3203 48th wd. 1,100 Sq. Ft. OPA#482262700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Courtney Elizabeth Hudgen a/k/a Courtney Hudgen C.P. June Term, 2011 No. 03194 $42,692.12 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-497 1506 Roselyn St 191411907 17th wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#171215300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Deborah Wallace, Individually and in her Capacity as Administratrix of the Estate of Louis Wallace; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Louise Wallace, Deceased C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 01117 $100,236.31 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-498 2609 Holbrook St 40th wd. 1,157 Sq. Ft. BRT#406144700 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Keeara Love C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 03374 $88,365.95 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-499 2325 W Thompson St 191214712 29th wd. 1,488 Sq. Ft. OPA#291046000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Seneca Willoughby, Sr. C.P. June Term, 2012 No. 00914 $68,907.65 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-500 67 High St a/k/a 67 E High St 59th wd. 10,356 Sq. Ft. BRT#592039300 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI/DET 3 STY MASONRY James Dunn C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 04752 $106,516.94 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-501 6 Moredun Pl 57th wd. 9,800

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Sq. Ft. BRT#632202900 IMPROVEMENTS: DET W/ GAR 1 STY FRAME Michael B. Tomarchio C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 00596 $292,673.77 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-502 902 Emily St 19148-2304 39th wd. 896 Sq. Ft. OPA#393288700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Azhar Jamal C.P. March Term, 2012 No. 02606 $104,830.90 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-503 1848 E Madison St 54th wd. 1,099 Sq. Ft. BRT#452010500 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Lenair Sampson C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 01796 $27,360.61 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1710-504 2544 S Bellford St a/k/a 2544 Bellford St 191531411 40th wd. 1,046 Sq. Ft. OPA#404147400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gwendolyn D. Mitchell C.P. January Term, 2010 No. 01468 $118,896.63 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP

1710-505 2737 S Muhlfeld St a/k/a 2737 Muhlfeld St 19153 40th wd. 992 Sq. Ft. OPA#406158200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Denice Satchell C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 03268 $75,190.74 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-506 8655 Rugby St 19150-2705 50th wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#502107800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Curtis E. Dixon, in His Capacity as Administrator of the Estate of Mary L. Baskerville; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Mary L. Baskerville, Deceased; Maurice Patton, in His Capacity as Heir of Essie Patton a/k/a Essie Murphy Patton, Deceased; Troy Patton, in His Capacity as Heir of Essie Patton a/k/a Essie Murphy Patton, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Essie Patton a/k/a Essie

Murphy Patton, Deceased Heir of Mary L. Baskerville C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01906 $115,486.83 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-507 2951 N 24th St 19122-1902 11th wd. (formerly 38th wd.) 1,312 Sq. Ft. OPA#111446500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Barbara Gaston, in Her Capacity as Executrix and Devisee of The Estate of Vivian G. Thomas C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 01785 $31,142.97 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-508 6133 Pine St 19143 3rd wd. 1,122 Sq. Ft. OPA#032037500 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: TWO STORY ROW HOME Jones and Piner Real Estate Group LLC C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03974 $86,048.59 Kevin Cornish, Esquire 1710-509 219 Mountain St 19148 1st wd. 1,362 Sq. Ft. OPA#011101000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Brian McKenna a/k/a Brian Mc Kenna; Susan Riley C.P.

January Term, 2017 No. 03611 $69,111.82 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-510 11736 Colman Rd 191542507 66th wd. 1,380 Sq. Ft. OPA#662002900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY David J. D’Alessandro C.P. June Term, 2012 No. 01131 $124,026.53 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-511 5641 N 10th St 19141 49th wd. 1,544 Sq. Ft. OPA#492171500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Raemarie Coleman, in Her Capacity as Administratrix and Heir of The Estate of Raymond Blocker a/k/a Raymond P. Blocker; Clarice Blocker, in Her Capacity as Heir of The Estate of Raymond Blocker a/k/a Raymond P. Blocker; Raymond Blocker, Jr., in His Capacity as Heir of the Estate of Raymond Blocker a/k/a Raymond P. Blocker; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Raymond Blocker, Deceased C.P.

July Term, 2012 No. 04544 $115,426.12 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-512 3447 W Queen Ln 191291440 38th wd. 1,104 Sq. Ft. OPA#383007900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Andrew Morell a/k/a Andrew C. Morrell; Paige Vanfleet C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 01081 $315,356.55 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-513 6116 Newtown Ave 191115909 35th wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#352208300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Terence Johnson; Alfreda Johnson C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 00160 $84,471.25 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1710-514A 8036 Fairview St 191362202 64th wd. 1,850 Sq. Ft. OPA#642013400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael Farrell; Regina Ann Farrell a/k/a Regina Farrell; Loretta P. Farrell C.P. July Term, 2014 No. 04007 $229,288.32 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones,

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Dr. J Drives Golf Charity The Julius Erving Golf Classic Black Tie Ball By HughE Dillon On September 10, 2017, The Julius Erving Golf Classic kicked off its three day-experience with the Erving Gala, held at the Logan Hotel. The event, which raised funds and awareness for The Salvation Army of Philadelphia, brought out sports greats, friends, family and supporters, who enjoyed an elegant affair including a performance by Ginuwine, Jeffrey Osboure and Eddie Levert. Dr. J joined them on stage for a few songs.

1. Seema Sadekar. 2. Dorna Taylor, Dr. J Enterprises. 3. Dorys and Julius Erving. 4. Ginuwine entertains the guests. 5. Kevin Williams and Natasha Baxter. Photos by HughE Dillon.

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Show And Tell Artists feature their work and learn about the business side of the industry By HughE Dillon “Art: Breaking the Mold” was the latest event in the “Future of Philly” speaker series to be hosted by WeWork in Northern Liberties. The co-working work space, WeWork, offered the free event and featured, amongst art and a cocktail reception, panelists: Jane Golden, Founder and Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia; Karin Copeland, Executive Director, Arts + Business Council of Greater Philadelphia; Julia Guerrero, Director, Percent for Art Program, Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority; Damon Reaves, Associate Curator of Education, Philadelphia Museum of Art; and Margot Berg, Public Art Director, City of Philadelphia.

1. Alloyius McIlwaine with his artwork. 2. Kara Linstrom and Tara McGeehan. 3. Lauren Schwind, Alice Thompson and Elizabeth Serocki. 4. Guests enjoy the panel discussion. 5. Lauren Mann Martin and Kelly Giarrocco. 6. Armin Renado and Mark Cook. Photos by HughE Dillon.

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Fall Fashion at Bloomingdale’s Lux department store features exclusive autumn looks By HughE Dillon Fall was in the air as Bloomingdale’s King of Prussia hosted its Brunch at Bloomie’s event September 10. The fashion event which was hosted by Alisa Frederico of Dressing Jane with music spun by DJ Eddie Tully, showcased the 100% Bloomingdale’s Fall capsule collection. While enjoying the fashion and music, guests were sat for a delicious brunch.

1. Marilyn Russell and Thanu Hamilton. 2. Alayne Abrahams and Simmone Schicting-Artur. 3. Risa Granick, Gail Miller and Iris Johnson. 4. Erica Luster and Laura Santagelo. 5. Alisa Frederico and Alex Holley. 6. Alex McKenna, Kim Kilden, Jacklyn Dunn Gerace and Amanda Cullen. Photos by HughE Dillon.

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CCP Stays on Trend With New Housing Students and non-students to populate the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new neighbor By HughE Dillon The $82 million mixed-use residential development, the Hamilton, officially broke ground this week at 15th and Hamilton streets with a demolition party. Developers, city officials, and officials from the Community College of Philadelphia were on hand to break ground, not with the usual shovels, but with sledgehammers used upon a brick wall to mark the official start of construction.

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Dr. J Makes His Mark Reggie Jackson and Joe Carter celebrate iconic athlete/philanthropist By Jeremy Treatman

eggie Jackson relates to Julius Erving. That’s one of the reasons the baseball star from Cheltenham was one of dozens of celebrities on hand for Dr. J’s annual golf tournament on September 11, as well as the preceding evening’s gala. The event raised money for the Salvation Army and programs that provide opportunities for underprivileged kids, nationwide. “We were kind of two guys in our primes in the early 70s, to the end of the 70s and early 80s,” said Jackson, a five-time World Series champion and Hall of Famer. “I always watched Dr. J and supported him,” he continued. “Being a Philly guy and him being a Philly icon, I really loved Julius all these years. It’s an honor to be part of his event and help raise money for a great cause.” Jackson loved reminiscing about old times at the event. He admitted that watching Erving play for the New Jersey Nets and the 76ers, especially helping the team win the world title in 1983, were lifelong thrills. “Any time I get a chance to talk about sports superstars, like Dr. J, Jerry Rice, Joe Montana, Derek Jeter, [Michael] Jordan, [Muhammed] Ali, the guys who were in that special class, I love it. I can do it all day.” Jackson will always be remembered that way. He was touched when learning that young kids, who were not even born when he starred for the Oakland A’s and New York Yankees, considered him one of the top 10 clutch athletes of all-time, in a recent national summer poll. Jackson will always be known as the clutch guy who hit three home runs for the Yankees, in game six of the 1977 World Series, to help his team knock off the Dodgers for the title. He hit the home runs off of three different pitchers, all on the first pitch, making him an immortal sports figure. “There’s not a day that goes by where someone doesn’t bring up [the three-home run game in the World Series]. I don’t mind that at all. It’s OK, after all these

years. I think there are qualities that make people succeed in the clutch. For me, it was being able to slow down the moment. Every heart is beating, palms are sweating, people are pacing, the fans are going crazy, scared and excited. I think certain guys can just rise up in those moments. I am honored to be mentioned with a list of guys who could do that. Pressure is something I enjoyed, and I enjoyed watching guys like Montana, Dr. J, Magic Johnson, [Larry] Bird, Mariano [Rivera], and [Michael] Jordan perform under duress.” Jackson now makes his home in California and still works for the Yankees, but his heart is still in Philadelphia. “I loved growing up in Cheltenham and in Montgomery County and Philadelphia. I love the Delaware Valley. To come back here and be with Julius is terrific. You know, it’s funny, I was just playing golf in California and I saw these guys with shirts that said Wyncote Country Club on it. I went over and started talking to them, and I traded one of their Wyncote hats for one of my Yankees hats. It was a lot of fun talking to people who live in the area I am from. I wasn’t lucky enough to play for the Phillies, but I always had an eye on the area and area sports even if people didn’t [always realize that.]” Erving himself was touched by the response of his tournament. Celebrities like Jeffrey Osborne, golfer Lee Elder, the Sixers’ Markelle Fultz and Justin Anderson, NFL star Marcus Allen, super model Kelly Johnson and many others travelled from all over the country to be there. Patrons and sponsors paid top dollar to be at the pre-weekend festivities. “This worked out great because I performed in Atlantic City [on September 10],” said Osborne, a Rhythms and Blues icon. “I have been a fan of Julius since he first started playing and I have performed for him many times, including his last game and retirement ceremony with the 76ers. I wouldn’t have missed it even if I had to come from long distance. I respect him so much

Basketball legend Julius Erving mugs for the press before his golf classic fundraiser at the Logan hotel. Photo by Sarah J. Glover.

[for] what he did on the court, and the kind of man he is off the court.” “It’s heartwarming to see all the people who have supported our goals for this gala, golf event and our causes to help people,” said Erving, who has become as iconic for his charity work as he was for the dunking and basketball skills he displayed in the ABA and NBA. “A lot of work has gone into organizing and executing, and I am thankful for those who have come and helped. The proceeds are going for good causes. There’s a lot of energy for this event and the best thing is there are a bunch of good people helping to figure things out, to make life better for everyone.” Erving said that he would always be humbled with how a kid from Long Island became one of the sport’s greatest all-time players and someone who is considered to have made a gamechanging impact on the NBA as well. “I was about 10 years old with a

bunch of kids who wanted to play in Hemstead, Long Island, but it was too cold, so we went inside to a gym and started playing basketball. And the rest is history. I loved it and never stopped playing.” One of the other elite athletes who attended the gala and competed in the golf tournament — in fact, he won in 2015 — is Joe Carter, the man who broke Phillies’ fans hearts with his 1993 home run with the Toronto Blue Jays that won the World Series and made him a household name. Carter said he would always come to any Erving event, since Dr. J kept his promise to fly to one of his events in Cleveland, several years back. Carter played for the Indians, Cubs, Giants, Orioles, Padres, and Blue Jays in his illustrious MLB career. “I was a huge Dr. J fan growing up,” he said. “Every time he was playing, I would watch. When I was in the pros, I alContinued on page 2

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REBEL, REBEL: Living Color (from left), Madonna, Prophets of Rage

Rock and pop innovators release new music for the fall By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com Madonna “Rebel Heart Live” Eagle Records The second song on this live album documenting Madonna’s recent tour is “Bitch, I’m Madonna,” which is pretty much the answer that springs up in our heads for any criticism we might have for this latest release. Madonna has more than 30 years in the game, selling out arenas and stadiums all over the world and putting on spectacular stage spectacles that most pop divas can only dream of. She pretty much wrote the blueprint for what most younger pop divas aspire to achieve in their careers. And she’s doing all this while closing in on the age of 60.

Bravo! So what can we say about “Rebel Heart Live”? It definitely follows the blueprint of many of the Madonna tours that preceded it, which comprises a lot of tracks off the new album, as reimagined versions of her more-familiar hits are interspersed with some detours into world music along the way. So suffice it to say, there are no big surprises here. “Bitch, I’m Madonna!” You know what? You’re right. You did pretty much write the book on this sort of concert experience. So, there goes that argument. The new songs tend to hold their own against the hits. The mashup of “Holy Water” with the classic “Vogue” puts a sparsely modern twist on the latter. The less-mechanized songs from “Rebel Heart” take on a new life in a live setting like “HeartBreakCity” and “Body Shop.” But the real intrigue with a Madonna concert is what hits will she perform from her expansive catalogue of hits, and in what form will they arrive? For some rea-

son, Madonna loves to do sets in some kind of a gypsy/folk/flamenco genre on each of her tours. And I get it; show off those musical chops. But why she chooses to reinvent her classic club bangers through this filter is a mystery. “La Isla Bonita” and “True Blue” both work perfectly in a minimalist style but hearing “Dress You Up” and “Into the Groove” stripped down is almost anti-climactic. She has other songs in her catalogue that would fare better in those styles (“Bad Girl,” “Rain” and “Secret” come to mind). “Bitch, I’m Madonna!” I know. You are not our personal jukebox. Your show, your rules. Other Madonna classics get a fresh coat of paint and are exciting as a result. Both “Material Girl” and “Like a Virgin” get refreshingly funky electro makeovers. “Deeper and Deeper,” on the other hand, is pretty much delivered with hardly any changes from its ’90s techno/house feel and fits perfectly with everything else. Plus, the whole shebang ends with relatively faithful renditions of “Holiday” and “Like a Prayer,” sending fans home feeling

like they got their money’s worth. Madonna’s “Rebel Heart Tour” was a sonic and visual tour de force. If you missed out on it (or even if you didn’t), this is a good way to catch up. Living Colour “Shade” Megaforce Record Grammywinning rock group Living Colour’s first album in more than eight years definitely lives up to its reputation as a pioneering all-black rock band with a penchant for exploring a multitude of styles and moods. The entire album bristles with energy, bombast and attitude as evidenced by the opening salvo of the fiery “Freedom of Expression (F.O.X.)” and stomping rawness of “Preachin Blues.” But Living Colour has never been a band content to rest on its laurels and PAGE 18

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let the listener get too comfortable. The band’s secret weapon is vocalist Corey Glover, whose strong and soulful vocals stand out even next to the abstract brilliance of acclaimed guitarist Vernon Reid. By the time you wrap your head around the high-octane rock foundation they have built, the band whisks you into a track like “Come On,” which percolates with electronic beats and synths throughout. Further down the track list, they dive into hip-hop twisting Notorious B.I.G. “Who Shot Ya” from a boastful anthem into something more thought-provoking. The band takes on another classic in the form of Marvin Gaye’s “Inner City Blues,” delivering a respectfully different rock version of the R&B classic. For the rest of the album, Living Colour spins through welcome shifts in tones, like those of the dreamy alternative rock of “Always Wrong” and the spacey funk-infused workout that is “Blak Out.” Songs like “Who’s That” barrel along like a bluesy bar jam with organs and horns bolstering the celebratory feel. The band saves its most emotionally arresting track for last with the soaring rock epic “Two Sides.” If you want to experience an eye-opening journey through rock music and everything adjacent to it, definitely give “Shade” a listen. Prophets of Rage “Prophets of Rage” Fantasy Records Comprised of members of Rage Against the Machine, Public Enemy and Cypress Hill, it’s safe to say this rap/rock super-group

exists to unleash some righteous protest music and fight the power in the process. And boy, does this world need it. Yeah, Kid Rock and Ted Nugent this ain’t. The musicians of Rage Against the Machine were powerhouses of aggressive and innovative grooves back in their heyday and still are. So the big question is, can the two revered emcees from Public Enemy and Cypress Hill fill the void left by ex-Rage Against the Machine frontman Zach De La Rocha, and carry the vocals and political torch they carried so defiantly and proudly? Yes, they can. With song titles like “Unfuck the World,” “Strength in Numbers” and “The Counteroffensive,” this album screams “resist” to anyone who will listen. The musicianship is what you’d expect (big beats, seductive low-end bass and inventive guitars) and undeniable, from the urgent swinging aggression of songs like “Hands Up” and “Who Owns Who,” to more dynamic and nuanced psychedelic-tinged songs like “Legalize Me,” “Living on the 110” and “Take Me Higher.” The X factor here is Chuck D and B-Real. The different vocal and rap styles work well together with such a talented rhythm section, as Chuck D’s bass-heavy and authoritative styles keep the songs grounded. It also counterbalances B-Real’s distinctive, nasal style of rhyming, giving the verses a stoner vibe and otherworldly feel. Supergroups are a dicey proposition that oftentimes don’t result in something that isn’t better than the sum of its parts. But with Prophets of Rage, there is definitely some magic happening. Every note is a fist in the air, every lyric is a fiery manifesto and every song is a middle finger in the face of the orange man-baby currently residing in the Oval Office. n

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Chris Balbi: Getting social with Bowtie Boy Sing with me! “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!” OK, as much as I love the holidays, I do tend to cringe at seeing Christmas displays before I’ve had a chance to celebrate Halloween, but this holiday tradition is such a great event, we want to get the word out as soon as possible. TOY is the Delaware Valley Legacy Fund’s annual holiday fundraising event that raises money to support organizations serving the LGBT community, while providing toys to benefit local children in need. It’s a night of dancing, heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar and charity-filled fun, with one ticket purchase and one unwrapped toy donation — a chance to support two good causes in one night! We spoke to one of this year’s organizers, social-media maven Chris Balbi, aka “Bowtie Boy.” Balbi is a man on a mission, second only to Santa Claus. He wants to make this year’s TOY the biggest yet! Though not a millennial, I managed to Facetime Balbi for our interview. PGN: What’s your goal for TOY? CB: We always get a great turnout for TOY but I think we can do better. I want to get more younger people involved and shake it up a little, bring some edge to the event. It’s a fantastic event already, I just want to add a shot of adrenaline. PGN: Tell me about yourself. CB: I was born in Quakertown and then moved to the Lehigh Valley. I went to college at Susquehanna University and, from there, straight to Philadelphia to work at the Walnut Street Theater. I’ve been here ever since. PGN: What was your major at Susquehanna? CB: I got a bachelor of arts and theater management and a bachelor of science in business human-resource management. I got my master’s degree in social-media management. PGN: Wow, your future’s so bright you’re wearing shades for this interview. CB: Ha! Sorry, it’s one of those overcast days that still manages to be so bright you have to squint. I didn’t want you to think I was frowning, but they say the eyes are the window to the soul so I’ll take them off. [Laughs] I want you to know that I’m not a soulless person! PGN: You’re all good! Describe yourself as a kid. What was little Chris like? CB: Oh God, little Chris was very outgoing and a little bit of a diva growing up. PGN: [Laughs] Why does that not surprise me?

CB: I know, right! Yeah, I chose to express myself with the attitude and air of a diva. When I came out of the closet, my mother said that she had no doubt about it. She’d actually asked me if I was gay when I was in the eighth grade. I was the first person to come out in my high school, which was nerve-wracking. I dealt with a little bit of gay bashing, but it made me an even stronger diva. But little me was just a ball of energy. They used to say that I shined out so many smiles into the world that I shouldn’t have any left. But don’t worry, I still do. It would be weird for me not to smile; it’s just part of who I am. PGN: When I was in college, I used to do work as a mascot so I was in a giant costume and people would want to take pictures with me. Whenever someone said “Cheese!” no matter how hard I tried, I could not, not smile even though no one could see me! CB: That’s funny. My day job is selling Botox for Meesha Aesthetics and from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. I answer the phones for them: [In a chipper voice] “Hi! Thanks for calling Meesha Aesthetics! Chris speaking, how may I help you?” and I find that when I smile while I’m speaking it makes a difference. People can hear the smile in your voice even if they can’t see you.

PGN: Do you do drag now? CB: No, there are so many talented people out there who do it so well, I’d just rather support them. And it’s a lot of work to get into face! I just do a little glitter beard and brows on occasion. PGN: It sounds like support is something important to you. CB: It really is. We get so caught up on Fakebook, which is what I call it. You have your keyboard warriors, who like to sit and act like they’re doing something tangible. But frankly, changing your profile picture is cute, and saying a prayer might get you into heaven but skipping your morning latte and donating that $5 to those in need will really make a difference. Or even better, step away from the keyboard and go volunteer at a shelter. If you’re just reposting things others have done, you’re just looking to get attention. And this is coming from a social-media maven. But you need to be doing more; for instance, I like to do craftwork. I make

PGN: Tell me about the family. Siblings? CB: Yes! I have a younger sister; she’s 25 and I’m 27. She’s a school teacher and just got engaged. We get along now but it was tough at times growing up. When I came out, there was guilt by association and people used to ask her if she was gay too, which bothered her. We talk now almost every other day. Dad owns a car dealership, so he’s a used-car salesman. He’s actually owned the dealership for 27 years. He’s really good with people. I think that’s where I got my love of people. They call him “The Closer.” Mom actually owns the Botox empire I work for. She’s a national trainer in injections; people fly her around the country to teach her skills. So with her technical skills and my marketing skills, we’re a mother-son power team! PGN: What’s a story Mom tells about you? CB: In third grade, I went to school dressed as Oprah for Halloween and on the way there I got a run in my stocking. I was so upset about it that I made her pull over at the CVS so we could get nail polish. She was like, “How the hell do you know to use nail polish for stopping runs and I don’t?” I was like, “No worries, I got it covered.” Baby me was all about the heels and tights. I was a little drag queen.

things and sell them and give that money to an organization in need. I have a day job, so they’re extra funds that can be put to good use. And it allows me to engage with people both in person and online. Social media allows us to connect in different ways. PGN: How do you get that personal connection online? Most people of my generation think of social media as being isolating.

CB: I just saw a great political cartoon that had a picture at the top which read, “These people are being anti-social” and it was a photo of a group of people with their heads down reading books and underneath, it had the caption, “These people are being social” and had a picture of a bunch of people on their cell phones. You could see on their screens that they were sending instant messages to people and commenting on Facebook posts and playing multi-user games. I think what we have to remember is that being social in the early ’80s or ’90s meant going to a roller-skating rink or bowling, but being social in 2017 means communicating on Facebook, watching a TV program with 4.1-million people and all commenting on it on Twitter. Growing up, our mothers would always tell us, “Don’t talk to strangers,” but now I use Uber to get into a stranger’s car, I use social media to talk to strangers every day. As much as you want to say that something like Facebook is not a person-to-person connection, it really is. When I put content out there, I get a response; I’m able to effect things. For example, I put up a post saying how easy it would be to give up your morning coffee for one day and donate that money to the food bank in Houston. I did nothing but type in a few keystrokes on my computer and in under a minute I raised $100. If I’d gone door-to-door canvasing, it would have taken me hours to raise that money. PGN: There are definitely positive aspects to it. Though I had to laugh when a person I know casually made it a point to ignore me when I bumped into them and tried to say hello on the street and then sent me a friend request. CB: Be my digital friend, just don’t talk to me. It’s so weird. It gives people who might not have the balls to say something to your face the power to say it online. But in the same breath, people who might not have the balls to compliment you might be empowered to say it digitally. PGN: It’s all good, I have a very small digital footprint. My general rule of thumb is that you have to have been to my house or I have to have been to yours in order to friend someone. But back to you … CB: Oh my God, me? Talk about myself? I could never … PAGE 26

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The pre-OutFest edition of PGN has all the info about what’s going in Philly for OutFest weekend! From cover to cover, PGN will be your guide to help you celebrate being out and proud in the Gayborhood and beyond. To reserve ad space today, email prab@epgn.com or call 215-625-8501 ext. 212 (Issue date: Oct. 6; advertising/art deadline: Sept. 29)

1. Scout promises to be “morally straight” 6. Samoan investigator Margaret 10. Frat hazing sounds 14. Solid gold measure 15. Trucker’s shaft 16. Sex Dr. 17. Oily rock 18. Simba’s Broadway love 19. Start to climax 20. Russian strange bedfellow 23. Colette’s Mrs. 25. “Mamma ___!” 26. Not straight up 27. Outed, for example, with “on” 29. Boas for drag queens, e.g. 33. Curve shape 34. Didn’t go straight 36. It may slip over one’s head 38. American strange bedfellow 41. Rap sheet item 42. Contents of a good head 45. It bit Cleopatra 48. Behind with the bucks 50. Angelina Jolie’s “___ Interrupted”

51. Greek philosophical type 53. Brit. word ref 55. Coral isle 56. What 20-Across said about 38-Across 61. Kind of hall 62. Shakespeare’s foot 63. Promised to be wife and wife, e.g. 66. Sheltered, at sea 67. Caesar’s “See!” 68. Remove a slip, perhaps 69. Kristy McNichol sitcom “Empty ___” 70. Enjoy E. Lynn Harris 71. Like pinker meat

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1. Brief endorsements 2. Postcoital sigh 3. Walked with the ball, to Sue Wicks 4. Michael of “Six Feet Under” 5. Put a head on cappuccino 6. Song from “Flashdance” 7. Doctors make you strip for it 8. “___ want is a room somewhere...” 9. What you may call your life partner 10. Rocket guy Wernher von ___

11. Em, e.g. 12. Top floors 13. Stands out 21. Feeling of contempt 22. Old ___ (“Book of Practical Cats” name) 23. Where you might see R.E.M. 24. Brother of Curly and Shemp 28. Go down 30. “Corydon” author Gide 31. “Poppycock!” 32. “A Room with a View” author 35. Opera tenor Caruso 37. On-line ‘zine 39. Airport in Israel 40. Intense competition at Barneys 43. Sung syllable

44. Like a cunning linguist 45. Disney lyricist Howard 46. “Remington ___” 47. Groups of manhunters 49. Moved up and down 52. Atlas blow-up 54. Louganis, for one 57. Opera house level 58. Defensive spray 59. Hit with hand motions 60. Nickelodeon explorer 64. Tongue ending 65. Augsburg article

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Philadelphia Gay News www.epgn.com Sept. 22-28, 2017

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